“Terrible Ref Here”: Fans Outraged After Boxer Shutting “Down Like a Computer” During Fight in Resurfaced Video Breaks the Internet
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As the time of his bout against ‘Big Baby’ Jared Anderson draws near, Charles Martin has entered the conversation but for another reason. Last year in January, he faced Luiz Ortiz at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, and suffered a tragic defeat through a knockdown. The fight ended in the 6th round. However, the referee was highly criticized for letting Charles take the beating when he was in no position of defending himself.
During the fight ‘King Kong’ displayed an incredible level of resilience as he rose from the canvas not once, but twice, to secure a knockout victory at the end. The battle of Southpaws favored Martin who managed to keep the upper hand in the fight. However, Ortiz refused to stay down and inevitably unleashed a powerful overhand left that landed squarely on Martin’s face. ‘Prince Charles’ was left staggering instantly, appearing disoriented and vulnerable.
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Ortiz seized the opportunity and delivered a series of follow-up blows, causing Martin to crumple to the canvas. As he fell, Martin’s glove became entangled in the ropes, requiring the referee’s assistance to untangle him. Remarkably, Martin mustered the courage to continue the fight, showing great determination. But Ortiz’s heavy punches proved too much for him. Martin was knocked down for the second time, prompting the referee to stop the bout. Recently, Danny, uploaded the video of the knockdown, writing in the caption- “Who remembers when Charles Martin shut down like a computer for a second?”. Many fans felt that the referee should have intervened the moment, Martin started staggering.
Luiz Ortiz vs Charles Martin: Fans sound off on knockout and delayed referee intervention
Fans were enraged at the delay in the referee intervening. Many pointed out the absurdity of the delay in action.
Teflon Juvi™ pointed out that Martin will be facing Jared next and expressed doubt over Martin’s preparation. He wrote, “I hope he been training hard or doing something differently but i almost doubt it . I never want to count fighters out because any fighter can change their destiny”
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To Ortiz and he about to fight Jared . I hope he been training hard or doing something differently but i almost doubt it . I never want to count fighters out because any fighter can change their destiny
— Teflon Juvi™ (@superjuvii) June 29, 2023
Another fan, J in J-town shared his disbelief at the referee not immediately stopping the fight. He pointed out, “Anytime I’ve seen a boxer’s face freeze like that and arms drop, the ref has jumped right in”.
I couldn't (and still can't) believe the ref let it go on for another second after that!
Anytime I've seen a boxer's face freeze like that and arms drop, the ref has jumped right in— J in J-town (@JinJtown) June 29, 2023
Meanwhile, HGTP://KrazyNub in the same vein wrote, “Terrible ref here. He was clearly out on his feet!”
Terrible ref here. He was clearly out on his feet!
— HGTP://KrazyNub(☁️,☁️)🔺 (@KrazyNub88) June 29, 2023
Meanwhile, Unforgivable claimed that receiving such a beating is worse “Than getting knocked out”.
This is worst than getting knocked out
— Unforgivable (@goldsolid24k) June 30, 2023
Another fan, Uncle of Sam joked that “He shut down because he suddenly realized he is headlining a ppv with ortiz.”
He shut down because he suddenly realized he is headlining a ppv with ortiz.
— 🤮 Uncle of Sam (@SNLboxing) June 29, 2023
S. Munoz also jested that Martin remembered that he had left the “Iron on in his hotel room at this moment.”
Remembered he left the iron on in his hotel room at this moment.
— S. Munoz (@twinnaflite44) June 29, 2023
A fan named Luke fears Oleksandr joked, “Controller disconnected”.
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Controller disconnected
— Luke fears Oleksandr (@Virtuoso191) June 29, 2023
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The video has undoubtedly sparked a whirlwind of emotions among fans, ranging from disbelief to frustration. What do you think about the knockout? What do you think about the referee intervening so late? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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Snigdhaa Jaiswal