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Trainer Nate Campbell reacts to his fighter Curtis Harper’s stunning decision to leave the ring just one second into his televised bout vs. Efe Ajagba.

By Mookie Alexander@mookiealexander

On Friday night’s Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 card, journeyman heavyweight Curtis Harper made headlines by literally bailing on his fight with prospect Efe Ajagba, as he exited the ring straight after the opening bell. Ajagba was credited with a one-second win by disqualification. Harper later told reporter Jordan Hardy that he felt he wasn’t getting paid enough and wanted respect.

Harper has not said anything to media since that bizarre moment, and it’s likely that he won’t get paid and he’ll be suspended by Minnesota’s commission.

In the meantime, Harper’s trainer, former world lightweight champion Nate Campbell, has sounded off on Harper’s behavior through his Facebook page. Among his numerous statements, Campbell accuses Harper of not being truthful with regards to his pay dispute claim.

His alias was "The Hurt". Sure thing he knew what will happen to him just by looking at the eyes of Efe.