BOXING followers raged on social media after the Lawrence Okolie vs Chris Billam-Smith scorecards have been revealed.
Okolie lost his WBO cruiserweight belt by way of choice after being knocked down THREE instances in the course of the bout.
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The 30-year-old was deducted two factors over the course of the bout for repeated holding… though one decide one way or the other went on to attain it a draw.
Two of the scorecards had Billam-Smith profitable 115-108 and 116-107, respectively.
The opposite, nonetheless, surprised and enraged followers in equal measure by having it 112-112.
Upon seeing the scorecards, talkSPORT boxing correspondent Michael Benson mentioned: “112-112 is an atrocious scorecard for Chris Billam-Smith’s majority decision win over Lawrence Okolie after three knockdowns and two level deductions.”
One other Twitter person fumed: “That’s the worst particular person card of all time.”
Whereas a second wrote: “We have to see an image of that scorecard. Unbelievable.”
An additional social media scribe mentioned: “I actually wish to see the spherical scores on this! It wants posting! Going underneath the radar as Billam-Smith received however wants investigating.”
One other equally added: “Get that first one investigated.”
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Hometown hero Billam-Smith was capable of seize the most important win of his profession at Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium.
Upon profitable the struggle, the tearful new champ, 32, mentioned: “My complete life has led to this, that is good.
“Lawrence was an awesome champion who by no means regarded like getting beat. It was not an awesome wanting struggle however that does not matter.
“I did not eat from Tuesday to Thursday to make the load, I used to be sick in mattress all week, I simply needed to make the load.
“I dedicate this to my mum, I like you a lot, thanks a lot. I’ll by no means prime this evening, that is the best of my profession.
“I thank the followers as a result of they created this for me. I’ve turn out to be a world champion, in my residence city.”
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