3 definitions by ErrolTheTruth
In Boxing, A UD is the short term and type for Unanimous Decision which is a winning criterion that is not only in boxing but in several and almost all full-contact combat sports. Unanimous Decision means that after a fight, if a fighter isn't knocked out, three judges at ringside are the ones that will decide who the winner is. If it's a Unanimous Decision then all three judges are in favour of one fighter as the winner.
One of the most famous UD win was in 1971 when Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali fought. one judge scored it 67-62 while the other two judges scored it 66-62 all three in favour for Joe Frazier. After that Joe Frazier became the first boxer to defeat Muhammad Ali.
by ErrolTheTruth November 20, 2021
In Boxing, SD is the short term and type via. Split Decision. In boxing and for other combat sports, a split decision is when 1 of the 3 judges gives it in favour of one fighter. While the rest give the favour to the other fighter. Split decisions are usually seen as controversial victories. And many Split decisions can end up overturned and will usually hand a rematch between the two competitors.
There are multiple famous split decision (SD) matches one of them Is in 1987 when Marvin "Marvellous" Hagler fought Sugar Ray Leonard. and another in 2007 when Oscar De La Hoya fought Floyd Mayweather being the closest Floyd ever came to a defeat.
by ErrolTheTruth November 20, 2021
In Boxing, An RTD (abbreviated as "referee technical decision" by BoxRec) is a boxing type and term to describe when during any rest period between rounds, a boxer refuses to continue or their corner pulls them out, thereby forcing the referee to end the fight. In contrast, a TKO (Technical Knockout) Can only be declared by the referee or the ringside doctor and it has to be during a round. RTD also stands for Corner retirement or corner stoppage. The announcer after the fight will call it off as a TKO (Thus meaning an RTD will count as a type of knockout) But it will be shown as an RTD on a boxer's win/loss record.
Mike Tyson fought Kevin McBride in 2005. In the 6th round Mike's corner refused to continue the fight during the rest break. The announcer calls it off as a TKO. But on Mike's record it is an RTD.
by ErrolTheTruth November 17, 2021