question for people who have actually boxed regarding fighting when injured

​To be honest, if the guy can seriously consider getting in the ring and fighting then he probably doesn't really have bad whiplash and shouldn't be making any Claim!

ive boxed as well as taken part in many other sports and I think for boxing you need to be in tip top peak condition more than anything else maaaaaaaaannn

I've had many many injuries. The were always ones I feared more than others. Neck, back and feet are a few things on the body where if they aren't right, nothings right. Some neck and back problems don't even require movement for them to really hurt you. Mostly because involuntary actions like breathing, laughing, sneezing or coughing can tweak you just enough to really cause you stabbing pain. Pain in your feet can cause problems with your back and neck sometimes because the interconnected tendons and ligaments and muscles can fatigue as your adjust your posture to compensate or favor the injured foot/leg. Anti-inflammatories are your best friend but also can give you a false sense of security (leaving you prone to doing more damage)... After learning what they can do to your heart later in life, I avoid them now... and go the natural road to recovery.

I used to compete with injuries. I used to pride myself on fighting through the pain because Hagler was my idol and I would remember his comments about Ray Leonard and Tommy Hearns pulling out of fights for injuries. You are never 100% if you are training hard, but whiplash, tendon damage...etc., is reason to postpone/not fight.

Mentality and confidence are vitally important for combat sports, and is the main reason why undefeated fighters are so difficult to beat. Looking back now, I realize I did myself a disservice, and that while I pulled some good victories out, the damage/losses sustained from fighting injured limited my growth/ability to reach the next level. In addition to the career implications, my body is a mess today. My shoulders are done, and I can't do pull ups or bench without severe pain these days.

If I could talk to my younger self, I would tell the young me to take care of my body, and set myself up for success by coming to every fight as close to 100% as possible, and taking time off to let my body (and mind) heal. The real problem, however, is that I was given that very advice and let my ego overwrite my common sense.