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[[File:Thermae boxer Massimo Inv1055.jpg|thumbnail|left|275px|Figure 1. A Greek boxer from 300-200 BCE.]]
Boxing is one of the oldest sports known to us. From very early historical records, to its professional development in the last century, and modern prizefights, the sport has become a global phenomenon watched by millions. Although modern boxing has a lot of similarities with its ancient cousin, the mix with television, big money, and big personalities has forever changed the sport.