Wow.
Michael Conlan has been eliminated from the Olympic Games after a hugely controversial defeat to Vladimir Nitkin of Russia in the men’s bantamweight quarter-finals in Rio de Janeiro.
Despite Conlon completely dominating the fight, the judges somehow awarded Nitkin the fight on a unanimous decision, much to the disbelief of a clearly enraged Conlan afterwards and of anyone who watched the fight.
Needless to say, there was a huge reaction to what was a scandalous decision.
Fucking stinking!!! Devastated beyond belief,, cheating cunts paid for medals before the competition even started,, ruining dreams #Scum
— Jamie Conlan (@JamieConlan11) August 16, 2016
That's an absolute robbery! Gutted for him!
— Cian Healy (@ProperChurch) August 16, 2016
Disgusting. This sport is f**ked
— Hugh Cahill (@hughcahill7) August 16, 2016
Conlon judged to have lost when he clear won. After last night too anyone believe #Rio2016 boxing is judged fairly when Russians fight?
— Matt Cooper (@cooper_m) August 16, 2016
Terrible robbery absolute bollocks!!!
— Darren Barker (@DarrenBarker82) August 16, 2016
Speechless
— Andy Lee (@AndyLeeBoxing) August 16, 2016
That was disgraceful. Roy Jones Junior stuff.
— John Duggan (@JohnDugganSport) August 16, 2016
Haha, this Olympics. Conlan robbed. What a joke. #boxing
— Miguel Delaney (@MiguelDelaney) August 16, 2016
https://twitter.com/SkyGlennMcCrory/status/765561314039230464
Why is there shock at the boxing judging? Yes it stings when it catches us but amateur boxing judging always stank as have AIBA. Nothing new
— Ewan MacKenna (@EwanMacKenna) August 16, 2016
Amazing performance in the ring by Conlan. Even better in this post-fight interview. Hero.
— Eoin McDevitt (@EoinMcDevitt) August 16, 2016
Just interviewed a furious Mick Conlan. Beep button needed. Calls AIBA corrupt in strongest terms. #bbcrio2016 #Boxing
— Conor McNamara (@ConorMcNamaraIE) August 16, 2016
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