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‘I can’t watch’ – Boxing fans squeamish as Brit Robbie Davies Jr suffers sickening ankle injury in loss to Darragh Foley


THIS is the sickening moment Robbie Davies Jr suffered an ankle injury in the ring.

And squeamish boxing fans were unable to keep their eyes on the fight, with one exclaiming: “I can’t watch.”

Robbie Davies Jr suffered a brutal ankle injury in his defeat to Darragh FoleyCredit: Reuters
The two men exchanged blows in front of a packed house in LiverpoolCredit: Twitter @IFLTV
Davies Jr’s ankle twisted under him as he took a step backCredit: Twitter @IFLTV

The horrific incident occurred on Saturday night as British ace Davies Jr fought Darragh Foley in Liverpool.

Both men gave their all in the first two rounds of the light welterweight clash.

But it was Foley who picked up the win with a third round stoppage.

As the two men exchanged blows, Davies Jr took a step back in the centre of the ring.

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However, his right foot slipped on the canvas before twisting fully underneath the weight of his body.

Davies Jr immediately fell to the ground as Foley gave a wave to his supporters.

The Liverpool local looked in severe pain as the referee gave him the chance to get up.

But Davies Jr was unable to get back to his feet before his corner threw in the towel, handing Foley victory.

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His ankle had already swelled up by the time he took a seat in the ring afterwards.

And fans expressed their shock at the brutal ankle twist on social media, fearing a serious injury.

One said: “I’m feeling that ankle… ouch.”

Another declared: “I can’t watch. Hopefully he recovers quickly.”

One noted: “Horrible injury, painful to watch.”

Another added: “That’s a nasty one, what a horrible one for him.”

Davies Jr was left stunned by his horror twistCredit: Reuters
The ace’s corner threw in the towel as he struggled to get upCredit: Reuters
Davies Jr’s ankle was visibly swollen immediately after the final bellCredit: Reuters


Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk


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