Ortiz Jr. Defeats Bohachuk in Controversial Match
Vergil Ortiz Jr. barely defeated Serhii Bohachuk in a closely contested match, sparking controversy among boxing fans and experts.
This weekend at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas Vergil Ortiz Jr., barely defeated the WBC interim junior middleweight champion, Serhii Bohachuk. Despite receiving two knockdowns and many moments of hurt, Ortiz Jr. managed to turn over the championship rounds. Finally, the judges scored it 113-113, 114-112, and 114-112. The decision caused a lot of controversy among boxing fans and experts.
Ortiz was cut over the left eye and had a bleeding nose, but he managed to keep his cool and box smart in the last minutes of the fight, which perhaps was ultimately what the judges awarded him. According to Scott Christ, this decision could be questionable. However, Ortiz Jr. proved his leadership qualities, managing to overcome everything on his way, stay undefeated, and remain champion.
The fight, which demonstrated the boxer’s strength, also reveled the problem of scoring in boxing, especially during close matches. Now, many experts and ordinary fans are discussing one of the most controversial decisions this year. Anyway, after a fierce battle, the question arises: maybe, a loud opposition replay will be right to dot the I’s between these fighters?
