Swastika Flag and Nazi Salutes Erupt at Orlando Kickboxing Event Sponsored by Crypto Casino

A kickboxing event held at the Kia Center in Orlando on August 29 sparked widespread condemnation after attendees displayed a swastika flag, made Nazi salutes, and one fighter directed an antisemitic slur at his opponent over the public address system.

The promotion, Duel Arena, is backed by offshore cryptocurrency casino Duel.com. The event featured a bout between Paul Miller, known online as 'GypsyCrusader', and Jewish influencer Ben Azoulay. Miller won the fight by split decision, but then directed an antisemitic slur at Azoulay over the arena's PA system.

Security removed a spectator who unfurled a large swastika flag inside the city-owned venue. Video reviewed by WKMG ClickOrlando also showed audience members making Nazi salutes during the event. Multiple brawls broke out in the stands, resulting in several people being escorted from the building.

The Duel Arena official account on X posted racist language the same night, referring to Black fighter Patrick Clark Jr. with a slur comparing him to a chimpanzee. Those posts were later deleted. A separate post responded to Azoulay's public criticism of Miller by implying Jewish people lack grace in defeat.