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Fascinating. The contrast between the two. I must confess I was totally enamored with Chan and her manner. I was curious enough to watch a couple of short youtube videos of her conducting and she did not disappoint. https://youtu.be/Mt8sDAA_qJc?si=uYMLOP3Pz9R-YjnH She is wonderfully graceful in her conducting. Makes me want to see her box!

Thanks Allen for another element of boxing that is rarely seen!

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Thanks, Tom. She has musical magic, that's for sure. I enjoyed her videos and I'm happy you looked at some of her work. She loves what she does. That's contagious. I was awfully pleased that she explained to the Times what boxing does for her. She turned out to be great PR for boxing in an unlikely spot.

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Yes, I loved her movement as she conducted. Easy to tell the music was moving through her. It did look like they put an extra step in the podium. lol

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Intriguing piece here, Allen. I would probably call it "gentrified" or "lululemonised" boxing. But nevertheless, you point out how the sport can confer its best qualities even without the intent of becoming a "real" or "genuine" boxer.

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I appreciate those benefits myself, being one of those "bookish" men I mention. I spar with my coach, but I learned early on to be wary of young guy who hit really hard.

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