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I was just looking at Jai Opetaia’s record and notice that Thompson hasn’t fought since being knocked out by Jai in September 2023, any news on Thompson?

Controversial wrote: ↑08 Jan 2025, 09:03 I was just looking at Jai Opetaia’s record and notice that Thompson hasn’t fought since being knocked out by Jai in September 2023, any news on Thompson?

Saudi money!!

Coco wrote: ↑08 Jan 2025, 09:09

Controversial wrote: ↑08 Jan 2025, 09:03 I was just looking at Jai Opetaia’s record and notice that Thompson hasn’t fought since being knocked out by Jai in September 2023, any news on Thompson?

Saudi money!!

As in he made a lot for that fight so not in a rush to fight again?

Controversial wrote: ↑08 Jan 2025, 09:25

Coco wrote: ↑08 Jan 2025, 09:09

Controversial wrote: ↑08 Jan 2025, 09:03 I was just looking at Jai Opetaia’s record and notice that Thompson hasn’t fought since being knocked out by Jai in September 2023, any news on Thompson?

Saudi money!!

As in he made a lot for that fight so not in a rush to fight again?

It was at an empty Wembley arena.

mickey1975 wrote: ↑08 Jan 2025, 10:55

Controversial wrote: ↑08 Jan 2025, 09:25

Coco wrote: ↑08 Jan 2025, 09:09

Saudi money!!

As in he made a lot for that fight so not in a rush to fight again?

It was at an empty Wembley arena.

But Riahd season yeah?

Coco wrote: ↑08 Jan 2025, 13:10

mickey1975 wrote: ↑08 Jan 2025, 10:55

Controversial wrote: ↑08 Jan 2025, 09:25

As in he made a lot for that fight so not in a rush to fight again?

It was at an empty Wembley arena.

But Riahd season yeah?

I don't think so. It was before they were let in. It was a piss poor DAZN card.

I think Thompson had one fight, the big one, with Tony Sims and hasn't been seen since. I always thought he could be one of the silent ban boxers people on the inside were insisting on there being.

He’s active on X but only talks about Tennis and Basketball, doesn’t seem very boxing focused unless he’s one of those fighters who is interested in the sport against from their own fighting.

Wasn't his record good pre-Opetaia ?

No shame losing to the best in the division .

SeanBrennan wrote: ↑08 Jan 2025, 14:40 He’s active on X but only talks about Tennis and Basketball, doesn’t seem very boxing focused unless he’s one of those fighters who is interested in the sport against from their own fighting.

According to Wikipedia he played tennis as a kid and was seen as a bit of a prospect

He’s the son of world (?) Karate Champion Geoff Thompson

JamesPhilips wrote: ↑08 Jan 2025, 16:57 He’s the son of world (?) Karate Champion Geoff Thompson

That's correct. Great traditional martial artist.

He was out on his feet against Vasil Ducar and lucky to get through. Took a shellacking vs Jai. It's wise to hang them up before he gets brain damage, if he hasn't already.

Deserter wrote: ↑08 Jan 2025, 18:09

JamesPhilips wrote: ↑08 Jan 2025, 16:57 He’s the son of world (?) Karate Champion Geoff Thompson

That's correct. Great traditional martial artist.

I saw that I thought it was someone being silly editing it. That’s one epic role model

Controversial wrote: ↑08 Jan 2025, 16:19

SeanBrennan wrote: ↑08 Jan 2025, 14:40 He’s active on X but only talks about Tennis and Basketball, doesn’t seem very boxing focused unless he’s one of those fighters who is interested in the sport against from their own fighting.

According to Wikipedia he played tennis as a kid and was seen as a bit of a prospect

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