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The aforementioned ‘upset’ of Filipe Toledo in the Oi Rio Pro has recently gained new meaning.
Angered by the interference call in his round three clash with Kanoa Igarashi, Filipe proceeded to storm the judges’ tower once the heat concluded — a major no-no if your name isn’t Zeke Lau.
As a result, the WSL has followed protocol by fining and banning Toledo from the Tour’s next event, the Outerknown Fiji Pro. WSL Deputy Commissioner Renato Hickel explained:
Filipe is a really good kid and an incredible surfer. The WSL is very fortunate to have someone of his caliber on Tour and he is constantly progressing the level of surfing in the live arena. It’s disappointing when we have to pass disciplinary action for any of our surfers, but that behavior is not acceptable for the sport. Filipe knows this and we look forward to seeing his talent back on Tour very soon.
Filipe has since apologized for his behavior, stating:
I’m a passionate guy and surfing is my life,” Toledo said. “After getting an interference in my Round Three heat in Saquarema, I became upset. I just lost my mind and I’m really embarrassed by my behavior. I want to apologize to the fans, my sponsors, the media and the WSL. I take full responsibility for my actions and accept my suspension. I am disappointed to miss the next event, but looking forward to coming back stronger for Jeffreys Bay. Good luck to everyone in Fiji and thanks to everyone for the continued support.
Who knew Brazil was providing such drama? Not me of course, but such an incident certainly makes a man think! Maybe I’ll tune in for finals day after all.
As for Filipe… poor guy is too small to properly intimidate. When Zeke did it he got a walk-through, when Filipe does it — fined and banned!
Ain’t that the way of the world though? The powerful take what they want while the little people pay damages.
Speaking of which, Derek, where does this leave our bet?
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Scientologists more likely but racist and trumpish all the same!
Great news no more shit South American/ Europe legs
Roid rage can get the better of any man…
He must’ve really filiped out at the judges. That shit’s straight up not a-lau-ed. #stormsurfers
I dig watching this kid surf and his sunny disposition, but his dad fucking bugs me. Ban the whistler in chief, not the kid. The WSL needs to implement a rule: no dads! Only moms allowed. And if they look like Mom John, they need to be featured.
Second that. Charlie is no longer allowed, Filipe’s dad (Chucho?) has to go.
Unfortunately Charlie’s ban was just for the Aussie leg
Even worse when Filipe’s dad shows-up wearing his bikini bottoms…
Good point about the zeke double standards. Oh well, Felipe is not completely lost to the pacific this year, at least he will be back to make more history at teahupoo 0.00
If a civil priority system is the goal, flip a fucking coin before the heat. If not, let’s see full paddle battles like the old days.
By the way, that was interference.
Is there a bomb swell for Fiji on the cards this far out?
That looked premeditated.
Not even Trump would touch the WSL.
He tried to grab it, but couldn’t decide which area was the pussy. Eventually, he just dived right in…
He would’ve just shoulder hopped and barrel dodged anyway
There’s something vital missing from this report…c’mon #tournotes, show us tha real deal!!!!
Tough titties. Some fly spray would’ve protected the judges from Felipe.
Make sure you collect the fifty bucks in US dollars.