'What a disgrace': Aussie boxer's disqualification divides fans
Boxing fans have been left fuming after undefeated Aussie boxer Jacob 'The Flamingo' Ng was disqualified for a 'WWE' style throw.
Billy Dib, a 36-year-old veteran, claimed he would retire if he didn't defeat one of the hottest prospects in Aussie boxing in the form of Ng (15-0).
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However, after a tight six rounds, the bout turned ugly during a clinch.
The shorter Dib clinched Ng in an attempt to close range.
Ng was clearly frustrated at the tactic and tossed his opponent to the floor.
The toss didn't appear to be anything malicious, but Dib was unable to get up and appeared in pain.
😲 UNBELIEVABLE! Jacob Ng has been disqualified for the throw, and @BillyDib gets the win in controversial circumstances! Is a rematch on the cards?#DibvNg pic.twitter.com/WbSxHRyQi0
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_AUS) March 19, 2022
The referee had no choice but to disqualify Ng for the illegal move.
Boos echoed in the arena with many unhappy with the incident.
Boxing fans divided over DQ
Many fans took to social media to blast Ng for the move, which ultimately ended the fight.
However, some thought the move wasn't very forceful and Dib may have stayed down to get the DQ win.
Jacob Ng. What a dumbass. He's about to get disqualified for throwing Billy Dib across the ring because of his frustration. Disgusting behavior.
— 𝙏𝙖𝙝𝙟 𝙍. (@BoxingJournaIs) March 19, 2022
@AsylumBOTW @stevenwellings
Billy Dib stays down and milks the DQ 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/RhqcR0WR1s— Kokain Dawkins (@kokain_dawkins) March 19, 2022
Billy Dib does the Silly Salmon to get the win! What a disgrace.
Lowest ever in Australian boxing🥲— Thomo (@Thomo6006) March 19, 2022
Billy Dib’s injury is an absolute crock, that throw wouldn’t have hurt anyone. He threw himself down to add a bit of mayo to the throw.
— Gary (@GaryDowling01) March 19, 2022
WATCH | Jacob Ng DISQUALIFIED after ‘WWE STYLE’ Foul on @BillyDib in Rd.6! 🤯 @beINSPORTS_AUS #DibNg #BillyDib #JacobNg #Boxing pic.twitter.com/HupiCpLtPg
— Jai Marcus McAllister™️ (@JaiMcAllisterx) March 19, 2022
Despite some criticism, Dib took to social media to thank everyone for their support.
He also said he was in hospital with a dislodged rib that caused three separate fractures.
Thank you all for the well wishes. By the grace of the Almighty I’m ok. pic.twitter.com/khSvAht2G1
— Billy Dib (@BillyDib) March 19, 2022
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