The Sport of Boxing Gains Worldwide Popularity
The sport of boxing is enjoyed by millions of fan and athletes across the globe. It is enjoyed on a professional and amateur level and has been the subject of several Hollywood blockbuster films including titles such as Fight Night, Cinderella Man and all six Rocky movies starring Sylvester Stallone. The sport dates back to Ancient Greece with the first documented match taking place in 1691 and was first appeared in the Olympics as an official sport back in 1904. Since then the sport has been sanctioned by a various governing bodies and continues to gain popularity as time passes on.