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Had the pleasure of meeting a legend of the sport while on duty in Astana, Kazakhstan with @USABoxing . @GGGBoxing , you are a great man outside the ring and you got a beautiful country. #boxing #worldboxing #kazachstan
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Headgear helps reduce cuts and bruises, but does it completely prevent brain injury? Today’s Myth or Fact separates what we know from what we think we know. Follow Da Boxing Doc for combat sports injury analysis and fight science. #DaBoxingDoc #CombatSports #MythOrFact
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What really happens inside the brain when a fighter takes a hard shot? In this episode of The Hurt Zone, I break down the science behind concussion, the warning signs, and why recognizing it early can protect a fighter’s future. #TheHurtZone #DaBoxingDoc #Concussion #FightMed
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A punch may last a split second but the forces inside the skull can last much longer. The science of combat sports goes far beyond what we see on fight night. #FightScienceStat #DaBoxingDoc #CombatSportsMedicine #BoxingScience
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Recovery isn’t time off, it’s where adaptation happens. Train hard. Recover harder. Return better. #DaBoxingDoc #FightScience #RecoveryMatters #CombatSportsMedicine
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One punch. One target. One of the most feared shots in combat sports. Why does a liver shot stop fighters in their tracks? In this episode of Inside Fight Medicine, I break down the science behind boxing’s hidden weapon. #InsideFightMedicine #LiverShot #DaBoxingDoc
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Unlike a knockout from a punch to the head, a perfectly placed liver shot can trigger an intense autonomic nervous system response through the vagus nerve. Watch out for a full explanation in my next video. #DaBoxingDoc #FightMedicine #BoxingScience CombatSportsMedicine
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Most people watching this saw chaos. As a ringside physician, I saw something very different. This one raised a lot of important questions from a medical perspective. #Boxing #FightMedicine #RingsideDoctor #CombatSports
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Tournament boxing is not just about skill and power. Recovery may be the real difference between winning and fading late in competition Inside Fight Medicine breaks down why recovery may be the real key to winning. #InsideFightMedicine #DaBoxingDoc #BoxingScience #CombatSports
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A fighter doesn’t always need to be unconscious for a brain injury to become dangerous. Sometimes the warning signs appear later. Question More and longer observation after tough fights? #Boxing #CombatSports #RingsideMedicine #DaBoxingDoc
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Not every battle in combat sports is visible to the crowd. Some happen long before the first punch is thrown. What do you think affects fighters the most outside of their opponent? 🥊 #DaBoxingDoc #FightMedicine #BoxingScience #CombatSports
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Sometimes the fight is lost before the first punch is thrown. Dehydration changes endurance, reaction time, and performance. Inside Fight Medicine with DA Boxing Doc. #Dehydration #BoxingScience #FightMedicine #DaBoxingDoc
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Standing does not always mean safe. Usyk forced the stoppage with unanswered punches and Verhoeven no longer showing intelligent defense. From a ringside physician’s perspective, that changes everything. Good stoppage or too early? #DaBoxingDoc #Usyk #Boxing #FightNightReaction
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Inside the skull, the brain can continue moving milliseconds after impact, stretching and stressing delicate brain tissue. That’s why even a “small” punch can sometimes lead to serious neurological consequences over time. Fight smart. #DaBoxingDoc #FightMedicine #BoxingScience
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Some fighters lose the fight long before the final bell and sometimes the bravest thing a fighter can do is stop. Knowing when NOT to continue can prevent permanent injury or even save a life. #DaBoxingDoc #FightSafety #BoxingMedicine #combatsports
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Pregnant and still training in MMA? I break down the real conversation around safety, risk, and what every fighter, coach, and fan should understand about pregnancy and combat sports training.. #DaBoxingDoc #MMA #FightMedicine #CombatSports
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My condolences to the family of Nigerian boxer Gabriel Olanrewaju who passed on during a fight in Accra, Ghana. RIP Champ! #boxing #nigeriaboxing #ghanaboxing #africanboxing
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Work and happiness. Met one of the best to have stepped in the ring in Paris supporting team US. Thanks @Gervontaa for the snap.
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