What injuries are common in amateur boxing?

Question

I'm going to start boxing soon, and I was wondering what injuries are common.

The things I'm most concerned about are:

Commas

Concussions

Black Eyes (probably common, right?)

Broken Bones

stuff like that.

Any help here, or tips for a new boxer?

And i'm a girl. (and DON'T say girls can't box, please.)

Answer 1

If you are going to train in a civilized gym, then you won't be stepping into the ring any time soon.  A civilized gym will make you register with the United States Amature Boxing Federation (USABF) before you even step into the ring.  This membership will cover you in case you do get injured.

I've actually trained a female boxer years ago when I was a celeb personal trainer.  The most important thing is to listen to your trainer and listen to your body too.  

If you get individual training, then he'll start with the basics like stance, throwing proper punches, foot work, bag work and things like that.  If you get with a trainer that works with a large gang of people at the same time, then you get less attention and after a short course of the basics they usually work you with timed drills in different skilled stations.

When you do step into the ring you'll be using 16oz. gloves, so don't worry about concussions.  To prevent bruises always cover your face thick with vasiline and that will help a great deal.  

In the Novice division you won't experience any major injury that you mentioned unless you don't listen and try get into the top of the game when you're not ready, JUST LISTEN and before you know it you'll be knocking out girls and maybe guys too.  If it's not fun then don't do it.

Answer 2

Broken noses

joint pains around the elbows

thigh pains (if you weave a lot)

Answer 3

I'd have to agree with James B. I can relate to the things he listed. From my experiences, I have never had the injuries you listed, though concussions are very possible, if you're taking too many blows.  

Answer 4

brain damage

Answer 5

Well I have never have never had an injury before. The headgear protects you from cuts  But Cuncussions  can still happen if your opponent hits you hard enough.

My advice to you would be to protect your body more than anything because punches to the ribs hurt.  

Answer 6

You wear head gear in amatuer boxing (actually all female boxers wear head gear).

The injuries you have listed are very rare.

More common injuries are:

Wrist Injuries

Hand Injuries (injuries to your fingers and joints)

Ankle injuries (silly, yes, but in amatuers you see a lot of spained ankles)

you will have more issues with injuries during training than you will in a fight.

And heII ya, girls can box