Ugandan boxer Aziz Abdul, grandson of former dictator Idi Amin, saw his Commonwealth Games campaign end in controversy after he was disqualified during his quarter-final fight.The 25-year-old, also known as “Ringo,” was facing England’s Damar Thomas in the super heavyweight category at the 2026 Games in Glasgow.
Abdul had entered the tournament aiming for Uganda’s first Commonwealth boxing medal since 1990, and had publicly vowed to become the “new King of Scotland” — a nod to his grandfather’s famous self-proclaimed title.The bout turned ugly in the third round. Referees stopped the fight and disqualified Abdul after he was seen headbutting Thomas twice while trying to clinch.
The official acted quickly, ending Abdul’s medal hopes on the spot. Commentators watching the replay called the move unacceptable, with one saying on air, “That’s awful. You can’t be doing that.” 99deAfter the fight, Abdul rejected the decision. He told reporters he was unhappy and accused officials of bias, claiming English boxers often commit fouls without punishment. He also promised to face Thomas again in the future, saying, “Next time, I will get him.
Two years, five years, ten years. I will show him that Aziz Ringo is a real warrior.” 99deThomas, who advanced to the semi-finals, said he didn’t want the fight to end that way but was focused on the next round. For Abdul, the disqualification not only ended his gold medal bid but also drew fresh attention to his family name and his pre-fight comments linking his boxing ambition to his grandfather’s legacy. 66f1
