Where Did Boxing Originate From?

[Rusty Tromboni]

We know that a form of fighting with bare fists existed in Sumeria.
Whether or not it influenced other cultures in the same region that came after them is unknown.

But given other areas of influence from Sumer to Egypt to Greece it's not out of place to bring up Mesopotamia in a discussion of boxing origins. And I stand by that.

There is zero proof that English boxing has any lineage to, or that it descended from, Greek boxing. Yet you have no problem giving Greece credit.

It's really no different.

Sometimes you say things which are actually intelligent and give me hope in your future. This is one of those times.

[ShoulderRoll]

In Africa.

I mentioned the traditional dambe boxing of the Hausa people of West Africa in another thread.

They use the concept of one hand being the "spear" and the other hand being the "shield."

That would seem to have more similarities to ancient Greek boxing than our modern version of the sport does.

[Rusty Tromboni]

In Africa.

We're talking about Boxing. Not running away scared sh.itless.

[Rusty Tromboni]

Bravo!!! The first step accomplished, admitting you have a problem. Green K if I can give it! Was that so hard?

Yeah I know... Trolls hate to get a taste of what they do to other posters... Doesn't it suck to have everything you write challenged? and challenged with the most innane statements...Like comparing the greatness of Ray Robinson with fighters who barely register a blip... I hear you.

So where's the breakdown!?


Come on, don't be scared.

You told us one "Serafino Garcia" beat Billy Conn, and Basillio beat Fullmer. So tell us all about it!

It's strange seeing you pass on a chance to rant endlessly. What's wrong? Are you worried we'll think you're crazy?

[PRINCEKOOL]

We're talking about Boxing. Not running away scared sh.itless.

You would be scared in Africa.

[billeau2]

So where's the breakdown!?


Come on, don't be scared.

You told us one "Serafino Garcia" beat Billy Conn, and Basillio beat Fullmer. So tell us all about it!

It's strange seeing you pass on a chance to rant endlessly. What's wrong? Are you worried we'll think you're crazy?

I am sorry you misunderstood the post... But its not worth explaining, it went over your head... happens. besides didn't you just say you had recognized the error of your ways? Thats a lot of errors...

[QueensburyRules]

You would be scared in Africa.

- -The Naked Prey by Cornell Wilde.

Google and see a clip or the full movie from the 60s. Better him than me!