First off Van Childs I have been watching MMA since the glory days. There is a big difference between the old school MMA days and now. I started boxing silver gloves when I was 9 years old till I was 15 (naturally ...cause that is the cut off) . Then into Cleveland gold gloves from 16-17. You can get used to taking shots to the head. I also wrestled in high school. Senior year I was in the Regional 171 but I never got passed that. I wanted to try out MMA and till I realized how disrespectful these guys are. How cocky and arrogant these guys are. They respect not too much. Out of all the current pro boxers what percent of those guys act like a typical UFC or Pride fighter. My point proven look at the contender and look at the ultimate fighter on Spike TV. I have a 6 year old son who is stating boxing this year. I'm sure he will grow up to be a respectful man. And not a trash talking idiot with tattoos and piercing.