Nikita Tszyu drew with Ben Mahoney after two judges scored wildly differently, one 117-111 for Tszyu and another 115-113 for Mahoney, sparking a demand for review.
Why it mattersBoth fighters were unbeaten. The split decision throws the rematch into doubt and competing camps now distrust whether they can fight fairly again.
AustraliaTwo Australian boxers clashing in a world-title eliminator is rare and draws national attention. This disputed result matters to Australian boxing fans and the sport's local standing.
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