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Conlan out of Olympics after controversial decision

Team Ireland's been hit by another shock, after a controversial defeat for boxer Michael Conlan. The...
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4:44 PM - 16 Aug 2016



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Conlan out of Olympics after controversial decision

TodayFM
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4:44 PM - 16 Aug 2016



Team Ireland's been hit by another shock, after a controversial defeat for boxer Michael Conlan.

The bantamweight appeared to dominate his quarter final with Vladimir Nikitin.

But the judges awarded the bout to the Russian boxer.

The London Olympics bronze medalist was the last remaning Irish boxer in Rio.

The decision prompted boos from the crowd.

And in an angry post-fight interview with RTE Sport, Conlan didn't hold back:
Irish boxing silver medallist Kenneth Egan says corruption is a major problem in the sport.

He told the Last Word that Michael Conlan was clearly robbed of a medal:

 

 

 



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