What causes the most boxing deaths

That would have been a good thing to look at. I don't think I did. I can't find my paper on my hard drive, otherwise I would post it. No sweat man, I appreciate your contribution.

Out of curiosity, have you come across anything detailing the number of professional fighters for different era's? I read somewhere(I can't remember where) that in the 40's and 50's there were over 60,000 license pro's compared to something like 2,000 today. If that is true, combined with the increase in todays medical technology, the percentage of ring deaths back than is probably lower than today. That would have been a good thing to look at. I don't think I did. I can't find my paper on my hard drive, otherwise I would post it.

That report was one of my main sources when I wrote my paper. The sad thing is, you have to remember that it's not totally accurate or complete, and there were almost certainly more deaths that weren't listed. Out of curiosity, have you come across anything detailing the number of professional fighters for different era's? I read somewhere(I can't remember where) that in the 40's and 50's there were over 60,000 license pro's compared to something like 2,000 today. If that is true, combined with the increase in todays medical technology, the percentage of ring deaths back than is probably lower than today.

I actually wrote a report for one of my college classes a couple years ago about ring-related deaths. Like everyone has said, most deaths occur at the smaller weight class (I think the most deaths have occurred at lightweight if I remember correctly). The obvious reasons are that fighters dehydrate themselves to make the weights, and more fighters lack 1-punch knockout power at the lower weights. I also want to add that some of the little dudes more than you might expect have eating disorders (bulimia, anorexia). It's actually more common than you might expect in boxing, wrestling, and probably every other sport with weight limits. Thank you!

briefly skimmed thru it but it's got some data bro http://ejmas.com/jcs/jcsart_svinth_a_0700.htm That report was one of my main sources when I wrote my paper. The sad thing is, you have to remember that it's not totally accurate or complete, and there were almost certainly more deaths that weren't listed.

I actually wrote a report for one of my college classes a couple years ago about ring-related deaths. Like everyone has said, most deaths occur at the smaller weight class (I think the most deaths have occurred at lightweight if I remember correctly). The obvious reasons are that fighters dehydrate themselves to make the weights, and more fighters lack 1-punch knockout power at the lower weights. I also want to add that some of the little dudes more than you might expect have eating disorders (bulimia, anorexia). It's actually more common than you might expect in boxing, wrestling, and probably every other sport with weight limits.

Well for one ring death doesn't occur from just one punch in the modern age of boxing it usually comes from an accumilation of punches over an entire career. In which case every boxer is in danger of being killed in the ring, right? And if that is right than there have to be conditions which can magnify these circumstances. No? So to say that a fighter who dies in the ring has had fights with multiple opponents taking PED's is far fetched and highly unlikely considering a lot of these deaths occur in states where PED testing is very stringent. That option was strictly for the clowns on here saying that steroids could lead to a death in the ring. Maybe they could, but as of right now I've never heard of it happening and nobody has shown me any proof of it either. The truth is people die in the ring from a combination of long term damage, pre exsisting brain conditions, and the little know fact that boxing gloves arn't as safe as most people think they are. In fact they do more bad then good according to a lot of medical studies i have read over the years. Im sure these things have all factored in to certain (possibly many) ring deaths in the past. But they are surely not the only things that have caused death in the ring. Its been well documented that dehydration has led to brain injuries in the ring resulting in death. If this is the case than the 4th option on the poll can't be "fukkin stupid" as you've already said so eloquently, can it?

Re-think that for a minute, my man. Boxers die in the ring as a direct result of what happens in there and/or their preparation leading up to the fight. If you disagree thats fine, but I am very interested where you got the "Those things contribute to less than 1% of all deaths in the ring" statistic. Well for one ring death doesn't occur from just one punch in the modern age of boxing it usually comes from an accumilation of punches over an entire career. So to say that a fighter who dies in the ring has had fights with multiple opponents taking PED's is far fetched and highly unlikely considering a lot of these deaths occur in states where PED testing is very stringent. The truth is people die in the ring from a combination of long term damage, pre exsisting brain conditions, and the little know fact that boxing gloves arn't as safe as most people think they are. In fact they do more bad then good according to a lot of medical studies i have read over the years.

The poll that was posted is fuking stupid! Those things contribute to less than 1% of all deaths in the ring. Boxers die because of the lack of National and International commissions that would enforce safety standards. Re-think that for a minute, my man. Boxers die in the ring as a direct result of what happens in there and/or their preparation leading up to the fight. If you disagree thats fine, but I am very interested where you got the "Those things contribute to less than 1% of all deaths in the ring" statistic.

The poll that was posted is fuking stupid! Those things contribute to less than 1% of all deaths in the ring. Boxers die because of the lack of National and International commissions that would enforce safety standards.

Referees and cornermen who will not do their job and stop a fight when it's clear one man has had more than enough.i lay it more at the feet of the corner they see their fighter daily, and should have a better grasp as to what condition he is in. too many times the corner is too brave for the fighters well being. .

billionaire, I expect more from you than just voting out of spite for Manny. Can you explain your choice of voting for "Fighters on PED's unfairly beating another guy to death"?

Referees and cornermen who will not do their job and stop a fight when it's clear one man has had more than enough.

my bad....i misread everything...i thought the ts was askin why boxing is dying.....lol No, but that would have been a great answer! :lol1:

briefly skimmed thru it but it's got some data bro http://ejmas.com/jcs/jcsart_svinth_a_0700.htm Phewwwww, thats a lot to take in all at once! I skimmed over it to but will take a deeper look later on. Thanks Mak!

LOL that was, damn the irony I’ll edit. Peace. That shit was pretty funny!

1)Fighters using illegal hand wraps 2)Fighters on PED's unfairly beating another guy to death Then shot fighters, fighting young monsters when to pay the bills: ex: Holmes VS Tyson/ RJJ VS anybody with a pulse Can you give any examples?

Just curious but how many deaths has there been in boxing due to loaded wraps??? Don't give me this Collins stuff cause he killed himself. I can't quote any, but Im sure there have been plenty of serious and even career ending injuries caused.

P4P305, why don't you explain your vote of "fighters on PED's unfarly beating another guy to death" for us? Very interesting.

Ouch, I hope that was a typo! LOL that was, damn the irony I’ll edit. Peace.