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JAMES J. CORBETT
1866–1933 “Gentleman Jim”

James John Corbett, better known as “Gentleman Jim,” was one of the fighters who helped usher boxing into the modern era.

Born in San Francisco in 1866, Corbett became famous for a very different style from the rugged bare-knuckle fighters who came before him.

Rather than relying simply on strength and toughness, he used footwork, movement, timing, defence and calculated combinations.

His approach helped establish the more technical style associated with modern boxing.

His place in boxing history was secured on 7 September 1892, when he faced the legendary John L. Sullivan in New Orleans. The fight was contested with gloves under the Marquess of Queensberry rules. Corbett stopped Sullivan in the 21st round, ending Sullivan's reign and becoming heavyweight champion.

That fight represented much more than a change of champion. Sullivan was strongly associated with boxing's bare-knuckle past, while Corbett came to represent a newer, more scientific approach to the sport.

Corbett held the heavyweight title until 1897, when he lost to Bob Fitzsimmons. He later fought another legendary heavyweight, James J. Jeffries, twice.
Outside the ring, Corbett became a successful stage and screen performer, helping make professional fighters into mainstream celebrities. He died in 1933, aged 66.

#bareknuckle #boxing #fighter #combathistory #MMA #kickboxing #grappling #BJJ #BrazilianJiuJitsu #ifight #iFightGlobalUK

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Old-School Horsehair Boxing Gloves

Before today's multi-layer foam gloves, horsehair was commonly used as padding inside boxing gloves.

During the late 1800s and early 1900s, professional fighters could compete in incredibly small gloves. Two-ounce gloves were used in some bouts, with four-ounce horsehair gloves later becoming commonplace. By 1929, British rules required a minimum of six ounces.

Unlike modern foam, horsehair could move and compress inside the glove, meaning the padding over the knuckles could become much thinner with use. Fighters from the 1960s and 70s still remember competing in six-ounce horsehair gloves.

One of boxing's most famous examples survives from Muhammad Ali (then Cassius Clay) vs Henry Cooper in 1963. Ali's damaged glove split at the seam, exposing the horsehair padding inside.

Horsehair hasn't completely disappeared, it has continued to be used in some professional fight gloves, sometimes alongside modern foam.

Would you fancy fighting in a pair of old-school 4oz horsehair gloves?

#iFight #FightKitThroughTheAges #BoxingHistory #Boxing #OldSchoolBoxing #CombatSports #FightHistory #BoxingGloves #FightKit #MartialArts #iFightGlobalUK

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JOHN L. SULLIVAN
(The Boston Strong Boy) 1858–1918

John Lawrence Sullivan was one of the most famous fighters of the 19th century and one of the men who helped transform prizefighting into the sport of modern boxing.

Born in Roxbury, Massachusetts, in 1858, Sullivan became known as “The Boston Strong Boy.” A fearsome heavyweight with enormous punching power, he competed during a remarkable period when boxing was moving from bare-knuckle fighting under the London Prize Ring Rules to gloved contests under the Queensberry Rules.

In 1882, Sullivan defeated Paddy Ryan in a bare-knuckle contest to establish himself as America's leading heavyweight. His fame grew far beyond boxing and he became one of America's earliest national sporting celebrities.

His most legendary contest came on 8 July 1889, when he faced Jake Kilrain in Mississippi. The men fought bare-knuckled for an extraordinary 75 rounds, lasting more than two hours, before Kilrain's corner conceded the fight. It became the last heavyweight championship contest fought under the London Prize Ring Rules.

Sullivan's reign finally ended in 1892, when he was defeated by James J. “Gentleman Jim” Corbett in a gloved championship contest. Sullivan retired from top-level competition as boxing entered a new era.

He died on 2 February 1918, aged 59. More than a century later, John L. Sullivan remains an important figure in combat-sports history — a fighter who stood right on the dividing line between old-school bare-knuckle prizefighting and modern professional boxing.

#bareknuckle #boxing #fighter #combathistory #ifight

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Important business meeting.

We took a break from work to fill our boots and grab a coffee.

Very productive.

No laptops.
No spreadsheets.
No sensible decisions.

Just two company directors standing outside an old school tea room looking suspiciously pleased with ourselves. 😂

Sometimes the best business strategy is knowing when to stop working and eat something.

Back to it now. Unfortunately.

#WorkBreak #CoffeeTime #BusinessLife #SmallBusiness #EntrepreneurLife #TeaRoom #WorkHardEatHarder

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Before the weekly iFight Directors’ Meeting…

“Right. What fresh catastrophe are we dealing with this week?”

After the weekly iFight Directors’ Meeting…

“Excellent. We’ve successfully created six new jobs for ourselves.” 😂

Another productive week at iFight.
Strategy discussed.
Problems solved.
New ideas created.

Amanda stopped me implementing at least three ridiculous ones.

Basically, business as usual.

