Why does a Boxer have to go out on his shield?

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yeah but when cotto is smiling and joking in his corner so thats a bad example. I'm talking about a fighter who quits because he knows he's hurt and chooses not to take a beating anymore. Is self preservation really that wrong?

Not at all, but in the end it's the fighter's choice to give in or continue at the risk of his life, & i dont lose respect for a fighter who makes either choice, but you've got to admit that boxing wouldn't have many of it's most memorable moments if not for those who pushed past the point of no return and came out on top