I have asked myself this question oseverally.
Should Boxing be classified as a Sport? If sports are meant to be recreational to the participants and spectators; how does Boxing fit and could be described as a Sport??
Several deaths has been recorded , arising from injuries inflicted on opponents by combatants during boxing bouts. Complications;some irreversible, consequences of boxing tournaments are legion!! Some are so debilitating that victims becomes Invalids years after their boxing reigns. Mohammed Alli, who suffered from Parkinson's Syndrome till death is typical of after boxing suffering!!
Yet, we assume Boxing as Sport!! It can't be !!
Sports builds , not destroys! Sports gives, not take lives!! Sports enhances, not complicate health!! No No ; Boxing is not a Sport by any standard. Boxing Governing Bodies are only interested in financial gains arising from its promotion, instead of the health and welfare of Competitors!
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