Search icon

Sport

04th Jun 2013

Video: Boxer urges opponent to hit him, is duly knocked out

Gamesmanship in boxing is a regular occurrence, but Miguel Zuniga paid a heavy price for taunting his opponent at the weekend.

JOE

Gamesmanship in boxing is a regular occurrence, but Miguel Zuniga paid a heavy price for taunting his opponent at the weekend.

By Declan Whooley

He faced Daquan Arnett with both men going toe-to-toe inside the ring and Zuniga was obviously feeling confident that he would see off his opponent and encouraged Arnett to get a decent hit in, Prine Naseem style. Which is exactly what he did.

Arnett landed a decisive blow to take victory and Zuniga will have plenty of time to stew over the loss.

LISTEN: You Must Be Jokin’ podcast – listen to the latest episode now!

Topics:

Boxing