I am an avid reader of the St. Louis American, and I would like to comment on misinformation contained in “The Way I See It” by Jamala Rogers. She asserts that, “Established in 18th century England, boxing originally had a definite class component, as working-class men were selected to duke it out before aristocrats making wagers on the winner.”
While there is validity to this in its proper context, it is not the truth. Boxing was established by the Sumerians, who used wrestling and fist tactics, since hands were weapons given to the earliest man.
Jimmie CalmeseSubmitted via email