split decision
noun
: a decision in a boxing match reflecting a division of opinion among the referee and judges
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Of Jake Paul’s 12 pro fights, just five of his opponents are or were traditional boxers, including Tommy Fury, the half-brother of former heavyweight titlist Tyson Fury, who defeated Paul via split decision in February 2023.
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Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 25 Nov. 2024
Taylor previously won the initial bout between the two via a split decision.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
In that bout, Taylor defeated Serrano via split decision.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 16 Nov. 2024
His lone loss is a split decision to boxer Tommy Fury, the half-brother of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, in 2023.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 25 Nov. 2024
Taylor previously won the initial bout between the two via a split decision.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
In that bout, Taylor defeated Serrano via split decision.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 16 Nov. 2024
His lone loss is a split decision to boxer Tommy Fury, the half-brother of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, in 2023.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Split decision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/split%20decision. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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