Idi Amin's grandson disqualified from Commonwealth boxing bout
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GLASGOW: The grandson of former Ugandan president Idi Amin saw his bid for Commonwealth boxing gold end in disgrace as Aziz Abdul was disqualified for a headbutt in his quarter-final on Wednesday.
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Amin famously declared himself the "King of Scotland" in 1976, having developed a fascination with the country with his remark inspiring an Oscar-winning film, "The Last King Of Scotland."
Aziz arrived in Glasgow declaring his dream of becoming "the new king of Scotland."
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- Jul 29, 2026
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