Jaimie Vaes misses the Boxing Stars final after boxing officials ruled her unfit to fight due to the flu.
The 37-year-old influencer cannot step into the ring for the Videoland live show against Beate van der Weide.
rtl.nl reported the sudden ruling from the Boksbond issued just before the match. Vaes expressed deep frustration over the missed opportunity.
“I can not explain how much I am bummed,” Vaes said in the boxing program, as reported by rtl.nl. The influencer stated she was ready for the bout before falling ill. “That is due to a flu. I am bummed.”
Van der Weide expressed disappointment over the cancellation while claiming the victory by default.
“I am very disappointed. The fighter noted that health takes priority despite the frustrating conclusion to the tournament path. “Health comes first, but I am bummed,” Van der Weide told rtl.nl. Van der Weide questioned the manner of her advancement following the ruling against her opponent. If Jaimie is better, she may fight for it,” Van der Weide said, according to rtl.nl.
Vaes secured her spot in the final during the opening Fight Night by defeating Gaby Blaaser.
The two competitors fought through three full rounds in that initial matchup.
Judges awarded the win to Vaes after determining she delivered the hardest blows during the contest.
Van der Weide earned her championship match berth during the second Fight Night.
She faced Priscilla Nasi, who entered the competition as a late replacement for the injured Sylvia Geersen.
Van der Weide used her reach and straight punches to keep the aggressive Nasi at a distance for three rounds to claim the victory.