Yes! But this occurs much more frequently in professional boxers than in amateurs. The end result is an appearance of parkinsonism and dementia.
Brain Injury
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Does boxing cause permanent brain damage?
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Yes! But this occurs much more frequently in professional boxers than in amateurs. The end result is an appearance of parkinsonism and dementia.