Even though UFC/MMA seems like the more brutal and dangerous sport, it's the boxers who end up with a lifetime of brain damage, impaired speech, and overall suffering after retirement. Boxing gloves have too much padding, therefore leading to more brain rattling without actually putting your opponent down. A hard, flush punch that might have knocked someone down or out with smaller UFC gloves (4 oz) won't have the same effect with bigger boxing gloves (8+ oz). Instead, you're just rattling their brain without hurting them over the course of 12 rounds. This is why more boxers die in the ring compared to UFC. Retired boxers live a life of major complications due to this very reason.
It's the same reason more and more studies are being conducted on the alleged safety that headgear provides. Sure, they can stop from cuts and bruises but it won't stop your brain from rattling by getting hit.
It's the same reason more and more studies are being conducted on the alleged safety that headgear provides. Sure, they can stop from cuts and bruises but it won't stop your brain from rattling by getting hit.
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