Anthony Mundine's son booed after winning boxing match in Newcastle
Rahim Mundine, the son of former world champion Anthony Mundine, faced a hostile reception from the crowd at Newcastle Entertainment Centre on Wednesday night after securing a victory over Lance McDonald. The bout was part of No Limit Boxing's fight night, which also featured Nikita Tszyu and Oscar Diaz as the headline act.
Despite his win, Mundine was met with boos from the audience, a reaction that underscored the complex legacy of his father in the boxing world. Anthony Mundine, a controversial figure in Australian sport, has often divided opinion, and it appears that sentiment has extended to his son.
The event, held at the Broadmeadow venue, drew an expected crowd of more than 3000 fans. The main event saw Sydney-based Tszyu, who holds an undefeated record of 11-0, take on the also-unbeaten Oscar 'The Bull' Diaz (16-0) for the WBO international super welterweight title. Tszyu, fighting in Newcastle for the fourth time, promised an electrifying performance.
"I'm going to put on a show that will get people off their seats, will have people screaming and will hopefully make people want to drink more beers," Tszyu said ahead of the fight.
The undercard featured several other bouts, including a win for Dryden and a fight involving Brandon Grach, who landed a significant blow in the second fight of the night. The event was covered by the Newcastle Herald, with photographer Marina Neil capturing key moments.
Rahim Mundine's victory, though tainted by the crowd's reaction, marks another step in his burgeoning career. Whether he can step out of his father's shadow remains to be seen, but his performance in Newcastle showed he has the skills to compete at a professional level.
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