“Smash his face in”, Tyson Fury wishes Tom Aspinall victory before his fight against Alexander Volkov at UFC Fight Night London

When an English fighter goes to war everyone does, for example boxing’s Tyson Fury supporting MMA’s Tom Aspinall. Aspinall, one of the most promising English fighters on the UFC heavyweight roster, will officiate his first UFC main event in front of a home crowd this weekend at UFC Fight Night London at the O2 Arena, London. Aspinall, a 100% target fighter, meets longtime UFC fighter and former Bellator MMA Heavyweight Champion Alexander Volkov.

Fury, an undefeated boxer, meanwhile, is awaiting his bout date of April 23, 2022 when he will face fellow British boxer Dillian Whyte in a WBC unification bout as Fury is the undisputed WBC and The Ring heavyweight champion while Whyte the interim champion is world heavyweight champion. Fury is 31-0 as a professional boxer with 1 tie and is widely regarded as one of the most experienced boxers in heavyweight boxing history. Fury last fought knockout artist Deontay Wilder in a historic trilogy, ending the rivalry in his favor by KO in the 11th round.

Tom Aspinall and Tyson Fury share a bond representing their country in their respective sports

In a video shared by the UFC on their YouTube channel, Fury said: “Hey Tyson Fury here! I just want to wish my buddy Tom Aspinall all the best in his upcoming UFC heavyweight fight. Good luck Tom, do the deal, smack him in the face, get up my boy, up to the damn banker, do it.”

The UK has been home to numerous fighters of both present and past generations, from both boxing and MMA. While Fury and his upcoming opponent Dillian Whyte, Anthony Joshua, Derek Chisora, Amir Khan, and Kell Brook and many more stand for Boxing, Aspinall, UFC Lightweight Paddy PimblettUFC Hall of Fame Michael Bispingmedium weight Darren Tillfeatherweight Arnold Allen and many others represent MMA.

What do you think of Fury’s wish on Aspinall? Who do you think will win between Aspinall and his opponent Alexander Volkov this weekend? This fight should not be dragged out because both fighters are extremely experienced knockout artists, with Volkov having more experience on his side while Aspinall has the magic of youth. Do you think Fury will ever, even once, compete in MMA? How do you think he will do?

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