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Aaron Boupendza FC Cincinnati 2023USA Today Sports
Jacob Schneider

FC Cincinnati forward Aaron Boupendza suffers broken jaw in bar altercation - with alleged assailant being professional boxer Quashawn Toler

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FC Cincinnati forward Aaron Boupendza suffered a broken jaw in a bar altercation earlier this week, with the alleged assailant being a local boxer.

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  • Boupendza suffers broken jaw in altercation
  • Alleged assailant is pro boxer
  • Boupendza now recovering

  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The Athletic reports that the Gabon international was the victim of a bar altercation earlier this week, where he suffered a broken jaw. The alleged assailant has been named, too, as local professional boxer Quashawn Toler was named in a Police Report obtained.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    The forward underwent surgery for the injury earlier this week, and will be out for nearly two months as a result.

    Toler has a professional record of 17-2 with 12 knockouts, per the report. He did not respond to a comment from The Athletic, nor did FC Cincinnati.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    Boupendza scores the goal that clinched the 2024 MLS Supporters' Shield last season for FCC. He will now be hoping to recover quickly.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR BOUPENDZA?

    Boupendza will look to recover over the next 6-8 weeks, while the story itself develops further.

    FCC, meanwhile, are back in action this weekend against Orlando City.