Boxing is one of the world’s oldest sports. It dates back to Egypt around 3000 BC. It was introduced to the Olympic Games in the late 7th century, but then stopped due to the fall of the Roman Empire. When boxing came back in the 17th century the Romans invented leather thongs-a glove studded with metal. Unfortunately, this did not help the gladiators, because boxing matches of the era usually end with the death of one or two contestants. The rules have revolved since the 1980’s. ("History" ).
If anyone wants to excel in boxing they must know the rules first. Each competitor …show more content…
The most important piece of equipment is head gear-still required for women-to protect you from head injuries, such as concussion. What every boxer needs to wear during boxing is a uniform, tall boxing shoes, glove wraps, mouth protector, and body protector. In order to practice you need a coach to learn the right techniques and a boxing bag to practice your punches in order to make them strong and powerful. ("Boxing 101 Equipment" )
If a boxer wants to practice, they would go to an arena, a court (meant for boxing), a gym, or in a basement to practice the techniques as long as you have all the equipment. Some places in Grand Rapids that offer people boxing lessons are the following: CKO Kickboxing which is highly recommended, GR Box at MLK Boxing Center, Michigan Golden Gloves Association, Frank’s Knockout Fitness, and TITLE Boxing which is also one of the best in Grand Rapids. All these places are great places to visit and will improve a boxer’s skills.
Boxing is a great sport to play to stay in shape. It helps families get out of the house and have some fun. It creates good bonding time for families and friends. It is perfect for kids and adults of all ages. It can help everyone in gaining better sportsmanship. I highly recommend