Teofimo Lopez is the undisputed light-weight champion after gorgeous Vasiliy Lomachenko on Saturday, however one scorecard for his win prompted disbelief for a lot of observers, together with Prime Rank CEO Bob Arum.

The battle was formally scored 116-112 by Tim Cheatham, 117-111 by Steve Weisfield and 119-109 by Julie Lederman. It was the final scorecard that drew questions.

There was little doubt that Lopez deserved the win, however the consensus was that Lomachenko confirmed sufficient life within the second half of the battle to maintain issues aggressive going into the 12th spherical. Lopez completed strongly for the win, but it surely’s exhausting to consider that he gained 11 out of 12 rounds, as Lederman noticed issues.

The excellent news is that, if something, Lederman erred towards the victor. That wasn’t sufficient for Arum, although, as he stated after the battle that he would advise fighters to request Lederman not be appointed for his or her fights:

Arum: Lopez gained, 7-5 is means I scored it. I can see 8-4, that’s a risk. However you possibly can’t rating it 11 rounds to 1 and say you watched the battle. Ninth, 10th and 11th weren’t shut. I’d advise any fighter that I’ve to ask for the fee to not appoint Julie Lederman

— Mike Coppinger (@MikeCoppinger) October 18, 2020

The overwhelming majority of boxing followers, journalists and one welterweight champion appeared to agree with Arum’s evaluation.

Boxing followers react to scorecards of Teofimo Lopez’s win

119 -109 ooowwweeee that was a very good battle however that rating was so disrespectful

— Terence Crawford (@terencecrawford) October 18, 2020

That stated, 119-109 is wacky as heck. 116-112 was the most effective scorecard, IMO.

— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) October 18, 2020

119-110 is the dumbest decide on the planet

— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) October 18, 2020

Downside with 119-109 is folks will have a look at how insane that’s.

However Teofimo Lopez gained that battle.

— Andrew Lopez (@_Andrew_Lopez) October 18, 2020

119-109! BOXING NEEDS TO FIX ITSELF.

— Boxing Kingdom (@BoxingKingdom14) October 18, 2020

119-109 was a loopy card, however proper fighter gained. I had it 117-111. Boxing has a brand new star with @TeofimoLopez.

— Martín Gallegos (@MartinJGallegos) October 18, 2020

Julie Lederman’s 119-109 card is absolute rubbish. There’s actually no means round that. #LomaLopez

— Ben Child (@Ben_Baby) October 18, 2020

Julie Lederman with the 119-109 scorecard. Undecided she ought to be judging one other championship battle. Completely outrageous. Loma CLEARLY gained 8, 9, 10 and 11. https://t.co/9afdJrPywL

— Mike Coppinger (@MikeCoppinger) October 18, 2020

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