It was a shocking scene Friday night when ex-NFL player turned boxer Greg Hardy suddenly collapsed in his corner during a boxing exhibition in Vologda, Russia — the result of what appeared to be a mid-fight asthma attack.
The 37-year-old former Dallas Cowboys and Carolina Panthers defensive end, once one of the NFL’s fiercest pass rushers, looked visibly shaken as he slumped over on his stool at the end of Round 3. Cameras caught Hardy gasping for air and asking his team for an inhaler before medics rushed in to assist.
Former UFC fighter and NFL Player Greg Hardy collapses into his corner and retires at the end of Round 3 of his exhibition bout with Evgeny Goncharov in Vologda, Russia, with the American seen asking his corner for an inhaler pic.twitter.com/qaZHJ6nlKc
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The bout against MMA fighter Evgeny Goncharov was quickly stopped, leaving fans both ringside and online stunned. Footage from the match showed Hardy struggling after taking several heavy shots, before signaling to his corner that he couldn’t continue.
Hardy, who transitioned from football to fighting after his NFL career ended in 2016, has since logged more than a dozen bouts across UFC and boxing. But this latest moment marks one of his most alarming.
It’s not the first time the former Pro Bowler has made headlines off the field — Hardy has faced multiple legal controversies over the years, including past assault charges and a 2016 cocaine possession arrest. Despite his turbulent past, he’s tried to rebuild his reputation through combat sports.
As of Saturday morning, Hardy has not released a statement about his condition, though footage of the incident continues to circulate widely on social media.
(Source: New York Post)
Former NFL Star Greg Hardy Collapses Mid-Fight After Terrifying Asthma Attack in Russia
It was a shocking scene Friday night when ex-NFL player turned boxer Greg Hardy suddenly collapsed in his corner during a boxing exhibition in Vologda, Russia — the result of what appeared to be a mid-fight asthma attack.
The 37-year-old former Dallas Cowboys and Carolina Panthers defensive end, once one of the NFL’s fiercest pass rushers, looked visibly shaken as he slumped over on his stool at the end of Round 3. Cameras caught Hardy gasping for air and asking his team for an inhaler before medics rushed in to assist.
The bout against MMA fighter Evgeny Goncharov was quickly stopped, leaving fans both ringside and online stunned. Footage from the match showed Hardy struggling after taking several heavy shots, before signaling to his corner that he couldn’t continue.
Hardy, who transitioned from football to fighting after his NFL career ended in 2016, has since logged more than a dozen bouts across UFC and boxing. But this latest moment marks one of his most alarming.
It’s not the first time the former Pro Bowler has made headlines off the field — Hardy has faced multiple legal controversies over the years, including past assault charges and a 2016 cocaine possession arrest. Despite his turbulent past, he’s tried to rebuild his reputation through combat sports.
As of Saturday morning, Hardy has not released a statement about his condition, though footage of the incident continues to circulate widely on social media.
(Source: New York Post)
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