London, Mar 11 : A text message sent by Chris Brown''s manager sparked the vicious fight between him and Rihanna, it has been claimed.

According to an American website, the row last month - ending with Rihanna 21, being battered - was sparked by a three-page text from Tina Davis, 40.

"The message to Brown talked about hooking up," The Sun quoted a source, as telling the US website.

Police documents show it came from an unnamed woman "who Brown had a previous sexual relationship with".

However, Brown denied the allegation by stating that the relationship he had with Tina was nothing but professional.

Brown, 19, left Rihanna with horrific injuries including a split lip, a bloody nose and bite marks on her hands. (ANI)