Acelino Freitas, the former two-time boxing world champion, has released a new statement concerning his controversial exhibition bout against UFC Hall of Famer Wanderlei Silva. The fight, held last Saturday in Sao Paulo, Brazil, at Spaten Fight Night 2, descended into chaos when Silva was disqualified for repeatedly throwing headbutts.
The situation escalated dramatically post-fight, leading to a brawl in the ring where Wanderlei Silva was knocked out cold. It was later identified that Freitas`s son, Rafael Freitas, was responsible for the KO.
Freitas Addresses Controversy from Hospital Bed
From his hospital bed, where he is preparing for a surgical procedure, Acelino Freitas addressed widespread rumors suggesting the attack on Silva was premeditated. Freitas vehemently denied these claims in an Instagram post, asserting that neither he nor his team would ever plan such post-fight confusion. He emphasized his long career in boxing, guided by the principles of the “noble art,” and stated he had never been involved in such incidents.
Freitas instead criticized Silva, accusing “The Axe Murderer” of fighting dirty. He claimed that Silva`s “illegal measures” and “anti-sports actions” led to his disqualification, unsettling him during the fight. Freitas concluded by reiterating his clear victory in the ring, punishing Silva round after round. He expressed hope for a swift recovery and a return to fighting high-level opponents who respect boxing.
Wanderlei Silva Provides Health Update
Meanwhile, Wanderlei Silva offered his own health update in the early hours of Monday morning, following the viral KO. The 49-year-old MMA icon reported a persistent, throbbing headache that prevented him from sleeping and necessitated another hospital visit. He shared a photo showing injury to his eye, stating, “My situation really isn’t good… I can`t sleep because my head is throbbing too much. And tomorrow, not tomorrow, in a little while, right? I’ll have to go to the hospital for some more tests.”
