Iain John Lewis

[Black Sam Bellamy]

I'd hazard a guess that IJL wasn't in the core group of the old mans club.

Does it really matter ? A poor ref and an even poorer judge. He's not a victim however you want to frame it.

[leejonesjnr]

I hope IJL isn't using the same lawyer that BIBA are using to bring down the BBBoC, that guy is taking his fqing time

Hope all is well with you, Lee. Nice to hear from you again.

Still alive so far. Not been visiting BoxRec forum for a while as over time the b*llshit sucks away the enjoyment.

[Coco]

I hope IJL isn't using the same lawyer that BIBA are using to bring down the BBBoC, that guy is taking his fqing time

Hope all is well with you, Lee. Nice to hear from you again.

Still alive so far. Not been visiting BoxRec forum for a while as over time the b*llshit sucks away the enjoyment.

Good to have you back

[1181567]

https://www.boxbiba.com/?page_id=9417

Does anyone know if this still taking place, I live in Blackpool (Bispham to be precise) and I can't find any news anywhere

[Floydendizer]

Don’t think it happened, IJL & Lee Murtagh we’re reffing on that Misfit thing in the Midlands , BIBA’s takeover not happening yet they’ve had 1 appalling show so far this year.

[THEBUTCH]

Very disappointing to see John-Lewis react in such a way.

I'm certainly not in the anti-IJL brigade, but there have been numerous contentious decisions rendered by Ian over the years and the Board have stuck by him.

The boxers who will no doubt feel hard done by some of his decisions have ultimately had to suck it up and keep going....Ian should have to !

[margaret thatcher]

lol funny to see he's doing misfits now, because i was watching another card while their last show was on, and the stream chat kept going on about a big robbery in a misfits women's fight, wonder if our ijl was at it again

[handsofstone]

IJL and Tel are legit responsible of at least 50% of what's wrong with the BBBC, cut them lose its a big improvement

[Glass Joe]

Another crap offical Terry Oconnor just gave a stinker of a card in tonights YouTube BCB card. God knows why Terry still a judge (i know job for the boys)

[Ruthless-RKO]

Taylor-Catterall Judge Accuses British Boxing Board of Bowing to ‘Social Media Pressure’

Veteran referee and judge Ian John-Lewis says the British Boxing Board of Control has made a big mistake in deciding to single him out for his controversial scoring of the Josh Taylor vs. Jack Catterall undisputed 140-pound bout last year.

The 61-year-old John-Lewis was one of three judges involved in last year’s infamous Taylor-Catterall title bout. Taylor’s split decision win sparked controversy, with many fans and observers in agreement that it was one of the worst decisions in recent memory in British boxing.

It was reported earlier this year that John-Lewis then sued the Board for treating him like a ‘scapegoat.’

John-Lewis recently spoke out about his ongoing litigation with the governing body and suggested that the Board was not acting out of due diligence but had simply caved into “social media pressure.”

“I was scapegoated, no doubt about that,” John-Lewis told Boxing News. “I can’t believe the Board bowed under social media pressure. But they’ve picked on the wrong guy.”

“I’m not worried, because the truth will come out,” he continued. “I’m looking forward to the hearing – not to slag people off, but to get the facts across and have people think of things a bit differently.”

John-Lewis said he felt like he had his hands tied after the Taylor-Catterall fight because he was not allowed to freely justify what went into his scorecard. Referees are generally not allowed to speak to the press.

“A lot of officials do feel aggrieved when they can’t explain a decision,” John-Lewis said. “We do all moan about that. We can understand where they [the Board] are coming from – they don’t want us to dig a bigger hole for ourselves, or let reporters put words in our mouths – but we’re not stupid, and we know it looks bad, that not talking to the press looks like there’s something to hide.”

[Ricky]

Taylor-Catterall Judge Accuses British Boxing Board of Bowing to ‘Social Media Pressure’

Veteran referee and judge Ian John-Lewis says the British Boxing Board of Control has made a big mistake in deciding to single him out for his controversial scoring of the Josh Taylor vs. Jack Catterall undisputed 140-pound bout last year.

