2006-08-26 16:57:47 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Boxing
Dementia pugilistica, also called chronic traumatic encephalopathy, pugilistic Parkinson's syndrome, boxer's syndrome, and punch-drunk syndrome, is a neurological disorder which affects career boxers and others who receive multiple dazing blows to the head. The condition develops over a period of years, with the average time of onset being about 16 years after the start of a career in boxing.
The condition, which occurs in people who have suffered multiple concussions, commonly manifests as dementia, or declining mental ability, and parkinsonism, or tremors and lack of coordination. It can also cause unsteady gait, inappropriate behavior, and speech problems.
It is not well understood why this syndrome occurs (Drake and Cifu, 2004). Loss of neurons, scarring of brain tissue, collection of proteinaceous plaques, and damage to the cerebellum are implicated in the syndrome, which may be etiologically related to Alzheimer's disease (Graham and Gennareli, 2000).
Famous sufferers include Joe Louis, Beau Jack and, more recently, Muhammad Ali, Jerry Quarry, Mike Quarry, Wilfredo Benitez, and Freddie Roach.
2006-08-26 16:59:20 · answer #1 · answered by Joe D 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes! Think about it. Do you think getting hit in the head over and over is good for the brain? No! Yes, brain damage is common in boxing.
2006-08-26 16:59:25 · answer #2 · answered by 'Barn 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
u probably did 4 cuz ur asking this question. HELL YES if u sustain enough blows to the head ur brain will damage just like if u were hit numerous time 2 the spine with a tire iron all at once u could be paralyzed
2006-08-27 13:14:20 · answer #3 · answered by rufftuff187 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Punches to the head scrambles your brain. Its like shaking an egg, when a punch hits your head your brain is hitting the inside of your skull with the force estimated at approximately 3G's. That damages your ability to talk and mentally function.
2006-08-29 12:32:11 · answer #4 · answered by Bru 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to already have brain damage to get in a boxing ring.
2006-08-26 17:00:06 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know. Can you really get brain damage from pounding your head on the sidewalk?
So, how long have you been boxing?
2006-08-26 16:59:31 · answer #6 · answered by Chloe 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's utterly RIDICULOUS. Of course not! Thats just old wives tales. Just something they tell mama's boys to keep them from boxing.Hell I've been boxing for plenty of years and took many a head shot and I dont think I ever seen a young man a nice as that paul taylor, Mrs. Jones boy, yes indeed that is one fine time you got in here, what do you think this is, not me, not her either, Byaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah
2006-08-26 17:51:35 · answer #7 · answered by theblessedknower 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can without a doubt. Trauma from your brain being hit against your skull results in injury and therefore damage.
2006-08-26 17:04:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Getting pummelled on a daily basis has got to knock something out of kilter sooner or latter. I love Mohammad Ali, but I think his boxing has messed up his health to a big extent.
2006-08-26 17:03:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is a weird thing, but it only can happen if you get hit in the jaw. The jaw is the bone that partly protects the brain, and is not as strong as your skull. But you cannot get it from just being hit in the skull.
2006-08-26 17:01:24 · answer #10 · answered by rocksteadyman2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