C. J. Ross
C.J. Ross is a retired boxing judge who drew criticism for her scorecards in multiple high-profile fights.
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Manny Pacquiao vs. Timothy Bradley
For the Manny Pacquiao vs. Timothy Bradley fight Ross scored the fight 115-113 for Bradley. Since the other two judges split their scorecards the card of Ross made the fight a split decision in favor of Bradley. This scorecard drew heavy criticism.[1][2][3][4][5]
Floyd Mayweather vs. Saúl Álvarez
For the Floyd Mayweather vs. Saúl Álvarez fight Ross scored the fight 114-114. Unlike the Pacquiao-Bradley fight, this scorecard did not change the win/loss result, but did change the scoring from a unanimous decision to a majority decision. This scorecard drew heavy criticism.[6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13]
Retirement
After the Mayweather-Álvarez fight, Ross stepped down as a boxing judge.[14]
References
- ↑ Manny Pacquiao-Timothy Bradley judges speak out on controversial split-decision loss - News | FOX Sports on MSN
- ↑ C.J. Ross Boxing Judge: Awful Decision Means Ross Should Be Banned | Bleacher Report
- ↑ Nevada boxing judge Duane Ford claims Timothy Bradley gave Manny Pacquiao 'a lesson' - ESPN
- ↑ Anatomy of a scorecard: Pacquiao vs. Bradley - San Antonio Express-News
- ↑ Plausible Fixes «
- ↑ Mayweather-Alvarez's 'Judge Dread' punches out - NY Daily News
- ↑ C.J. Ross, controversial Nevada boxing judge, to take leave of absence - Bloody Elbow
- ↑ CJ Ross scored Mayweather-Alvarez a draw, also had Bradley over Pacquiao | Larry Brown Sports
- ↑ Mayweather-Canelo and Pacquiao-Bradley Scoring Fiascos Are CJ Ross' 2 Strikes | Bleacher Report
- ↑ Mayweather-Alvarez judge gives boxing another black eye - NY Daily News
- ↑ Boxing Judge CJ Ross Accused of Corruption in Mayweather Fight
- ↑ Now That The Dust Has Settled, A Look At C.J. Ross | BoxingInsider.com
- ↑ Boxing World Wants CJ Ross Fired After Mayweather Decision - Business Insider
- ↑ CJ Ross, Mayweather-Alvarez Fight Judge, Stepping Away From Boxing After Scoring Controversial Draw
