boxing

History of Boxing

​The earliest visual evidence of any type of boxing is from Egypt and Sumer, both from the third millennia, and can be seen in Sumerian carvings from the third and second millennia BC. The earliest evidence of boxing rules dates back to Ancient Greece, where boxing was established as an Olympic game in 688 BC.

How Boxing began

Multiple Choice

What time period did was boxing established?

• around 688 BC
• during the Renaissance period
• in the 15th century
• around 500 AD

​October 29, 1960. 18 year old Ali won his first professional fight, defeating 30 year old Tunney Hunsaker in a six-round decision at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Ky.

​Muhammad ali

Multiple Choice

Who did Muhammad Ali fight first?

• Tunney Hunsaker
• Joe Frazier
• George Foreman
• Mike Tyson

Multiple Choice

Who was the best known boxer?

• Mike Tyson
• Floyd Mayweather
• George Foreman
• Muhammad Ali

​Albany, New York – Wednesday, March 6, 1985. A young heavyweight guided by a wise old trainer known as Cus D'Amato, partially retired and forgotten, begins his journey on the road to boxing notoriety; to immortality. Michael Gerard Tyson, known as Mike, faces Hector Mercedes, 0-3, in a scheduled four-rounder.

​Mike Tyson

Multiple Choice

Who did Mike Tyson's fight first?

• Hector Mercedes
• George Foreman
• Floyd Mayweather
• Muhammad Ali

Multiple Choice

What day did Mike Tyson fight Hector Mercedes?

• April 3, 1985
• February 14, 1985
• May 21, 1985
• March 6, 1985

Joe Louis was born on May 13, 1914. And his first opponent was Jack Kracken and they fought on Louis's initial professional fights were all in the Chicago area, his professional debut coming on July 4, 1934, against Jack Kracken in the Bacon Casino on Chicago's south side. Louis earned $59 for knocking out Kracken in the first round.

​Joe louis

Multiple Choice

Louis Barrow was born on?

• June 30, 1935
• September 22, 1942
• April 15, 1920
• May 13, 1914

Multiple Choice

Joe Louis fought Jack kracken in?

• April 12 1952

• July 4 1934

• March 17 1927

• December 15 1940

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