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BOXING enthusiasts expressed their outrage after Oronzo Birardi evaded disqualification and was granted a knockout victory despite delivering THREE illegal punches.
The fighters faced off in Germany on the undercard of
Oronzo Birardi struck Milosav Savic with three illegal punchesCredit: x.com/DAZNBoxing
Yet he escaped disqualification and won by knockoutCredit: x.com/DAZNBoxing
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The cruiserweight bout was dominated by Birardi, who had Milosav Savic down after landing a powerful right hand.
However, as Milosav was taking his time getting to the canvas, Birardi delivered an uppercut.
Despite Milosav clearly being on the mat, Birardi followed up with two additional punches.
He received no warning from the referee while Milosav was counted out, leading to Birardi controversially being awarded a KO victory.
Strikes against a downed opponent typically warrant a point deduction.
This left fans shocked that Birardi avoided punishment and secured the win.
One fan remarked: “That’s an absolute disgrace. It’s truly shocking that the referee allowed this; it’s unbelievable.”
Another added: “This has to be a disqualification, surely.”
One supporter exclaimed: “I’ve never witnessed three full blows on a downed opponent.”
“There must be either a disqualification or at least time given for the fighter to recover and a point deducted,” they continued.
Another fan expressed their frustration: “It should definitely be a disqualification for hitting a man while he’s down on one knee!”
FAQ
Why was Oronzo Birardi not disqualified for illegal punches?
Birardi was not disqualified because the referee did not issue any warnings during the match, despite the illegal punches thrown while his opponent was down.
What are the rules regarding hitting a downed opponent in boxing?
In boxing, hitting a downed opponent is considered illegal and usually results in a point deduction or disqualification, depending on the severity of the violation.
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