Many books have discussed boxing in the ancient world, but this is the first to describe how boxing was reborn in the modern world.
Modern boxing began in the Middle Ages in England as a criminal activity.
It then became a sport supported by the kings and aristocracy.
Later it was again outlawed and only in the 20th century has it become a sport popular around the world.
This book describes how modern boxing began in England as an outgrowth of the native English sense of fair play.
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