Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout David Tua Oliver McCall 3-2 0 D(m) 10 10
Preliminary 1 Max Schmeling Young Stribling 3-2 1 UD 10 10
Preliminary 2 Sonny Liston Sam McVey 3-2 2 UD 10 10
Support Bout Jack Sharkey Gene Tunney 2-1 0 D(m) 10 10
Co-Feature Lennox Lewis Evander Holyfield 1-1 0 D(m) 10 10
Main Event Joe Frazier Wladimir Klitschko 1-1 1 KO 8 10
Wk37 Results. See first post for Fight Card info
Re: Wk37 Results Sneak Peak
Opening Bout
David Tua vs Oliver McCall
Fight info: Palm Beach Convention Center, West Palm Beach, FL, United States, 2013-09-06, announcer is Ray Connelly, referee is Toby Gibson, the bout will be scored by three judges: John Lawson (United States), Jae-Bong Kim (South Korea) and Adelaide Byrd (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: David Tua - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jack Mosley - Cut Man: Ted Bentham
In the blue corner: Oliver McCall - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bill Gore - Cut Man: Bill Delaney
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters come out of their corners, ready to initiate action here in the first. 0:0
0:14 Tua lands a smashing hook! 4:0
0:14 McCall is suddenly in trouble! 4:0
0:34 McCall pins Tua's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:0
0:39 Tua tries to get free... Here comes Gibson to break them up... 4:0
0:47 McCall tastes Tua's jab 6:0
01:05 McCall voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 6:0
01:10 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 6:0
01:20 Tua leans on the ropes and motions for McCall to come in. 6:0
01:25 Both fighters take a half-step back. 6:0
01:28 * That was a blatant low blow by Tua and Gibson has stopped the action to scold him 9:0
01:50 McCall lands a solid uppercut! 9:4
01:50 Tua is going to need to regroup after that blow... 9:4
02:01 Tua lets a quick hook go, catching McCall moving in. 11:4
02:24 Tua is like an old steam train going uphill. He just keeps chugging away trying to move inside on McCall. 11:4
02:29 McCall is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 11:6
02:43 Tua tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 11:6
02:45 McCall wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 11:8
02:59 McCall fires and misses. 11:8
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 12:9
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:13 Tua misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:15 Oliver McCall lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 0:2
0:24 McCall got some great advice from Bill Delaney between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:2
0:26 McCall feints to the head before burying the hook in Tua's side. 0:5
0:40 Tua lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of McCall. 0:5
0:42 McCall scores with the jab. 0:7
0:51 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:7
0:55 Tua lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:7
01:12 Tua scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 7:7
01:12 McCall in on unsteady legs after those punches. 7:7
01:24 McCall is motioning with his gloves for Tua to bring it on, but McCall is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 7:7
01:35 Tua works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 7:7
01:55 McCall traps Tua in the corner! 7:7
02:00 McCall works his way in and leans on Tua... 7:7
02:09 McCall pushes Tua away. 7:7
02:20 Oliver McCall scores with a nice right cross. 7:9
02:20 David Tua steps back and checks for blood after the fighters bump heads. 7:9
02:35 McCall sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Tua. 7:12
02:48 McCall bangs the uppercut home. 7:14
03:00 Tua frees himself from McCall's clutches! They move to ring center now. 7:14
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 9:13
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 McCall is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Bill Delaney said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as McCall has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:13 McCall slides along the far ropes. 0:0
0:21 McCall moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:26 Tua brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 0:0
0:30 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:38 McCall lands a strong hook! 0:4
0:38 Tua suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 0:4
0:47 As high as David Tua is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if McCall takes advantage of it. 0:4
0:50 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:4
0:55 Tua dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts McCall back on his heels! 4:4
0:55 McCall was stunned by that blow! 4:4
01:04 McCall shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:6
01:15 Tua backs into a neutral corner. 4:6
01:20 McCall goes straight at Tua, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 4:6
01:29 McCall misses with that hook. 4:6
01:40 McCall bulls his way inside, pushing Tua up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 4:6
01:48 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 4:6
01:48 McCall fires a jab to the body 4:8
02:13 McCall and Tua are in a clinch, Gibson hollers at them to break and start fighting. 4:8
02:18 Gibson moves them apart. 4:8
02:23 McCall pushes Tua away to give himself a little more space to work with. 4:8
02:31 McCall tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Tua. 4:8
02:38 Oh!!! Tua unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 8:8
02:38 McCall is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 8:8
02:55 Tua connects with a violent uppercut! 12:8
02:55 That blast sent McCall reeling into the ropes! 12:8
03:00 Tua backs into the left corner. 12:8
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 13:10
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 McCall rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:15 OH! McCall landed the big hook flush! 0:4
0:15 Tua is hurt! 0:4
0:19 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:4
0:24 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:4
0:37 McCall is staying at the center of the ring. 0:4
0:42 McCall grabs David Tua. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:4
0:46 The Referee breaks it up... 0:4
0:54 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:4
01:02 McCall wraps his arms around Tua. 0:4
01:14 Gibson separates the two fighters. 0:4
01:26 Tua is holding McCall tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 0:4
01:35 * McCall is told to quit hitting on the break by Gibson. 0:4
01:59 Tua clamps Oliver McCall's arms to his side and holds on until Gibson breaks the hold. 0:4
02:04 Gibson has to separate the two... 0:4
02:08 Gibson is talking to Oliver McCall and seems to be telling him to quit playing around and start fighting. 0:4
02:11 McCall is trapped in the corner... 0:4
02:15 That hook by Tua jarred McCall! 4:4
02:15 That punch may have stunned McCall momentarily. 4:4
02:31 McCall is challenging Tua to fight him and quit clinching. 4:4
02:43 Gibson separates the two... 4:4
02:48 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 4:4
02:51 McCall quickly hitches up his trunks. 4:4
02:59 David Tua lands a vicious uppercut! 8:4
02:59 McCall appears to be stunned! 8:4
03:00 Round 4 finishes with the sound of the bell. 8:3
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of McCall's corner as the bell sounds for Round 5. 0:0
0:09 McCall has Tua trapped! 0:0
0:14 Tua smothers McCall's attack as McCall tries to get off some shots inside. 0:0
0:21 Tua lands a hard uppercut! 4:0
0:21 McCall appears shaken by that punch! 4:0
0:25 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 4:0
0:33 The fighters are back at ring center... 4:0
0:37 McCall lets his hands go inside, but Tua protects his body well. 4:0
0:54 David Tua drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 8:0
0:54 McCall appears shaken by those punches! 8:0
01:08 Gibson yells at the fighters to separate but McCall and Tua are a tangle of arms. 8:0
01:12 * Gibson steps in and admonishes McCall for leaning on Tua's neck. 8:0
01:34 Tua can't score with short uppercut inside. McCall got his gloves in front of the punch. 8:0
01:41 McCall lands a crushing cross! 8:4
01:41 That punch has Tua staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 8:4
02:01 Tua pushes McCall then steps away from him. 8:4
02:13 McCall has Tua pinned! 8:4
02:13 McCall scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 8:6
02:22 McCall feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Tua's chin. 8:8
02:22 * And now it appears as if Tua has been cut the last punch that landed. 8:9
02:22 The cut is not too severe from the looks of it; the bleeding is coming from a wound outside his left eyebrow. 8:9
02:32 McCall retreats into a neutral corner. 8:9
02:36 Tua patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving McCall little room to move. 8:9
02:49 McCall shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Tua flush! 8:13
02:49 What a devastating shot, Tua looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 8:13
02:58 Tua has McCall blocked in! 8:13
03:00 Tua lands a wicked cross! 12:13
03:00 Oliver McCall looks stunned! 12:13
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 14:12
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 McCall looks a bit disgusted as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:23 * Tua is told to watch leading with his head by the referee Gibson. 3:0
0:36 Tua is slowing up... 3:0
0:42 McCall lands a jab to the midsection 3:2
0:46 Tua is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 3:2
0:51 McCall pins Tua in the corner! 3:2
0:55 McCall misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 3:2
01:06 McCall appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 3:2
01:20 McCall just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Tua with a sharp combination! 3:6
01:20 Tua seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 3:6
01:29 He moves into the right corner. 3:6
01:29 A lead right scores big for McCall. He stunned David Tua with that one. 3:9
01:43 Tua wraps up McCall. 3:9
01:52 Both fighters reach instinctively for their head. There must have been a head butt in there, but we don't see any blood. 3:9
02:02 Tua just comes up short with the cross. 3:9
02:09 There's a hard shot off the top of Tua's head! 3:13
02:09 Tua was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 3:13
02:23 Gibson tries to separate the boxers but McCall has a vice-like grip on Tua. 3:13
02:27 Gibson is shouting at McCall to break! 3:13
02:31 Tua is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 3:13
02:35 Tua digs a short hook to ribs of McCall. 5:13
02:50 Tua misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:13
02:52 A solid right hand scores for Oliver McCall. 5:16
02:57 Swelling has started to appear under Tua's left eye. 5:16
03:00 The action is at ring center. 5:16
03:00 Tua lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of McCall. 5:16
03:00 This fight is very close at this point. 5:16
03:00 There's the bell. David Tua wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 6 is history. 4:16
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 7. 0:0
0:07 Bill Delaney not only gave McCall encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Tua. Now it's up to McCall to implement it. 0:0
0:07 McCall has Tua cornered! 0:0
0:07 McCall's cross finds a home in Tua's midsection. 0:3
0:21 That was a violent straight right by Tua! 4:3
0:21 McCall was stunned by that blow! 4:3
0:35 McCall misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:3
0:42 And McCall tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Tua! 8:3
0:42 McCall is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 8:3
0:47 McCall is starting to suck wind... 8:3
0:51 McCall lands a nice cross but David Tua turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 8:5
01:03 Both fighters move to ring center. 8:5
01:03 The fighters are trading punches and neither seems to have won that exchange. 10:7
01:19 McCall just landed a three punch combo! 10:11
01:19 Tua took far too many hard shots from McCall in that flurry and he is hurt! 10:11
01:24 There appears to be increased swelling under Tua's left eye. 10:11
01:35 Tua lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 12:11
01:50 McCall lands a devastating hook! 12:15
01:50 Tua appears to have been staggered by that punch... 12:15
01:59 Tua throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to McCall's jaw. 14:15
02:13 Oliver McCall doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Tua. 14:18
02:26 McCall ties up Tua. 14:18
02:31 Now they break clean. 14:18
02:35 There's lot of headhunting going on this round. Both fighters are looking for a quick stoppage to the fight. 14:18
02:39 Tua slides into a neutral corner... 14:18
02:39 McCall gets off a quick combination to the body 14:20
02:44 That swelling under the left eye of Tua is definitely getting worse. 14:20
02:53 McCall scores with a tremendous left! 14:24
02:53 How is Tua standing after that? 14:24
03:00 McCall grabs Tua again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 14:24
03:00 Gibson pries them apart. 14:24
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 14:24
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 8 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Tua is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Tua still has distension. 0:0
0:09 Tua is blocked in his own corner... 0:0
0:13 McCall has his arms wrapped around Tua... Now they separate. 0:0
0:18 Tua pushes McCall away. 0:0
0:18 Neither fighter has much left... 0:0
0:23 McCall has Tua trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:0
0:28 McCall is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Tua. 0:0
0:37 * Gibson is telling Tua to quit leaning on the neck. 0:0
0:51 Tua retreats into his own corner... 0:0
0:55 Gibson warns McCall for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:0
01:00 McCall and Tua each take a step back. 0:0
01:09 Tua is clinching... 0:0
01:18 * Gibson is giving Tua a warning for leaning on the opponent's neck. 0:0
01:32 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:0
01:36 Tua wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Oliver McCall's defense. 0:0
01:39 Oliver McCall flicks a jab to Tua's stomach 0:2
01:43 Tua's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 8. 0:2
01:55 Tua swings...and misses. 0:2
01:58 McCall fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 0:4
02:07 McCall takes a hard cross to the chin from Tua. 3:4
02:21 McCall wings a big left hand at Tua but the latter sidesteps the punch. 3:4
02:29 McCall connects with an uppercut to the head of Tua. 3:6
02:41 Both fighters move in close as McCall goes to the body with an uppercut. 3:8
02:56 McCall slides into the corner... 3:8
03:00 Tua tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 3:8
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 4:7
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 9. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Tua's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Tua's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 McCall retreats into the lower right corner. 0:0
0:07 * Gibson steps in and admonishes Tua for using the elbow. 4:0
0:29 McCall misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:0
0:41 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 4:0
0:50 Referee Gibson steps in to break it up. 4:0
0:55 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 4:0
01:02 You would think Oliver McCall had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Tua looked trying to score there! 4:0
01:19 Tua traps McCall in the corner! 4:0
01:24 Tua moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on McCall. 4:0
01:28 McCall seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 4:0
01:34 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 4:0
01:34 Tua lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 6:0
01:45 David Tua seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:0
01:53 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Gibson is going to have to sort this out. 6:0
01:57 Gibson has to break the clinch. 6:0
02:02 McCall lands a short hook to the body. 6:2
02:12 Tua has been landing solid uppercuts with both his right and his left hand and there is another one! 9:2
02:30 The uppercut just landed by Oliver McCall is a nice weapon on the inside. 9:4
02:50 Tua has McCall cornered! 9:4
02:54 McCall is protecting the body nicely as Tua fails to score inside. 9:4
03:00 McCall drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 9:8
03:00 Tua was hurt by those blows! 9:8
03:00 The increased swelling around the left eye of Tua is fast becoming a hindurance. 9:8
03:00 McCall seems to have done enough to win this fight. 9:8
03:00 Gibson motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 9. 8:9
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 03:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 10th and final round. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Tua is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 McCall lands consecutive blows to Tua's midsection. 0:2
0:19 McCall rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 0:4
0:28 McCall's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:4
0:33 McCall fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:4
0:40 It's a sweet uppercut by Tua! He snapped McCall's head straight back with that punch! 4:4
0:40 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! McCall is trying to hang on... 4:4
01:00 Tua fires a left hand that Oliver McCall takes high on the shoulder. 4:4
01:11 McCall scores with consecutive blows to the body of Tua. 4:6
01:15 The swelling around Tua's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 4:6
01:28 There's a straight right by Tua! 8:6
01:28 McCall looks shaken! 8:6
01:37 McCall gets the cross through Tua's guard. 8:8
01:51 McCall ties up Tua. Why would he want to clinch now? 8:8
01:55 Referee Gibson has to separate the two... 8:8
02:07 Tua clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 8:8
02:12 Referee Gibson separates the two... 8:8
02:26 Oliver McCall just comes up short with the cross. 8:8
02:32 McCall and Tua clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 8:8
02:38 Tua throws a hook to the ribs with authority. 11:8
02:52 McCall has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing David Tua. 11:8
02:57 Gibson separates the two... 11:8
03:00 McCall feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 11:8
03:00 Tua picks off the jab thrown by McCall. 11:8
03:00 And the bell sounds ending the round and the fight. This one's gone the distance and we'll await the decision of the judges. 10:8
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Ray Connelly is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
John Lawson, United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
Jae-Bong Kim, South Korea scores the bout 97 to 95 for Oliver McCall
Adelaide Byrd, United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
This fight has been declared a majority draw!
Score Cards
John Lawson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
David Tua 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 95
Oliver McCall 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 95
Jae-Bong Kim Round Total
South Korea 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
David Tua 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 95
Oliver McCall 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 97
Adelaide Byrd Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
David Tua 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 95
Oliver McCall 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 95
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
David Tua 30 27 30 30 30 27 27 27 27 30 285
Oliver McCall 28 30 27 27 28 30 30 30 30 27 287
Statistics
Categories David Tua Oliver McCall
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 2.40 5.10
Hooks / Round 4.90 5.10
Crosses / Round 3.00 5.30
Combinations / Round 2.60 4.40
Uppercuts / Round 4.40 4.40
Punches Landed / Round 17.30 24.30
Punches Missed / Round 22.70 23.40
Punching Accuracy 43.3% 50.9%
Total Number of Fouls 5 2
Low Blow 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Using Elbow 1
Head Butting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 2 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 2
Caution 3 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 1 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut outside left eyebrow 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 1 / 1 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 4 / 4 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off
David Tua vs Oliver McCall
Fight info: Palm Beach Convention Center, West Palm Beach, FL, United States, 2013-09-06, announcer is Ray Connelly, referee is Toby Gibson, the bout will be scored by three judges: John Lawson (United States), Jae-Bong Kim (South Korea) and Adelaide Byrd (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: David Tua - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jack Mosley - Cut Man: Ted Bentham
In the blue corner: Oliver McCall - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bill Gore - Cut Man: Bill Delaney
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters come out of their corners, ready to initiate action here in the first. 0:0
0:14 Tua lands a smashing hook! 4:0
0:14 McCall is suddenly in trouble! 4:0
0:34 McCall pins Tua's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:0
0:39 Tua tries to get free... Here comes Gibson to break them up... 4:0
0:47 McCall tastes Tua's jab 6:0
01:05 McCall voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 6:0
01:10 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 6:0
01:20 Tua leans on the ropes and motions for McCall to come in. 6:0
01:25 Both fighters take a half-step back. 6:0
01:28 * That was a blatant low blow by Tua and Gibson has stopped the action to scold him 9:0
01:50 McCall lands a solid uppercut! 9:4
01:50 Tua is going to need to regroup after that blow... 9:4
02:01 Tua lets a quick hook go, catching McCall moving in. 11:4
02:24 Tua is like an old steam train going uphill. He just keeps chugging away trying to move inside on McCall. 11:4
02:29 McCall is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 11:6
02:43 Tua tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 11:6
02:45 McCall wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 11:8
02:59 McCall fires and misses. 11:8
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 12:9
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:13 Tua misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:15 Oliver McCall lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 0:2
0:24 McCall got some great advice from Bill Delaney between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:2
0:26 McCall feints to the head before burying the hook in Tua's side. 0:5
0:40 Tua lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of McCall. 0:5
0:42 McCall scores with the jab. 0:7
0:51 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:7
0:55 Tua lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:7
01:12 Tua scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 7:7
01:12 McCall in on unsteady legs after those punches. 7:7
01:24 McCall is motioning with his gloves for Tua to bring it on, but McCall is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 7:7
01:35 Tua works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 7:7
01:55 McCall traps Tua in the corner! 7:7
02:00 McCall works his way in and leans on Tua... 7:7
02:09 McCall pushes Tua away. 7:7
02:20 Oliver McCall scores with a nice right cross. 7:9
02:20 David Tua steps back and checks for blood after the fighters bump heads. 7:9
02:35 McCall sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Tua. 7:12
02:48 McCall bangs the uppercut home. 7:14
03:00 Tua frees himself from McCall's clutches! They move to ring center now. 7:14
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 9:13
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 McCall is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Bill Delaney said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as McCall has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:13 McCall slides along the far ropes. 0:0
0:21 McCall moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:26 Tua brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 0:0
0:30 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:38 McCall lands a strong hook! 0:4
0:38 Tua suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 0:4
0:47 As high as David Tua is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if McCall takes advantage of it. 0:4
0:50 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:4
0:55 Tua dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts McCall back on his heels! 4:4
0:55 McCall was stunned by that blow! 4:4
01:04 McCall shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:6
01:15 Tua backs into a neutral corner. 4:6
01:20 McCall goes straight at Tua, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 4:6
01:29 McCall misses with that hook. 4:6
01:40 McCall bulls his way inside, pushing Tua up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 4:6
01:48 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 4:6
01:48 McCall fires a jab to the body 4:8
02:13 McCall and Tua are in a clinch, Gibson hollers at them to break and start fighting. 4:8
02:18 Gibson moves them apart. 4:8
02:23 McCall pushes Tua away to give himself a little more space to work with. 4:8
02:31 McCall tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Tua. 4:8
02:38 Oh!!! Tua unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 8:8
02:38 McCall is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 8:8
02:55 Tua connects with a violent uppercut! 12:8
02:55 That blast sent McCall reeling into the ropes! 12:8
03:00 Tua backs into the left corner. 12:8
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 13:10
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 McCall rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:15 OH! McCall landed the big hook flush! 0:4
0:15 Tua is hurt! 0:4
0:19 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:4
0:24 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:4
0:37 McCall is staying at the center of the ring. 0:4
0:42 McCall grabs David Tua. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:4
0:46 The Referee breaks it up... 0:4
0:54 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:4
01:02 McCall wraps his arms around Tua. 0:4
01:14 Gibson separates the two fighters. 0:4
01:26 Tua is holding McCall tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 0:4
01:35 * McCall is told to quit hitting on the break by Gibson. 0:4
01:59 Tua clamps Oliver McCall's arms to his side and holds on until Gibson breaks the hold. 0:4
02:04 Gibson has to separate the two... 0:4
02:08 Gibson is talking to Oliver McCall and seems to be telling him to quit playing around and start fighting. 0:4
02:11 McCall is trapped in the corner... 0:4
02:15 That hook by Tua jarred McCall! 4:4
02:15 That punch may have stunned McCall momentarily. 4:4
02:31 McCall is challenging Tua to fight him and quit clinching. 4:4
02:43 Gibson separates the two... 4:4
02:48 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 4:4
02:51 McCall quickly hitches up his trunks. 4:4
02:59 David Tua lands a vicious uppercut! 8:4
02:59 McCall appears to be stunned! 8:4
03:00 Round 4 finishes with the sound of the bell. 8:3
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of McCall's corner as the bell sounds for Round 5. 0:0
0:09 McCall has Tua trapped! 0:0
0:14 Tua smothers McCall's attack as McCall tries to get off some shots inside. 0:0
0:21 Tua lands a hard uppercut! 4:0
0:21 McCall appears shaken by that punch! 4:0
0:25 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 4:0
0:33 The fighters are back at ring center... 4:0
0:37 McCall lets his hands go inside, but Tua protects his body well. 4:0
0:54 David Tua drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 8:0
0:54 McCall appears shaken by those punches! 8:0
01:08 Gibson yells at the fighters to separate but McCall and Tua are a tangle of arms. 8:0
01:12 * Gibson steps in and admonishes McCall for leaning on Tua's neck. 8:0
01:34 Tua can't score with short uppercut inside. McCall got his gloves in front of the punch. 8:0
01:41 McCall lands a crushing cross! 8:4
01:41 That punch has Tua staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 8:4
02:01 Tua pushes McCall then steps away from him. 8:4
02:13 McCall has Tua pinned! 8:4
02:13 McCall scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 8:6
02:22 McCall feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Tua's chin. 8:8
02:22 * And now it appears as if Tua has been cut the last punch that landed. 8:9
02:22 The cut is not too severe from the looks of it; the bleeding is coming from a wound outside his left eyebrow. 8:9
02:32 McCall retreats into a neutral corner. 8:9
02:36 Tua patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving McCall little room to move. 8:9
02:49 McCall shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Tua flush! 8:13
02:49 What a devastating shot, Tua looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 8:13
02:58 Tua has McCall blocked in! 8:13
03:00 Tua lands a wicked cross! 12:13
03:00 Oliver McCall looks stunned! 12:13
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 14:12
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 McCall looks a bit disgusted as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:23 * Tua is told to watch leading with his head by the referee Gibson. 3:0
0:36 Tua is slowing up... 3:0
0:42 McCall lands a jab to the midsection 3:2
0:46 Tua is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 3:2
0:51 McCall pins Tua in the corner! 3:2
0:55 McCall misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 3:2
01:06 McCall appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 3:2
01:20 McCall just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Tua with a sharp combination! 3:6
01:20 Tua seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 3:6
01:29 He moves into the right corner. 3:6
01:29 A lead right scores big for McCall. He stunned David Tua with that one. 3:9
01:43 Tua wraps up McCall. 3:9
01:52 Both fighters reach instinctively for their head. There must have been a head butt in there, but we don't see any blood. 3:9
02:02 Tua just comes up short with the cross. 3:9
02:09 There's a hard shot off the top of Tua's head! 3:13
02:09 Tua was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 3:13
02:23 Gibson tries to separate the boxers but McCall has a vice-like grip on Tua. 3:13
02:27 Gibson is shouting at McCall to break! 3:13
02:31 Tua is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 3:13
02:35 Tua digs a short hook to ribs of McCall. 5:13
02:50 Tua misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:13
02:52 A solid right hand scores for Oliver McCall. 5:16
02:57 Swelling has started to appear under Tua's left eye. 5:16
03:00 The action is at ring center. 5:16
03:00 Tua lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of McCall. 5:16
03:00 This fight is very close at this point. 5:16
03:00 There's the bell. David Tua wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 6 is history. 4:16
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 7. 0:0
0:07 Bill Delaney not only gave McCall encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Tua. Now it's up to McCall to implement it. 0:0
0:07 McCall has Tua cornered! 0:0
0:07 McCall's cross finds a home in Tua's midsection. 0:3
0:21 That was a violent straight right by Tua! 4:3
0:21 McCall was stunned by that blow! 4:3
0:35 McCall misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:3
0:42 And McCall tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Tua! 8:3
0:42 McCall is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 8:3
0:47 McCall is starting to suck wind... 8:3
0:51 McCall lands a nice cross but David Tua turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 8:5
01:03 Both fighters move to ring center. 8:5
01:03 The fighters are trading punches and neither seems to have won that exchange. 10:7
01:19 McCall just landed a three punch combo! 10:11
01:19 Tua took far too many hard shots from McCall in that flurry and he is hurt! 10:11
01:24 There appears to be increased swelling under Tua's left eye. 10:11
01:35 Tua lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 12:11
01:50 McCall lands a devastating hook! 12:15
01:50 Tua appears to have been staggered by that punch... 12:15
01:59 Tua throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to McCall's jaw. 14:15
02:13 Oliver McCall doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Tua. 14:18
02:26 McCall ties up Tua. 14:18
02:31 Now they break clean. 14:18
02:35 There's lot of headhunting going on this round. Both fighters are looking for a quick stoppage to the fight. 14:18
02:39 Tua slides into a neutral corner... 14:18
02:39 McCall gets off a quick combination to the body 14:20
02:44 That swelling under the left eye of Tua is definitely getting worse. 14:20
02:53 McCall scores with a tremendous left! 14:24
02:53 How is Tua standing after that? 14:24
03:00 McCall grabs Tua again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 14:24
03:00 Gibson pries them apart. 14:24
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 14:24
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 8 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Tua is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Tua still has distension. 0:0
0:09 Tua is blocked in his own corner... 0:0
0:13 McCall has his arms wrapped around Tua... Now they separate. 0:0
0:18 Tua pushes McCall away. 0:0
0:18 Neither fighter has much left... 0:0
0:23 McCall has Tua trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:0
0:28 McCall is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Tua. 0:0
0:37 * Gibson is telling Tua to quit leaning on the neck. 0:0
0:51 Tua retreats into his own corner... 0:0
0:55 Gibson warns McCall for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:0
01:00 McCall and Tua each take a step back. 0:0
01:09 Tua is clinching... 0:0
01:18 * Gibson is giving Tua a warning for leaning on the opponent's neck. 0:0
01:32 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:0
01:36 Tua wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Oliver McCall's defense. 0:0
01:39 Oliver McCall flicks a jab to Tua's stomach 0:2
01:43 Tua's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 8. 0:2
01:55 Tua swings...and misses. 0:2
01:58 McCall fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 0:4
02:07 McCall takes a hard cross to the chin from Tua. 3:4
02:21 McCall wings a big left hand at Tua but the latter sidesteps the punch. 3:4
02:29 McCall connects with an uppercut to the head of Tua. 3:6
02:41 Both fighters move in close as McCall goes to the body with an uppercut. 3:8
02:56 McCall slides into the corner... 3:8
03:00 Tua tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 3:8
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 4:7
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 9. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Tua's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Tua's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 McCall retreats into the lower right corner. 0:0
0:07 * Gibson steps in and admonishes Tua for using the elbow. 4:0
0:29 McCall misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:0
0:41 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 4:0
0:50 Referee Gibson steps in to break it up. 4:0
0:55 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 4:0
01:02 You would think Oliver McCall had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Tua looked trying to score there! 4:0
01:19 Tua traps McCall in the corner! 4:0
01:24 Tua moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on McCall. 4:0
01:28 McCall seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 4:0
01:34 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 4:0
01:34 Tua lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 6:0
01:45 David Tua seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:0
01:53 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Gibson is going to have to sort this out. 6:0
01:57 Gibson has to break the clinch. 6:0
02:02 McCall lands a short hook to the body. 6:2
02:12 Tua has been landing solid uppercuts with both his right and his left hand and there is another one! 9:2
02:30 The uppercut just landed by Oliver McCall is a nice weapon on the inside. 9:4
02:50 Tua has McCall cornered! 9:4
02:54 McCall is protecting the body nicely as Tua fails to score inside. 9:4
03:00 McCall drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 9:8
03:00 Tua was hurt by those blows! 9:8
03:00 The increased swelling around the left eye of Tua is fast becoming a hindurance. 9:8
03:00 McCall seems to have done enough to win this fight. 9:8
03:00 Gibson motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 9. 8:9
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 03:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 10th and final round. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Tua is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 McCall lands consecutive blows to Tua's midsection. 0:2
0:19 McCall rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 0:4
0:28 McCall's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:4
0:33 McCall fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:4
0:40 It's a sweet uppercut by Tua! He snapped McCall's head straight back with that punch! 4:4
0:40 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! McCall is trying to hang on... 4:4
01:00 Tua fires a left hand that Oliver McCall takes high on the shoulder. 4:4
01:11 McCall scores with consecutive blows to the body of Tua. 4:6
01:15 The swelling around Tua's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 4:6
01:28 There's a straight right by Tua! 8:6
01:28 McCall looks shaken! 8:6
01:37 McCall gets the cross through Tua's guard. 8:8
01:51 McCall ties up Tua. Why would he want to clinch now? 8:8
01:55 Referee Gibson has to separate the two... 8:8
02:07 Tua clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 8:8
02:12 Referee Gibson separates the two... 8:8
02:26 Oliver McCall just comes up short with the cross. 8:8
02:32 McCall and Tua clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 8:8
02:38 Tua throws a hook to the ribs with authority. 11:8
02:52 McCall has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing David Tua. 11:8
02:57 Gibson separates the two... 11:8
03:00 McCall feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 11:8
03:00 Tua picks off the jab thrown by McCall. 11:8
03:00 And the bell sounds ending the round and the fight. This one's gone the distance and we'll await the decision of the judges. 10:8
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Ray Connelly is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
John Lawson, United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
Jae-Bong Kim, South Korea scores the bout 97 to 95 for Oliver McCall
Adelaide Byrd, United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
This fight has been declared a majority draw!
