Aziz Abdul, the grandson of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin, was disqualified from a Commonwealth Games boxing quarter-final after headbutting his English opponent, Damar Thomas, according to event reports. The 90-plus kg bout ended with more than a minute remaining in the third round when the referee stopped the match following two previous warnings against Abdul.
The Match and Disqualification
The quarter-final match saw mounting tension before the referee intervened in the third round, according to match accounts. Thomas stated he expected a tough contest, noting after the fight, “I didn’t want to end like that, but I’ve got to go on Friday again and that’s the main thing.” Abdul defended his actions in an expletive-laden post-fight interview, claiming the headbutt was unintentional and asserting he could only win by a knockout.
Did you know? Idi Amin, the late Ugandan dictator and self-styled “King of Scotland,” fathered an estimated 60 children. His grandson Aziz Abdul invoked that title ahead of his Commonwealth Games appearance in Glasgow.
Post-Match Allegations and Family History
Following the disqualification, Abdul accused judges of bias and implied racism during media interviews. “I’m a black African, OK? I don’t know why the officials are scared about this fight,” Abdul said, according to the source material. He also referenced his grandfather, having declared his intention to become the new ‘King of Scotland’ prior to the bout. Idi Amin seized power in Uganda in 1971 and was responsible for an estimated half-a-million deaths and the expulsion of the country’s entire Asian population.
Broader Commonwealth Games Boxing Results
Other matches on day six of the Games yielded contrasting outcomes for competitors. Australian Lekeisha Pergoliti secured a contentious 3-2 win over Nigeria’s Blessing Orakwe in their 70kg quarter-final, with Orakwe refusing a post-match handshake. Meanwhile, Australian Paul Trainor defeated Wales’ Daniel Pitt 4-1 in their 80kg bout, sharing a mutual embrace. Six of the eight first-time Australian fighters advanced to the semi-finals, securing guaranteed medals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Aziz Abdul?
Aziz Abdul is a boxer and the grandson of late Ugandan dictator Idi Amin.
Why was Abdul disqualified?
Abdul was disqualified during a 90-plus kg quarter-final bout at the Commonwealth Games after headbutting English opponent Damar Thomas following two prior warnings.
What did Abdul say after the match?
In an interview, Abdul criticized the decision as unfair, claimed judges showed bias, and alleged he could not win by points because his opponent was competing at home.
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