Hopkins WBC champion again...wow

[FinitoElDinamita]

In regards to the championship defense of the lightweight WBC world champion between Bernard Hopkins and Chad Dawson, held in Los Angeles, California, in which the referee declared a KOT2 against champion Hopkins, as he could not continue due to an injury after a push by challenger Dawson, the head offices of the WBC sent videos, medical reports, and the WBC corresponding rules to the Board of Governors, that unanimously declared a Technical Draw on the fight; therefore, Bernard Hopkins is still the WBC Light heavyweight champion of the world.

The WBC Board of Governors, after reviewing the video of the fight, unanimously declared that the action reflects a Clear intentional lifting the body followed with a push by Dawson to Hopkins, that made him fall on his left side with part of his body out of the ropes.

The California Hospital Medical Center report was also considered by the Board, which states “Bernard Hopkins has been released from the California Medical Center in Los Angeles after being x-rayed and examined by Dr. Sam Thurber, MD who diagnosed Hopkins with a separation of the acromioclavicular (A-C) joint which connects the collar bone and shoulder blade.”

The WBC considered that point 29 of the rule WC-34, related to fouls was violated: “any rough tactics other than clean punches,” covered the ruling of the WBC.

WBC rule WC-32 was followed for the Boards consideration: “Injuries from head butts, elbows, or other accidental or illegal actions (injury). The following description applies to injuries from not only head butts and elbows, but from any other accidental or illegal action as well if the bout can not continue:

* There will be a point deduction
* Technical draw if before the start of the 5th round
* Technical decision as per scorecards, if after the fifth round

Article WC- 33 was also considered: Body Fouls — except as provided below, there will be no disqualification for fouls to the body. The referee, at his discretion, determines that there was a foul and the ring doctor determines that the fouled boxer cannot continue, the offending boxer will be disqualified. If the doctor determines the fouled boxer can continue fighting but he does not continue, he will lose by abandonment.

In conclusion, after examining thoroughly the video of the fight and the medical report, as well as the corresponding rules, the WBC Board of Governors decided unanimously to declare the bout as a technical draw and consider Bernard Hopkins still as the WBC Light heavyweight champion of the world; the WBC regrets its unavailability of implementing the instant video replay at the fight, due to the fact that the California Commission does not have that rule.

The WBC respects and can not intervene in the decisions of the boxing commissions where the fights happen, but it does intervene in regards of the recognition of a WBC title of the world, by being the exclusive owners of the trademark and championship accolades – ee hope that the California Commission will review our ruling on their next meeting in December.

[0james0]

Can't argue with that

[Kev]

That was one long winded, obtusely written and vaguely worded document, definitely the product of a committee.

By their definition it sounds like Chad should have been disqualified, I don't see how they reached a technical draw decision.

Anyway I'm pleased. Bad Chad's post fight speech all seems rather silly now that they are taking the belt back off him. I wonder if he still sees no point in a rematch with B Hop?

I wish they would have reversed it to a Hopkins win by 2nd round DQ though, if only for the shitstorm that would have followed.

[captainanddew]

it the WBC so it is hard to really care about their decision. Wonder what Ring magazine and the California Commission will do.

[Kev]

I'm just amazed they didn't take the opportunity to make them both world champions.

[chinchekked]

I'm just amazed they didn't take the opportunity to make them both world champions.

LOL......give it time!

[Tam Seddon]

Where does Hopkins go from this now? Will he rematch Dawson? I do want to see this fight again , no way anybody was a winner from that.

[MMASUX]

I'm just amazed they didn't take the opportunity to make them both world champions.

Don't give them any ideas. I'm sure they would like to create another belt and collect some more fees. And the NEW!!!! WBC cubic zirconia champion.....Chad Dawson!!!!!

[rosco1984]

Not surprised!had to happen. No dowt now we will have to suffer a rematch really wasn't looking forward to this fight in the first place. Fingers crossed we get a good undercard again.

[0james0]

it the WBC so it is hard to really care about their decision. Wonder what Ring magazine and the California Commission will do.

I'm sure I read somewhere the Ring have given him the belt back too. I think they did it on the night of the fight.

[imp]

Let dawson fight clevely.
Winner fights pascal.
Winner fights hopkins.

[Dia bando]

How old will Hopkins be then 50 ? no thank's he's shit to watch in his 40's, and come to think of it in his 30's as well ppv more good money down the Champion again my

[brocktonblockbust]

cleverly smokes dawson any night of the week.

[brocktonblockbust]

i can hear him now "USA! USA!" etc

[Dia bando]

Yes CLEVERLY