Why do boxers take their shirts off?

Question

Why do boxers take their shirts off?

Answer 1

If you busted your but for years to be in great condition and have toned pecs and packs, wouldnt you show of your body to the media?

Answer 2

Punches have more power and zip to them without the shirt on. I personally preferred to spar without my shirt on even though I don't have the body to go shirtless but who cares.

Answer 3

so you can see their muscles

Answer 4

1. It's a lot easier to throw a ton of punches when you're shirtless.  

2. I'll bet their wives get tired of washing bloody shirts.

3. To intimidate their equally jacked opponent.

4. If I had a boxer's body, I'd be shirtless everywhere.

Answer 5

To prevent any wardrobe malfunctions for example a fighter may use pulling his shirt to avoid contact.

Answer 6

cool down

Answer 7

The real question is why they put them on.

Most fighters warm up in the dressing room until they break a sweat.  The shirts (and robes) keep them warm (or warmed up) until the fight starts.  Male boxers aren't allowed to fight with their shirts on.

Answer 8

to prevent sweat