ht Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Ezzard Charles Charlie Zellenoff 3-1 1 KO 2 12
Preliminary 1 Peter Jackson Arturo Gatti 1-1 2 TKO 1 12
Preliminary 2 Wilfredo Gomez Buster Douglas 2-1 2 TechUD 11 12
Support Bout Pancho Villa Julio Cesar Vasquez 1-1 2 UD 12 12
Co-Feature Benny Leonard Tommy Gibbons 3-2 1 UD 12 12
Main Event Muhammad Ali Joe Louis 1-1 1 MD 12 12
*Israel Vasquez is not available....Julio Cesar was substituted.
Week1 (6) 13-18
Re: Week1 (6) 13-18
Opening Bout
Ezzard Charles vs Charlie Zellenoff
Fight info: 4th & B, San Diego, CA, United States, 2012-04-12, announcer is Mark Beiro, referee is Gary Rosato, the bout will be scored by three judges: Hector Primerano (Argentina), George Hill (United States) and Arturo Sanchez (Panama), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, 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: Ezzard Charles - Record: 1-4-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ted Bentham - Cut Man: Darkie Smith
In the blue corner: Charlie Zellenoff - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Lou Duva - Cut Man: Dennie Mancini
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 Charles lands a short hook to the body. 2:0
0:28 Charles is holding on to Zellenoff. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:0
0:33 Charles finally lets go of Charlie Zellenoff. 2:0
0:37 Charles put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 2:0
0:40 Charles is trying to keep his hands moving on the inside. Oh! He rocks Zellenoff with a hard uppercut that lands flush on the point of the chin. 5:0
0:40 * Oh! That last shot has opened a cut on Zellenoff because there's blood flowing from somewhere. 6:0
0:40 The bleeding is coming from the last place you'd want a cut, inside the left eyebrow of Zellenoff. The blood is trickling into his eye and, as a corner man, you know that the location is going to add to the challenge of getting that wound to close. 6:0
0:40 First round cuts really complicate things for a fighter. 6:0
01:02 * Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Zellenoff is down on his back! 6:0
01:05 Rosato motions Charles to a neutral corner and starts the count. 15:0
01:05 1... 15:0
01:06 2... 15:0
01:07 3... 15:0
01:08 4... 15:0
01:09 5... 15:0
01:10 6... 15:0
01:11 Zellenoff makes it to a knee at the count of 7 but he's still struggling to get his legs under him! 15:0
01:12 8... 15:0
01:12 * Zellenoff manages to get back to his feet but he still looks kind of shaky. 15:0
01:12 The fight will continue as Rosato appears satisfied that Zellenoff is OK. 15:0
01:12 Zellenoff suddenly looks very vulnerable. Charles can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 15:0
01:25 Charles ambles toward Zellenoff. 15:0
01:29 Charles scores with a rapid fire combination. 17:0
01:29 Charles stunned Zellenoff with that last shot and Charles's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 17:0
01:43 Charles continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 17:0
01:52 He throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 17:0
02:03 Charles fires a shot, but it glances off Zellenoff's shoulder. 17:0
02:14 Charles charges Zellenoff trying to get inside 17:0
02:18 Zellenoff's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 17:0
02:21 Zellenoff is trapped in Charles's corner... 17:0
02:26 Zellenoff is trying to free his gloves from under Charles's gloves. 17:0
02:35 * It's good to see Rosato paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Charles about leaning on his opponent's neck. 17:0
02:52 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 17:0
02:58 Charles has Zellenoff blocked in! 17:0
03:00 Charles just comes up short with the combination. 17:0
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 19:0
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin the Round 2, we will have to see if that knockdown last round has any carryover effect on Zellenoff. 0:0
0:07 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:0
0:16 * Charles just landed a short, clean hook that caught Zellenoff flush. Zellenoff dropped like he'd been shot. 0:0
0:18 Rosato starts the count... 9:0
0:18 1... 9:0
0:19 2... 9:0
0:20 3... 9:0
0:21 4... 9:0
0:22 5... 9:0
0:23 6... 9:0
0:24 7... 9:0
0:25 Zellenoff is desperately trying to stand as the count hits 8 but he is badly hurt. 9:0
0:25 * Zellenoff has regained his feet, but he definitely looks dazed! 9:0
0:25 Zellenoff still looks unsteady, but Rosato allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 9:0
0:25 Charles picks up the pace sensing he can get Zellenoff out of there! 9:0
0:34 A nice combination to the body by Charles. 12:0
0:34 Zellenoff is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Charles just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 12:0
0:42 Zellenoff retreats into a neutral corner. 12:0
0:47 Zellenoff does a great job of moving as Ezzard Charles tries to work inside. 12:0
0:54 Charles pins Zellenoff in the corner! 12:0
0:54 Charles lands a rapier like jab to the head of Zellenoff 14:0
0:54 Ezzard Charles won't want to let Zellenoff off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 14:0
01:02 Charles misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 16:0
01:02 Zellenoff has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Ezzard Charles needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 16:0
01:02 Charles last connect snapped back the head of Zellenoff. And it looks like it has reopened Zellenoff's cut. 16:0
01:02 The cut suffered by Zellenoff on his left eyebrow has reopened and once again the blood is seeping into the fighter's eye. 16:0
01:02 No fighter likes to see themself cut during a fight, let alone this early in the bout. 16:0
01:07 Zellenoff looks a little puffy under his left eye. 16:0
01:16 Charles just comes up short with the jab. 16:0
01:23 Charles brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 16:0
01:23 Charles gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 18:0
01:27 Zellenoff is really shaken up having been down in both this round, and the round prior. 18:0
01:49 Ezzard Charles tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 18:0
01:55 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 18:0
01:58 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Charles who scores with a short hook to the chest. 20:0
02:11 Zellenoff moves into a neutral corner. 20:0
02:15 Charles pummels Zellenoff, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 24:0
02:15 Zellenoff appears shaken by that punch! 24:0
02:20 Rosato is right on top of the two fighters and he's looking into Zellenoff's eyes. He's got to be thinking about stopping this bout. 24:0
02:35 Charles shoots a cross to the midsection. 26:0
02:44 * Zellenoff walks into a cross and folds like an accordion. He went down section by section. 26:0
02:46 The count starts... 36:0
02:46 1... 36:0
02:47 2... 36:0
02:48 3... 36:0
02:49 4... 36:0
02:50 5... 36:0
02:51 6... 36:0
02:52 The count reaches 7 as Zellenoff is struggling to climb off of the deck. 36:0
02:53 8... 36:0
02:54 9... 36:0
02:55 10! 36:0
02:55 * Goodnight Irene Charles turns out the lights on Zellenoff in the 2nd round! 36:0
Fight Result
Here's Mark Beiro with the call...
Ladies and gentlemen! The victor by knockout at 02:56 of the 2nd round...
Ezzard Charles!
Score Cards
Hector Primerano Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ezzard Charles 10 10
Charlie Zellenoff 8 8
George Hill Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ezzard Charles 10 10
Charlie Zellenoff 8 8
Arturo Sanchez Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ezzard Charles 10 10
Charlie Zellenoff 8 8
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ezzard Charles 30 30
Charlie Zellenoff 24 24
Statistics
Categories Ezzard Charles Charlie Zellenoff
Knockdowns scored 3 0
Jabs / Round 8.00 0.00
Hooks / Round 9.00 0.00
Crosses / Round 5.00 0.00
Combinations / Round 9.00 0.00
Uppercuts / Round 8.00 0.00
Punches Landed / Round 39.00 0.00
Punches Missed / Round 84.00 0.00
Punching Accuracy 31.7% 1.$%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 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 on left eyebrow 2 / 1 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 0 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
Ezzard Charles vs Charlie Zellenoff
Fight info: 4th & B, San Diego, CA, United States, 2012-04-12, announcer is Mark Beiro, referee is Gary Rosato, the bout will be scored by three judges: Hector Primerano (Argentina), George Hill (United States) and Arturo Sanchez (Panama), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, 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: Ezzard Charles - Record: 1-4-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ted Bentham - Cut Man: Darkie Smith
In the blue corner: Charlie Zellenoff - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Lou Duva - Cut Man: Dennie Mancini
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 Charles lands a short hook to the body. 2:0
0:28 Charles is holding on to Zellenoff. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:0
0:33 Charles finally lets go of Charlie Zellenoff. 2:0
0:37 Charles put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 2:0
0:40 Charles is trying to keep his hands moving on the inside. Oh! He rocks Zellenoff with a hard uppercut that lands flush on the point of the chin. 5:0
0:40 * Oh! That last shot has opened a cut on Zellenoff because there's blood flowing from somewhere. 6:0
0:40 The bleeding is coming from the last place you'd want a cut, inside the left eyebrow of Zellenoff. The blood is trickling into his eye and, as a corner man, you know that the location is going to add to the challenge of getting that wound to close. 6:0
0:40 First round cuts really complicate things for a fighter. 6:0
01:02 * Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Zellenoff is down on his back! 6:0
01:05 Rosato motions Charles to a neutral corner and starts the count. 15:0
01:05 1... 15:0
01:06 2... 15:0
01:07 3... 15:0
01:08 4... 15:0
01:09 5... 15:0
01:10 6... 15:0
01:11 Zellenoff makes it to a knee at the count of 7 but he's still struggling to get his legs under him! 15:0
01:12 8... 15:0
01:12 * Zellenoff manages to get back to his feet but he still looks kind of shaky. 15:0
01:12 The fight will continue as Rosato appears satisfied that Zellenoff is OK. 15:0
01:12 Zellenoff suddenly looks very vulnerable. Charles can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 15:0
01:25 Charles ambles toward Zellenoff. 15:0
01:29 Charles scores with a rapid fire combination. 17:0
01:29 Charles stunned Zellenoff with that last shot and Charles's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 17:0
01:43 Charles continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 17:0
01:52 He throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 17:0
02:03 Charles fires a shot, but it glances off Zellenoff's shoulder. 17:0
02:14 Charles charges Zellenoff trying to get inside 17:0
02:18 Zellenoff's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 17:0
02:21 Zellenoff is trapped in Charles's corner... 17:0
02:26 Zellenoff is trying to free his gloves from under Charles's gloves. 17:0
02:35 * It's good to see Rosato paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Charles about leaning on his opponent's neck. 17:0
02:52 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 17:0
02:58 Charles has Zellenoff blocked in! 17:0
03:00 Charles just comes up short with the combination. 17:0
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 19:0
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin the Round 2, we will have to see if that knockdown last round has any carryover effect on Zellenoff. 0:0
0:07 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:0
0:16 * Charles just landed a short, clean hook that caught Zellenoff flush. Zellenoff dropped like he'd been shot. 0:0
0:18 Rosato starts the count... 9:0
0:18 1... 9:0
0:19 2... 9:0
0:20 3... 9:0
0:21 4... 9:0
0:22 5... 9:0
0:23 6... 9:0
0:24 7... 9:0
0:25 Zellenoff is desperately trying to stand as the count hits 8 but he is badly hurt. 9:0
0:25 * Zellenoff has regained his feet, but he definitely looks dazed! 9:0
0:25 Zellenoff still looks unsteady, but Rosato allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 9:0
0:25 Charles picks up the pace sensing he can get Zellenoff out of there! 9:0
0:34 A nice combination to the body by Charles. 12:0
0:34 Zellenoff is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Charles just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 12:0
0:42 Zellenoff retreats into a neutral corner. 12:0
0:47 Zellenoff does a great job of moving as Ezzard Charles tries to work inside. 12:0
0:54 Charles pins Zellenoff in the corner! 12:0
0:54 Charles lands a rapier like jab to the head of Zellenoff 14:0
0:54 Ezzard Charles won't want to let Zellenoff off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 14:0
01:02 Charles misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 16:0
01:02 Zellenoff has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Ezzard Charles needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 16:0
01:02 Charles last connect snapped back the head of Zellenoff. And it looks like it has reopened Zellenoff's cut. 16:0
01:02 The cut suffered by Zellenoff on his left eyebrow has reopened and once again the blood is seeping into the fighter's eye. 16:0
01:02 No fighter likes to see themself cut during a fight, let alone this early in the bout. 16:0
01:07 Zellenoff looks a little puffy under his left eye. 16:0
01:16 Charles just comes up short with the jab. 16:0
01:23 Charles brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 16:0
01:23 Charles gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 18:0
01:27 Zellenoff is really shaken up having been down in both this round, and the round prior. 18:0
01:49 Ezzard Charles tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 18:0
01:55 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 18:0
01:58 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Charles who scores with a short hook to the chest. 20:0
02:11 Zellenoff moves into a neutral corner. 20:0
02:15 Charles pummels Zellenoff, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 24:0
02:15 Zellenoff appears shaken by that punch! 24:0
02:20 Rosato is right on top of the two fighters and he's looking into Zellenoff's eyes. He's got to be thinking about stopping this bout. 24:0
02:35 Charles shoots a cross to the midsection. 26:0
02:44 * Zellenoff walks into a cross and folds like an accordion. He went down section by section. 26:0
02:46 The count starts... 36:0
02:46 1... 36:0
02:47 2... 36:0
02:48 3... 36:0
02:49 4... 36:0
02:50 5... 36:0
02:51 6... 36:0
02:52 The count reaches 7 as Zellenoff is struggling to climb off of the deck. 36:0
02:53 8... 36:0
02:54 9... 36:0
02:55 10! 36:0
02:55 * Goodnight Irene Charles turns out the lights on Zellenoff in the 2nd round! 36:0
Fight Result
Here's Mark Beiro with the call...
Ladies and gentlemen! The victor by knockout at 02:56 of the 2nd round...
Ezzard Charles!
Score Cards
Hector Primerano Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ezzard Charles 10 10
Charlie Zellenoff 8 8
George Hill Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ezzard Charles 10 10
Charlie Zellenoff 8 8
Arturo Sanchez Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ezzard Charles 10 10
Charlie Zellenoff 8 8
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ezzard Charles 30 30
Charlie Zellenoff 24 24
Statistics
Categories Ezzard Charles Charlie Zellenoff
Knockdowns scored 3 0
Jabs / Round 8.00 0.00
Hooks / Round 9.00 0.00
Crosses / Round 5.00 0.00
Combinations / Round 9.00 0.00
Uppercuts / Round 8.00 0.00
Punches Landed / Round 39.00 0.00
Punches Missed / Round 84.00 0.00
Punching Accuracy 31.7% 1.$%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 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 on left eyebrow 2 / 1 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 0 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
Re: Week1 (6) 13-18
Preliminary 1
Peter Jackson vs Arturo Gatti
Fight info: Club Soda, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 2012-04-12, announcer is Lupe Contreras, referee is Michael Griffin, the bout will be scored by three judges: John McCarthy (United States), Melvina Lathan (United States) and Hans Larsen (Denmark), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, 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: Peter Jackson - Record: 1-4-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Billy Graham - Cut Man: Tommy Gallagher
In the blue corner: Arturo Gatti - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Kevin Cunningham - Cut Man: Al Braverman
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is anticipating a good fight tonight as the bell sounds for Round 1. 0:0
0:11 Gatti scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:4
0:11 Jackson was stunned by that blow! 0:4
0:21 Jackson takes a solid cross from Gatti. 0:7
0:39 Jackson lands a crushing uppercut! 4:7
0:39 That blow connected solidly to the head of Gatti and he is stunned! 4:7
0:55 Gatti moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Jackson. 4:7
01:04 Gatti just landed a three punch combo! 4:11
01:04 Jackson is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:11
01:18 Look out! That was a straight right by Gatti! 4:15
01:18 Jackson seems to have been hurt by that punch! 4:15
01:31 And Jackson tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Arturo Gatti! 4:19
01:31 Jackson is trying to regroup after that punch... 4:19
01:41 Gatti is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 4:21
01:57 Gatti is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:21
02:04 Jackson just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:25
02:04 Jackson is reeling.. 4:25
02:21 Arturo Gatti fires a shot, but it glances off Jackson's shoulder. 4:25
02:32 Gatti connects with a cross to Jackson's body. 4:27
02:45 Gatti misses with that punch. 4:27
02:52 Gatti lands a perfectly timed cross that puts Jackson back on his heels. 4:30
02:57 * Thats it!! Griffin has stopped the fight!! The winner by TKO in the 1st is Gatti!! 4:30
Fight Result
Let's go to Lupe Contreras for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:58 mark in Round 1 is...
Arturo Gatti!
Score Cards
John McCarthy Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Peter Jackson
Arturo Gatti
Melvina Lathan Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Peter Jackson
Arturo Gatti
Hans Larsen Round Total
Denmark 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Peter Jackson
Arturo Gatti
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Peter Jackson
Arturo Gatti
Statistics
Categories Peter Jackson Arturo Gatti
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 1.00 6.00
Hooks / Round 1.00 15.00
Crosses / Round 0.00 12.00
Combinations / Round 1.00 15.00
Uppercuts / Round 2.00 6.00
Punches Landed / Round 5.00 54.00
Punches Missed / Round 0.00 54.00
Punching Accuracy 100.0% 50.0%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 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
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 O
Peter Jackson vs Arturo Gatti
Fight info: Club Soda, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 2012-04-12, announcer is Lupe Contreras, referee is Michael Griffin, the bout will be scored by three judges: John McCarthy (United States), Melvina Lathan (United States) and Hans Larsen (Denmark), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, 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: Peter Jackson - Record: 1-4-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Billy Graham - Cut Man: Tommy Gallagher
In the blue corner: Arturo Gatti - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Kevin Cunningham - Cut Man: Al Braverman
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is anticipating a good fight tonight as the bell sounds for Round 1. 0:0
0:11 Gatti scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:4
0:11 Jackson was stunned by that blow! 0:4
0:21 Jackson takes a solid cross from Gatti. 0:7
0:39 Jackson lands a crushing uppercut! 4:7
0:39 That blow connected solidly to the head of Gatti and he is stunned! 4:7
0:55 Gatti moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Jackson. 4:7
01:04 Gatti just landed a three punch combo! 4:11
01:04 Jackson is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:11
01:18 Look out! That was a straight right by Gatti! 4:15
01:18 Jackson seems to have been hurt by that punch! 4:15
01:31 And Jackson tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Arturo Gatti! 4:19
01:31 Jackson is trying to regroup after that punch... 4:19
01:41 Gatti is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 4:21
01:57 Gatti is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:21
02:04 Jackson just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:25
02:04 Jackson is reeling.. 4:25
02:21 Arturo Gatti fires a shot, but it glances off Jackson's shoulder. 4:25
02:32 Gatti connects with a cross to Jackson's body. 4:27
02:45 Gatti misses with that punch. 4:27
02:52 Gatti lands a perfectly timed cross that puts Jackson back on his heels. 4:30
02:57 * Thats it!! Griffin has stopped the fight!! The winner by TKO in the 1st is Gatti!! 4:30
Fight Result
Let's go to Lupe Contreras for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:58 mark in Round 1 is...
Arturo Gatti!
