Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Kid Chocolate Naseem Hamed 1-1 2 UD 12 12
Preliminary 1 Gene Tunney Roy Jones Jr 1-1 1 TKO 9 12
Preliminary 2 Ray Robinson Floyd Mayweather Jr 2-1 1 UD 12 12
Support Bout Sandy Saddler Tommy Gibbons 1-1 0 D(m) 12 12
Co-Feature Ricardo Lopez Wilfredo Gomez 1-1 1 UD 12 12
Main Event Henry Armstrong Harry Greb 1-1 1 UD 12 12
#4#Event (2) 7-12
Re: #4#Event (2) 7-12
Opening Bout
Kid Chocolate vs Naseem Hamed
Fight info: Mansfield Civic Centre, Mansfield, England, 2012-04-16, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Mickey Vann, the bout will be scored by three judges: Allen Krebs (United States), Russell Naquin (United States) and Guy Jutras (Canada), 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: Kid Chocolate - Record: 1-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Augie Scimeca - Cut Man: Dave Tenny
In the blue corner: Naseem Hamed - Record: 2-1-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Orlando Cuellar - Cut Man: Gil Clancy
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:18 Kid Chocolate fires and misses. 0:0
0:24 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:33 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:0
0:37 Chocolate eats a sizzling hook from Hamed that has him backing up! 0:3
0:51 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:3
0:59 Chocolate tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Hamed blocks it. 0:3
01:02 Hamed finds a home for his jab, keeping Chocolate at bay. 0:5
01:16 Chocolate is off target with that uppercut. 0:5
01:32 Chocolate misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:5
01:39 Hamed really buried that punch into Chocolate's ribs. 0:9
01:39 Chocolate in on unsteady legs after those punches. 0:9
01:56 Chocolate traps Hamed's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Vann breaks it up. 0:9
02:08 Vann separates them. 0:9
02:15 Chocolate scores with a piston-like jab. 3:9
02:30 Chocolate holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Hamed to score with a clean shot. 3:9
02:41 Chocolate wraps up Hamed... Neither fighter will break... 3:9
02:53 Referee Vann steps in to break it up. 3:9
02:57 Chocolate backs away and hitches up his trunks. 3:9
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 3:9
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Naseem Hamed's corner as the bell sounds for Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Gil Clancy said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Hamed has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:0
0:11 Hamed just can't find the range with that uppercut. 0:0
0:21 Chocolate buries a jab in Hamed's stomach. 3:0
0:34 Chocolate lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Hamed's midsection. 5:0
0:52 Vann tries to separate the boxers but Hamed has a vice-like grip on Chocolate. 5:0
01:01 Hamed and Chocolate each take a step back. 5:0
01:10 Hamed misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 5:0
01:13 Some good body work by Chocolate but not much on those punches. 7:0
01:26 Chocolate misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 7:0
01:29 Hamed follows a beautiful a double jab with a solid cross! 7:3
01:49 Hamed cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Chocolate had his elbows tucked in nicely. 7:3
01:51 Chocolate punishes Hamed with his piston-like jab and if he keeps doing it, he might bust Hamed up. 10:3
02:00 Chocolate connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 12:3
02:10 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 12:3
02:20 Hamed drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 12:7
02:20 That series of punches rocked Chocolate and he looks to be in trouble. 12:7
02:37 Vann has to pull the fighters away from each other as Hamed locks up Kid Chocolate's arms. 12:7
02:42 * Vann is telling Chocolate to quit using the shoulder. 12:7
03:00 Chocolate looks to work the body, but Hamed covers up nicely. 12:7
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 13:6
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
0:16 Hamed usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Chocolate tries vainly to score. 0:0
0:18 Hamed rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Chocolate. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 0:3
0:27 Hamed got some great advice from Gil Clancy between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 3. 0:3
0:28 Chocolate scores with a quick one-two to Hamed's midsection 2:3
0:44 Chocolate grabs and holds Hamed... 2:3
0:56 Hamed pushes Kid Chocolate away. 2:3
01:00 Chocolate steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:3
01:16 Hamed wings a big left hand at Chocolate but the latter sidesteps the punch. 2:3
01:23 It's a knowledgeable crowd tonight. They are letting the fighters know they want to see some action and when it slows down they are quick with their show of displeasure. 2:3
01:32 Chocolate connects with a violent uppercut! 6:3
01:32 Hamed was staggered by that punch! 6:3
01:45 Chocolate is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 6:3
01:48 A straight cross from Hamed gets through Chocolate's guard. 6:5
01:58 Chocolate and Hamed are both throwing wildly, a nice flurry, with Chocolate having the edge. 9:7
02:11 It's a sweet uppercut by Chocolate! He snapped Hamed's head straight back with that punch! 13:7
02:11 And Hamed's in big trouble now! 13:7
02:25 Chocolate whiffs with the jab. 13:7
02:31 Look out! That was a straight right by Hamed! 13:11
02:31 That blow connected solidly to the head of Chocolate and he is stunned! 13:11
02:40 Chocolate doesn't have to look for Hamed this round. He is right there in front of him. 13:11
02:43 Chocolate scores with a quick hook to the head of Hamed after Hamed missed with a wild shot of his own. 15:11
02:54 Hamed takes a hard jab to the face from Chocolate 18:11
03:00 Chocolate brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 18:11
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 19:11
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Vann motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:16 Hamed tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Chocolate. 0:0
0:18 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:23 They are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:30 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:39 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:53 Chocolate lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Hamed. 0:0
01:08 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Kid Chocolate digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Hamed. 2:0
01:25 Kid Chocolate lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 4:0
01:40 Hamed leaves the jab just short. 4:0
01:42 Chocolate rips a hook to the head. 6:0
01:56 Chocolate gets off a quick combination to the body 8:0
02:20 Naseem Hamed doesn't connect with the uppercut. 8:0
02:28 Hamed scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 8:2
02:45 Chocolate is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 8:2
02:54 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 8:2
02:57 A flurry of blows from Chocolate lands to the body 10:2
03:00 The Referee has to get between Chocolate and Hamed as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 10:2
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Chocolate and Hamed leave their corners. 0:0
0:12 The cross scores for Chocolate. He needs to throw that punch more often. 2:0
0:17 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:29 Chocolate ties up Hamed... 2:0
0:34 Referee Vann has to separate the two... 2:0
0:43 Chocolate's jab is fast and accurate. 4:0
0:56 Hamed's misses as Kid Chocolate backpedals away. 4:0
0:59 Chocolate flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 6:0
01:14 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 6:0
01:22 Hamed is either lucky or has radar. Chocolate's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 6:0
01:29 There's a hard shot off the top of Chocolate's head! 6:5
01:29 Chocolate takes a step back, obviously hurt! 6:5
01:48 Chocolate telegraphed that shot and Hamed ducks under it easily. 6:5
02:01 Hamed tries to drop the right hand over the top but Chocolate ducks under it. 6:5
02:13 Chocolate comes in low. Hamed puts a headlock on him. Vann knocks Hamed's arm off Chocolate's head. 6:5
02:22 Hamed finally lets go of Chocolate. 6:5
02:26 Hamed'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. 6:5
02:34 Hamed fires and misses. 6:5
02:36 Chocolate looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 8:5
02:50 Hamed just landed a three punch combo! 8:9
02:50 Chocolate was just battered in that exchange, he is reeling and has no clue where he is. 8:9
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 5. 7:9
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hamed looks to be in excellent shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:09 Chocolate catches Hamed with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 2:0
0:13 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:18 Hamed goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 2:2
0:27 Augie Scimeca was in Chocolate's face between rounds and Chocolate just glared at him. We have no idea what the problem might have been. 2:2
0:33 Hamed fires a volley of punches but Chocolate was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 2:2
0:43 Chocolate's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:2
0:51 Naseem Hamed keeps looking to get inside on Chocolate 2:2
0:58 Chocolate and Hamed clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 2:2
01:09 Chocolate lands consecutive blows to Hamed's midsection. 4:2
01:27 Hamed lands a wicked uppercut! 4:6
01:27 Chocolate looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 4:6
01:40 Hamed seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:6
01:48 Chocolate pins Hamed's arms. Now they move apart. 4:6
02:00 Vann moves them apart. 4:6
02:12 Hamed shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Chocolate flush! 4:10
02:12 Chocolate is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 4:10
02:26 Chocolate pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 6:10
02:35 Naseem Hamed feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Chocolate's chin. 6:12
03:00 Hamed fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 6:12
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 6. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 5:14
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chocolate is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:17 Kid Chocolate fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:20 The two men close the distance between each other. Hamed throws a half-hook, half-uppercut that catches Chocolate clean and stops him in his tracks. 0:3
0:24 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:3
0:32 Chocolate scores with a glancing cross. 2:3
0:50 Chocolate wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Hamed's defense. 2:3
01:02 Hamed is trying to free his gloves from under Kid Chocolate's gloves. 2:3
01:07 Vann has to break the clinch. 2:3
01:19 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 2:3
01:23 Hamed uses his shoulder to force Chocolate out of the clinch. 2:3
01:33 Chocolate works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 4:3
01:43 Hamed rocks Chocolate with a quick, powerful uppercut on the inside. 4:6
01:56 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Hamed has gotten the better of the exchange. 6:9
02:12 "The Prince" fires a punch over the jab of Chocolate and gets it in for points. 6:11
02:29 Chocolate throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Naseem Hamed but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:11
02:41 Chocolate is literally dancing circles around Hamed this round. 6:11
02:49 Chocolate lands a jab to the midsection 8:11
03:00 Chocolate is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Hamed's defense. 8:11
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 9:11
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 8. There it is! 0:0
0:06 Gil Clancy not only gave Hamed encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Chocolate. Now it's up to Hamed to implement it. 0:0
0:06 Chocolate lands a hook to the ribs. 2:0
0:11 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:24 Hamed moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Chocolate. 2:0
0:33 Naseem Hamed takes a hard combination from Chocolate 7:0
0:33 Hamed is trying to regroup after that punch... 7:0
0:50 Chocolate pummels Hamed, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 11:0
0:50 Hamed is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 11:0
01:03 Hamed is challenging Kid Chocolate to fight him and quit clinching. 11:0
01:12 Vann is shouting at Chocolate to break! 11:0
01:32 Chocolate wraps up Hamed. 11:0
01:41 Vann separates the two... 11:0
01:45 Chocolate throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 13:0
01:54 Hamed is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 13:0
02:01 Chocolate back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Hamed. 13:0
02:08 Chocolate connects with an uppercut to the head of Hamed. 15:0
02:25 Hamed pins Chocolate's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 15:0
02:34 Vann steps in and breaks it up. 15:0
02:44 Kid Chocolate misses wildly with the Hook. 15:0
02:46 Hamed bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 15:2
03:00 Chocolate appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 15:2
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 8. 15:2
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hamed looks to be in fair shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Augie Scimeca was extremely upbeat during the break with Chocolate providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:12 Chocolate misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:18 Hamed drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:4
0:18 Chocolate was shaken by those blows! 0:4
0:23 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:4
0:33 Chocolate is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Hamed. 0:4
0:38 Vann separates the two... 0:4
0:46 Both men look to measure one another. 0:4
0:49 Chocolate lands a nice cross but Naseem Hamed turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 2:4
01:07 Hamed picks off the jab thrown by Chocolate. 2:4
01:14 Naseem Hamed lands a strong uppercut! 2:8
01:14 Hamed sent Chocolate reeling with that punch! 2:8
01:32 Kid Chocolate just comes up short with the uppercut. 2:8
01:42 Naseem Hamed tastes Chocolate's jab 4:8
01:55 Hamed seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:8
01:58 Chocolate scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 6:8
02:02 Hamed is slowing up... 6:8
02:18 Chocolate is protecting the body nicely as Hamed fails to score inside. 6:8
02:20 Chocolate goes downstairs with the hook. 8:8
02:29 Chocolate throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 10:8
02:43 Chocolate swings...and misses. 10:8
02:45 Hamed scores with a hook to the side of the head. 10:10
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 10:10
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chocolate and Hamed square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 10. 0:0
0:12 Chocolate is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 0:0
0:12 Hamed and Chocolate are both on the verge of exhaustion.. 0:0
0:12 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:17 Chocolate received a pep talk from Augie Scimeca before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:21 Chocolate can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:28 Hamed lands a crushing cross! 0:5
0:28 Naseem Hamed has Chocolate hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 0:5
0:37 Chocolate scores with the jab. 2:5
0:57 Naseem Hamed fires a left hand that Chocolate takes high on the shoulder. 2:5
01:07 Hamed drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Chocolate. 2:8
01:12 Chocolate is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 2:8
01:21 Chocolate tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:8
01:28 Naseem Hamed catches Chocolate coming in with a sweet uppercut! 2:12
01:28 Chocolate looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 2:12
01:41 Chocolate lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 4:12
01:45 Both fighters are breathing hard... 4:12
01:54 Chocolate wraps his arms around Hamed. 4:12
01:59 Vann has to separate the two... 4:12
02:03 The fighters are trading punches and Chocolate seems to have won that exchange. 7:14
02:25 Hamed takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 9:14
02:34 Hamed catches Chocolate with a short, powerful hook to the head as Chocolate tried to move inside. That punch stopped Chocolate in his tracks! 9:17
02:39 There's the beginning of a mouse under the right eye of Chocolate. 9:17
02:48 Chocolate throws a flurry of punches but Hamed either blocks or slips them. 9:17
02:55 Hamed dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Chocolate back on his heels! 9:21
02:55 Chocolate is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 9:21
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. 10:21
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 11 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:11 Chocolate misses with that combination. 0:0
0:25 Hamed knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 0:0
0:29 Gil Clancy was really animated in Hamed's corner and Hamed was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:35 Hamed scores with a tremendous left! 0:4
0:35 Chocolate is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 0:4
0:44 Chocolate gets off a jab to the solar plexus 2:4
0:57 Chocolate grabs Hamed. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:4
01:02 Chocolate pushes Hamed away. 2:4
01:11 Hamed misses with that punch. 2:4
01:13 Chocolate forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Hamed. 4:4
01:18 Hamed is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 4:4
01:18 Chocolate is starting to fatigue... 4:4
01:34 Hamed can't score with short uppercut inside. Kid Chocolate got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:4
01:40 Chocolate lands a hard hook! 9:4
01:40 Hamed was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 9:4
01:58 That punch actually went behind Hamed's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Chocolate. 9:4
02:04 Hamed appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 9:4
02:12 The quickness and footwork of Chocolate is definitely keeping Hamed off balance. 9:4
02:17 Chocolate lands the lead cross. 11:4
02:36 * Hamed catches Chocolate with a hard combination as he's coming in and Chocolate drops to the canvas. a tremendous shot by Hamed! 11:4
02:38 Vann stands over Chocolate and begins the count... 11:10
02:38 1... 11:10
02:39 2... 11:10
02:40 3... 11:10
02:40 * Somehow Chocolate has made it back up after taking that vicious shot. He looks like he's out of it. 11:10
02:40 Vann waves the two fighters together. 11:10
02:40 Hamed appears to have Chocolate out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Chocolate looks ready to go, as Hamed closes in to try and end this fight. 11:10
02:49 Hamed traps Chocolate in the corner! 11:10
02:53 Chocolate smothers Hamed's attack as Hamed tries to get off some shots inside. 11:10
03:00 Hamed fires a shot, but it glances off Chocolate's shoulder. 11:10
03:00 Chocolate seems to have done enough to win this fight. 11:10
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 12:11
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters touch gloves in the middle of the ring as the 12th and final round begins. 0:0
0:06 Hamed got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Gil Clancy's instructions work. 0:0
0:14 Chocolate lands a solid uppercut! 4:0
0:14 Hamed seems to have been hurt by that punch! 4:0
0:27 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 4:0
0:32 Vann separates the two fighters. 4:0
0:44 Chocolate clinches... Hamed gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 4:0
0:53 Now they break clean. 4:0
0:58 Some nice infighting ends with Chocolate getting an uppercut in. 6:0
01:07 Hamed backs into the near corner. 6:0
01:11 Hamed is getting frustrated as Chocolate continues to hold on to him. Hamed is punching Kid Chocolate's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Vann pushes the fighters apart. 6:0
01:16 Referee Vann separates the two... 6:0
01:25 Chocolate lands a vicious cross! 10:0
01:25 Hamed was stunned by that blow! 10:0
01:39 Hamed just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 15:0
01:39 Hamed is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 15:0
01:43 The knockdown suffered by Chocolate should have made that last round Hamed's by a wide margin. 15:0
01:43 It appears as if Hamed has the makings of a tiny mouse under his right eye. 15:0
01:49 Naseem Hamed retreats into his own corner... 15:0
01:53 Vann warns Chocolate for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 15:0
01:58 Hamed tries to get free... Here comes Vann to break them up... 15:0
02:07 Hamed takes a heavy combination downstairs. 19:0
02:07 Hamed was hurt by those blows! 19:0
02:20 Chocolate seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 19:0
02:28 Chocolate lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Hamed. 19:0
02:30 A cross lands for Hamed. Chocolate didn't see that one coming. 19:2
02:39 Chocolate has Hamed trapped in the lower neutral corner... 19:2
02:44 Chocolate landed a sharp combination that rocked Hamed back on his heels! 24:2
02:44 Hamed is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 24:2
02:58 Chocolate just comes up short with the cross. 24:2
03:00 That's it. This fight has gone the distance and now we'll await the official decision. 24:2
Fight Result
And here with the call is Michael Buffer
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Allen Krebs, United States scores the bout 115 to 114
Russell Naquin, United States scores the bout 115 to 113
Guy Jutras, Canada scores the bout 115 to 114
And your winner by unanimous decision Naseem Hamed!!!
