Wk 40 Championship Results

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Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Evander Holyfield Jimmy Bivins 1-1 0 D(e) 10 10
Preliminary 1 Ken Norton Young Stribling 1-1 1 UD 12 12
Preliminary 2 Joe Frazier Jack Johnson 1-1 1 KO 5 15
Support Bout Joe Louis Peter Jackson 3-2 1 TKO 9 15
Co-Feature Muhammad Ali Rocky Marciano 1-1 1 UD 15 15
Main Event Jack Dempsey Larry Holmes 1-1 0 D(m) 15 15

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Opening Bout
Evander Holyfield vs Jimmy Bivins

Fight info: Pikesville Armory, Pikesville, MD, United States, 2013-09-06, announcer is Michael Pass, referee is Tony Weeks, the bout will be scored by three judges: Eric Fetzer (United States), Raul Caiz Jr. (United States) and Bernard Bruni (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 not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Evander Holyfield - Record: 1-1-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Kevin Cunningham - Cut Man: Sam Gasher
In the blue corner: Jimmy Bivins - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bill Brady - Cut Man: Aaron Snowell

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 That's the bell, summoning the two fighters to begin trading punches here in the first. 0:0
0:08 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:0
0:11 Bivins likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Holyfield's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 0:2
0:27 Bivins fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 0:4
0:43 Bivins is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:4
0:50 Holyfield is either lucky or has radar. Bivins's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:4
0:57 Holyfield lands a strong hook! 4:4
0:57 Jimmy Bivins is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:4
01:22 Bivins smothers Holyfield's attack with a clinch! 4:4
01:31 The fighters have just banged heads! 4:4
01:41 Bivins tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Holyfield blocks it. 4:4
01:59 Holyfield landed a sharp combination that rocked Bivins back on his heels! 8:4
01:59 Bivins was shaken by those blows! 8:4
02:13 Holyfield is clinching... 8:4
02:17 Referee Weeks separates the two... 8:4
02:22 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 8:4
02:34 Bivins is challenging Holyfield to fight him and quit clinching. 8:4
02:39 Weeks is shouting at Holyfield to break! 8:4
02:48 Circling left, Holyfield looks for an opening to fire a shot at Bivins. 8:4
03:00 Chants of Boring, Boring echo through the arena as Bivins puts his arms around Holyfield, causing Weeks to separate the fighters. 8:4
03:00 It looks like the fighters heads came together as they were tangled up inside. 8:4
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 8:3

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 2. 0:0
0:11 Evander Holyfield takes a cross to the head from Jimmy Bivins. 0:2
0:20 Holyfield's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:2
0:28 Holyfield does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Bivins's punches in close. 0:2
0:41 Evander Holyfield fires and misses. 0:2
0:44 Bivins lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Holyfield on the end of that punch. 0:4
0:55 Holyfield takes a solid cross from Bivins. 0:7
01:09 The quickness and footwork of Bivins is definitely keeping Holyfield off balance. 0:7
01:16 Bivins bangs the uppercut home. 0:9
01:26 Bivins's jab is fast and accurate. 0:11
01:41 Jimmy Bivins isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Holyfield fits. 0:11
01:45 Bivins rips a cross to the stomach of Holyfield, but there was really no power behind it. 0:13
01:58 Evander Holyfield walks into a hard jab from Bivins 0:16
02:07 These guys are really going at it but Holyfield looks to be getting the worse of it. 2:19
02:20 Bivins is off target with that cross. 2:19
02:32 Bivins is giving Holyfield a lot of side-to-side movement. 2:19
02:36 That flurry by Bivins scored cleanly as Holyfield looks to clinch. 2:22
02:46 Bivins gets in a short cross to the body. 2:24
03:00 Evander Holyfield tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:24
03:00 There's the bell. Holyfield wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 2 is history. 2:26

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 3 begins. 0:0
0:11 Bivins is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:0
0:22 Bivins ends up behind Holyfield as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 0:0
0:35 Holyfield clamps Bivins's arms to his side and holds on until Weeks breaks the hold. 0:0
0:44 Bivins works his way free! 0:0
0:57 Bivins tries to drop the right hand over the top but Holyfield ducks under it. 0:0
0:59 Holyfield snaps Bivins's head back with a jolting uppercut. 3:0
01:10 Holyfield seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 3:0
01:15 Bivins lands a nice looking uppercut inside, but it was mostly an arm punch. 3:2
01:29 Bivins misses wildly with the hook. 3:2
01:36 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 3:2
01:44 Bivins dances gracefully across the canvas 3:2
01:51 Holyfield walks in to a glancing hook from Jimmy Bivins. 3:4
02:05 Bivins takes a heavy hook downstairs. 7:4
02:05 Bivins is suddenly in trouble! 7:4
02:32 Holyfield ties up Bivins... 7:4
02:36 * Holyfield is told to quit hitting on the break by Weeks. 7:4
02:49 Holyfield quickly hitches up his trunks. 7:4
02:52 Bivins goes to the body with an uppercut, though there was not much behind it. 7:6
03:00 The bell ending Round 3 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 6:8

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 4 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:12 Holyfield brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 0:0
0:12 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:25 Evander Holyfield tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 0:0
0:34 Holyfield whiffs with the uppercut. 0:0
0:46 Holyfield misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:0
0:57 Evander Holyfield has his arms wrapped around Bivins... Now they separate. 0:0
01:06 * The referee is cautioning Holyfield about using his shoulders a bit too enthusiastically when he gets inside. 0:0
01:19 Holyfield backs away and hitches up his trunks. 0:0
01:33 Evander Holyfield just comes up short with the combination. 0:0
01:40 The two men are posturing and neither fighter is making a move to fight. The fans are quick to voice their displeasure. 0:0
01:47 Holyfield is holding on to Bivins. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
01:52 * Holyfield is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 0:0
02:05 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
02:14 Bivins throws a flurry of punches but Holyfield either blocks or slips them. 0:0
02:16 Not a lot on that hook to Bivins's side, but it scored. 2:0
02:30 Holyfield misses with that punch. 2:0
02:42 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 2:0
02:52 Holyfield is stalking his opponent. 2:0
02:57 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 2:0
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 4 comes to an end. 4:0

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 5. There it is! 0:0
0:06 Bill Brady implored Bivins to stay busy, to do more but Bivins's mind seems elsewhere. 0:0
0:11 Bivins is trying to free his gloves from under Holyfield's gloves. 0:0
0:16 Weeks separates the two... 0:0
0:16 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:20 Bill Brady seemed to pump up Bivins between rounds. 0:0
0:25 Holyfield wraps his arms around Bivins. 0:0
0:30 Referee Weeks steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:35 Holyfield lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 2:0
0:47 Holyfield lands a short hook to the body. 4:0
01:01 Bivins wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Holyfield's defense. 4:0
01:03 Holyfield lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 6:0
01:14 Jimmy Bivins scores with a nice two-punch combination. 6:2
01:25 He sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 6:4
01:39 Holyfield takes a hard combination from Jimmy Bivins 6:8
01:39 Holyfield looks stunned! 6:8
01:56 Jimmy Bivins swings...and misses. 6:8
02:03 Holyfield's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 6:8
02:06 Holyfield throws the cross and scores to the head of Jimmy Bivins. 8:8
02:20 Bivins is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Evander Holyfield. 8:8
02:27 * Weeks is telling Holyfield to quit holding and hitting. 11:8
02:45 Holyfield steals a quick glance at his corner. 11:8
02:48 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 11:8
03:00 Holyfield lands a solid uppercut! 15:8
03:00 Jimmy Bivins is trying to regroup after that punch... 15:8
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 14:10

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:16 Jimmy Bivins is trying to put his punches together and he tags Holyfield with a nice combination of punches. 0:2
0:21 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:2
0:25 Kevin Cunningham not only gave Holyfield encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Bivins. Now it's up to Evander Holyfield to implement it. 0:2
0:26 Bivins catches Holyfield with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 0:4
0:43 Holyfield slides along the far ropes. 0:4
0:55 Holyfield lands a devastating uppercut! 4:4
0:55 Bivins appears to have been staggered by that punch... 4:4
01:06 Jimmy Bivins slips in a jab to the body 4:6
01:20 Watch Bivins move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Holyfield off balance. 4:6
01:32 Bivins has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Holyfield. 4:6
01:41 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:6
01:46 Bivins scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 4:8
01:58 Jimmy Bivins lands a flurry to the ribs of Evander Holyfield. 4:10
02:13 Holyfield lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Bivins. 4:10
02:15 Bivins lands a solid shot to the head and follows up with a better one! He can be very effective when he remembers to throw his punches in combinations. 4:12
02:24 Bivins launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Holyfield's jaw. Bivins is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 4:14
02:38 Bivins is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Holyfield to chase him. 4:14
02:42 Bivins goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 4:16
02:51 Bivins lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 4:18
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 5:20

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 A cross lands for Bivins. Evander Holyfield didn't see that one coming. 0:2
0:11 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:16 Kevin Cunningham knows Holyfield lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:2
0:21 Holyfield just misses with a huge shot as Bivins chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:2
0:23 Bivins gets inside and fires a hook to Holyfield's body. 0:4
0:33 Bivins comes out on top in that exchange but Holyfield was able to land some nice shots as well. 2:7
0:50 Bivins does a great job of moving as Evander Holyfield tries to work inside. 2:7
0:53 Jimmy Bivins ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 2:9
01:10 Holyfield keeps looking to get inside on Bivins 2:9
01:19 Bivins ties up Holyfield. Why would he want to clinch now? 2:9
01:24 Now they break clean. 2:9
01:29 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 2:9
01:32 Bivins tries to clinch, but Holyfield shakes him off and lands an uppercut to the body. 4:9
01:43 Bivins scores with a solid hook to the head. 4:12
01:52 Bivins lands a hook to the ribs. 4:14
02:02 Not much steam behind Bivins's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 4:16
02:18 Holyfield holds his arms up in disgust as Bivins holds him around his waist. 4:16
02:22 Weeks separates the two fighters. 4:16
02:39 Bivins has freed himself from Holyfield. They move quickly to ring center. 4:16
02:43 Bivins fires the jab. It finds its target. 4:18
02:55 Bivins traps Holyfield in the corner! 4:18
03:00 Bivins fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:18
03:00 Bivins appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 4:18
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 7. 5:18

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jimmy Bivins looks to be in excellent shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Evander Holyfield was hearing it from Kevin Cunningham between rounds, as did not let his hands go enough that last round. 0:0
0:12 Holyfield lands a solid cross! 4:0
0:12 Bivins is gasping for air!! 4:0
0:17 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 8th round of this fight. 4:0
0:21 Whatever Bill Brady said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Bivins has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 4:0
0:21 Holyfield has Bivins trapped in the near neutral corner... 4:0
0:26 Holyfield fires a shot, but it glances off Bivins's shoulder. 4:0
0:33 The action is back at ring center. 4:0
0:38 Holyfield throws a crushing right to Bivins's jaw! 8:0
0:38 Evander Holyfield has Bivins in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 8:0
0:47 Bivins moves into a neutral corner. 8:0
0:47 Bivins throws a punch and lands. Holyfield scores with a counter. Looks like Bivins was a little more effective. 10:3
0:59 Holyfield seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:3
01:06 The action is at ring center. 10:3
01:10 Bivins clinches... Holyfield gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 10:3
01:19 Referee Weeks has to separate the two... 10:3
01:31 Holyfield fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 10:3
01:37 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 10:3
01:41 Bivins scores with a glancing cross. 10:5
01:52 * Holyfield lands a solid body shot. Weeks steps in saying the punch was below the belt. Holyfield can't believe the call and neither can we. 12:5
01:52 Holyfield throws another good combination that temporarily slows Bivins. 12:5
02:10 Bivins retreats into the right corner. 12:5
02:15 Bivins comes in low. Holyfield puts a headlock on him. Weeks knocks Holyfield's arm off Bivins's head. 12:5
02:27 * Weeks is telling Bivins to quit leaning on the neck. 12:5
02:40 Both fighters take a breather as they clinch before Weeks breaks them apart. 12:5
02:48 They move back to ring center. 12:5
02:53 There's a straight right by Holyfield! 16:5
02:53 Holyfield has Bivins hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 16:5
03:00 Holyfield fires a left hand that Bivins takes high on the shoulder. 16:5
03:00 It looks like Bivins has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 16:5
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 16:4

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it looks as if Holyfield is going to need a knockout to win this fight. 0:0
0:06 Holyfield received a pep talk from Kevin Cunningham before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:11 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Weeks is going to have to sort this out. 0:0
0:20 Holyfield tries to get free... Here comes Weeks to break them up... 0:0
0:20 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:24 Bivins bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 0:2
0:36 Bivins pins Holyfield in the corner! 0:2
0:41 Bivins lands a strong uppercut! 0:6
0:41 How is Holyfield standing after that? 0:6
0:50 Bivins has Holyfield trapped! 0:6
0:50 Bivins wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 0:8
01:01 Holyfield retreats into his own corner... 0:8
01:06 Bivins is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 0:8
01:18 Holyfield tries to muscle inside but Bivins clinches him. 0:8
01:27 Jimmy Bivins finally lets go of Holyfield. 0:8
01:35 Jimmy Bivins lands the lead cross. 0:10
01:39 Holyfield is breathing heavily... 0:10
01:52 Considering the clinch Holyfield has on Bivins it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Bivins pushes him away. 0:10
01:56 Weeks steps in and breaks it up. 0:10
02:06 Holyfield scores with a tremendous left! 4:10
02:06 Jimmy Bivins looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:10
02:20 Evander Holyfield fires a lead right that Bivins manages to avoid. 4:10
02:30 Bivins dips and connects with a hook to the side of Holyfield's head. 4:12
02:43 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 4:12
02:43 These guys are throwing caution to the wind as they go at it blow for blow. 6:14
02:52 Bivins forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Holyfield. 6:16
02:56 It looks like there's a bit of swelling starting under Evander Holyfield's right eye. 6:16
03:00 That punch actually went behind Holyfield's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Bivins. 6:16
03:00 Bivins seems to have done enough to win this fight. 6:16
03:00 Weeks motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 9. 5:16

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters touch gloves in the middle of the ring as the 10th and final round begins. 0:0
0:07 Holyfield got some great advice from Kevin Cunningham between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 10. 0:0
0:13 Holyfield catches Bivins coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:0
0:13 Bivins's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 4:0
0:34 Holyfield shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Bivins flush! 9:0
0:34 How is Bivins standing after those shots? 9:0
0:50 Evander Holyfield can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 9:0
0:52 Bivins is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 9:2
0:57 The swelling is increasing around Holyfield's right. 9:2
01:05 Holyfield has Bivins cornered! 9:2
01:10 Holyfield tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Jimmy Bivins. 9:2
01:24 Holyfield grabs Bivins's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Weeks has to force Holyfield to let go. 9:2
01:33 The Referee breaks it up... 9:2
01:38 Holyfield takes a right to the body. 9:4
01:52 Bivins is protecting the body nicely as Holyfield fails to score inside. 9:4
02:09 Holyfield lands a crushing cross! 13:4
02:09 Bivins was stunned by that blow! 13:4
02:26 Bivins is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Holyfield can't throw punches, I guess. 13:4
02:35 Weeks has to break them apart. 13:4
02:47 Holyfield lands a hard cross! 17:4
02:47 That shot buckled Bivins's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 17:4
03:00 Holyfield misses with that hook. 17:4
03:00 Bivins appears to have this fight under control. 17:4
03:00 There's the bell and this contest is in the books. Both fighters act as if they've won. Let's listen to the call as the scorecards are handed to the ring announcer. 16:4

Fight Result

Let's go to Michael Pass for the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...

