most people do not respect boxing.

[mozfonky]

ya, ironic as that is, it's true, angelo dundee said in SI that maybe they should just abolish gloves to shorten fights right after the Mancini/Kim fight. that would seem to do the trick but the old timers fought longer than anyone. Back in the 80's they were just starting to seriously study what happens to the brain when a hit occurs, the medical ass. was trying to ban boxing and studies were being done, some info was pretty good, they categorized various types of concussions (flash kd, kayo,dazed but standing, out on their feet) but one thing they pointed out was what goes on inside when the brain smashes around inside the skull and the stem is twisted. I'm glad football takes all that heat today but americans don't really take up boxing as much anymore so i guess they had to attack something else.