The referee, Andrew Mustacchio of the USA determined Aliev intentionally used his head to clash with Clarke, who got significant cuts near both his eyes. On seeing his disqualification, an agitated Aliev spat out his mouth guard and punched a TV camera trying to zoom in.
He then sat down alone on the edge of the ring for more than 30 minutes. After exiting for 15 minutes, the 26-year-old returned to the spot again before leaving the ring for going to the mixed zone. His sit-in protest at the ringside lasted for an hour. In between, French officials spoke to him and gave water.
Later, through two Instagram stories, Aliev said, “Thank you for all your messages before, during and after. I am suffering an injustice. I am disqualified for no reason. After deliberation the judges recognizing my victory but don’t give me victory because it’s too late. It’s already written on the paper.”
He further said, “The referees are incompetent. 4 years of sacrifice for nothing. Olympic boxing is real…