Julius Francis

Julius Francis has hit the headlines for the first time since his boxing career after a video of him dealing with an unruly punter at Boxpark Wembley went ...

Francis' ability to land a concussive punch, it seems, has not escaped him almost 20 years on. Francis was the Commonwealth and British champion at the time and entered the fight on the back of three successive wins in London. Tyson was a fading force at the time and was fighting outside of the US for the first time since his shock defeat to Buster Douglas in 1990.

Francis, who fought Mike Tyson in 2000, can be seen punching the customer in a video circulating online.

Finally the person approached Julius in a confrontational manner and he defended himself. “Woke up to a viral story about one of our security team,” Wade wrote. “This incident is currently under review and part of an ongoing police investigation, and therefore we are unable to comment further on the incident at this time.

With 23 wins and 24 losses, Julius Francis' career has been a rollercoaster ride that has taken another steep dip after being filmed knocking out clean a ...

He would hit me on one side of my body, then the other, and when I tried to hit back, he was not there. 'We had to persuade Julius to do it because he was so nervous but he was amazing, he's a natural. I set out to be British Heavyweight champion and I achieved that. 'I have no regrets,' he said in 2020. 'We had decided I would stand behind my jab as he came in and I would catch him. He not only has the power, he has the movement.' 'Towards the end of the fight there was one upper cut that lifted me off the floor. 'Tyson came out from the start and he was ferocious. 'We had to melt a mouth guard, I borrowed shorts and a terrible paid or boxing gloves. He told MailOnline in 2020: 'The 80s was a crazy time for me. But if I not convicted, I am going to turn my life around".' He initially stole food as a child along with three siblings, whose mother descended into mental illness while their father worked away from home.

Two decades after Julius Francis made the headlines for taking on Mike Tyson, he is back in the news for fighting... but this time outside of the ring.

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The founder of Boxpark has released a statement after the viral clip of ex-boxer knocking out man.

The Boxpark spokesperson also commented on the matter, telling LADbible: “Our team are aware of footage being shared online. The clip begins with the punter yelling at the Boxpark staff. What would you do next if you were in my shoes?

The power is the last thing to go. Former heavyweight title contender Julius Francis and one-time opponent of Mike Tyson demonstrated that in his capacity ...

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The security guard is seen throwing a right hand punch which leaves a man crumpled on the ground.

A police statement said: “We are aware of footage circulating on social media showing an incident involving security staff and a member of the public outside Boxpark in Wembley. Francis, 57, was a successful boxer throughout the 1990s and 2000s and won 23 of the 48 bouts he competed in. olice have launched an investigation after footage emerged of former boxer Julius Francis apparently knocking out a man while working as a security guard outside at the Boxpark venue in Wembley.

An unknowing punter acted aggressively towards the wrong security guard this week and found himself KOd by former Mike Tyson opponent Julius Francis.T.

“I try to inspire young kids, whom I work a lot with. Both have lived life to the full both in their playing days and subsequently on and after their talkSPORT radio show! This is your last chance to get tickets for the final two shows of the tour, in Newcastle and Nottingham. From the bell, Tyson let loose with some strong punches and Francis explained the American’s intelligence as a boxer meant he was drawn in and ultimately didn’t box his fight and utilise his jab. Then, as Francis continues trying to peacefully escort the more aggressive punter out, the man walks towards him and raises his hand – seemingly to point in his face. Francis is initially not keen to get involved as other members of his security team work to keep the arguing men apart and escort them out of the venue.

Francis, who fought Mike Tyson in 2000, can be seen punching the customer in a video circulating online.

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Julius Francis, an ex British heavyweight champion, knocked out a man causing trouble outside BoxPark Wembley.

"The incident took place shortly after 17.00hrs on Saturday 11 June. Officers were called and attended the venue. What would you do next if you were in my shoes? The footage was widely shared on social media, with viewers in disbelief at the brutal knockout.

BOXER-turned-bouncer Julius Francis has the full backing of his employer after he KO'd a rowdy customer.The former heavyweight champ, who once fought.

What would you do next if you were in my shoes? "It was an instinctive decision to support Julius and give him the benefit of the doubt that he felt under immediate threat and needed to defend himself. And Wade himself said in a later LinkedIn post: "I’ve been amazed by the supportive comments I have received about the Julius Francis security incident. "Finally the person approached Julius in a confrontational manner and he defended himself. "Julius Francis, ex UK heavyweight boxing champion, is one of the nicest people I have ever met and helps train young underprivileged kids boxing in his spare time. And CEO Roger Wade has since offered his support to Francis, describing him as "one of the nicest people I have ever met".

Former heavyweight Julius Francis will not face charges after he was filmed knocking out a rowdy customer at the weekend while working as a security guard ...

Julius Francis is the ex-UK heavyweight boxing champion, he is one of the nicest people I have ever met and helps train young underprivileged kids boxing in his spare time," he said in a statement. The former boxer then bursts onto the scene to help deal with the situation, landing a booming right hand which left the heckling customer out cold on the floor. A group had been ejected and one male customer had become involved in a confrontation with security staff.

A video showed former British boxing champion Julius Francis knocked out a mouthy troublemaker with a single punch at BOXPARK Wembley.

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Former British heavyweight champion Julius Francis has had his Wikipedia page updated with hilarious results. It is following the exchange he had while ...

What would you do next if you were in my shoes? “How would you react if someone approached you violently? Back in the 1990s, Francis was the British and Commonwealth heavyweight champion and he was one of the most feared fighters in Britain.

Former British boxing champion Julius Francis is back in the news after an unknowing punter acted aggressively towards him and suffered the consequenc.

Only he recently, he fought ex-pro Dan Cadman in a charity fight in order to raise money for former heavyweight boxer Mark Potter who is sadly battling cancer. Francis initially stayed out of the way as the man shouted expletives and even got physical with those in his vicinity. If I had boxed and run around the ring I do not think I would have got any respect from him,” he said.

The former heavyweight champ, who once fought Mike Tyson, floored the punter outside the venue in Wembley, London while working as a security guard.

What would you do next if you were in my shoes? "Frankly, I was surprised how many people thought it was a brave decision to support Julius and not distance myself from the situation. "It was an instinctive decision to support Julius and give him the benefit of the doubt that he felt under immediate threat and needed to defend himself. "No further action will be taken in relation to the incident involving the security guard and male customer." "Finally the person approached Julius in a confrontational manner and he defended himself. "Julius Francis, ex UK heavyweight boxing champion, is one of the nicest people I have ever met and helps train young underprivileged kids boxing in his spare time," he added.