'No more social media talking': Smirking boxing star's childish move in bitter rivalry
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Bad blood bubbled to the surface again at the Uncaged weigh-ins on Tuesday as Paulo Aokuso refused to shake the hand of long-time adversary Clay Waterman in Penrith.
The talented duo will square off for the WBC Australasian light heavyweight title at Panthers Leagues Club on Wednesday night, with coverage on Stan Sport from 6.30pm and 9Go! from 10pm.
Aokuso (7-0) and Waterman (13-1) have history dating back to their Queensland amateur days where the latter prevailed three times.
Ex-UFC star Tyson Pedro will face Kris Terzievski on November 20 in his pro boxing debut. Watch live and exclusive on Stan Sport
Paulo Aokuso gestures to Yunieski Gonzalez. Getty
But Aokuso claimed the victory that really stung Waterman to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
As boxing legend Danny Green got the pair reacquainted, Aokuso whispered sweet nothings into Waterman's ear during an intense face off.
But 'Sweet P' Aokuso - the uncle of new Wallabies star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii - wanted nothing to do with Waterman's outstretched peace offering as he smirked and walked away.
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Clay Waterman and Paulo Aokuso. Stan
"No more social media talking," Aokuso warned Waterman.
"Tomorrow it goes down."
It was similarly tense between headline acts Tyson Pedro and Kris Terzievski, who will fight for the WBC International Bridgerweight title.
Kris Terzievski and Tyson Pedro. Stan
Former UFC star Pedro is making his professional boxing debut while Terzievski (12-1) is best known for being one of only two men to defeat NRL legend Paul Gallen in the ring.
Pedro weighed in at 99.6kg with Terzievski at 100.25kg.
"I'm here to welcome you into the boxing game and show you there's levels," a steely faced Terzievski told his opponent.
Tyson Pedro at the Uncaged weigh in. Stan
"You just made a mistake questioning my integrity," Pedro replied.
Pedro was referring to Terzievski's taunts, telling Stan Sport that he was a failed UFC fighter.
"He couldn't make it in his own sport and he says he's not doing this for a cash grab - this and this," Terzievski said.
"I heard his last interview, in his UFC contest, said he had to rob someone on the way out because he wasn't making enough money and all of a sudden he's coming to boxing and he's the 'A side,' making all the money."
