http://www.mp8.ph/news/judging-tonights-replay-subjective-selective-real-rules/17392Keith Terceira
Tonight HBO will replay the Pacquiao-Bradley bout, as well as showing Chavez-Lee.
Have your popcorn, pencil and paper ready, because the judges beleive that 90% percent of all fans that saw and called Pacquiao the winner were one of three things, Pacquiao fans with a preset decision in place, ignorant of Judging, or influenced by the HBO commentary.
I agree with Manny Steward, the crowd and the reporters that called the fight for Manny, could not hear the HBO television production crew work , so I guess if you are to believe Keith Kizer, Duane Ford, CJ Ross, they all were either Pacquiao fans or ignorant of the sport… That includes 48 out of 51 ringside reporters. That excuse really doesn’t fly.
Let’s examine the criteria for judges of championship bouts as defined by the Association of Boxing Commissions, of which Nevada is a member.
In the Official Certification Program for Judges & Referees
First let’s address Pre Bout preparation
· If you have any conflict of interest or other concerns regarding the assignment, contact the Athletic Commission Supervisor and discuss the matter with him immediately. Do not accept an assignment if your concerns have not been addressed and resolved.
· Don’t leave anything to public scrutiny, report all concerns to the supervising Athletic Commission as soon as possible.
· You should always report to the Athletic Commission Supervisor at least one hour before the scheduled start time.
· You are a professional sports official and very much in the public eye, your attire and demeanor say a lot. A neat and clean appearance is required.
· Make sure that you are well rested and have cleared your mind of any issues that could become a distraction while working the bouts, you will want to eliminate the possibility of breaking your concentration. You should have a good meal that will sit well with you throughout the program, and watch your liquid intake.
· The consumption of any alcoholic beverage with-in 24 hours of the event will result in your being disqualified to work the bouts and may result in disciplinary action to include the loss of your professional license issued by the supervising Athletic Commission.
· Smoking is not permitted at ringside.
· If you find yourself ill on the day of the event or prior to the event advise the Athletic Commission Supervisor immediately.
· The most important tool that you will utilize as a judge is your eyes. A judge must have an annual eye examination and a minimum of 20/40 vision either corrected or uncorrected.
· Be prepared to take your seat assignment at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time for the matches.
· Make sure that you have an unobstructed view of the ring, and if there are any problems with the press, photographers or spectators, notify the Athletic Commission Supervisor immediately.
· Make sure that you have a sufficient number of working pens.
· The decisions that you render will have a major impact on the life and career of the boxers that you judge. Don’t take this responsibility lightly.
· Be on time, be informed, be alert and most importantly be prepared to render your undivided attention to the bout you are scoring. You must be able to focus and concentrate solely on the task at hand. Ask any questions, and clear up any concerns or issues that you may have prior to taking your place at ringside and beginning your task of scoring the bout.
Ok, you are now prepared to judge this event….
Scoring Zone ;
“Every judge should be aware of the scoring zone. The method for establishing the scoring zone starts at the top center of the head, with an imaginary line continuing down the sides of the head through the ears, down to and including the shoulders to the naval and hipbones. Caution should be taken in using the beltline, due to boxers keeping the trunks high above the navel. Any punch delivered outside of the scoring zone should not be considered when scoring the bout.
The test to measure the awarding of points for “offensive boxing” should be the number of direct, clean punches delivered with the knuckle part of the closed glove on any part of the scoring zone of the opponent’s body above the belt line. The judges should also consider the effect of blows received versus the number of punches delivered. Punches that are blocked or deflected should not be considered in tabulating your score. Blocked or deflected punches that land foul are not to be considered fouls in the awarding of points at the end of the round.
In most cases the arms are considered defensive weapons. However, judges must take into consideration the shoulders of a boxer as being in the scoring zone.”
