I don't think there is ANY way to make football OR boxing safe enough to avoid future problems.

I boxed and every head punch hurt, with head gear and big gloves.

Stop the fight after too much of a beating? I've seen guys get killed for nine rounds and win with a one punch knockout. They deserve that opportunity until they can't punch back.


Football? They are taking steps to avoid the IMMEDIATE bad-press injuries.

But long term? These are guys who weigh from 180 to 370 pounds. They are freakishly strong and they hit each other as hard as they can for business.

The skull doesn't get stronger with weight lifting.