Quote Originally Posted by SweetPea
I know this has been discussed on this board a million times, but let's clear it up again....

The Douglas "Long count" conspiracy is not valid. Douglas was ready to get up at 5 or 6, and then he purposely stared right at the ref and waited for him to get to 8 or 9 (which any veteran fighter is taught to do.)

If the ref had been a few seconds faster, then Douglas simply would have gotten up a few seconds earlier. Douglas didn't get saved by the count. He was ready to get up ahead of time.


I agree completely. Those who grumble must not have watched the fight in years.

Not only was he ready to get up but the knockdown happened right on the bell as well. As soon as he stands up the bell goes for the end of the round. Why doesn't anyone ever mention this?