Why is it always red and blue corners/shirts in olympic boxing?

Question

Why did they pick those colours???????

Answer 1

I think that they are just really contrasting colors, yet at the same time very bright.

Blue and red were often used as army coats for conflicts as well (French/british). Also, I think even in ancient times they were used as opposing colors as well.  

Answer 2

Because that is the colors that they liked.

Answer 3

I think because they represent combat colours. Red for fire, blue for water both do not go together..

Answer 4

isn't one republican and the other democrat...