Same thing could happen later if Ortiz UD's Wilder. Can't see it happening myself, but if it does I'd expect a robbery.
Eddie surely looked worried before the cards were read. That’s tells you how close it should have been. I had Ryder up by one round or a draw. Callum had some nice counters but was on the defensive the entire fight. I really think the weight is becoming a problem for him. He is too tall and now too old to make 168. Looked very drained.
Love the sport of boxing but am hating the scorecards of the supposed judges in lot of these fights. Score of 117 - 111 in favour of Smith, damned if that was in a fairy tale, a 4 yr old would be saying the story was too silly to continue reading. Disgusting judging damaging the noble art.
When I heard that, I was like damn, they're actually going to give it to Ryder. Then my jaw hit the floor.
I still didn't expect them to give it to Ryder. **** is that corrupt now. There good cards reversed. I had it 118-110 Ryder but I did favour Ryder in some very close rounds due to the cleanliness of his work. Especially early. Also though 11 could be scored 10-8 but knew there wasn't a chance in hell that'd actually happen.
Just been going back through the rounds. Very best i can give Smith, watching the fight through Sky tinted glasses, is Smith losing by 2 rounds. Fat Tel O'Connor having Smith winning by six is laughable in a very dark comedy sort of way. Hail John Ryder the true SMW WBA champion !
Boxing has always had that Corrupt element....but I can honestly say I have never seen it this bad...My kid's used to Love the Sport of Boxing they watch MMA now they say our once Great Sport is in the hands of the Wealthy and Corrupt....sort of have to agree Sadly.!!!
The best bit was when sky asked Smiths brother Paul how he was scoring the fight, like he was going to give a fair assessment. Then after the fight that joke of a man Tony the bellend said Smith won it lopsided, matchroom not only have corrupt judges they have idiots like bellew working for them.