BOXING champion Julio Cesar Martinez was retrospectively awarded a knockdown following a rare use of VAR.
The WBC have been known to use instant replays in the past, including a 2019 fight with Martinez.
Julio Cesar Martinez, left, punching Ronal Batista
This time, the Mexican was given a 10-8 round against Ronal Batista after the referee initially failed to score it a knockdown.
But upon replays, the decision was overturned and the knockdown was scored.
It left some fans in confusion and accusing the WBC of making up their own rules.
One said: “VAR in boxing now?”
Another added: “Mauricio Sulaiman the belt specialist making up rules for the Eddy Reynoso camp.”
One commented: “Since when did that come into play???”
Another wrote: “Nah VAR has already ruined football now boxing is next.”
Martinez in 2019 saw a knockout against Charlie Edwards overturned to a no-contest due to low-blows.
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The result was initially announced as a Martinez win until WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman got in the ring to change the decision.
Martinez, 28, went on to beat Batista, 26, by majority decision, retaining his flyweight title.
And it could set up a unification with Britain’s IBF champion Sunny Edwards, 27.
Julio Cesar Martinez celebrates his win
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some of the benefits of learning how to box
Here are some reasons to learn boxing:
- It builds confidence. Being able to box will help you face bullies and other bullies.
- It improves your physical and mental health. Boxing is good for building muscle mass. Muscle mass can make you stronger.
- It teaches self-defense skills. You learn how fight and how to protect yourself.
- It builds mental toughness. You need mental toughness to face difficult situations.
- You feel accomplished. Once you have mastered a technique, you will feel like a true boxer.
- It’s fun! It’s great fun to get punched in your stomach.
- It’s cheap. All you need is a pair of boxing gloves and a punching bag.
- It doesn’t require much space
What is the difference between left hook and right cross?
A left-hand hook is thrown on the side of a body while a lateral cross is thrown on the front.
A left hook is thrown facing the opponent with the back hand. The elbow is bent 90°, and the wrist is turned 45° towards the opponent.
A right cross can be thrown with the palm facing towards the opponent’s face, and the elbow straight. The wrist is turned 45 degrees away from the opponent.
What is the maximum number of punches a person can take?
A punch is defined by “a blow delivered using a fist”. A punch can only be taken once per person. When someone hits you in the face, he/she is punching you. You cannot hit the person back. This would be two punches.
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- It is just like normal sparring with a partner, but you want to throw punches at 75% of your normal speed. (wikihow.com)
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How To
How to learn how to box for fitness
How to Learn to Box For Exercise
You learn boxing to increase your physical fitness and self-confidence. Boxing is one the most loved sports in the world. It requires strength, speed, agility, stamina, coordination, balance, power and accuracy.
Boxing can be a great exercise and a way to improve your self-esteem. You’ll enjoy it so much, you’ll want more.
There are many kinds of boxing programs. You can choose to train in a gym or at home. Others require that you go to a health club. You can also take online courses that allow you access from anywhere in this world.
Be sure to consider your goals when choosing a program. Also, ensure it fits your lifestyle. The best programs are those that focus on building muscle mass, increasing flexibility, improving cardiovascular endurance, and improving overall well-being.
It is important to consider whether you would prefer a beginner’s or an advanced course. Basic techniques and drills are taught in beginner’s programs. These include shadowboxing and sparring, mittwork, and punching combinations. Advanced programs offer more variety and more complex movements.
The beginner’s program usually lasts around 8 weeks and costs less than $100. However, they do not offer guidance on nutrition, weight reduction, injury prevention, or any other aspects of boxing training.
Advanced programs generally last around six months and cost approximately $300. They can include nutrition advice, stretching routines, warm up exercises, and instructions on proper technique. Some programs offer resistance training (such lifting weights) as well as aerobic conditioning (such running).
