Exhibition - Revision history

Ric: updated link

2007-10-15T00:06:53Z

updated link

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	An "[[exhibition]]" bout is one where no official decision is rendered, and is provided merely to entertain the audience. It is often of short duration; e.g., two to three two-minute rounds. In the early part of the 20th Century, many world champions--such as [[Jack Dempsey]]--traveled widely to give countless exhibitions, to earn money between title bouts during his reign, and for awhile after he had lost the title. (For example the August 5, 1931 ''San Francisco Chronicle'' reported that Dempsey was planning an exhibition tour, where he expected to earn $5,000 per bout.) This was often the only time people could see a champion "fight" in person.		An "[[exhibition]]" bout is one where no official decision is rendered, and is provided merely to entertain the audience. It is often of short duration; e.g., two to three two-minute rounds. In the early part of the 20th Century, many world champions--such as [[Jack Dempsey]]--traveled widely to give countless exhibitions, to earn money between title bouts during his reign, and for awhile after he had lost the title. (For example the August 5, 1931 ''San Francisco Chronicle'' reported that Dempsey was planning an exhibition tour, where he expected to earn $5,000 per bout.) This was often the only time people could see a champion "fight" in person.

	In the United States of the 1930s and the 1940s, it was common to have the exhibition fighters box three two-minute rounds with fourteen-ounce gloves, although this was not always the case. The rules varied from state to state. The champion would almost always get the advantage of what the rules were to be, or there would be no bout. Sometimes his opponent was forced to wear head-gear, which hindered vision, to protect the champion from being injured if head-butted. Or the opponent was required to use heavier gloves. Or the opponent had to wear both head-gear and heavier gloves. Opponents were willing to pay this price to get the opportunity to be in the same ring with the reigning champion.		In the United States of the 1930s and the 1940s, it was common to have the exhibition fighters box three two-minute rounds with fourteen-ounce gloves, although this was not always the case. The rules varied from state to state. The champion would almost always get the advantage of what the rules were to be, or there would be no bout. Sometimes his opponent was forced to wear head-gear, which hindered vision, to protect the champion from being injured if head-butted. Or the opponent was required to use heavier gloves. Or the opponent had to wear both head-gear and heavier gloves. Opponents were willing to pay this price to get the opportunity to be in the same ring with the reigning champion. During some exhibition tours, such as those by [[Joe Louis]], the rules were even for both the champion and his opponent. Yet, despite these varying rules, whether the boxers wore head-gear or heavy gloves or not, some of these exhibition bouts could get pretty brutal.

	During some exhibition tours, such as those by Joe Louis, the rules were even for both the champion and his opponent.

	Yet, despite these varying rules, whether the boxers wore head-gear or heavy gloves or not, some of these exhibition bouts could get pretty brutal.

	[[Category:Glossary\|exhibition]]		[[Category:Glossary\|exhibition]]

Rowdytimothy: fix internal link

2007-10-14T23:46:50Z

fix internal link

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	[[file:Galentonexhposter.jpg\|right\|275px\|Sample Exhibition Poster]]		[[file:Galentonexhposter.jpg\|right\|275px\|Sample Exhibition Poster]]
	An "[[exhibition]]" bout is one where no official decision is rendered, and is provided merely to entertain the audience. It is often of short duration; e.g., two to three two-minute rounds. In the early part of the 20th Century, many world champions--such as [[~~Boxer:Jack_Dempsey:009009\|~~Jack Dempsey]]--traveled widely to give countless exhibitions, to earn money between title bouts during his reign, and for awhile after he had lost the title. (For example the August 5, 1931 ''San Francisco Chronicle'' reported that Dempsey was planning an exhibition tour, where he expected to earn $5,000 per bout.) This was often the only time people could see a champion "fight" in person.		An "[[exhibition]]" bout is one where no official decision is rendered, and is provided merely to entertain the audience. It is often of short duration; e.g., two to three two-minute rounds. In the early part of the 20th Century, many world champions--such as [[Jack Dempsey]]--traveled widely to give countless exhibitions, to earn money between title bouts during his reign, and for awhile after he had lost the title. (For example the August 5, 1931 ''San Francisco Chronicle'' reported that Dempsey was planning an exhibition tour, where he expected to earn $5,000 per bout.) This was often the only time people could see a champion "fight" in person.

