Saturday, July 20, 2013

THE DUMBBELL WAS INVENTED BY A BOXING CHAMPION

By: Aaron Snowell
"Trainer Of Champions"


Tom Owens is credited with the invention of the dumbbell. A native of Hampshir, England. He defeated William Hooper on Novemeber  14, 1796 in harrow winning in 50rounds for the Championship of England.

Owen hold the title until August 1797, He claimed the title, but failed to get any recognition.

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