It should come as no surprise that boxing batters the bodies of those participating in the sport. However, many do not realize the toll that boxing takes on the brain. Continual hits to the head can cause severe speech problems, tremors, and a loss of motor control. Famed boxers like Muhammad Ali and Jerry Quarry show the effects. While amateur boxers are at a lower risk for head injuries because they wear protective headgear, shock-absorbing gloves, and go fewer rounds, brain trauma still occurs in casual boxers.

Risking It In The Ring