Boxing was one of the first fighting arts that dates back to 750BC and was one of the most brutal. Boxing has now become one of the largest fighting sports, which is now along side with Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) like the Ulimate Fighting Chamionship (UFC). But even in the UFC there are many boxers that have then trained in different martial arts to become a MMA fighters.
(left to right) Mickey Bryant, Paul Leczycki (myself), Danny Lacey.
Both my boxing trainers.