Asian Games: Boxer Sarita Devi loses controversial fight, India can't appeal

India’s Laishram Sarita Devi lost her her semi-final bout against Park Jina of South Korea and had to settle for bronze in women’s lightweight (57-60kg) category. The baffling thing however was that the Indian boxer seemingly dominated most of the bout but the judges went in favour of the South Korean. [caption id=“attachment_1736945” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]  File picture of Sarita Devi (L)[/caption] Here’s how the fight went: 1st round to Park Jina: All three judges have given the first round to the Korean, who apparently landed more punches. It wasn’t evident. Very tight contest. 2nd round: Two of the judges favouring Sarita for the second round, 1 of them gave it to Park Jina. Baffling really as Sarita seemed to connect more. 3rd round: Two of the judges have scored the third round in favour of Park Jina. This is incredible. India has to appeal this. They are not watching the same fight. 4th round: The Korean gets the decision. Sarita is shocked. The crowd boos the decision. All the judges scored the last round in favour of the Korean. India has to appeal this. Sarita Devi is talking to the officials. “Don’t accept this decision. Feel robbed. Favouritism in such events isn’t good. Korean boxer gifted the win. Plead judges to be fair.” - A livid Sarita Devi told Indian Express’ Mihir Vasavda. Vasavda, who was present during the bout, further reported that Sarita Devi’s husband went wild with rage and was involved in a scuffle with the security. “You f***king koreans have stolen this medal. You f**king Koreans are killing boxing. Don’t fix matches. Play fairly. Motherf**kers,” he told the judges. https://twitter.com/clutchplay/status/516841721141788672 https://twitter.com/clutchplay/status/516842199086923776