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An absurd incident occurred where tear gas exploded inside a boxing arena. As a result of this commotion, British boxer Joe Ross abruptly cancelled his upcoming fight.
The UK's 'The Sun' reported on the 2nd (local time) that "Ross left the venue after being exposed to tear gas smoke that had spread throughout the arena, ahead of his scheduled bout against Elvis Aghor in Lagos, Nigeria."
The 'tear gas incident' began when crowds unable to secure tickets attempted to forcibly enter the arena to watch the main event featuring famous influencers. Security personnel at the scene responded by firing tear gas to disperse the invading spectators.
The media reported that "Ross, who was warming up in the locker room at the time, immediately removed his hand wraps and left the arena upon inhaling the tear gas. Ross refused the match citing safety concerns at the venue."
The effects of the gas spread to the ongoing match. As gas filled the ring where the bout between Basyt Adebayo and Lauren Zepet was taking place, both the boxer and the referee began coughing simultaneously, prompting the referee to immediately call off the fight. At the time, the broadcast commentators conveyed the tense situation, noting that tear gas components were confirmed in the air.
Immediately after the incident, boxing figures including world champion Claressa Shields expressed shock on social media (SNS), calling it an "unbelievable sight."
The media reported that "the organizers only resumed the matches after ejecting all ticketless individuals."
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