David Adeleye stopped Jeamie Tshikeva within the sixth spherical to put declare to the British heavyweight title beneath controversial circumstances.
Within the sixth spherical, referee Ron Kearney tapped Tshikeva’s gloves and shouted ‘break’ whereas each males have been within the clinch.
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Nonetheless, as quickly as Tshikeva’s gloves have been lowered, Adeleye proceeded to ground his rival with a giant left hook.
Regardless of this, Kearney administered a depend as Tshikeva made his method again to his toes on unsteady legs.
As he did, Adeleye got here hurtling in to deck Tshikeva quickly after as Kearney waved off the combat.
Tshikeva’s nook protested the stoppage whereas the DAZN commentary was left surprised by the choice.
“He is touched his fingers,” stated former world champion Barry Jones.
“I let you know what, they’ve a degree there.
“He has touched the fighter’s hand. They may enchantment this.”
The response on-line was one in every of outrage.
One supporter wrote: “Will get worse the extra you see it.
“He bodily pushed TKV’s fingers down. Pathetic from the ref.
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“Nothing in opposition to Adeleye, he did what he needed to within the second. However the ref wants questioning.”
One other posted: “Disgusting choice. TKV was robbed, he was profitable the combat up till that time.
“The ref stated break and took maintain of his hand and Adeleye hit him after the ref stated break.”
A 3rd added: “That was embarrassing refereeing. The referee did all the pieces to assist Adelaye via the combat and the ending is horrible refereeing.”
This fan then messaged: “Certainly this will get referred to as a no contest, I wouldn’t wish to see that combat once more however a rematch ought to be ordered and referee suspended.”
In the meantime one other merely said: “Truthful play to Adeleye for not overplaying the win. The referee stated break and grabbed TKV, although.