Score Cards
John McCarthy Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Peter Jackson
Arturo Gatti
Melvina Lathan Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Peter Jackson
Arturo Gatti
Hans Larsen Round Total
Denmark 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Peter Jackson
Arturo Gatti
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Peter Jackson
Arturo Gatti
Statistics
Categories Peter Jackson Arturo Gatti
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 1.00 6.00
Hooks / Round 1.00 15.00
Crosses / Round 0.00 12.00
Combinations / Round 1.00 15.00
Uppercuts / Round 2.00 6.00
Punches Landed / Round 5.00 54.00
Punches Missed / Round 0.00 54.00
Punching Accuracy 100.0% 50.0%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 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
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 O
Re: Week1 (6) 13-18
Preliminary 2
Wilfredo Gomez vs Buster Douglas
Fight info: Crosley Field, Cincinnati, OH, United States, 2012-04-12, announcer is Jake Gutierrez, referee is Raul Caiz Sr., the bout will be scored by three judges: Tom McDonough (United States), Paul Thomas (England) and Noppharat Sricharoen (Thailand), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, 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: Wilfredo Gomez - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Cus D'Amato - Cut Man: Chick Ferrara
In the blue corner: Buster Douglas - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: John Scully - Cut Man: Johnny Tocco
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
0:17 Douglas misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:24 Gomez drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 5:0
0:24 Douglas in on unsteady legs after those punches. 5:0
0:37 That punch actually went behind Douglas's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Gomez. 5:0
0:48 Gomez can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 5:0
0:59 Gomez tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Douglas. 5:0
01:10 Gomez drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 9:0
01:10 Douglas is trying to regroup after those punches... 9:0
01:23 It's a sweet uppercut by Gomez! He snapped Douglas's head straight back with that punch! 13:0
01:23 Gomez sent Douglas reeling with that punch! 13:0
01:37 Gomez is off target with that jab. 13:0
01:48 Wilfredo Gomez is literally dancing circles around Douglas this round. 13:0
01:57 Gomez misses with that punch. 13:0
02:12 You would think Douglas had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Gomez looked trying to score there! 13:0
02:28 * Wilfredo Gomez lands a sweet cross Douglas stumbles back and down he goes. What a knockdown! 13:0
02:31 Gomez is ushered to a neutral corner by Caiz Sr. and the count begins.. 19:0
02:31 1... 19:0
02:32 2... 19:0
02:33 3... 19:0
02:33 * Buster Douglas is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Caiz Sr.. 19:0
02:33 Caiz Sr. is looking at Douglas closely, and he will allow the fight to continue. 19:0
02:33 I don't think there's time for Gomez to finish Douglas this round. 19:0
02:47 Gomez throws a flurry of punches but Buster Douglas either blocks or slips them. 19:0
02:58 Gomez fires away but finds nothing but air. 19:0
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 21:0
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Douglas's corner as the bell sounds for Round 2. 0:0
0:07 Douglas is pinned in his own corner... 0:0
0:12 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:16 Caiz Sr. has to separate the two... 0:0
0:26 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:30 Gomez uses his shoulder to force Douglas out of the clinch. 0:0
0:59 Gomez is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:0
01:17 Gomez picks off the uppercut by Douglas. 0:0
01:20 Gomez scores with a hard uppercut upstairs from the inside. 3:0
01:33 Gomez has Douglas cornered! 3:0
01:37 Gomez brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 3:0
01:37 Douglas appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 3:0
01:52 Gomez just comes up short with the combination. 3:0
01:54 Douglas lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Gomez on the end of that punch. 3:2
02:06 Gomez tries a hook but Douglas blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 3:4
02:22 Gomez is trapped in his own corner... 3:4
02:27 Douglas pins Gomez's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 3:4
02:31 Caiz Sr. has to break them apart. 3:4
02:36 The fighters are back at ring center... 3:4
02:40 Gomez shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Douglas flush! 7:4
02:40 Buster Douglas looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 7:4
02:52 Gomez has Douglas trapped in the right neutral corner... 7:4
02:57 Douglas tries to muscle inside but Gomez clinches him. 7:4
03:00 Gomez pushes Douglas away. 7:4
03:00 Caiz Sr. motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 2. 7:3
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Cus D'Amato was really animated in Gomez's corner and Gomez was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 Douglas throws a big looping cross that lands high on the head of Gomez. 0:3
0:20 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 0:3
0:25 Douglas dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Gomez back on his heels! 0:7
0:25 That shot landed square and Gomez felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 0:7
0:39 Douglas tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:7
0:41 Some good body work by Gomez but not much on those punches. 2:7
0:55 Douglas lands a solid cross! 2:12
0:55 Gomez appears to have been staggered by that punch... 2:12
01:04 He moves into a neutral corner. 2:12
01:08 Gomez is either lucky or has radar. Douglas's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:12
01:15 The cross scores for Douglas. He needs to throw that punch more often. 2:14
01:15 Douglas is raining blows down on Gomez, who is obviously hurt. Douglas wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 2:14
01:24 Douglas traps Gomez in the corner! 2:14
01:29 Douglas is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 2:14
01:33 Douglas flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 2:16
01:33 There's time for Douglas to finish Gomez if he can do it. 2:16
01:46 Douglas back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Gomez. 2:16
01:55 Douglas is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 2:16
02:06 Douglas slides along the far ropes. 2:16
02:11 Gomez scores with a hard jab but he misses with the right hand, coming behind it. 5:16
02:23 Douglas seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:16
02:27 Gomez retreats into the left corner. 5:16
02:31 Douglas fires and misses. 5:16
02:38 Both men look to measure one another. 5:16
02:41 Gomez backs into a neutral corner. 5:16
02:45 Gomez does a great job of moving as Douglas tries to work inside. 5:16
02:48 Gomez scores with an excellent cross. 8:16
02:56 Gomez doesn't have to look for Douglas this round. He is right there in front of him. 8:16
03:00 Round 3 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 8:18
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:27 Douglas throws a crushing right to Gomez's jaw! 0:4
0:27 And Gomez's in big trouble now! 0:4
0:31 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:4
0:39 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:4
0:50 Buster Douglas tries to drop the right hand over the top but Gomez ducks under it. 0:4
01:00 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:4
01:12 Gomez looks to work the body, but Douglas covers up nicely. 0:4
01:24 Douglas is circling his opponent. 0:4
01:33 Buster Douglas ties up Gomez... 0:4
01:38 Caiz Sr. pries them apart. 0:4
01:46 Gomez has Douglas pinned! 0:4
01:46 Gomez lands a hard cross to the body, one of the better punches so far this round. 3:4
02:00 Douglas works free! He backs to ring center, with Gomez following. 3:4
02:09 Watch Gomez move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Douglas off balance. 3:4
02:18 Gomez splits Douglas's gloves with a powerful uppercut. 6:4
02:35 Douglas fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:4
02:42 Gomez is blocked in his own corner... 6:4
02:47 Douglas misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 6:4
02:54 Gomez backs away and hitches up his trunks. 6:4
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 4. 8:5
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:16 Gomez lands a strong cross! 4:0
0:16 That's the punch Gomez hoped to land! Douglas looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 4:0
0:20 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 4:0
0:33 Gomez fires a left hand that Douglas takes high on the shoulder. 4:0
0:42 Gomez moves into the lower corner. 4:0
0:42 Douglas moves in and scores with a quick jab. 4:2
01:00 Douglas gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Wilfredo Gomez with an uppercut. 4:4
01:11 Douglas is keeping away from the ropes. 4:4
01:11 Douglas ends that flurry with a stiff right hand! 4:7
01:26 Douglas is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 4:7
01:30 Gomez takes a cross to the head from Douglas. 4:9
01:44 Gomez just comes up short with the jab. 4:9
01:46 Douglas scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 4:11
01:56 Gomez has Douglas trapped! 4:11
02:01 Gomez misses wildly with the Hook. 4:11
02:15 Gomez fires a lead right that Douglas manages to avoid. 4:11
02:17 Douglas throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 4:13
02:34 Gomez scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 8:13
02:34 Douglas was hurt by those blows! 8:13
02:52 Douglas misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:13
02:54 There's a wicked cross to the stomach by Gomez. He had some steam on that punch. 11:13
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. 11:15
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Douglas looks to be in fair shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Cus D'Amato knows Gomez lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Douglas retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:08 Both fighters move in close as Gomez goes to the body with an uppercut. 2:0
0:12 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:25 Wilfredo Gomez lets his hands go inside, but Douglas protects his body well. 2:0
0:37 Douglas slides into the corner... 2:0
0:42 Gomez tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:0
0:53 Douglas lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:2
01:03 Gomez gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 4:2
01:12 Gomez lands a nicely timed cross to the jaw of Douglas from the outside. 7:2
01:24 Douglas connects with stiff left hook to the body. 7:5
01:37 Wilfredo Gomez clinches... Douglas gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 7:5
01:46 Gomez shoves Douglas away. 7:5
01:51 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 7:5
01:58 Gomez blasts two wicked shots to the ribs of Buster Douglas and you could see him wince in pain. 10:5
02:15 Gomez cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Douglas had his elbows tucked in nicely. 10:5
02:21 Douglas just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Gomez with a sharp combination! 10:9
02:21 That's the shot Douglas hoped to land! Gomez looks bad after that series of blows. 10:9
02:34 Wilfredo Gomez scores with three unanswered blows to the head of Douglas. 13:9
02:47 Gomez ends up behind Douglas as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 13:9
02:55 Douglas has been landing solid uppercuts with both his right and his left hand and there is another one! 13:12
03:00 Gomez brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 13:12
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 14:12
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Douglas is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:09 Gomez has Buster Douglas blocked in! 0:0
0:14 Gomez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Douglas. 0:0
0:16 Douglas fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 0:2
0:21 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:25 Douglas got some great advice from John Scully between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:2
0:26 Gomez pins Douglas in the corner! 0:2
0:26 Gomez lands a lead right to the midsection. 3:2
0:39 The quickness and footwork of Gomez is definitely keeping Douglas off balance. 3:2
0:51 Wilfredo Gomez fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 3:2
0:54 Douglas lets a quick hook go, catching Gomez moving in. 3:4
01:06 Douglas traps Gomez in the corner! 3:4
01:11 Douglas lands a crushing uppercut! 3:8
01:11 Wilfredo Gomez was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 3:8
01:22 The uppercut just landed by Gomez is a nice weapon on the inside. 5:8
01:22 * Douglas is bleeding! He's cut! 6:8
01:22 A cut has opened up and it looks like it's located on the inside of Douglas's right eyebrow. 6:8
01:22 * That clash of heads has opened a cut on Douglas! 6:8
01:42 Gomez just can't find the range with that jab. 6:8
01:49 Douglas's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 6:8
01:57 Douglas picks off the jab thrown by Gomez. 6:8
02:08 Gomez pins Douglas in the corner! 6:8
02:08 Both fighters are throwing and neither is scoring more than the other. 8:10
02:27 Gomez just landed a three punch combo! 12:10
02:27 Douglas was shaken by those blows! 12:10
02:36 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 12:10
02:40 Douglas backs into the left corner. 12:10
02:44 Gomez misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 12:10
02:51 Douglas connects with a violent combination! 12:14
02:51 Gomez is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 12:14
03:00 Buster Douglas leaves the jab just short. 12:14
03:00 It looks like Gomez has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 12:14
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. 14:14
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 8. 0:0
0:06 Douglas got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if John Scully's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 Douglas's corner men worked their magic on his's cut inside the right eyebrow. There's no bleeding at all under the Vaseline smear. 0:0
0:11 Gomez looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 0:0
0:24 Gomez's misses as Douglas backpedals away. 0:0
0:26 Douglas's jab is fast and accurate. 0:2
0:47 Gomez whiffs with the hook. 0:2
0:49 Douglas glances a hook off Gomez's side. 0:4
01:03 Gomez just landed a devastating three punch combo! 4:4
01:03 That series of punches rocked Douglas and he looks to be in trouble. 4:4
01:19 Gomez misses with that uppercut. 4:4
01:26 Douglas lands a devastating cross! 4:8
01:26 Gomez is reeling.. 4:8
01:40 Douglas just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 8:8
01:40 Douglas was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 8:8
01:49 Gomez misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 10:8
02:02 Douglas usues his legs to avoid Gomez's punches. 10:8
02:16 Gomez lands a wicked uppercut! 14:8
02:16 Douglas looks shaken! 14:8
02:16 And now Douglas is bleeding again from that last punch as his previous cut has been reopened. 14:8
02:16 Once again the blood from the cut on the inside of Douglas's right eyebrow begins to slowly make it's way down his face after being reopened. 14:8
02:16 * Douglas'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 Caiz Sr. motions toward the ringside physician. They're going to take a close look at the cut. 14:8
02:16 * The doctor is peering at the wound and he's shrugged his shoulders and he's shaking his head - is that a good thing or bad? Well, it's good from Douglas's perspective and the cheer that arises from the crowd tells us all we need to know: there's going to be more fisticuffs in just a moment. Obviously, the damage isn't that bad and Douglas and Gomez await the signal from the referee to commence firing. The fight resumes here in Round 8. 14:8
02:21 Douglas is breathing heavily... 14:8
02:35 Gomez doesn't connect with the cross. 14:8
02:45 Douglas is trapped in Gomez's corner... 14:8
02:49 Wilfredo Gomez wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Douglas's defense. 14:8
02:55 Douglas steals a quick glance at his corner. 14:8
03:00 Douglas made Gomez look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Gomez would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 14:8
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 8 to a close. 15:8
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Douglas didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:08 Douglas's corner men does a nice job on Douglas's cut inside the right eyebrow. You wouldn't even know that Douglas had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:10 Gomez gets the cross through Douglas's guard. 2:0
0:24 Gomez is challenging Douglas to fight him and quit clinching. 2:0
0:33 Gomez works his way free! 2:0
0:42 Wilfredo Gomez telegraphed that shot and Douglas ducks under it easily. 2:0
0:45 Douglas rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:2
0:54 Buster Douglas slides into a neutral corner... 2:2
0:58 Gomez is flicking the jab, trying to keep Buster Douglas at long range. 2:2
01:03 Douglas backs into the far left corner. 2:2
01:08 Gomez can't score with short uppercut inside. Douglas got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:2
01:15 That was a violent straight right by Buster Douglas! 2:6
01:15 Gomez is clutching his side! 2:6
01:19 Gomez is fading... 2:6
01:24 Gomez is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:6
01:35 Caiz Sr. warns Gomez for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 2:6
01:39 Douglas tries to get free... Here comes Caiz Sr. to break them up... 2:6
01:49 Douglas is protecting the body nicely as Gomez fails to score inside. 2:6
02:00 * Gomez has been knocked down with a strong combination! 2:6
02:03 Caiz Sr. crouches over Gomez and begins to count.. 2:13
02:03 1... 2:13
02:04 2... 2:13
02:05 3... 2:13
02:06 4... 2:13
02:07 5... 2:13
02:08 6... 2:13
02:08 * Gomez's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 2:13
02:08 Caiz Sr. checks Gomez closely and will allow the fight to continue. 2:13
02:08 Gomez is badly stunned and Douglas will try to finish him off here in the 9th round! 2:13
02:21 Gomez usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Douglas tries vainly to score. 2:13
02:32 Douglas misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:13
02:39 Douglas gets the cross in, making Gomez blink. 2:16
02:39 Douglas senses he has Gomez in trouble and he is pouring it on! 2:16
02:43 Gomez's tank is just about on empty. 2:16
02:43 * Swelling has erupted under the right eye of Gomez. This is going to be a problem, even if it doesn't get much worse. 2:16
02:48 Douglas has Gomez blocked in! 2:16
02:52 Gomez takes a hard combination from Douglas 2:21
02:52 Gomez was stopped cold by that series of shots! 2:21
02:57 Gomez seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 2:21
03:00 Douglas is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:21
03:00 Gomez appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 2:21
03:00 The Arena is shaking as the bell rings to end the round, a knockdown really has a way of turning a fight crowd into a bloodthirsty mob. 2:21
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gomez is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 10 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Gomez'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 Gomez tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Douglas blocks it. 0:0
0:16 Douglas lands a brutal cross to head of Gomez. 0:3
0:29 Douglas slides into his own corner... 0:3
0:33 Wilfredo Gomez swings...and misses. 0:3
0:40 Douglas pummels Gomez, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 0:7
0:40 Gomez was shaken by that blow! 0:7
01:02 Gomez lands a solid cross! 4:7
01:02 Douglas was stunned by that blow! 4:7
01:20 Douglas lands a hard cross! 4:11
01:20 Gomez is gasping for air!! 4:11
01:24 The increased swelling around the right eye of Gomez is fast becoming a hindurance. 4:11
01:34 Gomez lands a vicious cross! 8:11
01:34 That punch may have stunned Douglas momentarily. 8:11
01:38 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Gomez change his style. 8:11
01:54 Caiz Sr. yells at the fighters to separate but Gomez and Douglas are a tangle of arms. 8:11
01:59 Referee Caiz Sr. steps in to break it up. 8:11
02:04 Gomez's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 8:11
02:07 Buster Douglas shoots a cross to the midsection. 8:13
02:31 Gomez fires a volley of punches but Douglas was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 8:13
02:38 Oh!!! Douglas unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 8:17
02:38 Gomez appears to be stunned! 8:17
02:55 Gomez really buried that punch into Douglas's ribs. 12:17
02:55 Douglas appears shaken by those punches! 12:17
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 12:17
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Gomez and Douglas really went at it. 11:18
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, this fight is up for grabs! 0:0
0:07 Gomez'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 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:0
0:12 Gomez landed a sharp combination that rocked Douglas back on his heels! 4:0
0:12 Those shots all landed square and Buster Douglas felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 4:0
0:16 Both fighters look fatigued... 4:0
0:21 John Scully seemed to pump up Buster Douglas between rounds. 4:0
0:26 Douglas is protecting the body nicely as Gomez fails to score inside. 4:0
0:28 Buster Douglas fires a punishing jab into the face of Gomez. He wasn't probing with that punch. 4:3
0:40 * Caiz Sr. steps in and admonishes Gomez for hitting below the belt. 6:3
01:07 Wilfredo Gomez grabs Douglas's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Caiz Sr. has to force Gomez to let go. 6:3
01:16 Caiz Sr. steps in and breaks it up. 6:3
01:23 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 6:3
01:31 There's a straight right by Gomez! 10:3
01:31 Douglas seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 10:3
01:31 That punch has reopened a cut on Buster Douglas as once again you can see blood on the face of Douglas. 10:3
01:31 Once again the blood from the gash on the inside of Douglas's right eyebrow begins to stream down his face as the bad cut he suffered earlier has reopened. 10:3
01:31 * The referee appears to be jockeying for position; he's moving more than the fighters. Apparently, he wants to get a better look at the cut above Douglas's eye. Now, he just steps in and stops the action. Caiz Sr. is escorting Douglas over to the ringside doctor to get an opinion on the severity of the cut. 10:3
01:36 * The blood is streaming down Buster Douglas's face, as the ring side Physician steps in to take a look. Caiz Sr. has indicated the cut was a result of an accidental Head butt in round 7. After close examination the Doctor is stopping the fight! There are more than 4 rounds in the book, so that means we'll be going to the scorecards. Points will be tallied as of the last completed round. We'll have to await the judges decision in this abbreviated bout. 10:3
Fight Result
Here's Jake Gutierrez with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Tom McDonough, United States scores the bout 96 to 93
Paul Thomas, England scores the bout 96 to 93
Noppharat Sricharoen, Thailand scores the bout 96 to 93
And your winner by unanimous decision Buster Douglas!!!
