Battle royal - Revision history

Ric at 02:34, 16 April 2014

2014-04-16T02:34:42Z

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	The Romans were the first to coin the term '''Battle Royal''', using it to describe a specific type of spectacle in which several gladiators were matched in one arena and made to fight until only one remained.		The Romans were the first to coin the term '''Battle Royal''', using it to describe a specific type of spectacle in which several gladiators were matched in one arena and made to fight until only one remained.

	It was not until a resurgence in boxing in 19th century America that battle royals once again became commonplace attractions, specifically using black fighters. These events often took place as preludes to larger, more legitimate fights and were conducted in "[[smokers]]"--illegally staged and unregulated boxing "shows" secretly held in remote locations.		It was not until a resurgence in boxing in 19th century America that battle royals once again became commonplace attractions, specifically using black fighters. These events often took place as preludes to larger, more legitimate fights and were conducted in "[[smoker\|smokers]]"--illegally staged and unregulated boxing "shows" secretly held in remote locations.

	Typically the winner of a battle royal would collect a meager purse of coins tossed to him by the spectators at the fight's conclusion.		Typically the winner of a battle royal would collect a meager purse of coins tossed to him by the spectators at the fight's conclusion.

Ric at 02:33, 16 April 2014

2014-04-16T02:33:31Z

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	The Romans were the first to coin the term, using it to describe a specific type of spectacle in which several gladiators were matched in one arena and made to fight until only one remained. It was not until a resurgence in boxing in 19th century America that battle royals once again became commonplace attractions, specifically among black fighters. These events often took place as preludes to larger, more legitimate fights and were conducted in "smokers," illegally staged and unregulated boxing "shows" secretly held in remote locations. Typically, the winner would collect a meager purse of coins tossed to him by the spectators at the fight's conclusion. Many of the most famous black fighters of the 19th and early 20th century participated in battle royals.		The Romans were the first to coin the term '''Battle Royal''', using it to describe a specific type of spectacle in which several gladiators were matched in one arena and made to fight until only one remained.

	~~From~~ [~~http://personalwebs~~.~~oakland~~.~~edu/~jcoughli/br~~.~~htm~~ ''Invisible Ring: The Role of Prizefighting and the Battle Royal in'' Invisible Man].		It was not until a resurgence in boxing in 19th century America that battle royals once again became commonplace attractions, specifically using black fighters. These events often took place as preludes to larger, more legitimate fights and were conducted in "[[smokers]]"--illegally staged and unregulated boxing "shows" secretly held in remote locations.

			Typically the winner of a battle royal would collect a meager purse of coins tossed to him by the spectators at the fight's conclusion.

			Many of the most famous black fighters of the 19th and early 20th century participated in battle royals.

			Source for much of this: ''Invisible Ring: The Role of Prizefighting and the Battle Royal in'' Invisible Man [http://personalwebs.oakland.edu/~jcoughli/br.htm].
	[[Category:Glossary\|battle royal]]		[[Category:Glossary\|battle royal]]

Senya13: Removed the part about Joe Gans, no credible confirmation that he took part in battle royals.

2009-02-06T12:11:44Z

Removed the part about Joe Gans, no credible confirmation that he took part in battle royals.

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	The Romans were the first to coin the term, using it to describe a specific type of spectacle in which several gladiators were matched in one arena and made to fight until only one remained. It was not until a resurgence in boxing in 19th century America that battle royals once again became commonplace attractions, specifically among black fighters. These events often took place as preludes to larger, more legitimate fights and were conducted in "smokers," illegally staged and unregulated boxing "shows" secretly held in remote locations. Typically, the winner would collect a meager purse of coins tossed to him by the spectators at the fight's conclusion. Many of the most famous black fighters of the 19th and early 20th century participated in battle royals~~, among them [[Joe Gans]], "The Old Master," whose first experience in a boxing ring is said to have been a battle royal~~.		The Romans were the first to coin the term, using it to describe a specific type of spectacle in which several gladiators were matched in one arena and made to fight until only one remained. It was not until a resurgence in boxing in 19th century America that battle royals once again became commonplace attractions, specifically among black fighters. These events often took place as preludes to larger, more legitimate fights and were conducted in "smokers," illegally staged and unregulated boxing "shows" secretly held in remote locations. Typically, the winner would collect a meager purse of coins tossed to him by the spectators at the fight's conclusion. Many of the most famous black fighters of the 19th and early 20th century participated in battle royals.

