Me worrying..

Yeah... If you get punched in the head, it's bound to have some effect. That's why ex jail convicts and drug addicts turn to boxing, they have nothing to lose. Infact I know a guy whose friends' uncle died in his first sparring session. The ones who have turned from jail and drugs all seem dumb because they are. Drugs, crime and lack of education has these ghetto people with nothing to lose sounding dumb, so when they join boxing, nothing changes.

Thanks for all the helpful replies.. Particularly Silencers, Clegg, WelSexyLlamaPR, abadger and DiegoFuego. PLease, keep them coming - Really helpful! ... I'm not going to quit boxing.. I'm just a worrier and always have been.

if it worries u that much then dont box simple as.

Yeah, I was just joking. I don't think Steven Hawking has any boxing experience. :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Any sport could damage you psychologically, but most boxers retain their senses of humor as far as I can tell. Boxers seem to be funnier than most athletes anyway. You almost have to be given all the shit you go through the rest of the time.

You think that's bad? There is such a thing as a fate worse than death. There was once a promising young scientist called Stephen Hawking back in the 60s. One day a boxer friend of his suggested he try boxing. All he took was one partially blocked jab. The trainer rung the bell but by then it was too late. You should see how he is now. He sits in a robot chair, endlessly prattling on in a Dalek voice about planets and black holes, using long, made-up words that no one understands. They even let him bring a book out just to humour him, the poor sod. Surely Steven Hawking has a degenerative disease? That has nothing to do with boxing?

That's not true. My friends friends uncle died in his first sparring session ever. Take it you don't box?

Although there clearly is a risk of brain injury acquired through boxing, I think that boxing at amateur level or just sparring for a few years will be absolutely fine. I would say the number of amateur boxers with brain injury is far exceeded by the number of amateur boxers who have no problems whatsoever, probably by an absolutely huge ratio. If you're planning on being good enough to have twenty fight pro career composed solely of absolute wars, then I'd worry a little bit more, but if not then I'd say just do what you've been doing and don't worry about it. There are oxford and cambridge graduate professors who've boxed, high ranking army officers and succesful people from all walks of life.

That's not true. My friends friends uncle died in his first sparring session ever. Way to make him chill Ricky!

Professional fighters who have 20 or more pro fights in their careers are 25% more likely to suffer from brain related injuries or diseases. Remember this is professional boxing i.e. no head gear and 8 to 10 ounce gloves and at least 20 fights. This includes obviously their years going through the amateur ranks. If you've only been sparring for 6 months or so your concerns are completely unfounded. Hope this helps. That's not true. My friends friends uncle died in his first sparring session ever.

Professional fighters who have 20 or more pro fights in their careers are 25% more likely to suffer from brain related injuries or diseases. Remember this is professional boxing i.e. no head gear and 8 to 10 ounce gloves and at least 20 fights. This includes obviously their years going through the amateur ranks. If you've only been sparring for 6 months or so your concerns are completely unfounded. Hope this helps.

But Ali has Parkinson's disease, which some think was caused by boxing! Meaning his wit and humour are pretty hard to get across! Its a shame, but I hardly think Muhammad Ali is a good advert for boxing safety. I know but he was asking about wit and sense of humor, not motor control.

Ahh yes.. Ty :D You dont know how much little things like that help ease my mind. Anyone else with their opinion/help please! But Ali has Parkinson's disease, which some think was caused by boxing! Meaning his wit and humour are pretty hard to get across! Its a shame, but I hardly think Muhammad Ali is a good advert for boxing safety.

Yeah... If you get punched in the head, it's bound to have some effect. That's why ex jail convicts and drug addicts turn to boxing, they have nothing to lose. Infact I know a guy whose friends' uncle died in his first sparring session.

No. I know that you've posted before that you tend to worry about things, and me saying "try not to" probably won't help because it's easier said than done, but in this instance you really shouldn't worry. You health will not suffer in any way because of 5 months of sparring. By the way don't let yourself get annoyed by what Ricky says. He's only having a joke, which many of us on here do. I'm sure nothing is meant by it. Thanks alot ma, really, I appreciate it.. But just a thing.. Erm.. So by sparring and/or AM matches would that slowly deteriorate your wit? Or when it happens it just all comes at once?

See that made me feel a little better... Knowing that only 15% of Professional boxers get it and it takes an average of 12-16 years, but I mean from sparring and stuff would I notice a difference or a loss of wit over like 5 months? That's doubtful.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dementia_pugilistica You only lose your wits if you take a lot of punishment for a long period of time. Michael Watson still has his wits about him as well. See that made me feel a little better... Knowing that only 15% of Professional boxers get it and it takes an average of 12-16 years, but I mean from sparring and stuff would I notice a difference or a loss of wit over like 5 months?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dementia_pugilistica You only lose your wits if you take a lot of punishment for a long period of time. Michael Watson still has his wits about him as well.

No, If you get hit in the head you will lose your brain cells and possibly die. I've said this so many times to you Ricky... You're a complete c*nt. Now fhck off from posting helpless shit in my threads. Anymore advice, opinion would be great. I just dont wanna lose my wit :(

No, If you get hit in the head you will lose your brain cells and possibly die.