Humped in violence, Pakistan camel fights continue despite ban Camel fighting is illegal in Pakistan but it still takes place and can draw significant crowds. The country has a long history of bloodsports -- with bears, cocks, and dogs, among the other creatures forced to fight. Some slam the events as cruel while enthusiasts brush away the criticism, saying the fights are a tradition in the country's Punjab heartland. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITESATTN CLIENTS: IMAGES OF ANIMALS FIGHTING