How the Romans Invented Pro Sport Business? The Romans have "invented" structured professional sport. The economy that grew around gladiators' combats in many ways resembles that of our times: salary cap, champions' wealth, local supporting clubs, supporters of round or big shields, hooliganism banning access to amphitheaters, as well as the merchandising of champion gladiators, cushion and fan rentals, food and drink sales, compensation for wounds, speculation on the value of gladiators, betting. Comparing on each subject the gladiator's and amphitheater business with our modern pro sports and stadium is fun. All the information related to the gladiator's come from two years' work in the field and from the most accurate historical books written by well-known historians

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