Apr 5, 2026
Arthur Puybertier
« When You Take a Right Hook to the Head… »: Legname Backs Losser, Gladyr Apologizes After Begarin – Losser Brawl
Betclic ELITE - Juhann Begarin completely lost his composure during AS Monaco's win over JDA Dijon (108-95), sparking a brawl with Quentin Losser and strong reactions from Laurent Legname and Sergii Gladyr.
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Juhann Begarin (6’5″, 23 years old) watched the final moments of the AS Monaco vs JDA Dijon game descend into chaos. With one minute left and Monaco’s victory already secured (108-95), the French forward lost his temper during a duel with Quentin Losser, triggering a spectacular and alarming brawl.
A Tense End to the Game
The context was clear: Monaco was firmly in control at Gaston Médecin Arena. But under the basket, tension suddenly flared between Juhann Begarin and Quentin Losser. After a physical rebounding battle, the Roca Team player threw a punch at the Dijon big man.
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His face bleeding, Quentin Losser attempted to retaliate before being held back by his teammates. The quick intervention of several players, including Kevarrius Hayes, prevented the situation from escalating further.
The referees immediately issued disqualifying fouls to both players, ending their night early.
Laurent Legname Defends Quentin Losser
After the game, JDA Dijon head coach Laurent Legname stood by his player, as reported by Le Bien Public.
« These are things you don’t want to see on a court, but when you take a right hook to the head, there’s obviously a problem… […] I protect my players and I stand behind Quentin because his reaction was legitimate. A player is a human being. […] He shouldn’t have to take a punch like that on a court. »
The Var-based coach emphasized the origin of the incident, pointing to what he viewed as an excessive initial act by Begarin that prompted the reaction.
Monaco Apologizes After the Incident
On Monaco’s side, head coach Sergii Gladyr moved to calm things down and issued a public apology.
« This is not the image of Monaco we want to show. I want to apologize, on behalf of the club, to the fans […] We will make sure this does not happen again. »
He also acknowledged the tense nature of the game, marked by high intensity and provocations, while stopping short of excusing the incident.
« They press a lot. They came back and it was hard to stay calm. Especially in that moment when someone pushes you in the face with provocation. It was a box-out situation but it’s hard to stay calm under those conditions. What happened, happened. »
Heavy Sanctions on the Way?
This incident could have serious consequences, particularly for Monaco. Already without several key players, the Principality club was operating with a rotation of just seven professional players.
A suspension for Juhann Begarin would be an additional blow, especially given the team’s limited pool of JFL-eligible players. Quentin Losser, who was also sanctioned during the game, could likewise face further disciplinary action.
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In any case, this brawl casts a shadow over what was an important win for the Roca Team and reignites the debate around managing tensions in the closing minutes of games.
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Gabriel Pantel-Jouve is the founder and editor-in-chief of BeBasket, which he has been running since 2010 (formerly known as Catch & Shoot). Having studied at the École Publique de Journalisme de Tours and two universities in North America, he has developed his expertise in French basketball, from the National League to amateur divisions, over the past 20 years. Alongside this, he is also involved in the development of clubs in the Montpellier area.
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