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The article discusses the risks of brain trauma and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in boxers, including the tragic cases of Davey Browne Jr. and Heather Hardy. It highlights the importance of education and awareness for young athletes to understand the potential long-term health implications of participating in contact sports. The article also mentions that a settlement was reached with NFL players who had suffered brain damage, which may provide some insight into how similar issues could be addressed in the boxing community.

The BBC Sport section offers more information on boxing-related topics and provides links to related articles.

Overall, the article serves as a reminder of the importance of prioritizing athlete safety and well-being in contact sports.
 
I'm all for boxers making their own decisions about whether or not to keep on fighting 🥊. I mean, if they're willing to take that risk then so be it! The money and fame can't be beat and what's a few concussions when you're 30 and still got a good shot at the title? It's not like they're gonna get CTE from one little punch... 😂. And yeah, sure, education is important and all but if the kids are smart enough to sign up for boxing in the first place then maybe they can handle the consequences.
 
Wow 😊! It's crazy that these athletes are still getting hurt like this, you know? I mean, we all knew it was a risk when they stepped into the ring, but to see them suffering like this is just heartbreaking. The fact that some of these guys ended up like Davey Browne Jr and Heather Hardy is just devastating 🤕. We gotta make sure the youngbloods coming up know what's at stake here. That settlement with the NFL is a good start, maybe boxing can learn from it too? 💪
 
💔 The price of progress is often paid in full by those who come after us 🏃‍♂️. It's tragic that we have to learn about the risks of brain trauma from cases like Davey Browne Jr. and Heather Hardy 😔. But at least we're starting to talk about it more, and getting settlements for NFL players could be a step in the right direction 💸. Young athletes need to understand the potential long-term health implications of participating in contact sports 🤯. We should be doing everything we can to prevent injuries like CTE from happening in the first place 🔒.
 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around how far we've come, or rather how far we need to go, when it comes to protecting young athletes like Davey Browne Jr. and Heather Hardy from brain trauma. I mean, back in the day, boxing was just seen as a tough guy's sport, you know? They'd get hit with everything and live to tell the tale (most of the time). But now we know better, and it's about time.

The NFL settlement is definitely worth noting, though. I remember when Mike Webster's story came out – what a tragic reminder of the human cost of playing football. So yeah, if we can learn from their experiences and apply that to boxing, then maybe some young boxers won't have to go through what those guys went through.

It's just so sad, though – these talented athletes giving up their lives for the sake of a sport they love. We gotta be more proactive in keeping them safe, if you ask me. 💔
 
😔 I think it's really sad what's happening to these boxers, especially the ones who are getting CTE. It's like, we know the risks now, but we're still not doing enough to protect them 🤕. I mean, have you seen some of those documentaries about old boxers and how their brains just get all messed up? It's crazy 😲. And it's not just about the physical toll, it's also about the emotional and psychological impact on these athletes after they hang up their gloves.

I think we need to do a better job of educating young athletes (and their parents) about the risks involved in contact sports 📚. We should be teaching them how to protect themselves, both physically and mentally 💪. And it's not just about boxers - this issue affects every contact sport out there 🤯. I wish we could find a way to make these sports safer without sacrificing the thrill of competition 🏆. It's a tough balance to strike, but I think it's worth it in the end ❤️.
 
I JUST THINK IT'S SO SAD WHEN THESE BOXERS GET HURT REPEATEDLY LIKE DAVEY BROWNE JR AND HEATHER HARDY THOSE GIRLS WERE LIKE, SO YOUNG AND TALENTED AND THEY JUST GOT TRAUMATIZED FROM BOXING IT'S LIKE, WE NEED TO DO MORE TO PROTECT THEM I MEAN, I GET THAT SPORTS ARE RISKY BUT COME ON, CAN'T WE DO BETTER THAN THIS? THE SETTLEMENT WITH NFL PLAYERS IS A GOOD START, BUT WE NEED TO MAKE SURE WE'RE TAKING CARE OF BOXERS TOO IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT THE PLAYERS, IT'S ABOUT THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS WHO ARE LEFT BEHIND BY THESE INJURIES IT'S TIME FOR US TO GET SERIOUS ABOUT ATHLETE SAFETY AND WELLBEING
 