Score Cards
John Lawson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
David Tua 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 95
Oliver McCall 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 95
Jae-Bong Kim Round Total
South Korea 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
David Tua 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 95
Oliver McCall 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 97
Adelaide Byrd Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
David Tua 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 95
Oliver McCall 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 95
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
David Tua 30 27 30 30 30 27 27 27 27 30 285
Oliver McCall 28 30 27 27 28 30 30 30 30 27 287
Statistics
Categories David Tua Oliver McCall
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 2.40 5.10
Hooks / Round 4.90 5.10
Crosses / Round 3.00 5.30
Combinations / Round 2.60 4.40
Uppercuts / Round 4.40 4.40
Punches Landed / Round 17.30 24.30
Punches Missed / Round 22.70 23.40
Punching Accuracy 43.3% 50.9%
Total Number of Fouls 5 2
Low Blow 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Using Elbow 1
Head Butting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 2 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 2
Caution 3 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 1 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut outside left eyebrow 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 1 / 1 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 4 / 4 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
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Re: Wk37 Results Sneak Peak
Preliminary 1
Max Schmeling vs Young Stribling
Fight info: Little River Casino Resort, Manistee, MI, United States, 2013-09-06, announcer is Jeff Connor, referee is Gary Ritter, the bout will be scored by three judges: Luciano Tagliamonte (Italy), Kwan-Ho Jang (South Korea) and Reg Thompson (England), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Max Schmeling - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Leo Flynn - Cut Man: Joe Chavez
In the blue corner: Young Stribling - Record: 1-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ace Miller - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and the two fighters are ready to trade blows. 0:0
0:10 Stribling fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:25 Schmeling does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Stribling's punches in close. 0:0
0:39 Stribling ends up behind Schmeling as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 0:0
0:44 Schmeling gets the cross in, making Stribling blink. 3:0
0:59 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 3:0
01:05 Stribling plants a hard cross in Schmeling's midsection. 3:3
01:18 That was a violent straight right by Stribling! 3:8
01:18 Schmeling is reeling.. 3:8
01:32 Stribling tries to drop the right hand over the top but Schmeling ducks under it. 3:8
01:43 Stribling fires and misses. 3:8
01:54 Stribling just can't find the range with that uppercut. 3:8
02:01 Stribling has Schmeling trapped! 3:8
02:06 Schmeling holds his arms up in disgust as Young Stribling holds him around his waist. 3:8
02:15 Ritter has to separate the two... 3:8
02:24 Young Stribling drives that short hook into Schmeling's midsection! 3:12
02:24 Schmeling is clutching his side! 3:12
02:34 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 3:12
02:38 Schmeling throws the cross and scores to the head of Stribling. 5:12
02:53 Stribling misses with that hook. 5:12
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 6:13
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 2 begins. 0:0
0:07 Leo Flynn seemed agitated with Schmeling, who stared at his shoes almost the entire minute. 0:0
0:20 Schmeling clinches... Stribling gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:32 Ritter has to break them apart. 0:0
0:37 Max Schmeling flicks a lead right to the head of Stribling. 2:0
0:51 Schmeling is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 2:0
0:55 Now they break clean. 2:0
01:00 A flurry of blows from Schmeling lands to the body 4:0
01:16 Schmeling is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:0
01:19 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 4:0
01:19 Schmeling wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 6:0
01:31 Schmeling is trying to keep his hands moving on the inside. Oh! He rocks Stribling with a hard uppercut that lands flush on the point of the chin. 9:0
01:48 Schmeling throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Stribling but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 9:0
02:01 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 9:0
02:12 Stribling slides into the corner... 9:0
02:17 Stribling smothers Schmeling's attack as Schmeling tries to get off some shots inside. 9:0
02:28 Stribling's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 9:0
02:41 Schmeling looks to work the body, but Stribling covers up nicely. 9:0
02:48 Stribling just landed a three punch combo! 9:4
02:48 Schmeling's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 9:4
03:00 Schmeling lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Stribling. 9:4
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 9:4
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Stribling is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:17 The cross scores for Schmeling. He needs to throw that punch more often. 2:0
0:34 Schmeling pummels Stribling, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 7:0
0:34 Young Stribling is dazed and he is in trouble!! 7:0
0:47 Schmeling misses wildly with the hook. 7:0
0:54 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 7:0
0:54 Stribling tastes Schmeling's jab 9:0
0:54 Schmeling is raining blows down on Stribling, who is obviously hurt. Schmeling wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 9:0
01:11 Stribling slides into his own corner... 9:0
01:16 Schmeling can't score with short uppercut inside. Stribling got his gloves in front of the punch. 9:0
01:22 Schmeling lands consecutive blows to Stribling's midsection. 11:0
01:22 Schmeling stunned Stribling with that last shot and Schmeling's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 11:0
01:36 Look out! That was a straight right by Max Schmeling! 15:0
01:36 Stribling staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 15:0
01:40 Stribling has some apparent swelling under that left eye of his. 15:0
01:49 And Stribling tastes the power of a huge cross from Schmeling! 19:0
01:49 Stribling appears shaken by that punch! 19:0
01:53 The swelling around Stribling's left eye is worsening. 19:0
02:02 Max Schmeling patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Stribling little room to move. 19:0
02:12 Considering the clinch Young Stribling has on Schmeling it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Schmeling pushes him away. 19:0
02:16 Ritter has to break the clinch. 19:0
02:21 Schmeling seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 19:0
02:28 Stribling clamps Schmeling's arms to his side and holds on until Ritter breaks the hold. 19:0
02:37 Ritter separates the two... 19:0
02:49 Stribling wraps his arms around Max Schmeling. 19:0
02:58 Ritter separates the two fighters. 19:0
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 3. 21:0
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Young Stribling didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:11 Schmeling is jockeying for position as he tries to force Stribling back into the corner. 0:0
0:16 Max Schmeling feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Stribling's chin. 2:0
0:29 Schmeling lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 4:0
0:38 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:0
0:50 Stribling is challenging Max Schmeling to fight him and quit clinching. 4:0
0:54 Stribling pushes Max Schmeling away. 4:0
01:04 Stribling misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:0
01:11 Schmeling scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 8:0
01:11 Stribling was shaken by those blows! 8:0
01:23 Stribling lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 8:2
01:42 A cross from Young Stribling lands with some power. 8:5
01:58 Schmeling drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 12:5
01:58 Stribling was stunned by that blow! 12:5
02:03 The swelling under Stribling's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 12:5
02:13 Stribling usues his legs to avoid Schmeling's punches. 12:5
02:28 Schmeling fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 12:5
02:30 Stribling throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 12:7
02:39 Max Schmeling doesn't have to look for Stribling this round. He is right there in front of him. 12:7
02:43 Stribling dips and connects with a hook to the side of Schmeling's head. 12:9
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 13:9
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Young Stribling's corner as the bell sounds for Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Stribling's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:08 Schmeling feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:0
0:12 Schmeling forces his way inside. 0:0
0:21 Schmeling drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:0
0:21 Those punches hurt Stribling and he looks to hang on. 4:0
0:26 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Stribling. 4:0
0:35 Schmeling throws a flurry of punches but Stribling either blocks or slips them. 4:0
0:37 Stribling slips inside and lands a hook. 4:2
0:54 Stribling smothers Schmeling's attack with a clinch! 4:2
0:58 Referee Ritter has to separate the two... 4:2
01:03 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:2
01:09 Stribling connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 4:4
01:19 Stribling backs into the upper corner. 4:4
01:19 Schmeling moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 6:4
01:32 Schmeling is clinching... Stribling is trying to free his gloves... They are under Schmeling's arms... 6:4
01:41 Schmeling uses his shoulder to force Stribling out of the clinch. 6:4
01:46 The action slows for the moment. 6:4
01:54 Stribling throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 6:4
02:08 There's a hard shot off the top of Young Stribling's head! 10:4
02:08 Stribling is reeling after that shot! 10:4
02:25 Stribling takes a hard jab to the face from Schmeling 13:4
02:30 The increased swelling around the left eye of Stribling is fast becoming a hindurance. 13:4
02:36 Schmeling pins Stribling in the corner! 13:4
02:36 A solid right hand scores for Max Schmeling. 16:4
02:48 A nice combination to the body by Stribling. 16:7
03:00 Stribling has Schmeling trapped in the right neutral corner... 16:7
03:00 The Referee has to get between Schmeling and Stribling as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 17:6
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Stribling looks to be in excellent shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Schmeling received a pep talk from Leo Flynn before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Stribling is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:13 Schmeling is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Stribling a decent target to shoot for. 0:0
0:26 Schmeling just landed a devastating three punch combo! 4:0
0:26 Stribling was hurt by those blows! 4:0
0:30 The swelling under Stribling's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 4:0
0:40 Schmeling picks off the jab by Stribling. 4:0
0:51 Schmeling doesn't connect with the jab. 4:0
0:54 Stribling takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 4:3
01:03 As high as Stribling is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Schmeling takes advantage of it. 4:3
01:06 Schmeling seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:3
01:14 Good close quarters action as Stribling buries an uppercut in Schmeling's midsection. 4:6
01:26 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 4:6
01:26 Schmeling eats a jab from Stribling 4:8
01:43 Schmeling lands a crushing cross! 8:8
01:43 How is Stribling standing after that? 8:8
02:00 Ritter yells at the fighters to separate but Stribling and Schmeling are a tangle of arms. 8:8
02:05 Schmeling tries to get free... Here comes Ritter to break them up... 8:8
02:10 Stribling's jab is fast and accurate. 8:10
02:23 Schmeling continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 8:10
02:35 Stribling picks off the jab thrown by Max Schmeling. 8:10
02:37 Schmeling takes a cross to the head from Stribling. 8:12
02:53 Schmeling tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 10:12
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 12:11
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Schmeling and Stribling leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 Stribling's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:07 Stribling feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 0:2
0:27 Stribling is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:2
0:33 Schmeling dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Young Stribling back on his heels! 4:2
0:33 Stribling's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 4:2
0:38 Stribling is losing his legs... 4:2
0:38 It seems every shot Stribling takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 4:2
0:47 Stribling connects with a violent combination! 4:6
0:47 Schmeling was staggered by those punches... 4:6
01:02 Stribling is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Schmeling. 4:6
01:06 The Referee breaks it up... 4:6
01:13 Schmeling takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 4:6
01:17 Schmeling appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 4:6
01:30 Schmeling looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Stribling. 4:6
01:35 Stribling is forced into his own corner... 4:6
01:35 Schmeling lets a quick hook go, catching Stribling moving in. 6:6
01:47 Stribling doubles up to the body. He got Schmeling's attention with those shots. 6:9
02:01 Stribling wings a big left hand at Schmeling but the latter sidesteps the punch. 6:9
02:08 Schmeling lands a vicious hook! 10:9
02:08 Stribling is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 10:9
02:21 Stribling lands a stinging jab. 10:11
02:30 Stribling goes downstairs with the hook. 10:13
02:43 Schmeling fires the jab. It finds its target. 12:13
02:48 Stribling's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 12:13
02:57 Schmeling lands a hard hook! 16:13
02:57 That was a beautiful shot, Stribling's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 16:13
03:00 It doesn't look like Stribling has much left at all. 16:13
03:00 Schmeling appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 16:13
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 18:12
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Stribling rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Stribling's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Stribling's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Schmeling is trying to put his punches together and he tags Stribling with a nice combination of punches. 2:0
0:20 Stribling snakes the jab through Max Schmeling's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:2
0:30 Schmeling has Stribling blocked in! 2:2
0:34 Schmeling fires and misses. 2:2
0:37 Stribling jolts Schmeling with a hard jab. 2:5
0:53 Schmeling can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:5
0:59 Stribling lands a strong cross! 2:9
0:59 Schmeling appears to be stunned! 2:9
01:16 Schmeling lands a hard hook! 7:9
01:16 Young Stribling is hurt! 7:9
01:20 The swelling around Stribling's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 7:9
01:29 Schmeling tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 7:9
01:43 Max Schmeling's misses as Stribling backpedals away. 7:9
01:53 Schmeling brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 7:9
01:58 Schmeling shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 9:9
01:58 Schmeling must sense that he's got Stribling just about out on his feet. Now, it's a matter of whether or not he can land the punches necessary to end this fight. 9:9
02:11 Schmeling swings...and misses. 9:9
02:22 Stribling is protecting the body nicely as Schmeling fails to score inside. 9:9
02:39 Ritter tries to separate the boxers but Schmeling has a vice-like grip on Stribling. 9:9
02:43 Ritter moves them apart. 9:9
02:48 Stribling is trapped in his own corner... 9:9
02:52 Schmeling lands a solid cross! 14:9
02:52 Stribling seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 14:9
02:57 Stribling's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Schmeling. 14:9
03:00 Schmeling has Stribling cornered! 14:9
03:00 Schmeling just misses with a huge shot as Young Stribling chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 14:9
03:00 Schmeling appears to have this fight under control. 14:9
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 15:9
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 Schmeling got some great advice from Leo Flynn between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 9. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Stribling is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Stribling still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Max Schmeling drops the right hand flush on Stribling's chin! 4:0
0:12 Stribling looks stunned! 4:0
0:16 Schmeling needs to catch his second wind... 4:0
0:25 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 4:0
0:30 Ritter moves in to break the clinch. 4:0
0:40 Stribling slides along the far ropes. 4:0
0:45 Stribling's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. He seems to hear but it remains to be seen if he'll follow the advice. 4:0
0:52 Stribling is pinned in his own corner... 4:0
0:52 "The Black Uhlan" gets the cross through Stribling's guard. 6:0
01:04 * Schmeling bulls his way inside. Ritter steps in saying an intentional head butt occurred. Schmeling can't believe the call and neither can we. 9:0
01:04 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Schmeling. 9:0
01:09 Stribling seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 9:0
01:13 Stribling is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 9:0
01:21 Max Schmeling is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 9:0
01:31 Schmeling lands a crushing hook! 14:0
01:31 Stribling is suddenly in trouble! 14:0
01:43 Schmeling seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 14:0
01:50 Young Stribling frees himself from Schmeling's clutches! They move to ring center now. 14:0
02:02 Stribling lands a devastating cross! 14:4
02:02 Schmeling looks shaken! 14:4
02:16 Stribling tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 14:4
02:23 Stribling's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 14:4
02:25 Schmeling has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 14:4
02:33 Max Schmeling wallops Stribling with a cross to the liver! 17:4
02:37 Stribling's left eye is little more than a slit right now as the swelling has just about closed it. 17:4
02:50 Stribling just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 21:4
02:50 Stribling is trying to regroup after those punches... 21:4
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 9. 22:5
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 03:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 10th and final round. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Stribling's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:12 Schmeling charges Stribling trying to get inside 0:0
0:17 Stribling slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:21 Schmeling works his way in and leans on Stribling. 0:0
0:26 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Schmeling is scoring more than Stribling. 3:2
0:43 Stribling grabs and holds Schmeling... 3:2
0:52 Referee Ritter separates the two... 3:2
01:00 Max Schmeling retreats into his own corner... 3:2
01:00 Stribling gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Schmeling with an uppercut. 3:4
01:04 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 3:4
01:19 Max Schmeling ties up Stribling. Why would he want to clinch now? 3:4
01:28 Stribling works his way free! 3:4
01:34 Schmeling backs into a neutral corner. 3:4
01:39 Stribling misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 3:4
01:50 Stribling and Schmeling are in a clinch, Ritter hollers at them to break and start fighting. 3:4
01:59 The fighters separate after a clinch. 3:4
02:07 Stribling moves into a neutral corner. 3:4
02:07 Schmeling moves in and scores with a quick jab. 5:4
02:21 Stribling retreats into the upper corner. 5:4
02:25 Schmeling shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Stribling flush! 9:4
02:25 Schmeling has Stribling in trouble after that punch! 9:4
02:37 Stribling moves into the upper left corner. 9:4
02:46 * Schmeling drives home a brutal cross to Stribling's head and down he goes!!! 9:4
02:49 Ritter stands over Stribling and begins counting... 19:4
02:49 1... 19:4
02:50 2... 19:4
02:51 3... 19:4
02:52 4... 19:4
02:53 5... 19:4
02:54 6... 19:4
02:55 7... 19:4
02:56 8... 19:4
02:57 9... 19:4
02:57 * Stribling is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Max Schmeling. 19:4
02:57 Stribling still looks unsteady, but Ritter allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 19:4
03:00 Schmeling seems to have done enough to win this fight. 19:4
03:00 That's the bell ending the fight and leaving the outcome in the hands of the judges. 21:3
Fight Result
Here's Jeff Connor with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Luciano Tagliamonte, Italy scores the bout 99 to 90
Kwan-Ho Jang, South Korea scores the bout 99 to 90
Reg Thompson, England scores the bout 99 to 90
The winner by unanimous decision is Max Schmeling!
