Punch Drunk Fighters

[J_CON]

Mayweather

[Live Dog]

There is no proof or theory that I've ever heard that links Parkinson's to taking a beating.

There are plenty of theories homey. Example Theory:

Getting punched in the head for a living can cause the onset of Parkinsons.

[Dirt E Gomez]

There are plenty of theories homey. Example Theory:

Getting punched in the head for a living can cause the onset of Parkinsons.

I'd ask that you now try to prove that theory using the scientific method, oh, and show me your PhD.

Parkinson's is caused by your brain producing less dopamine and is generally believed to be either genetically inherited or through inhalation or contact w/ certain types of chemicals. While it is unknown of the exact cause, the safe bet is millions of people who suffer from it didn't get hit in the head a lot.

[Live Dog]

I'd ask that you now try to prove that theory using the scientific method, oh, and show me your PhD.

Parkinson's is caused by your brain producing less dopamine and is generally believed to be either genetically inherited or through inhalation or contact w/ certain types of chemicals. While it is unknown of the exact cause, the safe bet is millions of people who suffer from it didn't get hit in the head a lot.

Never said it could be proved. That is why it is a theory.

[!! Shawn]

We ought to think about it when we full of joy and the adrenaline flowing, that these guys who go to ring wars often pays a hefty price.

Think of the Ali-era. Fighters off the top of my head, who has boxing-related braininjuries: Ali, Frazier, Norton, Patterson and probably more.

Norton's brain injury is the result of a car crash.

[BattlingNelson]

Norton's injuries are actually from a terrible car accident he was in during the 1980's. He is lucky to still be alive.

Oh what a shame. Will he improve or is the damage permanent?

[mrpain81]

Tommy Hearns is pretty punch drunk



People say that MMA fighters won't end up Punch drunk, check out Gary Goodridge recent interview.

1:45 minute mark

[BattlingNelson]

I'd ask that you now try to prove that theory using the scientific method, oh, and show me your PhD.

Parkinson's is caused by your brain producing less dopamine and is generally believed to be either genetically inherited or through inhalation or contact w/ certain types of chemicals. While it is unknown of the exact cause, the safe bet is millions of people who suffer from it didn't get hit in the head a lot.

Why don't you show yours? I dont have a phd. in medicin, but I do know the following:

1: Ali himself says that his condition is caused by punches to the head. He should know with all the doctors he's been seeing.
2: Ali does not have Parkinsons disease but Parkinsons syndrome. I don't know the difference but I do know that there IS a difference.

[Dirt E Gomez]

Why don't you show yours? I dont have a phd. in medicin, but I do know the following:

1: Ali himself says that his condition is caused by punches to the head. He should know with all the doctors he's been seeing.
2: Ali does not have Parkinsons disease but Parkinsons syndrome. I don't know the difference but I do know that there IS a difference.

To be honest it's the first I've ever heard of that. In terms of him having syndrome, as I've just always heard people refer to or read Ali as having Parkinson's and I never gave it much thought... although that does make a lot more sense as there are other thing that give "like" symptoms.

[!! Shawn]

There is no proof or theory that I've ever heard that links Parkinson's to taking a beating.

Parkinson's is caused by death of brain cells in the Substantia Nigra. Coincidently, getting hit in the head results in the death of... wait for it... BRAIN CELLS!

Also, Parkinson's disease and Parkinson's Syndrome are two different diseases. Parkinson's Syndrome refers specifically to onset caused by artificial means such as trauma, poisoning, etc...

Ali has Parkinson's Syndrome.