Boxing referee stepping in to stop a heavyweight fight while injured fighters and historic boxing moments appear in the background, representing modern boxing referee safety and controversial stoppages.

Why Referees Often Err on the Side of Safety in Modern Boxing

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Modern boxing referees are under more pressure than ever. Following the controversy surrounding Usyk vs Verhoeven, this piece explores why officials increasingly prioritise boxing referee safety, the lasting impact of tragedies like Michael Watson and Spencer Oliver, and why every stoppage decision carries enormous consequences.

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