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You already know that the best betting software loves to explore the weird world of sports, and today we will talk about that time when the Pope wanted to end Boxing...
Boxing is considered a life-and-death sport due to its violent nature. Research conducted by Manuel Velazquez pointed out that between 1890 and 2011, an estimated 1,604 boxers died as a direct result of injuries sustained in the ring, representing an average of 13 deaths per year.
The first recorded death in the boxing ring was that of young American Andy Bowen, then 27, in 1894, which happened after he hit his head on the wooden canvas when his opponent, Kid Lavigne, knocked him down in the 18th round. He never regained consciousness and died the next morning.
The excess of violence in a sport considered "barbaric," with a high death rate, is what motivated Pope John XXIII to try to ban boxing in 1963, after the death of boxing star Davey Moore.
A Brilliant Athlete
Born in 1933 in Kentucky, USA, Moore was destined for success. He first gained national prominence for his performance on the Olympic boxing team in 1952, but it wasn't until May 11 of the following year, at the age of 19, that he made his professional debut. He beat Willie Reece after 6 rounds. That same year he fought 8 times, with a record of 6 wins, 1 loss, and 1 no contest.
Even though he was short in stature and considered small, these attributes could not be underestimated, after all, some consider this to be his opponents' biggest mistake. "He had a great right hand and a great left hook. One of the things that set him apart was that he had a good jab. He would fight taller men and outwork them," said Don Chagrin.
Moore was considered fantastic by critics and pundits for winning 18 consecutive out of 29 fights in his career, ending that peak only when he lost to Carlos Morocho Hernandez on March 17, 1960 by technical knockout. Despite this, he retained his title as the best in the world until the end of his days.
The Last Fight
March 21, 1963 was forever marked in Moore's life, not only because he would lose his world title, but also his life at the hands of boxer Ultiminio Ramos, better known as Sugar Ramos. Escaped from Cuba to Mexico City, the man was a fighter for most of his life, even when he had to leave his hometown and move to the US in the early 1960s.
So when the duel between Moore and Ramos was announced, excitement and expectations were so high that the match, which took place in Los Angeles, was moved to Dodger Stadium, which can accommodate up to 56,000 spectators, such was the demand.
Hours before entering the ring, Moore gave an interview in which he stated that he would win. He had a title on his back to defend, thousands of people watching in a packed arena, and also the whole country, since his fight was the first to be televised in boxing history.
The match was difficult, very close at first, but in the 10th round it was clear that Ramos managed to open up the lead. And it was at this moment that he hit Moore so hard that he fell through the ring ropes onto his own neck. Although he managed to get up and finish the round, Ramos won the fight and became the new featherweight champion.
A Terrible Night
"It just wasn't my night," said Moore, who remained in the ring to give interviews, according to the Los Angeles Review of Books. "I can fight much better. I think I can knock him out. But I just couldn't get it together."
Afterwards, he went to his dressing room and told one of his team members that his head hurt badly. Moore collapsed moments later and was rushed to White Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles. Within hours, the acclaimed former world champion fell into a deep coma, dying three days later at the age of 29, leaving his wife Geraldine and their five children.
The weight of the fatality quickly fell on Ramos' shoulders, even though it was not his fists that caused Moore's death. Doctors concluded that the boxer had died from brain damage caused by the impact of his neck against the steel ropes of the ring. This blow to the base of the skull caused his brain to swell and cause his death.
However, this was not enough to minimize Ramos' guilt in the public eye, while catapulting boxing's image as a violent and murderous sport.
Pope John XXIII was one of the first names to come out and condemn boxing as ""barbaric,"" noting that punch fights are contrary to natural principles. Pat Brown, then governor of California, joined the chorus to call for a ban on the sport, with the religious figure in support.
The entire media circus created around Moore's death destroyed and haunted Ramos' career and life until his last day on December 3, 2017. And despite the efforts that took place to try to ban the sport, it never happened, although it was censored on a national network.
