Men who choose boxers have higher sperm counts than those who favor briefs, according to the largest study ever to look at a long-suspected link between tight underwear and lower sperm production.

The 53% of men who reported typically wearing boxers had roughly 25% higher sperm concentrations, 17% higher total sperm counts and 33% higher motile sperm counts than men who wore other types of ...

Research has found that boxers are less likely to suffer a concussion without headgear, but questions persist about safety and why women are still wearing the protective guards.

For many hopeful women boxers on the island, the ban smacked of sexism – and a missed opportunity. “From the time we were in our mother’s wombs we are fighters,” long-time boxer and ...