Matty Floyd Officially Awarded Victory After Anthony Taylor Misfits Boxing Controversy
What was initially one of the most bizarre endings in Misfits Boxing history has now resulted in a victory for Matty Floyd.
Floyd’s light heavyweight title fight against Anthony Taylor at Misfits 23: Beauty vs. The Beast was originally ruled a no contest after Taylor complained of severe eye irritation during the fifth round. The reigning champion claimed that a substance similar to Icy Hot or Tiger Balm had come into contact with his eyes, leaving him unable to continue. The referee halted the contest and the bout was declared a no contest pending further review.
The controversial ending sparked immediate backlash from fans and pundits alike. Floyd appeared to be controlling the fight and had enjoyed success throughout the contest before the sudden stoppage. Matters became even more chaotic after the fight when Taylor charged toward Floyd and his corner team, forcing security personnel and cornermen to intervene.
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Investigation Leads To Result Change
Following the event, Misfits Boxing launched an investigation into Taylor’s allegations. Promotion president Mams Taylor publicly confirmed that the incident would be reviewed before a final ruling was made.
After examining the circumstances surrounding the stoppage, Floyd was ultimately awarded the victory, overturning the original no-contest ruling. The decision brings an end to days of speculation surrounding one of the strangest finishes seen in crossover boxing this year.
The controversy centered around Taylor’s claims that Floyd had applied a substance to his gloves or body that caused the burning sensation in his eyes. However, the review did not support keeping the original no-contest result, leading officials to award Floyd the win instead.
For Floyd, the ruling serves as vindication after many observers felt he had been denied a deserved victory on fight night. Prior to the stoppage, the Australian appeared to be building a lead on the scorecards and was widely considered the better fighter throughout much of the contest.
The outcome also marks another chapter in Anthony Taylor’s long history of controversial crossover boxing bouts. While Taylor insisted he was genuinely unable to continue due to the eye irritation, the investigation ultimately ruled in Floyd’s favor.
Although the result has now been officially changed, the incident remains one of the most talked-about moments in Misfits Boxing this year. Between the disputed stoppage, the heated post-fight confrontation, and the subsequent reversal, the Floyd-Taylor clash has become one of the promotion’s most controversial fights and a reminder that drama outside the ring can sometimes overshadow the action inside it.
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