The Beautiful Art of Boxing
Boxing's earliest documented history dates back as far as 3000 BC in Ancient Egypt, with depictions adorning the walls of tombs. Greece was the first country to introduce boxing as a sport in 688 BC.
Once brutal and ruleless, modern boxing is a popular sport with boys and girls alike. The word “boxing” is searched 225,000 times each month on Google!
Boxing is an excellent way to stay fit and improve fitness levels. The sport works multiple muscle groups and improves coordination and spatial awareness, stamina, and endurance.
The official name of boxing is not really boxing—it’s pugilism. Pugilism means “practice and skills of fighting with fists.”
The fastest professional boxing match lasted 4 seconds!
Why not download our fun activity card to get started with boxing?
