Protection of A-Sides

[Tony Trick-Pony]

But that's exactly the point. Ward was NOT the "A side". If he was, it was by a tiny amount that is insignificant. That was an even match with both fighters equally known and popular. His STYLE is what made the judges give him the rounds, especially since they were contrasted with Kovalev's style and reputation.

My argument is that it's not the A side vs. B side that often determines bad judging - it's the style.

That whole fight pretty much shows this. Even in the promotion that claimed it was boxer vs brawler when they are both boxers. Really ******.

[j0zef]

That whole fight pretty much shows this. Even in the promotion that claimed it was boxer vs brawler when they are both boxers. Really ******.

I agree with you, I just don't think it has anything to do with the "Protection of the A sides", which is the title of your thread.

[Porter's Dad]

It's going to be funny seeing Wlad Klit, one of the biggest abusers of an A-Side standing, being treated like a B-Side against Joshua.

He won't be able to get away with his absurd clinching with these British referees in Hearn's pocket

One of the biggest indulges for an A-Side fighter is clinching. Why referees tolerate it, I have no idea. Well, I know why but why some fans accept it as a tactic is a joke. It's nothing more than an easy, ugly option for the A-Side who cares little but for winning. Meanwhile, the boxing fans have to sit through a stop-start fight with no rhythm, after months of anticipation.

Wlad-Povetkin still gives me nightmares.

[Tony Trick-Pony]

I agree with you, I just don't think it has anything to do with the "Protection of the A sides", which is the title of your thread.

As with most problems, it's probably a combination of things.

[Tony Trick-Pony]

It's going to be funny seeing Wlad Klit, one of the biggest abusers of an A-Side standing, being treated like a B-Side against Joshua.

He won't be able to get away with his absurd clinching with these British referees in Hearn's pocket

One of the biggest indulges for an A-Side fighter is clinching. Why referees tolerate it, I have no idea. Well, I know why but why some fans accept it as a tactic is a joke. It's nothing more than an easy, ugly option for the A-Side who cares little but for winning. Meanwhile, the boxing fans have to sit through a stop-start fight with no rhythm, after months of anticipation.

Wlad-Povetkin still gives me nightmares.

I have a bigger problem with the fans accepting it as anything other than cheating. I'm a Wlad fan and I know he was wrong for the Povetkin fight. Should have had more points deducted for that mess.