“Humans Are Not Designed for Combat”: Delayed Knockout Leaves Fans and Boxing Legend Lennox Lewis Dumbstruck

In boxing, Lennox Lewis‘ name resonates loud and clear. He holds the title of the first British undisputed heavyweight champion. Lewis has had 44 bouts and 225 rounds under his belt. Furthermore, he boasts a 78.05% knockout rate. Now, he works as a boxing commentator. 

He often discusses boxing and mental health on social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook. Taking to his Instagram this time, he recently talked about “delayed reaction KO.” His fans shared their thoughts as well.

Lennox Lewis educates his audience about delayed knockouts

A recent example of a delayed reaction would be that of Garcia taking a knee after a brutal liver shot by Gervonta Davis in the seventh round. Immediately after the punch, Garcia was still on his feet and threw a couple of jabs. However, he then tasted the canvas after a couple of seconds elapsed, unable to respond to the referee’s ten count. But why was ‘King Ry’s’ reaction to the brutal shot so delayed?   

Lewis delved into the details of the effect of delayed KOs, albeit with another example. In the video he posted, viewers see two boxers fighting. However, when one punched the other, the latter remained stable for a few seconds and then passed out. Lennox explained this incident.

He wrote, “I’ve heard these are caused by a series of events that happen in the brain that cascade over a period of seconds as opposed to an immediate depolarization. They can manifest immediately or they can take longer, as seen here. The fighter is okay.” The post garnered a plethora of varying reactions. 

Heralding the discussion, a fan quipped, “That’s an old school Warner Bro. Cartoon KO.” Several others compared the KO to WWE’s Rick Flair‘s famous forward flops. ‘The Nature Boy’ would perform the flop in the majority of his wrestling matches by taking some hits, stumbling, and flopping down on the mat, face-first.

Next, another fan added his detailed insight about how a delayed KO tends to happen in novice boxing. The comment read, “This tends to happen in amateur kickboxing and mma events when people realize they really don’t like getting hit and don’t want to get hit again.”

Furthermore, a third fan had a sarcastic reaction. He wrote, “Bro ended up like Rahman but forwards!”

Then, a user sought a contemplative insight about how humans aren’t devised for combat. The comment read, “Think about it: humans are not designed for combat.”

Moreover, a fan added his childhood experience to substantiate the situation. He wrote, “As a child I once fell head first on a bath faucet, then walked to the door before I went unconscious. Got a mild concussion out of it. Brains are weird.”

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Indeed, Lennox Lewis remains a force in boxing, both as a former champion and a current commentator. The video and his insights ignited diverse fan reactions, from humor to serious debate. Lewis continues to educate and engage his audience, proving his enduring impact on the sport and its community.

So, what are your thoughts about the video? Share your views in the comment section below!

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