Sturm v Macklin - Who won?

[Violent Demise]

116-112 Sturm. Fight was competitive. Most rounds were close. Still thought it was clear-cut win for Sturm

The last couple rounds I thought Macklin was going to get knocked out. He may have built up lead by punching Sturms gloves and arms a lot but if you are scoring boxing and accurate punches landed, damage done etc it's hard to argue against a Sturm win imo.

It was clearly going Sturm's way by the end of the 12th and so he deserved to keep his belt. Gallant effort from Macklin but I believe you have to take the title from the champion and as he was almost out on his feet by the end clearly he didn't do that. Good effort though.

Well said. Macklin was certainly the busier fighter. And he won some rounds by pretty much out working Felix. But pretty much all the best punches were landed by Sturm. I give Mack credit. He was game. He fought a good fight. Should leave the sport on this high note.