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Brawl erupts after Mourad Aliev wins WBC Silver title in Istanbul

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 11:30 PM

Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Brawl erupts after Mourad Aliev wins WBC Silver title in Istanbul

Summary

Mourad Aliev secured the WBC Silver title against Umut Camikiran in Istanbul on November 7. Following the fight, Aliev raised his hands in victory but gestured at fans, inciting a brawl. Opposing fans rushed the ring, throwing punches and chairs at Aliev. He was eventually escorted to safety but sustained injuries during the chaos, described as being hit with multiple objects. The incident has raised concerns regarding security at boxing events.

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By the Numbers

•Mourad Aliev defeated Umut Camikiran for the WBC Silver title.
•The fight took place in Istanbul on November 7, 2026.
•Aliev's obscene gesture toward fans triggered the brawl.
•Fans entered the ring, leading to a chaotic scene.
•Aliev was injured by punches and a chair during the incident.

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A chaotic scene unfolded over the weekend in Istanbul, Turkey shortly after Mourad Aliev defeated Umut Camikiran to win the the WBC Silver title. Seconds after the fight was over, Aliev was walking around the ring with his hands raised in victory when he inexplicably made an obscene gesture to the crowd by pointing at […]
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