Comments Thread For: CompuBox: Figueroa and Burns Fought Furious Fight

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Ricky Burns lost a unanimous decision in a grueling scrap with Omar Figueroa. Two points deducted from Burns ultimately cost him dear as the two former world champions put on a physically demanding tear-up in Hidalgo, Texas, on Saturday.

The Scotsman was punished in rounds eight and 11 for holding by referee Laurence Cole, who regularly attempted to create space between the fighters by holding their arms as they fought at close quarters. Both fighters were visibly exhausted at different stages of the brutal bout, and Burns looked capable of ending Figueroa's undefeated streak as the tough Mexican slowed down. The three ringside judges all gave the home state fighter a 116-110, 117-109, 116-110 win.
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[fistic flow]

And so a fight which was horribly officiated and scandalously scored gets swept under the carpet, because 'these things happen in boxing'. Not good enough. Who holds these judges and referees accountable? And does anybody really care? Care that is ultimately for the reputation of the sport?

[boxing maniac]

This fight was horrible Figeuroa no skills no wonder he's avoiding all the top guys and **** Coles shouldn't be allowed to ref anymore

[kdee]

Guys this is the second time i've seen Figueroa and he is a terrible 'boxer'(not that he is one)

This fight(which was a pretty bad one) was so sloppy and boring it reminded me of 13yr old schoolkids fighting. This Figueroa kid is going to get swept up look at his movements and one dimensional plan(which isn't even a good one).

I heard this kid was supposed to be a new prospect but from what I saw i've had enough already! pretty much seen everything he has to offer in 2 rounds of the fight, and it wasn't much to offer!