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Created by:Jacquie Richardson, Exec. Director, RETIRED BOXERS FOUNDATION
Professional Boxing is the only sport that does not have a nationwide pension plan for retired athletes. 87% of professional boxers end their career with some kind of damage. For some, there are brain injuries, neurological and or physical damages, and for too many, these injuries lead to homelessness, substance abuse issues, phsychiatric disorders and dementia pugilistica (the medical term for being "punch drunk."
"To all who have boxing running through their viens, fighters or supporters SHOW YOUR SUPPORT NOW & SIGN THE PETITION.
Sign it!!!!
Professional Boxing is the only sport that does not have a nationwide pension plan for retired athletes. 87% of professional boxers end their career with some kind of damage. For some, there are brain injuries, neurological and or physical damages, and for too many, these injuries lead to homelessness, substance abuse issues, phsychiatric disorders and dementia pugilistica (the medical term for being "punch drunk."
"To all who have boxing running through their viens, fighters or supporters SHOW YOUR SUPPORT NOW & SIGN THE PETITION.
Sign it!!!!