Comments Thread For: BBBoC's Smith: Norgrove's Death Show's The Danger

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British Boxing Board of Control general secretary Robert Smith insists the death of Michael Norgrove was a result of the inherent danger of the sport rather than any procedural failings.

Norgrove died in hospital on Saturday, nine days after developing a blood clot on his brain during his sixth professional fight against Tom Bowen at The Ring in Blackfriars, London.

Referee Jeff Hinds stopped the contest early in the fifth of the scheduled six rounds after growing concerned by the 31-year-old light-middleweight's behaviour.

Norgrove subsequently collapsed and was immediately taken to hospital.

"We are one of the strictest authorities in the world," Smith told BBC Radio 5 Live.

"This is an acute injury that can happen any time. He had his medicals done and had his brain scans done.

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[Gypsy John Fury]

I think boxing, in the UK, is a safe sport, but it always gets bad press when something like this happens. But look at sports like rugby, and cycling...many serious injuries and deaths. But because they are traditionally more "elitist" sports, less people are concerned. It's a class thing. Fair enough, the purpose of boxing is to "hurt" your opponent (well, not permanently), but regardless of the intention, boxing is a comparatively safe sport when controlled.

[Russian Crushin]

I think boxing, in the UK, is a safe sport, but it always gets bad press when something like this happens. But look at sports like rugby, and cycling...many serious injuries and deaths. But because they are traditionally more "elitist" sports, less people are concerned. It's a class thing. Fair enough, the purpose of boxing is to "hurt" your opponent (well, not permanently), but regardless of the intention, boxing is a comparatively safe sport when controlled.

Great post. Fishing a is way more dangerous sport

[Cloud]

The UK press only care about boxing when something bad happens or when Haye and Khan fight.

****ing pisses me off.

[Weebler I]

Highlights the risks of the sport, it can take you at any time.