8 interesting boxing facts
- Rocky Marciano is the only heavyweight champion who retired undefeated.
- Boxing traces its earliest origins to the Greek Island of Santorini where a fresco of two young boxers was discovered. The fresco dates to 1600 B.C.
- Idi Amin was heavyweight boxing champion of Uganda from 1951 to 1960.
- Muhammad Ali was known for fighting with his hands held low, even down byhis waist. But Aaron Brown “The Dixie Kid” was the first man to fight in this style.
- In June 28, 1997 Mike Tyson bites a chunk out of rival Evander Holyfield’s ear in Las Vegas bout. Authorities revoke Tyson’s boxing license and fine him $3 million.
- The longest match with gloves and 3-minute rounds took place in New Orleans on April 6, 1893. Andy Bowen battled with Jack Burke for 110 rounds. Finally the 2 badly mauled fighters refused to go on and the bout was called “no contest.
- Longest span between winning titles: George Foreman----21 years, 10 months and 14 days
- Oldest to win a world title: George Foreman, 45 years old-Heavyweight (1994)
