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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Mark Staniforth

Idi Amin’s grandson accuses Commonwealth Games officials of bias after disqualification for headbutt

  • Idi Amin ’s grandson , Aziz Abdul, was disqualified from his super-heavyweight boxing bout at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
  • Abdul was penalised three times for fouls, culminating in a headbutt against England’s Damar Thomas in the third round.
  • Following his disqualification, Abdul expressed anger at officials, accusing them of bias and suggesting racial motivations.
  • Abdul had previously stated his intention to emulate his grandfather's 'win by knockout' philosophy in the build-up to the fight.
  • His grandfather, Idi Amin, was a former boxer who declared himself 'King of Scotland' during his eight-year reign as President of Uganda.

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Idi Amin’s grandson disqualified for headbutting opponent at Commonwealth Games

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