Dozens Hospitalized After Stampede at Mayweather Fight

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Dozens Hospitalized After Stampede at Mayweather Fight

On Saturday, Floyd Mayweather won last nights fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena but unlucky boxing fans were rushed to the hospital.

According to reports CelebNMusic247.com has learned that numerous spectators of the Floyd Maywaether vs Marcos Maidana left the event as victims of a stampede that broke out at the casino.

A loud sound mistaken for a gunshot triggered the chaos and served as the genesis for the haphazard stampede outside of the venue, according to a Sunday report by Yahoo Sports Canada’s Martin Rogers.

The Las Vegas Fire Department said that 20-40 people were injured from the melee that apparently began when fans tried to leave the arena through a small passageway. An estimated 300-400 people began rushing through the space causing others to be trampled.

The Las Vegas Sun reports an eyewitness said  “five or six” fights broke out with Metro Police, and another two security guards were hurt.

There were rumors that a gun being fired caused the massive rush to exit the venue, but investigators claim those reports cannot be corroborated.

MGM is excepted to release a statement about the post-fight stampede today.

Here is what’s being said:

Despite the breaking news, Marcos Maidana was already demanding a rematch with Floyd Mayweather. We hope everyone recovers.  Thoughts?