Dave Jakins, nicknamed "King Conker," won the Conker World Championship in Southwick, England, but faced allegations of cheating when a steel chestnut was found stashed in his pocket.
The runner-up, Alastair Johnson-Ferguson, accused Jakins of foul play, stating that his own conker "disintegrated in one hit," casting doubt on the legitimacy of Jakins' victory.
Jakins admitted to possessing a steel conker but claimed it was merely a joke, leading to speculation about the integrity of the tournament.
A spokesperson for Jakins mentioned, "We have a large body of evidence, which we are beginning to tie together," emphasizing the oversight during the competition.
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