James Figg and the Evolution of Boxing (Podcast)
Posted in Podcasts on Dec 3rd, 2008
This month we will be covering the history and evolution of modern boxing. In particular we will be focusing on the life and times of James Figg (1695 – 1734); who is regarded as the father of modern boxing. As we will see, the boxing that Figg practised and taught was quite different from the [...]
