By Robert Coster
When lightweight contender Jackson Marinez returned to his native Dominican Republic, he was received by the Secretary of Sports Francisco Camacho, who called him “an uncrowned champion” and handed him a “symbolic title belt.”
Marinez was on the short end of a very controversial decision against Rolando “Rolly ” Romero for the WBA interim lightweight title on August 15th. A very emotional Marinez stated, “I was defrauded by judges who have never put on the boxing gloves. They ignore the pain and the sacrifice – for them boxing is a business. As for Romero, I have one message: Put a lid on your big mouth and let’s do it again. I’ll give you another boxing lesson.”
Judges were paid off by the promoter of Romero the overrated little Floyd fake ass undefeated fraud.
He got absolutely stitched up. The judges are out buying fur coats right now.
I recall the fight in 1993 between Pernell Whitaker and Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. Whitaker put on a great clinic and showed Chavez what slick boxing is all about; angles, elusiveness, footwork, etc. I had Whitaker way ahead on points and I think the majority of the world did at that time. Yes, like in some cases, the judges scored it a moronic majority draw and demonstrated how corruption runs deep in the pockets of some boxing officials. The decision was bad enough even news outlets were calling it a farce since the goofy decision captivated major sports networks. However, in the end, I think it was fair to say who the real winner was and no, it was not Chavez.
I remember that, Whitaker won for sure…
Marinez won that fight hands down. He showed skill offensively and defensively. Romero has zero boxing skills just bully tactics.
Although the DR provided their version of the “title belt” to the ripped off fighter, it’s still hell on wheels to sleep during the nights and/or to wake up during the mornings, in absence of the real title belt.
Let’s hope public pressures and extreme guilt will create a rematch for the young man.
Clearly the uncrowned champion.
terrible decision by the 3 judges.the wba should order a rematch immediately.