The WBA convention in Orlando turned chaotic as a disagreement led to a physical altercation, including an alleged spitting incident. Additionally, the WBC convention ended with commotion when WBC champion Mike Tyson arrived. Showtime's 37-year run in boxing came to an end, marked by its final event in Minneapolis. Various boxing writers and personalities reflected on the significance of this event.
For the Last Time, It’s Showtime https://t.co/7m6AifR5Gl GREAT COLUMN waving adios to #Showtime Boxing by @MatthewAguilar5
And finally yesterday, I offered some thoughts on Showtime's final boxing event, taking place in Minneapolis. That column is here ----> https://t.co/p6ZmQvrAoa
My boxing column on the end of Showtime's 37-year run in the sport https://t.co/p6ZmQvrAoa
For the closing ceremony, WBC champion Mike Tyson arrived and a commotion started among the attendees, what a great way to finish. Also Mr. Rakhimov, the host of our convention in Uzbekistan and “The father of Boxing” in Uzbekistan. #wbcboxing https://t.co/guXcdAjWl5
End of an era: an oral history of Showtime's 37 years in boxing – part 1 - The Ring GOOD WORK https://t.co/PoEXZkQcnh
Massive brawl at the WBA convention over night.
Wild scene at the WBA convention in Orlando. Due to a disagreement during the session that pertains to the sanctioning of mandatories and interim-titles, the son of Elvis Grant allegedly spit in the face of 72-year-old @SampsonBoxing - which instantly created a hostile situation… https://t.co/4qiQUnIMOZ https://t.co/wQXSAwJlsA