Eric Fetzer, United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even

Raul Caiz Jr., United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even

Bernard Bruni, United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even

This fight has been declared a draw!


Score Cards

Eric Fetzer Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Evander Holyfield 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 95
Jimmy Bivins 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 95

Raul Caiz Jr. Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Evander Holyfield 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 95
Jimmy Bivins 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 95

Bernard Bruni Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Evander Holyfield 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 95
Jimmy Bivins 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 95

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Evander Holyfield 30 27 27 30 30 27 27 30 27 30 285
Jimmy Bivins 27 30 30 27 27 30 30 27 30 27 285


Statistics
Categories Evander Holyfield Jimmy Bivins
Knockdowns scored 0 0

Jabs / Round 2.70 6.30
Hooks / Round 3.30 4.80
Crosses / Round 2.20 5.80
Combinations / Round 4.20 5.10
Uppercuts / Round 2.70 5.60

Punches Landed / Round 15.10 27.60
Punches Missed / Round 33.60 20.90

Punching Accuracy 31.0% 56.9%

Total Number of Fouls 4 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1 1

Foul Penalties:
Caution 4 1

Suffered Accidental Head Butt 2
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1

No cuts occured

Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 2 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 2 2 / 1


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - C

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Preliminary 1
Ken Norton vs Young Stribling

Fight info: Kewadin Casino, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, United States, 2013-09-06, announcer is Joe Humphries, referee is Frank Santore, the bout will be scored by three judges: James Jen-Kin (United States), Eugene Grant (United States) and Omar Fernandez (Argentina), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the IBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 12 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 not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Ken Norton - Record: 3-1-0 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yoel Judah - Cut Man: Sam Gasher
In the blue corner: Young Stribling - Record: 2-1-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Danny Smith - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:07 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:0
0:15 Stribling bores in determined to maul Norton 0:0
0:27 Ken Norton is protecting the body nicely as Stribling fails to score inside. 0:0
0:34 Stribling finds a home for his jab, keeping Norton at bay. 0:2
0:48 Stribling lands a devastating hook! 0:6
0:48 Norton looks shaken! 0:6
01:00 Not much steam behind Norton's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:6
01:17 Norton lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Stribling. 2:6
01:30 Stribling pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 2:6
01:39 As high as Norton is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Stribling takes advantage of it. 2:6
01:46 Stribling traps Norton's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Santore breaks it up. 2:6
01:55 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:6
02:00 Stribling has Norton trapped in the near right neutral corner... 2:6
02:04 Young Stribling doesn't connect with the uppercut. 2:6
02:11 Norton lands a crushing cross! 6:6
02:11 Stribling appears to be stunned! 6:6
02:21 Norton slides into a neutral corner... 6:6
02:25 Stribling and Norton are in a clinch, Santore hollers at them to break and start fighting. 6:6
02:30 Young Stribling pushes Norton away. 6:6
02:39 Santore has to pull the fighters away from each other as Stribling locks up Norton's arms. 6:6
02:48 Santore moves in to break the clinch. 6:6
02:55 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 6:6
03:00 Stribling connects with a violent uppercut! 6:10
03:00 Norton is trying to regroup after that punch... 6:10
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 6:10

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 Stribling received a pep talk from Danny Smith before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:10 Stribling moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:14 That was a violent straight right by Norton! 4:0
0:14 Stribling was stunned by that blow! 4:0
0:30 Young Stribling has freed himself from Norton. They move quickly to ring center. 4:0
0:37 Stribling is trapped in Norton's corner... 4:0
0:37 The action heats up as both men trade punches. 6:2
0:47 Stribling retreats into a neutral corner. 6:2
0:51 Santore yells at the fighters to separate but Norton and Stribling are a tangle of arms. 6:2
01:00 Norton finally lets go of Stribling. 6:2
01:05 Stribling pins Norton in the corner! 6:2
01:09 Norton picks off the jab thrown by Stribling. 6:2
01:16 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 6:2
01:24 Stribling lands a hard hook! 6:6
01:24 Ken Norton is reeling.. 6:6
01:38 Stribling just misses with a huge shot as Norton chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 6:6
01:53 That punch actually went behind Norton's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Stribling. 6:6
01:56 Norton forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Stribling. 8:6
02:05 Norton moves into the left corner. 8:6
02:05 The fighters are at close quarters now as Stribling lands a hook downstairs. 8:8
02:13 Norton doesn't have to look for Young Stribling this round. He is right there in front of him. 8:8
02:22 Norton traps Stribling in the corner! 8:8
02:22 Norton sinks a stiff uppercut between Young Stribling's elbows. 11:8
02:32 Norton snakes the jab through Stribling's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 13:8
02:46 Stribling works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 13:8
02:58 Norton rocks Stribling with a quick, powerful uppercut on the inside. 16:8
03:00 It looks like there's a bit of swelling starting under Stribling's right eye. 16:8
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 15:10

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Norton looks to be in good shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Norton got some great advice from Yoel Judah between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 3. 0:0
0:08 Norton scores with a stunning hook to the head. 3:0
0:22 Stribling lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 3:2
0:41 Norton tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Stribling. 3:2
0:48 Ken Norton plants a hard cross in Stribling's midsection. 6:2
01:16 Stribling can't score with short uppercut inside. Norton got his gloves in front of the punch. 6:2
01:18 Norton bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 8:2
01:23 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Stribling. 8:2
01:32 Norton drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 12:2
01:32 Stribling was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 12:2
01:46 Stribling fires a left hand that Norton takes high on the shoulder. 12:2
01:57 * Norton lands a violent shot under Stribling's ribcage and Stribling instantly drops down on both knees. 12:2
01:59 Santore begins the count over Stribling as Norton moves to a neutral corner.. 19:2
01:59 1... 19:2
02:00 2... 19:2
02:01 3... 19:2
02:02 4... 19:2
02:02 * Young Stribling has regained his feet, but he definitely looks dazed! 19:2
02:02 Santore is allowing the fight to continue and the action resumes. 19:2
02:02 Norton stunned Stribling. Norton knows how to finish an opponent when he has got one hurt, and he is going to work now! 19:2
02:11 Stribling is forced into his own corner... 19:2
02:11 Norton scores downstairs with a hard cross. 22:2
02:11 Norton is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 22:2
02:24 Ken Norton misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 22:2
02:35 Norton just comes up short with the cross. 22:2
02:46 Norton scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 26:2
02:46 Stribling is hurt! 26:2
02:51 There appears to be increased swelling under Stribling's right eye. 26:2
02:55 The action is at ring center. 26:2
02:55 Norton splits Stribling's gloves with an uppercut. 28:2
02:55 Stribling is hurt. He's lucky this round is almost over as Norton looks to end it! 28:2
03:00 Norton fires away but finds nothing but air. 28:2
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 29:2

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Norton and Stribling square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 4. 0:0
0:08 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 Young Stribling's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 Norton lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 2:0
0:18 Norton scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Young Stribling's jaw. 4:0
0:23 That swelling under the right eye of Stribling is definitely getting worse. 4:0
0:27 Norton got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Yoel Judah's instructions work. 4:0
0:32 Norton charges Young Stribling trying to get inside 4:0
0:39 Stribling retreats into the upper left corner. 4:0
0:39 Norton scores with consecutive blows to the body of Stribling. 6:0
0:48 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 6:0
0:53 Norton lands a vicious cross! 11:0
0:53 Stribling is dazed and he is in trouble!! 11:0
01:10 Norton backs into a neutral corner. 11:0
01:10 These guys are really going at it but Norton looks to be getting the worse of it. 13:3
01:14 There has to be something done about the swelling around Young Stribling's right eye as it continues to worsen. 13:3
01:20 Norton has Stribling cornered! 13:3
01:24 Norton wraps up Stribling. 13:3
01:33 Santore separates the two... 13:3
01:33 Young Stribling eyes look good. He seems to be clear-headed after last round's knockdown. 13:3
01:38 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 13:3
01:41 Ken Norton eats a short cross from Stribling amd backs away. 13:5
01:56 Stribling lands a solid cross! 13:10
01:56 Norton is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 13:10
02:05 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 13:10
02:10 Stribling dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Norton back on his heels! 13:14
02:10 That punch has Norton staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 13:14
02:27 Norton's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 13:14
02:31 Stribling has Norton trapped! 13:14
02:35 Norton holds his arms up in disgust as Stribling holds him around his waist. 13:14
02:40 Referee Santore steps in to break it up. 13:14
02:44 Norton has Stribling blocked in! 13:14
02:49 Norton misses wildly with the hook. 13:14
02:51 Stribling ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 13:16
03:00 Stribling works free! The fighters move to ring center. 13:16
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 14:16

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Norton and Stribling leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 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
0:14 Santore tries to separate the boxers but Young Stribling has a vice-like grip on Norton. 0:0
0:23 Referee Santore has to separate the two... 0:0
0:33 Ken Norton leans on the ropes and motions for Stribling to come in. 0:0
0:52 And Norton tastes the power of a huge cross from Stribling! 0:4
0:52 Norton was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 0:4
01:04 Ken Norton has Stribling pinned! 0:4
01:09 Norton drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:4
01:09 Stribling appears shaken by those punches! 4:4
01:13 The increased swelling around the right eye of Stribling is fast becoming a hindurance. 4:4
01:23 Stribling works free! He backs to ring center, with Norton following. 4:4
01:32 Stribling just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 8:4
01:32 Stribling in on unsteady legs after those punches. 8:4
01:46 Stribling lands a wicked uppercut! 8:8
01:46 Norton was stunned by that blow! 8:8
02:00 Stribling just comes up short with the cross. 8:8
02:10 * The referee has told Stribling to watch the kidney punches. 8:10
02:33 Norton pushes Stribling away to give himself a little more space to work with. 8:10
02:37 Santore is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 8:10
02:47 Stribling looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 8:10
02:49 Norton scores to the midsection with a nice uppercut. 11:10
02:53 The swelling around Stribling's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 11:10
02:58 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 11:10
03:00 Stribling is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Norton can't throw punches, I guess. 11:10
03:00 Stribling uses his shoulder to force Norton out of the clinch. 11:10
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 13:9

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Norton looks a bit disgusted as Round 6 gets underway. 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
0:15 Stribling fires a lead right that Ken Norton manages to avoid. 0:0
0:22 Norton lands a smashing cross! 4:0
0:22 Stribling is suddenly in trouble! 4:0
0:31 * Santore is halting the fight and warning Stribling for kidney punching. Stribling is pleading his case but to no avail. 4:3
0:49 Stribling lands a solid combination to the head of Norton. 4:6
0:58 Norton backs into the upper corner. 4:6
01:03 Stribling grabs Norton. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:6
01:15 The Referee breaks it up... 4:6
01:24 Considering the clinch Stribling has on Norton it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Ken Norton pushes him away. 4:6
01:28 Norton tries to get free... Here comes Santore to break them up... 4:6
01:33 Young Stribling and Norton clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 4:6
01:37 Stribling feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 4:8
01:55 Young Stribling is stalking his opponent. 4:8
02:03 Norton pumps a heavy jab to the midsection. 7:8
02:13 Norton lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Stribling on the end of that punch. 9:8
02:18 Young Stribling's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 9:8
02:29 Stribling tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 9:8
02:36 Stribling takes a hard combination from Norton 13:8
02:36 Stribling is reeling after that shot! 13:8
02:45 Stribling doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 13:10
02:54 Young Stribling lands a rapier like jab to the head of Norton 13:12
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 13:12

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Norton is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 7. 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
0:11 Stribling really buried that punch into Norton's ribs. 0:4
0:11 Norton is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:4
0:20 Danny Smith was really animated in Stribling's corner and Stribling was nodding in agreement. 0:4
0:20 Norton is staying at the center of the ring. 0:4
0:25 Norton tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Stribling blocks it. 0:4
0:32 Stribling drops the right hand flush on Norton's chin! 0:8
0:32 Norton appears shaken by that punch! 0:8
0:46 Norton cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Stribling had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:8
0:53 OH! Stribling landed the big hook flush! 0:13
0:53 Norton is clutching his side! 0:13
01:02 Norton is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:13
01:05 Young Stribling slides into the corner... 0:13
01:09 Norton shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Stribling flush! 4:13
01:09 Stribling was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 4:13
01:14 Stribling is breathing heavily... 4:13
01:23 Stribling frees himself from Norton's clutches! They move to ring center now. 4:13
01:31 Ken Norton takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 4:15
01:36 Norton and Stribling are both on the verge of exhaustion.. 4:15
01:36 Norton looks a little puffy under his left eye. 4:15
01:41 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Stribling. 4:18
01:53 Stribling seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:18
02:02 There's a hard shot off the top of Norton's head! 4:22
02:02 That's the punch Stribling hoped to land! Norton looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 4:22
02:15 Stribling works his way in and leans on Ken Norton... 4:22
02:20 Santore moves them apart. 4:22
02:24 Stribling has Norton blocked in! 4:22
02:24 Stribling scores with the jab. 4:24
02:36 Both fighters are looking to bang inside, as Stribling lands an uppercut to the jaw. 4:26
02:41 Norton is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 4:26
02:49 Stribling's jab connects to Norton's head 4:28
02:54 Norton's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 4:28
03:00 Circling left, Stribling looks for an opening to fire a shot at Ken Norton. 4:28
03:00 Norton appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 4:28
03:00 Round 7 ends with the sound of the bell. 4:30

