As with many rules and their interpretation, a situation will occur which causes concern. What is good here is that the rules have been found wanting (they were a little complicated) and can now be re written to resolve the problems previously caused. Rules must always be in a state of evolution to reflect the direction the sport is going and the desires of the atheletes. When something causes such a stir as this matter, somebody has to make a judgement, and this has now been made.
In the end I say let the swimming to the talking.
But I still get angry about the "Hand of God" episode and also wonder if Henry Cooper would have been World Heavyweight champion if Ali hadnt had the luxury of a slashed glove.
In the end I say let the swimming to the talking.
But I still get angry about the "Hand of God" episode and also wonder if Henry Cooper would have been World Heavyweight champion if Ali hadnt had the luxury of a slashed glove.