Absolute History

The Underground Female Bare-Knuckle Boxing Scene Of Georgian London | Fight Club (2023x89)

Air date: Oct 04, 2023

The history of organized fighting in Britain begins in the Georgian era. Lucy Inglis takes a look at the dark world of women's bare-knuckle boxing in London during the 18th century. The Georgian period in London was a time of expansion and upheaval. Women fought for honor, settled disputes, and competed for sport.