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Canadian Boxiana: News, Notes and History

Posted by Durell Wambolt on December 21, 2011 at 21:13 pm

By GM Ross

Last week’s big news was Andre Ward’s (24-0-0) unanimous decision victory over Carl ‘The Cobra’ Froch (28-1-0). With the win, Ward added the Ring Magazine, WBC and Super Six titles to his WBA ‘super’ super middleweight crown, making him the closest thing to a unified champion in his weight class. The other two champions are the WBO’s Robert Stieglitz (40-2-0) and the IBF’s Lucian Bute (30-0-0).

Rumors are already flying regarding potential Bute-Froch and Bute-Ward showdowns. According to Eastsideboxing.com, despite Froch’s loss to Ward, ‘the Cobra’s’ camp is in in talks with Bute’s people regarding a potential fight in England. As for Ward, the Ring Magazine champ said he’ll only fight Bute in Oakland, not Montreal or Quebec City. According to boxingscene.com, Bute doesn’t care where the fight with Ward occurs – Montreal, Quebec City, Oakland – he just wants Ward, in a ring, somewhere on the planet. Ward, however, has another stipulation. He wants Bute to win against some “A-level” guys before their fight happens. So, don’t be surprised if Bute-Froch happens before Ward agrees to unify the titles. Read More

Fighting In Boxing Should Be Banned

Posted by Durell Wambolt on December 21, 2011 at 21:08 pm

By Darren Hauck

Sound ridiculous? Well, that is what the Canadian Medical Association would like to see happen if they had it their way. Since last year there have been hundreds of articles on the subject of CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy). Individuals with CTE show Parkinson’s like symptoms, memory loss, changes in mood, personality, speech and walking difficulties. The CMA however are equal opportunity contact sports abolishment purveyors as boxing is not the only sport on their (Hit List). Hockey, football, or basically any sport where you may come in contact with another person is at risk have also been targeted. It is their duty to make people aware of CTE.

Before people jump on this “Save Your Brains” bandwagon, there are a few things they need to realise. Boxing, like all things in life is a choice. It is our competitive nature and the decision making process within us all to take on that commitment. Boxing is not a game as the months and hours spent with the coaches and trainers before a match up is no walk in the park. The lifestyle commitment it takes to be a decent boxer equals that of a full time job and marriage combined. Read More

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