Coach Joe Gallagher complained about “uncalibrated” scales earlier than world champions Natasha Jonas and Lauren Value efficiently weighed in for Friday’s welterweight unification struggle.
Simply as WBA belt-holder Value was about to step on to the stage, Jonas’ coach Gallagher questioned why the scales have been lacking a sticker of authenticity.
He claimed all undercard fighters have been “a few pound lighter” than they need to be, and demanded the weigh-in be postponed till the scales have been calibrated.
“They’re the principles. I am solely enjoying by the principles,” Gallagher stated.
However an official from promoter Boxxer directed the weigh-in to proceed, earlier than Wales’ Value weighed in at 10st 5lb – two kilos beneath the welterweight restrict.
Liverpool’s WBA and IBF champion Jonas then tipped the scales at 10st 6lb.
“Is not boxing filled with dramas? I used to be mild, with my garments on,” Jonas, 40, stated.
Value, 30, received Olympic gold at Tokyo 2020 and is unbeaten in eight professional fights.
“Gallagher is making an attempt to make it about himself but it surely’s Jonas v Value,” she stated.
The occasion ended with a cordial handshake between the 2 champions, who will headline the all-female card at London’s Royal Albert Corridor.
