The Death of Boxing?

[0james0]

But then compare that to rugby, same advancements as American Football in terms of players being bigger, faster and stronger. But those guys wear no padding at all.

I'm not trying to start a "my sport is harder than your sport" debate. But the pro rugby players train daily still and there would be no way they could sue for injuries.

That would be like a football/ soccer defender suing the league because all of the headers have caused brain damage. Injuries are part of the sport and I'm pretty sure there are enough disclaimers around to keep everyone happy.

Sorry but you don't understand, the pads make football MORE dangerous than rugby. If you can hit harder and not "feel" it then you push the envelope and that is what has happened.

I'm not gonna lie, I don't fully understand the effects pads have. But I would like to think that the pro players hit as hard as they possibly can in as many tackles as they can. In either sport.

It's a contact sport, your gonna get hurt.

[marbleheadmaui]

But then compare that to rugby, same advancements as American Football in terms of players being bigger, faster and stronger. But those guys wear no padding at all.

I'm not trying to start a "my sport is harder than your sport" debate. But the pro rugby players train daily still and there would be no way they could sue for injuries.

That would be like a football/ soccer defender suing the league because all of the headers have caused brain damage. Injuries are part of the sport and I'm pretty sure there are enough disclaimers around to keep everyone happy.

Sorry but you don't understand, the pads make football MORE dangerous than rugby. If you can hit harder and not "feel" it then you push the envelope and that is what has happened.

I'm not gonna lie, I don't fully understand the effects pads have. But I would like to think that the pro players hit as hard as they possibly can in as many tackles as they can. In either sport.

It's a contact sport, your gonna get hurt.

Calling them "pads" gives the wrong impression. They are weapons. You can use techniques you simply cannot use without pads because you'd end up with a fractured skull, broken collarbone etc. he first time you tried them without pads.