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Interesting & Fun Boxing Facts for Kids (2024 Updated!)

Boxing, often known as the king of combat sports, is also called “sweet science” because having just muscles is not enough; you need to learn to strategize your punches to defeat the opponent. 

Fascinating huh! While strength is important for the body, the brain is what matters more. Think and plan before you throw a punch in the ring. Our brain muscles work in the process. 

There are many more such boxing facts for kids who are strong like you! Let’s take a look at it.

Origins

Alright, let’s start at the beginning! Heads up! Technically, Boxing is older than any human alive today!

1. Boxing is believed to have begun in prehistoric times, that is, around 6000 BCE. 

2. The sport found its way to Egypt around 3000 BCE.

3. In ancient Greece, boxing was formalized and given the name “Pygmachia.”

4. According to Olympic records, boxing existed since 688 BCE. But the rules were much different than today. 

5. Fast forward to 16th century London, there was another form of boxing, bare-knuckle competitions. 

London and Bare- knuckle boxing

Modern organized boxing was first seen in England, and so here we are!

6. James Figg is the 1st English bare-knuckle champion. 

7. London Prize Ring Rules is a list of boxing rules that was established in 1838. 

8. In 1867, the Queensberry Codes were introduced as an upgrade to the London Prize Ring Rules. 

9. With the Queensberry Codes, each round was made just 3 minutes with 1-minute rest, added padded gloves, and added referees for safety. 

Professional Boxing

There are people who sing for fun, and there are people who are professional singers! The same applies to Boxing. 

10. There are 4 professional international boxing organizations – the World Boxing Council (WBC), World Boxing Association (WBA), International Boxing Federation (IBF), and World Boxing Organization (WBO). 

11. Ameture International Boxing Association (AIBA) mainly focuses on boxing at the college level. 

Some interesting facts about Boxing

Do you want to have a laugh? Well, we found some pretty funny facts about Boxing.

12. In 1949, way before your mom and dad were born, a bear won an official boxing match against Gus Waldorf. The bear even wore special bear-sized gloves! The bear was muzzled for the human’s safety, and the whole thing happened in a caged ring!

13. Archie Moore, a very famous professional boxer and the longest reigning World Light Heavyweight Champion of all time holds the record for the most knockouts with 131 out of 186 victories. 

14. You might think that boxing gloves are just for safety. Well, apparently, boxing gloves were introduced for a dramatic knockout effect. 

15. You might have heard about “the greatest” Muhammad Ali. Well, he promised his fans that he would never refuse an autograph after being rejected by Sugar Ray Robinson, another legendary American boxer. 

16. The youngest boxer to win a world title was not much older than you. At the age of 17, Wilfred Benitez was in 1976 against WBA super lightweight champion Antonio Cervantes, who was 30 years old at the time. 

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Conclusion

Did you know that boxing is also good for our brains? It helps you be in the present moment, reduces stress hormones in your body, helps you learn about yourself, your body, and your mind, builds self-confidence, and helps in overcoming anger. 

Any sport, in general, has such qualities. It is enjoyable and also helps our brain and body alike. Boxing has been around way before all of us. It has changed a lot throughout the centuries. 

If you find it interesting, bring out the little boxers in you and join a class!

Happy Boxing!