ONE-STEP CURE TO RID BOXING OF BAD SCORING
Los Angeles, CA– After Paul Malinaggi (26-3, 5 KOs) lost a close and somewhat controversial decision last week to Juan Diaz (35-2, 17 KOs), one might expect that this was business as usual. Whether you believe Malignaggi deserved the victory, one must agree boxing needs reform. There is concern from fighters, fans, and even in most cases promoters.
EVERYBODY IN BOXING KNOWS “HOME COOKING”
One must understand the interest of managers and promoters to protect their fighter and their own interest. However, what is most important is the integrity of the sport of boxing. Life is by no means fair and there is no perfect system that can be implemented, but one must agree that there are certain steps that can be taken, so that the public sees decisions that look fair and just.
THE WAY THEY SCORE FIGHTS NOW
In brainstorming this issue I believe there might be a logical alternative to the current system of how fights are scored. Boxing currently has a ten-point must system, meaning that in each round the winner gets 10 points, the loser 9, or less if there is a knockdown, and or if the winner is extremely dominant.
KEVIN SAYS WE NEED THREE ON EACH SIDE OF RING
Currently, there are three judges who score the bout from different sides of the ring, thus giving them a different point of view. In my proposal whether they are major bouts, or championship contests there would be a total of nine judges. That would place three judges on three sides of the ring.
THIS WOULD AVERT CORRUPT & INCOMPETENT SCORES
Adding the multiple judges would help to get a better consensus of who actually won the bout. Scores from each of three panels would be tallied to come up with an individual scorecard from each side. If there happened to be a judge that for some reason scores wide in favor of a guy that appears to be the loser, then there are two other judges that see the fight from his point of view who possibly can cancel the bogus score out.
IN THIS CASE, MORE IS BETTER!
While one might think that more judges could add to more controversy, I believe the current system gives one judge too much power in regards to the outcome. Also having nine official judges would help to hold bad judges more accountable. If eight officials had it one way and one judge scored it wide the other way, it would possibly show a lack of competence or integrity.
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESSIONS?
What do you think of this idea, and also what reforms do you think boxing needs to make in order to move forward in a positive light?
Kevin Perry