During a fiery pre-fight press conference for the British heavyweight title, tensions escalated when David Adeleye attempted to throw a table at his rival, Jeamie Tshikeva. The two fighters are set to clash in the co-main event on Sunday morning (AEDT) in England, with Adeleye seeking redemption after being knocked out by Fabio Wardley in his first title shot two years ago.
The atmosphere has been charged all week, with both fighters exchanging harsh words. Adeleye made headlines by threatening to “break [Tshikeva’s] skull,” a remark that Tshikeva deemed “disrespectful.” Despite this, Tshikeva, also known as TKV, claimed that the animosity only fuels his excitement for the upcoming match, stating, “I am offended by David’s behaviour… I’m going to show him on Saturday.”
Tshikeva asserted that both he and Adeleye come from respectable backgrounds and questioned the authenticity of Adeleye’s “bad boy” persona. “What are you? An academic gangster?” asked Tshikeva, while emphasizing the disparity between his own character and the image projected by his opponent.
The verbal sparring intensified as Adeleye retaliated by calling Tshikeva names, leading to a heated exchange. Tshikeva, undeterred, claimed that adrenaline is high whenever he’s involved in a fight, saying, “I get busy anywhere.” In a fit of rage, Tshikeva suddenly flipped a table towards Adeleye’s team, prompting security to intervene and separate the two fighters to prevent an on-stage altercation.
Adeleye will have to wait until the weigh-in to see Tshikeva again, with their encounters leading to a buzz around their clash. Both boxers have stepped up the intensity, leaving fans eager to see how their rivalry unfolds in the ring. With emotions running high, the fight promises to be a compelling showdown.