Firstly i have no issue with the decision. Let that be clear. However; i feel its valid to recognise where to controversy stems from the French perspective.

Body kicks are assumed to score even if they show no effect. Whereas boxing is required to show effect at all times. In the last two rounds Jamil focussed upon his admittedly effective boxing and just a handful of knees. Mr jackson was indeed moved backwards but was countering with 'scoring' body kicks. Had Jamil balanced out his boxing with more knees the outcome may have swung in his favour. He did not however and nor therefore did the decision swing in his favour.

All that said i feel there is an inherent difficulty in cross discipline competition where at least one party is not fully briefed upon the rules they are expected to compete under. on this occasion resulting in negative publicity for a great fight/show.

And touching upon the knock down. Flash or otherwise. The decision rests with the referee. Im not aware of any guidelines as to the determination period on canvass before a count if at all is started..Tony made a judgement as referee and right or wrong in any one elses opinion it stands.