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Boxing Through The Ages
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 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.
Both amateur and professional boxing requires the use of gloves, without the spikes, as well as a computer generated score that determines the final outcome of the match. Head gear specifically designed for the sport of boxing is also a safety requirement. Boxing, however, remains one of the bare bones hand-to-hand combats that still exist today.
Boxing is fun for the spectators, as they watch two athletic competitors battling it out. In most cases the participants are matched as to skill, weight and strength. The winner of the match is presented with a trophy to keep in honor of the victory.
You will find it hard to believe that the sport that is so popular in North America was not so till 1800's. Nowadays it is Americans who are at the top of most International boxing competitions.
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.
In most cases professional
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boxers began as amateurs. Some well known names who have engaged in this sport are George Forman, Leon Spinks, Muhammad Ali, Floyd Patterson and Oscar de la Hoya.
Boxing is boxing whether it is professional or amateur. The main difference lies in the duration of the matches and the number of rounds. While an amateur match consists of 3 rounds a professional match has at least 12 rounds.
Boxing winners are announced by the judges who make the final decision as to how many points each competitor has. A knockout, however, will be an automatic win for the boxer who throws the final punch, providing that his opponent is unable to get off the mat after ten seconds.
People of all ages can participate in the sport of boxing. Many people learn to box so that they (1) have a unique source of exercise, and (2) can work off the stresses and worries of everyday life.
Boxing continues to be a popular sport to watch, especially by men, who eagerly watch the ring from the safety of their armchairs. Free Article brought to YOU by ArticlesOn.com, where you'll find Articles On Everything! Visit http://articleson.com to get more free content. Fred Tresdale is the owner of FT Boxing, the #1 source on the internet for information about boxing. For more articles on boxing visit: www.ftboxing.com/articles
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