Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a draw.
It's the worst decision I've ever had to announce inside the ring, which is usually met with a chorus of expletives and cat-calls.
In the 15 years I've been doing ring announcing, I've had to announce the "never" popular draw about two dozen times.
I can remember only one time where the fans, and even the fighters, were OK with the decision. It was an all-out melee with no clear cut winner in a six round fight.
People don't want a draw or a tie.
They want some finality, they want a winner and a loser.
The Ken Mettler vs. Rod Badewitz bout has been ruled a draw by the DA's office, after it was determined that charges couldn't be successfully prosecuted against either individual.
Personally, I would have called it a "no contest".
Scoring this as a sanctioned bout.
It was a ridiculous situation for both parties involved. I give a little leniency to Mettler for what he did, with the comments urging violence being hurled in his direction. But I also deducted a point for leaving his neutral corner without invitation by the referee and venturing into the Anti-8 corner.
Now, Badewitz is contemplating a civil suit against Mettler and I'm sure there will be plenty of legal types chomping at the bit for a shot at it.
After all, it's not the youngsters first square dance in the court system. For that matter, Mettler has been down that road as well.
Score: Tied
I agree with the DA's office not getting in the middle of it.
The altercation was a joke to begin with and continues to draw laughter.
Mettler wants to extend an olive branch, and Badewitz appears ready to knock it out of his hand.
Unfortunately, even legal intervention won't settle this dispute.
Once again, I urge Mettler and Badewitz to settle this in a cage match.
For that matter, let's bring in Pro and Anti 8 people and make this a battle royal.
It would end with both sides claiming victory, but at least provide everyone on both sides with the chance to land a few legitimate punches.
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I was expecting no charges too. I think Mettler should step down. But that's not going to happen either. I say everyone goes about their separate ways. Shake hands, move on. Especially if peace folks want peace.
I jumped in the debate but I'm done with it for now.
Besides, I'm too busy writing and philosophizing these past few days... Great blog as usual.
Oh, my kid is really into boxing and he brought home mitts. So I help him out. That's strenuous!
He's going to pound me one of these days I just know it...
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