Former IBF champ reveals he’s fought his entire career with a serious neurological condition

Former IBF titleholder Tevin Farmer made a startling admission after his fight last weekend. Tevin Farmer has competed against some of the top featherweights and lightweights in boxing in recent years, albeit while dealing with a serious health condition. Farmer lost a majority decision to William Zepeda in their highly-anticipated rematch last Saturday in Cancun.

It was a rematch of their split decision matchup in November, and after back-to-back close defeats to Zepeda, Farmer has lost three consecutive fights overall. But Farmer made more headlines after the fight than inside the ring, as he made a surprise admission on his social media pages. Boxing fans react to Tevin Farmer’s stunning admission In a recent post to X , Farmer revealed he’s fought his entire career with Tourette’s Syndrome.



“I’ve kept this private for a long time but I see the concern and speculation about my tick. I have Tourette’s Syndrome,” Farmer announced. “I’ve dealt with it all my life.

No neurological issues, so no need to worry. I’m still out here putting belt to a–! There you go, the rabbit’s out of the hat.” Boxing fans and personalities showered Farmer with support after his announcement.

“I’m happy that you are finally addressing this, little brother. For so many reasons, you are truly a role model for young fighters,” longtime promoter Lou DiBella replied. “You good in my book regardless champ,” one fan said.

“You’re always gonna be a champ. You making these boys account for themselves.” “Appreciate your honesty and can’t wait to see you come back stronger.

God bless you champ.” “A speech impediment doesn’t make you any less of a good fighter Tevin god bless.” “You don’t owe any of us an explanation but it took courage to tell us your condition; that’s the same courage that propelled you to win a world championship.

Blessings to you, champ.” Farmer won the then-vacant IBF super featherweight title by defeating Billy Dib in Aug. 2018.

He went on to defend the title four times before a loss to Joseph Diaz in 2020. Farmer has since moved up to lightweight, albeit with mixed results. Before his back-to-back losses to Zepeda, Farmer lost a unanimous decision to Raymond Muratalla last July.

Tevin Farmer amassed a 33-7-1 record with Tourette’s Syndrome diagnosis Farmer made his professional boxing debut in 2011, losing by TKO against Oscar Santana. After trading wins and losses to begin his career, Farmer went on a lengthy unbeaten streak from 2013-2020. Farmer went unbeaten through 24 consecutive fights, featuring dominant wins against the likes of Jono Carroll, Francisco Fonseca, and James Tennyson.

At 34 years old at present, he remains in the prime of his career and could potentially go on another title run. Farmer’s admission shows that fight fans never truly know the ins and outs of what fighters deal with regularly, and despite his health issue, Farmer has turned himself into a household name. This article first appeared on Bloody Knockout and was syndicated with permission.

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