There’s still more than a month before Paddy Pimblett returns to the Octagon to face Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324. The winner, of course, will earn a shot at Ilia Topuria’s championship. But ahead of the January 24 bout, Pimblett has surprised fans by briefly stepping into a different combat sport—making his debut in boxing.

The appearance comes over seven months after ‘The Baddy’ knocked out Michael Chandler in the third round at UFC 314. While Pimblett has taken heat for jumping ahead of No.1 contender Arman Tsarukyan in the title queue, his latest move won’t draw any criticism. Instead, he earned praise after taking part in a disability boxing show.

Who did Paddy Pimblett fight?

The event took place on Wednesday at The Dome at Grand Central

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