Just like any other sport, bodybuilding comes with its own set of challenges. The bodybuilding world often witnesses aggressive encounters on and off the stage. For a sport that predominantly revolves around physical appearance, channeling extreme sentiments can be a bit of a task.

Likewise, as per News.com.au, two popular bodybuilders, Hossein Balapour and Marven Yacoub engaged in a nasty scrimmage on the bustling streets of Sydney, Australia. Let’s find out what sparked the fight.

Hossein Balapour and Marven Yacoub go against each other

In a recent article by News.com.au, Sydney-based bodybuilders and fitness influencers, Hossein Balapour AKA YakiBoy and Marven Yacoub went head-to-head on the city’s streets. Initially, the duo was seen engaging in a conversation on the footpath, while being surrounded by a couple of friends. 

Reportedly, the fight took place in Zetland, when Balapour abruptly pinned the latter to the ground, firing up the intense scenario. Moments later, an aggressive chase down followed. Yacoub tried to flee from the scene as he dodged the traffic. 

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However, the Iranian bodybuilder eventually caught up with him and mercilessly thrashed the Liverpool resident, as per the video extracted by sources. Additionally, as friends struggled to split up the ugly fight, Balapour pulled out an object and hit the influencer as the fight turned ugly. Apparently, no action has been taken over the incident. 

Amateur boxer once channeled Mike Tyson in a street fight

An instance of a comparable incident took place when a non-pro boxer once bashed a shirtless powerlifter on the streets. Apparently, the boxer swiftly tackled the hefty bodybuilder, imitating the fighting style of the legendary boxer, Mike Tyson, and bashed him. Reportedly, the amateur athlete tried to avoid the dispute, per the viral video.

He said, “I am not going to fight you in public. I will fight you in the gym.” However, the latter paying no heed to the statement indulged in the fight. This led to the boxer knocking the light out of the bodybuilder as bystanders rushed to the scene to break up the tussle.

It is evident that such instances are inevitable in the world of sports, specifically bodybuilding. Although, it is the athlete’s responsibility to steer clear of these horrible scenarios, as they may pose a career-threatening risk. Do you know any more of such off-field brawls? Let us know.

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