[ Boxing ] [ Wrestling ] [ Pankration ]

Most people like watching fighting sports. So did the Greeks. They had created three new sports- Boxing, Wrestling, and Pankration. Theses games were exciting, much like boxing and wrestling is today.

This was a very dangerous game. The Boxers did not have gloves so they used protective gear called leather thongs to wrap around their arms. This was very rough and hurt a lot when you were hit.

This game was very much like wrestling today. These wrestlers were very mighty and strong. They also had a bad attitude. Most people were afraid to even go near them. The wrestlers were rough too. They would do anything to win.

This was the deadliest sport out of the three fighting sports. This game had the most deaths because it had no rules except for no biting, which was harmless. Most people didn't become pankratiasts because they were afraid.

[Return to Our Welcome Page]