The article discusses the health risks associated with boxing and American football, including chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and other brain injuries. It features two individuals who have suffered from these conditions: Davey Browne Jr., a boxer who died from injuries sustained in a fight, and Amy Lavelle, a mother whose child has been affected by CTE. The article highlights the need for education and awareness about the risks of head injuries in sports, particularly among young athletes.
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I'm so glad these stories are finally getting some attention 
. I mean, we all know that concussions can be super serious, but it's only now that we're seeing the long-term effects on people's lives. Like, Davey Browne Jr.'s case is just heartbreaking - who would've thought that something as exciting as boxing could lead to such a tragic outcome? 
And Amy Lavelle's story is even more shocking because it's not just her child who's affected, but also the emotional toll it takes on her. I feel like we need to have some serious conversations about how to protect these young athletes and get them the help they need ASAP
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It's time for us to take a closer look at the safety protocols in place for these sports and make some changes, ya know? We can't just keep sweeping this under the rug
. Education and awareness are key - we gotta make sure parents, coaches, and players themselves are all on the same page when it comes to head injuries. It's a tough topic, but someone's gotta talk about it 
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. I mean, we all know that concussions can be super serious, but it's only now that we're seeing the long-term effects on people's lives. Like, Davey Browne Jr.'s case is just heartbreaking - who would've thought that something as exciting as boxing could lead to such a tragic outcome? And Amy Lavelle's story is even more shocking because it's not just her child who's affected, but also the emotional toll it takes on her. I feel like we need to have some serious conversations about how to protect these young athletes and get them the help they need ASAP
.It's time for us to take a closer look at the safety protocols in place for these sports and make some changes, ya know? We can't just keep sweeping this under the rug
. Education and awareness are key - we gotta make sure parents, coaches, and players themselves are all on the same page when it comes to head injuries. It's a tough topic, but someone's gotta talk about it .**
** I think its super sad that these kids are goin through this 
. Boxing & football can be so exciting, but the risk of gettin hurt is just too high 
. The brain is like a computer, and when you punch it or hit your head, its like typin on a keyboard with a hammer 
. Its not worth losin that 
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We gotta make sure our young athletes know about the risks & take care of themselves
. That includes wearin proper gear, takin breaks, and gettin checked out by docs if somethin feels off 
. We cant just ignore these injuries like theyre nothin 
. The families who have to deal with CTE & other brain damage deserve so much better 
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We should also be lookin at the rules & regulations in sports to make 'em safer
. Maybe theres a way to reduce the number of concussions or just not have 'em happen at all 
. Its time for us to step up and take action !
** I think its super sad that these kids are goin through this . Boxing & football can be so exciting, but the risk of gettin hurt is just too high . The brain is like a computer, and when you punch it or hit your head, its like typin on a keyboard with a hammer . Its not worth losin that .We gotta make sure our young athletes know about the risks & take care of themselves
. That includes wearin proper gear, takin breaks, and gettin checked out by docs if somethin feels off . We cant just ignore these injuries like theyre nothin . The families who have to deal with CTE & other brain damage deserve so much better .We should also be lookin at the rules & regulations in sports to make 'em safer
. Maybe theres a way to reduce the number of concussions or just not have 'em happen at all . Its time for us to step up and take action !I'm telling you, there's gotta be some shady stuff goin' on with these sports. I mean, think about it - they're basically encouraging these kids to throw their heads around like rag dolls all day, every day... 
It's no wonder people are gettin' hurt. And now we're talkin' about long-term effects, like CTE and brain damage? That's some messed up stuff.
And what really gets me is that the sports organizations are just kinda... sweepin' it under the rug. Like, they're all "oh, safety first!" but I'm not buyin' it. I think there's a cover-up goin' on here. We need to be keepin' an eye out for what's really goin' on behind closed doors.
I mean, have you seen the stats on these athletes? They're dyin' young, and it's all from head injuries. It's like they're playin' with fire and expectin' to come out unscathed. Something fishy is goin' on here...
It's no wonder people are gettin' hurt. And now we're talkin' about long-term effects, like CTE and brain damage? That's some messed up stuff.And what really gets me is that the sports organizations are just kinda... sweepin' it under the rug. Like, they're all "oh, safety first!" but I'm not buyin' it. I think there's a cover-up goin' on here. We need to be keepin' an eye out for what's really goin' on behind closed doors.
