Tom Aspinall recently took a significant risk by stepping in on just 17 days’ notice for a fight against Sergei Pavlovich in UFC 295 at the Madison Square Garden. Unbeknownst to everyone except those close to Aspinall, he faced this challenge with a back injury. This prevented him from fully training during that time. Despite the odds, Aspinall’s gamble paid off as he spectacularly knocked out the fearsome Russian knockout artist Sergei Pavlovich in just 69 seconds.

In a heartfelt message, boxing sensation and WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury expressed his joy and congratulations to Tom Aspinall, the newly crowned Interim heavyweight champion following his impressive victory. Fury, known for his powerful presence in the boxing ring, didn’t shy away from showering Aspinall with praise while referring to him as “brother.”

Tyson Fury is ecstatic over Tom Aspinall’s victory

Jon Jones’ pectoral muscle injury forced the cancellation of the highly anticipated UFC Heavyweight Championship clash between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic. In response, the promotion scheduled an interim title bout between Sergei Pavlovich and Tom Aspinall in the co-main event to replace the scrapped event. This made the victory even more special for Aspinall.

Tyson Fury, who has sparred with Aspinall, praised him for his stunning performance against Pavlovich. Notably, Fury had brought Aspinall into his camp before his own victory over Francis Ngannou.

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Fury posted a video to his Instagram account where he seemed overjoyed by the recent development. In the clip, Fury said ecstatically, “Congratulations to the new UFC heavyweight champion of the world! God bless you, Tom. Well done, brother.”

Aspinall’s remarkable achievement at UFC 295 has not only garnered attention within the mixed martial arts community, it has also earned him the admiration and support of fellow athletes, including Fury. Fury, who is set to go up against Oleksandr Usyk in their highly anticipated bout, seems to be doing better than he was a few weeks ago.

Usyk Believes Fury Underestimated Ngannou

Tyson Fury recently went up against the ex-UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in a crossover bout in Riyadh. Despite a challenging fight in Saudi Arabia, Fury ultimately won via split decision. Originally set for December 23, his championship fight against Usyk was postponed due to injuries he sustained during his fight with Ngannou. Fury currently seems to be spending time on self-improvement, personal growth, recovery, and overall being a wholesome human being.

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Oleksandr Usyk anticipates a February 2024 showdown with Tyson Fury for the undisputed heavyweight title. Usyk believes Fury underestimated Ngannou in the lead-up to their fight. However, he expects a different approach during their fight with each other. Regardless of Fury’s state of mind, Usyk is focused on his own performance, expressing confidence in the upcoming title contest. Despite cautioning that he’s not 100% certain, Usyk remains optimistic about the fight’s occurrence.

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