Pugilistic Discourse

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So I'm wondering if visitors to this page enjoy it for the combative sport aspect, or as a haven for topless boxing? I don't think its a stretch to say that we marvel the act of two women struggling to overpower one another in an arena commonly reserved for men, and all flying spittle and sweat that comes with the territory...but why exactly? What sparked the enjoyment? I've been following this strand of thought carefully since my recent entry into the DA community, speaking with passionate fans like Gaidenxera and about the scene. I'd like to borrow some of my thoughts from those conversations and phrase them here.

I'd say the crux of my enjoyment stems from how primal/liberating bouts themselves are, and the societal conventions a fighting female breaks...I specifically find topless fighting to be a breathtaking form of expression. From the physical conflict itself all the way to the victor earning her chest-thumping rite of victory...simply magic.  A woman choosing to fight is taboo enough for many, let alone choosing to to do so in a traditionally "masculine" way. Boxing can already be seen as an allegorical expression of willpower and life struggle; women participating in it just makes it astounding!

I came here to grow as an artist and thinker on the subject, and I'm interested in what will result from opening this question to the broader fight community. I'm sure the answers are simple and obvious for some of you, but hopefully this stirs the pot a bit and gives us some ringside chatter as we watch the bouts unfold.

Thanks again for the warm welcome to DA - I'm still amazed at the response!

-BM
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arnoldziffel1's avatar

The more, the merrier. The worse, the better. The concept of too much does not apply. And by the way, you are equally stunning as a visual artist and a storyteller. If there were international museums to house culturally important niche works, you would deserve a gallery all your own.