Score Cards
Allen Krebs Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Kid Chocolate 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 8 10 114
Naseem Hamed 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 115
Russell Naquin Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Kid Chocolate 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 8 10 113
Naseem Hamed 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 115
Guy Jutras Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Kid Chocolate 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 114
Naseem Hamed 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 115
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Kid Chocolate 27 30 30 30 27 27 28 30 30 27 25 30 341
Naseem Hamed 30 27 27 27 30 30 30 27 30 30 30 27 345
Statistics
Categories Kid Chocolate Naseem Hamed
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 5.33 3.67
Hooks / Round 5.92 3.08
Crosses / Round 4.42 2.67
Combinations / Round 5.08 4.25
Uppercuts / Round 4.33 3.08
Punches Landed / Round 25.08 16.75
Punches Missed / Round 63.33 41.67
Punching Accuracy 28.4% 28.7%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 3 / 3 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 1 3 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 200
Kid Chocolate vs Naseem Hamed
Fight info: Mansfield Civic Centre, Mansfield, England, 2012-04-16, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Mickey Vann, the bout will be scored by three judges: Allen Krebs (United States), Russell Naquin (United States) and Guy Jutras (Canada), 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: Kid Chocolate - Record: 1-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Augie Scimeca - Cut Man: Dave Tenny
In the blue corner: Naseem Hamed - Record: 2-1-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Orlando Cuellar - Cut Man: Gil Clancy
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:18 Kid Chocolate fires and misses. 0:0
0:24 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:33 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:0
0:37 Chocolate eats a sizzling hook from Hamed that has him backing up! 0:3
0:51 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:3
0:59 Chocolate tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Hamed blocks it. 0:3
01:02 Hamed finds a home for his jab, keeping Chocolate at bay. 0:5
01:16 Chocolate is off target with that uppercut. 0:5
01:32 Chocolate misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:5
01:39 Hamed really buried that punch into Chocolate's ribs. 0:9
01:39 Chocolate in on unsteady legs after those punches. 0:9
01:56 Chocolate traps Hamed's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Vann breaks it up. 0:9
02:08 Vann separates them. 0:9
02:15 Chocolate scores with a piston-like jab. 3:9
02:30 Chocolate holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Hamed to score with a clean shot. 3:9
02:41 Chocolate wraps up Hamed... Neither fighter will break... 3:9
02:53 Referee Vann steps in to break it up. 3:9
02:57 Chocolate backs away and hitches up his trunks. 3:9
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 3:9
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Naseem Hamed's corner as the bell sounds for Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Gil Clancy said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Hamed has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:0
0:11 Hamed just can't find the range with that uppercut. 0:0
0:21 Chocolate buries a jab in Hamed's stomach. 3:0
0:34 Chocolate lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Hamed's midsection. 5:0
0:52 Vann tries to separate the boxers but Hamed has a vice-like grip on Chocolate. 5:0
01:01 Hamed and Chocolate each take a step back. 5:0
01:10 Hamed misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 5:0
01:13 Some good body work by Chocolate but not much on those punches. 7:0
01:26 Chocolate misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 7:0
01:29 Hamed follows a beautiful a double jab with a solid cross! 7:3
01:49 Hamed cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Chocolate had his elbows tucked in nicely. 7:3
01:51 Chocolate punishes Hamed with his piston-like jab and if he keeps doing it, he might bust Hamed up. 10:3
02:00 Chocolate connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 12:3
02:10 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 12:3
02:20 Hamed drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 12:7
02:20 That series of punches rocked Chocolate and he looks to be in trouble. 12:7
02:37 Vann has to pull the fighters away from each other as Hamed locks up Kid Chocolate's arms. 12:7
02:42 * Vann is telling Chocolate to quit using the shoulder. 12:7
03:00 Chocolate looks to work the body, but Hamed covers up nicely. 12:7
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 13:6
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
0:16 Hamed usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Chocolate tries vainly to score. 0:0
0:18 Hamed rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Chocolate. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 0:3
0:27 Hamed got some great advice from Gil Clancy between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 3. 0:3
0:28 Chocolate scores with a quick one-two to Hamed's midsection 2:3
0:44 Chocolate grabs and holds Hamed... 2:3
0:56 Hamed pushes Kid Chocolate away. 2:3
01:00 Chocolate steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:3
01:16 Hamed wings a big left hand at Chocolate but the latter sidesteps the punch. 2:3
01:23 It's a knowledgeable crowd tonight. They are letting the fighters know they want to see some action and when it slows down they are quick with their show of displeasure. 2:3
01:32 Chocolate connects with a violent uppercut! 6:3
01:32 Hamed was staggered by that punch! 6:3
01:45 Chocolate is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 6:3
01:48 A straight cross from Hamed gets through Chocolate's guard. 6:5
01:58 Chocolate and Hamed are both throwing wildly, a nice flurry, with Chocolate having the edge. 9:7
02:11 It's a sweet uppercut by Chocolate! He snapped Hamed's head straight back with that punch! 13:7
02:11 And Hamed's in big trouble now! 13:7
02:25 Chocolate whiffs with the jab. 13:7
02:31 Look out! That was a straight right by Hamed! 13:11
02:31 That blow connected solidly to the head of Chocolate and he is stunned! 13:11
02:40 Chocolate doesn't have to look for Hamed this round. He is right there in front of him. 13:11
02:43 Chocolate scores with a quick hook to the head of Hamed after Hamed missed with a wild shot of his own. 15:11
02:54 Hamed takes a hard jab to the face from Chocolate 18:11
03:00 Chocolate brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 18:11
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 19:11
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Vann motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:16 Hamed tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Chocolate. 0:0
0:18 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:23 They are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:30 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:39 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:53 Chocolate lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Hamed. 0:0
01:08 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Kid Chocolate digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Hamed. 2:0
01:25 Kid Chocolate lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 4:0
01:40 Hamed leaves the jab just short. 4:0
01:42 Chocolate rips a hook to the head. 6:0
01:56 Chocolate gets off a quick combination to the body 8:0
02:20 Naseem Hamed doesn't connect with the uppercut. 8:0
02:28 Hamed scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 8:2
02:45 Chocolate is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 8:2
02:54 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 8:2
02:57 A flurry of blows from Chocolate lands to the body 10:2
03:00 The Referee has to get between Chocolate and Hamed as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 10:2
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Chocolate and Hamed leave their corners. 0:0
0:12 The cross scores for Chocolate. He needs to throw that punch more often. 2:0
0:17 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:29 Chocolate ties up Hamed... 2:0
0:34 Referee Vann has to separate the two... 2:0
0:43 Chocolate's jab is fast and accurate. 4:0
0:56 Hamed's misses as Kid Chocolate backpedals away. 4:0
0:59 Chocolate flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 6:0
01:14 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 6:0
01:22 Hamed is either lucky or has radar. Chocolate's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 6:0
01:29 There's a hard shot off the top of Chocolate's head! 6:5
01:29 Chocolate takes a step back, obviously hurt! 6:5
01:48 Chocolate telegraphed that shot and Hamed ducks under it easily. 6:5
02:01 Hamed tries to drop the right hand over the top but Chocolate ducks under it. 6:5
02:13 Chocolate comes in low. Hamed puts a headlock on him. Vann knocks Hamed's arm off Chocolate's head. 6:5
02:22 Hamed finally lets go of Chocolate. 6:5
02:26 Hamed'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. 6:5
02:34 Hamed fires and misses. 6:5
02:36 Chocolate looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 8:5
02:50 Hamed just landed a three punch combo! 8:9
02:50 Chocolate was just battered in that exchange, he is reeling and has no clue where he is. 8:9
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 5. 7:9
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hamed looks to be in excellent shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:09 Chocolate catches Hamed with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 2:0
0:13 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:18 Hamed goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 2:2
0:27 Augie Scimeca was in Chocolate's face between rounds and Chocolate just glared at him. We have no idea what the problem might have been. 2:2
0:33 Hamed fires a volley of punches but Chocolate was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 2:2
0:43 Chocolate's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:2
0:51 Naseem Hamed keeps looking to get inside on Chocolate 2:2
0:58 Chocolate and Hamed clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 2:2
01:09 Chocolate lands consecutive blows to Hamed's midsection. 4:2
01:27 Hamed lands a wicked uppercut! 4:6
01:27 Chocolate looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 4:6
01:40 Hamed seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:6
01:48 Chocolate pins Hamed's arms. Now they move apart. 4:6
02:00 Vann moves them apart. 4:6
02:12 Hamed shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Chocolate flush! 4:10
02:12 Chocolate is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 4:10
02:26 Chocolate pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 6:10
02:35 Naseem Hamed feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Chocolate's chin. 6:12
03:00 Hamed fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 6:12
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 6. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 5:14
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chocolate is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:17 Kid Chocolate fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:20 The two men close the distance between each other. Hamed throws a half-hook, half-uppercut that catches Chocolate clean and stops him in his tracks. 0:3
0:24 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:3
0:32 Chocolate scores with a glancing cross. 2:3
0:50 Chocolate wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Hamed's defense. 2:3
01:02 Hamed is trying to free his gloves from under Kid Chocolate's gloves. 2:3
01:07 Vann has to break the clinch. 2:3
01:19 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 2:3
01:23 Hamed uses his shoulder to force Chocolate out of the clinch. 2:3
01:33 Chocolate works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 4:3
01:43 Hamed rocks Chocolate with a quick, powerful uppercut on the inside. 4:6
01:56 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Hamed has gotten the better of the exchange. 6:9
02:12 "The Prince" fires a punch over the jab of Chocolate and gets it in for points. 6:11
02:29 Chocolate throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Naseem Hamed but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:11
02:41 Chocolate is literally dancing circles around Hamed this round. 6:11
02:49 Chocolate lands a jab to the midsection 8:11
03:00 Chocolate is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Hamed's defense. 8:11
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 9:11
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 8. There it is! 0:0
0:06 Gil Clancy not only gave Hamed encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Chocolate. Now it's up to Hamed to implement it. 0:0
0:06 Chocolate lands a hook to the ribs. 2:0
0:11 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:24 Hamed moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Chocolate. 2:0
0:33 Naseem Hamed takes a hard combination from Chocolate 7:0
0:33 Hamed is trying to regroup after that punch... 7:0
0:50 Chocolate pummels Hamed, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 11:0
0:50 Hamed is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 11:0
01:03 Hamed is challenging Kid Chocolate to fight him and quit clinching. 11:0
01:12 Vann is shouting at Chocolate to break! 11:0
01:32 Chocolate wraps up Hamed. 11:0
01:41 Vann separates the two... 11:0
01:45 Chocolate throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 13:0
01:54 Hamed is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 13:0
02:01 Chocolate back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Hamed. 13:0
02:08 Chocolate connects with an uppercut to the head of Hamed. 15:0
02:25 Hamed pins Chocolate's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 15:0
02:34 Vann steps in and breaks it up. 15:0
02:44 Kid Chocolate misses wildly with the Hook. 15:0
02:46 Hamed bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 15:2
03:00 Chocolate appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 15:2
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 8. 15:2
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hamed looks to be in fair shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Augie Scimeca was extremely upbeat during the break with Chocolate providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:12 Chocolate misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:18 Hamed drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:4
0:18 Chocolate was shaken by those blows! 0:4
0:23 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:4
0:33 Chocolate is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Hamed. 0:4
0:38 Vann separates the two... 0:4
0:46 Both men look to measure one another. 0:4
0:49 Chocolate lands a nice cross but Naseem Hamed turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 2:4
01:07 Hamed picks off the jab thrown by Chocolate. 2:4
01:14 Naseem Hamed lands a strong uppercut! 2:8
01:14 Hamed sent Chocolate reeling with that punch! 2:8
01:32 Kid Chocolate just comes up short with the uppercut. 2:8
01:42 Naseem Hamed tastes Chocolate's jab 4:8
01:55 Hamed seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:8
01:58 Chocolate scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 6:8
02:02 Hamed is slowing up... 6:8
02:18 Chocolate is protecting the body nicely as Hamed fails to score inside. 6:8
02:20 Chocolate goes downstairs with the hook. 8:8
02:29 Chocolate throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 10:8
02:43 Chocolate swings...and misses. 10:8
02:45 Hamed scores with a hook to the side of the head. 10:10
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 10:10
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chocolate and Hamed square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 10. 0:0
0:12 Chocolate is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 0:0
0:12 Hamed and Chocolate are both on the verge of exhaustion.. 0:0
0:12 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:17 Chocolate received a pep talk from Augie Scimeca before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:21 Chocolate can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:28 Hamed lands a crushing cross! 0:5
0:28 Naseem Hamed has Chocolate hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 0:5
0:37 Chocolate scores with the jab. 2:5
0:57 Naseem Hamed fires a left hand that Chocolate takes high on the shoulder. 2:5
01:07 Hamed drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Chocolate. 2:8
01:12 Chocolate is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 2:8
01:21 Chocolate tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:8
01:28 Naseem Hamed catches Chocolate coming in with a sweet uppercut! 2:12
01:28 Chocolate looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 2:12
01:41 Chocolate lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 4:12
01:45 Both fighters are breathing hard... 4:12
01:54 Chocolate wraps his arms around Hamed. 4:12
01:59 Vann has to separate the two... 4:12
02:03 The fighters are trading punches and Chocolate seems to have won that exchange. 7:14
02:25 Hamed takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 9:14
02:34 Hamed catches Chocolate with a short, powerful hook to the head as Chocolate tried to move inside. That punch stopped Chocolate in his tracks! 9:17
02:39 There's the beginning of a mouse under the right eye of Chocolate. 9:17
02:48 Chocolate throws a flurry of punches but Hamed either blocks or slips them. 9:17
02:55 Hamed dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Chocolate back on his heels! 9:21
02:55 Chocolate is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 9:21
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. 10:21
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 11 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:11 Chocolate misses with that combination. 0:0
0:25 Hamed knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 0:0
0:29 Gil Clancy was really animated in Hamed's corner and Hamed was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:35 Hamed scores with a tremendous left! 0:4
0:35 Chocolate is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 0:4
0:44 Chocolate gets off a jab to the solar plexus 2:4
0:57 Chocolate grabs Hamed. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:4
01:02 Chocolate pushes Hamed away. 2:4
01:11 Hamed misses with that punch. 2:4
01:13 Chocolate forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Hamed. 4:4
01:18 Hamed is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 4:4
01:18 Chocolate is starting to fatigue... 4:4
01:34 Hamed can't score with short uppercut inside. Kid Chocolate got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:4
01:40 Chocolate lands a hard hook! 9:4
01:40 Hamed was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 9:4
01:58 That punch actually went behind Hamed's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Chocolate. 9:4
02:04 Hamed appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 9:4
02:12 The quickness and footwork of Chocolate is definitely keeping Hamed off balance. 9:4
02:17 Chocolate lands the lead cross. 11:4
02:36 * Hamed catches Chocolate with a hard combination as he's coming in and Chocolate drops to the canvas. a tremendous shot by Hamed! 11:4
02:38 Vann stands over Chocolate and begins the count... 11:10
02:38 1... 11:10
02:39 2... 11:10
02:40 3... 11:10
02:40 * Somehow Chocolate has made it back up after taking that vicious shot. He looks like he's out of it. 11:10
02:40 Vann waves the two fighters together. 11:10
02:40 Hamed appears to have Chocolate out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Chocolate looks ready to go, as Hamed closes in to try and end this fight. 11:10
02:49 Hamed traps Chocolate in the corner! 11:10
02:53 Chocolate smothers Hamed's attack as Hamed tries to get off some shots inside. 11:10
03:00 Hamed fires a shot, but it glances off Chocolate's shoulder. 11:10
03:00 Chocolate seems to have done enough to win this fight. 11:10
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 12:11
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters touch gloves in the middle of the ring as the 12th and final round begins. 0:0
0:06 Hamed got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Gil Clancy's instructions work. 0:0
0:14 Chocolate lands a solid uppercut! 4:0
0:14 Hamed seems to have been hurt by that punch! 4:0
0:27 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 4:0
0:32 Vann separates the two fighters. 4:0
0:44 Chocolate clinches... Hamed gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 4:0
0:53 Now they break clean. 4:0
0:58 Some nice infighting ends with Chocolate getting an uppercut in. 6:0
01:07 Hamed backs into the near corner. 6:0
01:11 Hamed is getting frustrated as Chocolate continues to hold on to him. Hamed is punching Kid Chocolate's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Vann pushes the fighters apart. 6:0
01:16 Referee Vann separates the two... 6:0
01:25 Chocolate lands a vicious cross! 10:0
01:25 Hamed was stunned by that blow! 10:0
01:39 Hamed just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 15:0
01:39 Hamed is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 15:0
01:43 The knockdown suffered by Chocolate should have made that last round Hamed's by a wide margin. 15:0
01:43 It appears as if Hamed has the makings of a tiny mouse under his right eye. 15:0
01:49 Naseem Hamed retreats into his own corner... 15:0
01:53 Vann warns Chocolate for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 15:0
01:58 Hamed tries to get free... Here comes Vann to break them up... 15:0
02:07 Hamed takes a heavy combination downstairs. 19:0
02:07 Hamed was hurt by those blows! 19:0
02:20 Chocolate seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 19:0
02:28 Chocolate lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Hamed. 19:0
02:30 A cross lands for Hamed. Chocolate didn't see that one coming. 19:2
02:39 Chocolate has Hamed trapped in the lower neutral corner... 19:2
02:44 Chocolate landed a sharp combination that rocked Hamed back on his heels! 24:2
02:44 Hamed is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 24:2
02:58 Chocolate just comes up short with the cross. 24:2
03:00 That's it. This fight has gone the distance and now we'll await the official decision. 24:2
Fight Result
And here with the call is Michael Buffer
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Allen Krebs, United States scores the bout 115 to 114
Russell Naquin, United States scores the bout 115 to 113
Guy Jutras, Canada scores the bout 115 to 114
And your winner by unanimous decision Naseem Hamed!!!
Score Cards
Allen Krebs Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Kid Chocolate 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 8 10 114
Naseem Hamed 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 115
Russell Naquin Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Kid Chocolate 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 8 10 113
Naseem Hamed 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 115
Guy Jutras Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Kid Chocolate 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 114
Naseem Hamed 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 115
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Kid Chocolate 27 30 30 30 27 27 28 30 30 27 25 30 341
Naseem Hamed 30 27 27 27 30 30 30 27 30 30 30 27 345
Statistics
Categories Kid Chocolate Naseem Hamed
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 5.33 3.67
Hooks / Round 5.92 3.08
Crosses / Round 4.42 2.67
Combinations / Round 5.08 4.25
Uppercuts / Round 4.33 3.08
Punches Landed / Round 25.08 16.75
Punches Missed / Round 63.33 41.67
Punching Accuracy 28.4% 28.7%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 3 / 3 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 1 3 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 200
Re: #4#Event (2) 7-12
Preliminary 1
Gene Tunney vs Roy Jones Jr
Fight info: New Haven Arena, New Haven, CT, United States, 2012-04-16, announcer is Bob Alexander, referee is Rocky Burke, the bout will be scored by three judges: Masakazu Uchida (Japan), Gelasio Perez Huerta (Mexico) and Luis Rivera (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: Gene Tunney - Record: 4-1-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Mickey Duff - Cut Man: Danny Milano
In the blue corner: Roy Jones Jr - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jimmy August - Cut Man: Lou Duva
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:13 Jones Jr is protecting the body nicely as Tunney fails to score inside. 0:0
0:20 Jones Jr drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:4
0:20 Tunney is suddenly in trouble! 0:4
0:38 Tunney drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:4
0:38 Roy Jones Jr is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:4
0:52 Tunney is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 4:4
01:01 Roy Jones Jr comes in low. Tunney puts a headlock on him. Burke knocks Tunney's arm off Jones Jr's head. 4:4
01:06 Jones Jr works his way free! 4:4
01:15 Jones Jr is challenging Tunney to fight him and quit clinching. 4:4
01:20 * Jones Jr is hitting with his shoulder in the close and Burke has seen enough as he issues a warning. 4:4
01:47 Tunney is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 4:4
01:56 Jones Jr is off target with that cross. 4:4
02:08 Jones Jr holds his arms up in disgust as Tunney holds him around his waist. 4:4
02:12 Burke separates the two... 4:4
02:17 Jones Jr takes a right to the body. 6:4
02:31 Tunney slips out of a corner, as Jones Jr attempts to trap him. 6:4
02:37 Jones Jr's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 6:4
02:43 Tunney gets in a short cross to the body. 8:4
03:00 Jones Jr looks to work the body, but Tunney covers up nicely. 8:4
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 9:4
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:12 Jones Jr pins Gene Tunney's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:16 Referee Burke steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:25 Jones Jr lets his hands go inside, but Tunney protects his body well. 0:0
0:40 Tunney smothers Jones Jr's attack as Jones Jr tries to get off some shots inside. 0:0
0:51 Jones Jr just comes up short with the hook. 0:0
0:53 Tunney digs two shots to the body and then rips Jones Jr with a short uppercut on the inside. 3:0
01:07 Jones Jr's jab is like a triphammer as it sends the sweat flying off of Tunney's head. 3:3
01:30 Jones Jr continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 3:3
01:39 He misses with that punch. 3:3
01:50 He brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 3:3
02:00 That hook from Jones Jr snapped Tunney's head back violently! 3:7
02:00 Jones Jr just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 3:7
02:13 Roy Jones Jr fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 3:7
02:20 Roy Jones Jr is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 3:7
02:31 Tunney tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 3:7
02:47 You would think Tunney had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Jones Jr looked trying to score there! 3:7
02:53 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 3:7
03:00 Jones Jr is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 3:7
03:00 The bell stops the action as Tunney and Jones Jr go back to their corners. 3:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney looks to be in excellent shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Tunney rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:0
0:21 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:30 Jones Jr fires and misses. 0:0
0:32 Tunney looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 2:0
0:46 Tunney is holding on to Jones Jr. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:0
0:51 Tunney and Jones Jr each take a step back. 2:0
0:55 Tunney fires a jab to the body 4:0
01:10 Tunney lands a wicked uppercut! 8:0
01:10 Jones Jr was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 8:0
01:20 * Burke stops the fight and is calling an intentional head butt on Gene Tunney. That is unbelievable, it was in no way intentional. 10:0
01:20 Tunney bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 10:0
01:37 Tunney wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Jones Jr's defense. 10:0
01:39 Tunney eats a left-right from Jones Jr 10:2
01:53 Oh!!! Roy Jones Jr unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 10:6
01:53 That punch may have stunned Tunney momentarily. 10:6
02:03 Jones Jr scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 10:8
02:19 Tunney usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Jones Jr tries vainly to score. 10:8
02:26 The fighters are throwing punches now! Gene Tunney is being much more effective in this exchange. 13:10
02:40 Tunney connects with a violent combination! 17:10
02:40 Jones Jr was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 17:10
02:49 Tunney finds a home for his jab, keeping Jones Jr at bay. 19:10
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 20:10
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jones Jr didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:08 Jimmy August was in Roy Jones Jr's face between rounds and Jones Jr just glared at him. We have no idea what the problem might have been. 0:0
0:09 Tunney moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:0
0:14 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:18 Jones Jr got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jimmy August's instructions work. 2:0
0:24 Burke has to pull the fighters away from each other as Tunney locks up Jones Jr's arms. 2:0
0:28 Tunney shoves Jones Jr away. 2:0
0:33 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:0
0:41 Jones Jr tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Tunney. 2:0
0:53 Tunney misses with that combination. 2:0
0:55 Tunney takes a hard cross to the chin from Jones Jr. 2:3
01:20 The action slows for the moment. 2:3
01:26 Jones Jr connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 2:5
01:46 Jones Jr works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 2:5
01:51 Tunney has Jones Jr trapped in the near right neutral corner... 2:5
01:56 Tunney can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:5
02:07 Tunney is really fluid in his movement. 2:5
02:11 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:5
02:18 The fighters are back at ring center... 2:5
02:18 The uppercut just landed by Jones Jr is a nice weapon on the inside. 2:7
02:27 Roy Jones Jr backs into the right corner. 2:7
02:31 There's a straight right by Tunney! 7:7
02:31 Jones Jr is suddenly in trouble! 7:7
02:48 Gene Tunney is circling his opponent. 7:7
02:53 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Tunney digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Jones Jr. 9:7
03:00 Gene Tunney misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:7
03:00 Jones Jr shows Tunney his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 4. 11:8
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Whatever Mickey Duff said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Tunney has some spring in his step here in the 5th round. 0:0
0:08 Jones Jr lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Tunney's ribs. 0:3
0:13 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:3
0:24 Gene Tunney just misses with a huge shot as Roy Jones Jr chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:3
0:27 Jones Jr goes to work inside landing a hard combination to body. 0:6
0:35 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 0:6
0:47 Jones Jr picks off the jab thrown by Tunney. 0:6
0:49 Jones Jr gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Tunney with an uppercut. 0:8
01:00 Jones Jr retreats into his own corner... 0:8
01:04 Tunney is literally dancing circles around Jones Jr this round. 0:8
01:11 Tunney pins Jones Jr in the corner! 0:8
01:16 Tunney back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Jones Jr. 0:8
01:20 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 0:8
01:25 The action is back at ring center. 0:8
01:29 Jones Jr fires a volley of punches but Tunney was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:8
01:31 Tunney scores with several light punches to the head. 2:8
01:46 Jones Jr shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Tunney. 2:8
01:51 Tunney retreats into a neutral corner. 2:8
01:51 Tunney winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Jones Jr. 2:11
02:01 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 2:11
02:01 The cross scores for Jones Jr. He needs to throw that punch more often. 2:13
02:19 Roy Jones Jr scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 2:17
02:19 Gene Tunney is reeling.. 2:17
02:33 Tunney pins Jones Jr's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:17
02:42 Burke steps in and breaks it up. 2:17
02:51 Jones Jr dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Tunney back on his heels! 2:21
02:51 Tunney looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 2:21
03:00 Roy Jones Jr is trapped in the corner... 2:21
03:00 Jones Jr is either lucky or has radar. Tunney's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:21
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Gene Tunney's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 5. 4:22
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 6. There it is! 0:0
0:11 Jones Jr is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Tunney. 0:0
0:16 Burke has to break them apart. 0:0
0:16 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:20 Mickey Duff was extremely upbeat during the break with Tunney providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:25 Jones Jr lands a hard hook! 0:5
0:25 Tunney is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 0:5
0:34 Jones Jr traps Tunney in the corner! 0:5
0:38 Tunney is trying to free his gloves from under Jones Jr's gloves. 0:5
0:43 Burke moves them apart. 0:5
0:48 Jones Jr has Tunney blocked in! 0:5
0:52 Jones Jr cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Tunney had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:5
0:54 Some good body work by Tunney but not much on those punches. 2:5
01:10 Jones Jr fires and misses. 2:5
01:17 Jones Jr seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:5
01:27 Gene Tunney slides into the corner... 2:5
01:31 Jones Jr ties up Tunney... 2:5
01:36 Burke pries them apart. 2:5
01:45 Jones Jr tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 2:5
01:57 Roy Jones Jr lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Tunney. 2:5
01:59 Tunney scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 4:5
02:13 Jones Jr is clinching... Tunney is trying to free his gloves... They are under Jones Jr's arms... 4:5
02:18 Referee Burke has to separate the two... 4:5
02:37 Gene Tunney is getting frustrated as Jones Jr continues to hold on to him. Tunney is punching Jones Jr's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Burke pushes the fighters apart. 4:5
02:41 Burke separates the two fighters. 4:5
02:46 Tunney is forced into his own corner... 4:5
02:46 Jones Jr gets off a quick combination to the body 4:7
03:00 Jones Jr tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Gene Tunney blocks it. 4:7
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 6. 4:7
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 7. 0:0
0:11 Jones Jr knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 0:0
0:11 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:16 Jones Jr received a pep talk from Jimmy August before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:33 Tunney slides along the far ropes. 0:0
0:40 Tunney digs a short hook to ribs of Jones Jr. 2:0
0:54 * Tunney seemed to just paw with that last he threw. It looks like his hand is bothering him more than just a little. 2:0
01:02 Both fighters move back to ring center. 2:0
01:06 Jones Jr misses wildly with the Hook. 2:0
01:09 Tunney goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 4:0
01:26 Jones Jr drops the right hand flush on Tunney's chin! 4:4
01:26 Tunney appears shaken by that punch! 4:4
01:35 Tunney has Jones Jr pinned! 4:4
01:39 Gene Tunney fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:4
01:46 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 4:4
01:49 Tunney backs into a neutral corner. 4:4
01:53 Jones Jr plods forward. 4:4
01:58 Both fighters take a half-step back. 4:4
02:10 Roy Jones Jr throws a flurry of punches but Gene Tunney either blocks or slips them. 4:4
02:12 Tunney goes downstairs with a series of hard blows. 7:4
02:26 Jones Jr keeps looking to get inside on Tunney 7:4
02:34 Jones Jr appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 7:4
02:42 Jones Jr lands a solid cross! 7:8
02:42 Gene Tunney is hurt! 7:8
02:56 Jones Jr doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 7:8
03:00 It looks like Jones Jr has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 7:8
03:00 Tunney spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 7:9
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney and Jones Jr square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 8. 0:0
0:14 Tunney lands a crushing cross! 4:0
0:14 Jones Jr suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 4:0
0:28 Tunney does a great job of moving as Jones Jr tries to work inside. 4:0
0:30 Jones Jr tries to clinch, but Tunney shakes him off and lands an uppercut to the body. 6:0
0:53 Gene Tunney lets his hands go inside, but Jones Jr protects his body well. 6:0
0:55 Jones Jr wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 6:2
01:09 Jones Jr is keeping away from the ropes. 6:2
01:13 Jones Jr leans on the ropes and motions for Tunney to come in. 6:2
01:22 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 6:2
01:34 Burke is shouting at Tunney to break! 6:2
01:38 Jones Jr steals a quick glance at his corner. 6:2
01:46 Tunney lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Jones Jr. 6:2
01:57 Tunney shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Jones Jr flush! 11:2
01:57 Roy Jones Jr is staggered... 11:2
02:11 Tunney misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 11:2
02:17 Tunney connects with an uppercut to the head of Jones Jr. 13:2
02:29 The fighters are tangled up inside. Tunney has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 15:2
02:33 * There's some angry swelling now around the left eye of Jones Jr. Clearly, this is going to hamper his vision. 15:2
02:43 That was a violent straight right by Jones Jr! 15:7
02:43 Tunney was shaken by those blows! 15:7
02:56 Tunney traps Roy Jones Jr in the corner! 15:7
03:00 Tunney is giving Jones Jr a lot of side-to-side movement. 15:7
03:00 Burke motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 8. 14:8
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 9 begins. 0:0
0:06 Jones Jr's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:11 Jones Jr is jockeying for position as he tries to force Tunney back into the corner. 0:0
0:20 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
0:20 Tunney lands a nicely timed cross to the jaw of Jones Jr from the outside. 3:0
0:33 Jones Jr moves into the right corner. 3:0
0:37 Tunney lands a strong uppercut! 7:0
0:37 Jones Jr was stunned by that blow! 7:0
0:42 The swelling under Jones Jr's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 7:0
0:49 Jones Jr throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Tunney's jaw. 7:2
01:02 Jones Jr retreats into the near right corner. 7:2
01:02 Tunney leaps at Jones Jr and lands a cross that made Jones Jr's legs buckle ever so slightly. That was a wild shot! 10:2
01:19 Tunney just landed a devastating three punch combo! 14:2
01:19 Those punches hurt Jones Jr and he looks to hang on. 14:2
01:23 It seems every shot Jones Jr takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 14:2
01:29 Tunney has Jones Jr trapped! 14:2
01:29 A flurry of blows from Gene Tunney lands to the body 16:2
01:38 Gene Tunney is trapped in Jones Jr's corner... 16:2
01:43 Jones Jr wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Tunney's defense. 16:2
01:50 Tunney shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 18:2
01:54 Jones Jr is breathing heavily... 18:2
01:59 Gene Tunney has Jones Jr cornered! 18:2
02:03 Jones Jr just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 22:2
02:03 Jones Jr was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 22:2
02:08 The increased swelling around the left eye of Jones Jr is fast becoming a hindurance. 22:2
02:24 Jones Jr works free! The fighters move to ring center. 22:2
02:32 Jones Jr slides into a neutral corner... 22:2
02:36 Tunney pummels Jones Jr, capping off his assault with a stiff jab! 27:2
02:36 Jones Jr's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 27:2
02:45 Tunney feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 29:2
02:50 * Tunney is just pouring it on now! Burke jumps in and is waving it off!! It's over! The winner by TKO here in round 9...Tunney! 29:2
Fight Result
Here's Bob Alexander with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:51 mark in Round 9 is...
