Will boxers "age" prematurely with the new amateur rules of no headgear?

Quote: Originally Posted by .:: JSFD26 ::. This is my main concern. What if a guy gets cut? What will happen to him if he's part of a tournament? And lets face it, it can get sloppy in the amateurs. Posted from Boxingscene.com App for Android Yeah those are my main concerns. I suppose if its left for higher level tournaments then I suppose that's not TOO bad and will prepare the ones planning to go pro. Lets face it, most people competing at a high level going to these international competitions are future pros, this benefits them mostly. I think it could be better for viewing audiences and be seen as more of a "fight" now I guess..I dunno.. If it's widespread then some of the parents will definitely think twice (if they dont already) to put their kid into the sport. Cuts can definitely become a future issue for brawler types especially with how some amateurs get wild and swing that head around (like you mention) even at the higher levels. Idk if those guys have addressed the issue but if a guy wins his fight and gets cut is he like out? Or how would it work? I mean, depending on the cut I guess he can continue to compete but the cut will be a target and eventually worsen... Idk man. Posted from Boxingscene.com App for Android

This is my main concern. What if a guy gets cut? What will happen to him if he's part of a tournament? And lets face it, it can get sloppy in the amateurs. Posted from Boxingscene.com App for Android Yeah those are my main concerns. I suppose if its left for higher level tournaments then I suppose that's not TOO bad and will prepare the ones planning to go pro. Lets face it, most people competing at a high level going to these international competitions are future pros, this benefits them mostly. I think it could be better for viewing audiences and be seen as more of a "fight" now I guess..I dunno.. If it's widespread then some of the parents will definitely think twice (if they dont already) to put their kid into the sport. Cuts can definitely become a future issue for brawler types especially with how some amateurs get wild and swing that head around (like you mention) even at the higher levels.

Its a bad move...WHY do it? A lot of guys just want to box to do it, to have fun, to compete...not to have a three round pro fight! It will HURT amateur boxing. And there is no way a guy is going through a five fight in five days national tournament without getting cut and or banged up badly. This is my main concern. What if a guy gets cut? What will happen to him if he's part of a tournament? And lets face it, it can get sloppy in the amateurs. Posted from Boxingscene.com App for Android

Its a bad move...WHY do it? A lot of guys just want to box to do it, to have fun, to compete...not to have a three round pro fight! It will HURT amateur boxing. And there is no way a guy is going through a five fight in five days national tournament without getting cut and or banged up badly.

perhaps, but not as well sought after as millions of dollars many times per year for many years. that's what a top flight pro with a big following makes. That's where the gold comes in lol. Coming in to the pros with a gold medal is huge especially economically.

I guess that's a possibility, but a lot of amateurs have Olympic Gold ambitions. I wonder if the Olympic Gold will actually become more sought after with this change? perhaps, but not as well sought after as millions of dollars many times per year for many years. that's what a top flight pro with a big following makes.

The only thing to look out for is accumulating scar tissue but the better amateurs are usually so much better than their peers it shouldnt be an issue.

I think its just at the international level right now and some fighters in national tournaments I've seen fighting with no headgear on Instagram but I've seen other pics where they still wear them in the same tournament. I know the recent golden gloves here still had headgear although I'd kinda prefer not to wear it

I like the headgear. But I dont mind watching amateur fights like the good old Teofilo Stevenson days.

as crtazy as it sounds, if the amateur system starts getting these guys attention they'll be more likely to turn pro early. the better amateur boxing is, the more sought after these young fighters will be as professionals. show me the money. I guess that's a possibility, but a lot of amateurs have Olympic Gold ambitions. I wonder if the Olympic Gold will actually become more sought after with this change?

Interesting article: Amateur boxers are to be banned from wearing headgear in a bid to reduce the number of head injuries. While the move sounds counterintuitive, the theory is that opponents don't apply so much force if the head is unprotected. The new rules, from the International Boxing Association (AIBA), state that from June 1st, amateur, elite male boxers who compete internationally will be banned from wearing headgear, like their professional counterparts. Another reason for the move is that headgear can obscure peripheral vision, making it harder to see when a blow is being aimed at the side of the head. Indeed, research has shown that a lack of headgear actually reduces the risk of concussion. Full version: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2293803/Headgear-boxers-banned-bid-REDUCE-head-injuries.html

as crtazy as it sounds, if the amateur system starts getting these guys attention they'll be more likely to turn pro early. the better amateur boxing is, the more sought after these young fighters will be as professionals. show me the money.

I don't believe having head gear reduced any amount of trauma , does it ? Apparently not, they are banning the headgear because they say it actually causes more head injuries in the amateurs.

I don't believe having head gear reduced any amount of trauma , does it ?