Mayhem ensued at the MGM National Harbor after Andre Dirrell (35-3, 26 KOs) was awarded an eight-round disqualification victory against Jose Uzcátegui (26-1, 22 KOs) in their scheduled 12-round Super Middleweight battle in Oxon Hill, Maryland.
The fight was a tough one as expected, but at the very end of Round 8, Uzcátegui landed a left hook a second after the bell rang which dropped Dirrell and forced the referee to disqualify Uzcátegui.
Below is the shot that caused the disqualification:
Although Uzcátegui and Andre Dirrell embraced afterwards, Dirrell’s uncle, Leon Lawson Jr., attacked Uzcátegu with a mean left hook and right hand combination, though only the left hook landed.
The assault began a frenzy that resulted in Uzcátegui being under police protection while Lawson is currently wanted by police, as Showtime’s Jim Gray reported.
What did you think of this mayhem? Could the shot have been ruled a knockout?
Let us know in the comment section.
Check out the cornerman’s assault below:
#ICYMI: Mayhem Ensues after Boxing Cornerman Punches Opponent https://t.co/3Rbh1uKt5F #RussellEscandon pic.twitter.com/7ta2Yh9ilY
— Gabe Rivas (@GabeRivas03) May 21, 2017
