Championship Round we go again

Back in a hazy memory, there was a time when boxing mattered and boxers were heroes. They were modern day gladiators representing more than themselves, but also the pride and honor of their cultures. In this hazy memory the greats were made late in brutal fights where champions outlasted their opponents through what were called the Championship Rounds. Eventually, tragedy struck in the form of the Mancini-Duk Koo Kim fight where sadly, Duk Koo Kim died of trauma sustained in the ring. This eventually led to shortened boxing matches of 12 rounds.

As this primary season rages on, I feel like this Obama-Clinton match is approaching their own Championship Rounds. Both candidates have battled back from the brink and stand once again toe-to-toe for the privilege of representing the Democrats in the General Election. Tragically, Championship Rounds were brutal for all involved. Muhammad Ali is a shell of his former self many believe because of the the beatings he took in late rounds. Mancini has fought depression as he has dealt with his victory over Kim at the expense of Kim’s life. Even winners get hurt, and the winner of this election has to come out of it neither mangled or depressed. America can’t have a beaten and battered democratic candidate again for obvious reasons.

 

Unfortunately, any fighter will tell you its better to finish the fight with a KO, than let it go to the judges decision. In the no holds barred world of boxing and elections there can be no mercy until the fight is called, either by spectacular knockout, or the ding of the bell.

 

They will battle.

 

So get ready for the final slug-fest and hope for the best, because chance are this fight will have no real winner.