WBC Open Scoring

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  1. BIGTIMETIMMY

    BIGTIMETIMMY ESB Hall of Fame Member Full Member

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    For it or against and why?
     
  2. emanuel_augustus

    emanuel_augustus Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Just watch Mormeck/Bell. It encourages the boxer who's ahead to try and protect their lead. Stupid idea.
     
  3. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    Against it, it will just encourage runners to run.
    As much as I hate controversial decisons that's what makes this sport great.
    the fact that nobody see's a fight with the same eyes.
     
  4. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    I think it would be a bad thing for boxing, personally.

    Though it would have been good at Sven Ottke's fights!
     
  5. Drofrah

    Drofrah Active Member Full Member

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    Definatley against. Nothing can beat the tension as the scores are announced at the end of a close fight, why take that away
     
  6. TommyV

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    Spot on.
     
  7. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    It may also lead to fighters taking a bit of a dive if they realise they aren't in with a realistic chance of winning.

    It would be really sad to see the end of guys answering the bell for the final round and throwing bombs hoping for a lucky KO, which sometimes happens.

    Ask Frank Bruno......
     
  8. TommyV

    TommyV Loyal Member banned

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    Wouldn't go as far as saying it would encourage fighters to take dives personally.
     
  9. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    Perhaps it was a bit strong, but you get my point.
     
  10. P.4.P.G.O.A.T.

    P.4.P.G.O.A.T. Q Boro Killa Bee Full Member

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    Terrible idea for a variety of reasons...
     
  11. elgrancampeon

    elgrancampeon Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Not a bad idea. Yeah it takes from the drama but I rather know ahead of time if the judges are cooking something up.
     
  12. Athorn4941

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    Against. The strategies will change to more staying ahead on points for most fighters instead of going for the KO and some fighters will panic when behind and do stupid things insted of waiting for a chance.