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Originally Posted by Stripey
Does boxing have any place in a civilised society? What does it say about us as humans when news headlines for several days are dominated by two men punching each other until one of them becomes unconscious?
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Aye, why not?
All year round the headlines are dominated by 22 men chasing after a ball, or one man hitting a tiny ball with a big stick across some sand and grass. It's easy to belittle sports.
It's not like they're beating each other with spades or anything - it's a controlled environment.