2007-02-16 07:36:45 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Boxing
Do a Yahoo search of Manuel Velasquez Boxing Fatality
2007-02-16 17:37:23 · answer #1 · answered by gman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
more than 1 person has died from the result of a punch in the ring
2007-02-16 07:42:27 · answer #2 · answered by roger p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quite a few boxers have died.
Here is a list.
http://ejmas.com/jcs/jcsart_svinth_b_0700.htm
From wikipedia
In 1984, R.J. McCunney and P.K. Russo published a study entitled Brain Injuries in Boxing. The study argued that boxing is relatively safe compared to other sports by citing the following figures on U.S. sports fatalities:
Fatality rates per 100,000 participants
Horse racing: 128
Sky diving: 123
Hang gliding: 56
Mountaineering: 51
Scuba Diving: 11
Motorcycle racing: 7
College Football: 3
Boxing: 1.3
2007-02-16 08:14:00 · answer #3 · answered by kevinm 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This has probably happened a lot more than most people think. I dont have any specific numbers but I know events like "The Toughman Competition" are notorious for having people die in the ring as a result of their inexperience
2007-02-16 07:43:20 · answer #4 · answered by Matt T 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. Leavander Johnson RIP.
2007-02-16 16:01:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Simple answer - yes ... but dont judge boxing on that, its one of the safest sports out there with the lowest injury record. Freak accidents happen in all sports its a risk that any athlete has to accept. just look at that long jump skiier that recently cracked his skull, it can happen in any sport.
2007-02-16 08:15:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
quite often...Max Baer took out one by himself and set up Schaaf for Primo Carnera to take out. There are many cases if you just look, I don't know of a lot of big names in recent times. but boxing is a dangerous sport, especially since theres so many miss matches now adays.
2007-02-19 06:51:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a lot some of a not even in the news. the last big name who died was johnson (?) something when he fought jesus chavez for the 135 pound championship.
2007-02-16 12:58:29 · answer #8 · answered by say_what!!! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, avg of 4 people die each year from injuries sustained while boxing.
2007-02-16 07:44:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes Ray(boom boom)Mancini , I believe had one of his opponents die as of result of their boxing match, and there have been others.
2007-02-16 11:31:55 · answer #10 · answered by Stevie D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