Boxing is a dangerous sport and doesn't deserve state funding

As Henry Cooper once said, in an ideal world we wouldn't need professional boxing. But this world is far from ideal and there are many things that should be sorted out before boxing.

 

Just thought I'de let you lads Know. Widdy,my best mate and your fellow esb boxing fan, is in a bad way right now. He was rushed into hospital on tues after complaining of severe headaches for over a week and a cat scan revealed a blood clot on the right side of his brain. He's now on morphine and steriods apparently to reduce the swelling on his brain so they can drain the fluid off. Widdy was helping the kids down the local am gym the other week with some light sparing and it's been suggested that this maybe the cause. I was there and I seriously doubt this. I would be more inclined to point the finger at another of Widdys loves, scuba diving, witch he was out doing 2 Sundays ago. Anyway,whatever the cause,what matters is that he makes a full and speedy recovery. I know any well wishes from his fellow boxing nuts would be more than greatly appreciated.A genuinely top fella with a lovely wife and two beautiful daughters.
Cheers in advance lads.

 

**** sorry to hear about your mate. Hope he gets back on his feet soon.

As for the topic, I will not defend boxing. It's not something I will let my kids do if I ever have any. I just like to watch it. That's it.

 

****ing hell Blue...I was waiting for the punchline there. I hope to God he is OK, and please give our best to him and his wife and kids.

 

Cheers mate,will do. Was with him last night at the hospital and he mentioned this thread. ****in ironic eh. You just never know.
Anyway things lookin a bit more positive now. :good

 

You are a ******.

 

Hope he's ok mate. Missing his cracking one liners on here.

 

Yeah, get well soon Widdy. ****ing hell.

 

Tell him he's a chinny ****, being hospitalised by under 16s :-(

 

Best wishes.

 

Anybody got the list?

 

i agree with most of what your saying but there do need to me more strict rules put in place. Someone like Ricky Hatton should not be allowed to box anymore for example. you should not be allowed to box beyond the age of 40.

 

That is good to hear. Hope he makes a quick recovery :good

 

For what it's worth, pass on my well-wishes as well, Blue.

 

Send him my best regards mate :good