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The_Fallen-_- t1_jaw46bj wrote

Hey guys , I was reading an article in the internet that said Isaac Newton was a pugilist(bare-knuckle boxer) in his youth, so I wanted to make sure if it is true or if there is any historical paper or books pointing about it?

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Stalins_Moustachio t1_jb4lmaq wrote

Hey there! It's indeed true. Newton was a bare-knuckle boxer, and was described by a student of his as being a fan of 'eye-gouging, choking, and headbutting.' I haven't seen a book dedicated to this topic, however, I came across it in several articles about the man.

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