When Teofimo Lopez clashed with Jamaine Ortiz, the punch stats painted a picture of a closely contested battle. Yet, the unanimous decision in favor of Lopez sparked a wildfire of debate. How could a fight so evenly matched on paper end in such controversy? Boxing enthusiasts were left scratching their heads, questioning the integrity of the sport’s scoring system.

Adding to the intrigue, Gillie Da Kid, a voice respected beyond the confines of hip-hop, dropped a bombshell opinion on The PorterWay Podcast. His take? Oddly specific and against the grain.

Teofimo’s name is enough for a win?

Gillie Da Kid didn’t hesitate to express his unfiltered view on the bout’s outcome during his appearance on The PorterWay Podcast. “What are your thoughts, man?” Shawn Porter probed, setting the stage for a candid revelation. Without skipping a beat, Gillie responded, “I thought Teo lost. I thought that kid’s footwork caused a lot of problems. You know what I mean? But it’s boxing. And Teo has the name.” This straightforward assessment mirrors the perplexity shared by many fans and critics alike.

Moreover, the scorecards further amplify this bewilderment. Judges Tim Cheatham and David Sutherland scored the match 115-113, while Judge Steve Weisfeld saw it more broadly at 117-111, all in favor of Lopez. These numbers, especially Weisfeld’s wider margin, have become a focal point of dispute. Given the competitive nature reflected in the CompuBox punch stats — with the fighters closely matched in terms of punches landed — the unanimous decision has thus raised eyebrows.

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Amid this decision, Teofimo Lopez has received a lot of backlash. However, he isn’t one to stay quiet, and of course, decided to speak out about it.

No apologies from Teofimo Lopez!

Teofimo Lopez faced a barrage of criticism, not only from fans but also from boxing luminaries like Terence Crawford, Shakur Stevenson, Gervonta Davis, and Teddy Atlas. The consensus among these critics was stark, with many decrying the match as a “robbery” and advocating for Ortiz as the deserving victor.

Unfazed, Lopez responded with defiance on social media, stating, “It’s better to be hated than loved in Boxing because you know you are doing something right! It’s the evolution of greatness that comes with it.” This remark underscores Lopez’s indifference to the backlash, positioning criticism as a badge of his escalating legacy.

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Will this controversy spark changes in how fights are judged, or will it simply become another chapter in the storied history of boxing’s contentious decisions?

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