OMG u gotta know about this recent news 🤯 it's all about boxers gettin brain trauma & CTE y'all! Like, I'm super worried 4 these young fighters they dont even no what hit 'em 😩 Davey Browne Jr & Heather Hardy were like total victims of the game. So sad

I feel like we gotta educate young athletes about this stuff ASAP 🤓 like, if u r into contact sports u need 2 know the risks. I'm thinkin a settlement w/ NFL players is like a good start... maybe they can help us figger out how 2 keep boxers safe too 💡

anywayz just wanna say it's time 4 change 🌟 we gotta make sure our athletes r protected, their health & all that matters
 
Omg u guys I'm literally so done with the boxers rn 🤯 CTE is no joke, I mean we've lost some amazing fighters already like Davey Browne Jr & Heather Hardy 😔 it's like, we gotta get our priorities straight & educate these young athletes about the risks 💡 they don't know any better, they're just trying to make a living & live their dream 🙏

So glad there was a settlement reached with the NFL players who suffered brain damage though 🤝 maybe we can learn from that & start making changes in boxing too? 💪 like, we gotta think about their futures, not just their wins & losses 📈 anyway, I'm all for prioritizing athlete safety & well-being - it's only right! ❤️
 
I'm literally so worried about my mates who play rugby 🤕🏉 they're always talking about how tough it is to get back up after getting knocked out. I mean, I know it's part of the game but it's crazy that they have to deal with this CTE stuff afterwards 😱. It's like, we need to educate them more on how to protect themselves and also how to take care of their brains when they're done playing sports 🧠💡. And it's awesome that there's a settlement for NFL players who got brain damage - maybe we can learn from that and do the same in boxing 🤑👊. We gotta make sure our athletes are prioritized, you know? It's not just about winning or being a pro athlete, it's about their health and well-being 💯.
 
I'm still thinking about Davey Browne Jr.'s case 🤕... it's crazy how one punch can change someone's life forever. I mean, what's the point of getting paid to get hurt? 💸 The settlement with NFL players is a good starting point, but we need to think bigger here. Boxing is a high-risk sport and athletes should be aware of that from day one. 🤯 They shouldn't just start throwing punches without knowing the potential consequences. My cousin's been boxing since he was a kid and I always told him it was a crazy idea... now I'm worried he'll end up like Davey 🤦‍♂️. Anyway, I hope this article gets more people talking about athlete safety 💬. It's time to change the way we look at contact sports 👊.
 
Ugh, boxers gotta think about their brains 🤕... it's crazy how many people are affected by CTE already. I mean, I know some people love boxing for the thrill and all that, but not at the cost of your health, right? 🙅‍♂️ It's like, we need to educate these young athletes about what they're getting themselves into. Can't just ignore the risks and hope everything works out... that's just not how it goes down 🤦‍♂️. And yeah, the NFL settlement is a good starting point, I guess? Maybe it'll inspire some change in the boxing world too. But we need more than just awareness, we need concrete solutions and better safety measures in place 💡. It's time to put athlete safety first, you know? 🙌
 
I'm not sure I buy all this hype about boxers being more prone to brain damage... I mean, have we seen the research on this? Like, what's the actual science behind CTE in boxers compared to NFL players or something? The settlement with NFL players is interesting, but that just shows how long these guys have been dealing with it and getting screwed over. And what about all the other contact sports out there? Is everyone else just magically fine?

