The Castration of Boxing

[Whacker]

People throughout history have punched each other in the face, and done it for sport. The sport of 'boxing' has evolved over the years, and at one time barely resembled what it has degraded to today.
Shatter your bare hand? Really? Is that why the Romans would use stiff leather thongs to fasten steel or lead plates over their knuckles?
I dare say that was a lot less forgiven (esp when thrown to an enemies skull), and still, they did not 'shatter' their hands.

Seriously Vuk, come on.

He didn't use the 100% exact correct phrasing, but anyone who knows anything about fighting will know what he's talking about. Punching someone along most of their skull will most likely break bones in your hand, possibly very badly as in compound fractures, hence STFS saying "shatter".

Also, about Cent's point of gloves there to protect the boxer's hands. Was your response sarcasm, because that's how I read it... ? If so, then seriously bro? Ever heard of a boxers fracture? That's just one of the more combat injuries. Why do you think all major contact sport fighters wrap the crap out of their hands and then put on gloves beforehand? It's not just western boxing, look at muay thai, kickboxing, MMA in general, pankration, or any other combat sport. When we put on gloves to fight, it's to protect our own hands, not you or your face.