Tom Aspinall and Phil Foden’s absence from the United States was made apparent during their meeting on Saturday night.
“Manchester lads sticking together. That makes two of us not going to the U.S,” UFC heavyweight Aspinall wrote on social media as he met the Manchester City player.
Foden encountered Aspinall at the Misfits Boxing event held in their hometown, which was headlined by Tommy Fury’s victory over former World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall by majority decision.
Foden has been disregarded by England manager Thomas Tuchel for the 26-man World Cup roster. England is set to play their opening match of the tournament on Wednesday against Croatia, while tornado warnings have been issued for their base in Kansas City.
Despite having 49 international caps, Foden is not included. He has shared videos of his individual training in preparation for the upcoming Premier League season.
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No UFC’s Freedom 250 invitation for Aspinall
Aspinall has not received an invitation to the UFC’s Freedom 250 event at the White House this Sunday evening, as stated by Eddie Hearn, a member of his management team.
Although Aspinall holds the UFC heavyweight championship, the interim title will be contested at the White House, where Alex Pereira will face Ciryl Gane. However, Aspinall is not anticipated to be present on the South Lawn of the President’s residence to witness the fight in person.
Aspinall and his UFC heavyweight title
Aspinall currently holds the UFC heavyweight title, but the interim championship will be contested at the White House during the match between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane. However, Aspinall is not anticipated to be present on the South Lawn of the President’s residence to witness the fight live.
According to UFC CEO Dana White, Aspinall would have been competing in the Octagon against Pereira had he been in good health.
Aspinall remains sidelined due to accidental eye pokes inflicted by Gane, which rendered him unable to continue in his last fight, held a year ago. This bout concluded as a no-contest, and he required eye surgeries; nevertheless, he now aspires to face the victor of the Pereira vs. Gane match.