🌐 www.ifight.uk⁠

#iFight #CombatSports #MartialArtsBusiness #FightMatching #MartialArts StartupLife BusinessPartners BehindTheScenes DirectorsMeeting GymOwners FightPromoters

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Found this lurking in the bathroom.

Bought it cheap about six months ago and thought, I’ll use that up.

Lynx Africa. 🌍

One shower later and the smell instantly transported me back 30 years.

For a brief moment I was getting ready to hit the town in my best glad rags, absolutely convinced it was going to be a big night.

Then I got out of the shower, looked at the time and thought…

Actually, a cup of tea and a nana nap sounds fucking lovely.

Apparently Lynx Africa can take you back to 1995.

Unfortunately, it can't take your knees with you. 😂

#LynxAfrica #BackToThe90s #GettingOld #Nostalgia #StillGotIt #JustNeedsANap

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**22nd August.**

Apparently Christmas has started.

Nothing says *“enjoy the last few days of summer”* quite like **four pallets of festive chocolate** waiting to ambush you at the supermarket entrance.

At this rate, Easter eggs will be out by October. 🎄🍫😂

#ChristmasInAugust #TooSoon #BritishSummer #ChristmasIsComing

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🎥 **MEET OUR NEW VIDEOGRAPHER**

We’re delighted to welcome **Will Alan** to the iFight team as our new videographer.

As iFight continues to grow, we want to do much more than simply tell people what we’re building. We want to **show it**.

Will, will be working with us to capture the people, personalities and stories behind iFight, producing video content that brings the platform and the wider combat sports community to life.

You’ll be seeing plenty more of him as we move towards the next stage of iFight. 🥊

Give Will a follow on Instagram
**@wallen02421**

Welcome aboard, Will. Time to get the cameras rolling. 🎬

**iFight – The Combat Sports Network**

#iFight #iFightGlobal #CombatSports #MartialArts #MMA #Boxing #Kickboxing #MuayThai #BJJ #BrazilianJiuJitsu #Grappling #CombatSportsCommunity #SportsVideography #Videographer #ContentCreator #BehindTheScenes #FightCommunity

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🥊 Introducing... The Combat Sports Diaries 🥋

Every person in combat sports has a story.

Some stories are about winning titles, some are about changing lives, some are about overcoming personal challenges, some are about giving back to others.

But every story matters.

That's why we're launching The Combat Sports Diaries – a series dedicated to celebrating the incredible people who make our community what it is.

Not just champions.

Not just fighters.

Everyone.

🥊 Fighters
🥋 Coaches
🏠 Clubs
🎟️ Promoters
⚖️ Officials
❤️ Volunteers
💪 Sports Massage Therapists
🩺 Physiotherapists
🥗 Nutritionists
🧤 Corner Teams
📸 Photographers
👕 Clothing & Equipment Suppliers
🥤 Supplement Companies
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents
🙌 Fans

…and every other person who plays a part in combat sports.

Would you like to be featured?

Simply send me (amandakari@ifight.uk):
📸 A good quality photo of yourself (or your team)
👤 Your name
🥊 Your role in combat sports
🏠 Your gym, club, business or organisation
📍 Your town/city and country
⏳ How long you've been involved in combat sports
❤️ What has combat sports given you?
🏆 Your biggest achievement (if applicable)

💬 One piece of advice for someone just starting their journey

🌐 Your website and/or social media links (optional)

We'll be featuring people from every corner of the combat sports community over the coming months, because we believe every role has a story worth telling.

👇 If you'd like to be featured, send us a message. We'd love to hear your story.

🥊 THE COMBAT SPORTS DIARIES

Real People. Real Stories. One Community.

#CombatSportsDiaries #iFight #CombatSports #MartialArts #Boxing #Kickboxing #MMA #MuayThai #BJJ #Wrestling #Community #RealStories #EveryRoleMatters

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🥊 Hi, I'm Dave Kari.

For most of my life, combat sports have been a huge part of who I am.

I've been a student, coach, competitor and gym owner. I've seen first-hand the passion, commitment and community that make martial arts so special.

But I've also seen the frustrations.

Too many disconnected systems.
Too much admin.
Too much time spent behind a desk instead of on the mats.

For years I've believed our community deserved something better.

So I decided to build it.

iFight is a platform designed specifically for the combat sports community.

Our mission is simple...

🥋 Unite.
📅 Organise.
🔥 Inspire.

Whether you're a gym owner, coach, fighter, official, promoter or fan, iFight is being built to make life easier, strengthen our community and help clubs grow.

We're still at the beginning of an exciting journey, and over the coming months I'll be sharing our progress, new features and plenty of behind-the-scenes content.

I'd genuinely love your feedback because this isn't just my platform...

It's being built for all of us.

👇 Tell me in the comments...

What's the one thing you've always wanted from a combat sports platform?

🌍 https://ifight.uk

Follow @daveifight

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