	In the United States of the 1930s and the 1940s, it was common to have the exhibition fighters box three two-minute rounds with fourteen-ounce gloves, although this was not always the case. The rules varied from state to state. The champion would almost always get the advantage of what the rules were to be, or there would be no bout. Sometimes his opponent was forced to wear head-gear, which hindered vision, to protect the champion from being injured if head-butted. Or the opponent was required to use heavier gloves. Or the opponent had to wear both head-gear and heavier gloves. Opponents were willing to pay this price to get the opportunity to be in the same ring with the reigning champion.		In the United States of the 1930s and the 1940s, it was common to have the exhibition fighters box three two-minute rounds with fourteen-ounce gloves, although this was not always the case. The rules varied from state to state. The champion would almost always get the advantage of what the rules were to be, or there would be no bout. Sometimes his opponent was forced to wear head-gear, which hindered vision, to protect the champion from being injured if head-butted. Or the opponent was required to use heavier gloves. Or the opponent had to wear both head-gear and heavier gloves. Opponents were willing to pay this price to get the opportunity to be in the same ring with the reigning champion.

Ric: more info on Dempsey tour

2006-03-06T22:21:40Z

more info on Dempsey tour

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	[[file:Galentonexhposter.jpg\|right\|275px\|Sample Exhibition Poster]]		[[file:Galentonexhposter.jpg\|right\|275px\|Sample Exhibition Poster]]
	An "[[exhibition]]" bout is one where no official decision is rendered, and is provided merely to entertain the audience. It is often of short duration; e.g., two to three two-minute rounds. In the early part of the 20th Century, many world champions--such as [[Boxer:Jack_Dempsey:009009\|Jack Dempsey]]--traveled widely to give countless exhibitions, to earn money between title bouts during his reign, and for awhile after he had lost the title. This was often the only time people could see a champion "fight" in person.		An "[[exhibition]]" bout is one where no official decision is rendered, and is provided merely to entertain the audience. It is often of short duration; e.g., two to three two-minute rounds. In the early part of the 20th Century, many world champions--such as [[Boxer:Jack_Dempsey:009009\|Jack Dempsey]]--traveled widely to give countless exhibitions, to earn money between title bouts during his reign, and for awhile after he had lost the title. (For example the August 5, 1931 ''San Francisco Chronicle'' reported that Dempsey was planning an exhibition tour, where he expected to earn $5,000 per bout.) This was often the only time people could see a champion "fight" in person.

	In the United States of the 1930s and the 1940s, it was common to have the exhibition fighters box three two-minute rounds with fourteen-ounce gloves, although this was not always the case. The rules varied from state to state. The champion would almost always get the advantage of what the rules were to be, or there would be no bout. Sometimes his opponent was forced to wear head-gear, which hindered vision, to protect the champion from being injured if head-butted. Or the opponent was required to use heavier gloves. Or the opponent had to wear both head-gear and heavier gloves. Opponents were willing to pay this price to get the opportunity to be in the same ring with the reigning champion.		In the United States of the 1930s and the 1940s, it was common to have the exhibition fighters box three two-minute rounds with fourteen-ounce gloves, although this was not always the case. The rules varied from state to state. The champion would almost always get the advantage of what the rules were to be, or there would be no bout. Sometimes his opponent was forced to wear head-gear, which hindered vision, to protect the champion from being injured if head-butted. Or the opponent was required to use heavier gloves. Or the opponent had to wear both head-gear and heavier gloves. Opponents were willing to pay this price to get the opportunity to be in the same ring with the reigning champion.
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	During some exhibition tours, such as those by Joe Louis, the rules were even for both the champion and his opponent.		During some exhibition tours, such as those by Joe Louis, the rules were even for both the champion and his opponent.

	Yet, despite these varying rules, ~~and if~~ the boxers ~~did or didn't wear~~ head-gear or heavy gloves, some of these exhibition bouts could get pretty brutal.		Yet, despite these varying rules, whether the boxers wore head-gear or heavy gloves or not, some of these exhibition bouts could get pretty brutal.

