Prize fights used to last up to 100 rounds without safety equipment or strict rules. Reforms in the mid-1800s added weight classification, padded gloves, and limited rounds to 15. Boxing was included in ancient Olympics but not modern until 1904. James Figg was a champion for 15 years. Jack Broughton was buried at Westminster Abbey […]
Movie scenes of gladiators fighting to the death in the Roman Colosseum are inaccurate. Gladiators were highly trained professionals who made their living by fighting, not dying. They entertained the Roman aristocracy and the most successful warriors became stars. Gladiators were not always slaves or criminals and some became trainers. The fighting began as a […]
The phrase “pick your battles” advises individuals to focus on one important issue at a time, rather than trying to tackle too many things at once. This military strategy suggests that when troops are limited, they are often unsuccessful. It is important to choose which battles to fight wisely, seek advice from a neutral party, […]
