Boxing funding - Should the government give financial support to a sport that may cause brain damage?

Sports Minister Paul Givan announced this week £200,000 funding to four Northern Ireland amateur boxing clubs to help improve their premises. The additional funding will help three Belfast clubs Cairn Lodge ABC, City of Belfast ABC, and world champion Carl Frampton's old club Midland ABC. Carrickfergus club, Castle ABC will be encouraged to develop their facilities in a bid to increase membership in their clubs, in particular amongst girls and women, who are currently under-represented in the sport. But should the Government be funding a sport that can lead to brain injury?