Olympic boxing's governing body has removed some judges and referees from the Rio Games after a controversy over fight decisions and the new professional-style scoring system. The International Boxing Association (AIBA) said in a statement that it had reviewed all decisions in the 239 bouts to date and found "less than a handful" were not at the level expected. "The concerned referees and judges will no longer officiate at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games," it said, adding that the results of all bouts would stand. Scoring systems in Olympic boxing have long provoked controversy and allegations of underhand activity. The scoring was computerised in 1989, with judges pushing a button whenever a punch was made.

Source: dna August 17, 2016 17:26 UTC