
Originally Posted by
Bilbo
Like most I reallly thought it was close going into the final round.
I had the 'benefit' of the HBO commentary and found it to be the most biased telecast I've ever seen.
Mayorga for the most part was more aggressive and had a far higher workrate, plus he kept catching Shane repeatedly but Lampley et al just didn;t even acknowledge.
Had it gone to the scorecards I would have had no problem with a close Mosely points win but HBO were trying to suggest that Mayorga was being schooled by Mosely and that wasn't even remotely the case.
The awesome KO aside I'd say Mayorga comes out of the fight with his reputation enhanced whereas many will now say it's time for Shane to quit.
Apparently of the three official judges one had Mayorga ahead by a point, one had Mosely ahead by a point and one had Mosely ahead by 4 points.
Certainly the judges had a better understanding of this fight than did HBO I think.
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