When did headgear emerge?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by RealDeal, Jun 17, 2017.


  1. RealDeal

    RealDeal Pugilist Specialist Full Member

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    I came across some antique sparring headgear, and the guy selling it said he thinks it is from around 1910. Did boxers use headgear that far back? I'm just wondering because I can't really find any pictures prior to the 1920s of boxers wearing headgear.
     
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    RealDeal Pugilist Specialist Full Member

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    Just wanted to follow up to see if anyone can answer this...thanks.
     
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  3. Unforgiven

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    Jack Dempsey was wearing Everlast headgear in the 1920s I believe.
    I'm not sure how much headgear there was before that.
     
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