C/S/38. A criminological critique of the opposition to boxing; criminological, historical, practical

This work takes a criminological look at the opposition to boxing. The argument that violence is an inevitable part of human culture is examined. The suggestion that boxing is similar to gladiatorial combat in Ancient Rome is dismissed, alongside side the argument that boxing is analogous to blood sports. Lastly the nature of barbarism is discussed and it is suggested that the debate has more to do with class values than a clash between right and wrong.