“What’s Boxing Without Controversy “: Amanda Serrano Joins Claressa Shields in Surprise After Christina Cruz’s Controversial Loss

In the world of boxing, controversy is as common as the sound of the bell. Yet, the recent IBF flyweight title bout took an unexpected twist. Gabriela Fundora’s victory over Christina Cruz on 27th January ended unusually, sparking debates far and wide. Was it just another fight, or something more? Top boxing figures like Amanda Serrano and Claressa Shields have voiced their shock.

Their tweets reveal a deep divide in opinions. Claressa Shields, didn’t hold back. Serrano, too, weighed in with her perspective. What really happened in that Phoenix ring?

Claressa Shields stands strong on her perspective!

The pivotal moment came in the tenth round of the fight, where Gabriela Fundora was declared the winner over Christina Cruz when Cruz turned her back to Gabriela. This outcome immediately sparked reactions from prominent figures in the boxing world.

Claressa Shields took to Twitter expressing her disbelief. “Just watched @christinaboxing fight! The ref never heard of an 8 count!? Why he just stop the fight like that! Bad stoppage 😒,” she tweeted. This comment stirred a response from a fan, emphasizing a key rule in professional boxing: “No 8-count in pro boxing Claressa.”

Shields, undeterred, continued, “Her turning her back wouldn’t be considered a Knock down.“

Amidst this exchange, Amanda Serrano added her voice. She tweeted, “It’s a misfortune thing but with the way they had them scorecards set that title was staying with the champ. They didn’t give poor Tina a fair share. One judge had it 90-81. I thought it was even or Tina ahead. What’s boxing without controversy nowadays? Sad but it’s the sport we love & do.”

These tweets, laden with emotion and expertise, underscore the complexity and often subjective nature of boxing’s rule enforcement and scoring.

What did Cristina Cruz have to say about her loss?

She tripped, Christina says

Christina Cruz has expressed feelings of betrayal and misunderstanding. Cruz detailed the sequence of events that led to the unexpected turn in her post on social media, stating, “The momentum of me missing with the hook, tripping on her front foot and getting hit in the back of my head caused me to turn my back. I didn’t intentionally turn and was not hurt.”

She highlighted a crucial moment, saying, “The 2nd my body turned, ref should’ve stepped in before she punched my back.” Cruz felt cornered in the situation, noting, “The ref wasn’t helping so my initial reaction was to cover up and protect myself in hopes the ref would give a warning.” Her account adds a vital layer to the unfolding narrative of the bout’s controversial conclusion.

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How can the sport of boxing evolve to ensure fairness and clarity in its rulings, while maintaining the raw excitement and unpredictability that define it?

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