Everybody knows what the risk boxers are going to suffer every time they fought in the ring. But the pugilists are unmindful of the danger that awaits them. The only reason why they are there is first, because of money and secondly fame and recognition from the boxing fans around the world. Most of the boxers consider boxing as a career and majority of them belongs to the poor families. A career in boxing is the fastest way to earn a living.
Boxers are physically and mentally trained. They are careful not to suffer a knockdown so much so that their every move is a calculated technique ready to inflict damage to each other. However distractions affect boxers, mentally and physically. And the likelihood of defeat or death is almost inevitable.
This was what happened to Yo Sam Choi of South Korea, who died in a boxing match last December. The former WBC light flyweight champion battled Indonesian Heri Amol for 12 rounds. Amol was all over Choi in the last minutes of the round 12, and barely beat the count to finish the fight. Although Choi was declared the winner on points, he collapsed in the ring. Choi was brought to a hospital and a week later he was pronounced brain dead. His family had decided to just let him go, after which his life support system was removed. His organs were donated to other patients in accordance with the family’s wishes.
The tragic death of Choi is a serious reminder that boxing is really a dangerous sport no matter what joy or great happiness and wealth it brings to the people who loves the sport of boxing. The story of Yo Sam Choi is only one of many tragic boxing stories that unfolded in the history of the sport.
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