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It seems to be a reoccurring theme in an image conscious society. Let's cite some examples:
Adrien Broner allegedly knocks out a guy at a bowling alley, and robs him.
(http://www.tmz.com/2016/05/12/adrien-broner-bowling-alley-video-money/)
Adrien Broner allegedly knocks out a guy on the Vegas strip, and shoves a woman.
(http://www.tmz.com/2017/09/10/adrien-broner-punches-guy-shoves-woman-on-vegas-strip/)
Charlo allegedly chokes his ex girlfriend.
(http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/...mell-charlo-arrested-domestic-violence-charge)
Tank Davis faced second degree assault charges
(http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/bs-sp-gervonta-davis-hearing-1020-story.html)
There are perhaps more incidents to list but I want to get to the point.
These three have been given coverage lately, and are criticized for their on camera and off camera actions. At the events they are routinely some of the loudest, and most disorderly people in attendance along with their camps.
Is the criticism justified or should we not expect a person who participates in a sport that sanctions assault to be a shining light for others?
Should these three, and others get their act together for the image of the sport or should we not put so much responsibility on them to be role models if they don't want to be?
Adrien Broner allegedly knocks out a guy at a bowling alley, and robs him.
(http://www.tmz.com/2016/05/12/adrien-broner-bowling-alley-video-money/)
Adrien Broner allegedly knocks out a guy on the Vegas strip, and shoves a woman.
(http://www.tmz.com/2017/09/10/adrien-broner-punches-guy-shoves-woman-on-vegas-strip/)
Charlo allegedly chokes his ex girlfriend.
(http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/...mell-charlo-arrested-domestic-violence-charge)
Tank Davis faced second degree assault charges
(http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/bs-sp-gervonta-davis-hearing-1020-story.html)
There are perhaps more incidents to list but I want to get to the point.
These three have been given coverage lately, and are criticized for their on camera and off camera actions. At the events they are routinely some of the loudest, and most disorderly people in attendance along with their camps.
Is the criticism justified or should we not expect a person who participates in a sport that sanctions assault to be a shining light for others?
Should these three, and others get their act together for the image of the sport or should we not put so much responsibility on them to be role models if they don't want to be?