Last week, Notre Dame played host to the electrifying 94th Annual Bengal Bouts. Now, I’ll be honest – as a student, boxing wasn’t exactly my cup of tea. I never quite found myself ringside at one of these epic tournaments, though I did have friends who threw their gloves into the ring, so to speak. Yet, chatting with folks recently, I stumbled upon a surprising revelation: not only do many people not know about the Bengal Bouts at Notre Dame, but they’re also in the dark about their storied origins and the noble cause they support. So, let’s lace up our gloves and step into the ring of history as we unravel the fascinating tale behind Notre Dame’s Bengal Bouts.
What are the “Bengal Bouts” at Notre Dame?
