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I just stumbled on this thread. I can tell you that those people who want boxing outlawed or think its barbaric have very likely never participated in the sport even at the most rudimentary level. I have boxed (as an amatuer) for over fifteen years. I haven't had the time to stay in boxing shape for the last five, but I still spar from time to time. The sport keeps you in shape and teaches you determination and self reliance, not to mention self defense. As far as it being "barbaric", 99% of the boxers that I know (this one included) hug their opponent after a good fight. I wont try to explain why here as if you have never boxed, you will not get it. But if you have, you will know exactly what I am talking about.
If I have kids, my son (and maybe daughter) will learn how to box by the time they can tell what it should be used for. I sure wish I boxed earlier in life. Would have taught me a bunch early that I had to find out the hard way later.
As far as the pros, yes there are some dirty things going on. I also would never step in the ring w/o headgear on, but Im not getting $1 million per fight either. But at its core, it is one of the purest forms of physical human competition in existence. They dont call it "The Sweet Science" for nothing.
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Cicero
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