Boxer Freezy MacBones has raised concerns over what he describes as biased officiating during his recent bout, accusing the referee and judges of favoring his opponent, Jonathan Tetteh “Worldwide.” According to MacBones, the alleged bias stemmed from ethnic and language considerations during the fight.
MacBones claimed that the referee and judges were from the Ga ethnic group and suggested this influenced their decisions. He further alleged that communication inside the ring was conducted predominantly in the Ga language, which he does not understand, placing him at a disadvantage during critical moments of the contest.
The boxer stated that while his opponent, Worldwide, understands and speaks Ga, he does not, and as a result, instructions and warnings from the referee were unclear to him. MacBones also alleged that shortly before points were deducted from him, the referee made a statement in Ga, which he could not comprehend.
These allegations have sparked debate among boxing fans and observers, with calls for clarity on officiating standards, especially regarding language use in the ring. As of now, no official response has been issued by the referee, judges, or the Ghana Boxing Authority regarding the claims.
The situation adds to ongoing discussions about fairness, transparency, and communication in professional boxing, particularly in multicultural settings where language differences may arise.
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