Dangers of amatuer boxing ?

by Gil
(New York)

I was thinking about fighting in competition but I'm worried about the repercussions that come along with the sport. I'm not willing to deal with injuries such as a bruised lip, headache, or a sore/broken nose. I sparred a few times but even though I have potential I don't have the hunger to fight, maybe because boxing isn't my life and I have other things going for me. What do you think ? Should it just be a hobby and no fighting ?