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Tom Aspinall’s Father Explains Defensive Foundation of Heavyweight Champ’s Style

“The secret is not to get hit… don’t let them touch you,” Aspinall’s father said, recalling drills from childhood that shaped the Brit’s elusive style. He stressed speed, movement, and longevity: “If he got hit in the head a lot, he’d have fallen out.” That philosophy laid the foundation for Aspinall’s rise to the top. He defends his crown next against Ciryl Gane in October.