Furore over judging in the boxing competition at the Paris Olympic Games erupted once again, in the wake of two bouts featuring Indian boxers. Nishant Dev lost on points in the men’s 71 kg quarter-final, despite attacking intent till the finish against Marco Verde Alvarez. 

The Indian fighter shook his head to express refusal to accept the scoring by five judges in the Mexican’s favour 4-1 by points split decision. India’s Lovlina Borgohain fought till the end in women’s 75kg quarter-final bout against Li Quan (China), the verdict went in the latter’s favour by points split 
41-decision.