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 8. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Young Stribling is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:14 Stribling smothers Norton's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:23 Santore steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:27 Danny Smith not only gave Young Stribling encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Norton. Now it's up to Stribling to implement it. 0:0
0:32 Stribling voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:40 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:51 Stribling misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
01:03 Norton drives that short hook into Stribling's midsection! 5:0
01:03 Young Stribling is gasping for air!! 5:0
01:07 Stribling seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 5:0
01:11 Stribling is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 5:0
01:15 The fighters are at ring center... 5:0
01:19 Norton landed a sharp combination that rocked Stribling back on his heels! 9:0
01:19 Stribling seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 9:0
01:19 * That punch has opened a cut on Young Stribling. Blood is evident but exactly how bad the cut is can't be ascertained just yet. 11:0
01:19 The cut is severe from the looks of it, a gash outside his right eyebrow. 11:0
01:19 * Young Stribling's pawing at his eye and there may be some blood trickling into that eye from the cut above it. The referee must have noticed because we have a stop in the action as Santore motions toward the ringside physician. They're going to take a close look at the cut. 11:0
01:19 * The ringside physician is making a thorough examination of the cut, after having cleared away some of the blood. He's dabbing at the wound again and from the way all three participants, doctor, ref and fighter, are nodding their heads, it looks like this contest is going to get back underway. Referee Santore is indicating exactly that - the bout is going to continue; and both fighters are getting ready to start punching again. 11:0
01:24 Both fighters look fatigued... 11:0
01:33 Norton lands a hard cross! 16:0
01:33 Stribling is going to need to regroup after that blow... 16:0
01:38 It seems every shot Young Stribling takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 16:0
01:50 Stribling does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Norton's punches in close. 16:0
02:02 Young Stribling takes a heavy cross downstairs. 21:0
02:02 Stribling is clutching his side! 21:0
02:21 Stribling just landed a three punch combo! 21:5
02:21 Norton is out on his feet after that violent combination! 21:5
02:25 The swelling is increasing around Norton's left. 21:5
02:33 Norton fires a jab to the body 23:5
02:42 Norton gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Stribling. 25:5
02:46 Stribling is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 25:5
02:54 Stribling has Norton cornered! 25:5
02:58 Apparently Stribling feels it's a good strategy to hug Norton and force Santore to come separate them. 25:5
03:00 Santore separates the two fighters. 25:5
03:00 It looks like Norton has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 25:5
03:00 The bell ending Round 8 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 26:4

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Stribling was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Stribling's corner men worked their magic on his's cut outside the right eyebrow. There's no bleeding at all under the Vaseline smear. 0:0
0:07 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 It's a sweet uppercut by Stribling! He snapped Norton's head straight back with that punch! 0:4
0:12 That punch may have stunned Norton momentarily. 0:4
0:28 Norton just landed a devastating three punch combo! 4:4
0:28 Stribling was hurt by those blows! 4:4
0:33 Stribling's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 4:4
0:49 You would think Stribling had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Norton looked trying to score there! 4:4
0:55 There's a straight right by Stribling! 4:9
0:55 Young Stribling just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 4:9
01:05 A flurry of blows from Norton lands to the body 6:9
01:20 Young Stribling lands a solid cross! 6:14
01:20 Norton takes a step back, obviously hurt! 6:14
01:24 Ken Norton's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 6:14
01:30 Ken Norton retreats into a neutral corner. 6:14
01:34 Stribling wings a big left hand at Norton but the latter sidesteps the punch. 6:14
01:41 The fighters are back at ring center... 6:14
01:46 Stribling looks to work the body, but Norton covers up nicely. 6:14
01:48 Stribling eats a jab from Norton 8:14
02:06 Stribling tries to drop the right hand over the top but Norton ducks under it. 8:14
02:16 Norton lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Stribling's ribs. 11:14
02:25 Ken Norton backs into a neutral corner. 11:14
02:29 Stribling just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Norton with a sharp combination! 11:18
02:29 Norton was staggered by those punches... 11:18
02:42 Stribling pins Norton in the corner! 11:18
02:46 Stribling lands a strong cross! 11:23
02:46 Norton is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 11:23
02:51 The swelling under Norton's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 11:23
03:00 Stribling catches Norton coming in with a sweet uppercut! 11:27
03:00 Norton is reeling.. 11:27
03:00 Norton appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 11:27
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 11:28

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Young Stribling looks to be in fair shape as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Danny Smith said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Young Stribling has some spring in his step here in the 10th round. 0:0
0:08 Norton'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 The swelling on the face Stribling looks slightly less severe, thanks to a great job by his corner man. 0:0
0:09 Ken Norton brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:14 Norton doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Stribling's head? 4:0
0:14 Stribling looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:0
0:18 The swelling under Stribling's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 4:0
0:27 Stribling cranks up the hook and connects to Norton's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:4
0:27 Norton is dazed after that three punch salvo from Stribling. He keeps eating leather like that and I'm going to throw in the towel!! 4:4
0:32 Norton's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 4:4
0:37 Stribling has Norton blocked in! 4:4
0:41 Stribling throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Norton but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:4
0:43 Ken Norton shoots the jab. He doubles up on it and the second one carried some power with it. 7:4
0:59 Stribling whiffs with the jab. 7:4
01:06 Norton catches Stribling coming in with a sweet uppercut! 11:4
01:06 Young Stribling seems to have been hurt by that punch! 11:4
01:11 Stribling's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 11:4
01:19 Stribling feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 11:4
01:19 There's the uppercut from Stribling. That opening has been there all fight for him. 11:6
01:28 A solid right hand scores for Stribling. 11:9
01:48 Norton throws a crushing right to Stribling's jaw! 16:9
01:48 Stribling suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 16:9
02:02 Norton misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 16:9
02:09 That hook by Stribling jarred Norton! 16:14
02:09 That blast sent Norton reeling into the ropes! 16:14
02:13 The swelling around Norton's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 16:14
02:23 Stribling retreats into his own corner... 16:14
02:28 Stribling usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Norton tries vainly to score. 16:14
02:45 Stribling is either lucky or has radar. Norton's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 16:14
02:52 Stribling lands a strong uppercut! 16:19
02:52 Norton is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 16:19
03:00 Young Stribling has Norton pinned! 16:19
03:00 Stribling fires a shot, but it glances off Norton's shoulder. 16:19
03:00 Norton appears to have this fight under control. 16:19
03:00 What a terrific round! The crowd is going crazy. These two fighters just gave us a candidate for Round of the Year! 16:20

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 11 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Norton's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Norton's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:06 Quick efficient work in the corner of Stribling has his facial puffiness under control. The swelling actually looks as if it has lessened somewhat. 0:0
0:11 That was a violent straight right by Norton! 5:0
0:11 That series of punches rocked Stribling and he looks to be in trouble. 5:0
0:16 There has to be something done about the swelling around Stribling's right eye as it continues to worsen. 5:0
0:24 Stribling is keeping away from the ropes. 5:0
0:29 He swings...and misses. 5:0
0:36 That hook from Norton snapped Stribling's head back violently! 10:0
0:36 Stribling looks like he was hurt by that punch! 10:0
0:36 That punch has reopened a cut on Stribling as once again you can see blood on the face of Stribling. 10:0
0:36 The claret begins flowing again from the gash outside Young Stribling's right eyebrow. 10:0
0:36 * The fighters move away from each other, creating a bit of distance between them. Now the referee has called timeout, halting the action. He's leading Stribling to the ringside physician. The cut over Stribling's eye seems to be the primary cause for concern. 10:0
0:36 * Well, after talking a long look at Stribling's face, the ringside physician has indicated to the referee that the bout can continue. The third man in the ring is going to position both fighters where he wants them and get the action started again here in Round 11. 10:0
0:50 Ken Norton goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 12:0
0:54 Stribling's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Norton. 12:0
01:06 Norton drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 16:0
01:06 Stribling was shaken by those blows! 16:0
01:15 Norton is blocked in his own corner... 16:0
01:20 Stribling is just missing by a hair with his punches. 16:0
01:27 Norton pummels Young Stribling, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 21:0
01:27 Stribling was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 21:0
01:31 Stribling's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 21:0
01:44 Stribling misses with that punch. 21:0
01:51 Norton moves into the right corner. 21:0
01:51 Stribling lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Norton's midsection. 21:2
02:03 Norton gets in a hook to the body of Stribling. 23:2
02:20 Stribling has his arms wrapped around Norton... Now they separate. 23:2
02:29 Stribling shoves Norton away. 23:2
02:42 Stribling will tie a guy up if he has to. 23:2
02:51 Now they break clean. 23:2
03:00 Norton grabs and holds Stribling... 23:2
03:00 Santore pries them apart. 23:2
03:00 Norton seems to have done enough to win this fight. 23:2
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 11. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 23:1

Round 12
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
0:06 Stribling's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:06 Stribling's corner men does a nice job on Stribling's cut outside the right eyebrow. You wouldn't even know that Stribling had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:06 Norton'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
0:06 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
0:12 Stribling lets his hands go inside, but Norton protects his body well. 0:0
0:21 Norton traps Stribling in the corner! 0:0
0:30 * That punch caught Stribling clean. He brings his arms up in a defensive posture. Now he pitches forward! Stribling goes down after a delayed reaction to the hook by Norton! 0:0
0:33 Norton is ushered to a neutral corner by Santore and the count begins.. 7:0
0:33 1... 7:0
0:34 2... 7:0
0:35 3... 7:0
0:36 Stribling makes it to a knee at the count of 4 but he's still struggling to get his legs under him! 7:0
0:36 * Somehow Young Stribling has made it back up after taking that vicious shot. He looks like he's out of it. 7:0
0:36 Santore gives Young Stribling a quick once over and decides to let the fight go on. 7:0
0:36 Norton has Stribling reeling. Norton can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 7:0
0:49 Norton's finds a home on Stribling's jaw. 9:0
0:49 Norton has Stribling is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 9:0
01:02 That was a violent straight right by Norton! 14:0
01:02 Those punches hurt Stribling and he looks to hang on. 14:0
01:07 The swelling around Stribling's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 14:0
01:15 Norton telegraphed that shot and Stribling ducks under it easily. 14:0
01:22 Stribling slides into a neutral corner... 14:0
01:22 A hard jab by Norton gets in. 17:0
01:22 Young Stribling is definitely in trouble. Norton needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 17:0
01:35 Norton fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 17:0
01:47 Norton really buried that punch into Stribling's ribs. 21:0
01:47 Stribling appears shaken by those punches! 21:0
01:51 The referee and the ring doctor are going to have to keep a close watch on the right eye of Stribling. If the swelling increases much more, we could see a stoppage. 21:0
01:56 Norton throws the hook and connects. 23:0
02:16 Stribling just can't find the range with that jab. 23:0
02:19 Norton lands a flurry to the ribs of Stribling. 25:0
02:30 The fighters are tangled up inside. Norton has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 27:0
02:34 This fight could be stopped in a punch or two unless Stribling shows Santore that he's got something left. 27:0
02:41 Stribling retreats into the near right corner. 27:0
02:46 Stribling picks off the jab by Norton. 27:0
02:48 * Santore is talking to Norton's corner men as he stops the round. Santore has stopped the round early and it appears to be an error on his part because no bell ever sounded. 27:0

Fight Result

Let's go to Joe Humphries for the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...

James Jen-Kin, United States scores the bout 116 to 109

Eugene Grant, United States scores the bout 114 to 109

Omar Fernandez, Argentina scores the bout 114 to 109

The winner and still IBO heavyweight champion by unanimous decision is Ken Norton!


Score Cards

James Jen-Kin Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ken Norton 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 116
Young Stribling 9 9 7 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 8 109

Eugene Grant Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ken Norton 9 10 10 9 9 10 8 10 9 10 10 10 114
Young Stribling 10 9 7 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 7 109

Omar Fernandez Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ken Norton 9 10 10 9 10 10 8 10 9 9 10 10 114
Young Stribling 10 9 7 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 7 109

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ken Norton 28 30 30 28 28 30 25 30 27 28 30 30 344
Young Stribling 29 27 21 29 29 27 30 27 30 29 27 22 327


Statistics
Categories Ken Norton Young Stribling
Knockdowns scored 2 0

Jabs / Round 7.33 4.50
Hooks / Round 5.08 3.25
Crosses / Round 5.00 4.08
Combinations / Round 5.67 3.58
Uppercuts / Round 4.92 5.00

Punches Landed / Round 28.00 20.42
Punches Missed / Round 26.25 37.50

Punching Accuracy 51.6% 35.3%

Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Kidney Punching 2

Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1

Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1

Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 2 / 1 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0

Cut locations breakdown:
Cut outside right eyebrow 2 / 1 / 0

Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 2

Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 2 / 2

Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Inside 4 / 3 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 3 / 3 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 1 5 / 5
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0

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Preliminary 2
Joe Frazier vs Jack Johnson

Fight info: 4th & B, San Diego, CA, United States, 2013-09-06, announcer is Howard Leigh, referee is Vic Drakulich, the bout will be scored by three judges: Bill Ray (United States), Raffaele Argiolas (Italy) and Isaac Tshabalala (South Africa), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the IBF, WBA title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 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 not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Joe Frazier - Record: 4-0-0 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Harold Knight - Cut Man: Sam Gasher
In the blue corner: Jack Johnson - Record: 3-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: George Francis - Cut Man: Darkie Smith

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's the start of Round 1 of what we hope to be an exciting contest. 0:0
0:08 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:0
0:13 Johnson lands a stinging jab. 0:2
0:27 Frazier continues to follow Johnson about the ring. 0:2
0:40 There's a straight right by Joe Frazier! 4:2
0:40 Johnson was shaken by that blow! 4:2
0:51 Johnson comes out on top in that exchange but Frazier was able to land some nice shots as well. 6:5
01:00 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 6:5
01:03 Jack Johnson had the upper hand in an action packed exchange! 8:8
01:17 Frazier fires a volley of punches but Johnson was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 8:8
01:31 Frazier just comes up short with the cross. 8:8
01:37 Johnson lands a vicious uppercut! 8:12
01:37 Frazier looks stunned! 8:12
01:51 There's a hard shot off the top of Johnson's head! 12:12
01:51 Johnson was stunned by that blow! 12:12
02:07 Frazier is trying to free his gloves from under Jack Johnson's gloves. 12:12
02:16 Drakulich separates the two fighters. 12:12
02:21 Frazier throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 15:12
02:36 Johnson's hands are free inside as he lands an uppercut on Joe Frazier's beltline. 15:14
03:00 Joe Frazier scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 20:14
03:00 Jack Johnson is gasping for air!! 20:14
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 22:13

