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Title: Young boxer dies in pro debut
Post by: Galway Eagle on December 23, 2015, 02:56:30 PM
Reminding all of you who have children that may want to try Boxing, Muay Thai or MMA that it is truly a dangerous sport even once.

RIP to a true warrior this hits home because I'll be making my debut soon after golden gloves this year. 

http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/wayne/2015/12/23/dearborn-boxer-19-dies-injuries-pro-fight/77830222/
Title: Re: Young boxer dies in pro debut
Post by: MU82 on December 23, 2015, 04:24:59 PM
I used to really like boxing but I can't watch it any more. And definitely can't watch MMA. I hate hockey fights, too. I see enough barbarism watching the news; I don't need to watch "sports" in which the entire idea is to beat the living crap out of the other guy -- or girl.

I know others really like it, and this isn't a value judgment on those of you who do.
Title: Re: Young boxer dies in pro debut
Post by: brandx on December 23, 2015, 05:24:42 PM
Quote from: MU82 on December 23, 2015, 04:24:59 PM
I used to really like boxing but I can't watch it any more. And definitely can't watch MMA. I hate hockey fights, too. I see enough barbarism watching the news; I don't need to watch "sports" in which the entire idea is to beat the living crap out of the other guy -- or girl.

I know others really like it, and this isn't a value judgment on those of you who do.

I'm the same way.

Back in the day when Racine (where I live) had cable and Kenosha (where I grew up and where most of my friends were from) didn't, I always rented the big fights and invited my friends.

Now I don't care. I probably couldn't name the champion in any weight class. And I have never watched a single minute of MMA.

I always understood the "sport" in boxing. I don't see what sport is involved in MMA. It seems to me just a way for guys who would be out fighting in the street or in bars anyway, to collect a paycheck.

Personally, I loved the contact in sports. It's why I played football and it's why - at 6'2" - I wanted to play under the basket in hoops. I still like the physicality in sports - the hard contact - but I have no desire to see the fights anymore.
Title: Re: Young boxer dies in pro debut
Post by: copious1218 on December 24, 2015, 08:18:15 AM
Quote from: BagpipingBoxer on December 23, 2015, 02:56:30 PM
Reminding all of you who have children that may want to try Boxing, Muay Thai or MMA that it is truly a dangerous sport even once.

RIP to a true warrior this hits home because I'll be making my debut soon after golden gloves this year. 

http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/wayne/2015/12/23/dearborn-boxer-19-dies-injuries-pro-fight/77830222/

Congratulations.
Title: Re: Young boxer dies in pro debut
Post by: ChicosBailBonds on December 24, 2015, 11:37:18 AM
Sounds like they should ban boxing....boxers killing boxers.....
Title: Re: Young boxer dies in pro debut
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on December 24, 2015, 05:50:04 PM
when the goal includes the possibility of giving your opponent a concussion...
Title: Re: Young boxer dies in pro debut
Post by: keefe on December 24, 2015, 07:31:35 PM
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on December 24, 2015, 11:37:18 AM
Sounds like they should ban boxing....boxers killing boxers.....

Would it make boxing safer if they put up a net?
Title: Re: Young boxer dies in pro debut
Post by: rocket surgeon on December 25, 2015, 06:33:04 AM
Quote from: BagpipingBoxer on December 23, 2015, 02:56:30 PM
Reminding all of you who have children that may want to try Boxing, Muay Thai or MMA that it is truly a dangerous sport even once.

RIP to a true warrior this hits home because I'll be making my debut soon after golden gloves this year. 

http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/wayne/2015/12/23/dearborn-boxer-19-dies-injuries-pro-fight/77830222/

Stay safe and good luck