4 Ropes

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  1. hhascup

    hhascup Boxing Addict Full Member

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    When was the 1st time 4 ropes were used in a Championship bout?
     
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    Was it Griffiths return from the Paret tragedy?
     
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    It was suggested that the William Futrell v Gentleman John Jackson fight in 1788 used ropes but as it is only interpretations of a no longer existing article i am not shure if its seen as the definative answer.
     
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    The London Prize ring rules state a ring and ropes so i am guessing befor 1838 as they wouldnt introduce the rule randomly.
     
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    hhascup Boxing Addict Full Member

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    For years they used 3 ropes, then they started using 4, when was that?

    GPater11093 is the closest.
     
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    Griffith vs Rodriguez June '63?
     
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    YES!

    Emile Griffith vs Luis Rodriguez on June 8, 1963 at Madison Square Garden
     
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    I'm on a roll today
     
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