More British Bias at Boxrec?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Axe, Jan 28, 2009.


  1. Axe

    Axe Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Looking at their Cruiserweight rankings 5 days ago, victor Ramirez, who had beaten Alexeev a few days before that, ranked low at #15.

    Now he has been named the official next opponent for Brit enzo maccarinelli, and guess what? He is at #5, leapfrogging more worthy fighters such as Flores (the former #5), Huck, etc.

    This reminds me of the time that they 'suddenly' decided Barret was a top 15 Heavyweight (ie right when Haye chose to face him).

    Boxrec rankings may be made by a computer formula, but that formula is subjected to human manipulation on a weekly basis...therefore, it is not free of bias at all.
     
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  2. Williams27

    Williams27 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I agree. I like how Odlanier Solis Fonte was ranked in the top 50 HW's after 2 pro fights, wtf is that.
     
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  3. NESTORRDEA

    NESTORRDEA Active Member Full Member

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    THIS WEBSITE HAS A COMPUTER based formula which LOVES MEXICANS and HATES PUERTO RICANS for some out of this world reason... then they hide behind the cpu formula excuse!! LUDICROUS!!
     
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  4. joejab

    joejab Thread Killa Full Member

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    God damn racist computers.
     
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  5. Axe

    Axe Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :yep
     
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  6. treva1977

    treva1977 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    british bias....is boxrec a british run operation then?
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  7. CASH_718

    CASH_718 "You ****ed Healy?" Full Member

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    The man that created it was indeed british.

     
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  8. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    Two Brits in the top 5 P4P

    :party:
     
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  9. owell

    owell Active Member Full Member

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    Everytime you have JC on the top means something is wrong...
     
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  10. PaddyD1983

    PaddyD1983 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    :rofl

    They're everywhere. I remember reading that a journalist asked Ali about a computer match up which had Rocky Marciao beating Ali on points. Ali's reply?

    "No computer in Virgina is gonna let a black man beat Rocky Marciano"
     
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  11. cityofgod

    cityofgod Worcester warrior Full Member

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    The brits invented boxing !
     
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