History

= History =

The first recorded boxing match was in the 18th century in England. Boxing started off as bare knuckles, there were no rings, no referee, and no time limit. You fought until the oppenent is unable to continue or gave up. There were no weight classes and moves such as kicking, choking, and throwing were acceptable. Until the 19th century there was no rules for the sport, New york legalized the sport in 1896.



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