FANS have claimed that Lewis Richardson was “robbed” of a chance to fight for gold at the Paris Olympics.
The Team GB boxer was judged to have lost to Mexican fighter Marco Verde in the 76kg semi-final.
ReutersLewis Richardson took on Mexican fighter Marco Verde[/caption]
GettyThe Brit lost by a split decision[/caption]
Judges awarded the victory to Verde by a split decision.
The judgement came as a shock as Richardson appeared confident that he had done enough after the final bell.
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