Italian boxer Angela Carini withdraws from Olympic bout after 46 seconds
Carini cited safety concerns following an incident at the 2023 Women's World Championships
The Algerian boxer Imane Khelif was disqualified from the tournament after the incident
Paris, France - Italian boxer Angela Carini has withdrawn from her Olympic bout against Algerian boxer Imane Khelif after just 46 seconds, citing safety concerns.
The decision comes after an incident at the 2023 Women's World Championships, where Khelif was disqualified for allegedly biting Carini's ear.
"I had to preserve my life," Carini said after the bout. "I couldn't continue fighting after what happened at the World Championships."
Khelif has denied the allegations, but the International Boxing Association (IBA) upheld the disqualification.
The incident has raised questions about the safety of boxing at the Olympics. Carini's withdrawal is a significant development and could lead to further scrutiny of the sport.
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