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Thread: At a Crossroads
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02-09-2012 #11
Re: At a Crossroads
Boxing is a brutal sport and if you have seen my picture lately a few scars here and there will just add to my charm
I want to compete in the sport of boxing, not the easist sport to gain entry to, but it is rewarding in it own way.
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02-09-2012 #12
Re: At a Crossroads
Wendy thank you for your post. It is refreshing to see a fellow trans-girl with an intrest in the combat sports
The more of us out there the more things may change some day so that one day in the future the younger transitioners won't have to fight such a battle...
I agree with this 100%!
That is why it is important for more of us as trans-women to become active in sports to show the world we are strong and proud of who we are.
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02-09-2012 #13
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Re: At a Crossroads
Actually my first thoughts about the subject had nothing to do with the societal aspects.
I used to enjoy the sport of boxing, but seeing Ali, Foreman, Leonard later in life changed my perspective.
With the advancement of science and more to the point, the better understanding of neurology, it's becoming clear today that even small head blows can have profound after-effects later in life. Not only in boxing, but seeing it in ex-football players, etc.
Does this give you pause?
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02-10-2012 #14
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Well Johnny, did you know I played football? I was a fullback/nosetackle and had three concussions by the time I was 18. I understand the dangers of boxing and accept them. I have know doubt, that later in life, I will have many neurological issues due to head injury. It does give me pause, but if you want to compete in violent sports you have make sacrifices...
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02-10-2012 #15
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Are you serious?? You would seriously want to compete against women?
Not trying to be completely rude, but are you trolling or just deluded? Nong Toom was on female hormones when she was fighting men if I remember correctly. You are 32 and want to become a professional woman's boxer after being on T-blockers for less than a year....wtf??
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02-10-2012 #16
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I think Amy's advice is spot on....she's becomming the sage of HA...and so young ...lol
I don't necessarily have an opinion of the physicality of it...I just don't think it advances your journey from where you are....to where you want to get.
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02-10-2012 #17
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like i said...it is irrelevant what we say because this attention whore is dead set on hitting ggirls in the face...just looking for some validation
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02-10-2012 #18
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02-10-2012 #19
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No way should you be fighting girls! Totally unfair imo...
I don't really care if that is insensitive either. Think about it; you'd be a male super heavyweight class!
(There are plenty of tough girls out there who could probably beat seven shades out of you - but from a sporting perspective it would not be an even contest)
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03-06-2012 #20
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Well my fight in Toledo was cancelled last night! I am now awaiting USA Boxing's decision on my licensure....Hopefully I can fight in the Tri-State Golden Gloves in Ashland Ky March 30th (fingers crossed)