A crazy scene in boxing here as Turkish Fans invade ring and brutally beat Russian boxer in wild scenes. Find out what happened.
Unfortunately on rare occasion these things happen in all professional and live sporting events.
Not just professional boxing. When tempers and fist fly and emotions get the better of some.
During the weekend just gone on a boxing event took place in Turkey that saw a Russian boxer post a stoppage win but fans invaded the ring and attacked him and his trainer and a brawl erupted.
What happened: Sergey Gorokhov vs. Emirhan Kalkan, Turkey
- 1. Fight details: Russian boxer Sergey Gorokhov faced Turkish boxer Emirhan Kalkan for the UBO light heavyweight world title at Besirli Spor Kompleksi in Trabzon, Turkey.
- 2. Result: Gorokhov won by second-round stoppage/TKO after dominating early, with the referee waving off the contest.
- 3. How it started: After the stoppage, Gorokhov approached Kalkan in what looked like a show of respect. A member of Kalkan’s team then shoved Gorokhov, sparking a confrontation.
- 4. Ring invasion: Members of both corners began trading punches. Fans then stormed the ring, with reports of over 20 to 40+ people climbing over the ropes.
- 5. Weapons used: Plastic chairs were thrown and used as weapons during the brawl.
- 6. Target of attack: Gorokhov and his team were attacked. His trainer took “real punishment” with many punches and was beaten/kicked by a group. Gorokhov said his gloves helped protect him.
- 7. Injuries & hospital: Multiple people were injured. Gorokhov’s team went to a hospital in Turkey. His trainer, Ismail, suffered a head injury and was getting an MRI scan.
- 8. Security issues: Reports noted a lack of security and supervision at the UBO event, with “not many left present to try and break up the brawl”.
- 9. Aftermath: The scenes were described as “complete pandemonium” and “chaotic riot”. The incident reignited debate about fighter safety.
- 10. Date: The event and brawl occurred April 26, 2026, per social media posts and news coverage.
Well done to the winner.
Here are 10 facts about Sergey Gorokhov:
- 1. Nationality: He is a Russian boxer.
- 2. Age: He turned 36 in February 2026.
- 3. Recent form: After a run of losses, he made a turnaround last year.
- 4. Last win before Kalkan: Scored an impressive second-round win in September 2025.
- 5. Win streak: The Kalkan victory extended his win streak.
- 6. Title bout: Fought Turkey’s Emirhan Kalkan for the UBO light heavyweight world title at Besirli Spor Kompleksi, Trabzon.
- 7. Fighting style/persona: Played the “pantomime villain” role on the night and was on the front foot from the opening bell.
- 8. Kalkan fight result: Won by second-round stoppage/TKO inside the opening six minutes.
- 9. Post-fight incident: He and his team were attacked by fans who stormed the ring after his win.
- 10. Condition after attack: Said he “came through it the least badly” and that his gloves helped protect him during the brawl.
Moving forward, a big week this week for boxing.
Skye Nicolson fights tomorrow and then Inoue vs Nakatani and Benavidez vs Ramirez at the weekend.
