In a highly anticipated match at Bell Place in Laval, Quebec, Kim Clavel (17-2, 3 KOs) faced off against Evelyn Bermudez (19-1-1, 6 KOs). The bout, which took place on Saturday night, was surrounded by significant expectations.
However, aspiring unified champion Kim Clavel fell short of her dreams. Evelyn Bermudez managed to retain her belts, winning by a split decision with scores of 98-92, 96-94, and 96-94.
However, the post-match press conference took an unexpected turn, revealing underlying tensions and controversies. Clavel criticized Bermudez’s strategy, alleging that the Argentine chose to attack only in the last 10 seconds of each round. “You can’t win a fight in the last 10 seconds,” Clavel remarked, expressing her belief that her disciplined approach and strong defense should have secured her the win.
Further adding to the controversy, Yvon Michel, the president of GYM, highlighted concerns about one of the judges from Quebec. Michel had previously requested the exclusion of this judge due to a history of questionable judgments, but his plea was disregarded. This revelation added another layer of complexity to the already heated debate surrounding the fight’s outcome.
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