Modern boxing contests draw criticism from Aspinall due to perceived issues with fairness and genuine sporting competitive spirit.
Tom Aspinall, the freshly crowned interim UFC heavyweight champ at just 30, can't hide his disdain for the current state of professional boxing. This passionate fan of the sweet science has shared his concerns, critiquing the seemingly predictable outcomes of fights and the lack of high-stakes bouts among top-tier boxers.
Known for his fearsome KO power in MMA (10 wins by knockout/technical knockout), Aspinall showed off his skills in his recent UFC 295 contest, flooring Russian slugger Sergei Pavlovich in the first round. His boxing prowess, appreciated by undefeated WBC heavyweight titlist Tyson Fury, whom Aspinall has sparred with, showcases his potential to excel in the pro ring.
Venting his frustration, Aspinall laments, "You can literally guess the winners of eight out of ten fights before the final bell in any boxing card. What's the point? We're talking about the best fighters in the world, yet they refuse to fight each other."
Recently, legendary six-division champ Oscar De La Hoya, the head of Golden Boy Promotions, brought this issue to light and offered world champions a million-dollar bonus if they scored six title defenses in a year. However, De La Hoya and his promotional efforts are left out of the conversation when it comes to Aspinall's boxing critiques, as his criticisms remain centered on his own UFC career.
Lately, Aspinall has been vocal about his frustrations with the UFC, including concerns about prolonged inactivity, the delay in booking his potential unification bout against Jon Jones, and lost opportunities due to the unpredictability of future matches. It's clear that, while he cherishes the craft of boxing, the current state of the octagon is weighing heavily on his mind.
- Tom Aspinall's boxing skills, evident in his MMA victories and acknowledged by Tyson Fury, suggest his potential to thrive in professional boxing.
- Aspinall, the interim UFC heavyweight champ, has expressed disappointment with the predictable outcomes and lack of high-stakes bouts in professional boxing.
- Although legendary boxer Oscar De La Hoya has offered a million-dollar bonus for title defenses, Aspinall's boxing critiques have remained focused on his UFC career and the issues he faces within the octagon.
- In addition to his concerns about the UFC, Aspinall has also been vocal about his frustrations with his prolonged inactivity, the delay in booking potential unification bouts, and lost opportunities due to the unpredictability of future matches.
