In 1997, the expected injury rate in the sport of boxing was 7,257 injuries, and an estimated 10.8% of those injuries affected people between the ages of five and fourteen. 1.3% of these injuries are expected to occur in the age range of zero to four years, and 55.8% of these injuries occur in the age range of fifteen to twenty-four years. (National Electronic Injury Surveillance System et al., Estimates for Sports Injuries 1997) Boxing can be a safe and enjoyable sport as long as it is practiced and practiced correctly. Boxing should not be banned because it can help relieve stress and, like running, is a good addition to getting into shape. It also shouldn't be banned because boxers know the risks and choose to do it anyway; it is their choice, not that of the community. Another reason for not banning boxing could be because if boxing was banned, it would be enforced by people who still like it and those who still want to fight, and if a dangerous sport is banned, eventually all sports will be because everyone sports have some dangerous aspects. aspects in them.Boxing has existed for many generations and has been practiced throughout the world. During the Second World War, in fact, cooks fought to earn respect and sometimes for money. Boxing originated in Rome and Greece, where people bandaged their hands, which led to harrowing fights. (Boxing Today, Some Boxing History) Over time, boxing has evolved from earning respect and making money to learning self-defense. The first recorded boxing match occurred in 1681 when the Duke of Albemarle arranged a match between his butler and his butcher. (Boxing Today, Some Boxing History) Boxing was eventually developed until the 1904 Olympics where it became popular, and from then on it was... middle of paper... to ban it boxing is always practiced to be practiced throughout the world. Boxers should resist these judgments and fight for what they believe in. Boxing is a great sport and it's really fun, if there are people out there who want to get in top shape, then boxing would be a great option and people also learn on their own. defense. Boxing strengthens your muscles and makes them more resistant and also makes your body more flexible. Everyone in life should try boxing at least once and if they don't like it try something new but it is definitely a perfect way to get back into shape and a weapon to use in case a person gets attacked. Boxing is a stress-relieving sport that physically improves the body and makes it healthier and is easy, while running five agonizing miles a day leaves the body feeling run down. Boxing is fun and exciting and is great for the human body.