up until today anderson silva holds the longest ultimate fighting championship competition streak - with sixteen consecutive wins, this Brazilian fighter is internationally known in the ufc community.

the Federação de Boxe do Estado do Rio de Janeiro - fberj (the state boxing federation of rio de janeiro) is located in academia Delfim in the neighborhood of tijuca - officially recognized as the center for boxing in the city academia delfim provides exercise classes, boxing coaches and a complete gym.

Most exercise gyms in rio de janeiro have specialized fitness classes incorporating boxing - its an accessible activity in a variety of locations.