“It took guts to do it”: boxer Newfel Ouatah explains why he refused to fight

It is an extremely rare scene that took place in Montreal (Canada). Former French heavyweight champion Newfel Ouatah was due to face Canadian Simon Kean. Only, when the bell rang, the Frenchman immediately put his knees on the ground, raising his fist, without ever fighting. He remained in this position until the referee ended the fight after just 16 seconds, sparking misunderstanding from his evening opponent and the entire room. For the first time, he explains this gesture.