MOURAD ALIEV triumphed in securing the WBC Silver Heavyweight title by defeating Umut Camkiran, right before a major brawl broke out in the ring.

The 31-year-old, a native of Russia, first made headlines in 2020 when he conducted a 45-minute sit-in protest after a disqualification thwarted his Olympic gold aspirations.

Following a unanimous decision win against Camkiran, Aliev found himself caught in a shocking scenario as the final bell rang in Istanbul.

While celebrating at the Ulker Sports Arena, the 2019 European Games silver medalist appeared to acknowledge the audience with a wave.

However, what seemed to be a gesture for a hug from Camkiran quickly turned into a retaliatory strike, igniting an all-out brawl.

Team members from both sides, accompanied by officials and security, swarmed the ring amid the chaos.

Aliev took several punches, including some to the back of the head, before he managed to break free.

Onlookers were shocked as chaos unfolded, with people chasing each other and various objects being hurled into the ring during the alarming scene.

Fans expressed their disbelief on social media regarding the unexpected fight.

One viewer remarked: “Shocking scenes in Istanbul! Let’s hope Aliev emerged from the ring relatively unharmed.”

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Another witness commented: “These visuals are both embarrassing and disheartening for boxing.”

A third spectator noted: “Things escalated rapidly, and there were many cheap shots thrown.”

A fourth viewer shared: “It felt like watching the Royal Rumble.”

A fifth added: “These were truly disgraceful scenes for the sport, especially with Aliev’s gesture. Such behavior is unacceptable in sports and contradicts the values of respect and fair play.”

Camkiran faced the first defeat of his professional career after failing to secure the WBC Silver Heavyweight title.

The 37-year-old Turkish fighter was penalized a point for a late punch in the fifth round against Aliev.