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The youth wrestler who clocked his opponent within the face following a match earlier this month has been cited for assault … TMZ Sports has realized.
The Oak Park Police Dept. tells us the 14-year-old eighth grader was formally issued the quotation on Thursday … after he admitted to officers he punched his counterpart as a result of “he was offended that he had misplaced the match.”
The boy is now dealing with fines and penalties relying on the result of an adjudication listening to in Oak Park, Ill. subsequent month.
As we reported, the incident went down on April 8 at Oak Park River Forest H.S. in Oak Park, Ill. … after a 14-year-old SPAR Academy wrestler had gained a match, 14-2, and had regarded to shake arms together with his opponent out of a present of sportsmanship.
Cops tells us … once they arrived on the scene following the altercation, the sufferer had sustained a bloody nostril from a budget shot, however declined additional medical care.
Police say all events cooperated with the following investigation.
It’s unclear if the puncher will face additional self-discipline — corresponding to a lifetime ban from wrestling — however MMA legend Chael Sonnen instructed us this week he was hopeful the boy would keep away from any form of prolonged time away from the mat.
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“This was a horrible second,” Sonnen mentioned, “however it may be a teachable second.”
As for the sufferer’s restoration, his coach instructed us earlier this week he is already returned to coaching.