I mean, have you seen the stats on these athletes? They're dyin' young, and it's all from head injuries. It's like they're playin' with fire and expectin' to come out unscathed. Something fishy is goin' on here...
man i was just thinking about this one restaurant downtown that serves the best fish & chips ever 
have you tried it? no but i'm sure its good anyway back to boxing and football... i feel so bad for these guys like davey browne jr his life was cut short by a punch and amy lavelle her kid is suffering from cte what a shame. u know what really gets me though is the lack of safety gear in some sports. like helmets are a big deal now but back in the day they weren't as fancy so like, how many people suffered silently? 
my cousin's friend was a boxer and he never wore a mouthguard 
anyway, point is we gotta educate these kids about head injuries before it's too late.
have you tried it? no but i'm sure its good anyway back to boxing and football... i feel so bad for these guys like davey browne jr his life was cut short by a punch and amy lavelle her kid is suffering from cte what a shame. u know what really gets me though is the lack of safety gear in some sports. like helmets are a big deal now but back in the day they weren't as fancy so like, how many people suffered silently? my cousin's friend was a boxer and he never wore a mouthguard anyway, point is we gotta educate these kids about head injuries before it's too late.Its like such a shame what happens to these athletes ... I mean they're out there giving it their all on the field or in the ring, and then BAM! You gotta live with the consequences for the rest of your life 
. I think its really interesting that we're finally starting to talk about this stuff, like how to prevent head injuries and what not.
I've got a cousin who plays football and he's always talking about how tough it is on the body... and how he wishes they had better protection all those years ago. It just makes me think about how we need to make sure our young athletes are aware of the risks too . Education and awareness, that's key I think.
We should be supporting these people who are suffering from CTE and helping them get the help they need
... its not right that some people have to go through this stuff.
... I mean they're out there giving it their all on the field or in the ring, and then BAM! You gotta live with the consequences for the rest of your life . I think its really interesting that we're finally starting to talk about this stuff, like how to prevent head injuries and what not.I've got a cousin who plays football and he's always talking about how tough it is on the body
... and how he wishes they had better protection all those years ago. It just makes me think about how we need to make sure our young athletes are aware of the risks too . Education and awareness, that's key I think.We should be supporting these people who are suffering from CTE and helping them get the help they need
... its not right that some people have to go through this stuff.This is just crazy! Boxing and American football are two sports that I know people love to play and watch, but the risk to their brains is real . I've seen stories like Davey Browne Jr.'s where a boxer dies from injuries sustained in the ring, it's heartbreaking.
And then there's Amy Lavelle's story, her child has CTE... that's just devastating. It makes you wonder how many more kids are out there playing these sports without knowing about the risks? Education is key here, I think we need to make sure young athletes and their parents are aware of the dangers of head injuries.
I'm not saying these sports can't be enjoyed, but we need to take steps to protect our brains. The NFL and boxing organizations have got to step up their safety protocols, it's not just about the players' physical health, but also their mental well-being
. We've got to make sure that young athletes are aware of the risks and know how to prevent them from happening in the first place. This is a wake-up call for all of us!
. I've seen stories like Davey Browne Jr.'s where a boxer dies from injuries sustained in the ring, it's heartbreaking.And then there's Amy Lavelle's story, her child has CTE... that's just devastating. It makes you wonder how many more kids are out there playing these sports without knowing about the risks? Education is key here, I think we need to make sure young athletes and their parents are aware of the dangers of head injuries.
I'm not saying these sports can't be enjoyed, but we need to take steps to protect our brains. The NFL and boxing organizations have got to step up their safety protocols, it's not just about the players' physical health, but also their mental well-being
. We've got to make sure that young athletes are aware of the risks and know how to prevent them from happening in the first place. This is a wake-up call for all of us!Ugh, these sports are just killing people... Boxing and American football are basically death traps and no one seems to care. I mean, have you seen the stats on CTE? It's like a ticking time bomb waiting to happen. And these kids are just walking into it, all fueled up by their coaches' and parents' ambitions for them to be champions. 
I'm so tired of people saying 'it's a risk you take when you play sports' like that's some kind of valid excuse. Newsflash: it doesn't have to be a risk! We can make these sports safer, we just need to educate ourselves and our kids about the dangers. And let's not forget about the long-term effects – people are living with CTE and it's ruining their lives.
