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Boxing gloves were introduced to reduce fatalities. Still hurts—just more politely.

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Gloves helped reduce severe cuts and some immediate trauma compared to bare-knuckle fighting. Modern gloves and rule sets (round limits, medical checks) reduced risk, even though head impacts still matter.

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