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 2. There it is! 0:0
0:07 Frazier got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Harold Knight's instructions work. 0:0
0:09 Johnson misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 0:2
0:25 Johnson lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 0:4
0:39 Frazier misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:4
0:52 Johnson throws a big looping cross that lands high on the head of Frazier. 0:7
01:08 Johnson tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:7
01:15 Frazier cranks up the hook and connects to Johnson's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:7
01:15 That punch may have stunned Johnson momentarily. 4:7
01:30 Johnson isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Frazier fits. 4:7
01:40 Johnson doesn't connect with the uppercut. 4:7
01:47 And Johnson tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Frazier! 8:7
01:47 Johnson seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 8:7
02:03 Frazier clamps Jack Johnson's arms to his side and holds on until Drakulich breaks the hold. 8:7
02:08 Drakulich is shouting at Frazier to break! 8:7
02:21 Johnson misses with that punch. 8:7
02:23 Frazier rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 10:7
02:37 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Johnson lands a short uppercut to the chin of Frazier. 10:9
02:57 Johnson whiffs with the jab. 10:9
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Frazier and Johnson really went at it. 10:10

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Johnson looks to be in excellent shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:19 Frazier can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:29 Johnson lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Frazier on the end of that punch. 0:2
0:42 Johnson brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:2
0:55 Frazier fires and misses. 0:2
0:58 Johnson wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 0:4
01:20 Johnson and Frazier are in a clinch, Drakulich hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:4
01:25 Joe Frazier pushes Johnson away. 0:4
01:29 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:4
01:32 A flurry of blows from Johnson lands to the body 0:6
01:51 Considering the clinch Johnson has on Frazier it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Frazier pushes him away. 0:6
02:00 * Drakulich is telling Johnson he wants a clean break. 0:6
02:17 Johnson quickly hitches up his trunks. 0:6
02:21 Drakulich is talking to Johnson and seems to be telling him to quit playing around and start fighting. 0:6
02:45 Jack Johnson dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Frazier back on his heels! 0:10
02:45 What a beautiful combination! Frazier might not survive this... 0:10
02:59 Frazier holds his arms up in disgust as Johnson holds him around his waist. 0:10
03:00 Referee Drakulich has to separate the two... 0:10
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 0:10

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Johnson is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:06 George Francis not only gave Johnson encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Frazier. Now it's up to Johnson to implement it. 0:0
0:11 Frazier tries to drop the right hand over the top but Johnson ducks under it. 0:0
0:14 Johnson flicks a jab to Frazier's stomach 0:2
0:18 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:2
0:27 Frazier swings...and misses. 0:2
0:30 Johnson doubles up to the body, though Frazier seems unfazed. 0:4
0:39 Frazier lands a jab to Johnson's midsection 2:4
0:53 Johnson connects with a violent cross! 2:8
0:53 That blow connected solidly to the head of Frazier and he is stunned! 2:8
01:07 Frazier fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:8
01:14 Johnson shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Frazier flush! 2:12
01:14 Jack Johnson has Frazier hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 2:12
01:22 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:12
01:25 Frazier splits Johnson's gloves with a powerful uppercut. 5:12
01:34 Johnson doesn't have to look for Frazier this round. He is right there in front of him. 5:12
01:42 Johnson takes a hard combination from Frazier 9:12
01:42 Johnson staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 9:12
02:00 Frazier lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Johnson. 9:12
02:07 That uppercut landed from way outside, but Johnson is slick enough to get away with it. 9:15
02:24 Frazier can't score with short uppercut inside. Johnson got his gloves in front of the punch. 9:15
02:26 Johnson throws a savage uppercut to the midsection, but Frazier is able to absorb most of the impact by keeping his elbows in tight. 9:17
02:42 That was a violent straight right by Frazier! 13:17
02:42 Johnson was hurt by those blows! 13:17
02:56 Frazier pushes Johnson then steps away from him. 13:17
03:00 Johnson has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Frazier. 13:17
03:00 Now they break clean. 13:17
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Drakulich to step in and break it up. 15:16

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Joe Frazier looks a bit disgusted as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Frazier lands a wicked cross! 4:0
0:11 Johnson looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:0
0:16 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 4:0
0:25 Johnson is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 4:0
0:37 Johnson misses wildly with the Hook. 4:0
0:44 Frazier just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Johnson with a sharp combination! 8:0
0:44 Jack Johnson was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 8:0
01:03 * Frazier drives home a brutal hook to Johnson's head and down he goes!!! 8:0
01:06 Drakulich begins the count... 17:0
01:06 1... 17:0
01:07 2... 17:0
01:08 3... 17:0
01:09 4... 17:0
01:10 5... 17:0
01:11 6... 17:0
01:12 Johnson makes it to a knee at the count of 7 but he's still struggling to get his legs under him! 17:0
01:13 8... 17:0
01:14 9... 17:0
01:15 10! 17:0
01:15 * Drakulich raises Frazier's hand as Johnson is stopped here in the 5th round! 17:0

Fight Result

Here's Howard Leigh with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner and still IBF, WBA heavyweight champion by knockout at the 01:21 mark in Round 5 is...

Joe Frazier!


Score Cards

Bill Ray Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Frazier 10 10 10 9 39
Jack Johnson 9 10 9 10 38

Raffaele Argiolas Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Frazier 10 10 9 9 38
Jack Johnson 9 10 10 10 39

Isaac Tshabalala Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Frazier 10 10 9 9 38
Jack Johnson 9 10 10 10 39

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Frazier 30 30 28 27 115
Jack Johnson 27 30 29 30 116


Statistics
Categories Joe Frazier Jack Johnson
Knockdowns scored 1 0

Jabs / Round 3.80 7.60
Hooks / Round 4.80 4.80
Crosses / Round 4.80 2.60
Combinations / Round 3.60 5.20
Uppercuts / Round 3.60 5.20

Punches Landed / Round 20.60 25.40
Punches Missed / Round 40.40 19.80

Punching Accuracy 33.8% 56.2%

Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Hitting on the Break 1

Foul Penalties:
Caution 1


No cuts occured

Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 3 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0

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Support Bout
Joe Louis vs Peter Jackson

Fight info: Coliseum Bowl, San Francisco, CA, United States, 2013-09-06, announcer is Billy Jordan, referee is John O'Brien, the bout will be scored by three judges: Jeffrey Belton (New Zealand), John Rupert (United States) and David Sutherland (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 15 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 not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Joe Louis - Record: 1-2-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Abel Sanchez - Cut Man: Sam Gasher
In the blue corner: Peter Jackson - Record: 1-2-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Janks Morton - Cut Man: Carlos Vargas

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the boxers out of the corners. We've got a fight about to break out! 0:0
0:13 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if neither has gotten the better of the exchange. 2:2
0:27 Louis continues to follow Jackson about the ring. 2:2
0:37 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:2
0:45 Peter Jackson fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:2
0:56 Louis scores with a hard, snapping jab. 5:2
01:09 Louis lands a short hard right to the chest and follows up immediately with a crushing left to the head of Jackson. 8:2
01:21 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Louis has gotten the better of the exchange. 11:4
01:36 Louis shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Jackson flush! 15:4
01:36 Jackson is staggered... 15:4
01:50 Louis doesn't connect with the cross. 15:4
01:52 Jackson lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Louis on the end of that punch. 15:6
02:10 Louis looks to work the body, but Jackson covers up nicely. 15:6
02:17 Peter Jackson throws a crushing right to Louis's jaw! 15:10
02:17 Joe Louis is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 15:10
02:31 Jackson scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 15:15
02:31 Louis was stunned by that blow! 15:15
02:35 * There's swelling under Louis's left eye and it's quite noticeable at this time. 15:15
02:45 Jackson picks off the jab thrown by Louis. 15:15
02:55 Louis shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 17:15
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 19:15

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Louis'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 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:21 O'Brien separates them. 0:0
0:25 Abel Sanchez was extremely upbeat during the break with Louis providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:26 Louis hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Jackson. 2:0
0:40 Joe Louis is stalking his opponent. 2:0
0:45 Louis is motioning with his gloves for Jackson to bring it on, but Louis is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 2:0
0:49 Louis drops in a solid cross just above Jackson's trunks. 5:0
01:06 Peter Jackson fires and misses. 5:0
01:16 Louis 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. 7:0
01:49 Louis is holding Jackson tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 7:0
01:53 * It's good to see O'Brien paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Jackson about leaning on his opponent's neck. 7:0
02:11 Louis has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Jackson. 7:0
02:23 O'Brien separates the two... 7:0
02:33 Louis really buried that punch into Jackson's ribs. 11:0
02:33 Jackson is hurt! 11:0
02:44 Joe Louis feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Jackson's chin. 13:0
02:57 Louis doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 15:0
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 15:0

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 3 begins. 0:0
0:07 Louis got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Abel Sanchez's instructions work. 0:0
0:12 Louis throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Jackson but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:29 Louis whiffs with the cross. 0:0
0:36 Jackson's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:46 Jackson cranks up the hook and connects to Louis's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:4
0:46 Louis is badly hurt! 0:4
0:51 Louis's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 0:4
01:05 Jackson misses wildly with the hook. 0:4
01:17 Jackson lands a solid cross! 0:8
01:17 Louis looks like he was hurt by that punch! 0:8
01:33 Jackson is holding... 0:8
01:37 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:8
01:46 Louis traps Jackson's gloves under his arms, forcing O'Brien to break them up. 0:8
01:51 O'Brien has to break the clinch. 0:8
01:56 Louis takes a right to the body. 0:10
02:01 The swelling around Louis's left eye is worsening. 0:10
02:13 Jackson clinches... Louis gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:10
02:22 O'Brien separates the two fighters. 0:10
02:31 Louis misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:10
02:38 Jackson just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Louis with a sharp combination! 0:14
02:38 Louis took far too many hard shots from Jackson in that flurry and he is hurt! 0:14
02:52 Louis works free! He backs to ring center, with Jackson following. 0:14
03:00 Louis looks for a breather; he grabs Jackson and holds on. Jackson pushes Louis off and looks for an opening. 0:14
03:00 O'Brien moves in to break the clinch. 0:14
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Louis's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 3. 1:13

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Louis is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 4 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 Louis'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
0:13 Louis is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:20 Oh!!! Jackson unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 0:4
0:20 Louis seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 0:4
0:25 That swelling under the left eye of Louis is definitely getting worse. 0:4
0:29 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:4
0:32 Louis pins Jackson in the corner! 0:4
0:36 That was a violent straight right by Louis! 4:4
0:36 Jackson is suddenly in trouble! 4:4
0:57 Jackson fires a lead right that Louis manages to avoid. 4:4
01:04 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 4:4
01:10 Jackson's jab is fast and accurate. 4:6
01:27 O'Brien yells at the fighters to separate but Joe Louis and Jackson are a tangle of arms. 4:6
01:31 O'Brien separates the two... 4:6
01:40 Louis lands a hard uppercut! 9:6
01:40 Jackson is reeling.. 9:6
01:49 Jackson slides into the corner... 9:6
01:54 Louis forces his way inside. 9:6
02:02 Peter Jackson's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 9:6
02:15 Louis is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Peter Jackson a decent target to shoot for. 9:6
02:25 Both fighters take a half-step back. 9:6
02:29 The fighters are back at ring center... 9:6
02:29 Jackson lands a nice looking uppercut inside, but it was mostly an arm punch. 9:8
02:38 Joe Louis scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 11:8
02:47 Jackson retreats into the left corner. 11:8
02:52 Louis lands a solid hook! 16:8
02:52 Jackson is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 16:8
02:56 There's puffiness around Jackson's left eye. 16:8
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 4 to a close. 18:8

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Louis looks to be in fair shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Louis'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
0:08 Jackson retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:08 Louis goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 2:0
0:17 Jackson backs into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:17 Louis shoots a cross to the midsection. 4:0
0:26 Abel Sanchez not only gave Louis encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Jackson. Now it's up to Louis to implement it. 4:0
0:31 Louis is holding on to Jackson. He seems to be taking a breather. 4:0
0:40 Now they break clean. 4:0
0:50 Louis is off target with that combination. 4:0
01:01 O'Brien tries to separate the boxers but Louis has a vice-like grip on Jackson. 4:0
01:06 O'Brien pries them apart. 4:0
01:10 Jackson's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 4:0
01:19 Louis tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Jackson blocks it. 4:0
01:21 Jackson scores to the body with a jab 4:2
01:26 Louis's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 4:2
01:30 A cross to body by Louis gets through. 6:2
01:48 Joe Louis just landed a three punch combo! 10:2
01:48 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Peter Jackson is just trying to hang on! 10:2
01:52 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Jackson. 10:2
01:57 Jackson moves into a neutral corner. 10:2
01:57 Louis lands two solid jabs that snap back the head of Jackson. 13:2
02:15 The fighters are tied up. Louis tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 13:2
02:24 Jackson tries to get free... Here comes O'Brien to break them up... 13:2
02:28 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 13:2
02:36 Jackson just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 17:2
02:36 Those punches hurt Jackson and he looks to hang on. 17:2
02:41 There appears to be increased swelling under Jackson's left eye. 17:2
02:50 Joe Louis lands a devastating cross! 21:2
02:50 Louis has Jackson in trouble after that punch! 21:2
03:00 Jackson misses wildly with the Hook. 21:2
03:00 There's another round in the books. 21:2

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 6. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Louis is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Louis still has distension. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Jackson's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Jackson's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:11 Jackson lands a crushing uppercut! 0:4
0:11 Jackson just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 0:4
0:16 Louis's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 6. 0:4
0:20 Louis's jab connects to Jackson's head 2:4
0:29 Jackson backs into the left corner. 2:4
0:34 Jackson does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Louis's punches in close. 2:4
0:36 Jackson bangs a right cross off the face of Louis. 2:6
0:48 Louis pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 4:6
0:52 The swelling under Jackson's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 4:6
01:04 Jackson is pinned in his own corner... 4:6
01:08 Louis misses with that cross. 4:6
01:20 Both fighters let their hands go with Louis coming out on top in that melee. 7:8
01:32 Louis buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Jackson 10:8
01:46 Louis just can't find the range with that uppercut. 10:8
01:52 Look out! That was a straight right by Jackson! 10:13
01:52 Louis is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 10:13
01:57 The swelling under Louis's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 10:13
02:01 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 10:13
02:13 Louis grabs Jackson. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 10:13
02:17 Louis and Jackson each take a step back. 10:13
02:22 Louis moves into the left corner. 10:13
02:22 Jackson scores with a quick one-two to Louis's midsection 10:15
02:40 Peter Jackson lands a hard uppercut! 10:20
02:40 Joe Louis is trying to regroup after that punch... 10:20
02:57 Louis frees himself from Jackson's clutches! They move to ring center now. 10:20
03:00 Louis patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Jackson little room to move. 10:20
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 12:20

