Boxing in ancient Greece originated as a very tough sport, much harder than professional boxing as we know it today.

Leonidas of Rhodes is our guide to the Olympic Games, as held in Ancient Greece. Running. Jumping. Throwing. Wrestling. Boxing. Horse racing. We’ve got it all going on! Welcome to Olympia ...

The Ancient Olympic Games were a magnificent spectacle that captivated the Greeks for nearly 12 centuries ... jumping, throwing, boxing, wrestling, pankration (a combination of boxing and ...

With nowhere to quench their need for glory or to release their pent-up aggression, this posed a dangerous threat to the civility of Ancient Greek life. Around the same time, battle tactics began to ...

Picture yourself standing where the original Olympic Games took place ... and other relics that offer insight into the lives of the ancient Greeks. One of the museum's star attractions is the ...

The United States leads the way with 50 gold medals, the most of any country in Olympic boxing history. The only country that comes close to that total is Cuba, which currently has 41 gold medals. How ...

The Olympic dream for New Zealand boxers, has returned to be the ultimate goal, after seemingly being taken away due to continued corruption in the sport. Boxing dates back to the original Olympic ...