Black boxers have stronger skin

[Mr.0pal]

the word "BLACK" always bring 'em out!!

It does seem that people get more offended when anything positive is said about black boxers, but giving props to Mexican boxers - for being great brawlers or having solid chins for example - is welcomed with open arms. Even when something is supported by science people fight it. It would be nice if they simply dealt with it on a non emotional level.

[-Kev-]

I keep repeating this because I don't want this to branch into people responding to strawman arguments. There is no implication that black fighters do not get cut. The point is that higher concentration of melanin makes your skin stronger and more resistant to damage. The first source provided gives great insight into the scientific studies.

I know what you mean, I read the thread. But you also have to take in to account their defense. And how black fighters are known to be more elusive than other colored fighters.

For example, Judah, Alexander, Cloud get hit a lot, their defense is not that good, so expect to see much more fights in which Devon and Cloud get cut up and busted up. On the other hand you have Hopkins, Mayweather, Ward, Broner, expect to see these guys suffer little to no cuts for the remainder of their careers because of their superior defense to every one else around their weight classes.

[RlCKY]

It's disgusting to talk about skin being superior to others, no matter what side it is or the reason.

Opal has showed his true colors to say the least. Pathetic

If you read the thread you would notice TS is talking about the superior physical strength of the skin of black boxers (blacks in general, really). He obviously has done research on the topic and has evidence to argue his case. Has nothing to do with race superiority.

How could you possibly have been disgusted?

[QuebecSTAR2]

them folks are lucky.
they have huge elephant coc*k
and strong seal's skin.

[KING MEAT]

[CHOWWOKKA]

Interesting read I remember thinking if skin could be stronger after Pavel got that beatdown from Rodriguez. He said something about having European skin.

[CHOWWOKKA]

This doesn't count because it is black on black skin contact..

[Mr.0pal]

I know what you mean, I read the thread. But you also have to take in to account their defense. And how black fighters are known to be more elusive than other colored fighters.

For example, Judah, Alexander, Cloud get hit a lot, their defense is not that good, so expect to see much more fights in which Devon and Cloud get cut up and busted up. On the other hand you have Hopkins, Mayweather, Ward, Broner, expect to see these guys suffer little to no cuts for the remainder of their careers because of their superior defense to every one else around their weight classes.

But those examples don't refute the facts. They are also very selective and do not draw anything definite. Look at the shots Lewis took from Vitali yet compare their faces at the end of the fight. Shane took a number of good punches from Floyd yet his face really didn't show much. Not all black fighters are "slick" - this is especially true in the heavyweight division - and yet I have not seen anybody name one black fighter known for getting cut or busting up often.

[KING MEAT]

This doesn't count because it is black on black skin contact..

thats from bradleys head

[CHOWWOKKA]

thats from bradleys head

Now t I think about it that goes along with what Opal is saying. Bradley is much blacker then Devon, I bet Bradleys dome wasn't scratched.