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EYES WIDE SHUT
MAYBE HIS EYES WERE CLOSED AT THE TIME !
Referees are required to make quick judgments, often in unfortunate situations where their vision is obscured. And it's fair to assume at World Title level, we are seeing the absolute elite in referees and judges to officiate these big fights.
Many tendered that referee Edward Collantes was perhaps not in a position to adjudicate the cause of the Navarrete cut, and in the absence of obvious proof of a punch, defaulted to safer ground and declared a headbutt.
Seems reasonable !!
But in this picture, we see compelling evidence that the besieged Collantes had a perfect view.
He's right there in front think "Aargh - that's gotta hurt Vaquero ! C'mon man, pick up your game - this Suarez kid is punching holes in you now !"
This call by Edward Collantes is definitely just too hard to explain !!
On June 2nd, hopefully the California commission will make reparations to a joint mess created by both Edward Collantes and themselves.
In the meantime, reacquaint yourselves with the rules pertaining to accidental headbutts and the referees role in declaring :
The Unified Rules of Boxing don't explicitly state what a referee should do if they can't see the cause of a cut due to n vision. However, according to the rules regarding accidental fouls.
Accidental Fouls: If an accidental foul causes an injury severe enough for the referee to stop the bout, the outcome depends on the number of rounds completed.
Before 4 Rounds: No decision is rendered, resulting in a "No Decision".
After 4 Rounds: The bout goes to a Technical Decision, with the winner determined by the scorecards.
In cases where a headbutt is involved, the referee's judgment plays a crucial role. While there's no specific passage detailing obscured vision, referees are expected to:
Determine Cause: Decide whether a cut was caused by a punch or a head collision.
Consult Ringside Physician: If necessary, consult with the physician to assess the injury.
Given the lack of specific guidance on obscured vision, referees likely rely on their experience and discretion to handle such situations.
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