Most controversial boxers of all time in the world: The controversies in Boxing have been actually more than all other sports because of the high risk involved in the sport.
Robberies, murders, and smuggling are a few things that have never left the boxers untouched. These people with great physique and strength have always taken advantage of all the above-listed things once or more in their career days.
Although the income of a boxer is quite satisfying still they can’t resist themselves from entering the slur. The scandals in the sport of boxing have taken place both outside and inside the ring, listed below are the top scandals in boxing.
Most Controversial Boxers Of All Time
1. IBF President takes Bribe
It has been the top scandal in boxing as IBF President taking bribes is not acceptable at all. Robert Lee was serving as the President at that time; he took bribes to increase the rankings of the players. When this thing came into the knowledge of the officials he got arrested. After this incident, Robert faced a lot of criticism.
2. Mike bites Evander
The sport of boxing has some basic protocols and under that, the players are not allowed to bite each other. Maybe the ace boxer Mike was unaware of this fact, so during an ongoing boxing match, he bit Evander Holyfield.
3. Carlos Monzon murders his wife
The Argentine professional player killed his wife by throwing her from the balcony. This incident was reported back in the year 1977 when Carlos was not on good terms with his wife.
4. Accident Ray Mancini Killed Koo Kim
In the year 1982 during a lightweight boxing match, Ray accidentally killed his opponent Koo Kim. This fight had a total of 15 rounds and Kim died because of suffocation and several brain injuries. His death did not take place during the match but 4 days after the match he died.
5. Don King’s Magazine Scandal
In the year 1976, Don became fortunate enough to join the United States Boxing Championships. King tricked a magazine by selling them the idea of the championship for which he, later on, got arrested.
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