To discover when boxing appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and how the different events evolved from 1904 to our days: introduction of a women’s event, etc.

To discover when boxing appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and how the different events evolved from 1904 to our days: introduction of a women’s event, etc.

Italian world champion Roberto Cammarelle beat China's Zhang Zhilei to win the Olympic boxing super heavyweight gold medal in Beijing. Cammarelle dominated the ring throughout the match winning 14-4 after a heavy blow to Zhang's head 19 seconds into the fourth round.

Zhang Xiaoping wins another gold for China in boxing against Ireland's Kenny Egan in the light-heavyweight class by a score of 11-7. Zhang wins the first 2-0, but Egan comes back in the second round and is down by two, 5-3. In the final round, both fighters continue to land punches, but Zhang prevails by four points, 11-7. Boxing 81kg (Light-heavyweight) Final - Beijing 2008 - Zhang Xiaoping (CHN) vs Kenny Egan (IRL)

Mario Kindelan arrived at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games to defend his position as current Olympic champion from Sydney 2000 and take another medal.   At age 33, Kindelán had reached the final and was now to face Britain's 17 year-old promise Amir Khan.   The fight began with Khan showing his talent, getting to a single point lead at the end of the first round. During the second round though, the Cuban athlete came back to dominate the combat with a five point margin at 14-9. Keeping control of the scoreboard until the end of the fight, Mario Kindelán took the Olympic gold medal for the second time with a 30-22 score.   Immediately after being declared victor, the two time Olympic champion approached his opponent's corner and congratulated Amir Khan, who was now the youngest British Olympic boxing medalist ever.

London 2012 - Nicola Adams overwhelmed China's double world champion Ren Cancan 16-7 to be crowned the first Olympic women's Boxing champion at ExCeL. Watch highlights now.

London 2012 - Nicola Adams overwhelmed China's double world champion Ren Cancan 16-7 to be crowned the first Olympic women's Boxing champion at ExCeL. Watch the historic match in full now.