Score Cards
Tom McDonough Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Wilfredo Gomez 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 8 9 93
Buster Douglas 8 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 96
Paul Thomas Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Wilfredo Gomez 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 8 9 93
Buster Douglas 8 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 96
Noppharat Sricharoen Round Total
Thailand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Wilfredo Gomez 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 8 9 93
Buster Douglas 8 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 96
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Wilfredo Gomez 30 28 27 28 27 28 30 30 24 27 279
Buster Douglas 24 29 30 29 30 29 30 27 30 30 288
Statistics
Categories Wilfredo Gomez Buster Douglas
Knockdowns scored 1 1
Jabs / Round 3.36 5.73
Hooks / Round 4.18 3.55
Crosses / Round 3.27 4.55
Combinations / Round 3.91 3.82
Uppercuts / Round 3.82 3.45
Punches Landed / Round 18.55 21.09
Punches Missed / Round 94.91 26.27
Punching Accuracy 16.3% 44.5%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Low Blow 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt causing Cut 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 3 / 2 / 1
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut inside right eyebrow 3 / 2 / 1
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 2 / 2
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Defensive) 3 / 3 5 / 4
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 1
Wilfredo Gomez vs Buster Douglas
Fight info: Crosley Field, Cincinnati, OH, United States, 2012-04-12, announcer is Jake Gutierrez, referee is Raul Caiz Sr., the bout will be scored by three judges: Tom McDonough (United States), Paul Thomas (England) and Noppharat Sricharoen (Thailand), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, 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: Wilfredo Gomez - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Cus D'Amato - Cut Man: Chick Ferrara
In the blue corner: Buster Douglas - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: John Scully - Cut Man: Johnny Tocco
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
0:17 Douglas misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:24 Gomez drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 5:0
0:24 Douglas in on unsteady legs after those punches. 5:0
0:37 That punch actually went behind Douglas's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Gomez. 5:0
0:48 Gomez can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 5:0
0:59 Gomez tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Douglas. 5:0
01:10 Gomez drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 9:0
01:10 Douglas is trying to regroup after those punches... 9:0
01:23 It's a sweet uppercut by Gomez! He snapped Douglas's head straight back with that punch! 13:0
01:23 Gomez sent Douglas reeling with that punch! 13:0
01:37 Gomez is off target with that jab. 13:0
01:48 Wilfredo Gomez is literally dancing circles around Douglas this round. 13:0
01:57 Gomez misses with that punch. 13:0
02:12 You would think Douglas had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Gomez looked trying to score there! 13:0
02:28 * Wilfredo Gomez lands a sweet cross Douglas stumbles back and down he goes. What a knockdown! 13:0
02:31 Gomez is ushered to a neutral corner by Caiz Sr. and the count begins.. 19:0
02:31 1... 19:0
02:32 2... 19:0
02:33 3... 19:0
02:33 * Buster Douglas is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Caiz Sr.. 19:0
02:33 Caiz Sr. is looking at Douglas closely, and he will allow the fight to continue. 19:0
02:33 I don't think there's time for Gomez to finish Douglas this round. 19:0
02:47 Gomez throws a flurry of punches but Buster Douglas either blocks or slips them. 19:0
02:58 Gomez fires away but finds nothing but air. 19:0
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 21:0
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Douglas's corner as the bell sounds for Round 2. 0:0
0:07 Douglas is pinned in his own corner... 0:0
0:12 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:16 Caiz Sr. has to separate the two... 0:0
0:26 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:30 Gomez uses his shoulder to force Douglas out of the clinch. 0:0
0:59 Gomez is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:0
01:17 Gomez picks off the uppercut by Douglas. 0:0
01:20 Gomez scores with a hard uppercut upstairs from the inside. 3:0
01:33 Gomez has Douglas cornered! 3:0
01:37 Gomez brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 3:0
01:37 Douglas appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 3:0
01:52 Gomez just comes up short with the combination. 3:0
01:54 Douglas lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Gomez on the end of that punch. 3:2
02:06 Gomez tries a hook but Douglas blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 3:4
02:22 Gomez is trapped in his own corner... 3:4
02:27 Douglas pins Gomez's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 3:4
02:31 Caiz Sr. has to break them apart. 3:4
02:36 The fighters are back at ring center... 3:4
02:40 Gomez shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Douglas flush! 7:4
02:40 Buster Douglas looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 7:4
02:52 Gomez has Douglas trapped in the right neutral corner... 7:4
02:57 Douglas tries to muscle inside but Gomez clinches him. 7:4
03:00 Gomez pushes Douglas away. 7:4
03:00 Caiz Sr. motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 2. 7:3
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Cus D'Amato was really animated in Gomez's corner and Gomez was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 Douglas throws a big looping cross that lands high on the head of Gomez. 0:3
0:20 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 0:3
0:25 Douglas dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Gomez back on his heels! 0:7
0:25 That shot landed square and Gomez felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 0:7
0:39 Douglas tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:7
0:41 Some good body work by Gomez but not much on those punches. 2:7
0:55 Douglas lands a solid cross! 2:12
0:55 Gomez appears to have been staggered by that punch... 2:12
01:04 He moves into a neutral corner. 2:12
01:08 Gomez is either lucky or has radar. Douglas's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:12
01:15 The cross scores for Douglas. He needs to throw that punch more often. 2:14
01:15 Douglas is raining blows down on Gomez, who is obviously hurt. Douglas wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 2:14
01:24 Douglas traps Gomez in the corner! 2:14
01:29 Douglas is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 2:14
01:33 Douglas flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 2:16
01:33 There's time for Douglas to finish Gomez if he can do it. 2:16
01:46 Douglas back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Gomez. 2:16
01:55 Douglas is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 2:16
02:06 Douglas slides along the far ropes. 2:16
02:11 Gomez scores with a hard jab but he misses with the right hand, coming behind it. 5:16
02:23 Douglas seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:16
02:27 Gomez retreats into the left corner. 5:16
02:31 Douglas fires and misses. 5:16
02:38 Both men look to measure one another. 5:16
02:41 Gomez backs into a neutral corner. 5:16
02:45 Gomez does a great job of moving as Douglas tries to work inside. 5:16
02:48 Gomez scores with an excellent cross. 8:16
02:56 Gomez doesn't have to look for Douglas this round. He is right there in front of him. 8:16
03:00 Round 3 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 8:18
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:27 Douglas throws a crushing right to Gomez's jaw! 0:4
0:27 And Gomez's in big trouble now! 0:4
0:31 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:4
0:39 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:4
0:50 Buster Douglas tries to drop the right hand over the top but Gomez ducks under it. 0:4
01:00 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:4
01:12 Gomez looks to work the body, but Douglas covers up nicely. 0:4
01:24 Douglas is circling his opponent. 0:4
01:33 Buster Douglas ties up Gomez... 0:4
01:38 Caiz Sr. pries them apart. 0:4
01:46 Gomez has Douglas pinned! 0:4
01:46 Gomez lands a hard cross to the body, one of the better punches so far this round. 3:4
02:00 Douglas works free! He backs to ring center, with Gomez following. 3:4
02:09 Watch Gomez move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Douglas off balance. 3:4
02:18 Gomez splits Douglas's gloves with a powerful uppercut. 6:4
02:35 Douglas fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:4
02:42 Gomez is blocked in his own corner... 6:4
02:47 Douglas misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 6:4
02:54 Gomez backs away and hitches up his trunks. 6:4
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 4. 8:5
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:16 Gomez lands a strong cross! 4:0
0:16 That's the punch Gomez hoped to land! Douglas looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 4:0
0:20 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 4:0
0:33 Gomez fires a left hand that Douglas takes high on the shoulder. 4:0
0:42 Gomez moves into the lower corner. 4:0
0:42 Douglas moves in and scores with a quick jab. 4:2
01:00 Douglas gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Wilfredo Gomez with an uppercut. 4:4
01:11 Douglas is keeping away from the ropes. 4:4
01:11 Douglas ends that flurry with a stiff right hand! 4:7
01:26 Douglas is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 4:7
01:30 Gomez takes a cross to the head from Douglas. 4:9
01:44 Gomez just comes up short with the jab. 4:9
01:46 Douglas scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 4:11
01:56 Gomez has Douglas trapped! 4:11
02:01 Gomez misses wildly with the Hook. 4:11
02:15 Gomez fires a lead right that Douglas manages to avoid. 4:11
02:17 Douglas throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 4:13
02:34 Gomez scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 8:13
02:34 Douglas was hurt by those blows! 8:13
02:52 Douglas misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:13
02:54 There's a wicked cross to the stomach by Gomez. He had some steam on that punch. 11:13
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. 11:15
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Douglas looks to be in fair shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Cus D'Amato knows Gomez lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Douglas retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:08 Both fighters move in close as Gomez goes to the body with an uppercut. 2:0
0:12 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:25 Wilfredo Gomez lets his hands go inside, but Douglas protects his body well. 2:0
0:37 Douglas slides into the corner... 2:0
0:42 Gomez tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:0
0:53 Douglas lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:2
01:03 Gomez gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 4:2
01:12 Gomez lands a nicely timed cross to the jaw of Douglas from the outside. 7:2
01:24 Douglas connects with stiff left hook to the body. 7:5
01:37 Wilfredo Gomez clinches... Douglas gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 7:5
01:46 Gomez shoves Douglas away. 7:5
01:51 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 7:5
01:58 Gomez blasts two wicked shots to the ribs of Buster Douglas and you could see him wince in pain. 10:5
02:15 Gomez cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Douglas had his elbows tucked in nicely. 10:5
02:21 Douglas just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Gomez with a sharp combination! 10:9
02:21 That's the shot Douglas hoped to land! Gomez looks bad after that series of blows. 10:9
02:34 Wilfredo Gomez scores with three unanswered blows to the head of Douglas. 13:9
02:47 Gomez ends up behind Douglas as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 13:9
02:55 Douglas has been landing solid uppercuts with both his right and his left hand and there is another one! 13:12
03:00 Gomez brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 13:12
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 14:12
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Douglas is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:09 Gomez has Buster Douglas blocked in! 0:0
0:14 Gomez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Douglas. 0:0
0:16 Douglas fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 0:2
0:21 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:25 Douglas got some great advice from John Scully between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:2
0:26 Gomez pins Douglas in the corner! 0:2
0:26 Gomez lands a lead right to the midsection. 3:2
0:39 The quickness and footwork of Gomez is definitely keeping Douglas off balance. 3:2
0:51 Wilfredo Gomez fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 3:2
0:54 Douglas lets a quick hook go, catching Gomez moving in. 3:4
01:06 Douglas traps Gomez in the corner! 3:4
01:11 Douglas lands a crushing uppercut! 3:8
01:11 Wilfredo Gomez was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 3:8
01:22 The uppercut just landed by Gomez is a nice weapon on the inside. 5:8
01:22 * Douglas is bleeding! He's cut! 6:8
01:22 A cut has opened up and it looks like it's located on the inside of Douglas's right eyebrow. 6:8
01:22 * That clash of heads has opened a cut on Douglas! 6:8
01:42 Gomez just can't find the range with that jab. 6:8
01:49 Douglas's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 6:8
01:57 Douglas picks off the jab thrown by Gomez. 6:8
02:08 Gomez pins Douglas in the corner! 6:8
02:08 Both fighters are throwing and neither is scoring more than the other. 8:10
02:27 Gomez just landed a three punch combo! 12:10
02:27 Douglas was shaken by those blows! 12:10
02:36 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 12:10
02:40 Douglas backs into the left corner. 12:10
02:44 Gomez misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 12:10
02:51 Douglas connects with a violent combination! 12:14
02:51 Gomez is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 12:14
03:00 Buster Douglas leaves the jab just short. 12:14
03:00 It looks like Gomez has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 12:14
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. 14:14
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 8. 0:0
0:06 Douglas got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if John Scully's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 Douglas's corner men worked their magic on his's cut inside the right eyebrow. There's no bleeding at all under the Vaseline smear. 0:0
0:11 Gomez looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 0:0
0:24 Gomez's misses as Douglas backpedals away. 0:0
0:26 Douglas's jab is fast and accurate. 0:2
0:47 Gomez whiffs with the hook. 0:2
0:49 Douglas glances a hook off Gomez's side. 0:4
01:03 Gomez just landed a devastating three punch combo! 4:4
01:03 That series of punches rocked Douglas and he looks to be in trouble. 4:4
01:19 Gomez misses with that uppercut. 4:4
01:26 Douglas lands a devastating cross! 4:8
01:26 Gomez is reeling.. 4:8
01:40 Douglas just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 8:8
01:40 Douglas was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 8:8
01:49 Gomez misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 10:8
02:02 Douglas usues his legs to avoid Gomez's punches. 10:8
02:16 Gomez lands a wicked uppercut! 14:8
02:16 Douglas looks shaken! 14:8
02:16 And now Douglas is bleeding again from that last punch as his previous cut has been reopened. 14:8
02:16 Once again the blood from the cut on the inside of Douglas's right eyebrow begins to slowly make it's way down his face after being reopened. 14:8
02:16 * Douglas'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 Caiz Sr. motions toward the ringside physician. They're going to take a close look at the cut. 14:8
02:16 * The doctor is peering at the wound and he's shrugged his shoulders and he's shaking his head - is that a good thing or bad? Well, it's good from Douglas's perspective and the cheer that arises from the crowd tells us all we need to know: there's going to be more fisticuffs in just a moment. Obviously, the damage isn't that bad and Douglas and Gomez await the signal from the referee to commence firing. The fight resumes here in Round 8. 14:8
02:21 Douglas is breathing heavily... 14:8
02:35 Gomez doesn't connect with the cross. 14:8
02:45 Douglas is trapped in Gomez's corner... 14:8
02:49 Wilfredo Gomez wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Douglas's defense. 14:8
02:55 Douglas steals a quick glance at his corner. 14:8
03:00 Douglas made Gomez look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Gomez would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 14:8
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 8 to a close. 15:8
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Douglas didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:08 Douglas's corner men does a nice job on Douglas's cut inside the right eyebrow. You wouldn't even know that Douglas had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:10 Gomez gets the cross through Douglas's guard. 2:0
0:24 Gomez is challenging Douglas to fight him and quit clinching. 2:0
0:33 Gomez works his way free! 2:0
0:42 Wilfredo Gomez telegraphed that shot and Douglas ducks under it easily. 2:0
0:45 Douglas rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:2
0:54 Buster Douglas slides into a neutral corner... 2:2
0:58 Gomez is flicking the jab, trying to keep Buster Douglas at long range. 2:2
01:03 Douglas backs into the far left corner. 2:2
01:08 Gomez can't score with short uppercut inside. Douglas got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:2
01:15 That was a violent straight right by Buster Douglas! 2:6
01:15 Gomez is clutching his side! 2:6
01:19 Gomez is fading... 2:6
01:24 Gomez is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:6
01:35 Caiz Sr. warns Gomez for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 2:6
01:39 Douglas tries to get free... Here comes Caiz Sr. to break them up... 2:6
01:49 Douglas is protecting the body nicely as Gomez fails to score inside. 2:6
02:00 * Gomez has been knocked down with a strong combination! 2:6
02:03 Caiz Sr. crouches over Gomez and begins to count.. 2:13
02:03 1... 2:13
02:04 2... 2:13
02:05 3... 2:13
02:06 4... 2:13
02:07 5... 2:13
02:08 6... 2:13
02:08 * Gomez's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 2:13
02:08 Caiz Sr. checks Gomez closely and will allow the fight to continue. 2:13
02:08 Gomez is badly stunned and Douglas will try to finish him off here in the 9th round! 2:13
02:21 Gomez usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Douglas tries vainly to score. 2:13
02:32 Douglas misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:13
02:39 Douglas gets the cross in, making Gomez blink. 2:16
02:39 Douglas senses he has Gomez in trouble and he is pouring it on! 2:16
02:43 Gomez's tank is just about on empty. 2:16
02:43 * Swelling has erupted under the right eye of Gomez. This is going to be a problem, even if it doesn't get much worse. 2:16
02:48 Douglas has Gomez blocked in! 2:16
02:52 Gomez takes a hard combination from Douglas 2:21
02:52 Gomez was stopped cold by that series of shots! 2:21
02:57 Gomez seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 2:21
03:00 Douglas is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:21
03:00 Gomez appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 2:21
03:00 The Arena is shaking as the bell rings to end the round, a knockdown really has a way of turning a fight crowd into a bloodthirsty mob. 2:21
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gomez is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 10 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Gomez'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 Gomez tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Douglas blocks it. 0:0
0:16 Douglas lands a brutal cross to head of Gomez. 0:3
0:29 Douglas slides into his own corner... 0:3
0:33 Wilfredo Gomez swings...and misses. 0:3
0:40 Douglas pummels Gomez, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 0:7
0:40 Gomez was shaken by that blow! 0:7
01:02 Gomez lands a solid cross! 4:7
01:02 Douglas was stunned by that blow! 4:7
01:20 Douglas lands a hard cross! 4:11
01:20 Gomez is gasping for air!! 4:11
01:24 The increased swelling around the right eye of Gomez is fast becoming a hindurance. 4:11
01:34 Gomez lands a vicious cross! 8:11
01:34 That punch may have stunned Douglas momentarily. 8:11
01:38 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Gomez change his style. 8:11
01:54 Caiz Sr. yells at the fighters to separate but Gomez and Douglas are a tangle of arms. 8:11
01:59 Referee Caiz Sr. steps in to break it up. 8:11
02:04 Gomez's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 8:11
02:07 Buster Douglas shoots a cross to the midsection. 8:13
02:31 Gomez fires a volley of punches but Douglas was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 8:13
02:38 Oh!!! Douglas unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 8:17
02:38 Gomez appears to be stunned! 8:17
02:55 Gomez really buried that punch into Douglas's ribs. 12:17
02:55 Douglas appears shaken by those punches! 12:17
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 12:17
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Gomez and Douglas really went at it. 11:18
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, this fight is up for grabs! 0:0
0:07 Gomez'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 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:0
0:12 Gomez landed a sharp combination that rocked Douglas back on his heels! 4:0
0:12 Those shots all landed square and Buster Douglas felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 4:0
0:16 Both fighters look fatigued... 4:0
0:21 John Scully seemed to pump up Buster Douglas between rounds. 4:0
0:26 Douglas is protecting the body nicely as Gomez fails to score inside. 4:0
0:28 Buster Douglas fires a punishing jab into the face of Gomez. He wasn't probing with that punch. 4:3
0:40 * Caiz Sr. steps in and admonishes Gomez for hitting below the belt. 6:3
01:07 Wilfredo Gomez grabs Douglas's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Caiz Sr. has to force Gomez to let go. 6:3
01:16 Caiz Sr. steps in and breaks it up. 6:3
01:23 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 6:3
01:31 There's a straight right by Gomez! 10:3
01:31 Douglas seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 10:3
01:31 That punch has reopened a cut on Buster Douglas as once again you can see blood on the face of Douglas. 10:3
01:31 Once again the blood from the gash on the inside of Douglas's right eyebrow begins to stream down his face as the bad cut he suffered earlier has reopened. 10:3
01:31 * The referee appears to be jockeying for position; he's moving more than the fighters. Apparently, he wants to get a better look at the cut above Douglas's eye. Now, he just steps in and stops the action. Caiz Sr. is escorting Douglas over to the ringside doctor to get an opinion on the severity of the cut. 10:3
01:36 * The blood is streaming down Buster Douglas's face, as the ring side Physician steps in to take a look. Caiz Sr. has indicated the cut was a result of an accidental Head butt in round 7. After close examination the Doctor is stopping the fight! There are more than 4 rounds in the book, so that means we'll be going to the scorecards. Points will be tallied as of the last completed round. We'll have to await the judges decision in this abbreviated bout. 10:3
Fight Result
Here's Jake Gutierrez with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Tom McDonough, United States scores the bout 96 to 93
Paul Thomas, England scores the bout 96 to 93
Noppharat Sricharoen, Thailand scores the bout 96 to 93
And your winner by unanimous decision Buster Douglas!!!
Score Cards
Tom McDonough Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Wilfredo Gomez 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 8 9 93
Buster Douglas 8 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 96
Paul Thomas Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Wilfredo Gomez 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 8 9 93
Buster Douglas 8 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 96
Noppharat Sricharoen Round Total
Thailand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Wilfredo Gomez 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 8 9 93
Buster Douglas 8 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 96
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Wilfredo Gomez 30 28 27 28 27 28 30 30 24 27 279
Buster Douglas 24 29 30 29 30 29 30 27 30 30 288
Statistics
Categories Wilfredo Gomez Buster Douglas
Knockdowns scored 1 1
Jabs / Round 3.36 5.73
Hooks / Round 4.18 3.55
Crosses / Round 3.27 4.55
Combinations / Round 3.91 3.82
Uppercuts / Round 3.82 3.45
Punches Landed / Round 18.55 21.09
Punches Missed / Round 94.91 26.27
Punching Accuracy 16.3% 44.5%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Low Blow 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt causing Cut 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 3 / 2 / 1
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut inside right eyebrow 3 / 2 / 1
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 2 / 2
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Defensive) 3 / 3 5 / 4
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 1
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Pancho Villa vs Julio Cesar Vasquez
Fight info: Sports & Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines, 2012-04-12, announcer is Jeff Connor, referee is Luis Guzman, the bout will be scored by three judges: Philippe Verbeke (Belgium), Marty Bickle (United States) and Shafeeq Rashada (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, 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: Pancho Villa - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Broke Training Regularly - Trainer: Sam Colonna - Cut Man: Don Turner
In the blue corner: Julio Cesar Vasquez - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jack Loew - Cut Man: Ace Marotta
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:07 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:0
0:29 They are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:48 Pancho Villa splits Vasquez's gloves with an uppercut. 2:0
01:06 Villa takes a hard combination from Vasquez 2:4
01:06 Villa was stunned by that blow! 2:4
01:15 As high as Villa is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Vasquez takes advantage of it. 2:4
01:17 Villa throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 4:4
01:28 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 4:4
01:40 Villa is holding... 4:4
01:44 The Referee breaks it up... 4:4
01:53 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 4:4
02:04 Villa lands a strong uppercut! 8:4
02:04 Julio Cesar Vasquez was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 8:4
02:13 Villa fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 10:4
02:27 He is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 10:4
02:32 Pancho Villa lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 12:4
02:46 Vasquez looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 12:4
02:58 Villa circles around the ring. 12:4
03:00 Villa just can't find the range with that combination. 12:4
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 14:4
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Guzman motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Vasquez got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jack Loew's instructions work. 0:0
0:11 Vasquez can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:19 Villa flicks a lead right to the head of Vasquez. 2:0
0:32 Vasquez telegraphed that shot and Pancho Villa ducks under it easily. 2:0
0:44 Villa is flicking the jab, trying to keep Vasquez at long range. 2:0
0:56 Vasquez looks to work the body, but Villa covers up nicely. 2:0
01:04 Villa seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:0
01:06 Villa lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 4:0
01:20 Julio Cesar Vasquez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Villa. 4:0
01:27 Villa shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Vasquez flush! 8:0
01:27 How is Vasquez standing after those shots? 8:0
01:50 Julio Cesar Vasquez tries to drop the right hand over the top but Villa ducks under it. 8:0
02:00 Vasquez doubles up to the body, though Villa seems unfazed. 8:2
02:09 Vasquez scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 8:4
02:26 Fans call for more action as Vasquez ties up Pancho Villa. Guzman agrees with the fans and yells for Vasquez to quit playing games and fight. 8:4
02:30 Now they break clean. 8:4
02:34 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 8:4
02:43 Villa is trying to free his gloves from under Vasquez's gloves. 8:4
02:52 Vasquez pushes Villa away. 8:4
03:00 Pancho Villa isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Vasquez fits. 8:4
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 2 comes to an end. 9:4
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Villa is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 3 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:19 Vasquez's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:23 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:30 Vasquez fires a volley of punches but Villa was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:0
0:32 Pancho Villa rips a hook to the head. 2:0
0:55 Villa dips and connects with a hook to the side of Vasquez's head. 4:0
01:05 Vasquez feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Pancho Villa's chin. 4:2
01:18 Upstairs and downstairs! Villa lands two quick blows and then moves away from Vasquez's counters. 6:2
01:30 Vasquez doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 6:4
01:45 Vasquez is holding on to Villa. He seems to be taking a breather. 6:4
01:50 * Julio Cesar Vasquez is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 6:4
02:08 Villa ties up Vasquez. Why would he want to clinch now? 6:4
02:12 Guzman pries them apart. 6:4
02:25 Villa smothers Julio Cesar Vasquez's attack as Vasquez tries to get off some shots inside. 6:4
02:32 Vasquez backs away and hitches up his trunks. 6:4
02:36 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up. They've been a little overly cautious so far this round. 6:4
02:39 Villa is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 8:4
02:56 Pancho Villa back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Vasquez. 8:4
03:00 Villa is protecting the body nicely as Vasquez fails to score inside. 8:4
03:00 Guzman motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 3. 9:3
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Vasquez is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:10 Both fighters are flailing away but Vasquez is definitely landing the better punches. 2:3
0:15 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 2:3
0:26 Vasquez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Villa. 2:3
0:37 Vasquez pushes Villa then steps away from him. 2:3
0:41 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:3
0:47 Villa slips inside and lands a hook. 4:3
01:05 Villa throws the cross and scores to the head of Vasquez. 6:3
01:18 Villa is either lucky or has radar. Vasquez's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 6:3
01:21 Villa connects with an uppercut to the head of Vasquez. 8:3
01:34 Villa goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 10:3
01:47 Vasquez ties up Pancho Villa... 10:3
01:52 Guzman steps in and breaks it up. 10:3
02:01 Julio Cesar Vasquez shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 10:5
02:10 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 10:5
02:14 Villa bangs the uppercut home. 12:5
02:28 Villa misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 12:5
02:35 Vasquez's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 12:5
