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Letter: Low blow

Published 21 August 2013

From Peter Mabey

One solution to John Hardy’s call to ban boxing because of the long-term risk of brain damage (10 August, p 26): a blow to the head should be ruled a foul, and result in immediate disqualification.
Harlow, Essex, UK

Issue no. 2931 published 24 August 2013

New Scientist issue 2931 cover

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