History was made over the weekend when the first sanctioned, professional bare-knuckle boxing matches in the United States in 130 years were held in Wyoming.

The event drew 2,000 fans and was possible since the state officially legalized the sport back in March. It is possible that this leads more states to follow suit and legalize the once-popular American sport, especially because it may be a safer alternative to boxing.

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