After being aced by Monica Seles, Terry May said:
 TM> Neither boxer expected nor accepted the idea that part of their ear
 TM> would be bitten off.
As I had stated before, Holyfield had crossed that bridge LONG before Tyson.
 TM> No it's not.  They are wearing padded gloves and are expected to
 TM> follow a strict set of rules designed to protect their opponent.
Baloney. What if Tyson had joined the list of boxers that had KILLED their 
opponents despite all of those rules meant to *protect* Holyfield? Would 
people have been calling for him to be suspended, even though he was within 
the rules? By its very nature, boxing is a barbaric activity and for people 
to whine about Tyson's actions is hypocritical.
As for the rules *protecting* the opponent, that's laughable. The rules were 
meant to make it more *palatable* because the gloves keep the boxers from 
looking as brutalized as they would be ala bare knuckles, however, it doesn't 
mean that the boxers aren't hurt as badly. A typical boxer sustains as much 
punishment in one bout that causes doctors to tell QBs like Steve Young that 
they should retire. The effects aren't always immediately noticeable and a 
boxer may not shown symptoms until 10-15 years after he's retired, however, 
make no mistake, he's been damaged.
Unlike some people, I know what to expect when I see a fight and I'm not 
shocked when something happens. I've seen some strange crap as it is and 
Tyson's isn't anything that hasn't happened before.
--- TrekEd 1.00
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