Wow, many people interested in boxing i see. When i opened it i was sure i'll see 5 pages of Vinman talking to himself 
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Still man, flying bloods and all the violence, can't understand how it is called sport. I know some people enjoy it, but when I see those kicks on the head, and when they fall down like a dirtbag, I can't enjoy anything like that. Specially kickboxing, that's much uglier, I mean shooting a head. What is the point of this?
I don't like kick boxing. A person getting kicked in the head is, to me, that bit more dangerous.
As long as there are proper controls in place to keep the chance of serious injury to a minimum, I don't have a problem with boxing.
You could also extend these things to other sports like rugby. When you see how hard the players are hitting each other and piling on top of eah other, it is a wonder there aren't more serious injuries.
As long as there are proper controls in place to keep the chance of serious injury to a minimum, I don't have a problem with boxing.
You could also extend these things to other sports like rugby. When you see how hard the players are hitting each other and piling on top of eah other, it is a wonder there aren't more serious injuries.
Fully understand your point if view, and intellectually I agree, but I grew up in a boxing ring and the beauty and ugliness of it is enjoyable to watch. Having said that I tend to only watch amateur bouts these days (olympics), and keep abreast of what's happening through the newspapers.
If I do watch I have by finger on the remote.
That's made me think of a question I must ask in another thread?
If I do watch I have by finger on the remote.
That's made me think of a question I must ask in another thread?
have you ever actually tried boxing? thats like saying football is just kicking a ball. the amount of conditioning needed, the training, the technique and skill, the mental aspect, the determination, boxing is much harder than football for example. it's all on you, no buffon or del piero to save you, just you and your wits
indeed rugby too. I doubt they can control the injury here, I mean we have knock outs, doesn't that sound ugly? Biggest example is Muhammad Ali, look what happened to him (thou I have no clue how did that happen), I am sure there are much more examples as well.
the ones in Olympics doesn't look bad. They are much protected I guess and tighter rules afaik. I used to watch it few years back, Tyson, Lewis. I know it has the beauty part too, yeah I enjoyed it then. But then again, I am against calling this event sport, I don't believe it, and you guys know what I mean.
the ones in Olympics doesn't look bad. They are much protected I guess and tighter rules afaik. I used to watch it few years back, Tyson, Lewis. I know it has the beauty part too, yeah I enjoyed it then. But then again, I am against calling this event sport, I don't believe it, and you guys know what I mean.
yea, i understand what you are saying, so what about wrestling, karate, taekwondo etc? would you say they're not sports? i mean i think boxing is one of the best sports there is, but i dont think snooker should be called a sport
is it the whole thing of knocking down the opponent you dont like? and so if it were only points based that would be ok?
is it the whole thing of knocking down the opponent you dont like? and so if it were only points based that would be ok?
I think it would be more appropriate when it is on points only, with tighter rules, more protective, less rounds, the safer the better. But I still wouldn't see it as sports
then, in the end it is till violence, you are still hitting someone in the head. I watched wrestling, I think that is the better sport, it's not about punching and hitting, but taking positions and and some tactics. You don't see blood in that, or you don't see broken arms or legs.
Why you wouldn't call Snooker sport? maybe it is not physical (well you do use your hands and body thou) but is a great sport, mentally.
indeed, we are human beings we know some things are wrong, but we still enjoy/do it. Violence is big part of it, we love it as much as we reject it
then, in the end it is till violence, you are still hitting someone in the head. I watched wrestling, I think that is the better sport, it's not about punching and hitting, but taking positions and and some tactics. You don't see blood in that, or you don't see broken arms or legs.
Why you wouldn't call Snooker sport? maybe it is not physical (well you do use your hands and body thou) but is a great sport, mentally.
indeed, we are human beings we know some things are wrong, but we still enjoy/do it. Violence is big part of it, we love it as much as we reject it
i see what you are saying, but a lot of sports have violence, boxing requires so many sporting attributes, snooker does not require one to be physical, like darts, which i also dont think should be called a sport
the main problem with boxing in my opinion is the lasting damages..........muhammad ali
the main problem with boxing in my opinion is the lasting damages..........muhammad ali