It seems to me the author is not absolutely factual throughout his piece. I do not believe he is exactly accurate about Muhammad Ali for example. We go on to read Michael Vick my be a wrongly convicted black man when most understand he was guilty and admittedly so. It is also apparent the writer is misinformed about dogs and dog breeds. And perhaps he does not understand that the pit fighting of dogs and chickens is illegal in the USA. Perhaps though we might consider allowing illegal immigrants to stage chicken fighting as part of their culture.

There are great benefits for those who compete in atheletics at all levels, and there are risks in almost every sport. More so in some than others.