Wouldn't insurance, even Medic-aid, cover all that? Besides, that's all stuff that should be required regardless of the cost.

Right we were born with? Boxing is a sport, sure you can compete but like every sport it cost to pay and safety has to be at a premium. For example, I play(ed) high school football, had to spend close to $500 for the equipment, and I had to get a physical through the team doctor which was another 50 bucks and I had to my helmet certified as safe which was $200 in itself. Lot of money and I wasn't getting paid nor was any of that stuff covered by any sort of insurance. Every sport has it's costs to compete in. Two fighters going out there in Russel Athletic basketball shorts and gloves from Big 5 is fine, so long as they are OK to compete. The fighters owe that to everyone, especially the fans because no one wants to watch a ticking time bomb in the ring. Especially when so many clubfights end in KO's.

In the end it's in the interest of the fighter, financially and safety wise.