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Originally Posted by aigel
IMHO the Olympic scoring sure works a lot better than the "pro" scoring. You are correct that the hard punches count just as much as the soft ones. But don't forget that they will leave their mark on the opponent regardless. You may look at Olympic boxing as "fencing with the fists". I like to watch it better than pro boxing. Also, if you compete, you will be happier in amateur boxing - I have seen a lot of young guys without good coaches (leave along promoters) burnt up in pro fights for a few hundred bucks a pop.
George
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Proboxing is not without its faults, but it is a far better system than playing pitter-patter. It is a fighting, brutal sport where blood should be spilled. It is a purel individual sport in which heart can forge the winner. The Olympics has not shown that to me.
David