Children in New South Wales have to wait until they’re 14 before they’re allowed to put on their boxing gloves and step into the ring for a fight. That’s not the case in other states – where children as young as ten are allowed to start competitive boxing.

What do you think about that? Is boxing a sport children as young as 10 should participate in?

Kids in New South Wales say it’s unfair that they have to wait until they’re older – because children in other states get four more years of boxing experience than they do. Apparently, if you want to be counted amongst the world’s best, you have to start as young as possible; some say around 8 or 9.

The Australian Medical Association says the sport is dangerous – and risky – for any children, let alone boys under the age of 14.

Proponents of the sport say it's helping kids stay off the streets and provides discipline. To minimise harm, young boxers are categorised by age and weight and there are safety procedures in place during the fight, such as wearing protective head gear.

But I still can't hekp but feel children shouldn't be doing a sport that results in injury to opponents.

What do you think?