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José Luis Navarro Jr. wins European boxing title amid spectator brawl
A European super middleweight boxing championship event in Boadilla del Monte, Madrid, ended in chaos following the victory of Spanish boxer José Luis Navarro Jr. over Damián 'Guinea' Biacho.
Discontent with the judges' decision to award the title to Navarro Jr. triggered a massive brawl among spectators. Dozens of people reportedly engaged in fighting involving punches and chairs, storming the ring area in the presence of families and minors. During the melee, the opposing contender was also targeted and forced to defend himself.
Following the incident, José Luis Navarro Jr. addressed the controversy on social media, stating that a fight should be measured by what happens in the ring rather than the noise from the stands. He expressed pride in his performance and noted that he and his team have made history as the first Spaniards to win the European super middleweight title.