A number of judges and referees have been dumped from the Olympics boxing, amid a series of controversial rulings.
The AIBA - has reacted after Michael Conlan was controversially eliminated from his competition on points yesterday.
The Belfast man accused the International Boxing Association of being "corrupt to the core" - something the AIBA says is "groundless".
'Less than a handful' of rulings were not up to standard, according to the organisation, but under the current rules the judgements will stand.
The body said that it had always strived to "ensure a level playing field" and prided itself on wanting "to evolve the sport of boxing".
— Michael Conlan (@mickconlan11) reacts on Twitter after loss against Russia's Vladimir Nikitin
Hey Vlad @PutinRF_Eng
— Michael Conlan (@mickconlan11) August 16, 2016
How much did they charge you bro?? @AIBA_Boxing #Rio2016 😘
In a statement today the governing body said: "Following recent judging decisions and after carrying out a thorough examination by the relevant Commission, AIBA has decided to to take immediate and appropriate actions.
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