Claim In our time and day, sports take up a big portion of our time, clothing statements, and day to day conversations. In fact, sports have become a huge part of American as well as global culture. One of the most commonly watched sports is boxing which to some people may seem dangerous but to others, it is nothing other than showing a form of strength as well as a form of entertainment. Many may argue about how dangerous of a sport boxing may be because of the statistics of the injuries and overuse of illegal drugs. However, this sport, most likely started at the beginning of time, was once a form of self-defense, manliness and getting rid of something so meaningful and historic could sadden as well as upset many hardcore boxing fans.
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When modern devices such as televisions and radios became popular, boxing was also shown to the public making a big impact in the sports world. Banning this sport could result in secrecy and much more common play and drug abuse much like the prohibition in the United States that occurred in the 1920’s. In similarity, when something is banned from a child, it makes the person want it just that much more. The same goes for the 1920’s when alcohol was prohibited, alcohol jumped to an all-time high due to the want for something “illegal”. Of course, if boxing were to become banned as well, we may see a rise in underground activity that in a way, can become more dangerous due to no rules or regulations. With many on the rise toward banning this fundamental American sport, has anyone truly sat down and actually thought about the possible outcome that may come along with …show more content…
If boxing were to be banned, the injuries would most likely decrease as well as even completely perish due to the lack of “action”. Along with the lack of violence, drug use within boxers could also decrease because of the lack of need for steroids or other drugs due to the lack of the sport. Indeed if street violence is not allowed and boxing is, it may seem to be contradicting to many in society.
Rebuttal
Although banning boxing may reduce violence seen within children and injuries caused by boxers, it would devastate and upset many hardcore boxing fans and maybe even lead to more secretive violence. As a fact, boxers know exactly what they are getting into including all the risks and conditions so why can soldiers go and fight knowing very well there may be a slim chance of survival but boxers not choose to do the thing they may enjoy the most as well? Truth is, life is full of decisions, some bad and some extremely good and it is up to everyone to pick and choose what decision brings what outcome. If someone chooses to watch or play a certain sport, it should be up to that specific person rather than completely banning something for all of society. As for injuries, many of these injuries can be prevented if boxers were required to wear more protective gear around their entire bodies rather than
When modern devices such as televisions and radios became popular, boxing was also shown to the public making a big impact in the sports world. Banning this sport could result in secrecy and much more common play and drug abuse much like the prohibition in the United States that occurred in the 1920’s. In similarity, when something is banned from a child, it makes the person want it just that much more. The same goes for the 1920’s when alcohol was prohibited, alcohol jumped to an all-time high due to the want for something “illegal”. Of course, if boxing were to become banned as well, we may see a rise in underground activity that in a way, can become more dangerous due to no rules or regulations. With many on the rise toward banning this fundamental American sport, has anyone truly sat down and actually thought about the possible outcome that may come along with …show more content…
If boxing were to be banned, the injuries would most likely decrease as well as even completely perish due to the lack of “action”. Along with the lack of violence, drug use within boxers could also decrease because of the lack of need for steroids or other drugs due to the lack of the sport. Indeed if street violence is not allowed and boxing is, it may seem to be contradicting to many in society.
Rebuttal
Although banning boxing may reduce violence seen within children and injuries caused by boxers, it would devastate and upset many hardcore boxing fans and maybe even lead to more secretive violence. As a fact, boxers know exactly what they are getting into including all the risks and conditions so why can soldiers go and fight knowing very well there may be a slim chance of survival but boxers not choose to do the thing they may enjoy the most as well? Truth is, life is full of decisions, some bad and some extremely good and it is up to everyone to pick and choose what decision brings what outcome. If someone chooses to watch or play a certain sport, it should be up to that specific person rather than completely banning something for all of society. As for injuries, many of these injuries can be prevented if boxers were required to wear more protective gear around their entire bodies rather than