Police have opened an investigation into a sucker punch that took place following an Illinois youth wrestling match.
The incident occurred after Cooper Corder of SPAR Wrestling Academy defeated Hafid Alicea of Maine West High School 14-2 at the "Beat The Streets" tournament on April 8 at Oak Park River Forest High School to finish third.
Following the conclusion of the match, the referee invited the two competitors to shake hands and announce Corder as the winner. However, as the pair went to shake hands, Alicea punched Corder in the face, dropping him to the mat. Two adults rushed to the teenager’s side to check on him while Alicea was ushered away to prevent any potential confrontations following the incident.
