to not accept this apology from Conor Benn?

[happyfootmum]

Sportsman Conor Benn was recently filmed mocking another boxer for having talipes or club foot as it is commonly known. He was shown to google the condition and then laugh at the photo shown which is obviously somebody's poor baby. He's since offered a measly apology which I don't feel is sincere at all. Read the story here

I have a son with the condition and it has been a tough journey so far and we are only at the start! AIBU to want Reebok to veto him as a brand ambassador and show that he's not a suitable role model? Please sign this petition to not allow him to get away from this without genuine remorse

[kungfupannda]

Not remotely acceptable. I had a very severe club foot, leading to multiple surgeries. As an adult I'm pretty much fine - a few recurring problems and a slightly misshapen foot - but it wasn't much fun at the time.

He's laughing at a child with a disability. Yes, it's a disability that may be entirely fixable, but that child will still have to go through treatment and quite possibly surgery.

What a complete twat.

[happyfootmum]

I'm all for using humour to get through difficult times and I hope that your operation went well and recovery is quick. Sorry to hear that you're still going through treatment in your 30's, that must be tough.

I don't think me or many of the other parents/people who have been affected by club foot are overreacting. The point of the petition is to stop Reebok using him as a brand ambassador. If someone is not remorseful then no a petition will not change that, but losing some sponsorship money might make him think twice in the future before stooping so low. It might also show young people that you're accountable for your actions on social media!

Anyway, it seems to have worked to some extent as he's just issued a statement which I'm still digesting but already a lot of the comments from his followers are vile. Thanks for the support!

[stumpedifiknow]

Signed