Another boxer dies. Should this 'sport' be banned? (1 Viewer)

[oucho]

This article sums it up nicely. The whole point of this sport is to injure your opponent and render him unconcious. It really is an anachronism that should have been banned long ago.

Mike Towell death prompts renewed calls for boxing ban

Nah. My mate died of alcoholism last month and nobody is talking about banning booze.

 

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[Ibby]

R.I.P :emoji_hearts:

 

[Gazolba]

Nah. My mate died of alcoholism last month and nobody is talking about banning booze.

The purpose of booze isn't to injure you. It's fine in moderation. The purpose of boxing is to beat your opponent until he is senseless. It's deliberate injury.