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Boxing - Then and Now

By: Fred Tresdale

Boxing is one of most popular sports today in North America and continues to grow in popularity. Most countries of the world are familiar with boxing, with many of these countries having a multitude of boxing organizations within its borders.

It may surprise you to learn that boxing dates back to around 4000 BC. Boxing matches were going on during the time when ancient Romans and Greeks were fighting one another. The sport undoubtedly had another name in those times, but records of it show that it was more brutal than it is these days.

In fact there is some evidence showing that participants often fought until one opponent was dead. Spectators encouraged the fighters to use their fists and metal spikes. Today boxing is safer as stringent regulations have been established to control the sport and protect the fighters.

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 became popular in North America in the middle of the 19th century. As soon as Americans saw this sport its popularity sky-rocketed. During International competitions, the Americans generally win matches and score the most knockouts.

Not only men are adept at the sport of boxing, women have stepped center ring and have become as experienced as the men. Women have yet to find a place in the Olympics, but this can't be far behind.

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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-o0o- Fred Tresdale is the webmaster for FT Boxing, the #1 source on the internet for information about boxing. For more articles on boxing why not visit: www.ftboxing.com/articles
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