The Manchester Arena witnessed unprecedented chaos on Saturday as Misfits Boxing 22 descended into mayhem following a controversial stoppage that left one boxer fuming and security scrambling to contain the fallout.
The drama erupted after Chase DeMoor’s second-round TKO victory over Natan Marcon, a result that sparked immediate controversy when officials halted the bout at 0:53 of the round following a decisive uppercut that split Marcon’s lip. While medical personnel deemed the injury severe enough to warrant stopping the contest, Marcon vehemently disagreed with the decision.
What happened next transformed a routine post-match situation into a security nightmare that had arena staff reaching for whatever was available – including dustpans – to maintain order during the unprecedented backstage melee.
The incident was captured and shared across social media platforms, with MF & DAZN X posting about the unfolding drama with the caption.
The animosity between DeMoor and Marcon had been brewing throughout the week, reaching a boiling point during their faceoff when Marcon made headlines by cracking an egg on DeMoor’s head in front of assembled fans. That theatrical gesture seemed tame compared to the genuine chaos that erupted backstage following their official encounter.
This latest incident adds to mounting concerns about security protocols at celebrity boxing events, where traditional crowd control measures often prove inadequate for managing the unique pressures and personalities involved.
The backstage pandemonium wasn’t the first security challenge of the week for event organizers. Earlier, headline performer Darren Till found himself in hot water after accidentally striking a security guard during a heated faceoff with Luke Rockhold. The incident required intervention from eight security personnel and later prompted Till to issue a public apology.
Reflecting on his actions during an appearance on The Stomping Ground, Till took responsibility for the mishap. “I kicked him, did I? Oh my God, I’m so sorry. I blacked out. The poor guy just got properly shaky. I didn’t even realize—I was just focused on Luke and kept moving forward. Fair play to the security, they had to step in. I apologize, I’m sorry. I blacked out in the moment. Sorry, guys—my apologies.”
