Watch as boxer is so stunned by a brutal punch that he starts fighting REF in wild scenes

A BARE-KNUCKLE boxer was so stunned after a stoppage that he began fighting the REFEREE.

Keith Richardson faced Alberto Blas at the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship event in Florida.

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In the first round, Blas supported Richardson towards the rope and unleashed a flurry of combinations.

Referee Sam Burgos intervened to end the action, but it caused a frenzy in the ring.

Richardson – a former MMA fighter – began attacking referee Burgos with a combination of punches.

It is unclear whether he was concussed and confused or in retaliation for the walkout.

Members of his team rushed to the ring to stop the attack – while fans were left stunned online.

One said: “Oh my God Keith Richardson just tried to bare knuckle fight the referee because he had a concussion. Ugly scenes.”

Another added: “Keith Richardson was so out of it he was fighting the referee.”

Richardson said after the fight and incident: “It’s been a long time since I took L.

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“I could just regroup and try the referee again. You saved him, he didn’t want to!”

UFC legend Conor McGregor, 35, is now co-owner of BKFC and congratulated Blas on social media.

He posted: “The Cuban Flash!!! New Bare Knuckle World Champion Alberto Blas!

“Richardson doesn’t know where he is trying to fight everyone around him!

“The Marine came to fight, but the Cuban with true blunt force precision!

“THIS SHOW WAS AMAZING! I hope you guys watched it, it was a real pleasure! I’m so happy!”