What a perfect way to show why you work for the free newspaper Urban Tulsa Weekly. Two weeks after the incident and you still do not have a fact straight. You should look into "investigative" reporting.

Why not encourage researching sickle cell anemia instead of promoting Mr. Miller's ignorance in his own field?

Here's an article that is a little more informative and compassionate on those with the condition:
http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/11742560

Having Sickle Cell Anemia is also a time-bomb Mr. Miller, especially if you're an athlete. In the article Dennis Dodd states, "The list suggests that 35 years later, there is still a lack of knowledge about dealing with sickle cell trait. In a game known for its violence, it is not blows to the head, not paralysis, not heart conditions, not heatstroke that have killed the most players, but a simple physical anomaly."

If you are required to sign a waiver to participate in a event and deny any previous medical history, how could you prosecute? How can you regulate a not for profit event?

There was an ambulance on site that he immediately walked to and received an IV for the cramping. This was not due to complications from a boxing event with 16 oz. gloves and full head gear. After being a collegiate level football player, wouldn't you too suspect you would be fine for a little 4-6 minute boxing match at a church with more than adequate protective gear?

His death is a horrible, horrible thing - please try to use it as a platform to promote awareness of the real problem - sickle cell anemia. You could make a difference, but instead you got distracted.

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