Bare-knuckle boxing

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Bare-knuckle boxing (also known as bare-knuckle or fisticuffs) is the original form of boxing closely related to ancient combat sports. It involves two individuals fighting without any boxing gloves or other form of padding on their hands. The difference between a streetfight and a bare-knuckle boxing match is that there are rules, such as not striking a downed opponent, that are followed instead unlike a "no holds barred" match.

Bare-knuckle boxer John Lawrence Sullivan.
Bare-knuckle boxer John Lawrence Sullivan.

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