The Evolution of Boxing: From Ancient Times to Modern Glory - BlackSportsOnline

Boxing — one of the oldest combat sports in human history. It dates back to ancient Egypt and Greece, where fighters traded bare-knuckle punches for honor and glory. Modern boxing took shape in 18th-century England, when rules like “no hitting below the belt” and the Marquess of Queensberry regulations gave the sport its structure. From dusty arenas to Las Vegas lights, it’s evolved from raw survival to billion-dollar showtime — but the spirit’s still the same: two fighters, one ring, no excuses