UFC fighters have come out in full force to condemn a boxing judge. Over the weekend, a massive fight took place between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney. In the co-main event, Arnold Barboza fought against Sean McComb. Their bout was competitive and had a constant back and forth. However, a winner had to be declared and the judges felt Barboza Jr. was the victor via a split decision.
This decision was controversial, to say the least. May fans and fighters did not agree with it and deemed McComb the rightful winner. This angst soon spilled over to social media, and many fighters chimed in to voice their opinions.
UFC welterweight Michael Venom Page called for the referee and the judge who handed the win to Barboza to be fired. So, he said, “Bro the referees need to be fired how was that a split decision first, and then how did Sean McComb lose”
Bro the referees need to be fired how was that a split decision firstly and then how did Sean mccomb lose 😒
— Michael Venom Page (@Michaelpage247) April 21, 2024
Along similar lines, Another UFC fighter, Belal Muhammad thought that the decision was a disgrace. He said, “Woow boxing is trash that was a clear win for the other guy.”
Woow boxing is trash that was a clear win for the other guy
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) April 21, 2024
C’mon boxing ♂️
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) April 21, 2024
Last but not least, UFC veteran Cub Swanson also blamed the sport of boxing for making such terrible decisions time and time again. He said, “Oh boxing…..why do you always pull this crap. It’s just sad. What a performance by McComb”
Oh boxing…..why do you always pull this crap. It’s just sad. What a performance by McComb
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) April 21, 2024
Eddie Hearn Weighs on Arnold Barboza’s Victory Over Sean McComb
“You have to feel for McComb there. Boxed beautifully and absolutely won that fight. Terrible decision. Unbelievable.”