Score Cards
Luciano Tagliamonte Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Max Schmeling 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 99
Young Stribling 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 8 90
Kwan-Ho Jang Round Total
South Korea 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Max Schmeling 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 99
Young Stribling 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 8 90
Reg Thompson Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Max Schmeling 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 99
Young Stribling 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 8 90
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Max Schmeling 27 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 297
Young Stribling 30 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 24 270
Statistics
Categories Max Schmeling Young Stribling
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 7.60 3.60
Hooks / Round 3.80 3.00
Crosses / Round 7.90 3.80
Combinations / Round 5.40 2.60
Uppercuts / Round 4.20 3.00
Punches Landed / Round 28.90 16.00
Punches Missed / Round 33.60 25.10
Punching Accuracy 46.2% 38.9%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 3 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Max Schmeling vs Young Stribling
Fight info: Little River Casino Resort, Manistee, MI, United States, 2013-09-06, announcer is Jeff Connor, referee is Gary Ritter, the bout will be scored by three judges: Luciano Tagliamonte (Italy), Kwan-Ho Jang (South Korea) and Reg Thompson (England), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Max Schmeling - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Leo Flynn - Cut Man: Joe Chavez
In the blue corner: Young Stribling - Record: 1-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ace Miller - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and the two fighters are ready to trade blows. 0:0
0:10 Stribling fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:25 Schmeling does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Stribling's punches in close. 0:0
0:39 Stribling ends up behind Schmeling as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 0:0
0:44 Schmeling gets the cross in, making Stribling blink. 3:0
0:59 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 3:0
01:05 Stribling plants a hard cross in Schmeling's midsection. 3:3
01:18 That was a violent straight right by Stribling! 3:8
01:18 Schmeling is reeling.. 3:8
01:32 Stribling tries to drop the right hand over the top but Schmeling ducks under it. 3:8
01:43 Stribling fires and misses. 3:8
01:54 Stribling just can't find the range with that uppercut. 3:8
02:01 Stribling has Schmeling trapped! 3:8
02:06 Schmeling holds his arms up in disgust as Young Stribling holds him around his waist. 3:8
02:15 Ritter has to separate the two... 3:8
02:24 Young Stribling drives that short hook into Schmeling's midsection! 3:12
02:24 Schmeling is clutching his side! 3:12
02:34 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 3:12
02:38 Schmeling throws the cross and scores to the head of Stribling. 5:12
02:53 Stribling misses with that hook. 5:12
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 6:13
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 2 begins. 0:0
0:07 Leo Flynn seemed agitated with Schmeling, who stared at his shoes almost the entire minute. 0:0
0:20 Schmeling clinches... Stribling gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:32 Ritter has to break them apart. 0:0
0:37 Max Schmeling flicks a lead right to the head of Stribling. 2:0
0:51 Schmeling is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 2:0
0:55 Now they break clean. 2:0
01:00 A flurry of blows from Schmeling lands to the body 4:0
01:16 Schmeling is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:0
01:19 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 4:0
01:19 Schmeling wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 6:0
01:31 Schmeling is trying to keep his hands moving on the inside. Oh! He rocks Stribling with a hard uppercut that lands flush on the point of the chin. 9:0
01:48 Schmeling throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Stribling but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 9:0
02:01 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 9:0
02:12 Stribling slides into the corner... 9:0
02:17 Stribling smothers Schmeling's attack as Schmeling tries to get off some shots inside. 9:0
02:28 Stribling's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 9:0
02:41 Schmeling looks to work the body, but Stribling covers up nicely. 9:0
02:48 Stribling just landed a three punch combo! 9:4
02:48 Schmeling's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 9:4
03:00 Schmeling lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Stribling. 9:4
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 9:4
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Stribling is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:17 The cross scores for Schmeling. He needs to throw that punch more often. 2:0
0:34 Schmeling pummels Stribling, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 7:0
0:34 Young Stribling is dazed and he is in trouble!! 7:0
0:47 Schmeling misses wildly with the hook. 7:0
0:54 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 7:0
0:54 Stribling tastes Schmeling's jab 9:0
0:54 Schmeling is raining blows down on Stribling, who is obviously hurt. Schmeling wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 9:0
01:11 Stribling slides into his own corner... 9:0
01:16 Schmeling can't score with short uppercut inside. Stribling got his gloves in front of the punch. 9:0
01:22 Schmeling lands consecutive blows to Stribling's midsection. 11:0
01:22 Schmeling stunned Stribling with that last shot and Schmeling's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 11:0
01:36 Look out! That was a straight right by Max Schmeling! 15:0
01:36 Stribling staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 15:0
01:40 Stribling has some apparent swelling under that left eye of his. 15:0
01:49 And Stribling tastes the power of a huge cross from Schmeling! 19:0
01:49 Stribling appears shaken by that punch! 19:0
01:53 The swelling around Stribling's left eye is worsening. 19:0
02:02 Max Schmeling patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Stribling little room to move. 19:0
02:12 Considering the clinch Young Stribling has on Schmeling it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Schmeling pushes him away. 19:0
02:16 Ritter has to break the clinch. 19:0
02:21 Schmeling seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 19:0
02:28 Stribling clamps Schmeling's arms to his side and holds on until Ritter breaks the hold. 19:0
02:37 Ritter separates the two... 19:0
02:49 Stribling wraps his arms around Max Schmeling. 19:0
02:58 Ritter separates the two fighters. 19:0
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 3. 21:0
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Young Stribling didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:11 Schmeling is jockeying for position as he tries to force Stribling back into the corner. 0:0
0:16 Max Schmeling feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Stribling's chin. 2:0
0:29 Schmeling lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 4:0
0:38 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:0
0:50 Stribling is challenging Max Schmeling to fight him and quit clinching. 4:0
0:54 Stribling pushes Max Schmeling away. 4:0
01:04 Stribling misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:0
01:11 Schmeling scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 8:0
01:11 Stribling was shaken by those blows! 8:0
01:23 Stribling lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 8:2
01:42 A cross from Young Stribling lands with some power. 8:5
01:58 Schmeling drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 12:5
01:58 Stribling was stunned by that blow! 12:5
02:03 The swelling under Stribling's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 12:5
02:13 Stribling usues his legs to avoid Schmeling's punches. 12:5
02:28 Schmeling fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 12:5
02:30 Stribling throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 12:7
02:39 Max Schmeling doesn't have to look for Stribling this round. He is right there in front of him. 12:7
02:43 Stribling dips and connects with a hook to the side of Schmeling's head. 12:9
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 13:9
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Young Stribling's corner as the bell sounds for Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Stribling's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:08 Schmeling feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:0
0:12 Schmeling forces his way inside. 0:0
0:21 Schmeling drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:0
0:21 Those punches hurt Stribling and he looks to hang on. 4:0
0:26 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Stribling. 4:0
0:35 Schmeling throws a flurry of punches but Stribling either blocks or slips them. 4:0
0:37 Stribling slips inside and lands a hook. 4:2
0:54 Stribling smothers Schmeling's attack with a clinch! 4:2
0:58 Referee Ritter has to separate the two... 4:2
01:03 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:2
01:09 Stribling connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 4:4
01:19 Stribling backs into the upper corner. 4:4
01:19 Schmeling moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 6:4
01:32 Schmeling is clinching... Stribling is trying to free his gloves... They are under Schmeling's arms... 6:4
01:41 Schmeling uses his shoulder to force Stribling out of the clinch. 6:4
01:46 The action slows for the moment. 6:4
01:54 Stribling throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 6:4
02:08 There's a hard shot off the top of Young Stribling's head! 10:4
02:08 Stribling is reeling after that shot! 10:4
02:25 Stribling takes a hard jab to the face from Schmeling 13:4
02:30 The increased swelling around the left eye of Stribling is fast becoming a hindurance. 13:4
02:36 Schmeling pins Stribling in the corner! 13:4
02:36 A solid right hand scores for Max Schmeling. 16:4
02:48 A nice combination to the body by Stribling. 16:7
03:00 Stribling has Schmeling trapped in the right neutral corner... 16:7
03:00 The Referee has to get between Schmeling and Stribling as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 17:6
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Stribling looks to be in excellent shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Schmeling received a pep talk from Leo Flynn before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Stribling is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:13 Schmeling is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Stribling a decent target to shoot for. 0:0
0:26 Schmeling just landed a devastating three punch combo! 4:0
0:26 Stribling was hurt by those blows! 4:0
0:30 The swelling under Stribling's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 4:0
0:40 Schmeling picks off the jab by Stribling. 4:0
0:51 Schmeling doesn't connect with the jab. 4:0
0:54 Stribling takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 4:3
01:03 As high as Stribling is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Schmeling takes advantage of it. 4:3
01:06 Schmeling seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:3
01:14 Good close quarters action as Stribling buries an uppercut in Schmeling's midsection. 4:6
01:26 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 4:6
01:26 Schmeling eats a jab from Stribling 4:8
01:43 Schmeling lands a crushing cross! 8:8
01:43 How is Stribling standing after that? 8:8
02:00 Ritter yells at the fighters to separate but Stribling and Schmeling are a tangle of arms. 8:8
02:05 Schmeling tries to get free... Here comes Ritter to break them up... 8:8
02:10 Stribling's jab is fast and accurate. 8:10
02:23 Schmeling continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 8:10
02:35 Stribling picks off the jab thrown by Max Schmeling. 8:10
02:37 Schmeling takes a cross to the head from Stribling. 8:12
02:53 Schmeling tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 10:12
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 12:11
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Schmeling and Stribling leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 Stribling's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:07 Stribling feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 0:2
0:27 Stribling is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:2
0:33 Schmeling dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Young Stribling back on his heels! 4:2
0:33 Stribling's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 4:2
0:38 Stribling is losing his legs... 4:2
0:38 It seems every shot Stribling takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 4:2
0:47 Stribling connects with a violent combination! 4:6
0:47 Schmeling was staggered by those punches... 4:6
01:02 Stribling is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Schmeling. 4:6
01:06 The Referee breaks it up... 4:6
01:13 Schmeling takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 4:6
01:17 Schmeling appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 4:6
01:30 Schmeling looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Stribling. 4:6
01:35 Stribling is forced into his own corner... 4:6
01:35 Schmeling lets a quick hook go, catching Stribling moving in. 6:6
01:47 Stribling doubles up to the body. He got Schmeling's attention with those shots. 6:9
02:01 Stribling wings a big left hand at Schmeling but the latter sidesteps the punch. 6:9
02:08 Schmeling lands a vicious hook! 10:9
02:08 Stribling is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 10:9
02:21 Stribling lands a stinging jab. 10:11
02:30 Stribling goes downstairs with the hook. 10:13
02:43 Schmeling fires the jab. It finds its target. 12:13
02:48 Stribling's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 12:13
02:57 Schmeling lands a hard hook! 16:13
02:57 That was a beautiful shot, Stribling's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 16:13
03:00 It doesn't look like Stribling has much left at all. 16:13
03:00 Schmeling appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 16:13
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 18:12
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Stribling rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Stribling's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Stribling's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Schmeling is trying to put his punches together and he tags Stribling with a nice combination of punches. 2:0
0:20 Stribling snakes the jab through Max Schmeling's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:2
0:30 Schmeling has Stribling blocked in! 2:2
0:34 Schmeling fires and misses. 2:2
0:37 Stribling jolts Schmeling with a hard jab. 2:5
0:53 Schmeling can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:5
0:59 Stribling lands a strong cross! 2:9
0:59 Schmeling appears to be stunned! 2:9
01:16 Schmeling lands a hard hook! 7:9
01:16 Young Stribling is hurt! 7:9
01:20 The swelling around Stribling's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 7:9
01:29 Schmeling tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 7:9
01:43 Max Schmeling's misses as Stribling backpedals away. 7:9
01:53 Schmeling brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 7:9
01:58 Schmeling shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 9:9
01:58 Schmeling must sense that he's got Stribling just about out on his feet. Now, it's a matter of whether or not he can land the punches necessary to end this fight. 9:9
02:11 Schmeling swings...and misses. 9:9
02:22 Stribling is protecting the body nicely as Schmeling fails to score inside. 9:9
02:39 Ritter tries to separate the boxers but Schmeling has a vice-like grip on Stribling. 9:9
02:43 Ritter moves them apart. 9:9
02:48 Stribling is trapped in his own corner... 9:9
02:52 Schmeling lands a solid cross! 14:9
02:52 Stribling seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 14:9
02:57 Stribling's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Schmeling. 14:9
03:00 Schmeling has Stribling cornered! 14:9
03:00 Schmeling just misses with a huge shot as Young Stribling chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 14:9
03:00 Schmeling appears to have this fight under control. 14:9
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 15:9
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 Schmeling got some great advice from Leo Flynn between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 9. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Stribling is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Stribling still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Max Schmeling drops the right hand flush on Stribling's chin! 4:0
0:12 Stribling looks stunned! 4:0
0:16 Schmeling needs to catch his second wind... 4:0
0:25 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 4:0
0:30 Ritter moves in to break the clinch. 4:0
0:40 Stribling slides along the far ropes. 4:0
0:45 Stribling's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. He seems to hear but it remains to be seen if he'll follow the advice. 4:0
0:52 Stribling is pinned in his own corner... 4:0
0:52 "The Black Uhlan" gets the cross through Stribling's guard. 6:0
01:04 * Schmeling bulls his way inside. Ritter steps in saying an intentional head butt occurred. Schmeling can't believe the call and neither can we. 9:0
01:04 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Schmeling. 9:0
01:09 Stribling seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 9:0
01:13 Stribling is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 9:0
01:21 Max Schmeling is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 9:0
01:31 Schmeling lands a crushing hook! 14:0
01:31 Stribling is suddenly in trouble! 14:0
01:43 Schmeling seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 14:0
01:50 Young Stribling frees himself from Schmeling's clutches! They move to ring center now. 14:0
02:02 Stribling lands a devastating cross! 14:4
02:02 Schmeling looks shaken! 14:4
02:16 Stribling tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 14:4
02:23 Stribling's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 14:4
02:25 Schmeling has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 14:4
02:33 Max Schmeling wallops Stribling with a cross to the liver! 17:4
02:37 Stribling's left eye is little more than a slit right now as the swelling has just about closed it. 17:4
02:50 Stribling just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 21:4
02:50 Stribling is trying to regroup after those punches... 21:4
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 9. 22:5
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 03:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 10th and final round. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Stribling's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:12 Schmeling charges Stribling trying to get inside 0:0
0:17 Stribling slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:21 Schmeling works his way in and leans on Stribling. 0:0
0:26 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Schmeling is scoring more than Stribling. 3:2
0:43 Stribling grabs and holds Schmeling... 3:2
0:52 Referee Ritter separates the two... 3:2
01:00 Max Schmeling retreats into his own corner... 3:2
01:00 Stribling gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Schmeling with an uppercut. 3:4
01:04 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 3:4
01:19 Max Schmeling ties up Stribling. Why would he want to clinch now? 3:4
01:28 Stribling works his way free! 3:4
01:34 Schmeling backs into a neutral corner. 3:4
01:39 Stribling misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 3:4
01:50 Stribling and Schmeling are in a clinch, Ritter hollers at them to break and start fighting. 3:4
01:59 The fighters separate after a clinch. 3:4
02:07 Stribling moves into a neutral corner. 3:4
02:07 Schmeling moves in and scores with a quick jab. 5:4
02:21 Stribling retreats into the upper corner. 5:4
02:25 Schmeling shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Stribling flush! 9:4
02:25 Schmeling has Stribling in trouble after that punch! 9:4
02:37 Stribling moves into the upper left corner. 9:4
02:46 * Schmeling drives home a brutal cross to Stribling's head and down he goes!!! 9:4
02:49 Ritter stands over Stribling and begins counting... 19:4
02:49 1... 19:4
02:50 2... 19:4
02:51 3... 19:4
02:52 4... 19:4
02:53 5... 19:4
02:54 6... 19:4
02:55 7... 19:4
02:56 8... 19:4
02:57 9... 19:4
02:57 * Stribling is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Max Schmeling. 19:4
02:57 Stribling still looks unsteady, but Ritter allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 19:4
03:00 Schmeling seems to have done enough to win this fight. 19:4
03:00 That's the bell ending the fight and leaving the outcome in the hands of the judges. 21:3
Fight Result
Here's Jeff Connor with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Luciano Tagliamonte, Italy scores the bout 99 to 90
Kwan-Ho Jang, South Korea scores the bout 99 to 90
Reg Thompson, England scores the bout 99 to 90
The winner by unanimous decision is Max Schmeling!
Score Cards
Luciano Tagliamonte Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Max Schmeling 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 99
Young Stribling 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 8 90
Kwan-Ho Jang Round Total
South Korea 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Max Schmeling 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 99
Young Stribling 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 8 90
Reg Thompson Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Max Schmeling 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 99
Young Stribling 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 8 90
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Max Schmeling 27 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 297
Young Stribling 30 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 24 270
Statistics
Categories Max Schmeling Young Stribling
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 7.60 3.60
Hooks / Round 3.80 3.00
Crosses / Round 7.90 3.80
Combinations / Round 5.40 2.60
Uppercuts / Round 4.20 3.00
Punches Landed / Round 28.90 16.00
Punches Missed / Round 33.60 25.10
Punching Accuracy 46.2% 38.9%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 3 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Re: Wk37 Results Sneak Peak
Preliminary 2
Sonny Liston vs Sam McVey
Fight info: Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, 2013-09-06, announcer is Amy Hayes, referee is Paul Field, the bout will be scored by three judges: Larry Doggett (United States), Guillermo Perez Pineda (Panama) and Guy Jutras (Canada), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Sonny Liston - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Paddy Flood - Cut Man: Joe Souza
In the blue corner: Sam McVey - Record: 1-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Nirmal Lorick - Cut Man: Ted Walker
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Field gives the fighters their final instructions. They touch gloves and return to their respective corners to await the bell for the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:22 Sam McVey grabs Sonny Liston. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:34 Referee Field has to separate the two... 0:0
0:41 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:44 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:0
0:51 Liston quickly hitches up his trunks. 0:0
01:09 Liston traps McVey's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Field breaks it up. 0:0
01:13 Field has to separate the two... 0:0
01:18 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
01:21 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 0:0
01:29 Sonny Liston and McVey are in a clinch, Field hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:0
01:38 Liston pushes McVey away. 0:0
01:51 McVey lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Liston. 0:0
01:58 Sonny Liston lands a wicked uppercut! 5:0
01:58 McVey is dazed and he is in trouble!! 5:0
02:12 McVey misses with that hook. 5:0
02:19 Liston is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 5:0
02:30 McVey lands a smashing hook! 5:4
02:30 Liston looks shaken! 5:4
02:45 Liston does a great job smothering McVey's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 5:4
03:00 Liston misses wildly with the hook. 5:4
03:00 That was a stinker of a round. The fighters should never have left their corners if all they were going to do was run or clinch. The crowd's voicing those same sentiments in the form of boos. 4:4
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Liston looks to be in excellent shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Nirmal Lorick not only gave McVey encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Liston. Now it's up to McVey to implement it. 0:0
0:13 McVey tries to drop the right hand over the top but Liston ducks under it. 0:0
0:27 Liston misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
0:39 * Liston goes down!! he walked right into a wicked cross from McVey!! 0:0
0:42 Field crouches over Liston and begins to count.. 0:8
0:42 1... 0:8
0:43 2... 0:8
0:44 3... 0:8
0:45 4... 0:8
0:46 5... 0:8
0:47 Liston is desperately trying to stand as the count hits 6 but he is badly hurt. 0:8
0:48 7... 0:8
0:48 * Liston looks stunned, but he is able to beat the count. 0:8
0:48 Liston still looks unsteady, but Field allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 0:8
0:48 McVey is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 0:8
01:01 McVey just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Liston with a sharp combination! 0:12
01:01 Liston is out on his feet after that violent combination! 0:12
01:15 Sam McVey misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:12
01:21 McVey has Liston pinned! 0:12
01:26 McVey misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:12
01:37 McVey tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Sonny Liston blocks it. 0:12
01:48 That punch actually went behind Liston's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from McVey. 0:12
01:59 McVey suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 0:12
02:05 McVey has Liston trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 0:12
02:05 McVey sometimes falls in love with his hook ... but when it scores like that one, it's hard to blame him! 0:15
02:05 That last punch by McVey just turned Liston's legs to Jell-O! Liston did a little dance and he's trying to regroup. McVey moves in for the kill. 0:15
02:14 McVey sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 0:17
02:14 Liston tries to clear his senses after after the fighters heads come together inside. 0:17
02:36 Liston usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as McVey tries vainly to score. 0:17
02:46 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Sonny Liston has gotten the better of the exchange. 3:19
02:56 Liston said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 3:19
03:00 McVey holds his arms up in disgust as Liston holds him around his waist. 3:19
03:00 Field pries them apart. 3:19
03:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 2:20
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin the Round 3, we will have to see if that knockdown last round has any carryover effect on Liston. 0:0
0:16 McVey takes a heavy combination downstairs. 4:0
0:16 McVey was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:0
0:25 McVey lands a short left hook to the head. 4:2
0:37 McVey gets in a short cross to the body. 4:4
01:08 Liston lets his hands go inside, but McVey protects his body well. 4:4
01:15 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 4:4
01:23 Liston cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. McVey had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:4
01:30 OH! Sam McVey landed the big hook flush! 4:8
01:30 How is Liston standing after that? 4:8
01:34 Liston seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 4:8
01:42 Liston scores with a hook to the side of the head. 6:8
01:55 McVey moves into the near corner. 6:8
01:59 Sonny Liston lands a vicious cross! 11:8
01:59 Liston sent McVey reeling with that punch! 11:8
02:08 Liston backs into his own corner... 11:8
02:08 Sam McVey is trying to put his punches together and he tags Liston with a nice combination of punches. 11:10
02:22 You would think Liston had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as McVey looked trying to score there! 11:10
02:29 A straight cross from McVey gets through Liston's guard. 11:12
02:51 Sam McVey scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 11:16
02:51 Liston is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 11:16
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Field to step in and break it up. 11:17
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of McVey's corner as the bell sounds for Round 4. 0:0
0:08 Some good body work by Liston but not much on those punches. 2:0
0:12 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:16 Whatever Nirmal Lorick said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as McVey has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 2:0
0:22 Liston lands a strong cross! 6:0
0:22 McVey is hurt! 6:0
0:34 Liston lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 8:0
0:46 McVey with a stiff jab. 8:3
0:55 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 8:3
0:58 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 8:3
0:58 Liston's jab is landing with some authority. 11:3
01:15 Liston lands a devastating cross! 15:3
01:15 McVey's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 15:3
01:20 McVey's right eye looks like it may have a bit of swelling starting. 15:3
01:25 As high as Sam McVey is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Sonny Liston takes advantage of it. 15:3
01:28 McVey backs into a neutral corner. 15:3
01:32 Liston fires a volley of punches but McVey was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 15:3
01:47 Liston lands a crushing hook! 19:3
01:47 That blow connected solidly to the head of McVey and he is stunned! 19:3
01:55 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 19:3
02:01 McVey is trapped in his own corner... 19:3
02:01 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Liston who scores with a short hook to the chest. 21:3
02:14 Liston has McVey blocked in! 21:3
02:19 "The Bear" just comes up short with the combination. 21:3
02:21 There's a crushing hook to the head, landed by Sam McVey! Liston flashes a quick smile at McVey as if to acknowledge the blow. 21:6
02:43 Liston misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 21:6
02:54 Liston lands a hard cross! 25:6
02:54 McVey staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 25:6
02:59 There appears to be increased swelling under McVey's right eye. 25:6
03:00 McVey slides into a neutral corner... 25:6
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 26:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:17 Liston isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving McVey fits. 0:0
0:31 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:0
0:31 A hard jab lands from Liston 3:0
0:35 McVey's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 3:0
0:45 Liston landed a sharp combination that rocked McVey back on his heels! 7:0
0:45 Sam McVey is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 7:0
0:58 McVey doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Liston's head? 7:4
0:58 Liston appears shaken by that punch! 7:4
01:12 McVey drives that short hook into Liston's midsection! 7:9
01:12 Liston is suddenly in trouble! 7:9
01:25 McVey is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 7:9
01:34 McVey lands a devastating hook! 7:13
01:34 Liston is gasping for air!! 7:13
01:47 McVey darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 7:13
01:52 Sam McVey shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 7:15
01:52 McVey wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Liston away! 7:15
02:09 McVey tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Liston. 7:15
02:16 McVey lands two hard body shots that made Liston grunt. 7:18
02:16 Sam McVey wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 7:18
02:25 McVey has Liston cornered! 7:18
02:29 McVey throws a flurry of punches but Liston either blocks or slips them. 7:18
02:39 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 7:18
02:43 Liston splits McVey's gloves with an uppercut. 9:18
02:52 Liston slides into his own corner... 9:18
02:52 McVey feints to the head, then goes downstairs with a wicked hook! 9:21
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 10:23
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 McVey's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:09 Liston pins Sam McVey in the corner! 0:0
0:14 Liston wraps his arms around McVey. 0:0
