“Put the Prick in Jail”: Olympic Medalist Slams Viral Boxing Coach for “Absolutely Disgusting” and Dangerous Training Practices

Dangerous boxing practices not only heighten the chances of severe injuries but also foster a culture which values victory more than the long-term health of the participants. This situation raises ethical concerns within the sport. It underscores the urgent need for tighter rules and improved supervision, ensuring the safety and well-being of all athletes involved.

Tony Jeffries, who had to retire owing to a hand injury is also a boxing coach. The Olympic bronze medalist regularly posts on social media, breaking down fights, making predictions and shedding light on how to train right. In a recent X post, Jeffries decided to debunk a boxing myth which can prove to be dangerous. What new revelation did the coach make?

Tony Jeffries raises concern for boxers’ health

Jeffries took to X, posting a reaction to a video which had him concerned. The health of the boxers present in it seemed to be at stake. A coach, in the name of building resistance, was blindly punching his trainees one after the other. Nevertheless, they silently stood waiting for their turn taking punches from their coach on their faces and their core. Seeing this took Tony by surprise. The experienced coach placed his arm in front of his eyes and nodded his head disapprovingly. He decided it was crucial to condemn such practices.

According to Jeffries, such an act was nothing short of an assault for which the viral coach should be jailed before he spread any more misinformation. “A lot of people have been sending me this video…This is absolutely disgusting, he is telling these lads this is good for them, then ASSAULTING them…He is doing so much long-term damage to these fighters. Put the prick in jail I say… you agree?” He was concerned about the longevity of the fighters who were trained in such a careless manner and the detrimental effect this would have on their health.

From Olympic bronze medalist to boxing coach

Of all coaches, Jeffries understands what it is like to give up on your dream due to an injury which you could not fix. As a child prodigy, he started when he was 10. Though he became a champion in England in no time, his body had not fully developed. Jeffries had been relentless but also forgot to attend to his body. He would take anesthesia before his fights to ignore the pain in his knuckles. Multiple gel packs and thick hand wraps did not stop his knuckles from swelling. Eventually, he found out that he had a tear in one knuckle and a gaping hole in another which could not be treated entirely.

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By compromising on this, a fighter only disregards his greatest and only weapon – his body. Kudos to Jeffries who keeps budding boxers aware of such risks and provides them with the right knowledge. What do you think of such practices? Let us know below.

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