ABSTRACT
As Sugden (1996) notes, if defined in simple terms as people fighting with fists, then boxing, along with running, could be thought of as one of the oldest sports in the world. Boxing is still perhaps one of the most widely known sports in the world. It has transcended the globe and is practised in various guises, such as gypsy bare-knuckle boxing in Europe, the various styles of kick boxing in the Far East and even what has been termed ‘dirty’ boxing in the US. Hence, it can be seen that boxing can carry social meaning and economic cultural value for people. As a result, it has an impact upon people’s identity and their understanding of the world that surrounds them.