0:18 Field moves them apart. 0:0
0:18 Liston is losing his legs... 0:0
0:27 Liston is bouncing on his toes, avoiding McVey attempts to move inside on him. 0:0
0:32 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:40 Liston pins McVey's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:52 Field separates them. 0:0
01:02 Liston pins McVey's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
01:07 McVey tries to get free... Here comes Field to break them up... 0:0
01:16 McVey moves to the center of the Ring taunting Liston with his hands by his sides. 0:0
01:28 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
01:37 McVey shoves Liston away. 0:0
01:42 Liston traps McVey in the corner! 0:0
01:46 Liston wings a big left hand at McVey but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
01:53 Field is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 0:0
01:57 Liston is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 2:0
02:16 McVey backs into the far left corner. 2:0
02:21 Liston lands a solid cross! 6:0
02:21 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! McVey is trying to hang on... 6:0
02:33 Sonny Liston triple jabs and at least two of the punches scored. His hand speed is amazing at times. 9:0
02:38 The swelling under McVey's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 9:0
02:47 McVey throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Liston but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 9:0
02:54 Sam McVey's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 9:0
02:57 The fighters are at ring center... 9:0
03:00 Liston's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 9:0
03:00 Liston spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 6. 8:1
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Liston and McVey leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 McVey's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:11 McVey looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 0:0
0:14 Liston is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 0:0
0:18 Paddy Flood was really animated in Liston's corner and Liston was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:18 Sam McVey unleashes a wild hook that just glances off the side of Sonny Liston's head, if that had landed flush this fight might have been over! 0:2
0:32 McVey grabs Liston's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Field has to force McVey to let go. 0:2
0:37 Liston works his way free! 0:2
0:42 Liston retreats into the upper corner. 0:2
0:42 The fighters exchange power punches at ring center, looks like Sonny Liston got the best of it. 3:4
0:54 McVey moves into a neutral corner. 3:4
0:54 Liston's jab connects to McVey's head 5:4
0:59 That swelling under the right eye of Sam McVey is definitely getting worse. 5:4
01:11 Liston fires and misses. 5:4
01:23 McVey misses with that punch. 5:4
01:39 * OH my,McVey lands a huge cross and Liston hits the canvas. 5:4
01:42 Field stands over Sonny Liston and starts the count... 5:11
01:42 1... 5:11
01:43 Liston is in bad shape as he tries to regain his feet. 5:11
01:44 3... 5:11
01:45 4... 5:11
01:46 5... 5:11
01:47 6... 5:11
01:47 * Liston is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 5:11
01:47 The fight will go on as Field deems Liston is fit to conitnue. 5:11
01:47 McVey has Liston in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 7th. 5:11
02:04 McVey slides along the far ropes. 5:11
02:13 McVey is really fluid in his movement. 5:11
02:18 Liston is trapped in McVey's corner... 5:11
02:22 McVey is just missing by a hair with his punches. 5:11
02:29 McVey fires a jab to the body 5:13
02:29 McVey is like a human windmill as he tries to take advantage of Liston's condition and end the fight! 5:13
02:38 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 5:13
02:42 Sam McVey fires a left hand that Liston takes high on the shoulder. 5:13
02:53 McVey just misses with a huge shot as Liston chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 5:13
03:00 McVey is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 5:13
03:00 It looks like McVey has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 5:13
03:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 5:15
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Paddy Flood seemed to pump up Liston between rounds. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of McVey is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, McVey still has distension. 0:0
0:10 Liston slides into the corner... 0:0
0:15 McVey looks to work the body, but Liston covers up nicely. 0:0
0:22 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
0:26 McVey lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Liston. 0:0
0:33 McVey takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:0
0:41 Liston really buried that punch into Sam McVey's ribs. 4:0
0:41 McVey was hurt by those blows! 4:0
0:59 Sonny Liston circles around the ring. 4:0
01:08 Liston misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 4:0
01:15 Liston has McVey trapped! 4:0
01:19 Liston dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts McVey back on his heels! 8:0
01:19 McVey is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 8:0
01:24 McVey is starting to suck wind... 8:0
01:24 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Sam McVey. 8:0
01:28 Sam McVey retreats into a neutral corner. 8:0
01:33 Liston fires a shot, but it glances off McVey's shoulder. 8:0
01:35 Sam McVey lands a quick jab and follows up immediately with a heavy cross to the head of Liston. 8:3
01:40 Liston eyes look good. He seems to be clear-headed after last round's knockdown. 8:3
01:51 Liston lands a solid hook! 12:3
01:51 McVey is reeling.. 12:3
02:04 Liston flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 14:3
02:13 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 14:3
02:18 Liston voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 14:3
02:30 Liston catches McVey coming in with a sweet uppercut! 18:3
02:30 Sam McVey looks like he was hurt by that punch! 18:3
02:34 Both fighters are carrying their arms low... 18:3
02:34 McVey's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 18:3
02:39 Liston has McVey pinned! 18:3
02:44 McVey takes a hard combination from Liston 22:3
02:44 And McVey's in big trouble now! 22:3
03:00 This fight is very close at this point. 22:3
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 8 comes to an end. 24:3
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 McVey looks a bit disgusted as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by McVey's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:14 Liston misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:21 McVey's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:41 Liston lands a crushing hook! 4:0
0:41 McVey is clutching his side! 4:0
0:45 It seems every shot McVey takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 4:0
0:50 McVey lands a stinging jab. 4:2
01:10 Liston picks off the jab thrown by McVey. 4:2
01:21 Liston pins McVey in the corner! 4:2
01:25 Liston throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:2
01:28 McVey sneaks home the right cross. 4:4
01:42 Liston tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:4
01:44 McVey fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 4:6
01:55 McVey punishes Sonny Liston with his piston-like jab and if he keeps doing it, he might bust Liston up. 4:9
02:10 Liston fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:9
02:13 Sam McVey rams the jab into the chest of Liston. He's making very effective use of that punch. 4:12
02:31 * Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Liston is down on his back! 4:12
02:33 Field begins the count... 4:18
02:33 1... 4:18
02:34 2... 4:18
02:35 3... 4:18
02:35 * Liston makes it to his feet but his legs look wobbly! He is going to have to call on all his skills to remain in the fight. 4:18
02:35 Field motions to both boxers to come together, as he allows the fight to continue. 4:18
02:35 McVey knows he has Liston hurt as he wades in swinging! 4:18
02:48 Sam McVey fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:18
02:59 McVey is literally dancing circles around Liston this round. 4:18
03:00 Oh, there's nothing like a knockdown to bring a crowd to it's feet and those in attendance here are cheering loudly as the round closes. 4:20
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 10th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of McVey is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:13 Field warns Liston for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:0
0:17 Field separates the two... 0:0
0:25 McVey is blocked in his own corner... 0:0
0:29 Liston is clinching... McVey is trying to free his gloves... They are under Liston's arms... 0:0
0:34 Referee Field separates the two... 0:0
0:38 McVey and Liston clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 0:0
0:42 McVey scores with a quick one-two to Liston's midsection 0:2
0:55 Liston pins Sam McVey in the corner! 0:2
0:59 Sonny Liston leaves the jab just short. 0:2
01:07 The action is back at ring center. 0:2
01:11 Liston tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:2
01:18 McVey steals a quick glance at his corner. 0:2
01:21 Liston is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 0:2
01:29 McVey is getting frustrated as Liston continues to hold on to him. McVey is punching Liston's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Field pushes the fighters apart. 0:2
01:41 Field is shouting at Liston to break! 0:2
01:41 The knockdown suffered by Liston should have made that last round McVey's by a wide margin. 0:2
01:57 Liston fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:2
02:05 Sam McVey pushes Liston away to give himself a little more space to work with. 0:2
02:09 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:2
02:13 Sonny Liston has McVey pinned! 0:2
02:13 Liston lands a big hook to the head. That one had to hurt, even though McVey took it well. 3:2
02:25 Sam McVey is forced into his own corner... 3:2
02:30 Liston misses wildly with the Hook. 3:2
02:38 Both men look to measure one another. 3:2
02:49 Liston lands a jolting uppercut that snaps back the head of McVey. 6:2
03:00 The fighters are tied up. Sonny Liston tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 6:2
03:00 Field has to break them apart. 6:2
03:00 And the bell sounds ending the round and the fight. This one's gone the distance and we'll await the decision of the judges. 5:3
Fight Result
And here with the call is Amy Hayes
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Larry Doggett, United States scores the bout 95 to 93
Guillermo Perez Pineda, Panama scores the bout 96 to 91
Guy Jutras, Canada scores the bout 96 to 92
And your winner by unanimous decision Sam McVey!!!
Score Cards
Larry Doggett Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Sonny Liston 10 8 10 10 9 10 8 10 8 10 93
Sam McVey 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 95
Guillermo Perez Pineda Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Sonny Liston 9 8 9 10 9 10 8 10 8 10 91
Sam McVey 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 96
Guy Jutras Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Sonny Liston 10 8 9 10 9 10 8 10 8 10 92
Sam McVey 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 96
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Sonny Liston 29 24 28 30 27 30 24 30 24 30 276
Sam McVey 30 30 29 27 30 27 30 27 30 27 287
Statistics
Categories Sonny Liston Sam McVey
Knockdowns scored 0 3
Jabs / Round 5.80 3.70
Hooks / Round 3.80 4.50
Crosses / Round 2.40 4.00
Combinations / Round 3.10 3.90
Uppercuts / Round 4.00 3.50
Punches Landed / Round 19.10 19.60
Punches Missed / Round 37.60 43.90
Punching Accuracy 33.7% 30.9%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 3 / 3 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 5 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 7 / 6
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 2 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Sonny Liston vs Sam McVey
Fight info: Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, 2013-09-06, announcer is Amy Hayes, referee is Paul Field, the bout will be scored by three judges: Larry Doggett (United States), Guillermo Perez Pineda (Panama) and Guy Jutras (Canada), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Sonny Liston - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Paddy Flood - Cut Man: Joe Souza
In the blue corner: Sam McVey - Record: 1-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Nirmal Lorick - Cut Man: Ted Walker
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Field gives the fighters their final instructions. They touch gloves and return to their respective corners to await the bell for the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:22 Sam McVey grabs Sonny Liston. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:34 Referee Field has to separate the two... 0:0
0:41 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:44 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:0
0:51 Liston quickly hitches up his trunks. 0:0
01:09 Liston traps McVey's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Field breaks it up. 0:0
01:13 Field has to separate the two... 0:0
01:18 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
01:21 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 0:0
01:29 Sonny Liston and McVey are in a clinch, Field hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:0
01:38 Liston pushes McVey away. 0:0
01:51 McVey lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Liston. 0:0
01:58 Sonny Liston lands a wicked uppercut! 5:0
01:58 McVey is dazed and he is in trouble!! 5:0
02:12 McVey misses with that hook. 5:0
02:19 Liston is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 5:0
02:30 McVey lands a smashing hook! 5:4
02:30 Liston looks shaken! 5:4
02:45 Liston does a great job smothering McVey's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 5:4
03:00 Liston misses wildly with the hook. 5:4
03:00 That was a stinker of a round. The fighters should never have left their corners if all they were going to do was run or clinch. The crowd's voicing those same sentiments in the form of boos. 4:4
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Liston looks to be in excellent shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Nirmal Lorick not only gave McVey encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Liston. Now it's up to McVey to implement it. 0:0
0:13 McVey tries to drop the right hand over the top but Liston ducks under it. 0:0
0:27 Liston misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
0:39 * Liston goes down!! he walked right into a wicked cross from McVey!! 0:0
0:42 Field crouches over Liston and begins to count.. 0:8
0:42 1... 0:8
0:43 2... 0:8
0:44 3... 0:8
0:45 4... 0:8
0:46 5... 0:8
0:47 Liston is desperately trying to stand as the count hits 6 but he is badly hurt. 0:8
0:48 7... 0:8
0:48 * Liston looks stunned, but he is able to beat the count. 0:8
0:48 Liston still looks unsteady, but Field allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 0:8
0:48 McVey is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 0:8
01:01 McVey just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Liston with a sharp combination! 0:12
01:01 Liston is out on his feet after that violent combination! 0:12
01:15 Sam McVey misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:12
01:21 McVey has Liston pinned! 0:12
01:26 McVey misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:12
01:37 McVey tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Sonny Liston blocks it. 0:12
01:48 That punch actually went behind Liston's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from McVey. 0:12
01:59 McVey suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 0:12
02:05 McVey has Liston trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 0:12
02:05 McVey sometimes falls in love with his hook ... but when it scores like that one, it's hard to blame him! 0:15
02:05 That last punch by McVey just turned Liston's legs to Jell-O! Liston did a little dance and he's trying to regroup. McVey moves in for the kill. 0:15
02:14 McVey sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 0:17
02:14 Liston tries to clear his senses after after the fighters heads come together inside. 0:17
02:36 Liston usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as McVey tries vainly to score. 0:17
02:46 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Sonny Liston has gotten the better of the exchange. 3:19
02:56 Liston said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 3:19
03:00 McVey holds his arms up in disgust as Liston holds him around his waist. 3:19
03:00 Field pries them apart. 3:19
03:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 2:20
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin the Round 3, we will have to see if that knockdown last round has any carryover effect on Liston. 0:0
0:16 McVey takes a heavy combination downstairs. 4:0
0:16 McVey was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:0
0:25 McVey lands a short left hook to the head. 4:2
0:37 McVey gets in a short cross to the body. 4:4
01:08 Liston lets his hands go inside, but McVey protects his body well. 4:4
01:15 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 4:4
01:23 Liston cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. McVey had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:4
01:30 OH! Sam McVey landed the big hook flush! 4:8
01:30 How is Liston standing after that? 4:8
01:34 Liston seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 4:8
01:42 Liston scores with a hook to the side of the head. 6:8
01:55 McVey moves into the near corner. 6:8
01:59 Sonny Liston lands a vicious cross! 11:8
01:59 Liston sent McVey reeling with that punch! 11:8
02:08 Liston backs into his own corner... 11:8
02:08 Sam McVey is trying to put his punches together and he tags Liston with a nice combination of punches. 11:10
02:22 You would think Liston had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as McVey looked trying to score there! 11:10
02:29 A straight cross from McVey gets through Liston's guard. 11:12
02:51 Sam McVey scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 11:16
02:51 Liston is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 11:16
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Field to step in and break it up. 11:17
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of McVey's corner as the bell sounds for Round 4. 0:0
0:08 Some good body work by Liston but not much on those punches. 2:0
0:12 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:16 Whatever Nirmal Lorick said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as McVey has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 2:0
0:22 Liston lands a strong cross! 6:0
0:22 McVey is hurt! 6:0
0:34 Liston lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 8:0
0:46 McVey with a stiff jab. 8:3
0:55 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 8:3
0:58 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 8:3
0:58 Liston's jab is landing with some authority. 11:3
01:15 Liston lands a devastating cross! 15:3
01:15 McVey's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 15:3
01:20 McVey's right eye looks like it may have a bit of swelling starting. 15:3
01:25 As high as Sam McVey is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Sonny Liston takes advantage of it. 15:3
01:28 McVey backs into a neutral corner. 15:3
01:32 Liston fires a volley of punches but McVey was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 15:3
01:47 Liston lands a crushing hook! 19:3
01:47 That blow connected solidly to the head of McVey and he is stunned! 19:3
01:55 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 19:3
02:01 McVey is trapped in his own corner... 19:3
02:01 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Liston who scores with a short hook to the chest. 21:3
02:14 Liston has McVey blocked in! 21:3
02:19 "The Bear" just comes up short with the combination. 21:3
02:21 There's a crushing hook to the head, landed by Sam McVey! Liston flashes a quick smile at McVey as if to acknowledge the blow. 21:6
02:43 Liston misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 21:6
02:54 Liston lands a hard cross! 25:6
02:54 McVey staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 25:6
02:59 There appears to be increased swelling under McVey's right eye. 25:6
03:00 McVey slides into a neutral corner... 25:6
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 26:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:17 Liston isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving McVey fits. 0:0
0:31 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:0
0:31 A hard jab lands from Liston 3:0
0:35 McVey's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 3:0
0:45 Liston landed a sharp combination that rocked McVey back on his heels! 7:0
0:45 Sam McVey is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 7:0
0:58 McVey doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Liston's head? 7:4
0:58 Liston appears shaken by that punch! 7:4
01:12 McVey drives that short hook into Liston's midsection! 7:9
01:12 Liston is suddenly in trouble! 7:9
01:25 McVey is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 7:9
01:34 McVey lands a devastating hook! 7:13
01:34 Liston is gasping for air!! 7:13
01:47 McVey darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 7:13
01:52 Sam McVey shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 7:15
01:52 McVey wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Liston away! 7:15
02:09 McVey tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Liston. 7:15
02:16 McVey lands two hard body shots that made Liston grunt. 7:18
02:16 Sam McVey wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 7:18
02:25 McVey has Liston cornered! 7:18
02:29 McVey throws a flurry of punches but Liston either blocks or slips them. 7:18
02:39 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 7:18
02:43 Liston splits McVey's gloves with an uppercut. 9:18
02:52 Liston slides into his own corner... 9:18
02:52 McVey feints to the head, then goes downstairs with a wicked hook! 9:21
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 10:23
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 McVey's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:09 Liston pins Sam McVey in the corner! 0:0
0:14 Liston wraps his arms around McVey. 0:0
0:18 Field moves them apart. 0:0
0:18 Liston is losing his legs... 0:0
0:27 Liston is bouncing on his toes, avoiding McVey attempts to move inside on him. 0:0
0:32 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:40 Liston pins McVey's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:52 Field separates them. 0:0
01:02 Liston pins McVey's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
01:07 McVey tries to get free... Here comes Field to break them up... 0:0
01:16 McVey moves to the center of the Ring taunting Liston with his hands by his sides. 0:0
01:28 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
01:37 McVey shoves Liston away. 0:0
01:42 Liston traps McVey in the corner! 0:0
01:46 Liston wings a big left hand at McVey but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
01:53 Field is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 0:0
01:57 Liston is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 2:0
02:16 McVey backs into the far left corner. 2:0
02:21 Liston lands a solid cross! 6:0
02:21 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! McVey is trying to hang on... 6:0
02:33 Sonny Liston triple jabs and at least two of the punches scored. His hand speed is amazing at times. 9:0
02:38 The swelling under McVey's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 9:0
02:47 McVey throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Liston but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 9:0
02:54 Sam McVey's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 9:0
02:57 The fighters are at ring center... 9:0
03:00 Liston's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 9:0
03:00 Liston spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 6. 8:1
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Liston and McVey leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 McVey's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:11 McVey looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 0:0
0:14 Liston is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 0:0
0:18 Paddy Flood was really animated in Liston's corner and Liston was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:18 Sam McVey unleashes a wild hook that just glances off the side of Sonny Liston's head, if that had landed flush this fight might have been over! 0:2
0:32 McVey grabs Liston's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Field has to force McVey to let go. 0:2
0:37 Liston works his way free! 0:2
0:42 Liston retreats into the upper corner. 0:2
0:42 The fighters exchange power punches at ring center, looks like Sonny Liston got the best of it. 3:4
0:54 McVey moves into a neutral corner. 3:4
0:54 Liston's jab connects to McVey's head 5:4
0:59 That swelling under the right eye of Sam McVey is definitely getting worse. 5:4
01:11 Liston fires and misses. 5:4
01:23 McVey misses with that punch. 5:4
01:39 * OH my,McVey lands a huge cross and Liston hits the canvas. 5:4
01:42 Field stands over Sonny Liston and starts the count... 5:11
01:42 1... 5:11
01:43 Liston is in bad shape as he tries to regain his feet. 5:11
01:44 3... 5:11
01:45 4... 5:11
01:46 5... 5:11
01:47 6... 5:11
01:47 * Liston is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 5:11
01:47 The fight will go on as Field deems Liston is fit to conitnue. 5:11
01:47 McVey has Liston in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 7th. 5:11
02:04 McVey slides along the far ropes. 5:11
02:13 McVey is really fluid in his movement. 5:11
02:18 Liston is trapped in McVey's corner... 5:11
02:22 McVey is just missing by a hair with his punches. 5:11
02:29 McVey fires a jab to the body 5:13
02:29 McVey is like a human windmill as he tries to take advantage of Liston's condition and end the fight! 5:13
02:38 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 5:13
02:42 Sam McVey fires a left hand that Liston takes high on the shoulder. 5:13
02:53 McVey just misses with a huge shot as Liston chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 5:13
03:00 McVey is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 5:13
03:00 It looks like McVey has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 5:13
03:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 5:15
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Paddy Flood seemed to pump up Liston between rounds. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of McVey is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, McVey still has distension. 0:0
0:10 Liston slides into the corner... 0:0
0:15 McVey looks to work the body, but Liston covers up nicely. 0:0
0:22 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
0:26 McVey lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Liston. 0:0
0:33 McVey takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:0
0:41 Liston really buried that punch into Sam McVey's ribs. 4:0
0:41 McVey was hurt by those blows! 4:0
0:59 Sonny Liston circles around the ring. 4:0
01:08 Liston misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 4:0
01:15 Liston has McVey trapped! 4:0
01:19 Liston dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts McVey back on his heels! 8:0
01:19 McVey is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 8:0
01:24 McVey is starting to suck wind... 8:0
01:24 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Sam McVey. 8:0
01:28 Sam McVey retreats into a neutral corner. 8:0
01:33 Liston fires a shot, but it glances off McVey's shoulder. 8:0
01:35 Sam McVey lands a quick jab and follows up immediately with a heavy cross to the head of Liston. 8:3
01:40 Liston eyes look good. He seems to be clear-headed after last round's knockdown. 8:3
01:51 Liston lands a solid hook! 12:3
01:51 McVey is reeling.. 12:3
02:04 Liston flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 14:3
02:13 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 14:3
02:18 Liston voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 14:3
02:30 Liston catches McVey coming in with a sweet uppercut! 18:3
02:30 Sam McVey looks like he was hurt by that punch! 18:3
02:34 Both fighters are carrying their arms low... 18:3
02:34 McVey's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 18:3
02:39 Liston has McVey pinned! 18:3
02:44 McVey takes a hard combination from Liston 22:3
02:44 And McVey's in big trouble now! 22:3
03:00 This fight is very close at this point. 22:3
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 8 comes to an end. 24:3
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 McVey looks a bit disgusted as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by McVey's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:14 Liston misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:21 McVey's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:41 Liston lands a crushing hook! 4:0
0:41 McVey is clutching his side! 4:0
0:45 It seems every shot McVey takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 4:0
0:50 McVey lands a stinging jab. 4:2
01:10 Liston picks off the jab thrown by McVey. 4:2
01:21 Liston pins McVey in the corner! 4:2
01:25 Liston throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:2
01:28 McVey sneaks home the right cross. 4:4
01:42 Liston tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:4
01:44 McVey fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 4:6
01:55 McVey punishes Sonny Liston with his piston-like jab and if he keeps doing it, he might bust Liston up. 4:9
02:10 Liston fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:9
02:13 Sam McVey rams the jab into the chest of Liston. He's making very effective use of that punch. 4:12
02:31 * Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Liston is down on his back! 4:12
02:33 Field begins the count... 4:18
02:33 1... 4:18
02:34 2... 4:18
02:35 3... 4:18
02:35 * Liston makes it to his feet but his legs look wobbly! He is going to have to call on all his skills to remain in the fight. 4:18
02:35 Field motions to both boxers to come together, as he allows the fight to continue. 4:18
02:35 McVey knows he has Liston hurt as he wades in swinging! 4:18
02:48 Sam McVey fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:18
02:59 McVey is literally dancing circles around Liston this round. 4:18
03:00 Oh, there's nothing like a knockdown to bring a crowd to it's feet and those in attendance here are cheering loudly as the round closes. 4:20
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 10th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of McVey is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:13 Field warns Liston for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:0
0:17 Field separates the two... 0:0
0:25 McVey is blocked in his own corner... 0:0
0:29 Liston is clinching... McVey is trying to free his gloves... They are under Liston's arms... 0:0
0:34 Referee Field separates the two... 0:0
0:38 McVey and Liston clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 0:0
0:42 McVey scores with a quick one-two to Liston's midsection 0:2
0:55 Liston pins Sam McVey in the corner! 0:2
0:59 Sonny Liston leaves the jab just short. 0:2
01:07 The action is back at ring center. 0:2
01:11 Liston tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:2
01:18 McVey steals a quick glance at his corner. 0:2
01:21 Liston is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 0:2
01:29 McVey is getting frustrated as Liston continues to hold on to him. McVey is punching Liston's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Field pushes the fighters apart. 0:2
01:41 Field is shouting at Liston to break! 0:2
01:41 The knockdown suffered by Liston should have made that last round McVey's by a wide margin. 0:2
01:57 Liston fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:2
02:05 Sam McVey pushes Liston away to give himself a little more space to work with. 0:2
02:09 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:2
02:13 Sonny Liston has McVey pinned! 0:2
02:13 Liston lands a big hook to the head. That one had to hurt, even though McVey took it well. 3:2
02:25 Sam McVey is forced into his own corner... 3:2
02:30 Liston misses wildly with the Hook. 3:2
02:38 Both men look to measure one another. 3:2
02:49 Liston lands a jolting uppercut that snaps back the head of McVey. 6:2
03:00 The fighters are tied up. Sonny Liston tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 6:2
03:00 Field has to break them apart. 6:2
03:00 And the bell sounds ending the round and the fight. This one's gone the distance and we'll await the decision of the judges. 5:3
Fight Result
And here with the call is Amy Hayes
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Larry Doggett, United States scores the bout 95 to 93
Guillermo Perez Pineda, Panama scores the bout 96 to 91
Guy Jutras, Canada scores the bout 96 to 92
And your winner by unanimous decision Sam McVey!!!
