Why was the Bowe-Mathis fight a no contest?

**JohnDoe8998** · 08-11-2006, 07:28 PM

Bowe hit and knocked out Mathis while he was on his knees

**Shanus** · 08-11-2006, 07:33 PM

Originally posted by edwardscizzands

Bowe hit and knocked out Mathis while he was on his knees

Why didn't Bowe lose by DQ?

**JohnDoe8998** · 08-11-2006, 07:40 PM

Accidental fouls.
If an accidental foul causes an injury severe enough for the referee to stop the bout immediately, the bout will result in a NO DECISION if stopped before four (4) completed rounds. Four (4) rounds are complete when the bell rings signifying the end of the fourth round.

**Mr. Ryan** · 08-11-2006, 07:40 PM

Because Bowe hit Mathis when he was down and Mathis was unable to continue. It was ruled an accident.

**THE REAL NINJA** · 08-11-2006, 07:49 PM

why do people always do that ?

**Dye** · 08-11-2006, 08:56 PM

i just watched that fight and Bowe looked at Mathis for a good second and then hit him after Mathis had taken a knee

**DiegoFuego** · 08-11-2006, 09:09 PM

same reason Tyson hitting Norris after the bell was a no contest

Why was the Bowe-Mathis fight a no contest?