Last week, heavyweight star Tyson Fury had a tougher than expected win over Sweden’s Otto Wallin, overcoming a horrible cut above his right eye to beat the huge underdog by unanimous decision. The cut was caused by a Wallin left hook with :40 left in round three, blood pouring profusely for the rest of the contest despite the best efforts of Fury’s cutman.
Initially, veteran referee Tony Weeks had informed the corners that the cut was caused by an accidental headbutt, but use of instant replay by Nevada Athletic Commission executive director Bob Bennett and replay official Jay Nady determined otherwise.