: a decision in a boxing match reflecting a division of opinion among the referee and judges
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Recent Examples on the WebHolloway tried to regain it in 2020, but lost by split decision. Danny Segura, USA TODAY, 3 July 2022 Benavidez said he was offered a fight with Erislandy Lara of Cuba, who eight years ago fought one of the biggest names in the sport for the past decade, Canelo Alvarez, to a split decision. José M. Romero, The Arizona Republic, 2 July 2022 That all ended with a split decision loss to Manny Pacquiao in July 2019. Troy L. Smith, cleveland, 5 Feb. 2022 In South Carolina, a pair of House races handed Trump a split decision. Melanie Masonstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2022 For the third time in his Ultimate Fighting Championship career, former Alabama linebacker Eryk Anders lost a split decision. Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 21 May 2022 Esparza was awarded the title belt on a split decision as even louder boos cascaded from the stands. José M. Romero, The Arizona Republic, 7 May 2022 Gore, 38, boxed for the first time last December on the undercard of the Jake Paul-Tyron Woodley rematch, losing by split decision to former NBA player Deron Williams in a four-round exhibition match.USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2022 In yet another split decision, the Court ruled in the plaintiffs’ favor. Nicholas Lemann, The New Yorker, 26 July 2021 See More