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    Why are boxing 'rings' always square?

    Question #58347. Asked by barker111. (Jul 14 05 7:10 PM)


    JoshCaleb12

    		"1839 when the London Prize Ring Rules introduced the use of a 24 square-foot boxing ring with ropes surrounding it. Also known as the ‘Pugilistic Benevolent Society’ this was to mark the end of the days when spectators formed a ‘ring’ around the fighters."

    That's quoted from a website on the history of boxing... Squares are easier to construct.

    http://www.maxfighting.com/index.cfm?ac=news.detail&nid=71

    Jul 14 05, 7:35 PM
    barker111

    		Thanks

    Jul 15 05, 6:19 AM

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