We hope you liked this short little piece, and if you did, stay tuned because bettingsoftware.com will be back soon with more great content for you!
Boxing is considered a life-and-death sport due to its violent nature. Research conducted by Manuel Velazquez pointed out that between 1890 and 2011, an estimated 1,604 boxers died as a direct result of injuries sustained in the ring, representing an average of 13 deaths per year.
The first recorded death in the boxing ring was that of young American Andy Bowen, then 27, in 1894, which happened after he hit his head on the wooden canvas when his opponent, Kid Lavigne, knocked him down in the 18th round. He never regained consciousness and died the next morning.
The excess of violence in a sport considered "barbaric," with a high death rate, is what motivated Pope John XXIII to try to ban boxing in 1963, after the death of boxing star Davey Moore.
A Brilliant Athlete
Born in 1933 in Kentucky, USA, Moore was destined for success. He first gained national prominence for his performance on the Olympic boxing team in 1952, but it wasn't until May 11 of the following year, at the age of 19, that he made his professional debut. He beat Willie Reece after 6 rounds. That same year he fought 8 times, with a record of 6 wins, 1 loss, and 1 no contest.
Even though he was short in stature and considered small, these attributes could not be underestimated, after all, some consider this to be his opponents' biggest mistake. "He had a great right hand and a great left hook. One of the things that set him apart was that he had a good jab. He would fight taller men and outwork them," said Don Chagrin.
Moore was considered fantastic by critics and pundits for winning 18 consecutive out of 29 fights in his career, ending that peak only when he lost to Carlos Morocho Hernandez on March 17, 1960 by technical knockout. Despite this, he retained his title as the best in the world until the end of his days.
The Last Fight
March 21, 1963 was forever marked in Moore's life, not only because he would lose his world title, but also his life at the hands of boxer Ultiminio Ramos, better known as Sugar Ramos. Escaped from Cuba to Mexico City, the man was a fighter for most of his life, even when he had to leave his hometown and move to the US in the early 1960s.
So when the duel between Moore and Ramos was announced, excitement and expectations were so high that the match, which took place in Los Angeles, was moved to Dodger Stadium, which can accommodate up to 56,000 spectators, such was the demand.
Hours before entering the ring, Moore gave an interview in which he stated that he would win. He had a title on his back to defend, thousands of people watching in a packed arena, and also the whole country, since his fight was the first to be televised in boxing history.
The match was difficult, very close at first, but in the 10th round it was clear that Ramos managed to open up the lead. And it was at this moment that he hit Moore so hard that he fell through the ring ropes onto his own neck. Although he managed to get up and finish the round, Ramos won the fight and became the new featherweight champion.
A Terrible Night
"It just wasn't my night," said Moore, who remained in the ring to give interviews, according to the Los Angeles Review of Books. "I can fight much better. I think I can knock him out. But I just couldn't get it together."
Afterwards, he went to his dressing room and told one of his team members that his head hurt badly. Moore collapsed moments later and was rushed to White Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles. Within hours, the acclaimed former world champion fell into a deep coma, dying three days later at the age of 29, leaving his wife Geraldine and their five children.
The weight of the fatality quickly fell on Ramos' shoulders, even though it was not his fists that caused Moore's death. Doctors concluded that the boxer had died from brain damage caused by the impact of his neck against the steel ropes of the ring. This blow to the base of the skull caused his brain to swell and cause his death.
However, this was not enough to minimize Ramos' guilt in the public eye, while catapulting boxing's image as a violent and murderous sport.
Pope John XXIII was one of the first names to come out and condemn boxing as ""barbaric,"" noting that punch fights are contrary to natural principles. Pat Brown, then governor of California, joined the chorus to call for a ban on the sport, with the religious figure in support.
The entire media circus created around Moore's death destroyed and haunted Ramos' career and life until his last day on December 3, 2017. And despite the efforts that took place to try to ban the sport, it never happened, although it was censored on a national network.
We hope you liked this short little piece, and if you did, stay tuned because bettingsoftware.com will be back soon with more great content for you!