Hill Blasts Boxers After Green Sparring Clip
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Former UFC heavyweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill went after boxers on social media this week, calling them "limited fighters" after viral sparring footage showed King Green dropping a boxing prospect at Adrien Broner's gym.
Hill posted his comments following the clip's spread across platforms, with MMA Mania reporting that the ex-champion appeared frustrated by criticism from the boxing community. Green's performance in the session sparked debate between MMA and boxing fans about the crossover between sports.
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Hill Calls Out Boxing Community Over Sparring Reaction
"Y'all are limited fighters," Hill wrote, addressing boxers who reportedly called the session unfair. The heavyweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light heavyweight contender suggested that boxers who train only stand-up are at a disadvantage when facing mixed martial artists with multiple skills.
Green, a UFC lightweight, has built a reputation for sharp boxing inside the octagon. The footage showed him landing clean combinations and dropping his sparring partner during what appeared to be a technical session at the Cincinnati gym.
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Hill has been out of action since losing the 205-pound title earlier this year. No return date has been announced for his next appearance.
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