Anthony Mundine’s plan to appeal the loss decision to long time rival Danny Green has fizzled out.
According to Frank Hadley the Australian National Boxing Federation secretary, Mundine hasn’t made a formal protest despite all the public claims that he was robbed.
Melbourne promoter Brian Amatruda has reportedly lodged a preliminary protest on Mundine’s behalf, but Hadley says Team Mundine have failed to present any formal application. Hadley had stated that even if a application was lodged, the decision – and Danny Green’s win – would still stand.
“Even if we had found there were grounds for the appeal based on the referee deducting a point from Mundine for the cheap shot in the first round all we could have done was order a rematch for the Australian title. But that is just academic now as Danny has retired,” Hadley told News Corp.
“If the Mundine camp had protested the actions of the referee in taking the point away we were prepared to have a panel of independent referees watch replays of the incident. But there was no formal protest made.”
Hadley also said he was surprised “that so many people thought Anthony had won.”
“In my mind Danny Green won the fight and I have been involved in boxing for many, many years.”
Ever since the Feb 2 fight, Mundine has called for another rematch, this time in Perth at the end of the year and at an 83kg weight limit. Danny Green has indicated that he is retired and has no interest in a third fight.
Public interest would support a third fight but it would be a bit of stretch to make it happen.
BigJ
Roar Guru
Ha ha, I am actally feeling a little upset today I wonder if Choc could throw me a couple of those 100 dollar tissues, or maybe a two hundred sheet box, ha ha.
BigJ
Roar Guru
I doubt that to actually speaking of which one if the boys spotted him at the Darwin airport on the weekend but he was on the phone so didn't get a chance to say anything to him. Let's just say he is lucky he did not go past me
Ben
Roar Guru
I'm sure Choc will be that upset that you don't like him... that he'll wipe his eyes with $100 notes... ?
Oingo Boingo
Guest
Hopefully this is the last we ever hear of Mungbean , but I sincerely doubt it .
Mushi
Guest
Again could you elaborate? Preferably with more than vague references to professionalism. He seemingly has 4 quotes in this article. One states the remedies open under an appeal. Presumably a documented process. Two says they would have given an appeal due consideration. Third and fourth are him supporting the judging panel. I'd think vague no comments to any questions would show less professionalism than the considered responses above.
Ben
Roar Guru
I'm talking about the ANBF treasurer, not the referee. Although, the fight technically should've been Mundine KO1 victory...
BigJ
Roar Guru
Laidry if he was professional in any sense hee would of stopped the fight in round one.
BigJ
Roar Guru
of course he will watch you would want to miss me fight Quade Cooper on the undercard???
Ben
Roar Guru
So, if you were in the position that Hadley is in... Someone that's role is to look after moneys and so on for the ANBF in a professional sense. After a very very controversial decision like this one, you would come on record with unprofessional comments like this?...
Ben
Roar Guru
Don't kid yourself!... You'll be watching!
BigJ
Roar Guru
Your still just having a sook that Mundine lost, anyway if i dont see you before hand good luck with the trip, hope it all goes well and ill see you when you get back.
Mushi
Guest
What are the appalling comments?
Ben
Roar Guru
For a guy that holds the position that Hadley does, these are appalling comments to make. Having Hadley act in the most unprofessional manner like he has... It's no wonder people are walking away from Australian boxing in droves. I hope he's happy with his pay cheque. In the context that these comments have been made. It definitely adds weight to the theory of money changing hands possibly.
chump
Guest
His MO isn't to have an appeal run its course. It's to whinge and whine that he, the greatest fighter there ever was, was robbed. I thought Green lost the fight, but Mundane got what he deserved. If there's a rematch I won't be watching.