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The Juan Contreras Tragedy |
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Written by Ebling.com Newsroom
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Thursday, 31 July 2008 |
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Lansing's Crown Boxing Club and its affiliate USA Boxing are being sued
for negligence in connection with a March 15 boxing match that left a
12-year-old Lansing boy with severe brain damage.
Earlier this week, Jack talked with a number of guests to get the latest on this developing story.
Jack talked with Dr. Daniel Gould, MSU professor of kinesiology and director of the
Institute for the Study of Youth Sports, on youth boxing and combat
sports
Hear Gould Here
Jack talked with Bob Every of Lansing Community College and President of Crown Sports Club.
Hear Every Here
Jack talked with WKAR's Earle Robinson, a member of the State Commission on Unarmed Combat, on the Juan Contreras tragedy and boxing safety in general.
Hear Robinson Here
Jack talked with USA Boxing's Dr. Robin Goodfellow on boxing safety and other sports.
Hear Goodfellow Here
Related Links from the Lansing State Journal:
Family of injured 12-year-old sues boxing groups
Doctor says Juan is making progress
Text of lawsuit filed alleging negligence in youth boxing incident (5/29/08)
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