A highly anticipated boxing match between internet personalities Logan Paul and Dillon Danis ended in controversy on Saturday night. Paul dominated most of the six-round fight, landing numerous punches while Danis struggled to mount any effective offense.
In the final round, Danis attempted to choke Paul out after the bell had already rung to end the round. Paul escaped the illegal chokehold and Danis was disqualified, leading to chaos as both fighters' teams entered the ring.
Many fans reacted with outrage on social media, criticizing the fight as an "embarrassment" and demanding refunds. Some questioned whether Danis' choke attempt was simply self-defense, while others condemned it as blatantly against the rules.
The bout between Paul, a YouTuber and boxer, and Danis, a mixed martial artist, had generated substantial hype online. But the controversial ending left numerous viewers feeling shortchanged.
The angry reaction highlights fans' frustrations when hyped sporting events fail to live up to expectations. While the fighters aimed to settle their rivalry in the ring, the ultimate outcome satisfied neither competitor nor the paying public.