A boxing referee is being slammed for allowing a fight to go on even after one fighter had been knocked down and looked out for the count

Alan DawsonAug 17, 2020, 16:22 IST

Israil Madrimov knocked out Eric Walker, but the referee made Walker continue the fight.Photo by DAZN USA / Twitter

One of boxing's top prospects, Israil Madrimov, was given the fight of his life Saturday in Tulsa, but rallied late to knock out Eric Walker.
The knockout was never given by the referee, though, who instead allowed Walker five minutes to recover before allowing the fight to go on.
Madrimov hit Walker with 87 additional unnecessary punches in the final three rounds, as well as another, legitimate knockdown to earn a unanimous decision win.
The refereeing was rebuked by the boxing community, with one website calling his decision to allow the fight to continue "gross incompetence."
The fight was promoted by Matchroom Boxing, which held open-air shows in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Saturday and Essex, England, on Friday.

This is super prospect Israil Madrimov, who entered his Saturday showdown against Eric Walker with a flawless record of five wins (five knockouts).

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Madrimov was one of 10 fighters competing at the open-air, downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma venue which was promoted by Matchroom Boxing USA and broadcast on DAZN.

Madrimov was given the fight of his life as a pro boxer, as Walker had doubled the Uzbeki's punch output after five rounds.

The decision was lambasted by members of the boxing industry with Steve Smoger, a Hall of Fame referee, telling Sports Illustrated writer Chris Mannix that, "the call was incorrect."

Photo by DAZN USA / Twitter

The decision was lambasted by members of the boxing industry with Steve Smoger, a Hall of Fame referee, telling Sports Illustrated writer Chris Mannix that, "the call was incorrect."

Walker was down and appeared out for the count but Ritter allowed Walker five minutes to recover from what he deemed a no-knockdown knockdown.

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The combat sports website Bloody Elbow called Ritter's decision "gross incompetence."

In the Tulsa's main event, Cecilia Braekhus competed in the 26th consecutive defense of her world championships.

Photo by DAZN USA / Twitter

McCaskill was the aggressor and more active fighter for much of the bout.

Classy in defeat, Braekhus said she was "proud and happy to pass the torch" to McCaskill.

Shakhram Giyasov (pictured) defeated Wiston Campos, Raymond Ford triumphed over Eric Manriquez, and Nikita Ababiy beat Jarvis Williams elsewhere on the open-air card.

Photo by DAZN

The Matchroom USA event in Tulsa followed the third of four Matchroom UK shows at "Fight Camp" the night before.

Matchroom Boxing has another busy weekend planned with the "Fight Camp" finale scheduled for Saturday, August 22.

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A boxing referee is being slammed for allowing a fight to go on even after one fighter had been knocked down and looked out for the count

This is super prospect Israil Madrimov, who entered his Saturday showdown against Eric Walker with a flawless record of five wins (five knockouts).

Madrimov was one of 10 fighters competing at the open-air, downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma venue which was promoted by Matchroom Boxing USA and broadcast on DAZN.

Madrimov was given the fight of his life as a pro boxer, as Walker had doubled the Uzbeki's punch output after five rounds.

The decision was lambasted by members of the boxing industry with Steve Smoger, a Hall of Fame referee, telling Sports Illustrated writer Chris Mannix that, "the call was incorrect."

Walker was down and appeared out for the count but Ritter allowed Walker five minutes to recover from what he deemed a no-knockdown knockdown.

The combat sports website Bloody Elbow called Ritter's decision "gross incompetence."

In the Tulsa's main event, Cecilia Braekhus competed in the 26th consecutive defense of her world championships.

McCaskill was the aggressor and more active fighter for much of the bout.

Classy in defeat, Braekhus said she was "proud and happy to pass the torch" to McCaskill.

Shakhram Giyasov (pictured) defeated Wiston Campos, Raymond Ford triumphed over Eric Manriquez, and Nikita Ababiy beat Jarvis Williams elsewhere on the open-air card.

The Matchroom USA event in Tulsa followed the third of four Matchroom UK shows at "Fight Camp" the night before.

Matchroom Boxing has another busy weekend planned with the "Fight Camp" finale scheduled for Saturday, August 22.