BSA urged to scrutinise boxers' mental health

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Dr Stephen Selepe, chair of BSA’s medical committee, says the organisation must look into involving clinical psychologists in their medical tests on boxers to assess, diagnose and treat behavioural disorders.

“We need to make boxers and trainers feel comfortable to talk to us when they are faced by health issues," Selepe said on Wednesday."Their lives are their most valuable assets."

There have been several cases recently among prominent names who have had to withdraw from fights, take extended breaks and even think about retirement due to their mental situation. In February last year, Ryan Garcia revealed he was battling depression. “I wanted to kill myself at one point," he stated. He withdrew from his fight against Javier Fortuna in April citing mental issues.

Garcia has now come to Broner’s defence, applauding the former champ for the decision, despite how fans may react.

 

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