Abraham - Justified DQ?

[arcanum26]

Hi All,

I have to admit that I haven't seen the fight. That said, I'm wondering if Cole was justified in calling this a DQ. If, in fact, it was a justifiable DQ, what the hell did Abraham do to get DQ'd?

Absolutely puzzling from what I've read so far. Very curious to read to some unbiased opinions from members in the know.

Thanks in advance

Forget about Cole. His best judgement wouldn't even be quick enough to stop AA IF he wanted to punch dirrell a second or third time when dirrell is down. Not that I'm saying AA would do that. Just that I've long been doubting Cole's ability to be a boxing ref.

He was justified in calling a DQ (after like a whole minute has gone by). Abraham punched dirrell while he was down on his knees from a slip. It was clearly an illegal punch. AA could argue how dirrell is the best actor in the place tonight but it was clearly an illegal punch that deserves a DQ.

I'm a fan of AA. I even jumped off my seat when I thought he landed a clean punch that landed dirrell on the canvass. So I am a bit biased. But I would be the first to admit he deserved that DQ loss.

Edit: Btw, can you add an option where it says "It was justified - Cole is a moron." I'd definitely vote for that.

[Truth]

DQ.

[CFH]

Cole is definitely a moron. I can't believe he's still considered a legitimate ref after the JMM - Jaca fight.

[The Shadow]

Cole is definitely a moron. I can't believe he's still considered a legitimate ref after the JMM - Jaca fight.

With you with that one, brother. Cole is fool, and has no business officiating a fight. I wouldn't want this guy officiating amateur bouts, as I think he's dangerous for the sport.

[The Shadow]

Well, seems unanimous. I would like to have a look myself, as I had a high opinion of AA. However, in light of this, my opinion of him has radically changed. That's a pretty turd-like thing to do to a defenseless fighter.

After all, these guys put their lives on the line every time the enter the ring.
AA should be sanctioned and made to reflect on such un-sportsmanship conduct.

[CFH]

Well, seems unanimous. I would like to have a look myself, as I had a high opinion of AA. However, in light of this, my opinion of him has radically changed. That's a pretty turd-like thing to do to a defenseless fighter.

After all, these guys put their lives on the line every time the enter the ring.
AA should be sanctioned and made to reflect on such un-sportsmanship conduct.

Killer posted a link to a video of the end of the fight in the stickied thread. It won't be up for long, but I'd think you should be able to watch it right now.

[No Contest]

Cole has made some bad mistakes in the past admittedly, but he was legit in this fight. The only thing I dont like was when he stopped Abraham when he had em in the corner.

[The Shadow]

Well, seems unanimous. I would like to have a look myself, as I had a high opinion of AA. However, in light of this, my opinion of him has radically changed. That's a pretty turd-like thing to do to a defenseless fighter.

After all, these guys put their lives on the line every time the enter the ring.
AA should be sanctioned and made to reflect on such un-sportsmanship conduct.

Killer posted a link to a video of the end of the fight in the stickied thread. It won't be up for long, but I'd think you should be able to watch it right now.

Thanks for that, CFH. It's pretty clear-cut. WTF was AA thinking. That was completely uncalled for, and why was Cole almost 10 feet away?

[arcanum26]

Cole is definitely a moron. I can't believe he's still considered a legitimate ref after the JMM - Jaca fight.

100% agree with you on this one. Cole just doesn't have the eye or the reflexes or the intuition of a decent boxing ref. He makes a lot of obvious mistakes that a lot of his peers wouldn't even make while in their sleep.