At the risk of sounding like a prick...

[Kid Achilles]

It's definitely genetic. Some guys like Lamotta and Foreman were blessed in this department, and others who took very little punishment still have brain damage.

There is definitely a connection though. No way around it, boxing causes brain damage.

[fraidycat]

It's definitely genetic. Some guys like Lamotta and Foreman were blessed in this department, and others who took very little punishment still have brain damage.

There is definitely a connection though. No way around it, boxing causes brain damage.

Dain Bramage!

[Renegade]

Huh? What was the question? You talkin' to me? You gotta be talkin' to me. I'm the only one here! Who you callin' dumb, anyway?

[fraidycat]

"Who you callin' oopidstay?"

[Renegade]

I can't even spell what you said!

[Flip Skinny]

Fatality rates per 100,000 participants

Horse racing: 128
Sky diving: 123
Hang gliding: 56
Mountaineering: 51
Scuba Diving: 11
Motorcycle racing: 7
College Football: 3
Boxing: 1.3


I know this thread is directed towards brain damage, but this might be helpful.

[Kayo]

Fatality rates per 100,000 participants

Horse racing: 128
Sky diving: 123
Hang gliding: 56
Mountaineering: 51
Scuba Diving: 11
Motorcycle racing: 7
College Football: 3
Boxing: 1.3


I know this thread is directed towards brain damage, but this might be helpful.

Why isnt skateboarding in there lol

[kryo]

Fatality rates per 100,000 participants

Horse racing: 128
Sky diving: 123
Hang gliding: 56
Mountaineering: 51
Scuba Diving: 11
Motorcycle racing: 7
College Football: 3
Boxing: 1.3


I know this thread is directed towards brain damage, but this might be helpful.

Seen that before and it's bull****. Also, put a shirt on you *****.

[Banderivets]

Sure its not good. Its a gamble.

I remember my first sparring days, with gear and no gear, big headaches which just didnt feel right.

Also makes you think why some of the big names just fight 2 times a year or 3 these days. I say its a great health move. Gives your body a lot of time to heal.


Comparing boxing fatality rates to other sports is useless.

One doesnt get hurt racing a car around a track, only when they crash they do. And you can manage not to crash your entire career.

Boxing you sustain damage all the time. Its not optional.

[Bucktown Beast]

Sure its not good. Its a gamble.
One doesnt get hurt racing a car around a track, only when they crash they do. And you can manage not to crash your entire career.

Boxing you sustain damage all the time. Its not optional.

Well said.

However, physically developed amateur boxers have very little to worry about in terms of long term health effects. Professional boxers ofcourse are a much different story...In amateurs you are fighting for three 2 minute rounds, with 16 ounce gloves and headgear against a person with limited skill and with an overprotective ref...Compare that to fighting fighting twelve 3 minute rounds with 8 ounce gloves against a more skilled/experienced opponent and much more lenient ref. Its like night and day if you think about it.

As was touched upon, there is definitely good genetics involved for those boxers who do not suffer brain damage. However I read a study that says most professional boxers with extended careers suffer from some form of brain damage, wether it be visible or not. That was a bit chilling.

Contrary to popular belief, heavyweights are LESS likely to suffer severe brain damage. Due to the fact that less punches are thrown and when something significant lands it could end the fight. Its actually better for your body to be knocked out then to take continual punches.

U look at guys like Wilfred Benitez who is severely brain damaged. He barely got hit in his career but started to box at the age of 5 which is obviously not a great idea. This leads to the fact that WHEN you start to box and how long you do it, also plays a big part in your health risks.