![O100-410 : O/2-92 : RB15/40 : H.311 [tobacco : UK] Ogden's "Boxing" (1914) 19/25](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2022-05/15%20boxing%20%282%29.jpg?itok=60SAqoZh)
Before we start, yes, it is entirely possible that you have this card in your album, but it is slightly different - for this set was also issued by Churchman (C504-415 : C82-33 ~ December 1922), W.T. Davies of Chester (D255-620 : D11-22 ~ 1924), Franklyn, Davey & Co (F756-510 : F52-21 ~ 1924) and W. Williams of Chester (W650-830 : W60-11 ~ 1923).
The two Chester sets are scarcest, as they are smaller manufacturers.
This set of boxing tips can lead to a spot of confusion, for Ogden's also issued a set entitled "Boxers" in 1915 (O100-408 : 0/2-93 : RB15/39), However this later set shows portraits of the pugilists themselves.
Boxing is a more obvious cause for head injury, both in the repeated blows to the head and neck, and in the falling awkwardly on the mat.
In this card, note that the man in red shorts has proper boxing boots, similar to those worn today, and he is also the one doing the guarding, so was he a professional or coach brought in to the studio to model? Sadly we will never know the answer to this, unless someone recognises his attire or stance.
Boxing is not my sort of sport, even watching someone hit a punch bag makes me feel sad for the bag, but it deserves its place this week. And I will make up for it with some zen in the daily diary!