Sreesanth admitted that the old "slapgate" controversy is still being talked about and has now called for a real face-off instead of more discussions and debates. Later, Harbhajan Singh took a veiled dig at Sreesanth after the boxing challenge.
Sreesanth said on Lallantop, "This same scene, do you have the guts? Do you have the guts to come into the ring with me? Can you sign and come? I am asking him. Wearing these same gloves? This is not acting. I am smiling. You are not even smiling; I don't know what you are doing. Let's see. This is an open challenge.”
The former Rajasthan Royals bowler also pointed to an old promotional picture where both cricketers were seen wearing boxing gloves. He questioned whether Harbhajan would be willing to face him in a real contest.
Sreesanth's open challenge to Harbhajan for a ring fight ?If you've got the guts, Bhajji, step into the ring. Enough with the ads.. pic.twitter.com/VQV5f7E1La
— Kohlistic? (@Kohlistic18) June 18, 2026
The famous IPL "slapgate" controversy of 2008
The fight between Harbhajan Singh and S Sreesanth remains one of the most controversial incidents in IPL history. It happened during the inaugural season of the IPL in 2008 when Harbhajan was playing for Mumbai Indians and Sreesanth was representing Kings XI Punjab.
Over the years, Harbhajan publicly apologized several times, and both former cricketers were also seen together in TV shows, advertisements, and other events. However, Sreesanth recently revealed that he no longer wants any personal connection with Harbhajan.
Interestingly, Sreesanth is not the first cricketer to show interest in combat sports. Over the years, several well-known cricketers have stepped into boxing rings and MMA cages.
Andrew Flintoff
Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff surprised many when he became a professional boxer in 2012 after retirement from the game in 2010 because of a persistent knee injury. He trained hard, lost significant weight, and prepared seriously for his professional boxing debut.
Another former England captain, Adam Hollioake, also made his mark in the world of fighting after retiring from the game of cricket. He returned to Australia and got involved in mixed martial arts (MMA) and took part in professional cage-fighting contests.
The former England ODI captain had made his professional boxing debut in Brisbane back in 2012. He won the fight by TKO in the fourth round after knocking down Leigh Blacka twice. He later finished his boxing career with 3 wins and 2 losses.
Johnny Douglas
Douglas also won the famous ABA middleweight boxing title in 1905 while representing Belsize Amateur Boxing Club. He was known for his aggressive style and as a fierce puncher in boxing, but on the cricket field, he was completely different—a defensive batsman who scored runs very slowly.
During a cricket practice session in Adelaide in 1946, a ball struck Alley hard in the face after passing through the nets. The impact badly damaged his jaw, left him in a coma for two days, and required major surgery and 60 stitches. However, Alley recovered and made a successful cricket career, but could not return to the ring.
Gerry Grant
He was also a talented football goalkeeper and represented England's amateur team while studying at Cambridge University. Grant remains one of the rare sportsmen to shine in cricket, boxing, and football.
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