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Example of why there is a lack of US talent in Boxing.
GrantZilla Mon Aug 29, 2011 6:39 pm
Boxing too risky for children, pediatricans say
(CBS) Youth boxing took a body blow from a leading pediatricians group, which on Monday issued an updated policy statement saying that children and teens shouldn't box.
The statement - issued by the American Academy of Pediatricians and published in the September issue of "Pediatrics" - says that even with the use of head guards, boxing puts kids at risk for facial injuries and concussions.
"We want children and teens to actively pursue sport and recreation, but boxing is not a good option," statement co-author Dr. Claire LeBlanc, said in a written statement. "We recommend young people participate in sports where the prime focus is not deliberate blows to the head."
Ouch. For fans and promoters of youth boxing, that hurts.
But proponents of boxing counterpunched.
"I think it's a well-intended statement, but I don't think that it takes into consideration the realities of who mostly gets involved with boxing," Dr. Robert Cantu, a spokesman for USA Boxing's Medical Commission, told HealthDay. "These are people that don't have, for the most part, your local golf course, tennis or basketball court as an option. These are youngsters, often from deprived backgrounds, that flourish with direction and flourish with having individuals take an interest in them. They are far, far safer in the boxing ring than they are out on the street."
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-20098883-10391704.html
(CBS) Youth boxing took a body blow from a leading pediatricians group, which on Monday issued an updated policy statement saying that children and teens shouldn't box.
The statement - issued by the American Academy of Pediatricians and published in the September issue of "Pediatrics" - says that even with the use of head guards, boxing puts kids at risk for facial injuries and concussions.
"We want children and teens to actively pursue sport and recreation, but boxing is not a good option," statement co-author Dr. Claire LeBlanc, said in a written statement. "We recommend young people participate in sports where the prime focus is not deliberate blows to the head."
Ouch. For fans and promoters of youth boxing, that hurts.
But proponents of boxing counterpunched.
"I think it's a well-intended statement, but I don't think that it takes into consideration the realities of who mostly gets involved with boxing," Dr. Robert Cantu, a spokesman for USA Boxing's Medical Commission, told HealthDay. "These are people that don't have, for the most part, your local golf course, tennis or basketball court as an option. These are youngsters, often from deprived backgrounds, that flourish with direction and flourish with having individuals take an interest in them. They are far, far safer in the boxing ring than they are out on the street."
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-20098883-10391704.html
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Re: Example of why there is a lack of US talent in Boxing.
ScottLevinson Mon Aug 29, 2011 7:39 pm
Tell sugartits to go look into high school football.
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Re: Example of why there is a lack of US talent in Boxing.
GrantZilla Mon Aug 29, 2011 10:36 pm
ScottLevinson wrote:Tell sugartits to go look into high school football.
High school and college football make $$$$$. Youth boxing is a much easier target.
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