We need more awareness campaigns, more research into finding ways to prevent or treat these injuries... anything to make these sports safer for future generations!
Boxing and American football are basically death traps and no one seems to care. I mean, have you seen the stats on CTE? It's like a ticking time bomb waiting to happen. And these kids are just walking into it, all fueled up by their coaches' and parents' ambitions for them to be champions. I'm so tired of people saying 'it's a risk you take when you play sports' like that's some kind of valid excuse. Newsflash: it doesn't have to be a risk! We can make these sports safer, we just need to educate ourselves and our kids about the dangers. And let's not forget about the long-term effects – people are living with CTE and it's ruining their lives.
We need more awareness campaigns, more research into finding ways to prevent or treat these injuries... anything to make these sports safer for future generations!
just saw this article and it's so heartbreaking boxing and football are already super intense sports, but you don't see people talking about the long term damage it can cause to your brain... CTE is like a real thing now 
and it's not just limited to boxers and football players, it can happen in any sport where there's a risk of head injuries. I feel for Davey Browne Jr.'s family and Amy Lavelle's daughter - their stories should be making headlines, not just being used to warn people about the dangers of sports 
. we need more education and awareness about how to prevent these types of injuries and what to do if someone does get one... it's not just about wearing a helmet or having a concussion protocol in place, it's about changing the culture of these sports to prioritize player safety
boxing and football are already super intense sports, but you don't see people talking about the long term damage it can cause to your brain... CTE is like a real thing now and it's not just limited to boxers and football players, it can happen in any sport where there's a risk of head injuries. I feel for Davey Browne Jr.'s family and Amy Lavelle's daughter - their stories should be making headlines, not just being used to warn people about the dangers of sports . we need more education and awareness about how to prevent these types of injuries and what to do if someone does get one... it's not just about wearing a helmet or having a concussion protocol in place, it's about changing the culture of these sports to prioritize player safety I'm seriously worried about these young athletes they're literally putting their brains on the line for some crazy sport I mean, I love boxing and American football as much as the next fan (GO BRONSON WALKER!!! 
), but can't we just make sure our kids are protected from all these head injuries?! CTE is no joke Amy Lavelle's story broke my heart, poor thing... her kid might not even know what's going on with their brain because of it I'm all for awareness and education, let's get this message out there! We need to make sure our kids are wearing those proper helmets and getting the right training, like, ASAP! The league needs to step up their game (pun intended) and prioritize player safety above all else... we can't keep losing these talented young athletes to preventable injuries
they're literally putting their brains on the line for some crazy sport I mean, I love boxing and American football as much as the next fan (GO BRONSON WALKER!!! ), but can't we just make sure our kids are protected from all these head injuries?! CTE is no joke Amy Lavelle's story broke my heart, poor thing... her kid might not even know what's going on with their brain because of it I'm all for awareness and education, let's get this message out there! We need to make sure our kids are wearing those proper helmets and getting the right training, like, ASAP! The league needs to step up their game (pun intended) and prioritize player safety above all else... we can't keep losing these talented young athletes to preventable injuries "The biggest risk factor is never taking any risk..." You know what I mean? Boxing and American football are two of the most physically demanding sports out there, but we gotta be aware that those hits to the head can have long-term effects on people's lives. It's heartbreaking to see someone like Davey Browne Jr., who was just a young athlete trying to make it big in the boxing world... and then Amy Lavelle, whose kid is being affected by CTE? We gotta do better. Sports should be about having fun, not risking your brain for the sake of a win. Education and awareness are key, especially among parents and coaches who can encourage safe playing practices from the start. We need to make sure our kids know that it's okay to walk away if they're feeling too battered or bruised... because those long-term effects can be devastating man this is crazy stuff going on in sports ... chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is like a real thing now, it's not just some myth or misconception. I'm watching these documentaries and videos about boxers and football players who suffered from brain damage because of their sport, and it's heartbreaking. Davey Browne Jr.'s story is especially sad, he was only 34 years old when he passed away... can you imagine living with CTE for the rest of your life?
