NOT a Robbery

[Rantcatrat]

I had JMM winning 8-4. But I also had four rounds marked VERY close.

I gave every one to the Mexican.

In my mind that means any scorecard that disagrees in favor of Manny all the way up to 8-4 for Manny has a legit argument.

I defy people to make the argument there were more than 8 or perhaps nine decisive rounds in that fight.

I also never forget that watching on TV and being ringside are two very different experiences and that the sport relies on what the ringside observer sees.

Last, when numerous ringside observers, the judges, Lederman, Lampley, the two ESPN scorers, compubox etc. disagree with me?

It means an excruciatingly close fight. Not a robbery.

I COMPLETELY agree with that. I had it a draw last night, but I could have seen it 115-113 either way, even 116-112 either because there were many close rounds.

[CFH]

I had JMM winning 8-4. But I also had four rounds marked VERY close.

I gave every one to the Mexican.

In my mind that means any scorecard that disagrees in favor of Manny all the way up to 8-4 for Manny has a legit argument.

I defy people to make the argument there were more than 8 or perhaps nine decisive rounds in that fight.

I also never forget that watching on TV and being ringside are two very different experiences and that the sport relies on what the ringside observer sees.

Last, when numerous ringside observers, the judges, Lederman, Lampley, the two ESPN scorers, compubox etc. disagree with me?

It means an excruciatingly close fight. Not a robbery.

This x1,000.

Marquez deserved to win, but this was NOT a robbery. More people will tend to agree once the post-fight hyperbole fades.