Anthony Ogogo has revealed the details of his heated exchange with Craig Cunningham as they posed for pictures ahead of Saturday's fight.
The middleweight rivals will fight for the vacant WBC international title on the undercard of Frankie Gavin-Sam Eggington bout at the Barclaycard Arena in Birmingham, live on Sky Sports 2 HD
Tensions almost boiled over as Ogogo and Cunningham posed for pictures at the customary face-off and security had to step in to prevent a physical confrontation.
Speaking afterwards, Ogogo shed more light on his heated exchange, admitting that Cunningham had mocked his past appearance on TV programme 'Strictly Come Dancing.'
The 27-year-old also discussed his future ambitions and will target the British title if he extends his unbeaten record to 12 straight victories this weekend.
Chris Eubank Jr has relinquished the Lonsdale belt after suffering an elbow injury and Tommy Langford will battle Sam Sheedy for the vacant title on November 26.
Hit the video above to see Anthony Ogogo brand Craig Cunningham 'childish' after face-off row.