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kenyan_cheena · 02-18-2008, 07:20 AM

BRAWL ERUPTS AFTER
CONTROVERSIAL STOPPAGE IN LONDON

Friday 13 September 2002

Police have had to make several arrests following a wild brawl at an International Boxing League fight card at the London Arena tonight. The evening had progressed without trouble until the final round of the main event when the Welterweight bout between local favourite Ted Lewis and the hopelessly outclassed German Reinhardt Kohler was stopped due to a severe cut that had opened over Lewis' right eye.

Lewis had dominated the fight in comprehensive fashion up to that point, taking a 50-45 lead on all three scorecards into the final round and outlanding Kohler 206-55, landing an incredible 76 punches in the 4th round alone. However, Kohler had been able to cut him in round three and despite the efforts of Lewis' corner, the wound was still ripe for the picking during the 6th. Kohler made the most of the opportunity, a left hook worsening the cut a minute into the round. Moments later Lewis was directed to the ring doctor who declared the fight over, Kohler a shock winner by TKO.

It wasn't long before scores of Lewis fans had launched into a chorus of boos, disgusted with the doctor's decision. Plastic beer cups (some full, some not) and food were soon being hurled into the ring, the fighters, corner crews, referee and other officials rushed from the arena. Security tried to disperse the crowd but the scene quickly turned ugly, a full-blown brawl exploding out amongst the crowd. Police were called in to quell the situation, which they did quite promptly.

A clearly shaken Lewis was interviewed in the change rooms afterwards, the 16 year-old expressing his dismay over the crowd's behaviour. He showed great maturity in the face of such a disappointing defeat, blaming himself for the outcome.

"I had the fight won," Lewis said, shaking his head. "All I had to do was stay outside but I kept being aggressive and gave him a chance. I paid for it and taught myself a tough lesson."

IBL Chief Director James Molk was not available to comment on the incident but will no doubt have something to say during the next 24 hours. It was the second boxing-related brawl that has taken place in an English venue following the "Manchester Incident" involving HBF fighters back in March.

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Fighting in the Co-Feature 23 year-old Frenchman Roger Menetrey scored an easy unanimous decision win over Australia's Liam Maghee (59-56, 60-55, 59-57). Menetrey impressed IBL scouts during the May selection trials with his aggressiveness and punching power and will no doubt be one to watch as the Future Contender series continues.

SUMMARY OF RESULTS
INTERNATIONAL BOXING LEAGUE FIGHT CARD
FRIDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2002
LONDON ARENA, LONDON, ENGLAND

IBL FUTURE CONTENDER SERIES
WELTERWEIGHT DIVISION - GROUP TWO, SERIES ONE

OPENING BOUT

Luther Rawlings MD6 Michael Watson

PRELIMINARY 1

Stanley Hayward MD6 Jonty Coetzer

PRELIMINARY 2

Frederico De Souza D6 Sang-Hyun Kim

SUPPORT BOUT

Gerardo Morales UD6 James Page

CO-FEATURE

Roger Menetrey UD6 Liam Maghee

MAIN EVENT

Reinhardt Kohler TKO6 Ted Lewis

02-18-2008, 07:20 AM	#455 (permalink)
kenyan_cheena Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 4,631	BRAWL ERUPTS AFTER CONTROVERSIAL STOPPAGE IN LONDON Friday 13 September 2002 Police have had to make several arrests following a wild brawl at an International Boxing League fight card at the London Arena tonight. The evening had progressed without trouble until the final round of the main event when the Welterweight bout between local favourite Ted Lewis and the hopelessly outclassed German Reinhardt Kohler was stopped due to a severe cut that had opened over Lewis' right eye. Lewis had dominated the fight in comprehensive fashion up to that point, taking a 50-45 lead on all three scorecards into the final round and outlanding Kohler 206-55, landing an incredible 76 punches in the 4th round alone. However, Kohler had been able to cut him in round three and despite the efforts of Lewis' corner, the wound was still ripe for the picking during the 6th. Kohler made the most of the opportunity, a left hook worsening the cut a minute into the round. Moments later Lewis was directed to the ring doctor who declared the fight over, Kohler a shock winner by TKO. It wasn't long before scores of Lewis fans had launched into a chorus of boos, disgusted with the doctor's decision. Plastic beer cups (some full, some not) and food were soon being hurled into the ring, the fighters, corner crews, referee and other officials rushed from the arena. Security tried to disperse the crowd but the scene quickly turned ugly, a full-blown brawl exploding out amongst the crowd. Police were called in to quell the situation, which they did quite promptly. A clearly shaken Lewis was interviewed in the change rooms afterwards, the 16 year-old expressing his dismay over the crowd's behaviour. He showed great maturity in the face of such a disappointing defeat, blaming himself for the outcome. "I had the fight won," Lewis said, shaking his head. "All I had to do was stay outside but I kept being aggressive and gave him a chance. I paid for it and taught myself a tough lesson." IBL Chief Director James Molk was not available to comment on the incident but will no doubt have something to say during the next 24 hours. It was the second boxing-related brawl that has taken place in an English venue following the "Manchester Incident" involving HBF fighters back in March. * Fighting in the Co-Feature 23 year-old Frenchman Roger Menetrey scored an easy unanimous decision win over Australia's Liam Maghee (59-56, 60-55, 59-57). Menetrey impressed IBL scouts during the May selection trials with his aggressiveness and punching power and will no doubt be one to watch as the Future Contender series continues. SUMMARY OF RESULTS INTERNATIONAL BOXING LEAGUE FIGHT CARD FRIDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2002 LONDON ARENA, LONDON, ENGLAND IBL FUTURE CONTENDER SERIES WELTERWEIGHT DIVISION - GROUP TWO, SERIES ONE OPENING BOUT Luther Rawlings MD6 Michael Watson PRELIMINARY 1 Stanley Hayward MD6 Jonty Coetzer PRELIMINARY 2 Frederico De Souza D6 Sang-Hyun Kim SUPPORT BOUT Gerardo Morales UD6 James Page CO-FEATURE Roger Menetrey UD6 Liam Maghee MAIN EVENT Reinhardt Kohler TKO6 Ted Lewis __________________ MLB: 1958 and Beyond... The Greatest Prize in Sports** Last edited by kenyan_cheena : 02-18-2008 at 07:22 AM.