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Chisora gets indefinite ban for worst behavior
British heavyweight Dereck Chisora was banned indefinitely by the World Boxing Council for what the organisation called one of the worst behaviours ever by a professional
Written by Reuters
London | March 1, 2012 01:37 AM IST
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British heavyweight Dereck Chisora was banned indefinitely by the World Boxing Council WBC on Tuesday for what the organisation called one of the worst behaviours ever by a professional. Chisora,beaten on points by WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko in Munich earlier this month,was involved in an ugly brawl with fellow countryman David Haye.
The WBC is imposing a serious fine to be finally determined after a hearing 8230; The WBC 8230; declares an indefinite suspension against fighting again for a WBC title while demanding Chisora take an anger management medical treatment after which his suspension will be reconsidered.
Haye,the former world heavyweight champion who lost to Klitschkos brother Vladimir in July had been attending the bout as a television pundit and the row degenerated when Chisora confronted him and the pair traded blows. Hayes manager Adam Booth suffered a cut head. During the post-bout fracas Chisora was heard to say he would shoot and burn Haye.
Haye is wanted for questioning by German police over his part in the altercation. The British Boxing Board of Control BBBC has ordered Chisora to appear at a hearing on March 14 to explain his actions.
Chisora also slapped Klitschko on the cheek at the weigh-in and spat water into the face of the Ukrainian8217;s younger brother Vladimir.
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