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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