Yeah, but I think there needs to be a defined line between the 'flash, off-balance, slightly clipped' KD and the 'was simply pushed, pulled, wrestled' type of KD. One is a KD, no matter how weak or insignificant while the other was clearly the result of elements other than those used inboxing.
We all say that a KD is a KD, no matter how strong, weak or how much the punch caused the KD. If a punch landed, then it's a kd.....right? Well, in 99% yes, it's perfect. Those shots need to be counted.
However, this is where instant replay absolutelymust be used. Anyway, Hagler was one of the unfortunate few that get called with a KD after being pulled around the back of the neck, not punched or even hit with a weak, glancing blow. It missed and went behind his head and then he got pulled. It's one of those 'ref decisions' that are classically dismissed as part of boxing, yet it is so very easily fixed and the correct decision ruled.
I think 99% is totally unrealistic, I've seen many kd's scored that were total C***, I'd say it has to be under 95% but above 90%,....... there are many that have happened due to water on the mat, I've seen a knockdown scored from a square punch to the side delt.
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