Read about Greg Hardy’s recent knockout defeat in a Texas Combat League boxing match. Explore his career journey from the NFL to combat sports and his struggles in MMA and boxing.
Greg Hardy, the former NFL star, faced a knockout defeat in a recent Texas Combat League boxing match against Patrick Mailata. Hardy’s transition from the NFL to combat sports has been marked by ups and downs, including disqualification in his UFC debut and consecutive knockout losses. His recent losses in boxing raise concerns about his future in combat sports.
Greg Hardy Knocked Out in Texas Combat League Boxing Match
Greg Hardy, the former NFL star turned combat sports athlete, faced a tough defeat in a recent Texas Combat League boxing match. Hardy, who transitioned from the NFL to the UFC and now boxing, had a 3-0 record in boxing before this match. However, his opponent, Patrick Mailata, with a 6-2 record, delivered a brutal knockout blow to Hardy. This defeat adds to Hardy’s previous losses in MMA and boxing.
Hardy’s Career Journey
After a successful NFL career with the Panthers and Cowboys, Hardy ventured into combat sports in 2016. Despite showing promise with a 3-0 amateur record, his professional MMA career faced setbacks. Hardy’s UFC debut in 2019 ended in disqualification due to an illegal knee strike. Although he had a 4-2 record in the UFC, he suffered three consecutive knockout losses.
Hardy’s Recent Defeats
Hardy’s defeat in the Texas Combat League match follows a previous knockout loss in another TCL bout last year. Additionally, he was knocked out in a bare-knuckle boxing fight against Josh Watson in February 2023.
