Wrestling has been apart of African culture for millenums friend. Let's not show ignorance like we are experts that don't need to know history friend.
Ironically boxing was introduced to individuals of African descent in modern times by Europeans who made both wrestling and boxing popular during the gladiatorial days of the Roman Empire, friend And passed down these traditions into various cultures.
Anti wrestling in favor of striking came from traditions if prize fighting in London during the 1800s where grappling below the waist was not permitted. It established a rule of etiquette when fighting to be hands only.
Lets read and know stuff.