CNB Suspends Popó and Wanderlei After Post‑Fight Brawl as Probe Targets Boxer's Son

Overview

• Brazil’s National Boxing Council suspended Acelino “Popó” Freitas, Wanderlei Silva and four others indefinitely over Saturday’s ring‑invasion brawl at Spaten Fight Night.
• CNB said unlicensed participants cannot be sanctioned by the council but recommended their prohibition from future council‑sanctioned events for a period to be defined.
• Broadcast footage identified Rafael Freitas, Popó’s son, as the person who punched Silva; he apologized on TV, claimed self‑defense and deactivated his social media accounts.
• Wanderlei Silva’s lawyer said he will pursue criminal action against Rafael Freitas and did not rule out an attempted‑homicide classification as the investigation proceeds.
• Medical updates continued as Silva reported an eye still swollen shut two days later after a fractured nose and stitches, while Popó underwent hand surgery in Salvador and was discharged.