Slurred speech

[rhino222]

Having watched some recent interviews 2 things stood out to me.

The voices of Kevin Mitchell and Tommy Coyle.

Both absolute respected high level warriors in their day but they took too many shots and it shows. Lads, If you read this I know you are both thinking of 'one more'..... but think again.

Please please please don,t lace them up again. Think of your families that love you very much.

In fairness I could probably add Graham Earl to the list as well.

[margaret thatcher]

obligatory 'but they always sounded that way'

[high tower 1]

Think pro boxing will ever get banned ?

[JamesPhilips]

These situations are really sad to me…. I sometimes think I shouldn’t watch boxing….

[rhino222]

I never think that i shouldnt watch it but it saddens me that once great warriors are left damaged for our entertainment. Holyfield being a prime example, an absolute legend but too brave for his own health and longevity (of life, not boxing career)

[DrDuke]

I never think that i shouldnt watch it but it saddens me that once great warriors are left damaged for our entertainment. Holyfield being a prime example, an absolute legend but too brave for his own health and longevity (of life, not boxing career)

Actually, Holy is a one of the most positive examples. especially considering his style of fighting. He looks like a superhuman, very good for his age. He's fit physically and he doesn't slur, at least much.

[Bleak]

Not heard Kevin Mitchell interview for a while , has he really deteriorated?
I always worried for Scott Cardle but couldn’t ever tell properly given he has a Scottish/lytham accent .

[revporl]

James DeGale too, worryingly so last time I heard him speak, definitely degenerated.

[Coco]

Boxing is a dangerous sport, a lot of fighters have something with the way they speak, it's part and parcel.
Does anyone really think getting punched in the head for 20 years has no impact

[high tower 1]

James DeGale too, worryingly so last time I heard him speak, definitely degenerated.

Surprised to hear that one. He was pretty good defensively ??

Seems generic too. The likes of Jake Lamotta lived a terrible life and was sharp as a whip until his 90s.

[DrDuke]

James DeGale too, worryingly so last time I heard him speak, definitely degenerated.

Surprised to hear that one. He was pretty good defensively ??

Seems generic too. The likes of Jake Lamotta lived a terrible life and was sharp as a whip until his 90s.

Defensively good boxers aren't necessarily supposed to have significantly less brain damage. Boxers fight obviously not only in the ring, but they also spar a lot. Sparrings can be lighter than actual fights, but still they cause constant micro traumas. Being hit to the head is boxer's job.

[polecateddy]

Certainly when the average boxer started taking blows to the head as a 10 or 11 year old child. I think boxing is on shakey ground generally. It seems a very marginal sport these days.

[maverick23]

Certainly when the average boxer started taking blows to the head as a 10 or 11 year old child. I think boxing is on shakey ground generally. It seems a very marginal sport these days.

I think a lot of sports including boxing need to take steps to reduce the amount of impacts to the head. Reducing the amount of head shots taken in amateur sparring would help as would philosophies like Brendan Ingle’s whereby headshots are reduced in sparring at all levels I think.

I remember as a kid spending 30 minutes just heading every other week in football training. No one thought anything of it but even that can’t be good for you.

People are far more aware now of the risks in boxing. Every pro fighter would surely know the risks involved long term.

[Boxerbeetle]

James DeGale too, worryingly so last time I heard him speak, definitely degenerated.

Surprised to hear that one. He was pretty good defensively ??

Seems generic too. The likes of Jake Lamotta lived a terrible life and was sharp as a whip until his 90s.

DeGale got hit loads in the last few years of his career.

[slapbangwhallop]

Certainly when the average boxer started taking blows to the head as a 10 or 11 year old child. I think boxing is on shakey ground generally. It seems a very marginal sport these days.

I think a lot of sports including boxing need to take steps to reduce the amount of impacts to the head. Reducing the amount of head shots taken in amateur sparring would help as would philosophies like Brendan Ingle’s whereby headshots are reduced in sparring at all levels I think.

I remember as a kid spending 30 minutes just heading every other week in football training. No one thought anything of it but even that can’t be good for you.

People are far more aware now of the risks in boxing. Every pro fighter would surely know the risks involved long term.

Havent they banned heading the ball at some underage levels of football now.

[maverick23]

Certainly when the average boxer started taking blows to the head as a 10 or 11 year old child. I think boxing is on shakey ground generally. It seems a very marginal sport these days.

I think a lot of sports including boxing need to take steps to reduce the amount of impacts to the head. Reducing the amount of head shots taken in amateur sparring would help as would philosophies like Brendan Ingle’s whereby headshots are reduced in sparring at all levels I think.

I remember as a kid spending 30 minutes just heading every other week in football training. No one thought anything of it but even that can’t be good for you.

People are far more aware now of the risks in boxing. Every pro fighter would surely know the risks involved long term.

Havent they banned heading the ball at some underage levels of football now.

I think so. Probably not a bad idea given the known risks now.

[high tower 1]

Sparring needs to be looked into. I’ve had thick trainers advocating hard sparring and teaching next to no defence. Dinosaurs like that need retiring.

[IRONFIST]

James Toney was the worst, when he did an interview a few years back with Johhny Nelson and Adam Smith at Skysports, could hardly understand a word he was saying. They showed him a clip of Roy Jones bragging about beating Toney so easily and Toney didn't even recognise him until they pointed it out.

Groves seemed punchy a bit, had vacant looks and big pauses. The last time I saw an interview with him.

[Old bones Ian]

James Toney was the worst, when he did an interview a few years back with Johhny Nelson and Adam Smith at Skysports, could hardly understand a word he was saying. They showed him a clip of Roy Jones bragging about beating Toney so easily and Toney didn't even recognise him until they pointed it out.

Groves seemed punchy a bit, had vacant looks and big pauses. The last time I saw an interview with him.

And I think Toney is going to do a 'exhibition' type fight against Jeremy Williams

[high tower 1]

Froch is in good nick considering the wars he was in.

[Dioufy]

A lot of interviews with ex boxers are done at events and most of them are pissed.
Groves’ interviews are atrocious and he can’t be sober when ringside.
Obviously it’s an issue but not as widespread as people think as most interviews are live and about 8pm on a Saturday when ex-fighters are on freebies.

[Controversial]

These situations are really sad to me…. I sometimes think I shouldn’t watch boxing….

As I've got older I certainly struggle to make a good argument against boxing being banned. I wouldn't want my kids to box.

[JamesPhilips]

These situations are really sad to me…. I sometimes think I shouldn’t watch boxing….

As I've got older I certainly struggle to make a good argument against boxing being banned. I wouldn't want my kids to box.

Yeah very many sad stories. Maybe a shot amateur career but more than that is difficult

[high tower 1]

These situations are really sad to me…. I sometimes think I shouldn’t watch boxing….

As I've got older I certainly struggle to make a good argument against boxing being banned. I wouldn't want my kids to box.

Amateur boxing at under age level gives a lot too. Great health , work ethic , confidence. Pro boxing is a different kettle of fish.

[dookus]

These situations are really sad to me…. I sometimes think I shouldn’t watch boxing….

As I've got older I certainly struggle to make a good argument against boxing being banned. I wouldn't want my kids to box.

Yeah very many sad stories. Maybe a shot amateur career but more than that is difficult

If I had kids, I wouldn't mind them boxing amateur, but I wouldn't want them boxing pro unless they were good enough to guarantee decent money, which these days probably means at least making Team GB and doing well at that level. The price of failure and the odds of it are too high.