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Referee Faces Hearing After Controversial Heavyweight Fight Decision

4/15/2025

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Referee Ron Kearney is set for a June hearing with the British Boxing Board of Control after controversially halting the heavyweight clash between David Adeleye and Jeamie Tshikeva on April 25. His decision to push down Tshikeva's glove before a knockdown has sparked serious concerns, prompting the BBBoC to take action to ensure fair play in the ring.

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Referee Ron Kearney is set for a June hearing with the British Boxing Board of Control after controversially halting the heavyweight clash between David Adeleye and Jeamie Tshikeva on April 25. His decision to push down Tshikeva's glove before a knockdown has sparked serious concerns, prompting the BBBoC to take action to ensure fair play in the ring.