Watch: Boxer's cornerman sucker punches opponent after stoppage
It was a crazy scene Saturday night at the MGM National Harbor as a fight between Andre Dirrell and Jose Uzcategui ended in bizarre fashion.
It started when Dirrell was awarded the victory after Uzcategui was handed a disqualification for a post-bell punch.
Dirrell wins by DQ over Uzcategui after getting hit after the bell #showtime #boxing pic.twitter.com/duMd4EXtHL
— TheUnorthodoxStance (@theUstance) May 21, 2017
After the fight was called, Dirrell's uncle and cornerman Leon Lawson took revenge into his own hands, attacking Uzcategui after the fight with some brutal shots, nearly starting an in-ring riot.
Andre Dirrell's corner suckerpunches Uczategui after the disqualification #showtime #DirrellUzcategui pic.twitter.com/ExOwcBI9e7
— TheUnorthodoxStance (@theUstance) May 21, 2017
Somehow, after throwing the bare-knuckle sucker punches, Lawson escaped the ring. He's now wanted by police on two assault charges, according to ESPN's Dan Rafael, but his whereabouts are unknown.
One of Uzcategui's handlers was heard yelling to media that the camp planned to press charges.
Dirrell apologized for his uncle's actions after the fight.
"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. I'm going to stand up like a man. I didn't win like I wanted to, but I'll be back."