Gene Tunney!
Score Cards
Masakazu Uchida Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Gene Tunney 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 77
Roy Jones Jr 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 75
Gelasio Perez Huerta Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Gene Tunney 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 76
Roy Jones Jr 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 76
Luis Rivera Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Gene Tunney 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 74
Roy Jones Jr 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 78
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Gene Tunney 30 27 29 29 27 28 28 29 227
Roy Jones Jr 27 30 28 28 30 29 29 28 229
Statistics
Categories Gene Tunney Roy Jones Jr
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.67 2.67
Hooks / Round 3.33 3.67
Crosses / Round 5.33 3.56
Combinations / Round 4.00 4.33
Uppercuts / Round 4.11 1.89
Punches Landed / Round 22.44 16.11
Punches Missed / Round 38.89 61.00
Punching Accuracy 36.6% 20.9%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 20
Gene Tunney vs Roy Jones Jr
Fight info: New Haven Arena, New Haven, CT, United States, 2012-04-16, announcer is Bob Alexander, referee is Rocky Burke, the bout will be scored by three judges: Masakazu Uchida (Japan), Gelasio Perez Huerta (Mexico) and Luis Rivera (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: Gene Tunney - Record: 4-1-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Mickey Duff - Cut Man: Danny Milano
In the blue corner: Roy Jones Jr - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jimmy August - Cut Man: Lou Duva
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:13 Jones Jr is protecting the body nicely as Tunney fails to score inside. 0:0
0:20 Jones Jr drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:4
0:20 Tunney is suddenly in trouble! 0:4
0:38 Tunney drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:4
0:38 Roy Jones Jr is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:4
0:52 Tunney is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 4:4
01:01 Roy Jones Jr comes in low. Tunney puts a headlock on him. Burke knocks Tunney's arm off Jones Jr's head. 4:4
01:06 Jones Jr works his way free! 4:4
01:15 Jones Jr is challenging Tunney to fight him and quit clinching. 4:4
01:20 * Jones Jr is hitting with his shoulder in the close and Burke has seen enough as he issues a warning. 4:4
01:47 Tunney is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 4:4
01:56 Jones Jr is off target with that cross. 4:4
02:08 Jones Jr holds his arms up in disgust as Tunney holds him around his waist. 4:4
02:12 Burke separates the two... 4:4
02:17 Jones Jr takes a right to the body. 6:4
02:31 Tunney slips out of a corner, as Jones Jr attempts to trap him. 6:4
02:37 Jones Jr's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 6:4
02:43 Tunney gets in a short cross to the body. 8:4
03:00 Jones Jr looks to work the body, but Tunney covers up nicely. 8:4
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 9:4
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:12 Jones Jr pins Gene Tunney's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:16 Referee Burke steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:25 Jones Jr lets his hands go inside, but Tunney protects his body well. 0:0
0:40 Tunney smothers Jones Jr's attack as Jones Jr tries to get off some shots inside. 0:0
0:51 Jones Jr just comes up short with the hook. 0:0
0:53 Tunney digs two shots to the body and then rips Jones Jr with a short uppercut on the inside. 3:0
01:07 Jones Jr's jab is like a triphammer as it sends the sweat flying off of Tunney's head. 3:3
01:30 Jones Jr continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 3:3
01:39 He misses with that punch. 3:3
01:50 He brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 3:3
02:00 That hook from Jones Jr snapped Tunney's head back violently! 3:7
02:00 Jones Jr just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 3:7
02:13 Roy Jones Jr fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 3:7
02:20 Roy Jones Jr is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 3:7
02:31 Tunney tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 3:7
02:47 You would think Tunney had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Jones Jr looked trying to score there! 3:7
02:53 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 3:7
03:00 Jones Jr is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 3:7
03:00 The bell stops the action as Tunney and Jones Jr go back to their corners. 3:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney looks to be in excellent shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Tunney rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:0
0:21 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:30 Jones Jr fires and misses. 0:0
0:32 Tunney looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 2:0
0:46 Tunney is holding on to Jones Jr. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:0
0:51 Tunney and Jones Jr each take a step back. 2:0
0:55 Tunney fires a jab to the body 4:0
01:10 Tunney lands a wicked uppercut! 8:0
01:10 Jones Jr was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 8:0
01:20 * Burke stops the fight and is calling an intentional head butt on Gene Tunney. That is unbelievable, it was in no way intentional. 10:0
01:20 Tunney bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 10:0
01:37 Tunney wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Jones Jr's defense. 10:0
01:39 Tunney eats a left-right from Jones Jr 10:2
01:53 Oh!!! Roy Jones Jr unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 10:6
01:53 That punch may have stunned Tunney momentarily. 10:6
02:03 Jones Jr scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 10:8
02:19 Tunney usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Jones Jr tries vainly to score. 10:8
02:26 The fighters are throwing punches now! Gene Tunney is being much more effective in this exchange. 13:10
02:40 Tunney connects with a violent combination! 17:10
02:40 Jones Jr was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 17:10
02:49 Tunney finds a home for his jab, keeping Jones Jr at bay. 19:10
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 20:10
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jones Jr didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:08 Jimmy August was in Roy Jones Jr's face between rounds and Jones Jr just glared at him. We have no idea what the problem might have been. 0:0
0:09 Tunney moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:0
0:14 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:18 Jones Jr got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jimmy August's instructions work. 2:0
0:24 Burke has to pull the fighters away from each other as Tunney locks up Jones Jr's arms. 2:0
0:28 Tunney shoves Jones Jr away. 2:0
0:33 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:0
0:41 Jones Jr tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Tunney. 2:0
0:53 Tunney misses with that combination. 2:0
0:55 Tunney takes a hard cross to the chin from Jones Jr. 2:3
01:20 The action slows for the moment. 2:3
01:26 Jones Jr connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 2:5
01:46 Jones Jr works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 2:5
01:51 Tunney has Jones Jr trapped in the near right neutral corner... 2:5
01:56 Tunney can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:5
02:07 Tunney is really fluid in his movement. 2:5
02:11 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:5
02:18 The fighters are back at ring center... 2:5
02:18 The uppercut just landed by Jones Jr is a nice weapon on the inside. 2:7
02:27 Roy Jones Jr backs into the right corner. 2:7
02:31 There's a straight right by Tunney! 7:7
02:31 Jones Jr is suddenly in trouble! 7:7
02:48 Gene Tunney is circling his opponent. 7:7
02:53 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Tunney digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Jones Jr. 9:7
03:00 Gene Tunney misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:7
03:00 Jones Jr shows Tunney his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 4. 11:8
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Whatever Mickey Duff said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Tunney has some spring in his step here in the 5th round. 0:0
0:08 Jones Jr lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Tunney's ribs. 0:3
0:13 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:3
0:24 Gene Tunney just misses with a huge shot as Roy Jones Jr chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:3
0:27 Jones Jr goes to work inside landing a hard combination to body. 0:6
0:35 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 0:6
0:47 Jones Jr picks off the jab thrown by Tunney. 0:6
0:49 Jones Jr gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Tunney with an uppercut. 0:8
01:00 Jones Jr retreats into his own corner... 0:8
01:04 Tunney is literally dancing circles around Jones Jr this round. 0:8
01:11 Tunney pins Jones Jr in the corner! 0:8
01:16 Tunney back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Jones Jr. 0:8
01:20 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 0:8
01:25 The action is back at ring center. 0:8
01:29 Jones Jr fires a volley of punches but Tunney was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:8
01:31 Tunney scores with several light punches to the head. 2:8
01:46 Jones Jr shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Tunney. 2:8
01:51 Tunney retreats into a neutral corner. 2:8
01:51 Tunney winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Jones Jr. 2:11
02:01 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 2:11
02:01 The cross scores for Jones Jr. He needs to throw that punch more often. 2:13
02:19 Roy Jones Jr scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 2:17
02:19 Gene Tunney is reeling.. 2:17
02:33 Tunney pins Jones Jr's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:17
02:42 Burke steps in and breaks it up. 2:17
02:51 Jones Jr dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Tunney back on his heels! 2:21
02:51 Tunney looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 2:21
03:00 Roy Jones Jr is trapped in the corner... 2:21
03:00 Jones Jr is either lucky or has radar. Tunney's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:21
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Gene Tunney's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 5. 4:22
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 6. There it is! 0:0
0:11 Jones Jr is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Tunney. 0:0
0:16 Burke has to break them apart. 0:0
0:16 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:20 Mickey Duff was extremely upbeat during the break with Tunney providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:25 Jones Jr lands a hard hook! 0:5
0:25 Tunney is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 0:5
0:34 Jones Jr traps Tunney in the corner! 0:5
0:38 Tunney is trying to free his gloves from under Jones Jr's gloves. 0:5
0:43 Burke moves them apart. 0:5
0:48 Jones Jr has Tunney blocked in! 0:5
0:52 Jones Jr cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Tunney had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:5
0:54 Some good body work by Tunney but not much on those punches. 2:5
01:10 Jones Jr fires and misses. 2:5
01:17 Jones Jr seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:5
01:27 Gene Tunney slides into the corner... 2:5
01:31 Jones Jr ties up Tunney... 2:5
01:36 Burke pries them apart. 2:5
01:45 Jones Jr tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 2:5
01:57 Roy Jones Jr lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Tunney. 2:5
01:59 Tunney scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 4:5
02:13 Jones Jr is clinching... Tunney is trying to free his gloves... They are under Jones Jr's arms... 4:5
02:18 Referee Burke has to separate the two... 4:5
02:37 Gene Tunney is getting frustrated as Jones Jr continues to hold on to him. Tunney is punching Jones Jr's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Burke pushes the fighters apart. 4:5
02:41 Burke separates the two fighters. 4:5
02:46 Tunney is forced into his own corner... 4:5
02:46 Jones Jr gets off a quick combination to the body 4:7
03:00 Jones Jr tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Gene Tunney blocks it. 4:7
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 6. 4:7
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 7. 0:0
0:11 Jones Jr knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 0:0
0:11 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:16 Jones Jr received a pep talk from Jimmy August before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:33 Tunney slides along the far ropes. 0:0
0:40 Tunney digs a short hook to ribs of Jones Jr. 2:0
0:54 * Tunney seemed to just paw with that last he threw. It looks like his hand is bothering him more than just a little. 2:0
01:02 Both fighters move back to ring center. 2:0
01:06 Jones Jr misses wildly with the Hook. 2:0
01:09 Tunney goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 4:0
01:26 Jones Jr drops the right hand flush on Tunney's chin! 4:4
01:26 Tunney appears shaken by that punch! 4:4
01:35 Tunney has Jones Jr pinned! 4:4
01:39 Gene Tunney fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:4
01:46 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 4:4
01:49 Tunney backs into a neutral corner. 4:4
01:53 Jones Jr plods forward. 4:4
01:58 Both fighters take a half-step back. 4:4
02:10 Roy Jones Jr throws a flurry of punches but Gene Tunney either blocks or slips them. 4:4
02:12 Tunney goes downstairs with a series of hard blows. 7:4
02:26 Jones Jr keeps looking to get inside on Tunney 7:4
02:34 Jones Jr appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 7:4
02:42 Jones Jr lands a solid cross! 7:8
02:42 Gene Tunney is hurt! 7:8
02:56 Jones Jr doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 7:8
03:00 It looks like Jones Jr has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 7:8
03:00 Tunney spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 7:9
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney and Jones Jr square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 8. 0:0
0:14 Tunney lands a crushing cross! 4:0
0:14 Jones Jr suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 4:0
0:28 Tunney does a great job of moving as Jones Jr tries to work inside. 4:0
0:30 Jones Jr tries to clinch, but Tunney shakes him off and lands an uppercut to the body. 6:0
0:53 Gene Tunney lets his hands go inside, but Jones Jr protects his body well. 6:0
0:55 Jones Jr wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 6:2
01:09 Jones Jr is keeping away from the ropes. 6:2
01:13 Jones Jr leans on the ropes and motions for Tunney to come in. 6:2
01:22 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 6:2
01:34 Burke is shouting at Tunney to break! 6:2
01:38 Jones Jr steals a quick glance at his corner. 6:2
01:46 Tunney lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Jones Jr. 6:2
01:57 Tunney shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Jones Jr flush! 11:2
01:57 Roy Jones Jr is staggered... 11:2
02:11 Tunney misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 11:2
02:17 Tunney connects with an uppercut to the head of Jones Jr. 13:2
02:29 The fighters are tangled up inside. Tunney has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 15:2
02:33 * There's some angry swelling now around the left eye of Jones Jr. Clearly, this is going to hamper his vision. 15:2
02:43 That was a violent straight right by Jones Jr! 15:7
02:43 Tunney was shaken by those blows! 15:7
02:56 Tunney traps Roy Jones Jr in the corner! 15:7
03:00 Tunney is giving Jones Jr a lot of side-to-side movement. 15:7
03:00 Burke motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 8. 14:8
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 9 begins. 0:0
0:06 Jones Jr's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:11 Jones Jr is jockeying for position as he tries to force Tunney back into the corner. 0:0
0:20 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
0:20 Tunney lands a nicely timed cross to the jaw of Jones Jr from the outside. 3:0
0:33 Jones Jr moves into the right corner. 3:0
0:37 Tunney lands a strong uppercut! 7:0
0:37 Jones Jr was stunned by that blow! 7:0
0:42 The swelling under Jones Jr's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 7:0
0:49 Jones Jr throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Tunney's jaw. 7:2
01:02 Jones Jr retreats into the near right corner. 7:2
01:02 Tunney leaps at Jones Jr and lands a cross that made Jones Jr's legs buckle ever so slightly. That was a wild shot! 10:2
01:19 Tunney just landed a devastating three punch combo! 14:2
01:19 Those punches hurt Jones Jr and he looks to hang on. 14:2
01:23 It seems every shot Jones Jr takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 14:2
01:29 Tunney has Jones Jr trapped! 14:2
01:29 A flurry of blows from Gene Tunney lands to the body 16:2
01:38 Gene Tunney is trapped in Jones Jr's corner... 16:2
01:43 Jones Jr wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Tunney's defense. 16:2
01:50 Tunney shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 18:2
01:54 Jones Jr is breathing heavily... 18:2
01:59 Gene Tunney has Jones Jr cornered! 18:2
02:03 Jones Jr just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 22:2
02:03 Jones Jr was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 22:2
02:08 The increased swelling around the left eye of Jones Jr is fast becoming a hindurance. 22:2
02:24 Jones Jr works free! The fighters move to ring center. 22:2
02:32 Jones Jr slides into a neutral corner... 22:2
02:36 Tunney pummels Jones Jr, capping off his assault with a stiff jab! 27:2
02:36 Jones Jr's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 27:2
02:45 Tunney feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 29:2
02:50 * Tunney is just pouring it on now! Burke jumps in and is waving it off!! It's over! The winner by TKO here in round 9...Tunney! 29:2
Fight Result
Here's Bob Alexander with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:51 mark in Round 9 is...
Gene Tunney!
