Shocking Boxing Decision Leaves Fans Speechless!

On July 9, 2011, at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, former WBO welterweight champion Paul Williams faced undefeated Cuban southpaw Erislandy Lara in a 12-round junior middleweight bout. Broadcast live on HBO, the fight became infamous for its controversial outcome.

Despite Lara’s dominance, the judges awarded Williams a majority decision: 114–114, 115–114, and 116–114.

The decision sparked widespread outrage among fans and boxing analysts, prompting the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board to suspend all three judges.

📍 Date: July 9, 2011
📍 Location: Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
🏆 Result: Paul Williams wins via controversial majority decision

Relive the highlights of this contentious bout and witness the performance that many believe should have secured Lara the victory.
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00:00 Intro
1:20 Round 1
3:40 Round 2
5:25 Round 3
7:35 Round 4

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Please welcome Elro de Guantanamo Eris Lara. Amate fighters that signature left hand behind his jab right over the top. Hit Paul Williams right on the button with a beautiful left hand. Cuba like this guy’s in in a whole separate roundhouse left trying to get the rest of his shot there only the left hand landed behind the jab is landing over the top when he’s trying to throw his left hand like he got caught over the top again behind his over the top with that left hand he just how easy William the seventh round you exactly is going down So, oh that hurt ball. That’s not a dangerous knockout in the second round. He’s got shot. Oh my goodness. Get away from that left hand. Oh now imitating that at the heavy. [Applause] Hey, you think he’s in danger? Ah, vote for your winner by majority decision from Aken, South Carolina, Paul the Punisher, Williams. [Applause] [Music]