Ugandan boxer Aziz Abdul, described by multiple outlets as the grandson of former dictator Idi Amin, is disqualified from his Commonwealth Games bout after appearing to headbutt his English opponent. BBC News, Yahoo Sports and other reports say the incident occurs during the fight, with the disqualification taking place after the bout’s third round. The bout is reported as a quarter-final contest, ending Abdul’s bid for Commonwealth boxing gold. Following the decision, several outlets report that Abdul reacts angrily to the officials. The Independent and The Guardian say he argues the outcome is unfair and questions the referee’s decision, while also directing criticism at officials. The Independent reports he accuses the officials of bias, and the UK tabloid coverage frames his comments as allegations of racism. Despite the disqualification, the reporting is consistent that the decisive factor is the headbutt incident and that Abdul disputes the ruling immediately afterward.
Idi Amin’s grandson disqualified from Commonwealth Games boxing after headbutt
Ugandan boxer Aziz Abdul, described by multiple outlets as the grandson of former dictator Idi Amin, is disqualified from his Commonwealth Games bout after appearing to headbutt his English opponent....
- Ugandan boxer Aziz Abdul is disqualified from a Commonwealth Games fight after appearing to headbutt his English opponent.
- BBC News, Yahoo Sports and other outlets report the disqualification occurs in the third round.
- Multiple sources say Abdul disputes the decision and reacts angrily toward match officials/referee.
- The bout is described as a quarter-final and ends his attempt for a Commonwealth boxing gold medal.
- Several outlets describe Abdul as the grandson of former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin.
Idi Amin's grandson accused officials of racism after he was disqualified for headbutting England's Damar Thomas. Ugandan super heavyweight Aziz Abdul is a descendent of the country's brutal despot.
1 hour agoIdi Amin's grandson accused officials of racism after he was disqualified for headbutting England's Damar Thomas. Ugandan super heavyweight Aziz Abdul is a descendent of the country's brutal despot.
1 hour agoUgandan boxer Aziz Abdul - the grandson of dictator Idi Amin - was disqualified from his fight at the Commonwealth Games after appearing to headbutt his English opponent.
2 hours agoUgandan boxer Aziz Abdul - the grandson of dictator Idi Amin - was disqualified from his fight at the Commonwealth Games after appearing to headbutt his English opponent.
2 hours agoThe grandson of former Ugandan president Idi Amin saw his bid for Commonwealth boxing gold end in disgrace as Aziz Abdul was disqualified for a headbutt in his quarter-final on Wednesday. The post Idi Amin’s grandson disqualified from Commonwealth boxing bout appeared first on Vanguard News.
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