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Big Stacks Stopped in Body‑Shots‑Only Bout on Fury–Hall Undercard

An open‑workout punch prompted a last‑minute face‑shot ban, drawing boos and fresh scrutiny over safety, ad‑hoc rulemaking, medical clearance procedures

Overview

  • Charlie 'Big Stacks' Roberts was punched at an open workout and suffered a busted lip and dental damage that led doctors to pull him from his undercard fight on Friday.
  • Promoters and fighters agreed to reinstate the bout under a body‑shots‑only rule so Roberts could compete on Saturday, with the change negotiated during fight week.
  • The modified fight at the AO Arena in Manchester ended in the fourth round when referee stopped Roberts and awarded Armz Korleone a TKO, a finish many fans booed.
  • The undercard also saw other last‑minute moves, including BDave withdrawing and Biel stepping in on short notice to face Swarmz, highlighting card instability.
  • The episode raises questions about open‑workout security, how medical clearances are handled, and whether improvised rules will become a recurring safety and legitimacy issue for influencer boxing.