punch-drunk boxer; person with punch drunk syndrome
Refers to a person, typically a boxer, who shows symptoms of chronic traumatic encephalopathy from repeated head blows.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from punch drunker
The former world champion was diagnosed as a punch-drunk boxer.
punch drunk syndrome; dementia pugilistica
The medical condition itself, not the person. Often discussed in sports medicine contexts.
Punch drunk syndrome is a serious problem in boxing.