	[[Category:Glossary\|exhibition]]		[[Category:Glossary\|exhibition]]

Ric: sample "Exhibition Bout" poster inserted

2006-02-22T22:38:53Z

sample "Exhibition Bout" poster inserted

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			[[file:Galentonexhposter.jpg\|right\|275px\|Sample Exhibition Poster]]
	An "[[exhibition]]" bout is one where no official decision is rendered, and is provided merely to entertain the audience. It is often of short duration; e.g., two to three two-minute rounds. In the early part of the 20th Century, many world champions--such as [[Boxer:Jack_Dempsey:009009\|Jack Dempsey]]--traveled widely to give countless exhibitions, to earn money between title bouts during his reign, and for awhile after he had lost the title. This was often the only time people could see a champion "fight" in person.		An "[[exhibition]]" bout is one where no official decision is rendered, and is provided merely to entertain the audience. It is often of short duration; e.g., two to three two-minute rounds. In the early part of the 20th Century, many world champions--such as [[Boxer:Jack_Dempsey:009009\|Jack Dempsey]]--traveled widely to give countless exhibitions, to earn money between title bouts during his reign, and for awhile after he had lost the title. This was often the only time people could see a champion "fight" in person.

Ric: minor adjustment to last line

2006-01-13T17:06:24Z

minor adjustment to last line

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	An "[[exhibition]]" bout is one where no official decision is rendered, and is provided merely to entertain the audience. It is often of short duration; e.g., two to three rounds. In the early part of the 20th Century, many world champions--such as [[Boxer:Jack_Dempsey:009009\|Jack Dempsey]]--traveled widely to give countless exhibitions, to earn money between title bouts during his reign, and for awhile after he had lost the title. This was often the only time people could see a champion "~~fighting~~" in person.		An "[[exhibition]]" bout is one where no official decision is rendered, and is provided merely to entertain the audience. It is often of short duration; e.g., two to three two-minute rounds. In the early part of the 20th Century, many world champions--such as [[Boxer:Jack_Dempsey:009009\|Jack Dempsey]]--traveled widely to give countless exhibitions, to earn money between title bouts during his reign, and for awhile after he had lost the title. This was often the only time people could see a champion "fight" in person.

	In the United States of the 1930s and the 1940s, it was common to have the exhibition fighters box three two-minute rounds with fourteen ounce gloves, although this was not always the case. The rules varied from state to state. The champion would almost always get the advantage of what the rules were to be, or there would be no bout. Sometimes his opponent was forced to wear head-gear, which hindered vision, to protect the champion from being butted. Or the opponent was required to use heavier gloves. Or ~~his~~ opponent had to wear both head-gear and heavier gloves. ~~Most opponents~~ were willing to pay ~~the~~ price to get the opportunity to ~~get~~ in the same ring with the reigning champion.		In the United States of the 1930s and the 1940s, it was common to have the exhibition fighters box three two-minute rounds with fourteen-ounce gloves, although this was not always the case. The rules varied from state to state. The champion would almost always get the advantage of what the rules were to be, or there would be no bout. Sometimes his opponent was forced to wear head-gear, which hindered vision, to protect the champion from being injured if head-butted. Or the opponent was required to use heavier gloves. Or the opponent had to wear both head-gear and heavier gloves. Opponents were willing to pay this price to get the opportunity to be in the same ring with the reigning champion.

	During some exhibition tours, such as those by Joe Louis, the rules were even for both the champion and his opponent.		During some exhibition tours, such as those by Joe Louis, the rules were even for both the champion and his opponent.

	Yet, despite these varying rules, head-gear~~, and~~ heavy gloves, some of these exhibition bouts could get pretty brutal.		Yet, despite these varying rules, and if the boxers did or didn't wear head-gear or heavy gloves, some of these exhibition bouts could get pretty brutal.

	[[Category:Glossary\|exhibition]]		[[Category:Glossary\|exhibition]]

