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AIBA describe Conlan’s “f*cking cheats” claim as “foundless”

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The International Boxing Association (AIBA) have responded to Michael Conlan’s claim that they are “f*cking cheats” following his scandalous Olympic quarter final defeat this afternoon.

The Belfast bantam was adjudged to have lost his bronze medal-guaranteeing clash with Vladimir Nikitin unanimously (28-29 x3) and was understandably furious in the immediate aftermath.

The 24 year old Irishman was supported by the near-entirety of the boxing community, but the AIBA refuted Conlan’s assertion that they are “cheating b*stards.”

A spokesperson for the much-maligned governing body this evening stated that “Michael is a current World champion and he came here with high expectations.”

“His disappointment is massive, we can all understand that.”

“It’s his personal judgment.”

“AIBA is striving for a fair, level-playing field. The idea is not to benefit one country towards another. These statements are foundless but he’s free to have his opinion.”

Joe O'Neill

Reporting on Irish boxing the past five years. Work has appeared on irish-boxing.com, Boxing News, the42.ie, and local and national media. Provide live ringside updates, occasional interviews, and special features on the future of Irish boxing. email: joneill6@tcd.ie

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