Scoring the Bout;
“As a professional boxing judge, your analytical skill is to recognize and acknowledge any advantage one participant is having over the other. At any given point of a round, you must know who is winning. At the conclusion of the round, the contestant who has won the round, no matter how minute the margin, is entitled to that round. The difference might have been a single jab, or a defensive move, yet it was still enough to give that boxer the edge.
The 10-point must system will be utilized for scoring all bouts. The winner of the round will receive 10 points, (minus any points deductions for fouls) with the lesser score awarded to the loser of the round (minus any points deductions for fouls). There are to be no fraction of points awarded, and in the event of an even round, the score will be 10/10. Even rounds should rarely, if ever happen.
A total of three (3) minutes of concentration must be used in determining the winner of a round. Judges should avoid any inclination to watch a particular contestant. Total concentration on one contestant could result in a judge’s failure to see scoring tactics by the other participant. Judges are advised to direct their gaze midway between the two contestants, causing the judge to see and note the actions of both contestants.
Determination should not be mistaken for aggressiveness when one boxer continuously moves forward boring in on the opponent regardless of the number of punches being received. If an attack is not effective, the boxer cannot receive credit for it. In order for the boxer to be effective in their aggressiveness, he or she must force the action and set the tempo of the bout through forward movement. The boxer must score punches while blocking and avoiding the opponents counter punching. An aggressive boxer who continues boring in and getting hit from every angle should not be awarded points based on aggressiveness.
A judge should not only know what a 10/9 round is, but know the degree a boxer is winning the 10/9 round. Either a boxer won a close 10/9 round, a moderate 10/9 round, or a decisive 10/9 round. Extreme decisive may push the score to a 10/8 score depending on the judgment of the judge.
Mentally, a judge MUST know which contestant is winning the round at any given point. You should know the score of the round, and the score should immediately be written on the scorecard at the end of the round.
The application of these scoring concepts will determine a winner in each round.”
You are now fully prepared to judge tonight’s replay, but also you now have a few true rules, to judge the judges of this replay this evening and you be the judge that rates how Ford, Roth, and Ross performed their duties to Nevada and Boxing.
A little tidbit of information
JUDGES AND REFEREES PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND ETHICS
1) It is the responsibility of all officials to report to the location of the event at least one hour prior to the scheduled start time and check in with the Athletic Commission Supervisor in charge, rested and mentally prepared to work.
2) Consumption of alcohol will not be tolerated at the location of the event, neither prior to, nor during the matches. It is recommended that any person, who accepts an official assignment, should refrain from consuming alcohol 24 hours prior to the scheduled start time of the event.
3) All officials must refrain from smoking at ringside.
4) At no time during, or between rounds, should an official comment or discuss his/her view of how the contest is progressing. All officials should refrain from talking to the contestants, managers or seconds. The exception to this is when the referee is issuing a verbal warning, enforcing a rule, or assessing the condition of a contestant.
5) All concerns that reflect the performance of another official should be addressed with the Athletic Commission Supervisor privately, and care should be taken not to demean anyone in a public forum.
6) At no time should an official use his position to gain favor for themselves and/or anyone from anyone associated with an event. This includes events that the official is not assigned to work.
7) Officials should not express an opinion or predict the outcome of a bout to anyone. Opinions on fighters and fights must not be expressed. All officials must be especially careful not to exhibit any partiality, support, or favoritism at anytime, prior to, during, or after the contest, whether you are working the bouts or not.
When approached by members of the media regarding the outcome of a bout, regardless of whether you worked that particular bout or not, do not express any personal opinions regarding the outcome. Only after receiving clearance from the supervising Athletic Commission, you may discuss the rules, interpretation and application by you as an official. It is your duty to remain neutral.
9) All officials are to be fully versed with all commission rules and federal laws regarding conflicts and potential conflicts of interest. Officials should pay particularly close attention to the interpretation of “The Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996” (amended by “The Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act” in 1998), codified as 15 U.S.C. §6301, et seq., specifically, 15 U.S.C. §6308.
When scoring the fight , be a fan of boxing, not a selected fighter, then if you have not already SIGN THE PETITION if you disagree with the judges scoring of the bout.
