CHAOS ensued at York Hall on Friday night as chairs were launched across the room in a disturbing scene following a boxing show.
Hosea Burton was knocked out by Ellis Zorro in a shock upset in the main event.
But the violence did not remain inside the ring as fans soon turned the evening into an ugly spectacle.
Footage shared on social media shows several chairs being flung by those in the crowd as many people screamed and attempted to find safety.
One man appeared to be struck horrifically as he collapsed to the floor.
And boxing fans were quick to slam the disgusting behaviour.
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One said: “Boxing events are a joke these days, full of youngsters who have no knowledge of the sport.
“Last two fights I’ve been to I’ve not enjoyed the atmosphere.”
Another added: “People that go to the fights to have a fight 🤡.”
A third replied: “Pretty much why I don’t take my son to these events.”
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And a fourth responded: “Embarrassing behaviour.”
Burton’s seventh-round KO defeat was a surprise to most boxing fans, with the Brit having pledged to retire from the sport if he lost.
In the chief support, Willy Hutchinson scored an impressive fourth-round stoppage win over Ezequiel Osvaldo Maderna.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
