Photo: Linda RobertsonA Dunedin neurosurgeon has joined the chorus of voices speaking out against charity boxing events, after a fighter died following a charity bout. Christchurch man Kain Parsons died this week after being critically injured in a charity boxing match on Saturday night. Concerns about the safety of corporate boxing have since been raised and the governing body for amateur and Olympic-style boxing, Boxing New Zealand, has cut all ties with such events. Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin is seeking advice on whether charity boxing should be regulated. Mr Parsons’ death prompted the introduction of stricter safety rules at an Auckland charity boxing match last night.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 09, 2018 15:41 UTC