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Daily Mirror
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Harry Davies

Boxing fans injured during stampede after fearing shooter was on the loose

Boxing fans were taken to hospital following the Gervonta Davis vs Rolando Romero fight amid fears that an active shooter was inside the Barclays Center.

Close to 20,000 fans were in attendance at the New York venue on Saturday night to watch 'Tank' brutally knockout Romero in the sixth round. Davis defended his WBA lightweight title with the win and remained undefeated.

With escalating tensions over mass shootings in the US following recent events, fans at the Barclays Center went into turmoil after sounds of "gunshots" were reportedly heard. Tennis star Naomi Osaka, who was amongst those in the area, said she was told there was an active shooter on the premises.

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