02:44 Vasquez dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Pancho Villa back on his heels! 12:10
02:44 Villa is going to need to regroup after that blow... 12:10
02:54 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Vasquez lands the right hand. 12:12
03:00 Villa fires and misses. 12:12
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 12:13
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 5. 0:0
0:10 Villa lands consecutive blows to Vasquez's midsection. 2:0
0:15 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 2:0
0:19 Villa got some great advice from Sam Colonna between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 5. 2:0
0:27 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Villa rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 2:0
0:35 Vasquez throws a punch and lands. Villa scores with a counter. Looks like Vasquez was a little more effective. 4:3
0:44 There's the uppercut from Villa. That opening has been there all fight for him. 6:3
01:01 Vasquez fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:3
01:12 Villa wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Vasquez's defense. 6:3
01:27 The quickness and footwork of Villa is definitely keeping Vasquez off balance. 6:3
01:39 Vasquez likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Villa's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 6:5
01:55 Villa lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Vasquez's midsection. 8:5
02:10 Vasquez continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 8:5
02:19 Villa moves to the center of the Ring taunting Vasquez with his hands by his sides. 8:5
02:26 Vasquez is blocked in his own corner... 8:5
02:26 Villa misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 10:5
02:41 Villa retreats into the near corner. 10:5
02:46 Julio Cesar Vasquez doesn't connect with the uppercut. 10:5
02:55 Both men look to measure one another. 10:5
03:00 Villa pins Vasquez's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 10:5
03:00 Guzman separates them. 10:5
03:00 That ends Round 5... But the fighters are still punching! Now Guzman jumps between them. 12:6
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Vasquez and Villa square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 6. 0:0
0:18 Villa 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. 2:0
0:22 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:38 Vasquez will tie a guy up if he has to. 2:0
0:42 Vasquez uses his shoulder to force Villa out of the clinch. 2:0
0:47 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 2:0
0:54 Julio Cesar Vasquez tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 2:0
01:20 Julio Cesar Vasquez is trapped in his own corner... 2:0
01:20 Villa throws another good combination that temporarily slows Vasquez. 4:0
01:31 Villa seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:0
01:34 Villa has Vasquez blocked in! 4:0
01:39 Villa is really fluid in his movement. 4:0
01:48 Villa is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:0
02:04 Julio Cesar Vasquez picks off the jab by Villa. 4:0
02:06 Vasquez gets off a quick combination to the body 4:2
02:15 That was a blistering exchange of punches between Vasquez and Villa! 6:4
02:38 Vasquez pummels Pancho Villa, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 6:8
02:38 That shot landed square and Villa felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 6:8
02:49 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 6:8
02:49 Villa lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 8:8
03:00 Villa works his way in and leans on Vasquez... 8:8
03:00 Vasquez works his way free! 8:8
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 6. 8:9
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Villa's corner as the bell sounds for Round 7. 0:0
0:11 Villa tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:13 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:18 Jack Loew was extremely upbeat during the break with Vasquez providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:19 Villa is forced into his own corner... 0:0
0:19 Vasquez throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 0:2
0:42 Villa lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Vasquez on the end of that punch. 2:2
0:58 Pancho Villa gets in a hook to the body of Vasquez. 4:2
01:10 Vasquez retreats into a neutral corner. 4:2
01:10 Villa scores with the jab. 6:2
01:21 Pancho Villa gets the cross through Vasquez's guard. 8:2
01:31 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 8:2
01:36 Vasquez throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 8:2
01:38 Villa bangs a right cross off the face of Vasquez. 10:2
01:52 Villa fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 10:2
01:59 Villa has Vasquez trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 10:2
02:04 Villa is clinching... Vasquez is trying to free his gloves... They are under Villa's arms... 10:2
02:08 Guzman moves in to break the clinch. 10:2
02:13 Villa gets inside and fires a hook to Vasquez's body. 12:2
02:23 Villa backs into the right corner. 12:2
02:27 Vasquez lands a wicked uppercut! 12:6
02:27 Vasquez sent Villa reeling with that punch! 12:6
02:36 A cross lands for Villa. Julio Cesar Vasquez didn't see that one coming. 14:6
02:36 * Villa's last punch snapped back the head of Vasquez. And it looks like it has also drawn blood! 15:6
02:36 Bad luck for him! The cut is above the left eyebrow. If his corner can't staunch the flow of blood, Vasquez could end up having vision problems for the remainder of the fight. 15:6
03:00 Julio Cesar Vasquez pins Villa in the corner! 15:6
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 15:6
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 8 begins. 0:0
0:12 Villa does a great job of moving as Vasquez tries to work inside. 0:0
0:15 Villa scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 2:0
0:19 Pancho Villa needs to catch his second wind... 2:0
0:29 Vasquez doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Pancho Villa's head? 2:4
0:29 That blast sent Villa reeling into the ropes! 2:4
0:43 Vasquez wings a big left hand at Villa but the latter sidesteps the punch. 2:4
0:45 Villa continues to pop the jab 4:4
0:59 That punch actually went behind Villa's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Vasquez. 4:4
01:10 Villa usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Vasquez tries vainly to score. 4:4
01:17 Not much happening at the moment. 4:4
01:20 Guzman is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 4:4
01:26 The action is at ring center. 4:4
01:31 Vasquez can't score with short uppercut inside. Villa got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:4
01:33 Villa scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 6:4
01:50 Vasquez misses with that punch. 6:4
01:52 Villa plants a cross on Vasquez's rib cage. 8:4
02:06 Vasquez drops the right hand flush on Villa's chin! 8:8
02:06 And Pancho Villa's in big trouble now! 8:8
02:11 Villa is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 8:8
02:15 Villa scores with a quick one-two to Vasquez's midsection 10:8
02:37 Villa lands a flurry to the ribs of Vasquez. 12:8
02:51 Vasquez does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Villa's punches in close. 12:8
03:00 Vasquez scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 12:12
03:00 Villa is hurt! 12:12
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Guzman to step in and break it up. 12:13
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Vasquez rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:15 Vasquez lands a smashing cross! 0:4
0:15 Villa is clutching his side! 0:4
0:20 Vasquez is starting to suck wind... 0:4
0:42 Villa traps Vasquez's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 0:4
0:46 Guzman moves them apart. 0:4
0:53 Vasquez eats a short cross from Villa amd backs away. 2:4
01:11 Villa's jab connects to Vasquez's head 4:4
01:11 And now it appears as if Vasquez's cut has been reopened by one of those punches that landed. 4:4
01:11 Vasquez has emerged bloodied once again, as the cut above his eyebrow has, apparently, reopened. 4:4
01:25 Vasquez charges in but Villa avoids the rush. 4:4
01:33 Villa slides into a neutral corner... 4:4
01:37 Vasquez tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 4:4
01:44 Vasquez is staying at the center of the ring. 4:4
01:49 Guzman warns Vasquez for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 4:4
01:58 Vasquez shoves Pancho Villa away. 4:4
02:10 The fighters are tied up. Pancho Villa tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 4:4
02:22 Referee Guzman has to separate the two... 4:4
02:32 Pancho Villa made Vasquez look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Vasquez would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 4:4
02:46 There's some nice hand speed. Pancho Villa fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 6:4
03:00 Villa darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 6:4
03:00 He appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:4
03:00 Villa spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 9. 5:6
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 10. There it is! 0:0
0:06 Sam Colonna was really animated in Villa's corner and Villa was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:06 Vasquez is ready to go. The cut above the left eyebrow he suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his corner man has the bleeding stopped. 0:0
0:06 Vasquez ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 0:2
0:11 Neither fighter has much left... 0:2
0:19 Villa lands a nice looking uppercut inside, but it was mostly an arm punch. 2:2
0:32 Vasquez just misses with a huge shot as Villa chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:2
0:44 Vasquez drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 2:6
0:44 Pancho Villa is reeling.. 2:6
01:03 Vasquez continues to follow Pancho Villa about the ring. 2:6
01:12 Guzman tries to separate the boxers but Vasquez has a vice-like grip on Villa. 2:6
01:17 Guzman has to break the clinch. 2:6
01:27 Villa moves into the lower right corner. 2:6
01:31 Oh!!! Vasquez unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 2:10
01:31 Villa looks like he was hurt by that punch! 2:10
01:47 Vasquez backs into a neutral corner. 2:10
01:52 Villa misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:10
01:54 Vasquez scores with consecutive blows to the body of Villa. 2:12
02:03 Vasquez brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:12
02:08 Vasquez connects with a violent cross! 2:16
02:08 Villa is trying to regroup after that punch... 2:16
02:12 It appears as if Villa has the makings of a tiny mouse under his left eye. 2:16
02:22 Vasquez tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Villa blocks it. 2:16
02:24 Villa fires the jab. It finds its target. 4:16
02:24 It looks like Villa has reopened Vasquez's previous wound because Vasquez is now bleeding once again. 4:16
02:24 The claret is dripping again from the cut over Vasquez's eyebrow as the wound has been reopened. 4:16
02:24 * The referee appears to be jockeying for position; he's moving more than the fighters. Apparently, he wants to get a better look at the cut above Julio Cesar Vasquez's eye. Now, he just steps in and stops the action. Guzman is escorting Vasquez over to the ringside doctor to get an opinion on the severity of the cut. 4:16
02:24 * The referee won't stop the fight on his own if the reason for the stoppage directly has to do with a cut or swelling; he'll always consult the ringside doctor. And it looks like, in this case, we're going to see some more boxing because the physician has given his okay to let the fight continue. Both fighters are assuming their positions and the timer has restarted here in Round 10 as the fighters approach one another. 4:16
02:38 Vasquez fires a shot, but it glances off Villa's shoulder. 4:16
02:40 Some good body work by Villa but not much on those punches. 6:16
02:50 Vasquez has Pancho Villa pinned! 6:16
02:54 Vasquez misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 6:16
02:56 Villa moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 8:16
03:00 It looks like Villa has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:16
03:00 There's the bell. Villa wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 10 is history. 8:17
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:05 Vasquez's corner gave his cut above the left eyebrow priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of closing the wounds. 0:0
0:11 Vasquez landed a sharp combination that rocked Villa back on his heels! 0:5
0:11 Villa is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 0:5
0:19 Vasquez received a pep talk from Jack Loew before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:5
0:24 Villa brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:5
0:31 Vasquez caught Pancho Villa square with that uppercut. 0:8
0:48 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Guzman is going to have to sort this out. 0:8
0:53 Guzman separates the two... 0:8
01:03 Villa just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:12
01:03 Villa was shaken by those blows! 0:12
01:24 * Villa absorbs a wicked cross to the head. He's staggering backwards and now he goes down in a heap. 0:12
01:27 Guzman picks up the count from the timekeeper... 0:18
01:27 1... 0:18
01:28 2... 0:18
01:29 3... 0:18
01:29 * Pancho Villa is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Vasquez. 0:18
01:29 Pancho Villa raises his guard as Guzman asks him if he wants to continue. Villa wants to keep on fighting but he still looks hurt. 0:18
01:29 Vasquez stunned Villa with that last shot and Vasquez's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 0:18
01:38 Villa moves into a neutral corner. 0:18
01:43 Vasquez cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Villa had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:18
01:54 Vasquez throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Villa but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:18
02:05 Vasquez is jockeying for position as he tries to force Villa back into the corner. 0:18
02:13 Vasquez fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:18
02:20 The fighters are at ring center... 0:18
02:25 Vasquez's misses as Villa backpedals away. 0:18
02:40 * A beautiful combination to the chin knocks Villa to the canvas! 0:18
02:42 Guzman moves into position over Villa and begins the count 0:26
02:42 1... 0:26
02:43 2... 0:26
02:44 3... 0:26
02:45 Villa is struggling to regain his feet as the count reaches 4. 0:26
02:46 5... 0:26
02:47 6... 0:26
02:48 7... 0:26
02:48 * Villa still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Guzman is taking a long look at him. 0:26
02:48 Guzman looks into Villa eyes and decides to let the fight to go on... 0:26
02:48 Vasquez is really coming on strong here at the end of the 11th. 0:26
02:57 Vasquez traps Villa in the corner! 0:26
03:00 Vasquez lets his hands go inside, but Villa protects his body well. 0:26
03:00 This fight is very close at this point. 0:26
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 1:27
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:06 Vasquez's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 Villa pins Vasquez in the corner! 0:0
0:12 Villa just comes up short with the uppercut. 0:0
0:30 Vasquez grabs Villa again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:0
0:35 Vasquez and Villa each take a step back. 0:0
0:46 Vasquez holds his arms up in disgust as Villa holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:51 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
01:04 Guzman has to pull the fighters away from each other as Vasquez locks up Villa's arms. 0:0
01:08 Guzman has to separate the two... 0:0
01:13 Villa gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Vasquez with an uppercut. 2:0
01:27 Villa misses wildly with the Hook. 2:0
01:29 Vasquez throws a big looping cross that lands high on the head of Villa. 2:3
01:38 Vasquez slides into the corner... 2:3
01:43 Villa is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:3
01:50 Villa feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 2:3
01:55 Villa lands a vicious cross! 7:3
01:55 Vasquez was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 7:3
01:59 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 12. 7:3
02:10 Villa lands a nice cross but Vasquez turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 9:3
02:19 Villa has Vasquez cornered! 9:3
02:24 Villa is off target with that combination. 9:3
02:30 Vasquez has shifted to an orthodox stance. Maybe he believes he can land from this position. No, his jab comes up short as a righty, too. Now, he returns to his natural left handed stance. 9:3
02:37 Villa just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Vasquez with a sharp combination! 13:3
02:37 Vasquez is trying to regroup after those punches... 13:3
02:48 Villa moves in and scores with a quick jab. 15:3
03:00 Pancho Villa seems to have done enough to win this fight. 15:3
03:00 The final seconds of Round 12 expire and this bout is going to go to the scorecards. 15:2
Fight Result
Jeff Connor has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Philippe Verbeke, Belgium scores the bout 114 to 111
Marty Bickle, United States scores the bout 115 to 110
Shafeeq Rashada, United States scores the bout 115 to 111
The winner by unanimous decision is Julio Cesar Vasquez!
Score Cards
Philippe Verbeke Round Total
Belgium 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pancho Villa 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 6 10 111
Julio Cesar Vasquez 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 114
Marty Bickle Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pancho Villa 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 6 10 110
Julio Cesar Vasquez 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 115
Shafeeq Rashada Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pancho Villa 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 6 10 111
Julio Cesar Vasquez 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 115
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pancho Villa 29 29 30 27 30 27 30 28 27 27 18 30 332
Julio Cesar Vasquez 28 28 27 30 27 30 27 30 30 30 30 27 344
Statistics
Categories Pancho Villa Julio Cesar Vasquez
Knockdowns scored 0 2
Jabs / Round 6.17 3.08
Hooks / Round 5.50 2.67
Crosses / Round 4.42 3.75
Combinations / Round 6.00 2.92
Uppercuts / Round 4.25 2.58
Punches Landed / Round 26.33 15.00
Punches Missed / Round 30.83 69.58
Punching Accuracy 46.1% 17.7%
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
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 3 / 2 / 1
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut above left eyebrow 3 / 2 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 1
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bleeding 0 / 0 2 / 2
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 7 / 7 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 1
Pancho Villa vs Julio Cesar Vasquez
Fight info: Sports & Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines, 2012-04-12, announcer is Jeff Connor, referee is Luis Guzman, the bout will be scored by three judges: Philippe Verbeke (Belgium), Marty Bickle (United States) and Shafeeq Rashada (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, 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: Pancho Villa - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Broke Training Regularly - Trainer: Sam Colonna - Cut Man: Don Turner
In the blue corner: Julio Cesar Vasquez - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jack Loew - Cut Man: Ace Marotta
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:07 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:0
0:29 They are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:48 Pancho Villa splits Vasquez's gloves with an uppercut. 2:0
01:06 Villa takes a hard combination from Vasquez 2:4
01:06 Villa was stunned by that blow! 2:4
01:15 As high as Villa is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Vasquez takes advantage of it. 2:4
01:17 Villa throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 4:4
01:28 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 4:4
01:40 Villa is holding... 4:4
01:44 The Referee breaks it up... 4:4
01:53 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 4:4
02:04 Villa lands a strong uppercut! 8:4
02:04 Julio Cesar Vasquez was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 8:4
02:13 Villa fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 10:4
02:27 He is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 10:4
02:32 Pancho Villa lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 12:4
02:46 Vasquez looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 12:4
02:58 Villa circles around the ring. 12:4
03:00 Villa just can't find the range with that combination. 12:4
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 14:4
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Guzman motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Vasquez got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jack Loew's instructions work. 0:0
0:11 Vasquez can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:19 Villa flicks a lead right to the head of Vasquez. 2:0
0:32 Vasquez telegraphed that shot and Pancho Villa ducks under it easily. 2:0
0:44 Villa is flicking the jab, trying to keep Vasquez at long range. 2:0
0:56 Vasquez looks to work the body, but Villa covers up nicely. 2:0
01:04 Villa seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:0
01:06 Villa lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 4:0
01:20 Julio Cesar Vasquez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Villa. 4:0
01:27 Villa shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Vasquez flush! 8:0
01:27 How is Vasquez standing after those shots? 8:0
01:50 Julio Cesar Vasquez tries to drop the right hand over the top but Villa ducks under it. 8:0
02:00 Vasquez doubles up to the body, though Villa seems unfazed. 8:2
02:09 Vasquez scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 8:4
02:26 Fans call for more action as Vasquez ties up Pancho Villa. Guzman agrees with the fans and yells for Vasquez to quit playing games and fight. 8:4
02:30 Now they break clean. 8:4
02:34 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 8:4
02:43 Villa is trying to free his gloves from under Vasquez's gloves. 8:4
02:52 Vasquez pushes Villa away. 8:4
03:00 Pancho Villa isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Vasquez fits. 8:4
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 2 comes to an end. 9:4
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Villa is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 3 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:19 Vasquez's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:23 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:30 Vasquez fires a volley of punches but Villa was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:0
0:32 Pancho Villa rips a hook to the head. 2:0
0:55 Villa dips and connects with a hook to the side of Vasquez's head. 4:0
01:05 Vasquez feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Pancho Villa's chin. 4:2
01:18 Upstairs and downstairs! Villa lands two quick blows and then moves away from Vasquez's counters. 6:2
01:30 Vasquez doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 6:4
01:45 Vasquez is holding on to Villa. He seems to be taking a breather. 6:4
01:50 * Julio Cesar Vasquez is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 6:4
02:08 Villa ties up Vasquez. Why would he want to clinch now? 6:4
02:12 Guzman pries them apart. 6:4
02:25 Villa smothers Julio Cesar Vasquez's attack as Vasquez tries to get off some shots inside. 6:4
02:32 Vasquez backs away and hitches up his trunks. 6:4
02:36 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up. They've been a little overly cautious so far this round. 6:4
02:39 Villa is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 8:4
02:56 Pancho Villa back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Vasquez. 8:4
03:00 Villa is protecting the body nicely as Vasquez fails to score inside. 8:4
03:00 Guzman motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 3. 9:3
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Vasquez is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:10 Both fighters are flailing away but Vasquez is definitely landing the better punches. 2:3
0:15 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 2:3
0:26 Vasquez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Villa. 2:3
0:37 Vasquez pushes Villa then steps away from him. 2:3
0:41 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:3
0:47 Villa slips inside and lands a hook. 4:3
01:05 Villa throws the cross and scores to the head of Vasquez. 6:3
01:18 Villa is either lucky or has radar. Vasquez's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 6:3
01:21 Villa connects with an uppercut to the head of Vasquez. 8:3
01:34 Villa goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 10:3
01:47 Vasquez ties up Pancho Villa... 10:3
01:52 Guzman steps in and breaks it up. 10:3
02:01 Julio Cesar Vasquez shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 10:5
02:10 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 10:5
02:14 Villa bangs the uppercut home. 12:5
02:28 Villa misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 12:5
02:35 Vasquez's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 12:5
02:44 Vasquez dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Pancho Villa back on his heels! 12:10
02:44 Villa is going to need to regroup after that blow... 12:10
02:54 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Vasquez lands the right hand. 12:12
03:00 Villa fires and misses. 12:12
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 12:13
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 5. 0:0
0:10 Villa lands consecutive blows to Vasquez's midsection. 2:0
0:15 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 2:0
0:19 Villa got some great advice from Sam Colonna between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 5. 2:0
0:27 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Villa rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 2:0
0:35 Vasquez throws a punch and lands. Villa scores with a counter. Looks like Vasquez was a little more effective. 4:3
0:44 There's the uppercut from Villa. That opening has been there all fight for him. 6:3
01:01 Vasquez fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:3
01:12 Villa wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Vasquez's defense. 6:3
01:27 The quickness and footwork of Villa is definitely keeping Vasquez off balance. 6:3
01:39 Vasquez likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Villa's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 6:5
01:55 Villa lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Vasquez's midsection. 8:5
02:10 Vasquez continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 8:5
02:19 Villa moves to the center of the Ring taunting Vasquez with his hands by his sides. 8:5
02:26 Vasquez is blocked in his own corner... 8:5
02:26 Villa misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 10:5
02:41 Villa retreats into the near corner. 10:5
02:46 Julio Cesar Vasquez doesn't connect with the uppercut. 10:5
02:55 Both men look to measure one another. 10:5
03:00 Villa pins Vasquez's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 10:5
03:00 Guzman separates them. 10:5
03:00 That ends Round 5... But the fighters are still punching! Now Guzman jumps between them. 12:6
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Vasquez and Villa square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 6. 0:0
0:18 Villa 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. 2:0
0:22 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:38 Vasquez will tie a guy up if he has to. 2:0
0:42 Vasquez uses his shoulder to force Villa out of the clinch. 2:0
0:47 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 2:0
0:54 Julio Cesar Vasquez tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 2:0
01:20 Julio Cesar Vasquez is trapped in his own corner... 2:0
01:20 Villa throws another good combination that temporarily slows Vasquez. 4:0
01:31 Villa seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:0
01:34 Villa has Vasquez blocked in! 4:0
01:39 Villa is really fluid in his movement. 4:0
01:48 Villa is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:0
02:04 Julio Cesar Vasquez picks off the jab by Villa. 4:0
02:06 Vasquez gets off a quick combination to the body 4:2
02:15 That was a blistering exchange of punches between Vasquez and Villa! 6:4
02:38 Vasquez pummels Pancho Villa, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 6:8
02:38 That shot landed square and Villa felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 6:8
02:49 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 6:8
02:49 Villa lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 8:8
03:00 Villa works his way in and leans on Vasquez... 8:8
03:00 Vasquez works his way free! 8:8
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 6. 8:9
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Villa's corner as the bell sounds for Round 7. 0:0
0:11 Villa tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:13 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:18 Jack Loew was extremely upbeat during the break with Vasquez providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:19 Villa is forced into his own corner... 0:0
0:19 Vasquez throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 0:2
0:42 Villa lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Vasquez on the end of that punch. 2:2
0:58 Pancho Villa gets in a hook to the body of Vasquez. 4:2
01:10 Vasquez retreats into a neutral corner. 4:2
01:10 Villa scores with the jab. 6:2
01:21 Pancho Villa gets the cross through Vasquez's guard. 8:2
01:31 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 8:2
01:36 Vasquez throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 8:2
01:38 Villa bangs a right cross off the face of Vasquez. 10:2
01:52 Villa fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 10:2
01:59 Villa has Vasquez trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 10:2
02:04 Villa is clinching... Vasquez is trying to free his gloves... They are under Villa's arms... 10:2
02:08 Guzman moves in to break the clinch. 10:2
02:13 Villa gets inside and fires a hook to Vasquez's body. 12:2
02:23 Villa backs into the right corner. 12:2
02:27 Vasquez lands a wicked uppercut! 12:6
02:27 Vasquez sent Villa reeling with that punch! 12:6
02:36 A cross lands for Villa. Julio Cesar Vasquez didn't see that one coming. 14:6
02:36 * Villa's last punch snapped back the head of Vasquez. And it looks like it has also drawn blood! 15:6
02:36 Bad luck for him! The cut is above the left eyebrow. If his corner can't staunch the flow of blood, Vasquez could end up having vision problems for the remainder of the fight. 15:6
03:00 Julio Cesar Vasquez pins Villa in the corner! 15:6
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 15:6
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 8 begins. 0:0
0:12 Villa does a great job of moving as Vasquez tries to work inside. 0:0
0:15 Villa scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 2:0
0:19 Pancho Villa needs to catch his second wind... 2:0
0:29 Vasquez doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Pancho Villa's head? 2:4
0:29 That blast sent Villa reeling into the ropes! 2:4
0:43 Vasquez wings a big left hand at Villa but the latter sidesteps the punch. 2:4
0:45 Villa continues to pop the jab 4:4
0:59 That punch actually went behind Villa's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Vasquez. 4:4
01:10 Villa usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Vasquez tries vainly to score. 4:4
01:17 Not much happening at the moment. 4:4
01:20 Guzman is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 4:4
01:26 The action is at ring center. 4:4
01:31 Vasquez can't score with short uppercut inside. Villa got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:4
01:33 Villa scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 6:4
01:50 Vasquez misses with that punch. 6:4
01:52 Villa plants a cross on Vasquez's rib cage. 8:4
02:06 Vasquez drops the right hand flush on Villa's chin! 8:8
02:06 And Pancho Villa's in big trouble now! 8:8
