During this period, boxing expanded rapidly across the world, becoming one of the most widely followed sports.
In the first half of the XX century, the sport experienced significant growth and gained popularity in many countries. The year 1921 stands as a symbolic milestone in this rise, as the names of major champions began to gain broader international recognition.
Increased interest in title fights, growing media coverage, and the ability to reach wider audiences all contributed to strengthening boxing’s global reputation.
As a result, boxing established itself as one of the most recognized and widely followed sports of the XX century.