“Float like a butterfly; sting like a bee,” said Mouhamed Ali, as he walked in the ring for the big fight. He scanned the ring and checked each corner, so he would not get isolated. In boxing, officials matchup the opponents evenly based on weight. The first round starts and the referee and boxers must follow the rules set by the NBA (National Boxing Association) in 1927. Three minutes are placed on the clock as each fighter laces up their gloves; which are some of the many rules made up by the Marquess of Queensbury. Without further due, the opponents must fight. They throw punches with high velocity. Ali connects the punch, which knocks out his opponent, due to his timing and accuracy. These are just some examples of math in boxing and the