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He vividly illustrates this with examples—judges who favor aggressiveness over skill, decisions that rob deserving fighters, and the lack of a centralized, independent authority to safeguard the sport’s integrity. His analogy of a Yankees umpire dinner hosted by the owners epitomizes the blatant conflicts of interest that taint the sport’s credibility.
Atlas argues that boxing operates without a truly independent governing body, with promoters and organizations manipulating rankings, mandatory defenses, and judging to serve their financial interests. This systemic flaw, he posits, diminishes the sport’s credibility and robs fighters of their hard-earned legacies.