Adrian Lewis’ scuffle was tip of iceberg in sport’s silly fights, which also includes Didier Drogba and Jens Lehmann


ADRIAN LEWIS’ shameful bust-up is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to sport’s all-time silly fights.

When athletes of all disciplines see red then physical violence is, in many cases, a foregone conclusion.

Adrian Lewis has been suspended after shoving opponent Jose Justicia

From football to NFL to basketball – and even golf – nowhere is out of bounds for a scrap.

Here, SunSport looks at some of the worst in recent years.

Didier Drogba vs Jens Lehmann

The former Chelsea striker and ex-Arsenal keeper had a laughable ‘dive-off’ during these farcical scenes back in 2006.

Lehmann put his hand on the back of Drogba, who collapsed. The Blues legend returned the favour and Lehmann delivered one of the greatest dives seen on a pitch.

Jens Lehmann takes a dive after being shoved by Didier Drogba
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The former Arsenal keeper’s theatrics were hilarious
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Luis Fabiano vs Carlos Diogo

It’s not clear whether any contact was actually made in this freakish fight.

The best way to describe it would be as one YouTube user said: “Two wacky inflatable flailing-arm tube men on a windy day.”

Luis Fabiano and Carlos Diogo have a ‘fight’ on the pitch
This bust-up was more like a game of slaps

THAT’S NOT OCHE Adrian Lewis suspended for shoving Jose Justicia


Jalen Ramsey vs AJ Green

This one was like something you saw in the playground at school – especially with the subsequent pile-on.

Cincinnati Bengals star Green is showed to the floor by Jacksonville’s Ramsey, who responds with a headlock, a punch to a head covered by a helmet and then a sort of belly-to-belly supplex.

The two NFL stars had a spectacular fight on the field
Officials rushed in to break up the fight
The warring players traded blows
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‘Locker room invasion’ between Houston Rockets and LA Clippers

Earlier this season, NBA players from the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Clippers were involved in a heated confrontation on the court but rather than settle down, the row continued well after the game had ended.

Chris Paul talked a good game but never actually got involved in a fight
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Rockets players were furious at loud celebrations and took the bold decision to storm the Clippers’ home dressing room – led down a ‘secret’ passageway by former Clippers captain Chris Paul – with a shoving match taking place at the door.

But as one eye-witness said: “It was classic NBA. None of these guys were going to fight”.

Miguel Angel Jimenez vs Keegan Bradley

Miguel Angel Jimenez and Keegan Bradley came close to blows
Even caddies became involved in this flaring of tensions

A golf course is the last place you would expect to see a fight – but that’s what almost happened between the then 51-year-old Spaniard and his 28-year-old American nemesis in San Francisco back in May 2015.

An argument over a ruling Bradley was receiving forced Jimenez to intervene, who even had a pop at Bradley’s caddie Steve Hale, forcing him to say: “Don’t you ever tell me to shut up.”


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