Angela Carini abandoned her fight after just 46 seconds and the International Boxing Association has said it will award her the Olympic Prize Money she would have earned had she become champion.
The International Boxing Association claims it will award Angela Carini the prize money she would have won had she become Olympic champion.
Carini, who was in floods of tears afterwards, said she was unable to continue for fears of her safety.READ MORE:Fans hit back at JK Rowling over 'attack' on Imane Khelif's gender amid Olympics row“I was told a lot of times that I was a warrior, but I preferred to stop for my health. I have never felt a punch like this.”
“I do not understand why they kill women’s boxing. Only eligible athletes should compete in the ring for the sake of safety.”
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