Episode 841
Tickling in MMA?, a 7 hour Boxing match?, and the Modern Day Olympics were born - This DiSH for April 6
This Day in Sports History · Thrive Sweet Productions
April 6, 20263m 17s
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Show Notes
In 2024, MMA fighter Mason Lewis used an unconventional method of tickling his opponent to escape a hold.
In 1893, boxers Andy Bowen and Jack Burke fought to a draw in New Orleans after 7 hours, 19 minutes.
In 1987, Sugar Ray Leonard won a controversial split decision over reigning middleweight champion Marvelous Marvin Hagler.
In 1896, the modern Olympic games were born in Greece.