Jabbing into the Ring: Fascinating Facts About Boxing
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By Abhishek Chandel
The term "boxing" comes from the Greek word "pyx," meaning boxing glove
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Boxing was introduced as an Olympic sport in 688 BC
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Roman Emperor Theodosius I banned boxing in 393 AD
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The first recorded boxing match took place in England in 1681
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James Figg is considered the first professional boxer
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In the early 18th century modern boxing originated in England
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Iconic athletes like Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson emerged from boxing
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The Marquess of Queensberry rules were introduced in 1867
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The first world heavyweight championship match occurred in 1879
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