Special olympic boxing

Ive been reading a lot up on what some people have been saying about the idea of special olympic boxing... to me being disabled and having a passion for the sport I am not amused. Things like this are what is wrong with the world today. To the people who think we just drool on ourselves and just go out swinging at the wind, some of us who are disabled would appreciate support on this topic rather than be mocked because while you sit thinking your tough behind your computers and telephones i can almost bet that the people like me and Im sure very many others would love a chance to get in the ring to prove ourselves worthy. Sounds to me like people are scared of what would happen to us as individuals. When we as human beings should have this right just like anyone else. If your scared go to church cause Im not. This would be a great opportunity for us. To see the things you have been saying about us as people Ali would be turning in is grave. You should be ashamed of yourselves. Good Day!!

Comments (18)

Lomasexual

Depends on the disability and the matchmaking. In theory, I'd support it. For example - if a guy has had one leg amputated below the knee, then why would anyone want to get in their way of boxing?

5y ago

BadMedicin3

Everyone in here is qualified to join.

5y ago

Bunch_Pag

I'm all for any kinds of boxing... So longs it doesn't involve women *Reading that back sounds worse than what I meant.. women's boxing is awful that's all..

5y ago

_Rexy_

Do people get broken noses, ribs and concussions in fencing?. I said comparable, not the same. People get injured in all sports

5y ago

YNG

The sport fencing, is a protected sword fight, just as the sport amateur boxing is protected pugilism. Do people get broken noses, ribs and concussions in fencing?.

5y ago

phatcoochie

thanks i appreciate your view and thank you for being professional about the topic.

5y ago

phatcoochie

what makes you think WE are unfit. IM 33 can run a mile in 4 min and epileptic. im only speaking for those of us who can. Seems to me like they might be scared WE have the advantage.

5y ago

phatcoochie

i beg to differ. i know the entire midwest will back me on this. Good day!

5y ago

elfag

OP is trolling phatcoochie Amateur Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 3 Like they are going to allow ******s to hit each other in the head in a sport that causes further brain damage.

5y ago

boliodogs

I voted no. They are disabled so they are not fit to box and get hit in the head, Boxing is already dangerous enough for fit people. I am all for them competing in other sports.

5y ago

phatcoochie

P.S. WE know our conditions could get worse but what if the love of the game makes them go away? and thats OUR choice. and we are never promised tomorrow so let us live how we want to live even if that means getting our skulls smashed in.

5y ago

phatcoochie

know your limits yes. but are we not allowed even being disabled to make these choices for ourselves? (at least those of us who can). Or as "human beings" are the disabled not as free in this world? Is the World of Boxing to good for us? We are already slaves to our disabilities... so why make us feel even more so by not providing us with a chance? ive thought hard about this and being an epileptic i refuse to be mocked when i know in my heart we as people deserve a FIGHTING chance!! Thank you!!:boxing:

5y ago

HewJohnson

No. Could make their conditions worse or kill them.

5y ago

_Rexy_

what?..... The sport fencing, is a protected sword fight, just as the sport amateur boxing is protected pugilism.

5y ago

YNG

Is fencing in the special olympics? I've always put amateur boxing and fencing on a similar level. what?.....

5y ago

buge

it seems like it would be difficult to line up disabilities to make a fair fight I read an article about cheating in swimming Special Olympics, where nearly everyone regularly fakes their disabilities when they are tested to seem worse than they are to get an advantage. With swimming, people lose out on medals & sponsorships, but there aren't brain cells being lost like there would be in boxing someone who's not nearly as disabled.

5y ago

_Rexy_

Is fencing in the special olympics? I've always put amateur boxing and fencing on a similar level.

5y ago

Citizen_Koba

100% my friend. Anyone who has the will to fight and can do so within reasonable bounds of safety should absolutely be allowed to do so and encouraged if that is their will. I'm saddened to hear you - or others - have apparently had negative comments aimed your way becasuse of it. :boxing:

5y ago