Ciao!
Keith Terceira
Tonight HBO will replay the Pacquiao-Bradley bout, as well as showing Chavez-Lee.
Have your popcorn, pencil and paper ready, because the judges beleive that 90% percent of all fans that saw and called Pacquiao the winner were one of three things, Pacquiao fans with a preset decision in place, ignorant of Judging, or influenced by the HBO commentary.
I agree with Manny Steward, the crowd and the reporters that called the fight for Manny, could not hear the HBO television production crew work , so I guess if you are to believe Keith Kizer, Duane Ford, CJ Ross, they all were either Pacquiao fans or ignorant of the sport… That includes 48 out of 51 ringside reporters. That excuse really doesn’t fly.
Let’s examine the criteria for judges of championship bouts as defined by the Association of Boxing Commissions, of which Nevada is a member.
In the Official Certification Program for Judges & Referees
First let’s address Pre Bout preparation
· If you have any conflict of interest or other concerns regarding the assignment, contact the Athletic Commission Supervisor and discuss the matter with him immediately. Do not accept an assignment if your concerns have not been addressed and resolved.
· Don’t leave anything to public scrutiny, report all concerns to the supervising Athletic Commission as soon as possible.
· You should always report to the Athletic Commission Supervisor at least one hour before the scheduled start time.
· You are a professional sports official and very much in the public eye, your attire and demeanor say a lot. A neat and clean appearance is required.
· Make sure that you are well rested and have cleared your mind of any issues that could become a distraction while working the bouts, you will want to eliminate the possibility of breaking your concentration. You should have a good meal that will sit well with you throughout the program, and watch your liquid intake.
· The consumption of any alcoholic beverage with-in 24 hours of the event will result in your being disqualified to work the bouts and may result in disciplinary action to include the loss of your professional license issued by the supervising Athletic Commission.
· Smoking is not permitted at ringside.
· If you find yourself ill on the day of the event or prior to the event advise the Athletic Commission Supervisor immediately.
· The most important tool that you will utilize as a judge is your eyes. A judge must have an annual eye examination and a minimum of 20/40 vision either corrected or uncorrected.
· Be prepared to take your seat assignment at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time for the matches.
· Make sure that you have an unobstructed view of the ring, and if there are any problems with the press, photographers or spectators, notify the Athletic Commission Supervisor immediately.
· Make sure that you have a sufficient number of working pens.
· The decisions that you render will have a major impact on the life and career of the boxers that you judge. Don’t take this responsibility lightly.
· Be on time, be informed, be alert and most importantly be prepared to render your undivided attention to the bout you are scoring. You must be able to focus and concentrate solely on the task at hand. Ask any questions, and clear up any concerns or issues that you may have prior to taking your place at ringside and beginning your task of scoring the bout.
Ok, you are now prepared to judge this event….
Scoring Zone ;
“Every judge should be aware of the scoring zone. The method for establishing the scoring zone starts at the top center of the head, with an imaginary line continuing down the sides of the head through the ears, down to and including the shoulders to the naval and hipbones. Caution should be taken in using the beltline, due to boxers keeping the trunks high above the navel. Any punch delivered outside of the scoring zone should not be considered when scoring the bout.
The test to measure the awarding of points for “offensive boxing” should be the number of direct, clean punches delivered with the knuckle part of the closed glove on any part of the scoring zone of the opponent’s body above the belt line. The judges should also consider the effect of blows received versus the number of punches delivered. Punches that are blocked or deflected should not be considered in tabulating your score. Blocked or deflected punches that land foul are not to be considered fouls in the awarding of points at the end of the round.
In most cases the arms are considered defensive weapons. However, judges must take into consideration the shoulders of a boxer as being in the scoring zone.”
Scoring the Bout;
“As a professional boxing judge, your analytical skill is to recognize and acknowledge any advantage one participant is having over the other. At any given point of a round, you must know who is winning. At the conclusion of the round, the contestant who has won the round, no matter how minute the margin, is entitled to that round. The difference might have been a single jab, or a defensive move, yet it was still enough to give that boxer the edge.
