Quote Originally Posted by Boom Boom View Post
I look at it this way, Cell phones have been around for what, 15-20 years max. What long term effects might that have maybe in another ten years we will all develop brain cancer. My point is there is risks in everything, but that shouldnt be a reason to stop doing something. Ive fought amateur and now fight pro, and yes you can feel the punches much more, but if fighters worry about what could happen, boxing would be like ballroom dancing. Taking chances and risks is what makes people interesting, not being safe.

While I agree with this, I also believe both boxers and trainers should be well-informed with TBI (traumatic brain injury, and it's varying degrees).

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I know I probably at one point already...should have taken a little time off from intense sparring, as was experiencing frequent headaches and likely required a rest from the brain slamming into my cranium.