The Squared Circle

How Boxing can improve your physical health and overall wellbeing

Dameron Coriz

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Indian of North America

In the Article “Indian of North America: Conflict and Survival” by Frank W. Poter Ⅲ. Poter talks about the history of Native Americans starting with the first contact. He also talks about the connections Natives have with non-Natives, governments, and a little into each Native community. The article goes into recognition of Native Americans telling others to not only recognize Natives but to somewhat honor what has happened to them. The last paragraph of the article especially the last sentence expresses this clearly.

Bare-knuckle boxing

Bare-knuckle boxing is much safer than modern boxing. In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries when Bare-knuckle boxing was at its Finest. With the creation of the glove, Bare-knuckle boxing began to decline and was seen as a brutal way of boxing. Burning this time, Bare-knuckle boxing was a hobby, not a career; most of the fighters had blue-collar jobs and careers. Bare-knuckle boxing is starting to make a return having its first legally sanctioned Bare-knuckle boxing matches in 2018.

("Bare-knuckle boxing" published in Salem Press Encyclopedia, 2023)

The Great Book of Boxing

“The Great Book of Boxing” by Mullan Harry is the history of boxing in all weight divisions. Professional boxing cannot be pinpointed precisely. However, “Prize-fighting has existed in varying degrees of savagery.” It’s meanshen in Homer’s Epic describing a prize fight between Epeus and Euryalus. The Legitimate starting point for the history of boxing in its modern gloved form is probably when the challenge that John L. Sullivan’s press agent issued in 1891 ‘for a purse of $25,000 and a bet of $10,000. This challenge was offered to James J. Corbett, who earned recognition as World Champion. Corbett won that match in the 21st round. Sullivan was a 32-year-old hard-living and hard-drinking Irish American. Sullivan's 3 years of “good living” had ended up making him pay the price. Corbett revolutionized the sport changing boxing into modern styles.

The Greek Olympics

A Brief History of Boxing and The Muscles Used (By Josh Brayont) Boxing has a long history dating back to Sumerian Culture in the third millennium B.C.E. It’s also mentioned in Homer’s Epic The Iliad. It was featured in the ancient Greek Olympics in the 8th century B.C.E. To protect their hands boxers wrapped their hands with leather straps. Bare-knuckle boxing and prize fighting would reappear and spread in popularity in 18th-century England. The contemporary expression of the sport of boxing emerged out of the London prize ring rules of 1838 and the Marquis of Queens bury rules in 1867. With these rules, boxers could no longer wrestle, headbutt, or strick the groin among other prohibitions. Prizefighting took its last turn toward modern boxing with the adventure of the boxing glove. By the middle of the 20th century, Boxing speeded in popularity through radio broadcasts.

(Bryant, Josh. “A Brief History of Boxing and the Muscles Used.” YouTube, 17 June 2020, https://youtu.be/uV-C054FUgc.)

Gloves

Why They Boxed Like This in The Old Days (By Primo-Boxing) Back in the 19th century no one wore headgear or gloves. Bare-knuckle boxing may sound more dangerous than modern-day boxing but there were far fewer head injuries per fight than compared to today. The reason for this was because the gloves protected the hands allowing fighters to exert more force without having to worry about breaking their hands. Bare-knuckle boxers rarely punched the head it was a 50/50 chance of engineering their opponent themselves or both. This gave fewer brain injuries and concussions than today’s modern boxing. Back in the 19th century fighters fought a few times a week having little time to recover. Seriously damaging their hands would mean they couldn’t fight for a few weeks. The fighters relied on these fights to feed their families and couldn’t afford to take silly risks. Back then grappling was a large part of boxing. Daniel Mendoza is the fighter credited with the 19th-century boxing pose when fighters would attack with little thought. His tactics and approach to the game became the playbook for the fighters of the 19th century.

(“Why They Boxed Like This In The Old Days.” YouTube, 9 November 2022, https://youtu.be/5Zz76RB4bc8.)

Ancient Olympic Games

Boxing In The Olympics (International Olympic Committee) The Ancent Olympic Games boxing is an honor, respectful, and fair game. This where always at the forefront of this noble art. The winner of the 79th Olympiad in 464 BC is said to have never ducked, stooped, or sought to evade a single punch. The AD 45 champion simply ducked, weaved, and blocked until his opponent fell down in exhaustion. During this period there were no time limits or breaks fights would last all day or several days.

(“Boxing - Ancient Olympic Games.” Olympics, https://olympics.com/ioc/ancient-olympic-games/boxing.)

"Colorado Boxing Gym Helps Combat Youth Violence"

The Article “Colorado Boxing Gym Helps Combat Youth Violence” by Tori Mason. Talks about a particular boxing gym that's helping children stay out of trouble. A1 Boxing received funding from the City of Aurora for its Youth Violence Prevention Program. The gym used this funding to give out scholarships to kids who couldn’t afford it. Glenn Goodson, owner of A1 Boxing, said the money has run dry now. He is looking for more funding to keep the safe place open.

Mason, Tori. “Colorado Boxing Gym Helps Combat Youth Violence - CBS Colorado.”

Www.cbsnews.com, 24 Feb.

2024,www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/colorado-boxing-gym-helps-combat-youth-

violence/.

"The Positive Impact Boxing Has On Troubled Communities"

The Article “The Positive Impact Boxing Has On Troubled Communities” by Boxrope. The article starts by talking about the people who believe boxing encourages youth violence. It continues with people who want to ban martial arts events due to the potential “ Incitement of Violence.” Which led to what boxing does for youth. The article then talks about a man named Richardson Hitchins who once was a juvenile delinquent and is now a Matchroom super lightweight contender. The NY Cops and Kids is the last part of the article. NY Cops and Kids gym helps steer youth away from criminal activity by having boxing classes, helping with homework assignments, and finding employment through civil service, and extracurricular skills.

“How Boxing Futures Helps Young Offenders on the Ropes.” National Alliance of Sport,

allianceofsport.org/news/boxing-futures-helping-young-offenders-on-the-ropes/.

https://boxing-futures.org.uk/ Website for the Boxing Futures program page

"Boxing Futures-helping youth offenders on the ropes"

The Article “Boxing Futures-helping young offenders on the ropes” by Criminal Justice. It’s about an organization called “Boxing Futures” that helps young ex-offenders. The article starts with talking about what boxing Futures does. It then goes into the founders and the reason for the organization's creation. They start talking about their program helping ex-offenders through the boxercise award scheme and mentoring. The last part of the article discusses how their staff was chosen as the charity partner for a British Comedy Film called “Gloves Off.”

“Boxing Futures - helping young offenders on the ropes”

https://allianceofsport.org/news/boxing-futures-helping-young-offenders-on-the-ropes/

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