Comments Thread For: Josh Taylor Drops, Decisions Viktor Postol in Tough Fight

[IlikeBikeTython]

If I can't split them, why would I score the round to one of the fighters? And which fighter gets the round?


That's the only way you're going to get a proper reading on events.


The only person here saying Postal won is you. So it's clear who can't score a fight properly. But it has nothing to do with that does it? You just want to smear a British fighter to make you feel better. **** off with your insecurity will you.

To be honest I believe judges should be encouraged to score rounds even when they truly are having a hard time determining which guy to give the round to. This is just one part of boxing scoring system that should be changed. It makes no sense to me how you can have an extremely close, exciting fight where both guys are landing great shots and showing great skills, but even though every round is very very competitive, Fighter A does just enough more than Fighter B to deserve the round, although it was very close and competitive. If every round was like that for 12 rounds, at the end of the fight you’d have two guys who are both looking equally beaten up and exhausted and the fans would be thrilled having seen such a competitive awesome fight. Yet the score cards would read 120-108. That doesn’t seem right. There’s gotta be other ways, possibly better ways to score fight then by rounds and by the 10 point must system. But I’ll admit I don’t have a better suggestion. But I’m sure some smart people out there or even on these forums could come up with a better system. Oh yeah, and every commision should approve Instant Replay to be used by the ref in championship fights at least, or championship fights and eliminators as well. We can’t afford to have fights like Sergio Martinez vs Kermit Cintron where Martinez knocked Cintron out, but then after Cintron cried to the ref
That he was head butted over and over til the ref finally gave in and ruled
It a Bradbury. Then Martinez, after believing he had rightfully won by knockout, is forced to then continue to
Fight for
Several more
Rounds and should have been awarded a decision victory, but after the ref ridiculously took a point from
Martinez for a low blow in round 12 I believe, the judges rule the fight a draw. That was
The biggest robbery I’ve ever seen in boxing, simply because by viewing the replay anyone can plainly see he knockedCintron out with a punch, not a head it. Fight should be over. Then he did enough after that tO won on points as well. I’m rhe end, his record shows a drawn that should’ve been a KO win. With instant replay available to that ref, that never would’ve happened

[Force Boxing]

A lot of people on here do not truly understand how to score a fight...the tend to score it like amateur point system...that's not pro boxing

[Sid-Knee]

To be honest I believe judges should be encouraged to score rounds even when they truly are having a hard time determining which guy to give the round to. This is just one part of boxing scoring system that should be changed. It makes no sense to me how you can have an extremely close, exciting fight where both guys are landing great shots and showing great skills, but even though every round is very very competitive, Fighter A does just enough more than Fighter B to deserve the round, although it was very close and competitive. If every round was like that for 12 rounds, at the end of the fight you’d have two guys who are both looking equally beaten up and exhausted and the fans would be thrilled having seen such a competitive awesome fight. Yet the score cards would read 120-108. That doesn’t seem right. There’s gotta be other ways, possibly better ways to score fight then by rounds and by the 10 point must system. But I’ll admit I don’t have a better suggestion. But I’m sure some smart people out there or even on these forums could come up with a better system. Oh yeah, and every commision should approve Instant Replay to be used by the ref in championship fights at least, or championship fights and eliminators as well. We can’t afford to have fights like Sergio Martinez vs Kermit Cintron where Martinez knocked Cintron out, but then after Cintron cried to the ref
That he was head butted over and over til the ref finally gave in and ruled
It a Bradbury. Then Martinez, after believing he had rightfully won by knockout, is forced to then continue to
Fight for
Several more
Rounds and should have been awarded a decision victory, but after the ref ridiculously took a point from
Martinez for a low blow in round 12 I believe, the judges rule the fight a draw. That was
The biggest robbery I’ve ever seen in boxing, simply because by viewing the replay anyone can plainly see he knockedCintron out with a punch, not a head it. Fight should be over. Then he did enough after that tO won on points as well. I’m rhe end, his record shows a drawn that should’ve been a KO win. With instant replay available to that ref, that never would’ve happened

Word. There should be instant replay like you say just to see what actually happened. But don't hold your breath, you know boxing is behind the times when looking to improve the sport.


And yes, 10-10 rounds is the only way to get a correct reading on the fight if they don't separate themselves from their opponent. Giving it to one or the other in a close round makes absolutely no sense to me. But as I say, boxing is behind the times so don't look for this to be told to all judges on how to score a fight.

[Bigblackted44]

A lot of people are high on Ramirez so answer me these two questions,

Why did he not want to fight Prograis next?

Why does he seem hesitant to join me he tournament at 140?

[Force Boxing]

A lot of people are high on Ramirez so answer me these two questions,

Why did he not want to fight Prograis next?

Why does he seem hesitant to join me he tournament at 140?

Of course Ramirez wanted fight Regis he wants to prove he's the best...you act like the fighters at this level get to demand a fight be made lol no chance they fight who the **** they are told. Ramirez has expressed interest in the tournament but that's a Top Rank decision really have to trust them, they make the biggest stars

In the end it was Prograis team that turned the fight down has to do with easier path to more money remember everyone wants to get paid.

[Santa_]

Can't wait till this one to upload. Sounds like it was a close but clear win for Taylor.

[Santa_]

Holy **** that was a great fight! Taylor's the truth, 8-4 on my card.

[MONGOOSE66]

Id like to see more of this guy. Hopefully he boxes more on The big networks.