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The fight was originally scheduled for January 15
in Tunisia, but due to the political unrest and
turmoil in Dridi’s home country it was postponed
and moved to France.
Billed as “Fight For Freedom”, and taking place in
front of numerous French celebrities, all proceeds
from the event will be donated to help improve the
situation in Tunisia via the Lions Club Tunis
Doyen.
While the show was helping a noble cause, the
fight itself was less than noble. After two good
rounds where Gonzaga seemed in charge and
controlling the proceedings with sharp hooks and
uppercuts, as Dridi tried his best but often came
unstuck against his taller opponent, the Brazilian
out-of-the-blue refused to come out for round
three, claiming that he was no longer able to
fight.
Belgian referee Philippe Wouters consequently had
no choice but to declare Dridi the winner by
technical knockout after a disappointing and
curious ending.
Nobody, not even the new UBO International
Champion, can be happy with how things turned out,
and whatever the reason is for Gonzaga’s conduct
he didn’t do himself or boxing proud in Dijon. |
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