Fighters growing beards - subconscious chin protection?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Stickandmove, Mar 3, 2011.


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  1. Starched Him

    Starched Him Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    roflmao !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
    Starched Him, Mar 3, 2011
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  2. eliqueiros

    eliqueiros Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    You would see it more if it were true. Maybe a Kimbo Slice type beard might offer a little protection but a standard Duran/Ruiz style most likely doesn't.
     
    eliqueiros, Mar 3, 2011
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  3. doom bull

    doom bull Certified Limb Boner Full Member

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    Couldn't that **** actually cause a non-flush punch to land harder than if you had a slick, vaseline coated face?
     
    doom bull, Mar 3, 2011
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