Another devastating loss Tevin FarmerProfessional journey. Raymond Murata Farmer barely avoided a knockout in the final round on July 13. By the 10th round, Farmer looked exhausted and lost, which drew attention in the boxing world to his eyes, which he had examined after receiving a heavy blow. Joseph Diaz Jr. In 2020.
After the bout with Diaz Jr., promoter Lou DiBella became so concerned about Tevin Farmer's health that the Philadelphia boxer was hospitalized, resulting in his return to the ring for the first time in three years.
Tevin Farmer's in-ring 'habits' have worried the boxing world
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Tevin Farmer had a longer reach when he fought Joseph Diaz Jr., despite being the same height. However, Farmer was unable to take advantage of his reach, allowing Diaz Jr. to get close. At the same time, Farmer was unable to protect himself from blows to the head because his fists did not completely cover his head or chin. As a result, during the fight, the boxing world witnessed Farmer suffer from a tic that caused him to periodically thrust his head up.
Farmer's promoter, Lou DiBella, was concerned about Farmer's condition, and later in an interview with SB Nation's Michael Woods, DiBella revealed that he was very concerned about Tevin Farmer after his loss to Diaz Jr. and immediately sent him to the hospital. At the hospital, Farmer underwent several tests and examinations.
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The farmer underwent a CT scan.
According to promoter Lou DiBella, the Philadelphia boxer is invaluable to him. DiBella has a lot of respect for Farmer, not just for his technique, but for the person he is. In 2018, when Tevin Farmer fought Billy Dib for the vacant IBF super featherweight title, DiBella bragged about Farmer, telling the media: “I'm a great guy. I …There has never been a champion like Tevin Farmer.” “He went from 7-4-1 to 26-4-1 and now has the IBF belt around his waist.” added Divir.
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There, Lou DiBella noticed Farmer's tic and ensured his favorite champion got the treatment he needed.Tevin had a CT scan.” he told SB Nation. After a medical procedure, it took Tevin Farmer three years to return to the ring! Since his loss to Diaz Jr., Farmer has had four more professional bouts in the ring. In his last bout, Tevin lost to Raymond Muratala by UD, even though DiBella was hoping for a “big fight in Philadelphia” because Farmer “had a good start.”
So, what do you expect from Farmer's next fight? Who would you like to see Farmer face in his return? Share your thoughts in the comments section below. For more boxing updates, follow EssentiallySports.