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.
Survivors of 1992 UVF gun attack settle civil case
Mother and baby homes admissions in NI 2,000 higher than first estimated
Parties raise further questions over latest Jeffrey Donaldson allegations
Police use of water cannon and baton rounds during riots ‘proportionate’
Lyra McKee verdict a ‘kick in the teeth’, says murdered journalist’s partner
Comments
Add a comment