MMA and politicians are not expressions that anyone would ever associate together. One involves the physical destruction of a human being, the brutal and bloody onslaught of punches and kicks which leads to brain damage and/or potentially death for the entertainment of the spectators. And the other involves screaming and lying a lot. Being a politician should have nothing to do with being an MMA fighter, so you thought. Theodore Roosevelt one of the most famous presidents ever to take office. He is known for his corporate reforms, foreign policies and just being an overall cool guy who was likable and relate-able to the American People. During his tenure as president (He was in office from 1901-1909) he did things that the U.S Governmental deems one of their most well kept secret. What is this huge well kept secret you ask? I will tell you in a second, but if the secret service comes charging down your door to arrest you, do not tell them I let you in on the secret. Blame it on Wikipedia, because no one can ever arrest the admired and powerful god-like force that is Wikipedia.
This well kept secret is that President Theodore Roosevelt was a avid disciple of all combat sports which include boxing, wrestling and BJJ (Brazilian Jui-Jitsu.) Boxing was his primary focus and a activity which he pursued his whole life. He boxed competitively while attending Harvard university and started up many boxing gyms while governor of the state of New York. He continued boxing during his presidency and at often times invited sparring partners to the white house. "Teddy" considered this an excellent exercise to stay in shape but this all stopped at the age of 50 when an opponent landed a punch to the President's left eye. This caused hemorrhaging and detached his retina. This caused blindness in his right eye. The doctors ordered him to stop all combat sports immediately and the President was inclined to agree. This injury did not take anything away from this man as being one of the greatest presidents to ever live. Also he was portrayed by the great Robin Williams in the Night At The Museum movie franchise so that adds to his coolness factor.http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2002-10-07/features/0210070158_1_boxing-final-bout-theodore-roosevelt-association
It is insane to think that the leader of the free world would part take in such dangerous activities such as combat sports. The thought of him losing his retnia during a sparring session is a very scary thought. Who would ever think that the president would so willingfully put himself in harms way! A real carzy president. Keep up the good work Chris!
ReplyDeleteWhat a crazy story Chris! To think that a man may lose his eye while boxing is crazy. And to make things even worse, that man was leader of the free world. I think the secret service should have been more strict with the presidents safety. They should have banned him from dangerous sports because there are safer ways to exercise.
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