Cat Boxing

I wasn't aware that there was such a thing as cat boxing. Cats fight all the time, of course. But to box each other at a set time in front of a crowd — I didn't think they would cooperate with such an indignity.

Detroit Free Press - June 16, 1939

Update: Paul revealed to me the existence of this old video produced by Thomas Edison, circa 1894, showing cats boxing. So I guess cat boxing is a long-established thing.

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Posted By: Alex - Thu Apr 14, 2022
Category: Sports | Martial Arts | Cats | 1930s

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEG2m8T45og

Posted by S. Norman on 04/14/22 at 07:38 AM

Here is another clip of cats trained to perform on command.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8e0z3-iZ_TY&t=0s

Posted by Teri on 04/14/22 at 11:58 PM

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