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Uncivilized Sport

Milt37 Wrote: Aug 10, 2012 1:00 PM

I've never even understood men's boxing, let alone women doing it. It's got to be the closest modern day sport we have to the Gladiators going up against lions. Maybe if I understood it more I could see some skill. All I've seen is one guy holding up his gloves to protect his face while the guy tries to beat the krap out of him. I'm not much of a sports fan, so don't give me a hard time.

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Uncivilized Sport

As an American, I am proud of Olympic Gold medalist Claressa Shields' feat in women's boxing at the Olympics -- but as a woman who has suffered traumatic brain injury, I am deeply concerned that her win will encourage other young women to pursue this dangerous, potentially life-altering sport.

There is no question that repeated blows to the head cause changes in the brain -- even when the head is protected by gear meant to soften the blows. The NFL has come under fire recently because of the link between football-incurred concussions and greatly increased risk of Alzheimer's and...

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