Blood, Brawn, Brains and Broken Noses explores the evolution of
pugilism, better known as boxing, from its origins in Ancient
Greece and Rome to the present day. In England, pugilism became a
popular form of entertainment, leading to a golden age, which the
book covers in detail along with the careers of five champion
pugilists. But the sport hit a major hitch when bare-knuckle
pugilism clashed with Victorian morals, and it was superseded by
gloved boxing. Afterwards, bare-knuckle boxing went underground and
was practised clandestinely and seen only by a select few. The book
examines the thoughts of ancient philosophers to explain why
pugilism became part of British culture. Nineteenth-century
philosophies such as Social Darwinism, Muscular Christianity and
Rational Recreation are also explored along with how Rational
Recreation influences boxing today. What are the sociological
factors that motivate people to take up boxing? And how can the
sport prevent societal ills? Blood, Brawn, Brains and Broken Noses
holds the answers.
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