The how do you feel about female boxing thread

respect them. from the small bits i've watched there are some very courageous girls involved. but my complaint is, women weren't meant to show their fortitude in this particular way. mens' bodies weren't really built for the kind of sustained abuse boxing imparts, much less the naturally more delicate frame of a woman. watching women beating each other up just feels wrong. so, i don't follow it.

women shouldn't be in the sport

Not a big fan of it. I agree they have a right to it but if I am watching boxing I would rather they showed a men's bout than a woman's.

I've enjoyed the womens boxing. Its been one of the best parts of the Olympics IMO, and the crowd (for the mens boxing as well) has been great. Better than most pro events. I can easily see a womens boxing match up being on more pro under cards in the future, in the UK and Ireland in particular.

I'll watch it. I've seen some fantastic knockouts from female fights, and even if the technique isn't very good most the time the fights are slugfests.

I don't find it interesting, the same with almost all women sports. Men are just better athletes, you can hate me all you want for saying that, but it's the truth. I think it's great for those who can find the patience to watch it, but whenever I see it on the TV, I keep zapping.. I'd rather watch the Fab Five give some classless American men a styling.

I enjoy it, in fact some women I've seen have better technique than some guys ... They deserve a chance to show what they're capable of, and some of them are really showing that they are great boxers. Green K. :boxing:

AMERICANS - You're only boxing hardware at these games came from your FEMALE fighters. I don't think that can be overlooked here. The bouts I've watched over the last few days have been of a very high standard. My perception of female boxing until the games has been one of two poor combatants, flailing their arms about, basically not boxing. I couldn't have been more wrong and will be paying much more attention in the future. WAR ADAMS!

I enjoy it, in fact some women I've seen have better technique than some guys ... They deserve a chance to show what they're capable of, and some of them are really showing that they are great boxers.

I'll try and watch a fight. If I see that one can box well and has a good sense of fight progression then I'll definitely watch and enjoy.

yeah I enjoy watching female athletics. Could you guys imagine two female fighters in the main event in the mgm lol. I respect the hell out of anne wolf tho.

It can be alright, not my thing but if it is the best fighting the best I could watch it. I will admit I liked the McDonald's commercials with the one Olympic female boxer, those had me rolling.

I don't watch or follow it too closely, but more power to anyone that steps in the ring to fight. Personally I can enjoy women's bouts, which can't be said for women's basketball at all.

I pretty much view it the way I view women's basketball.. just not interested... my thinking exactly. same goes for most women sports except for tennis & beach volleyball...lol!

the only world champion edmonton has is a woman. 2 round fights & i think it kind of sucks. i have seen a couple decent knockouts but for the most part i can't take it too seriously.

I really enjoyed the two fights today. The atmosphere was electric. I have to say it was enjoyable. Congrats to nicola adams

Respect the athletes. Not a fan.

Indifferent.