8 facts about boxing 1. Ancient Origins: Boxing is one of the oldest sports, with evidence of it being practiced as early as 3000 BC in ancient Egypt. It was also popular in ancient Greece and included in the Olympic Games around 688 ВС. 2. Marquess of Queensberry Rules: Modern boxing evolved in the 19th century with the Marquess of Queensberry Rules in 1867. These rules introduced gloves, three-minute rounds, and a ten-second count for knockouts. 3. Muhammad Ali: Often seen as the greatest boxe