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Anyone who doesn't think that "boxer's fracture" occurs frequently is invited to cultivate an acquaintance with a radiology technician who works in an emergency department. Ask to see the films.
After seeing only a few, even a layman can identify both the fracture and the cause,i.e, hitting a hard object with the fist.
Usually the patient presents with a hand that is swollen like an overfilled balloon. Too swollen and too painful to use to function as a hand. And it is usually the patient's dominant hand.
Give yourself an edge. Only practice punches with the fist to soft targets if you are practicing for street encounters instead of formal matches. If you break your hand in a match the referee will stop the fight. If you break your hand in a real fight... If you must hit to hard, bony targets practice picking up improvised weapons and using those. Protect your hands. It's difficult to avoid getting the crap kicked out of your if you have a broken hand.
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