Comments Thread For: Muhammad Ali's Doctor Questions Boxing/Parkinson's Link

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LONDON - Muhammad Ali's doctor has said he cannot be certain that the boxing great's remarkable career in the ring contributed to the former world heavyweight champion suffering from Parkinson's Disease.

It has long been asserted that the effect of taking punishing head blows in fights against the likes of George Foreman in the 'Rumble in the Jungle', whose 40th anniversary was celebrated this week, have been a key factor in Ali suffering from Parkinson's, a neurological condition which can cause its sufferers to shake and have problems with their balance.
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Ali shouldve gone the "health comes first" route....but then again dont think he wouldve went that way if it meant his reputation...too proud, too much of a warrior...i kinda see floyd's point as long as you dont mind getting labeleled negative titles like "coward" or ducker etc, in the long run, its a smart move but far from descriptions like courageous or honorable...

[Elroy1]

One can't help but think it probably didn't help its early onset.

[BarnBurnerBrawl]

Ali's disregard for his own health is a major reason his name will reign in eternity far longer then Floyd's. Ali payed the ultimate price to use the term "Greatest" Ali finished with five loses and few would debate him saying he's the best ever( some might say sugar ray) . Floyd has The big 0 still, and many still chuckle when he says TBE. Upmost respect to the man who tested himself time and again to say he is the Best ever.

[ShoulderRoll]

Lots of people who never took blows to the head developed Parkinson's so it's an interesting debate.

lol @ the t*rds who are making this somehow be about Floyd.

[Elroy1]

I dislike both fighters equally so I'm being unbiased here.

The quality of opposition of Mayweather was 10x better than what Ali had to endure.

And Ali outtalled nearly all of his opponents and outweighed 70% of them.

Plus he lost about 10 fights in reality and was assisted in other wins too.

Sure, Floyd's cowardice flushed his entire career legacy down the toilet.

Personally though, I don't find it particularly appealing supporting a human punching bag either!

If your gonna be a boxer you should have developed reflexes. The object is not to take punches on purpose!

[BarnBurnerBrawl]

Lots of people who never took blows to the head developed Parkinson's so it's an interesting debate.

lol @ the t*rds who are making this somehow be about Floyd.

The topic of Floyd and his health first routine was already brought up before I posted. I just added in my two cents. Which is all I'm will to pay for Floyd ppv these days.

Come on shoulder roll can you honestly say for the last 7 or so years you haven't been itching to see Floyd /Manny. It's pathetic the fight hasn't been made yet nor will it be .

[slindee3]

[QUOTE=Elroy1;15070501]I dislike both fighters equally so I'm being unbiased here.

The quality of opposition of Mayweather was 10x better than what Ali had to endure.

And Ali outtalled nearly all of his opponents and outweighed 70% of them.

Plus he lost about 10 fights in reality and was assisted in other wins too.

Sure, Floyd's cowardice flushed his entire career legacy down the toilet.

Personally though, I don't find it particularly appealing supporting a human punching bag either!

If your gonna be a boxer you should have developed reflexes. The object is not to take punches on purpose
Either you're young or there are other factors clouding your judgement based on your comment "I dislike both of them".

The first part of his career his fighting weight was between 206-215 lbs. Don't see how he could've out weight 70% of his opponents.

Where exactly are the 10 losses and in which fight was he assisted in other wins?

There is no other heavyweight in history who had reflexes like Ali. His movement slowed after his four year lay off.

Name me any other fighter, other than Floyd and Ward, who hasn't been busted up!

[Sugarj]

Back on topic regarding Ali's Parkinsons; I suppose it is possible that he may have gone down that route anyway.

There was no one fight which seemed to leave him noticeably different. There seemed to be some slight signs/symptoms in 1976 that quite simply became more apparent over the years. But the progression continued after boxing.

If it is a syndrome brought on by boxing, then it shouldn't have been expected to progress as it has done over the years despite no head punches for 33 years.

When you look at someone like Rid**** Bowe; there was a noticeable difference between the guy prior to the Golota fights and afterwards......and he seems much the same now to how he was in the late 90s. Ali's case does seem to be much more like actual Parkinson's disease rather than Parkinson's syndrome.

[BTL]

Back on topic regarding Ali's Parkinsons; I suppose it is possible that he may have gone down that route anyway.

There was no one fight which seemed to leave him noticeably different. There seemed to be some slight signs/symptoms in 1976 that quite simply became more apparent over the years. But the progression continued after boxing.

If it is a syndrome brought on by boxing, then it shouldn't have been expected to progress as it has done over the years despite no head punches for 33 years.

When you look at someone like Rid**** Bowe; there was a noticeable difference between the guy prior to the Golota fights and afterwards......and he seems much the same now to how he was in the late 90s. Ali's case does seem to be much more like actual Parkinson's disease rather than Parkinson's syndrome.

Why woyldny it progress if its just frim boxing?



Parkinsons will always progress.