I hope Howard Foster isn't the referee for Usyk-Wardley

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  1. Perkin Warbeck

    Perkin Warbeck Boxing aficionado Full Member

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    He's one of the very worst referees, he should never be allowed to work a world title fight.

    He's notorious for quick stoppages on Queensberry events, favoring British boxers.
     
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    Perkin Warbeck, Oct 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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    gollumsluvslave Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Remember that Foster was also the judge that scored Joshua v Usyk 2 115-113 FOR JOSHUA! I mean, what the actual?
     
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    He's a dependable company man who will pull the trigger exactly when he's told to, a priceless commodity in such a shady sport. If Usyk-Wardley happens, then be sure the ref, judges, and everything else will be against Usyk, just like they were in the 1st Joshua fight. People like to moan about Hearn and Warren, like one is better than the other, but they are two sides of the same coin.
     
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    LoveThis Sweet Science Full Member

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    That's just unbelievable. There should be a strong public entity that calls these things out so it isn't just with the most atrocious things Like adelaide byrd that things happen
     
    LoveThis, Oct 25, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    He gave Parker 30 seconds to show him something... he didn't. That's a hell of a lot more time than he gives to most. Don't understand this overreaction. But of course, no one want Foster reffing anything.:lol:
     
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    Finkel Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Remember, Foster was also the referee of Dubois v Lerena - one of most corrupt fights I've ever seen (again a Warren special)
     
    Finkel, Oct 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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    Did he warn him? I didn't hear that - did parker?
     
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    And the ref to Cameron vs Whittaker 2 amongst others
     
    Pepsi Dioxide, Oct 25, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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    I mean, he'd been hovering for like 2 minutes, when you have the reffing equivalent of the Angel of Death taking a close look for that long, what the **** did he expect?:lol: Parker dropped his hands and backed to the ropes, offering very little in return. He was done.
     
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    Dagnaldinho Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Give me Howard Foster all day for Usyk vs Wardley, in fact Howard deserves to walk to the ring with Wardley in my opinion.

    Wardley is coming for his destiny.
     
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    Meh, it was far from Fosters worst. I think had that been a different referee there may not have been as much controversy.
     
    Glassbrain, Oct 25, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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    Foster scored 115-113 Usyk in the first fight.
     
    GGGfans, Oct 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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    Aye dunno why i put 2 there. The point is the same nonetheless
     
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    That was bad stoppage. That's just fact. Fight was great and dont deserve this controversy on the end.
    Wardley hurt Parker and that's true but ... He missed 80% of his shots when he go for finish and just few moment earlier Parker try to punch back.
    This plus fact that Fabio must lost much energy on this wild attack can make Joseph survive this bad momment.

    Im happy for Fabio but stoppage was just to ealry and destroy both boxers chances to win on better way.

    But end of the day younger, hungry guy show that Parker is not soo spectacular better boxer now. He just git perfect match up with very dangerous but also lazy/old opponents last time.
    Much respekt for Joseph also because I was sure that at last Zhilei KO him but he show class.

    If Fabio got his chances Usyk he will lose badly. Easy fight for Usyk IMO.
    And what about Joseph? Poor dude again post his mandatory position because taking risk, good fight.
    I would love to see now Parker vs Hrgovic. Could be good competive fight.
     
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    Don't we all:risas3: a :yaay coming in.
     
    sid, Oct 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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