Boxing in ancient Greece originated as a very tough sport, much harder than professional boxing as we know it today.

Since the late 1800s, The Marquess of Queensberry Rules has been the general blueprint for boxing rules. Recently, The Association of Boxing Commissions has created updated guidelines for boxing.

The Ancient Olympic Games were a magnificent spectacle ... included a range of events such as running, jumping, throwing, boxing, wrestling, pankration (a combination of boxing and wrestling ...