Con's of Amateur Boxing

[Sim Diddy]

Hello,

I want to start on some boxing but I was wondering what the con's of Amateur boxing are. I want to start on some training and also want to do some competitive boxing, however I only want to do Amateur boxing because it seems safe. I've researched it a bit and can't seem to find exactly what the injuries and dangers are.

So if anyone can help, that'd be much appreciated.

Thanks

[slayer31]

i think the dangers are pretty obvious. but honestly you are safer boxing than you are playing hockey or football.

[Sim Diddy]

Yeah I know the dangers are pretty obvious. To be more specific, I was wondering what injuries can you get from wearing a headgear? I thought that wearing a gear pretty much protects you from any brain damage and cuts. The only danger I can think of with Amateur boxing is chin blows.

And the thing with comparing boxing to football is that you aren't going to definitely get any damaging hits on you like you do in boxing.

[WuChi]

Yeah I know the dangers are pretty obvious. To be more specific, I was wondering what injuries can you get from wearing a headgear? I thought that wearing a gear pretty much protects you from any brain damage and cuts. The only danger I can think of with Amateur boxing is chin blows.

And the thing with comparing boxing to football is that you aren't going to definitely get any damaging hits on you like you do in boxing.

Ive boxed for several years before I became involved with MMA, the problem I found with the head guard is that it feels like a bouncyball on your head, which can cause damage to te kneck. Your skull will be ok, but you can still suffer concussive head injuries(bouncing of the brain), back and forward.

[MRLFTHOOK2U]

According to a study that the USOC did amateur boxing is in the top 2 or 3 when it comes to least amount of injuries..Cycling, and track and field both have a higher rate of injuries

[dogzilla]

Every sport has an injury, its just a thing you have to accept in any kind of sport


Dad and son playing chess. Son: "Dad what is the worst injurie in football?"
Dad: "Broken back."
Son: "What about chess injurie" and yawns.
Dad: "Breaking your jaw while yawning."

Every sport is dangerous

[kanik]

heh heh braking jaw while yawning, never yawn in a boxing match for the same reason but seriously ametuar boxing is pretty dang safe.

[SamuraiGuy]

Yeah I know the dangers are pretty obvious. To be more specific, I was wondering what injuries can you get from wearing a headgear? I thought that wearing a gear pretty much protects you from any brain damage and cuts. The only danger I can think of with Amateur boxing is chin blows.

And the thing with comparing boxing to football is that you aren't going to definitely get any damaging hits on you like you do in boxing.

LOL Jeez I played football in Canada and your telling me your not DEFINETLY going to get any damaging hits on you.... what a joke, maybe if you played kicker or something ( I was linebacker/kicker). I've seen alot of injuries at football, and non as a result of boxing. A bunch of injuries have come from grappling, or mma, or wrestling, but theres not nearly as much in boxing.

The headgear kinda just protects you from cuts, still get the blunt force trauma of being smashed in the head, it helps a little bit I guess, but not that much.

For anyone of these sports though, NOTHING is more dangerous than driving your car to get to this sport, it's far more likely youd die on the highway than in the ring, keep that in mind when you think things arent safe.

Oh and the worst chess injury isnt breaking your jaw while yawning, its having the opposing player shove his king up your nose and tipping over the board on you when he loses.

[Tee Sok]

The physical dangers from amateur boxing are minimal, at least from the competition standpoint. From a self-defense standpoint, however, they are more pronounced. Obviously boxing alone will not prepare you for many of the situations you could potentially face in the world outside the ring. However, as far as a competition art, it's both fun and beneficial. I love the amateurs, because the focus is on sportsmanship and technical ability. The main differences you see in the amateurs compared with the pros is the reliance on long range tools to score. Amateurs generally score best with jabs and crosses. Body shots and in-fighting are harder for judges to see, and therefore, they don't score as much. Still, that's precisely the thing that makes amateur boxing an advantage in other combat sports like MMA. The focus on footwork and long-range sills a gap left by most of the other fundamental arts "mixed" together to form MMA. Pro gyms will teach you more "tricks" for rough and tumble fighting than amateur gyms/coaches will, but if you're looking for something safe, amateur boxing is a great way to go. Heck, even horseback riding results in more injuries than amateur boxing!

In the end, the cons are minimal, and the benefits are pretty extraordinary. As an amateur boxer, you'll find a great sport, outstanding conditioning, and the kind of individual accomplishment that drives so many of us. You'll get your bloody noses and bumps, bruises, and scrapes, but when it's all said and done, that's part of what the sport is all about, and a big reason why I love it so much. It won't kill you, but it will teach you what you're made of. In today's world, that is a precious thing indeed.

That's a great post, thanks Mike.