Bare-knuckle boxing

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See also bare-knuckle for other uses.

Bare-knuckle boxing (also known as bare-knuckle or fisticuffs) is the original form of boxing closely related to ancient combat sports. It involves two individuals fighting without any boxing gloves or other form of padding on their hands. The difference between a streetfight and a bare-knuckle boxing match is that there are rules, such as not striking a downed opponent, that are followed unlike a "no holds barred" match. Fisticuffs is also the penalty for Fighting in ice hockey.

Notable bare-knuckle boxers

• Jem Belcher
• Simon Byrne
• Ben Caunt
• Gentleman Jim Corbett
• Tom Cribb
• James Figg
• Shahvaiz Janjua
• Jem Mace
• Lenny McLean
• Daniel Mendoza
• Tom Molineaux
• John "Old Smoke" Morrissey (Defeated Sullivan for Title)
• Tom Sayers
• Roy Shaw
• Jem Smith
• John L. Sullivan (first heavyweight champion)
• William 'Bendigo' Thompson
• Bartley Gorman
• Carlos Sanchez (4x Champion)
• John Jackson bare knuckle boxing champ beat Mendoza
• Jem Ward
• William Perry "The Tipton Slasher"

See also

• List of bare-knuckle boxers
• London Prize Ring rules
• Fight Club

External links

• 30 year Bare-Knuckle Champ Macale Merton (video)

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