Boxing!

[Mon Dieu4]

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There does seem to be more this year than I have ever heard of.

Think it may be down to social media and the fact we hear more about it now, I was reading on average 13 boxers die in the ring each year

[Hibernia&Alba]

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Think it may be down to social media and the fact we hear more about it now, I was reading on average 13 boxers die in the ring each year

I am ambivalent on boxing. On a rational level, the thought of two guys (now women too) trying to punch each other unconscious is morally indefensible, in my opinion. On the other hand, their skill and courage is admirable, and I watch some big fights. It's something I know I shouldn't enjoy, but I sometimes do. If boxing was banned, I couldn't offer an ethical objection; it seems almost every medical association in the world wants it stopped. The long term effects of boxing can be devastating. Then there's the promoters and others making big money via young men putting their health and lives at risk.

[Scouse Hibee]

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Think it may be down to social media and the fact we hear more about it now, I was reading on average 13 boxers die in the ring each year

Yes you’re probably right, like most things we think are on the increase compared to years ago, it’s more likely we just know more now due to social media.

[Frazerbob]

It’s fight week!
Who’s all heading down to the big smoke?

[Mon Dieu4]

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It’s fight week!
Who’s all heading down to the big smoke?

Yep, heading down on the train on saturday and flying back up Sunday, can't wait

[Speedy]

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It’s fight week!
Who’s all heading down to the big smoke?

Wish I was but need to be in Newcastle for the weekend.

Buzzing for watching it on TV though.

[Frazerbob]

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Yep, heading down on the train on saturday and flying back up Sunday, can't wait

I’m on the 0652 train. Pals are heading down Friday night. Can’t wait to noise up the Chisora fans 😂

[MagicSwirlingShip]

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It’s fight week!
Who’s all heading down to the big smoke?

Early train Friday, back Sunday.

[hibbysam]

Down early Saturday, 0830 train with half the pans on it, back Sunday afternoon.

[green&left]

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It’s fight week!
Who’s all heading down to the big smoke?

Four of us on the 8.30am Saturday. Back late Sunday afternoon.

Ironed and hung up my clothes, carryout chilling in the fridge. Buzzing for it now.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

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Down early Saturday, 0830 train with half the pans on it, back Sunday afternoon.

This is the train to be on by the looks of it. Will be wild

[hfc rd]

What time is the Taylor fight scheduled to start?

Might be wrong, but is this the first time that he isn’t favourite to win? Bookies have Prograis as favourite. Tempted to put some cash on Josh to win as the prices look decent.

[Mon Dieu4]

Taylor made weight, Prograis had to take his boxers off to make the weight

[Mon Dieu4]

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What time is the Taylor fight scheduled to start?

Might be wrong, but is this the first time that he isn’t favourite to win? Bookies have Prograis as favourite. Tempted to put some cash on him to win as the prices look decent.

Should be about 10/10.30 buddy

[hibbysam]

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What time is the Taylor fight scheduled to start?

Might be wrong, but is this the first time that he isn’t favourite to win? Bookies have Prograis as favourite. Tempted to put some cash on Josh to win as the prices look decent.

Ohara incredibly was favourite to beat him 2 years ago. Josh was 6/4 that night also.

[Sir David Gray]

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I am ambivalent on boxing. On a rational level, the thought of two guys (now women too) trying to punch each other unconscious is morally indefensible, in my opinion. On the other hand, their skill and courage is admirable, and I watch some big fights. It's something I know I shouldn't enjoy, but I sometimes do. If boxing was banned, I couldn't offer an ethical objection; it seems almost every medical association in the world wants it stopped. The long term effects of boxing can be devastating. Then there's the promoters and others making big money via young men putting their health and lives at risk.

Why they don't enforce the wearing of protective headgear in boxing is something I really cannot understand.

It's not going to take anything away from the spectacle of boxing, the boxers will still be able to knock lumps out of each other but it will help to save lives.

I understand the argument put forward which is the boxers know what they are getting themselves in for but I don't think that's enough of an excuse for the governing bodies not to make it as safe as possible.

[marinello59]

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Why they don't enforce the wearing of protective headgear in boxing is something I really cannot understand.

It's not going to take anything away from the spectacle of boxing, the boxers will still be able to knock lumps out of each other but it will help to save lives.

I understand the argument put forward which is the boxers know what they are getting themselves in for but I don't think that's enough of an excuse for the governing bodies not to make it as safe as possible.

They restrict the fighters view, that’s not really desirable in Pro boxing.

[Pretty Boy]

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Why they don't enforce the wearing of protective headgear in boxing is something I really cannot understand.

It's not going to take anything away from the spectacle of boxing, the boxers will still be able to knock lumps out of each other but it will help to save lives.

I understand the argument put forward which is the boxers know what they are getting themselves in for but I don't think that's enough of an excuse for the governing bodies not to make it as safe as possible.

There's evidence that headguards don't actually prevent brain injury and concussion. They reduce cuts and bruises so the aesthetics are better but studies have shown that the bigger target means boxers attempt more head shots. Secondly it gives a false sense of security and thirdly the shaking motion when a punch connects with the guard can also increase the risk of brain injury.

There's various studies that show that wearing headguards offers no noticeable decrease in the risk of brain injury and in fact shows a small drop in the occurence. These studies were a huge part of the reasoning when the AIBA removed headguards from men's amateur boxing. The flip side is there is a big increase in broken noses, cuts and other superficial traumas.

[Sir David Gray]

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They restrict the fighters view, that’s not really desirable in Pro boxing.

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There's evidence that headguards don't actually prevent brain injury and concussion. They reduce cuts and bruises so the aesthetics are better but studies have shown that the bigger target means boxers attempt more head shots. Secondly it gives a false sense of security and thirdly the shaking motion when a punch connects with the guard can also increase the risk of brain injury.

There's various studies that show that wearing headguards offers no noticeable ecrease in the risk of brain injury and in fact shows a small drop in the occurence. These studies were a huge part of the reasoning when the AIBA removed headguards from men's amateur boxing. The flip side is there is a big increase in broken noses, cuts and other superficial traumas.

Fair enough. I just thought it may have been a suggestion since I knew that they used to wear headgear in amateur boxing although I'm sure I read that this has now stopped and presumably it was for the reasons stated above.

I don't really know what the answer is then except to ban blows to the head or to ban boxing altogether, neither of which is likely to happen.

[Pretty Boy]

Does anyone know any pubs in Edinburgh definitely showing the fight tonight?

[Slavers]

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Does anyone know any pubs in Edinburgh definitely showing the fight tonight?

Malones will have it on.

[Mantis Toboggan]

Fly half are definitely showing it as well

[Mantis Toboggan]

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Ohara incredibly was favourite to beat him 2 years ago. Josh was 6/4 that night also.

Seems ridiculous in retrospect, was there that night and he absolutely skelped Davies!

[Pretty Boy]

Cheers guys.

[Since90+2]

Robbie's and Theatre Royal definitely have it on.

[NC1875]

Taylor to win on points 2/1 on Skybet

[hfc rd]

Really entertaining heavyweight fight. Chisora just bulldozed Price.

My favourite weight class.

[Speedy]

Got £50 on Prograis at 11/10 but really want Josh to win.

Great guy, buzzing for it

[lord bunberry]

Come on Josh.

[hfc rd]

Come on Taylor!