Michael Zerafa’s brother has been banned from all future No Restrict occasions as NSW police examine the incident that led to a rival coach being punched within the ring on Wednesday night time.
Zerafa defeated Tommy Browne through TKO, whereas Nikita Tszyu stored his unbeaten file in tact with a stoppage win over Koen Mazoudier, however the conflict on the finish of Zerafa’s battle has now formally caught the eye of police.
Along with the police probe, promoters No Restrict launched a press release on Thursday, confirming the fighter’s brother, Jason-Manuel Zerafa, will not be welcome at future bouts.
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“No Restrict Boxing confirmed as we speak it had issued a life ban to the brother of Michael Zerafa following final night time’s unacceptable incident in Sydney,” the assertion through e-mail learn.
“He will probably be barred from attending all No Restrict Boxing battle nights in future.
“The Fight Sports activities Authority of NSW have been knowledgeable of the choice forward of any further disciplinary motion they might elect to proceed with.”
No Restrict Boxing CEO George Rose stated: “What occurred final night time is totally unacceptable and won’t be tolerated at any of our battle nights.”
The NSW Fight Sports activities Authority has but to weigh in over the incident. Nonetheless, NSW police confirmed they’re wanting into the punch.
Michael Zerafa took purpose at Tommy Mercuri after their post-fight stoush. No Restrict Boxing
“About 10pm yesterday (Wednesday 28 August 2024), police have been patrolling a sporting occasion at a conference centre on Darling Drive, Sydney, when a 26-year-old man assaulted a 60-year-old man through the occasion,” NSW Police stated in a press release.
“Officers intervened and went to the help of the older man, who suffered minor accidents which didn’t require remedy.
“Detectives are conducting additional enquiries.”
Zerafa’s brother, Jason-Manuel Zerafa, took to Instagram to defend his actions.
“Can’t play the sufferer after trying to assault a fighter,” Jason-Manuel Zerafa posted.
“Tommy Browne’s nook trying to assault @michael_zerafa after Michael bought the win, I did what ANY brother would’ve executed.”
Michael Zerafa’s brother stormed the ring and threw a punch at opposing coach Tommy Mercuri after Tommy Browne withdrew injured. Foremost Occasion
Zerafa defended his brother storming the ring, telling Extensive World of Sports activities a scarcity of safety and a “misunderstanding” led to the difficulty.
Browne’s coach Tommy Mercuri known as for the Zerafas to be banned however the boxer hit again on social media.
“So everybody turning on my bro, however nobody saying nothing about his coach taking swings at me,” Michael posted.
“Coach tries to assault me and my bro is the dangerous man… come on guys!
“Workforce Browne began it, Workforce Zerafa ended it.”
Officers weren’t impressed by the ugly encounter at Sydney’s ICC.
“This isn’t good things,” commentator Ben Damon informed the Foremost Occasion protection.
“The battle did not get going however now it is getting ugly regardless.”
Zerafa’s brother was subsequently escorted out of Sydney’s Worldwide Conference Centre.
The post-fight interviews went forward as scheduled with Zerafa booed by the gang.
Talking afterwards, promoter Matt Rose stated the behaviour of Zerafa’s brother was unacceptable.
Michael Zerafa’s brother whacks Tommy Mercuri within the ring. No Restrict Boxing
“We do not settle for the kind of behaviour in any respect and sadly individuals get caught in conditions that they should not, however he is gone now,” he stated.
Making issues worse, Zerafa went after Browne’s crew once more outdoors their rooms.
“That is unbelievable,” journalist Peter Badel stated on Foremost Occasion.
“That is fairly weird.
“I hope this does not escalate, this isn’t what we want.”
Watching a replay of the incident within the ring, former two-time welterweight champion Shawn Porter questioned whether or not Zerafa ought to welcome his brother again as a cornerman.
Tensions simmered between Michael Zerafa and rival cornerman Tommy Mercuri. Foremost Occasion
“I need to see that go to court docket. That is simply unacceptable. And Michael is aware of that if his brother has the power to do this, he should not be in my nook,” he stated,
“That is perhaps the primary time he is come to the ring together with his brother — that must be his final time. That is unacceptable.”
Badel added: “That is nearly life ban stuff.
“It is a disgrace however I do not assume Zerafa’s cornerman or brother, whoever it’s, must be concerned in boxing once more. That was disgraceful,” he stated.
Having gained his bout through TKO, Zerafa took one other step in direction of establishing a showdown with Tszyu, who additionally overcame Koen Mazoudier late within the ninth spherical on Wednesday night time.
“Nikita, I am coming,” Zerafa declared after the battle.
“My eyes are stable on this, I need the Tszyu boys.”
