NO TO THE BOXING BAN. (Is boxing worth the risk?)

Member Name: Rachraj1

Product:	Is boxing worth the risk?
Date:	28/06/07 (174 review reads)
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Advantages: A detailed review of what i believe,

Disadvantages: No disadvantages :)

I believe boxing should not be banned. Even though i'm only 15 I still have strong views and here they are :
Boxing is a noble art. A fraction of our national sporting life. Therefore why is there such a great need for a ban? In a free society a young man should have the right to fight. Injuriges are no more common than they are in motor racing and football. Believe it or not even more individuals die of exposure each year climbing in the Scottish and Welsh highlands, how do you explain this? the british boxing board of control have done much to improve the medical attention a fighter receives both before and after a fight. Precautions have also been taken to alleviate the consequences of neurological injury.
Many believe boxing is the easy option for the "tough kids" looking for a better life. However, henry Cooper is a national hero. Should he have been prevented from what he could do best ? Of course not.
People excel in various activities and everyone has a choice whether to box or not. No-one is forces inot the ring. Boxers know the risks involved. Yes, you could get brain damage and Yes any sport can result in death. If boxing were to be banned , the sport would be driven underground where it would thrive without supervision. Instead of banning such a popular sport why not make the sport thrive and why not build on the sport to make it safer and better in many ways. To give people the chance to proceed with what they do best.
Racheal.R (South WaleS) Age.15

Summary: Should such a popular sport be banned ? Be driven underground without supervision?