02:11 Villa is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 8:8
02:15 Villa scores with a quick one-two to Vasquez's midsection 10:8
02:37 Villa lands a flurry to the ribs of Vasquez. 12:8
02:51 Vasquez does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Villa's punches in close. 12:8
03:00 Vasquez scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 12:12
03:00 Villa is hurt! 12:12
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Guzman to step in and break it up. 12:13
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Vasquez rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:15 Vasquez lands a smashing cross! 0:4
0:15 Villa is clutching his side! 0:4
0:20 Vasquez is starting to suck wind... 0:4
0:42 Villa traps Vasquez's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 0:4
0:46 Guzman moves them apart. 0:4
0:53 Vasquez eats a short cross from Villa amd backs away. 2:4
01:11 Villa's jab connects to Vasquez's head 4:4
01:11 And now it appears as if Vasquez's cut has been reopened by one of those punches that landed. 4:4
01:11 Vasquez has emerged bloodied once again, as the cut above his eyebrow has, apparently, reopened. 4:4
01:25 Vasquez charges in but Villa avoids the rush. 4:4
01:33 Villa slides into a neutral corner... 4:4
01:37 Vasquez tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 4:4
01:44 Vasquez is staying at the center of the ring. 4:4
01:49 Guzman warns Vasquez for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 4:4
01:58 Vasquez shoves Pancho Villa away. 4:4
02:10 The fighters are tied up. Pancho Villa tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 4:4
02:22 Referee Guzman has to separate the two... 4:4
02:32 Pancho Villa made Vasquez look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Vasquez would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 4:4
02:46 There's some nice hand speed. Pancho Villa fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 6:4
03:00 Villa darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 6:4
03:00 He appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:4
03:00 Villa spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 9. 5:6
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 10. There it is! 0:0
0:06 Sam Colonna was really animated in Villa's corner and Villa was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:06 Vasquez is ready to go. The cut above the left eyebrow he suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his corner man has the bleeding stopped. 0:0
0:06 Vasquez ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 0:2
0:11 Neither fighter has much left... 0:2
0:19 Villa lands a nice looking uppercut inside, but it was mostly an arm punch. 2:2
0:32 Vasquez just misses with a huge shot as Villa chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:2
0:44 Vasquez drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 2:6
0:44 Pancho Villa is reeling.. 2:6
01:03 Vasquez continues to follow Pancho Villa about the ring. 2:6
01:12 Guzman tries to separate the boxers but Vasquez has a vice-like grip on Villa. 2:6
01:17 Guzman has to break the clinch. 2:6
01:27 Villa moves into the lower right corner. 2:6
01:31 Oh!!! Vasquez unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 2:10
01:31 Villa looks like he was hurt by that punch! 2:10
01:47 Vasquez backs into a neutral corner. 2:10
01:52 Villa misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:10
01:54 Vasquez scores with consecutive blows to the body of Villa. 2:12
02:03 Vasquez brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:12
02:08 Vasquez connects with a violent cross! 2:16
02:08 Villa is trying to regroup after that punch... 2:16
02:12 It appears as if Villa has the makings of a tiny mouse under his left eye. 2:16
02:22 Vasquez tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Villa blocks it. 2:16
02:24 Villa fires the jab. It finds its target. 4:16
02:24 It looks like Villa has reopened Vasquez's previous wound because Vasquez is now bleeding once again. 4:16
02:24 The claret is dripping again from the cut over Vasquez's eyebrow as the wound has been reopened. 4:16
02:24 * The referee appears to be jockeying for position; he's moving more than the fighters. Apparently, he wants to get a better look at the cut above Julio Cesar Vasquez's eye. Now, he just steps in and stops the action. Guzman is escorting Vasquez over to the ringside doctor to get an opinion on the severity of the cut. 4:16
02:24 * The referee won't stop the fight on his own if the reason for the stoppage directly has to do with a cut or swelling; he'll always consult the ringside doctor. And it looks like, in this case, we're going to see some more boxing because the physician has given his okay to let the fight continue. Both fighters are assuming their positions and the timer has restarted here in Round 10 as the fighters approach one another. 4:16
02:38 Vasquez fires a shot, but it glances off Villa's shoulder. 4:16
02:40 Some good body work by Villa but not much on those punches. 6:16
02:50 Vasquez has Pancho Villa pinned! 6:16
02:54 Vasquez misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 6:16
02:56 Villa moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 8:16
03:00 It looks like Villa has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:16
03:00 There's the bell. Villa wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 10 is history. 8:17
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:05 Vasquez's corner gave his cut above the left eyebrow priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of closing the wounds. 0:0
0:11 Vasquez landed a sharp combination that rocked Villa back on his heels! 0:5
0:11 Villa is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 0:5
0:19 Vasquez received a pep talk from Jack Loew before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:5
0:24 Villa brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:5
0:31 Vasquez caught Pancho Villa square with that uppercut. 0:8
0:48 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Guzman is going to have to sort this out. 0:8
0:53 Guzman separates the two... 0:8
01:03 Villa just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:12
01:03 Villa was shaken by those blows! 0:12
01:24 * Villa absorbs a wicked cross to the head. He's staggering backwards and now he goes down in a heap. 0:12
01:27 Guzman picks up the count from the timekeeper... 0:18
01:27 1... 0:18
01:28 2... 0:18
01:29 3... 0:18
01:29 * Pancho Villa is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Vasquez. 0:18
01:29 Pancho Villa raises his guard as Guzman asks him if he wants to continue. Villa wants to keep on fighting but he still looks hurt. 0:18
01:29 Vasquez stunned Villa with that last shot and Vasquez's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 0:18
01:38 Villa moves into a neutral corner. 0:18
01:43 Vasquez cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Villa had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:18
01:54 Vasquez throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Villa but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:18
02:05 Vasquez is jockeying for position as he tries to force Villa back into the corner. 0:18
02:13 Vasquez fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:18
02:20 The fighters are at ring center... 0:18
02:25 Vasquez's misses as Villa backpedals away. 0:18
02:40 * A beautiful combination to the chin knocks Villa to the canvas! 0:18
02:42 Guzman moves into position over Villa and begins the count 0:26
02:42 1... 0:26
02:43 2... 0:26
02:44 3... 0:26
02:45 Villa is struggling to regain his feet as the count reaches 4. 0:26
02:46 5... 0:26
02:47 6... 0:26
02:48 7... 0:26
02:48 * Villa still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Guzman is taking a long look at him. 0:26
02:48 Guzman looks into Villa eyes and decides to let the fight to go on... 0:26
02:48 Vasquez is really coming on strong here at the end of the 11th. 0:26
02:57 Vasquez traps Villa in the corner! 0:26
03:00 Vasquez lets his hands go inside, but Villa protects his body well. 0:26
03:00 This fight is very close at this point. 0:26
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 1:27
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:06 Vasquez's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 Villa pins Vasquez in the corner! 0:0
0:12 Villa just comes up short with the uppercut. 0:0
0:30 Vasquez grabs Villa again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:0
0:35 Vasquez and Villa each take a step back. 0:0
0:46 Vasquez holds his arms up in disgust as Villa holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:51 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
01:04 Guzman has to pull the fighters away from each other as Vasquez locks up Villa's arms. 0:0
01:08 Guzman has to separate the two... 0:0
01:13 Villa gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Vasquez with an uppercut. 2:0
01:27 Villa misses wildly with the Hook. 2:0
01:29 Vasquez throws a big looping cross that lands high on the head of Villa. 2:3
01:38 Vasquez slides into the corner... 2:3
01:43 Villa is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:3
01:50 Villa feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 2:3
01:55 Villa lands a vicious cross! 7:3
01:55 Vasquez was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 7:3
01:59 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 12. 7:3
02:10 Villa lands a nice cross but Vasquez turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 9:3
02:19 Villa has Vasquez cornered! 9:3
02:24 Villa is off target with that combination. 9:3
02:30 Vasquez has shifted to an orthodox stance. Maybe he believes he can land from this position. No, his jab comes up short as a righty, too. Now, he returns to his natural left handed stance. 9:3
02:37 Villa just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Vasquez with a sharp combination! 13:3
02:37 Vasquez is trying to regroup after those punches... 13:3
02:48 Villa moves in and scores with a quick jab. 15:3
03:00 Pancho Villa seems to have done enough to win this fight. 15:3
03:00 The final seconds of Round 12 expire and this bout is going to go to the scorecards. 15:2
Fight Result
Jeff Connor has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Philippe Verbeke, Belgium scores the bout 114 to 111
Marty Bickle, United States scores the bout 115 to 110
Shafeeq Rashada, United States scores the bout 115 to 111
The winner by unanimous decision is Julio Cesar Vasquez!
Score Cards
Philippe Verbeke Round Total
Belgium 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pancho Villa 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 6 10 111
Julio Cesar Vasquez 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 114
Marty Bickle Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pancho Villa 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 6 10 110
Julio Cesar Vasquez 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 115
Shafeeq Rashada Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pancho Villa 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 6 10 111
Julio Cesar Vasquez 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 115
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pancho Villa 29 29 30 27 30 27 30 28 27 27 18 30 332
Julio Cesar Vasquez 28 28 27 30 27 30 27 30 30 30 30 27 344
Statistics
Categories Pancho Villa Julio Cesar Vasquez
Knockdowns scored 0 2
Jabs / Round 6.17 3.08
Hooks / Round 5.50 2.67
Crosses / Round 4.42 3.75
Combinations / Round 6.00 2.92
Uppercuts / Round 4.25 2.58
Punches Landed / Round 26.33 15.00
Punches Missed / Round 30.83 69.58
Punching Accuracy 46.1% 17.7%
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
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 3 / 2 / 1
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut above left eyebrow 3 / 2 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 1
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bleeding 0 / 0 2 / 2
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 7 / 7 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 1
Re: Week1 (6) 13-18
Co-Feature
Benny Leonard vs Tommy Gibbons
Fight info: Club Cinema, Pompano Beach, FL, United States, 2012-04-12, announcer is Ed Darien, referee is Jay Nady, the bout will be scored by three judges: Alejandro Rochin Mapula (Mexico), Melvina Lathan (United States) and Marshall Walker (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, 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: Benny Leonard - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Al Braverman - Cut Man: Ray Rodgers
In the blue corner: Tommy Gibbons - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Victor Vallee Jr. - Cut Man: Al Gavin
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 1 of what should be a close fight. 0:0
0:12 Leonard isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Gibbons fits. 0:0
0:21 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:24 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Leonard lands a short uppercut to the chin of Gibbons. 2:0
0:44 Leonard lands a hard hook! 6:0
0:44 Gibbons looks shaken! 6:0
0:53 Not a lot on that hook to Gibbons's side, but it scored. 8:0
01:07 Leonard grabs Gibbons's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Nady has to force Leonard to let go. 8:0
01:12 Leonard finally lets go of Gibbons. 8:0
01:17 Leonard is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 8:0
01:27 Leonard whiffs with the jab. 8:0
01:29 Gibbons lands a perfectly timed cross that puts Leonard back on his heels. 8:3
01:38 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 8:3
01:45 Gibbons can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 8:3
01:52 "The Ghetto Wizard" sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 10:3
02:09 Leonard just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Gibbons with a sharp combination! 14:3
02:09 Gibbons is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 14:3
02:18 As high as Gibbons is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Leonard takes advantage of it. 14:3
02:33 Gibbons eats a jab from Benny Leonard 16:3
02:47 Leonard just comes up short with the combination. 16:3
03:00 Leonard smothers Gibbons's attack with a clinch! 16:3
03:00 Referee Nady has to separate the two... 16:3
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 16:3
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is making some noise as the fighter come out for round number 2. 0:0
0:09 Gibbons scores with consecutive blows to the body of Leonard. 0:2
0:25 Gibbons lands a vicious cross! 0:6
0:25 Leonard was stunned by that blow! 0:6
0:44 Gibbons telegraphed that shot and Leonard ducks under it easily. 0:6
0:55 Leonard lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Tommy Gibbons. 0:6
01:11 Gibbons doesn't connect with the jab. 0:6
01:17 Leonard quickly hitches up his trunks. 0:6
01:24 Punch and move, punch and move, Gibbons will do it all night if Benny Leonard doesn't do a more consistent job of cutting off the ring. 0:6
01:28 Leonard steals a quick glance at his corner. 0:6
01:42 Gibbons just comes up short with the cross. 0:6
01:44 Benny Leonard throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:6
01:58 Gibbons is holding... 2:6
02:02 Gibbons pushes "The Ghetto Wizard" Leonard away. 2:6
02:10 Leonard splits the gloves with a jab. He'd like to find a home for that punch during this fight. 4:6
02:22 Leonard doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 6:6
02:31 Leonard snakes the jab through Gibbons's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 8:6
02:41 Leonard misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 10:6
02:54 Gibbons's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 10:6
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 10:8
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:19 Gibbons fires and misses. 0:0
0:21 Leonard lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 2:0
0:44 Gibbons fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:0
0:46 Leonard glances a hook off Gibbons's side. 4:0
01:03 Gibbons pins Leonard's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:0
01:12 Tommy Gibbons shoves Leonard away. 4:0
01:19 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:0
01:24 Gibbons throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 4:2
01:39 Leonard seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:2
01:46 Gibbons pins Leonard's arms. Now they move apart. 4:2
01:55 Nady has to separate the two... 4:2
02:05 Gibbons is moving around the ring nicely. 4:2
02:14 Leonard pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 4:2
02:32 Gibbons's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 4:2
02:37 Leonard scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Gibbons. 6:2
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 3 to a close. 8:1
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard looks to be in fair shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Victor Vallee Jr. was extremely upbeat during the break with Gibbons providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:13 Leonard ties up Gibbons... Let's hope this does not turn into a wrestling match. 0:0
0:18 Nady moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:18 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:22 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:25 Gibbons scores with a quick one-two to Leonard's midsection 0:2
0:35 Leonard slides into the corner... 0:2
0:35 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Gibbons had the edge. 2:5
0:48 Gibbons has his arms wrapped around Leonard... Now they separate. 2:5
0:53 Nady breaks them up... 2:5
01:05 Leonard is trying to free his gloves from under Gibbons's gloves. 2:5
01:17 * Nady is telling Gibbons to quit using the shoulder. 2:5
01:31 Tommy Gibbons lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 2:7
01:44 Gibbons is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Leonard. 2:7
01:48 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 2:7
02:03 Gibbons is literally dancing circles around Leonard this round. 2:7
02:35 Nady tries to separate the boxers but Gibbons has a vice-like grip on Leonard. 2:7
02:47 Nady is shouting at Gibbons to break! 2:7
02:51 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 2:7
03:00 Gibbons is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Leonard to chase him. 2:7
03:00 There's the bell. Leonard wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 4 is history. 1:8
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard and Gibbons square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Benny Leonard got some great advice from Al Braverman between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 5. 0:0
0:12 Leonard misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:14 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:21 Leonard's finds a home on Tommy Gibbons's jaw. 2:0
0:37 Leonard's misses as Gibbons backpedals away. 2:0
0:40 Gibbons lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 2:2
0:49 Leonard feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 2:2
0:53 Look out! That was a straight right by Leonard! 6:2
0:53 Leonard just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 6:2
01:10 Leonard fires and misses. 6:2
01:12 Gibbons lands a flurry to the ribs of Leonard. 6:4
01:26 Gibbons is blocked in his own corner... 6:4
01:30 Leonard is circling his opponent. 6:4
01:37 Gibbons moves into the left corner. 6:4
01:42 The fighters are tied up. Leonard tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 6:4
01:46 Gibbons pushes Leonard away. 6:4
01:51 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 6:4
01:55 Gibbons's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. He seems to hear but it remains to be seen if he'll follow the advice. 6:4
02:21 Leonard feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 6:4
02:26 Leonard is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 8:4
02:37 Both fighters move to ring center. 8:4
02:37 A sizzling cross from Leonard finds it's mark. 11:4
02:54 Leonard is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 11:4
03:00 Leonard has Gibbons trapped! 11:4
03:00 Leonard is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Gibbons attempts to move inside on him. 11:4
03:00 Round 5 finishes with the sound of the bell. 13:4
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:09 Gibbons backs into the left corner. 0:0
0:09 Gibbons tastes Leonard's jab 2:0
0:13 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:18 Gibbons gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Leonard. 2:2
0:32 Leonard goes to the body with an uppercut, though there was not much behind it. 4:2
0:41 Gibbons has Leonard trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 4:2
0:46 Gibbons is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 4:2
0:54 Leonard is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 6:2
01:03 Gibbons traps Benny Leonard in the corner! 6:2
01:07 Gibbons is really fluid in his movement. 6:2
01:12 Leonard seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:2
01:21 Gibbons is forced into his own corner... 6:2
01:21 Leonard throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 8:2
01:34 Tommy Gibbons slides into a neutral corner... 8:2
01:39 Leonard is just missing by a hair with his punches. 8:2
01:41 Gibbons's jab connects to Leonard's head 8:4
01:54 Leonard's jab is fast and accurate. 10:4
02:04 Both fighters are throwing and neither is scoring more than the other. 12:6
02:12 Gibbons doesn't have to look for Leonard this round. He is right there in front of him. 12:6
02:22 Leonard lets his hands go inside, but Gibbons protects his body well. 12:6
02:40 Gibbons is off target with that jab. 12:6
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 6, forcing Nady to step in. 12:8
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard looks to be in good shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Al Braverman seemed to pump up Leonard between rounds. 0:0
0:11 Leonard brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:11 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:19 Gibbons backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:19 Leonard finds a home for his jab, keeping Gibbons at bay. 2:0
0:36 Leonard is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 2:0
0:41 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:0
0:48 Leonard has Gibbons cornered! 2:0
0:53 Leonard slides along the far ropes. 2:0
0:57 Both fighters take a half-step back. 2:0
01:00 Gibbons moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:2
01:14 Leonard is challenging Gibbons to fight him and quit clinching. 2:2
01:19 Gibbons and Leonard each take a step back. 2:2
01:27 Gibbons eats a short cross from Leonard amd backs away. 4:2
01:41 Leonard is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Gibbons. 4:2
01:50 * Nady is telling Benny Leonard he wants a clean break. 4:2
02:03 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 4:2
02:06 Tommy Gibbons traps Leonard in the corner! 4:2
02:06 A nice exchange of blows there, though neither fighter seemed to gain the upper hand. 6:4
02:15 Leonard lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 8:4
02:30 Gibbons usues his legs to avoid Leonard's punches. 8:4
02:32 Gibbons gets the cross through Leonard's guard. 8:6
02:41 Gibbons retreats into a neutral corner. 8:6
02:41 Leonard lands a cross to the body. 10:6
02:53 Leonard lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 12:6
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 14:5
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 8 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 Leonard's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 Leonard is trapped in the corner... 0:0
0:13 Gibbons shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Leonard flush! 0:4
0:13 Benny Leonard is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 0:4
0:17 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:4
0:27 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:4
0:31 Gibbons looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 0:4
0:34 Leonard fires a punch over the jab of Gibbons and gets it in for points. 2:4
0:46 Gibbons retreats into the left corner. 2:4
0:51 Gibbons picks off the jab thrown by Leonard. 2:4
0:58 Leonard takes a hard combination from Gibbons 2:8
0:58 Leonard is in serious trouble after absorbing those punches. He is staggering around like he was taken under the pier and beaten with blackjacks! 2:8
01:11 Gibbons does a great job of moving as Leonard tries to work inside. 2:8
01:23 Gibbons lands a crushing uppercut! 2:13
01:23 Leonard is dazed and he is in trouble!! 2:13
01:32 Leonard scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 5:13
01:42 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 5:13
01:46 Tommy Gibbons seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:13
01:53 Gibbons is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 8:15
02:11 Leonard traps Gibbons's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 8:15
02:20 Referee Nady steps in to break it up. 8:15
02:25 Gibbons takes a cross to the head from Benny Leonard. 10:15
02:37 Leonard pins Tommy Gibbons in the corner! 10:15
02:37 Leonard scores with a quick hook to the head of Tommy Gibbons after Tommy Gibbons missed with a wild shot of his own. 12:15
02:41 * Nady is talking to Benny Leonard's corner men as he stops the round. Nady has stopped the round early and it appears to be an error on his part because no bell ever sounded. 12:15
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:12 Some good body work by Benny Leonard but not much on those punches. 2:0
0:16 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:29 Benny Leonard ends up behind Gibbons as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 2:0
0:38 A flurry of blows from Leonard lands to the body 4:0
0:50 * Leonard is told to quit rabbit punching by Nady. 6:0
01:10 Leonard is staying at the center of the ring. 6:0
01:10 Leonard goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 8:0
01:24 Gibbons just can't find the range with that uppercut. 8:0
01:34 Gibbons pushes Leonard away to give himself a little more space to work with. 8:0
01:37 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Leonard who scores with a short hook to the chest. 10:0
01:47 Gibbons tried a jab but he left it hanging out there, and Leonard lands a sizzling cross over the lazy jab. 13:0
02:16 Gibbons is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 13:0
02:30 Leonard lands a stinging jab. 15:0
02:46 Leonard is clinching... Gibbons is trying to free his gloves... They are under Leonard's arms... 15:0
02:58 Leonard uses his shoulder to force Gibbons out of the clinch. 15:0
03:00 Benny Leonard is either lucky or has radar. Gibbons's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 15:0
03:00 The Referee has to get between Benny Leonard and Gibbons as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 16:1
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Gibbons's corner as the bell sounds for Round 10. 0:0
0:08 Leonard gets off a jab to the solar plexus 2:0
0:13 Gibbons is starting to suck wind... 2:0
0:13 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 10th round of this fight. 2:0
0:26 Oh!!! Gibbons unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 2:4
0:26 Leonard's knee almost touched the canvas... 2:4
0:44 Gibbons scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 2:8
0:44 Leonard is clutching his side! 2:8
0:57 Gibbons lands a hard uppercut! 2:12
0:57 That shot buckled Leonard's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 2:12
01:15 Considering the clinch Leonard has on Gibbons it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Gibbons pushes him away. 2:12
01:19 Nady separates the two... 2:12
01:30 Leonard backs away and hitches up his trunks. 2:12
01:38 Gibbons misses with that punch. 2:12
01:45 Gibbons has Leonard blocked in! 2:12
01:50 Gibbons throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:12
01:57 Leonard digs a short hook to ribs of Gibbons. 4:12
02:08 Both fighters move back to ring center. 4:12
02:12 Gibbons landed a sharp combination that rocked Benny Leonard back on his heels! 4:16
02:12 What a beautiful combination! Leonard might not survive this... 4:16
02:22 Leonard retreats into his own corner... 4:16
02:22 Gibbons dips and connects with a hook to the side of Leonard's head. 4:18
02:38 Leonard tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:18
02:50 Leonard is protecting the body nicely as Gibbons fails to score inside. 4:18
02:52 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Leonard lands the right hand. 6:18
03:00 Gibbons has Leonard pinned! 6:18
03:00 Gibbons misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 6:18
03:00 Benny Leonard appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:18
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 10. 5:19
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 11. 0:0
0:09 Leonard looks like he could go ten more rounds. 0:0
0:18 Benny Leonard looks like he is coming out for the first round. He's not showing any signs of fatigue. 0:0
0:20 Tommy Gibbons lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Leonard 0:2
0:25 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:2
0:39 Gibbons drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:6
0:39 Leonard appears shaken by those punches! 0:6
0:51 Both fighters let their hands go with Gibbons coming out on top in that melee. 2:9
0:56 Gibbons is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 2:9
01:05 Gibbons throws a flurry of punches but Leonard either blocks or slips them. 2:9
01:07 Leonard scores with a nice right cross. 4:9
01:24 Leonard bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 6:9
01:37 Gibbons fires a lead right that Benny Leonard manages to avoid. 6:9
01:40 Leonard scores to the body with a jab 8:9
01:56 Benny Leonard is pinned in his own corner... 8:9
02:00 Gibbons just landed a three punch combo! 8:13
02:00 Benny Leonard is out on his feet after that violent combination! 8:13
02:17 Gibbons has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 8:13
02:20 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 8:13
02:24 Leonard does a great job smothering Gibbons's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 8:13
02:27 "The Ghetto Wizard" gets off a wicked four-punch combination, scoring to the head and body, as Gibbons backs away. 11:13
02:44 Gibbons tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Leonard. 11:13
02:46 A perfect right cross from Leonard stops Gibbons dead in his tracks! 14:13
03:00 Leonard tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 14:13
03:00 Leonard appears to have this fight under control. 14:13
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 14:14
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:12 Leonard is holding Gibbons tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 0:0
0:17 * Gibbons is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 0:0
0:30 Leonard tries to push Gibbons back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 0:0
0:33 That was smooth combination from Tommy Gibbons as he lands effectively from the outside. 0:3
0:54 Gibbons catches Leonard coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:7
0:54 Leonard looks stunned! 0:7
01:22 Gibbons flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 0:9
01:38 Gibbons misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:9
01:52 Leonard wraps up Gibbons... Neither fighter will break... 0:9
01:56 Nady pries them apart. 0:9
02:05 Gibbons misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:9
02:08 Leonard shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:9
02:22 Gibbons scores with the jab. 2:11
02:36 Leonard moves into a neutral corner. 2:11
02:41 Leonard just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 2:15
02:41 Leonard was shaken by those blows! 2:15
02:57 Watch Gibbons move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Leonard off balance. 2:15
03:00 Gibbons fires a left hand that Leonard takes high on the shoulder. 2:15
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. 1:17
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Ed Darien is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Alejandro Rochin Mapula, Mexico scores the bout 117 to 112
Melvina Lathan, United States scores the bout 116 to 113
Marshall Walker, United States scores the bout 115 to 114
And your winner by unanimous decision Benny Leonard!!!
