Trilogy fights ahead for Estrada, 'Chocolatito' Gonzalez? All Rights Reserved. Real or Not: Canelo Alvarez can achieve his goal; Teofimo Lopez to fight again for Top Rank? The distinction means that other states could still technically give Lawson a license to work in the corner for a fight. Jose Uzcategui (L) stands in his corner, seconds after being disqualified for hitting Andre Dirrell late and seconds before Dirrell’s trainer, Leon Lawson (R), punched him in the face unprovoked. "I want to say to Uzcategui and his camp that I'm extremely apologetic from the bottom of my heart," Dirrell said. As Dirrell was being attended to by the ringside doctor, Lawson stormed across the ring and hit a hard left hand on Uzcategui's face which started a riot inside the ring. Dirrell's brothers, Willie and former 168-pound titleholder Anthony, were restrained at ringside from attacking Uzcategui's team after the bout. The fallout from trainer Leon Lawson Jr.'s shocking behavior following his nephew Andre Dirrell's victory on Saturday night at the MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland, began on Monday with two significant boxing organizations coming out against him. TUE May 23, 2017 Leon Lawson, Andre Dirrell's trainer and uncle, has been "suspended indefinitely" by the World Boxing Council. Leon Lawson, the trainer of Andre Dirrell wanted for punching Jose Uzcategui, has been suspended indefinitely by the World Boxing Council. © 2004-2021 CBS Interactive. The WBC suspended Leon Lawson Jr., uncle of Andre Dirrell, indefinitely after he punched Jose Uzcategui following Dirrell's disqualification victory Saturday, ESPN.com's Dan … It happens to me in sparring often because [fighters] can't get off like they want to.". Lawson attacked his nephew's opponent Jose Uzcategui in … Under federal law, commission must honor state medical suspensions. "Commissions have many regulations in place directed at the safety of participants. Lawson then left the arena, leaving police to try and search for him as Uzcategui decided to press assault charges against Lawson. "The Association of Boxing Commissions feels it necessary to encourage all member commissions NOT to license Mr. Leon Lawson as a cornerman, based on his assault to Jose Uzcategui," Mazzulli said. Leon Lawson attacked his nephew's opponent, Jose Uzcategui, on Saturday night Caption: Anthony Dirrell with his mother, Lola and Andre Dirrell (Photo: Instagram) He grew up with his brother, Andre Dirrell who is also a professional boxer, the 2004 Olympic bronze medalist. In addition to being banned in recent days by both the WBC and WBA, Lawson was suspended indefinitely by the Maryland State Athletic Commission for his action in the May 20 bout that took place at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill. In an exclusive interview with The Ring, Dirrell spoke about his uncle's actions. Dirrell went down hard, face-first, and referee Bill Clancy ruled that the final punch landed after the bell and that Dirrell was unable to continue. Warrants were issued against Lawson last week, according to his attorney, and the trainer will appear in Prince George's County District Court on Friday. "He looks forward to resolving this matter.". — Dan Rafael (@DanRafael1) May 21, 2017 It was as disturbing a scene that we’ve come across in a televised fight in a long spell, when Andre Dirrell’s guy Leon Lawson, after the Dirrell vs Jose Uzcategui fight was stopped after Dirrell was hit by a punch a half split second after the bell rang to end round eight, went across the ring and suckered Uzcategui.. Anthony Dirrell, 30, won a 168-pound world championship last year before losing his title to Badou Jack in April. We will seek a meeting with Mr. Lawson to offer several forms of help to address this grave situation.". It bothered me very much, and it bothers me to this day.". A left hand landed square on his face and the incident nearly ignited a riot in the ring. Lawson Jr. trains Anthony, 27, and his older brother and fellow super middleweight contender, Andre Dirrell, 28, along with their grandfather, Leon Lawson Sr. “Our whole family was there. Leon Lawson Jr., who sucker punched Jose Uzcategui in the face after a Showtime-televised boxing match last month, is scheduled to go on trial on an assault charge in August. As the referees deliberated and doctors attended to Dirrell, Lawson landed a sucker punch on Uzcategui out of revenge. Leon Lawson Jr , the uncle and trainer of Andre Dirrell was suspended by the Maryland State Athletic Commission for his unprovoked attack of Dirrell's opponent Jose Uzcategui after their bout on May 20, 2017 at the MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Uzcategui was restrained by his handlers, and Lawson also was pulled away from him, but Lawson then slipped out of the arena during the postfight confusion and was still wanted by police on Monday. The sport of boxing does not condone or excuse Mr. Lawson's criminal act and it is my personal hope the state of Maryland will take direct action against Mr. Lawson. — Dan Rafael (@danrafaelespn) May 21, 2017. Referee Bill Clancy stopped the bout after Uzcategui connected with a punch