I'm a Wlad fan but jeez that was just pitiful on his part. I know clinching is part of boxing but it should NOT be a defensive tactic. You should only be allowed to clinch if you're in trouble from a punch. Wlad not only clinches too much but he just leans his whole body weight on the guy. This is not the first time he's done this. He does it way too much. The guy has a height and weight advantage in 95% of his fights. I don't understand why he needs to do that. Well I kinda know, It's because he's scared to get hit in the mouth. It's not like he doesn't have skills. And another thing that bothers me that he constantly gets away with is when he keeps his long left arm out without punching. As far as I know that's illegal if you're not throwing the jab right? But he uses it to keep his opponent at a safe distance. So annoying.
it is banned but the refs need to do their jobs, points should be deducted, but that then takes away from the game plan of the Klits, Ward, at times Hops and Floyd and in the past Lewis. These are all big names in the sport and they often get what they want because the reds aren't brave enough.
It is banned. It's against the rules. The referees just let it happen.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marquess_of_Queensberry_Rules
Rule 2 my dude.
The judges suck, and the referees don't even read the rules.