Boxing of boxing. Even in the U.S., places like the inner cities of New York, and Chicago have given rise to promising young talent. According to Rubin, "boxing lost its appeal with the American middle class, and most of who boxes in modern America come from the streets and are street fighters". The "Marquess of Queensberry rules" have been the general rules governing modern boxing since their publication in 1867. A boxing match typically consists of a determined number of three-minute rounds, a total of up to 9 to 12 rounds. A minute is typically spent between each round with the
Boxing in Armenia world and Europe in their weight categories. Vladimir Yengibarian was the first man who opened boxing schools in Armenia Boxing was practiced in the Armenian Highland since ancient times. Petroglyphs have been found in the region depicting a fight between two men, similar to boxing. King of Armenia Varazdat (Varasdates) is often regarded as one of the last competitors in the Ancient Olympic Games. Varazdat's victory in fisticuffs is recorded in Moses of Chorene's "History of Armenia". Since he reigned from 374–78, conjecture places his victory in the 360s, sometimes recorded in 369. The king's win is commemorated with a