Andre Dirrell fight ends with his uncle and trainer punching opponent Jose Uzcategui in the face
Andre Dirrell may have won his IBF interim super-middleweight title fight against Jose Uzcategui by disqualification but the bout was overshadowed by his trainer and uncle, Leon Lawson Jr, throwing a series of punches at Uzcategui following the contest.
Uzcategui (26-2) sent Dirrell (26-2) to the the canvas with a combination of punches that referee Bill Clancy ruled came after the bell and he was disqualified. Uzcategui led on two of three judges' scorecards at the time, and was tied on the other.
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Medical staff examined Dirrell, who eventually got to his feet and hugged Uzcategui and his camp. Moments later, though, enraged trainer Lawson attacked Uzcategui, sucker-punching him on the jaw and the two teams had to be restrained before the fighters were eventually rushed out of the arena.
Local police are seeking Lawson for questioning.
"I'm sorry for what my coach has done," Dirrell said. "My coach is my family, my uncle, and he was worried. He cares for me. He loves me. Please forgive him."
