Boxing

August, 1984

Forget all you know about wrestling, both pro and amateur. Olympic wrestling is a sport unto itself--two sports, actually: Greco-Roman and free style. And there are ten weight divisions (ranging from 106 pounds to superheavyweights' unlimited weight) in each style.As you might expect from its name, Greco-Roman wrestling has its roots in the Greek Olympics--and is therefore considered the purest form of the sport. No holds may be made below the hips, and all use of the legs is prohibited. Wrestle...