They say they stopped the fight from happening due to Abraham having Flu-Like Symptoms. Abraham was 6 Pounds over the weight limit less than two days before the weigh in. He had to melt off more the day of the weigh in. For the record, I will list below the symptoms of Dehydration alone for comparison:
If dehydration is allowed to continue unabated, when the total fluid loss reaches 5% the following effects of dehydration are normally experienced:
He does not have the flu. He simply struggled to make weight. The doctors saying flu-like keeps Abraham from being fined and perhaps even being stripped of his belt.
- Increased heart rate
- Increased respiration
- Decreased sweating
- Decreased urination
- Increased body temperature
- Extreme fatigue
- Muscle cramps
- Headaches
- Nausea
- Tingling of the limbs
- Chills
Arthur has become too big for a Middleweight and it is just a matter of time before he moves up.
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