Concussion and Whiplash????

[petesin]

I posted before about 2 weeks ago, What happened is I am new at boxing about 8 months, Started sparring, usually beginners, and my weight range, 175-180, well last time I sparred was with this HEAVYWEIGHT, 220 POUND 6% FAT GUY, WHO was not or did not know how to hold back his punches, he hit hard, but I took it and was getting hit alot, NOT knocked out and felt fine.. Later that night, felt FOGGY, NO HEADACHE, DIZZY, NECK WAS STIFF, NOT FEELING LIKE MYSELF, WENT TO THE DOCTOR, TOLD ME IT sounds like mild form of whiplash, well about 2weeks later I am feeling better, but all the symptoms sound to me LIKE WHIPLASH AND MAYBE A MILD CONCUSSION IN THE BEGINNING, WELL NOW I want to go back into the gym badly, and get back into sparring, but also a BIT NERVOUS ABOUT GETTING A CONCUSSION SOMETIME in the future is their better ways to prevent them or are some guys more prone to getting them?? MY EGO WANTS TO SAY THAT I DID NOT GET A CONCUSSION, I didn't want this to happen so early in my boxing, career ANY INPUT WOULD BE NICE

[Chris Nagel]

It's a shame but this same thing happens to a lot of guys. It should be the trainer's job to put you in the ring with a guy that's better than you, but not a guy looking for an ego boost. That being said get a good sparring partner and go to another gym to find one if you have to. With a good sparring partner or with someone that is very skilled with the focus mitts/pads go over the correct responses. Now a nice good sparring partner won't be looking to knock you out, they shouldn't go for the sweet spots, the chin and quick finish. They should keep you alert and on your guard at all times.

Like I said learn the correct responses. What are you going to do about your opponent's jab, right... How are you going to move, etc, etc. There's a book that goes over many of the different situations that you'll have to face and will tell you a lot of good responces. The book is called 'Boxing' by Edwin L. Haislet, and you can download it for free in the 'Useful / Important Posts' subsection under the topic 'Boxing History and Rincraft.' You should also check out greynotsoold's posts which you also find in the same section.

There's truth in that overused saying, "Protect yourself at all times!"

[Chris Nagel]

Let me take this time to say Welcome to the board.

By the way since you're new here, here's your first It's the rating underneith your username. I wouldn't worry about it if I were you. Just have fun and show respect to others here and don't worry about anyone else. I usually just give out cool clicks if I want to see more of that person again.