Why do referees shake fighters' gloves up and down after knockdowns?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by SmokinJoe, Jul 4, 2008.


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  1. Kolya

    Kolya Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I was about to point that out. It's the same in the amateurs, except the referee doesn't wipe the gloves, the boxer wipes them on his jersey.
     
    Kolya, Jul 4, 2008
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  2. Action

    Action Active Member Full Member

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    No no no!!!

    Its a greeting between those in the profession. Like a secret handshake between fraternity brothers.
     
    Action, Jul 4, 2008
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  3. BADINTENTIONS2

    BADINTENTIONS2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    i remember when i was fighter am's in australia and the ref's were pretty ruthless (scored more KO's than the opponent..)

    i was a very good am and didn't have many KD - but they seriously use to pull you to them almost as an ego-play just to test where you were.
     
    BADINTENTIONS2, Jul 4, 2008
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  4. Spitbucket

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    Gives a whole new meanin to beating the **** out of someone!
     
    Spitbucket, Jul 4, 2008
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