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A boxer named Abdul has voiced strong objections to a controversial decision that led to his defeat in a recent super-heavyweight bout. He alleged that the judges unfairly penalized him, rather than counting a heavy punch he landed. Abdul had aimed to secure Uganda's first Commonwealth boxing medal since 1990, a feat that would have been guaranteed with a victory.

Abdul's performance was marked by previous warnings, and he was trailing on all judges' scorecards. He felt the decision was not right and expressed his unhappiness, claiming his opponent elbowed him and that a headbutt was unintentional. His opponent, Thomas, who is now guaranteed at least a bronze medal, stated it was "not the way" he wanted to win.

Adding another layer to the story, Abdul is the grandson of former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin, who declared himself "King of Scotland" in 1976. Amin, a former boxer himself, had a peculiar fascination with Scotland. The regime of Idi Amin, who ruled from 1971, was brutal, with an estimated half a million deaths.