In a controversial boxing match, Guido Vianello defeated Moses Johnson after delivering five knockdowns, four of which were deemed legal, in the first round. The fight's referee, Shada Murdaugh, faced criticism for not stopping the fight sooner, despite Johnson being visibly incapacitated and defenseless, especially after being punched while down. This incident, described as 'massive destruction' and 'public violence', has sparked a debate about the enforcement of rules, as New York, the match's location, follows the ABC rules which do not include a three knockdown rule or saving by the bell, allowing the fight to continue longer than some believe it should have.
One of the worse stoppages in boxing history? Guido Vianello dropped his opponent 5 times in one round 🤦🏻♂️ #FosterNova https://t.co/um04GaXtTZ
Shada Murdaugh is getting criticized for allowing Moses Johnson to be dropped 4 times in one round against Guideo Vianello, but New York doesn't have a three knockdown rule. NYSAC uses ABC rules, which has no 3 knockdown rule or saving by the bell #FosterNova
Referee Shada Murdaugh was awfully brave letting Moses Johnson take a massive destruction in the 1st round from heavyweight Guido Vianello before finally stopping it. That was not a fight. It was public violence. #boxing #FosterNova
5 knockdowns - 4 of them legal - ends the fight in round one for Guido Vianello, who narrowly avoided a NC or DQ for punching Moses Johnson while he was defenseless from being thrown down. Johnson's eyes were crossed, and he was given a few seconds to recover, which he didn't
The announce team raking referee Shad Murdaugh, asking why he let Johnson go down five times https://t.co/o3DIVufQVm