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Posted: 18 Apr 2008, 16:07
by WildWaylon
Ian 'Mr' McNeilly wrote:I take your point, Spud, but if they are any good, they shouldn't be influenced by ANYTHING. That's why they are 'judges' after all - the same with high court judges, etc. They are supposed to have the wherewithal to reject outside factors.

Whether they do or not is another matter. 8)
Of course you are absolutely right in what you say but your final comment sums the situation up exactly. All judges being human are subject to influences before and during the fight. I think to be totally impartial is very hard for anyone.