after the bell to end Round 10, knocking Dirrell out. The commission is continuing its investigation and takes this matter very seriously.". Leon Lawson Jr., the uncle of super middleweight Andre Dirrell, was suspended by the WBC for punching Jose Uzcategui, Dirrell's opponent Saturday, in the face after the fight had ended. The two brothers were trained by their grandfather, Leon Lawson Sr who was a former sparring partner of Muhammad Ali.Anthony holds an American nationality and belongs to a white ethnical background. Two weeks after his post fight sucker punch nearly incited a riot inside the ring, Leon Lawson Jr., the uncle and trainer of Andre Dirrell, has agreed to turn himself in on Friday. Dirrell won an IBF-sanctioned title belt but previously has boxed for the WBC super middleweight world title, losing a split decision to Carl Froch in 2009. "The actions, which have been seen all over the world in which Mr. Lawson attacks and punches with bare fists Uzcategui, have created regrettable damage to our sport," the WBC said in a statement. "As the president of the ABC, it seems that the action by Mr. Lawson was not only unprofessional but probably also criminal. Lawson, of Flint, Michigan, is wanted in Prince George's County of Maryland on two felony assault charges in connection with his attack on Dirrell's opponent, Jose Uzcategui, after their IBF super middleweight title bout ended via disqualification. section: | slug: uncle-of-andre-dirrell-to-turn-himself-in-on-felony-charges-following-cheap-shot | sport: boxing | route: article_single.us | 6-keys: media/spln/boxing/reg/free/stories, at Jose Uzcategui (L) stands in his corner, seconds after being disqualified for hitting Andre Dirrell late and seconds before Dirrell’s trainer, Leon Lawson (R), punched him in the face unprovoked. As Dirrell was being attended to by the ringside doctor, Lawson stormed across the ring and unleashed a bare-fisted combination at Uzcategui. But Lawson walked over to the native of Colombia in his corner and blindly attacked him with a two-punch combination, which included a left hand that landed firmly on Uzcategui's chin. "It's important to understand that Mr. Lawson has not been on the run, but rather his attorneys have been negotiating with the authorities in Maryland to have a voluntary turn in," Lawson's attorney, Frank J. Manley, told MLive.com, which first reported the news. Brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, grandfather, grandmother,” said Leon Lawson Jr. “We’ve got a strong family of praying people around us. Jessica McCaskill does it again, beats Cecilia Braekhus in rematch to stay undisputed champion, Behind the scenes at a history-making event -- for Claressa Shields and for women's boxing, Claressa Shields pressures Marie-Eve Dicaire in middle rounds on way to convincing win, Why 50 years later Ali-Frazier I remains the fight that transcends all sports, Boxing, MMA and her own PPV: Claressa Shields bets big on herself in 2021. The American stormed over … Leon Lawson Jr., the uncle of super middleweight Andre Dirrell, was suspended by the WBC for punching Jose Uzcategui, Dirrell's opponent Saturday, in the face after the fight had ended. Instances like this one give the sweet science a black eye. Herring showed he's a top 130-pounder, but can he beat Stevenson, Valdez? Dirrell's uncle, Leon Lawson, who punched Uzcategui after the fight was over, is wanted by cops and they dont know where he is. Could we see Shields-McCaskill? Boxer's uncle sought by cops for sucker punch, 2013 BWAA Nat Fleischer Award winner for excellence in boxing journalism. Teofimo Lopez-Top Rank relationship at risk; can it get fixed? Also, the Association of Boxing Commissions, a national nonprofit organization that represents state and Native American tribal boxing commissions and works with commissions to standardize rules, encouraged all member commissions to refuse to license Lawson. 9:46 am ET, blindly attacked him with a two-punch combination, Twitter reacts to Paul's thunderous KO of Askren, Paul vs. Askren fight card, complete guide, Paul vs. Askren fight preview, prediction, Paul vs. Askren odds, boxing picks, best bets, props, Fighter salaries for Paul vs. Askren revealed, Ryan Garcia vs. Javier Fortuna set for July 9, Holyfield set for June 5 exhibition fight vs. McBride, MMA legend Silva to box Cesar Chavez Jr. in June, Legend De La Hoya sets date for return to ring. Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Changes in top 3 after busy month, including a new No. Leon Lawson Jr., a trainer and uncle of super middleweight boxer Andre Dirrell, has been suspended by the Maryland State Athletic Commission after his sucker-punch attack on Jose Uzcategui. Andre Dirrell lost the IBF world super middleweight title to James DeGale in 2015. "The WBC rejects any form of foul play, aggression and behavior. 