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What Can MMA Teach Us About Boxing History |
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Fall 2009
There is much we can learn about the history of early boxing by observing the evolution of MMA in our generation. Boxing is a sport with a rich and deep tradition that has existed under its current form for nearly 130 years. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) as a popular sport originated with the rise of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and has existed since 1993, a period of less than 20 years. As a sport MMA has evolved along a similar path to that of early boxing. As eyewitnesses to the rise of MMA we can draw some parallels and learn much about the development of early boxing.
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