3 days ago

Valter Walker Says Tom Aspinall's Eye Poke Exit Damaged Heavyweight Reputation

#14-ranked heavyweight Walker criticized champion Aspinall for making the division “look bad” after withdrawing from his fight with Ciryl Gane due to an eye poke. “We are big, strong guys; they give you five minutes to recover, and you pull out!” Walker said. Labeling the fighters as modern-day gladiators, he added that fighters should always give their maximum, even through pain.