Topless Boxing -

During the 18th and 19th centuries, bare-knuckle champions like Daniel Mendoza and Jem Mace fought in breeches or trousers, but often bare-chested. was simply boxing —no modifier needed. It wasn't until the late 1800s that male fighters began wearing sleeveless jerseys or tank tops, partly due to Victorian modesty standards. By the 1920s, the shirtless male boxer became the icon we recognize today.

While foxy boxing featured women in revealing attire (like bikinis), topless boxing removed the top entirely, pushing the performance further into the realm of adult entertainment rather than competitive athletics. Contrast with Professional Women’s Boxing topless boxing