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by mac01021 2725 days ago
Never thought I'd hear an aversion to being punched described as pathological.
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dmoy 2725 days ago
Most boxers will trade punches a lot more. Floyd just apparently figured out that total defense is better.
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MisterOctober 2725 days ago
Indeed -- taking into account the recent revelations about CTE and related issues, Mayweather's "I believe in taking as little punishment as is possible" approach seems to me well-considered.
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SmellyGeekBoy 2724 days ago
Who'd have thought that being repeatedly punched in the head would have negative long-term health implications?
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