Basit Adebayo vs Loren Japhet stopped mid fight as tear gas incident raises serious safety questions in Lagos

A boxing match in Lagos, Nigeria suddenly stopped in the middle of action, and people watching were left confused. During a live fight at the Balmoral Convention Center inside the Federal Palace Hotel, something unexpected happened. Tear gas filled the arena while the fight was still going on. Within seconds, the referee started coughing and had to pause the match.At first, no one understood what was happening. The crowd was loud, the fighters were in the middle of a round, and then everything just stopped. Both boxers quickly moved back to their corners. They were seen struggling to breathe, and officials handed out towels so people could cover their faces. It turned into a moment no one in the arena was ready for.

Basit Adebayo vs Loren Japhet fight stopped after tear gas incident as Joe Laws also forced out

The fight between Basit Adebayo and Loren Japhet was halfway through an eight-round bout when the situation unfolded. The referee immediately stepped in once he realized the air was not safe. One of the commentators said, “It does look like we’re going to have to take a break for people to get themselves back. We’ve had confirmation that, apparently, there is some tear gas in the air.”Later, reports made it clear what caused the chaos. According to The Sun, security guards at the venue had released tear gas to control people who entered without tickets. Instead of calming things down, it affected everyone inside, including fighters, officials, and fans.Even with the delay, the fight did not end there. After the situation settled and the air cleared, the match resumed. Basit Adebayo kept his focus and went on to win. The 21-year-old secured the WBO Africa super lightweight title, which was vacant before this fight.The impact was not limited to just one bout. Joe Laws, who was supposed to fight next against Elvis Ahorga, had to leave the arena after being exposed to the tear gas. He removed his wraps and walked out, unable to continue in those conditions.Despite the disruption, other fights on the card moved ahead once things were under control. Samuel Antwi won his fight quickly with a first-round knockout against Paul Kamanga. Michael McKinson also picked up a win on points against Segun Gbenga. The main event saw Carter Efe defeat Portable by unanimous decision.The event, promoted by Amir Khan, had a mix of professional fighters and well-known personalities. Still, the night will be remembered for the moment when a live boxing match had to stop because of tear gas.