Woke Boxing

[Steddy]

This isn't a Trans woman. Read beyond the headline ffs.

True, he/she is Intersex with Male chromosomes. Should he/she be allowed to box a woman? To me the answer is no. Hell no.

 

[woodsroad]

If the woman athletes, from NCAA on up, suddenly pulled a John Galt and quit producing for the leacherous scum that live off them, we’d have resolution inside of two weeks.
It won’t happen, but it could.

Agreed, totally.

But whenever somebody comes up with the simple, ideal solution, like this, for solving a seemingly complex solution, there's only one sticking point: Human Nature. We're just (on average) selfish and predatory. It's why humans, despite having no fur, claws, fangs, wings or weight, have risen to the top of the food chain to dominate the entire planet, and it's not going to change, no matter how many memes we share.

 

[Alejo R.]

True, he/she is Intersex with Male chromosomes. Should he/she be allowed to box a woman? To me the answer is no. Hell no.

If things are as they say, no. Of course not.
Other opinions say that the withdrawal was orchestrated by the Italian along with others to bring to the forefront something that they rightly believe is unfair.
What's more, even with testosterone suppression therapy, puberty cannot be disarmed. Her body has already gained characteristics that make her superior.
I don't care at all about people's sexual choice and I support them living their lives as they wish, but I don't want men who have sexually transitioned to women participating in women's sports.
In the case of this WOMAN, I would have a different opinion if it weren't a combat sport, but in boxing it seems dangerous to me.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

At this point, I'm pissed because people born 6'8" and above with a vertical jump of above 35" were allowed to play in the NBA. How could I possibly compete on a level playing field with these genetically superior athletes? And how about those freaks born with more fat twitch muscles that run the 100 M in under 10 seconds? I was robbed of a gold medal. Life simply isn't fair, call me a freaking Waaaambulence please!

 

[olkofri]

call me a freaking Waaaambulence please!

Wish granted:

 

[jpberg]

At this point, I'm pissed because people born 6'8" and above with a vertical jump of above 35" were allowed to play in the NBA. How could I possibly compete on a level playing field with these genetically superior athletes? And how about those freaks born with more fat twitch muscles that run the 100 M in under 10 seconds? I was robbed of a gold medal. Life simply isn't fair, call me a freaking Waaaambulence please!

I think you’re bitter just pondering the possibilities had there been a WNBA back in the seventies when you were young.
You coulda been a contender.

 

[Steddy]

If things are as they say, no. Of course not.
Other opinions say that the withdrawal was orchestrated by the Italian along with others to bring to the forefront something that they rightly believe is unfair.
What's more, even with testosterone suppression therapy, puberty cannot be disarmed. Her body has already gained characteristics that make her superior.
I don't care at all about people's sexual choice and I support them living their lives as they wish, but I don't want men who have sexually transitioned to women participating in women's sports.
In the case of this WOMAN, I would have a different opinion if it weren't a combat sport, but in boxing it seems dangerous to me.

Maybe what I read about the XY chromosomes is wrong. Maybe what I read about the boxer being Intersex is wrong. I am willing to change my mind, especially when relying on the media for my information.

 

[WerewolfOfLondon]

Did anyone see the fight today? Yes, she was fighting. She won a narrow decision. If anyone watching that fight could somehow think they were watching a man vs a woman, then I can only conclude they don't regularly watch sport of any kind, men's or women's. But this should come as no surprise given the athelete in question has been beaten many times in her career, and that she went out at this stage four years ago. Will these simple, easily digestable facts move the needle for anyone? No, I very much doubt it, because it is clear facts are not welcome when they challenge preconceived, cheerished notions. Still always worth stating though.

 

[jpmcwjr]

I am amazed this has gone on so long. Sometimes dipping into lock-land, but pulling out just in time, then dropping again.

Pretty sure every voice who cared to opine on this subject has been heard from. If I am wrong, PM me.