Outrageous Robbery of Holyfield

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Zakman, Dec 20, 2008.


  1. Nico

    Nico hi. Full Member

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    That's not what I'm doing. I'm merely stating that in both cases, there was no doubt in my mind as to who had won the fight.
     
  2. Bodysnatcher

    Bodysnatcher Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  3. tonsetzer

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    Some here are going overboard. There were a lot of close rounds. How can it be not be close with both guys doing nothing? In some rounds Holyfield had only 1 or 2 actions himself. This was nowhere like Pavlik - Hopkins.
     
  4. BOSTONREDSOX

    BOSTONREDSOX The Ghost Full Member

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    i agree.those judges need more cowbell
     
  5. Zakman

    Zakman ESB's Chinchecker Full Member

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    This is as bad a decision as I have seen in a long time. Every bit as bad as what they did to George Foreman against Briggs.
     
  6. POLboks

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  7. Badlok

    Badlok Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Not a good fight for boxing , i got Holly by 3 rounds even if i did bet on Valuev
     
  8. Nico

    Nico hi. Full Member

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    My understanding is that judges are allowed to score even rounds- it's simply a practice that is frowned upon.

    If you think about it, it's kind of an odd thing to do anyway. Even for rounds that are fought fairly evenly, there is always something that distinguishes one fighter from the other. At least that's my opinion.
     
  9. iceman

    iceman Tis my Island Full Member

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    Fightnews usually gets it right but **** me not this time - 116-112 Holyfield was how i scored it.
     
  10. I_Neutral

    I_Neutral P4P Emeritus Full Member

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    I had it 116-112 for Holy.

    Valuev did not seem bothered one bit as if he knew the outcome.

    Not surprising at all.
     
  11. Axe

    Axe Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Horrible decision.

    Evander deprived of another big win (ala the Ruiz rubbermatch).
     
  12. konaman

    konaman Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I understood it fine.

    I am just saying that Lennox would be as disgraced as the next man. Its kinda like when something terrible happens to someone you would typically wish bad things upon, but you pass the opportunity to rub it in because no matter who they are, even you are disgusted. :lol:
     
  13. Richel Hersisia

    Richel Hersisia Well-Known Member Full Member

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    what a shitty fight.. I saw pictures of Corbett Fritzsimmons this morning, that even lookeb better..

    btw.. how can a close fight be a robbery??? you guys cry to much... I had it a draw, that is what it should be. neither man deserved to win..

    Holyfield Lewis I, now that was a robbery.... This was a close fight that could ve gone either way
     
  14. d00k

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    I wouldn't mind seeing your scorecard for comparision? Obviously the even rounds could go either way, and thus turn the result around.
     
  15. catasyou

    catasyou Lucian Bute Full Member

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    I had it 115-113 for Evander.I can't believe they took his chance at history like that.Shocking.
    Round 1-10-9 Holyfield
    Round 2-10-9 Holyfield
    Round 3-10-9 Holyfield
    Round 4-10-9 Valuev
    Round 5-10-9 Holyfield
    Round 6-10-9 Valuev
    Round 7-10-9 Valuev
    Round 8-10-9 Valuev
    Round 9-10-9 Holyfield
    Round 10-10-9 Holyfield
    Round 11-10-9 Holyfield
    Round 12-10-9 Valuev.