Is it true that boxing is really dangerous?

Question

I was thinking of taking up boxing as a sport, and I talked about it with my mom. She said that would be fine. Blah blah blah. But then she told me boxing could be dangerous, like concussions, black eyes, etc. etc.

IS boxing dangerous?

btw, i'm a girl.

Answer 1

your mommy knows best! listen to your mom and forget about boxing forever.

Answer 2

Anytime someone's goal is tho hit you in the head and knock you to the canvas - then yes it's dangerous. Why any woman would want to be hit in the head or face - is strange to me.

Answer 3

Yes boxing is dangerous.  As is football (you could get tackled), basketball(you could sprain an ankle), baseball (someone could nail you in the head with baseball) etc.  h**l, even playing tag is dangerous because someone might tag you too hard or poke you in the eye.  

Yes any physical activity, including boxing, has a risk factor.  Does that mean that you should not do it?  NO!!   The benefits (physical fitness, competition, learning to defend yourself etc.)  far outweigh the risks.  I mean, you are not gonna immediately fight a professional fighter who could potentially hit you hard enough to cause serious damage.   Go for it girl!!!!

Answer 4

Boxing is always dangerous, a doctor would tell you all the effects of getting hit in the head constantly with force and dehydration. But it all depends if you are really good at the sport. It's hit or get hit.  But if you want to look at the bright side, the referee, the ring doctor, and your corner knows when to stop a fight.

Answer 5

No, it just looks that way.  

Answer 6

Well let me see.. Amateur Boxing or Pro?

in Amateur you wear a helmet and i think concussions are rare, as for black eyes i haven't heard of a time that happened (but it probably has).

Pro boxing.. sometimes you can get a bloody nose SOMETIMES.

And as for black eyes.. I don't see them happen too often.

Overall i think it's safe.