Is Jarrett Hurd risking brain injury with his fighting style?

[Dean_Razorback]

With lessor opponents Hurd was able to take a lot of shots without being phased. Against Julian Williams, he took way too many crisp flush powerful shots to the head and body. If Hurd doesn’t drastically change his style and find some defense then he probably won’t have a long career.

this applies to munguia too, if he doesn't get a better defense, he might get KO'd by the first tough opponent he fights (he hasn't fight anyone yet)

[MulaKO]

I believe the weight cutting had a lot to do with Hurd last night
His power shots were not their , meaning after a few shots he wouldn’t let his hands go , seems to me like he was exhausted
I know Hurd doesn’t have the greatest defence but last night was ridiculous
Maybe the weight cutting is really getting to him , maybe changing trainer can also help but mostly the weight cutting imo

[Mushashi]

Even still there's a much better way of saying things. Always been boxer puncher or pure boxer, etc. Goes for everyone you know? Boxers included

Oh no, I agree with you. I was explaining the African style reference. Not cosigning the passive aggressive racial bs at all

[Ray*]

Levels in opponents can make a difference. If he is fighting bums or the Welborn of this world then it is a cool style to get fans on your side. Once you get to that level of opponents then you need to relax your style a bit, I have seen that with Kef thurman and in a way Anthony Joshua of recent.

[Eff Pandas]

I don't think there is some point of no return with brain injuries for everyone. I think a guy could get hit for the first time ever & get f#cked up for life & another guy could take a million punches & not show much if any lasting impact on him. Like most everything there is levels to this sh^t. Maybe Hurd is closer to being that first guy than to being that 2nd guy, but who's gonna know til there is some science that can tell us that or til Hurd is all f#cked up in 15 years? Idk that anyone can know that currently.

That said I definitely think if you are on the bad end of that CTE spectrum I'm suggesting exists then your fighting style is for sure making you more likely or less likey to suffer lifelong damage from boxing. And guys like Hurd or Munguia & others who think defense is a bad word are at greater risk of CTE/brain damage.

[MDPopescu]

I believe the weight cutting had a lot to do with Hurd last night
His power shots were not their , meaning after a few shots he wouldn’t let his hands go , seems to me like he was exhausted
I know Hurd doesn’t have the greatest defence but last night was ridiculous
Maybe the weight cutting is really getting to him , maybe changing trainer can also help but mostly the weight cutting imo

... pretty much this ^^^...

... I don't really think that Hurd actually realized what happened to him on Saturday... but maybe, now, after re-watching the fight several times, he would... (and he doesn't seem to be a ****** guy)...

[Boksfan]

What brain?

[ruedboy]

Surely it cannot be healthy to take 50 to 100+ power punches flush every single fight? I get that he is tough and has a granite chin, but this is no good for his long term health. At what point does it become, "If you can't learn to defend yourself, you may as well retire?" Another 3 or 4 years of consistently getting pounded in the face and head and this guy is going to be a vegetable.

Definitey, reminds me a little of a Ricardo Mayorga with skills.

[Quaccey]

Oh no, I agree with you. I was explaining the African style reference. Not cosigning the passive aggressive racial bs at all

Thank you bro. Just happy a few people on here have sense.

[uppercut510]

Maybe putting his gloves up around his head, or moving his upper body....and head along with it....would help. Just saying.

this is hilarious!!!!!!!!!!