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Louis looks to be in excellent shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Louis is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Jackson is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Jackson still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Jackson has Louis trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:0
0:07 Jackson's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 0:2
0:12 Louis's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 0:2
0:26 Jackson's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:2
0:26 Louis's hands are free inside as he lands an uppercut on Jackson's beltline. 2:2
0:44 Louis drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 7:2
0:44 Jackson is gasping for air!! 7:2
01:00 Jackson is jockeying for position as he tries to force Louis back into the corner. 7:2
01:05 Peter Jackson fires a punishing jab into the face of Louis. He wasn't probing with that punch. 7:5
01:15 Peter Jackson connects with a stiff left jab. 7:8
01:30 Jackson drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 7:13
01:30 Louis looks shaken! 7:13
01:34 Louis is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 7:13
01:39 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 7:13
01:45 A sizzling cross from Jackson finds it's mark. 7:16
01:57 Jackson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:16
02:05 Louis tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 7:16
02:07 The fighters move in close and Jackson gets off first, landing a vicious combination that snaps back the head of Joe Louis. 7:19
02:12 Louis's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 7:19
02:25 Louis is challenging Jackson to fight him and quit clinching. 7:19
02:30 Louis pushes Jackson away. 7:19
02:43 Peter Jackson lands a devastating hook! 7:23
02:43 Joe Louis is clutching his side! 7:23
02:53 Louis is keeping away from the ropes. 7:23
02:53 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Louis lands the right hand. 9:23
02:57 The swelling under Jackson's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 9:23
03:00 Louis pins Jackson in the corner! 9:23
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. 10:23

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Louis and Jackson square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Louis'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 The swelling on the face of Peter Jackson is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Jackson still has distension. 0:0
0:09 That's a nice solid jab from Jackson 0:3
0:18 Janks Morton was really animated in Jackson's corner and Jackson was nodding in agreement. 0:3
0:23 And Louis tastes the power of a huge cross from Jackson! 0:7
0:23 Louis appears to have been staggered by that punch... 0:7
0:28 It seems every shot Louis takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 0:7
0:40 Louis is clinching... 0:7
0:44 Louis finally lets go of Jackson. 0:7
0:53 No one is going to confuse Peter Jackson with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 0:7
01:00 O'Brien is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 0:7
01:07 Jackson has Joe Louis cornered! 0:7
01:12 Peter Jackson misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:7
01:19 The fighters are tangled up inside. Jackson has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 0:9
01:37 Peter Jackson dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Louis back on his heels! 0:13
01:37 That shot landed square and Louis felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 0:13
01:51 "The Black Prince" Jackson muscles his way inside. 0:13
01:55 Jackson has Louis trapped! 0:13
01:55 Jackson scores with a quick hook to the head of Louis after Louis missed with a wild shot of his own. 0:15
02:07 Louis eats a short cross from Jackson amd backs away. 0:17
02:11 Louis's left eye continues to swell and soon his vision will be completely obscured from that side. Don't be surprised if a punch he doesn't see ends the night for him. 0:17
02:24 Jackson lands a wicked combination! 0:21
02:24 Louis was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 0:21
02:45 Louis works free! The fighters move to ring center. 0:21
02:57 Peter Jackson lands a strong cross! 0:25
02:57 Louis was staggered by that punch! 0:25
03:00 Referee O'Brien is staring at the swelling under Louis's left eye and he is going to stop the bout. He wants the ringside physician to take a look at it. Joe Louis is already protesting, but his fate is now in the doctor's hands. 0:25
03:00 Louis is talking to the referee but it's the ringside physician who's the key figure here. The doc is looking at the eye damage that has taken place so far and he's asking Louis something. The physician appears to be gently probing the swelling and now he signals that the fighter isn't in any immediate danger. After consulting with the doctor, the referee has decided to allow the bout to continue. 0:25
03:00 The Referee has to get between Louis and Jackson as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 0:27

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 Louis got some great advice from Abel Sanchez 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 Louis is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Jackson is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Jackson still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Louis doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Jackson's head? 5:0
0:12 Jackson takes a step back, obviously hurt! 5:0
0:25 Louis landed a sharp combination that rocked Jackson back on his heels! 10:0
0:25 Jackson was staggered by those punches! 10:0
0:30 Jackson's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Louis. 10:0
0:38 Louis just comes up short with the hook. 10:0
0:49 There's a straight right by Louis! 15:0
0:49 That punch has Jackson staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 15:0
0:58 Louis has Jackson blocked in! 15:0
01:03 Louis catches Peter Jackson coming in with a sweet uppercut! 19:0
01:03 Jackson was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 19:0
01:07 Jackson's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 19:0
01:16 Louis connects with a violent cross! 23:0
01:16 That blast sent Jackson reeling into the ropes! 23:0
01:33 * Louis lands a perfect cross and Jackson slumps to the canvas! 23:0
01:36 Louis is ushered to a neutral corner by O'Brien and the count begins.. 33:0
01:36 1... 33:0
01:37 2... 33:0
01:38 3... 33:0
01:39 4... 33:0
01:40 5... 33:0
01:41 6... 33:0
01:42 7... 33:0
01:43 8... 33:0
01:44 9... 33:0
01:44 * Jackson's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 33:0
01:44 Jackson raises his guard as O'Brien asks him if he wants to continue. Jackson wants to keep on fighting but he still looks hurt. 33:0
01:44 Louis has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 33:0
01:49 * Jackson cannot fend for himself.O'Brien pulls Joe Louis off of Jackson and he's stopping the fight!! Louis is the winner by TKO here in the 9th round! 33:0

Fight Result

Let's go to Billy Jordan for the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 01:50 mark in Round 9 is...

Joe Louis!


Score Cards

Jeffrey Belton Round Total
New Zealand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Louis 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 75
Peter Jackson 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 77

John Rupert Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Louis 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 8 75
Peter Jackson 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 76

David Sutherland Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Louis 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 8 75
Peter Jackson 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 76

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Louis 29 30 27 30 30 27 27 25 225
Peter Jackson 28 27 30 27 27 30 30 30 229


Statistics
Categories Joe Louis Peter Jackson
Knockdowns scored 1 0

Jabs / Round 6.33 6.56
Hooks / Round 4.78 3.78
Crosses / Round 5.33 6.00
Combinations / Round 3.78 4.33
Uppercuts / Round 4.22 3.56

Punches Landed / Round 24.44 24.22
Punches Missed / Round 29.78 13.00

Punching Accuracy 45.1% 65.1%

Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1

Foul Penalties:
Caution 1

Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1

No cuts occured

Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 3 / 3 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 0


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments

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Co-Feature
Muhammad Ali vs Rocky Marciano

Fight info: Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo, NY, United States, 2013-09-06, announcer is Jimmy Lennon Jr., referee is Paul Field, the bout will be scored by three judges: Rogelio Perez (Panama), Steve Weisfeld (United States) and Axel Zielke (Germany), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 15 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 not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Muhammad Ali - Record: 2-2-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Lennox Blackmoore - Cut Man: Sam Gasher
In the blue corner: Rocky Marciano - Record: 2-2-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: George Chemeres - Cut Man: Freddie Brown

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:15 Marciano ties up Ali. 0:0
0:24 Referee Field has to separate the two... 0:0
0:29 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:36 Marciano bores in determined to maul Muhammad Ali 0:0
0:45 Ali takes a hard combination from Marciano 0:4
0:45 Ali is suddenly in trouble! 0:4
01:00 Marciano just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Ali with a sharp combination! 0:8
01:00 Ali is out on his feet after that violent combination! 0:8
01:09 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:8
01:17 That was a violent straight right by Ali! 4:8
01:17 Marciano was shaken by those blows! 4:8
01:31 And Muhammad Ali tastes the power of a huge cross from Rocky Marciano! 4:12
01:31 Marciano has Ali in trouble after that punch! 4:12
01:40 Marciano doesn't have to look for Ali this round. He is right there in front of him. 4:12
01:49 Marciano landed a sharp combination that rocked Ali back on his heels! 4:16
01:49 Muhammad Ali was staggered by those punches! 4:16
02:06 Ali scores with a hook to the side of the head. 6:16
02:19 Marciano is just missing by a hair with his punches. 6:16
02:22 Ali's finds a home on Marciano's jaw. 8:16
02:48 OH! Marciano landed the big hook flush! 8:20
02:48 Ali is hurt! 8:20
03:00 Marciano tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 8:20
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 8:21

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano and Ali square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 2. 0:0
0:12 Marciano is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Ali a decent target to shoot for. 0:0
0:22 Ali is holding on to Marciano. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:31 Field steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:44 Marciano lands a crushing cross! 0:4
0:44 Ali is reeling.. 0:4
0:57 Marciano seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:4
01:01 Ali finds a home for his jab, keeping Marciano at bay. 2:4
01:18 Ali tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:4
01:30 Rocky Marciano has freed himself from Ali. They move quickly to ring center. 2:4
01:40 Rocky Marciano looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 2:4
01:43 The cross scores for Ali. He needs to throw that punch more often. 4:4
01:59 Marciano connects with a violent combination! 4:8
01:59 Ali appears shaken by those punches! 4:8
02:13 Ali is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 4:8
02:17 Ali 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. 4:8
02:21 Marciano retreats into a neutral corner. 4:8
02:21 Ali scores with a nice two-punch combination. 6:8
02:35 Rocky Marciano fires and misses. 6:8
02:42 Ali lands a solid uppercut! 10:8
02:42 Marciano looks shaken! 10:8
02:55 Marciano lets his hands go inside, but Muhammad Ali protects his body well. 10:8
03:00 Marciano can't score with short uppercut inside. Ali got his gloves in front of the punch. 10:8
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 10:10

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 3 begins. 0:0
0:08 Marciano got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Freddie Brown's instructions work. 0:0
0:14 Marciano backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:19 Ali misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:26 Ali feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:0
0:31 Ali grabs Marciano. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:35 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:44 Ali has Marciano trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:0
0:48 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Muhammad Ali rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:0
0:56 Ali scores with a damaging cross. 3:0
01:07 Ali's jab is fast and accurate. 5:0
01:21 Marciano works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 5:0
01:35 It's a sweet uppercut by Ali! He snapped Marciano's head straight back with that punch! 9:0
01:35 That blow connected solidly to the head of Marciano and he is stunned! 9:0
01:51 Muhammad Ali lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Rocky Marciano. 9:0
02:07 Marciano voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 9:0
02:26 Ali 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. 9:0
02:40 Ali flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 11:0
02:53 Ali scores with a rapid fire combination. 13:0
03:00 Ali misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 13:0
03:00 There's the bell. Ali wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 3 is history. 14:1

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 4. 0:0
0:07 Ali is trapped in Marciano's corner... 0:0
0:07 The cross scores for Rocky Marciano. He needs to throw that punch more often. 0:2
0:12 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:2
0:21 Ali lands a smashing hook! 4:2
0:21 Rocky Marciano is gasping for air!! 4:2
0:31 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:2
0:42 OH! Muhammad Ali landed the big hook flush! 8:2
0:42 Marciano is reeling after that shot! 8:2
0:56 Ali catches Rocky Marciano coming in with a sweet uppercut! 12:2
0:56 And Marciano's in big trouble now! 12:2
01:13 Ali ties up Marciano. Why would he want to clinch now? 12:2
01:22 Ali shoves Marciano away. 12:2
01:35 Ali just landed a devastating three punch combo! 17:2
01:35 Marciano appears shaken by those punches! 17:2
01:43 Marciano moves into the right corner. 17:2
01:48 Ali lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Marciano. 17:2
01:55 Muhammad Ali dips and connects with a hook to the side of Marciano's head. 19:2
01:55 Ali stunned Marciano with that last shot and Ali's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 19:2
02:08 Muhammad Ali just misses with a huge shot as Marciano chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 19:2
02:15 Ali lands a rapier like jab to the head of Marciano 21:2
02:15 Muhammad Ali senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 21:2
02:28 Ali misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 21:2
02:39 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Ali blasts home a hook. 23:2
02:56 Marciano has his arms wrapped around Ali... Now they separate. 23:2
03:00 Field separates the two... 23:2
03:00 That ends Round 4... But the fighters are still punching! Now Field jumps between them. 22:2

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 Lennox Blackmoore was really animated in Ali's corner and Muhammad Ali was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:09 Ali backs into his own corner... 0:0
0:09 Marciano lands a short hard right to the chest and follows up immediately with a crushing left to the head of Ali. 0:3
0:13 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:3
0:23 Rocky Marciano misses with that punch. 0:3
0:25 Ali gets in a hook to the body of Marciano. 2:3
0:39 Marciano pins Ali's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:3
0:43 Referee Field separates the two... 2:3
0:48 Both fighters move to ring center. 2:3
0:53 There's a hard shot off the top of Ali's head! 2:7
0:53 Marciano has Ali in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 2:7
01:06 Marciano leaves the jab just short. 2:7
01:09 Ali lets a quick hook go, catching Marciano moving in. 4:7
01:23 Marciano tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Ali. 4:7
01:25 Ali's jab connects to Marciano's head 6:7
01:34 Rocky Marciano lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 6:9
01:43 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 6:9
01:49 Rocky Marciano has Ali blocked in! 6:9
01:54 Marciano fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:9
02:07 Marciano lands a wicked uppercut! 6:13
02:07 Marciano has Ali hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 6:13
02:19 Ali lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 8:13
02:48 Marciano is pinned in his own corner... 8:13
02:48 A cross lands for Ali. Marciano didn't see that one coming. 10:13
02:57 Marciano has Ali pinned! 10:13
03:00 Marciano cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Ali had his elbows tucked in nicely. 10:13
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. 10:13

