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The rival match between Australian boxing 'mature' Nikita Chu and Michael Zerafa has been spreading into a mud fight even before the match.
Australia's "Fox Sports Australia" highlighted Zerafa's allegations of "deliberate self-harm" before the match on the 10th (Korea Standard Time).
At the heart of the controversy is that Zerafa has called on trainers to "deliberately hurt their faces" ahead of important matches in the past, citing lack of training and fear.
Zerafa's former trainer Sam Labruna, who was interviewed by the media, said, "Zerafa approached me during training camp, 'Let's take off our headgear and spar. And I demanded to tear my eyes," he revealed. It was to legally cancel or postpone the game under the pretext of injury.
Chu lashed out at Zerafa at the press conference, citing the report. "Does it make sense that Boxer begged the coach to tear his face because he was afraid of the ring?" he said, criticizing, "This is more than just a coward, it's like a fraud."
Zerafa immediately protested, calling it "all fabricated stories." However, public opinion is cold. Australia's "Wide World of Sports" said, "Zerafa has a history of giving up the game just before the game against Tim Chu (Nikita Chu's brother) for dubious reasons," adding that the revelation is likely true.
The emotional battle between the two has gone overboard. Beyond the level of Trash Talk, it is moving toward a "mock-down drama" aspect, with family and the past.
According to the media, boxing experts expressed concern, "The content is too bizarre and specific to be noise marketing for success," adding, "This match could leave an indelible stigma on the careers of the two players, especially Zerafa."
The match between the two was scheduled for mid-January. Boxing fans around the world are paying attention to whether Zerafa will be able to quell the controversy over "deliberate self-harm" with his skills in the ring.
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