The Politics of Risk - Professional Boxing

[CGM]

Cool I havaen't had time to read it yet, but I'll bookmark it for future reference.

What's your take on shortening world title fights from fifteen to twelve rounds. I'm interested in two aspects. Did your research cover that? I'm particularly interested in...

1. Whether or not historical statistics supported the contention that rds 12-15 of title fights were a significant risk factor in overall boxing deaths and injuries in the first place.

2. Whether or not reducing the length of title fights actually brought about a significant reduction in overall deaths and injury.

I scanned your thesis and din't see anything on this. I'm aware of the arguments, I'm more interested in evidence.

[jokaleras]

that's an alright article.

[ryanman]

Cool I havaen't had time to read it yet, but I'll bookmark it for future reference.

What's your take on shortening world title fights from fifteen to twelve rounds. I'm interested in two aspects. Did your research cover that? I'm particularly interested in...

1. Whether or not historical statistics supported the contention that rds 12-15 of title fights were a significant risk factor in overall boxing deaths and injuries in the first place.

2. Whether or not reducing the length of title fights actually brought about a significant reduction in overall deaths and injury.

I scanned your thesis and din't see anything on this. I'm aware of the arguments, I'm more interested in evidence.

Interesting points and you're right, they werent covered in the piece, due to the fact i focused more on communication of Risk rather than mangement. What i did notice during research was that there didn't seem to be any evidence that the last three rounds were proportionaly any more dangerous than any others. The dropping down to 12 rounds was made largely as a concession to organisations such as the BMA. Obviously as the BMA wish to see a complete ban on boxing they would welcome any reduction in a person's exposure to punches, however the reduction to 12 rounds wasn't based on evidence that said '12 rounds is safer'. For the BMA, if they can't reduce the number of bouts then reducing the length of those bouts is of some use. Its a chipping away approach, from 15 rounds to 12, then no doubt there will be calls for 10, 8 and so on.
Its an intersting topic and something which i will look into more.
To be honest the piece i've put up here was rushed somewhat, hence it is far from a complete picture and is sloppy at times.