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Aussie boxer Nedal 'Skinny' Hussein, who was robbed of victory by a corrupt referee in his fight against Manny Pacquiao in 2000, doesn't think Liam Wilson's protest will change the result of his controversial title fight against Emanuel Navarrete.
Wilson's team have launched a protest over their claims Wilson was ripped off when the Mexican favourite was allowed 27 seconds to recover from a trademark left hook that floored him in the fourth round.
Navarette spat out his mouthguard on purpose as he struggled to recover from the shot, giving himself vital seconds as it was cleaned and returned to him.
Aussie boxer Nedal 'Skinny' Hussein (pictured left), who was robbed of victory by a corrupt referee in his fight against Manny Pacquiao in 2000, doesn't think Liam Wilson's protest will change the result of his controversial title fight against Emanuel Navarrete
Wilson's team have launched a protest over their claims the Aussie was 'robbed' when the Mexican favourite was allowed 27 seconds to recover from a trademark left hook that floored him in the fourth round (pictured)
The rules of boxing state a fighter is only allowed 10 seconds to recover from being knocked down by their opponent, but Hussein - who sympathises with Wilson - thinks the Mexican will get away with it.
'I don't think they have a case because there is a legitimate reason why the referee prolonged the count - because of the mouthguard,' explained Hussein.
'I feel for Wilson. I think he should have won that fight. But it is what it is.
'They can protest it, but the referee can say that he was
