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ZAPOPAN, MEXICO – MARCH 14: Saul Canelo Alvarez (L) and John Ryder (2R) pose with Enrique Alfaro, Governor of Jalisco (2L) during a press conference on their next fight at Akron Stadium on March 14, 2023 in Zapopan, Mexico. Canelo Alvarez will fight John Ryder on May 6, 12 years after his last combat in Mexico. The event will take place at Akron Stadium. (Photo by Alfredo Moya/Jam Media/Getty Images)
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ZAPOPAN, MEXICO – MARCH 14: Saul Canelo Alvarez (L) and John Ryder (2R) pose with Enrique Alfaro, Governor of Jalisco (2L) during a press conference on their next fight at Akron Stadium on March 14, 2023 in Zapopan, Mexico. Canelo Alvarez will fight John Ryder on May 6, 12 years after his last combat in Mexico. The event will take place at Akron Stadium. (Photo by Alfredo Moya/Jam Media/Getty Images)
Steve Spark just got served the third defeat of his career at the hands of the local fighter, Gabriel Gollaz. Now many fans have a different opinion than the actual decision and were disappointed to see that Spark didn’t get his hands raised after the 10 rounds bout. The Aussie went all in the early rounds and started with a bang as he threw a flurry of blows at Gollaz. Now Spark is well-known for his knack of early-round knockouts but this time, his attempts were in vain as Gollaz showcased the might of his iron chin.
Spark threw many heavy punches throughout the fight but even got knocked down in the sixth round by a body shot. It was a close undercard fight of the Canelo Alvarez vs. John Ryder event, and both fighters presented a great spectacle for the fans.
Now, Matchroom Boxing, just before the result, posted a public poll to get their verdict on the decision of this bout. In that poll, 73.7% voted for Spark to win, but that wasn’t the case as per the judges.
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Who you got? 📮#GollazSpark #CaneloRyder
— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) May 7, 2023
Only one judge scored in favor of Spark, the scorecards were 96-93 Gollaz, 95-94 Spark, and 95-94 Gollaz. Hence, Spark lost the bout by a split decision, and this made a lot of fans furious. As the majority of boxing fans felt differently than the actual decision that was announced.
Fans react to the Canelo Alvarez vs. John Ryder undercard fight
One user called out a bias in the judges’ decision. Because Gabriel Gollaz is their hometown boy from Mexico.
Stevie Sparks got robbed. No way in Hell Canelo loses a decision if it goes to a decision. #CaneloRyder
— Ian Dmytriw (@IanDmytriw) May 7, 2023
Another fan didn’t agree with the scoring of the judges, as Spark was clearly dominating the whole bout.
Some bullshit scoring. Spark was lighting him up all night #CaneloRyder
— Kevin Dolan (@TheSportsWolf83) May 7, 2023
One of the fans stated that boxing never ceases to amaze them because Spark easily won that bout.
Stevie Spark won that fight but boxing never fails to surprise… 🙃 #CaneloRyder
— Megan Trinh (@mtrinhtse) May 7, 2023
One user pointed out that what the judges did to Spark wasn’t fair at all.
They did Stevie spark dirty… #GollazSpark #CaneloRyder
— ꪖ. 𝙽𝙰𝙽𝙾 🇲🇽 † 🇺🇸 (@NNNANOO) May 7, 2023
Another fan started a chant as ‘Justice for Spark’.
As he also didn’t agree with the decision made by the judges.
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Justice for Spark. #CaneloRyder
— WHO THE FOOK ARE THESE GUYS? (@WhoTheFookPod) May 7, 2023
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So the fans are in disagreement with the decision, as most boxing fans believe Spark was the clear winner of this bout. What are your thoughts about the Spark vs. Gollaz split decision? Tell us in the comments section.
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