Bobby Chacon vs. David Sotello ~ "The Riot at The Forum"

[Bill Paxtom]

"The Riot at The Forum"

After Referee - Chuck Hassett returned Bobby Chacon to his corner, there was still
25-Seconds left on the Time-Clock.

But there was chaos in the Ring, with all of David Sotello's supporters swarming their
Hero and walking him around the Ring.

The Boxing Officials knew there was 'dilemma', as they knew that they could never
re-start Round 10 at the {2:35 Mark}.

The David Sotello Camp was under the impression that the Referee had either called the
bout over, or had counted out Bobby Chacon, as he was on the canvas for well more than
10-Seconds.

As the Commission Officials discussed the matter at Ringside for approximately 3-Minutes,
the Ring was now swarming with at least 30 supporters of the Mexican - David Sotello, and
with another 150 or so behind his corner in the front row seats cheering 'May-Hee-Co'.

Then......'The Announcement'

The Ring Announcer then took the microphone, as the Time-Keeper at Ringside rang the
Bell loudly 8-Times.

Ring Announcer >
"Due to the over-flow into the Ring and loud noise, the Referee was unable to determine
the exact time of Round 10. The Referee thought that the Bell had rung, and he was under
the impression that the Round was over, ending the bout."

"According to the Referee, the fighter {Bobby Chacon} rose off the canvas and got to his feet
just before the '10-Count' was called. The fighter {Bobby Chacon} was 'not' counted out."

~ The Forum crowd boo's loudly with disapproval. ~

"Since we cannot proceed and complete the last 25-Seconds, we are forced to go to the
Scorecards."

~ The Forum crowd erupts with boo's. ~

The David Sotello corner all throw their hands up, and wave at the Ring Announcer while yelling >
"Bullshit, Bullshit."

~ Then........... The Scorecards ~

Ring Announcer >

"We have the Judges Decision."

* The Referee scores it 8 to 5.
* Judge - Lou Filippo scores it 6 to 5.
* And Judge - Richard Steele scores it 6 to 4.

"The winner by Unanimous Decision .......... Bobby Chacon."

Then, all 'Hell' breaks loose, and the Mexican contingent rampage out-of-control, and throw debris into the Ring,
including Whiskey bottles, shoes and coins.

They start chanting ....... "Fuck You" ~ "Bullshit" ~ "May-Hee-Co"

Ir-regardless of the Decision, the Mexican supporters pick up their fighter and 'parade' him around the Ring
while The Forum crowd cheer for the Mexican boxer.

A 'still dazed' Bobby Chacon is lead from the Ring by his Team, and they bring him back to his dressing room.

The 'Riot' goes on for 15-Minutes before order is restored.