Julius Francis, a 57-year-old former professional boxer who was once the British champion and in 2000 fought the legendary Mike Tyson, is now a security guard ...
Not even a minute into the second round, Tyson won by TKO. “This incident is currently under review and part of an ongoing police investigation, and therefore we are unable to comment further on the incident at this time. “Police are aware of footage circulating on social media showing an incident involving security staff and a member of the public outside Boxpark in Wembley,” the Met Police said.
Julius Francis has hit the headlines for the first time since his boxing career after a video of him dealing with an unruly punter at Boxpark Wembley went ...
Francis' ability to land a concussive punch, it seems, has not escaped him almost 20 years on. Francis was the Commonwealth and British champion at the time and entered the fight on the back of three successive wins in London. Tyson was a fading force at the time and was fighting outside of the US for the first time since his shock defeat to Buster Douglas in 1990.
Former heavyweight boxer Julius Francis -- who famously fought Mike Tyson in 2000 -- knocked out a man cold while working a security gig on Monday.
The man appeared to be out cold for several moments. Ex-Boxer Julius Francis Knocks Out Man With One Punch While Working Security Gig Ex-Boxer Julius Francis KOs Man With One Punch While Working Security Gig
Two decades after Julius Francis made the headlines for taking on Mike Tyson, he is back in the news for fighting... but this time outside of the ring.
Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. “Went a little under the radar,” Cassius said. but this time outside of the ring.
FORMER British boxerJulius Francis knocked a rowdy man out with a single punch outside BoxPark in Wembley.The incident, which has gone vir.
What would you do next if you were in my shoes?" "We would like to stress that the safety and welfare of our customers and our staff is our number one priority." "Finally the person approached Julius in a confrontational manner and he defended himself. "Julius Francis, is ex UK heavyweight boxing champion, he is one of the nicest people I have ever met and helps train young underprivileged kids boxing in his spare time. "This incident is currently under review and part of an ongoing investigation, and therefore we are unable to comment further on the incident at this time. "A group had been ejected and one male had become involved in a confrontation with security staff.
The 57-year-old former British heavyweight champion Francis landed a textbook right cross to the head of the angry individual, sending him down on the concrete.
Who knows what would have happened if Francis didn’t hit the person? Interestingly, BOXPARK CEO Roger Wade backs him for his actions during the scuffle on Monday. Wade points out that security had been trying to deal with the angry individual for 15 minutes before the situation ended with Francis coping with him. In hindsight, this person picked the wrong guy to mess with in walking up on the well-schooled Francis. Although Francis never captured a world title during his professional career, he could punch, and he was not someone to be taken lightly by anyone, least of all a regular person on the street.
Francis, who fought Mike Tyson in 2000, can be seen punching the customer in a video circulating online.
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With 23 wins and 24 losses, Julius Francis' career has been a rollercoaster ride that has taken another steep dip after being filmed knocking out clean a ...
He would hit me on one side of my body, then the other, and when I tried to hit back, he was not there. 'We had to persuade Julius to do it because he was so nervous but he was amazing, he's a natural. I set out to be British Heavyweight champion and I achieved that. 'I have no regrets,' he said in 2020. 'We had decided I would stand behind my jab as he came in and I would catch him. He not only has the power, he has the movement.' 'Towards the end of the fight there was one upper cut that lifted me off the floor. 'Tyson came out from the start and he was ferocious. 'We had to melt a mouth guard, I borrowed shorts and a terrible paid or boxing gloves. He told MailOnline in 2020: 'The 80s was a crazy time for me. But if I not convicted, I am going to turn my life around".' He initially stole food as a child along with three siblings, whose mother descended into mental illness while their father worked away from home.
The power is the last thing to go. Former heavyweight title contender Julius Francis and one-time opponent of Mike Tyson demonstrated that in his capacity ...
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