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Justice for the robbed Olympic boxers

Justice for the robbed Olympic boxers

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Started by Anonymous 18 years ago
We the undersigned would like the AIBA and IOC to launch a full enquiry into the inconsistent scoring and officiating which has robbed many boxers off potential medals. We would like to point out in particular the injuustices done against the French team, and unjust favouritism of hometown heroes such as Zou Shiming. We also think action should be taken against the \'qualified\' Chinese referee who robbed Alexis Vastine of a Gold Medal by giving his opponent 4 points, even though it seemed he was the one who was holding! He was throwing wild shots and only won because he wore a Chinese flag poncho. Also, why were jabs not scored by non-Chinese boxers The AIBA must investigate the actions of the officials involved, and the referee who robbed Vastine must never be allowed to officiate again at an international tournament! His position is untenable. The scoring in general has been dubious. Even in fights where the Chinese boxer clearly won such as the Murray fight, had everything given to the hometown hero but the visitors had to work for their points. Obviosuly after each round this could change the outcome. Something needs to be done not just to protect the credibility of the sport but the credibility of the hosts too.

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Marc Stokes
17 years ago Featured

Absolute corruption. watched the whole fight and it was clear who the better boxer was. ruined the olympics for me.

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David Dunn
18 years ago Featured

what a joke. boxing has been fixed for years and its getting worse. throw the book at these refs.

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Sarah Haddad
18 years ago Featured

total joke. these athletes work their whole lives for this just to get robbed by crooked judges. do better IOC!!!!