10 Silly Facts About Punching and Boxing You'll Find Hard to Believe!

1. Did you know that the earliest form of boxing was found in Egypt? It was called 'bak-tao', and was a very different type of fighting from what we know as boxing today! 2. Believe it or not, boxing used to be a part of the Olympic Games! It was even featured in the Ancient Greek Olympics, alongside wrestling and pankration. 3. You might think that boxing is all about throwing punches, but did you know that some boxers don't actually throw any punches at all? This is because they are considered to be 'counter punchers'.

4. A boxing match is usually divided into three-minute rounds, but did you know that the longest boxing match ever recorded lasted for 110 rounds? It was so long that it had to be stopped because one of the boxers was too exhausted to continue! 5. Boxing gloves are usually very heavy, but did you know that the oldest boxing gloves ever found weighed just 3.6 ounces? They were made of leather and stuffed with wool and cotton. 6. Did you know that some boxers have broken world records for punching speed? The fastest recorded punch was thrown by a boxer named Genaro Hernandez, and it reached a speed of 75 miles per hour! 7. Boxing is known for its violence, but did you know that it can also be a very graceful and beautiful sport? Boxers can use a combination of punches, footwork, and head movement to create a beautiful ballet of movement inside the ring. 8. Did you know that some boxers actually have their own theme songs? Boxers usually choose songs that have a heavy beat and an inspiring message to get them pumped up for a fight. 9. Did you know that the world's longest boxing match ever recorded was held in New York in 1893? It lasted an incredible 6 hours and 15 minutes! 10. Believe it or not, women have actually been boxing since the 18th century! They didn't really become popular until the 20th century, but they are now respected and successful boxers in their own right.