Do you believe in ethics in boxing?

**Russian Crushin** · 09-24-2011, 02:44 PM

Pretty much everything has ethics, especially an organized sport

For example you don't steals signs in baseball

**** even war has it ethics

**Trapped Bird** · 09-24-2011, 02:48 PM

I believe in extermination.

**CubanGuyNYC** · 09-24-2011, 03:03 PM

Originally posted by Lazerjab

Ok, Im not talking like the over politeness of Mosley and Ortiz, Im talking about like a Pacquiao or Marquez Im sure there are many more...

I get if you dont cuz as it is its a violent sport...

But I believe its a good thing it gives a good image and its like an honor to be fair when unfair circumstances come...

THOUGHTS?

This is a slippery question. In a combat sport like boxing, ethics can become blurred. My personal take on "dirty" fighting is that it has its limitations. Many ATGs have been known for "bending" the rules a little. For instance, guys like Duran, Monzon and Hopkins have been known to use their elbows during a fight. As far as I'm concerned, it's all good...until the ref calls you on it.

There are those (and I don't blame them) who think boxers should adhere strictly to the rules. Trouble is, a little dirtiness is a part of the history and tradition of boxing. I wouldn't condone a blatant shot to the nether-regions, or a spearing head-butt, however, some fringe tactics can be overlooked. Ultimately, it's a fight. It's the fighter's responsibility to win. It's the ref's responsibility to make sure the contestants follow the rules.

**Thread Stealer** · 09-24-2011, 03:57 PM

Originally posted by CubanGuyNYC

This is a slippery question. In a combat sport like boxing, ethics can become blurred. My personal take on "dirty" fighting is that it has its limitations. Many ATGs have been known for "bending" the rules a little. For instance, guys like Duran, Monzon and Hopkins have been known to use their elbows during a fight. As far as I'm concerned, it's all good...until the ref calls you on it.

There are those (and I don't blame them) who think boxers should adhere strictly to the rules. Trouble is, a little dirtiness is a part of the history and tradition of boxing. I wouldn't condone a blatant shot to the nether-regions, or a spearing head-butt, however, some fringe tactics can be overlooked. Ultimately, it's a fight. It's the fighter's responsibility to win. It's the ref's responsibility to make sure the contestants follow the rules.

I agree for the most part.

I've seen enough boxing to expect the top level fighters to bend the rules and have their illegal tactics. But a case where a guy loads his gloves, or is just fighting so ridiculously dirty (see Gainer-Norwood or Pedroza-Laporte for instance), that's a different story.

Obviously, loading gloves is worse than Norwood and Pedroza in those fights though.

**frosty-g** · 09-24-2011, 04:25 PM

Originally posted by Lazerjab

its a violent sport...

it's a sport of CONTROLLED violence, something which a lot of people seem to forget quite easily

**Larry the boss** · 09-24-2011, 04:28 PM

Ethics??i believe in following the rules and **** everything else....you can die in that ring..that is not the place to be trying to make friends,cause the other guy may not be so kind and you could get seriously hurt

**frosty-g** · 09-24-2011, 04:31 PM

Originally posted by Larryx2011

Ethics??i believe in following the rules and **** everything else....you can die in that ring..that is not the place to be trying to make friends,cause the other guy may not be so kind and you could get seriously hurt

you can die in the ring but also you can kill in it. hitting someone (twice) who is totally unprepared for it is ******ly dangerous. only an idiot would do that.

**Regan** · 09-24-2011, 04:37 PM

Originally posted by frosty-g

you can die in the ring but also you can kill in it. hitting someone (twice) who is totally unprepared for it is ******ly dangerous. only an idiot would do that.

thats a double edged blade. if you dont take him out on an opening - you risk being hurt and taken out later. that could end your carrer and if you family depends on you winning would be a factor which pushed to to actions like that.

just my 2 cents

**Mr. Ryan** · 09-24-2011, 04:53 PM

I think there is the perception of ethics in boxing. Like, you can do whatever you want, just don't make it obvious.

Do you believe in ethics in boxing?