Aziz Abdul, the boxer grandson of former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin, has expressed dissatisfaction after being disqualified at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, while Australian boxer Lekeisha Pergoliti advanced after a contentious win.
Recall that Aziz Abdul (nicknamed Ringo) faced England’s Damar Thomas in a super-heavyweight quarter-final. He was disqualified in the third round for headbutting after receiving two previous warnings for fouls and point deductions.
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Reacting after the game, Abdul launched an emotional, expletive-laden post-match rant, claiming the referee’s decision was unfair, accusing officials of bias, and stating that as a “Black African,” he felt penalized because his opponent was fighting on home ground.
‘All I can say about this is the referee’s decision is not right and I am not happy,’ said Abdul. ‘This n***** next time, I will get him. Anytime in the future. Two years, five years, 10 years. I will show him that Aziz Ringo is a real warrior.
‘When you watch the previous fights of England, their boxers create a lot of fouls and they play a lot of bull****. They cannot judge them wrong. I took a light punch and they counted. I landed a heavy punch on him and they deduct my points and warn me.
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‘Of course it’s unfair. I’m a black African, I know. It’s God’s plan. I don’t know why the officials are scared about this fight. Why can’t they let this fight continue.’
‘How can I headbutt someone?’ he said. ‘I would not headbutt someone. He is the real person they wanted to win. He was the winner before. I knew if I could not get a knockout then I would not win the fight because he’s at home. It’s an away match for me here. All I say is it’s God’s plan and I wish him good luck for his next fight.’
