Author: Sean Close
Virgil Ortiz faced Fredrick Lawson in the ring on Saturday, but the fight took an unexpected turn when referee Tony Weeks halted the match. While Lawson seemed to be struggling, it wasn’t clear if the fight needed to be stopped at that moment. This decision has left fans and analysts perplexed, with much of the frustration directed at Weeks for his premature call.
Weeks later defended his decision, revealing that a brain scan had revealed an aneurysm in Lawson before the fight, but subsequent tests showed conflicting results. This revelation could potentially justify Weeks’ actions and raise questions about the oversight of the Athletic Commission. However, there are doubts about the validity of Weeks’ claims and whether there is more to the situation.
Golden Boy Promotions, the fight’s promoter, stated that Lawson had been cleared to fight by a physician certified by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. The Commission officials emphasized the significance of the medical information and refrained from commenting further on the situation, citing legal and ethical reasons.
Despite the controversy surrounding the fight, Ortiz demonstrated his skill and prowess with a convincing victory over Davis. He now aims to face junior middleweight titlist Tim Twee in his next bout.
