No way is that Mike Tyson on your flight.
You approach him to ask for a selfie, but Iron
Mike isn't in the moon.
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.
Here's how to survive a punch from Mike Tyson.
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 hitting your body
and let's hope it's a clean fight.
No biting.
Mike, why should you keep your eyes open?
How could you avoid getting whiplash?
And how could your tongue help you?
Step one.
Keep your eyes peeled 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.
Step 2.
Roll with the punch.
In a split second, you accept your faint and have
a clearview 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.
Step 3.
Use your elbows.
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 might could hit you, protecting
your vital organs.
Step 4.
Beware of the whiplash.
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.
Step 5.
Keep your distance.
In the late 1980s, Iron Mike held an undefeated record
of 37 wins, 33 of those by knockout.
Only 5 professional boxers have defeated Mike Tyson, and I'll
bet you aren't going to be the 6th.
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 US 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
bank, someone to put you out of your misery.
Do you think you know what those are?
Find out here on How to Survive.