The fight between Ellis Zorro and Hosea Burton has made the headlines, but not for the reason the fans expected it to be. The audience for the fight got into an altercation, and a crowd fight took over the whole place. As the whole hall turned angry at each other, things got heated quickly. Ellis Zorro won the bout via a technical knockout. And it seems as if watching the fight wasn’t enough. It still seems unclear what the reason for this riot among the crowd was and what led to such a drastic change in the environment.
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Michael Benson from talkSPORT, took to Twitter to share the video from the riot. The fight and the crowd riot took place at the boxing venue York Hall. The video was originally shared by professional boxer Gyimah Seth, who was present at the venue when this fight among the audience broke out. Everyone in the video can be seen going at each other and not holding back from hitting others present at the venue.
Even so, one man got hurt badly as he was hit by a thrown chair from someone standing across him. Watching the video at first seems surreal. ‘The crowd fight’ broke after the event was over. And it seems like there was an altercation about something among the audience, and they took things a little too far. This video throws a bad light on the sport. But however, it should be kept in mind that this does not represent the sport, rather this is just an act done by some people who came to watch the fight. Not long ago, a street altercation video went viral online.
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Fans react to the ‘crowd fight’
One fan is willing to bet on the ‘crowd fight’ being more entertaining than the actual boxing fight.
I bet this was more entertaining than the actual fight
— carmi🇬🇧 (@Holywarsenal) May 12, 2023
Another fan believes that this is embarrassing behavior from boxing fans.
Embarrassing behaviour.
— Chris (@chris1973abc) May 12, 2023
Meanwhile, one fan joked about promoter Frank Warren hosting more fights outside the boxing ring.
Frank Warren handing out extra fights outside the ring, no other promoter can do that
— Cody Banks (@Cody__banks___) May 12, 2023
Another fan mentioned that this is the reason he avoids taking his son to boxing events.
Pretty much why I dont take my son to these events.
— Ian G (@daddyg_uk) May 12, 2023
Lastly, one user joked and claimed that Gervonta Davis’ fights don’t get this out of control.
Tank fights don’t even get that outta control lol
— Donta2x (@DONTA2x) May 12, 2023
The fans should keep in mind that this video should not let them judge the sport. What do you think about this incident? Let us know in the comments section below.
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