The Controversies Around Judging in US Boxing Events

[Padro]

Judging has been a controversial topic in boxing for decades. How do you see the infamous decisions in US fights, how these controversies affected fighters’ careers, and potential reforms to improve scoring transparency.

[Xavier]

Judging controversies in US boxing events, like the Canelo-Golovkin bouts and Manny Pacquiao-Tim Bradley, have sparked heated debates about scoring and fairness. Discrepancies in judges' decisions can impact fighter legacies and fan trust. Personally, I find these controversies frustrating, but they highlight the complexity of subjective scoring and how much room there is for improvement in transparency and consistency.

[Henrywrites]

Judging controversies in US boxing events, like the Canelo-Golovkin bouts and Manny Pacquiao-Tim Bradley, have sparked heated debates about scoring and fairness. Discrepancies in judges' decisions can impact fighter legacies and fan trust. Personally, I find these controversies frustrating, but they highlight the complexity of subjective scoring and how much room there is for improvement in transparency and consistency.

Those are the types of decisions that could make a boxer wish to consider retiring early and believe me when I say that such a situation is not fair on the athletes. A move to ensure transparency and orderliness is crucial to having a common ground at the end of the day.