"It is lack of faith that makes people afraid to face challenges, and I believed in myself. (Muhammad Ali)." Boxing should not be abolished because fighters take premeditated precautions in this sport, it does not promote violence and there are other more dangerous sports. Boxing is a one-on-one combat sport that involves sparring. One way to determine the winner of the bout is by points, depending on where the opponent is hit, and the fighters must survive all 3-12 rounds. Another way to win the game is to eliminate. Risk is part of the game and all sports happen to contain an element of risk taking. Therefore, abolition should not be the solution. Boxing is taken as a precaution by everyone. Next to everyone there are the doctors, the parents, the coaches and the fighter. Each sport requires a physical and consent form from the player's legal guardians and family doctor. Physically, the doctor notes both the player's abilities and disabilities to determine whether or not he can play. This gives full consent from both the doctor and the player's parents to play the sport, and by accepting, the parents understand the natural consequences and take full responsibility should anything happen to their child. Additionally, athletic trainers and a doctor are present at each boxing tournament to analyze and help players with medical disabilities. Additionally, amateur boxing requires fighters to always wear protective headgear during a match, and players must undergo a rigorous medical procedure before they can play (Boxing). This helps reduce the risk of causing head injuries. If the player is not fully aware of what the consequences of boxing are, then the coaches will tell him...... middle of paper..."Health Concerns", Boxing Safety. Chuck Allen and Evansville Boxing Club Inc., 2001. maroonclimb.com. Network. September 11, 2011.Muhammad Ali Quotes. BookRangs Media Network. BrainyQuote, 2001. BrainyQuote.com. Network. September 11, 2011.Balala, Rocky. Personal interview. August 29, 2011. Boxing. 4 June 2008. British Medical Association. bma.org.uk. Network. September 11, 2011. Stephanie is born. Personal interview. August 29, 2011.Smith, Dave. Boxing can teach you a thing or two about life. Street Directory, 2011. street directory.com. 11 September 2011.Soni2006. Should contact sports like boxing and rugby be abolished? Yes or no?. HubPages Inc., 2011. soni2006.hubpages.com. September 11, 2011. Sports injuries. Scientific psychic. Antonio Zamora, 2011. scientificpsychic.com. Network. 11 September 2011."The top ten". The most dangerous sports. DH Top Tens Inc., 2011. The-Top-Tens.com. September 11th. 2011.