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Tensions escalated at the final press conference for the Joe Joyce vs. Filip Hrgovic fight when a heated exchange between undercard fighters erupted into chaos.
The confrontation between two heavyweights overshadowed discussions at the press conference of the main event, where Hrgovic steps in to replace the injured Dillian Whyte and Joyce seeks to revitalize his career following a series of challenging bouts, including a points loss to Derek Chisora and stoppages by Zhilei Zhang in 2023.
Hrgovic, previously unbeaten in 17 fights, aims to capitalize on this opportunity after his first professional loss to Daniel Dubois in June 2024.
Jeamie TKV Launches Table Ahead of David Adeleye Title Fight
During the press conference, British heavyweights David Adeleye and Jeamie TKV, set to compete for the vacant British heavyweight title, engaged in a verbal altercation.
The dispute intensified as both fighters exchanged barbs, such as David Adeleye saying to TKV:
“After talkSPORT, you and your boys were out there waiting for me, I walked up to every one of you and you were smiling at me.”
The altercation reached its boiling point when TKV, frustrated with David Adeleye’s words, flipped his table, and the pair were separated by security before a physical fight could occur.
Adeleye, with a professional record of 14 wins with 12 knockouts and one loss, suffered his sole defeat to Fabio Wardley in 2023. He rebounded with a first-round technical knockout against Solomon Dacres last year.
Jeamie TKV, aiming to make his mark on the British heavyweight scene, holds a record of 8-1, with his one loss being the result of a cut against Igor Macedo.
The press conference’s unexpected turmoil has heightened anticipation for the upcoming fights, with fans eager to see how the British rivalry will unfold in the ring.
