Are Liver Shots Harmful? The Medical Risks of a Devastating Blow
                                
                                
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                                A well-placed liver shot can incapacitate a person instantly in combat sports. While known for delivering excruciating pain that ends fights, the question remains: are liver shots harmful beyond their immediate, debilitating effects? The answer lies in the complex physiological reaction to blunt force trauma to this vital, yet vulnerable, organ.