Nick Blackwell wakes from coma

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  1. rampant

    rampant Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Great news.
     
  2. Squire

    Squire Let's Go Champ Full Member

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    Is there any particular medical reason why a guy shouldn't fight again after those kind of injuries? Is it more likely to happen again?

    I'm thrilled to hear he's doing well anyway. Let's go champ.
     
  3. ant-man

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    Interested in this question also champ. :huh
     
  4. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    Weakness in that part of the skull I'd imagine. We will have to wait and see.
     
  6. N17

    N17 Loyal Member Full Member

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    Great news, I think every boxing fan and was waiting for this and hopefully now he makes a full recovery.
     
  7. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    It gets exponentially worse, yes.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronic_traumatic_encephalopathy
     
  8. Jeremy Kyle

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