Ali vs Frazier 3, gloves not on upon entering the ring

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  1. since93sports

    since93sports Since93Sports Full Member

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    I was watching Ali versus Frazier 3 and noticed neither fighters had on their gloves as they got into the ring for the fight. Does anyone know the history behind why the gloves were not put on before walking to the ring? And, also when the fighters started putting on gloves before making the ring walk.
     
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  2. ThatOne

    ThatOne Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It takes a long time to get your hands wrapped. I have seen that fight more times than I can count but don't remember that.
     
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  3. Braindamage

    Braindamage Baby Face Beast Full Member

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    I think that was the norm. Don't know when it changed.
     
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  4. Wvboxer

    Wvboxer Active Member Full Member

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    I know it was still common to put gloves on in the ring well into the 80’s. Hagler & Duran entered without gloves.
     
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  5. Dempsey1238

    Dempsey1238 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Pretty much to make sure one fighter didn't sneak a horseshoe in there glove.
     
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  6. Pugguy

    Pugguy Ingo, The Thinking Man’s GOAT Full Member

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    Great question. Not always easy to find exact answers to such tidbits - unless already out there, that’s an excellent boxing reference book waiting to happen - history of glove sizes, ring sizes etc.

    At least we have a clear photo of Dempsey sitting, calmly waiting in his corner in Toledo clearly wearing only hand wraps - must’ve snuck the rail road spike just before gloving. :aaaaa:
     
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