I had Floyd winning by two rounds, but I agree with you about Jim Watt. So clearly biased towards De La Hoya! He kept saying that Floyd wasn't landing a lot of his punches, and then when Oscar threw flurries along the ropes that clearly either missed or were blocked, he would rave about Oscar's 'great work'. I think he was getting caught up in the reactions from the crowd to be honest, who cheered everytime Oscar even blinked.
I'm going to watch the fight again later with the sound off I think, I reckon my scorecard could change.
Credit to both men though. Oscar put up a great effort with his aggression and cut off the ring very well, while Floyd... well what can you say? He is just that damn good!
His debut at 154lbs, in a smaller ring, less protection for his hands against a man who was as physically imposing and skilled as Oscar and he still gets the win. Love him or hate him, he is the best right now. No doubt in my mind!
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