Ismail Lagardien wrote:
>
> Hi all
>
> A few months ago I came across live fist-fighting on telly; what on
> earth would they think of next, I thought. Then I come across stories
> likes this, and I am reminded about how nothing is really new, or
> unique to any place and time - it's just farcical
>
> Bare-fist bouts a knockout with SAfrica fight fans
>
> Tue 02 Jan, 11:20 PM
>
> GABA VILLAGE, South Africa (Reuters) - Yanked from the sweaty crush,
> Victor Makhuvha puffs out his chest, throws a few bare-fisted jabs and
> minutes later finishes off his opponent with several rapid-fire blows.
Just for the record: bare-fist boxing is _much_ safer for the boxers. Boxing gloves do NOT soften the blow, but they do protect the fist, thus allowing stronger blows, and increasing the damage done to fighters.
Carrol