Claressa Shields Calls Judge “Corrupt” For Having Rolly Romero Up In Points Against Isaac Cruz

Isaac Cruz is happy with his win over Rolando Romero. “I wasn’t here to just fight. I was here to terminate him,” he said. With the fight, he also won the WBA Superlight title. Mission accomplished! But things aren’t that straightforward.

Despite a powerful start, a counter left-hand shot in round 1, and controlling rounds 2 to 6, many believe the outcome still isn’t right. Even boxer Claressa Shields believes so! When boxer Ishé Oluwa Kamau Ali Smith, wrote on his X, “Whatever judge had Rolly up needs to be banned from boxing. F*cking ridiculous,” undisputed middleweight champion, Shields also went off on the judge. Replying to the post, she wrote, “Man can you say corrupt.”

Why do Ali Smith and Shields believe this? Well, Cruz decided the tempo of the fight from the very start. This set the premise for the fight, which was Rolly’s first defense since he bagged the title last year after beating Ismael Borroso. Consistent throughout, Cruz dropped Las Vegas-based Rolly in the 8th round, winning the WBA title through a technical knockout. He was dominant throughout. While the judges scored in favor of him, one stuck with Rolly, causing major havoc post-fight.

When the scorecard of the Cruz vs. Rolly fight emerged, the numbers on it shocked fans. While two judges scored 63-69 and 64-68, both in favor of Cruz, Chris Flores scored 66-65, in favor of Rolly. If the fight had not ended in a knockout, and if these scores continued, we would still see the 25-year-old Mexican fighter as the winner. However, through a split decision. And this did not sit well with many.

While the judge whose decision did not align with the popular opinion could demoralize Cruz, the fighter stood strong on his ground after the victory. What did he have to say?

A big night for Isaac Cruz

Post the fight, at the presser, Cruz dedicated the win to his family and Mexican roots. He remarked, “I’m very happy and humbled to win this title for my family and for Mexico.”

Going into the fight, he was prepared for the worst to befall. That preparation pulled him through and got him the win. He further explained, “I was prepared for this. I wasn’t here to just fight. I was here to terminate him…I did my talking right here in the ring. And I did this not just for me, but for everybody that is here at T-Mobile Arena. There’s going to be a Mexican champ at 140 pounds for a long time.”

The fighter has been chasing a rematch against Gervonta Davis, to whom he lost in 2021 on points. By winning the championship last night, he cemented his position in the division stronger than ever. Hence, he inches closer to the ‘Tank’ fight. Will that be where he’s headed next? Only time can tell.

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