Does having an Iron Chin shield a fighter from brain damage?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by UnleashtheFURY, Aug 18, 2013.


  1. bremen

    bremen Boxing Addict Full Member

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    no, but avoiding getting hit will
     
  2. woodzo

    woodzo Active Member Full Member

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    I always thought Havin an iron chin would make it worse?? Atleast if your made of glass the 1st decent shot and your on the deck
    If you jus plod forward and block every shot with your face I don't care who you are it's not guna be good for your health regardless of who you are

    In sayin that the more times you get ko'd and the more concussions you receive I think that'd be much worse ..... In short I've no idea lol
     
  3. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ Full Member

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    The exact opposite.

    A lot of fighters that are known for having a iron chin clearly show braindamage at the end or after their careers because of taking punches that would have knocked out other fighters and just fighting on.
    It also looks to make them stretch their careers for too long... because of the "he only outpointed me, I still got it" sentiment, while it just was their chin that kept them up.
     
  4. ant-man

    ant-man ant Full Member

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    Bone density plays a critical role, ie. the thicker the skull, the more protected the brain, and the more punch resistance. Can't train for that...
     
  5. Ahurath

    Ahurath Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Well I don't know really since Enzo has the glassiest chin alive he should speak clearly but still speaks like a drunk.
     
  6. EverLast

    EverLast Well-Known Member Full Member

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    klitschko nuthugging reprobate:patsch