JP Hale criticizes referee after defeat to Patris Mughalzai
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 8:45 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
JP Hale of Team Northern Ireland lost to Patris Mughalzai in the welterweight round of 16 at the Commonwealth Games, receiving a unanimous decision. Hale expressed frustration with referee Mouhsine Souilmi, alleging that Mughalzai's time-wasting tactics went unpunished. Two points were deducted from Hale, while Mughalzai also lost a point during the bout. This defeat follows Hale's first-round exit at the previous Games, prompting uncertainty about his boxing future. Hale emphasized the emotional toll of this loss after a challenging return to the sport.
- •Hale lost by unanimous decision to Mughalzai at the SEC Centre.
- •Hale had two points deducted; Mughalzai also received a point deduction.
- •Hale criticized referee Souilmi for bias against him.
- •This loss follows Hale's first-round exit four years ago.
- •Hale expressed uncertainty about his future in boxing.
- 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — Hale's defeat against Mughalzai 'spoiled' by referee
"Team Northern Ireland's JP Hale is critical of referee Mouhsine Souilmi, who he says "spoiled" his welterweight round of 16 bout against Patris Mughalzai.
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