Aussie boxing icon explains why Liam Wilson’s protest over Navarrete robbery will fail

Australian boxer Nedal ‘Skinny’ Hussein, robbed of victory by a corrupt referee in his fight against Manny Pacquiao in 2000, does not believe Liam Wilson’s protest will change the outcome of his controversial title fight against Emanuel Navarrete.

Wilson’s team launched a protest over his claims that Wilson was ripped off when the Mexican favorite was allowed 27 seconds to recover from a trademark left hook that dropped him in the fourth round.

Navarette spat out her mouthpiece on purpose as she struggled to recover from the shot, giving herself vital seconds as she wiped it clean and returned it.

Australian boxer Nedal ‘Skinny’ Hussein (pictured left), who was robbed of his fight against Manny Pacquiao in 2000 by a corrupt referee, doesn’t think Liam Wilson’s protest will change the outcome of their controversial fight for the title against Emanuel Navarrete.

Wilson’s team launched a protest over his claims the Australian was ‘stolen’ as the Mexican favorite had 27 seconds to recover from a trademark left hook that dropped him in the fourth round (pictured)

Boxing rules state that a fighter is only allowed 10 seconds to recover from being knocked down by his opponent, but Hussein, who is sympathetic to Wilson, believes the Mexican will get away with it.

“I don’t think they have a case because there is a legitimate reason why the referee extended the count: because of the mouth guard,” Hussein explained.

I feel sorry for Wilson. I think he should have won that fight. But it is what it is.

“They can protest, but the referee can say that he was applying the rules that he was given.”

Wilson badly hurt Navarrete and his tactical ploy with the mouth guard caused referee Chris Flores to reach down to lift him off the mat and replace it in his mouth.

It’s a controversial delaying tactic that has been used in the past when fighters need more time to recover and compose themselves.

An undefeated Hussein faced Pacquiao in the Philippines in 2000 for the WBC International super bantamweight title. Hussein dropped Pacquiao in the fourth round and a crooked official stole the win

Hussein (pictured with Floyd Mayweather) says there is a legitimate reason the referee extended the count, but he sympathizes with Wilson.

In Jeff Fenech’s controversial draw with Ghanian Azumah Nelson in 1991, Nelson’s corner temporarily “lost” his mouthguard between rounds, giving him an extra 45 seconds to recover when the Australian was well up.

Meanwhile, Wilson has called up recent multiple lightweight world champion George Kambosos or veteran super featherweight hopeful Paul Fleming, ranked in the top 15 for the IBF and WBA, for what would be a huge hometown clash if his protest falls on deaf ears.

“What motivates me is to see my whole country supporting me in this,” Wilson told reporters a day after the controversial loss that dropped him to 11-2 overall.

“I feel like a hero at home and I want to make those people proud.

Wilson called up recent multiple world lightweight champion Kambosos or veteran super featherweight hopeful Fleming, ranked in the top 15 of both the IBF and WBA, for what would be a major local clash if his protest falls on deaf ears. .

‘So two or three weeks (off), then back. My head hurts, but that’s it and I still want that Aussie showdown.

‘George Kambosos or Paul Fleming.

‘I just want tough fights…fights that are remembered and that are worth it.

“And I feel like this one was worth it and I want the next one to be worth it.”

Promoter Matt Rose launched his protest as Navarrete was delivering his victory speech and said that Wilson would demand top billing in his return fight, regardless of the outcome of the protest.

Wilson pictured after bringing down Navarrete at the Desert Diamond Arena in Phoenix

“It was an incredible performance,” said the No Limit Boxing boss.

‘He really showed that he is world class. Navarrete is a three-time world champion and nobody gave him a chance. He still shocked the world.

“Liam is a warrior, he is the type of fighter that people love to watch and support.

“We come back, we put it on the big stage in Australia and we show Australia that we have a small champion who is worth watching.”