AboutJoe Hofer Expertise I can answer most questions regarding boxing instruction and or various training methods. Training for beginners or experienced professionals. I can also answer questions regarding effective weight loss.
Experience I have trained beginning boxers as well as accomplished professionals. I have owned and managed my own gym outside of Atlanta Georgia and currently do personilized boxing instruction and training in Tampa Florida. I have promoted professional boxing shows in St. Louis, Missouri including several World and State Championships. I have Supervised a World Championship for the International Boxing Organization and the World Boxing Board of which I am currently on their Board of Directors.
Question I am writing a paper for a college writing class on boxing safety. All the research i have found indicates that brain trauma is a regular occurrence in boxing.How common are brain injuries, including dementia pugilistica, and subdural hematomas, in boxing? and what steps are being taken to prevent these injuries?
Answer I am probably not qualified to give an accurate answer but I can say much is overrated because in general with the thousands of boxing matches taking place around the world per year most injuries are superficial such as bruises and cuts. When compared to other sports which have athletes being paralyzed or dropping dead during practice I am not sure that is any more dangerous than those sports.
