split decision
noun
: a decision in a boxing match reflecting a division of opinion among the referee and judges
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The pair went the three-round distance, with O’Malley getting the split decision nod.
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
While Michael Jackson’s later days were filled with controversy and split decisions over his innocence or guilt, there is no questioning the late King of Pop’s talent.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2025
Mayweather, with superb defensive skills and superior speed, wins a 12-round split decision and the WBC 154-pound title in his first fight at that weight.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
Her losses, both by decision, came against Amanda Nunes, including a September 2017 split decision setback against then-champ Nunes.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
While Michael Jackson’s later days were filled with controversy and split decisions over his innocence or guilt, there is no questioning the late King of Pop’s talent.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2025
Mayweather, with superb defensive skills and superior speed, wins a 12-round split decision and the WBC 154-pound title in his first fight at that weight.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
Her losses, both by decision, came against Amanda Nunes, including a September 2017 split decision setback against then-champ Nunes.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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“Split decision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/split%20decision. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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