Boxing injuries that left boxers in Critical condition or dead including Kenya’s own Robert Wangila

Amir Khan [Courtesy]

Boxing is a sport that has been in existence since time immemorial and has won the hearts of many through time. It is a sport that is loved by many across the world especially after the emergence of famous boxers like the late Mohammed Ali, Kenya’s late Robert Wangila, Mike Tyson and recently Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather.

The sport, however, has its own negative impact on the boxers. When a boxer steps into the ring, he/she is at risk of sustaining a serious head injury since that is where most of the blows are aimed for maximum points. Over the years, the sport has claimed many lives despite the Marquess of Queensberry Rules being introduced in 1867.