Campbell Somerville shows battle scars as Tyson Fury gives words of wisdom after Joseph Park fight
GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: Fighter on Joseph Parker undercard shares stomach-churning photos after brave loss as behind-the-scenes footage shows Tyson Fury comforting brave Aussie boxer
- Campbell Somerville has shown his battle scars
- On Wednesday evening he was beaten until he bled
- Tyson Fury consoled the 26-year-old in Melbourne
A fighter who suffered a brutal defeat on the undercard of Joseph Parker’s fight Wednesday night shared the sobering reality of stepping into the ring.
Campbell Somerville, 26, was beaten to blood in his fight with Isaias Sette, 20, at the Margaret Court Arena and the previously undefeated Australian was taken to hospital after the fight.
Somerville, who was competing for Australia in the Commonwealth Games, had heavy marks and bruises on his face when Sette landed hay balls all over the place.
His corner eventually threw in the towel, an act that Billy Dib called “a smart move,” while Main Event commentator Ben Damon called the assault “horrific.”
Now a photo of Somerville in a hospital bed has been shared online, which is certainly not for the faint hearted.
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT BELOW.
Aussie fighter Campbell Somerville showed off his battle scars after his loss in Melbourne
Tyson Fury consoled the dejected Australian after losing to Isaias Sette on Wednesday
But at least Somerville will have the comfort of receiving words of wisdom and advice from heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, who was on hand to support Parker during the main event.
Post-fight locker room footage showed Fury comforting the beleaguered 26-year-old.
“This is the fighting game, my friend,” Fury said. “Sometimes in boxing, you know, you win some and you lose some.
“Even when you win, sometimes you get busted. I have often had such faces.
“Just come back and keep doing what you have to do.”
Somerville replied, “Appreciate your husband, you are an idol of mine.” So thank you.’
Fury said, “Let’s take a picture together.”