Asinia Byfield feared for his family during Copper Box brawl just one year after tragically losing young son
Reading star retained his Southern Area super welterweight against Sam McNess but a brawl broke out among the crowd
ASINIA BYFIELD feared for his wife and children after a mass brawl broke out at London’s Copper Box on Saturday night, just a year after tragically losing his baby son.
The Southern Area super welterweight champion defended his title against the West Ham fan Sam Mcness who had a huge fan base on the night.
Byfield was dishing out serious punishment in the fourth and fifth round before McNess’ corner threw in the towel to save their man.
But Reading fighter Byfield’s excessive celebrations – after weeks of pre-fight needle – sparked a rush from the home town fans who started a brawl that threatened the rest of the show.
And Byfield – who sadly lost eight-month old baby Trayvon Byfield-Griffith in 2016 – admitted he feared for his children and the other youngsters as violence spread.
The Reading star – who believes the trouble was started by football fans - said: “At the time it definitely spoiled the night because the main things I was doing was looking to see who was involved.