
‘Robbery’ — Boxing’s overused term
Boxing official Tom Schreck, in his latest column, explores the scoring of close fights and how fans might interpret them differently to the judges

If you’ve watched a fight in the past 50 years, you’ve heard it announced: “All three judges score the bout 115–113…”

Top judge Tom Schreck explains how, in the midst of chaos, judges keep their minds steady, their eyes sharp, and their scorecards impartial.

Boxing judge Tom Schreck talks about how one of the most crucial yet often overlooked aspects of boxing strategy is the management of the neutral zone, which is the space where neither fighter is fully committed to offense or defense.