Exhibitions, celebrities and why you don’t want real judges
Boxing judge Tom Schreck looks at exhibition bouts and wonders how they should be handled
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The science of the jab – and why it wins rounds
Former judge Tom Schreck argues that the jab is the most important punch in boxing.
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‘Robbery’ — Boxing’s overused term
Boxing official Tom Schreck, in his latest column, explores the scoring of close fights and how fans might interpret them differently to the judges
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Examining the scorecards of legends – and explaining how they could ‘steal’ decisions
Boxing judge Tom Schreck explains why it's important to focus purely on the boxing when scoring the fights of legends
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The boxing judge: Tom Schreck on how the 10-point must system emerged
If you’ve watched a fight in the past 50 years, you’ve heard it announced: “All three judges score the bout 115–113…”
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The boxing judge: Tom Schreck explores judging two-minute rounds
Two-minute rounds remain standard in most jurisdictions for women's boxing. That makes it critical for judges to understand the unique dynamics of scoring them – and to approach them with the same sincerity and precision as any other round, writes veteran judge Tom Schreck
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The boxing judge: Mindfulness in the judge’s chair
Top judge Tom Schreck explains how, in the midst of chaos, judges keep their minds steady, their eyes sharp, and their scorecards impartial.
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The hidden prejudices in boxing judging
Judges are not supposed to factor in backstory, reputations, or emotions, but the truth is, no judge can completely erase their mind.
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Should boxing judges have experience as boxers?
It’s a fair question: Should someone who judges a professional boxing match have ever stepped into the ring themselves?
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The boxing judge: Blood, chins and why some fighters look worse but win
You see a fighter bleeding from a cut over the eye and think: “He’s losing.” The other guy is fresh-faced and composed. Easy round to score, right?
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