Amateur Boxer Francesca Hennessy Erupts at Dubious Loss Against Rebecca Kavanagh: ‘The Game is Rigged’

The 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games is going to omit amateur boxing. A series of governance issues have led to this decision by the organizers of the Olympics. Recently, an amateur boxer named Francesca Hennessy took to Twitter and announced boxing to be ‘rigged’. Hennessy uploaded a clip of her performance in amateur boxing.

In the clip, Hennessy is seen to represent the blue corner, and her opponent, the red corner inside the ring. As per what the clip revealed, Hennesy looked more active and more successful throughout the fight. However, in the end, Hennessy’s opponent, Rebecca Kavanagh, won the fight.

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That Kavanagh won the fight via decision disappointed Hennesy. Following this event, Hennessy posted the fight on Twitter and announced boxing was rigged. In addition, she claimed there was no wonder why the Olympics was ‘throwing out’ amateur boxing.

She wrote, “This game is rigged. No wonder amateur boxing is being thrown out of the Olympics. Please explain @IBA_Boxing, @SadieDuffy4 (@IABABOXING)?”

Netizens react to Francesca Hennessy calling the sport of boxing ‘rigged’

After Hennessy uploaded the video, many reacted to it. The majority of the people felt the decision was unfair, and that Hennessy deserved to win. Here are some reactions for your read.

A fan asked, “who benefits from making decisions like this? Genuinely confused.

Meanwhile, another said, “Fellow fight disciple. Was gonna tag them but saw you already did.”

Similarly, another commented saying, “Every official involved in that fight needs sacking and never able to be involved in boxing again Disgusting”

Likewise, a fan said, “People playing with people’s careers.”

Another user said, “Disgraceful that you edited out the 6 knocks down the red corner must of scored to win that.”

However, one user wrote, “That’s terrible, Fran. I am sorry”

Similarly, a fan seeing the video said, “Based on the video that’s insane – genuine question – I don’t understand what the prize is for the riggers, who benefits? Is it a club or industry politics? What’s the prize for judges/refs? Is it corruption? If so to what end? Or unbelievable incompetence? Confused.”

In the same vein, one said, “Disgrace again… Keep on grinding don’t let it dishearten you”

Likewise, another commented, “Wow that’s a horrendous decision from that highlights video, clearly only one winner.”

Meanwhile, a user felt sorry. “I’m sorry. You clearly won. Amateur boxing, I think is even more rigged than pros. Seen tons of these rigged decisions firsthand fighting. Keep ur head high.”

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What is your reaction to the clip? In addition, what is your opinion about the Olympics omitting amateur boxing? How shall the sport offer better governance? And do you think amateur boxing has a future in the Olympics? Let us know in the comments below.