Horror moment referee gets punched in face as officials forced to storm boxing ring to break up chaotic fight

A REFEREE was on the receiving end of some brutal punches during a boxing match in Japan.

The incident took place during Rikiya Anpo’s RIZIN 49 clash with Sina Karimian, who was a replacement for boxing superstar Ryan Garcia.

RIZINThe referee tried to hault Rikiya Anpo’s RIZIN 49 clash with Sina Karimian due to illegal blows[/caption] RIZINThe poor official ended up taking several punches to his face for his efforts[/caption] RIZINHe took even more blows to the head the second time around[/caption]

Anpo ...