In 2024, MMA fighter Mason Lewis used an unconventional method of tickling his opponent to escape a hold.
In 1893, boxers Andy Bowen and Jack Burke fought to a draw in New Orleans after 7 hours, 19 minutes.
In 1987, Sugar Ray Leonard won a controversial split decision over reigning middleweight champion Marvelous Marvin Hagler.
In 1896, the modern Olympic games were born in Greece.