Score Cards
Larry Doggett Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Sonny Liston 10 8 10 10 9 10 8 10 8 10 93
Sam McVey 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 95
Guillermo Perez Pineda Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Sonny Liston 9 8 9 10 9 10 8 10 8 10 91
Sam McVey 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 96
Guy Jutras Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Sonny Liston 10 8 9 10 9 10 8 10 8 10 92
Sam McVey 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 96
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Sonny Liston 29 24 28 30 27 30 24 30 24 30 276
Sam McVey 30 30 29 27 30 27 30 27 30 27 287
Statistics
Categories Sonny Liston Sam McVey
Knockdowns scored 0 3
Jabs / Round 5.80 3.70
Hooks / Round 3.80 4.50
Crosses / Round 2.40 4.00
Combinations / Round 3.10 3.90
Uppercuts / Round 4.00 3.50
Punches Landed / Round 19.10 19.60
Punches Missed / Round 37.60 43.90
Punching Accuracy 33.7% 30.9%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 3 / 3 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 5 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 7 / 6
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 2 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Re: Wk37 Results Sneak Peak
Support Bout
Jack Sharkey vs Gene Tunney
Fight info: Cambria Athletic Club, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 2013-09-06, announcer is Jim Fitzgerald, referee is Mike Ortega, the bout will be scored by three judges: Tyrone Short (United States), Robert Byrd (United States) and Artur Ellensohn (Germany), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Jack Sharkey - Record: 1-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Badly Overweight - Trainer: John David Jackson - Cut Man: Percy Richardson
In the blue corner: Gene Tunney - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Frank Bagley - Cut Man: Ted Walker
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ortega gives the fighters their final instructions. They touch gloves and return to their respective corners to await the bell for the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:14 Gene Tunney's jab is fast and accurate. 0:2
0:34 Tunney shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 0:4
01:05 Sharkey misses with that punch. 0:4
01:08 Tunney lands a flurry to the ribs of Sharkey. 0:6
01:20 Sharkey lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 2:6
01:29 Both fighters are being effective in this exchange of punches. 4:8
01:47 Sharkey fires a left hand that Tunney takes high on the shoulder. 4:8
01:49 Tunney flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 4:10
02:02 Jack Sharkey lands several punches in a row to the head of Tunney, though none of them had much steam behind them. 6:10
02:20 Gene Tunney misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:10
02:22 Sharkey flicks a lead right to the head of Tunney. 8:10
02:31 Tunney doesn't have to look for Sharkey this round. He is right there in front of him. 8:10
02:46 It's a sweet uppercut by Tunney! He snapped Sharkey's head straight back with that punch! 8:14
02:46 And Sharkey's in big trouble now! 8:14
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 8:15
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Sharkey looks a bit disgusted as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:14 Tunney scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Sharkey's jaw. 0:2
0:14 Jack Sharkey reels backward from what looked like a head butt! 0:2
0:23 John David Jackson seemed to pump up Jack Sharkey between rounds. 0:2
0:25 Sharkey lands consecutive blows to Tunney's midsection. 2:2
0:39 Sharkey holds his arms up in disgust as Tunney holds him around his waist. 2:2
0:44 Ortega breaks them up... 2:2
0:53 Tunney usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Sharkey tries vainly to score. 2:2
01:06 Sharkey fires a lead right that Tunney manages to avoid. 2:2
01:13 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 2:2
01:18 Tunney fires a punch over the jab of Sharkey and gets it in for points. 2:4
01:27 As high as Sharkey is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Tunney takes advantage of it. 2:4
01:34 Sharkey's misses as Tunney backpedals away. 2:4
01:40 Tunney connects with a violent uppercut! 2:8
01:40 Jack Sharkey seems to have been hurt by that punch! 2:8
01:55 Tunney tries to drop the right hand over the top but Sharkey ducks under it. 2:8
01:57 Sharkey scores with consecutive blows to the body of Tunney. 4:8
02:11 Sharkey is circling his opponent. 4:8
02:15 Tunney seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:8
02:27 Tunney is either lucky or has radar. Sharkey's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 4:8
02:33 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:8
02:36 Sharkey scores with a glancing cross. 6:8
02:57 Tunney pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 6:8
03:00 Tunney is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Sharkey. 6:8
03:00 The bell stops the action as Sharkey and Tunney go back to their corners. 8:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney looks to be in excellent shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Sharkey received a pep talk from John David Jackson before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:14 Tunney tries to muscle inside but Sharkey clinches him. 0:0
0:19 Tunney pushes Sharkey away. 0:0
0:27 Gene Tunney is motioning with his gloves for Sharkey to bring it on, but Tunney is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
0:30 Sharkey goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 2:0
0:43 Tunney rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 2:2
0:54 Sharkey retreats into the upper left corner. 2:2
0:58 Gene Tunney throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:2
01:05 Sharkey fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Tunney. He rocked him with that one. 5:2
01:17 Upstairs and downstairs! Tunney lands two quick blows and then moves away from Sharkey's counters. 5:4
01:27 Tunney scores with a quick hook to the head of Sharkey after Sharkey missed with a wild shot of his own. 5:6
01:36 Sharkey has Gene Tunney blocked in! 5:6
01:41 Sharkey is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 5:6
01:45 Tunney is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 5:6
01:53 Sharkey is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Tunney to chase him. 5:6
02:03 Sharkey wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Tunney's defense. 5:6
02:05 Tunney lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Sharkey on the end of that punch. 5:8
02:29 Tunney leaves the jab just short. 5:8
02:32 Sharkey connects with a cross to Tunney's body. 7:8
02:46 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 7:8
02:55 Tunney and Sharkey each take a step back. 7:8
03:00 That ends Round 3... But the fighters are still punching! Now Ortega jumps between them. 9:7
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:10 Sharkey with a stiff jab. 3:0
0:14 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 3:0
0:20 They are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 3:0
0:32 Sharkey is trapped in the corner... 3:0
0:36 Tunney will tie a guy up if he has to. 3:0
0:41 Referee Ortega separates the two... 3:0
0:45 Tunney moves into a neutral corner. 3:0
0:45 Sharkey connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 5:0
01:00 Gene Tunney backs into the near right corner. 5:0
01:04 Sharkey wings a big left hand at Tunney but the latter sidesteps the punch. 5:0
01:12 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 5:0
01:20 Sharkey tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 5:0
01:32 Tunney throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Sharkey but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 5:0
01:43 Sharkey pins Tunney's arms! The fighters are tied up... 5:0
01:48 Sharkey pushes Tunney away. 5:0
01:52 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 5:0
02:08 Tunney shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Sharkey flush! 5:5
02:08 Jack Sharkey's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 5:5
02:18 Tunney moves into the near corner. 5:5
02:23 Sharkey is off target with that cross. 5:5
02:30 Tunney scores to the body with a jab 5:7
02:46 Tunney takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 7:7
03:00 Sharkey isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Tunney fits. 7:7
03:00 Sharkey spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 4. 8:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Sharkey looks to be in good shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:20 Look out! That was a straight right by Tunney! 0:4
0:20 That shot landed square and Sharkey felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 0:4
0:24 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:4
0:39 Sharkey fires and misses. 0:4
0:46 Gene Tunney is pinned in his own corner... 0:4
0:51 Sharkey just misses with a huge shot as Tunney chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:4
01:01 Sharkey slides into the corner... 0:4
01:01 Gene Tunney wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 0:6
01:13 Tunney seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:6
01:20 Tunney ties up Sharkey. 0:6
01:29 Ortega separates the two... 0:6
01:37 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:6
01:44 Tunney is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Sharkey. 0:6
01:51 Ortega is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 0:6
02:00 Sharkey traps Gene Tunney's gloves under his arms, forcing Ortega to break them up. 0:6
02:12 Ortega pries them apart. 0:6
02:17 Ortega is talking to Tunney and seems to be telling him to quit playing around and start fighting. 0:6
02:21 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:6
02:21 Sharkey is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 2:9
02:30 Tunney is trapped in his own corner... 2:9
02:35 Sharkey is holding on to Tunney. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:9
02:39 Referee Ortega has to separate the two... 2:9
02:48 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 2:9
02:48 Sharkey lands a short hook to the body. 4:9
02:59 Sharkey has Tunney pinned! 4:9
03:00 Sharkey misses with that hook. 4:9
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 5. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 4:9
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 6. 0:0
0:09 Those were mostly arm punches from Tunney but several got through. 0:2
0:13 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:2
0:23 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:2
0:28 Sharkey is protecting the body nicely as Tunney fails to score inside. 0:2
0:30 Some good body work by Sharkey but not much on those punches. 2:2
0:44 Sharkey catches Tunney coming in with a sweet uppercut! 6:2
0:44 Tunney's knee almost touched the canvas... 6:2
0:54 Gene Tunney ducks into an uppercut from Sharkey. 8:2
01:07 Sharkey fires and misses. 8:2
01:15 Tunney takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 8:2
01:23 Tunney picks off the jab thrown by Sharkey. 8:2
01:25 Tunney lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Sharkey 8:4
01:48 Sharkey lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 10:4
01:58 Tunney backs into a neutral corner. 10:4
02:02 Sharkey wraps up Tunney... Neither fighter will break... 10:4
02:07 The fighters appear to have clashed heads. 10:4
02:11 Jack Sharkey lands several quick blows, not much behind them, but they still count in the judges eyes. 12:4
02:25 Sharkey looks to work the body, but Tunney covers up nicely. 12:4
02:28 Tunney lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 12:6
02:37 Tunney slides into a neutral corner... 12:6
02:41 Jack Sharkey lands a solid hook! 16:6
02:41 Tunney is reeling.. 16:6
02:46 There's the beginning of a mouse under the left eye of Tunney. 16:6
02:50 Tunney is forced into his own corner... 16:6
02:55 Sharkey ends up behind Gene Tunney as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 16:6
03:00 Tunney pins Sharkey in the corner! 16:6
03:00 Tunney grabs and holds Sharkey... 16:6
03:00 Sharkey tries to get free... Here comes Ortega to break them up... 16:6
03:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 16:6
03:00 And that ends Round number 6. 17:5
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 7. 0:0
0:06 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:13 Sharkey finds a home for his jab, keeping Tunney at bay. 2:0
0:22 Whatever Ted Walker said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Tunney has some spring in his step here in the 7th round. 2:0
0:22 Sharkey retreats into his own corner... 2:0
0:22 Tunney buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Sharkey 2:3
0:35 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 2:3
0:35 Sharkey slips inside and lands a hook. 4:3
0:49 Tunney throws a flurry of punches but Sharkey either blocks or slips them. 4:3
0:55 Gene Tunney's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 4:3
0:59 Tunney is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 4:5
01:13 Tunney is moving around the ring nicely. 4:5
01:18 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Sharkey seemed to get the better of it. 7:7
01:28 Tunney scores big with that hook to the jaw of Sharkey. Sharkey took a step back after absorbing that shot. 7:10
01:40 A flurry of blows from Tunney lands to the body 7:12
01:55 Tunney lands a jab to the midsection 7:14
02:05 Tunney has Sharkey cornered! 7:14
02:05 Tunney rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Sharkey. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 7:17
02:14 Tunney has Sharkey trapped! 7:17
02:14 Tunney's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 7:19
02:34 Tunney pumps a heavy jab to the midsection. 7:22
02:43 Sharkey is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 7:22
02:46 Sharkey retreats into a neutral corner. 7:22
02:51 Tunney clamps Sharkey's arms to his side and holds on until Ortega breaks the hold. 7:22
02:55 Ortega has to break them apart. 7:22
03:00 Tunney just comes up short with the uppercut. 7:22
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 7:23
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Sharkey and Tunney square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 8. 0:0
0:06 John David Jackson implored Sharkey to stay busy, to do more but Jack Sharkey's mind seems elsewhere. 0:0
0:07 Sharkey lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:0
0:21 Tunney ties up Sharkey... 2:0
0:30 The Referee breaks it up... 2:0
0:40 The fighters are tied up. Tunney tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:0
0:49 Ortega moves in to break the clinch. 2:0
01:02 Ortega has to pull the fighters away from each other as Sharkey locks up Gene Tunney's arms. 2:0
01:07 Now they break clean. 2:0
01:11 Sharkey is staying at the center of the ring. 2:0
01:11 Sharkey scores with a quick one-two to Tunney's midsection 4:0
01:25 Sharkey clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 4:0
01:29 Ortega is shouting at Sharkey to break! 4:0
01:41 Sharkey lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 6:0
01:55 Tunney has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Jack Sharkey. 6:0
01:59 Sharkey works his way free! 6:0
02:12 Tunney brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 6:0
02:22 Apparently Tunney feels it's a good strategy to hug Sharkey and force Ortega to come separate them. 6:0
02:26 Tunney shoves Sharkey away. 6:0
02:35 Sharkey tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 6:0
02:56 Sharkey is literally dancing circles around Tunney this round. 6:0
03:00 Ortega tries to separate the boxers but Tunney has a vice-like grip on Sharkey. 6:0
03:00 Tunney uses his shoulder to force Sharkey out of the clinch. 6:0
03:00 Tunney appears to have this fight under control. 6:0
03:00 The boos are picking up around the arena. The crowd wants more action than they received this round. 6:0
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 9 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:15 Tunney misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:22 Tunney looks like he could go ten more rounds. 0:0
0:33 Tunney scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:4
0:33 Sharkey is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:4
0:47 Tunney just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Sharkey with a sharp combination! 0:8
0:47 Sharkey was stopped cold by that series of shots! 0:8
01:05 Tunney misses wildly with the hook. 0:8
01:07 Sharkey lands a stinging jab. 2:8
01:20 Tunney traps Sharkey in the corner! 2:8
01:24 Tunney lands a devastating uppercut! 2:12
01:24 Jack Sharkey appears shaken by that punch! 2:12
01:33 Sharkey is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:12
01:36 The fighters are back at ring center... 2:12
01:40 Sharkey slides along the far ropes. 2:12
01:47 Tunney's finds a home on Sharkey's jaw. 2:14
02:08 Tunney circles around the ring. 2:14
02:14 Jack Sharkey's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 2:14
02:19 Sharkey goes downstairs with a series of hard blows. 5:14
02:24 Gene Tunney seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 5:14
02:35 Sharkey snakes the jab through Tunney's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 7:14
02:47 Tunney seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:14
02:49 The uppercut just landed by Sharkey is a nice weapon on the inside. 9:14
02:59 Tunney has Jack Sharkey trapped in the right neutral corner... 9:14
03:00 Tunney can't score with short uppercut inside. Sharkey got his gloves in front of the punch. 9:14
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 11:15
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:08 Tunney got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Ted Walker's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 Tunney's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:09 Tunney is keeping away from the ropes. 0:0
0:09 Tunney lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 0:2
0:23 Tunney takes a hard combination from Sharkey 4:2
0:23 That blow connected solidly to the head of Tunney and he is stunned! 4:2
0:27 Tunney's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 10. 4:2
0:32 Tunney has Sharkey trapped! 4:2
0:37 Tunney misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:2
0:39 Sharkey sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 6:2
0:56 Tunney tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Sharkey. 6:2
01:08 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Ortega is going to have to sort this out. 6:2
01:12 Ortega moves them apart. 6:2
01:18 Sharkey slides into the corner... 6:2
01:22 Tunney works his way in and leans on Sharkey... 6:2
01:27 Ortega has to separate the two... 6:2
01:31 Tunney quickly hitches up his trunks. 6:2
01:39 Tunney darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 6:2
01:48 Tunney just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 10:2
01:48 Tunney was shaken by those blows! 10:2
01:52 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Tunney. 10:2
02:01 Tunney does a great job of moving as Jack Sharkey tries to work inside. 10:2
02:13 Tunney has Sharkey trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 10:2
02:17 Tunney misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 10:2
02:27 Tunney lands a lead right to the midsection. 10:5
02:40 The action is back at ring center. 10:5
02:44 Tunney bounces off the ropes, challenging Sharkey to come get him. 10:5
02:57 Gene Tunney pins Sharkey's arms. Now they move apart. 10:5
03:00 Referee Ortega steps in to break it up. 10:5
03:00 Tunney seems to have done enough to win this fight. 10:5
03:00 There's the bell ending the fight! Both fighters raise their hands in victory but there can be only one winner here tonight. Let's see how the judges score the bout. 10:5
Fight Result
Let's go to Jim Fitzgerald for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Tyrone Short, United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
Robert Byrd, United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
Artur Ellensohn, Germany scores the bout 96 to 94 for Gene Tunney
This fight has been declared a majority draw!
