The integrity of UK boxing officiating faced renewed questions this past weekend after contentious decisions marred two high-profile bouts: Deontay Wilder’s encounter with Derek Chisora and Ellie Scotney’s undisputed title defense. While the stylistic approaches of the fights diverged significantly, the subsequent discussions echoed familiar concerns, centering once more on controversial refereeing calls and the scoring by judges. Deontay Wilder, for instance, openly expressed his dissatisfaction following his narrow victory over Chisora, adding to the growing discontent regarding the sport’s adjudication.
