Whether it's American, French, or Thai, boxing refers to a combat sport in which two competitors face off with punches while observing certain rules. But what are the different representations of the sweet science in tattooing? An overview.
The representation of the boxer in tattoos
There are tattooed boxers, like the tribal design inked on Mike Tyson's face. And then there are boxers tattooed... on others' skins. And in this regard, there's plenty to choose from. Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Robinson, or even Rocky Marciano: every champion has the chance to be portrayed on a fan's skin.
Attributes of the boxer in tattoos
Boxing tattoos also showcase designs that are sometimes old school, sometimes neo-traditional, where an anonymous boxer's figure clenches fists in medallion-shaped compositions. The symbols of the sport are never far away: one might come across a well-worn punching bag, taut boxing ring ropes, and the legendary boxing gloves, whether in red or black and gray.
When tattoos break the boundaries of boxing
Some tattoos draw inspiration from boxing imagery only to shatter its conventions. For instance, at Pierre-Gilles Romieu's place, there's an inked teddy bear with black-eyed bruises, a body covered in scars, and paws adorned with boxing gloves. A naughty beast whose uppercuts one might rightly fear...
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