"But the slick stylist from New Orleans frustrated Harold with speed, guile and a flicking jab to shock the fight fraternity by winning a close and disputed split decision. Many observers believed that Johnson had won the bout comfortably and the verdict caused a storm of controversy, yet Harold took his defeat with supreme grace and sportsmanship."
How dare the writer use this word to describe that fight? That fight was far from close.
Good article though. One of the most underrated All Time Great's there is.
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