Tom Wright Deeply Sorry for Missing Weight Ahead of Cage Warriors 193

Cage Warriors 193 in Newcastle was set to be another exciting night for European MMA, but one of the fighters, Tom Wright, has had to issue a heartfelt apology after missing weight. Wright came in 1.9 pounds over the bantamweight limit, forcing his scheduled fight to fall apart.

In a statement on social media, Wright admitted his disappointment and explained that despite doing everything possible to cut down, his body simply wasn’t responding. “Embarrassed to be writing this, but today I missed weight by 1.9 pounds. I did everything I could to make the weight, but my body wasn’t allowing it,” he wrote.

Apologies to His Team and Promotion

Wright made sure to acknowledge the people who supported him throughout camp. He thanked his coaches, training partners, and team at NextGen MMA Liverpool for their efforts in trying to help him make the bantamweight limit. He also issued an apology to Cage Warriors, noting that this was the first time in his career — amateur or professional — that he had ever missed weight. Wright assured fans and the promotion that it won’t happen again.

Respect for His Opponent’s Decision

While Wright expressed regret that his opponent declined to go ahead with the fight after the weight miss, he respected the decision. “I am absolutely gutted and wish he would have taken the fight despite the miss, but have to respect that he hasn’t,” Wright said.

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Moving On from Bantamweight

The miss seems to have forced a turning point in Wright’s career. He revealed that he will no longer compete at bantamweight moving forward, suggesting that the weight cut has taken too much of a toll on his body. “Need to figure out my next move, but I know for sure I am done with Bantamweight,” he confirmed.

What’s Next?

Although Cage Warriors 193 will go on without Wright, his future in the promotion isn’t over. Fans can expect him to regroup and return in a new weight class, likely stronger and healthier. For now, his focus will be on recovering from this setback and ensuring such a scenario doesn’t repeat itself.

Wright’s openness and accountability have earned him respect, even in disappointment. While the night didn’t go as planned, his determination to come back better could make his next fight one to watch.