It was very bad indeed...that ref Bryce Birtwistle should be revoked of his license. It was an IBO regional title fight also, so im not sure if the IBO had some say in Bryce Birtwistle being given the job or if it was completely Victoria's decision, but someone needs to do the right thing.
Qld, NSW & Vic regulators appoint regional title officials. SA & WA is touch loose in that area. However, Vic Control Board, from time to time, tends to show favouritism e.g. judge Aneeka Williams seems to feature more than other officials. I suspect Vic Control Board's chairman Bernie Balmer knocks-up the roster ......... Wink Wink!
I'd love to see it again but I'm certain the referee picked Pitt up during the count. Bizarre to say the very least.
pitt was out but oganov hit him in the back of the head.That aside oganov was landing big left hooks to pitt flush with frightening ease, i think pitt took oganov for granted and sunk to his level. hes a much better fighter than that.
Lets beat the drums for pitt v niemann next year sometime. Oganov showed that even without punching, pressuring and taking away pitts range frustrates him and makes it easier to land on him. Give mostyn another fight or two and he'd be ready to serve it up to hollywood i reckon.