Sigatoka’s Lawaqa Park was the scene of a chaotic event on Saturday night during the Fiji Heavyweight Championship fight between James Singh and Semi Dauloloma, organized by Bluewater Boxing Promotion.
From the beginning, Dauloloma showcased his strength, delivering a powerful performance in the first round that knocked Singh to the floor. However, Singh displayed remarkable resilience in the second round, managing to recover despite taking additional heavy hits from Dauloloma.
The fight took a dramatic turn towards the end of the second round when both fighters fell to the mat. While on the ground, Singh threw three controversial punches to the back of Dauloloma’s head, which led officials to pause the match for a ten-minute medical evaluation.
In an unexpected twist, while Dauloloma was resting in his corner, he unexpectedly charged at Singh, throwing several punches. This eruption sparked a brawl, with team members and fans from both sides joining the fray.
What followed was chaos, as punches were thrown at referees, judges, and even intervention from police officers trying to restore order. After a chaotic period, officials managed to regain control, ultimately declaring the fight a no contest. As a result, James Singh retained his Fiji heavyweight title.
The unexpected end left fans and officials shocked, overshadowing what was expected to be an exciting match. The incident underlines the unpredictable nature of boxing and the importance of maintaining order in the ring.
With the bout ending so abruptly, questions linger about a potential rematch and the future of both fighters in the heavyweight division. Following the fight, Singh expressed his willingness for a rematch, stating, “If he wants it, I am ready for it. It was unprofessional for him to do what he did in the ring.”
Dauloloma, visibly disappointed, criticized Singh’s actions, saying, “He punched me on the head from the back while I was down. What kind of champion is that? I want a rematch for this, soon.”