Former world champion Carl Frampton addresses the dangers of boxing following John Cooney's emergency brain surgery after a fight. Frampton admits to expecting potential long-term brain injuries but emphasizes yearly check-ups and the importance of nutrition and hydration in minimizing risks.
The risk of serious injury in boxing was brought into sharp focus once again after John Cooney had to undergo emergency brain surgery following Saturday night's Ulster Hall fight night.
The 37-year-old made the stark admission that he expects to develop "dementia or some sort of brain injury" in later life given what he put his body through but added he gets yearly check-ups and everything is Ok at this stage. "If you look at what's going on in the sport and the amount of former boxers this happens to, but I'm OK with it I'm not worried. Obviously I hope I don't get it. I wouldn't want to be a burden on anyone or anything like that.
"For me though it was something I never really thought about. I was boxing to better the life of my family. I obviously wanted to win titles but for me it was about security especially as my career developed.
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