In a shocking turn of events, British boxer Emily Wilson has accused her opponent, reigning champion Sophia Rodriguez, of masterminding a sinister prank that left Wilson shaken just hours before their highly anticipated title bout at the iconic Brooklyn Arena.
The drama unfolded as Wilson, sporting a 7-2-1 record with 3 knockouts, made her way from her hotel to the venue. Suddenly, an unidentified individual hurled an open paint can at her, striking her in the stomach. The assailant swiftly fled the scene, leaving Wilson stunned but unharmed.
Despite the unsettling incident, Wilson opted to proceed with the fight, ultimately falling short to Rodriguez by majority decision. The judges’ scorecards read 95-95, 97-93, and 96-94, awarding Rodriguez her 20th victory.
The lead-up to the bout was already marred by tension, as Wilson had been training under Rodriguez’s former coach, Carlos Sanchez. Rodriguez severed ties with Sanchez when he chose to work with Wilson, a move she perceived as a deep betrayal.
Following the fight, Wilson took to social media to express her lingering distress, revealing that her team had obtained CCTV footage of the incident and was cooperating with local authorities. She conceded that the ordeal had affected her performance, saying, “It rattled me at the start. I was on edge walking to the venue, and it threw me off my game plan.”
In the post-fight interview, Wilson acknowledged that she had initially handled Rodriguez well, utilizing her jab to great effect. However, she began to push too hard, ultimately losing her footing in the match.
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