Unbeaten UFC fighter Khamzat Chimaev is in the process of recovering following an illness. He was set to face Robert Whittaker at the UFC Fight Night event in Saudi Arabia. However, ‘Borz’ needed to leave the bout at the very last moment. Fans prayed and hoped that the middleweight superstar would return to full fitness as soon as possible.
It appears that Chimaev has been in trouble recently and is currently being targeted by the media. Chimaev is now under fire. The Chechen fighter is now being investigated as a typical crypto pump-and-dump scheme and people who support him aren’t happy with the UFC candidate. So, what’s the truth behind these allegations?
Khamzat Chimaev’s most recent crypto campaign has not been well received by fans.
Khamzat Chimaev hasn’t fought during the last nine months, which has caused the displeasure of his fans. It appears that he’s developed an interest in cryptocurrency and is currently advertising his meme-themed coin. In the past few days, the undefeated boxer has asked his fans what cryptocurrency to invest in. The 30-year-old opted for the same approach that celebrities employ when they launch their own cryptocurrency. The following day, he encouraged his followers to purchase the Khamzat-themed meme currency ‘SMASH, which is named in honor of his famous mantra of smashing down every opponent he comes across.
Unfortunately, for early users of SMASH, the value plummeted to a zero level on Friday. MMAPACK used the opportunity to use their Instagram account to announce the details of the scandal. The caption read: “UFC middleweight Khamzat Chimaev is getting exposed for pumping and dumping a crypto coin yesterday and taking over $1 million.” GeckoTerminal illustrates that the cryptocurrency has dropped by 96% over the past 24 hours and has left buyers by surprise. The video also reveals that Chimaev has shut down all the videos he has used to promote crypto.
The crypto experts were quick to say it was a typical pump-and-dump situation in crypto. This latest case hasn’t been well received by fans. But the majority are still worried regarding his overall health. Expert in health Sven Koch analyzed the reason for his frequent health issues.
A health expert believes that training is a major reason behind Khamzat Chimaev’s demise.
Khamzat Chimaev had several diseases throughout his job. It started in 2020, when he first suffered from COVID-19. The Chechen athlete announced his decision to quit the sport but made a decision to return. But the 2024 season hasn’t started as he had hoped. In his first game of the year, the fighter had to withdraw due to an illness. What is the reason he seems to suffer from this illness so often? Expert in health Sven Koch feels it has something to do with excessive training. Chimaev is famous for his intensive training routines, but it appears that his body isn’t prepared to take on the challenge.
Koch declared, “The line between overreaching and over-training can be blurred. Overreaching creates a burden that causes a decrease in performance. It can take several days to weeks to recover. Insufficient rest and constant overtraining could lead to what is known as “overtraining syndrome.” Chimaev further stated, “Over-training is particularly common in athletes who train for up to 4-6 hours per day, every day of the week or for several months without adequate time off.” Chimaev has fought in two fights at the same time, which has resulted in a negative impact on his health.
The undefeated middleweight has been working toward getting back to full fitness. It will be interesting to watch the moment he returns to the Octagon. Are you positive about “Borz” and his health problems? Will he be able to return to his normal routine this time? Let us know below in the comments.
