< src="https://dev-thompson-burton-wpms.pantheonsite.io/mlmattorney/files/2013/04/Rocky-JPG-675x1024.jpg" alt="FTC Regulating Boxing" width="405" height="615" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-966" />See below for the FTC's latest effort to protect people across the country.

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The FTC has been commissioned to address the growing belief that shorter men can actually compete at a high level in professional boxing. In fact, after conducting surveys over a period of four years, speaking with numerous experts (none of whom have actually boxed), the FTC has ultimately concluded that the empowering message of the Rocky franchise to be misleading for prospective boxers throughout the country. This report is intended to provide guidance for coaches and trainers going forward when they're soliciting involvement from young fighters. As per our newly published guidelines, trainers and coaches are required to obtain separate signatures on a disclosure document from prospective fighters before they begin training. The disclosure document addresses numerous myths associated with the Rocky character as well any false expectations held by prospective fighters. The disclosure document must contain a "purpose statement," which is included below. The purpose statement must be included in red, 16 pt san serif font, center justified, all caps bold. The purpose statement must also be read aloud in English, Spanish, Mandarin and Russian. THERE ARE BETTER WAYS OF EARNING A LIVING. WE, THE COACHES AND TRAINERS, STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO GET REAL JOBS. BUT IF YOU DECIDE TO PROCEED WITH A DREAM OF MAKING IT AS A BOXER, THIS IS A REQUIRED DISCLOSURE BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT The disclosure must state:The average annualized income for all active Boxers during this period (before expenses) was $8.37. The average boxer can expect to suffer much and earn little. Regarding the Rocky franchise: Rocky Balboa is a fictional character. Statistically, a 5'8" Italian man over the age of 30 has zero shot of winning a heavyweight boxing title. Chasing chickens has not been scientifically proven to make you faster. There has never been a man that could really piss lightning or crap thunder. Pounding frozen meat has not been validated as an effective way to improve hand strength. After our medical advisory board reviewed the original Rocky film, they concluded that Rocky Balboa would have suffered 27 concussions at the hands of Apollo Creed before the final bell. There are no guarantees of income as a fighter. Boxers that fail are condemned socially, labeled "wishful thinkers."

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