split decision
US /ˌsplɪt dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/
UK /ˌsplɪt dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/
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geteilte Entscheidung, Split Decision
a decision in a contest, especially boxing, in which the judges are divided in their opinions, with one or two judges favoring one contestant and the others favoring the opponent
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The boxing match ended in a controversial split decision.
Der Boxkampf endete mit einer kontroversen geteilten Entscheidung.
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Despite the close fight, the judges rendered a split decision in favor of the challenger.
Trotz des knappen Kampfes fällten die Richter eine geteilte Entscheidung zugunsten des Herausforderers.