Dillian Whyte Reconsiders boxing ahead of Lucas Browne Fight

You finally said something that I can agree with. The military provides structure and guidance. At the very least you have time to think about what you are going to do once you leave, that's even if you decide to.

 

You both raise excellent points.

 

I saw a fighter killed at ringside, I was right on the edge of the ring about as close as a person can get, we had no ring doctor back then, I will never forget it...................a death like that sicks with you for life...............

 

I'm not gonna lie, getting punched in the face repeatedly not just in the matches but even during the training in the lead up to a fight is a very stupid thing to do. It doesn't matter if cases like this are rare, there's enough examples of retired boxers who are not dead but are definitely not 100% mentally (e.g being punch drunk) and actually have no money to show for it.

There just isn't any other sport which provides that level of glory and adrenaline when you're on top and that's what pulls these boxers in. Fair enough.

 

i will be rooting for the brown one.

 

And I shall be rooting (& betting) for the Whyte one.

 

Another reason i hate it when people call other fighters bums etc, They literally put their life on the line every time they step in that ring.

 

really....? ummm, so, that means...lol

this is a can worms for our visitors from stommfront.

 

Well said Whyte. Nice to see the other side of him for a change.

Stuff like this is why referees can sometimes seem a bit quick to stop fights.

 

It's always a big reality check when a fighter dies, it's easy to forget just how dangerous this sport is. The fact we've had 3 in the UK in such a short period of time is concerning and perhaps there needs to be more scrutiny on what can be done to ensure the safety of the boxers. We shouldn't have to wait for a more high profile British boxer to be hurt in the ring before something is done.

 

This is the level of importance Daniel Mendoza's story bring to boxing.

This man is not wrong to assume the point is hit and don't be hit. It isn't the point of boxing at all but rather a culture within boxing started by an 18th century jew that is so commonplace it, at least in the minds of most fans and even fighters, has taken the place of the fair play attitude. In fact when Danny broke out with defense first most considered him a cheater for unfairly refusing to engage until his opponent was too tired to hit back.

I don't mean to distract from the point of your thread, just thought it was an interesting little anecdote.

Nice thread bud.