Ric: proofread

2006-01-13T05:45:16Z

proofread

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	An "exhibition" bout is one where no official decision is rendered, and is provided merely to entertain the audience. It is often of short duration; e.g., two to three rounds. In the early part of the 20th Century, many world champions--such as [[Boxer:Jack_Dempsey:009009\|Jack Dempsey]]--traveled widely to give countless exhibitions, to earn money between title bouts during his reign, and for awhile after he had lost the title. This was often the only time people could see a champion "fighting" in person. ~~The general persona in the heyday of boxing in~~ the United States the ~~1930's~~ and the ~~1940's~~ was to have the fighters ~~fight~~ three two minute rounds with fourteen ounce gloves, although this was not always the case. The rules varied from state to state. The champion would almost always get the advantage of what the rules were or ~~their~~ would be no bout. Sometimes ~~their opposition were~~ forced to wear head gear which ~~lessend their opponets~~ vision to ~~prevent~~ the champion from being butted~~, or~~ use heavier gloves or both. Most ~~of their opponets~~ were willing to pay the price to get the opportunity. ~~Most~~ exhibition tours such as Joe Louis's the rules were even for both~~. The tour had an advantage in that~~ the champion ~~didn't have to worry about getting cut before an upcoming defense~~. ~~Some~~ of ~~the~~ bouts ~~were actually~~ pretty brutal.		An "[[exhibition]]" bout is one where no official decision is rendered, and is provided merely to entertain the audience. It is often of short duration; e.g., two to three rounds. In the early part of the 20th Century, many world champions--such as [[Boxer:Jack_Dempsey:009009\|Jack Dempsey]]--traveled widely to give countless exhibitions, to earn money between title bouts during his reign, and for awhile after he had lost the title. This was often the only time people could see a champion "fighting" in person.

			In the United States of the 1930s and the 1940s, it was common to have the exhibition fighters box three two-minute rounds with fourteen ounce gloves, although this was not always the case. The rules varied from state to state. The champion would almost always get the advantage of what the rules were to be, or there would be no bout. Sometimes his opponent was forced to wear head-gear, which hindered vision, to protect the champion from being butted. Or the opponent was required to use heavier gloves. Or his opponent had to wear both head-gear and heavier gloves. Most opponents were willing to pay the price to get the opportunity to get in the same ring with the reigning champion.

			During some exhibition tours, such as those by Joe Louis, the rules were even for both the champion and his opponent.

			Yet, despite these varying rules, head-gear, and heavy gloves, some of these exhibition bouts could get pretty brutal.

	[[Category:Glossary\|exhibition]]		[[Category:Glossary\|exhibition]]

Bert at 03:59, 13 January 2006

2006-01-13T03:59:58Z

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	An "exhibition" bout is one where no official decision is rendered, and is provided merely to entertain the audience. It is often of short duration; e.g., two to three rounds. In the early part of the 20th Century, many world champions--such as [[Boxer:Jack_Dempsey:009009\|Jack Dempsey]]--traveled widely to give countless exhibitions, to earn money between title bouts during his reign, and for awhile after he had lost the title. This was often the only time people could see a champion "fighting" in person.		An "exhibition" bout is one where no official decision is rendered, and is provided merely to entertain the audience. It is often of short duration; e.g., two to three rounds. In the early part of the 20th Century, many world champions--such as [[Boxer:Jack_Dempsey:009009\|Jack Dempsey]]--traveled widely to give countless exhibitions, to earn money between title bouts during his reign, and for awhile after he had lost the title. This was often the only time people could see a champion "fighting" in person. The general persona in the heyday of boxing in the United States the 1930's and the 1940's was to have the fighters fight three two minute rounds with fourteen ounce gloves, although this was not always the case. The rules varied from state to state. The champion would almost always get the advantage of what the rules were or their would be no bout. Sometimes their opposition were forced to wear head gear which lessend their opponets vision to prevent the champion from being butted, or use heavier gloves or both. Most of their opponets were willing to pay the price to get the opportunity. Most exhibition tours such as Joe Louis's the rules were even for both. The tour had an advantage in that the champion didn't have to worry about getting cut before an upcoming defense. Some of the bouts were actually pretty brutal.

	[[Category:Glossary\|exhibition]]		[[Category:Glossary\|exhibition]]

Ric: feel free to edit this preliminary definition

2005-12-27T20:37:56Z

feel free to edit this preliminary definition

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An "exhibition" bout is one where no official decision is rendered, and is provided merely to entertain the audience. It is often of short duration; e.g., two to three rounds. In the early part of the 20th Century, many world champions--such as [[Boxer:Jack_Dempsey:009009|Jack Dempsey]]--traveled widely to give countless exhibitions, to earn money between title bouts during his reign, and for awhile after he had lost the title. This was often the only time people could see a champion "fighting" in person.

[[Category:Glossary|exhibition]]