Over time, however, it can damage the heart and blood vessels and increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and early death.

Six weeks of boxing training may do more than sharpen a jab — it can also lower blood pressure, according to a new study led ...

As a boxing instructor, I find that many of my clients take up the sport for its mental health benefits: It can serve as an outlet for releasing anger, reducing stress and increasing self-esteem.