Liver Punch

[scbb]

This has been an injury plagued year for me boxing wise. First my TFCC injury to my left wrist (Which appears to have healed) now the latest one is is a rib/liver injury sustained while sparring last night. I was fighting probably the best active amateur boxer in our gym because we are pretty much the same size. I always draw him for a least 3 rounds every Thursday. I was finally getting the best of him in my final round when with about 10 seconds left
(Thank God) he hit me with a power hook just below the nipple of my right chest towards the back. For a second there I was out of breath and incapacitated but gained enough composure to get to the ropes to finish the round. It still hurts the next day when I move a certain way. How long will this last? At 57 years old am I to old for this crap? Maybe I should just stick to baseball.

[Eddy Current]

Did you say 57?

[scbb]

Yes, 57 years old. I also play Amatuer Baseball (not softball) 9 inning games on pro size varsity high school fields on Sundays with for the most part major league rules during the same time as I box. I get some leg injuries in baseball as well. Work out in a regular gym 6 times a week and box 3 times a week with one of those times sparring only in the ring.

[Eddy Current]

Dang, that's impressive. There was a guy about that age at the gym I used to go to but he didn't spar anymore.

[scbb]

I didn't even start boxing until I was 55. However I've Played baseball and worked out in a regular gym most of my life.

[mikeg1224]

SCBB,

God bless you that you are in such great shape for your age!

Do you remember when Bernard Hopkins KOed Oscar De La Hoya with a liver punch?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfvlZjmWa4o

[scbb]

I don't remember that but I watched your video and just saw it. I didn't go down but mine is still hurting the next day.

[abracada]

This has been an injury plagued year for me boxing wise. First my TFCC injury to my left wrist (Which appears to have healed) now the latest one is is a rib/liver injury sustained while sparring last night. I was fighting probably the best active amateur boxer in our gym because we are pretty much the same size. I always draw him for a least 3 rounds every Thursday. I was finally getting the best of him in my final round when with about 10 seconds left
(Thank God) he hit me with a power hook just below the nipple of my right chest towards the back. For a second there I was out of breath and incapacitated but gained enough composure to get to the ropes to finish the round. It still hurts the next day when I move a certain way. How long will this last? At 57 years old am I to old for this crap? Maybe I should just stick to baseball.

Keep on punching bud

[OctoberRed]

I would let it be. Never mess around with your liver or your kidneys.

[scbb]

My trainer said it is bruised ribs. I will not spar until the pain is gone.