Claressa Shields Sums Up Physical Attack on Referee in One Line as Things Go Out of Control

It’s uncommon for professional boxers to take out their frustration after a loss on someone else, but sadly, incidents like that still happen. According to a report from Brunch Boxing, such an incident recently unfolded at a Shuan Boxing Promotion’s event in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, last night, drawing attention from fans and experts alike, especially three-weight undisputed champion Claressa Shields.

Known for being outspoken on matters both inside and outside the ring, Shields took to social media to express her disappointment over the situation. Her reaction underscores the responsibility athletes have in setting an example, especially in a sport as intense and emotionally charged as boxing. “Referee gets viciously attacked at a boxing event in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic tonight. Going to be a lot of arrests and suspensions,” Brunch Boxing wrote on X while sharing the shocking clip. The video showed a group of enraged men invading the ring after a fight and viciously attacking the referee in charge. While all the details about the incident aren’t fully clear yet, Shields was surely disappointed.

“This is FK’N RIDICULOUS!!!!! This is sad!!!!!” Shields wrote while responding to the clip from Brunch Boxing. Despite the shocking nature of the incident, it’s not the first time such reports have emerged from Shuan Boxing Promotion’s event in the Dominican Republic, leaving boxing fans utterly shocked by the actions of a boxer. Just last year in June, a similar incident occurred.

Julio De Jesus Rodriguez attacked referee Smaylin Valdez after his fight against Angel Cruz Johnson was stopped in the second round. Valdez, however, returned the favor by attacking Rodriguez before fleeing the ring. According to sources, Rodriguez, who was in a six-fight losing streak at the time, was suspended for life by the local commission.

However, he was scheduled to face Ismael Villarreal at the same venue on May 17th. It’s unclear what the result of the fight was or whether it was Rodriguez again who attacked the referee a second time upon his return. Regardless, a similar incident happened in 2022 as well.

Heavyweight fight ends with a feral scene

A wild heavyweight showdown between Viktor Vykhryst and Iago Kiladze on 2022 New Year’s Day ended in chaos at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Florida. The two sluggers traded five knockdowns in under two rounds—Vykhryst scoring three, Kiladze two—in a relentless firefight that saw them throw 110 punches, according to CompuBox.

The madness didn’t end with the final bell. After referee Samuel Burgos waved off the bout in round two, Kiladze lost control and swung at him in protest. “What’s wrong with you, man?” Kiladze shouted as his punch ricocheted off the referee’s arm. Thankfully, Burgos appeared unharmed and was later seen laughing off the incident.

Vykhryst improved to 9-0, while Kiladze fell to 27-6-1. Despite not being the main event, this slobberknocker stole the spotlight with its explosive action and feral finish, leaving fans and officials stunned by the unhinged turn of events.

That said, Claressa Shields clearly doesn’t condone such behavior from a boxer or their team, but unfortunately, it continues to happen, without any severe consequences. What are your thoughts on the incident?