Cyclists disqualified after mid-race punch-up

Two cyclists were disqualified from the Vuelta a Espana cycling race - after repeatedly punching and shoving each other in the middle of a stage.

Cyclists disqualified after mid-race punch-up

Two cyclists were disqualified from the Vuelta a Espana cycling race - after repeatedly punching and shoving each other in the middle of a stage.

There has been speculation but no confirmation of what caused the spat between Italian Gianluca Brambilla and Russian Ivan Rovny, with some reports they were disputing which of them was supposed to be acting as pace setter.

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