Aspinall Blasts Gane: "Disgusting Fingernails" Led to Surgery

Heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is undergoing surgery to repair damage from eye pokes by Ciryl Gane during their last encounter. The fight, which was Aspinall's first title defense, was declared a no-contest after he was unable to continue due to the injury. Aspinall expressed his frustration directly to Gane online, blaming his "disgusting fingernails" for the incident and vowing revenge.

The conflict between the two fighters has escalated following Gane's social media post about his own training and awaiting a fight date. Aspinall responded sharply, highlighting that he is not medically cleared to compete and is facing an operation as a direct consequence of the eye pokes. This incident follows a period of inactivity for Aspinall, who previously waited for a title unification bout with Jon Jones.

With Aspinall's surgery planned and no timeline for his return, the heavyweight division faces further uncertainty. However, Aspinall's aggressive remarks indicate a strong desire to settle the score with Gane once he is cleared to fight, ensuring a highly anticipated rematch when the opportunity arises.