My god Evander is still fighting

[DaxxKahn]

It's not that he's gonna die, Bilbo. It's not that simple. It's that he may end up a cripple, brain-damaged, or worse. Then it becomes a quality of life issue.

I'm not against anyone pursuing their dreams. That's why I maintain that it's the licensing authorities' responsibility to make sure that Evander doesn't get their approval to continue fighting. I don't blame the fighter for wanting to continue getting glory. But I do blame the people that can actually do something to prevent it and don't.

I agree with you, but the commisions dont have any real grounds to take Evanders licence. Being 44 isnt enough. He lost three in a row but most fighters have lost more consecutive fights then that and are still fighting.

I would CAT scan the sh*t out of Evander, and look for any clue that might indicate long-term damage from his many wars over the years. And if you gotta take his license away to protect him from himself, so be it. I know he's been a great champion and a hell of warrior over the years, but you gotta know when to hand over the keys and let someone else drive.

All that has been done...Thats why he was allowed to fight again in the first place.....Sad reality is slurred speech is not enough to strip a guy....The rules clearly stae there has to be a certain amopunt of consecutive KO losses ( each state varies) or the fighter must show he can no longer defend himself in the ring.....

I know, I know. You're right. But rules can be changed. Look, I'm not on some crusade to stop Holyfield from fighting any more. But watching ex-champs keep climbing into the ring well into their 40's is like watching someone commit suicide and not doing anything about it. Boxing used to be a young man's game. Now all these old fogies want to keep coming back for more. Playing into your 40's in baseball or some other non-contact sport is OK, but let's face it. There's plenty of young talent around without us having to resort to watch senior citizens duke it out.

This is why we need to back up boxing reform in every way possible.....Like I said I agree he should not fight...I agree rules cvan be changed but until then all we can do is sit by and hope for the best......

Ironic thing is, we probably wouldn't even be having this discussion if we had legitimate heavyweight champions in all boxing organizations. The fact that the the division is in such shambles only encourages senior citizens like Holyfield to keep coming back.

Agreed....