Keven Mealamu

2022 - 7 - 20

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All Blacks great ruled out of Fight for Life due to heart condition (New Zealand Herald)

An ECG test yesterday confirmed he has an irregular heartbeat as part of a heart condition called Atrial Fibrillation. AF can present without symptoms and ...

There is also an increased risk of a stroke or heart attack from the clots that can form. There are ways to manage or get the heart back to a normal rhythm but the priority is his health. That attitude to never want to let anyone down is what makes him special," says trainer and mentor Monty Betham.

Heart condition forces Keven Mealamu out of Fight for Life (1 News)

Mealamu, preparing to fight former Warriors player Wairangi Koopu at the event also including former All Blacks Carlos Spencer and Liam Messam, discovered the ...

"There are ways to manage or get the heart back to a normal rhythm but the priority is Keven’s health. That attitude to never want to let anyone down is what makes him special,” says trainer and mentor Monty Betham. A statement released on Wednesday morning said: "An ECG test confirmed [Mealamu] has an irregular heart beat as part of a heart condition called Atrial Fibrillation. AF can present without symptoms and patients do not know they have the condition until it comes up in a routine check-up.

Boxing: Former All Black Keven Mealamu forced to withdraw from ... (Newshub)

Mealamu was scheduled to face ex-NZ Warriors and Kiwis star Wairangi Koopu in his boxing debut in the main event of the charity fight night at Auckland. But a ...

All Blacks great Keven Mealamu out of Fight for Life bout due to ... (Stuff.co.nz)

On the eve of his boxing debut against Wairangi Koopu, the two-time Rugby World Cup winner is forced to withdraw due to a heart issue.

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Keven Mealamu Unfit To Fight Due To Heart Condition | Scoop News (Scoop.co.nz)

Yesterday at a routine medical check-up it was discovered that Fight for Life main event fighter Keven Mealamu has a medical heart issue and will not be ...

There are ways to manage or get the heart back to a normal rhythm but the priority is Keven’s health. That attitude to never want to let anyone down is what makes him special,” says trainer and mentor Monty Betham. “Keven feels numb and is so apologetic, typical of the man who has given so much but is thinking of others.

Boxing: All Blacks great Keven Mealamu not giving up on ... (Newshub)

Keven Mealamu admits he had "mixed emotions" after being ruled out of Thursday's Fight for Life clash with former NZ Warriors star Wairangi Koopu.

Do 'stars' make good politicians? Ex-All Black Keven Mealamu and ... (Stuff.co.nz)

Former All Black Keven Mealamu will be a high-profile candidate in this year's Auckland Council elections, but do "stars" make good politicians?

But it’s sure going to be a contest.” He remained on the council until it was amalgamated to create the Auckland Council in 2010 and held a seat in the Manukau-Papakura ward until he retired in 2019. Mealamu is planning to run as an independent in the Franklin ward for Auckland Council and has been a member of the Papakura Local Board since 2019.