The Commonwealth Games Federation needs to be held to account here. Are they checking referees experience and giving them proper training? I think this decision shows the answer to that. They've put a lady who was a bit out of her depth in charge of a quarterfinal and she made a big mistake which is very unfair to Alex.
Amateur boxing is much different than pro boxing. A heavy knockdown like that will often get waived straight away. They are much more cautious. No chance this ref would ever be disciplined for stopping this fight.
Poor lad was ripped off, he got caught by a nice punch but he was up on his feet in an instant let alone an 8 standing count, he's worked so hard to get to this position and for this distasteful "ref" to take it away from him and not give him a fighting chance is a blatant ripoff of this young man, this "ref" has no place being in the square ring as she clearly either has no idea what she's doing or she is bias and intentionally denied this young man the chance to continue.
The lack of knowledge for Amateur reffing in these comments is frightening. They stop fighters very quickly. Even if on their feet for a standing count. Anything that looks concussive. That was a dangerous and Concussive blow to Alex head which rendered him on the canvas legs crumpled. Whether he got up or not doesn't matter. Learn amateur rules. The referee was SPOT ON. Anyone saying otherwise does not watch high level amateur boxing. If there was any mistake, it was giving win wood the first round that he clearly was outpointed in.
The refs were bad across the board at these games. Particularly the women. None, not one of them, demanded a clean break with no punches after the clinch and let punches be thrown on the break without penalty. Very poor effort. But y'know...diversity.
He was ripped off not knocked out, he got caught by a good punch but it was far from a knockout and when someone has worked so hard to get to that point he deserved the chance to continue to fight on win or lose yet this "ref" denied him the opportunity to fight on which he was fully capable of doing.
The Commonwealth Games Federation needs to be held to account here. Are they checking referees experience and giving them proper training? I think this decision shows the answer to that. They've put a lady who was a bit out of her depth in charge of a quarterfinal and she made a big mistake which is very unfair to Alex.
O.i.c s using refs to sell results. It's same as Azerbaijan. Nothing has changed in years.
Amateur boxing is much different than pro boxing. A heavy knockdown like that will often get waived straight away. They are much more cautious. No chance this ref would ever be disciplined for stopping this fight.
Poor lad was ripped off, he got caught by a nice punch but he was up on his feet in an instant let alone an 8 standing count, he's worked so hard to get to this position and for this distasteful "ref" to take it away from him and not give him a fighting chance is a blatant ripoff of this young man, this "ref" has no place being in the square ring as she clearly either has no idea what she's doing or she is bias and intentionally denied this young man the chance to continue.
What??? He got straight up. Wrong call. Terrible refereeing. Cost him a medal.
Yeah that's a bit rough, he seemed fine. Was a clean right hand but he was up and is his corner by the time the ref counted to 3?
Seriously incompetent refereeing display. A young man robbed of a fair go due to sub par refereeing. What will the outcome be?
This was stopped to early!!!
Chimyemba celebrating like he won the fight. He landed a good punch for sure, but certainly a hollow victory.
Still won .
That's bs! She only counted to 3 and instantly waved
The lack of knowledge for Amateur reffing in these comments is frightening. They stop fighters very quickly. Even if on their feet for a standing count. Anything that looks concussive. That was a dangerous and Concussive blow to Alex head which rendered him on the canvas legs crumpled. Whether he got up or not doesn't matter. Learn amateur rules. The referee was SPOT ON. Anyone saying otherwise does not watch high level amateur boxing. If there was any mistake, it was giving win wood the first round that he clearly was outpointed in.
WTF was that decision?? Terrible 😡
Horrible woman, has no business in the ring.
The stoppage may have been early but Chinyemba was robbed of the first round for he won it by miles
Way to early
The refs were bad across the board at these games. Particularly the women. None, not one of them, demanded a clean break with no punches after the clinch and let punches be thrown on the break without penalty. Very poor effort. But y'know...diversity.
Wait what I thought winwood leads in score.
No way.that was a big shot.in amatuer boxing,that's all you get.this ain't the pro ranks.
A female referee pfft she robbed him
That bull shit
Isn't it normal to have a 8 count?
another proof women are not supposed to be doing any work other than chores
Correct decision. He was out.
he literally put his arm out to stop himself from falling no way he was knocked out
He was ripped off not knocked out, he got caught by a good punch but it was far from a knockout and when someone has worked so hard to get to that point he deserved the chance to continue to fight on win or lose yet this "ref" denied him the opportunity to fight on which he was fully capable of doing.
Hahahah, Troll.