Wrestler Says He Was Offered $300K to Throw Match, Calls Judges ‘Corrupt’
BY ALEX SCHIFFER
APRIL 11, 2024 | 11:15 AM
The Olympic medalist, who was born in Cuba, competes for Italy.
He can still qualify for the Paris Olympics at a tournament in Turkey next month.
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Frank Chamizo, a two-time wrestling world champion and Olympic bronze medalist, claimed he turned down a bribe of $300,000 to throw a match at last week’s European Olympic qualifying tournament in Azerbaijan.