Monday, 30 July 2012

Boxing: Hooper proud to show off Aboriginal roots (Reuters)

Australia's Damien Hooper reacts after defeating Marcus Browne of the U.S. in the men's Light Heavy (81kg) Round of 32 boxing match at ExCeL venue during the London 2012 Olympic Games July 30, 2012. REUTERS/Murad Sezer

LONDON (Reuters) - Australian boxer Damien Hooper said it was worth the risk of getting into trouble with officials on Monday when he wore a t-shirt bearing the Aboriginal flag to the ring before his first round win. The exciting light-heavyweight, no stranger to controversy having been sent home from the 2010 Commonwealth Games and a recent training camp for bad behavior, said he was proud to represent the indigenous Australian culture. ...




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