Gorokhov (16-11-2) had already done the damage with power shots that finished Kalkan (7-0, 4 KOs) with a clean knockout that forced the referee to wave it off. The work was complete.
After the stoppage, Gorokhov approached the opposing corner, where an altercation began. That was enough. Cornermen rushed in, voices grew sharp and punches ensued. Within seconds, several individuals entered the ring.
The situation escalated beyond the referee’s control. The corners could not be pulled apart. As soon as people from outside the fight walk through the ropes, the result is already in the record books.
Video shows chairs flying and people trading along the lines as security tried to drag it back under control. Footage shows objects thrown near the ropes. Announcements to stop the fighting changed nothing. The ring was already gone.
The sanctioning body has limited authority, and the ruling follows standard procedure. Once the strings are broken and extra hands become involved, the result cannot stand and is removed from the record.
An investigation is ongoing, with suspensions and fines expected after reports are filed. The ruling now comes from officials, not from the punches that ended it.
Kalkan holds the unbeaten record in the books. Gorokhov walked away without the victory he deserved. Disciplinary action is expected following the investigation.