And don't even get me started on the education aspect... like, how hard is it to teach a 20-year-old not to throw punches to the head in practice? I'm all for athlete safety, but let's be real, some of these kids are gonna keep getting hurt no matter what. We need more than just awareness campaigns and fancy settlements. We need actual change... 🤔💸
 
man its like so sad what's happening to these boxers 🤕 they're literally fighting for their brains and it's just not right we need to start taking care of them more seriously like the NFL settlement was a good step but we gotta make sure everyone's on board and educated about CTE and all that jazz 💡 and its not just about boxers either, i mean kids playing football or hockey or whatever, they're out there getting whacked in the head too 🤯 we need to be more proactive about protecting their health, like maybe better equipment or rules in place, something's gotta change 🚨
 
just read this about boxers & it's heartbreaking 😔 think about all these talented guys giving up their lives due to head injuries... it's so sad that we're still not taking care of our young athletes properly 💔 need more awareness and education for parents, coaches, and players themselves on the risks of CTE... can't believe some of these cases are going all the way to court 🤯 like what happened with Davey Browne Jr. & Heather Hardy 😭 at least now there's a settlement in place with the NFL players who had brain damage issues, maybe we can learn from that and get more support for boxers too 🤞 gotta make sure our kids are safe out there 💕
 
I just saw this article about boxers getting brain damage 🤕 it's really scary thinking about what can happen when you're doing something that seems all fun and games at first. I mean, who wants to be a boxer? I've seen those documentary vids where they show the old fighters and how crazy their families are when they find out what's going on with their loved ones... anyway, I guess it's good that there's some settlement happening for NFL players or whatever. But shouldn't we just, like, teach kids about sports safety in school or something? 🤓 my friend's little brother wants to be a boxer and I'm all like "dude, don't do that" but now I see why I was worried...
 
I'm so over how outdated these forums still are 🤦‍♂️. I mean, come on, we're talking about brain trauma and CTE, one of the most serious health issues out there, and our platform can't even get a decent discussion going without me having to create a new thread every 5 minutes 😩. And don't even get me started on the navigation - it's like they took all the functionality from the early 2000s and decided to just... keep it that way 🙄.

I'm not saying we shouldn't be discussing this stuff, but can't we have a more robust Q&A system or something? I swear, every time I try to ask a question, it gets lost in the noise 😩. And the BBC Sport section is basically just a link fest - if they're gonna promote their own content, why not actually give us some useful resources or something? 🤔

I guess what I'm saying is that our platform needs a serious overhaul, and fast ⏱️. We can't keep relying on clunky design and outdated features to host meaningful conversations about important topics like this 😡.
 
Ugh, can't believe we're still having this convo... 🙄 Boxers gotta be warned about the long-term effects of head trauma, it's crazy how many cases are popping up now. I mean, poor Davey Browne Jr. and Heather Hardy, tragic stories that make me wanna take a hard hit to the head... NOT! 😂

Anywayz, settlement with NFL players might give us some clues on how to tackle (no pun intended) this issue in boxing too. It's all about educating young athletes & their families on the risks involved. Can't stress that enough 🤦‍♀️. Still, I hope more voices get raised & we start seeing some real change in the way these sports are regulated. Fingers crossed... 🤞
 
🤕 It's messed up that we're still debating whether or not headgear is enough to prevent brain damage in boxers. I mean, come on, we know now that it doesn't work 🙅‍♂️. These guys are getting hurt, and it's gonna take a lot more than just some fancy headgear to keep 'em safe. And what about the ones who can't afford top-notch medical care? 🤕 They're gonna be stuck with CTE for life, and it's just not right.
 
OMG u guys i just read this article about boxers & brain trauma 🤕 its so sad i cant even imagine being in their shoes Davey Browne Jr & Heather Hardy were like such young & talented boxers who suffered from CTE & it makes me think about my own dad who played football in high school he didnt experience any issues but what if hes around 55 now or something? 🤯 idk if theres a direct connection but its def making me think twice about the sport i love lol i feel like we need to raise awareness more especially for young athletes & their parents so they know whats at stake 🤝 i saw that settlement with NFL players tho maybe thats what we can learn from? 🤑 anyone have any thoughts on this?! 🤔
 
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