Boxing legend Mike Tyson was left shocked and visibly upset by judge CJ Ross’ controversial decision in the Floyd Mayweather vs. Canelo Alvarez fight. Despite Mayweather dominating much of the fight, securing a clear victory in the opinion of many pundits and fans, Ross awarded a shock draw on her scorecard, leaving Tyson and other members of the boxing community in disbelief.
Ross’s scorecard was 114-114, which contradicted the scores of the other two judges, who saw Mayweather as the clear winner of the fight. Tyson, stunned by this decision, expressed his displeasure and suggested that the judge should have her license revoked, arguing that such a controversial score could affect the credibility of the sport.
Judge CJ Ross’ decision not only provoked a backlash from Tyson, but also sparked outrage among boxing fans and analysts, who criticized the lack of accuracy in her judging. This controversy reignited the debate on the need to improve the scoring and evaluation system in boxing to prevent questionable decisions from tarnishing the legacy of high-level fights.
For many, like Tyson, the unfair scoring is a blow to the sport, and left a mark on what would otherwise have been a clear and memorable victory for Mayweather.