Where Can You Go to Get a Fair Shake?

[Althugz]

It's funny you mention that actually, that's where I got the idea watching the Solis K.O and obviously Cabalero was on the same card. I had never really heard of any high profile robberies in Japan. That's not to say they haven't happened and I'm sure that someone can/will mention one or two but it seemed like a fair place to travel.

[Pugilistic]

I dont think there is anywhere a fighter can get a fair shake at all times.

There will always be a fighter who always fights at home and will always get the nod in close fights and sometimes even fights that aren't close at all.

[Timlfc79]

I dont think there is anywhere a fighter can get a fair shake at all times.

There will always be a fighter who always fights at home and will always get the nod in close fights and sometimes even fights that aren't close at all.

I agree. I think all countries have had dodgy decisions to a greater or lesser extent. I'm not sure how you could change this though. There are far too many boxing organisations and this I feel makes it very difficult to have completely independent referees and judges. Boxing needs to reform, but whilst people are making massive sums of money this won't happen.

[generalbulldog]

I think the reason Japan seems more fair is that they have open score cards after each round or something like that. So less likely to have dodgy decisions. Someone correct me if I'm wrong on this.

[captainanddew]

not just geography.

If you have two fighters from the same country but one is a much bigger name, he will get the benefit of the doubt in any close rounds.