WBC OKs open scoring

[DarkSpyder]

Mixed feelings really. I think the real proof will be in the pudding, in the thick of a fight. It seems like a good idea, in theory...

[cyberthugpatrol]

Im assuming the boxers will know too. So we dont get the same problems we had with a fight like Wright vs Taylor.

Too bad its not in effect for this weekends fight (Mayweather and Baldomir)

don't need it, the judges won't save floyd

[Mr. Ryan]

this sucks. it takes ALL the suspense away from the fight. unless its close

If you invest alot of energy in the drama of the decision, well then yes, sorry to ruin the fun for you.

[deuce_drop]

i think it's a good idea, but like anything there are going to be flaws, it's just something that you have to do trial and error type thing to see how it's really going to turn out.

there is a good chance that it will improve judging, thats all i can really hope for, as for someone taking it easy because he knows that he has the fight won, well if it's obvious that's what the fighter is doing, then there should'nt be any dispute if the judge gives the round to the other fighter if the guy with the lead is going to coast and not fight, so i think that theory is ture to a certain extent but there are ways around it to either reward, penalize, or judge a fighter accordingly.

like i said it's something that is going to have to be tried to see if it works and benefits the sport. it can be easily removed if it don't work.

[ELPacman]

I like it. I mean, it's WBC only right? So we can say for now it's a test run. Maybe it'll be such a good thing the other companies will take notice and add it. If anything your losing "some" suspense to the scoring. Isn't it usually we know who won or someone gets ****ed over real bad? So what's wrong with knowing in advanced rather than bitching and moaning in 1 instant outburst?

[Derranged_]

Open scoring will definitely impact a fighter's strategy if he thinks he's behind, ahead, or even with his opponent. And I think it affects the way fights are judged in a positive way but of course it takes away all the suspense when the ring announcer is reading the score cards.

We'll just have to wait and see how it all works out.

[Hitman932]

i can see it happeneing where i guy thinks he is a winning a fight he is being robbed in and they announce he is losing after the 8th

i think it could effect mental focus of the fighters is theyre aware of the scorecards but i like the idea overall....

[Xcel]

Plus the score is known in all other major sports.