ABU: boxing judges lectured on impartiality, accuracy

When DR Congo’s Jerry Kabongo fought Ugandan Disan Mubiru at the New Obligato, in January, most Ugandan fans were surprised that it ended in a draw, with two judges scoring it 57-57, and another 58-56 in favour of Mubiru, despite a superb performance by Kabongo.

Seven months later that controversial decision is still a reference for biased judging among boxing circles.

Yet when Kabongo returned to Kampala on August 10, he knew he had to be exceptionally good to win. And he was, battering Majid Kabonge throughout the six rounds. The Ugandan was just lucky to last the distance….