Commonwealth Games boxing official suspended amid headbutt allegations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 10:05 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Jon-Paul Hynd has been suspended by Boxing Scotland pending an investigation into alleged misconduct, including headbutting a 15-year-old boxer. The incidents are said to have occurred during a match and a training session at Beath Boxing Club. Police Scotland reviewed the situation but found no criminal activity. Complaints against Hynd also detail physical assault and bullying claims involving other young boxers. Hynd is barred from the club and related activities while the probe continues.
- •Hynd faces allegations of headbutting and assaulting minors.
- •Police Scotland found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing.
- •Boxing Scotland is conducting the investigation into Hynd's conduct.
- •He is suspended and prohibited from the club during the inquiry.
- •Complaints were reported to Boxing Scotland in April.
- 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — Commonwealth Games boxing official suspended over headbutt probe
"Boxing Scotland has suspended Jon-Paul Hynd while it investigates a number of allegations over his conduct.
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