why do most boxers shave their legs??

[Sin City]

this is a repost... I accidentally posted this in the video sharing lounge

I've noticed that the majority of boxers shave their legs.. both pro and amateur.
I was wondering why? Is there any added benefit? I know why cyclists and swimmers do it but I just can't think of why I boxer would? I don't shave mine but I see a lot of other fighters do. Is it something I should be doing?
I imagine I would probably feel naked walking around with bare legs though.

[DaneNoodles]

Reasons I thought of, logically -

Hairy Legs make it harder for sweat to roll off and help to keep warmer body temperatures trapped. Sweat can also start weighing you down... Imagine if boxers wore shirts how wet and heavy they'd be. Hair can act as clothing in that regard.

I have extremely hairy legs, and I don't box, but I was thinking of starting to train- and I wondered if I'd shave them. I too would feel naked. lol

[Bad Boy Dazza]

do they shave their chest hair as well?

[Chr0nic]

seriously?. never noticed
*gets a pic of valuev*

[Bad Boy Dazza]

seriously?. never noticed
*gets a pic of valuev*

[Chr0nic]

haha thanks

[plopeater]

Is it they are gayers

[Liver_Kick]

I shave my head, chest, army, legs, and pretty much just have my goatee.

I feel cleaner, and more motivated when I groom well for some reason, but I've always been that way.

I'm also sweat ALLOT, and being hairless cools me down. My girlfriend likes me all baby smooth as well

[dcsundevil2002]

My god, we found Bigfoot!

That is one hairy SOB!

[916NiTeMaRe]

we do it all just to be sexy