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Chaos in Serbia After Kickboxer Tsoukalas' Victory – Teammate Describes Brutal Attack

Published December 30, 2025, 10:25
Chaos in Serbia After Kickboxer Tsoukalas' Victory – Teammate Describes Brutal Attack

Following the victory of Greek kickboxer Yannis Tsoukalas in Serbia, a serious incident occurred as he was attacked by members of his opponent's team. According to his teammate, Pavlos Kochliaridis, approximately 100 people stormed the ring and attacked Tsoukalas and his team with kicks, punches, and thrown objects. Kochliaridis stated that one of the attackers was wielding a knife. Police intervened after two minutes, while the brother of the Serbian fighter allegedly punched Tsoukalas while he was kneeling. The incident highlights the tension and risk of violence at sporting events.