Photos of sportsmen and women being hit in the face – ouch!

WHEN we saw the photos of Liverpool’s Luis Saurez’s grappling with the face of Spurs’ Scott Parker we wondered if the  action was typical of life in the sporting arena. So. We had a look. And it is. Here’s a collection of photos that feature the finest physical specimens taking one full in the face…

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**ALTERNATE CROP** Belfast's Martin Rogan's (left) face is distorted after punch from Bedford's Matt Skelton during the Commonwealth Heavyweight Championship bout at the National Indoor Arena, Birmingham.

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Posted: 9th, February 2012 | In: Sports Comment | TrackBack | Permalink