A boxing event in Trabzon, Turkey, concluded in disarray when a fight between Russia’s Sergey Gorokhov and local fighter Emirhan Kalkan erupted into a widespread brawl both inside and around the ring. The incident occurred at a sports hall in the Beşirli district, where the light heavyweight contest quickly escalated beyond control, forcing officials to intervene.
According to reports from Turkish media, including Haberler and Cumhuriyet, the chaos involved dozens of individuals, with chairs, punches, and kicks being exchanged. The match was ultimately abandoned amidst the pandemonium. While the exact catalyst remains a subject of differing accounts, Turkish media sources suggest tensions flared around the third round. Haberler indicated an argument persisted between the respective camps as the fighters returned to their corners, escalating to include trainers and officials, transforming the ring into a scene of mass confusion. Other Turkish reports point to a perceived disrespectful action from the Russian side as the source of rising tension.
The incident has garnered attention in Russian-language media, largely referencing Turkish reporting. As of now, there is no comprehensive official English-language statement available from the UBO, the local commission, or the fighters’ representatives detailing the full sequence of events. While it is confirmed that Gorokhov, Kalkan, team members, and spectators were involved in a violent altercation, further official documentation is needed to provide a complete account of every action taken by each party.
