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By Lyle Fitzsimmons - Another big fight. Another big disaster.
And while nearly two weeks have passed since the Bradley-Pacquiao decision that many labored far and wide to call a “robbery” – though to be honest, I only had it 7-5 for Manny and thought the Marquez III call was far worse – precious little has been done to ensure it won’t happen again next time.
Yes, in spite of promoters being ashamed, writers being indignant and Congressmen taking it upon themselves to try and sanitize a perpetually sordid sport, I haven’t seen anything of particular merit suggested since a clearly crestfallen Jim Lampley signed off from the MGM Grand.
In fact, the more days pass… the more it seems no one really cares much anymore.
The WBO has said it can’t reverse the result, playing the “good and honest judges” card when referring to Duane Ford and CJ Ross, whose 115-113 nods to the new champion sparked the firestorm. [Click Here To Read More]
And while nearly two weeks have passed since the Bradley-Pacquiao decision that many labored far and wide to call a “robbery” – though to be honest, I only had it 7-5 for Manny and thought the Marquez III call was far worse – precious little has been done to ensure it won’t happen again next time.
Yes, in spite of promoters being ashamed, writers being indignant and Congressmen taking it upon themselves to try and sanitize a perpetually sordid sport, I haven’t seen anything of particular merit suggested since a clearly crestfallen Jim Lampley signed off from the MGM Grand.
In fact, the more days pass… the more it seems no one really cares much anymore.
The WBO has said it can’t reverse the result, playing the “good and honest judges” card when referring to Duane Ford and CJ Ross, whose 115-113 nods to the new champion sparked the firestorm. [Click Here To Read More]
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