Originally posted by Sugarj
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Right Oscar vs Quartey, just watched. As unbiased and objective as possible:
Round 1: 10/9 Oscar (Close)
Round 2: 10/9 Quartey (Close)
Round 3: 10/9 Quartey (Close)
Round 4: 10/10 (Low activity, no one deserved it!)
Round 5: 10/9 Quartey (Clear)
Round 6: 10/9 Quartey (Both knocked down, Quartey first. Oscar dominated 1st minute, but Quartey the final 2 minutes)
Round 7: 10/9 Quartey (Clear)
Round 8: 10/9 Quartey (Clear)
Round 9: 10/10 Even, but notes say if I had to be pushed, then Quartey
Round 10: 10/9 Oscar
Round 11: 10/9 Oscar
Round 12: 10/8 Oscar (Very clear with a knockdown and early threat of stoppage)
Final result 115:113 Quartey
Very close fight. The first four rounds were so close that its very possible that in the judges eyes Oscar was awarded the majority of these (which would possibly account for the split decision in his favour). He was champion and the more 'home' fighter. I can see why he might have got the benefit of the doubt in the closer rounds.
My overall feeling is that Oscar's final three rounds made him the moral victor despite my scorecard. Merchant and Lederman had Quartey ahead too, albeit by different routes to me. I've no doubt that Quartey landed more blows over the 12 rounds and he was the fighter more often going forward, he certainly outjabbed Oscar, but his pace was often one dimensional and without urgency. Oscar's combinations were more eyecatching and exciting to watch.
I'd have no problem with either fighter getting the decision or a verdict of a draw.
I'm guessing that the four rounds that Carlos awarded to Quartey were 5, 6, 7 & 8?
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