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To: Publius Valerius

Naw ... boxing has just sucked the last 20 yrs. Otherwise, they would have been required to wear helmets. The sport lacks personality and competition..


40 posted on 05/07/2012 5:16:54 PM PDT by goseminoles
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To: goseminoles

Helmets are required for amateur boxing, including the Olympics. My guess is that the only reason that they aren’t required for professional boxing is that there are too many governing bodies.

But Floyd Mayweather or Roy Jones? There is plenty of competition, but people aren’t interested.

Anyway, look: I have been a football fan, but these issues have left me with a less than favorable impression of the game. I dont have an interest in supporting a game that causes permanent, long-lasting injuries, particularly when damage can be done at high school and collegiate levels, where players may not have an appropriate understanding of the risks.


44 posted on 05/07/2012 5:48:01 PM PDT by Publius Valerius
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