this very old thread was very interesting.
basically we seemed to be get to the consensus that aikido is not very effective against boxing.
whats the solution though? just accept that aikido is not perfect and avoid getting into scraps with boxers?
learn some boxing?
Personally after a year of aikido (and studying hard with a great teacher) I still feel like a beginner and if anyone (even a non boxer) attacked me I would defend myself with the Muay Thai I learnt 20 years ago and hope that I could slip in some aikido moves.