I was watching an old video...

[MMAfan007]

of boxing champs from the early days and thought boxing history fans would know the answer to my question. Why isn't Gentleman Jim Corbett wearing pants (part 1 at 0:17)? Increased mobility?

Anyway, I thought I would post it for people who enjoy films about the early days of the sport. You have probably all seen it, but if you haven't here is part one:

YouTube - Legendary Champions 1882-1929 part 1

 

[AtomicPope]

of boxing champs from the early days and thought boxing history fans would know the answer to my question. Why isn't Gentleman Jim Corbett wearing pants (part 1 at 0:17)? Increased mobility?[/url]

It looked like he was wearing a cross between sumo diapers and speedos :redface:

Either way, he really did introduce Science into the fight game. Psychology. As soon as some schlub meat-gazes he socks 'em :icon_lol: