For centuries, boxing has stood tall as a discipline that has captivated the globe as the modern gladiatorial display. Boxing is the display of skill, strategy, athleticism, and willpower against another man in the ring. Due to the brutal and unforgiving nature of the sport, many rules have been put in place to avoid death or permanent disability. These rules include protection requirements, health checkup requirements, and in-ring regulations such as the obsolete three knockdown rule. Boxing has long been a beacon of controversy as it has had relations with criminals and has resulted in death and permanent injuries inside and outside the ring. In a search for the ethicality of boxing, I have interviewed multiple people involved around the sport and researched …show more content…
Boxing's most significant consequences come from brain damage or chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) resulting from traumatic brain injury (TBI). Symptoms include mood swings, anxiety, depression, amnesia, and headaches. One's long-term participation in the sport leads to an increased risk of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Reversing brain damage is possible, however, CTE or other degenerative brain diseases are permanent. At that magnitude, an individual can only slow the progression of the disease or receive symptomatic treatment. Although the most noteworthy cases of injury are inside the ring, most cases in boxing stem from outside the ring. The most memorable historical cases include Muhammad Ali’s Parkinson's disease, Jimmy Doyle's death, Simiso Buthelezi’s death, and Prichard Colon’s incapacitation. While the most significant blows are absorbed in public events, long-term impacts or death are most likely caused by poor management. When sparring, an individual may experience multiple minor or major concussions. Today, many coaches push a fighter to continue after a concussion which induces second-impact syndrome, a dangerous occurrence that results in permanent injury, swelling, or