(CNN) British boxer Kash Ali has been handed a six-month ban after biting opponent David Price during a heavyweight fight last month.

Ali was disqualified in the fifth round of the bout on March 30 at Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena when he pinned Price to the ground. After the two were separated, bite marks were clearly visible on Price's torso.

A spokesperson confirmed to CNN that Ali has also been fined £10,000 ($13,000), which is going to charity.

"I would like to apologize for my unacceptable behavior in my fight against David Price," Ali said in a statement on April 3.

"I am sorry to all boxing fans, to my team, my family, the British Boxing Board, David Price, his team and his family.

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