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There's been a lot of talk about concussions in sports lately. While most of it is about American football, hockey and boxing are also sports where concussions are a concern. So, just how common are concussions in boxing? And have any of you had a concussion in boxing, whether in a fight or just sparring?
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I'd say they are fairly common, yet boxing is one of those sports that flies under the radar. Big league sports like NFL, MLB, NHL, they have lots of money to go around to protect their investments (the athletes), and getting MRIs, CT scans, etc., are a more common practice because they have the money to spread around. A boxer who isn't earning 6-figure paydays or better, likely doesn't have the resources available to get those MRIs unless of course he is knocked unconscious and taken to the ER. I would guess a lot more concussions go undiagnosed in boxing than in most any other sport. -
Never had one and have a rich experience in competing + sparring.Comment
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It's a shame that people focus on "concussions" and not brain damage in general. There isn't a lot protecting the brain from slamming against the skull. When the damage creates certain symptoms, we call it a concussion. When it's minor, it's just part of boxing. You will get your brain jarred in sparring. People want to deny it because it's an inconvenient truth but the damage is real and it's a major reason why I never got more serious into boxing. I remember asking myself if I was willing to continue damaging my brain for the sport I loved. I wasn't.
There's a reason that the stereotypical boxer you seen in shows is someone who is brain damaged. We as fans tend to overlook the whole issue.Comment
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