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Old 10-03-2011, 08:08 PM
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Default London Prize Ring Rules Style

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Originally Posted by Runscott View Post
Interesting that the man on the right is poised to take down the man on the left. He's pushing with his right hand and tripping with his right leg.
This may indicate that this is pre Marquess of Queensbury Rules, published in 1867.

Whatever, it's an interesting photo.

Must resist going into funny caption mode......

Google "boxing tintypes" = lots of images. Including the "don't drop your tobacco" rules pose.
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