and Amy Lavelle's kid, that's just devastating. I mean we know about concussions and head injuries, but to see how it affects a whole family... it's like, what are we doing wrong here? How can we not be more aware of this risk? education is key, right? we need to teach young athletes about the risks and take care of their brains. maybe that's why they're introducing new rules in some leagues, like mandatory concussion protocols and stuff... I hope it makes a difference
... chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is like a real thing now, it's not just some myth or misconception. I'm watching these documentaries and videos about boxers and football players who suffered from brain damage because of their sport, and it's heartbreaking. Davey Browne Jr.'s story is especially sad, he was only 34 years old when he passed away... can you imagine living with CTE for the rest of your life? and Amy Lavelle's kid, that's just devastating. I mean we know about concussions and head injuries, but to see how it affects a whole family... it's like, what are we doing wrong here? How can we not be more aware of this risk? education is key, right? we need to teach young athletes about the risks and take care of their brains. maybe that's why they're introducing new rules in some leagues, like mandatory concussion protocols and stuff... I hope it makes a difference
I just feel so sad when I read about people like Davey Browne Jr. and Amy Lavelle... it's just heartbreaking to think that these young athletes have suffered such devastating brain damage because of their sport. CTE is such a scary thing, I don't know how anyone can even comprehend the impact it has on someone's life.
I think the problem is that we're not teaching kids about the risks enough... like, you gotta be aware of your head when you're playing sports! it's not just about the physical hit, but also the repeated blows to the head. I've seen some studies say that if you play football or boxing for more than a decade, you might already have some signs of CTE.
We need more education and awareness campaigns... like, parents should know what they're getting their kids into!
and we gotta look out for each other too... like, if someone's got a concussion, they gotta sit out the game, period! 
it's just heartbreaking to think that these young athletes have suffered such devastating brain damage because of their sport. CTE is such a scary thing, I don't know how anyone can even comprehend the impact it has on someone's life. I think the problem is that we're not teaching kids about the risks enough... like, you gotta be aware of your head when you're playing sports!
it's not just about the physical hit, but also the repeated blows to the head. I've seen some studies say that if you play football or boxing for more than a decade, you might already have some signs of CTE. We need more education and awareness campaigns... like, parents should know what they're getting their kids into!
and we gotta look out for each other too... like, if someone's got a concussion, they gotta sit out the game, period! OMG, I'm so sick of these sports putting kids' brains at risk ! Like, we know boxing is a high-risk activity, but come on, is it really worth it? I mean, I get that it's a thrill and all, but what's the point of living if you can't even enjoy your own life without getting a permanent brain damage? 
And American football is just as bad, I'm pretty sure. Those kids are getting smashed into each other every play, it's like a never-ending nightmare . We need to be teaching these young athletes (and their parents) about the risks and taking steps to prevent it, not just hoping they'll magically recover or something 
. It's time for some real change in the sports world, you know?
! Like, we know boxing is a high-risk activity, but come on, is it really worth it? I mean, I get that it's a thrill and all, but what's the point of living if you can't even enjoy your own life without getting a permanent brain damage? And American football is just as bad, I'm pretty sure. Those kids are getting smashed into each other every play, it's like a never-ending nightmare . We need to be teaching these young athletes (and their parents) about the risks and taking steps to prevent it, not just hoping they'll magically recover or something . It's time for some real change in the sports world, you know?omg u guys i just can't even right now my cuz plays football in college and i'm seriously worried about him like every time he goes out there i get this bad feeling in my stomach i know its supposed to be a normal part of the game but cte is no joke i mean i've read all these stories about ppl who've died from it and it's just heartbreaking my mom used to box too when she was younger and she said it was super common for her friends to get head injuries like we dont know what they're even doing to our brains lol? anyway idk man i just wish ppl were more aware of the risks and would take care of themselves
my cuz plays football in college and i'm seriously worried about him like every time he goes out there i get this bad feeling in my stomach i know its supposed to be a normal part of the game but cte is no joke i mean i've read all these stories about ppl who've died from it and it's just heartbreaking my mom used to box too when she was younger and she said it was super common for her friends to get head injuries like we dont know what they're even doing to our brains lol? anyway idk man i just wish ppl were more aware of the risks and would take care of themselves gotta say, these stories are really hitting close to home. I mean, I'm all for the thrill of competition and being part of a team, but at what cost? 
