This seems to be a simple truth. But at the beginning of boxing , no golves.
Back to the history of boxing, very brutal, and lot of accidents. The prototype of modern boxing gloves appeared in 1743 and was invented by Jack Broughton. At the time of the boxing match, boxers were naked . Broughton invented the boxing gloves not to change the rules of the game. He just wanted his apprentice to be beaten on the face during training.
In 1865, the famous “Marquess of Queensberry Rules” was born in England, marking the formation of the framework of modern boxing rules. The Queensbury Rules clearly state that boxers must wear boxing gloves in boxing matches. However, the purpose of this provision is not to protect the safety of boxers in the game, but to speed up the rhythm of boxing matches and enhance the excitement of the game. Why is this?
That is an example to tell you the reason, 1988, Mike Tyson and a boxer named Mitch Green fought outside the stadium because of trivia. Feeling angry, Tyson punched Mitch Green’s nose and he broke, but Tyson himself Also metacarpal bone fracture, had to postpone the game behind. And survey also show that, the lighter and thinner the glove, the bigger the fist is.
Thus , from two little story, you will know that, why boxing need boxing gloves. By the way, professional boxing is so dangerous and cruel. Mayweather has achieved a career record of 49 wins. Even if he does not agree with his style of play, he must admit that this is a great record. How do you think of it?