Score Cards
Tyrone Short Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Sharkey 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 95
Gene Tunney 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 95
Robert Byrd Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Sharkey 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 95
Gene Tunney 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 95
Artur Ellensohn Round Total
Germany 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Sharkey 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 94
Gene Tunney 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 96
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Sharkey 27 28 30 30 27 30 27 30 27 28 284
Gene Tunney 30 29 27 27 30 27 30 27 30 29 286
Statistics
Categories Jack Sharkey Gene Tunney
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.80 5.90
Hooks / Round 3.90 3.30
Crosses / Round 4.40 4.00
Combinations / Round 3.90 5.70
Uppercuts / Round 3.50 3.90
Punches Landed / Round 21.50 22.80
Punches Missed / Round 35.20 27.10
Punching Accuracy 37.9% 45.7%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 3 / 3 2 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 1 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 2 3 / 3
Jack Sharkey vs Gene Tunney
Fight info: Cambria Athletic Club, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 2013-09-06, announcer is Jim Fitzgerald, referee is Mike Ortega, the bout will be scored by three judges: Tyrone Short (United States), Robert Byrd (United States) and Artur Ellensohn (Germany), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Jack Sharkey - Record: 1-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Badly Overweight - Trainer: John David Jackson - Cut Man: Percy Richardson
In the blue corner: Gene Tunney - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Frank Bagley - Cut Man: Ted Walker
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ortega gives the fighters their final instructions. They touch gloves and return to their respective corners to await the bell for the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:14 Gene Tunney's jab is fast and accurate. 0:2
0:34 Tunney shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 0:4
01:05 Sharkey misses with that punch. 0:4
01:08 Tunney lands a flurry to the ribs of Sharkey. 0:6
01:20 Sharkey lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 2:6
01:29 Both fighters are being effective in this exchange of punches. 4:8
01:47 Sharkey fires a left hand that Tunney takes high on the shoulder. 4:8
01:49 Tunney flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 4:10
02:02 Jack Sharkey lands several punches in a row to the head of Tunney, though none of them had much steam behind them. 6:10
02:20 Gene Tunney misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:10
02:22 Sharkey flicks a lead right to the head of Tunney. 8:10
02:31 Tunney doesn't have to look for Sharkey this round. He is right there in front of him. 8:10
02:46 It's a sweet uppercut by Tunney! He snapped Sharkey's head straight back with that punch! 8:14
02:46 And Sharkey's in big trouble now! 8:14
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 8:15
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Sharkey looks a bit disgusted as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:14 Tunney scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Sharkey's jaw. 0:2
0:14 Jack Sharkey reels backward from what looked like a head butt! 0:2
0:23 John David Jackson seemed to pump up Jack Sharkey between rounds. 0:2
0:25 Sharkey lands consecutive blows to Tunney's midsection. 2:2
0:39 Sharkey holds his arms up in disgust as Tunney holds him around his waist. 2:2
0:44 Ortega breaks them up... 2:2
0:53 Tunney usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Sharkey tries vainly to score. 2:2
01:06 Sharkey fires a lead right that Tunney manages to avoid. 2:2
01:13 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 2:2
01:18 Tunney fires a punch over the jab of Sharkey and gets it in for points. 2:4
01:27 As high as Sharkey is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Tunney takes advantage of it. 2:4
01:34 Sharkey's misses as Tunney backpedals away. 2:4
01:40 Tunney connects with a violent uppercut! 2:8
01:40 Jack Sharkey seems to have been hurt by that punch! 2:8
01:55 Tunney tries to drop the right hand over the top but Sharkey ducks under it. 2:8
01:57 Sharkey scores with consecutive blows to the body of Tunney. 4:8
02:11 Sharkey is circling his opponent. 4:8
02:15 Tunney seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:8
02:27 Tunney is either lucky or has radar. Sharkey's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 4:8
02:33 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:8
02:36 Sharkey scores with a glancing cross. 6:8
02:57 Tunney pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 6:8
03:00 Tunney is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Sharkey. 6:8
03:00 The bell stops the action as Sharkey and Tunney go back to their corners. 8:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney looks to be in excellent shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Sharkey received a pep talk from John David Jackson before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:14 Tunney tries to muscle inside but Sharkey clinches him. 0:0
0:19 Tunney pushes Sharkey away. 0:0
0:27 Gene Tunney is motioning with his gloves for Sharkey to bring it on, but Tunney is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
0:30 Sharkey goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 2:0
0:43 Tunney rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 2:2
0:54 Sharkey retreats into the upper left corner. 2:2
0:58 Gene Tunney throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:2
01:05 Sharkey fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Tunney. He rocked him with that one. 5:2
01:17 Upstairs and downstairs! Tunney lands two quick blows and then moves away from Sharkey's counters. 5:4
01:27 Tunney scores with a quick hook to the head of Sharkey after Sharkey missed with a wild shot of his own. 5:6
01:36 Sharkey has Gene Tunney blocked in! 5:6
01:41 Sharkey is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 5:6
01:45 Tunney is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 5:6
01:53 Sharkey is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Tunney to chase him. 5:6
02:03 Sharkey wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Tunney's defense. 5:6
02:05 Tunney lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Sharkey on the end of that punch. 5:8
02:29 Tunney leaves the jab just short. 5:8
02:32 Sharkey connects with a cross to Tunney's body. 7:8
02:46 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 7:8
02:55 Tunney and Sharkey each take a step back. 7:8
03:00 That ends Round 3... But the fighters are still punching! Now Ortega jumps between them. 9:7
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:10 Sharkey with a stiff jab. 3:0
0:14 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 3:0
0:20 They are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 3:0
0:32 Sharkey is trapped in the corner... 3:0
0:36 Tunney will tie a guy up if he has to. 3:0
0:41 Referee Ortega separates the two... 3:0
0:45 Tunney moves into a neutral corner. 3:0
0:45 Sharkey connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 5:0
01:00 Gene Tunney backs into the near right corner. 5:0
01:04 Sharkey wings a big left hand at Tunney but the latter sidesteps the punch. 5:0
01:12 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 5:0
01:20 Sharkey tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 5:0
01:32 Tunney throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Sharkey but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 5:0
01:43 Sharkey pins Tunney's arms! The fighters are tied up... 5:0
01:48 Sharkey pushes Tunney away. 5:0
01:52 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 5:0
02:08 Tunney shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Sharkey flush! 5:5
02:08 Jack Sharkey's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 5:5
02:18 Tunney moves into the near corner. 5:5
02:23 Sharkey is off target with that cross. 5:5
02:30 Tunney scores to the body with a jab 5:7
02:46 Tunney takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 7:7
03:00 Sharkey isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Tunney fits. 7:7
03:00 Sharkey spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 4. 8:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Sharkey looks to be in good shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:20 Look out! That was a straight right by Tunney! 0:4
0:20 That shot landed square and Sharkey felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 0:4
0:24 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:4
0:39 Sharkey fires and misses. 0:4
0:46 Gene Tunney is pinned in his own corner... 0:4
0:51 Sharkey just misses with a huge shot as Tunney chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:4
01:01 Sharkey slides into the corner... 0:4
01:01 Gene Tunney wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 0:6
01:13 Tunney seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:6
01:20 Tunney ties up Sharkey. 0:6
01:29 Ortega separates the two... 0:6
01:37 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:6
01:44 Tunney is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Sharkey. 0:6
01:51 Ortega is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 0:6
02:00 Sharkey traps Gene Tunney's gloves under his arms, forcing Ortega to break them up. 0:6
02:12 Ortega pries them apart. 0:6
02:17 Ortega is talking to Tunney and seems to be telling him to quit playing around and start fighting. 0:6
02:21 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:6
02:21 Sharkey is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 2:9
02:30 Tunney is trapped in his own corner... 2:9
02:35 Sharkey is holding on to Tunney. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:9
02:39 Referee Ortega has to separate the two... 2:9
02:48 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 2:9
02:48 Sharkey lands a short hook to the body. 4:9
02:59 Sharkey has Tunney pinned! 4:9
03:00 Sharkey misses with that hook. 4:9
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 5. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 4:9
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 6. 0:0
0:09 Those were mostly arm punches from Tunney but several got through. 0:2
0:13 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:2
0:23 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:2
0:28 Sharkey is protecting the body nicely as Tunney fails to score inside. 0:2
0:30 Some good body work by Sharkey but not much on those punches. 2:2
0:44 Sharkey catches Tunney coming in with a sweet uppercut! 6:2
0:44 Tunney's knee almost touched the canvas... 6:2
0:54 Gene Tunney ducks into an uppercut from Sharkey. 8:2
01:07 Sharkey fires and misses. 8:2
01:15 Tunney takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 8:2
01:23 Tunney picks off the jab thrown by Sharkey. 8:2
01:25 Tunney lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Sharkey 8:4
01:48 Sharkey lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 10:4
01:58 Tunney backs into a neutral corner. 10:4
02:02 Sharkey wraps up Tunney... Neither fighter will break... 10:4
02:07 The fighters appear to have clashed heads. 10:4
02:11 Jack Sharkey lands several quick blows, not much behind them, but they still count in the judges eyes. 12:4
02:25 Sharkey looks to work the body, but Tunney covers up nicely. 12:4
02:28 Tunney lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 12:6
02:37 Tunney slides into a neutral corner... 12:6
02:41 Jack Sharkey lands a solid hook! 16:6
02:41 Tunney is reeling.. 16:6
02:46 There's the beginning of a mouse under the left eye of Tunney. 16:6
02:50 Tunney is forced into his own corner... 16:6
02:55 Sharkey ends up behind Gene Tunney as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 16:6
03:00 Tunney pins Sharkey in the corner! 16:6
03:00 Tunney grabs and holds Sharkey... 16:6
03:00 Sharkey tries to get free... Here comes Ortega to break them up... 16:6
03:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 16:6
03:00 And that ends Round number 6. 17:5
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 7. 0:0
0:06 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:13 Sharkey finds a home for his jab, keeping Tunney at bay. 2:0
0:22 Whatever Ted Walker said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Tunney has some spring in his step here in the 7th round. 2:0
0:22 Sharkey retreats into his own corner... 2:0
0:22 Tunney buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Sharkey 2:3
0:35 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 2:3
0:35 Sharkey slips inside and lands a hook. 4:3
0:49 Tunney throws a flurry of punches but Sharkey either blocks or slips them. 4:3
0:55 Gene Tunney's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 4:3
0:59 Tunney is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 4:5
01:13 Tunney is moving around the ring nicely. 4:5
01:18 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Sharkey seemed to get the better of it. 7:7
01:28 Tunney scores big with that hook to the jaw of Sharkey. Sharkey took a step back after absorbing that shot. 7:10
01:40 A flurry of blows from Tunney lands to the body 7:12
01:55 Tunney lands a jab to the midsection 7:14
02:05 Tunney has Sharkey cornered! 7:14
02:05 Tunney rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Sharkey. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 7:17
02:14 Tunney has Sharkey trapped! 7:17
02:14 Tunney's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 7:19
02:34 Tunney pumps a heavy jab to the midsection. 7:22
02:43 Sharkey is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 7:22
02:46 Sharkey retreats into a neutral corner. 7:22
02:51 Tunney clamps Sharkey's arms to his side and holds on until Ortega breaks the hold. 7:22
02:55 Ortega has to break them apart. 7:22
03:00 Tunney just comes up short with the uppercut. 7:22
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 7:23
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Sharkey and Tunney square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 8. 0:0
0:06 John David Jackson implored Sharkey to stay busy, to do more but Jack Sharkey's mind seems elsewhere. 0:0
0:07 Sharkey lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:0
0:21 Tunney ties up Sharkey... 2:0
0:30 The Referee breaks it up... 2:0
0:40 The fighters are tied up. Tunney tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:0
0:49 Ortega moves in to break the clinch. 2:0
01:02 Ortega has to pull the fighters away from each other as Sharkey locks up Gene Tunney's arms. 2:0
01:07 Now they break clean. 2:0
01:11 Sharkey is staying at the center of the ring. 2:0
01:11 Sharkey scores with a quick one-two to Tunney's midsection 4:0
01:25 Sharkey clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 4:0
01:29 Ortega is shouting at Sharkey to break! 4:0
01:41 Sharkey lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 6:0
01:55 Tunney has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Jack Sharkey. 6:0
01:59 Sharkey works his way free! 6:0
02:12 Tunney brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 6:0
02:22 Apparently Tunney feels it's a good strategy to hug Sharkey and force Ortega to come separate them. 6:0
02:26 Tunney shoves Sharkey away. 6:0
02:35 Sharkey tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 6:0
02:56 Sharkey is literally dancing circles around Tunney this round. 6:0
03:00 Ortega tries to separate the boxers but Tunney has a vice-like grip on Sharkey. 6:0
03:00 Tunney uses his shoulder to force Sharkey out of the clinch. 6:0
03:00 Tunney appears to have this fight under control. 6:0
03:00 The boos are picking up around the arena. The crowd wants more action than they received this round. 6:0
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 9 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:15 Tunney misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:22 Tunney looks like he could go ten more rounds. 0:0
0:33 Tunney scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:4
0:33 Sharkey is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:4
0:47 Tunney just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Sharkey with a sharp combination! 0:8
0:47 Sharkey was stopped cold by that series of shots! 0:8
01:05 Tunney misses wildly with the hook. 0:8
01:07 Sharkey lands a stinging jab. 2:8
01:20 Tunney traps Sharkey in the corner! 2:8
01:24 Tunney lands a devastating uppercut! 2:12
01:24 Jack Sharkey appears shaken by that punch! 2:12
01:33 Sharkey is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:12
01:36 The fighters are back at ring center... 2:12
01:40 Sharkey slides along the far ropes. 2:12
01:47 Tunney's finds a home on Sharkey's jaw. 2:14
02:08 Tunney circles around the ring. 2:14
02:14 Jack Sharkey's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 2:14
02:19 Sharkey goes downstairs with a series of hard blows. 5:14
02:24 Gene Tunney seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 5:14
02:35 Sharkey snakes the jab through Tunney's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 7:14
02:47 Tunney seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:14
02:49 The uppercut just landed by Sharkey is a nice weapon on the inside. 9:14
02:59 Tunney has Jack Sharkey trapped in the right neutral corner... 9:14
03:00 Tunney can't score with short uppercut inside. Sharkey got his gloves in front of the punch. 9:14
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 11:15
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:08 Tunney got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Ted Walker's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 Tunney's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:09 Tunney is keeping away from the ropes. 0:0
0:09 Tunney lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 0:2
0:23 Tunney takes a hard combination from Sharkey 4:2
0:23 That blow connected solidly to the head of Tunney and he is stunned! 4:2
0:27 Tunney's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 10. 4:2
0:32 Tunney has Sharkey trapped! 4:2
0:37 Tunney misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:2
0:39 Sharkey sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 6:2
0:56 Tunney tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Sharkey. 6:2
01:08 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Ortega is going to have to sort this out. 6:2
01:12 Ortega moves them apart. 6:2
01:18 Sharkey slides into the corner... 6:2
01:22 Tunney works his way in and leans on Sharkey... 6:2
01:27 Ortega has to separate the two... 6:2
01:31 Tunney quickly hitches up his trunks. 6:2
01:39 Tunney darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 6:2
01:48 Tunney just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 10:2
01:48 Tunney was shaken by those blows! 10:2
01:52 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Tunney. 10:2
02:01 Tunney does a great job of moving as Jack Sharkey tries to work inside. 10:2
02:13 Tunney has Sharkey trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 10:2
02:17 Tunney misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 10:2
02:27 Tunney lands a lead right to the midsection. 10:5
02:40 The action is back at ring center. 10:5
02:44 Tunney bounces off the ropes, challenging Sharkey to come get him. 10:5
02:57 Gene Tunney pins Sharkey's arms. Now they move apart. 10:5
03:00 Referee Ortega steps in to break it up. 10:5
03:00 Tunney seems to have done enough to win this fight. 10:5
03:00 There's the bell ending the fight! Both fighters raise their hands in victory but there can be only one winner here tonight. Let's see how the judges score the bout. 10:5
Fight Result
Let's go to Jim Fitzgerald for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Tyrone Short, United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
Robert Byrd, United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
Artur Ellensohn, Germany scores the bout 96 to 94 for Gene Tunney
This fight has been declared a majority draw!
Score Cards
Tyrone Short Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Sharkey 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 95
Gene Tunney 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 95
Robert Byrd Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Sharkey 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 95
Gene Tunney 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 95
Artur Ellensohn Round Total
Germany 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Sharkey 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 94
Gene Tunney 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 96
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Sharkey 27 28 30 30 27 30 27 30 27 28 284
Gene Tunney 30 29 27 27 30 27 30 27 30 29 286
Statistics
Categories Jack Sharkey Gene Tunney
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.80 5.90
Hooks / Round 3.90 3.30
Crosses / Round 4.40 4.00
Combinations / Round 3.90 5.70
Uppercuts / Round 3.50 3.90
Punches Landed / Round 21.50 22.80
Punches Missed / Round 35.20 27.10
Punching Accuracy 37.9% 45.7%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 3 / 3 2 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 1 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 2 3 / 3
Re: Wk37 Results Sneak Peak
Co-Feature
Lennox Lewis vs Evander Holyfield
Fight info: Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, Hampton Beach, NH, United States, 2013-09-06, announcer is Billy Jordan, referee is Pete Podgorski, the bout will be scored by three judges: Joel Elizondo (United States), Anek Hongtongkam (Thailand) and Mauro DiFiore (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Lennox Lewis - Record: 1-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Kenny Adams - Cut Man: Jim Strickland
In the blue corner: Evander Holyfield - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yvon Michel - Cut Man: Danny Milano
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:17 Holyfield just can't find the range with that uppercut. 0:0
0:19 Lewis connects with a cross to Holyfield's body. 2:0
0:29 As high as Holyfield is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Lewis takes advantage of it. 2:0
0:34 Lewis is motioning with his gloves for Holyfield to bring it on, but Lewis is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 2:0
0:41 The fighters are tied up. Lewis tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:0
0:46 Referee Podgorski steps in to break it up. 2:0
0:51 The cross scores for Holyfield. He needs to throw that punch more often. 2:2
01:05 Lewis lands a smashing cross! 6:2
01:05 Holyfield looks shaken! 6:2
01:26 Lewis grabs Holyfield. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 6:2
01:35 The Referee breaks it up... 6:2
01:39 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:2
01:50 Fans call for more action as Lewis ties up Holyfield. Podgorski agrees with the fans and yells for Lewis to quit playing games and fight. 6:2
02:02 Lennox Lewis and Holyfield each take a step back. 6:2
02:06 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 6:2
02:18 Lewis swings...and misses. 6:2
02:31 Holyfield bulls his way in, landing an uppercut to the body of Lewis. 6:4
02:45 Lennox Lewis cranks up the hook and connects to Holyfield's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 10:4
02:45 What a beautiful combination! Holyfield might not survive this... 10:4
02:57 Evander Holyfield dips and connects with a hook to the side of Lewis's head. 10:6
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 10:6
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Holyfield looks to be in excellent shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Holyfield wraps up Lewis. 0:0
0:20 Podgorski separates the two... 0:0
0:24 Holyfield got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Yvon Michel's instructions work. 0:0
0:30 Podgorski tries to separate the boxers but Lewis has a vice-like grip on Evander Holyfield. 0:0
0:34 Podgorski has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:44 Lewis misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:59 Holyfield comes in low. Lewis puts a headlock on him. Podgorski knocks Lennox Lewis's arm off Evander Holyfield's head. 0:0
01:04 Now they break clean. 0:0
01:08 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:0
01:20 Lewis grabs Holyfield again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:0
01:32 Lewis pushes Holyfield away. 0:0
01:37 Both fighters are being effective in this exchange of punches. 2:2
01:53 Evander Holyfield is off target with that uppercut. 2:2
02:05 Holyfield tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:2
02:07 Lewis goes downstairs with a right cross. 4:2
02:24 Holyfield scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:6
02:24 Lewis in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:6
02:42 Holyfield digs a short hook to ribs of Lewis. 4:8
02:59 Holyfield just landed a devastating three punch combo! 4:12
02:59 Lewis was hurt by those blows! 4:12
03:00 The bell stops the action as Lewis and Holyfield go back to their corners. 3:12
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lewis looks to be in fair shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:13 That hook by Holyfield jarred Lewis! 0:5
0:13 Lennox Lewis looks stunned! 0:5
0:26 Lewis tries a hook but Evander Holyfield blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 0:7
0:44 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:7
0:53 Lewis works his way free! 0:7
0:57 Holyfield lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 0:9
01:14 Holyfield is stalking his opponent. 0:9
01:19 Holyfield is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:9
01:22 Holyfield rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:11
01:32 Lewis's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 2:11
01:49 Holyfield is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 2:11
01:56 Lewis shoots a cross to the midsection. 4:11
02:13 Holyfield throws a flurry of punches but Lewis either blocks or slips them. 4:11
02:19 Lewis drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 8:11
02:19 Holyfield appears shaken by those punches! 8:11
02:36 Lewis picks off the jab thrown by Holyfield. 8:11
02:42 There's a hard shot off the top of Holyfield's head! 12:11
02:42 Holyfield appears to have been staggered by that punch... 12:11
02:47 * The crowd, corners, and fighters are stunned as Podgorski ends the round before the bell rings. Everyone else knows what is going on, but not Podgorski. 12:11
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Holyfield is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:07 Lennox Lewis got some great advice from Kenny Adams between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 0:0
0:12 Lewis leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:14 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:30 Lewis is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:0
0:40 Lennox Lewis just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Holyfield with a sharp combination! 4:0
0:40 Holyfield took far too many hard shots from Lewis in that flurry and he is hurt! 4:0
0:48 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:0
0:51 Lennox Lewis goes to the body landing an uppercut. 6:0
01:05 Lewis usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Holyfield tries vainly to score. 6:0
01:12 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 6:0
01:20 Holyfield lands a devastating hook! 6:4
01:20 Lewis was shaken by that blow! 6:4
01:37 That punch actually went behind Holyfield's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Lewis. 6:4
01:40 Lewis eats a short cross from Holyfield amd backs away. 6:6
01:56 Lewis lands a vicious uppercut! 10:6
01:56 Holyfield was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 10:6
02:13 Holyfield works free! He backs to ring center, with Lewis following. 10:6
02:17 Lewis doesn't have to look for Holyfield this round. He is right there in front of him. 10:6
02:20 Lennox Lewis retreats into the right corner. 10:6
02:25 Evander Holyfield is just missing by a hair with his punches. 10:6
02:40 Holyfield wraps his arms around Lewis. 10:6
02:45 Referee Podgorski separates the two... 10:6
02:49 Lewis quickly hitches up his trunks. 10:6
02:52 Lewis has Evander Holyfield cornered! 10:6
02:56 Lewis ties up Holyfield. 10:6
03:00 Podgorski separates them. 10:6
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 4 to a close. 10:7
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Lewis's corner as the bell sounds for Round 5. 0:0
0:09 Holyfield moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:2
0:13 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:2
0:24 Holyfield shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 0:4
0:42 Holyfield clamps Lewis's arms to his side and holds on until Podgorski breaks the hold. 0:4
0:47 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:4
0:54 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Lewis lands a short uppercut to the chin of Holyfield. 2:4
01:10 Holyfield moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:6
01:31 Evander Holyfield is either lucky or has radar. Lewis's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:6
01:38 Lewis takes a heavy cross downstairs. 2:10
01:38 Lewis is hurt! 2:10
01:52 Holyfield misses wildly with the Hook. 2:10
02:07 Lennox Lewis is circling his opponent. 2:10
02:12 Lewis's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. He seems to hear but it remains to be seen if he'll follow the advice. 2:10
02:16 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:10
02:24 Holyfield tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Lennox Lewis blocks it. 2:10
02:35 Lewis fires a punishing jab into the face of Holyfield. He wasn't probing with that punch. 5:10
02:54 Holyfield is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 5:10
03:00 Lewis pins Holyfield's arms! The fighters are tied up... 5:10
03:00 Lewis finally lets go of Holyfield. 5:10
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 5. 5:10
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 6 begins. 0:0
0:07 Kenny Adams was really animated in Lewis's corner and Lewis was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:11 Holyfield whiffs with the uppercut. 0:0
0:14 Lewis connects with a stiff left jab. 3:0
0:18 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 3:0
0:25 Both fighters move to ring center. 3:0
0:25 Holyfield's jab connects to Lewis's head 3:2
0:39 Lewis ties up Holyfield... 3:2
0:44 Podgorski pries them apart. 3:2
0:48 Holyfield has Lewis pinned! 3:2
0:53 Holyfield lands a strong uppercut! 3:6
0:53 Lewis is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 3:6
01:05 Holyfield goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 3:8
01:18 Holyfield fires a lead right that Lewis manages to avoid. 3:8
01:29 * There's a devastating cross to the head of Holyfield. It came out of nowhere and Holyfield drops to the canvas! It's the punches that you don't see coming that do the most harm, and Holyfield looks hurt. 3:8
01:32 Podgorski stands over Holyfield and begins counting... 10:8
01:32 1... 10:8
01:33 2... 10:8
01:34 3... 10:8
01:35 4... 10:8
01:36 5... 10:8
01:37 6... 10:8
01:37 * Holyfield is very, very shaky as he gets to his feet. his eyes have a vacant stare to them as Podgorski moves in to wipe his gloves. 10:8
01:37 Holyfield does not looks like he has fully recovered from the knockdown but he tells the ref that he can still fight. Podgorski must agree as he signals for the fight to go on. 10:8
01:37 Lewis has Holyfield in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 6th. 10:8
01:50 Holyfield picks off the cross by Lewis. 10:8
02:02 Lewis misses wildly with the hook. 10:8
02:13 Lewis lands a solid uppercut! 14:8
02:13 Holyfield looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 14:8
02:26 Lewis telegraphed that shot and Holyfield ducks under it easily. 14:8
02:38 Lewis misses with that hook. 14:8
02:44 Holyfield moves into the far left corner. 14:8
02:48 Lewis darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 14:8
02:53 He is keeping away from the ropes. 14:8
02:57 Lewis has Holyfield trapped in the far left neutral corner... 14:8
02:57 Lewis scores to the body with a jab 16:8
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 16:8
03:00 Oh, there's nothing like a knockdown to bring a crowd to it's feet and those in attendance here are cheering loudly as the round closes. 16:9
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Holyfield looks a bit disgusted as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Kenny Adams seemed to pump up Lewis between rounds. 0:0
0:13 Lewis isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Holyfield fits. 0:0
0:13 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:17 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 0:0
0:26 The action is at ring center. 0:0
0:31 Lewis just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:4
0:31 Lewis was stunned by that blow! 0:4
0:46 Holyfield fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Lennox Lewis. He rocked him with that one. 0:7
01:07 Evander Holyfield really buried that punch into Lewis's ribs. 0:11
01:07 Lewis was shaken by those blows! 0:11
01:17 Holyfield backs into the left corner. 0:11
01:21 Lennox Lewis is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Holyfield to chase him. 0:11
01:30 Holyfield is blocked in his own corner... 0:11
01:30 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Lewis can land a solid one. 2:11
01:39 Holyfield backs into a neutral corner. 2:11
01:43 Lewis lands a wicked cross! 6:11
01:43 Lewis just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 6:11
01:48 The knockdown suffered by Holyfield should have made that last round Lennox Lewis's by a wide margin. 6:11
01:53 Lewis is staying at the center of the ring. 6:11
01:53 Lewis continues to pop the jab 8:11
01:57 Holyfield is running out of gas... 8:11
02:06 Lewis tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Holyfield. 8:11
02:12 Holyfield has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 8:11
02:24 Holyfield ties up Lewis. Why would he want to clinch now? 8:11
02:28 Lewis pushes Holyfield away. 8:11
02:38 Lennox Lewis can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 8:11
02:44 Holyfield connects with a violent cross! 8:15
02:44 Lewis looks shaken! 8:15
02:54 Lewis lands a stinging jab. 10:15
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 12:14
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lewis rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:15 Holyfield retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:19 Lewis fires a left hand that Holyfield takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:22 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:34 Lewis traps Holyfield's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Podgorski breaks it up. 0:0
0:38 Podgorski separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:54 Holyfield takes a hard combination from Lewis 4:0
0:54 Holyfield is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 4:0
01:09 Holyfield just comes up short with the hook. 4:0
01:16 Holyfield slides into the corner... 4:0
01:21 Lewis lands a hard cross! 9:0
01:21 Holyfield seems to have been hurt by that punch! 9:0
01:25 The sting is starting to go from Holyfield's punches... 9:0
01:30 Lewis has Holyfield trapped! 9:0
01:34 Lewis misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 9:0
01:41 Lewis pins Holyfield in the corner! 9:0
01:45 Lewis cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Holyfield had his elbows tucked in nicely. 9:0
01:57 Lewis throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Holyfield but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 9:0
02:08 Holyfield is protecting the body nicely as Lewis fails to score inside. 9:0
02:18 Lewis fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 9:0
02:30 Holyfield does a great job smothering Lewis's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 9:0
02:41 Lewis can't score with short uppercut inside. Holyfield got his gloves in front of the punch. 9:0
02:47 Holyfield moves into a neutral corner. 9:0
02:52 Lewis lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Holyfield. 9:0
03:00 Lewis is pinned in his own corner... 9:0
03:00 It looks like Lewis has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 9:0
03:00 Podgorski motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 8. 9:0
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Podgorski motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:06 Kenny Adams not only gave Lewis encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Holyfield. Now it's up to Lewis to implement it. 0:0
0:07 Lewis slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:07 Holyfield gets in a short cross to the body. 0:2
0:11 Lewis is starting to suck wind... 0:2
0:21 Holyfield misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:2
0:23 Lewis lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 2:2
0:32 Holyfield pins Lewis in the corner! 2:2
0:36 Holyfield has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Lewis. 2:2
0:45 Podgorski moves them apart. 2:2
0:54 Lewis traps Holyfield in the corner! 2:2
0:58 Lennox Lewis is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Holyfield. 2:2
01:10 Podgorski moves in to break the clinch. 2:2
01:23 Holyfield misses with that punch. 2:2
01:30 Oh!!! Lewis unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 6:2
01:30 Lewis has Holyfield in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 6:2
01:44 Holyfield just misses with a huge shot as Lewis chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 6:2
01:46 Lewis wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 8:2
02:00 The fighters are back at ring center... 8:2
02:04 Holyfield plods forward. 8:2
02:13 Holyfield has Lewis blocked in! 8:2
02:17 Holyfield fires and misses. 8:2
02:24 Lewis scores with a tremendous left! 12:2
02:24 Lewis has Holyfield hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 12:2
02:38 Holyfield shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Lewis flush! 12:6
02:38 Lewis suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 12:6
02:42 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 12:6
02:52 And Lewis tastes the power of a huge hook from Holyfield! 12:10
02:52 Lewis appears shaken by that punch! 12:10
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 11:11
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:08 Holyfield's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:13 Lewis fires a shot, but it glances off Holyfield's shoulder. 0:0
0:20 Evander Holyfield scores with a winging right! Lewis's head snapped back violently with that punch! 0:4
0:20 That blow connected solidly to the head of Lewis and he is stunned! 0:4
0:29 Holyfield can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 0:6
0:38 Lewis is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:6
0:41 Lewis is trapped in the corner... 0:6
0:41 Holyfield lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 0:8
01:00 Holyfield throws a crushing right to Lewis's jaw! 0:12
01:00 Lewis was stunned by that blow! 0:12
01:14 Lewis tries to muscle inside but Holyfield clinches him. 0:12
01:26 Podgorski is shouting at Holyfield to break! 0:12
01:41 Holyfield has Lewis pinned! 0:12
01:46 Lewis usues his legs to avoid Evander Holyfield's punches. 0:12
01:53 The fighters are trading punches and Holyfield seems to have won that exchange. 2:15
01:57 It looks like there's a bit of swelling starting under Lewis's right eye. 2:15
02:10 Holyfield drops the right hand flush on Lewis's chin! 2:20
02:10 Lewis is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 2:20
02:24 Apparently Lewis feels it's a good strategy to hug Holyfield and force Podgorski to come separate them. 2:20
02:29 Holyfield tries to get free... Here comes Podgorski to break them up... 2:20
02:37 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Lewis. 5:20
02:53 Lewis retreats into his own corner... 5:20
02:58 Holyfield clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 5:20
03:00 * Podgorski is telling Lewis to quit using the shoulder. 5:20
03:00 Holyfield appears to have this fight under control. 5:20
03:00 That's it. This fight has gone the distance and now we'll await the official decision. 4:20
Fight Result
And here with the call is Billy Jordan
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Joel Elizondo, United States scores the bout 96 to 93 for Lennox Lewis
Anek Hongtongkam, Thailand scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
Mauro DiFiore, United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
This fight has been declared a majority draw!
