Posted on 12/03/2018 5:51:08 PM PST by MtnClimber
As I write these words, Adonis Stevenson, a 41-year-old professional boxer (and longtime champion) lies in critical condition after being knocked out in a fight Saturday night. So, in no way am I minimizing the brutality or danger of the sport. But in the midst of this violent, “sweet science,” there are some amazing stories to be told.
One of these stories involves British boxer Tyson Fury, a 6’ 9” giant of a man with a personality just as large, a man who has literally come back from the brink of death. During his fight on Saturday night (not against Stevenson, for whose recovery we pray), it’s as if he rose from near death as well.
Fury is known as the “Gypsy King,” reflecting his proud heritage as a British gypsy (a label more often associated with reproach rather than pride).
On November 28, 2015, Fury stunned the boxing world by defeating the long-reigning champion Wladimir Klitschko, proudly proclaiming his faith in Jesus Christ after the victory and even breaking out into a hymn.
To be clear, Fury hardly presented himself as a model Christian, lacing his after-fight talk with profanity. And in the days that followed, he also made some controversial comments about women and homosexuals, leading him to speak plainly about his faith and to clarify his remarks. In his words, “I wouldn’t be a very good Christian if I hated anybody, would I?”
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A great story of redemption.
I always find my self of two minds regarding boxing.
I admire the skill, and the manliness, the ability to persevere through pain, and individual glory. I love a good match.
And on the other hand the brain is a pretty delicate, brilliantly engineered device, trillions of connections, a wonder and a marvel, but having it deal with violent forces of deceleration and impact doesn’t seem to be being a very good steward of this amazing gift.
As much good as I got from both football and martial arts as a kid, in terms of the development of intestinal fortitude and moral fiber, knowing what science has shown in the last few decades I don’t think I’d want my kid getting hit in the head if at all possible. Pushing through pain and opposition is good, impacts to the cranium, not so much
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