how long does a cut take to heal enough to box

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  1. D@ZMX

    D@ZMX Member Full Member

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    hey guys had a head clash on friday ref stopped the fight as I got cut above the eye, required 5 stitches, no swelling and has come together really well, the nurse said stitches can come out in 5 days so how long after that before I can spar or box again as i have a few bouts scheduled in but obviously dont want to rush it and damage it even worse, any help appreciated.. ive had it before but it was years ago on the other eye and forgot how long it took to heal!
     
  2. Staminakills

    Staminakills Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    depends how deep the cut is, but usually at least a couple weeks after the stitches come out and that's only with the right headgear for sparring
     
  3. ForemanJab

    ForemanJab Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Floyd hasn't summed up the courage to fight Manny for 5 years. I wonder what excuse he will invent next?
     
  4. bandeedo

    bandeedo Loyal Member Full Member

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    castration sometimes takes longer than 5 years to heal.
     
  5. miniq

    miniq AJ IS A BODYBUILDING BUM Full Member

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    ~4 weeks

    minimum 2 weeks
     
  6. markq

    markq Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    They misdiagnosed Pac's vagina as a cut.
     
  7. Dubblechin

    Dubblechin Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I always heard it was one month per inch (of the cut). Three-inch cut, three months.
     
  8. cslb

    cslb Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Depends on the person and severity of the cut. People heal at different rates. Your trainer or coach at your gym should let you know when you can start sparring again.
     
  9. detamour

    detamour Guest

    Amen tommy, remember, bobs classic excuse when floyds jail time was postponed?
     
  10. fighter86

    fighter86 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    2-4 weeks but it never really heals correctly as long as you're in the sport.