Misfits boxer stops rival in 57 stone slugfest on KSI vs Fournier undercard
WingsOfRedemption stopped Boogie2988 within the second spherical of their Misfits Boxing heavyweight bout. The combat billed because the ‘heaviest fight in influencer boxing’ noticed each males tip the scales at a mixed weight of 800lb (57 stone) with Wings, actual title Jordie Jordan weighing in at 404.3lb and Boogie, actual title Steven Williams coming in barely lighter at 391.6lb.
Before the combat, Wings had assured followers that he would go after Boogie from the off and go after him he did. From the opening bell, Wings was on the entrance foot, touchdown a collection of clubbing proper fingers that led to a standing rely within the first minute of the competition.
There was little in the way in which of unpolluted boxing approach as is to be anticipated from two novices, notably ones of their dimension, nevertheless it grew to become clear early on that Wings was the higher of the 2. Towards the top of the primary, Boogie had his shorts comedically refastened and taped up after they slipped from his hips following a flurry from Wings.
Boogie barely made it out of the primary and started to show his again on his opponent, resulting in a warning from the referee.
Although Boogie did pluck up the braveness to return steaming out of the gates within the second, he would finally stroll onto a barrage of punches that may result in a second standing rely and the combat being waved off. But Boogie will not be left disheartened for too lengthy because the victory for him was merely getting into the ring.
Speaking to the Daily Mirror, he detailed the hurdles he has needed to overcome so as to get to this combat. He mentioned: “I would have told you five years ago there was no way I would have been able to leave America. This fight would have killed me, once I got to London what could I have done?
“Use a wheelchair to get round from restaurant to restaurant? I believe it is a miracle that I’m right here, six years in the past I obtained gastric bypass surgical procedure and misplaced 200lb. I’ve additionally centered on my mind.
“I noticed a psychedelic therapist earlier within the 12 months and I realised how fallacious I used to be about life. I used to be additionally so afraid and petrified of all the pieces. I realised the purpose of life is a sport to be performed to have enjoyable and that is what I’m right here to do.”