Well, in a recent change to regulations in elite boxing there has been a huge change in the sport. The headgear you used to see in elite amateur boxing has now been taken away. You may ask why? It’s all based on a doctor’s opinion. Yes this is a good source from a health and safety aspect. But this doctor’s reasons are all based from a figures point of view. Everything in today’s world is figures based, so it’s no wonder this regulation has been implemented.
From the sport myself I could never dream of stepping into a ring without my headgear. Simply due to the physiologic protection it gives me. Mentally I don’t think I would be able for this dramatic change. Yet having no serious boxing injuries I am the one to preach about this issue.