The tradition of boxers hugging after a fight is often cited as an example of sportsmanship.
Boxing is one of the most controversial sports in the world, with fans arguing about its safety and morality. However, there’s one thing that almost everyone agrees on: the tradition of boxers hugging after a fight is an example of sportsmanship at its finest.
What is a hug?
A hug can be defined as “an embrace between two people, typically one in which the arms are held close to or around the body.” In some cases, such as when you see your family members for the first time after returning from a long trip, hugs are usually accompanied by tears. Hugs are generally reserved for people who have some sort of emotional connection to each other.
How did it start?
“The Hug” between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr., after their May 2015 bout was arguably one of the most famous hugs in boxing history. But while it may seem like this tradition only started with this match-up between these two fighters, it actually started much earlier.
In 1983, Sugar Ray Leonard hugged Marvin Hagler before their fight began because he thought Hagler had been injured by his uncle during training.
