[New post] Boxer disqualified at Olympics kicks gum-shield into stands and stages 30 minute protest after controversial stoppage against Team GB’s Frazer Clarke
Josh Fordham posted: " French boxer Mourad Aliev staged a 30 minute protest after he was disqualified against Team GB's Frazer Clarke. The British super heavyweight lost the first round, but then progressed to the semi-final after Aliev was disqualified for a head but"
French boxer Mourad Aliev staged a 30 minute protest after he was disqualified against Team GB's Frazer Clarke.
The British super heavyweight lost the first round, but then progressed to the semi-final after Aliev was disqualified for a head butt.
Aliev was furious after being disqualified during the Olympics
The French boxer kicked his gum-shield into the empty stands at the Kokugikan Arena and remonstrated with Clarke before engaging in a sit-down protest on the ring-steps for around 30 minutes.
Clarke, who sustained a cut around his left eye, said: "I felt there was a couple of heads going in but whether it's intentional or not I don't know.
"I'm not going to stand here and say he did it on purpose because I'm sure he wouldn't have wanted his Olympics to end in the way they have.
Clarke sustained cuts around his eye, which were checked over by doctors
"I told him to calm down because I've been in those situations before. The last thing I want him to do is damage his reputation or be rude to the judges and officials, because they are only doing their job."
Aliev insisted he was not warned about the use of his head by the referee with Clarke now guaranteed at least a bronze medal.
Aliev's protest lasted around an hour
"I sat down to protest against the unfairness for me," Aliev told the BBC.
"I prepared for these Games for four years. I really wanted to fight against the injustice, so that was my way to show that I don't agree with that decision."
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