Olympic boxing controversy: Fans claim Lewis Richardson robbed
In the semifinal boxing match at the Olympic Games in Paris, Lewis Richardson faced Marco Verde. Although it seemed that Richardson deserved to win, the Olympic judges awarded the victory to Verde with a 3-2 decision. This decision caused outrage among fans who accused the judges of unfairness.
The semifinal men's boxing match in the weight category up to 71 kg took place at the Olympic Games in Paris. In the match for the final, British representative Lewis Richardson and Marco Verde from Mexico crossed gloves.
Richardson seemed to dominate the match, but the Olympic judges had a different opinion. Ultimately, they awarded the victory to Verde with a 3-2 result. This decision sparked outrage among boxing fans on social media, who believe there was "fraud."
Fans' reactions after the fight at the Olympic Games
There were many expressions of outrage on Twitter.
'Is there anything more corrupt than Olympic boxing judges? Lewis Richardson was literally robbed.'
'Lewis Richardson won that fight, there's nothing more corrupt than boxing at the Olympics.'
'Lewis Richardson was robbed in broad daylight. He won the last two rounds, the third round even more decisively than the second, and yet five judges awarded the third round to the Mexican. When will this sport change? It disgusts me. These people need to consider what this all means.'
Boxing expert Steve Bunce also believes that Richardson should have won.
I thought Lewis did enough to win in that last round. Verde had nothing to offer, and Lewis dominated. I am disappointed - he said.
Did you watch that semifinal match? Do you feel the same way?
