August 22, 2007

Boxers Wear Fireworks in Novel Bout (Nov, 1937)

Filed under: Just Weird, Sports — @ 7:59 am
Source: Popular Science ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: Nov, 1937
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Boxers Wear Fireworks in Novel Bout

Outlined in flame, two asbestos-clad boxers staged a spectacular bout during a recent pyrotechnic display in London, England. Blazing fireworks, attached to the suits of the two performers on jointed frames to permit them freedom of movement, glowed as they sparred in the dark.

2 Comments »

  1. Good thing they were safe inside those asbestos suits.

    Comment by Vozpit — February 11, 2008 @ 7:49 pm

  2. As “The Far Side” once put it: “More Trouble brewing”.

    Comment by KHarn — March 9, 2008 @ 10:01 am

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