Is boxing wrong?

[The Noose]

Morally, is boxing wrong? It's the only sport where fatalities are an aspect of what occurs. There is no way around it, boxing is violence. The apologists say that boxing is an effective way to get kids out of the ******, but sometimes at the expense of their health.

Don't get me wrong, boxing is beautiful. But whenever I see Muhammad Ali shaking or Emmile Griffith can't even remember any of his opponents, it just makes me angry. Beauty and art should not come at the expense of great people's well being.

In a perfect world, boxing wouldn't be harmful to others. We could enjoy ourselves while giving reverance to braver men than ourselves. I can appreciate a master boxer in total command of his craft, like a Pernell Whitaker or a Willy Pep. The truth is though that the appeal of the sport is in the brutality and savageness of disadvantaged youths hurting each other competitively.

I honestly have been trying to break my addiction to the sport, but it's of no use. I understand that morally, it is wrong to hurt anybody. When I decided to start boxing, I promised myself that I wouldn't fight out of the ring and would try my best not to hurt anyone. While trying not to damage another person seriously is noble, it detracts from your performance some in a violent, contact sport.

If boxing was abolished tommorrow, I would be sad for awhile looking for something else to devote all of my time to, but would breathe a sigh of relief for being given flash detox of a drug that is hard to break the cycle of.

Is this really ur honest opinion? Or are u playing devils advocate?
I cant believe the last statement, about if boxing was banned. U would just 'get over it'.

Boxing doesnt get kids out of the ****** at the expense of their health. Some, if they box for years can become injured, but the vast majority only become healthier. Most kids arent on websites that have a Training and Nutrition section.
Boxing is a sport that takes alot of dedication and knowledge to be good at.
Becoming involved in a activity which takes courage, fittness, strength and focus can nly be good for young people.
It teaches controlled violence and skill. To NOT lose ur temper, or become wild.
Do you really believe that the "appeal of the sport is in the brutality and savageness of disadvantaged youths hurting each other competitively."???
Because thats ridiculous.
Boxing fans arent sadists. As anyone can see from this site alone, WE (YOU) us fans find boxing appealing because of the skill and excitment of 2 trained modern day gladiators fighting in a competitve match. Whether they are boxing or brawling, the pain and hurt they inflict on each other isnt the entertainment at all.
Boxing heros are the most skillful, or tough fighters out there.

Some fans like boxing as entertainment, but many find it really inspiring. To watch men who stand up wen they are knocked down, and keep fighting wen they have nothing left is very inspirational.
The life stories of some chamions are also very inspirational.
Ali is a idol to many. He has parkinsons disease which has nothing to do with boxing. Why u get angry wen u see him i dont understand. His greatness came at a price maybe, but i doubt he would change a thing,


Boxing is violence. But just violence.

[Crazy Dude]

There are other sports that have higher fatality rates. Boxing has much higher rates of brain injuries (like Ali's Parkinson’s).

It's a dangerous sport but the fighters know what they're getting into. I don’t consider it immoral to watch people who voluntarily choose to take risks. Risk is apart of life.

[Crazy Dude]

boxing probably is "wrong" but at least it was honest before it was corrupted and turned into the "fake" sport that it is now.

I expect there are less fixes and less corruption now than previously.

[-Antonio-]

This has actually never crossed my mind. The fact that every boxer knows before hand what they are getting into makes it fine with me. They are aware of what they may be like when they get older. I also think that now a days there is so much more effort in protecting fighters. They fight far less and go through much more medical exams ahead of time.

[blockhead]

I expect there are less fixes and less corruption now than previously.

there are more per number of fights now i am sure.

[Easy-E]

No, its not.

[Easy-E]

boxing probably is "wrong" but at least it was honest before it was corrupted and turned into the "fake" sport that it is now.

Tell Leaveander Johnson's family that boxing is a fake sport.

[Mech.]

It all depends on your beliefs i guess,but yeah boxing is wrong,its legalised assault.IF youre a religious person,what would jesus think of boxing ? I think its a no brainer.But im not a religious individual,and Im okay with it on the moral front...for now.I could see myself not liking the sport years from now,but for now Im hooked.

yea but...

The fighters understand the risks they are taking BEFORE they ever set foot in a ring. Sure, the rare case of a Muhammad Ali's fate is horrifying, and its certainly enough to want to stop boxing yourself.

Yes but youre watching them do it.Youre encouraging them and cheering them on.Boxing couldnt exist as a sport like any other sport is there werent spectators.
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Somebody else said something like,life is cruel whats boxing compared to the **** that goes on in life,well those other ****ed up things in life arent okay either,are they? Just because its insignificant compared to the violence in a war dosent make it okay.

I think we need to be reminded of the struggles in life; and boxing does that in it's most stripped down form. I consider it kind of an action-therapy. Righfully or wrongfully, we occassionally transfuse our emotions onto these gladiators when they meet. In 1938, Louis and Schmeling embodied two worlds about to clash as did Ali and Fraizier in 1971. Boxing, as someone once said, is a metaphor for life. We need it as therapy. As long as two men are willing to put on gloves and test each other's skills, we can live vicariously through them as a community. Boxing, I think, is a release valve of sorts.

-K-dogg

I like that.

Some fans like boxing as entertainment, but many find it really inspiring. To watch men who stand up wen they are knocked down, and keep fighting wen they have nothing left is very inspirational.
The life stories of some chamions are also very inspirational.
Ali is a idol to many. He has parkinsons disease which has nothing to do with boxing. Why u get angry wen u see him i dont understand. His greatness came at a price maybe, but i doubt he would change a thing

-Peru

also good.
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No, its not.

Tell Leaveander Johnson's family that.

[Kball15]

IF BOXING IS WRONG, THEN I DONT WANNA BE RIGHT!!!!! lol

[fluent2332]

boxing isn't wrong, cmon, if thats the case then ban football too.."they tackle each other, they're so violent!!". ban basketball too because guys get injured all the time from hard fouls and taking it strong to the basket. in any sport injury is a part of the game, you know what you're getting into from the start and you understand the risks. at the same time you are being compensated so i really don't want to hear it. its the boxers choice to do it. i definitely don't feel like its morally wrong or even close, its an entertaining sport