Score Cards
Masakazu Uchida Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Gene Tunney 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 77
Roy Jones Jr 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 75
Gelasio Perez Huerta Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Gene Tunney 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 76
Roy Jones Jr 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 76
Luis Rivera Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Gene Tunney 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 74
Roy Jones Jr 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 78
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Gene Tunney 30 27 29 29 27 28 28 29 227
Roy Jones Jr 27 30 28 28 30 29 29 28 229
Statistics
Categories Gene Tunney Roy Jones Jr
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.67 2.67
Hooks / Round 3.33 3.67
Crosses / Round 5.33 3.56
Combinations / Round 4.00 4.33
Uppercuts / Round 4.11 1.89
Punches Landed / Round 22.44 16.11
Punches Missed / Round 38.89 61.00
Punching Accuracy 36.6% 20.9%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 20
Re: #4#Event (2) 7-12
Preliminary 2
Ray Robinson vs Floyd Mayweather Jr
Fight info: Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, MS, United States, 2012-04-16, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Earl Morton, the bout will be scored by three judges: Manuel Arroyo (Colombia), Manuel Veliz (Argentina) and Larry Doggett (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: Ray Robinson - Record: 0-0-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Leo Flynn - Cut Man: Manny Seamon
In the blue corner: Floyd Mayweather Jr - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Danny Smith - Cut Man: Ted Bentham
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:11 Robinson misses with that punch. 0:0
0:18 Robinson put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 0:0
0:27 Mayweather Jr is protecting the body nicely as Ray Robinson fails to score inside. 0:0
0:38 Robinson scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 5:0
0:38 Mayweather Jr was shaken by those blows! 5:0
0:55 Mayweather Jr comes in low. Robinson puts a headlock on him. Morton knocks Robinson's arm off Mayweather Jr's head. 5:0
01:04 Referee Morton separates the two... 5:0
01:17 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 5:0
01:29 Mayweather Jr leaves the jab just short. 5:0
01:31 Robinson sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 7:0
01:47 Robinson misses with that hook. 7:0
01:59 Robinson is jockeying for position as he tries to force Mayweather Jr back into the corner. 7:0
02:06 Mayweather Jr splits Robinson's gloves with an uppercut. 7:2
02:17 Mayweather Jr fires the jab. It finds its target. 7:4
02:26 Robinson doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Mayweather Jr. 10:4
02:41 Robinson just landed a devastating three punch combo! 14:4
02:41 Mayweather Jr is trying to regroup after those punches... 14:4
02:50 Robinson bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 16:4
03:00 Robinson fires a lead right that Mayweather Jr manages to avoid. 16:4
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 17:4
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 2 begins. 0:0
0:06 Robinson's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:11 No one is going to confuse Robinson with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 0:0
0:20 Robinson looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 0:0
0:23 Mayweather Jr scores with a damaging cross. 0:3
0:36 Robinson lands a vicious jab! 4:3
0:36 Mayweather Jr is going to need to regroup after that blow... 4:3
0:54 Mayweather Jr whiffs with the hook. 4:3
01:06 Robinson pins Mayweather Jr's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 4:3
01:11 Morton moves in to break the clinch. 4:3
01:15 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:3
01:19 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 4:3
01:26 Robinson goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 6:3
01:39 Robinson drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 10:3
01:39 Mayweather Jr is hurt! 10:3
01:55 Robinson fires and misses. 10:3
02:07 Robinson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 10:3
02:20 Ray Robinson misses wildly with the hook. 10:3
02:23 Some nice infighting ends with Mayweather Jr getting an uppercut in. 10:5
02:32 Robinson bangs home a hard cross. 13:5
02:46 Robinson charges in but Floyd Mayweather Jr avoids the rush. 13:5
02:58 Mayweather Jr does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Robinson's punches in close. 13:5
03:00 That ends Round 2... But the fighters are still punching! Now Morton jumps between them. 15:5
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ray Robinson looks to be in fair shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:09 Ray Robinson throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Mayweather Jr. 3:0
0:24 Mayweather Jr's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 3:0
0:33 Mayweather Jr lands a wicked uppercut! 3:4
0:33 Robinson takes a step back, obviously hurt! 3:4
0:49 Robinson ties up Mayweather Jr. Why would he want to clinch now? 3:4
0:54 Morton moves them apart. 3:4
01:01 Both men look to measure one another. 3:4
01:10 Robinson tries to muscle inside but Floyd Mayweather Jr clinches him. 3:4
01:15 Morton steps in and breaks it up. 3:4
01:28 Robinson swings...and misses. 3:4
01:40 Robinson misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 3:4
01:42 "Pretty Boy" dips and connects with a hook to the side of Robinson's head. 3:6
02:00 Robinson is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 5:6
02:13 Robinson is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Mayweather Jr a decent target to shoot for. 5:6
02:23 Robinson pushes Mayweather Jr then steps away from him. 5:6
02:53 Mayweather Jr ambles toward Robinson. 5:6
03:00 Mayweather Jr tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 5:6
03:00 Robinson spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 3. 7:6
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:13 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:19 Mayweather Jr leaps at Robinson and lands a cross that made Robinson's legs buckle ever so slightly. That was a wild shot! 0:3
0:24 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:3
0:28 Leo Flynn not only gave Robinson encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Mayweather Jr. Now it's up to Robinson to implement it. 0:3
0:34 Robinson dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Mayweather Jr back on his heels! 4:3
0:34 Mayweather Jr appears shaken by that punch! 4:3
0:43 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Mayweather Jr who scores with a short hook to the chest. 4:5
0:58 Mayweather Jr is stalking his opponent. 4:5
01:02 Both fighters are looking to bang inside, as Mayweather Jr lands an uppercut to the jaw. 4:7
01:02 Robinson tries to clear his senses after after the fighters heads come together inside. 4:7
01:12 Mayweather Jr misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 4:9
01:21 Mayweather Jr sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Robinson. 4:12
01:29 Robinson doesn't have to look for Mayweather Jr this round. He is right there in front of him. 4:12
01:32 Mayweather Jr feints to the head, then goes downstairs with a wicked hook! 4:15
01:37 A small mouse has formed under Ray Robinson's right eye. 4:15
01:45 Robinson ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 6:15
01:57 Mayweather Jr seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:15
02:01 The cross scores for Robinson. He needs to throw that punch more often. 8:15
02:11 Mayweather Jr delivers a cross to the nose of Robinson. 8:18
02:15 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Robinson. 8:18
02:20 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 8:18
02:27 Robinson landed a sharp combination that rocked Mayweather Jr back on his heels! 12:18
02:27 Mayweather Jr's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 12:18
02:41 Robinson works free! He backs to ring center, with Mayweather Jr following. 12:18
02:53 Morton has to pull the fighters away from each other as Mayweather Jr locks up Ray Robinson's arms. 12:18
02:57 The Referee breaks it up... 12:18
03:00 Mayweather Jr tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 12:18
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 13:20
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Leo Flynn was extremely upbeat during the break with Robinson providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 Ray Robinson'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 Robinson pins Mayweather Jr in the corner! 0:0
0:07 Ray Robinson fires a jab to the body 2:0
0:21 Robinson lands a solid hook! 6:0
0:21 How is Mayweather Jr standing after that? 6:0
0:30 Robinson is keeping away from the ropes. 6:0
0:30 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Robinson lands a short uppercut to the chin of Mayweather Jr. 8:0
0:43 Robinson throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 10:0
0:52 Robinson lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 12:0
01:06 Ray Robinson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 12:0
01:12 Mayweather Jr connects with a violent uppercut! 12:4
01:12 That's the punch Mayweather Jr hoped to land! Robinson looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 12:4
01:26 Mayweather Jr catches Robinson with a short, powerful hook to the head as Robinson tried to move inside. That punch stopped Robinson in his tracks! 12:7
01:31 Robinson's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 5. 12:7
01:35 That jab from Robinson stopped Mayweather Jr in his tracks. 15:7
01:45 Robinson has Mayweather Jr cornered! 15:7
01:49 Robinson pummels Mayweather Jr, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 19:7
01:49 Mayweather Jr is out on his feet after that violent combination! 19:7
01:59 Mayweather Jr slides into the corner... 19:7
02:03 Robinson wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Mayweather Jr's defense. 19:7
02:05 Floyd Mayweather Jr unleashes a wild hook that just glances off the side of Robinson's head, if that had landed flush this fight might have been over! 19:9
02:17 Mayweather Jr eats a left-right from Ray Robinson 21:9
02:30 Robinson slides into a neutral corner... 21:9
02:34 Ray Robinson takes a heavy combination downstairs. 21:14
02:34 Those punches hurt Robinson and he looks to hang on. 21:14
02:39 Robinson's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 21:14
02:47 Robinson bulls his way in, landing an uppercut to the body of Mayweather Jr. 23:14
03:00 And Mayweather Jr tastes the power of a huge hook from Robinson! 27:14
03:00 Mayweather Jr is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 27:14
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 28:14
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Robinson is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 Mayweather Jr gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 0:2
0:25 Mayweather Jr is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 0:2
0:29 Robinson seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 0:2
0:36 Robinson throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Mayweather Jr but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:2
0:39 Floyd Mayweather Jr connects with a wicked hook to the head. 0:5
0:56 Mayweather Jr has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Robinson. 0:5
01:01 Morton separates the two... 0:5
01:18 Robinson moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Mayweather Jr. 0:5
01:27 Robinson gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Mayweather Jr with an uppercut. 2:5
01:41 Robinson throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:5
01:48 He appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 2:5
01:57 Robinson's jab connects to Mayweather Jr's head 4:5
02:07 Ray Robinson is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 6:5
02:17 The uppercut just landed by Floyd Mayweather Jr is a nice weapon on the inside. 6:7
02:26 Robinson has Mayweather Jr trapped in the far neutral corner... 6:7
02:30 Robinson shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Mayweather Jr flush! 10:7
02:30 Mayweather Jr seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 10:7
02:40 Mayweather Jr feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Robinson's chin. 10:9
02:45 Robinson is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 10:9
02:50 Mayweather Jr backs into the upper left corner. 10:9
02:55 Robinson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Mayweather Jr. 10:9
03:00 Ray Robinson shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Mayweather Jr. 10:9
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 12:9
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Robinson and Mayweather Jr leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Robinson is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Robinson still has distension. 0:0
0:13 * Something is definitely bothering Robinson; he's hurting but it's hard to pinpoint the exact problem. 0:0
0:13 It doesn't look like Mayweather Jr has much left at all. 0:0
0:17 Robinson got some great advice from Leo Flynn between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:0
0:22 Mayweather Jr bulls his way inside, pushing Robinson up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 0:0
0:30 Robinson has Mayweather Jr pinned! 0:0
0:30 There's a right cross from Robinson that lands flush. 3:0
0:39 Robinson backs into his own corner... 3:0
0:39 Mayweather Jr slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Robinson. 3:3
0:43 The swelling under Robinson's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 3:3
0:55 Morton yells at the fighters to separate but Robinson and Mayweather Jr are a tangle of arms. 3:3
01:04 * Referee Morton taps his shoulder as he issues a caution to Robinson. 3:3
01:18 Mayweather Jr feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 3:3
01:22 Mayweather Jr just landed a three punch combo! 3:7
01:22 Robinson appears shaken by those punches! 3:7
01:34 He retreats into a neutral corner. 3:7
01:38 Mayweather Jr grabs Robinson's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Morton has to force Mayweather Jr to let go. 3:7
01:43 * Mayweather Jr is leaning on the back of Robinson's neck and Morton has seen enough as he issues a warning. 3:7
01:57 Robinson retreats into the near corner. 3:7
02:02 Mayweather Jr just comes up short with the jab. 3:7
02:08 Ray Robinson drops the right hand flush on Mayweather Jr's chin! 8:7
02:08 Mayweather Jr seems to have been hurt by that punch! 8:7
02:18 Robinson moves into a neutral corner. 8:7
02:22 Mayweather Jr grabs Robinson again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 8:7
02:31 Morton breaks them up... 8:7
02:36 Robinson doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 10:7
02:46 Mayweather Jr is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 10:7
02:49 Robinson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:7
02:52 Both fighters move to ring center. 10:7
02:57 Mayweather Jr feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 10:7
03:00 Mayweather Jr moves into the right corner. 10:7
03:00 It looks like Robinson has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 10:7
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 7, forcing Morton to step in. 9:8
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mayweather Jr looks a bit disgusted as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Robinson's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:12 Robinson traps Floyd Mayweather Jr's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Morton breaks it up. 0:0
0:21 Morton has to separate the two... 0:0
0:25 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:32 Robinson really buried that punch into Mayweather Jr's ribs. 5:0
0:32 Mayweather Jr looks shaken! 5:0
0:46 That was a violent straight right by Robinson! 9:0
0:46 Mayweather Jr is gasping for air!! 9:0
0:55 Robinson traps Mayweather Jr in the corner! 9:0
01:00 Mayweather Jr takes a hard combination from Robinson 13:0
01:00 Mayweather Jr is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 13:0
01:13 Robinson voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 13:0
01:21 Robinson has Mayweather Jr trapped! 13:0
01:21 Robinson forces the action inside with an arcing cross to Mayweather Jr's head. 16:0
01:34 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 16:0
01:39 Morton is shouting at Robinson to break! 16:0
01:44 Ray Robinson moves in and scores with a quick jab. 18:0
01:53 Mayweather Jr is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 18:0
02:05 Robinson patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Mayweather Jr little room to move. 18:0
02:10 Robinson has Mayweather Jr blocked in! 18:0
02:14 Ray Robinson drives that short hook into Mayweather Jr's midsection! 22:0
02:14 Mayweather Jr was stunned by that blow! 22:0
02:26 Mayweather Jr snakes the jab through Robinson's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 22:2
02:31 The swelling under Robinson's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 22:2
02:43 Robinson lands a hard hook! 27:2
02:43 Mayweather Jr is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 27:2
02:55 Ray Robinson lands a stinging jab. 29:2
03:00 Robinson appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 29:2
03:00 There's another round in the books. 30:2
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 9. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Robinson's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:12 Robinson is challenging Mayweather Jr to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:16 Mayweather Jr uses his shoulder to force Robinson out of the clinch. 0:0
0:26 Robinson grabs Mayweather Jr. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:30 Referee Morton steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:35 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:44 Mayweather Jr works his way in and leans on Robinson. 0:0
0:49 Morton is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 0:0
0:56 It's a sweet uppercut by Robinson! He snapped Mayweather Jr's head straight back with that punch! 5:0
0:56 Mayweather Jr's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 5:0
01:13 Robinson smothers Mayweather Jr's attack as Mayweather Jr tries to get off some shots inside. 5:0
01:16 Robinson connects with an uppercut to the head of Mayweather Jr. 7:0
01:28 Robinson scores with an excellent cross. 10:0
01:45 Robinson fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 10:0
02:01 Mayweather Jr cranks up the hook and connects to Robinson's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 10:4
02:01 Robinson is trying to regroup after that punch... 10:4
02:14 Mayweather Jr backs into a neutral corner. 10:4
02:29 Robinson drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 15:4
02:29 Floyd Mayweather Jr was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 15:4
02:33 It appears as if Mayweather Jr has the makings of a tiny mouse under his right eye. 15:4
02:45 Mayweather Jr tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 15:4
03:00 Robinson bores in determined to maul Mayweather Jr 15:4
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 15:5
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Robinson's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Robinson's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:14 Robinson is holding... 0:0
0:18 Mayweather Jr pushes Robinson away. 0:0
0:32 Robinson lets his hands go inside, but Mayweather Jr protects his body well. 0:0
0:39 Oh!!! Mayweather Jr unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 0:4
0:39 Robinson staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 0:4
0:43 Robinson is slowing up... 0:4
0:53 Mayweather Jr smothers Robinson's attack with a clinch! 0:4
0:57 Mayweather Jr and Robinson each take a step back. 0:4
01:07 Mayweather Jr can't score with short uppercut inside. Robinson got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:4
01:14 Robinson just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Mayweather Jr with a sharp combination! 5:4
01:14 Those shots all landed square and Mayweather Jr felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 5:4
01:27 Mayweather Jr slides into the corner... 5:4
01:31 Robinson catches Mayweather Jr coming in with a sweet uppercut! 10:4
01:31 Mayweather Jr was stunned by that blow! 10:4
01:53 A cross lands for Mayweather Jr. Robinson didn't see that one coming. 10:6
02:07 Robinson lands a hard cross! 15:6
02:07 Mayweather Jr appears to be stunned! 15:6
02:12 Look for Robinson to start to target Mayweather Jr's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 15:6
02:23 Mayweather Jr is staying at the center of the ring. 15:6
02:23 * Morton signals an intentional head butt against Mayweather Jr which stuns the crowd, the corners and even Mayweather Jr's opponent. That was a terrible call! 15:8
02:23 Mayweather Jr catches Robinson with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 15:8
02:43 Robinson retreats into a neutral corner. 15:8
02:47 Robinson usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as "Pretty Boy" tries vainly to score. 15:8
02:50 Some good body work by Robinson but not much on those punches. 17:8
03:00 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Morton is going to have to sort this out. 17:8
03:00 Mayweather Jr finally lets go of Robinson. 17:8
03:00 Robinson appears to have this fight under control. 17:8
03:00 Mayweather Jr shows Robinson his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 10. 16:8
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 11 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 Robinson's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Mayweather Jr is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Mayweather Jr still has distension. 0:0
0:14 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 0:0
0:26 * Morton is halting the fight and warning Mayweather Jr for leaning on the opponent's neck. Mayweather Jr is pleading his case but to no avail. 0:0
0:47 Mayweather Jr telegraphed that shot and Robinson ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:58 * Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Mayweather Jr is down on his back! 0:0
01:00 Morton begins the count... 6:0
01:00 1... 6:0
01:01 2... 6:0
01:02 3... 6:0
01:02 * Mayweather Jr is back on his feet! He looks shaken... 6:0
01:02 Morton is allowing the fight to go on as he motions the fighters together. 6:0
01:02 Mayweather Jr is dazed as Robinson looks to put him away! 6:0
01:25 Look out! That was a straight right by Robinson! 11:0
01:25 Ray Robinson has Mayweather Jr in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 11:0
01:38 Robinson just misses with a huge shot as Mayweather Jr chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 11:0
01:45 Robinson lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 13:0
01:45 Robinson picks up the pace sensing he can get Mayweather Jr out of there! 13:0
02:02 * That punch caught Mayweather Jr clean. He brings his arms up in a defensive posture. Now he pitches forward! Mayweather Jr goes down after a delayed reaction to the cross by Robinson! 13:0
02:05 Morton starts the count... 22:0
02:05 1... 22:0
02:06 2... 22:0
02:07 3... 22:0
02:08 4... 22:0
02:09 5... 22:0
02:10 6... 22:0
02:11 7... 22:0
02:12 8... 22:0
02:12 * Mayweather Jr is very, very shaky as he gets to his feet. his eyes have a vacant stare to them as Morton moves in to wipe his gloves. 22:0
02:12 Morton motions to both boxers to come together, as he allows the fight to continue. 22:0
02:12 Robinson appears to have Mayweather Jr out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Mayweather Jr looks ready to go, as Robinson closes in to try and end this fight. 22:0
02:21 Mayweather Jr slides into a neutral corner... 22:0
02:26 Robinson continues to follow Mayweather Jr about the ring. 22:0
02:34 Mayweather Jr does a great job smothering Robinson's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 22:0
02:45 Robinson fires a left hand that Mayweather Jr takes high on the shoulder. 22:0
02:56 That punch actually went behind Mayweather Jr's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Robinson. 22:0
03:00 The knockdown in that last round really brought the crowd to life, you can feel the electricity in the air. 23:0
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Mayweather Jr received a pep talk from Ted Bentham before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Mayweather Jr is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Mayweather Jr is trying to free his gloves from under Robinson's gloves. 0:0
0:21 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:21 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 0:0
0:31 Robinson doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 0:0
0:43 Mayweather Jr scores with a tremendous left! 0:5
0:43 That punch may have stunned Robinson momentarily. 0:5
0:48 It seems every shot Robinson takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 0:5
0:57 Mayweather Jr pins Robinson's arms. Now they move apart. 0:5
01:01 Morton has to break the clinch. 0:5
01:10 Robinson is either lucky or has radar. Mayweather Jr's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:5
01:13 Robinson lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 2:5
01:27 Mayweather Jr wraps up Robinson. 2:5
01:31 Morton separates the two... 2:5
01:36 Robinson backs into a neutral corner. 2:5
01:41 Mayweather Jr is clinching. Morton better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 2:5
01:45 Morton has to break them apart. 2:5
01:45 The knockdown suffered by Mayweather Jr should have made that last round Robinson's by a wide margin. 2:5
01:53 The action is back at ring center. 2:5
01:58 Robinson lands a devastating uppercut! 6:5
01:58 Mayweather Jr is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 6:5
02:02 There appears to be increased swelling under Mayweather Jr's right eye. 6:5
02:11 Mayweather Jr lands a strong cross! 6:10
02:11 That was a beautiful shot, Robinson's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 6:10
02:24 Mayweather Jr fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 6:10
02:31 Ray Robinson slides into a neutral corner... 6:10
02:36 Mayweather Jr is off target with that jab. 6:10
02:47 Mayweather Jr can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 6:10
02:57 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 6:10
03:00 Mayweather Jr traps Robinson in the corner! 6:10
03:00 Robinson seems to have done enough to win this fight. 6:10
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. 6:10
Fight Result
Let's go to Michael Buffer for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Manuel Arroyo, Colombia scores the bout 118 to 107
Manuel Veliz, Argentina scores the bout 117 to 108
Larry Doggett, United States scores the bout 118 to 107
And your winner by unanimous decision Ray Robinson!!!
Score Cards
Manuel Arroyo Round Total
Colombia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ray Robinson 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 118
Floyd Mayweather Jr 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 8 10 9 7 10 107
Manuel Veliz Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ray Robinson 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 117
Floyd Mayweather Jr 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 8 9 10 7 10 108
Larry Doggett Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ray Robinson 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 118
Floyd Mayweather Jr 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 8 9 9 7 10 107
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ray Robinson 30 30 30 28 30 30 30 30 29 29 30 27 353
Floyd Mayweather Jr 27 27 27 29 27 27 27 24 28 28 21 30 322
Statistics
Categories Ray Robinson Floyd Mayweather Jr
Knockdowns scored 2 0
Jabs / Round 5.92 2.42
Hooks / Round 5.75 2.58
Crosses / Round 4.92 3.42
Combinations / Round 5.75 2.83
Uppercuts / Round 5.58 3.42
Punches Landed / Round 27.92 14.67
Punches Missed / Round 52.42 30.67
Punching Accuracy 34.8% 32.4%
Total Number of Fouls 1 2
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 2
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 4 / 4 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 3 / 2 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 5 / 5
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Ray Robinson vs Floyd Mayweather Jr
Fight info: Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, MS, United States, 2012-04-16, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Earl Morton, the bout will be scored by three judges: Manuel Arroyo (Colombia), Manuel Veliz (Argentina) and Larry Doggett (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: Ray Robinson - Record: 0-0-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Leo Flynn - Cut Man: Manny Seamon
In the blue corner: Floyd Mayweather Jr - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Danny Smith - Cut Man: Ted Bentham
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:11 Robinson misses with that punch. 0:0
0:18 Robinson put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 0:0
0:27 Mayweather Jr is protecting the body nicely as Ray Robinson fails to score inside. 0:0
0:38 Robinson scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 5:0
0:38 Mayweather Jr was shaken by those blows! 5:0
0:55 Mayweather Jr comes in low. Robinson puts a headlock on him. Morton knocks Robinson's arm off Mayweather Jr's head. 5:0
01:04 Referee Morton separates the two... 5:0
01:17 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 5:0
01:29 Mayweather Jr leaves the jab just short. 5:0
01:31 Robinson sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 7:0
01:47 Robinson misses with that hook. 7:0
01:59 Robinson is jockeying for position as he tries to force Mayweather Jr back into the corner. 7:0
02:06 Mayweather Jr splits Robinson's gloves with an uppercut. 7:2
02:17 Mayweather Jr fires the jab. It finds its target. 7:4
02:26 Robinson doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Mayweather Jr. 10:4
02:41 Robinson just landed a devastating three punch combo! 14:4
02:41 Mayweather Jr is trying to regroup after those punches... 14:4
02:50 Robinson bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 16:4
03:00 Robinson fires a lead right that Mayweather Jr manages to avoid. 16:4
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 17:4
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 2 begins. 0:0
0:06 Robinson's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:11 No one is going to confuse Robinson with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 0:0
0:20 Robinson looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 0:0
0:23 Mayweather Jr scores with a damaging cross. 0:3
0:36 Robinson lands a vicious jab! 4:3
0:36 Mayweather Jr is going to need to regroup after that blow... 4:3
0:54 Mayweather Jr whiffs with the hook. 4:3
01:06 Robinson pins Mayweather Jr's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 4:3
01:11 Morton moves in to break the clinch. 4:3
01:15 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:3
01:19 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 4:3
01:26 Robinson goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 6:3
01:39 Robinson drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 10:3
01:39 Mayweather Jr is hurt! 10:3
01:55 Robinson fires and misses. 10:3
02:07 Robinson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 10:3
02:20 Ray Robinson misses wildly with the hook. 10:3
02:23 Some nice infighting ends with Mayweather Jr getting an uppercut in. 10:5
02:32 Robinson bangs home a hard cross. 13:5
02:46 Robinson charges in but Floyd Mayweather Jr avoids the rush. 13:5
02:58 Mayweather Jr does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Robinson's punches in close. 13:5
03:00 That ends Round 2... But the fighters are still punching! Now Morton jumps between them. 15:5
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ray Robinson looks to be in fair shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:09 Ray Robinson throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Mayweather Jr. 3:0
0:24 Mayweather Jr's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 3:0
0:33 Mayweather Jr lands a wicked uppercut! 3:4
0:33 Robinson takes a step back, obviously hurt! 3:4
0:49 Robinson ties up Mayweather Jr. Why would he want to clinch now? 3:4
0:54 Morton moves them apart. 3:4
01:01 Both men look to measure one another. 3:4
01:10 Robinson tries to muscle inside but Floyd Mayweather Jr clinches him. 3:4
01:15 Morton steps in and breaks it up. 3:4
01:28 Robinson swings...and misses. 3:4
01:40 Robinson misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 3:4
01:42 "Pretty Boy" dips and connects with a hook to the side of Robinson's head. 3:6
02:00 Robinson is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 5:6
02:13 Robinson is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Mayweather Jr a decent target to shoot for. 5:6
02:23 Robinson pushes Mayweather Jr then steps away from him. 5:6
02:53 Mayweather Jr ambles toward Robinson. 5:6
03:00 Mayweather Jr tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 5:6
03:00 Robinson spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 3. 7:6
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:13 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:19 Mayweather Jr leaps at Robinson and lands a cross that made Robinson's legs buckle ever so slightly. That was a wild shot! 0:3
0:24 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:3
0:28 Leo Flynn not only gave Robinson encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Mayweather Jr. Now it's up to Robinson to implement it. 0:3
0:34 Robinson dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Mayweather Jr back on his heels! 4:3
0:34 Mayweather Jr appears shaken by that punch! 4:3
0:43 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Mayweather Jr who scores with a short hook to the chest. 4:5
0:58 Mayweather Jr is stalking his opponent. 4:5
01:02 Both fighters are looking to bang inside, as Mayweather Jr lands an uppercut to the jaw. 4:7
01:02 Robinson tries to clear his senses after after the fighters heads come together inside. 4:7
01:12 Mayweather Jr misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 4:9
01:21 Mayweather Jr sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Robinson. 4:12
01:29 Robinson doesn't have to look for Mayweather Jr this round. He is right there in front of him. 4:12
01:32 Mayweather Jr feints to the head, then goes downstairs with a wicked hook! 4:15
01:37 A small mouse has formed under Ray Robinson's right eye. 4:15
01:45 Robinson ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 6:15
01:57 Mayweather Jr seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:15
02:01 The cross scores for Robinson. He needs to throw that punch more often. 8:15
02:11 Mayweather Jr delivers a cross to the nose of Robinson. 8:18
02:15 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Robinson. 8:18
