Ben Askren Remains Hospitalized, Wife Denies Death Rumors
Ben Askren Remains Hospitalized, Wife Denies Death Rumors

Ben Askren Remains Hospitalized, Wife Denies Death Rumors

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Ben Askren, the former UFC fighter and two-division champion, is currently hospitalized in Wisconsin battling a severe case of pneumonia caused by a staph infection. His condition became critical last week, leading to him becoming unresponsive and sparking widespread but false rumors of his death. His wife, Amy Askren, has firmly denied these rumors, confirming that Ben is alive and still fighting, and has expressed deep gratitude for the support from friends, family, and fans. Daniel Cormier and other combat sports veterans have urged the public to keep praying for Ben's recovery, emphasizing the seriousness of his health situation. The Askren family is focusing on maintaining normalcy for their three children during this difficult time, as the MMA community rallies behind the former athlete. Ben retired from mixed martial arts in 2019 but briefly returned for a boxing match against Jake Paul in 2021.

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