Montreal experts worry about dangers of boxing

Montreal experts worry about dangers of boxing

September 6, 2021 6:49 pm EST.

“When you knock out somebody you’re essentially short circuiting their brain,” said neuropsychologist Dr. Alain Ptito on the dangers of boxing following the death of Mexican boxer Jeanette Zacarias Zapata in Montreal. Brittany Henriques reports.

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