'Controversy' clouds boxing in Olympics

By Agence France-Presse

Aug 06, 2024 12:03 am

(UPDATE) PARIS — Events outside the ring have once again clouded boxing at the Olympics, with the Paris Games embroiled in a damaging gender row involving two women competitors.

At the heart of the controversy lies the dysfunctional administration of amateur boxing and a bitter dispute between the International Olympic Committee and the International Boxing Association.

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