LondonRingRules Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 (edited) --- Compelling human interest story on a Chinese fighter currently ranked 13th on boxrec as a flyweight. He is partially deaf and dum and couldn't hold a job in China because of it, but pro boxing has allowed him opportunities... Wenfeng Ge hasn't let hearing, speech disabilities stop his boxing dream - The Ring Edited January 5, 2019 by LondonRingRules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selij Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Re: Wenfeng Ge---Disabled Chinese boxer Wont be able to hear the ref properly then. Unsafe, needs stopping now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRingRules Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 Re: Wenfeng Ge---Disabled Chinese boxer --- Agree, could be a safety consideration in today's legal oversight, but James "Deaf" Burke had no such worries as a bare Knucks champ. Nor did Fritzie Fitzpatrick when he knocked down future heavy champ Ezzard Charles. There have been several other high end deaf fighters as well. Not nearly the norm, but they have been in the mix... http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Ezzard_Charles_vs._Fitzie_Fitzpatrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoztheMadman Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Re: Wenfeng Ge---Disabled Chinese boxer Paul Berlenbach was born deaf and mute but he got electrocuted and got back his hearing and then also his speech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Re: Wenfeng Ge---Disabled Chinese boxer Paul Berlenbach was born deaf and mute but he got electrocuted and got back his hearing and then also his speech. Are you saying we've found a cure? You should tell someone! :haha: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoztheMadman Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Re: Wenfeng Ge---Disabled Chinese boxer Are you saying we've found a cure? You should tell someone! :haha: A bit too risky one, that. :mlol: You might get a heart attack and die instead, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRingRules Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 Re: Wenfeng Ge---Disabled Chinese boxer --- Electroshock therapy was used by psychiatrists in my day. One of my responsibilities was escorting patients to the room and then monitoring their condition afterwards when they are somewhat physically and mentally shot. May still have limited application, but I'm out of that biz for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshDevilRob Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Re: Wenfeng Ge---Disabled Chinese boxer Craig Bodzianowski lost his leg in a motorcycle accident. He cameback and fought to a good standard with a prosthetic leg. 'The Gator' was a good contender in the cruiserweight division. He challenged Robert Daniels for the WBA title, going twelve rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRingRules Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 Re: Wenfeng Ge---Disabled Chinese boxer --- Perhaps sadly, Wen lost by 9th rd retirement by the 29th ranked fly, so presumably they swap ranks and Wen becomes an easier fight to be made... http://boxrec.com/en/boxer/608046 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSMFC64 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Re: Wenfeng Ge---Disabled Chinese boxer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRingRules Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 Re: Wenfeng Ge---Disabled Chinese boxer --- Thanks Stan! Wen is a good boxer, but the Chinese have a way to go to learn how to fight. The Filipino reminded me of Bobby Chacon, not the greatest boxer, but one helluva a fighter giving up natural attributes in most every fight. Hope the best for both the fighters... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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