Score Cards
Joel Elizondo Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Lennox Lewis 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 96
Evander Holyfield 9 10 10 9 9 8 10 9 9 10 93
Anek Hongtongkam Round Total
Thailand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Lennox Lewis 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 95
Evander Holyfield 9 10 10 9 10 8 10 9 10 10 95
Mauro DiFiore Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Lennox Lewis 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 95
Evander Holyfield 9 10 10 9 10 8 10 9 10 10 95
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Lennox Lewis 30 27 27 30 28 30 27 30 30 27 286
Evander Holyfield 27 30 30 27 29 24 30 27 29 30 283
Statistics
Categories Lennox Lewis Evander Holyfield
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 5.40 4.10
Hooks / Round 2.60 4.00
Crosses / Round 3.50 3.50
Combinations / Round 3.10 4.00
Uppercuts / Round 3.70 3.60
Punches Landed / Round 18.30 19.20
Punches Missed / Round 39.80 34.30
Punching Accuracy 31.5% 35.9%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 1 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 4 / 4 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - C
Lennox Lewis vs Evander Holyfield
Fight info: Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, Hampton Beach, NH, United States, 2013-09-06, announcer is Billy Jordan, referee is Pete Podgorski, the bout will be scored by three judges: Joel Elizondo (United States), Anek Hongtongkam (Thailand) and Mauro DiFiore (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Lennox Lewis - Record: 1-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Kenny Adams - Cut Man: Jim Strickland
In the blue corner: Evander Holyfield - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yvon Michel - Cut Man: Danny Milano
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:17 Holyfield just can't find the range with that uppercut. 0:0
0:19 Lewis connects with a cross to Holyfield's body. 2:0
0:29 As high as Holyfield is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Lewis takes advantage of it. 2:0
0:34 Lewis is motioning with his gloves for Holyfield to bring it on, but Lewis is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 2:0
0:41 The fighters are tied up. Lewis tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:0
0:46 Referee Podgorski steps in to break it up. 2:0
0:51 The cross scores for Holyfield. He needs to throw that punch more often. 2:2
01:05 Lewis lands a smashing cross! 6:2
01:05 Holyfield looks shaken! 6:2
01:26 Lewis grabs Holyfield. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 6:2
01:35 The Referee breaks it up... 6:2
01:39 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:2
01:50 Fans call for more action as Lewis ties up Holyfield. Podgorski agrees with the fans and yells for Lewis to quit playing games and fight. 6:2
02:02 Lennox Lewis and Holyfield each take a step back. 6:2
02:06 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 6:2
02:18 Lewis swings...and misses. 6:2
02:31 Holyfield bulls his way in, landing an uppercut to the body of Lewis. 6:4
02:45 Lennox Lewis cranks up the hook and connects to Holyfield's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 10:4
02:45 What a beautiful combination! Holyfield might not survive this... 10:4
02:57 Evander Holyfield dips and connects with a hook to the side of Lewis's head. 10:6
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 10:6
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Holyfield looks to be in excellent shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Holyfield wraps up Lewis. 0:0
0:20 Podgorski separates the two... 0:0
0:24 Holyfield got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Yvon Michel's instructions work. 0:0
0:30 Podgorski tries to separate the boxers but Lewis has a vice-like grip on Evander Holyfield. 0:0
0:34 Podgorski has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:44 Lewis misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:59 Holyfield comes in low. Lewis puts a headlock on him. Podgorski knocks Lennox Lewis's arm off Evander Holyfield's head. 0:0
01:04 Now they break clean. 0:0
01:08 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:0
01:20 Lewis grabs Holyfield again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:0
01:32 Lewis pushes Holyfield away. 0:0
01:37 Both fighters are being effective in this exchange of punches. 2:2
01:53 Evander Holyfield is off target with that uppercut. 2:2
02:05 Holyfield tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:2
02:07 Lewis goes downstairs with a right cross. 4:2
02:24 Holyfield scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:6
02:24 Lewis in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:6
02:42 Holyfield digs a short hook to ribs of Lewis. 4:8
02:59 Holyfield just landed a devastating three punch combo! 4:12
02:59 Lewis was hurt by those blows! 4:12
03:00 The bell stops the action as Lewis and Holyfield go back to their corners. 3:12
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lewis looks to be in fair shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:13 That hook by Holyfield jarred Lewis! 0:5
0:13 Lennox Lewis looks stunned! 0:5
0:26 Lewis tries a hook but Evander Holyfield blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 0:7
0:44 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:7
0:53 Lewis works his way free! 0:7
0:57 Holyfield lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 0:9
01:14 Holyfield is stalking his opponent. 0:9
01:19 Holyfield is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:9
01:22 Holyfield rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:11
01:32 Lewis's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 2:11
01:49 Holyfield is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 2:11
01:56 Lewis shoots a cross to the midsection. 4:11
02:13 Holyfield throws a flurry of punches but Lewis either blocks or slips them. 4:11
02:19 Lewis drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 8:11
02:19 Holyfield appears shaken by those punches! 8:11
02:36 Lewis picks off the jab thrown by Holyfield. 8:11
02:42 There's a hard shot off the top of Holyfield's head! 12:11
02:42 Holyfield appears to have been staggered by that punch... 12:11
02:47 * The crowd, corners, and fighters are stunned as Podgorski ends the round before the bell rings. Everyone else knows what is going on, but not Podgorski. 12:11
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Holyfield is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:07 Lennox Lewis got some great advice from Kenny Adams between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 0:0
0:12 Lewis leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:14 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:30 Lewis is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:0
0:40 Lennox Lewis just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Holyfield with a sharp combination! 4:0
0:40 Holyfield took far too many hard shots from Lewis in that flurry and he is hurt! 4:0
0:48 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:0
0:51 Lennox Lewis goes to the body landing an uppercut. 6:0
01:05 Lewis usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Holyfield tries vainly to score. 6:0
01:12 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 6:0
01:20 Holyfield lands a devastating hook! 6:4
01:20 Lewis was shaken by that blow! 6:4
01:37 That punch actually went behind Holyfield's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Lewis. 6:4
01:40 Lewis eats a short cross from Holyfield amd backs away. 6:6
01:56 Lewis lands a vicious uppercut! 10:6
01:56 Holyfield was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 10:6
02:13 Holyfield works free! He backs to ring center, with Lewis following. 10:6
02:17 Lewis doesn't have to look for Holyfield this round. He is right there in front of him. 10:6
02:20 Lennox Lewis retreats into the right corner. 10:6
02:25 Evander Holyfield is just missing by a hair with his punches. 10:6
02:40 Holyfield wraps his arms around Lewis. 10:6
02:45 Referee Podgorski separates the two... 10:6
02:49 Lewis quickly hitches up his trunks. 10:6
02:52 Lewis has Evander Holyfield cornered! 10:6
02:56 Lewis ties up Holyfield. 10:6
03:00 Podgorski separates them. 10:6
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 4 to a close. 10:7
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Lewis's corner as the bell sounds for Round 5. 0:0
0:09 Holyfield moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:2
0:13 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:2
0:24 Holyfield shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 0:4
0:42 Holyfield clamps Lewis's arms to his side and holds on until Podgorski breaks the hold. 0:4
0:47 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:4
0:54 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Lewis lands a short uppercut to the chin of Holyfield. 2:4
01:10 Holyfield moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:6
01:31 Evander Holyfield is either lucky or has radar. Lewis's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:6
01:38 Lewis takes a heavy cross downstairs. 2:10
01:38 Lewis is hurt! 2:10
01:52 Holyfield misses wildly with the Hook. 2:10
02:07 Lennox Lewis is circling his opponent. 2:10
02:12 Lewis's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. He seems to hear but it remains to be seen if he'll follow the advice. 2:10
02:16 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:10
02:24 Holyfield tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Lennox Lewis blocks it. 2:10
02:35 Lewis fires a punishing jab into the face of Holyfield. He wasn't probing with that punch. 5:10
02:54 Holyfield is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 5:10
03:00 Lewis pins Holyfield's arms! The fighters are tied up... 5:10
03:00 Lewis finally lets go of Holyfield. 5:10
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 5. 5:10
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 6 begins. 0:0
0:07 Kenny Adams was really animated in Lewis's corner and Lewis was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:11 Holyfield whiffs with the uppercut. 0:0
0:14 Lewis connects with a stiff left jab. 3:0
0:18 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 3:0
0:25 Both fighters move to ring center. 3:0
0:25 Holyfield's jab connects to Lewis's head 3:2
0:39 Lewis ties up Holyfield... 3:2
0:44 Podgorski pries them apart. 3:2
0:48 Holyfield has Lewis pinned! 3:2
0:53 Holyfield lands a strong uppercut! 3:6
0:53 Lewis is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 3:6
01:05 Holyfield goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 3:8
01:18 Holyfield fires a lead right that Lewis manages to avoid. 3:8
01:29 * There's a devastating cross to the head of Holyfield. It came out of nowhere and Holyfield drops to the canvas! It's the punches that you don't see coming that do the most harm, and Holyfield looks hurt. 3:8
01:32 Podgorski stands over Holyfield and begins counting... 10:8
01:32 1... 10:8
01:33 2... 10:8
01:34 3... 10:8
01:35 4... 10:8
01:36 5... 10:8
01:37 6... 10:8
01:37 * Holyfield is very, very shaky as he gets to his feet. his eyes have a vacant stare to them as Podgorski moves in to wipe his gloves. 10:8
01:37 Holyfield does not looks like he has fully recovered from the knockdown but he tells the ref that he can still fight. Podgorski must agree as he signals for the fight to go on. 10:8
01:37 Lewis has Holyfield in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 6th. 10:8
01:50 Holyfield picks off the cross by Lewis. 10:8
02:02 Lewis misses wildly with the hook. 10:8
02:13 Lewis lands a solid uppercut! 14:8
02:13 Holyfield looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 14:8
02:26 Lewis telegraphed that shot and Holyfield ducks under it easily. 14:8
02:38 Lewis misses with that hook. 14:8
02:44 Holyfield moves into the far left corner. 14:8
02:48 Lewis darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 14:8
02:53 He is keeping away from the ropes. 14:8
02:57 Lewis has Holyfield trapped in the far left neutral corner... 14:8
02:57 Lewis scores to the body with a jab 16:8
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 16:8
03:00 Oh, there's nothing like a knockdown to bring a crowd to it's feet and those in attendance here are cheering loudly as the round closes. 16:9
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Holyfield looks a bit disgusted as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Kenny Adams seemed to pump up Lewis between rounds. 0:0
0:13 Lewis isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Holyfield fits. 0:0
0:13 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:17 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 0:0
0:26 The action is at ring center. 0:0
0:31 Lewis just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:4
0:31 Lewis was stunned by that blow! 0:4
0:46 Holyfield fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Lennox Lewis. He rocked him with that one. 0:7
01:07 Evander Holyfield really buried that punch into Lewis's ribs. 0:11
01:07 Lewis was shaken by those blows! 0:11
01:17 Holyfield backs into the left corner. 0:11
01:21 Lennox Lewis is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Holyfield to chase him. 0:11
01:30 Holyfield is blocked in his own corner... 0:11
01:30 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Lewis can land a solid one. 2:11
01:39 Holyfield backs into a neutral corner. 2:11
01:43 Lewis lands a wicked cross! 6:11
01:43 Lewis just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 6:11
01:48 The knockdown suffered by Holyfield should have made that last round Lennox Lewis's by a wide margin. 6:11
01:53 Lewis is staying at the center of the ring. 6:11
01:53 Lewis continues to pop the jab 8:11
01:57 Holyfield is running out of gas... 8:11
02:06 Lewis tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Holyfield. 8:11
02:12 Holyfield has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 8:11
02:24 Holyfield ties up Lewis. Why would he want to clinch now? 8:11
02:28 Lewis pushes Holyfield away. 8:11
02:38 Lennox Lewis can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 8:11
02:44 Holyfield connects with a violent cross! 8:15
02:44 Lewis looks shaken! 8:15
02:54 Lewis lands a stinging jab. 10:15
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 12:14
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lewis rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:15 Holyfield retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:19 Lewis fires a left hand that Holyfield takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:22 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:34 Lewis traps Holyfield's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Podgorski breaks it up. 0:0
0:38 Podgorski separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:54 Holyfield takes a hard combination from Lewis 4:0
0:54 Holyfield is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 4:0
01:09 Holyfield just comes up short with the hook. 4:0
01:16 Holyfield slides into the corner... 4:0
01:21 Lewis lands a hard cross! 9:0
01:21 Holyfield seems to have been hurt by that punch! 9:0
01:25 The sting is starting to go from Holyfield's punches... 9:0
01:30 Lewis has Holyfield trapped! 9:0
01:34 Lewis misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 9:0
01:41 Lewis pins Holyfield in the corner! 9:0
01:45 Lewis cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Holyfield had his elbows tucked in nicely. 9:0
01:57 Lewis throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Holyfield but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 9:0
02:08 Holyfield is protecting the body nicely as Lewis fails to score inside. 9:0
02:18 Lewis fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 9:0
02:30 Holyfield does a great job smothering Lewis's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 9:0
02:41 Lewis can't score with short uppercut inside. Holyfield got his gloves in front of the punch. 9:0
02:47 Holyfield moves into a neutral corner. 9:0
02:52 Lewis lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Holyfield. 9:0
03:00 Lewis is pinned in his own corner... 9:0
03:00 It looks like Lewis has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 9:0
03:00 Podgorski motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 8. 9:0
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Podgorski motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:06 Kenny Adams not only gave Lewis encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Holyfield. Now it's up to Lewis to implement it. 0:0
0:07 Lewis slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:07 Holyfield gets in a short cross to the body. 0:2
0:11 Lewis is starting to suck wind... 0:2
0:21 Holyfield misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:2
0:23 Lewis lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 2:2
0:32 Holyfield pins Lewis in the corner! 2:2
0:36 Holyfield has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Lewis. 2:2
0:45 Podgorski moves them apart. 2:2
0:54 Lewis traps Holyfield in the corner! 2:2
0:58 Lennox Lewis is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Holyfield. 2:2
01:10 Podgorski moves in to break the clinch. 2:2
01:23 Holyfield misses with that punch. 2:2
01:30 Oh!!! Lewis unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 6:2
01:30 Lewis has Holyfield in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 6:2
01:44 Holyfield just misses with a huge shot as Lewis chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 6:2
01:46 Lewis wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 8:2
02:00 The fighters are back at ring center... 8:2
02:04 Holyfield plods forward. 8:2
02:13 Holyfield has Lewis blocked in! 8:2
02:17 Holyfield fires and misses. 8:2
02:24 Lewis scores with a tremendous left! 12:2
02:24 Lewis has Holyfield hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 12:2
02:38 Holyfield shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Lewis flush! 12:6
02:38 Lewis suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 12:6
02:42 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 12:6
02:52 And Lewis tastes the power of a huge hook from Holyfield! 12:10
02:52 Lewis appears shaken by that punch! 12:10
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 11:11
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:08 Holyfield's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:13 Lewis fires a shot, but it glances off Holyfield's shoulder. 0:0
0:20 Evander Holyfield scores with a winging right! Lewis's head snapped back violently with that punch! 0:4
0:20 That blow connected solidly to the head of Lewis and he is stunned! 0:4
0:29 Holyfield can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 0:6
0:38 Lewis is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:6
0:41 Lewis is trapped in the corner... 0:6
0:41 Holyfield lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 0:8
01:00 Holyfield throws a crushing right to Lewis's jaw! 0:12
01:00 Lewis was stunned by that blow! 0:12
01:14 Lewis tries to muscle inside but Holyfield clinches him. 0:12
01:26 Podgorski is shouting at Holyfield to break! 0:12
01:41 Holyfield has Lewis pinned! 0:12
01:46 Lewis usues his legs to avoid Evander Holyfield's punches. 0:12
01:53 The fighters are trading punches and Holyfield seems to have won that exchange. 2:15
01:57 It looks like there's a bit of swelling starting under Lewis's right eye. 2:15
02:10 Holyfield drops the right hand flush on Lewis's chin! 2:20
02:10 Lewis is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 2:20
02:24 Apparently Lewis feels it's a good strategy to hug Holyfield and force Podgorski to come separate them. 2:20
02:29 Holyfield tries to get free... Here comes Podgorski to break them up... 2:20
02:37 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Lewis. 5:20
02:53 Lewis retreats into his own corner... 5:20
02:58 Holyfield clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 5:20
03:00 * Podgorski is telling Lewis to quit using the shoulder. 5:20
03:00 Holyfield appears to have this fight under control. 5:20
03:00 That's it. This fight has gone the distance and now we'll await the official decision. 4:20
Fight Result
And here with the call is Billy Jordan
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Joel Elizondo, United States scores the bout 96 to 93 for Lennox Lewis
Anek Hongtongkam, Thailand scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
Mauro DiFiore, United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
This fight has been declared a majority draw!
