Commonwealth Games Boxing Final Marred by Controversy as British Boxer Loses Gold

English boxer Dimeji Shittu lost the Commonwealth Games men's 80kg boxing final to India's Amit Panghal amid controversy over referee decisions. Shittu faced two-point deductions during the bout for holding and hitting, sparking debate over the fairness of the calls.

The decisions drew strong reactions from the British camp, who argued that the penalties were unjust and significantly impacted the outcome of the match. Panghal was awarded the gold medal following the final, while Shittu was left with silver amid growing criticism of the officiating.

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