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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Greg Beacham

Banned governing body that's fueling outcry on Olympic boxers has Russian ties and troubled history

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Nearly 17 months ago in New Delhi, Algerian boxer Imane Khelif was disqualified from the International Boxing Association's world championships three days after she won an early-round bout with Azalia Amineva, a previously unbeaten Russian prospect.

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