[rob666]

Originally Posted by khathryn ↗

And I *DO* say that about other extreme sports. LOL

I suppose you may have a point, though I think there are probably much less risky activities that can bring out the same qualities.

You might be right, I've played & participated in quite a few but nothing is as intense as getting into a ring...... The training that goes into preparing for a bout is unequalled. I can see where your coming from, and at the pro level it is very dangerous mainly because some people put money ahead of safety.
At the amateur level its very rare for someone to get hurt, fights are stopped over a bloody nose sometimes..... Nobody is profiting from an amateur fight.

A lot of clubs allow recreational members to come in and train, without getting hit or feeling intimidated....... You'd get to go through the workouts, learn some skills and see firsthand what is being instilled in youth that box..... You should consider it, you might change your opinion.

[AlvinKarpis]

Originally Posted by khathryn ↗

I think boxing is one of the stupidest sports. *shakes head* Seriously, how could shit like this EVER have a good outcome for the participants?

Why dont you ask Joe Frazier if he would have rather worked the mule on his parents crop sharing farm in South Carolina instead of made millions from boxing?

Better yet why dont you ask his children and grandchildren what they would have rather had dad and gramps do to make a living?

When his son Marvis wanted to box the first thing his dad said was "I took all the lumps and worked my ass off so that YOU and your sisters wouldnt have to!"

Lots of good has come from boxing

[Dynamo47]

Originally Posted by AmericanIllusions ↗

Usually never the 1st hit but the 2nd hit when your head hits the ground or canvas that does the most damage. He died a warriors death though. Salute

He definitely died a warrior's death. I would almost be willing to bet that if could have chosen his death it would have been in the ring doing what he loved to do.

[tecumseh35]

Originally Posted by Dynamo47 ↗

He definitely died a warrior's death. I would almost be willing to bet that if could have chosen his death it would have been in the ring doing what he loved to do.

Exactly! He chose to be carried out on his shield, rather than quit. Much respect for that mother fucker!

[LERK]

Great post I love boxing and I loved ray mancini. I don't want anyone to die but I don't find it sad at all. I think all fighters no the risk and in my opinion the best ones never quit.

[LERK]

Thanks again Alvin creepy karvis for the post. I do appreciate you and all the other people on this site that take the time post.

[AlvinKarpis]

Originally Posted by fletch541 ↗

Thanks again Alvin creepy karvis for the post. I do appreciate you and all the other people on this site that take the time post.

Thank you, you are one of the most solid members on DR brother

And the awesomeness level of you knowing that Creepy is Alvins nickname is beyond comprehension

[rob666]

Originally Posted by AlvinKarpis ↗

Why dont you ask Joe Frazier if he would have rather worked the mule on his parents crop sharing farm in South Carolina instead of made millions from boxing?

Better yet why dont you ask his children and grandchildren what they would have rather had dad and gramps do to make a living?

When his son Marvis wanted to box the first thing his dad said was "I took all the lumps and worked my ass off so that YOU and your sisters wouldnt have to!"

Lots of good has come from boxing

Yep, its a way to make something out of nothing...... There would be a lot less violence in the streets if young men with nothing to do would keep it in a ring.
Boxing is a brotherhood, it saves lives.

[Spiffyfable]

TKO => Totally Knocked Out

[DaDrizzle416]

Y did the ref kill himself?