In recent months, boxing has gained diversity, by attracting young audiences, as we have seen how celebrities from social networks have joined the sport.
A new boxing fan will always be well received; the doors are very big and the place is very spacious for those who want to join the sport. However, regarding the intention, the form counts a lot.
We recently saw an event between Youtubers and Tiktokers. A card that took place in June 12 of this year at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, starring social media content creators in what was supposed to be, according to the official poster, only for entertainment.
The question that got into the experts’ viewfinder, was that during that card there was a fight in which the health of one of the participants was put at serious risk, namely Bryce Hall, who was hurt by Austin McBroom during the fight.
Again, those who want to do boxing are always well received, but the care of the human being is paramount. It is the primary factor, and Bryce’s health was seriously exposed.
Thus, the first thing that has to be done, in any sport, but especially in a contact one, is to take care of the athlete as the vital factor. On this occasion, the perception we had is that his well-being was in danger. Therefore, we hope that in the future everyone will learn from these mistakes.
Exhibitions or shows are not supervised by sanctioning bodies, but it is the boxing community’s concern; Work protocols should be implemented to ensure that boxing does not become legalized brutality.
A protocol must establish certain rules for contact sport’s exhibitions that differ from professional bouts in their performance: maybe mandatory headgear for non pro-bouts, 12 or 14 oz gloves, 2 minute breaks, etc. All this needs to be controlled to ensure the safety of those participating in these events.
By Miguel Delucio
DISCLAIMER: The opinions expressed in these articles are only responsibility of their authors and do not reflect the views of the WBC.
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