In response to the explosive trap accusations made by Canelo Álvarez, the World Boxing Association (AMB) has quickly summoned referee Thomas Taylor and Terence Crawford to interrogate. Canelo had accused Crawford to benefit from illicit assistance during his high profile fight, claiming that every time he almost knocked out Crawford, the referee intervened, stopping the action.

Canelo’s accusations raised the eyebrows worldwide of boxing, since he insisted that the repeated deliveries of the referee prevented him from obtaining a clean knockout. This led the AMB to take immediate measures, launching an investigation into the situation. The Association has now asked referee Thomas Taylor and Terence Crawford to provide his accounts of the events surrounding the controversial fight.

In a statement issued by the AMB, they confirmed that the investigation would be exhaustive, with the aim of guaranteeing the integrity of the sport. “The AMB has made an immediate decision to address these serious accusations. We will examine the actions of both the referee and the fighter in question to determine if there was a dirty game during the fight,” reads the statement.

Boxing fans and experts are closely monitoring this situation, since the result of the investigation could have significant repercussions for both Crawford’s career and for the legitimacy of the fight itself.

At this time, there has been no official comment of Terence Crawford or Thomas Taylor, but the ABA’s decision to initiate an investigation indicates that Canelo’s statements take seriously. The research will probably imply reviewing the fighting images, talking with the referee and other parties involved and gathering additional tests to guarantee a clean play.

The boxing world is nervous, since the results of this research could send shock waves throughout the sport. Are attentive to obtain more updates about this story that develops.