Sad. Read about this yesterday. Sure seems to happen more often over the last decade or so. Could be just the law of averages because of an increased number of boxers overall but someone should look at it.

Dropping from 15 to 12 was supposed to curb the numbers but it really hasn't. I'd wager a study would actually show it to be worse. Perhaps its the gloves? Specifically Reyes and their design and then add the shaving I dont know.

I'd probably say dehydration is a major influence also. Bigger and bigger guys killing themselves to have the power advantage? Oxygen to the brain depletion or something. I think it deserves a comprehensive study and the pimps, orgs and broadcasters should be flipping the bill.