'I went a bit mental' - Controversial boxer climbs out of ring and SPITS at opponent during unlicens

Tyan Booth's boxing return definitely did not go to plan on Saturday night.

The 40-year-old boxer climbed out of the ring midway through his unlicensed fight against Kyle Charles, five years on from his last professional contest.

Booth (12-11-5) was a capable gatekeeper during his pro career, giving tests to the likes of Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Williams early in their boxing journeys.

However he became a controversial figure when he began to make videos online in which he made vulgar remarks about several prominent names in the sport.

In 2018, he was suspended by the BBBofC (British Boxing Board of Control) after making inappropriate comments on social media regarding the death of Scott Westgarth, a boxer who fell ill and died at age 31 following a fight that year.

He has not held a pro licence since and developed a cult following during his time out of the ring while continuing to make YouTube videos.

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After five years, Booth stepped back through the ropes for the first time on an unlicensed show on Saturday night.

In three eventful rounds that took place, Booth felt he'd scored a knockdown that wasn't given, quickly became tired, was deducted a point for consistent holding, then became unhappy with his opponent and the referee.

Following one more stern warning over consistent holding, Booth decided he'd had enough.

He climbed out of the ring and spat at his opponent, who taunted him as he did so.

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Asked to explain what happened, Booth told Boxing King Media: "I don't know, I just went a bit mental in there, you know what I mean?

"Chucking a knee and an elbow and stuff like that, and spitting.

"It was a freak show, it was a car crash."

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