I was half watching the Australian Story on Monday night about boxer Jeff Horn and his hard won fight with Pacquiao in Brisbane a few months back.
First, I didn't realise until I saw more video of the fight that Horn did look so close to collapsing in whatever round it was. Didn't realise there was so much blood flowing either.
But - the main thing of note was the concern his wife and family has that he doesn't cause himself brain damage by sticking around the ring for too long. And then, Horn himself said something like "some nights I find I can't remember what I did during the day, and I worry is it just because I am so busy?" He said he has "had himself checked out" and he is fine, but really, it seemed to me that he and his family do indeed have something to worry about.
It was not disclosed how much he made from the fight, but really, I think it would be a good idea if he went back to teaching...
Boxing should not be allowed. look at what occurred to Ali!
ReplyDeleteno wonder the AMA wants to ban it