Boxing is one of the oldest combat sports in history. It first appeared in the Olympics over 2700 years ago. Boxing has been contested at every Summer Olympic Games since its introduction to the program at the 1904 Summer Olympics, except for the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, because Swedish law banned the sport at the time. The 2008 Summer Olympics were the final games with boxing as a male only event. Since the 2012 Summer Olympics, women's boxing is part of the program. This book has many information about the international organisation, general history, medalists of Boxing etc.
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Journey into the daring world of mighty martial artists, weighty wrestlers and ferocious fencers. From boxing to judo, this book explores all the combat events in Olympic competition. The book introduces each sport, presents facts and photos, and gives the lowdown on the reigning champions.
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