Sports Trivia
Concussions are common In combat sports such as boxing. In 2019, Filipino boxer Z "The Dream Gorres suffered a concussion in a boxing match against Luis Melendez in Las Vegas. Gorres was knocked down in 10th round but he was able to recover and eventually won the tittle. However, he collapsed inside the ring after announcement of winner. He was rushed to the hospital for an emergency surgery to repair the internal bleeding.
1) What do you think is the classification of Gorres injury according to the cause, Direct, Indirect or overuse Injury? Explain why.
2) Do you agree that Gorres "The Dream" was rushed to the hospital? Why?
Answers & Comments
Answer:
Explanation:
1. What do you think is the classification of Gorres injury according to the cause, Direct, Indirect or Overuse Injury? Explain why.
- The injury of Gorres is classified as direct injury as he was in a boxing match when the injury occured. He was knocked down due to the punches he received, and later on had an internal bleeding which is caused by the punches.
2. Do you agree that Gorres “The Dream” was rushed to the hospital? Why ?
- Yes, internal bleeding is worse than external bleeding because it cannot be seen from the outside. It requires an immediate treatment as it can cause shock or loss of conciousness. Internal bleeding can be life-threatening depending on the rate oof bleeding inside the body.