What's worst getting knocked out when winning or get dominated for 12 rounds?

[kurt0411]

So I've been having some dilemma about this, what do you guys think hurts a boxers credibility more,

Getting knocked out though he was up on all the judges scorecards

OR

Get dominated and outclassed for 12 rounds

NOTE: I am not referring to any specific fighters, just the general conseques.

[DeadLikeMe]

If Maidana had been TKO'd in like the 5th or something against Alexander rather than get wrecked for 12 rounds I imagine it would have tarnished his rep less. This is a highly circumstantial thing.

[Build That Wall]

Getting Dominated for 12 rounds.

[kurt0411]

If Maidana had been TKO'd in like the 5th or something against Alexander rather than get wrecked for 12 rounds I imagine it would have tarnished his rep less. This is a highly circumstantial thing.

Yeah it's a dilemma I've been thinking about and wondering a lot, I really can't seem to lean to one side.

[tjones1989]

Getting knocked out in a fight your winning is much better. Getting thrashed for 12 rounds is simply embarrassing.

[Box-Office]

Being dominated for 12 rounds means you are absolutely **** and don't belong in the ring. With a KO there is always that "IF" this and that. So, IF he didn't get KOed he would have won on points. With a shutout it's flat out embarrassing.

[Showtime..]

Anyone ever YouTube Trinidad vs Wright? I got brain cancer from that. Trinidad should had thrown hook after hook hoping to catch anything after the 6th.
I would rather get KO'ed no doubt.

[kurt0411]

An thanks lads, the majority seem to agree that it's better to get knocked out.