Irish Olympic officials dropped following controversial decisions

A number of judges and referees have been dumped from the Olympics boxing, amid a series of controversial rulings.

The AIBA - has reacted after Michael Conlan was controversially eliminated from his competition on points yesterday.

The Belfast man accused the International Boxing Association of being "corrupt to the core" - something the AIBA says is "groundless".

'Less than a handful' of rulings were not up to standard, according to the organisation,  but under the current rules the judgements will stand. 

The body said that it had always strived to "ensure a level playing field" and prided itself on wanting "to evolve the sport of boxing".

— Michael Conlan (@mickconlan11) reacts on Twitter after loss against Russia's Vladimir Nikitin

Hey Vlad @PutinRF_Eng

How much did they charge you bro?? @AIBA_Boxing #Rio2016 😘

— Michael Conlan (@mickconlan11) August 16, 2016

In a statement today the governing body said: "Following recent judging decisions and after carrying out a thorough examination by the relevant Commission, AIBA has decided to to take immediate and appropriate actions.