London 2012 Olympics

Ogogo got battered. Just lost his semi.

MinhDinh when you first learn to box everything happens so fast that its overwhelming, however after much much training, it all starts to slow down. The only way to learn this is to actually fight which is why boxers spa. In boxing you are going to get hit and have to accept that fact but I look at bicycle racing and think those guys & gals are mad

I have done martial arts and sparred in boxing already :p

Yes it is difficult, requires great skill, training, fitness etc, etc,.but it still seems odd to have a sport where the intention is to hit someone in the head to the point that they are knocked out (more the professional game than olympic, but still)

Well, I think boxing has existed for a very long time. Back then, boxing was most likely tame compared to the sword fights etc...

I don't find it brutal or odd at all. I have grown up doing Kung Fu at age 15 and I love combat sports along with my footy, cycling and table tennis. I appreciate the fact that you need to impose your will and put your power and strength into it to knock a person out. The explosiveness and endurance is something to marvel at for me.