It's not as simple as just knocking a world champ out though is it?
Judging was disgusting even for Germany. And rarely have I seen a world level fighter visibility blowing out of his arse like abraham was from round seven. Very poor show from the officials
A round either way would have been fair, there were some very close rounds that could have been given to either fighter. Total farce in the end, and such a shame after all the heard work that Smiffy would have put in to his preparation.
The worst thing about all this is we know what's going to happen and we're still disappointed. Before the first bell has even rung we're saying how Smith has to knock him out because he won't get any help from the judges. How can that be the case in any sport?!
If there would have been a marginal win for either Smith or Abraham, no complaints. I think the more fair/right result would have been a marginal win for Smith but considering the home advantage I saw a draw coming. Never expected them scorecards. 119-109. Disgrace.
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Judging was disgusting even for Germany. And rarely have I seen a world level fighter visibility blowing out of his arse like abraham was from round seven. Very poor show from the officials
The worst thing about all this is we know what's going to happen and we're still disappointed. Before the first bell has even rung we're saying how Smith has to knock him out because he won't get any help from the judges. How can that be the case in any sport?!
Lets be honest, the British scoring leaves a nasty taste in the mouth so our hands are not immaculate
If there would have been a marginal win for either Smith or Abraham, no complaints. I think the more fair/right result would have been a marginal win for Smith but considering the home advantage I saw a draw coming. Never expected them scorecards. 119-109. Disgrace.
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