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Thursday, August 18, 2016

Michael Conlan's conqueror Vladimir Nikitin bows out of Rio 2016 due to injuries

Blood-covered Vladimir Nikitin reacts to winning against Michael Conlan

Russia's Vladimir Nikitin has withdrawn from his Olympic Games semi-final due to injuries caused in his previous bout against Ireland’s Michael Conlan, it has been confirmed.

Nikitin was the beneficiary of a controversial unanimous decision on Tuesday despite Conlan re-injuring a pre-existing a cut, and opening several more wounds on his face.

The decision was the latest in a slew of dubious calls at Rio 2016 that resulted in some judges and referees being sent home.

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