ON Saturday (May 25), superwelterweights Austin Trout and Terrell Gausha fought to a 10-round split draw in Biloxi, Mississippi, although the latter seemed unfortunate not to receive the verdict. The crowd at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino (TGB Promotions) certainly voiced their displeasure when the scorecards were announced. One judge had it 96-94 for seasoned portsider Trout (Las Cruces, New Mexico), while another saw Cleveland-born Gausha winning by 99-91. The third official’s tab read 95-95.
Gausha boxed well and landed the cleaner blows for the most part, but it wasn’t enough in two of the judges’ eyes.
ACCURATE: Gausha connects with a right hand on Trout
Photo: JAMIE MORTON/BEAU RIVAGE RESORT CASINO