it's not just the boxers themselves who need to be aware of the risks, though - we as a society need to step up and support them when they do start showing signs of problems. I mean, Amy Lavelle's story is heartbreaking and it's a reminder that these kinds of injuries can have devastating consequences for people and their loved ones.
it's crazy that some boxers can just keep on fighting while they're already dealing with mental health issues or whatnot... maybe we need to rethink the whole "you're tough, you can handle it" mindset that surrounds sports.