The WBA have spoken on Tank vs Roach controversy

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  1. Hanz Cholo

    Hanz Cholo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It wasn’t just being on mayweathers roster
    There have been plenty of fighters under the Mayweather banner but only 1 Tank
    His counter power punching style has plenty of highlight reel KOs he could be under any banner with a crowd pleasing style like that & enjoy immense success regardless.
     
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  2. JusABoxinFan

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    Stop it. You act as if he's the only knock out artist coming up in the ranks. Guys like Jaron Ennis, Vergil Ortiz, Edgar Berlanga, Gary Antuanne Russell, Abdullah Mason, etc... all were/are known for their power and/or flare in the ring and yet, none of them put butts in the seats like Tank. The difference between them and Tank is the promotional backing from Floyd.

    There's nothing different that Tank does than any of those fighters I mentioned. Tank actually has one of the lowest out put of punches per round than majority of the active fighters. He's often getting out boxed until he lands that one punch. So, if he's not punching, what makes him so exciting? Yes, he gets the knockouts....but so does the other names I mention and others I haven't mentioned....... Being under Mayweather is what gave him the status that he currently has. No one who knows anything out the sport will tell you otherwise.
     
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  3. Hanz Cholo

    Hanz Cholo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I said
    highlight reels KOs
    Many of them of the 1 shot spectacular
    “Tyson esque“ power KOs
    That’s the difference
    & that will always put butts in seats.
     
  4. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    Canelo reckons he should have been disqualified.
     
  5. Reg

    Reg Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Could you imagine Canelo taking a knee?
     
  6. African Cobra

    African Cobra The Right Honourable Lord President of the Council banned Full Member

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    Apologies sorry I have been busy. I think you are aware that the New York State Athletic Commission have upheld the official decision in the fight so Tank retains his title by majority draw:



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  7. African Cobra

    African Cobra The Right Honourable Lord President of the Council banned Full Member

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    The best thing Canelo said is that it’s not his business.
     
  8. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    Well it's not really anyone's business, the referee made a decision.

    But people can comment on that decisions made by the ref, and most seem it a certain way.
     
  9. African Cobra

    African Cobra The Right Honourable Lord President of the Council banned Full Member

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    The regulators have upheld and stood by the decision.
     
  10. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    But the president of the organisation said it was rhe wrong call also
     
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  11. African Cobra

    African Cobra The Right Honourable Lord President of the Council banned Full Member

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    That’s his personal opinion what is paramount is that the official decision stands and cannot be changed!
     
  12. lufcrazy

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    It'll never get changed, but I'm looking forward to the rematch
     
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  13. McGrain

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    I actually agree that a drawn scorecard is OK but it's giving the benefit of doubt in every one of those "nothing" rounds which is deeply uncomfortable. I had it wide for Roach though.
     
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  14. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    How appropriate of you to return once that news was issued Olu :applaudit:
     
  15. lufcrazy

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    I agree with this.

    Given the rounds you can find 6 for Wahid, but he benefits from the kd call and from every close round.
     
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