Boxer Abdul - grandson of dictator - disqualified for headbutt
Summary
Ugandan boxer Aziz Abdul, who is the grandson of former dictator Idi Amin, was disqualified from his Commonwealth Games match after an apparent headbutt against English boxer Damar Thomas. Abdul disagreed with the decision, claiming bias from the judges and saying the foul was unintentional.Key Facts
- Aziz Abdul is 25 years old and the grandson of Idi Amin, a former Ugandan dictator.
- Abdul was disqualified early in the third round for lifting his head into his opponent’s chin.
- Before the fight, Abdul expressed a wish to become the "King of Scotland," a title Idi Amin once claimed.
- Abdul accused the judges of being unfair because he is a black African and his opponent is English.
- Abdul had received warnings in the first two rounds and was behind on points before disqualification.
- English boxer Damar Thomas will receive at least a bronze medal following the disqualification.
- Idi Amin ruled Uganda from 1971 and was known for a violent regime; he had a personal fascination with Scotland.
- Abdul said he was inspired by Amin but did not clearly say if that was for boxing or other reasons.
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