Toughman Fights vs Amateur Boxing
FIGHTING FOR THE CAUSE: by Brian Zelley There was a time when "So You Think You Are Tough" or "Toughman Fights " were popular in the seventies and eighties. In 1991, there was an attempt to ban them in Victoria. In "The Victoria Star", they had an editorial titled "Fighters Have Rights" October 30, 1991, "The Victoria Star". the editorial, attempted to support the activity, so my response was made in November 1991 with the following headline: "Toughman Fights Ruin Boxing's Image" and with the following narrative: I agree with your comments about arbitrary decisions, however, it is also important to recognize the general rights of the sport of boxing and the negative impact that toughman fights have on amateur boxing. Since the late '60's when the Canadian Amateur Boxing Association was formed, much effort has been made by many dedicated Canadians to improve the image, quality and stand...