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Olympic boxer Anthony Ogogo says he was racially abused by a Norwich City fan at Carabao Cup defeat by Arsenal

British boxer Anthony Ogogo has said he was racially abused by a fellow Norwich City fan while cheering the team on in Tuesday's 2-1 League Cup loss at Arsenal.

Ogogo, who won a bronze medal in the middleweight category at the London Olympics in 2012, was in the stands when the incident occurred and took to Twitter to express his disgust.

'Terrific support tonight by Norwich fans, nine thousand strong,' the 28-year-old tweeted. 'Although I did get racially abused for cheering. In this day and age its disgusting.

London 2012 Olympic boxer Anthony Ogogo says he was racially abused at Arsenal vs Norwich
London 2012 Olympic boxer Anthony Ogogo says he was racially abused at Arsenal vs Norwich
Ogogo, pictured last year, says he received racial abuse from a fellow Norwich City supporter
Ogogo, pictured last year, says he received racial abuse from a fellow Norwich City supporter

Terrific support tonight by @NorwichCityFC fans 9k strong.