However, topless boxing also raises concerns about safety and injury. Without the protection of gloves, fighters are more susceptible to cuts, bruises, and other injuries. Critics argue that the risks associated with topless boxing outweigh its benefits, and that the sport is reckless and barbaric. For example, a study on the medical risks of bare-knuckle fighting found that participants are at a higher risk of concussions, broken bones, and other serious injuries.