Development and organisation of sport
Introduction
In this assignment I have to produce a timeline for many periods of times and write what has changed in each period for a certain sport. The sport I will be writing about is boxing and how it has developed like it has through the ages.

Pre 1200 medieval times
Boxing in the medieval times was called fist fighting or another name for it was called pugilism. Fist fighting was basically just two people using their fists to hit the other person. In this time there were no rules for this sport and the matches were very violent and cruel to watch. Many people had many injuries during this time. The matches for fist fighting were based in and around the countryside’s.

Tudor and Stuarts 1485-1714

Hanoverian 1714-1790

Changing times 1790-1830

Victorian period 1830-1901
In 1838 London prize ring rules were confined. They were later revised in 1853, the twelve rules were; To be a fair stand up boxing match fight in a twenty four foot ring, or as near that size as possible. No wrestling or hugging was allowed or it was also called clinching. The rounds for the match must be three minutes long and one minute rest between each round. If either of the boxers falls through weakness then they must get up unassisted and have only ten seconds to be allowed for him to do so. The other fighter must then return to his corner and wait to see if the fallen fighter gets back up to his feet and is able to resume and keep fighting. If one man fails to get back up in the tens seconds given then it is the referees decision to give his verdict in favour of the other fighter. A man hanging on the ropes in helpless state with his toes off the ground is considered a knock out or a down for ten seconds. No one else other than the referee and the two boxers are allowed in the ring as the same time while the fight is being played. Should there be any interference with the fight then the referee must pick another location and time for the fight to be played as soon as possible so that the match can be won or loss or if both fighters agree on a draw then so be it. Gloves must also be the same fair size and of new and good quality. Should a glove burst or come off then it must be replaced to the referee’s satisfaction. A man on one knee is considered down and if punched by the other player then a disqualification could happen. No shoes or boots with spikes or springs are allowed to be worn in the ring. The contest in all other respects to be governed by revised London Prize ring rules.

Morden times 1901-1981
In 1908 Amateur boxing become an Olympic sport. In their form amateur and Olympic boxers only had three to four rounds of fighting. When scoring is taking place in an amateur fight the points are based only on the number of clean blows landed on the other player. Fighters are meant to wear protective equipment such as headgear to protect them from injuries and mouth guards to protect them from injury. Boxing now had different governing bodies at this time for different types of boxing. The main governing bodies at this time were the world boxing association (WBA) and world boxing council (WBC).