The Most Scandalous Moments in Olympic History Revealed!
Seoul 1988: Park Si-Hun vs. Roy Jones Jr.
The 1988 Seoul Olympics featured one of history’s most controversial boxing matches. In the men’s light middleweight final, hometown favorite Park Si-Hun faced off against the rising United States star Roy Jones Jr. Jones dominated the match, landing 86 punches to Park’s 32. Yet, the gold medal was controversially awarded to Park in a 3-2 decision.
The decision was so questionable that Park reportedly apologized to Roy afterward. The scandal deepened when it was revealed that three judges had been wined and dined by South Korean officials before the match. Despite the outcry, the decision was never overturned, leaving a lasting stain on Olympic boxing.
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