Darts player repeatedly punches table after tough loss at world championship

LONDON (AP) — A darts player briefly turned into a boxer as he lost his cool after a tough loss in the world championship on Monday.

Cameron Menzies repeatedly threw uppercuts at a table on the stage at Alexandra Palace after losing to Charlie Manby 3-2 in a thrilling first-round match that went down to the wire.

A drinks bottle and other items flew off the table and Menzies appeared to raise his hand in apology to jeering fans as he walked off the stage.

Menzies, who is from Scotland, was the 26th-seeded player at the tournament and had been expected to win his first match.

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