Reduced punch resistance

The rationale for no longer doing same day weigh in was to lessen trauma resulting from excessive dehydration.

 

Roy Jones and Danny Williams

Both fighters who at the tail end of their careers, ended with little to no resistance.

Its sad when they carry on for too long

 

There are a number of factors and more is being learned, Destructon of the fascia which service to protect the brain from moving freely is a factor inreasing as a consequence of trauma. Head trauma causes the fascia to tear and is not regenerated.