This has always been a topic of contention for many fans that see ending the fight as a beaten man on your stool as quitting. But realistically these men are trying to earn as much as they can while they can and getting potentially getting hurt and putting your career in jeopardy seems illogical. In the case of Oscar versus Manny it made more sense for him to retire when he did rather than sustain a beating that could have damaged his sight permanently. That said this sport is all about toughness and many fighters talk about being ready to die in the ring. With that attitude being the overarching theme in boxing to proponents the act of retiring on the stool might be perceived as quitting.
How do you feel about this, is retiring in the corner quitting or not?
How do you feel about this, is retiring in the corner quitting or not?
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