Quite often many boxers struggle to look for a profession after their boxing career has concluded. Former British heavyweight champion Julius Francis has found success in being a security guard. This past weekend, he was forced to stop a heckler from spitting at customers and other security guards. As a result, he was knocked out cold by a former heavyweight champion.
In his prime, he fought Mike Tyson, meaning he was the real deal. Although he lost to Tyson, not many can claim they fought Tyson, and even fewer can say they’ve defeated him. In so many words, Francis doesn’t lose respect for losing to arguably one of the greatest fighters of all time.
The footage of the knockout was fairly entertaining, however it was a bit lengthy. Naturally, this footage of the knockout went viral. The CEO Roger Wade came to Francis’s defense and tried to support him in the best way he knew how. Wade left a statement on Linkedin.
Former British heavyweight champion Julius Francis (who fought Mike Tyson) taking out the trash I n his job working as security at BOXPARK Wembley
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According to Wade, Julius and our security team spent 15 minutes preventing this man and his friends from mistreating, spitting at, and assaulting our customers and staff. They safely escorted him out of the premises amidst ongoing provocation and violence.
Eventually, the individual approached Julius in a confrontational manner, and he defended himself. Acts of violence or abuse towards any staff members should never be tolerated. Julius Francis, a former UK heavyweight boxing champion, is one of the kindest individuals I have ever encountered. He also dedicates his spare time to training young underprivileged kids in boxing.
How would you respond if someone approached you aggressively? What steps would you take if you were in my position? #istandwithjulius
