By Andrew Prentice, Daily Mail Australia
02:08 March 14, 2024, updated 03:49 March 14, 2024
- Former NRL bad boy Curtis Scott makes boxing debut on Wednesday
- Knocked out former teammate Joey Leilua in two rounds
- Numerous off-field dramas prematurely ended Scott's soccer career.
Boxing promoter No Limit has been slammed by Australian fans for offering fallen NRL star Curtis Scott a chance to revive his sporting career in the ring after being found guilty of assaulting his ex-girlfriend. has been done.
In his debut, the 26-year-old Scott knocked out former Canberra Raiders teammate Joey Leilua in the second round of the match in Wollongong on Wednesday night, before calling out former AFL enforcer Barry Hall.
This match made many fans wonder why Scott was given the opportunity to compete in another sport despite his 2022 conviction for domestic violence against his ex-partner Tay-Reiha Clarke. I had doubts.
A No Limit Boxing spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia on Thursday morning that it had no relationship with Scott, insisting he was only an undercard fighter.
Fox Sports declined to comment when contacted by Daily Mail Australia.
The media representative also added that the organization is “not interested in being part of the Curtis Scott redemption story.”
Several commenters took to social media platform X to slam the fight and the accompanying promo.
“He was kicked out for committing domestic violence against his partner. But hey, let's keep promoting him,” one fan wrote.
“Congratulations to the female beaters on their promotions,” said another bemused supporter.
A third opined: “Is Fox NRL really trying to further a domestic abuser's career??”
Daily Mail Australia also contacted Mr Clark for comment regarding Scott's recent sporting activities.
Last December, former soccer player Trent Merrin tried to defend Scott on social media, but Clark didn't mince words when responding.
“Four years have passed and I have never been held personally responsible. This is not an opportunity for redemption, it is ignorance,” she said. Posted as a reply.
“It might be helpful for Trent to consider this before publicly defending a man who shows no remorse for his victims.”
Scott He won a National League premiership with the Melbourne Storm in 2017 and was seen as a potential hometown player for NSW, but a series of off-field dramas derailed his career. .
last month, Mr. Clark called out the Fox League. For her “support” of Scott, whom she labeled a “dangerous person.”
In 2022, the Cronulla Sharks junior was sentenced to a 12-month community corrections order after being found guilty of three charges against his ex-girlfriend, athlete Tay-Reiha Clarke: Inflicting actual bodily harm. Inciting assault, common assault, stalking or intimidation. Intent to cause fear or physical harm.
He was sacked by the Canberra Raiders prior to the assault charge following a separate incident over a nightclub altercation, but was later cleared of the charge.
Mr Scott is also in a legal battle with New South Wales Police over an “unlawful” arrest in Sydney in January 2020.