It's crazy how quickly we forget about the risks when we're caught up in the excitement. I've seen some friends who played sports back in the day and they're still dealing with the aftermath. Head injuries are no joke, folks. The fact that it's especially affecting young athletes is alarming . Can't we do better than this? We need to make sure our kids know about the risks and take steps to prevent them from happening in the first place 
I'm just so worried about all these young kids out there playing contact sports . I mean, we're always told to be careful and wear our helmets, but it's just not enough sometimes. My kid plays soccer and I can already imagine the day when they'll get a bad hit on the head and never be the same again . It's like, how can we expect them to develop good brain function and coordination if their brains are constantly getting pounded? And don't even get me started on the long-term effects... it's just too much to think about . We need to start educating parents and coaches about the risks and making sure these kids are protected more than ever. I wish there were more resources available for families dealing with head injuries like this . It's heartbreaking to see what happens when these kids do get hurt, so let's all just try to be a bit more careful out there, okay?
. I mean, we're always told to be careful and wear our helmets, but it's just not enough sometimes. My kid plays soccer and I can already imagine the day when they'll get a bad hit on the head and never be the same again . It's like, how can we expect them to develop good brain function and coordination if their brains are constantly getting pounded? And don't even get me started on the long-term effects... it's just too much to think about . We need to start educating parents and coaches about the risks and making sure these kids are protected more than ever. I wish there were more resources available for families dealing with head injuries like this . It's heartbreaking to see what happens when these kids do get hurt, so let's all just try to be a bit more careful out there, okay? I'm still trying to wrap my head around this . These stories are just so heartbreaking... I mean, think about it, these kids were just living their lives, playing the sports they loved, and then BAM! Something like that happens and their world comes crashing down . And for what? So we can have a competitive edge or some sort of thrill from watching them get smashed around 
? I don't think so... We need to start taking care of these kids' brains, man 
. It's not just about the athletes themselves, it's about their families and loved ones who are left to deal with the aftermath too . Can we please, for once, prioritize their well-being over some game or championship?
. These stories are just so heartbreaking... I mean, think about it, these kids were just living their lives, playing the sports they loved, and then BAM! Something like that happens and their world comes crashing down . And for what? So we can have a competitive edge or some sort of thrill from watching them get smashed around ? I don't think so... We need to start taking care of these kids' brains, man . It's not just about the athletes themselves, it's about their families and loved ones who are left to deal with the aftermath too . Can we please, for once, prioritize their well-being over some game or championship? I'm super worried about these two cases, Davey Browne Jr.'s story is heartbreaking - 1 in 50 boxers will develop CTE, that's insane! And Amy Lavelle's child is still affected by CTE at just 5 years old... the stats are staggering! 
Did you know that CTE has been linked to a 10x higher risk of depression and anxiety in athletes? It's time we start taking these head injuries seriously. I mean, we're already seeing players retiring from sports due to brain damage... it's just not worth it, you feel? The NFL has been making some changes, but more needs to be done! 
They've reduced the number of full-contact practices by 32% in just a year - that's a start, right? But we need more awareness and education for young athletes and their parents. We can't keep putting our kids through this... it's time for change!
Davey Browne Jr.'s story is heartbreaking - 1 in 50 boxers will develop CTE, that's insane! And Amy Lavelle's child is still affected by CTE at just 5 years old... the stats are staggering! Did you know that CTE has been linked to a 10x higher risk of depression and anxiety in athletes? It's time we start taking these head injuries seriously. I mean, we're already seeing players retiring from sports due to brain damage... it's just not worth it, you feel? The NFL has been making some changes, but more needs to be done! They've reduced the number of full-contact practices by 32% in just a year - that's a start, right? But we need more awareness and education for young athletes and their parents. We can't keep putting our kids through this... it's time for change! just read about this crazy stuff boxing & football are literally killing people's brains cte is real and it's not just boxers who are getting hit in the head all the time football players too... amy lavelle's story broke me i cant even imagine having a child affected like that my cousin played football in high school and he still has trouble with memory & stuff now days everyone should know about these risks & how to prevent them maybe we can make some rule changes or something idk but it feels like we're not doing enough
cte is real and it's not just boxers who are getting hit in the head all the time football players too... amy lavelle's story broke me i cant even imagine having a child affected like that my cousin played football in high school and he still has trouble with memory & stuff now days everyone should know about these risks & how to prevent them maybe we can make some rule changes or something idk but it feels like we're not doing enough