Boxing Injury Guide: The Most Common Shoulder Injuries in Boxers
Many times, an exhausted fighter will try to throw harder punches to go for the knockdown and to do so will swing the shoulder further back during the wind up. When the shoulder is over extended in one direction then suddenly forced in another direction (toward the opponent) the biomechanical chain is substantially altered and the ligaments and tendons can be damaged.
by Total OrthopedicsJanuary 30, 2017