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Referee with Controversial Past
The referee for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk, Robert Ramirez Jr, was at the center of a highly controversial boxing decision last year.
Experienced in the Ring
Ramirez Jr, a Puerto Rican referee, has officiated over 412 matches since he started his career in 2003. He has overseen fights involving boxing stars like Andre Ward and Tommy Fury.
Controversial Past Decision
However, Ramirez Jr was involved in a controversial decision last year during Katie Taylor's rematch against Chantelle Cameron in Dublin. Taylor won the fight by a majority decision, despite a knockdown in the first round that Ramirez Jr ruled as a slip.
Criticism from Cameron and Trainer
Cameron criticized the referee's decision, stating that the high-profile fight deserved a more well-known referee. Her trainer, Jamie Moore, also expressed frustration, claiming they were denied a knockdown and that the referee allowed Taylor to engage in questionable tactics.
