Why wrap hands in boxing? It's well known that the ancient Greeks incorporated boxing as an Olympic sport in 688 BCE. It was reintroduced to the modern-day Olympics in 1904 CE.

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ANCIENT HISTORY: When boxing first appeared in the Olympics in 688 B.C., Greek fighters covered their hands with strips of oxhide softened with oil, called himantes.

The sport is like boxing but without protection. Opponents choose their strongest hand and wrap it in hard rope. Their other hand is meant to act as a shield.

Tyson Fury cut an intimidating figure as he loomed over KSI to watch the YouTuber-turned-boxer get his hands wrapped. KSI is set to fight Tyson’s younger brother Tommy Fury in the main event … ...