Great brainstorms here on an issue we as fans have watched red faced on too many occasions. I don't know about more cards and it may not address the bottom line 800lb gorilla in the room...corruption and the wide swath of random subjectivity. As Tito says there really is no clear definition, guidelines and reinforced adherence to what judging is in the first place. It's a crapshoot on interpretation barring clear obvious wobbles and kds.
Always thought putting a literal face on judges would help. Accountability! Literally stand them ring center same as the ref upon introduction and maybe even at the time of cards being read. May sound a little simplistic but loved when HBO would put a face on judges. And they did a rundown prefight of bigger fights judged. Not a thing wrong with honest scrutiny when an official is in the role of deciding a fighters immediate and long-term career and livelihood.
Another random thing that bugs the old fan in me...the carefree and constant discussion of live betting odds done by the actual network commentators. I know I'm dating myselfand online betting is massive now but ffs it's literally in the face of all ringside officials, fighters and anyone within eye or earshot. Happens in live time onscreen, pre fight, between rounds, post fight and seems the most basic temptation in what we all know is, once again, a largely corrupt sport.
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