1, Real or Not: Fury-Joshua in consecutive fights? However, the result was overshadowed when Dirrell’s uncle and trainer Leon Lawson Jnr got into the ring. Leon Lawson Jr., the trainer and uncle of Andre Dirrell, has been suspended by the Maryland State Athletic Commission after he sucker punched Jose Uzcategui following his … Leon Lawson Jr., the uncle and trainer of interim super middleweight world titleholder Andre Dirrell, has been suspended indefinitely by the Maryland State Athletic Commission for his unprovoked attack of Dirrell opponent Jose Uzcategui after their bout on May 20 at … Vergil Ortiz showed he's a player at 147, but is he ready for Terence Crawford? However, the result was overshadowed when Dirrell’s uncle and trainer Leon Lawson Jnr got into the ring. The American boxer Andre Dirrel has apologised after his uncle Leon Lawson Jr, who is also a member of his coaching team, punched his opponent after their super-middleweight title … "He saw my kids crying and it happened to me before with Arthur Abraham and he was fed up. Dirrell and his younger brother Anthony began boxing while still in elementary school in their hometown of Flint, Michigan. Dirrell, who immediately after the fight said he forgave Uzcategui for the illegal punch, remains remorseful that the situation played out the way it did. ANDRE DIRRELL’S uncle Leon Lawson could face a maximum sentence of 25 YEARS in prison if he is sound guilty of first degree assault. Lawson's Maryland suspension, which was first reported by ESPN, is an administrative one and not a medical suspension. Can anyone at super middleweight beat Canelo Alvarez? If convicted, Lawson faces up to 25 years in prison. Andre Dirrell's trainer and uncle 'suspended indefinitely' by the World Boxing Council after punching opponent. "The action was taken as a result of Mr. Lawson punching professional boxer Jose Uzcategui in the face following the conclusion of the boxing contest between Mr. Uzcategui and Andre Dirrell," Maryland State Athletic Commission Executive Director Patrick Pannella said in a statement given to ESPN. A trilogy for Estrada and a tough test for Ortiz, Fury, Joshua sign two-fight deal to unify titles, Real or not: Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury will crown a new heavyweight icon, Marvelous Marvin Hagler won boxing's greatest prize -- by walking away, The boxing world reacts to the death of Marvelous Marvin Hagler. "The Maryland State Athletic Commission's suspension of Mr. Lawson was issued on an indefinite basis. Heavies beware: Youngsters are punching their way through, Efe Ajagba scores must-see thunderous KO; Jared Anderson extends his KO streak, Don't let the name fool you: Joe Smith isn't an ordinary boxer, They're back? The trainer … I don't agree with my uncle's actions. Michael Mazzulli, the president of the ABC, who also oversees boxing for the Mohegan Tribe at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, issued a statement on the situation. How Jamel Herring is using childhood challenges as source of inspiration, Oscar De La Hoya needs to promote his rising stars, not steal their thunder. In the most shocking incident of a busy boxing weekend - Leon Lawson Jr., the trainer and uncle of Andre Dirrell, attacked Jose Uzcategui after the bizarre conclusion to his nephew's fight. “He was 15 and I was 16,” Lawson says of Ali, who was known then as Cassius Clay. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. Andre Dirrell's uncle Leon Lawson landed a sickening sucker-punch flush on José Uzcátegui's chin in one of the most shocking moments in recent boxing history. Dirrell was diagnosed with a brain injury following his bout with Arthur Abraham. The Venezuelan was disqualified as the eighth-round bell had already sounded, and Dirrell declared winner of the fight. All commissions should refuse him license as a second/trainer anywhere in the Unites States. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: boxing | pageType: stories | Real or not: Did Ryan Garcia, Jamel Herring and Vasiliy Lomachenko get matched up correctly? About 15 of us. "[Lawson is] just a really, really loyal guy, man," Dirrell said. Two weeks after his post fight sucker punch nearly incited a riot inside the ring, Leon Lawson Jr., the uncle and trainer of Andre Dirrell, has agreed to turn himself in on Friday. Andre Dirrell does not approve of trainer Leon Lawson's sucker punch that has caused tremendous uproar in the boxing community.Dirrell talked with We would like to send you notifications for the latest news and updates. Even though it appears Lawson was reacting to a late strike in the match, NO cornerman or trainer should be so out of control as to take a punch at anyone, and certainly not at the opposing fighter. Lawson faces … Ranking the returns of boxing's old guard. Lawson immediately left the arena after the attack before local police could question him and hadn't been heard from in the weeks that followed. Canelo makes quick work of Yildirim with third-round TKO. Dirrell claimed a vacant interim super middleweight world title by controversial eighth-round disqualification after Jose Uzcategui drilled him with a three-punch combination, the final punch landing while the bell was still ringing to end the round on the Gary Russell Jr.-Oscar Escandon undercard. Leon Lawson, Andre Dirrell's trainer and uncle, has been "suspended indefinitely" by the World Boxing Council. Amateur career. 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