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ali was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:14 Ali lands a strong cross! 4:0
0:14 Marciano looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:0
0:18 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 4:0
0:31 Ali picks off the uppercut by Marciano. 4:0
0:34 Ali ends that flurry with a stiff right hand! 7:0
0:47 Marciano has been landing solid uppercuts with both his right and his left hand and there is another one! 7:3
01:02 Ali feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 9:3
01:19 Ali takes a heavy combination downstairs. 9:8
01:19 Ali in on unsteady legs after those punches. 9:8
01:36 Field has to pull the fighters away from each other as Marciano locks up Ali's arms. 9:8
01:45 The Referee breaks it up... 9:8
01:54 Watch Muhammad Ali move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Marciano off balance. 9:8
01:59 Marciano is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 9:8
02:06 Marciano doesn't connect with the cross. 9:8
02:13 Ali lands a hard cross! 13:8
02:13 Marciano looks shaken! 13:8
02:27 Rocky Marciano lands a devastating uppercut! 13:12
02:27 Ali is clutching his side! 13:12
02:41 Ali really buried that punch into Marciano's ribs. 17:12
02:41 Marciano was stunned by that blow! 17:12
02:45 * There is now a good sized lump under the left eye of Marciano. 17:12
02:55 Ali drops the right hand flush on Marciano's chin! 22:12
02:55 That was a beautiful shot, Marciano's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 22:12
03:00 Wow, they really went at in that stanza, that was puglistic nirvana, and the fans are clamoring for more. 24:11

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:07 Marciano'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 Marciano has Ali cornered! 0:0
0:13 Marciano drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:4
0:13 Ali is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:4
0:23 Muhammad Ali rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Rocky Marciano. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 3:4
0:32 Ali connects with a stiff left jab. 6:4
0:52 Rocky Marciano just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 10:4
0:52 Marciano is suddenly in trouble! 10:4
0:56 The swelling under Marciano's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 10:4
01:09 That hook by Muhammad Ali jarred Rocky Marciano! 14:4
01:09 Marciano's knee almost touched the canvas... 14:4
01:21 Ali doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 16:4
01:30 Ali moves into a neutral corner. 16:4
01:35 Marciano lands a vicious uppercut! 16:8
01:35 That's the punch Marciano hoped to land! Ali looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 16:8
01:49 Ali shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Marciano flush! 20:8
01:49 That blast sent Marciano reeling into the ropes! 20:8
01:53 The increased swelling around the left eye of Marciano is fast becoming a hindurance. 20:8
02:04 Ali is trapped in his own corner... 20:8
02:04 Marciano jolts Ali with a hard jab. 20:11
02:18 Marciano charges in but Ali avoids the rush. 20:11
02:31 Rocky Marciano just landed a three punch combo! 20:16
02:31 Ali is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 20:16
02:41 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 20:16
02:49 Marciano keeps looking to get inside on Ali 20:16
03:00 Marciano's misses as Ali backpedals away. 20:16
03:00 It doesn't get much better than that last round folks, non-stop fury from start to finish has the crowd in an uproar. 21:17

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 8 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Marciano is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:14 Marciano looks to work the body, but Ali covers up nicely. 0:0
0:21 Ali's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:21 Marciano slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:26 Ali is off target with that combination. 0:0
0:28 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Marciano lands a short uppercut to the chin of Ali. 0:2
0:48 The fighters are at ring center... 0:2
0:53 Marciano lands a hard cross! 0:6
0:53 Ali was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 0:6
01:02 Ali delivers a cross to the nose of Marciano. 3:6
01:15 Marciano seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 3:6
01:22 Marciano fires a shot, but it glances off Ali's shoulder. 3:6
01:24 Ali moves in and scores with a quick jab. 5:6
01:35 Ali scores with a quick hook to the head of Marciano after Marciano missed with a wild shot of his own. 7:6
01:40 The swelling under Marciano's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 7:6
01:50 Ali retreats into his own corner... 7:6
01:54 Ali picks off the jab thrown by Marciano. 7:6
01:57 Ali flicks a jab to Marciano's stomach 9:6
02:17 Rocky Marciano continues to follow Ali about the ring. 9:6
02:26 Marciano just comes up short with the uppercut. 9:6
02:29 Ali shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 11:6
02:29 Marciano reels backward from what might have been a head butt! 11:6
02:42 Ali misses with that combination. 11:6
02:49 Marciano lands a solid hook! 11:10
02:49 Ali was stunned by that blow! 11:10
03:00 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 11:10
03:00 Field separates the two fighters. 11:10
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 11:11

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Ali and Marciano leave their corners. 0:0
0:05 Marciano'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
0:10 Marciano doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 0:0
0:15 Lennox Blackmoore seemed to pump up Ali between rounds. 0:0
0:19 Field tries to separate the boxers but Rocky Marciano has a vice-like grip on Ali. 0:0
0:28 * Field cautions Marciano for striking with his his shoulder. 0:0
0:42 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:49 Rocky Marciano misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:51 Not much steam behind Ali's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:0
01:05 Rocky Marciano wraps up Ali... Neither fighter will break... 2:0
01:17 Field has to separate the two... 2:0
01:22 Marciano is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 2:0
01:25 Marciano backs into the right corner. 2:0
01:29 Ali lands a devastating uppercut! 6:0
01:29 Marciano looks stunned! 6:0
01:34 Marciano's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 6:0
01:38 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 6:0
01:43 Marciano has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Ali. 6:0
01:52 Marciano finally lets go of Muhammad Ali. 6:0
02:01 Marciano misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:0
02:19 Ali usues his legs to avoid Marciano's punches. 6:0
02:30 Marciano slides along the far ropes. 6:0
02:39 Oh!!! Marciano unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 6:5
02:39 Ali appears shaken by that punch! 6:5
02:55 Marciano wings a big left hand at Ali but the latter sidesteps the punch. 6:5
02:57 Ali throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Rocky Marciano's jaw. 8:5
03:00 Ali appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:5
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 8:5

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Marciano's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Marciano's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:14 Ali does a great job of moving as Marciano tries to work inside. 0:0
0:21 There's a straight right by Ali! 4:0
0:21 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Marciano is trying to hang on... 4:0
0:25 Marciano is fading... 4:0
0:38 Marciano lands a crushing uppercut! 4:4
0:38 Ali seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 4:4
0:47 Ali scores with consecutive blows to the body of Marciano. 6:4
0:52 Marciano's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 6:4
01:07 Marciano drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 6:8
01:07 Ali is hurt! 6:8
01:42 * That punch caught Marciano clean. He brings his arms up in a defensive posture. Now he pitches forward! Marciano goes down after a delayed reaction to the uppercut by Muhammad Ali! 6:8
01:44 Field starts the count... 13:8
01:44 1... 13:8
01:45 2... 13:8
01:46 The count reaches 3 as Marciano is struggling to climb off of the deck. 13:8
01:47 4... 13:8
01:47 * Somehow Marciano has made it back up after taking that vicious shot. He looks like he's out of it. 13:8
01:47 The fight will continue as Field appears satisfied that Marciano is OK. 13:8
01:47 Muhammad Ali has Marciano hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Ali is. 13:8
01:55 Holy cow, Ali just poleaxed Marciano with that jab, it's a wonder Marciano still has any teeth! 16:8
01:55 Marciano is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Muhammad Ali just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 16:8
02:04 Marciano slides into the corner... 16:8
02:09 Marciano does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Ali's punches in close. 16:8
02:15 Ali scores to the body with a jab 18:8
02:15 Ali is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 18:8
02:24 Ali presses the attack, landing a crisp uppercut inside. 21:8
02:24 Ali has Marciano reeling. Ali can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 21:8
02:28 Rocky Marciano's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 21:8
02:42 Ali drives that short hook into Marciano's midsection! 25:8
02:42 Marciano is suddenly in trouble! 25:8
02:46 The swelling under Marciano's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 25:8
02:55 Ali is moving around the ring nicely. 25:8
03:00 Marciano has Muhammad Ali trapped! 25:8
03:00 It looks like Ali has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 25:8
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. 26:9

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ali is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 11 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Marciano is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Marciano still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Ali is either lucky or has radar. Marciano's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:20 Ali received a pep talk from Lennox Blackmoore before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:25 Marciano looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Ali. 0:0
0:35 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
0:39 Marciano scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:4
0:39 That series of punches rocked Ali and he looks to be in trouble. 0:4
0:53 Ali grabs Marciano's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Field has to force Ali to let go. 0:4
0:57 Marciano tries to get free... Here comes Field to break them up... 0:4
01:14 Muhammad Ali is challenging Marciano to fight him and quit clinching. 0:4
01:23 Ali works his way free! 0:4
01:33 Marciano lands a strong cross! 0:8
01:33 Ali is gasping for air!! 0:8
01:51 Ali smothers Rocky Marciano's attack with a clinch! 0:8
01:55 Field moves them apart. 0:8
01:55 Marciano is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 0:8
02:04 Muhammad Ali dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Marciano back on his heels! 5:8
02:04 Marciano looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 5:8
02:09 Rocky Marciano is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 5:8
02:18 Ali whiffs with the uppercut. 5:8
02:24 Ali lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 7:8
02:24 Ali has Marciano in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 11th. 7:8
02:33 Ali pins Marciano in the corner! 7:8
02:37 Ali fires a lead right that Marciano manages to avoid. 7:8
02:44 * Field is telling Muhammad Ali to watch holding and hitting. 11:8
02:53 Marciano is in trouble. Ali needs to stay on him if he wants to end this now. 11:8
02:57 It seems every shot Marciano takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 11:8
03:00 Marciano is trapped in the corner... 11:8
03:00 Ali tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Marciano blocks it. 11:8
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 11. 11:8

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Ali's corner as the bell sounds for Round 12. 0:0
0:05 If the swelling was lessened by Rocky Marciano'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 Ali usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Rocky Marciano tries vainly to score. 0:0
0:14 Ali gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Marciano. 2:0
0:30 A lead right scores big for Ali. He stunned Marciano with that one. 5:0
0:34 The swelling around Marciano's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 5:0
0:46 That was a violent straight right by Marciano! 5:4
0:46 Muhammad Ali was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 5:4
01:13 Marciano appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 5:4
01:21 Marciano is protecting the body nicely as Ali fails to score inside. 5:4
01:28 Marciano cranks up the hook and connects to Ali's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 5:8
01:28 Ali looks like he was hurt by that punch! 5:8
01:46 Ali traps Rocky Marciano in the corner! 5:8
01:51 Ali is clinching. Field better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 5:8
01:55 Field is shouting at Ali to break! 5:8
02:01 Ali retreats into the far left corner. 5:8
02:05 Marciano misses wildly with the Hook. 5:8
02:17 * Marciano walks into a cross and folds like an accordion. He went down section by section. 5:8
02:20 Field picks up the count.. 13:8
02:20 1... 13:8
02:21 Marciano is desperately trying to stand as the count hits 2 but he is badly hurt. 13:8
02:22 3... 13:8
02:23 4... 13:8
02:24 5... 13:8
02:25 6... 13:8
02:26 7... 13:8
02:26 * Marciano gets back up but he looks badly shaken. 13:8
02:26 Field is allowing the fight to continue. Marciano looks real shaken to us, however. 13:8
02:26 Ali appears to have Marciano out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Marciano looks ready to go, as Ali closes in to try and end this fight. 13:8
02:39 Ali is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Marciano's defense. 13:8
02:48 Ali just landed a devastating three punch combo! 17:8
02:48 Marciano is trying to regroup after those punches... 17:8
03:00 Ali is flicking the jab, trying to keep Marciano at long range. 17:8
03:00 It looks like Ali has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 17:8
03:00 The bell sounded, ending the round but it's a wonder the referee and the fighters could hear it over the noise being made by the crowd. That knockdown really pumped up the spectators here tonight. 19:8

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ali looks to be in fair shape as Round 13 gets underway. 0:0
0:09 Marciano'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
0:15 Marciano grabs and holds Ali... 0:0
0:20 Ali pushes Marciano away. 0:0
0:24 Lennox Blackmoore was extremely upbeat during the break with Ali providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:30 Marciano comes in low. Ali puts a headlock on him. Field knocks Ali's arm off Marciano's head. 0:0
0:34 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:45 A flurry of punches are exchanged, but Ali is coming out on top. 3:2
01:02 Ali grabs Marciano again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 3:2
01:14 Ali pushes Marciano away. 3:2
01:23 Marciano scores with a winging right! Ali's head snapped back violently with that punch! 3:6
01:23 Muhammad Ali is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 3:6
01:28 Marciano appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 3:6
01:42 OH! Marciano landed the big hook flush! 3:10
01:42 Ali is suddenly in trouble! 3:10
01:52 Marciano has Ali blocked in! 3:10
01:56 Marciano and Muhammad Ali are in a clinch, Field hollers at them to break and start fighting. 3:10
02:01 Marciano uses his shoulder to force Ali out of the clinch. 3:10
02:06 Marciano has Ali pinned! 3:10
02:11 Marciano wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Ali's defense. 3:10
02:13 Ali's jab is finds it's mark. 6:10
02:17 Rocky Marciano seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 6:10
02:25 Marciano has Ali trapped! 6:10
02:30 Marciano misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 6:10
02:32 Ali digs a short hook to ribs of Marciano. 8:10
02:45 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 8:10
02:50 Rocky Marciano fires away but finds nothing but air. 8:10
02:52 Ali throws the cross and scores to the head of Marciano. 10:10
03:00 Marciano fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 10:10
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! 9:10

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's two rounds of boxing left, and it looks as if Marciano is going to need a knockout to win this fight. 0:0
0:07 Marciano got some great advice from George Chemeres between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 14. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Marciano's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Marciano's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Ali tries to muscle inside but Rocky Marciano clinches him. 0:0
0:21 Field has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:31 Marciano throws a flurry of punches but Ali either blocks or slips them. 0:0
0:34 A flurry of blows from Ali lands to the body 2:0
0:45 Ali rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 4:0
0:55 Ali is forced into his own corner... 4:0
0:59 Apparently Marciano feels it's a good strategy to hug Muhammad Ali and force Field to come separate them. 4:0
01:08 Field separates the two... 4:0
01:13 Marciano eats a short cross from Ali amd backs away. 6:0
01:18 Rocky Marciano's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 6:0
01:29 Ali goes to the head, then digs a nice combination to the body that had something on it. 9:0
01:41 Ali seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:0
01:55 Marciano scores with a tremendous left! 9:4
01:55 Ali appears to have been staggered by that punch... 9:4
02:16 Ali throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 11:4
02:29 Ali smothers Marciano's attack as Marciano tries to get off some shots inside. 11:4
02:32 Ali doubles up to the body. He got Marciano's attention with those shots. 14:4
02:42 Ali moves into a neutral corner. 14:4
02:46 Marciano misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 14:4
02:48 Ali scores with a hard jab but he misses with the right hand, coming behind it. 17:4
02:53 Marciano's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Ali. 17:4
03:00 Ali brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 17:4
03:00 Ali seems to have done enough to win this fight. 17:4
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 14. 17:4

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:08 Whatever George Chemeres said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Marciano has some spring in his step here in the 15th round. 0:0
0:08 Marciano'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 Ali slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:13 Marciano can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:15 Ali scores big with that hook to the jaw of Marciano. Marciano took a step back after absorbing that shot. 3:0
0:20 There has to be something done about the swelling around Marciano's left eye as it continues to worsen. 3:0
0:24 George Chemeres was screaming at Rocky Marciano between rounds trying to get him fired up. 3:0
0:31 Marciano just comes up short with the hook. 3:0
0:34 Ali connects with an uppercut to the head of Rocky Marciano. 5:0
0:47 Ali frees himself from Marciano's clutches! They move to ring center now. 5:0
01:00 Marciano pins Ali's arms. Now they move apart. 5:0
01:05 Field pries them apart. 5:0
01:10 Ali retreats into the right corner. 5:0
01:14 Marciano throws a crushing right to Ali's jaw! 5:4
01:14 That absolutely rocked Ali, he is on queer street right now!! 5:4
01:24 Ali lands a devastating hook to the body. 8:4
01:33 Marciano is blocked in his own corner... 8:4
01:33 Ali rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 10:4
01:43 Ali moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 12:4
01:47 Marciano's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 12:4
01:55 Rocky Marciano traps Ali in the corner! 12:4
02:00 Marciano misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 12:4
02:02 Ali tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 14:4
02:11 Ali scores with a razor sharp combination from the outside. 17:4
02:27 Ali seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 17:4
02:37 Rocky Marciano catches Ali coming in with a sweet uppercut! 17:8
02:37 Ali is clutching his side! 17:8
02:46 The fighters are back at ring center... 17:8
02:50 Field warns Ali for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 17:8
02:59 Field breaks them up... 17:8
03:00 Ali appears to have this fight under control. 17:8
03:00 This bout's over, fight fans! The scorecards will tell the tale in this one. 18:7

Fight Result

Here's Jimmy Lennon Jr. with the call...

Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...

Rogelio Perez, Panama scores the bout 147 to 138

Steve Weisfeld, United States scores the bout 147 to 138

Axel Zielke, Germany scores the bout 147 to 138

And your winner by unanimous decision Muhammad Ali!!!


Score Cards

Rogelio Perez Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Muhammad Ali 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 147
Rocky Marciano 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 8 9 8 10 9 9 138

Steve Weisfeld Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Muhammad Ali 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 147
Rocky Marciano 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 8 9 8 10 9 9 138

Axel Zielke Round Total
Germany 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Muhammad Ali 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 147
Rocky Marciano 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 8 9 8 10 9 9 138

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Muhammad Ali 27 30 30 30 27 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 27 30 30 441
Rocky Marciano 30 30 27 27 30 27 27 30 27 24 27 24 30 27 27 414


Statistics
Categories Muhammad Ali Rocky Marciano
Knockdowns scored 2 0

Jabs / Round 9.60 2.27
Hooks / Round 3.87 2.80
Crosses / Round 7.20 3.80
Combinations / Round 8.87 1.87
Uppercuts / Round 5.07 2.80

Punches Landed / Round 34.60 13.53
Punches Missed / Round 20.07 46.07

Punching Accuracy 63.3% 22.7%

Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Shoulder 1

Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1

Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1

No cuts occured

Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 4 / 4
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 9 / 8 2 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 8 / 6
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 1

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Main Event
Jack Dempsey vs Larry Holmes

Fight info: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY, United States, 2013-09-06, announcer is Pat Harker, referee is Raul Caiz Sr., the bout will be scored by three judges: Des Bloyd (Australia), Raul Ortega (United States) and Leszek Jankowiak (Poland), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the WBC, WBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 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 not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Jack Dempsey - Record: 3-0-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Don House - Cut Man: Sam Gasher
In the blue corner: Larry Holmes - Record: 1-2-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Darkie Smith - Cut Man: Bill Gore

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:12 Holmes lands a vicious uppercut! 0:4
0:12 Dempsey was stunned by that blow! 0:4
0:21 Holmes's head is snapped back following a sharp combination from Dempsey. 3:4
0:34 Dempsey throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Holmes's jaw. 5:4
0:43 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 5:4
0:51 Dempsey lands a hard hook! 9:4
0:51 Holmes is reeling.. 9:4
01:00 Holmes fires a light jab to the stomach 9:6
01:10 Dempsey scores with a quick one-two to Holmes's midsection 11:6
01:23 Holmes lands a crushing uppercut! 11:10
01:23 Dempsey appears shaken by that punch! 11:10
01:32 Holmes likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Dempsey's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 11:12
01:41 Dempsey doesn't have to look for Holmes this round. He is right there in front of him. 11:12
01:48 Holmes lands a solid cross! 11:16
01:48 Dempsey was stunned by that blow! 11:16
02:06 It's a sweet uppercut by Holmes! He snapped Dempsey's head straight back with that punch! 11:20
02:06 Holmes sent Dempsey reeling with that punch! 11:20
02:25 Oh!!! Dempsey unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 15:20
02:25 Holmes is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 15:20
02:30 * There's some angry swelling now around the left eye of Holmes. Clearly, this is going to hamper his vision. 15:20
02:39 Holmes is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 15:20
02:43 Holmes shoves Dempsey away. 15:20
02:56 Dempsey grabs Holmes. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 15:20
03:00 Dempsey and Holmes each take a step back. 15:20
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 14:20

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 Holmes'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 Holmes is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 0:0
0:16 Holmes is motioning with his gloves for Dempsey to bring it on, but Holmes is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
0:23 Dempsey approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Larry Holmes any room to breathe. 0:0
0:31 Larry Holmes doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 0:2
0:47 Dempsey goes straight at Holmes, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 0:2
0:52 Holmes is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:2
0:56 Holmes tastes Dempsey's jab 2:2
01:10 Dempsey wings a big left hand at Larry Holmes but the latter sidesteps the punch. 2:2
01:21 Dempsey traps Holmes's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Caiz Sr. breaks it up. 2:2
01:26 Caiz Sr. moves them apart. 2:2
01:33 Dempsey steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:2
01:42 Holmes is protecting the body nicely as Dempsey fails to score inside. 2:2
01:58 Holmes lands a wicked combination! 2:7
01:58 Dempsey took far too many hard shots from Holmes in that flurry and he is hurt! 2:7
02:08 Holmes lands a rapier like jab to the head of Dempsey 2:9
02:17 Dempsey throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 4:9
02:34 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 4:9
02:39 Caiz Sr. moves in to break the clinch. 4:9
02:46 Holmes seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:9
02:55 * Caiz Sr. steps in and admonishes Dempsey for rabbit punching. 6:9
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 7:10

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Dempsey looks to be in excellent shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Holmes's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Holmes's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 Dempsey doubles up to the body, though Holmes seems unfazed. 2:0
0:14 Holmes seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 2:0
0:18 Don House was extremely upbeat during the break with Dempsey providing some solid encouragement. 2:0
0:26 Dempsey wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Holmes's defense. 2:0
0:33 Dempsey lands a hard, compact hook to the head of Holmes. 5:0
0:45 Holmes flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 5:2
01:14 Jack Dempsey works his way in and leans on Holmes... 5:2
01:18 Now they break clean. 5:2
01:37 Circling left, Dempsey looks for an opening to fire a shot at Holmes. 5:2
01:49 Holmes lands a solid cross! 5:6
01:49 That's the punch Holmes hoped to land! Dempsey looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 5:6
02:06 Dempsey pummels Holmes, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 9:6
02:06 Larry Holmes is trying to regroup after that punch... 9:6
02:21 Dempsey pins Holmes's arms! The fighters are tied up... 9:6
02:26 Caiz Sr. pries them apart. 9:6
02:30 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 9:6
02:33 Dempsey lands a short hook to the body. 11:6
02:37 Holmes's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Dempsey. 11:6
02:46 Dempsey clamps Holmes's arms to his side and holds on until Caiz Sr. breaks the hold. 11:6
02:51 Caiz Sr. separates the two... 11:6
02:56 Dempsey drives a stiff jab to the midsection. 14:6
03:00 There's the bell. Dempsey wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 3 is history. 14:6

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 4. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Darkie Smith said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Holmes has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Holmes'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
0:08 * Dempsey going way too low with his punches and Caiz Sr. has seen enough as he issues a warning. 2:0
0:35 The quickness and footwork of Holmes is definitely keeping Dempsey off balance. 2:0
0:50 Dempsey ambles toward Holmes. 2:0
01:00 Dempsey pushes Holmes then steps away from him. 2:0
01:12 Jack Dempsey leaves the jab just short. 2:0
01:22 Dempsey's jab is fast and accurate. 4:0
01:36 Holmes picks off the uppercut by Dempsey. 4:0
01:47 Dempsey voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 4:0
01:57 Dempsey lands a strong jab! 8:0
01:57 Holmes is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 8:0
02:01 Holmes seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 8:0
02:10 Dempsey just landed a devastating three punch combo! 12:0
02:10 Holmes appears shaken by those punches! 12:0
02:27 Dempsey leans on the ropes and motions for Holmes to come in. 12:0
02:40 Holmes swings...and misses. 12:0
03:00 Larry Holmes tries to drop the right hand over the top but Dempsey ducks under it. 12:0
03:00 Caiz Sr. motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 4. 14:1

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Dempsey looks to be in fair shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Dempsey got some great advice from Don House between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 5. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Holmes is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:14 Holmes is holding on to Dempsey. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:18 Holmes pushes Dempsey away. 0:0
0:44 Dempsey just comes up short with the hook. 0:0
0:46 Dempsey takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 0:2
0:55 Dempsey fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:2
01:00 Holmes's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 2:2
01:10 Dempsey dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Holmes back on his heels! 6:2
01:10 Holmes was staggered by those punches! 6:2
01:20 Dempsey gets in two or three punishing shots to the head of Holmes. 9:2
01:29 Dempsey beats a tattoo on Larry Holmes's face with that three punch salvo! 12:2
01:34 The increased swelling around the left eye of Holmes is fast becoming a hindurance. 12:2
01:41 Dempsey gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 14:2
01:55 Dempsey fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 14:2
01:57 Holmes continues to pop the jab 14:4
02:07 Jack Dempsey rakes Holmes with some solid shots to the head and body. 17:4
02:21 Dempsey connects with a violent combination! 21:4
02:21 Those shots all landed square and Holmes felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 21:4
02:25 There has to be something done about the swelling around Larry Holmes's left eye as it continues to worsen. 21:4
02:32 "The Manassa Mauler" throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 23:4
02:49 Dempsey ties up Holmes. Why would he want to clinch now? 23:4
02:54 Caiz Sr. is shouting at Dempsey to break! 23:4
03:00 Holmes tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Dempsey. 23:4
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 5. 23:3

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Dempsey is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 6 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 Holmes'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 Neither fighter is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 2:2
0:13 It seems every shot Holmes takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 2:2
0:18 Jack Dempsey lands consecutive blows to Holmes's midsection. 4:2
0:31 Dempsey really buried that punch into Larry Holmes's ribs. 8:2
0:31 Holmes is gasping for air!! 8:2
0:48 Holmes drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 8:7
0:48 Those punches hurt Dempsey and he looks to hang on. 8:7
01:05 Holmes just landed a three punch combo! 8:11
01:05 Dempsey is trying to regroup after those punches... 8:11
01:17 What an exchange!! Dempsey got the best of that, but Those two were going at it hell bent for leather!! 11:13
01:22 The swelling around Larry Holmes's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 11:13
01:37 Holmes looks to work the body, but Jack Dempsey covers up nicely. 11:13
01:52 Holmes fires and misses. 11:13
01:55 Dempsey fires a jab to the body 13:13
02:13 Holmes lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 13:15
02:17 There's a bit of swelling now under the left eye of Jack Dempsey. 13:15
02:26 Holmes lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 13:17
02:49 Holmes has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 13:17
02:57 Dempsey shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Holmes flush! 17:17
02:57 Holmes was staggered by those punches... 17:17
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 18:17

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:05 The swelling on the face of Holmes is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Holmes still has distension. 0:0
0:11 Holmes is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Dempsey. 0:0
0:18 Dempsey slips inside and lands a hook. 2:0
0:31 Dempsey pumps the jab into the face of Holmes. 5:0
0:42 Dempsey lands a jab to Holmes's midsection 7:0
0:54 Jack Dempsey sneaks home the right cross. 9:0
0:59 The swelling under Holmes's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 9:0
01:07 Not much steam behind Dempsey's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 11:0
01:23 Dempsey looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Holmes. 11:0
01:33 And Holmes tastes the power of a huge combination from Dempsey! 15:0
01:33 Holmes was shaken by those blows! 15:0
01:47 Dempsey misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 15:0
01:57 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 15:0
02:03 Holmes shoots a cross to the midsection. 15:2
02:13 Dempsey ducks into an uppercut from Holmes. 15:4
02:27 Dempsey cranks up the hook and connects to Holmes's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 19:4
02:27 Holmes is dazed and he is in trouble!! 19:4
02:31 Holmes's left eye continues to swell and soon his vision will be completely obscured from that side. Don't be surprised if a punch he doesn't see ends the night for him. 19:4
02:39 Dempsey feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 21:4
02:51 Dempsey seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 21:4
02:59 Dempsey throws a flurry of punches but Holmes either blocks or slips them. 21:4
03:00 Round 7 finishes with the sound of the bell. 23:5

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Holmes looks a bit disgusted as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Darkie Smith felt Holmes lost that last round and he let him know in no uncertain terms during the break. 0:0
0:06 Holmes's cutman worked his magic on Holmes's swelling. Knowledgeable work on reducing it has the puffiness under control at this point. 0:0
0:11 Dempsey lands a smashing cross! 4:0
0:11 Holmes is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:0
0:16 Holmes's left eye is little more than a slit right now as the swelling has just about closed it. 4:0
0:20 Darkie Smith seemed to pump up Larry Holmes between rounds. 4:0
0:21 Holmes scores with an excellent cross. 4:3
0:30 There's the uppercut from Holmes. That opening has been there all fight for him. 4:5
0:34 Look for Holmes to start to target Dempsey's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 4:5
0:42 Dempsey lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Holmes's ribs. 7:5
01:00 Dempsey knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 7:5
01:09 Dempsey feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 7:5
01:14 Holmes gets off a jab to the solar plexus 7:7
01:23 That was smooth combination from Holmes as he lands effectively from the outside. 7:10
01:33 Holmes lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 7:12
01:45 Holmes lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Dempsey 7:14
01:49 Dempsey's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 7:14
02:02 Caiz Sr. has to pull the fighters away from each other as Holmes locks up Jack Dempsey's arms. 7:14
02:07 Caiz Sr. steps in and breaks it up. 7:14
02:11 Dempsey's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 7:14
02:19 Holmes darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 7:14
02:25 Holmes lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 7:16
02:41 Holmes drives that short hook into Dempsey's midsection! 7:20
02:41 Dempsey is clutching his side! 7:20
03:00 Dempsey and Holmes are in a clinch, Caiz Sr. hollers at them to break and start fighting. 7:20
03:00 Caiz Sr. has to separate the two... 7:20
03:00 Dempsey appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 7:20
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 8:21

