The “sexiest doctor alive” will put down his stethoscope and don boxing gloves for his professional debut on Showtime pay-per-view this Saturday at Glendale, Arizona’s Gila River Arena.
Meet Mikhail Varshavski, also referred to as “Doctor Mike” by his schoolmates when they sought his opinion on their sports-related injuries.
The moniker has stayed, and despite the fact that there are many “Dr Mikes” online, he now dominates the search term after gaining a social media following of 22 million people as a result of an online presence as a neighbourhood family doctor.
Varshavski is emulating Jake Paul’s strategy by converting his notoriety into boxing, where he faces MMA star Chris Avila on the same card that Paul takes on Anderson Silva.
A combat doctor can appear out of place. But it’s not where most people believe, he recently told Insider.
“It exists in a setting where I, a doctor, felt hesitant to damage my adversary because I’m so accustomed to curing patients. I had to overcome that obstacle, so to speak.”
Varshavski gradually came to the realisation that anytime he enters the ring, he must violate his professional obligation to “do no damage.”
This is Varshavski’s last chance to be a pro athlete, he said
Varshavski claimed he was an avid taekwondo practitioner and that he had been physically active growing up. However, he decided to focus on learning family medicine in college.
The 32-year-old admitted to us, “This is kind of my last hoorah of trying to be a professional athlete because I’m ageing out of that window.” “Now that I’m in my prime and able to be physically fit, intelligent, and sharp, this is my best chance to excel in a sport I’ve grown to have a tremendous enthusiasm for,” the athlete said.
Varshavski remarked that boxing “is unlike any other sport.” “Since you’re in there by yourself, you need to be really body tough, which means strong, fit, and psychologically tough.
You must learn to depend on yourself, which is similar to life in that you must overcome obstacles on your own. Boxing fits the bill. It’s a wonderful illustration of how life is.
Varshavski, who earlier this summer defeated content creator iDubbbz in an exhibition match, stated that he believes his success in boxing is a result of the way he has lived up to this point.
He admitted to Insider that he was “extremely destitute” when he arrived in the United States from Russia and relied on assistance services. Because he didn’t speak English at the time, Mikhail said that he was bullied as a small child in New York.
“Overcoming that has definitely prepared me for the problems that exist within that ring,” he added. “I understand what it’s like to struggle with that.”
Varshavski noted a further contrast when it comes to being a combative physician.
“I don’t want to give my patients or my supporters the wrong impression. I want to urge kids to keep active, be healthy, and attend classes rather than encouraging them to pursue careers as professional fighters. Strike the large bag.
Boxing can help you “become in shape,” but you don’t need to get struck in the head to enjoy and relish the sport, he added.
Varshavski is aware of the dangers associated with professional fighting. What is safe for one person may not be safe for another, he said. “Only you, as an individual, have the power to decide.
“I never tell my patients not to engage in any activity at all. I merely outline the dangers of what might occur if they keep doing it. If they are aware of the hazards and are mature adults, that is all. The debate comes to an end there.
“I need to be aware that I could trip and fall if I’m rock climbing. The parachute might not open if you skydive. You may get your head very badly rung in boxing, he remarked.
Being told he’s the sexiest doctor alive
When Varshavski was ending his residency’s intern yearβwhich he claimed was the hardest yearβhe got an email that he initially mistook for a practical joke.
According to People magazine, he is regarded as the most attractive physician living in 2015. He said, “It didn’t make any sense.
Varshavski experienced high school as a nerdy environment. The man added, “Especially as someone who liked science and math.
He claimed that obtaining that title was “random,” but since then, he has used it “to persuade people to pay attention to health, sickness prevention, and avoiding disinformation.”
So, if he were to make his professional debut this weekend, which would mean more to himβbeing dubbed the sexiest boxer alive, or winning?
Oh, professional debut all day! I’m very excited to have that victory,” he remarked. “And I displayed the newspaper clipping on the wall to celebrate that win with my loved ones, my coworkers in medicine, and my patients.
“My patients have even left me good luck comments on my electronic medical record, which is not what a medical record should be for! However, I value the good wishes.
He has one last message for any of his patients or fans.
“You should all pay attention because the doctor is ready to recommend a KO.”