Score Cards
Alejandro Rochin Mapula Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Benny Leonard 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 117
Tommy Gibbons 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 112
Melvina Lathan Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Benny Leonard 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 116
Tommy Gibbons 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 113
Marshall Walker Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Benny Leonard 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 115
Tommy Gibbons 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 114
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Benny Leonard 30 29 30 27 30 30 30 28 30 27 30 27 348
Tommy Gibbons 27 28 27 30 27 27 27 29 27 30 30 30 339
Statistics
Categories Benny Leonard Tommy Gibbons
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 6.50 3.42
Hooks / Round 5.08 2.17
Crosses / Round 8.50 3.42
Combinations / Round 4.67 3.08
Uppercuts / Round 3.83 4.25
Punches Landed / Round 28.58 16.33
Punches Missed / Round 28.75 49.00
Punching Accuracy 49.9% 25.0%
Total Number of Fouls 2 2
Hitting on the Break 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2 2
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 5
Fight Outside (Defensive) 10 / 9 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 5 / 4
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 O
Benny Leonard vs Tommy Gibbons
Fight info: Club Cinema, Pompano Beach, FL, United States, 2012-04-12, announcer is Ed Darien, referee is Jay Nady, the bout will be scored by three judges: Alejandro Rochin Mapula (Mexico), Melvina Lathan (United States) and Marshall Walker (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, 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: Benny Leonard - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Al Braverman - Cut Man: Ray Rodgers
In the blue corner: Tommy Gibbons - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Victor Vallee Jr. - Cut Man: Al Gavin
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 1 of what should be a close fight. 0:0
0:12 Leonard isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Gibbons fits. 0:0
0:21 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:24 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Leonard lands a short uppercut to the chin of Gibbons. 2:0
0:44 Leonard lands a hard hook! 6:0
0:44 Gibbons looks shaken! 6:0
0:53 Not a lot on that hook to Gibbons's side, but it scored. 8:0
01:07 Leonard grabs Gibbons's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Nady has to force Leonard to let go. 8:0
01:12 Leonard finally lets go of Gibbons. 8:0
01:17 Leonard is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 8:0
01:27 Leonard whiffs with the jab. 8:0
01:29 Gibbons lands a perfectly timed cross that puts Leonard back on his heels. 8:3
01:38 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 8:3
01:45 Gibbons can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 8:3
01:52 "The Ghetto Wizard" sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 10:3
02:09 Leonard just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Gibbons with a sharp combination! 14:3
02:09 Gibbons is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 14:3
02:18 As high as Gibbons is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Leonard takes advantage of it. 14:3
02:33 Gibbons eats a jab from Benny Leonard 16:3
02:47 Leonard just comes up short with the combination. 16:3
03:00 Leonard smothers Gibbons's attack with a clinch! 16:3
03:00 Referee Nady has to separate the two... 16:3
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 16:3
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is making some noise as the fighter come out for round number 2. 0:0
0:09 Gibbons scores with consecutive blows to the body of Leonard. 0:2
0:25 Gibbons lands a vicious cross! 0:6
0:25 Leonard was stunned by that blow! 0:6
0:44 Gibbons telegraphed that shot and Leonard ducks under it easily. 0:6
0:55 Leonard lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Tommy Gibbons. 0:6
01:11 Gibbons doesn't connect with the jab. 0:6
01:17 Leonard quickly hitches up his trunks. 0:6
01:24 Punch and move, punch and move, Gibbons will do it all night if Benny Leonard doesn't do a more consistent job of cutting off the ring. 0:6
01:28 Leonard steals a quick glance at his corner. 0:6
01:42 Gibbons just comes up short with the cross. 0:6
01:44 Benny Leonard throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:6
01:58 Gibbons is holding... 2:6
02:02 Gibbons pushes "The Ghetto Wizard" Leonard away. 2:6
02:10 Leonard splits the gloves with a jab. He'd like to find a home for that punch during this fight. 4:6
02:22 Leonard doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 6:6
02:31 Leonard snakes the jab through Gibbons's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 8:6
02:41 Leonard misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 10:6
02:54 Gibbons's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 10:6
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 10:8
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:19 Gibbons fires and misses. 0:0
0:21 Leonard lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 2:0
0:44 Gibbons fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:0
0:46 Leonard glances a hook off Gibbons's side. 4:0
01:03 Gibbons pins Leonard's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:0
01:12 Tommy Gibbons shoves Leonard away. 4:0
01:19 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:0
01:24 Gibbons throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 4:2
01:39 Leonard seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:2
01:46 Gibbons pins Leonard's arms. Now they move apart. 4:2
01:55 Nady has to separate the two... 4:2
02:05 Gibbons is moving around the ring nicely. 4:2
02:14 Leonard pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 4:2
02:32 Gibbons's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 4:2
02:37 Leonard scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Gibbons. 6:2
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 3 to a close. 8:1
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard looks to be in fair shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Victor Vallee Jr. was extremely upbeat during the break with Gibbons providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:13 Leonard ties up Gibbons... Let's hope this does not turn into a wrestling match. 0:0
0:18 Nady moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:18 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:22 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:25 Gibbons scores with a quick one-two to Leonard's midsection 0:2
0:35 Leonard slides into the corner... 0:2
0:35 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Gibbons had the edge. 2:5
0:48 Gibbons has his arms wrapped around Leonard... Now they separate. 2:5
0:53 Nady breaks them up... 2:5
01:05 Leonard is trying to free his gloves from under Gibbons's gloves. 2:5
01:17 * Nady is telling Gibbons to quit using the shoulder. 2:5
01:31 Tommy Gibbons lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 2:7
01:44 Gibbons is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Leonard. 2:7
01:48 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 2:7
02:03 Gibbons is literally dancing circles around Leonard this round. 2:7
02:35 Nady tries to separate the boxers but Gibbons has a vice-like grip on Leonard. 2:7
02:47 Nady is shouting at Gibbons to break! 2:7
02:51 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 2:7
03:00 Gibbons is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Leonard to chase him. 2:7
03:00 There's the bell. Leonard wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 4 is history. 1:8
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard and Gibbons square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Benny Leonard got some great advice from Al Braverman between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 5. 0:0
0:12 Leonard misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:14 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:21 Leonard's finds a home on Tommy Gibbons's jaw. 2:0
0:37 Leonard's misses as Gibbons backpedals away. 2:0
0:40 Gibbons lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 2:2
0:49 Leonard feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 2:2
0:53 Look out! That was a straight right by Leonard! 6:2
0:53 Leonard just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 6:2
01:10 Leonard fires and misses. 6:2
01:12 Gibbons lands a flurry to the ribs of Leonard. 6:4
01:26 Gibbons is blocked in his own corner... 6:4
01:30 Leonard is circling his opponent. 6:4
01:37 Gibbons moves into the left corner. 6:4
01:42 The fighters are tied up. Leonard tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 6:4
01:46 Gibbons pushes Leonard away. 6:4
01:51 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 6:4
01:55 Gibbons's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. He seems to hear but it remains to be seen if he'll follow the advice. 6:4
02:21 Leonard feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 6:4
02:26 Leonard is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 8:4
02:37 Both fighters move to ring center. 8:4
02:37 A sizzling cross from Leonard finds it's mark. 11:4
02:54 Leonard is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 11:4
03:00 Leonard has Gibbons trapped! 11:4
03:00 Leonard is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Gibbons attempts to move inside on him. 11:4
03:00 Round 5 finishes with the sound of the bell. 13:4
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:09 Gibbons backs into the left corner. 0:0
0:09 Gibbons tastes Leonard's jab 2:0
0:13 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:18 Gibbons gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Leonard. 2:2
0:32 Leonard goes to the body with an uppercut, though there was not much behind it. 4:2
0:41 Gibbons has Leonard trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 4:2
0:46 Gibbons is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 4:2
0:54 Leonard is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 6:2
01:03 Gibbons traps Benny Leonard in the corner! 6:2
01:07 Gibbons is really fluid in his movement. 6:2
01:12 Leonard seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:2
01:21 Gibbons is forced into his own corner... 6:2
01:21 Leonard throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 8:2
01:34 Tommy Gibbons slides into a neutral corner... 8:2
01:39 Leonard is just missing by a hair with his punches. 8:2
01:41 Gibbons's jab connects to Leonard's head 8:4
01:54 Leonard's jab is fast and accurate. 10:4
02:04 Both fighters are throwing and neither is scoring more than the other. 12:6
02:12 Gibbons doesn't have to look for Leonard this round. He is right there in front of him. 12:6
02:22 Leonard lets his hands go inside, but Gibbons protects his body well. 12:6
02:40 Gibbons is off target with that jab. 12:6
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 6, forcing Nady to step in. 12:8
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard looks to be in good shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Al Braverman seemed to pump up Leonard between rounds. 0:0
0:11 Leonard brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:11 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:19 Gibbons backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:19 Leonard finds a home for his jab, keeping Gibbons at bay. 2:0
0:36 Leonard is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 2:0
0:41 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:0
0:48 Leonard has Gibbons cornered! 2:0
0:53 Leonard slides along the far ropes. 2:0
0:57 Both fighters take a half-step back. 2:0
01:00 Gibbons moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:2
01:14 Leonard is challenging Gibbons to fight him and quit clinching. 2:2
01:19 Gibbons and Leonard each take a step back. 2:2
01:27 Gibbons eats a short cross from Leonard amd backs away. 4:2
01:41 Leonard is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Gibbons. 4:2
01:50 * Nady is telling Benny Leonard he wants a clean break. 4:2
02:03 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 4:2
02:06 Tommy Gibbons traps Leonard in the corner! 4:2
02:06 A nice exchange of blows there, though neither fighter seemed to gain the upper hand. 6:4
02:15 Leonard lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 8:4
02:30 Gibbons usues his legs to avoid Leonard's punches. 8:4
02:32 Gibbons gets the cross through Leonard's guard. 8:6
02:41 Gibbons retreats into a neutral corner. 8:6
02:41 Leonard lands a cross to the body. 10:6
02:53 Leonard lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 12:6
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 14:5
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 8 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 Leonard's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 Leonard is trapped in the corner... 0:0
0:13 Gibbons shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Leonard flush! 0:4
0:13 Benny Leonard is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 0:4
0:17 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:4
0:27 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:4
0:31 Gibbons looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 0:4
0:34 Leonard fires a punch over the jab of Gibbons and gets it in for points. 2:4
0:46 Gibbons retreats into the left corner. 2:4
0:51 Gibbons picks off the jab thrown by Leonard. 2:4
0:58 Leonard takes a hard combination from Gibbons 2:8
0:58 Leonard is in serious trouble after absorbing those punches. He is staggering around like he was taken under the pier and beaten with blackjacks! 2:8
01:11 Gibbons does a great job of moving as Leonard tries to work inside. 2:8
01:23 Gibbons lands a crushing uppercut! 2:13
01:23 Leonard is dazed and he is in trouble!! 2:13
01:32 Leonard scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 5:13
01:42 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 5:13
01:46 Tommy Gibbons seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:13
01:53 Gibbons is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 8:15
02:11 Leonard traps Gibbons's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 8:15
02:20 Referee Nady steps in to break it up. 8:15
02:25 Gibbons takes a cross to the head from Benny Leonard. 10:15
02:37 Leonard pins Tommy Gibbons in the corner! 10:15
02:37 Leonard scores with a quick hook to the head of Tommy Gibbons after Tommy Gibbons missed with a wild shot of his own. 12:15
02:41 * Nady is talking to Benny Leonard's corner men as he stops the round. Nady has stopped the round early and it appears to be an error on his part because no bell ever sounded. 12:15
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:12 Some good body work by Benny Leonard but not much on those punches. 2:0
0:16 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:29 Benny Leonard ends up behind Gibbons as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 2:0
0:38 A flurry of blows from Leonard lands to the body 4:0
0:50 * Leonard is told to quit rabbit punching by Nady. 6:0
01:10 Leonard is staying at the center of the ring. 6:0
01:10 Leonard goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 8:0
01:24 Gibbons just can't find the range with that uppercut. 8:0
01:34 Gibbons pushes Leonard away to give himself a little more space to work with. 8:0
01:37 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Leonard who scores with a short hook to the chest. 10:0
01:47 Gibbons tried a jab but he left it hanging out there, and Leonard lands a sizzling cross over the lazy jab. 13:0
02:16 Gibbons is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 13:0
02:30 Leonard lands a stinging jab. 15:0
02:46 Leonard is clinching... Gibbons is trying to free his gloves... They are under Leonard's arms... 15:0
02:58 Leonard uses his shoulder to force Gibbons out of the clinch. 15:0
03:00 Benny Leonard is either lucky or has radar. Gibbons's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 15:0
03:00 The Referee has to get between Benny Leonard and Gibbons as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 16:1
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Gibbons's corner as the bell sounds for Round 10. 0:0
0:08 Leonard gets off a jab to the solar plexus 2:0
0:13 Gibbons is starting to suck wind... 2:0
0:13 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 10th round of this fight. 2:0
0:26 Oh!!! Gibbons unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 2:4
0:26 Leonard's knee almost touched the canvas... 2:4
0:44 Gibbons scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 2:8
0:44 Leonard is clutching his side! 2:8
0:57 Gibbons lands a hard uppercut! 2:12
0:57 That shot buckled Leonard's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 2:12
01:15 Considering the clinch Leonard has on Gibbons it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Gibbons pushes him away. 2:12
01:19 Nady separates the two... 2:12
01:30 Leonard backs away and hitches up his trunks. 2:12
01:38 Gibbons misses with that punch. 2:12
01:45 Gibbons has Leonard blocked in! 2:12
01:50 Gibbons throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:12
01:57 Leonard digs a short hook to ribs of Gibbons. 4:12
02:08 Both fighters move back to ring center. 4:12
02:12 Gibbons landed a sharp combination that rocked Benny Leonard back on his heels! 4:16
02:12 What a beautiful combination! Leonard might not survive this... 4:16
02:22 Leonard retreats into his own corner... 4:16
02:22 Gibbons dips and connects with a hook to the side of Leonard's head. 4:18
02:38 Leonard tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:18
02:50 Leonard is protecting the body nicely as Gibbons fails to score inside. 4:18
02:52 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Leonard lands the right hand. 6:18
03:00 Gibbons has Leonard pinned! 6:18
03:00 Gibbons misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 6:18
03:00 Benny Leonard appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:18
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 10. 5:19
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 11. 0:0
0:09 Leonard looks like he could go ten more rounds. 0:0
0:18 Benny Leonard looks like he is coming out for the first round. He's not showing any signs of fatigue. 0:0
0:20 Tommy Gibbons lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Leonard 0:2
0:25 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:2
0:39 Gibbons drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:6
0:39 Leonard appears shaken by those punches! 0:6
0:51 Both fighters let their hands go with Gibbons coming out on top in that melee. 2:9
0:56 Gibbons is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 2:9
01:05 Gibbons throws a flurry of punches but Leonard either blocks or slips them. 2:9
01:07 Leonard scores with a nice right cross. 4:9
01:24 Leonard bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 6:9
01:37 Gibbons fires a lead right that Benny Leonard manages to avoid. 6:9
01:40 Leonard scores to the body with a jab 8:9
01:56 Benny Leonard is pinned in his own corner... 8:9
02:00 Gibbons just landed a three punch combo! 8:13
02:00 Benny Leonard is out on his feet after that violent combination! 8:13
02:17 Gibbons has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 8:13
02:20 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 8:13
02:24 Leonard does a great job smothering Gibbons's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 8:13
02:27 "The Ghetto Wizard" gets off a wicked four-punch combination, scoring to the head and body, as Gibbons backs away. 11:13
02:44 Gibbons tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Leonard. 11:13
02:46 A perfect right cross from Leonard stops Gibbons dead in his tracks! 14:13
03:00 Leonard tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 14:13
03:00 Leonard appears to have this fight under control. 14:13
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 14:14
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:12 Leonard is holding Gibbons tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 0:0
0:17 * Gibbons is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 0:0
0:30 Leonard tries to push Gibbons back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 0:0
0:33 That was smooth combination from Tommy Gibbons as he lands effectively from the outside. 0:3
0:54 Gibbons catches Leonard coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:7
0:54 Leonard looks stunned! 0:7
01:22 Gibbons flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 0:9
01:38 Gibbons misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:9
01:52 Leonard wraps up Gibbons... Neither fighter will break... 0:9
01:56 Nady pries them apart. 0:9
02:05 Gibbons misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:9
02:08 Leonard shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:9
02:22 Gibbons scores with the jab. 2:11
02:36 Leonard moves into a neutral corner. 2:11
02:41 Leonard just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 2:15
02:41 Leonard was shaken by those blows! 2:15
02:57 Watch Gibbons move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Leonard off balance. 2:15
03:00 Gibbons fires a left hand that Leonard takes high on the shoulder. 2:15
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. 1:17
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Ed Darien is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Alejandro Rochin Mapula, Mexico scores the bout 117 to 112
Melvina Lathan, United States scores the bout 116 to 113
Marshall Walker, United States scores the bout 115 to 114
And your winner by unanimous decision Benny Leonard!!!