Score Cards
Joel Elizondo Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Lennox Lewis 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 96
Evander Holyfield 9 10 10 9 9 8 10 9 9 10 93
Anek Hongtongkam Round Total
Thailand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Lennox Lewis 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 95
Evander Holyfield 9 10 10 9 10 8 10 9 10 10 95
Mauro DiFiore Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Lennox Lewis 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 95
Evander Holyfield 9 10 10 9 10 8 10 9 10 10 95
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Lennox Lewis 30 27 27 30 28 30 27 30 30 27 286
Evander Holyfield 27 30 30 27 29 24 30 27 29 30 283
Statistics
Categories Lennox Lewis Evander Holyfield
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 5.40 4.10
Hooks / Round 2.60 4.00
Crosses / Round 3.50 3.50
Combinations / Round 3.10 4.00
Uppercuts / Round 3.70 3.60
Punches Landed / Round 18.30 19.20
Punches Missed / Round 39.80 34.30
Punching Accuracy 31.5% 35.9%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 1 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 4 / 4 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - C
Re: Wk37 Results Sneak Peak
Main Event
Joe Frazier vs Wladimir Klitschko
Fight info: Joplin Memorial Hall, Joplin, MS, United States, 2013-09-06, announcer is Frank Shain, referee is Danny Schiavone, the bout will be scored by three judges: Robert Grasso (United States), Albert Rubenstein (United States) and Pawel Kardyni (Poland), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Joe Frazier - Record: 1-0-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Roger Mayweather - Cut Man: Ace Marotta
In the blue corner: Wladimir Klitschko - Record: 1-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tommy Parks - Cut Man: Jack DeForrest
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and this fight is underway! 0:0
0:07 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:0
0:14 Klitschko connects with a stiff left jab. 0:3
0:28 Frazier lands a strong uppercut! 5:3
0:28 Klitschko's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 5:3
0:37 Frazier rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 7:3
0:37 Frazier hurt Klitschko with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 7:3
0:50 Frazier ambles toward Wladimir Klitschko. 7:3
0:59 Frazier dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Wladimir Klitschko back on his heels! 12:3
0:59 Klitschko is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 12:3
01:12 Frazier is off target with that jab. 12:3
01:23 Klitschko takes a heavy cross downstairs. 16:3
01:23 Klitschko is gasping for air!! 16:3
01:36 That punch actually went behind Klitschko's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Frazier. 16:3
01:47 Frazier tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 16:3
02:00 Frazier leaves the jab just short. 16:3
02:07 Frazier snaps Klitschko's head back with a solid jab. 19:3
02:21 Frazier lands a devastating cross! 23:3
02:21 That absolutely rocked Klitschko, he is on queer street right now!! 23:3
02:33 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 23:3
02:40 Frazier fires a lead right that Klitschko manages to avoid. 23:3
03:00 * OH my,Frazier lands a huge combination and Klitschko hits the canvas. 23:3
03:00 The count starts... 30:3
03:00 1... 30:3
03:00 * Klitschko is very, very shaky as he gets to his feet. his eyes have a vacant stare to them as Schiavone moves in to wipe his gloves. 30:3
03:00 This bout will continue as Schiavone signals to both men to fight. 30:3
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 32:3
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Frazier is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:22 Wladimir Klitschko looks to work the body, but Joe Frazier covers up nicely. 0:0
0:29 Roger Mayweather was extremely upbeat during the break with Frazier providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:29 Klitschko retreats into the near corner. 0:0
0:34 Frazier misses with that punch. 0:0
0:41 OH! Klitschko landed the big hook flush! 0:5
0:41 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Frazier is trying to hang on... 0:5
0:53 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:5
0:58 Frazier wings a big left hand at Klitschko but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:5
01:12 Frazier does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Wladimir Klitschko's punches in close. 0:5
01:21 Frazier doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:5
01:37 Klitschko pins Frazier in the corner! 2:5
01:37 Klitschko plants a cross on Frazier's rib cage. 2:7
01:46 Frazier brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:7
01:50 Frazier goes straight at Klitschko, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 2:7
02:01 Klitschko digs a short hook to ribs of Frazier. 2:9
02:05 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Klitschko change his style. 2:9
02:20 Klitschko lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 2:11
02:33 Frazier tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 2:11
02:49 Klitschko slides along the far ropes. 2:11
02:55 Frazier backs into the left corner. 2:11
03:00 Klitschko just comes up short with the combination. 2:11
03:00 And that ends Round number 2. 4:12
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 3 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:13 Klitschko connects with a violent combination! 0:4
0:13 Those shots all landed square and Frazier felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 0:4
0:32 Klitschko is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:4
0:36 Frazier pushes Klitschko away from him, trying to get some punching room and lands a crisp uppercut to the head from inside. 3:4
0:49 Frazier lands a devastating hook to the body. 6:4
01:13 Klitschko's jab is fast and accurate. 6:6
01:26 Klitschko backs into a neutral corner. 6:6
01:30 Frazier moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Klitschko. 6:6
01:35 Frazier traps Klitschko in the corner! 6:6
01:40 Frazier wraps up Klitschko... Neither fighter will break... 6:6
01:44 Klitschko works his way free! 6:6
01:52 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 6:6
02:03 Klitschko backs into his own corner... 6:6
02:07 Frazier throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Wladimir Klitschko but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:6
02:09 Klitschko slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Frazier. 6:9
02:25 Wladimir Klitschko slides into the corner... 6:9
02:30 Frazier lands a smashing hook! 11:9
02:30 Klitschko was stunned by that blow! 11:9
02:40 Klitschko takes a right to the body. 13:9
03:00 Frazier knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 13:9
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 14:10
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 4 begins. 0:0
0:06 Frazier got some great advice from Roger Mayweather between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 0:0
0:07 Frazier moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:11 Wladimir Klitschko fires and misses. 0:0
0:18 Frazier lands a crushing cross! 4:0
0:18 That shot buckled Klitschko's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 4:0
0:22 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 4:0
0:28 Klitschko scores to the body with a jab 4:2
0:42 Watch Klitschko move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Frazier off balance. 4:2
0:55 Klitschko clinches... Frazier gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 4:2
01:00 Schiavone moves them apart. 4:2
01:05 Klitschko lands consecutive blows to Frazier's midsection. 4:4
01:23 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Klitschko rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 4:4
01:32 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 4:4
01:44 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 4:4
01:48 The Referee breaks it up... 4:4
02:02 Frazier ties up Klitschko. 4:4
02:11 Schiavone moves in to break the clinch. 4:4
02:28 There's a straight right by Frazier! 8:4
02:28 Klitschko looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 8:4
02:37 Klitschko traps Frazier in the corner! 8:4
02:42 Look out! That was a straight right by Klitschko! 8:8
02:42 That was a beautiful shot, Frazier's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 8:8
02:59 Frazier misses wildly with the hook. 8:8
03:00 Schiavone motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 4. 8:9
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:06 Frazier's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:11 Frazier lands a vicious cross! 4:0
0:11 That's the punch Frazier hoped to land! Klitschko looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 4:0
0:15 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 4:0
0:25 Klitschko lands a wicked cross! 4:4
0:25 Frazier was shaken by that blow! 4:4
0:34 Frazier lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Klitschko on the end of that punch. 6:4
0:43 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 6:4
0:51 Frazier continues to follow Klitschko about the ring. 6:4
01:01 Frazier misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 6:4
01:08 Klitschko lands a solid hook! 6:8
01:08 Frazier is suddenly in trouble! 6:8
01:21 Frazier pins Klitschko's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 6:8
01:33 Referee Schiavone separates the two... 6:8
01:38 Klitschko moves into the lower corner. 6:8
01:43 Joe Frazier misses with that hook. 6:8
01:45 Klitschko flicks a lead right to the head of Frazier. 6:10
01:54 Both fighters are throwing and neither is scoring more than the other. 8:12
02:08 Frazier just comes up short with the hook. 8:12
02:20 It's a sweet uppercut by Joe Frazier! He snapped Klitschko's head straight back with that punch! 12:12
02:20 How is Wladimir Klitschko standing after that? 12:12
02:34 Frazier cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Klitschko had his elbows tucked in nicely. 12:12
02:40 Frazier takes a hard combination from Klitschko 12:17
02:40 Frazier was stunned by that blow! 12:17
02:54 Klitschko drives a stiff jab to the midsection. 12:20
02:54 Klitschko senses he has Joe Frazier in trouble and he is pouring it on! 12:20
03:00 The place is rocking as a great round of boxing comes to an end. Most of the crowd is standing, cheering loudly for both men. 13:20
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Klitschko rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Roger Mayweather seemed agitated with Frazier, who stared at his shoes almost the entire minute. 0:0
0:07 Frazier gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Klitschko. 2:0
0:12 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:32 Joe Frazier's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:0
0:40 Joe Frazier drops the right hand flush on Klitschko's chin! 6:0
0:40 Klitschko looks stunned! 6:0
0:44 Klitschko is starting to fatigue... 6:0
0:50 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 6:0
0:55 Klitschko cranks up the hook and connects to Frazier's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 6:5
0:55 Frazier is reeling after that shot! 6:5
01:11 Joe Frazier pins Klitschko's arms! The fighters are tied up... 6:5
01:23 Schiavone is shouting at Frazier to break! 6:5
01:28 Klitschko is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 6:5
01:36 Frazier just landed a three punch combo! 10:5
01:36 Klitschko is out on his feet after that violent combination! 10:5
01:51 Frazier just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Klitschko with a sharp combination! 14:5
01:51 Klitschko was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 14:5
01:55 Klitschko's tank is just about on empty. 14:5
01:59 Joe Frazier doesn't have to look for Klitschko this round. He is right there in front of him. 14:5
02:09 Frazier misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 14:5
02:15 Klitschko lands a hard cross! 14:10
02:15 Klitschko has Frazier in trouble after that punch! 14:10
02:41 Joe Frazier continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 14:10
02:45 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 14:10
02:52 Frazier fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 14:10
03:00 Joe Frazier appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 14:10
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 15:10
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Frazier and Klitschko leave their corners. 0:0
0:14 Klitschko telegraphed that shot and Frazier ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:16 The fighters are at close quarters now as Joe Frazier lands a hook downstairs. 2:0
0:30 Klitschko just can't find the range with that cross. 2:0
0:37 Klitschko has Joe Frazier pinned! 2:0
0:37 That was smooth combination from Klitschko as he lands effectively from the outside. 2:3
0:50 The action is at ring center. 2:3
0:55 Frazier catches Klitschko coming in with a sweet uppercut! 6:3
0:55 Wladimir Klitschko seems to have been hurt by that punch! 6:3
01:09 Frazier lands a strong cross! 10:3
01:09 Wladimir Klitschko is reeling.. 10:3
01:18 Klitschko is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 10:3
01:26 Klitschko picks off the jab by Frazier. 10:3
01:33 Klitschko landed a sharp combination that rocked Frazier back on his heels! 10:7
01:33 Frazier looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 10:7
01:47 Frazier misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 10:7
01:53 There's a hard shot off the top of Frazier's head! 10:12
01:53 Frazier appears to have been staggered by that punch... 10:12
02:02 Klitschko throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Frazier's jaw. 10:14
02:21 Frazier is holding... 10:14
02:26 Referee Schiavone steps in to break it up. 10:14
02:38 Frazier keeps looking to get inside on Klitschko 10:14
02:46 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 10:14
02:55 Oh!!! Frazier unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 14:14
02:55 Klitschko looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 14:14
03:00 It looks like Frazier has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 14:14
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 14:15
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Schiavone motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:15 That was a violent straight right by Frazier! 4:0
0:15 Klitschko was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:0
0:24 Roger Mayweather seemed to pump up Joe Frazier between rounds. 4:0
0:30 Frazier lands a hard cross! 8:0
0:30 Klitschko is hurt! 8:0
0:46 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 8th. 8:0
0:53 Klitschko just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 13:0
0:53 Wladimir Klitschko looks shaken! 13:0
01:02 Klitschko slides into a neutral corner... 13:0
01:07 Klitschko is blocked in his own corner... 13:0
01:07 Frazier lands a cross to the body. 15:0
01:07 Frazier is reaching down deep to try and end this fight now as he knows he has Wladimir Klitschko in trouble! 15:0
01:20 Frazier shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Klitschko flush! 19:0
01:20 That shot landed square and Klitschko felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 19:0
01:29 Joe Frazier has Klitschko cornered! 19:0
01:34 Frazier lands a solid cross! 23:0
01:34 Klitschko is trying to regroup after that punch... 23:0
01:47 Klitschko smothers Frazier's attack as Frazier tries to get off some shots inside. 23:0
01:53 Frazier has Wladimir Klitschko trapped! 23:0
01:53 Frazier digs two shots to the body and then rips Klitschko with a short uppercut on the inside. 26:0
01:53 Wladimir Klitschko is definitely in trouble. Frazier needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 26:0
02:02 * There's a devastating cross to the head of Klitschko. It came out of nowhere and Klitschko drops to the canvas! It's the punches that you don't see coming that do the most harm, and Klitschko looks hurt. 26:0
02:04 Schiavone stands over Wladimir Klitschko and starts the count... 34:0
02:04 1... 34:0
02:05 2... 34:0
02:06 3... 34:0
02:07 4... 34:0
02:08 Klitschko is making a gallant try to get off the canvas as the count reaches 5. 34:0
02:09 6... 34:0
02:10 7... 34:0
02:11 8... 34:0
02:12 9... 34:0
02:13 10! 34:0
02:13 * Klitschko can't beat the count! It's over! Klitschko has been stopped here in round 8. 34:0
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Frank Shain is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by knockout at 02:14 of round 8...
Joe Frazier!
Score Cards
Robert Grasso Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Joe Frazier 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 66
Wladimir Klitschko 7 10 9 10 10 9 10 65
Albert Rubenstein Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Joe Frazier 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 66
Wladimir Klitschko 7 10 9 10 10 9 10 65
Pawel Kardyni Round Total
Poland 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Joe Frazier 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 67
Wladimir Klitschko 7 9 10 10 10 9 9 64
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Joe Frazier 30 28 29 27 27 30 28 199
Wladimir Klitschko 21 29 28 30 30 27 29 194
Statistics
Categories Joe Frazier Wladimir Klitschko
Knockdowns scored 2 0
Jabs / Round 5.00 5.75
Hooks / Round 8.88 2.75
Crosses / Round 5.50 5.75
Combinations / Round 4.38 3.38
Uppercuts / Round 3.50 2.38
Punches Landed / Round 27.25 20.00
Punches Missed / Round 41.50 14.88
Punching Accuracy 39.6% 57.3%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 6
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 1 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Cop
Joe Frazier vs Wladimir Klitschko
Fight info: Joplin Memorial Hall, Joplin, MS, United States, 2013-09-06, announcer is Frank Shain, referee is Danny Schiavone, the bout will be scored by three judges: Robert Grasso (United States), Albert Rubenstein (United States) and Pawel Kardyni (Poland), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Joe Frazier - Record: 1-0-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Roger Mayweather - Cut Man: Ace Marotta
In the blue corner: Wladimir Klitschko - Record: 1-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tommy Parks - Cut Man: Jack DeForrest
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and this fight is underway! 0:0
0:07 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:0
0:14 Klitschko connects with a stiff left jab. 0:3
0:28 Frazier lands a strong uppercut! 5:3
0:28 Klitschko's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 5:3
0:37 Frazier rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 7:3
0:37 Frazier hurt Klitschko with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 7:3
0:50 Frazier ambles toward Wladimir Klitschko. 7:3
0:59 Frazier dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Wladimir Klitschko back on his heels! 12:3
0:59 Klitschko is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 12:3
01:12 Frazier is off target with that jab. 12:3
01:23 Klitschko takes a heavy cross downstairs. 16:3
01:23 Klitschko is gasping for air!! 16:3
01:36 That punch actually went behind Klitschko's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Frazier. 16:3
01:47 Frazier tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 16:3
02:00 Frazier leaves the jab just short. 16:3
02:07 Frazier snaps Klitschko's head back with a solid jab. 19:3
02:21 Frazier lands a devastating cross! 23:3
02:21 That absolutely rocked Klitschko, he is on queer street right now!! 23:3
02:33 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 23:3
02:40 Frazier fires a lead right that Klitschko manages to avoid. 23:3
03:00 * OH my,Frazier lands a huge combination and Klitschko hits the canvas. 23:3
03:00 The count starts... 30:3
03:00 1... 30:3
03:00 * Klitschko is very, very shaky as he gets to his feet. his eyes have a vacant stare to them as Schiavone moves in to wipe his gloves. 30:3
03:00 This bout will continue as Schiavone signals to both men to fight. 30:3
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 32:3
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Frazier is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:22 Wladimir Klitschko looks to work the body, but Joe Frazier covers up nicely. 0:0
0:29 Roger Mayweather was extremely upbeat during the break with Frazier providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:29 Klitschko retreats into the near corner. 0:0
0:34 Frazier misses with that punch. 0:0
0:41 OH! Klitschko landed the big hook flush! 0:5
0:41 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Frazier is trying to hang on... 0:5
0:53 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:5
0:58 Frazier wings a big left hand at Klitschko but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:5
01:12 Frazier does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Wladimir Klitschko's punches in close. 0:5
01:21 Frazier doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:5
01:37 Klitschko pins Frazier in the corner! 2:5
01:37 Klitschko plants a cross on Frazier's rib cage. 2:7
01:46 Frazier brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:7
01:50 Frazier goes straight at Klitschko, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 2:7
02:01 Klitschko digs a short hook to ribs of Frazier. 2:9
02:05 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Klitschko change his style. 2:9
02:20 Klitschko lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 2:11
02:33 Frazier tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 2:11
02:49 Klitschko slides along the far ropes. 2:11
02:55 Frazier backs into the left corner. 2:11
03:00 Klitschko just comes up short with the combination. 2:11
03:00 And that ends Round number 2. 4:12
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 3 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:13 Klitschko connects with a violent combination! 0:4
0:13 Those shots all landed square and Frazier felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 0:4
0:32 Klitschko is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:4
0:36 Frazier pushes Klitschko away from him, trying to get some punching room and lands a crisp uppercut to the head from inside. 3:4
0:49 Frazier lands a devastating hook to the body. 6:4
01:13 Klitschko's jab is fast and accurate. 6:6
01:26 Klitschko backs into a neutral corner. 6:6
01:30 Frazier moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Klitschko. 6:6
01:35 Frazier traps Klitschko in the corner! 6:6
01:40 Frazier wraps up Klitschko... Neither fighter will break... 6:6
01:44 Klitschko works his way free! 6:6
01:52 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 6:6
02:03 Klitschko backs into his own corner... 6:6
02:07 Frazier throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Wladimir Klitschko but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:6
02:09 Klitschko slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Frazier. 6:9
02:25 Wladimir Klitschko slides into the corner... 6:9
02:30 Frazier lands a smashing hook! 11:9
02:30 Klitschko was stunned by that blow! 11:9
02:40 Klitschko takes a right to the body. 13:9
03:00 Frazier knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 13:9
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 14:10
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 4 begins. 0:0
0:06 Frazier got some great advice from Roger Mayweather between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 0:0
0:07 Frazier moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:11 Wladimir Klitschko fires and misses. 0:0
0:18 Frazier lands a crushing cross! 4:0
0:18 That shot buckled Klitschko's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 4:0
0:22 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 4:0
0:28 Klitschko scores to the body with a jab 4:2
0:42 Watch Klitschko move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Frazier off balance. 4:2
0:55 Klitschko clinches... Frazier gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 4:2
01:00 Schiavone moves them apart. 4:2
01:05 Klitschko lands consecutive blows to Frazier's midsection. 4:4
01:23 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Klitschko rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 4:4
01:32 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 4:4
01:44 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 4:4
01:48 The Referee breaks it up... 4:4
02:02 Frazier ties up Klitschko. 4:4
02:11 Schiavone moves in to break the clinch. 4:4
02:28 There's a straight right by Frazier! 8:4
02:28 Klitschko looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 8:4
02:37 Klitschko traps Frazier in the corner! 8:4
02:42 Look out! That was a straight right by Klitschko! 8:8
02:42 That was a beautiful shot, Frazier's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 8:8
02:59 Frazier misses wildly with the hook. 8:8
03:00 Schiavone motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 4. 8:9
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:06 Frazier's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:11 Frazier lands a vicious cross! 4:0
0:11 That's the punch Frazier hoped to land! Klitschko looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 4:0
0:15 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 4:0
0:25 Klitschko lands a wicked cross! 4:4
0:25 Frazier was shaken by that blow! 4:4
0:34 Frazier lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Klitschko on the end of that punch. 6:4
0:43 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 6:4
0:51 Frazier continues to follow Klitschko about the ring. 6:4
01:01 Frazier misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 6:4
01:08 Klitschko lands a solid hook! 6:8
01:08 Frazier is suddenly in trouble! 6:8
01:21 Frazier pins Klitschko's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 6:8
01:33 Referee Schiavone separates the two... 6:8
01:38 Klitschko moves into the lower corner. 6:8
01:43 Joe Frazier misses with that hook. 6:8
01:45 Klitschko flicks a lead right to the head of Frazier. 6:10
01:54 Both fighters are throwing and neither is scoring more than the other. 8:12
02:08 Frazier just comes up short with the hook. 8:12
02:20 It's a sweet uppercut by Joe Frazier! He snapped Klitschko's head straight back with that punch! 12:12
02:20 How is Wladimir Klitschko standing after that? 12:12
02:34 Frazier cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Klitschko had his elbows tucked in nicely. 12:12
02:40 Frazier takes a hard combination from Klitschko 12:17
02:40 Frazier was stunned by that blow! 12:17
02:54 Klitschko drives a stiff jab to the midsection. 12:20
02:54 Klitschko senses he has Joe Frazier in trouble and he is pouring it on! 12:20
03:00 The place is rocking as a great round of boxing comes to an end. Most of the crowd is standing, cheering loudly for both men. 13:20
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Klitschko rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Roger Mayweather seemed agitated with Frazier, who stared at his shoes almost the entire minute. 0:0
0:07 Frazier gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Klitschko. 2:0
0:12 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:32 Joe Frazier's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:0
0:40 Joe Frazier drops the right hand flush on Klitschko's chin! 6:0
0:40 Klitschko looks stunned! 6:0
0:44 Klitschko is starting to fatigue... 6:0
0:50 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 6:0
0:55 Klitschko cranks up the hook and connects to Frazier's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 6:5
0:55 Frazier is reeling after that shot! 6:5
01:11 Joe Frazier pins Klitschko's arms! The fighters are tied up... 6:5
01:23 Schiavone is shouting at Frazier to break! 6:5
01:28 Klitschko is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 6:5
01:36 Frazier just landed a three punch combo! 10:5
01:36 Klitschko is out on his feet after that violent combination! 10:5
01:51 Frazier just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Klitschko with a sharp combination! 14:5
01:51 Klitschko was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 14:5
01:55 Klitschko's tank is just about on empty. 14:5
01:59 Joe Frazier doesn't have to look for Klitschko this round. He is right there in front of him. 14:5
02:09 Frazier misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 14:5
02:15 Klitschko lands a hard cross! 14:10
02:15 Klitschko has Frazier in trouble after that punch! 14:10
02:41 Joe Frazier continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 14:10
02:45 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 14:10
02:52 Frazier fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 14:10
03:00 Joe Frazier appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 14:10
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 15:10
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Frazier and Klitschko leave their corners. 0:0
0:14 Klitschko telegraphed that shot and Frazier ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:16 The fighters are at close quarters now as Joe Frazier lands a hook downstairs. 2:0
0:30 Klitschko just can't find the range with that cross. 2:0
0:37 Klitschko has Joe Frazier pinned! 2:0
0:37 That was smooth combination from Klitschko as he lands effectively from the outside. 2:3
0:50 The action is at ring center. 2:3
0:55 Frazier catches Klitschko coming in with a sweet uppercut! 6:3
0:55 Wladimir Klitschko seems to have been hurt by that punch! 6:3
01:09 Frazier lands a strong cross! 10:3
01:09 Wladimir Klitschko is reeling.. 10:3
01:18 Klitschko is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 10:3
01:26 Klitschko picks off the jab by Frazier. 10:3
01:33 Klitschko landed a sharp combination that rocked Frazier back on his heels! 10:7
01:33 Frazier looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 10:7
01:47 Frazier misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 10:7
01:53 There's a hard shot off the top of Frazier's head! 10:12
01:53 Frazier appears to have been staggered by that punch... 10:12
02:02 Klitschko throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Frazier's jaw. 10:14
02:21 Frazier is holding... 10:14
02:26 Referee Schiavone steps in to break it up. 10:14
02:38 Frazier keeps looking to get inside on Klitschko 10:14
02:46 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 10:14
02:55 Oh!!! Frazier unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 14:14
02:55 Klitschko looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 14:14
03:00 It looks like Frazier has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 14:14
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 14:15
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Schiavone motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:15 That was a violent straight right by Frazier! 4:0
0:15 Klitschko was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:0
0:24 Roger Mayweather seemed to pump up Joe Frazier between rounds. 4:0
0:30 Frazier lands a hard cross! 8:0
0:30 Klitschko is hurt! 8:0
0:46 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 8th. 8:0
0:53 Klitschko just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 13:0
0:53 Wladimir Klitschko looks shaken! 13:0
01:02 Klitschko slides into a neutral corner... 13:0
01:07 Klitschko is blocked in his own corner... 13:0
01:07 Frazier lands a cross to the body. 15:0
01:07 Frazier is reaching down deep to try and end this fight now as he knows he has Wladimir Klitschko in trouble! 15:0
01:20 Frazier shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Klitschko flush! 19:0
01:20 That shot landed square and Klitschko felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 19:0
01:29 Joe Frazier has Klitschko cornered! 19:0
01:34 Frazier lands a solid cross! 23:0
01:34 Klitschko is trying to regroup after that punch... 23:0
01:47 Klitschko smothers Frazier's attack as Frazier tries to get off some shots inside. 23:0
01:53 Frazier has Wladimir Klitschko trapped! 23:0
01:53 Frazier digs two shots to the body and then rips Klitschko with a short uppercut on the inside. 26:0
01:53 Wladimir Klitschko is definitely in trouble. Frazier needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 26:0
02:02 * There's a devastating cross to the head of Klitschko. It came out of nowhere and Klitschko drops to the canvas! It's the punches that you don't see coming that do the most harm, and Klitschko looks hurt. 26:0
02:04 Schiavone stands over Wladimir Klitschko and starts the count... 34:0
02:04 1... 34:0
02:05 2... 34:0
02:06 3... 34:0
02:07 4... 34:0
02:08 Klitschko is making a gallant try to get off the canvas as the count reaches 5. 34:0
02:09 6... 34:0
02:10 7... 34:0
02:11 8... 34:0
02:12 9... 34:0
02:13 10! 34:0
02:13 * Klitschko can't beat the count! It's over! Klitschko has been stopped here in round 8. 34:0
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Frank Shain is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by knockout at 02:14 of round 8...
Joe Frazier!
Score Cards
Robert Grasso Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Joe Frazier 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 66
Wladimir Klitschko 7 10 9 10 10 9 10 65
Albert Rubenstein Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Joe Frazier 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 66
Wladimir Klitschko 7 10 9 10 10 9 10 65
Pawel Kardyni Round Total
Poland 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Joe Frazier 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 67
Wladimir Klitschko 7 9 10 10 10 9 9 64
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Joe Frazier 30 28 29 27 27 30 28 199
Wladimir Klitschko 21 29 28 30 30 27 29 194
Statistics
Categories Joe Frazier Wladimir Klitschko
Knockdowns scored 2 0
Jabs / Round 5.00 5.75
Hooks / Round 8.88 2.75
Crosses / Round 5.50 5.75
Combinations / Round 4.38 3.38
Uppercuts / Round 3.50 2.38
Punches Landed / Round 27.25 20.00
Punches Missed / Round 41.50 14.88
Punching Accuracy 39.6% 57.3%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 6
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 1 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Cop
Re: Wk37 Results. See first post for Fight Card info
Sonny WTF??!??
Decent result for Sharkey though.
Decent result for Sharkey though.
Re: Wk37 Results. See first post for Fight Card info
Schmeling gets his revenge win against Stribling. But why only ten rounds?
No way is this fight a Preliminary
Both men trained for 15 rounds and Stribling was very lucky the bout was mysteriously shuffled down the fight card.
Re: Wk37 Results. See first post for Fight Card info
I've been running all fights at 10 unless super six or championship fights.JDC wrote:
Schmeling gets his revenge win against Stribling. But why only ten rounds?
No way is this fight a Preliminary
Both men trained for 15 rounds and Stribling was very lucky the bout was mysteriously shuffled down the fight card.
Re: Wk37 Results. See first post for Fight Card info
Can I have their 3rd fight over the full 15 rounds as a boombastic headliner next week?
They're 1-1 now.
Re: Wk37 Results. See first post for Fight Card info
YesJDC wrote:
Can I have their 3rd fight over the full 15 rounds as a boombastic headliner next week?
They're 1-1 now.
Re: Wk37 Results. See first post for Fight Card info
2 draws, wow.
Re: Wk37 Results. See first post for Fight Card info
Thank you kind sir. We shall look forward to the fullest of shahbangs 