In a letter recently provided to Bloody Elbow, but dated the 6th of July, the Association of Ringside Physicians (ARP), requested the Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC) stop telling people they approved of rule changes they actually have “concerns” about, and provide a written statement making that clear to all member commissions.
The controversial rule changes in question relate to the definition of a grounded fighter and the addition of heel kicks to the kidney as a legal move. The ARP’s position seems to be that they have not approved these changes, and will not do so until more research into the potential health risks of the changes has been performed.