Do you think modern bareknuckle boxing has more in common with gloved boxing or MMA?

[MartialMind]

I'm referring the resurgent bare-knuckle boxing with the BKFC and the Lobov-Malignaggi fight among others.

Do you see that under the umbrella of boxing or is it more its own thing like MMA?


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[famicommander]

It's boxing. No kicks, submissions, takedowns, throws, knees, elbows, backfists, etc.

[MartialMind]

It's boxing. No kicks, submissions, takedowns, throws, knees, elbows, backfists, etc.

Yes essentially. Grappling however and what would be called "dirty boxing" seems to be allowed:

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[Eff Pandas]

Without debate more in common with boxing. I mean its basically boxing as is minus gloves & the ability to hold & hit.

[giant_king]

I would say boxing just of the upper body combat alone.no kicking allowed you MMA wussies

[aboutfkntime]

I'm referring the resurgent bare-knuckle boxing with the BKFC and the Lobov-Malignaggi fight among others.

Do you see that under the umbrella of boxing or is it more its own thing like MMA?


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it is more similar to boxing than MMA

but bare-knuckle is a different sport

like the difference between 5-day cricket, and 1-day cricket

a completely different game

they have to punch differently..... and use different strategies and different game-plans, than you will see in a boxing ring..... it is way different

fk that tbh

[kafkod]

Yes essentially. Grappling however and what would be called "dirty boxing" seems to be allowed:

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That clip reminded me of Deontay Wilder's KO of Arreola.

[kafkod]

I'm referring the resurgent bare-knuckle boxing with the BKFC and the Lobov-Malignaggi fight among others.

Do you see that under the umbrella of boxing or is it more its own thing like MMA?


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Lobov is much bigger than Paulie.