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I thought it was more because they can punch harder without breaking their hands.
by globular-toast 1y ago
I thought it was more because they can punch harder without breaking their hands.
- sandworm101 1y agoModern gloves are to spread out the impact to prevent cuts, blood, which was not allowed on TV once upon a time. The big puffy gloves only appeared when boxing looked to mainstream itself, to move out of the bars and become broadcast-quality entertainment.
- bichiliad 1y agoThat protection mostly comes from wraps, which you wear under your gloves