U.S. boxing authorities have a set routine for soothing public anger whenever a fighter dies from a ring beating. The ritual calls for regrets, investigations, hearings, expert testimony and hopeful promises. Last week the New York State Athletic Commission had to begin the rites of atonement for the first time in 1951; Welterweight George Flores, 20, knocked out in Madison Square Garden,* died of a brain injury. Said the commission:
"We all express our deep sorrow and regret over the unfortunate accident which resulted in boxing losing one of our most promising aspirants."
But as reporters delved into the matter, it became embarrassingly...
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