Chan Sung Jung, popularly know as Korean Zombie, has suffered catastrophic injuries during his recent fight against Ricardo Lamas in California. This is really bad news for the boxing star who had already suffered other similar injuries in the past. It’ll take about a year to fully recover from the injuries sustained. Contact our sports injuries attorneys in Los Angeles and surrounding areas if you have suffered an injury through participation in sports.
Sung Jung was forced out of a fight with Ricardo Lamas due to severe injuries. As of right now, it seems that Lamas will continue fighting at UFC 214 and Jason Knight will replace featherweight Chan Sung Jung. The fight was intense but the champion had to be forced out. It’s very disappointing for fans who have followed and supported his boxing career.
Boxing can be a brutal sport. It’s at the top of the list for sports producing severe injuries. As with all contact sports, there is a higher risk of injuries. The focus is on the head and upper body. These are areas in the body where the most lasting damage can occur. Some of the common boxing injuries include:
Common sense is the mother of all prevention. Severe boxing injuries are usually caused by failure to prevent them or treat them promptly. But it can happen to anyone. Even professional boxers who invest their lives training, will often face a punch or two. Some tips that may help prevent the common boxing injuries include:
If you or a loved one were injured in a sports-related accident it’s time you seek legal representation from a sports injuries attorneys in Los Angeles. Seek medical treatment as soon as possible and allow an attorney handle all the legalities. Boxing and many other contact sports can be very dangerous. They can put players at risk of sustaining severe injuries. However, you may be able to obtain compensation for all your losses. Insurance companies generally don’t offer much. This is when an attorney comes in the picture to make sure your rights are fully protected. Call today and schedule your initial case evaluation.
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