Investigation launched into possible Rio 2016 boxing corruption 

Irish fighter Michael Conlan was one of the competitors to suffer a shock loss at the Olympics in Brazil
Investigation launched into possible Rio 2016 boxing corruption 

Vladimir Nikitin of Russia is declared victorious over Michael Conlan during their bantamweight quarter-final at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.

The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has launched an independent investigation of competitions at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.

Boxing chiefs have hired McLaren Sport Solution (MGSS), led by Professor Richard McLaren, to conduct a two-phase independent investigation, starting with the refereeing and judging of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games boxing tournament.

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