Most refs you have seen ask the fighter to walk forward after a KD because that is what they are supposed to do, it's one of the ways they use to judge whether or not the boxer can physically continue.
The ref in this fight, who is a Montreal native, which is where Bute lives, trains, and usually fights, did not do that. The ref that has worked 7 of the last 10 of Bute's fights, did not do what he was supposed to do in order to properly officiate the fight. He allowed Bute to continue leaning on the ropes, visibly out on his feet, while he OK'd him to continue so the final bell could ring.
The ref in this fight, who is a Montreal native, which is where Bute lives, trains, and usually fights, did not do that. The ref that has worked 7 of the last 10 of Bute's fights, did not do what he was supposed to do in order to properly officiate the fight. He allowed Bute to continue leaning on the ropes, visibly out on his feet, while he OK'd him to continue so the final bell could ring.
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