Two boxers, Bektemir Melikuziev and Pierre Dibombe, were forced to end their super-middleweight fight prematurely due to severe cuts on the undercard of Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia in New York.
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Severe Injuries Lead to Early Finish
Bektemir Melikuziev and Pierre Dibombe both sustained gruesome cuts during their bout, with Melikuziev's left eye being severely sliced open and Dibombe suffering a similar gash below his eyebrow. The fight was stopped after seven rounds due to the severity of the injuries.
Decision Victory Despite Injuries
Despite the injuries, Melikuziev was awarded the decision victory to retain his WBA intercontinental title. The bout was sent to the scorecards early as the cuts were caused by an accidental clash of heads, not a legal blow.
The sight of the brutal cuts left boxing fans shocked, with many expressing concern for the safety of the sport. One fan remarked, "You don't play boxing..." while others commented on the dangerous nature of the injuries sustained.
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