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You are here: Home / Catinees / Sunday Catinee: Get in the Ring

Sunday Catinee: Get in the Ring

February 19, 2012 By: Sparkle Cat31 Comments

Until I saw this 1894 film clip from the Edison Studios, I had no idea that cat boxing had such a long and… possibly sordid history!

If you can’t see the video above, click here to watch it on YouTube.

As you might have noticed, this match was faked! The referee was holding the cats by their harnesses to control them. In fact, I bet those kitties were not happy to be boxing at all. Thankfully, cat boxing has come a long way in the past 118 years. Check out Snickers and Stewie — creative moves, all in good fun, and no human interference!

If you can’t see the video above, click here to watch it on YouTube.

Nowadays, when humans get involved, they act as trainers. Watch this young cat perfecting his moves — you can hear his trainer in the background!

If you can’t see the video above, click here to watch it on YouTube.

And who could ever forget my own boxing match with Binga for the 2010 Cat-O-Lympics?

If you can’t see the video above, click here to watch it on YouTube.

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  1. Fin says

    February 20, 2012 at 8:45 pm

    Is it wrong that I love cat boxing?

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  2. meowmeowmans says

    February 19, 2012 at 9:09 pm

    Wow, who knew cat boxing had such a long and storied history? You and Binga have elevated it to an art form though, dear Sparkle!

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  3. Oui Oui says

    February 19, 2012 at 7:45 pm

    Those tuxies have powerful paws! But we couldn’t take our eyes off your beautiful tail, Sparkle!

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  4. Spitty the Kitty says

    February 19, 2012 at 7:24 pm

    Wow, that Tuxie really took Mr. Orange Cat to school!

    And Sparkle, I was enchanted with your Floofy Tail during your match with Binga. Your fight was verreh exciting, but I was really distracted by the puffiness. ♥ ♥ ♥

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  5. Cathy Keisha says

    February 19, 2012 at 6:47 pm

    Whoa! I thought Binga had you for a minute.

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  6. Callie (a.k.a. Trouble) says

    February 19, 2012 at 5:53 pm

    Great videos Sparkle – but the one of you and Binga is OF COURSE best!

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  7. The Island Cats says

    February 19, 2012 at 5:49 pm

    We love a good boxing match!

    Reply
  8. Katie Bella says

    February 19, 2012 at 5:21 pm

    Mommy said you have made the entire rest of her year with these videos.

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  9. Katie Bella says

    February 19, 2012 at 5:18 pm

    You oughtta see ME, a Tuxie Lady Cat with my fast hands!

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  10. Penelope says

    February 19, 2012 at 5:16 pm

    Me LOVED the videos! The first one, well, they did those things in those days. And Yous Sparkle, yous has a terrific left hook!
    Kisses
    Nellie

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  11. Eric and Flynn says

    February 19, 2012 at 3:10 pm

    We enjoyed the boxing with you and Binga, and the kitties on the stairs. The kitty with the cardboard tube was funny.

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  12. Sweet Purrfections says

    February 19, 2012 at 2:42 pm

    Sparkle, we think you have the best moves!

    Truffle and Brulee

    Reply
  13. BeadedTail says

    February 19, 2012 at 1:47 pm

    Those were fun to watch since we don’t box around here! We remember you and Binga’s match too!

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  14. Abby says

    February 19, 2012 at 1:27 pm

    *clap clap clap*
    Furry good!
    We loved the boxing.
    purrs
    >^,,^<
    ♥Abby♥Boo♥Ping♥Jinx♥Grace♥

    Reply
  15. Katnip Lounge says

    February 19, 2012 at 1:05 pm

    Sparkle, we think we’ll avoid boxing with Binga!

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  16. Mark's Mews (Ayla, Iza, and Marley) says

    February 19, 2012 at 12:56 pm

    We loved the REAL boxing! The kitty (Cheso?) doing the punching bag practice was funny. The middle one reminded us of the movie swordfights where they fight up and down the stairs! And of course we liked Binga and Sparkle best…

    Reply
  17. Glogirly & Katie says

    February 19, 2012 at 12:54 pm

    Love the olympic video!!! Great sound effects!
    I bet you didn’t know that Glogirly designed the Cat-O-Lympic logo!
    hehe!
    Katie

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    • Sparkle says

      February 19, 2012 at 1:25 pm

      Actually, I DID know this! 🙂

      Reply
  18. Little One says

    February 19, 2012 at 11:47 am

    Wow!!! Didn’t know cat boxing went that far back also!!! You and Binga has brought kittie boxing up-to-date into the 21st century.

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  19. Pricilla - Famous SpokesGoat says

    February 19, 2012 at 11:25 am

    They could be Sherpa and Harry

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  20. Team Tabby says

    February 19, 2012 at 11:25 am

    We have not seen this before either. Thanks for sharing!

    Cheers from your fans!

    Mindy
    Moe
    Bono
    Cookie
    Mike

    Reply
  21. The Kitties of Purring Pines says

    February 19, 2012 at 9:39 am

    Excellent videos! We hadn’t seen yours. We noticed Boodie observing.

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  22. Brian says

    February 19, 2012 at 9:29 am

    Oh my, th boxers are a little punchy!!!

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  23. Hannah and Lucy says

    February 19, 2012 at 8:18 am

    Here it’s more of a smacking match than a boxing match!
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

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  24. Nerissa's Life says

    February 19, 2012 at 7:57 am

    So funny… so very funny. I’m falling over my tail with laughter over here. Really, I am.

    Reply
  25. mariodacat says

    February 19, 2012 at 5:35 am

    I had never seen the video – so funny.

    Reply
  26. Marg says

    February 19, 2012 at 3:47 am

    Sparkle, we remember that video too but it is fun to see it again and by far the best of the boxing videos. We think you are the winner Sparkle since Binga played a little dirty. Great video. Have a super Sunday.

    Reply
  27. Max the Quilt Cat says

    February 19, 2012 at 3:28 am

    Bugsy and Knuckles love to box. The whaps are sometimes pretty loud too….

    pawhugs, Max

    Reply
  28. Bengal Business says

    February 19, 2012 at 3:05 am

    MOL and LOL!

    Have a great sunday!

    Purrrs Lars and Odin

    Reply
  29. The Poupounette Gang says

    February 19, 2012 at 3:04 am

    The training video is excellent, but YOU, Sparkle, definitely have the best moves.

    Purrs,
    The Chans

    Reply
  30. Mr Puddy says

    February 19, 2012 at 1:14 am

    Ha…Ha..Ha… I remembered your video : )
    and Mom said now she know it’s a nature of tuxedo kitty ! They love boxing and they real fast ! xoxo

    Reply

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