Police in Illinois are investigating potential charges against a teenage wrestler who sucker punched his opponent after losing a match..According to TMZ Sports, the two eighth graders faced off on the mat during a tournament in Oak Park, Ill..The winner, who scored a 14-2 victory put out his hand in a gesture of goodwill, but instead of a handshake, the sore loser punched him in the face. The victim suffered a broken nose and fell to the mat..“Video of the incident shows a sickening cheap shot, which is the epitome of poor sportsmanship and a complete lack of class,” says WND..The video was posted to Twitter, where the loser’s actions were condemned.."Charge him with assault. No place for that in our sport," one Twitter user said.."He should be off the team permanently. Absolutely vile and disgusting behavior unbefitting an athlete of any age," another wrote.
Police in Illinois are investigating potential charges against a teenage wrestler who sucker punched his opponent after losing a match..According to TMZ Sports, the two eighth graders faced off on the mat during a tournament in Oak Park, Ill..The winner, who scored a 14-2 victory put out his hand in a gesture of goodwill, but instead of a handshake, the sore loser punched him in the face. The victim suffered a broken nose and fell to the mat..“Video of the incident shows a sickening cheap shot, which is the epitome of poor sportsmanship and a complete lack of class,” says WND..The video was posted to Twitter, where the loser’s actions were condemned.."Charge him with assault. No place for that in our sport," one Twitter user said.."He should be off the team permanently. Absolutely vile and disgusting behavior unbefitting an athlete of any age," another wrote.
