Does the beard gives advantage in boxing?

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  1. DanielDimov

    DanielDimov Jabbing all night Full Member

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    So what do you think guys, is it an advantage to grown a beard like in Adrien Broner's case? Is it harder to get hit or something like this?
     
  2. Leoh

    Leoh Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  3. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion Full Member

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    northpaw Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    It can be abrasive on the face of the opponent, it doesn't shield or cushion punches at all: True Story :!:
     
  5. NakiFan

    NakiFan Proud Kiwi Guy Full Member

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    Beards give a scientifically proven increase of male manliness, thus rendering the opposite fighter in awe of the rugged god in front of them.

    Beards win, unless they are on your grandmother.
     
  6. Super Hans

    Super Hans The Super One™ banned

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    Adrian Broner was advised to grow a beard by doctors to stop rain drops destroying his glass chin.

    However this has raised a problem for his fans as they can't follow suit with their hero because:

    1- They haven't started ****rty and can't grow a beard

    or

    2- It adversely effects their ability to lick windows.
     
  7. Imperial1

    Imperial1 VIP Member Full Member

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    Not really but it could provide slight cushion from a blow glad boxing doesn't allow that **** like they do in MMA
     
  8. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    No. That is a myth.
     
  9. turnip

    turnip Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Duran looked good with one .everybody else looks like a tool.
     
  10. MrFoFody

    MrFoFody Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Maybe if you let beer, pickled eggs and cheese ferment in said beard...
     
  11. latineg

    latineg user of dude wipes Full Member

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    its not oral s-ex for crying out loud, it has no effect on the blows, put it that way :good
     
  12. theword

    theword Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Stubble is more likely to be abrasive than an actual beard.
     
  13. Staminakills

    Staminakills Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Nope, actually a hindering clump of pubics and a great bullseye for the opponent
     
  14. aaalbert

    aaalbert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Wonder why Roach wanted to make Margarito cut off his beard for the Pacquiao fight...
     
  15. SimplyTheBest

    SimplyTheBest Heavyweight Destroyer Full Member

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    John Ruiz also was forced to shave several times