I grew up with boxing. Albeit only in amateur ranks and there seems to be a code, honesty and mutual respect for other fighters I haven't experienced in other sports to the same degree.
That being said, have you ever watched a fight where a gift decision was given and the winning fighter admitted he really lost?
I remember seeing a few fights where I actually thought it was going to happen in the post fight interview but was disapointed by fighters I saw as no bullshit type of guys.
I know some have admitted defeat in hind-site years later but I am talking right afterwards.
I am sure it must have happened before. I won a fight once that I should not have. It was local amateurs so no home town favorites or conspiracy. I just remember not putting the medal on my little shelf I had with the others as I didn't get excited about it as the others. (Not that I had many)
Does anyone know of someone giving the credit to where it belonged after a fight or do you think it is a stupid thing to do at the pro level?
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