SKY SPORTS were forced to apologise live on air after a member of Kevin Lerena’s team was heard swearing.
Emotions were high towards the end of Lerena’s fight with Justis Huni.
And after round nine out of ten a member of his team was heard dishing out X-rated encouragement as Lerena went in search of an upset.
Someone in his corner was heard swearing as the intensity of the fight ramped up, leading broadcaster Sky Sports to issue an apology.
The commentator said: “We apologise if any language offended there.”
Lerena was riled up by whatever was said and took the fight to his opponent in the final round.
He rocked Huni with an incredible combination to leave the Aussie on wobbly legs.
But he failed to capitalise and did not move in for the kill, with Huni surviving to the final bell.
Huni was awarded the win via split decision as Lerena accepted he missed a brilliant opportunity to win the contest.
He thanked fans for their support after an incredibly difficult week in which his mother passed away.
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Lerena said: “Emotionally it was tough, but you can’t take credit away from this young man.
“He’s a tough competitor. I had him hurt in the first, the second, and the tenth so testament to my guts but back to the drawing board.
“I had him hurt I should have finished him but kudos to him he stayed uyp like a lion. Thanks everyone for the wishes it has been challenges but no excuses.
“My performance tonight isn’t based on the loss of my mum, I came out here tonight in her honour so thank you everybody.”
