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@ Vivienne Nathanson
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Certain groups like young males routinely put themselves at above average risk by driving. Hundreds are killed or injured each year, yet society tolerates it and is legal. So why ban boxing for women?... Show more »Certain groups like young males routinely put themselves at above average risk by driving. Hundreds are killed or injured each year, yet society tolerates it and is legal. So why ban boxing for women? What's different? Show less »

Submitted by: Londontowner | 27 votes for this..

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Answered by Vivienne Nathanson

The BMA’s key concern is the significant medical implications of boxing in both the short and long term. There is however something of a contradiction in the inclusion of violent sports such as boxing at an event of purported international goodwill.

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