The former absolute world heavyweight champion risked his life by entering the ring in old age.
Mike Tyson could die if he doesn’t give up his fight with Jake Paul. This is discussed in an article by The Conversation. In it, senior lecturer in medicine at Anglia Ruskin University, Stephen Hughes, spoke of the potentially life-threatening injuries the former legendary boxer could have received.
“Because of his age of 57 and a history of alcohol problems, Iron Mike is at risk for a subdural hematoma, which is a rupture of a vein in the brain. In older people, the brain tends to lose volume. This lengthens the connecting veins. and makes them more prone to damage.
Bleeding from ruptured veins causes a pool of blood that puts pressure on the brain. It causes confusion, loss of consciousness, neurological impairment and, in some cases, death.
Alcoholism is known to accelerate brain shrinkage and Tyson appears to have this as a previous risk factor,” talkSPORT quoted Hughes as saying.
Mike Tyson will fight Jake Paul at the age of 58
Hughes also warned about heart disease, which can be caused by increased stress when returning to the ring.
In middle age, the possibility of heart diseases such as arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat), angina (reduced blood flow to the heart muscles) and myocardial infarction (heart attack) increases.
Staying in shape protects against cardiovascular disease, and Tyson’s exercise regimen will benefit him greatly. However, the temptation to overdo it at the gym is always there.
Excessive exercise can lead to cardiac fibrosis (scarring of the heart muscles), which can lead to heart failure and sometimes sudden death.
Coronary atherosclerosis (narrowing of the heart’s arteries) often occurs in middle age, even in apparently healthy people. However, it can lead to sudden death during exercise.
While regular exercise reduces this risk, cocaine addiction significantly increases it – and Tyson is known to have used the drug in the past,” Hughes concluded.
The fight of Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul is expected to take place on July 20 at A&T Stadium in Arlington, America.
Previously, Tyson showed his fight preparation to a blogger.
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I am Ashley Ortiz and I am a professional journalist working for Athletistic. My specialty is in sports journalism, particularly boxing. I have written articles for some of the most renowned publications on the subject, and my work has been featured across both print and digital media platforms.
