Controversial Decisions in British Rings

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A thread about them..

I'll suggest two- a well known one, and an obscure one.

Eubank V Watson 1.

Also, Felix Bwalya V Bernard Paul, commonwealth title

Bwalya appeared to take the fight comfortably over 12 round, but the ref and also scoring judge gave it to Paul. Even AFTER raising Paul's hand, I don't think Bwalya relaised he had lost until it was announced.

Paul lost the belt to Paul Burke, and then Burke actually went over to Africa to defend against Bwalya. Tragically, Bwalya died shortly after winning the bout.

Almost forgotten now, but a talented African fighter who could have really had a good career.

[Adamj1987]

This could be a long topic...

Tyson Fury vs John McDermott. A terrible decision. The ref should hang his head in shame.

it wasnt that terrible just teh scoreline. i had mcdermott winning by 2 rounds. the comentary by jim watt was incredibly biased against fury that night

[mickey1975]

Froch-Dirrell.I just dont see what Froch did to win that fight.Dirrell wasnt much better,but WAS better.

[gobbles]

Froch-Dirrell.I just dont see what Froch did to win that fight.Dirrell wasnt much better,but WAS better.

You can't call that a terrible decision. IF Dirrell won, he only just nicked it and he tried to steal the fight with all his holding.

Meager v Hunt was a terrible decision. And Graham Earl v the Argie he beat prior to getting the shot at Katsidis.

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Indeed, the Fury fight.

But that has been chatted about a lot- it would be interesting too to hear about some more oscure bouts- possibly even some non-televised bouts that people saw live.

[mickey1975]

Froch-Dirrell.I just dont see what Froch did to win that fight.Dirrell wasnt much better,but WAS better.

You can't call that a terrible decision. IF Dirrell won, he only just nicked it and he tried to steal the fight with all his holding.

Meager v Hunt was a terrible decision. And Graham Earl v the Argie he beat prior to getting the shot at Katsidis.

The thread says controversial decisions,mate,and that was definately controversial

[Adamj1987]

john Murry - youseff al hamidi

it coudl of gone eitehr way to be honest but the body langugae when the fight finished said it all for me. Murray didnt celebrate and youseff did

[alexpaterson]

Mo Khaled vs Buckley (I think)

Khaled dominanted but was denied the decision and he didnt even get the draw.

[boxerrob2005]

bobby vanzie vs graham earl on both occasions
dean pithie very lucky to draw with Wiseman Jim
Colin Dunne won a shocker against a name that escapes me
jimmy vincent vs david barnes
danny williams vs michael sprott 3

[Deno1986]

Damean Kelly vs Maludrottu in Northern Ireland was a terrible decision.

[stujones]

Paul Burke vs Eamonn Magee.

John Simpson vs Dazzo Williams

Richie Woodhall vs Glenn Catley - not terrible, but really hard to make a case for Woodhall - it was a closish fight though.

Carl Thompson's final fight.

[jonny]

Michael Brodie v Willie Jorrin

[stujones]

Froch-Dirrell.I just dont see what Froch did to win that fight.Dirrell wasnt much better,but WAS better.

You can't call that a terrible decision. IF Dirrell won, he only just nicked it and he tried to steal the fight with all his holding.

Meager v Hunt was a terrible decision. And Graham Earl v the Argie he beat prior to getting the shot at Katsidis.

The thread says controversial decisions,mate,and that was definately controversial

Disagree Gobbles more with your examples..... Meager vs Hunt was close although I definately thought the Argie beat Earl.

[stujones]

Victor Polo vs Chacon (York Hall) and against Scott Harrison.... he won both fights clear.

[jonny]

Eamon Magee v Shea Neary

[stujones]

Eubank vs Dan Sherry was controvesial...... Sherry definately went for an Oscar (although ref/judges and commentators should treat all head injuries seriously and not scoff at they did Sherry)..... Eubank was winning the fight, but I thought when the docked the 3 points off Eubank - I thought Sherry was going to win the title.

I think the "right" man won, but it was certainly controvesial.

[banjo]

Victor Polo vs Chacon (York Hall) and against Scott Harrison.... he won both fights clear.

Yeah definitely agree on the Harrison fight, I can't remember the Chacon fight too well is that the one were he slipped and it was ruled a knockdown and had a point taken for it which ultimately cost him?

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Paul Burke vs Eamonn Magee.

Well remembered.

From what I remember, it was quite a close fight, with a bit of "hometown bias" from the commentators.

(although looking at the boxrec page, it was in Manchester- I seem to recall it was in Ireland!) My memory lets me down.

Definatly one where the commentators "picked their man" and stck with him, but the fight was closer than they thought (obviously- the other guy won!)

[stujones]

Victor Polo vs Chacon (York Hall) and against Scott Harrison.... he won both fights clear.

Yeah definitely agree on the Harrison fight, I can't remember the Chacon fight too well is that the one were he slipped and it was ruled a knockdown and had a point taken for it which ultimately cost him?

Yeah, a great bill for a Satursday night fight.... Had Wayne Alexander winning the European title, and had Johnny Tapia in the UK. Those were the days.

Yeah, Polo tripped over the advertising...... he was well clear anyway.

[stujones]

Paul Burke vs Eamonn Magee.

Well remembered.

From what I remember, it was quite a close fight, with a bit of "hometown bias" from the commentators.

(although looking at the boxrec page, it was in Manchester- I seem to recall it was in Ireland!) My memory lets me down.

Definatly one where the commentators "picked their man" and stck with him, but the fight was closer than they thought (obviously- the other guy won!)

It was a lovely little scrap, but Eamonn well won it IMO. I think the commentators picked their man because Eamonn was doing most of the work. It was better than the recent commentary I heard giving Mitchell a round vs Prescott because he showed he could take his punches - not suggesting Mitchell lost that fight.... but I think it was the 5th in which they said "big round for Mitchell" - psychologically yes, but Prescott was the one doing the better work.... one of the few rounds which he did.

[brian13]

This could be a long topic...

Tyson Fury vs John McDermott. A terrible decision. The ref should hang his head in shame.

it wasnt that terrible just teh scoreline. i had mcdermott winning by 2 rounds. the comentary by jim watt was incredibly biased against fury that night

In all fairness Fury was getting dominated by Mc Dermott for most of that fight and no way did he win I actually had Mc Dermott by 5 points that night and David Haye had Mc Dermott by 4 and Watt and Smith had Mc Dermott aswell. There was absolutely no way Fury won that fight

[Londonirish]

Damean Kelly vs Maludrottu in Northern Ireland was a terrible decision.

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[Lenny]

Victor Polo vs Chacon (York Hall) and against Scott Harrison.... he won both fights clear.

Polo v Harrison is always one that comes straight to my mind as I was celebrating a very good win over the bookies until they announced the scorecards
Another is Nelson vs Jones

[Asterix]

This could be a long topic...

Tyson Fury vs John McDermott. A terrible decision. The ref should hang his head in shame.

it wasnt that terrible just teh scoreline. i had mcdermott winning by 2 rounds. the comentary by jim watt was incredibly biased against fury that night

It was a terrible decision, imo. I couldn't hear Jim Watt from where I was sitting at the venue.

john Murry - youseff al hamidi

it coudl of gone eitehr way to be honest but the body langugae when the fight finished said it all for me. Murray didnt celebrate and youseff did

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Fidel Castro Smith -v- Henry Wharton!

Smith completely outboxed Wharton, yet the ref raised Wharton's hand at the end!

Shocking decision IMHO.