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I don’t know what to say. This guy is a disgrace to his country.
by Baker13 on Aug 23, 2008 10:42 AM EDT reply actions
In all fairness, I’d say most of us have wanted to knock out a ref or two.
by jaek on Aug 23, 2008 10:55 AM EDT reply actions
This is the greatest thing I’v ever seen
by npcPronk29 on Aug 23, 2008 11:06 AM EDT reply actions
Jail. assault.
by Droc23 on Aug 23, 2008 11:44 AM EDT reply actions
I cant believe that I have to read cuss words in a public article title, serioulsy there was not a better, more appropriate way to title this. Such as ’’Taekwondo loser disagrees and attacks ref." Kids read these things people.
by Hoosier Racing on Aug 23, 2008 11:47 AM EDT reply actions
How did a guys with such poor sportsmanship make it to the Olympics ? As for most of us may have wanted to hit a ref or two…..right…that makes it fair. I’ve had road rage, but I haven’t ran somebody off the road. I’ve wanted to punch rude peole in the face at Walmart, or other busy stores….but I didn’t..its against the law!
by BillyBud on Aug 23, 2008 11:50 AM EDT reply actions
For a fighter to display such contempt and lack of control, begs the question of how he made it to that match in the first place? This is not a disgrace to Cuba, they are disgraced enough… it is a disgrace to TaeKwando!!! And as insult to injury the coach offers up such a lame excuse, please! Just shows why the true spirit of the games are in question… underage girls, questionable judgements in events, fighters that do not belong in ANY ring!.. is this the Berlin games of 193×...???
by fugdabug on Aug 23, 2008 11:55 AM EDT reply actions
hoosier racer your a douche. is that a cuss word?
by hoosier douchebag on Aug 23, 2008 12:31 PM EDT reply actions
although being a colts fan I could see where you might have a special place in your heart for refs.
by hoosier douchebag on Aug 23, 2008 12:34 PM EDT reply actions
It’s a disgrace to wear that tie, the judge had it coming for wearing all white.
by npcPronk29 on Aug 23, 2008 12:40 PM EDT reply actions
npcPronk29 — That’s a little harsh, no? Labor Day hasn’t passed yet…
by darnott on Aug 23, 2008 12:57 PM EDT reply actions
Video, if anyone’s interested, is here, for now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ySNTzUlono
by darnott on Aug 23, 2008 1:00 PM EDT reply actions
This is ridiculous. Martial artists should be held accountable for their actions! If this were to happen in America it would be treated as a criminal act. This man should be permanently banned from practicing taekwondo. This man should show some class for his country, win or lose!
by zpwilson on Aug 23, 2008 2:28 PM EDT reply actions
The Cuban’s do not care, they are sticklers for fashion and the Judge committed a fashion sin.
by npcPronk29 on Aug 23, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions
I hope that judge has AFLAC …
by sidewinder70 on Aug 23, 2008 3:45 PM EDT reply actions
Why do these writers insist on calling these baby’s ‘gentlemen’. Why not call them immature brats, and there are many more names, but what is the use.
by Condor7 on Aug 23, 2008 4:42 PM EDT reply actions
THAT WAS AWESOME!
by raiderfanssuck on Aug 23, 2008 4:59 PM EDT reply actions
THIS MAY JUST BE THE FUNNIEST THING I HAVE EVER SEEN
I CAN SEE HOW THAT CONVERSATION WENT
JUDGE= "Excuse me sir, but you lost"
MATOS= " Excuse me but…….
by tcote13 on Aug 23, 2008 5:34 PM EDT reply actions
See that’s the spirit we need tcote.. This is the Sporting Blog, not the Associated Press.
We need more Chuck Norris roundhouse kicks to the judges.
by npcPronk29 on Aug 23, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions
Glad to see the title was changed. I may be a d-bag but I am really surprised that anyone would find this behavior any where near acceptable. That is a big part of what is wrong with sports today, athletes can act just about any way they want and people or fans like it and encourage it. This guy and his coach should be banned from this or any other type of athletics for life.
by Hoosier Racing on Aug 23, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions
No really… he could not see that one coming…
Real question is did he score points for this…
by sde642 on Aug 23, 2008 10:44 PM EDT reply actions
No really… he could not see that one coming…
Real question is did he score points for this…
by sde642 on Aug 23, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions
I think this isn’t the "kick to the head" the sport was looking for.
by thejakeman12 on Aug 24, 2008 9:00 AM EDT reply actions
Very bad, wish the Chinese would treat that Cuban Adam Henry poor sport like they treated demonstraters. Throw his tail in JAIL for assult !!! leave him there a while, like demonstraters. Its there country.
Cuba could not do a thing about it……
by kraal2004 on Aug 24, 2008 2:28 PM EDT reply actions
This is what will happen to the Giants tonight!
Cuba sucks!
Hurricane Ike is coming to get you ……….
by Kimcon22000 on Sep 4, 2008 5:39 PM EDT reply actions
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