From the graphs below boxing seems a rather positive thing with only one person wanting the sport to be banned. It's also interesting to see that most people would happily participate in a boxing class that didn't have any sparring involved.

I also asked people whether they could list 3 positive and 3 negative things about boxing. It was interesting to see that a lot of people find the sport entertaining to watch yet the same people put that the sport causes pain and brain damage as their negatives. Maybe that shows that our society enjoys watching pain and possible brutality.

The answers i got for 3 negatives were definetely centered on brain damage and injury. Which shows me why people wouldn't think boxing is a 'good' thing.

From previous research i already know that the BMA (british medical association) want to get boxing banned. Their reason for this is because of the possible injuries that can happen to the brain. What i found interesting is that bare knuckle boxing would actually be safer then boxing. This is because Bare knuckle fights tend to last only a few minutes. A direct blow from a fist ends in instant knockout. This might sound more brutal but having one punch to the head is clearly better then boxers who will fight for 12 rounds receiving blow after blow to the head which means the brain is hitting the inside of the skull constantly, breaking blood vessels and giving a higher chance of brain damage. However bare knuckle boxing will never be introduced in the western world because promoters can simply make more money out of boxing.

On the plus i also received a lot of positive feedback such as boxing is an anger outlet, profitable business, helps fitness levels, teaches self defence, and so on. From here on i think im best highlighting the good points, researching these further and trying to find arguments against boxing being a cause of brain damage.