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Dempsey looks to be in good shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Dempsey'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
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Holmes's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Holmes's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:11 Dempsey lands a devastating hook! 4:0
0:11 Holmes looks shaken! 4:0
0:24 Holmes is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:0
0:32 Dempsey bounces Holmes back as he drives his shoulder into him. That's probably not legal but, hey, if you can get away with it! 4:0
0:40 Dempsey caught Holmes square with that uppercut. 7:0
0:44 Holmes needs to catch his second wind... 7:0
0:54 Dempsey holds his arms up in disgust as Holmes holds him around his waist. 7:0
01:03 Dempsey pushes Holmes away. 7:0
01:08 Holmes flicks a lead right to the head of Dempsey. 7:2
01:21 Holmes lands two solid jabs that snap back the head of Dempsey. 7:5
01:35 OH! Dempsey landed the big hook flush! 11:5
01:35 Holmes is badly hurt! 11:5
01:39 Holmes's left eye is on the verge of closing and he's at a huge disadvantage now, especially from a defensive standpoint. 11:5
01:51 Holmes wraps up Jack Dempsey... Neither fighter will break... 11:5
02:00 Caiz Sr. breaks them up... 11:5
02:09 That punch actually went behind Holmes's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Dempsey. 11:5
02:12 Holmes goes to the body landing an uppercut. 11:7
02:25 Holmes lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 11:9
02:30 The swelling under Jack Dempsey's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 11:9
02:40 Holmes scores with the jab. 11:11
02:57 Larry Holmes throws a punch and lands. Jack Dempsey scores with a counter. Looks like Holmes was a little more effective. 13:14
03:00 It looks like Jack Dempsey has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 13:14
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 15:13

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Holmes's corner as the bell sounds for Round 10. 0:0
0:06 Holmes received a pep talk from Darkie Smith before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Dempsey's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Dempsey's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Holmes is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:10 Holmes lands a devastating uppercut! 0:4
0:10 Larry Holmes has Dempsey hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 0:4
0:15 Dempsey is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 0:4
0:23 That's a nice solid jab from Holmes 0:7
0:39 Holmes grabs Dempsey's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Caiz Sr. has to force Holmes to let go. 0:7
0:48 Referee Caiz Sr. steps in to break it up. 0:7
0:58 Holmes takes a heavy hook downstairs. 4:7
0:58 Holmes is hurt! 4:7
01:10 Dempsey is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 6:7
01:24 Look out! That was a straight right by Holmes! 6:11
01:24 Holmes just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 6:11
01:42 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 10th. 6:11
01:55 There's a hard shot off the top of Dempsey's head! 6:15
01:55 Dempsey was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 6:15
01:59 Dempsey's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 6:15
02:11 Holmes just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Jack Dempsey with a sharp combination! 6:19
02:11 Dempsey is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 6:19
02:25 Holmes lands a strong hook! 6:24
02:25 Dempsey is suddenly in trouble! 6:24
02:29 Dempsey's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 6:24
02:34 Holmes scores to the body with a jab 6:26
02:43 Dempsey is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 6:26
02:46 Dempsey comes in over Holmes's guard with a solid hook. 9:26
02:51 Holmes is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 9:26
02:51 Holmes is at a severe disadvantage now that his left eye has swollen to the point of near-closure. 9:26
03:00 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 9:26
03:00 Dempsey appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:26
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 9:27

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Dempsey was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Darkie Smith was really animated in Holmes's corner and Holmes was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Dempsey is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 Holmes'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
0:12 The fighters are tied up. Holmes tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
0:24 Holmes finally lets go of Dempsey. 0:0
0:34 Dempsey can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:41 Holmes lands a hard uppercut! 0:4
0:41 That punch may have stunned Dempsey momentarily. 0:4
0:54 Holmes lands the lead cross. 0:6
0:54 Dempsey comes out of his crouch and there is a clash of heads as Holmes leans in. That's how nasty cuts occur! 0:6
0:59 Dempsey is losing his legs... 0:6
0:59 The swelling around Dempsey's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 0:6
01:03 Holmes throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 0:8
01:25 Dempsey appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 0:8
01:28 Dempsey moves into the left corner. 0:8
01:28 Holmes bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 0:10
01:43 Dempsey just can't find the range with that cross. 0:10
01:49 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:10
01:58 Dempsey doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Holmes's head? 4:10
01:58 Holmes seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 4:10
02:03 Holmes's left eye is close to closing with all the swelling around it, which could well bring about a stoppage to this fight. 4:10
02:18 Dempsey frees himself from Larry Holmes's clutches! They move to ring center now. 4:10
02:28 Holmes is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 4:10
02:32 Holmes seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:10
02:39 Holmes slides into the corner... 4:10
02:44 Dempsey charges in but Holmes avoids the rush. 4:10
02:51 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 4:10
02:56 Caiz Sr. warns Holmes for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 4:10
03:00 Caiz Sr. separates the two... 4:10
03:00 Holmes breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 11 ends. 5:10

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Dempsey rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:05 Dempsey'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
0:05 The swelling on the face of Holmes is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:15 * There's a devastating cross to the head of Holmes. It came out of nowhere and Holmes drops to the canvas! It's the punches that you don't see coming that do the most harm, and Larry Holmes looks hurt. 0:0
0:17 Caiz Sr. moves into position over Holmes and begins the count 7:0
0:17 1... 7:0
0:18 2... 7:0
0:19 3... 7:0
0:20 4... 7:0
0:21 Larry Holmes is making a gallant try to get off the canvas as the count reaches 5. 7:0
0:21 * Holmes is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Caiz Sr.. 7:0
0:21 Holmes looks to have steadied himself and Caiz Sr. will allow the fight to continue... 7:0
0:21 Holmes is definitely in trouble. Dempsey needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 7:0
0:34 Dempsey keeps looking to get inside on Holmes 7:0
0:39 Holmes backs into the upper corner. 7:0
0:43 Dempsey fires away but finds nothing but air. 7:0
0:54 Jack Dempsey doesn't connect with the hook. 7:0
01:01 Solid work to the body as Dempsey lands an uppercut. 10:0
01:01 Dempsey appears to have Holmes out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Holmes looks ready to go, as Dempsey closes in to try and end this fight. 10:0
01:05 The referee and the ring doctor are going to have to keep a close watch on the left eye of Holmes. If the swelling increases much more, we could see a stoppage. 10:0
01:14 There's a straight right by Dempsey! 15:0
01:14 Holmes is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 15:0
01:27 Jack Dempsey charges Holmes trying to get inside 15:0
01:40 Dempsey patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Holmes little room to move. 15:0
01:49 No one is going to confuse Dempsey with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 15:0
01:57 Dempsey tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Holmes blocks it. 15:0
02:05 Holmes blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 15:3
02:23 Holmes has freed himself from Dempsey. They move quickly to ring center. 15:3
02:31 Dempsey eats a jab from Larry Holmes 15:5
02:35 There has to be something done about the swelling around Dempsey's left eye as it continues to worsen. 15:5
02:44 Dempsey misses with that punch. 15:5
02:55 Dempsey digs two shots to the body and then rips Holmes with a short uppercut on the inside. 18:5
03:00 The swelling under Holmes's left eye is becoming hideous, it has got to be a major detriment to him at this point. 18:5
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. 20:6

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 13 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Darkie Smith knows Holmes lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Dempsey'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
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Holmes's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Holmes's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:13 Larry Holmes throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:15 Both fighters are breathing hard... 0:0
0:25 Dempsey ties up Holmes. 0:0
0:29 Caiz Sr. separates them. 0:0
0:34 Holmes has Dempsey blocked in! 0:0
0:39 Holmes catches Dempsey coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:5
0:39 "The Manassa Mauler"'s knee almost touched the canvas... 0:5
0:43 Dempsey's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 0:5
0:48 Holmes rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:7
01:00 Larry Holmes has Dempsey trapped in the upper neutral corner... 0:7
01:05 Dempsey takes a hard combination from Holmes 0:11
01:05 Dempsey seems to have been hurt by that punch! 0:11
01:18 Holmes grabs and holds Dempsey... 0:11
01:27 Caiz Sr. has to break them apart. 0:11
01:32 The action slows for the moment. 0:11
01:35 Dempsey moves into a neutral corner. 0:11
01:39 Holmes drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:15
01:39 Dempsey is clutching his side! 0:15
01:44 Dempsey's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 0:15
01:53 Larry Holmes feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 0:15
01:53 Holmes is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 0:15
02:02 He lands a vicious uppercut! 0:19
02:02 That punch has Dempsey staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 0:19
02:16 Holmes just comes up short with the uppercut. 0:19
02:18 Dempsey lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Larry Holmes's midsection. 2:19
02:23 Holmes's left eye is now in terrible shape as his corner has not been abel to curtail the swelling. 2:19
02:32 Holmes can't score with short uppercut inside. Dempsey got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:19
02:47 Dempsey pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 2:19
03:00 Holmes traps Dempsey in the corner! 2:19
03:00 Holmes misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:19
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Dempsey's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 13. 2:20

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 14 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Dempsey'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
0:07 Holmes'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
0:13 Holmes is challenging Jack Dempsey to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:18 Larry Holmes works his way free! 0:0
0:27 Holmes misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:34 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:49 Holmes is off target with that cross. 0:0
0:55 Dempsey misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
01:02 Larry Holmes landed a sharp combination that rocked Dempsey back on his heels! 0:4
01:02 Dempsey was stopped cold by that series of shots! 0:4
01:11 Holmes looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 0:6
01:23 Dempsey backs into a neutral corner. 0:6
01:23 Dempsey eats a left-right from Holmes 0:8
01:27 Dempsey's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 0:8
01:32 A flurry of blows from Holmes lands to the body 0:10
01:50 * Jack Dempsey takes a sizzling hook flush to the chin and drops to his hands and knees!!! 0:10
01:53 Caiz Sr. picks up the count.. 0:18
01:53 1... 0:18
01:54 2... 0:18
01:55 Dempsey is struggling to regain his feet as the count reaches 3. 0:18
01:56 4... 0:18
01:57 5... 0:18
01:58 6... 0:18
01:59 7... 0:18
01:59 * Dempsey is back on his feet! He looks shaken... 0:18
01:59 Caiz Sr. looks closely at Dempsey who indicates he is ok, and the fight will continue... 0:18
01:59 There's time for Holmes to finish Dempsey if he can do it. 0:18
02:17 Holmes has Dempsey cornered! 0:18
02:26 Holmes lands a strong uppercut! 0:23
02:26 That shot buckled Dempsey's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 0:23
02:30 Dempsey's left eye is nearing the point of closure as the swelling worsens. 0:23
02:35 Dempsey backs into his own corner... 0:23
02:39 Holmes misses wildly with the Hook. 0:23
02:50 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Holmes lands a short uppercut to the chin of Dempsey. 0:25
03:00 Dempsey is either lucky or has radar. Holmes's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:25
03:00 Holmes seems to have done enough to win this fight. 0:25
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 0:26

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Dempsey is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Jack Dempsey still has distension. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Holmes is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 Holmes retreats into the lower corner. 0:0
0:11 Dempsey drops the right hand flush on Holmes's chin! 4:0
0:11 Holmes looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:0
0:25 Holmes gets off a quick combination to the body 4:2
0:34 Dempsey has Holmes trapped! 4:2
0:39 Jack Dempsey just misses with a huge shot as Holmes chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 4:2
0:53 Holmes misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:2
01:00 Holmes usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Dempsey tries vainly to score. 4:2
01:14 Dempsey misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:2
01:20 Holmes tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:2
01:36 Dempsey scores with a winging right! Holmes's head snapped back violently with that punch! 8:2
01:36 Holmes appears to have been staggered by that punch... 8:2
01:40 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 15. 8:2
01:40 Larry Holmes has to be struggling to see out of his badly swollen left eye. 8:2
01:53 Holmes usues his legs to avoid Dempsey's punches. 8:2
02:04 Dempsey fires a left hand that Larry Holmes takes high on the shoulder. 8:2
02:11 Holmes whiffs with the uppercut. 8:2
02:23 There's a straight right by Dempsey! 12:2
02:23 Holmes looks shaken! 12:2
02:42 That was a violent straight right by Dempsey! 17:2
02:42 Holmes was hurt by those blows! 17:2
02:56 Holmes is trying to free his gloves from under Dempsey's gloves. 17:2
03:00 Referee Caiz Sr. separates the two... 17:2
03:00 This fight is going to the scorecards as the bell sounds ending Round 15. 17:2

Fight Result

Here's Pat Harker with the call...

Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...

Des Bloyd, Australia scores the bout 142 to 141 for Larry Holmes

Raul Ortega, United States scores the bout 141 to 141 - even

Leszek Jankowiak, Poland scores the bout 141 to 141 - even

This fight has been declared a majority draw!


Score Cards

Des Bloyd Round Total
Australia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jack Dempsey 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 7 10 141
Larry Holmes 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 8 10 10 9 142

Raul Ortega Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jack Dempsey 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 7 10 141
Larry Holmes 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 8 10 10 9 141

Leszek Jankowiak Round Total
Poland 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jack Dempsey 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 7 10 141
Larry Holmes 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 8 10 10 9 141

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jack Dempsey 27 27 30 30 30 30 30 27 30 27 27 30 27 21 30 423
Larry Holmes 30 30 27 27 27 27 27 30 28 30 30 24 30 30 27 424


Statistics
Categories Jack Dempsey Larry Holmes
Knockdowns scored 1 1

Jabs / Round 5.60 9.20
Hooks / Round 4.13 3.80
Crosses / Round 4.60 4.67
Combinations / Round 5.73 4.00
Uppercuts / Round 4.27 5.13

Punches Landed / Round 24.33 26.80
Punches Missed / Round 28.07 20.40

Punching Accuracy 46.4% 56.8%

Total Number of Fouls 2 0
Low Blow 1
Rabbit Punching 1

Foul Penalties:
Caution 2

Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1

No cuts occured

Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Inside 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 3 / 3
Go for KO 5 / 5 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 2 7 / 4
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0


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