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I find the physical side of boxing repulsive. However its a sport that captures the emergence of the battler very well. The idea that a person from a very deprived background can earn some pride and dignity. A boyfriend once took me to a boxing match to broaden my horizons. It was bloody and unpleasant. He wouldn't let me buy a hotdog at the match as he considered it to be undignified to eat at a boxing match.
In the gym it feels great to box a bag or a personal trainer with special pads on. There is something very therapeutic about punching, and its good for your balance too jumping around.
I would never fight another person though but maybe if there was no hope, no opportunities and no future some people could.
posted by
MsVision
on August 29, 2005 at 3:46 PM
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