No way.
Is that Mike Tyson?
On your flight?
You approach him to ask for a selfie,
But Iron Mike isn't in the mood.
Instead, this heavyweight champion
is about to give you
something that you'll remember
for the rest of your life,
if you survive it.
Oh, no.
Brace for impact.
Let's face it,
being hit by any professional boxer
is dangerous,
but the force of this
notorious fighter's punch
exceeds an average heavyweights.
You’d feel all of the 12,410 kPA (1,800 PSI)
hitting your body.
And let's hope it's a clean fight.
No biting, Mike.
As you see his iron fist
coming straight at your jaw,
you might want to close your eyes and cry.
But you need to be brave.
Keep your eyes open
as if your life depends on it.
Because it might.
If you see the punch coming,
your body's instincts
have a better chance
to react to the threat
and act to minimize the damage.
In a split second, you accept your fate
and have a clear view
of what's coming your way.
But all is not lost.
We have
some tricks up our sleeves for you.
Clench your jaw and press your tongue
to the roof of your mouth.
That can help you reduce the risk
of breaking your jaw.
And it flexes your neck muscles
that stops your brain from wiggling.
When you feel the punch,
roll with it.
Move your face the same way
the jab is going.
You'd still feel the tremendous impact,
but you'll lessen the injury.
Tyson is famous
for his thunderous body punches.
He knows that a boxer’s strength
comes from their core,
so he focused on damaging
his opponent's midsection.
Chances are
you’re gonna get hit there too.
Brace your core for punches to your abs.
using the Valsalva maneuver.
Take a big, fast breath and hold it in,
which forces your muscles
to flex and become hard.
Place your elbows
in the middle of your torso.
It should be easy to compress
your torso down, like crunching.
This will put your elbows closer
to your body
and shrink the area
where Iron Mike could hit you,
protecting your vital organs.
Most boxers have thick necks
and strong trapezius muscles
to prevent the feared whiplash,
which causes a lot of damage
when your brain sloshes around.
When your head moves back and forth
with so much force,
it stretches the muscles
and ligaments in your neck.
If your head gets whipped around
after the punch,
it increases the risk of a concussion
and losing consciousness.
If you're planning on following
Mike Tyson around,
you might want to work
on those neck muscles.
In the late 1980s, Iron Mike
held an undefeated record of 37 wins
33 of those by knockout.
Only five professional boxers
had defeated Mike Tyson.
And I’ll bet you aren't going to be the sixth.
You have a better chance
of being knocked down
than landing a hefty jab.
The most important lesson here
might be how to avoid getting hit.
Keep your distance.
Don't ask for his autograph.
If you're sitting next to him on a plane,
change seats.
Being hit by one of the toughest boxers
in history
would rate as one of the most
painful experiences in your lifetime.
And it could cost you your life.
There are a handful of things
that could make you beg someone
to put you out of your misery.
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