Pre-Fight Boxing medical
Pre-Fight Boxing Medical
Boxing Medicals
£60
Boxing Medical
It’s the time of year again where we see many people getting ready for a fight. You have to make sure that you are in tip-top shape! Pre-fight boxing medicals are essential for boxers and fighters to take part in the sport.
Whether you’re preparing for amateur boxing or a professional boxing match or mixed martial arts (MMA) fight, there is one thing that you should always do before your big fight, go to your own GP or a private medical doctor such as us. The boxing medical exam will help ensure that your body is in healthy shape and prepared for battle.
Here are some things to know about this important step of the process with England Boxing!
What is a boxing medical pre-fight exam?
A doctor will examine a fighters body to make sure that you are in good health and ready for the fight. This includes checking your heart rate, blood pressure, reflexes and eyesight. The doctor may also do an EKG to check your cardiac function.
Why do I need a boxing medical pre-fight exam?
The doctor will examine the fighters to make sure that there are no major health issues or illnesses, and if everything is good then it’s time for the big fight! The boxers need confidence in their own body, so being examined by a physician can help instil this sense of peace before going into battle against another fighter in a boxing match.
In addition, taking care of your health not only benefits you personally but also helps with training as well because your doctor can discuss how to keep your energy up during training sessions and what kind of foods to eat after workouts. You’ll be much more productive when getting ready for an important match!
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What does a boxing medical consist of?
At your boxing medical, your doctor might decide to do a chest x-ray, HGV or EKG as well. This is because the medical examination by one of the approved doctors will have you breathe deeply for a couple of minutes and then stand still with legs together while he takes an electrocardiogram (EKG) reading.
This helps make sure that there are no heart problems that could affect boxing performance but also increases security for both the fighters during training sessions and in matches against opponents who may be less than cooperative on their part.
These tests can help identify any potential health issues before they become major concerns so it’s good practice to get checked out at least once every six months!
Blood Test
All fighters in all bouts shall be tested for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV by a laboratory approved by the Commission. The initial test for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV shall be conducted within 180 days prior to competition.
Physical
Pre-fight physical only testing
Eye Exam
Any fighter that is more than 37 years of age and/or has competed in more than 200 professional rounds must submit a detailed dilated ophthalmological examination conducted by a licensed ophthalmologist.
Neurological Exam
Any fighter that is more than 37 years of age and/or has competed in more than 200 professional rounds must submit a detailed neurological examination conducted by a licensed neurologist.
What is a boxing medical?
A boxing medical is required bi-annually in order to participate in a boxing match. It’s not only the physical exam but also an eye test and blood work that is taken. Make sure you have your forms filled out beforehand as well!
A medical examination for boxers and fighters consists of tests such as:
– A general health check-up with a measurement of height and weight
– Blood pressure check
– Eye test
– Chest x-ray or HGV/EKG (if necessary)
The purpose of this pre-fight medical is to make sure there are no underlying problems that could put either the fighters themselves at risk during training sessions and matches against opponents who may be less cooperative on their part if they know that their opponent has certain types of medical conditions.
Do Boxers get tested for STDs?
Blood Work: HIV, Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, Hepatitis C Antibody, STDs. Blood work is valid for 3 months. Physical: Boxers must submit a physical administered by a licensed physician and is valid for 3 months. Physicals administered on other athletic commissions’ forms are accepted.
Can you be a boxer with bad eyesight?
There are actually a huge number of boxers training with bad eyesight. In fact, many of all-time greats including Joe Frazier won titles with what was described as “horrendous eyesight”. While there is absolutely no denying that in a contact sport that requires one’s vision and concentration to be at the max
Can I become a pro boxer at 30?
Can somebody become a professional boxer if he starts training at the age of 30? … Anybody can become a professional fighter and attend boxing events. You just have to pass a physical, be able to go at least 3 rounds of sparring, and they give you a license to box professionally. As far as being good, that’s a different matter.
What age is too late for boxing?
There have been boxers who started boxing as early as eight years old; some who began their careers in their late 20s; and even some who didn’t put on their first boxing glove until they were 40 or above. This is why, generally speaking, there is no age too old to start boxing.
Boxing medical requirements
Requirements for a boxing medical are not all that hard to do and you can accomplish this by going in three times a year for an examination.
– The first time is when the boxer starts boxing, then they go back six months later before their next fight or training session (if there’s one). After another six months of boxes have passed, they will need to go in again.
You’ll want to bring your form along with any other necessary documents so it doesn’t take too much time during the medical examinations. Make sure you also have something filled out about any injuries or illnesses which may be relevant!
It’s important that boxers stay on top of their health care needs because if anything were to happen while sparring/working out, it could have a negative impact on their boxing career.
The first time is when the boxer starts boxing, then they go back six months later before their next fight or training session (if there’s one). After another six months of fights have passed, they will need to go in again.
You’ll want to bring your Identification such as a passport or driving licence, any medical history, as well as any medical conditions you have, to make sure they’re noted.
Boxers should also stay on top of their health care needs because if anything were to happen while sparring/working out, it could have a negative impact on their boxing career.
Boxing and Coronavirus
Boxers in Britain could be tested for coronavirus as part of their medicals and licence ahead of fights. British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) admitted the move could be made to control the outbreak of the virus.
For more information about what should be brought along for the pre-fight exam and how it will help keep fighters healthy inside and outside of the ring please get in touch.
At Barnetby Medical we provide the best boxing medical services.
Check List Of What To Bring
- Photo ID eg Passport or Driving Licence.
- The appropriate paperwork. We have a copy of some forms on the useful links page
- Details of any hospital doctors you may be under.
- Details of your GP.
- List of any medication you are on.
- Be prepared to give a urine sample.
- Bring any glasses you wear and be prepared to remove contact lenses
- Bring in your last opticians eye test form (within last 2 years). You can ring opticians and ask them to send you a copy or send it direct to us via our email.
- Cash Payment.
- Please arrive on time, or let us know if you are running late.
- On arrival you will need to show us identification. We will get you to fill in a small form so that we can obtain details about you so and are able to start a computer record. This is totally confidential and allows us to look up your details if you enquire again.
- Please be prepared to give a urine sample. Please DO NOT bring one with you.
- The doctor will see you followed by the nurse if needed.
- All medical forms or certificates will be signed on the day. However if blood tests are needed than we can only complete the forms after the results arrive. This can be around a week.
- On leaving you will be asked to pay for the medical unless prior arrangements have been made with your company.
- May need to bring in a medical summary in the case of Taxi medicals.
- We do not take credit/debit cards.
Areas we serve for Boxing Medicals
BRIGG – HULL – SCUNTHORPE – GRIMSBY – DONCASTER – GOOLE – SELBY – GAINSBROUGH