Interestingly Rafa Marquez questions the outcome of Saturday's big SBW showdown, even though the though of anyone scoring it for him is shocking after 12 rounds in which Nishioka always appeared to land the cleaner, more effective blows. I had Speed King winning by 117-111, some close early round, but then a strong finish, I found 9 rounds in which he was better than Rafa. 10th could've been a 10-8. Your card, please! :deal
I had the fight a draw going into the 7th but stopped scoring cause I got so much into the action. With that being said, I might have given Marquez 1 round in the second half.
Only close in terms of rounds on the 10-point must. Nishioka won his rounds BIG (where Marquez's were close, especially the later ones in the 8th and 9th). In the last three frames, I really couldn't comprehend how Marquez wasn't getting KTFO (even though I watched it on delay with foreknowledge of the result).
Especially as Nishioka carries his power late. Marquez does have a solid chin though, took most of JuanMa's and Izzy's punches well... what a warrior, but time to retire champ!
he knows he lost he didnt even raise his hands at the end but the tv azteca guys convinced him he got robbed
It is funny that he looked like he knew he lost before they even announced the scores whilst Nish looked like he knew he'd won.
I didnt score it as such but had Bish winning by a couple of rounds. Marquez likes to complain after every loss though so its just the norm for him
I have'nt seen the fight, but from what I've read in this forum, it looks like Rafael typically lost steam down the stretch of the fight. Even in his heyday RF always seem to start well but cant carry the energy for the full fight.