Score Cards
Alejandro Rochin Mapula Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Benny Leonard 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 117
Tommy Gibbons 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 112
Melvina Lathan Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Benny Leonard 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 116
Tommy Gibbons 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 113
Marshall Walker Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Benny Leonard 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 115
Tommy Gibbons 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 114
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Benny Leonard 30 29 30 27 30 30 30 28 30 27 30 27 348
Tommy Gibbons 27 28 27 30 27 27 27 29 27 30 30 30 339
Statistics
Categories Benny Leonard Tommy Gibbons
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 6.50 3.42
Hooks / Round 5.08 2.17
Crosses / Round 8.50 3.42
Combinations / Round 4.67 3.08
Uppercuts / Round 3.83 4.25
Punches Landed / Round 28.58 16.33
Punches Missed / Round 28.75 49.00
Punching Accuracy 49.9% 25.0%
Total Number of Fouls 2 2
Hitting on the Break 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2 2
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 5
Fight Outside (Defensive) 10 / 9 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 5 / 4
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 O
Re: Week1 (6) 13-18
Main Event
Muhammad Ali vs Joe Louis
Fight info: Philadelphia Arena, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 2012-04-12, announcer is Henry Jones, referee is Raul Caiz Sr., the bout will be scored by three judges: James Hoomaian (United States), Bill Paige (United States) and Ruben Garcia (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, 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: Muhammad Ali - Record: 4-2-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Orlando Cuellar - Cut Man: Chick Ferrara
In the blue corner: Joe Louis - Record: 3-2-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Angelo Dundee - Cut Man: Ted Bentham
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
0:12 The fighters are exchanging blows! No one scored more on that exchange. 2:2
0:26 Louis is protecting the body nicely as Ali fails to score inside. 2:2
0:39 Louis lands a devastating hook! 2:6
0:39 Ali is reeling.. 2:6
0:48 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 2:6
0:59 Louis works his way in and leans on Ali... 2:6
01:03 Caiz Sr. is shouting at Louis to break! 2:6
01:13 Ali fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:6
01:20 Ali looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 4:6
01:37 Muhammad Ali lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Louis. 4:6
01:43 The action slows for the moment. 4:6
01:47 These guys are really going at it but Louis looks to be getting the worse of it. 7:8
02:02 Ali grabs and holds Louis... 7:8
02:07 Louis tries to get free... Here comes Caiz Sr. to break them up... 7:8
02:12 Ali bangs the uppercut home. 9:8
02:26 Ali just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Louis with a sharp combination! 13:8
02:26 What a beautiful combination! Louis might not survive this... 13:8
02:40 Ali lands a strong jab! 18:8
02:40 Louis appears to be stunned! 18:8
02:53 Ali is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Louis's defense. 18:8
03:00 Ali misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 18:8
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 19:7
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:05 Louis got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Ted Bentham's instructions work. 0:0
0:07 Ali's jab connects to Louis's head 2:0
0:16 Ali slams home the jab. That punch landed with the force of a cross or a hook. 5:0
0:36 Louis just can't find the range with that cross. 5:0
0:48 Ali lands a solid hook! 9:0
0:48 Louis is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 9:0
0:58 Louis scores with a big right hand. That shot got Ali's attention. 9:3
01:14 Caiz Sr. tries to separate the boxers but Muhammad Ali has a vice-like grip on Louis. 9:3
01:23 Referee Caiz Sr. separates the two... 9:3
01:36 Louis dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Ali back on his heels! 9:7
01:36 How is Ali standing after those shots? 9:7
01:49 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Louis seemed to get the better of it. 11:10
02:02 Ali drops in a solid cross just above Louis's trunks. 14:10
02:16 Ali tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 14:10
02:19 Louis gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 14:12
02:35 Ali leaves the jab just short. 14:12
02:50 Ali does a great job of moving as Louis tries to work inside. 14:12
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! 14:12
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Louis got some great advice from Ted Bentham between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 3. 0:0
0:07 * Caiz Sr. is telling Ali to watch holding and hitting. 3:0
0:34 Louis doesn't connect with the cross. 3:0
0:46 Louis pins Ali's arms! The fighters are tied up... 3:0
0:58 Caiz Sr. steps in and breaks it up. 3:0
01:07 Louis fires a shot, but it glances off Ali's shoulder. 3:0
01:18 Louis gets off a quick combination to the body 3:2
01:29 Louis rips a hard jab to Ali's body 3:5
01:47 * Louis lands a vicious hook and down goes Ali! 3:5
01:49 Caiz Sr. moves into position over Ali and begins the count 3:11
01:49 1... 3:11
01:50 2... 3:11
01:50 * Ali beats the count, but he appears to be hurt badly! 3:11
01:50 Caiz Sr. wipes off Ali's gloves and waves the fighters together. 3:11
01:50 Ali suddenly looks very vulnerable. Louis can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 3:11
02:12 Louis scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 3:15
02:12 Ali was shaken by those blows! 3:15
02:21 Louis rocks Ali with a short uppercut to the jaw from inside. 3:18
02:21 Louis stunned Ali with that last shot and Louis's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 3:18
02:30 Louis has Ali trapped in the near right neutral corner... 3:18
02:34 There's a straight right by Louis! 3:22
02:34 Ali is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 3:22
02:52 He backs into a neutral corner. 3:22
02:52 Louis bangs a right cross off the face of Ali. 3:24
02:52 Louis probably can't finish Ali this round as time winds down, but He should carry this momentum into the next round. 3:24
03:00 Ali retreats into the lower right corner. 3:24
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 3:24
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Ali and Louis leave their corners. 0:0
0:09 Ali is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 2:0
0:13 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:18 Orlando Cuellar seemed to pump up Ali between rounds. 2:0
0:19 Ali lands a hook to the ribs. 4:0
0:28 Muhammad Ali caught Louis square with that uppercut. 7:0
0:42 Louis bounces Ali back as he drives his shoulder into him. That's probably not legal but, hey, if you can get away with it! 7:0
0:46 Ali's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 7:0
0:50 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 7:0
0:55 The fighters are tied up. Ali tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 7:0
0:59 Referee Caiz Sr. steps in to break it up. 7:0
01:04 Joe Louis tries to push Ali back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 7:0
01:11 Ali fires and misses. 7:0
01:18 Ali takes a heavy combination downstairs. 7:4
01:18 Ali appears shaken by those punches! 7:4
01:28 Ali has Louis pinned! 7:4
01:32 Ali lands a crushing uppercut! 12:4
01:32 Louis seems to have been hurt by that punch! 12:4
01:37 Ali is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 12:4
01:44 Ali likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Joe Louis's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 14:4
01:54 Both fighters move back to ring center. 14:4
01:58 It's a sweet uppercut by Ali! He snapped Louis's head straight back with that punch! 18:4
01:58 That shot landed square and Joe Louis felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 18:4
02:12 Louis tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Ali blocks it. 18:4
02:23 Louis fires away but finds nothing but air. 18:4
02:30 Louis traps Ali in the corner! 18:4
02:35 Louis looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 18:4
02:37 Ali fires a jab to the body 20:4
02:46 Joe Louis has Ali blocked in! 20:4
02:46 Ali and Louis stand toe to toe at center ring exchanging leather. 22:6
03:00 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 22:6
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 4 comes to an end. 22:8
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 5. 0:0
0:16 Louis is holding on to Ali. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:28 Caiz Sr. separates the two... 0:0
0:28 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:38 Ali tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:41 Joe Louis doubles up to the body, though Ali seems unfazed. 0:2
0:53 Ali lands consecutive blows to Louis's midsection. 2:2
01:07 Ali slips out of a corner, as Louis attempts to trap him. 2:2
01:11 These guys are really going at it but Louis looks to be getting the worse of it. 5:4
01:20 Muhammad Ali has Louis trapped! 5:4
01:25 Ali fires a lead right that Louis manages to avoid. 5:4
01:32 Joe Louis lands a strong cross! 5:8
01:32 Ali is gasping for air!! 5:8
01:41 The fighters are at ring center... 5:8
01:45 Ali throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 5:8
01:47 Louis finds a home for his jab, keeping Ali at bay. 5:10
01:56 Louis retreats into a neutral corner. 5:10
01:56 Ali fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Louis. He rocked him with that one. 8:10
02:08 Ali throws a punch and lands. Louis scores with a counter. Looks like Ali was a little more effective. 11:12
02:17 Louis moves into a neutral corner. 11:12
02:22 Ali ties up Louis. Why would he want to clinch now? 11:12
02:26 Louis pushes Ali away. 11:12
02:41 Ali is challenging Joe Louis to fight him and quit clinching. 11:12
02:45 The Referee breaks it up... 11:12
02:58 Joe Louis is keeping away from the ropes. 11:12
03:00 Louis fires a volley of punches but Ali was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 11:12
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 12:11
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 6 begins. 0:0
0:07 Ali received a pep talk from Orlando Cuellar before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:12 Ali takes a hard combination from Louis 0:4
0:12 Ali staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 0:4
0:17 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:4
0:22 Ali slides into the corner... 0:4
0:27 Louis lands a crushing hook! 0:9
0:27 Ali looks shaken! 0:9
0:40 Louis just comes up short with the combination. 0:9
0:51 Louis drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:13
0:51 Muhammad Ali is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:13
01:00 Talk about loading up on your punches, that hook that Louis just connected with had everything but the kitchen sink behind it! 0:16
01:00 Louis hurt Ali with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 0:16
01:13 That was a violent straight right by Louis! 0:21
01:13 Those punches hurt Ali and he looks to hang on. 0:21
01:27 Louis misses wildly with the Hook. 0:21
01:33 Some good body work by Louis but not much on those punches. 0:23
01:33 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. 0:23
01:42 Ali backs into the lower corner. 0:23
01:46 Louis cranks up the hook and connects to Ali's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:27
01:46 Ali is dazed and he is in trouble!! 0:27
01:55 Ali unleashes a flurry and Louis fires back, a close exchange with Ali coming out on top. 3:29
01:55 Louis senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 3:29
02:08 Louis is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 3:29
02:17 Louis misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 3:29
02:25 Ali's jab is landing with some authority. 6:29
02:34 Ali is staying at the center of the ring. 6:29
02:34 Muhammad Ali moves in and scores with a quick jab. 8:29
02:51 Louis keeps looking to get inside on Ali 8:29
03:00 Louis misses with that uppercut. 8:29
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Caiz Sr. to step in and break it up. 9:30
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Muhammad Ali is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 7 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:11 Louis just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:0
0:11 Louis in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:0
0:15 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 4:0
0:19 Ted Bentham was really animated in Louis's corner and Joe Louis was nodding in agreement. 4:0
0:25 Louis fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:0
0:27 Muhammad Ali fires a solid combination. 6:0
0:41 Ali scores downstairs with a hard cross. 9:0
0:50 A hard combination lands for Ali. 12:0
0:59 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 12:0
01:07 Muhammad Ali smothers Louis's attack with a clinch! 12:0
01:12 The fighters separate after a clinch. 12:0
01:24 Ali cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Joe Louis had his elbows tucked in nicely. 12:0
01:26 Louis turns on the hook and drives it home under Ali's elbows. 12:3
01:31 Muhammad Ali is starting to fatigue... 12:3
01:36 Upstairs and downstairs! Ali lands two quick blows and then moves away from Louis's counters. 14:3
01:49 Muhammad Ali scores with consecutive blows to the body of Joe Louis. 16:3
01:53 Louis now has some bruising under his right eye. 16:3
02:08 Not much steam behind Louis's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 16:5
02:21 Louis moves into the lower corner. 16:5
02:25 Muhammad Ali looks to work the body, but Louis covers up nicely. 16:5
02:32 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 16:5
02:36 Ali traps Louis in the corner! 16:5
02:36 Ali's jab rips into Joe Louis. 19:5
02:45 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 19:5
02:50 Louis is holding... 19:5
02:54 Joe Louis and Ali each take a step back. 19:5
03:00 Ali pins Louis in the corner! 19:5
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 19:4
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Louis didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:06 Orlando Cuellar not only gave Ali encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Louis. Now it's up to Ali to implement it. 0:0
0:11 Louis connects with a violent hook! 0:4
0:11 Ali was stunned by that blow! 0:4
0:23 Ali feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:4
0:28 Ali grabs Louis. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:4
0:32 Caiz Sr. has to break them apart. 0:4
0:48 Joe Louis whiffs with the jab. 0:4
0:50 Ali scores with a piston-like jab. 3:4
01:07 Louis lands a hard hook! 3:8
01:07 Ali is suddenly in trouble! 3:8
01:16 Ali slides into a neutral corner... 3:8
01:21 Louis can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 3:8
01:23 That straight cross from Ali tagged Louis. He came right up the middle with that punch. 6:8
01:23 * And now Joe Louis is bleeding from that last punch! 7:8
01:23 * A trickle of blood is coming from Louis's lip. 7:8
01:28 It looks like Ali and Louis are slowing up... 7:8
01:42 Louis misses wildly with the hook. 7:8
01:49 Ali shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Louis flush! 11:8
01:49 That shot buckled Louis's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 11:8
02:03 Louis looks for a breather; he grabs Ali and holds on. Ali pushes Louis off and looks for an opening. 11:8
02:15 Caiz Sr. separates them. 11:8
02:24 Ali moves to the center of the Ring taunting Louis with his hands by his sides. 11:8
02:29 Ali pushes Joe Louis away from him, trying to get some punching room and lands a crisp uppercut to the head from inside. 14:8
02:33 The swelling is increasing around Louis's right. 14:8
02:38 Ali has Louis cornered! 14:8
02:38 Ali throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 16:8
02:43 * There's some angry swelling now around the left eye of Louis. Clearly, this is going to hamper his vision. 16:8
02:58 Louis lands a smashing cross! 16:13
02:58 Ali is clutching his side! 16:13
03:00 Ali looks to be out of gas at this point. 16:13
03:00 Louis is starting to suck wind... 16:13
03:00 Ali appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 16:13
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 17:12
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Louis rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Louis's corner gave his cut at the lip priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of closing the wounds. 0:0
0:08 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
0:13 Ali usues his legs to avoid Louis's punches. 0:0
0:15 Ali lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 2:0
0:20 Louis is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 2:0
0:24 Orlando Cuellar was extremely upbeat during the break with Muhammad Ali providing some solid encouragement. 2:0
0:26 Ali brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:0
0:31 Ali traps Louis's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Caiz Sr. breaks it up. 2:0
0:35 * Ali is told to watch leading with his head by the referee Caiz Sr.. 2:0
0:44 Ali is aggressively moving forward and Louis ducks down, looking to land some body shots. Oh, there's a clash of heads and Louis is bleeding again from a reopened cut. 2:0
0:44 Louis's lip is bleeding again. 2:0
0:44 * The referee is notifying the judges that the cut is the result of an intentional head butt. Now he'll take further action against Ali. 2:0
0:49 Louis has Ali trapped in the lower neutral corner... 2:0
0:54 That punch actually went behind Ali's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Louis. 2:0
0:56 Ali fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 4:0
01:01 The swelling under Louis's eyes is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 4:0
01:10 Oh!!! Louis unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:4
01:10 Ali suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 4:4
01:14 Both fighters look fatigued... 4:4
01:23 Louis pins Ali's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 4:4
01:28 Caiz Sr. moves in to break the clinch. 4:4
01:39 Louis lands a vicious uppercut! 4:8
01:39 Ali's knee almost touched the canvas... 4:8
01:53 Louis doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 4:8
02:02 Ali picks off the jab thrown by Louis. 4:8
02:17 Louis fires and misses. 4:8
02:19 Ali feints to the head before burying the hook in Louis's side. 7:8
02:37 Louis is off target with that hook. 7:8
02:40 * Ali is told to keep his punches up by Caiz Sr.. 9:8
03:00 Louis will tie a guy up if he has to. 9:8
03:00 Caiz Sr. separates the two fighters. 9:8
03:00 It looks like Ali has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 9:8
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 9. 8:8
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 10 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:08 The cut at the lip suffered by Louis has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:08 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
0:15 Ali just landed a three punch combo! 4:0
0:15 Joe Louis was staggered by those punches... 4:0
0:31 Ali tastes Louis's jab 4:2
0:44 Ali is flicking the jab, trying to keep Louis at long range. 4:2
0:49 Ali scores to the body with a jab 6:2
01:06 Louis just landed a devastating three punch combo! 6:7
01:06 Ali was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 6:7
01:16 Ali has Louis pinned! 6:7
01:16 Ali lands a jab to the midsection 8:7
01:29 Louis fires a left hand that Ali takes high on the shoulder. 8:7
01:41 Ali ties up Joe Louis... 8:7
01:53 Now they break clean. 8:7
01:57 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 8:7
02:02 Louis backs into a neutral corner. 8:7
02:06 Ali wings a big left hand at Louis but the latter sidesteps the punch. 8:7
02:14 Louis's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 8:7
02:17 Louis and Ali clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 8:7
02:23 Louis is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 8:7
02:31 Joe Louis traps Ali's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 8:7
02:35 Caiz Sr. pries them apart. 8:7
02:50 Louis is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 8:7
02:58 Ali lands a devastating uppercut! 12:7
02:58 Louis is suddenly in trouble! 12:7
03:00 There has to be something done about the swelling around Louis's left eye as it continues to worsen. 12:7
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 10. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 13:6
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 11 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 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
0:16 Louis moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Ali. 0:0
0:21 Louis's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:28 Look out! That was a straight right by Louis! 0:4
0:28 That blast sent Ali reeling into the ropes! 0:4
0:45 Ali retreats into his own corner... 0:4
0:50 Louis misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:4
01:01 Louis has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Muhammad Ali. 0:4
01:06 Louis shoves Ali away. 0:4
01:15 Ali sneaks home the right cross. 2:4
01:32 Louis's misses as Ali backpedals away. 2:4
01:44 Louis lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ali. 2:4
01:56 Muhammad Ali picks off the jab by Louis. 2:4
02:03 Caiz Sr. is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 2:4
02:11 Louis throws a flurry of punches but Ali either blocks or slips them. 2:4
02:14 A nice combination to the body by Ali. 5:4
02:30 Ali wraps up Louis. 5:4
02:35 * Joe Louis is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 5:4
02:48 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 5:4
02:48 Ali ducks inside, connecting with an uppercut downstairs. 7:4
02:53 There appears to be an increase in the amount of swelling under Joe Louis's eyes. 7:4
02:59 Ali slides into a neutral corner... 7:4
03:00 Louis clamps Ali's arms to his side and holds on until Caiz Sr. breaks the hold. 7:4
03:00 Caiz Sr. breaks them up... 7:4
03:00 Ali seems to have done enough to win this fight. 7:4
03:00 The bell ending Round 11 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 7:3
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 12th. 0:0
0:07 Louis's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Louis's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Louis's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Caiz Sr. warns Ali for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:0
0:21 Caiz Sr. has to separate the two... 0:0
0:34 Louis pummels Ali, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 0:5
0:34 Ali was staggered by that punch! 0:5
0:43 Ali moves into the upper left corner. 0:5
0:47 Louis throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Ali but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:5
0:54 Louis pins Ali in the corner! 0:5
0:58 There's a hard shot off the top of Ali's head! 0:10
0:58 Ali seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 0:10
01:12 Ali is either lucky or has radar. Louis's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:10
01:23 Louis throws a crushing right to Muhammad Ali's jaw! 0:14
01:23 That was a beautiful shot, Ali's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 0:14
01:36 And Ali tastes the power of a huge hook from Joe Louis! 0:18
01:36 Ali was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 0:18
01:49 Louis lands a hard uppercut! 0:23
01:49 And Ali's in big trouble now! 0:23
01:58 Ali is forced into his own corner... 0:23
02:07 Louis misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:23
02:18 Louis lets his hands go inside, but Ali protects his body well. 0:23
02:29 Caiz Sr. yells at the fighters to separate but Louis and Ali are a tangle of arms. 0:23
02:33 Caiz Sr. has to break the clinch. 0:23
02:47 Louis tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Ali. 0:23
02:50 Ali's hands are free inside as he lands an uppercut on Louis's beltline. 2:23
03:00 The bell sounds ending the 12th and final round of this fight. 2:22
Fight Result
And here with the call is Henry Jones
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
James Hoomaian, United States scores the bout 116 to 112 for Muhammad Ali
Ruben Garcia, United States scores the bout 114 to 114 - even
Bill Paige, United States scores the bout 115 to 113 for...
