Tinnie wrote:Happy to be corrected on any of these....
Raining blows - usually referencing the high workrate and aggression when a boxer is attempting to finish his opponent.
Shower of coins - old term where if two fighters put on a good fight the crowd would throw coins into into the ring to show their appreciation. Whatever sum was collected was divided between the fighters.
First blood - popular bet originating from the bare knuckle days. Also heard a similar saying but using the term claret , but cant remember what it was exactly.
They were called " nobbins "
Cheers for that golden oldie
I'm not familiar with that term. Is it universal?..... or is it associated more with British or American lingo?
I'm not familiar with that term. Is it universal?..... or is it associated more with British or American lingo?
It goes back to the beginning of prize fighting so I guess it would be British. The gentry would throw coins into the ring as an extra reward for a good fight. Then it just carried on into the modern game I believe.
Much appreciated mate
My old man related such stories to me about depression era fighters. Seems it goes further back than that.
