Show Notes
The UFC heavyweight champion is back on Fight Your Corner. Tom Aspinall joins Tony Bellew and Charlie Parsons for another unmissable episode.Tony is left stunned after discovering Tom hasn't been invited to attend the UFC's White House card, despite fighters competing for the interim heavyweight title and a future shot at the championship.The conversation then turns to one of the biggest debates in combat sports: is boxing actually more dangerous than MMA? Drawing on their own experiences inside the ring and cage, they break down the long-term effects of head trauma, stoppages and the realities of competing at the highest level.The guys also discuss Jon Jones, whether Tom fancies facing Francis Ngannou and the crossover appeal of boxing and MMA, with Tom explaining why his focus remains firmly on building his UFC legacy rather than chasing the biggest paydays, and why Georges St-Pierre remains his greatest inspiration.Tom also reflects on his incredible rise through mixed martial arts, revealing how different the sport was when he first started training, travelling across the country in search of coaches and sparring partners long before MMA became mainstream in the UK. He also shares stories from his journey, including training with elite wrestlers, sparring some of boxing's biggest names and working with Rico Verhoeven.Fight Your Corner is brought to you in partnership with Midnite - the betting app that’s built different.18+, please gamble responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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