Fights with largest discrepancy between judicial scorecards?

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  1. Viy

    Viy Member Full Member

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    I was studying Sandy Saddler's resume and I noticed that in his 3rd fight against Paddy DeMarco there was a strong disagreement between the judges. Ref and the 1st judge scored it in favor of Demarco 8-1-1 and 6-4 respectively, whereas the 2nd judge had it 6-3-1 in favor of Saddler.

    Other fights that come to mind:

    Pintor-Zarate

    Judge: Art Lurie 143-142
    Judge: Harold Buck 143-142
    Judge: Bob Martin 133-145 (scartissue explained to me that Martin scored the fight using a 5-point system and when informed about his mistake proceeded to double all scores :duh)

    Golovkin-Alvarez 1 - infamous Adelaide Byrd scorecard
     
    Viy, Aug 6, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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  2. Woller1

    Woller1 Member Full Member

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    Emile griffith v Gasper Ortega. Scores 7-3, 8-1 and referee scored unbelivable 1-8
     
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  3. Woller1

    Woller1 Member Full Member

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    Also wierd scoring in Junior Jones v Orlando Canizales 117 - 111, 118 - 111 and 109 - 119
     
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  4. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    I wouldn't be surprised if the judge put their scores in the wrong column :lol: Here is my own score for reference:

     
    roughdiamond, Aug 6, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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  5. Mastrangelo

    Mastrangelo Active Member Full Member

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    Jose Navarro - high quality Super Flyweight Contender from the 2000s - lost two split decision fights when one of the judges did not see him lose a single round, yet the other two judges went against him. It first happend against Kawashima, then against Mijares.
     
    Mastrangelo, Aug 6, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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  6. scartissue

    scartissue Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The scores from the first Jimmy McLarnin v Barney Ross fight were:

    12-2-1 Ross
    13-1-1 Ross (so far they seem like they're watching the same fight)
    9-1-5 McLarnin ???
     
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  7. jdempsey85

    jdempsey85 Well-Known Member Full Member

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  8. BCS8

    BCS8 VIP Member

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    Addy "brown envelope" Byrd

    Or maybe

    Addy "I forgot my contacts oh well" Byrd
     
    BCS8, Aug 7, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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