What caused Muhammed Ali's Parkinsons Disease?

Answer 1

It was also said that he was exposed to a high level of pesticides which also had something to do with it. I think they were being used heavily around his mansion for years and the Dr.'s found it from a blood test in the early 80's.

Answer 2

He has parkinsons "syndrome" not the actual disease. This is most likely the result

of years of boxing guys like Joe Frazier, George Foreman and Leon Spinks.

Answer 3

It was either a pre-disposition to the disease, the numerous punches he took through his years of fighting or a combination of both.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

He was officially diagnosed in 1981/'82 after his retirement from the ring, but he was showing symptoms as early as '79.

Answer 6

He got diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1984.

Answer 7

Ali has parkinson's syndrome not parkinson's disease.pugulistic dementia or the term punch drunk is from taking too many punches to the head in both sparring and in fights.

Answer 8

More than likely blows to the head, particularly in fights with Ernie Shavers Ron Lyle and Joe Frazier.