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  • BIGPOPPAPUMP
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    Comments Thread For: Professional Boxing Could Finally Return in Norway

    Professional boxing in Norway - prohibited since 1981 - could be on its way to a comeback. As it stands now, there are two legislations standing in the way - the ban on pro-boxing and the so-called "knockout law" that among other things forces all Norwegian fighters to wear a helmet despite of the new AIBA rules and Norway was recently suspended by the AIBA. However, on Wednesday the Norwegian government took some action to try and get the laws changed although it appears that it will take some time before it can be done. [Click Here To Read More]
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    • BoxngLove
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      with no mention of the nordic nightmare?

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        • grutsch
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          If you are referring to Robert Helenius, I am pretty sure he is finnish.

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            • joemama
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              We never noticed it was gone.

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                • PittyPat
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                  the so-called "knockout law" that among other things forces all Norwegian fighters to wear a helmet
                  At first that sounds kinda lame... but then the more you think about it, that's fucking badass! Boxing on some Viking shit.

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                    • LoadedWraps
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                      #6
                      Will Norway produce some elite fighters now?

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