Boxing has been a staple of the Olympic
Games for over a century, but over the past few decades the sport has
been relegated to day-time status because of its low profile. While the
overall decline of boxing as a spectator sport has been undeniable for
some time, the Olympics have further hamstrung themselves by forcing
Olympic hopefuls to retain “amateur” status. However, this year the
Olympics may seem some more noteworthy competitors.
