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* Part of [[Weapons Training at the Academy]] | * Part of [[Weapons Training at the Academy]] | ||
* Often used in conjunction with the [[Punching Bag]]. | * Often used in conjunction with the [[Punching Bag]]. | ||
* Seen in [[1.01 - Treasure of Zeus]], [[1.06 - Teacher's Pests]]. | * Seen in [[1.01 - Treasure of Zeus]], [[1.06 - Teacher's Pests]], [[1.20 - Fame]]. | ||
* ''Boxing gloves are cushioned gloves that fighters wear on their hands during boxing matches. The term also refers to gloves used in training, though these often differ from competition gloves. Modern boxing gloves were developed to protect the hands of the striker during a bout (as opposed to the ancient cestus, developed as a weapon), though specialized gloves are now available for competitions, sparring practice and other types of training. The use of modern boxing gloves typically results in fewer superficial facial injuries but does not reduce the risk of brain damage for participants, and may even increase it because of the ability to throw stronger punches to the head without hurting the hands. - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxing_glove Wikipedia]'' | * ''Boxing gloves are cushioned gloves that fighters wear on their hands during boxing matches. The term also refers to gloves used in training, though these often differ from competition gloves. Modern boxing gloves were developed to protect the hands of the striker during a bout (as opposed to the ancient cestus, developed as a weapon), though specialized gloves are now available for competitions, sparring practice and other types of training. The use of modern boxing gloves typically results in fewer superficial facial injuries but does not reduce the risk of brain damage for participants, and may even increase it because of the ability to throw stronger punches to the head without hurting the hands. - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxing_glove Wikipedia]'' | ||
* ''The use of hand protection in fighting contests undertaken for sport has been known since at least Ancient Greece. In the 2nd century, Clement of Alexandria credited the mythological Amycus, son of Poseidon and King of the Bebryces in Anatolia, with having invented boxing gloves. However, both the gloves and the sport itself were very different from modern boxing. In Ancient Greece, it was common practice to tie strips of leather round the hands for protection. In Roman times, this developed into the gladiatorial cestus, with metal added to the gloves to inflict greater damage. - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxing_glove#History Wikipedia]'' | * ''The use of hand protection in fighting contests undertaken for sport has been known since at least Ancient Greece. In the 2nd century, Clement of Alexandria credited the mythological Amycus, son of Poseidon and King of the Bebryces in Anatolia, with having invented boxing gloves. However, both the gloves and the sport itself were very different from modern boxing. In Ancient Greece, it was common practice to tie strips of leather round the hands for protection. In Roman times, this developed into the gladiatorial cestus, with metal added to the gloves to inflict greater damage. - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxing_glove#History Wikipedia]'' | ||
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[[Image:Boxing Gloves 02.png|320px|thumb|left|Boxing Gloves from ''[[1.01 - Treasure of Zeus]]''.]] | [[Image:Boxing Gloves 02.png|320px|thumb|left|Boxing Gloves from ''[[1.01 - Treasure of Zeus]]''.]] | ||
[[Image:Boxinggloves.png|320px|thumb|left|Boxing Gloves from ''[[1.06 - Teacher's Pests]]''.]] | [[Image:Boxinggloves.png|320px|thumb|left|Boxing Gloves from ''[[1.06 - Teacher's Pests]]''.]] | ||
[[Image:Boxing gloves fame.png|320px|thumb|left|Boxing Gloves from ''[[1.20 - Fame]]''.]] | |||
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Revision as of 10:54, 3 August 2013
- Part of Weapons Training at the Academy
- Often used in conjunction with the Punching Bag.
- Seen in 1.01 - Treasure of Zeus, 1.06 - Teacher's Pests, 1.20 - Fame.
- Boxing gloves are cushioned gloves that fighters wear on their hands during boxing matches. The term also refers to gloves used in training, though these often differ from competition gloves. Modern boxing gloves were developed to protect the hands of the striker during a bout (as opposed to the ancient cestus, developed as a weapon), though specialized gloves are now available for competitions, sparring practice and other types of training. The use of modern boxing gloves typically results in fewer superficial facial injuries but does not reduce the risk of brain damage for participants, and may even increase it because of the ability to throw stronger punches to the head without hurting the hands. - Wikipedia
- The use of hand protection in fighting contests undertaken for sport has been known since at least Ancient Greece. In the 2nd century, Clement of Alexandria credited the mythological Amycus, son of Poseidon and King of the Bebryces in Anatolia, with having invented boxing gloves. However, both the gloves and the sport itself were very different from modern boxing. In Ancient Greece, it was common practice to tie strips of leather round the hands for protection. In Roman times, this developed into the gladiatorial cestus, with metal added to the gloves to inflict greater damage. - Wikipedia
Boxing Gloves from 1.01 - Treasure of Zeus.
Boxing Gloves from 1.06 - Teacher's Pests.
Boxing Gloves from 1.20 - Fame.
