Paddy Pimblett made someone’s dream come true at a disability boxing show.
The UFC lightweight contender is fast approaching his first title shot on MMA’s biggest stage, having remained unbeaten since signing for the promotion back in 2021.
Pimblett’s UFC 324 main event against Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title has divided opinion, with many blasting the decision to grant ‘The Baddy’ an opportunity over Arman Tsarukyan.
While that has only increased the Scouser’s status as a polarizing figure in MMA, nobody will be critical of Pimblett’s recent exploits away from the cage, as he completed a heartwarming side quest inside the ring…
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Paddy Pimblett nobly ‘loses’ boxing match against man with Down syndrome
Pimblett, who defeated Michael Chandler at UFC 314 in April last year, returned to action but not in the cage.
‘The Baddy’ made an appearance at a disability boxing show staged at The Dome at Grand Central Hall in Liverpool by the No Limits gym on Wednesday.
George Goetzee, a former WBA lightweight interim champion, challenged Derry Mathews in the gym’s previous similar events.
2025-12-03 21:30:00