The 61-year-old John-Lewis was one of three judges involved in last year’s infamous Taylor-Catterall title bout. Taylor’s split decision win sparked controversy, with many fans and observers in agreement that it was one of the worst decisions in recent memory in British boxing.

It was reported earlier this year that John-Lewis then sued the Board for treating him like a ‘scapegoat.’

John-Lewis recently spoke out about his ongoing litigation with the governing body and suggested that the Board was not acting out of due diligence but had simply caved into “social media pressure.”

“I was scapegoated, no doubt about that,” John-Lewis told Boxing News. “I can’t believe the Board bowed under social media pressure. But they’ve picked on the wrong guy.”

“I’m not worried, because the truth will come out,” he continued. “I’m looking forward to the hearing – not to slag people off, but to get the facts across and have people think of things a bit differently.”

John-Lewis said he felt like he had his hands tied after the Taylor-Catterall fight because he was not allowed to freely justify what went into his scorecard. Referees are generally not allowed to speak to the press.

“A lot of officials do feel aggrieved when they can’t explain a decision,” John-Lewis said. “We do all moan about that. We can understand where they [the Board] are coming from – they don’t want us to dig a bigger hole for ourselves, or let reporters put words in our mouths – but we’re not stupid, and we know it looks bad, that not talking to the press looks like there’s something to hide.”

He can't be serious with that, although ironically the Taylor Catterall card probably wouldn't make his top 100 greatest hits.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Taylor-Catterall Judge Accuses British Boxing Board of Bowing to ‘Social Media Pressure’

“I was scapegoated, no doubt about that,” John-Lewis told Boxing News. “I can’t believe the Board bowed under social media pressure. But they’ve picked on the wrong guy.”

“I’m not worried, because the truth will come out,” he continued. “I’m looking forward to the hearing – not to slag people off, but to get the facts across and have people think of things a bit differently.”

John-Lewis said he felt like he had his hands tied after the Taylor-Catterall fight because he was not allowed to freely justify what went into his scorecard. Referees are generally not allowed to speak to the press.

“A lot of officials do feel aggrieved when they can’t explain a decision,” John-Lewis said. “We do all moan about that. We can understand where they [the Board] are coming from – they don’t want us to dig a bigger hole for ourselves, or let reporters put words in our mouths – but we’re not stupid, and we know it looks bad, that not talking to the press looks like there’s something to hide.”

He can't be serious with that, although ironically the Taylor Catterall card probably wouldn't make his top 100 greatest hits.

What does he expect from this? His scorecard was shocking. Why hasn't he come out to justify is?

[margaret thatcher]

if taylor-cat was a one off, okay, but ffs the guy's rap sheet is a f@cking mile long as a ref and judge

[Frostieballs]

Taylor-Catterall Judge Accuses British Boxing Board of Bowing to ‘Social Media Pressure’

“I was scapegoated, no doubt about that,” John-Lewis told Boxing News. “I can’t believe the Board bowed under social media pressure. But they’ve picked on the wrong guy.”

“I’m not worried, because the truth will come out,” he continued. “I’m looking forward to the hearing – not to slag people off, but to get the facts across and have people think of things a bit differently.”

John-Lewis said he felt like he had his hands tied after the Taylor-Catterall fight because he was not allowed to freely justify what went into his scorecard. Referees are generally not allowed to speak to the press.

“A lot of officials do feel aggrieved when they can’t explain a decision,” John-Lewis said. “We do all moan about that. We can understand where they [the Board] are coming from – they don’t want us to dig a bigger hole for ourselves, or let reporters put words in our mouths – but we’re not stupid, and we know it looks bad, that not talking to the press looks like there’s something to hide.”

He can't be serious with that, although ironically the Taylor Catterall card probably wouldn't make his top 100 greatest hits.

What does he expect from this? His scorecard was shocking. Why hasn't he come out to justify is?

I think his point is he’s not allowed to justify it - an effective media gag.