BOXING fans have been left disgusted after seeing a welterweight boxer fight someone 36 years younger than him.
Scot England, 58, made history on Wednesday evening by becoming the oldest welterweight boxer in the world.
England, a former radio DJ, news anchor and country music author stepped into the ring against 23-year-old Jashawn Hunter for his debut bout.
However, 4-0 Hunter proceeded to make short work of England in the fight.
Seconds after the fight started, Hunter slipped inside a punch from England and landed a brutal headshot to send his opponent crashing to the canvas.
England did get up from that initial jolt, but Hunter would only continue his dominance.
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Hunter landed a few more shots before the towel was thrown in by England’s corner in 46 seconds.
Fans online were shocked the fight was even sanctioned, with one saying: “That was scary.”
A second said: “They let the fight continue after that (the knockdown)?!?!? Good lord.”
A third said: “How was this even sanctioned?”
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Another said: “I know we joke on the TL about the stupidity of boxing sometimes but this is a sport where people get killed. The promoter should have a serious look in the mirror after this one.”
The match came about as part of the series “Country Box” in Nashville, TN, USA.
The event is described as “a fully syndicated show from Nashville TN, helping to keep boxing, music, and our Music City in the national spotlight” on the company website.
Guinness World Records are looking into the claim that England is the oldest welterweight in the world.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
