Italian Boxer Angela Carini Withdraws from Olympic Bout Amidst Eligibility Controversy
Carini Abandons Fight Citing Concerns Over Opponent's Eligibility
Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif Proceeds to Next Round
In an unprecedented turn of events at the Tokyo Olympics, Italian boxer Angela Carini has withdrawn from her welterweight bout against Algerian Imane Khelif due to concerns surrounding Khelif's eligibility for the Games. The decision, made just 46 seconds into the first round, has ignited a heated debate and left the boxing community in shock.
Carini's withdrawal came after she absorbed a barrage of powerful jabs from Khelif. However, Carini claims that it was not the punches that prompted her to stop the fight. Instead, she cited concerns about Khelif's eligibility, which had been under scrutiny in recent days.
Khelif's eligibility for the Olympics has been questioned due to allegations of using a forged passport. The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has yet to make a formal ruling on the matter, but the controversy has cast a shadow over the bout.
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