In 1997, the expected injury rate in the sport of boxing was 7,257 injuries and it was estimated that 10.8% of these injuries occurred to people between the ages of five and fourteen. It is predicted that 1.3% of these injuries would be between the ages of zero and four, and 55.8% of these injuries would be in the age group of fifteen to twenty-four. (National Electronic Injury Surveillance System et al., Estimates for Sports Injuries 1997) Boxing can be a safe and fun sport as long as it is practiced and played correctly. Boxing should not be banned because it can help relieve stress and, like running, it is a good complement to getting in shape. It also shouldn't be banned because boxers know the risks and choose to do it anyway; it is their choice and not that of the community. Another reason not to ban boxing would be that if boxing is banned it will be enforced by people who still love it and those who still want to fight, and if a dangerous sport is banned then all sports will be banned. ultimately because all sports involve risks. aspects in them. Boxing has been around for many generations and has been practiced all over the world. In fact, during World War II, cooks fought to gain respect and sometimes money. Boxing originated in Rome and Greece where they taped their hands together which led to excruciating fights. (Boxing today, a little history of boxing) Over time, boxing evolved from gaining respect and making money to learning self-defense. The first recorded boxing match took place in 1681 when the Duke of Albemarle arranged a match between his butler and his butcher. (Boxing today, a bit of boxing history) Boxing was finally developed at the 1904 Olympics where it became popular, and from there it has...... middle of paper ......to ban it, boxing is still being practiced all over the world. Boxers must resist these judgments and fight for what they believe in. Boxing is a great sport and a lot of fun. If there are people who want to be in perfect shape, then boxing would be a great option and people also learn on their own. defense. Boxing strengthens the muscles and makes them more resistant and also makes the body more flexible. Everyone in their life should try boxing at least once and if they don't like it, try something new, but it's definitely an ideal way to get in shape and a weapon to use in case where a person would be attacked. Boxing is an anti-stress sport that physically improves the body, makes it healthier and easier, while running five agonizing kilometers a day leaves the body decrepit. Boxing is fun and exciting and is great for the human body.