Images of violent fights outside the Marvel Stadium have surfaced after the big fight on Sunday afternoon between George Kambosos Jr. and Devin Haney.
Channel 7 shared shocking videos of angry fans throwing shots outside the Melbourne venue, with a large group of worried spectators watching.
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In one of the clips, a man was lying motionless on the sidewalk after being hit by a loud bang.
“Those involved in this incident left the scene before the police arrived and no casualties have been reported at this time,” a Victoria police spokesman said. The Sun Herald.
“Unfortunately, there were some disappointing incidents with police arresting an intoxicated man who was being evicted and found to be in possession of drugs.”
Violence erupted after another major sporting event in Melbourne. Courtesy: Channel 7. Source: Channel 7 Fighting broke out outside Marvel Stadium. Courtesy: Channel 7. Source: Channel 7
This disgusting behavior has unfortunately become a common occurrence at Australian sporting events.
More than 50 fans were expelled from the MCG last month, with officers allegedly bitten and punched during an AFL match between Essendon and Richmond.
The opening night of the long-awaited NRL Magic Round was marred by an ugly fight that erupted in the stands at Suncorp Stadium.
And in April, a wild brawl broke out at an NRL match in Brisbane after a fan seemed to shout during a moment of silence to remember the fallen on Anzac Day.
Devin Haney of the United States punches George Kambosos Jr. Quetty Rooney / Getty ImagesFont Photo: Getty Images
Earlier, Haney became the undisputed champion of the light division after a 12-round war against Cambosos.
The 23-year-old nicknamed “The Dream” entered the history books with a unanimous victory of 116-112 x 2, 118-110, devastating a packed Marvel Stadium.
This is the first time the lightweight division has joined the four-belt era and Haney is the youngest of eight champions in any division.
Kambosos broke his bowels, but was simply overtaken by a better fighter.