The Aggressive Art of Boxing: When Pugilism Turns to Pugnacity The weigh in ceremony has become an increasingly dramatic spectacle in recent years, with boxers often exchanging heated words or even physical altercations.
A prime example came at the hands of British heavyweight Moses Itauma and Croatian challenger Filip Hrgovic, whose confrontation culminated in a shove that sent Hrgovic off stage and a resounding slap to the face from his opponent.
This incident has been framed by some as itchy nerves or unprofessional behavior on both fighters' parts. However, this is what happens when two men with opposing personalities and approaches to combat clash.