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  2. Ancient Greek boxing - Wikipedia

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    The currently accepted rules of ancient Greek boxing are based on historical references and images. Although there is some evidence of kicks in ancient Greek boxing, [8] [9] [10] this is the subject of debate among scholars. [11] [12] Because of the few intact sources and references to the sport, the rules can only be inferred. [13] No holds or ...

  3. Kleomedes of Astypalia - Wikipedia

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    Kleomedes mourned his loss greatly for putting a stain on his record, and while returning to his hometown of Astypalaia, he stumbled upon the gymnasium from which he first learned boxing and, in a fit of Mania, took his grief out on the school, which was inhabited by about 60 children, by pulling out a pillar supporting the school's roof and ...

  4. Prytanis of Cyzicus - Wikipedia

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    Prytanis of Cyzicus was an ancient Greek boxing athlete, originating from Cyzicus. Prytanis participated in the 98th ancient Olympic Games , where he was bribed by his opponents. Both Prytanis and those who corrupted him with money were fined.

  5. Diagoras of Rhodes - Wikipedia

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    Diagoras of Rhodes (/ d aɪ ə ˈ æ ɡ ə r ə s /; Ancient Greek: Διαγόρας ὁ Ῥόδιος) was an Ancient Greek boxer from the 5th century BC, who was celebrated for his own victories, as well as the victories of his sons and grandsons.

  6. Sport in ancient Greek art - Wikipedia

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    Fighters were often left disfigured; for example, one boxing injury commonly depicted was the cauliflower ear, which was depicted notably in the Boxer Stele from Kerameikos. [3] Many who participated in these ancient boxing matches were gravely injured or even killed. [4] Despite this, boxing was highly popular among the Ancient Grecian ...

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  8. Sports before 1001 - Wikipedia

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    ~100 BCE — in ancient Rome, boxing was primarily a gladiatorial contest; gladiators wore lead cestae over their knuckles and heavy leather straps on their forearms for protection against blows. [4] ~400 CE — boxing apparently went into centuries-long decline after the rise of Christianity and the decline of the Roman Empire. [2]

  9. What channel is Greece vs Canada basketball on today? Time ...

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    It's Greece vs Canada in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Here's how to watch Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Greek National Team, including channel, TV schedule and streaming info.