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Ugandan Boxer Aziz Abdul Disqualified After Headbutt at Commonwealth Games

Posted : 30 July 2026

Ugandan heavyweight boxer Aziz Abdul saw his Commonwealth Games campaign come to an abrupt end after being disqualified during his super-heavyweight contest against England's Damar Thomas. The referee stopped the bout in the third round after ruling that Abdul had intentionally led with his head during a clinch, ending Uganda's hopes of a first Commonwealth boxing medal since 1990.

Before the disqualification, Abdul had already received multiple warnings for fouls and was trailing on all three judges' scorecards. His defeat guaranteed Thomas at least a bronze medal, although the English boxer admitted afterward that he would have preferred to win under normal circumstances.

Following the fight, Abdul strongly criticized the officiating, claiming he had been treated unfairly because he was competing away from home. He alleged that his opponent committed several fouls that went unpunished and suggested racial bias influenced the officials' decisions. Abdul also insisted the head movement that led to his disqualification was accidental and denied deliberately attempting to headbutt Thomas.

The 25-year-old had attracted significant attention before the Games because he is the grandson of former Ugandan ruler Idi Amin. Ahead of the competition, Abdul spoke of his ambition to become the "new King of Scotland," referencing a title his grandfather famously claimed during his rule in the 1970s.

Despite the controversy surrounding the contest, Thomas remained focused on the tournament ahead, saying he could not change the outcome of the bout but was determined to produce a stronger performance in his next fight. Commonwealth Games organizers and World Boxing have been approached for comment regarding Abdul's allegations of bias.

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