Could New Policies Risk The Safety Of Boxers ?

ENTRY 199

NEXT BOUT: SEPTEMBER 27 @ GEORGE BELL ARENA, vs. Matt

MONDAY AND TUESDAY SPARRING

On Monday, I sparred four rounds with Leo, and on Tuesday three rounds with James. Focusing on defense at all times.
I really have no choice. My defense better be on top, A-number one, while I am up against Matt. Otherwise, it will be over fast, and not to my advantage.

No more sparring this week. I don't want to go crazy with sparring so close to a match.
I may do a couple of sessions next week, and that will be all for this month.

I will be training at Bloor Fitness for the rest of this week. Possibly sparring again on Saturday and next Monday.

COULD NEW POLICIES RISK THE SAFETY OF BOXERS?

Well, they, meaning whoever is the super-dooper king of amateur boxing in the world, has been constantly making changes to try to make amateur boxing more like professional boxing.

At first, they changed the designation of 'Referee Stops Contest' to 'Technical Knockout', and they changed the scoring to Ten-Point Must.
Okay. That's fine.

Then they changed the glove size for male competitors from 12 oz. to 10 oz.
That is also fine.

Now, they are eliminating the use of headgear for Open Class competition.
I do not agree with that.
The other changes, fine, but headgear is protective equipment. 
Also, why only for Open class, and not other classes? That will end up confusing people.
Either do it for all, or for none. 
I think it is a mistake to not use headgear. I think we are going to see a lot more concussions in the sport.


STOCKYARDS BOXING ON METROPOLIS TV

Due to problems with false copyright claims and theft of our copyrighted material, all archived Stockyards Boxing videos on YouTube will be unavailable starting next week.
Please watch our boxing archives on our new server at Dailymotion, starting in October.
We will be eventually leaving YouTube entirely.

For the September 27 bouts, we will be doing a couple of new things. 
We will be using two cameras. One locked-off wide shot, and one manned camera. Thanks to Mike for being our camera operator, once again.
In addition to having two cameras, I will also be commentating (post voice-over).
I think this will be the first time a boxer will be commentating his own bout.
It will be interesting to find out how it turns out.

Most of the September 27 bouts will be available for viewing in October on our Dailymotion channel in 1080p HD.

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"The Brick", member of the Stockyards Boxing Team

Stockyards Boxing and Fitness, 215 Ryding Ave., Toronto

STATS

Record: 0 / 1  / 1 

Last bout: June 14 / 2014 [Loss by Decision]

Next scheduled bout: September 27 @ George Bell Arena
Training schedule: Monday to Sunday, sparring 2 - 3 times weekly

Coach: Richard Soucé
Trainer: Junmar Emon

Resting HR: 64 - 66

Stance: Orthodox  (Left lead)
Style: Technical

Status:  ACTIVE, TRAINING FOR UPCOMING BOUT
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TRAINING 
Friday September 12 Bloor  CARDI, FLR  60 mins.

Saturday September 13 Stockyards  TECH, SPAR  60 mins.
Sunday September 14 Bloor   CARDI, FLR, RESIST  90 mins.
Monday September 15 Stockyards TECH, SPAR  60 mins. 

Tuesday September 16 Stockyards  TECH,SPAR  60 mins,  
Wednesday September 17 Bloor  CARDI, FLR  90 mins.
Thursday September 18   Bloor   CARDI, RESIST, BAG  90 mins.  

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SPARRING

Mon  4 rounds.  Focus Defense

Tue 3 rounds.  Focus Defense

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WEIGH-IN

*Daily within 2 weeks of a match, weekly otherwise.

Fri   188/85   Tue 188/85

Sat  188/85   Wed 187/85

Sun  187/85   Thu  N  /  A

Mon  187/85                  

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