Boxing: From Ancient Greece to Modern Times

Boxing is a popular sport all over the world, particularly in North America, having a good infrastructure by means of various boxing organizations. Its popularity continues to grow day by day. Boxing has along lineage historians have traced it as far

   Boxing is a popular sport all over the world, particularly in North America, having a good infrastructure by means of various boxing organizations. Its popularity continues to grow day by day.

Boxing has along lineage historians have traced it as far back as 4000 BC to the empires of Rome and Greece. Boxing known by other name back then, seems to have been a much rougher and brutal game than now.

In modern times boxing though known to get out of hand at times is basically a safe game with rules and regulations to protect the boxers. Back then the game continued till one of the opponents was declared dead. Also instead of boxing gloves the game was fought with metal spikes and fists.

Boxing being a bare bones hand-to-hand combats till today continues to have an element of risk in spite of the especial safety features such as the protective head gear. Nowadays all forms of boxing whether amateur and professional uses a computer generated score that determines the final outcome of the match along with gloves without spikes.

Boxers nowadays are given special skilled training which makes the match between two worth opponents an exciting one to watch. They both battle it out for the trophy.

Boxing wasn't a popular sport in North America until the mid 1800's. Once America got a taste of this exciting sport, however, it caught on like wild fire. Today, during International competitions, it's the Americans that lead the way with consistent wins and knockouts.

Men aren't the only competitors in the boxing ring. Women are yet to box in the Olympics, but that day shouldn't be far away. They have become adept and experienced competitors.

There are many professional boxers who started their boxing careers as amateurs. Some of these well known professional boxers include George Foreman, Leon Spinks, Muhammad Ali, Floyd Patterson, and Oscar De La Hoya.

There are some differences between amateur and professional boxing matches. The pros fight for anywhere from four to fifteen rounds, with the average being twelve. Amateur matches consist of three rounds.

In boxing match if an opponent is knocked out, doesn't get up after even 10 seconds, it results in an automatic win for the other. But if this is not the case then a judge decides the winner on the basis of points.

In the fast paced modern life more and more people are turning towards boxing. People from all ages are becoming its students not only to fight but also to remain fit and healthy and deal with the stress and worries of life.

Boxing continues to be a popular sport to watch, especially by men, who eagerly watch the ring from the safety of their armchairs.

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