Overview

• Askren was readmitted early August after doctors flagged a potential infection in a post-transplant chest tube and has begun an antibiotic regimen.
• In his latest update he walked a single lap down a hospital corridor using a walker but said he became “gassed” after more than one circuit.
• His insurer denied coverage for the nearly $2 million double lung transplant and post-operative care, prompting ongoing crowdfunding and a $500 000 donation from Jake Paul.
• Boxing promoter Oscar De La Hoya publicly criticized the UFC’s fighter pay model for leaving athletes without adequate medical protection after injury.
• Askren has described his ordeal as humbling and uses social media to document each milestone in his rehabilitation.