Famous in the past English heavyweight champion of Great Britain
Julius Franciswhose peak of popularity came in 2000, when he entered the ring with Mike Tyson (and lost in two rounds, having been on the floor five times), did not lose his skills even more than 15 years after the end of his boxing career.
Today, 57-year-old Francis works as a security guard in a London mall. BOXPARK Wembley and scored a new knockout the day before.
Thus, Julius had to subdue the heated character, who shouted insults and rushed at other security personnel. At the same time, Francis demonstrated Olympian calm, but only until the rowdy, in his misfortune, decided to direct aggression against the boxer.
The reaction was not long in coming (00:47 mark on the video):
Former British heavyweight champion Julius Francis (who fought Mike Tyson) now working as security at BOXPARK Wembley and dealing with some trouble today…
[@GloryGloryTott]pic.twitter.com/MDL9yVLfZ9
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) June 13, 2022
Julius Francis retired in 2006 after 14 consecutive losses.