Boxer Banned From Final After Lifting Her Top To Celebrate First Win
Daniella Hemsley – who lifted up her top to celebrate a boxing victory – was then banned from competing in the final of the competition.
The OFs star turned athlete found herself in a sticky situation after her recent fight.
Hemsley secured her first boxing win in a tough battle against Danielka at the 3Arena in Dublin, but things took an unexpected turn when she let her emotions get the best of her.
Right after her victory, she decided to celebrate in a rather unconventional way by flashing her b****ts.
Needless to say, this post-fight display didn’t sit well with the event organizers, Kingpyn, who dropped a bombshell punishment on Hemsley.
She was banned from competing in the highly-anticipated final show.
Kingpyn, known for hosting thrilling influencer boxing events, issued a statement which read: “As we strive to bring fans the best influencer boxing events possible, we accept that Saturday’s post-fight incident may have offended some viewers and we appreciate that this incident didn’t meet the standards expected from Kingpyn fight nights.
“We apologize fully to anyone upset by the broadcast.
“The fighter involved in the incident will not be appearing in the final event and has decided to take some time away from boxing.
“We will now be turning our attention to the Kingpyn finals, with all of us more determined than ever to hold the greatest night of influencer boxing and showcase the very best sport we all love.”
So Hemsley is out of the final showdown, and it looks like she’s taking a break from the boxing scene for a while.
Of course, fans have taken to the internet to express their shock at the moment, pointing out that the event was being streamed live on DAZN, and kids could’ve been watching.
And it’s not just fans who are disapproving: Matchroom Boxing boss Eddie Hearn also had some strong words about the incident.
“My opinion is, I hate it,” Hearn told Boxing Social about Hemsley’s flashing incident.
“I hate it. We’ve worked so hard for women in boxing to be respected for their ability, for their merits, for their hard work.
“One thing we must understand is that ain’t boxing. That needs to be pushed. All that stuff, Misfits, Kingpyn.
“It needs to be booted so far away from professional boxing, and we really need to disassociate ourselves with what it is.”
“Unfortunately, we now live in a world where role models, or influencers, are not necessarily doing things that the older generation, which I class myself as, or parents would want your kids to see or think is acceptable.”
Fellow boxer Sameenah Toussaint, who’s competed in the Commonwealth Games and now trains with Team GB, also entered the chat.
The 20-year-old said clout chasers like Hemsley are being ‘fast-tracked’ into high-profile events well before they’re ready.
“We need positive influences – not influencers,” she told BBC Newsbeat. “They’re meant to be looking up to these boxers in the ring. What they stand for isn’t what should be showcased.”
Daniella says she was given permission before the bout to do her celebration.
Speaking to Alpha Plug after the fight, she said: “I got approval from the promoter, and I was only going to do it if I won, and I did and I got over-excited, and yeah, why not?”
Hemsley issued an apology via her Instagram following the stunt.
She wrote: “I DID IT! Ola definitely didn’t have a walk in the park (her words), but Big respect, that was true WAR! I also apologize to anyone who may have felt offended by my excitement, I did actually have tassels on but the sweat stuck them to my bra lol.”
Despite the controversy, which she claims was orchestrated by promoters, she continues to train and aims to re-enter the sport.
Her MMA fighter boyfriend, Akonne Wanliss, supports her and is part of her coaching team.
Wanliss, who has an upcoming fight in Prague, expresses confidence in Hemsley’s potential, highlighting her ongoing training and interest in targeting higher-weight category opponents.
Hemsley remains dedicated to boxing, balancing her online presence and training commitments.
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