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In the world of boxing, few rivalries have captivated audiences and stirred debate like the epic clashes between Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin. The Middleweight titans shared the ring in 2017 and 2018, delivering 24 thrilling rounds that left fans on the edge of their seats. However, amidst the excitement and adrenaline, controversy loomed over their first bout, casting a shadow over the legendary encounters.
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Even former President Donald Trump weighed in on the matter, expressing his belief that Golovkin was unjustly robbed of victory in their first encounter. The bout which was ruled a majority draw has been a part of controversy for a long time. Despite this, the former president refused to even name the Mexican while mentioning this dramatic affair.
Trump’s boxing bombshell over Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin verdict
In a recent interview with UFC Unfiltered, the 77-year-old expressed his candid thoughts about the contentious first fight. Moreover, he didn’t mince his words stating that Golovkin was unfairly treated and “got screwed” in the decision. The former president believed that ‘GGG’s’ dominating performance should have earned him the victory. However, the judges’ verdict dictated otherwise. He also tactfully steered away from naming Alvarez directly. By choosing not to single out the Mexican fighter, Trump kept the focus on the perceived judging controversy.
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“They had a couple of fights with him. It doesn’t matter who; I don’t want to say who, uh, he got screwed. Yeah, he would dominate a certain fight, and they didn’t give him the decision, and that takes your heart out. Uh, you know, that really, I think it took his heart out, but he was a great, that guy was a great fighter.” he said
The contentious Alvarez vs. Golovkin bout isn’t the only instance where Trump weighed in on judging in combat sports. Comparing boxing to the UFC , he acknowledged a difference in decision-making. In addition, he gave his insights into why he feels that judging in the UFC is far better than that of boxing.
UFC vs. Boxing: Trump weighs in on judging
In the interview, the former president also compared the judging in the two sports. According to Trump, the UFC’s judging has generally been more agreeable to him, with fewer questionable outcomes. However, the same could not be said for boxing. The former president stated that disagreements over decisions were rare in UFC, in contrast to boxing, where he’s witnessed fights where one fighter was clearly dominant, yet the decision favored the other.
“You know the decision-making in UFC. I never thought about it. It’s rare that really you disagree with a decision, it’s very rare. In boxing you would see, I’ve seen some fights that were so bad where a guy was pummeled for whatever number of rounds,” Trump said.
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LAS VEGAS, NV – SEPTEMBER 15: Gennady Golovkin punches Canelo Alvarez during their middleweight title fight. T-Mobile Arena. September 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
The issue of controversial judging in boxing is not limited to the Canelo vs. Golovkin saga. Over the years, numerous high-profile bouts have been marred by contentious decisions, leaving both fighters and fans dissatisfied. Judges’ scorecards have sparked heated debates and raised questions about the integrity of the sport. As boxing continues to evolve, the call for fair and transparent judging remains crucial to preserving the sanctity of the sport.
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