How To Survive Getting Punched By Mike Tyson

Former heavyweight boxing champion, Mike Tyson, is known for his formidable punching power, with 33 of his 37 consecutive wins coming via knockout. However, a YouTuber with 1.7 million subscribers has recently shared tips on how to survive a punch from Tyson.

The YouTube channel, ‘How to Survive’, released a video titled ‘How to survive a punch from Mike Tyson’ a few months ago, outlining five key pieces of advice to follow if ever faced with Tyson’s fist.

The first tip is to keep your eyes open at all costs. While the natural instinct when bracing for impact is to close your eyes, keeping them open would give the body a better chance to react and minimise the damage.

The next step is to roll with the punch. Rather than taking a punch straight to the face, turning in the same direction as the punch lands would lessen the impact of the blow. Tightening neck muscles and pressing the tongue against the roof of the mouth could also help.

As Tyson’s preferred method of attack was to land body shots, defending the abdominal region with forearms and elbows would provide some protection to vital organs.

The next tip involves preparation, as boxers typically have big, strong neck and trapezius muscles that support the head when it takes blows. The more the head rocks around when punched, the greater the chance of concussion or blacking out. Strong neck muscles reduce these risks and whiplash.

The final and perhaps the best advice is to avoid Tyson altogether. While he may be a nice enough person, it’s best to stay clear if there is no valid reason to engage with him.

Tyson is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, having enjoyed a 20-year career between 1985 and 2005. He remains a hall-of-famer, with only five boxers ever managing to beat him in the ring. However, his reputation as a fierce fighter with a short fuse precedes him, and it’s always best to be prepared for the worst-case scenario.