Drinking water between rounds

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  1. DavidC77

    DavidC77 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    When did boxers first drinking water between rounds?

    This used to just gargle with it then spit it out.
     
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    sjp17 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I was'nt aware many are , i always thought they said it was a sign of fatigue when they start actually drinking the water
     
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    DavidC77 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yes but in the Thrilla in Manila, Frazier was still spitting the water out before the 14th round when he was exhausted.

    So I think back then that water wasn't swallowed under any circumstances.
     
    DavidC77, Sep 5, 2018
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