Controversial Decision Sparks Outrage: Shakur Stevenson Deems Kambosos Jr's Victory Over Hughes A Robbery
Photo: Instagram/Shakur Stevenson Shakur Stevenson expressed strong disagreement with the outcome of George Kambosos Jr 's victory over Maxi Hughes in a twelve-round majority decision last Saturday. He believed it was a clear case of robbery, with the wrong fighter declared the winner in their IBF lightweight title eliminator at the Firelake Arena in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Many ringside fans and social media users shared Shakur's sentiment, as they saw Hughes as the true winner. The judges, however, scored it in favor of Kambosos with scores of 114-114, 117-111, and 115-113. According to Shakur, Hughes completely outclassed Kambosos, making him look like a second-tier fighter with his superior boxing skills. Photo: Instagram/Shakur Stevenson He was baffled by the judges' decision and felt they should be held to higher standards, focusing more on the fighters and becoming more knowledgeable in their role as judges. Shakur also expressed his reluctance to fight Kambosos next, f...