Did This Boxer Take a Dive?

Sure looks like it, and Australian authorities are investigating
By John Johnson,  Newser Staff
Posted Jul 24, 2010 2:19 PM CDT

Nothing like a he-took-a-dive! controversy to shake up the world of boxing. In this video, Danny Green defends his cruiserweight title by quickly knocking out Paul Briggs with something that vaguely resembles a punch. Boxing writers, bettors, and pretty much the entire continent of Australia smell a rat. Both boxers deny it, but now the nation's sports authority has launched an investigation. From the Sydney Morning Herald, via Deadspin.
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