02:20 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 8:18
02:27 Robinson landed a sharp combination that rocked Mayweather Jr back on his heels! 12:18
02:27 Mayweather Jr's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 12:18
02:41 Robinson works free! He backs to ring center, with Mayweather Jr following. 12:18
02:53 Morton has to pull the fighters away from each other as Mayweather Jr locks up Ray Robinson's arms. 12:18
02:57 The Referee breaks it up... 12:18
03:00 Mayweather Jr tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 12:18
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 13:20
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Leo Flynn was extremely upbeat during the break with Robinson providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 Ray Robinson'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 Robinson pins Mayweather Jr in the corner! 0:0
0:07 Ray Robinson fires a jab to the body 2:0
0:21 Robinson lands a solid hook! 6:0
0:21 How is Mayweather Jr standing after that? 6:0
0:30 Robinson is keeping away from the ropes. 6:0
0:30 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Robinson lands a short uppercut to the chin of Mayweather Jr. 8:0
0:43 Robinson throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 10:0
0:52 Robinson lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 12:0
01:06 Ray Robinson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 12:0
01:12 Mayweather Jr connects with a violent uppercut! 12:4
01:12 That's the punch Mayweather Jr hoped to land! Robinson looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 12:4
01:26 Mayweather Jr catches Robinson with a short, powerful hook to the head as Robinson tried to move inside. That punch stopped Robinson in his tracks! 12:7
01:31 Robinson's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 5. 12:7
01:35 That jab from Robinson stopped Mayweather Jr in his tracks. 15:7
01:45 Robinson has Mayweather Jr cornered! 15:7
01:49 Robinson pummels Mayweather Jr, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 19:7
01:49 Mayweather Jr is out on his feet after that violent combination! 19:7
01:59 Mayweather Jr slides into the corner... 19:7
02:03 Robinson wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Mayweather Jr's defense. 19:7
02:05 Floyd Mayweather Jr unleashes a wild hook that just glances off the side of Robinson's head, if that had landed flush this fight might have been over! 19:9
02:17 Mayweather Jr eats a left-right from Ray Robinson 21:9
02:30 Robinson slides into a neutral corner... 21:9
02:34 Ray Robinson takes a heavy combination downstairs. 21:14
02:34 Those punches hurt Robinson and he looks to hang on. 21:14
02:39 Robinson's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 21:14
02:47 Robinson bulls his way in, landing an uppercut to the body of Mayweather Jr. 23:14
03:00 And Mayweather Jr tastes the power of a huge hook from Robinson! 27:14
03:00 Mayweather Jr is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 27:14
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 28:14
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Robinson is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 Mayweather Jr gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 0:2
0:25 Mayweather Jr is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 0:2
0:29 Robinson seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 0:2
0:36 Robinson throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Mayweather Jr but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:2
0:39 Floyd Mayweather Jr connects with a wicked hook to the head. 0:5
0:56 Mayweather Jr has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Robinson. 0:5
01:01 Morton separates the two... 0:5
01:18 Robinson moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Mayweather Jr. 0:5
01:27 Robinson gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Mayweather Jr with an uppercut. 2:5
01:41 Robinson throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:5
01:48 He appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 2:5
01:57 Robinson's jab connects to Mayweather Jr's head 4:5
02:07 Ray Robinson is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 6:5
02:17 The uppercut just landed by Floyd Mayweather Jr is a nice weapon on the inside. 6:7
02:26 Robinson has Mayweather Jr trapped in the far neutral corner... 6:7
02:30 Robinson shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Mayweather Jr flush! 10:7
02:30 Mayweather Jr seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 10:7
02:40 Mayweather Jr feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Robinson's chin. 10:9
02:45 Robinson is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 10:9
02:50 Mayweather Jr backs into the upper left corner. 10:9
02:55 Robinson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Mayweather Jr. 10:9
03:00 Ray Robinson shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Mayweather Jr. 10:9
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 12:9
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Robinson and Mayweather Jr leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Robinson is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Robinson still has distension. 0:0
0:13 * Something is definitely bothering Robinson; he's hurting but it's hard to pinpoint the exact problem. 0:0
0:13 It doesn't look like Mayweather Jr has much left at all. 0:0
0:17 Robinson got some great advice from Leo Flynn between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:0
0:22 Mayweather Jr bulls his way inside, pushing Robinson up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 0:0
0:30 Robinson has Mayweather Jr pinned! 0:0
0:30 There's a right cross from Robinson that lands flush. 3:0
0:39 Robinson backs into his own corner... 3:0
0:39 Mayweather Jr slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Robinson. 3:3
0:43 The swelling under Robinson's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 3:3
0:55 Morton yells at the fighters to separate but Robinson and Mayweather Jr are a tangle of arms. 3:3
01:04 * Referee Morton taps his shoulder as he issues a caution to Robinson. 3:3
01:18 Mayweather Jr feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 3:3
01:22 Mayweather Jr just landed a three punch combo! 3:7
01:22 Robinson appears shaken by those punches! 3:7
01:34 He retreats into a neutral corner. 3:7
01:38 Mayweather Jr grabs Robinson's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Morton has to force Mayweather Jr to let go. 3:7
01:43 * Mayweather Jr is leaning on the back of Robinson's neck and Morton has seen enough as he issues a warning. 3:7
01:57 Robinson retreats into the near corner. 3:7
02:02 Mayweather Jr just comes up short with the jab. 3:7
02:08 Ray Robinson drops the right hand flush on Mayweather Jr's chin! 8:7
02:08 Mayweather Jr seems to have been hurt by that punch! 8:7
02:18 Robinson moves into a neutral corner. 8:7
02:22 Mayweather Jr grabs Robinson again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 8:7
02:31 Morton breaks them up... 8:7
02:36 Robinson doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 10:7
02:46 Mayweather Jr is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 10:7
02:49 Robinson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:7
02:52 Both fighters move to ring center. 10:7
02:57 Mayweather Jr feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 10:7
03:00 Mayweather Jr moves into the right corner. 10:7
03:00 It looks like Robinson has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 10:7
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 7, forcing Morton to step in. 9:8
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mayweather Jr looks a bit disgusted as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Robinson's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:12 Robinson traps Floyd Mayweather Jr's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Morton breaks it up. 0:0
0:21 Morton has to separate the two... 0:0
0:25 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:32 Robinson really buried that punch into Mayweather Jr's ribs. 5:0
0:32 Mayweather Jr looks shaken! 5:0
0:46 That was a violent straight right by Robinson! 9:0
0:46 Mayweather Jr is gasping for air!! 9:0
0:55 Robinson traps Mayweather Jr in the corner! 9:0
01:00 Mayweather Jr takes a hard combination from Robinson 13:0
01:00 Mayweather Jr is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 13:0
01:13 Robinson voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 13:0
01:21 Robinson has Mayweather Jr trapped! 13:0
01:21 Robinson forces the action inside with an arcing cross to Mayweather Jr's head. 16:0
01:34 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 16:0
01:39 Morton is shouting at Robinson to break! 16:0
01:44 Ray Robinson moves in and scores with a quick jab. 18:0
01:53 Mayweather Jr is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 18:0
02:05 Robinson patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Mayweather Jr little room to move. 18:0
02:10 Robinson has Mayweather Jr blocked in! 18:0
02:14 Ray Robinson drives that short hook into Mayweather Jr's midsection! 22:0
02:14 Mayweather Jr was stunned by that blow! 22:0
02:26 Mayweather Jr snakes the jab through Robinson's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 22:2
02:31 The swelling under Robinson's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 22:2
02:43 Robinson lands a hard hook! 27:2
02:43 Mayweather Jr is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 27:2
02:55 Ray Robinson lands a stinging jab. 29:2
03:00 Robinson appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 29:2
03:00 There's another round in the books. 30:2
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 9. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Robinson's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:12 Robinson is challenging Mayweather Jr to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:16 Mayweather Jr uses his shoulder to force Robinson out of the clinch. 0:0
0:26 Robinson grabs Mayweather Jr. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:30 Referee Morton steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:35 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:44 Mayweather Jr works his way in and leans on Robinson. 0:0
0:49 Morton is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 0:0
0:56 It's a sweet uppercut by Robinson! He snapped Mayweather Jr's head straight back with that punch! 5:0
0:56 Mayweather Jr's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 5:0
01:13 Robinson smothers Mayweather Jr's attack as Mayweather Jr tries to get off some shots inside. 5:0
01:16 Robinson connects with an uppercut to the head of Mayweather Jr. 7:0
01:28 Robinson scores with an excellent cross. 10:0
01:45 Robinson fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 10:0
02:01 Mayweather Jr cranks up the hook and connects to Robinson's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 10:4
02:01 Robinson is trying to regroup after that punch... 10:4
02:14 Mayweather Jr backs into a neutral corner. 10:4
02:29 Robinson drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 15:4
02:29 Floyd Mayweather Jr was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 15:4
02:33 It appears as if Mayweather Jr has the makings of a tiny mouse under his right eye. 15:4
02:45 Mayweather Jr tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 15:4
03:00 Robinson bores in determined to maul Mayweather Jr 15:4
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 15:5
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Robinson's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Robinson's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:14 Robinson is holding... 0:0
0:18 Mayweather Jr pushes Robinson away. 0:0
0:32 Robinson lets his hands go inside, but Mayweather Jr protects his body well. 0:0
0:39 Oh!!! Mayweather Jr unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 0:4
0:39 Robinson staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 0:4
0:43 Robinson is slowing up... 0:4
0:53 Mayweather Jr smothers Robinson's attack with a clinch! 0:4
0:57 Mayweather Jr and Robinson each take a step back. 0:4
01:07 Mayweather Jr can't score with short uppercut inside. Robinson got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:4
01:14 Robinson just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Mayweather Jr with a sharp combination! 5:4
01:14 Those shots all landed square and Mayweather Jr felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 5:4
01:27 Mayweather Jr slides into the corner... 5:4
01:31 Robinson catches Mayweather Jr coming in with a sweet uppercut! 10:4
01:31 Mayweather Jr was stunned by that blow! 10:4
01:53 A cross lands for Mayweather Jr. Robinson didn't see that one coming. 10:6
02:07 Robinson lands a hard cross! 15:6
02:07 Mayweather Jr appears to be stunned! 15:6
02:12 Look for Robinson to start to target Mayweather Jr's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 15:6
02:23 Mayweather Jr is staying at the center of the ring. 15:6
02:23 * Morton signals an intentional head butt against Mayweather Jr which stuns the crowd, the corners and even Mayweather Jr's opponent. That was a terrible call! 15:8
02:23 Mayweather Jr catches Robinson with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 15:8
02:43 Robinson retreats into a neutral corner. 15:8
02:47 Robinson usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as "Pretty Boy" tries vainly to score. 15:8
02:50 Some good body work by Robinson but not much on those punches. 17:8
03:00 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Morton is going to have to sort this out. 17:8
03:00 Mayweather Jr finally lets go of Robinson. 17:8
03:00 Robinson appears to have this fight under control. 17:8
03:00 Mayweather Jr shows Robinson his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 10. 16:8
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 11 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 Robinson's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Mayweather Jr is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Mayweather Jr still has distension. 0:0
0:14 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 0:0
0:26 * Morton is halting the fight and warning Mayweather Jr for leaning on the opponent's neck. Mayweather Jr is pleading his case but to no avail. 0:0
0:47 Mayweather Jr telegraphed that shot and Robinson ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:58 * Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Mayweather Jr is down on his back! 0:0
01:00 Morton begins the count... 6:0
01:00 1... 6:0
01:01 2... 6:0
01:02 3... 6:0
01:02 * Mayweather Jr is back on his feet! He looks shaken... 6:0
01:02 Morton is allowing the fight to go on as he motions the fighters together. 6:0
01:02 Mayweather Jr is dazed as Robinson looks to put him away! 6:0
01:25 Look out! That was a straight right by Robinson! 11:0
01:25 Ray Robinson has Mayweather Jr in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 11:0
01:38 Robinson just misses with a huge shot as Mayweather Jr chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 11:0
01:45 Robinson lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 13:0
01:45 Robinson picks up the pace sensing he can get Mayweather Jr out of there! 13:0
02:02 * That punch caught Mayweather Jr clean. He brings his arms up in a defensive posture. Now he pitches forward! Mayweather Jr goes down after a delayed reaction to the cross by Robinson! 13:0
02:05 Morton starts the count... 22:0
02:05 1... 22:0
02:06 2... 22:0
02:07 3... 22:0
02:08 4... 22:0
02:09 5... 22:0
02:10 6... 22:0
02:11 7... 22:0
02:12 8... 22:0
02:12 * Mayweather Jr is very, very shaky as he gets to his feet. his eyes have a vacant stare to them as Morton moves in to wipe his gloves. 22:0
02:12 Morton motions to both boxers to come together, as he allows the fight to continue. 22:0
02:12 Robinson appears to have Mayweather Jr out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Mayweather Jr looks ready to go, as Robinson closes in to try and end this fight. 22:0
02:21 Mayweather Jr slides into a neutral corner... 22:0
02:26 Robinson continues to follow Mayweather Jr about the ring. 22:0
02:34 Mayweather Jr does a great job smothering Robinson's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 22:0
02:45 Robinson fires a left hand that Mayweather Jr takes high on the shoulder. 22:0
02:56 That punch actually went behind Mayweather Jr's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Robinson. 22:0
03:00 The knockdown in that last round really brought the crowd to life, you can feel the electricity in the air. 23:0
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Mayweather Jr received a pep talk from Ted Bentham before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Mayweather Jr is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Mayweather Jr is trying to free his gloves from under Robinson's gloves. 0:0
0:21 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:21 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 0:0
0:31 Robinson doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 0:0
0:43 Mayweather Jr scores with a tremendous left! 0:5
0:43 That punch may have stunned Robinson momentarily. 0:5
0:48 It seems every shot Robinson takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 0:5
0:57 Mayweather Jr pins Robinson's arms. Now they move apart. 0:5
01:01 Morton has to break the clinch. 0:5
01:10 Robinson is either lucky or has radar. Mayweather Jr's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:5
01:13 Robinson lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 2:5
01:27 Mayweather Jr wraps up Robinson. 2:5
01:31 Morton separates the two... 2:5
01:36 Robinson backs into a neutral corner. 2:5
01:41 Mayweather Jr is clinching. Morton better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 2:5
01:45 Morton has to break them apart. 2:5
01:45 The knockdown suffered by Mayweather Jr should have made that last round Robinson's by a wide margin. 2:5
01:53 The action is back at ring center. 2:5
01:58 Robinson lands a devastating uppercut! 6:5
01:58 Mayweather Jr is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 6:5
02:02 There appears to be increased swelling under Mayweather Jr's right eye. 6:5
02:11 Mayweather Jr lands a strong cross! 6:10
02:11 That was a beautiful shot, Robinson's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 6:10
02:24 Mayweather Jr fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 6:10
02:31 Ray Robinson slides into a neutral corner... 6:10
02:36 Mayweather Jr is off target with that jab. 6:10
02:47 Mayweather Jr can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 6:10
02:57 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 6:10
03:00 Mayweather Jr traps Robinson in the corner! 6:10
03:00 Robinson seems to have done enough to win this fight. 6:10
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. 6:10
Fight Result
Let's go to Michael Buffer for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Manuel Arroyo, Colombia scores the bout 118 to 107
Manuel Veliz, Argentina scores the bout 117 to 108
Larry Doggett, United States scores the bout 118 to 107
And your winner by unanimous decision Ray Robinson!!!
Score Cards
Manuel Arroyo Round Total
Colombia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ray Robinson 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 118
Floyd Mayweather Jr 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 8 10 9 7 10 107
Manuel Veliz Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ray Robinson 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 117
Floyd Mayweather Jr 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 8 9 10 7 10 108
Larry Doggett Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ray Robinson 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 118
Floyd Mayweather Jr 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 8 9 9 7 10 107
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ray Robinson 30 30 30 28 30 30 30 30 29 29 30 27 353
Floyd Mayweather Jr 27 27 27 29 27 27 27 24 28 28 21 30 322
Statistics
Categories Ray Robinson Floyd Mayweather Jr
Knockdowns scored 2 0
Jabs / Round 5.92 2.42
Hooks / Round 5.75 2.58
Crosses / Round 4.92 3.42
Combinations / Round 5.75 2.83
Uppercuts / Round 5.58 3.42
Punches Landed / Round 27.92 14.67
Punches Missed / Round 52.42 30.67
Punching Accuracy 34.8% 32.4%
Total Number of Fouls 1 2
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 2
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 4 / 4 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 3 / 2 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 5 / 5
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: #4#Event (2) 7-12
Support Bout
Sandy Saddler vs Tommy Gibbons
Fight info: Belterra Casino Resort & Spa, Belterra, IN, United States, 2012-04-16, announcer is Lupe Contreras, referee is Tony Weeks, the bout will be scored by three judges: Silvestre Abainza (Philippines), Jose Rivera (Puerto Rico) and Jerry Jakubco (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: Sandy Saddler - Record: 1-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Brian Mitchell - Cut Man: George Francis
In the blue corner: Tommy Gibbons - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Dave Gorman - Cut Man: Manny Seamon
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
0:11 Gibbons misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:13 Saddler forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Gibbons. 2:0
0:25 Gibbons glances a hook off Saddler's side. 2:2
0:42 Gibbons takes a hard combination from Saddler 6:2
0:42 Gibbons is going to need to regroup after that blow... 6:2
0:50 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 6:2
0:58 Saddler lands a strong hook! 10:2
0:58 Saddler has Gibbons in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 10:2
01:12 Gibbons is literally dancing circles around Saddler this round. 10:2
01:17 Gibbons moves in and scores with a quick jab. 10:4
01:29 There's some nice hand speed. Gibbons fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 10:6
01:37 Gibbons doesn't have to look for Saddler this round. He is right there in front of him. 10:6
01:45 Saddler cranks up the hook and connects to Gibbons's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 14:6
01:45 Saddler has Gibbons hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 14:6
01:59 Saddler just landed a devastating three punch combo! 19:6
01:59 Gibbons was hurt by those blows! 19:6
02:13 Gibbons tries to drop the right hand over the top but Saddler ducks under it. 19:6
02:22 Gibbons launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Saddler's jaw. Tommy Gibbons is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 19:8
02:35 Saddler ties up Gibbons. Why would he want to clinch now? 19:8
02:40 The Referee breaks it up... 19:8
02:44 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 19:8
02:53 Saddler lands a solid cross! 23:8
02:53 Gibbons is gasping for air!! 23:8
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. 23:9
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Saddler is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Gibbons throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 0:2
0:15 As high as Saddler is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Gibbons takes advantage of it. 0:2
0:23 Gibbons pins Saddler's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:2
0:27 Weeks separates the two... 0:2
0:43 Saddler cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Gibbons had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:2
0:45 Saddler takes a right to the body. 0:4
01:03 Gibbons picks off the jab thrown by Sandy Saddler. 0:4
01:09 Both men look to measure one another. 0:4
01:17 Tommy Gibbons works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 0:4
01:34 Saddler shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Gibbons flush! 4:4
01:34 Tommy Gibbons is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 4:4
01:46 Saddler slides into his own corner... 4:4
01:50 Punch and move, punch and move, Tommy Gibbons will do it all night if Saddler doesn't do a more consistent job of cutting off the ring. 4:4
01:55 Saddler moves into the right corner. 4:4
01:59 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Gibbons rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 4:4
02:04 Both fighters move to ring center. 4:4
02:04 Gibbons lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 4:6
02:17 Gibbons seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:6
02:21 Gibbons has Saddler cornered! 4:6
02:25 Saddler is challenging Gibbons to fight him and quit clinching. 4:6
02:34 Saddler works his way free! 4:6
02:44 Gibbons isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Saddler fits. 4:6
02:49 Tommy Gibbons connects with a left-right combo. 4:8
03:00 Gibbons misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:8
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 2. 4:10
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Sandy Saddler and Gibbons leave their corners. 0:0
0:17 Gibbons retreats into the near right corner. 0:0
0:17 These guys are really going at it but Gibbons looks to be getting the worse of it. 3:2
0:28 Saddler delivers a solid cross to the body of Gibbons. 6:2
0:44 Gibbons wraps up Saddler... Neither fighter will break... 6:2
0:53 Gibbons shoves Saddler away. 6:2
01:01 Gibbons's jab is fast and accurate. 6:4
01:10 Saddler backs into the right corner. 6:4
01:15 Watch Gibbons move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Saddler off balance. 6:4
01:20 Gibbons gets off a quick combination to the body 6:6
01:31 Upstairs and downstairs! Gibbons lands two quick blows and then moves away from Saddler's counters. 6:8
01:45 Gibbons is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Saddler attempts to move inside on him. 6:8
01:52 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 6:8
02:03 Gibbons flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 6:10
02:12 Saddler slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Gibbons. 9:10
02:28 Gibbons misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 9:10
02:35 Saddler retreats into his own corner... 9:10
02:35 Gibbons scores with a big right hand. That shot got Saddler's attention. 9:13
02:47 A solid right hand scores for Gibbons. 9:16
02:52 Saddler's right eye looks like it may have a bit of swelling starting. 9:16
02:56 Gibbons gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Saddler. 9:18
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 9:20
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons looks to be in fair shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Dave Gorman was really animated in Gibbons's corner and Gibbons was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 Saddler pins Gibbons in the corner! 0:0
0:12 Saddler dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Gibbons back on his heels! 4:0
0:12 Gibbons looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:0
0:24 Both fighters move back to ring center. 4:0
0:29 Gibbons fires a left hand that Saddler takes high on the shoulder. 4:0
0:36 Gibbons takes a heavy combination downstairs. 8:0
0:36 Gibbons is trying to regroup after those punches... 8:0
0:49 Gibbons is moving around the ring nicely. 8:0
0:59 Sandy Saddler really buried that punch into Tommy Gibbons's ribs. 12:0
0:59 Gibbons was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 12:0
01:15 Sandy Saddler fires away but finds nothing but air. 12:0
01:23 Gibbons delivers a cross to the nose of Saddler. 12:3
01:34 Sandy Saddler slides into the corner... 12:3
01:34 Gibbons gets the cross in, making Sandy Saddler blink. 12:6
01:52 Tommy Gibbons is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 12:6
01:57 Saddler is trapped in the corner... 12:6
01:57 Gibbons's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 12:8
02:09 Gibbons lands consecutive blows to Saddler's midsection. 12:10
02:14 That swelling under the right eye of Saddler is definitely getting worse. 12:10
02:26 Gibbons brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 12:10
02:31 Saddler is protecting the body nicely as Tommy Gibbons fails to score inside. 12:10
02:33 Saddler lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Gibbons on the end of that punch. 14:10
02:47 Saddler brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 14:10
02:52 Saddler has Gibbons blocked in! 14:10
02:57 Saddler just comes up short with the cross. 14:10
03:00 Now that was an action packed round, these two have whipped the place into a frenzy! We may need turn a fire hose on the crowd to calm things down. 15:12
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 5 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:10 The fighters are at ring center... 0:0
0:15 Gibbons lands a wicked uppercut! 0:5
0:15 Saddler looks shaken! 0:5
0:19 Saddler's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 5. 0:5
0:25 Gibbons backs into a neutral corner. 0:5
0:29 Saddler slides along the far ropes. 0:5
0:37 Saddler traps Gibbons in the corner! 0:5
0:41 Gibbons does a great job of moving as Saddler tries to work inside. 0:5
0:43 The uppercut just landed by Gibbons is a nice weapon on the inside. 0:7
01:01 Gibbons picks off the uppercut by Saddler. 0:7
01:03 Gibbons shoots the jab into the chest of Saddler. 0:9
01:15 Saddler is trapped in Gibbons's corner... 0:9
01:15 Gibbons lands a stinging jab. 0:11
01:28 Gibbons seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:11
01:41 Gibbons is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:11
01:48 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:11
01:52 Saddler wings a big left hand at Gibbons but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:11
01:59 Gibbons scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:15
01:59 Saddler is hurt! 0:15
02:04 Saddler's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 0:15
02:17 Gibbons fires and misses. 0:15
02:19 Gibbons tastes Saddler's jab 2:15
02:34 Gibbons lands a solid jab! 2:20
02:34 That blast sent Saddler reeling into the ropes! 2:20
02:43 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 2:20
02:46 * Gibbons is told to keep his punches up by Weeks. 2:22
03:00 Saddler is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 2:22
03:00 Gibbons shows Saddler his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 5. 3:23
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Saddler's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:06 Gibbons received a pep talk from Dave Gorman before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:06 Saddler'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
0:07 Gibbons has Saddler pinned! 0:0
0:07 Gibbons rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:2
0:16 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Gibbons lands a short uppercut to the chin of Saddler. 0:4
0:21 The increased swelling around the right eye of Saddler is fast becoming a hindurance. 0:4
0:27 Gibbons bangs home a hard cross. 0:7
0:37 Gibbons lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Sandy Saddler 0:9
0:53 Oh!!! Gibbons unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 0:13
0:53 Saddler appears to have been staggered by that punch... 0:13
01:05 Gibbons lands a rapier like jab to the head of Saddler 0:15
01:09 There has to be something done about the swelling around Saddler's right eye as it continues to worsen. 0:15
01:16 Gibbons has Saddler trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 0:15
01:16 Gibbons lands the lead cross. 0:17
01:26 Saddler moves into a neutral corner. 0:17
01:26 Gibbons feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Saddler's chin. 0:19
01:35 Saddler is keeping away from the ropes. 0:19
01:40 Saddler traps Gibbons's gloves under his arms, forcing Weeks to break them up. 0:19
01:44 Weeks has to break the clinch. 0:19
01:50 Gibbons is pinned in his own corner... 0:19
01:54 Saddler looks to work the body, but Gibbons covers up nicely. 0:19
01:57 Gibbons scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 0:21
02:12 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 0:21
02:20 Saddler scores with consecutive blows to the body of Gibbons. 2:21
02:34 Tommy Gibbons holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Saddler to score with a clean shot. 2:21
02:43 Gibbons throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:21
02:50 Saddler pummels Gibbons, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 6:21
02:50 Gibbons's knee almost touched the canvas... 6:21
02:59 Gibbons has Saddler trapped! 6:21
03:00 The action is back at ring center. 6:21
03:00 Saddler misses wildly with the hook. 6:21
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 6 to a close. 5:23
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 7 begins. 0:0
0:08 Saddler'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
0:09 Gibbons slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:13 Saddler tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:20 Dave Gorman not only gave Gibbons encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Saddler. Now it's up to Tommy Gibbons to implement it. 0:0
0:25 Gibbons moves to the center of the Ring taunting Saddler with his hands by his sides. 0:0
0:46 Saddler catches Gibbons coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:0
0:46 Gibbons was shaken by that blow! 4:0
01:02 Gibbons tries to muscle inside but Saddler clinches him. 4:0
01:06 Saddler finally lets go of Gibbons. 4:0
01:23 Tommy Gibbons telegraphed that shot and Saddler ducks under it easily. 4:0
01:25 Gibbons takes a hard cross to the chin from Saddler. 7:0
01:38 Saddler is jockeying for position as he tries to force Gibbons back into the corner. 7:0
01:43 Gibbons retreats into a neutral corner. 7:0
01:48 OH! Saddler landed the big hook flush! 11:0
01:48 Gibbons was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 11:0
02:00 Gibbons tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 11:2
02:04 Saddler's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 11:2
02:13 Saddler tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 11:2
02:27 Saddler tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Gibbons blocks it. 11:2
02:29 Gibbons connects with an uppercut to the head of Saddler. 11:4
02:45 Tommy Gibbons is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 11:6
02:56 Saddler seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 11:6
03:00 Gibbons is blocked in his own corner... 11:6
03:00 Saddler misses wildly with the Hook. 11:6
03:00 It looks like Gibbons has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 11:6
03:00 Saddler spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 13:7
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tommy Gibbons was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Brian Mitchell was extremely upbeat during the break with Saddler providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Saddler's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:12 Saddler leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:14 That straight cross from Gibbons tagged Saddler. He came right up the middle with that punch. 0:3
0:19 Sandy Saddler needs to catch his second wind... 0:3
