I think it is pretty obvious! Standards are different for different boxers. Some boxers are held to a higher standard whilst other boxers are held to a lower standard. So when one boxer does the exact same thing as another boxer, that boxer is going to get more credit than the other boxer, even though the quality of accomplishment is the same.
So for example, when Andre Ward beats Alexander Brand by decision and Sullivan Barrera by decision, he gets praised for out-boxing his opponents and displaying praise-worthy boxing skills. On the other hand, when Gennady Golovkin beats Daniel Jacobs just as impressively and by similar margin, those same individuals praising Andre Ward criticize Golovkin for being 'exposed'.
So for example, when Andre Ward beats Alexander Brand by decision and Sullivan Barrera by decision, he gets praised for out-boxing his opponents and displaying praise-worthy boxing skills. On the other hand, when Gennady Golovkin beats Daniel Jacobs just as impressively and by similar margin, those same individuals praising Andre Ward criticize Golovkin for being 'exposed'.
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