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KASH ALI has apologised for his despicable biting of David Price.

Ali, 27, was described as an "animal" after he bit down on the Liverpool brawler four times during their heavyweight bout, before he was disqualified.

Kash Ali was disqualified for biting David Price during their fight in Liverpool
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Kash Ali was disqualified for biting David Price during their fight in LiverpoolCredit: PA:Press Association

But Ali has apologised for his actions, which sparked outrage among the crowd and boxing fans watching on TV.

He said: "I am sorry to all boxing fans, to my team, my family, the British Boxing Board, David Price and his team.

"I am hugely embarrassed for my actions and the way the whole fight unfolded.

"The occasion got the better of me and those who know me, including David, can testify that my behaviour on Saturday during the fight was not a true reflection of who I am.

"I expressed my regret from the moment it happened and even more so now."

He just wanted to do enough to get thrown out, in my opinion

David Price

Price, 35, has known Ali for years and the pair have sparred together in the past.

And the heavyweight claimed the Birmingham fighter "just wanted to do enough to get thrown out."

Ali faces a disciplinary hearing with the British Boxing Board of Control and sparked fury among the supporters.

One fan even confronted him as he was exiting Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena, while others lobbed pints of beer over him.

Ali added: ";I have had a conversation with David Price.

"I really appreciate the way he has shown great dignity in how he has dealt with the matter and has graciously accepted my apology.

"I admit that it was embarrassing for me, but I learned that nobody appreciates such poor behaviour."

Kash Ali was disqualified for his misdemeanour
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Kash Ali was disqualified for his misdemeanourCredit: Getty - Contributor
Price was bitten on the chest during the bizarre turn of events
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Price was bitten on the chest during the bizarre turn of eventsCredit: Reuters
Kash Ali confronted by livid thug and covered in beer as he leaves ring after biting David Price