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The XY press conference dissolved into anarchy with rival Algerian presser happening at the same time.

Toxic boxing media conference rocks Olympics

In what was the wildest press conference in decades, perhaps the most toxic in Olympic history, the attempt by the International Boxing Association to explain its banning of two boxers descended into a vicious and nasty stoush.

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PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 04: Caitlin Parker of Team Australia celebrates victory against Khadija Mardi of Team Morocco after the Women's 75kg Quarter-final match on day nine of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at North Paris Arena on August 04, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

Aussie wonder shocks the boxing world

Wonder woman Caitlin Parker has sensationally beaten the reigning heavyweight world champion to become the first female boxer in Australia’s 100-year Olympic history to win a medal.

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