Shocking pictures have revealed a glimpse into the mostly hidden world of a brutal Nigerian sport known as Dambe. The sport is like boxing but without protection. Opponents choose their strongest hand ...

There are no formal weight categories in Dambe. Fighters are mainly matched on age and size. An ancient sport where broken jaws or ribs are the signs of victory. You might think boxing. Or perhaps ...

Dambe is a traditional sport in Hausa communities in northern Nigeria, but it is gaining popularity across the world through the internet As the sun sets on Kano city a golden glow descends on Nigeria ...

In the early summer of 2002, Abubakar Usman made his debut as a Dambe fighter in Kebbi, a state in northwest Nigeria. Usman, who was 15 at the time, had been surreptitiously learning the sport’s rules ...

Dambe Warriors League (DWL) (www.DambeWarriors.com), the premier sports organization dedicated to promoting the ancient martial art of Dambe, is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with ...

ABUJA, Nigeria — The first strikes in Dambe are thrown before the boxers even leave their house. Fighters don charms and amulets, dye their fist or even score their arm with a razor, inserting ...

A far cry from the relative safety of a modern boxing ring, these stunning photos show the brutal West African sport of Dambe, and look like something out of Fight Club. The gloves are well and truly ...

Dambe Warriors League (DWL) (www.DambeLeague.com) is proud to announce their much-anticipated SuperFight 01, scheduled to take place at the Kano Pillars Stadium in Nigeria on November 26th. This ...

An ancient sport where broken jaws or ribs are the signs of victory. You might think boxing. Or perhaps martial arts. But what of 'Dambe'? A brutal style of combat, Dambe is a traditional sport ...

As the sun sets on Kano city a golden glow descends on Nigeria's second biggest metropolis. The rhythmic beat of the Kalangu drums fills the sweltering air of the arena ahead of the final match of the ...