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Ask Anne: Why do Boxers Handshake at the Start of a Boxing Match?

Anne RSR PrideBy Anne “Boxologist” Whitlock

Boxers do a handshake by touching knuckles which is how boxers greet each other whether they’re wearing gloves or not. Touching gloves before the opening bell, is also part of boxing protocol.

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