How can a boxer take a punch to the head, from a fighter like say Mike Tyson in his prime, and not be killed. Almost any normal person would be unable to take that type of damage.

Question

I am aware they cover up and are trained, but some of those fighters have taken clean, straight shots and lived to tell the tale

In: Biology

Answer 1

1. Boxers train their neck muscles to help them take punches. 2. They are also very good at dodging so a lot of punches don’t land great and don’t have full force. 3. Boxers also ride punches, meaning they go with the direction of the punch to help lessen the jerk.