The gloves made all the difference in the public eye. Bankers and clerks could train with them after working hours. Professionals could put on exhibitions in them without fearing arrest.

Hot take - The invention of gloves has been the biggest contributor to CTE in combat sports. — Erik Magraken (@erikmagraken) April 19, 2024 ...

In reality, it’s more like the gloves are what gave it the veneer of respectability it needed in order for people to start making real money off the sport. Skip to navigation Skip to main content ...