Boxing training is a great way to break a sweat and get fit. You get into the gym, do your training regiments, push hard, and enjoy the benefits! 

However, as a full-contact sport with a lot of movement happening, boxing injuries can happen. Whether it’s in the ring or during a drill, if you make a mistake, you can end up injured. And that’s not fun.

Injuries can stop you from training altogether and halt any progress you’ve had. Your movement will be limited and it can affect your everyday life. Oh, and of course, boxing injuries can hurt a lot!

Most Common Boxing Injuries

With that, here are some of the most common injuries that happen when boxing and how you can prevent them.

Concussion

With blows to the head, a concussion is one of the most dangerous boxing injuries that one can have. This happens mostly to amateur and professional fighters. But if you’re just sparring, then the chances are a lot less.

One of the best ways to avoid this is for you and your opponent to wear the proper equipment. This means the right gloves and headgear that are designed to protect your heads.

Another benefit of headgears is that they can help prevent cuts from happening, especially around your eyes and face. 

And of course, since this is not a competition and it’s more about getting fit, don’t go all out when you’re sparring in the gym. 

Sprains

Sprains can happen due to muscles or tendons getting overused. In boxing, this means your ankles, wrists, and arms.

One of the best ways to avoid this type of boxing injury is to stretch and warm up before your session. This loosens up your body and your tendons for the movements ahead. 

Another way to prevent sprains is not to overwork yourself. If you feel tired, it’s best to take a rest instead of forcing yourself to do more at the cost of losing your focus and form which can lead to injuries.

Dislocated Shoulder

One of the more common boxing injuries is getting your shoulder dislocated. This happens mostly due to improper form when throwing a punch or getting hit really hard on the shoulder.

Like with sprains, the best way to avoid this injury is to stretch and warm-up along with learning the proper punching forms. 

Boxer’s Knuckle

This is a painful injury related to your knuckles and fingers getting hurt, most commonly due to your punches. Common symptoms include swelling of the knuckles.

This happens when the knuckles are forced to absorb multiple mishits. So again, this comes down to proper punching form. Learn and practice the right techniques so that you can punch correctly and avoid getting hurt.

At Shadow Box HQ, we are here to help you learn boxing so that you can achieve your fitness goals. It’s about a positive way to stay healthy physically and mentally. Join our classes by checking our timetable.