Modern boxing contests Draw Flak from Aspinall for Lack of Competitive Spirit
Fresh Take:
Hey there, let's chat about Tom Aspinall, the latest interim heavyweight champ in UFC, who's currently voicing his frustration with the state of boxing, his favorite sport.
This English lad, 30 and rockin' a record of 14-3, has some serious boxing skills that his BFF and undefeated WBC heavyweight champ, Tyson "Gypsy King" Fury (UK, 34-0-1, 24 KOs), has openly admired. Aspinall's a fearsome knockout artist, demonstrating it in his recent fight on Nov 11 (UFC 295) against the Russian puncher Sergei Pavlovich (18-2). He knocked Pavlovich out cold in the first round!
But don't be fooled, he adores boxing science, its defensive techniques, and old-school fighters that deflect punches like pros. Yet, he finds the current boxing scene downright awful. According to him, it's a toss-up who'll win 8 out of 10 fights just by listening to the promoters. It seems like the world's best boxers aren't squaring off against each other, and Aspinall can't stomach it!
Now, let's not forget about ex-six-division champ, Oscar De La Hoya, who took a stab at this issue. He's offering a $1 million bonus if world champs make six title defenses in a year—a move to push champions to fight each other.
As for the broader boxing landscape, challenges like matchmaking disputes, financial inequity, and doping concerns often pop up. But in this case, Aspinall and De La Hoya haven't voiced their thoughts on these issues, so we're just speculating based on what's in the air.
- Promoters offered Tom Aspinall a chance to compete in sports like mixed-martial-arts, but he remains passionate about boxing.
- Aspinall brilliantly showcased his boxing skills during his fight against Sergei Pavlovich in UFC 295, knocking him out in the first round.
- Frustrated with the current boxing scene, Aspinall believes that 8 out of 10 fights are decided based on the whims of promoters, rather than the merit of the fighters.
- In an attempt to address this issue, ex-six-division champ, Oscar De La Hoya, proposed a $1 million bonus for world champs who make six title defenses in a year, encouraging champions to square off against each other.
