Lamont Roach's Unlucky Fate: The Lamont Roach vs Isaac Cruz Draw that Will Leave Fans Scratching Their Heads
In a fight that left many scratching their heads, professional boxer Lamont Roach once again fell victim to the cruel whims of the judges' decision. For the second time in as many fights, Roach was forced to accept a draw against his opponent, Isaac Cruz, thanks to a majority scorecard.
Roach's style was evident early on, as he struggled to cope with Cruz's unorthodox tactics. However, it wasn't until the third round that Roach faced a setback of epic proportions - he was dropped for the first time in his career. But this just seemed to galvanize him, and he refocused to outbox Cruz for most of the second half of the fight.
As the rounds wore on, Cruz resorted to underhanded tactics, including holding and hitting, which earned him a point deduction. This effectively wiped out the point that he had gained from being dropped in the third round, leaving Roach with little room for error.
The crowd was electrified as Roach seemed poised to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat late on. His skill level and poise appeared to be the difference-maker - but, alas, it wasn't enough to sway the judges' hearts. In a shocking turn of events, they declared the fight a draw, handing Roach another loss in a row.
Roach's frustration was palpable after the fight, as he felt that he had not received a fair shake from the judges. Meanwhile, Cruz blamed the referee for taking away his point, suggesting that this outcome would have been far worse if the deduction hadn't occurred. As it stands, these two fighters will likely face each other again in the near future.
In contrast to Roach's contentious draw, O'Shaquie Foster put on a show-stopping performance in the co-main event against Stephen Fulton. The 29-year-old prospect dominated his opponent with ease, winning by unanimous decision and setting himself up for a potential title shot at 130 pounds.
Meanwhile, Erislandy Lara outboxed and dropped his middleweight title challenger Johan Gonzalez to take the belt home. The 40-year-old Cuban looked almost unbothered by his 32-year-old foe, as he cruised to an easy unanimous-decision victory.
The night's other bout saw Frank Martin deliver a devastating knockout blow to Rances Barthelemy in just four rounds. This explosive performance has got everyone talking - but for the record, there was little surprise about this one on paper.
In a fight that left many scratching their heads, professional boxer Lamont Roach once again fell victim to the cruel whims of the judges' decision. For the second time in as many fights, Roach was forced to accept a draw against his opponent, Isaac Cruz, thanks to a majority scorecard.
Roach's style was evident early on, as he struggled to cope with Cruz's unorthodox tactics. However, it wasn't until the third round that Roach faced a setback of epic proportions - he was dropped for the first time in his career. But this just seemed to galvanize him, and he refocused to outbox Cruz for most of the second half of the fight.
As the rounds wore on, Cruz resorted to underhanded tactics, including holding and hitting, which earned him a point deduction. This effectively wiped out the point that he had gained from being dropped in the third round, leaving Roach with little room for error.
The crowd was electrified as Roach seemed poised to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat late on. His skill level and poise appeared to be the difference-maker - but, alas, it wasn't enough to sway the judges' hearts. In a shocking turn of events, they declared the fight a draw, handing Roach another loss in a row.
Roach's frustration was palpable after the fight, as he felt that he had not received a fair shake from the judges. Meanwhile, Cruz blamed the referee for taking away his point, suggesting that this outcome would have been far worse if the deduction hadn't occurred. As it stands, these two fighters will likely face each other again in the near future.
In contrast to Roach's contentious draw, O'Shaquie Foster put on a show-stopping performance in the co-main event against Stephen Fulton. The 29-year-old prospect dominated his opponent with ease, winning by unanimous decision and setting himself up for a potential title shot at 130 pounds.
Meanwhile, Erislandy Lara outboxed and dropped his middleweight title challenger Johan Gonzalez to take the belt home. The 40-year-old Cuban looked almost unbothered by his 32-year-old foe, as he cruised to an easy unanimous-decision victory.
The night's other bout saw Frank Martin deliver a devastating knockout blow to Rances Barthelemy in just four rounds. This explosive performance has got everyone talking - but for the record, there was little surprise about this one on paper.