Vijender loses appeal against 'unfair' penalty

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Indian boxer Vijender Singh's appeal over "unfair penalty points" awarded to his opponent during the semi-final bout was rejected by the Commonwealth Games Federation on Tuesday.

The offiicals rejected India's protest over the four penalty points docked against world number one Vijender in his 75-kg middleweight semi-final defeat by Anthony Ogogo of England on Monday.

The Beijing Olympics bronze medallist appeared heading for victory after taking a 3-0 lead in the third and final round of the bout at the Talkatora Indoor Stadium before he was controversially penalised twice for fouls in a dramatic turnaround of fortunes.

Ogogo got four points from the two fouls and went on to win 4-3, scoring all his points from penalties.

The Indian team officials were furious and lodged a protest later.

Vijender will have settle for a bronze medal.