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Boxing is one of the original sports with evidence that prize fights occurred as early as the 2nd millennium BC. Evidence of the use of gloves was found on Minoan Crete dating back to 1500-900 B.C. Centuries later the sport has evolved into a multi-million dollar business with some of the most iconic figures in professional sports among its ranks.
