Question on How to Score a specific round.

[greynotsoold]

The first scenario would be a 9-8 round. You would score the round first- in this case, 10-8 because of the knockdown- then deduct a point from the score of the guy that was penalized.
The second case is more iffy, really up to the discretion of the judges. There was some controversy over a round like this in the first Holyfield v Moorer fight, the 2nd round I believe. I've seen it go 10-10, or 10-9 for the guy scoring the knockdown, but never 9-9.

[cambay411]

If it was 10-9 round in favor of fighter A before the knockdown, then after the knock down it would be 10-9 in favor of fighter B who knocked the other fighter down. One point deduction from fighter A who was winning the round before the knockdown and add one point to fighter B, who knocked the fighter down.

If it would have been a 10-8 round in favor of fighter A before the knockdown then just add 2 points to fighter B to make it 10-10?

[Spicoli]

If it was 10-9 round in favor of fighter A before the knockdown, then after the knock down it would be 10-9 in favor of fighter B who knocked the other fighter down. One point deduction from fighter A who was winning the round before the knockdown and add one point to fighter B, who knocked the fighter down.

If it would have been a 10-8 round in favor of fighter A before the knockdown then just add 2 points to fighter B to make it 10-10?

That is pretty much the Moorer v Holyfield situation. Holyfield lost-losing the majority of the round with exception of kd at end of round, so he's at 9 ?!...Moorer goes down but flash so he's at 9 not 8. But being a good ol' 10 point must they make it even at 10. I think it should have been 10-9, not 10-8 Holyfield...Moorer already 'kept' a point as it was quick and he did well early, plus he basically gained another. 10-10 I never understood at all. I'm now dizzy.

[greynotsoold]

Another was the first round of the Mathew Hilton v Fermin Chirino fight. Hilton dominated the first round but got nailed and dropped right at the bell. The fight ended up a draw and there was debate regarding the scoring of that round.

[boxing scores]

Wow. I really appreciate everyone's responses and help in this. I don't feel so stupid now for getting confused. I actually just coincidentally happen to be watching the Mayweather vs Castillo 1 fight and I noticed in round 8, Harold Lederman scored the round 9 - 9. Just to clear things up, and I hope I don't get more confused, was he wrong for scoring it 9 - 9 if its a 10 point must system?

I can't post links yet but the video is on YouTube entitled, "Floyd Mayweather vs. Jose Luis Castillo 1" and the YouTube username I'm watching is "Jerome Naldoza."

and its at 40:49 where it shows Harold Lederman's scorecard.

Castillo was deducted a point for hitting on the break and I guess supposedly winning the round in Lederman's view.

Edit: Actually I reread the posts again and I guess everyone agrees that the only time you score less than a 10 for both fighters is when there is a point deduction.