0:23 Saddler is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:3
0:27 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:3
0:32 Saddler whiffs with the hook. 0:3
0:38 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 8th. 0:3
0:46 Gibbons is clinching... Saddler is trying to free his gloves... They are under Gibbons's arms... 0:3
0:55 Weeks pries them apart. 0:3
01:09 Some good body work by Saddler but not much on those punches. 2:3
01:19 Gibbons scores with several light punches to the head. 2:5
01:24 It seems every shot Saddler takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 2:5
01:36 Gibbons is either lucky or has radar. Sandy Saddler's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:5
01:47 Saddler is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Tommy Gibbons. 2:5
01:56 Referee Weeks has to separate the two... 2:5
02:05 Tommy Gibbons usues his legs to avoid Saddler's punches. 2:5
02:20 Weeks is getting too involved in the fight and is becoming more of a factor than a referee is supposed to be. 2:5
02:29 Saddler does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Gibbons's punches in close. 2:5
02:37 Gibbons scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Saddler's jaw. 2:7
02:51 That was a violent straight right by Saddler! 7:7
02:51 That series of punches rocked Gibbons and he looks to be in trouble. 7:7
03:00 Saddler misses with that cross. 7:7
03:00 Gibbons appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 7:7
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 8. 7:6
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 9. 0:0
0:06 Dave Gorman seemed to pump up Gibbons between rounds. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Saddler is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Saddler still has distension. 0:0
0:11 Sandy Saddler connects with a violent cross! 4:0
0:11 Gibbons is badly hurt! 4:0
0:16 Sandy Saddler's tank is just about on empty. 4:0
0:21 Tommy Gibbons moves into a neutral corner. 4:0
0:26 Look out! That was a straight right by Saddler! 8:0
0:26 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Gibbons is trying to hang on... 8:0
0:54 Gibbons just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 12:0
0:54 Gibbons looks shaken! 12:0
01:08 Gibbons is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 12:0
01:14 Gibbons looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 12:2
01:31 Saddler lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Tommy Gibbons. 12:2
01:45 Saddler traps Tommy Gibbons in the corner! 12:2
01:50 Saddler lets his hands go inside, but Gibbons protects his body well. 12:2
01:52 Gibbons lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 12:4
01:56 Sandy Saddler seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 12:4
02:03 Saddler takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 15:4
02:07 Tommy Gibbons looks a little puffy under his left eye. 15:4
02:18 Saddler seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 15:4
02:25 Saddler tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 15:4
02:28 Gibbons lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 15:6
02:40 Gibbons slips inside and lands a hook. 15:8
02:52 Saddler retreats into the upper corner. 15:8
02:52 Gibbons lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 15:10
03:00 Gibbons backs into his own corner... 15:10
03:00 Saddler doesn't connect with the hook. 15:10
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 15:11
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Saddler is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Gibbons traps Saddler's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Weeks breaks it up. 0:0
0:17 * The referee is cautioning Gibbons about leaning on the neck of his opponent. It's a good tactic if you can get away with it because it tends to tire out the other fighter but Weeks isn't going to let it happen. 0:0
0:30 It looks like both fighters would benefit if they could catch a second wind. 0:0
0:43 Tommy Gibbons wraps his arms around Saddler. 0:0
0:52 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:57 Gibbons scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 0:2
01:02 Saddler's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 0:2
01:14 Sandy Saddler is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Gibbons can't throw punches, I guess. 0:2
01:18 Saddler and Gibbons each take a step back. 0:2
01:28 Gibbons drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:6
01:28 Saddler in on unsteady legs after those punches. 0:6
01:41 Gibbons lands a vicious uppercut! 0:10
01:41 Saddler was stunned by that blow! 0:10
01:46 The swelling under Saddler's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 0:10
01:52 Saddler has Tommy Gibbons blocked in! 0:10
01:57 Saddler traps Gibbons's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 0:10
02:01 Saddler pushes Gibbons away. 0:10
02:09 Saddler feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:10
02:14 Sandy Saddler looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Gibbons. 0:10
02:23 Saddler wraps up Gibbons. 0:10
02:32 Referee Weeks separates the two... 0:10
02:37 Gibbons moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:12
02:54 Gibbons misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:12
03:00 Weeks tries to separate the boxers but Saddler has a vice-like grip on Gibbons. 0:12
03:00 * Saddler is using that shoulder like a third arm and Weeks is letting him know he better clean it up. 0:12
03:00 Round 10 ends with the sound of the bell. 0:12
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 11. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Saddler's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Saddler's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:21 Gibbons clamps Saddler's arms to his side and holds on until Weeks breaks the hold. 0:0
0:26 Weeks separates them. 0:0
0:33 Tommy Gibbons's jab connects to Saddler's head 0:2
0:48 Gibbons backs into a neutral corner. 0:2
0:53 Saddler is clinching... 0:2
01:02 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:2
01:11 Gibbons lands a hard cross! 0:6
01:11 Saddler is dazed and he is in trouble!! 0:6
01:25 It's a sweet uppercut by Saddler! He snapped Gibbons's head straight back with that punch! 4:6
01:25 That shot buckled Tommy Gibbons's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 4:6
01:39 Saddler drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 8:6
01:39 Gibbons was shaken by those blows! 8:6
01:49 Tommy Gibbons is trapped in his own corner... 8:6
01:53 Apparently Saddler feels it's a good strategy to hug Gibbons and force Weeks to come separate them. 8:6
02:05 Weeks moves them apart. 8:6
02:17 Gibbons pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 8:6
02:36 Saddler misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:6
02:43 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 8:6
02:51 Gibbons looks for a breather; he grabs Sandy Saddler and holds on. Saddler pushes Gibbons off and looks for an opening. 8:6
02:55 Weeks has to break them apart. 8:6
03:00 Gibbons seems to have done enough to win this fight. 8:6
03:00 Round 11 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 7:6
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 12th. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Brian Mitchell said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Saddler has some spring in his step here in the 12th round. 0:0
0:06 Saddler's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:12 Gibbons smothers Sandy Saddler's attack as Saddler tries to get off some shots inside. 0:0
0:14 Gibbons doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 0:2
0:19 The swelling around Saddler's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 0:2
0:31 Gibbons clinches... Saddler gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:2
0:35 Weeks breaks them up... 0:2
0:45 Saddler misses with that punch. 0:2
0:48 Gibbons scores with a glancing cross. 0:4
0:59 Saddler has Tommy Gibbons trapped in the near right neutral corner... 0:4
01:04 Saddler throws a flurry of punches but Gibbons either blocks or slips them. 0:4
01:11 Gibbons lands a hard cross! 0:8
01:11 Saddler is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:8
01:29 Gibbons frees himself from Saddler's clutches! They move to ring center now. 0:8
01:40 Gibbons slips out of a corner, as Saddler attempts to trap him. 0:8
01:50 The fighters are tied up. Tommy Gibbons tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:8
01:54 Weeks is shouting at Gibbons to break! 0:8
02:04 Gibbons slides into the corner... 0:8
02:08 Weeks yells at the fighters to separate but Saddler and Tommy Gibbons are a tangle of arms. 0:8
02:20 Gibbons pushes Saddler away. 0:8
02:25 The action is at ring center. 0:8
02:30 Tommy Gibbons clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 0:8
02:39 Weeks separates the two fighters. 0:8
02:44 Gibbons pins Saddler in the corner! 0:8
02:44 Tommy Gibbons wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 0:10
02:53 Gibbons goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 0:12
03:00 Gibbons fires a lead right that Saddler manages to avoid. 0:12
03:00 Gibbons appears to have this fight under control. 0:12
03:00 The fighters hug each other in the middle of the ring as the 12th and final round ends. 0:12
Fight Result
Here's Lupe Contreras with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Silvestre Abainza, Philippines scores the bout 114 to 114 - even
Jose Rivera, Puerto Rico scores the bout 116 to 112 for Tommy Gibbons
Jerry Jakubco, United States scores the bout 114 to 114 - even
This fight has been declared a majority draw!
Score Cards
Silvestre Abainza Round Total
Philippines 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Sandy Saddler 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 114
Tommy Gibbons 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 114
Jose Rivera Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Sandy Saddler 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 112
Tommy Gibbons 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 116
Jerry Jakubco Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Sandy Saddler 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 114
Tommy Gibbons 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 114
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Sandy Saddler 30 27 27 30 27 27 30 29 29 27 30 27 340
Tommy Gibbons 27 30 30 27 30 30 27 28 28 30 27 30 344
Statistics
Categories Sandy Saddler Tommy Gibbons
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 2.58 6.67
Hooks / Round 2.42 4.50
Crosses / Round 4.25 5.75
Combinations / Round 2.42 6.00
Uppercuts / Round 3.00 5.83
Punches Landed / Round 14.67 28.75
Punches Missed / Round 59.92 28.83
Punching Accuracy 19.7% 49.9%
Total Number of Fouls 1 2
Low Blow 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 2
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 3 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 6 / 6
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 2 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 2 / 2
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOT
Sandy Saddler vs Tommy Gibbons
Fight info: Belterra Casino Resort & Spa, Belterra, IN, United States, 2012-04-16, announcer is Lupe Contreras, referee is Tony Weeks, the bout will be scored by three judges: Silvestre Abainza (Philippines), Jose Rivera (Puerto Rico) and Jerry Jakubco (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: Sandy Saddler - Record: 1-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Brian Mitchell - Cut Man: George Francis
In the blue corner: Tommy Gibbons - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Dave Gorman - Cut Man: Manny Seamon
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
0:11 Gibbons misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:13 Saddler forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Gibbons. 2:0
0:25 Gibbons glances a hook off Saddler's side. 2:2
0:42 Gibbons takes a hard combination from Saddler 6:2
0:42 Gibbons is going to need to regroup after that blow... 6:2
0:50 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 6:2
0:58 Saddler lands a strong hook! 10:2
0:58 Saddler has Gibbons in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 10:2
01:12 Gibbons is literally dancing circles around Saddler this round. 10:2
01:17 Gibbons moves in and scores with a quick jab. 10:4
01:29 There's some nice hand speed. Gibbons fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 10:6
01:37 Gibbons doesn't have to look for Saddler this round. He is right there in front of him. 10:6
01:45 Saddler cranks up the hook and connects to Gibbons's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 14:6
01:45 Saddler has Gibbons hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 14:6
01:59 Saddler just landed a devastating three punch combo! 19:6
01:59 Gibbons was hurt by those blows! 19:6
02:13 Gibbons tries to drop the right hand over the top but Saddler ducks under it. 19:6
02:22 Gibbons launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Saddler's jaw. Tommy Gibbons is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 19:8
02:35 Saddler ties up Gibbons. Why would he want to clinch now? 19:8
02:40 The Referee breaks it up... 19:8
02:44 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 19:8
02:53 Saddler lands a solid cross! 23:8
02:53 Gibbons is gasping for air!! 23:8
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. 23:9
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Saddler is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Gibbons throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 0:2
0:15 As high as Saddler is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Gibbons takes advantage of it. 0:2
0:23 Gibbons pins Saddler's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:2
0:27 Weeks separates the two... 0:2
0:43 Saddler cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Gibbons had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:2
0:45 Saddler takes a right to the body. 0:4
01:03 Gibbons picks off the jab thrown by Sandy Saddler. 0:4
01:09 Both men look to measure one another. 0:4
01:17 Tommy Gibbons works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 0:4
01:34 Saddler shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Gibbons flush! 4:4
01:34 Tommy Gibbons is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 4:4
01:46 Saddler slides into his own corner... 4:4
01:50 Punch and move, punch and move, Tommy Gibbons will do it all night if Saddler doesn't do a more consistent job of cutting off the ring. 4:4
01:55 Saddler moves into the right corner. 4:4
01:59 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Gibbons rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 4:4
02:04 Both fighters move to ring center. 4:4
02:04 Gibbons lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 4:6
02:17 Gibbons seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:6
02:21 Gibbons has Saddler cornered! 4:6
02:25 Saddler is challenging Gibbons to fight him and quit clinching. 4:6
02:34 Saddler works his way free! 4:6
02:44 Gibbons isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Saddler fits. 4:6
02:49 Tommy Gibbons connects with a left-right combo. 4:8
03:00 Gibbons misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:8
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 2. 4:10
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Sandy Saddler and Gibbons leave their corners. 0:0
0:17 Gibbons retreats into the near right corner. 0:0
0:17 These guys are really going at it but Gibbons looks to be getting the worse of it. 3:2
0:28 Saddler delivers a solid cross to the body of Gibbons. 6:2
0:44 Gibbons wraps up Saddler... Neither fighter will break... 6:2
0:53 Gibbons shoves Saddler away. 6:2
01:01 Gibbons's jab is fast and accurate. 6:4
01:10 Saddler backs into the right corner. 6:4
01:15 Watch Gibbons move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Saddler off balance. 6:4
01:20 Gibbons gets off a quick combination to the body 6:6
01:31 Upstairs and downstairs! Gibbons lands two quick blows and then moves away from Saddler's counters. 6:8
01:45 Gibbons is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Saddler attempts to move inside on him. 6:8
01:52 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 6:8
02:03 Gibbons flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 6:10
02:12 Saddler slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Gibbons. 9:10
02:28 Gibbons misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 9:10
02:35 Saddler retreats into his own corner... 9:10
02:35 Gibbons scores with a big right hand. That shot got Saddler's attention. 9:13
02:47 A solid right hand scores for Gibbons. 9:16
02:52 Saddler's right eye looks like it may have a bit of swelling starting. 9:16
02:56 Gibbons gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Saddler. 9:18
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 9:20
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons looks to be in fair shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Dave Gorman was really animated in Gibbons's corner and Gibbons was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 Saddler pins Gibbons in the corner! 0:0
0:12 Saddler dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Gibbons back on his heels! 4:0
0:12 Gibbons looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:0
0:24 Both fighters move back to ring center. 4:0
0:29 Gibbons fires a left hand that Saddler takes high on the shoulder. 4:0
0:36 Gibbons takes a heavy combination downstairs. 8:0
0:36 Gibbons is trying to regroup after those punches... 8:0
0:49 Gibbons is moving around the ring nicely. 8:0
0:59 Sandy Saddler really buried that punch into Tommy Gibbons's ribs. 12:0
0:59 Gibbons was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 12:0
01:15 Sandy Saddler fires away but finds nothing but air. 12:0
01:23 Gibbons delivers a cross to the nose of Saddler. 12:3
01:34 Sandy Saddler slides into the corner... 12:3
01:34 Gibbons gets the cross in, making Sandy Saddler blink. 12:6
01:52 Tommy Gibbons is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 12:6
01:57 Saddler is trapped in the corner... 12:6
01:57 Gibbons's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 12:8
02:09 Gibbons lands consecutive blows to Saddler's midsection. 12:10
02:14 That swelling under the right eye of Saddler is definitely getting worse. 12:10
02:26 Gibbons brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 12:10
02:31 Saddler is protecting the body nicely as Tommy Gibbons fails to score inside. 12:10
02:33 Saddler lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Gibbons on the end of that punch. 14:10
02:47 Saddler brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 14:10
02:52 Saddler has Gibbons blocked in! 14:10
02:57 Saddler just comes up short with the cross. 14:10
03:00 Now that was an action packed round, these two have whipped the place into a frenzy! We may need turn a fire hose on the crowd to calm things down. 15:12
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 5 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:10 The fighters are at ring center... 0:0
0:15 Gibbons lands a wicked uppercut! 0:5
0:15 Saddler looks shaken! 0:5
0:19 Saddler's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 5. 0:5
0:25 Gibbons backs into a neutral corner. 0:5
0:29 Saddler slides along the far ropes. 0:5
0:37 Saddler traps Gibbons in the corner! 0:5
0:41 Gibbons does a great job of moving as Saddler tries to work inside. 0:5
0:43 The uppercut just landed by Gibbons is a nice weapon on the inside. 0:7
01:01 Gibbons picks off the uppercut by Saddler. 0:7
01:03 Gibbons shoots the jab into the chest of Saddler. 0:9
01:15 Saddler is trapped in Gibbons's corner... 0:9
01:15 Gibbons lands a stinging jab. 0:11
01:28 Gibbons seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:11
01:41 Gibbons is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:11
01:48 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:11
01:52 Saddler wings a big left hand at Gibbons but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:11
01:59 Gibbons scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:15
01:59 Saddler is hurt! 0:15
02:04 Saddler's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 0:15
02:17 Gibbons fires and misses. 0:15
02:19 Gibbons tastes Saddler's jab 2:15
02:34 Gibbons lands a solid jab! 2:20
02:34 That blast sent Saddler reeling into the ropes! 2:20
02:43 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 2:20
02:46 * Gibbons is told to keep his punches up by Weeks. 2:22
03:00 Saddler is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 2:22
03:00 Gibbons shows Saddler his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 5. 3:23
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Saddler's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:06 Gibbons received a pep talk from Dave Gorman before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:06 Saddler'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
0:07 Gibbons has Saddler pinned! 0:0
0:07 Gibbons rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:2
0:16 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Gibbons lands a short uppercut to the chin of Saddler. 0:4
0:21 The increased swelling around the right eye of Saddler is fast becoming a hindurance. 0:4
0:27 Gibbons bangs home a hard cross. 0:7
0:37 Gibbons lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Sandy Saddler 0:9
0:53 Oh!!! Gibbons unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 0:13
0:53 Saddler appears to have been staggered by that punch... 0:13
01:05 Gibbons lands a rapier like jab to the head of Saddler 0:15
01:09 There has to be something done about the swelling around Saddler's right eye as it continues to worsen. 0:15
01:16 Gibbons has Saddler trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 0:15
01:16 Gibbons lands the lead cross. 0:17
01:26 Saddler moves into a neutral corner. 0:17
01:26 Gibbons feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Saddler's chin. 0:19
01:35 Saddler is keeping away from the ropes. 0:19
01:40 Saddler traps Gibbons's gloves under his arms, forcing Weeks to break them up. 0:19
01:44 Weeks has to break the clinch. 0:19
01:50 Gibbons is pinned in his own corner... 0:19
01:54 Saddler looks to work the body, but Gibbons covers up nicely. 0:19
01:57 Gibbons scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 0:21
02:12 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 0:21
02:20 Saddler scores with consecutive blows to the body of Gibbons. 2:21
02:34 Tommy Gibbons holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Saddler to score with a clean shot. 2:21
02:43 Gibbons throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:21
02:50 Saddler pummels Gibbons, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 6:21
02:50 Gibbons's knee almost touched the canvas... 6:21
02:59 Gibbons has Saddler trapped! 6:21
03:00 The action is back at ring center. 6:21
03:00 Saddler misses wildly with the hook. 6:21
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 6 to a close. 5:23
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 7 begins. 0:0
0:08 Saddler'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
0:09 Gibbons slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:13 Saddler tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:20 Dave Gorman not only gave Gibbons encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Saddler. Now it's up to Tommy Gibbons to implement it. 0:0
0:25 Gibbons moves to the center of the Ring taunting Saddler with his hands by his sides. 0:0
0:46 Saddler catches Gibbons coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:0
0:46 Gibbons was shaken by that blow! 4:0
01:02 Gibbons tries to muscle inside but Saddler clinches him. 4:0
01:06 Saddler finally lets go of Gibbons. 4:0
01:23 Tommy Gibbons telegraphed that shot and Saddler ducks under it easily. 4:0
01:25 Gibbons takes a hard cross to the chin from Saddler. 7:0
01:38 Saddler is jockeying for position as he tries to force Gibbons back into the corner. 7:0
01:43 Gibbons retreats into a neutral corner. 7:0
01:48 OH! Saddler landed the big hook flush! 11:0
01:48 Gibbons was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 11:0
02:00 Gibbons tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 11:2
02:04 Saddler's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 11:2
02:13 Saddler tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 11:2
02:27 Saddler tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Gibbons blocks it. 11:2
02:29 Gibbons connects with an uppercut to the head of Saddler. 11:4
02:45 Tommy Gibbons is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 11:6
02:56 Saddler seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 11:6
03:00 Gibbons is blocked in his own corner... 11:6
03:00 Saddler misses wildly with the Hook. 11:6
03:00 It looks like Gibbons has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 11:6
03:00 Saddler spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 13:7
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tommy Gibbons was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Brian Mitchell was extremely upbeat during the break with Saddler providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Saddler's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:12 Saddler leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:14 That straight cross from Gibbons tagged Saddler. He came right up the middle with that punch. 0:3
0:19 Sandy Saddler needs to catch his second wind... 0:3
0:23 Saddler is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:3
0:27 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:3
0:32 Saddler whiffs with the hook. 0:3
0:38 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 8th. 0:3
0:46 Gibbons is clinching... Saddler is trying to free his gloves... They are under Gibbons's arms... 0:3
0:55 Weeks pries them apart. 0:3
01:09 Some good body work by Saddler but not much on those punches. 2:3
01:19 Gibbons scores with several light punches to the head. 2:5
01:24 It seems every shot Saddler takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 2:5
01:36 Gibbons is either lucky or has radar. Sandy Saddler's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:5
01:47 Saddler is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Tommy Gibbons. 2:5
01:56 Referee Weeks has to separate the two... 2:5
02:05 Tommy Gibbons usues his legs to avoid Saddler's punches. 2:5
02:20 Weeks is getting too involved in the fight and is becoming more of a factor than a referee is supposed to be. 2:5
02:29 Saddler does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Gibbons's punches in close. 2:5
02:37 Gibbons scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Saddler's jaw. 2:7
02:51 That was a violent straight right by Saddler! 7:7
02:51 That series of punches rocked Gibbons and he looks to be in trouble. 7:7
03:00 Saddler misses with that cross. 7:7
03:00 Gibbons appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 7:7
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 8. 7:6
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 9. 0:0
0:06 Dave Gorman seemed to pump up Gibbons between rounds. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Saddler is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Saddler still has distension. 0:0
0:11 Sandy Saddler connects with a violent cross! 4:0
0:11 Gibbons is badly hurt! 4:0
0:16 Sandy Saddler's tank is just about on empty. 4:0
0:21 Tommy Gibbons moves into a neutral corner. 4:0
0:26 Look out! That was a straight right by Saddler! 8:0
0:26 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Gibbons is trying to hang on... 8:0
0:54 Gibbons just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 12:0
0:54 Gibbons looks shaken! 12:0
01:08 Gibbons is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 12:0
01:14 Gibbons looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 12:2
01:31 Saddler lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Tommy Gibbons. 12:2
01:45 Saddler traps Tommy Gibbons in the corner! 12:2
01:50 Saddler lets his hands go inside, but Gibbons protects his body well. 12:2
01:52 Gibbons lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 12:4
01:56 Sandy Saddler seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 12:4
02:03 Saddler takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 15:4
02:07 Tommy Gibbons looks a little puffy under his left eye. 15:4
02:18 Saddler seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 15:4
02:25 Saddler tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 15:4
02:28 Gibbons lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 15:6
02:40 Gibbons slips inside and lands a hook. 15:8
02:52 Saddler retreats into the upper corner. 15:8
02:52 Gibbons lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 15:10
03:00 Gibbons backs into his own corner... 15:10
03:00 Saddler doesn't connect with the hook. 15:10
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 15:11
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Saddler is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Gibbons traps Saddler's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Weeks breaks it up. 0:0
0:17 * The referee is cautioning Gibbons about leaning on the neck of his opponent. It's a good tactic if you can get away with it because it tends to tire out the other fighter but Weeks isn't going to let it happen. 0:0
0:30 It looks like both fighters would benefit if they could catch a second wind. 0:0
0:43 Tommy Gibbons wraps his arms around Saddler. 0:0
0:52 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:57 Gibbons scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 0:2
01:02 Saddler's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 0:2
01:14 Sandy Saddler is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Gibbons can't throw punches, I guess. 0:2
01:18 Saddler and Gibbons each take a step back. 0:2
01:28 Gibbons drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:6
01:28 Saddler in on unsteady legs after those punches. 0:6
01:41 Gibbons lands a vicious uppercut! 0:10
01:41 Saddler was stunned by that blow! 0:10
01:46 The swelling under Saddler's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 0:10
01:52 Saddler has Tommy Gibbons blocked in! 0:10
01:57 Saddler traps Gibbons's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 0:10
02:01 Saddler pushes Gibbons away. 0:10
02:09 Saddler feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:10
02:14 Sandy Saddler looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Gibbons. 0:10
02:23 Saddler wraps up Gibbons. 0:10
02:32 Referee Weeks separates the two... 0:10
02:37 Gibbons moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:12
02:54 Gibbons misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:12
03:00 Weeks tries to separate the boxers but Saddler has a vice-like grip on Gibbons. 0:12
03:00 * Saddler is using that shoulder like a third arm and Weeks is letting him know he better clean it up. 0:12
03:00 Round 10 ends with the sound of the bell. 0:12
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 11. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Saddler's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Saddler's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:21 Gibbons clamps Saddler's arms to his side and holds on until Weeks breaks the hold. 0:0
0:26 Weeks separates them. 0:0
0:33 Tommy Gibbons's jab connects to Saddler's head 0:2
0:48 Gibbons backs into a neutral corner. 0:2
0:53 Saddler is clinching... 0:2
01:02 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:2
01:11 Gibbons lands a hard cross! 0:6
01:11 Saddler is dazed and he is in trouble!! 0:6
01:25 It's a sweet uppercut by Saddler! He snapped Gibbons's head straight back with that punch! 4:6
01:25 That shot buckled Tommy Gibbons's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 4:6
01:39 Saddler drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 8:6
01:39 Gibbons was shaken by those blows! 8:6
01:49 Tommy Gibbons is trapped in his own corner... 8:6
01:53 Apparently Saddler feels it's a good strategy to hug Gibbons and force Weeks to come separate them. 8:6
02:05 Weeks moves them apart. 8:6
02:17 Gibbons pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 8:6
02:36 Saddler misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:6
02:43 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 8:6
02:51 Gibbons looks for a breather; he grabs Sandy Saddler and holds on. Saddler pushes Gibbons off and looks for an opening. 8:6
02:55 Weeks has to break them apart. 8:6
03:00 Gibbons seems to have done enough to win this fight. 8:6
03:00 Round 11 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 7:6
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 12th. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Brian Mitchell said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Saddler has some spring in his step here in the 12th round. 0:0
0:06 Saddler's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:12 Gibbons smothers Sandy Saddler's attack as Saddler tries to get off some shots inside. 0:0
0:14 Gibbons doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 0:2
0:19 The swelling around Saddler's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 0:2
0:31 Gibbons clinches... Saddler gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:2
0:35 Weeks breaks them up... 0:2
0:45 Saddler misses with that punch. 0:2
0:48 Gibbons scores with a glancing cross. 0:4
0:59 Saddler has Tommy Gibbons trapped in the near right neutral corner... 0:4
01:04 Saddler throws a flurry of punches but Gibbons either blocks or slips them. 0:4
01:11 Gibbons lands a hard cross! 0:8
01:11 Saddler is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:8
01:29 Gibbons frees himself from Saddler's clutches! They move to ring center now. 0:8
01:40 Gibbons slips out of a corner, as Saddler attempts to trap him. 0:8
01:50 The fighters are tied up. Tommy Gibbons tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:8
01:54 Weeks is shouting at Gibbons to break! 0:8
02:04 Gibbons slides into the corner... 0:8
02:08 Weeks yells at the fighters to separate but Saddler and Tommy Gibbons are a tangle of arms. 0:8
02:20 Gibbons pushes Saddler away. 0:8
02:25 The action is at ring center. 0:8
02:30 Tommy Gibbons clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 0:8
02:39 Weeks separates the two fighters. 0:8
02:44 Gibbons pins Saddler in the corner! 0:8
02:44 Tommy Gibbons wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 0:10
02:53 Gibbons goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 0:12
03:00 Gibbons fires a lead right that Saddler manages to avoid. 0:12
03:00 Gibbons appears to have this fight under control. 0:12
03:00 The fighters hug each other in the middle of the ring as the 12th and final round ends. 0:12
Fight Result
Here's Lupe Contreras with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Silvestre Abainza, Philippines scores the bout 114 to 114 - even
Jose Rivera, Puerto Rico scores the bout 116 to 112 for Tommy Gibbons
Jerry Jakubco, United States scores the bout 114 to 114 - even
This fight has been declared a majority draw!
