With a fight record of 18 wins 14 losses and a 'no-contest,' it's a fact that British bruiser, and heavyweight cagefighter, James 'The Colossal' Thompson, now has nearly as many losses as he does victories.
So after looking at his record, one might deduce from those numbers that Thompson—in terms of edge-of-your-seat drama, is not exactly a fan-friendly guy, or a particularly interesting fighter to watch.. right?
Wrong ! Because, in terms of crowd-thrilling performances, 'The Colossus,' whether winning or losing, can very much indeed—deliver the goods.
In fact, it's Thompson's full-throttle attack from the opening bell—along with his total disregard for his defense, or any grave-bodily-harm—which pleases us hardcore fight-fans the most. And that's clearly one of Thompson's best attributes.
If you don't necessarily believe what I'm offering you here, just check out his epic 2008 war with Kimbo Slice—posted below.
It's an all-time classic; complete with a dramatic edge-of-your-seat ending thanks to Thompson's exploding-cauliflower-ear.
The distorted and mangled ear is one those occupational hazards that serves as a fighter's badge of honor.
To borrow a line from a popular English songwriter, Thompson 'wears his war-wound like a crown.'
Now fighting for the Super Fight League, Thompson, who's a real-life 'madman across the water,' was at it again this past weekend.
The-Colossus appeared as a headliner in the main-event along with former-pro-wrestler—and Brock Lesnar wannabe, Bobby Lashley.
And, lo and behold, Thompson, who has now strung together four fights without a single loss, emerged once again with a victory against Lashley—who now drops to 7-2.
The Lashley and Kimbo video's are posted below.
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