Maybe Barry was counting on the 2 rounds from the judges? It was said by the UK commentators that "both fighters could have done more - especially Ruiz"
I must have my kiwi goggles on, but you look at their faces, post fight, and it looks like Andy has been eating punches (and he can definitely take a shot), whereas JP looked like he could go deeper.
Don't get me wrong - Parker became WBO champ - just.
I think it was more a tactical thing between Barry and Sanchez.
Let them brawl, and I think JP would be in trouble, but then again - neither fighter has been down, so who knows.
Surely no one is calling it a "Robbery"?
He is only 24..
I must have my kiwi goggles on, but you look at their faces, post fight, and it looks like Andy has been eating punches (and he can definitely take a shot), whereas JP looked like he could go deeper.
Don't get me wrong - Parker became WBO champ - just.
I think it was more a tactical thing between Barry and Sanchez.
Let them brawl, and I think JP would be in trouble, but then again - neither fighter has been down, so who knows.
Surely no one is calling it a "Robbery"?
He is only 24..