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Boxing.

Degag · 2010-03-16 04:45:43

So i was watching the Pacqauo vs Clottey fight Saturday night and it struck me that after each fight on the card, the boxers embraced as if they were long lost friends meeting after a long time.... I understand that it's a sport and that they are competing and not fighting.... but i don't think that if some guy pummeled…

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So i was watching the Pacqauo vs Clottey fight Saturday night and it struck me that after each fight on the card, the boxers embraced as if they were long lost friends meeting after a long time.... I understand that it's a sport and that they are competing and not fighting.... but i don't think that if some guy pummeled the absolute sh!te out of me, i'd be willing to shake his hand or hug him to death.....

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#2 16-03-2010 5:05am

ColaBeDamned

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It's about respect for your fellow fighter. They know how much training, determination and sacrifice it takes to reach that level.
And they most definitely are fighting, not just competing

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#3 16-03-2010 5:14am

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its all the testosterone filled sweat and no sex before the big fight, when its over theyre randy as hell

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#4 16-03-2010 5:22am

ColaBeDamned

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Oops! Forgot this is AH... Ya it's what kumate champ07 said above obviously!

But then what about female competitors?! It's not about testosterone :cool::)

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#5 16-03-2010 8:37am

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Try here for discussion on Boxing, OP.

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