Boxpark founder and CEO Roger Wade has since addressed the situation in a LinkedIn post.
“Woke up to a viral story about one of our security team,” Wade wrote. “Julius Francis is ex UK heavyweight boxing champion, he is one of the nicest people I have ever met and helps train young underprivileged kids boxing in his spare time.
“My understanding is that Julius and our security team spent 15 minutes stopping this man and his friends from abusing, spitting and hitting our customers and staff. They carefully escorted him from the premises under constant provocation and violence. Finally the person approached Julius in a confrontational manner and he defended himself.
“Acts of violence or abuse to any staff members should never be tolerated. How would you react if someone approached you violently? What would you do next if you were in my shoes? #istandwithjulius.”
Francis retired with a professional boxing record of 24-23-1, having achieved 12 of his wins via knockout.
The Independent has contacted Boxpark over the matter.
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