Though originally
bare-fisted, this ancient style of boxing probably
originated in the
Ayutthaya
Period
as a form of combat for unarmed defence and attack.
Later on, it evolved into a fighting sport and boxers
began binding their fists and forearms with hemp rope.
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hemp boxing rope |
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