Stephen Thompson has delivered plenty of impressive performances over the years, but I don’t think I enjoyed a “Wonderboy” effort quite like I did his win over Geoff Neal on Saturday. In my eyes, that fight showed why we watch combat sports, from the technique of both men, the heated exchanges and the grit each had to show to get through those five rounds. When it was over, Thompson had scored back-to-back wins over two of the top rising stars in the welterweight division, setting up what should be an interesting 2021 campaign for the pride of Simpsonville, SC.