The 10-point must system will be utilized for scoring all bouts. The winner of the round will receive 10 points, (minus any points deductions for fouls) with the lesser score awarded to the loser of the round (minus any points deductions for fouls). There are to be no fraction of points awarded, and in the event of an even round, the score will be 10/10. Even rounds should rarely, if ever happen.
A total of three (3) minutes of concentration must be used in determining the winner of a round. Judges should avoid any inclination to watch a particular contestant. Total concentration on one contestant could result in a judge’s failure to see scoring tactics by the other participant. Judges are advised to direct their gaze midway between the two contestants, causing the judge to see and note the actions of both contestants.
Determination should not be mistaken for aggressiveness when one boxer continuously moves forward boring in on the opponent regardless of the number of punches being received. If an attack is not effective, the boxer cannot receive credit for it. In order for the boxer to be effective in their aggressiveness, he or she must force the action and set the tempo of the bout through forward movement. The boxer must score punches while blocking and avoiding the opponents counter punching. An aggressive boxer who continues boring in and getting hit from every angle should not be awarded points based on aggressiveness.
A judge should not only know what a 10/9 round is, but know the degree a boxer is winning the 10/9 round. Either a boxer won a close 10/9 round, a moderate 10/9 round, or a decisive 10/9 round. Extreme decisive may push the score to a 10/8 score depending on the judgment of the judge.
Mentally, a judge MUST know which contestant is winning the round at any given point. You should know the score of the round, and the score should immediately be written on the scorecard at the end of the round.
The application of these scoring concepts will determine a winner in each round.”
You are now fully prepared to judge tonight’s replay, but also you now have a few true rules, to judge the judges of this replay this evening and you be the judge that rates how Ford, Roth, and Ross performed their duties to Nevada and Boxing.
A little tidbit of information
JUDGES AND REFEREES PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND ETHICS
1) It is the responsibility of all officials to report to the location of the event at least one hour prior to the scheduled start time and check in with the Athletic Commission Supervisor in charge, rested and mentally prepared to work.
2) Consumption of alcohol will not be tolerated at the location of the event, neither prior to, nor during the matches. It is recommended that any person, who accepts an official assignment, should refrain from consuming alcohol 24 hours prior to the scheduled start time of the event.
3) All officials must refrain from smoking at ringside.
4) At no time during, or between rounds, should an official comment or discuss his/her view of how the contest is progressing. All officials should refrain from talking to the contestants, managers or seconds. The exception to this is when the referee is issuing a verbal warning, enforcing a rule, or assessing the condition of a contestant.
5) All concerns that reflect the performance of another official should be addressed with the Athletic Commission Supervisor privately, and care should be taken not to demean anyone in a public forum.
6) At no time should an official use his position to gain favor for themselves and/or anyone from anyone associated with an event. This includes events that the official is not assigned to work.
7) Officials should not express an opinion or predict the outcome of a bout to anyone. Opinions on fighters and fights must not be expressed. All officials must be especially careful not to exhibit any partiality, support, or favoritism at anytime, prior to, during, or after the contest, whether you are working the bouts or not.
When approached by members of the media regarding the outcome of a bout, regardless of whether you worked that particular bout or not, do not express any personal opinions regarding the outcome. Only after receiving clearance from the supervising Athletic Commission, you may discuss the rules, interpretation and application by you as an official. It is your duty to remain neutral.
9) All officials are to be fully versed with all commission rules and federal laws regarding conflicts and potential conflicts of interest. Officials should pay particularly close attention to the interpretation of “The Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996” (amended by “The Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act” in 1998), codified as 15 U.S.C. §6301, et seq., specifically, 15 U.S.C. §6308.
When scoring the fight , be a fan of boxing, not a selected fighter, then if you have not already SIGN THE PETITION if you disagree with the judges scoring of the bout.
Ciao!
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