Every fight is dangerous. Its the nature of the beast. You said that there are rules AGAINST this situation. what rules specifically are you referring to? Are there rules being broken to allow this fight? I think we need to remember that this is a free country and people have free will and rights as well,including Joe Mesi. right or wrong. If he has a current medical condition or is at a "high" risk, I think that they would NEVER break rules and expose themselves to possible civil or even criminal prosecusion for the benifit of any fighter. I bet they have gone over his case with a fine toothed comb and are unable to prevent him from fighting. I guess that Rahman has done enough to still be credible as a stepping stone even after the Maskaev defeats. He'll need a big name win to move back into the top ranks ever again. One or 2 fighters die in boxing every year. But about 10 football players die. Also about 100 men die on the golf course!!!! (honest!)
Mesi did beat a few guys tho,Jirov,Barrett,Williamson,Izon,Gonzales & my ol' warhorse Bert Cooper. I'll be interested to see how far he goes. Hey,. If Mesi dies while I'm watching the fight....I'll send flowers.

Maybe Briggs should be banned! What if he dies in the ring from an Asthma attack!? 5000 people each year in the USA alone do!