Should boxing judges be subject to polygraphs?

[Boxfan83]

Now I know this seems a little far-fetch but with the amount of money that is placed for betting on "BIG" fights especially in Vegas, do you think Judges should take random lie detector test to avoid corruption? Lets face it, we have all seen some outrageous judging and everyone points fingers to fixed fights or corrupt judging. I think random lie detector test for judges and possibly referees would do the sport of boxing a lot more "good" than random drug testing...

[b00g13man]

When exactly do they take these polygraph tests? After the cards have been filled out, before the results are announced?

[Boxfan83]

When exactly do they take these polygraph tests? After the cards have been filled out, before the results are announced?

I think randomly throughout the year. With questions asked whether bribes have been taken/offered and what their responses were. I know a very high profile vegas referee who told me soon after he became a ref he was confronted with bribes, so fixes are very real. I worked with this guy for years and know hes straight as an arrow but $ talks and some people do have breaking points so you never know so random test should be taken. Polygraphs are not 100% accurate so a failure shouldnt result in criminal cases but suspensions & athletic commission reviews of their fights should be a result...

[Basco]

WTF?

[jas]

not a bad idea if a polygraph was reliable

how reliable is it

[b00g13man]

I think randomly throughout the year. With questions asked whether bribes have been taken/offered and what their responses were. I know a very high profile vegas referee who told me soon after he became a ref he was confronted with bribes, so fixes are very real. I worked with this guy for years and know hes straight as an arrow but $ talks and some people do have breaking points so you never know so random test should be taken. Polygraphs are not 100% accurate so a failure shouldnt result in criminal cases but suspensions & athletic commission reviews of their fights should be a result...

I think you're on your own here buddy.

[johnm is...]

Sure!

Matter of fact, we need to get the FBI involved.

[STREET CLEANER]

How can you polygraph somebody's opinion?

[Boxfan83]

I think you're on your own here buddy.

Maybe I am, but lets say you bet a large amount of $ on a big fight and it was very controversial ending. Wouldn't you want to know what the judges were thinking?

[Boxfan83]

How can you polygraph somebody's opinion?

If their opinion was based on a bribe, sure you can. Police/Federal agents are subject to polygraph all the time based on such allegations.