	From [http://personalwebs.oakland.edu/~jcoughli/br.htm ''Invisible Ring: The Role of Prizefighting and the Battle Royal in'' Invisible Man].		From [http://personalwebs.oakland.edu/~jcoughli/br.htm ''Invisible Ring: The Role of Prizefighting and the Battle Royal in'' Invisible Man].
	[[Category:Glossary\|battle royal]]		[[Category:Glossary\|battle royal]]

Rowdytimothy: fix internal link

2007-10-15T23:28:52Z

fix internal link

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	The Romans were the first to coin the term, using it to describe a specific type of spectacle in which several gladiators were matched in one arena and made to fight until only one remained. It was not until a resurgence in boxing in 19th century America that battle royals once again became commonplace attractions, specifically among black fighters. These events often took place as preludes to larger, more legitimate fights and were conducted in "smokers," illegally staged and unregulated boxing "shows" secretly held in remote locations. Typically, the winner would collect a meager purse of coins tossed to him by the spectators at the fight's conclusion. Many of the most famous black fighters of the 19th and early 20th century participated in battle royals, among them [[~~Boxer:Joe Gans:009026\|~~Joe Gans]], "The Old Master," whose first experience in a boxing ring is said to have been a battle royal.		The Romans were the first to coin the term, using it to describe a specific type of spectacle in which several gladiators were matched in one arena and made to fight until only one remained. It was not until a resurgence in boxing in 19th century America that battle royals once again became commonplace attractions, specifically among black fighters. These events often took place as preludes to larger, more legitimate fights and were conducted in "smokers," illegally staged and unregulated boxing "shows" secretly held in remote locations. Typically, the winner would collect a meager purse of coins tossed to him by the spectators at the fight's conclusion. Many of the most famous black fighters of the 19th and early 20th century participated in battle royals, among them [[Joe Gans]], "The Old Master," whose first experience in a boxing ring is said to have been a battle royal.

	From [http://personalwebs.oakland.edu/~jcoughli/br.htm ''Invisible Ring: The Role of Prizefighting and the Battle Royal in'' Invisible Man].		From [http://personalwebs.oakland.edu/~jcoughli/br.htm ''Invisible Ring: The Role of Prizefighting and the Battle Royal in'' Invisible Man].
	[[Category:Glossary\|battle royal]]		[[Category:Glossary\|battle royal]]

Brett: added Gans link

2005-06-18T14:26:43Z

added Gans link

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	The Romans were the first to coin the term, using it to describe a specific type of spectacle in which several gladiators were matched in one arena and made to fight until only one remained. It was not until a resurgence in boxing in 19th century America that battle royals once again became commonplace attractions, specifically among black fighters. These events often took place as preludes to larger, more legitimate fights and were conducted in "smokers," illegally staged and unregulated boxing "shows" secretly held in remote locations. Typically, the winner would collect a meager purse of coins tossed to him by the spectators at the fight's conclusion. Many of the most famous black fighters of the 19th and early 20th century participated in battle royals, among them [[Joe Gans]], "The Old Master," whose first experience in a boxing ring is said to have been a battle royal.		The Romans were the first to coin the term, using it to describe a specific type of spectacle in which several gladiators were matched in one arena and made to fight until only one remained. It was not until a resurgence in boxing in 19th century America that battle royals once again became commonplace attractions, specifically among black fighters. These events often took place as preludes to larger, more legitimate fights and were conducted in "smokers," illegally staged and unregulated boxing "shows" secretly held in remote locations. Typically, the winner would collect a meager purse of coins tossed to him by the spectators at the fight's conclusion. Many of the most famous black fighters of the 19th and early 20th century participated in battle royals, among them [[Boxer:Joe Gans:009026\|Joe Gans]], "The Old Master," whose first experience in a boxing ring is said to have been a battle royal.

	From [http://personalwebs.oakland.edu/~jcoughli/br.htm ''Invisible Ring: The Role of Prizefighting and the Battle Royal in'' Invisible Man].		From [http://personalwebs.oakland.edu/~jcoughli/br.htm ''Invisible Ring: The Role of Prizefighting and the Battle Royal in'' Invisible Man].
	[[Category:Glossary\|battle royal]]		[[Category:Glossary\|battle royal]]

Ric at 09:27, 5 March 2005

2005-03-05T09:27:13Z

New page

The Romans were the first to coin the term, using it to describe a specific type of spectacle in which several gladiators were matched in one arena and made to fight until only one remained. It was not until a resurgence in boxing in 19th century America that battle royals once again became commonplace attractions, specifically among black fighters. These events often took place as preludes to larger, more legitimate fights and were conducted in "smokers," illegally staged and unregulated boxing "shows" secretly held in remote locations. Typically, the winner would collect a meager purse of coins tossed to him by the spectators at the fight's conclusion. Many of the most famous black fighters of the 19th and early 20th century participated in battle royals, among them [[Joe Gans]], "The Old Master," whose first experience in a boxing ring is said to have been a battle royal.

From [http://personalwebs.oakland.edu/~jcoughli/br.htm ''Invisible Ring: The Role of Prizefighting and the Battle Royal in'' Invisible Man].
[[Category:Glossary|battle royal]]