That it came with the head of the International Olympic Committee in attendance couldn't have been good for the future of the sport. Had Bach stuck around for the medal ceremony he would have heard even more boos, as fans expressed their displeasure once again. This was supposed to be an Olympic boxing competitcoion like no other, with the men shedding headgear and the judging converted to the same type of 10-point must system used in the pro ranks. Just what the three judges scoring the heavyweight final saw to award this fight to Tischenko wasn't exactly clear. The boos got louder during the medal ceremony, when Tischenko should have been enjoying his time in the spotlight.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 16, 2016 00:22 UTC