Gateway Paper
By:Tyler Williams
Sports in Ancient Rome
Sports in ancient Rome have changed dramatically over the years, but have also impacted modern day America and our sports today significantly. There are some sports that ancient Rome didn’t have, but modern America has. Also back in ancient Rome there were lots of rules that America didn't have. Ancient Rome was strict about who was allowed to play in typical sports. Some people hated to play sports because of the rules.
Chariot racing.
Gladiators
Boxing
NASCAR
Boxing in america
In America, boxing gloves are made of soft leather straps. In boxing you have to have Boxing gloves and a Mouthpiece.Boxers wear ten-ounce gloves in lighter weight classes, and 12-ounce gloves in heavier weight classes.A mouthpiece has to be worn in order to protect the mouth and teeth, and also to absorb some of the force of blows to the head.