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Thursday, 10 December 2015

With no headgear, US Olympic boxers are struggling with cuts (The Associated Press)

In this photo taken on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, an unidentified boxing referee checks a cut on competitor Nico Hernandez prior to a bout in the U.S. Olympic Boxing Trials in Reno, Nev. Facial cuts have become a problem for many Olympic boxing hopefuls fighting toward the Rio Games, where they won't wear headgear. Cuts have sidelined several boxers at the normally bloodless U.S. team trials this week, adding fuel to the complaints of athletes and trainers who believe head guards are safer and more practical for Olympic-style competition. (AP Photo/Cathleen Allison)

Antonio Vargas never had a cut in his boxing life until blood trickled down his forehead Wednesday during his most important bout. The touted flyweight fought through the surprise and pain, but his Olympic dreams were imperiled when he lost a split decision at the U.S. team trials. ''It happened so fast,'' Vargas said.



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