Split Decision Victories Require Rematch

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by GK BOX, Sep 21, 2016.


  1. GK BOX

    GK BOX Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I don't like how a fighter wins a close SD, and then calls it a day.

    NO! You fight again to put a stamp on it. Just because you barely won THAT day doesn't make you better than the other man. If your better, either stop the opponent or clearly UD him.
     
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  2. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ Full Member

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    Sometimes these close SD's should actually have been wide UD's, but just edged the biased or crooked judges.
    Beyond judges' repair I call that.
     
  3. GK BOX

    GK BOX Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I know what you mean.
    I'm talking about razor close fights where the decision is highly disputed. Classic example is Thurman Porter. Hopefully they rematch because to say "Thurman whooped Porter" is disingenuous
     
  4. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member Full Member

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    If it's truly warranted and there's some sort of controversy to it, then he'll yeah it deserves a rematch. Gonzalez-Cuadras was a legitimate split decision that needs a rematch.
     
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  5. alspacka

    alspacka Boxing Addict Full Member

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    From a sporting perspective I agree, even if it was a dull fight. For example, I believe Lara 'deserves' a Canelo rematch. Would that be desirable though, given it would delay potentially more entertaining fights? Not for me.

    Plus, with the exception of money fights, there's not much incentive for the guy given the win to risk another go at it. Unless they're particularly bothered about shutting up people on internet forums.

    Thurman did whoop Porter btw :sisi1
     
  6. aaalbert

    aaalbert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Or decisions that should've been SD but because of corruption they became UD. I think those deserve a mention too...
     
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  7. damian38

    damian38 BigDramaShow Full Member

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    If the 1st fight was razor close and entertaining then yes
     
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