Score Cards
Silvestre Abainza Round Total
Philippines 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Sandy Saddler 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 114
Tommy Gibbons 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 114
Jose Rivera Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Sandy Saddler 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 112
Tommy Gibbons 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 116
Jerry Jakubco Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Sandy Saddler 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 114
Tommy Gibbons 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 114
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Sandy Saddler 30 27 27 30 27 27 30 29 29 27 30 27 340
Tommy Gibbons 27 30 30 27 30 30 27 28 28 30 27 30 344
Statistics
Categories Sandy Saddler Tommy Gibbons
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 2.58 6.67
Hooks / Round 2.42 4.50
Crosses / Round 4.25 5.75
Combinations / Round 2.42 6.00
Uppercuts / Round 3.00 5.83
Punches Landed / Round 14.67 28.75
Punches Missed / Round 59.92 28.83
Punching Accuracy 19.7% 49.9%
Total Number of Fouls 1 2
Low Blow 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 2
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 3 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 6 / 6
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 2 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 2 / 2
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOT
Re: #4#Event (2) 7-12
Co-Feature
Ricardo Lopez vs Wilfredo Gomez
Fight info: Arena El Jefe, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, 2012-04-16, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Roberto Ramirez, the bout will be scored by three judges: George Smith (United States), Jesse Reyes (United States) and Guy Jutras (Canada), 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: Ricardo Lopez - Record: 0-0-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Futch - Cut Man: Dave Tenny
In the blue corner: Wilfredo Gomez - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Buddy McGirt - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:09 Gomez is doing great work inside as he jars Lopez with an uppercut. 0:3
0:18 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:3
0:26 Gomez really buried that punch into Lopez's ribs. 0:7
0:26 Lopez was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 0:7
0:40 Gomez throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Lopez but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:7
0:47 Lopez shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Gomez flush! 4:7
0:47 Gomez is badly hurt! 4:7
01:00 Lopez is motioning with his gloves for Gomez to bring it on, but Lopez is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 4:7
01:08 Gomez has his arms wrapped around Lopez... Now they separate. 4:7
01:12 Referee Ramirez has to separate the two... 4:7
01:24 Gomez is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:7
01:27 Both men look to measure one another. 4:7
01:36 Fans call for more action as Lopez ties up Gomez. Ramirez agrees with the fans and yells for Lopez to quit playing games and fight. 4:7
01:41 Lopez finally lets go of Gomez. 4:7
01:50 Lopez scores with a tremendous left! 8:7
01:50 Gomez looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 8:7
01:59 As high as Gomez is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Lopez takes advantage of it. 8:7
02:03 Lopez scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Gomez. 10:7
02:26 Lopez frees himself from Gomez's clutches! They move to ring center now. 10:7
02:31 Lopez retreats into his own corner... 10:7
02:35 Gomez cranks up the hook and connects to Ricardo Lopez's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 10:11
02:35 Lopez is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 10:11
02:49 Lopez moves to the center of the Ring taunting Gomez with his hands by his sides. 10:11
02:55 Lopez lands a stinging jab. 12:11
03:00 Lopez slides along the far ropes. 12:11
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. 14:10
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lopez is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 2 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:14 Gomez catches Ricardo Lopez coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:4
0:14 That blow connected solidly to the head of Lopez and he is stunned! 0:4
0:23 Lopez has Gomez trapped! 0:4
0:23 Lopez straightens Gomez up with the impact of that uppercut to the head. 3:4
0:37 Ricardo Lopez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Gomez. 3:4
0:48 Lopez is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Gomez attempts to move inside on him. 3:4
01:01 Gomez catches Lopez coming in with a sweet uppercut! 3:9
01:01 Lopez is reeling.. 3:9
01:14 Gomez slips in a jab to the body 3:11
01:42 Gomez grabs Ricardo Lopez. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 3:11
01:51 Gomez shoves Lopez away. 3:11
02:00 Lopez ends up behind Gomez as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 3:11
02:06 Gomez gets off a wicked four-punch combination, scoring to the head and body, as Lopez backs away. 3:14
02:20 Lopez usues his legs to avoid Gomez's punches. 3:14
02:27 Lopez pins Gomez in the corner! 3:14
02:32 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 3:14
02:41 Ramirez breaks them up... 3:14
02:45 Lopez has Gomez trapped in the left neutral corner... 3:14
02:50 Ricardo Lopez just comes up short with the combination. 3:14
02:57 Lopez hitches up his trunks. He'd better be careful. He may get nailed while his hands are down. 3:14
03:00 Lopez spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 2. 5:13
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ricardo Lopez and Gomez square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 3. 0:0
0:14 Gomez misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:20 Eddie Futch is just telling Lopez the obvious: throw more punches, move your head, step it up. That's not going to help much! 0:0
0:21 Wilfredo Gomez is trapped in his own corner... 0:0
0:29 Gomez got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Buddy McGirt's instructions work. 0:0
0:30 Lopez rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:0
0:50 Gomez traps Lopez's gloves under his arms, forcing Ramirez to break them up. 2:0
0:59 Now they break clean. 2:0
01:04 Gomez retreats into the lower corner. 2:0
01:04 Lopez gets off a jab to the solar plexus 4:0
01:13 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 4:0
01:13 Lopez lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Gomez's defense. 7:0
01:27 Lopez holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Gomez to score with a clean shot. 7:0
01:31 Lopez pins Gomez in the corner! 7:0
01:31 Lopez slams home the jab. That punch landed with the force of a cross or a hook. 10:0
01:54 Lopez misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 10:0
02:02 Gomez catches Lopez with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 10:2
02:11 Gomez slides into the corner... 10:2
02:15 The quickness and footwork of Lopez is definitely keeping Gomez off balance. 10:2
02:26 Gomez connects with a violent uppercut! 10:7
02:26 Lopez appears to have been staggered by that punch... 10:7
02:38 Wilfredo Gomez slides into a neutral corner... 10:7
02:42 Gomez tries to muscle inside but Lopez clinches him. 10:7
02:54 Ramirez separates the two... 10:7
02:58 Gomez steals a quick glance at his corner. 10:7
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 3. 12:6
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:11 A cross to body by Lopez gets through. 2:0
0:16 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:23 Wilfredo Gomez is staying at the center of the ring. 2:0
0:28 Gomez landed a sharp combination that rocked Lopez back on his heels! 2:5
0:28 Ricardo Lopez's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 2:5
0:42 The fighters are tied up. Gomez tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:5
0:46 Ramirez separates them. 2:5
0:59 Gomez misses with that hook. 2:5
01:01 Lopez throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 5:5
01:16 Lopez takes a heavy hook downstairs. 5:9
01:16 Lopez is clutching his side! 5:9
01:32 Lopez is trapped in Gomez's corner... 5:9
01:37 Gomez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Lopez. 5:9
01:39 Lopez is trying to put his punches together and he tags Gomez with a nice combination of punches. 7:9
01:48 Gomez retreats into a neutral corner. 7:9
01:53 Lopez can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 7:9
01:55 Lopez ducks into an uppercut from Gomez. 7:11
02:10 Ricardo Lopez lands a devastating uppercut! 11:11
02:10 Gomez is going to need to regroup after that blow... 11:11
02:23 It's a sweet uppercut by Lopez! He snapped Gomez's head straight back with that punch! 15:11
02:23 Wilfredo Gomez's knee almost touched the canvas... 15:11
02:35 Lopez has Gomez pinned! 15:11
02:40 Lopez misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 15:11
02:55 Ricardo Lopez is flicking the jab, trying to keep Gomez at long range. 15:11
03:00 Lopez wraps his arms around Wilfredo Gomez. 15:11
03:00 Ramirez separates the two fighters. 15:11
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Lopez and Gomez really went at it. 16:10
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 5. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Eddie Futch said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Lopez has some spring in his step here in the 5th round. 0:0
0:13 Lopez voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:13 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:24 Lopez is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:0
0:34 Gomez lands a smashing hook! 0:4
0:34 Lopez is suddenly in trouble! 0:4
0:47 Lopez moves into a neutral corner. 0:4
0:51 Lopez comes in low. Gomez puts a headlock on him. Ramirez knocks Gomez's arm off Lopez's head. 0:4
01:03 Ramirez separates the two... 0:4
01:10 Great work to the body by Lopez as he scores with both hands. 3:4
01:20 Lopez and Gomez are both throwing wildly, a nice flurry, with Lopez having the edge. 6:6
01:28 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 6:6
01:32 Gomez has Lopez cornered! 6:6
01:37 Gomez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:6
01:44 Lopez connects with a violent hook to the chin, but Gomez just shakes his head and smiles. 9:6
02:01 Lopez has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 9:6
02:04 Lopez scores with a pinpoint hook to the chin of Gomez. 12:6
02:17 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 12:6
02:17 Lopez tries to clinch, but Gomez shakes him off and lands an uppercut to the body. 12:8
02:37 Gomez lands a vicious uppercut! 12:12
02:37 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Lopez is trying to hang on... 12:12
02:53 Lopez ties up Gomez. Why would he want to clinch now? 12:12
02:58 Ramirez has to break them apart. 12:12
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! 14:11
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gomez rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Buddy McGirt seemed to pump up Gomez between rounds. 0:0
0:12 Ramirez warns Gomez for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:0
0:21 Lopez tries to get free... Here comes Ramirez to break them up... 0:0
0:21 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:29 Lopez moves into the near corner. 0:0
0:34 Gomez looks to work the body, but Lopez covers up nicely. 0:0
0:45 Gomez's misses as Lopez backpedals away. 0:0
0:52 Lopez backs away and hitches up his trunks. 0:0
0:59 Gomez tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Lopez. 0:0
01:11 Gomez just can't find the range with that uppercut. 0:0
01:22 Gomez lands a crushing uppercut! 0:4
01:22 How is Lopez standing after that? 0:4
01:32 Wilfredo Gomez misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 0:6
01:41 Lopez is trapped in the corner... 0:6
01:45 Gomez throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:6
01:56 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:6
02:00 Gomez feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 0:6
02:04 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 0:6
02:12 Gomez doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 0:6
02:22 Lopez is trying to free his gloves from under Wilfredo Gomez's gloves. 0:6
02:26 Referee Ramirez steps in to break it up. 0:6
02:36 Gomez just landed a three punch combo! 0:10
02:36 Lopez looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 0:10
02:51 Gomez clamps Lopez's arms to his side and holds on until Ramirez breaks the hold. 0:10
02:55 The Referee breaks it up... 0:10
03:00 Lopez traps Wilfredo Gomez in the corner! 0:10
03:00 That ends Round 6... But the fighters are still punching! Now Ramirez jumps between them. 0:10
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lopez looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Lopez backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 Gomez lands a solid cross! 0:4
0:12 Lopez's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 0:4
0:16 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:4
0:28 Lopez holds his arms up in disgust as Gomez holds him around his waist. 0:4
0:37 Lopez pushes Gomez away. 0:4
0:56 Gomez fires a left hand that Lopez takes high on the shoulder. 0:4
0:58 Lopez misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 2:4
01:07 That jab from Gomez stopped Lopez in his tracks. 2:7
01:21 Gomez throws a flurry of punches but Lopez either blocks or slips them. 2:7
01:23 Lopez blasts two wicked shots to the ribs of Gomez and you could see him wince in pain. 5:7
01:35 Gomez has Lopez blocked in! 5:7
01:40 Wilfredo Gomez leans on the ropes and motions for Lopez to come in. 5:7
01:53 Gomez fires a lead right that Ricardo Lopez manages to avoid. 5:7
01:55 Lopez connects to the head with a powerful right cross. 8:7
02:05 A straight cross from Lopez gets through Wilfredo Gomez's guard. 10:7
02:17 Gomez backs into the far corner. 10:7
02:21 Lopez pummels Wilfredo Gomez, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 14:7
02:21 Gomez is dazed and he is in trouble!! 14:7
02:39 Lopez wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Gomez's defense. 14:7
02:51 Gomez can't score with short uppercut inside. Lopez got his gloves in front of the punch. 14:7
02:57 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 14:7
03:00 Gomez works free! The fighters move to ring center. 14:7
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 14:9
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:12 OH! Gomez landed the big hook flush! 0:4
0:12 That shot landed square and Lopez felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 0:4
0:16 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:4
0:20 Gomez got some great advice from Buddy McGirt between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 8. 0:4
0:25 Gomez muscles his way inside. 0:4
0:33 Gomez backs into the left corner. 0:4
0:37 Lopez is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Gomez's defense. 0:4
0:47 Lopez fires and misses. 0:4
0:54 Lopez sneaks home the right cross. 2:4
01:10 Gomez misses wildly with the hook. 2:4
01:22 Gomez tries to drop the right hand over the top but Lopez ducks under it. 2:4
01:29 Lopez is pinned in his own corner... 2:4
01:33 Gomez fires a shot, but it glances off Lopez's shoulder. 2:4
01:35 Lopez scores with a quick one-two to Wilfredo Gomez's midsection 4:4
01:50 Gomez ties up Lopez. 4:4
01:54 Gomez pushes Ricardo Lopez away. 4:4
01:59 Gomez has Lopez trapped! 4:4
02:03 Gomez misses with that punch. 4:4
02:10 Lopez 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! 8:4
02:10 Gomez seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 8:4
02:19 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 8:4
02:24 Gomez is holding on to Lopez. He seems to be taking a breather. 8:4
02:28 Lopez works his way free! 8:4
02:33 Lopez backs into his own corner... 8:4
02:37 Gomez is just missing by a hair with his punches. 8:4
02:40 * Ramirez steps in and admonishes Lopez for holding and hitting. 12:4
03:00 Gomez lands a hard uppercut! 12:8
03:00 Wilfredo Gomez just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 12:8
03:00 Round 8 finishes with the sound of the bell. 13:8
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 9 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:19 Gomez leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:21 Lopez lands a short hook to the body. 2:0
0:26 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 2:0
0:53 Lopez does a great job of moving as Gomez tries to work inside. 2:0
01:09 Wilfredo Gomez fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:0
01:11 Lopez splits Gomez's gloves with an uppercut. 4:0
01:16 Gomez needs to catch his second wind... 4:0
01:26 Lopez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:0
01:40 Gomez whiffs with the jab. 4:0
01:42 Lopez lands a devastating hook to the body. 7:0
01:56 Lopez looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 7:0
02:06 Ricardo Lopez moves into the right corner. 7:0
02:10 Gomez wings a big left hand at Lopez but the latter sidesteps the punch. 7:0
02:13 Ricardo Lopez lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 9:0
02:27 Lopez is off target with that uppercut. 9:0
02:33 Lopez seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:0
02:41 Gomez lands a wicked uppercut! 9:4
02:41 Lopez was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 9:4
02:54 Lopez buries a straight right, followed by a solid left hook to the ribs. 12:4
03:00 There's another round in the books. 13:4
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
0:14 Gomez does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Lopez's punches in close. 0:0
0:21 Gomez just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Lopez with a sharp combination! 0:4
0:21 How is Lopez standing after those shots? 0:4
0:26 Gomez is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 0:4
0:38 Ramirez yells at the fighters to separate but Gomez and Lopez are a tangle of arms. 0:4
0:42 Referee Ramirez separates the two... 0:4
0:47 Lopez is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:4
01:04 Gomez lands a strong uppercut! 0:8
01:04 Lopez is reeling after that shot! 0:8
01:18 And Ricardo Lopez tastes the power of a huge combination from Gomez! 0:12
01:18 Lopez was staggered by those punches... 0:12
01:22 Lopez is fading... 0:12
01:29 Gomez comes out on top in that exchange but Lopez was able to land some nice shots as well. 2:15
01:34 There is now a bit of swelling around Lopez's left eye. 2:15
01:38 Gomez has Lopez pinned! 2:15
01:43 Gomez fires a volley of punches but Lopez was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 2:15
01:54 Gomez suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 2:15
01:56 Lopez gets off a quick combination to the body 4:15
02:09 Gomez pins Lopez in the corner! 4:15
02:13 Lopez takes a hard combination from Gomez 4:19
02:13 Lopez appears to be stunned! 4:19
02:30 Gomez fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:19
02:44 Gomez is holding Lopez tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 4:19
02:53 Ramirez has to separate the two... 4:19
03:00 It looks like Lopez has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 4:19
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 4:19
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lopez was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Gomez's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:09 Gomez traps Ricardo Lopez in the corner! 0:0
0:13 Gomez lands a wicked uppercut! 0:4
0:13 Gomez has Lopez in trouble after that punch! 0:4
0:27 Gomez tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:4
0:34 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:4
0:42 Lopez usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Gomez tries vainly to score. 0:4
0:45 Lopez finds a home for his jab, keeping Gomez at bay. 2:4
0:59 Lopez is either lucky or has radar. Gomez's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:4
01:10 Lopez works free! He backs to ring center, with Gomez following. 2:4
01:20 Lopez picks off the jab thrown by Gomez. 2:4
01:30 A sizzling cross from Lopez finds it's mark. 5:4
01:47 Gomez has Lopez blocked in! 5:4
01:51 Gomez fires and misses. 5:4
01:53 Lopez scores to the body with a jab 7:4
02:07 Gomez misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 7:4
02:10 Lopez drops in a solid cross just above Gomez's trunks. 10:4
02:27 Gomez fires away but finds nothing but air. 10:4
02:34 Lopez lands a hard cross, one of the better punches so far this round. 13:4
02:53 Gomez swings...and misses. 13:4
03:00 Lopez scores with a winging right! Gomez's head snapped back violently with that punch! 17:4
03:00 Gomez is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 17:4
03:00 There appears to be some minor swelling under Gomez's left eye. 17:4
03:00 Lopez appears to have this fight under control. 17:4
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 11 comes to an end. 19:4
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 12th. 0:0
0:25 Gomez lands a wicked combination! 0:4
0:25 Lopez is out on his feet after that violent combination! 0:4
0:42 Lopez traps Gomez's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 0:4
0:46 Ramirez steps in and breaks it up. 0:4
0:56 Gomez cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Lopez had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:4
0:58 Lopez scores with a hook to the side of the head. 2:4
01:11 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 2:4
01:16 Ramirez is shouting at Lopez to break! 2:4
01:21 Gomez is keeping away from the ropes. 2:4
01:25 Gomez and Lopez are in a clinch, Ramirez hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:4
01:37 Ramirez moves in to break the clinch. 2:4
01:46 Lopez's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 2:4
01:56 Gomez has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Lopez. 2:4
02:00 Gomez and Lopez each take a step back. 2:4
02:05 Lopez tries to push Gomez back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 2:4
02:08 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 2:4
02:12 They take a breather as they clinch before Ramirez breaks them apart. 2:4
02:25 Wilfredo Gomez has Lopez trapped! 2:4
02:30 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 2:4
02:34 Gomez uses his shoulder to force Lopez out of the clinch. 2:4
02:44 Lopez moves into the near right corner. 2:4
02:48 Gomez smothers Ricardo Lopez's attack with a clinch! 2:4
02:53 Ramirez has to break the clinch. 2:4
03:00 Lopez just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 2:9
03:00 Those punches hurt Lopez and he looks to hang on. 2:9
03:00 Lopez seems to have done enough to win this fight. 2:9
03:00 The fighters hug each other in the middle of the ring as the 12th and final round ends. 2:8
Fight Result
Let's go to Michael Buffer for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
George Smith, United States scores the bout 116 to 112
Jesse Reyes, United States scores the bout 115 to 113
Guy Jutras, Canada scores the bout 117 to 111
The winner by unanimous decision is Ricardo Lopez!
