Archive for February, 2012
The bloody brutality of boxing – part ten
Boxing has an embittered history of death, in the ring and beyond the ropes. A dangerous sport, it kills unlucky fighters. But it doesn’t take death to alter a fighter physically or mentally. Each time a fighter steps inside those ropes he’ll likely emerge different, damaged, internal organs battered, his brain shaken or concussed. Lucky fighters get cut, a broken nose or cheekbone, urinating blood for a week.
Australia’s best one-day side – part two
There is little point arguing with opinion or memories when sport is involved. Favourite players and teams are objective, people attracted to different styles or bestowed responsibility of support by elders. Favourite players, eras and games are a controversial topic. For reasons contradicted by statistics and longevity, people often rate inferior players above those more worthy. Their explanations are often unworthy, simply opinion, worth a debate but not worth an argument.
