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Jan 1, 1000
Ancient Greece Boxing
In ancient Greece, two males would hit each other until one of them fell to the ground unconscious or even dead. -
Jun 7, 1000
Romanised Version of Boxing
Roman fighters wore cestuses (leather straps plated with metal) to shorten the length of the bouts. Shortly before the birth of Christ, Romans prohibited boxing, because the sport had become so savage. -
Reappearance of Boxing
Boxing disappeared but then it reappeared in the late 1600s, when it arised again in Britain. -
Introduction of Modern Boxing
This is when Modern boxing was introduced. With bare-knuckle fighting that continued without respite until one fighter could not continue. -
Enaction of London Prize Rules
Boxing was made a less savage in 1743, when the London Prize Ring Rules were enacted. The bouts were still continuous, but a fight ended when one competitor was knocked down and could not get up within 30 seconds. -
New Professional Tournement Rules
A British sportsman, the Marquess of Queensberry, introduced new professional tournament rules in which boxers were required to wear gloves and fight three-minute rounds with a one-minute rest period between rounds. -
Attendance of Boxing
Attendance at boxing matches lowered in the 1950’s with the advent of television. Many fans preferred to watch major fights on TV at home rather than watch from a ringside seat. -
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Refreshed Interest
Interest in the sport was refreshed by colourful fighters such as Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray, Roberto Duran, Thomas Hearns, Marvin Haggler and Mike Tyson.