I don't think its fair to simplify the decision for guys like Rempe. If he didn't fight, he wouldn't be in the NHL and making hundreds of thousands. Same with a lot of guys mentioned in this thread.
He is damaging himself for a chance at fame and money. You can argue about whether or not the league should allow it, but tons of people are willing to put themselves at risk for a lot less fame and money than these guys get.
I would guess for every 50 year old NHL fighter who's in rough shape and regretting it, there is probably a similar amount of 50 year old guys who if they could go back and make the NHL by fighting - they would do it.
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