This is it. A fight that both pugilists can be proud of, and it was also insightful for the casual fans to understand better how judging and refereeing work. Jack Reese gave a very good interview with Fight Hype in the following days that I encourage you to check out. Much goes into a referee studying fighters' tendencies before a fight, observing their body language during the fight, and assessing damage on both sides. Administering a count in boxing for a downed opponent is more than just counting to 10. It also is not literal seconds. Also, what I failed to mention in my podcast, is that the 3 knockdown rule was once instituted some time ago, although now seemingly defunct. I believe for the same reason that knockout protocol has been adjusted for title fights. It also pertains to the scoring system. A fighter who has had 2 knockdowns, is down 2 10-8 rounds. His opponent need only win 2 other rounds for a draw. If a fighter is knocked down in 3 separate rounds, he is now fighting for essentially a draw, unless he can score a knock out or several devastating rounds, including a 10-7 round. While possible, the damage a fighter has taken to that point has to be assessed, and so erring on the side of caution, once down that many times, fights used to be stopped, considering the deficit. With new protocol, fighters have to demonstrate the ability to move laterally from left to right on their own, to the referee's liking, in order to continue. That gives a more accurate depiction of their current balance and coherence.
This is the Podcast of my Analysis
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