No I don't see it. Boxing at its low point is the cockroach that will survive a nuclear blast. We as a whole are a violent society and for all our chest thumping and self righteousness we tolerate violence. Legislators and activist groups target video games, shitty music and Big Macs. Boxing at its core is the epitome of free will and an individuals choice. Something at least this country prided ourselves on once. If a man or woman decide for themselves to participate that's that. Now as far as rules being micro managed, networks opting out or state commissions looking out for the safety on the athlete......the sport can very well be dumbed down, steps taken and always count on some political hack looking for a soft target. Networks don't bail on boxing because of violence but for ratings. Football isn't turning into flag football because of public outcry it's because of lawsuits. If two people want mutual violence they are deciding which is the least we can say the next time we walk to the car or corner store. Boxing is actually enjoying a new resurgence if anything.
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