Referee Jack Reiss Opens Up About His Controversial Count in Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder
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Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder boxed each other for the very first time almost a year ago. It was a very competitive match as both boxers were trying to make a statement. However, it ended in a draw and the boxing community was divided.
Many believe that Tyson Fury should have won the fight because they believe that he outboxed Wilder. While others think that it was a rightfully a draw as Wilder was able to drop Fury twice in the match. Wilder knocked down Fury in the 9th and 12th round.
Yet others claimed that Wilder should’ve won the match. These fans claim that the referee gave Fury a longer count than usual and allowed Fury to recover.
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Jack Reiss explains Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 1 from his perspective
More than a year later, referee Jack Reiss shared his side of the story. Reiss said that he did not expect the fight to go the distance. However, he was impressed by Fury’s ability to bob and weave.
Reiss also said that he saw the fight differently than the judges. While most of the judges’ scored the first four rounds to Tyson Fury, he thought that Wilder was the aggressor and controlled where the fight went. In his eyes, the first few rounds belonged to Wilder.
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Reiss believed that it was a close fight but did not know who was ahead. With regards to the 12th round knockdown of Tyson Fury, Reiss said, “It was the best decision I ever made in a boxing match”
Reiss then explained his experience with trauma and other injuries. He felt that Tyson Fury was not knocked out cold. The referee then took a jab at the fans who claimed that he gave Fury a longer count.
Reiss said, “My count itself was absolutely on the money. I am not saying I’m perfect but I just happen to be pretty damn good that night. And he was up as I was saying 9. As far as the long count, or making him walk right or left, they just don’t understand our job and our role.”
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Wilder and Fury will face each other for the second time in the MGM Grand Arena on February 22. In less than a week, all doubts will be cleared.