[Ninastar]

I have never understood ppl thinking that woman v man in boxing would even be okay. Like when people were saying Rhonda Rousey could take on FloYd Mayweather

Like I know women are badass and strong and incredible - I love women in all the ways you can love them… but to sit there and say that Rousey could probs take Mayweather is mind boggling to me

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by Ninastar

I genuinely hope that a stage light or something will fall on Jake Paul

He's an idiot. Its not good for the sport.

[Swan]

Originally Posted by GiRTh

He's an idiot. Its not good for the sport.

He is though, as much of a wanker as he is, he's a draw. He's a mega heel. People buy/sub to the PPV in the hope he gets his comeuppance. He's actually brilliant for the sport, financially.

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by Swan

He is though, as much of a wanker as he is, he's a draw. He's a mega heel. People buy/sub to the PPV in the hope he gets his comeuppance. He's actually brilliant for the sport, financially.

I agree he get bums on seats but its not good for the image of the sport and also the sport itself. The best but, also worse depending on how you lo at it, thing to happen to boxing is the Saudi money., This could give the fighters the income they need for this gruesome, brutal sport. There are the human rights issue that make boxing in Saudi so dodgy.

The youtubers and influencers who box give nothing to the sport, for me. They make it more of a spectacle but they make people think the sport is easy. ITs not, its the hardest sport of all. Youtubers and influencers are no good for the sport of boxing

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by Ninastar

I have never understood ppl thinking that woman v man in boxing would even be okay. Like when people were saying Rhonda Rousey could take on FloYd Mayweather

Like I know women are badass and strong and incredible - I love women in all the ways you can love them… but to sit there and say that Rousey could probs take Mayweather is mind boggling to me

Yes, its ridiculous.

The rules would have be incredibly specific to the point where it would'nt be entertaining.

I have few issues with men and women sparring and hard sparring - if the rules are strict and adhered to - but not a fight that might end in knockout.

[Swan]

Originally Posted by GiRTh

I agree he get bums on seats but its not good for the image of the sport and also the sport itself. The best but, also worse depending on how you lo at it, thing to happen to boxing is the Saudi money., This could give the fighters the income they need for this gruesome, brutal sport. There are the human rights issue that make boxing in Saudi so dodgy.

The youtubers and influencers who box give nothing to the sport, for me. They make it more of a spectacle but they make people think the sport is easy. ITs not, its the hardest sport of all. Youtubers and influencers are no good for the sport of boxing

I agree with you wholeheartedly. It's killed/killing the sport. But it's the modern age, these yters rule, bums in seats, money in pockets. It's sad. I hate both Paul's, equally. But, they both draw. And they're quite good tbf.

Mike Tyson is one of my hero's, such an interesting, brave, unique person. A true warrior of our time. As a fan, im so glad he didn't fight that petulant **** Jake Paul. His would have lost, his legacy would have been shattered.

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

Imane Khelif

Come on LT.

There are good points to be made here without resorting to this.

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Liam-

So she very obviously doesn’t have an overt advantage over her opponents then does she if her record isn’t perfect and her opponents who aren’t babies can put up a fight against her so I ask, what exactly is the issue with her competing as the woman she is

Having an advantage doesn't make her unbeatable, it just means that it'll be harder for her opponents to win than average for those athletes.

[Niamh.]

Ireland's Kellie Harrington in line to win gold or silver

[Niamh.]

I hope there's a future where girls think that could be them some day

[Ninastar]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Ireland's Kellie Harrington in line to win gold or silver

I hope she does!!

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

I hope there's a future where girls think that could be them some day

It’s surely gonna get harder at the very top with the growing influx of whatever these fighters are ( not women)


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[Zizu]

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[Livia]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

Imane Khelif is a biologically born woman


she is BORN a WOMAN

Originally Posted by Nicky91

Imane looks very much more like a man than a woman



if it looks like a man, fights like a man, it must've been a man

Can I just ask, how did we get from exhibit A to exhibit B?

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Livia

Can I just ask, how did we get from exhibit A to exhibit B?

I was thinking this too.

[Ninastar]

Originally Posted by Livia

Can I just ask, how did we get from exhibit A to exhibit B?

Originally Posted by Benjamin

I was thinking this too.

The wheel is still spinning but the hamster is dead

[arista]

Originally Posted by Ninastar

The wheel is still spinning but the hamster is dead

Must be a Ghost
then.

[Quantum Boy]

Originally Posted by Livia

Can I just ask, how did we get from exhibit A to exhibit B?

Originally Posted by Benjamin

I was thinking this too.

...

Originally Posted by Benjamin

Ignore them. You’re not being transphobic.

Originally Posted by Soldier Boy

Today. You have to be careful with Nicky, he'll legit do a mid-air 180 and jumpscare you tomorrow .

Love it when the crystal ball kicks in this quickly

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Ninastar

The wheel is still spinning but the hamster is dead

This made me LOL....

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Livia

Can I just ask, how did we get from exhibit A to exhibit B?

I noticed a ‘subtle’ change of track also ..


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[Ammi]

…there is an article in one of the tabloids written by someone who grew up with Imane Khelif in her village from when she was a child…he obviously is in full support of her and for me she’s female…she was assigned female at birth and has been brought up and ‘socialised and conditioned’ as a female and I imagine that the socialising and conditioning so male children and female children would differ maybe quite substantially in her home country…so for me, she is female but there are obviously some complexities that are more unique…in terms of competing in a female sport category, though…and especially a contact sport has higher levels of safety concerns…Im not totally sure that she isn’t an ‘advantaged athlete’..I’m also not sure that she is……but that is something that she just can’t be as it has to be that skill levels may differ but it has to be a ‘fair fight’…

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Ammi

…there is an article in one of the tabloids written by someone who grew up with Imane Khelif in her village from when she was a child…he obviously is in full support of her and for me she’s female…she was assigned female at birth and has been brought up and ‘socialised and conditioned’ as a female and I imagine that the socialising and conditioning so male children and female children would differ maybe quite substantially in her home country…so for me, she is female but there are obviously some complexities that are more unique…in terms of competing in a female sport category, though…and especially a contact sport has higher levels of safety concerns…Im not totally sure that she isn’t an ‘advantaged athlete’..I’m also not sure that she is……but that is something that she just can’t be as it has to be that skill levels may differ but it has to be a ‘fair fight’…

The thing is … its alright having and using physical advantages in life and sport but we have to draw the line at one v one.combat sports where someone will get badly hurt or killed


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[Ammi]

…I think I just said that…..

[Ammi]

…levels of skill will vary but for all athletes, it must be a ‘fair fight’ in this particular category but in all categories…it has to be assessed if there are any ‘advantaged athletes’…

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Ammi

…I think I just said that…..

I only skimmed through it tbh
Not keen on huge blocks of text


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