Commonwealth Games 2026: England's Dimeji Shittu 'robbed' in final
English boxer Dimeji Shittu lost a controversial Commonwealth Games final to India's Ankush Panghal after being docked points by the referee. Experts and commentators criticized the officiating, sparking a debate about the need for better judging standards in boxing.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding the integrity and consistency of officiating in professional and amateur boxing.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, England won four golds and three silvers on the final day of boxing in Glasgow, in addition to three bronzes secured earlier in the week
"Shocking. Terrible. Totally robbed," said former champion Richie Woodhall.
England's Dimeji Shittu had to settle for silver at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday after a controversial defeat by India's Ankush Panghal.
Shittu, 24, was docked a point in both the second and third rounds but even without that, he would not have won after more controversial decision-making.
"The referee has cost Shittu the contest," Woodhall said on TNT Sports. "He has been robbed. I really feel for him."
It meant one of boxing's oldest talking points - how it is officiated - reared its head again. Would judging run or supported by artificial intelligence help solve this problem?
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