Last evening’s boxing bout stirred controversy as Fernando Martinez was crowned the new unified IBF-WBA super flyweight champion, despite the presence of dubious judging. The scorecards showing margins of 120-108, 117-111, and 116-112 raised concerns regarding the judges’ focus during the match.
While Martinez initiated the match strongly, his rival, Ioka, also managed to land precise punches, particularly aiming at the body. Ultimately, both contenders seemed evenly matched, however, the judges deemed Martinez the clear victor. This decision prompted doubts about its legitimacy, with some going as far as to suggest that animals like dogs could deliver more precise judgments.
The contentious scoring seen in the Martinez-Ioka duel has ignited conversations about the necessity for improvements in boxing judging standards. The outcomes of the bout, alongside the results in other encounters, have further intensified the dialogue on the equity of boxing verdicts.