...Muhammad Ali
The winner by majority decision is Muhammad Ali!
Score Cards
James Hoomaian Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Muhammad Ali 10 10 8 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 116
Joe Louis 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 112
Bill Paige Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Muhammad Ali 10 9 8 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 115
Joe Louis 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 113
Ruben Garcia Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Muhammad Ali 10 10 8 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 114
Joe Louis 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 114
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Muhammad Ali 30 29 24 30 29 27 30 30 30 30 29 27 345
Joe Louis 27 28 30 27 28 30 27 27 30 27 28 30 339
Statistics
Categories Muhammad Ali Joe Louis
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 8.25 5.67
Hooks / Round 4.17 3.67
Crosses / Round 5.25 4.08
Combinations / Round 7.00 5.00
Uppercuts / Round 3.58 3.67
Punches Landed / Round 28.25 22.08
Punches Missed / Round 20.25 50.67
Punching Accuracy 58.2% 30.4%
Total Number of Fouls 3 1
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Head Butting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 3 1
Suffered Intentional Head Butt causing Cut (during Clinching) 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 2
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 2 / 1 / 1
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 1 / 1
Cut locations breakdown:
Split lip 2 / 1 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bad 0 / 0 1 / 1
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 3 / 3 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 7 / 7 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 5 / 5
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Muhammad Ali vs Joe Louis
Fight info: Philadelphia Arena, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 2012-04-12, announcer is Henry Jones, referee is Raul Caiz Sr., the bout will be scored by three judges: James Hoomaian (United States), Bill Paige (United States) and Ruben Garcia (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, 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: Muhammad Ali - Record: 4-2-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Orlando Cuellar - Cut Man: Chick Ferrara
In the blue corner: Joe Louis - Record: 3-2-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Angelo Dundee - Cut Man: Ted Bentham
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
0:12 The fighters are exchanging blows! No one scored more on that exchange. 2:2
0:26 Louis is protecting the body nicely as Ali fails to score inside. 2:2
0:39 Louis lands a devastating hook! 2:6
0:39 Ali is reeling.. 2:6
0:48 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 2:6
0:59 Louis works his way in and leans on Ali... 2:6
01:03 Caiz Sr. is shouting at Louis to break! 2:6
01:13 Ali fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:6
01:20 Ali looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 4:6
01:37 Muhammad Ali lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Louis. 4:6
01:43 The action slows for the moment. 4:6
01:47 These guys are really going at it but Louis looks to be getting the worse of it. 7:8
02:02 Ali grabs and holds Louis... 7:8
02:07 Louis tries to get free... Here comes Caiz Sr. to break them up... 7:8
02:12 Ali bangs the uppercut home. 9:8
02:26 Ali just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Louis with a sharp combination! 13:8
02:26 What a beautiful combination! Louis might not survive this... 13:8
02:40 Ali lands a strong jab! 18:8
02:40 Louis appears to be stunned! 18:8
02:53 Ali is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Louis's defense. 18:8
03:00 Ali misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 18:8
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 19:7
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:05 Louis got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Ted Bentham's instructions work. 0:0
0:07 Ali's jab connects to Louis's head 2:0
0:16 Ali slams home the jab. That punch landed with the force of a cross or a hook. 5:0
0:36 Louis just can't find the range with that cross. 5:0
0:48 Ali lands a solid hook! 9:0
0:48 Louis is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 9:0
0:58 Louis scores with a big right hand. That shot got Ali's attention. 9:3
01:14 Caiz Sr. tries to separate the boxers but Muhammad Ali has a vice-like grip on Louis. 9:3
01:23 Referee Caiz Sr. separates the two... 9:3
01:36 Louis dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Ali back on his heels! 9:7
01:36 How is Ali standing after those shots? 9:7
01:49 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Louis seemed to get the better of it. 11:10
02:02 Ali drops in a solid cross just above Louis's trunks. 14:10
02:16 Ali tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 14:10
02:19 Louis gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 14:12
02:35 Ali leaves the jab just short. 14:12
02:50 Ali does a great job of moving as Louis tries to work inside. 14:12
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! 14:12
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Louis got some great advice from Ted Bentham between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 3. 0:0
0:07 * Caiz Sr. is telling Ali to watch holding and hitting. 3:0
0:34 Louis doesn't connect with the cross. 3:0
0:46 Louis pins Ali's arms! The fighters are tied up... 3:0
0:58 Caiz Sr. steps in and breaks it up. 3:0
01:07 Louis fires a shot, but it glances off Ali's shoulder. 3:0
01:18 Louis gets off a quick combination to the body 3:2
01:29 Louis rips a hard jab to Ali's body 3:5
01:47 * Louis lands a vicious hook and down goes Ali! 3:5
01:49 Caiz Sr. moves into position over Ali and begins the count 3:11
01:49 1... 3:11
01:50 2... 3:11
01:50 * Ali beats the count, but he appears to be hurt badly! 3:11
01:50 Caiz Sr. wipes off Ali's gloves and waves the fighters together. 3:11
01:50 Ali suddenly looks very vulnerable. Louis can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 3:11
02:12 Louis scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 3:15
02:12 Ali was shaken by those blows! 3:15
02:21 Louis rocks Ali with a short uppercut to the jaw from inside. 3:18
02:21 Louis stunned Ali with that last shot and Louis's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 3:18
02:30 Louis has Ali trapped in the near right neutral corner... 3:18
02:34 There's a straight right by Louis! 3:22
02:34 Ali is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 3:22
02:52 He backs into a neutral corner. 3:22
02:52 Louis bangs a right cross off the face of Ali. 3:24
02:52 Louis probably can't finish Ali this round as time winds down, but He should carry this momentum into the next round. 3:24
03:00 Ali retreats into the lower right corner. 3:24
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 3:24
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Ali and Louis leave their corners. 0:0
0:09 Ali is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 2:0
0:13 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:18 Orlando Cuellar seemed to pump up Ali between rounds. 2:0
0:19 Ali lands a hook to the ribs. 4:0
0:28 Muhammad Ali caught Louis square with that uppercut. 7:0
0:42 Louis bounces Ali back as he drives his shoulder into him. That's probably not legal but, hey, if you can get away with it! 7:0
0:46 Ali's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 7:0
0:50 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 7:0
0:55 The fighters are tied up. Ali tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 7:0
0:59 Referee Caiz Sr. steps in to break it up. 7:0
01:04 Joe Louis tries to push Ali back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 7:0
01:11 Ali fires and misses. 7:0
01:18 Ali takes a heavy combination downstairs. 7:4
01:18 Ali appears shaken by those punches! 7:4
01:28 Ali has Louis pinned! 7:4
01:32 Ali lands a crushing uppercut! 12:4
01:32 Louis seems to have been hurt by that punch! 12:4
01:37 Ali is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 12:4
01:44 Ali likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Joe Louis's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 14:4
01:54 Both fighters move back to ring center. 14:4
01:58 It's a sweet uppercut by Ali! He snapped Louis's head straight back with that punch! 18:4
01:58 That shot landed square and Joe Louis felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 18:4
02:12 Louis tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Ali blocks it. 18:4
02:23 Louis fires away but finds nothing but air. 18:4
02:30 Louis traps Ali in the corner! 18:4
02:35 Louis looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 18:4
02:37 Ali fires a jab to the body 20:4
02:46 Joe Louis has Ali blocked in! 20:4
02:46 Ali and Louis stand toe to toe at center ring exchanging leather. 22:6
03:00 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 22:6
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 4 comes to an end. 22:8
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 5. 0:0
0:16 Louis is holding on to Ali. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:28 Caiz Sr. separates the two... 0:0
0:28 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:38 Ali tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:41 Joe Louis doubles up to the body, though Ali seems unfazed. 0:2
0:53 Ali lands consecutive blows to Louis's midsection. 2:2
01:07 Ali slips out of a corner, as Louis attempts to trap him. 2:2
01:11 These guys are really going at it but Louis looks to be getting the worse of it. 5:4
01:20 Muhammad Ali has Louis trapped! 5:4
01:25 Ali fires a lead right that Louis manages to avoid. 5:4
01:32 Joe Louis lands a strong cross! 5:8
01:32 Ali is gasping for air!! 5:8
01:41 The fighters are at ring center... 5:8
01:45 Ali throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 5:8
01:47 Louis finds a home for his jab, keeping Ali at bay. 5:10
01:56 Louis retreats into a neutral corner. 5:10
01:56 Ali fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Louis. He rocked him with that one. 8:10
02:08 Ali throws a punch and lands. Louis scores with a counter. Looks like Ali was a little more effective. 11:12
02:17 Louis moves into a neutral corner. 11:12
02:22 Ali ties up Louis. Why would he want to clinch now? 11:12
02:26 Louis pushes Ali away. 11:12
02:41 Ali is challenging Joe Louis to fight him and quit clinching. 11:12
02:45 The Referee breaks it up... 11:12
02:58 Joe Louis is keeping away from the ropes. 11:12
03:00 Louis fires a volley of punches but Ali was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 11:12
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 12:11
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 6 begins. 0:0
0:07 Ali received a pep talk from Orlando Cuellar before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:12 Ali takes a hard combination from Louis 0:4
0:12 Ali staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 0:4
0:17 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:4
0:22 Ali slides into the corner... 0:4
0:27 Louis lands a crushing hook! 0:9
0:27 Ali looks shaken! 0:9
0:40 Louis just comes up short with the combination. 0:9
0:51 Louis drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:13
0:51 Muhammad Ali is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:13
01:00 Talk about loading up on your punches, that hook that Louis just connected with had everything but the kitchen sink behind it! 0:16
01:00 Louis hurt Ali with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 0:16
01:13 That was a violent straight right by Louis! 0:21
01:13 Those punches hurt Ali and he looks to hang on. 0:21
01:27 Louis misses wildly with the Hook. 0:21
01:33 Some good body work by Louis but not much on those punches. 0:23
01:33 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. 0:23
01:42 Ali backs into the lower corner. 0:23
01:46 Louis cranks up the hook and connects to Ali's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:27
01:46 Ali is dazed and he is in trouble!! 0:27
01:55 Ali unleashes a flurry and Louis fires back, a close exchange with Ali coming out on top. 3:29
01:55 Louis senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 3:29
02:08 Louis is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 3:29
02:17 Louis misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 3:29
02:25 Ali's jab is landing with some authority. 6:29
02:34 Ali is staying at the center of the ring. 6:29
02:34 Muhammad Ali moves in and scores with a quick jab. 8:29
02:51 Louis keeps looking to get inside on Ali 8:29
03:00 Louis misses with that uppercut. 8:29
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Caiz Sr. to step in and break it up. 9:30
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Muhammad Ali is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 7 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:11 Louis just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:0
0:11 Louis in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:0
0:15 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 4:0
0:19 Ted Bentham was really animated in Louis's corner and Joe Louis was nodding in agreement. 4:0
0:25 Louis fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:0
0:27 Muhammad Ali fires a solid combination. 6:0
0:41 Ali scores downstairs with a hard cross. 9:0
0:50 A hard combination lands for Ali. 12:0
0:59 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 12:0
01:07 Muhammad Ali smothers Louis's attack with a clinch! 12:0
01:12 The fighters separate after a clinch. 12:0
01:24 Ali cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Joe Louis had his elbows tucked in nicely. 12:0
01:26 Louis turns on the hook and drives it home under Ali's elbows. 12:3
01:31 Muhammad Ali is starting to fatigue... 12:3
01:36 Upstairs and downstairs! Ali lands two quick blows and then moves away from Louis's counters. 14:3
01:49 Muhammad Ali scores with consecutive blows to the body of Joe Louis. 16:3
01:53 Louis now has some bruising under his right eye. 16:3
02:08 Not much steam behind Louis's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 16:5
02:21 Louis moves into the lower corner. 16:5
02:25 Muhammad Ali looks to work the body, but Louis covers up nicely. 16:5
02:32 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 16:5
02:36 Ali traps Louis in the corner! 16:5
02:36 Ali's jab rips into Joe Louis. 19:5
02:45 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 19:5
02:50 Louis is holding... 19:5
02:54 Joe Louis and Ali each take a step back. 19:5
03:00 Ali pins Louis in the corner! 19:5
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 19:4
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Louis didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:06 Orlando Cuellar not only gave Ali encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Louis. Now it's up to Ali to implement it. 0:0
0:11 Louis connects with a violent hook! 0:4
0:11 Ali was stunned by that blow! 0:4
0:23 Ali feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:4
0:28 Ali grabs Louis. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:4
0:32 Caiz Sr. has to break them apart. 0:4
0:48 Joe Louis whiffs with the jab. 0:4
0:50 Ali scores with a piston-like jab. 3:4
01:07 Louis lands a hard hook! 3:8
01:07 Ali is suddenly in trouble! 3:8
01:16 Ali slides into a neutral corner... 3:8
01:21 Louis can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 3:8
01:23 That straight cross from Ali tagged Louis. He came right up the middle with that punch. 6:8
01:23 * And now Joe Louis is bleeding from that last punch! 7:8
01:23 * A trickle of blood is coming from Louis's lip. 7:8
01:28 It looks like Ali and Louis are slowing up... 7:8
01:42 Louis misses wildly with the hook. 7:8
01:49 Ali shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Louis flush! 11:8
01:49 That shot buckled Louis's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 11:8
02:03 Louis looks for a breather; he grabs Ali and holds on. Ali pushes Louis off and looks for an opening. 11:8
02:15 Caiz Sr. separates them. 11:8
02:24 Ali moves to the center of the Ring taunting Louis with his hands by his sides. 11:8
02:29 Ali pushes Joe Louis away from him, trying to get some punching room and lands a crisp uppercut to the head from inside. 14:8
02:33 The swelling is increasing around Louis's right. 14:8
02:38 Ali has Louis cornered! 14:8
02:38 Ali throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 16:8
02:43 * There's some angry swelling now around the left eye of Louis. Clearly, this is going to hamper his vision. 16:8
02:58 Louis lands a smashing cross! 16:13
02:58 Ali is clutching his side! 16:13
03:00 Ali looks to be out of gas at this point. 16:13
03:00 Louis is starting to suck wind... 16:13
03:00 Ali appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 16:13
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 17:12
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Louis rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Louis's corner gave his cut at the lip priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of closing the wounds. 0:0
0:08 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
0:13 Ali usues his legs to avoid Louis's punches. 0:0
0:15 Ali lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 2:0
0:20 Louis is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 2:0
0:24 Orlando Cuellar was extremely upbeat during the break with Muhammad Ali providing some solid encouragement. 2:0
0:26 Ali brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:0
0:31 Ali traps Louis's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Caiz Sr. breaks it up. 2:0
0:35 * Ali is told to watch leading with his head by the referee Caiz Sr.. 2:0
0:44 Ali is aggressively moving forward and Louis ducks down, looking to land some body shots. Oh, there's a clash of heads and Louis is bleeding again from a reopened cut. 2:0
0:44 Louis's lip is bleeding again. 2:0
0:44 * The referee is notifying the judges that the cut is the result of an intentional head butt. Now he'll take further action against Ali. 2:0
0:49 Louis has Ali trapped in the lower neutral corner... 2:0
0:54 That punch actually went behind Ali's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Louis. 2:0
0:56 Ali fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 4:0
01:01 The swelling under Louis's eyes is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 4:0
01:10 Oh!!! Louis unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:4
01:10 Ali suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 4:4
01:14 Both fighters look fatigued... 4:4
01:23 Louis pins Ali's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 4:4
01:28 Caiz Sr. moves in to break the clinch. 4:4
01:39 Louis lands a vicious uppercut! 4:8
01:39 Ali's knee almost touched the canvas... 4:8
01:53 Louis doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 4:8
02:02 Ali picks off the jab thrown by Louis. 4:8
02:17 Louis fires and misses. 4:8
02:19 Ali feints to the head before burying the hook in Louis's side. 7:8
02:37 Louis is off target with that hook. 7:8
02:40 * Ali is told to keep his punches up by Caiz Sr.. 9:8
03:00 Louis will tie a guy up if he has to. 9:8
03:00 Caiz Sr. separates the two fighters. 9:8
03:00 It looks like Ali has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 9:8
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 9. 8:8
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 10 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:08 The cut at the lip suffered by Louis has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:08 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
0:15 Ali just landed a three punch combo! 4:0
0:15 Joe Louis was staggered by those punches... 4:0
0:31 Ali tastes Louis's jab 4:2
0:44 Ali is flicking the jab, trying to keep Louis at long range. 4:2
0:49 Ali scores to the body with a jab 6:2
01:06 Louis just landed a devastating three punch combo! 6:7
01:06 Ali was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 6:7
01:16 Ali has Louis pinned! 6:7
01:16 Ali lands a jab to the midsection 8:7
01:29 Louis fires a left hand that Ali takes high on the shoulder. 8:7
01:41 Ali ties up Joe Louis... 8:7
01:53 Now they break clean. 8:7
01:57 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 8:7
02:02 Louis backs into a neutral corner. 8:7
02:06 Ali wings a big left hand at Louis but the latter sidesteps the punch. 8:7
02:14 Louis's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 8:7
02:17 Louis and Ali clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 8:7
02:23 Louis is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 8:7
02:31 Joe Louis traps Ali's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 8:7
02:35 Caiz Sr. pries them apart. 8:7
02:50 Louis is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 8:7
02:58 Ali lands a devastating uppercut! 12:7
02:58 Louis is suddenly in trouble! 12:7
03:00 There has to be something done about the swelling around Louis's left eye as it continues to worsen. 12:7
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 10. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 13:6
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 11 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 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
0:16 Louis moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Ali. 0:0
0:21 Louis's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:28 Look out! That was a straight right by Louis! 0:4
0:28 That blast sent Ali reeling into the ropes! 0:4
0:45 Ali retreats into his own corner... 0:4
0:50 Louis misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:4
01:01 Louis has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Muhammad Ali. 0:4
01:06 Louis shoves Ali away. 0:4
01:15 Ali sneaks home the right cross. 2:4
01:32 Louis's misses as Ali backpedals away. 2:4
01:44 Louis lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ali. 2:4
01:56 Muhammad Ali picks off the jab by Louis. 2:4
02:03 Caiz Sr. is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 2:4
02:11 Louis throws a flurry of punches but Ali either blocks or slips them. 2:4
02:14 A nice combination to the body by Ali. 5:4
02:30 Ali wraps up Louis. 5:4
02:35 * Joe Louis is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 5:4
02:48 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 5:4
02:48 Ali ducks inside, connecting with an uppercut downstairs. 7:4
02:53 There appears to be an increase in the amount of swelling under Joe Louis's eyes. 7:4
02:59 Ali slides into a neutral corner... 7:4
03:00 Louis clamps Ali's arms to his side and holds on until Caiz Sr. breaks the hold. 7:4
03:00 Caiz Sr. breaks them up... 7:4
03:00 Ali seems to have done enough to win this fight. 7:4
03:00 The bell ending Round 11 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 7:3
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 12th. 0:0
0:07 Louis's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Louis's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Louis's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Caiz Sr. warns Ali for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:0
0:21 Caiz Sr. has to separate the two... 0:0
0:34 Louis pummels Ali, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 0:5
0:34 Ali was staggered by that punch! 0:5
0:43 Ali moves into the upper left corner. 0:5
0:47 Louis throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Ali but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:5
0:54 Louis pins Ali in the corner! 0:5
0:58 There's a hard shot off the top of Ali's head! 0:10
0:58 Ali seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 0:10
01:12 Ali is either lucky or has radar. Louis's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:10
01:23 Louis throws a crushing right to Muhammad Ali's jaw! 0:14
01:23 That was a beautiful shot, Ali's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 0:14
01:36 And Ali tastes the power of a huge hook from Joe Louis! 0:18
01:36 Ali was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 0:18
01:49 Louis lands a hard uppercut! 0:23
01:49 And Ali's in big trouble now! 0:23
01:58 Ali is forced into his own corner... 0:23
02:07 Louis misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:23
02:18 Louis lets his hands go inside, but Ali protects his body well. 0:23
02:29 Caiz Sr. yells at the fighters to separate but Louis and Ali are a tangle of arms. 0:23
02:33 Caiz Sr. has to break the clinch. 0:23
02:47 Louis tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Ali. 0:23
02:50 Ali's hands are free inside as he lands an uppercut on Louis's beltline. 2:23
03:00 The bell sounds ending the 12th and final round of this fight. 2:22
Fight Result
And here with the call is Henry Jones
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
James Hoomaian, United States scores the bout 116 to 112 for Muhammad Ali
Ruben Garcia, United States scores the bout 114 to 114 - even
Bill Paige, United States scores the bout 115 to 113 for...
...Muhammad Ali
The winner by majority decision is Muhammad Ali!
Score Cards
James Hoomaian Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Muhammad Ali 10 10 8 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 116
Joe Louis 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 112
Bill Paige Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Muhammad Ali 10 9 8 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 115
Joe Louis 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 113
Ruben Garcia Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Muhammad Ali 10 10 8 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 114
Joe Louis 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 114
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Muhammad Ali 30 29 24 30 29 27 30 30 30 30 29 27 345
Joe Louis 27 28 30 27 28 30 27 27 30 27 28 30 339
Statistics
Categories Muhammad Ali Joe Louis
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 8.25 5.67
Hooks / Round 4.17 3.67
Crosses / Round 5.25 4.08
Combinations / Round 7.00 5.00
Uppercuts / Round 3.58 3.67
Punches Landed / Round 28.25 22.08
Punches Missed / Round 20.25 50.67
Punching Accuracy 58.2% 30.4%
Total Number of Fouls 3 1
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Head Butting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 3 1
Suffered Intentional Head Butt causing Cut (during Clinching) 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 2
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 2 / 1 / 1
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 1 / 1
Cut locations breakdown:
Split lip 2 / 1 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bad 0 / 0 1 / 1
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 3 / 3 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 7 / 7 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 5 / 5
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 0
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