UFC superstar Paddy Pimblett was knocked out in a charity boxing match by a boxer with Down’s syndrome nicknamed ‘The Real GGG’.
Pimblett took part in the charity event to help support disability boxing initiatives. His involvement in this charity boxing event has drawn widespread praise from fans on social media.
Paddy Pimblett Knocked Out In Charity Boxing Match
Paddy Pimblett’s UFC Lightweight Title shot has been confirmed. The #5 ranked contender will face the #4 ranked Justin Gaethje in the main event at UFC 324.
‘The Baddy’ is in training now as he prepares for the biggest night of his life in the New Year. However, he has been changing up his pre-fight preparation with some boxing too.
The Liverpudlian’s preparations for his showdown with Gaethje for the 155-pound interim strap have taken a turn. The 30-year-old was seen getting knocked out in a charity boxing match.
MMA fans are in a frenzy after hearing the next potential lightweight champion has been knocked out, with the video of Pimblett being put to the canvas going viral on social media.
The knockout wasn’t legitimate of course, with Pimblett playfully allowing a staged knockout to entertain the crowd.
Pimblett faced George Goetzee, a boxer with Down’s syndrome nicknamed ‘The Real GGG’, playing to the crowd and letting his opponent secure the stoppage victory.
Support has flooded in for Pimblett, who has drawn widespread praise for promoting inclusivity in combat sports.
The reaction on social media has been full of admiration for ‘The Baddy’. He has helped raise awareness for disability boxing with this heart-warming gesture of playfully getting knocked out by his opponent with Down’s syndrome.
Paddy Pimblett did a charity exhibition match with a boxer who has Down syndrome ❤️
He goes by “The Real GGG” pic.twitter.com/8bGVy1g5oX
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) December 4, 2025
Pimblett Shows Support For Disability Boxing Initiative
Paddy Pimblett is preparing to take on Justin Gaethje in the UFC 324 main event next month, kicking off the UFC’s new broadcast deal with Paramount+ in style.
Despite Gaethje refusing to fight Pimblett, the pair will do battle for the interim UFC Lightweight Title on January 24.
Pimblett has been doing work in the community in his hometown of Liverpool, helping promote inclusivity in combat sport.
As he prepares for his potentially crowning night, Pimblett has been giving back to his community in Merseyside.
Paddy Pimblett done a charity boxing fight recently against a guy with down syndrome that goes by the nickname of “The Real GGG”.
This is beautiful stuff and is why I’m big fan of Paddy. 🙏❤️ @PaddyTheBaddy @ufc pic.twitter.com/b63YKb2NiS— Ross Edmonds (@RosssEdmonds) December 4, 2025
Pimblett was playfully knocked out by a boxer with Down’s syndrome in a charity boxing match, with the clip going viral on social media. This video epitomizes Pimblett, who is a big advocate for inclusivity in all sports, no matter the disability.
‘The Baddy’ has drawn widespread praise following his staged knockout at this charity boxing event. Both boxing and MMA fans have shown admiration for the heart-warming gesture.
The clip of Pimblett shows moments like these reveal the human side of people who live in the public eye. This further emphasises just how grounded the 30-year-old remains despite being one of the UFC’s biggest stars.
Events such as this provide a huge boost in community engagement, which Pimblett is a huge advocate of.
After allowing ‘The Real GGG’ to playfully knock him out, Pimblett’s attentions will quickly turn back to his upcoming fight at UFC 324 as he faces Justin Gaethje in the biggest fight of his life. What a night it could be on January 24.
