Anthony Mundine's son Rahim jabs booing crowd after contentious win that was almost a 'nightmare'
Rahim "CJ" Mundine has been booed relentlessly by the Newcastle crowd after winning a controversial unanimous points decision against Lance McDonald on the Tszyu-Diaz undercard.
The son of Australian boxing icon Anthony Mundine competed against the 38-year-old in what was his third professional fight in four years, winning the five-round bout 49-46, 49-46, 48-47.
Mundine was booed upon the result being revealed and throughout his post-fight interview.
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Lance McDonald punches Rahim Mundine. Getty
The 24-year-old lapped up the vicious reception from the audience, feeling he won the fight comfortably.
When asked if he was surprised by the crowd's reaction, Mundine said, "it's going to keep happening and I'm going to keep winning and keep learning and keep getting better".
"I landed the cleaner shots easily, but he's a tough competitor, he threw a lot of punches, a real tough dude, but I won easy."
His father then took to the microphone and the booing continued.
"I don't know why you're all booing for. The game is hit and not be hit. CJ done a good job. McDonald is a tough man, he comes forward, he throws a lot of punches, but CJ landed his shots and it was his night," Anthony Mundine said.
Anthony Mundine looks on as Rahim Mundine defeats Lance McDonald. Getty
Speaking on the Kayo coverage before the decision was announced, Australian boxer Liam Paro called the fight "a close one".
"You have to respect McDonald, he came to fight and I truly believe he out-worked Mundine tonight," Paro said.
"The body language of the Mundine corner, it didn't go to the game-plan they expected and that's credit to McDonald and their team. They smothered the fight. (Mundine) wants to sit back and look pretty and he didn't let him do that.
"McDonald made him fight and it was a lot tougher than (Mundine) anticipated."
Boxing commentator Peter Badel said after the decision that CJ had a lot of work to do if he hoped to make it as a professional boxer.
Rahim Mundine frustrated by the booing. FOX Sports
"He calls himself the dream, it was almost a nightmare," Badel said.
"Credit to McDonald, he was outstanding for his ability, but he's got a long way to go CJ Mundine, let's be honest, it was only his third fight in four years. He's learning his craft.
"He's got his father's gait, but not his ability at this stage of his career. I thought his jab was poor, his fundamentals were sloppy, natural for someone so young, but he's only 24.
"Let's hope he's got more in him because he's got a great name and he's got a great sell, but he's got a lot of work to do."
