Stupid question: Should boxers be banned from riding motorcycles?

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  1. SugarShane_24

    SugarShane_24 ESB good-looking member Full Member

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    On the bright side, the accident Duran had finally convinced him to retire. :lol:

    However, Corrales perished here, Valero can't fight in the States due to inuries suffered, and now PW is paralyzed.

    I know you can't stop people from doing what they like, but if increases their chances of getting killed or seriously injured, why not?

    Just too bored.
     
  2. jeffjoiner

    jeffjoiner Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Plus, Diego Corrales died in a motorcycle accident.

    There is no governing body to impose the restriction, so it is a non-issue. You would think that the promoters would have restrictions in their contracts similar to the way MLB/NBA/NFL contracts are structured, though.
     
  3. megavolt

    megavolt Constantly Shadowboxing Full Member

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    Sounds kinda heartless but they are in charge of their own lives, but I do think they should be made fully aware of the risks involved. Because boxers get punched in the head for a living, they can be more prone to having mental condition strike at the wrong time.
     
  4. locard

    locard Boxing Addict banned

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    **** no, it'd be an attack to a basic human right, the right to risk your own life doing stuff you love to do.

    Why dont we ban motorcycle stunt riding while we're at it
     
  5. American Baseball players and actually any pro athletes are prohibited from dangerous activities. But it's different with boxers because they are self epmloyed.
     
  6. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion

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    You can't ban them but you would think guys would know better. Sadly this doesn't seem to be the case.
     
  7. shaunster101

    shaunster101 Yido Full Member

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    I'm sorry, you can't ride a motorcycle, it's too dangerous . . . But on the upside you jump in a boxing ring and be repeatedly punched in the head until you can no longer remain conscious
     
  8. Leon

    Leon The Artful Dodger Full Member

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    who would they sign the contract with? hbo? promoters?
     
  9. king khan

    king khan Boxing Junkie banned

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    it'd be impossible to enforce anyway. . .

    but nah, u gotta let a guy live his life to the fullest. . .
     
  10. SchweitzerMan

    SchweitzerMan Active Member Full Member

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    No. They're people who get punched in the head for a living so they know the risks that come with riding a motorcycle.

    Personally, if I were someone with a career like PW before his accident, I wouldn't ride one
     
  11. pityforbute

    pityforbute RIP Johnny Full Member

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    We should ban them from taking steroids as well.
    Even if it means the odd fight gets cancelled.
    But it'll never happen...
     
  12. pityforbute

    pityforbute RIP Johnny Full Member

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    I don't think he can fight in Europe or Asia either.:think
     
  13. larryx2012

    larryx2012 I AM BETTER THEN YOU Full Member

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    no but they should be smart enough to not ride them
     
  14. megavolt

    megavolt Constantly Shadowboxing Full Member

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    Here are the details of your contract

    -for this fight you'll get the majority end of a 60-40 split post benchmark of 300k PPVs

    -you'll be under my promotional banner for another 4 fights

    -you are forbidden to ride motorcycles
     
  15. floyd_g.o.a.t

    floyd_g.o.a.t Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    It's not stupid.

    However this is something that will never come into effect, they should just be more careful.