Score Cards
George Smith Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ricardo Lopez 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 116
Wilfredo Gomez 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 112
Jesse Reyes Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ricardo Lopez 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 115
Wilfredo Gomez 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 113
Guy Jutras Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ricardo Lopez 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 117
Wilfredo Gomez 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 111
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ricardo Lopez 30 27 29 30 30 28 30 30 30 27 30 27 348
Wilfredo Gomez 27 30 28 27 27 29 27 27 27 30 27 30 336
Statistics
Categories Ricardo Lopez Wilfredo Gomez
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.08 3.00
Hooks / Round 7.08 2.92
Crosses / Round 3.42 3.33
Combinations / Round 4.08 2.75
Uppercuts / Round 3.17 3.75
Punches Landed / Round 21.83 15.75
Punches Missed / Round 24.50 83.25
Punching Accuracy 47.1% 15.9%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 8 / 8 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 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Ricardo Lopez vs Wilfredo Gomez
Fight info: Arena El Jefe, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, 2012-04-16, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Roberto Ramirez, the bout will be scored by three judges: George Smith (United States), Jesse Reyes (United States) and Guy Jutras (Canada), 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: Ricardo Lopez - Record: 0-0-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Futch - Cut Man: Dave Tenny
In the blue corner: Wilfredo Gomez - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Buddy McGirt - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:09 Gomez is doing great work inside as he jars Lopez with an uppercut. 0:3
0:18 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:3
0:26 Gomez really buried that punch into Lopez's ribs. 0:7
0:26 Lopez was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 0:7
0:40 Gomez throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Lopez but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:7
0:47 Lopez shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Gomez flush! 4:7
0:47 Gomez is badly hurt! 4:7
01:00 Lopez is motioning with his gloves for Gomez to bring it on, but Lopez is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 4:7
01:08 Gomez has his arms wrapped around Lopez... Now they separate. 4:7
01:12 Referee Ramirez has to separate the two... 4:7
01:24 Gomez is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:7
01:27 Both men look to measure one another. 4:7
01:36 Fans call for more action as Lopez ties up Gomez. Ramirez agrees with the fans and yells for Lopez to quit playing games and fight. 4:7
01:41 Lopez finally lets go of Gomez. 4:7
01:50 Lopez scores with a tremendous left! 8:7
01:50 Gomez looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 8:7
01:59 As high as Gomez is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Lopez takes advantage of it. 8:7
02:03 Lopez scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Gomez. 10:7
02:26 Lopez frees himself from Gomez's clutches! They move to ring center now. 10:7
02:31 Lopez retreats into his own corner... 10:7
02:35 Gomez cranks up the hook and connects to Ricardo Lopez's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 10:11
02:35 Lopez is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 10:11
02:49 Lopez moves to the center of the Ring taunting Gomez with his hands by his sides. 10:11
02:55 Lopez lands a stinging jab. 12:11
03:00 Lopez slides along the far ropes. 12:11
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. 14:10
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lopez is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 2 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:14 Gomez catches Ricardo Lopez coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:4
0:14 That blow connected solidly to the head of Lopez and he is stunned! 0:4
0:23 Lopez has Gomez trapped! 0:4
0:23 Lopez straightens Gomez up with the impact of that uppercut to the head. 3:4
0:37 Ricardo Lopez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Gomez. 3:4
0:48 Lopez is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Gomez attempts to move inside on him. 3:4
01:01 Gomez catches Lopez coming in with a sweet uppercut! 3:9
01:01 Lopez is reeling.. 3:9
01:14 Gomez slips in a jab to the body 3:11
01:42 Gomez grabs Ricardo Lopez. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 3:11
01:51 Gomez shoves Lopez away. 3:11
02:00 Lopez ends up behind Gomez as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 3:11
02:06 Gomez gets off a wicked four-punch combination, scoring to the head and body, as Lopez backs away. 3:14
02:20 Lopez usues his legs to avoid Gomez's punches. 3:14
02:27 Lopez pins Gomez in the corner! 3:14
02:32 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 3:14
02:41 Ramirez breaks them up... 3:14
02:45 Lopez has Gomez trapped in the left neutral corner... 3:14
02:50 Ricardo Lopez just comes up short with the combination. 3:14
02:57 Lopez hitches up his trunks. He'd better be careful. He may get nailed while his hands are down. 3:14
03:00 Lopez spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 2. 5:13
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ricardo Lopez and Gomez square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 3. 0:0
0:14 Gomez misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:20 Eddie Futch is just telling Lopez the obvious: throw more punches, move your head, step it up. That's not going to help much! 0:0
0:21 Wilfredo Gomez is trapped in his own corner... 0:0
0:29 Gomez got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Buddy McGirt's instructions work. 0:0
0:30 Lopez rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:0
0:50 Gomez traps Lopez's gloves under his arms, forcing Ramirez to break them up. 2:0
0:59 Now they break clean. 2:0
01:04 Gomez retreats into the lower corner. 2:0
01:04 Lopez gets off a jab to the solar plexus 4:0
01:13 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 4:0
01:13 Lopez lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Gomez's defense. 7:0
01:27 Lopez holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Gomez to score with a clean shot. 7:0
01:31 Lopez pins Gomez in the corner! 7:0
01:31 Lopez slams home the jab. That punch landed with the force of a cross or a hook. 10:0
01:54 Lopez misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 10:0
02:02 Gomez catches Lopez with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 10:2
02:11 Gomez slides into the corner... 10:2
02:15 The quickness and footwork of Lopez is definitely keeping Gomez off balance. 10:2
02:26 Gomez connects with a violent uppercut! 10:7
02:26 Lopez appears to have been staggered by that punch... 10:7
02:38 Wilfredo Gomez slides into a neutral corner... 10:7
02:42 Gomez tries to muscle inside but Lopez clinches him. 10:7
02:54 Ramirez separates the two... 10:7
02:58 Gomez steals a quick glance at his corner. 10:7
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 3. 12:6
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:11 A cross to body by Lopez gets through. 2:0
0:16 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:23 Wilfredo Gomez is staying at the center of the ring. 2:0
0:28 Gomez landed a sharp combination that rocked Lopez back on his heels! 2:5
0:28 Ricardo Lopez's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 2:5
0:42 The fighters are tied up. Gomez tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:5
0:46 Ramirez separates them. 2:5
0:59 Gomez misses with that hook. 2:5
01:01 Lopez throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 5:5
01:16 Lopez takes a heavy hook downstairs. 5:9
01:16 Lopez is clutching his side! 5:9
01:32 Lopez is trapped in Gomez's corner... 5:9
01:37 Gomez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Lopez. 5:9
01:39 Lopez is trying to put his punches together and he tags Gomez with a nice combination of punches. 7:9
01:48 Gomez retreats into a neutral corner. 7:9
01:53 Lopez can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 7:9
01:55 Lopez ducks into an uppercut from Gomez. 7:11
02:10 Ricardo Lopez lands a devastating uppercut! 11:11
02:10 Gomez is going to need to regroup after that blow... 11:11
02:23 It's a sweet uppercut by Lopez! He snapped Gomez's head straight back with that punch! 15:11
02:23 Wilfredo Gomez's knee almost touched the canvas... 15:11
02:35 Lopez has Gomez pinned! 15:11
02:40 Lopez misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 15:11
02:55 Ricardo Lopez is flicking the jab, trying to keep Gomez at long range. 15:11
03:00 Lopez wraps his arms around Wilfredo Gomez. 15:11
03:00 Ramirez separates the two fighters. 15:11
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Lopez and Gomez really went at it. 16:10
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 5. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Eddie Futch said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Lopez has some spring in his step here in the 5th round. 0:0
0:13 Lopez voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:13 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:24 Lopez is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:0
0:34 Gomez lands a smashing hook! 0:4
0:34 Lopez is suddenly in trouble! 0:4
0:47 Lopez moves into a neutral corner. 0:4
0:51 Lopez comes in low. Gomez puts a headlock on him. Ramirez knocks Gomez's arm off Lopez's head. 0:4
01:03 Ramirez separates the two... 0:4
01:10 Great work to the body by Lopez as he scores with both hands. 3:4
01:20 Lopez and Gomez are both throwing wildly, a nice flurry, with Lopez having the edge. 6:6
01:28 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 6:6
01:32 Gomez has Lopez cornered! 6:6
01:37 Gomez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:6
01:44 Lopez connects with a violent hook to the chin, but Gomez just shakes his head and smiles. 9:6
02:01 Lopez has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 9:6
02:04 Lopez scores with a pinpoint hook to the chin of Gomez. 12:6
02:17 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 12:6
02:17 Lopez tries to clinch, but Gomez shakes him off and lands an uppercut to the body. 12:8
02:37 Gomez lands a vicious uppercut! 12:12
02:37 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Lopez is trying to hang on... 12:12
02:53 Lopez ties up Gomez. Why would he want to clinch now? 12:12
02:58 Ramirez has to break them apart. 12:12
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! 14:11
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gomez rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Buddy McGirt seemed to pump up Gomez between rounds. 0:0
0:12 Ramirez warns Gomez for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:0
0:21 Lopez tries to get free... Here comes Ramirez to break them up... 0:0
0:21 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:29 Lopez moves into the near corner. 0:0
0:34 Gomez looks to work the body, but Lopez covers up nicely. 0:0
0:45 Gomez's misses as Lopez backpedals away. 0:0
0:52 Lopez backs away and hitches up his trunks. 0:0
0:59 Gomez tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Lopez. 0:0
01:11 Gomez just can't find the range with that uppercut. 0:0
01:22 Gomez lands a crushing uppercut! 0:4
01:22 How is Lopez standing after that? 0:4
01:32 Wilfredo Gomez misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 0:6
01:41 Lopez is trapped in the corner... 0:6
01:45 Gomez throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:6
01:56 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:6
02:00 Gomez feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 0:6
02:04 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 0:6
02:12 Gomez doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 0:6
02:22 Lopez is trying to free his gloves from under Wilfredo Gomez's gloves. 0:6
02:26 Referee Ramirez steps in to break it up. 0:6
02:36 Gomez just landed a three punch combo! 0:10
02:36 Lopez looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 0:10
02:51 Gomez clamps Lopez's arms to his side and holds on until Ramirez breaks the hold. 0:10
02:55 The Referee breaks it up... 0:10
03:00 Lopez traps Wilfredo Gomez in the corner! 0:10
03:00 That ends Round 6... But the fighters are still punching! Now Ramirez jumps between them. 0:10
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lopez looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Lopez backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 Gomez lands a solid cross! 0:4
0:12 Lopez's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 0:4
0:16 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:4
0:28 Lopez holds his arms up in disgust as Gomez holds him around his waist. 0:4
0:37 Lopez pushes Gomez away. 0:4
0:56 Gomez fires a left hand that Lopez takes high on the shoulder. 0:4
0:58 Lopez misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 2:4
01:07 That jab from Gomez stopped Lopez in his tracks. 2:7
01:21 Gomez throws a flurry of punches but Lopez either blocks or slips them. 2:7
01:23 Lopez blasts two wicked shots to the ribs of Gomez and you could see him wince in pain. 5:7
01:35 Gomez has Lopez blocked in! 5:7
01:40 Wilfredo Gomez leans on the ropes and motions for Lopez to come in. 5:7
01:53 Gomez fires a lead right that Ricardo Lopez manages to avoid. 5:7
01:55 Lopez connects to the head with a powerful right cross. 8:7
02:05 A straight cross from Lopez gets through Wilfredo Gomez's guard. 10:7
02:17 Gomez backs into the far corner. 10:7
02:21 Lopez pummels Wilfredo Gomez, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 14:7
02:21 Gomez is dazed and he is in trouble!! 14:7
02:39 Lopez wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Gomez's defense. 14:7
02:51 Gomez can't score with short uppercut inside. Lopez got his gloves in front of the punch. 14:7
02:57 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 14:7
03:00 Gomez works free! The fighters move to ring center. 14:7
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 14:9
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:12 OH! Gomez landed the big hook flush! 0:4
0:12 That shot landed square and Lopez felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 0:4
0:16 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:4
0:20 Gomez got some great advice from Buddy McGirt between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 8. 0:4
0:25 Gomez muscles his way inside. 0:4
0:33 Gomez backs into the left corner. 0:4
0:37 Lopez is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Gomez's defense. 0:4
0:47 Lopez fires and misses. 0:4
0:54 Lopez sneaks home the right cross. 2:4
01:10 Gomez misses wildly with the hook. 2:4
01:22 Gomez tries to drop the right hand over the top but Lopez ducks under it. 2:4
01:29 Lopez is pinned in his own corner... 2:4
01:33 Gomez fires a shot, but it glances off Lopez's shoulder. 2:4
01:35 Lopez scores with a quick one-two to Wilfredo Gomez's midsection 4:4
01:50 Gomez ties up Lopez. 4:4
01:54 Gomez pushes Ricardo Lopez away. 4:4
01:59 Gomez has Lopez trapped! 4:4
02:03 Gomez misses with that punch. 4:4
02:10 Lopez 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! 8:4
02:10 Gomez seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 8:4
02:19 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 8:4
02:24 Gomez is holding on to Lopez. He seems to be taking a breather. 8:4
02:28 Lopez works his way free! 8:4
02:33 Lopez backs into his own corner... 8:4
02:37 Gomez is just missing by a hair with his punches. 8:4
02:40 * Ramirez steps in and admonishes Lopez for holding and hitting. 12:4
03:00 Gomez lands a hard uppercut! 12:8
03:00 Wilfredo Gomez just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 12:8
03:00 Round 8 finishes with the sound of the bell. 13:8
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 9 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:19 Gomez leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:21 Lopez lands a short hook to the body. 2:0
0:26 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 2:0
0:53 Lopez does a great job of moving as Gomez tries to work inside. 2:0
01:09 Wilfredo Gomez fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:0
01:11 Lopez splits Gomez's gloves with an uppercut. 4:0
01:16 Gomez needs to catch his second wind... 4:0
01:26 Lopez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:0
01:40 Gomez whiffs with the jab. 4:0
01:42 Lopez lands a devastating hook to the body. 7:0
01:56 Lopez looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 7:0
02:06 Ricardo Lopez moves into the right corner. 7:0
02:10 Gomez wings a big left hand at Lopez but the latter sidesteps the punch. 7:0
02:13 Ricardo Lopez lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 9:0
02:27 Lopez is off target with that uppercut. 9:0
02:33 Lopez seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:0
02:41 Gomez lands a wicked uppercut! 9:4
02:41 Lopez was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 9:4
02:54 Lopez buries a straight right, followed by a solid left hook to the ribs. 12:4
03:00 There's another round in the books. 13:4
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
0:14 Gomez does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Lopez's punches in close. 0:0
0:21 Gomez just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Lopez with a sharp combination! 0:4
0:21 How is Lopez standing after those shots? 0:4
0:26 Gomez is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 0:4
0:38 Ramirez yells at the fighters to separate but Gomez and Lopez are a tangle of arms. 0:4
0:42 Referee Ramirez separates the two... 0:4
0:47 Lopez is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:4
01:04 Gomez lands a strong uppercut! 0:8
01:04 Lopez is reeling after that shot! 0:8
01:18 And Ricardo Lopez tastes the power of a huge combination from Gomez! 0:12
01:18 Lopez was staggered by those punches... 0:12
01:22 Lopez is fading... 0:12
01:29 Gomez comes out on top in that exchange but Lopez was able to land some nice shots as well. 2:15
01:34 There is now a bit of swelling around Lopez's left eye. 2:15
01:38 Gomez has Lopez pinned! 2:15
01:43 Gomez fires a volley of punches but Lopez was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 2:15
01:54 Gomez suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 2:15
01:56 Lopez gets off a quick combination to the body 4:15
02:09 Gomez pins Lopez in the corner! 4:15
02:13 Lopez takes a hard combination from Gomez 4:19
02:13 Lopez appears to be stunned! 4:19
02:30 Gomez fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:19
02:44 Gomez is holding Lopez tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 4:19
02:53 Ramirez has to separate the two... 4:19
03:00 It looks like Lopez has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 4:19
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 4:19
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lopez was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Gomez's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:09 Gomez traps Ricardo Lopez in the corner! 0:0
0:13 Gomez lands a wicked uppercut! 0:4
0:13 Gomez has Lopez in trouble after that punch! 0:4
0:27 Gomez tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:4
0:34 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:4
0:42 Lopez usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Gomez tries vainly to score. 0:4
0:45 Lopez finds a home for his jab, keeping Gomez at bay. 2:4
0:59 Lopez is either lucky or has radar. Gomez's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:4
01:10 Lopez works free! He backs to ring center, with Gomez following. 2:4
01:20 Lopez picks off the jab thrown by Gomez. 2:4
01:30 A sizzling cross from Lopez finds it's mark. 5:4
01:47 Gomez has Lopez blocked in! 5:4
01:51 Gomez fires and misses. 5:4
01:53 Lopez scores to the body with a jab 7:4
02:07 Gomez misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 7:4
02:10 Lopez drops in a solid cross just above Gomez's trunks. 10:4
02:27 Gomez fires away but finds nothing but air. 10:4
02:34 Lopez lands a hard cross, one of the better punches so far this round. 13:4
02:53 Gomez swings...and misses. 13:4
03:00 Lopez scores with a winging right! Gomez's head snapped back violently with that punch! 17:4
03:00 Gomez is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 17:4
03:00 There appears to be some minor swelling under Gomez's left eye. 17:4
03:00 Lopez appears to have this fight under control. 17:4
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 11 comes to an end. 19:4
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 12th. 0:0
0:25 Gomez lands a wicked combination! 0:4
0:25 Lopez is out on his feet after that violent combination! 0:4
0:42 Lopez traps Gomez's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 0:4
0:46 Ramirez steps in and breaks it up. 0:4
0:56 Gomez cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Lopez had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:4
0:58 Lopez scores with a hook to the side of the head. 2:4
01:11 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 2:4
01:16 Ramirez is shouting at Lopez to break! 2:4
01:21 Gomez is keeping away from the ropes. 2:4
01:25 Gomez and Lopez are in a clinch, Ramirez hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:4
01:37 Ramirez moves in to break the clinch. 2:4
01:46 Lopez's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 2:4
01:56 Gomez has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Lopez. 2:4
02:00 Gomez and Lopez each take a step back. 2:4
02:05 Lopez tries to push Gomez back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 2:4
02:08 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 2:4
02:12 They take a breather as they clinch before Ramirez breaks them apart. 2:4
02:25 Wilfredo Gomez has Lopez trapped! 2:4
02:30 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 2:4
02:34 Gomez uses his shoulder to force Lopez out of the clinch. 2:4
02:44 Lopez moves into the near right corner. 2:4
02:48 Gomez smothers Ricardo Lopez's attack with a clinch! 2:4
02:53 Ramirez has to break the clinch. 2:4
03:00 Lopez just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 2:9
03:00 Those punches hurt Lopez and he looks to hang on. 2:9
03:00 Lopez seems to have done enough to win this fight. 2:9
03:00 The fighters hug each other in the middle of the ring as the 12th and final round ends. 2:8
Fight Result
Let's go to Michael Buffer for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
George Smith, United States scores the bout 116 to 112
Jesse Reyes, United States scores the bout 115 to 113
Guy Jutras, Canada scores the bout 117 to 111
The winner by unanimous decision is Ricardo Lopez!
Score Cards
George Smith Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ricardo Lopez 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 116
Wilfredo Gomez 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 112
Jesse Reyes Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ricardo Lopez 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 115
Wilfredo Gomez 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 113
Guy Jutras Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ricardo Lopez 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 117
Wilfredo Gomez 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 111
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ricardo Lopez 30 27 29 30 30 28 30 30 30 27 30 27 348
Wilfredo Gomez 27 30 28 27 27 29 27 27 27 30 27 30 336
Statistics
Categories Ricardo Lopez Wilfredo Gomez
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.08 3.00
Hooks / Round 7.08 2.92
Crosses / Round 3.42 3.33
Combinations / Round 4.08 2.75
Uppercuts / Round 3.17 3.75
Punches Landed / Round 21.83 15.75
Punches Missed / Round 24.50 83.25
Punching Accuracy 47.1% 15.9%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 8 / 8 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 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: #4#Event (2) 7-12
Main Event
Henry Armstrong vs Harry Greb
Fight info: Robert Treat Hotel, Newark, NJ, United States, 2012-04-16, announcer is Henry Jones, referee is Toby Gibson, the bout will be scored by three judges: Joe Pasquale (United States), C.J. Ross (United States) and Mauro DiFiore (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: Henry Armstrong - Record: 1-0-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Amilcar Brusa - Cut Man: Ralph Citro
In the blue corner: Harry Greb - Record: 2-0-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: John Bray - Cut Man: Leon Tabbs
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
0:07 The uppercut just landed by Armstrong is a nice weapon on the inside. 2:0
0:16 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 2:0
0:20 A straight cross from Greb gets through Armstrong's guard. 2:2
0:35 Harry Greb holds his arms up in disgust as Armstrong holds him around his waist. 2:2
0:40 Referee Gibson steps in to break it up. 2:2
0:49 Greb frees himself from Armstrong's clutches! They move to ring center now. 2:2
0:58 Armstrong pins Greb's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:2
01:03 Armstrong shoves Greb away. 2:2
01:08 Greb misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 2:4
01:24 Armstrong is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Harry Greb can't throw punches, I guess. 2:4
01:36 Gibson separates the two... 2:4
01:45 Henry Armstrong continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 2:4
01:55 Greb just landed a devastating three punch combo! 2:8
01:55 Armstrong is trying to regroup after those punches... 2:8
02:08 As high as Armstrong is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Greb takes advantage of it. 2:8
02:16 Greb looks for a breather; he grabs Henry Armstrong and holds on. Armstrong pushes Greb off and looks for an opening. 2:8
02:21 Armstrong pushes Greb away. 2:8
02:30 Armstrong drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 6:8
02:30 Greb appears shaken by those punches! 6:8
02:43 Greb catches Armstrong with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 6:10
02:57 Greb misses with that hook. 6:10
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 6:10
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 2 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 Greb shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 0:2
0:16 John Bray was really animated in Greb's corner and Greb was nodding in agreement. 0:2
0:21 Harry Greb fires a left hand that Armstrong takes high on the shoulder. 0:2
0:31 Greb retreats into his own corner... 0:2
0:36 Armstrong lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Greb. 0:2
0:38 Not a lot on that hook to Armstrong's side, but it scored. 0:4
0:48 Henry Armstrong moves into the left corner. 0:4
0:52 Greb feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 0:4
0:56 Greb is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:4
01:00 Greb doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 0:6
01:12 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:6
01:17 Armstrong lands a vicious cross! 4:6
01:17 That blow connected solidly to the head of Greb and he is stunned! 4:6
01:26 Armstrong moves into a neutral corner. 4:6
01:26 Both fighters miss, now Greb follows up with a solid hook to the body of Greb! 4:9
01:35 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 4:9
01:43 Greb fires and misses. 4:9
01:45 Armstrong lands a flurry to the ribs of Greb. 6:9
01:58 Greb bangs a right cross off the face of Armstrong. 6:11
02:07 Armstrong doesn't have to look for Harry Greb this round. He is right there in front of him. 6:11
02:11 The fighters are back at ring center... 6:11
02:15 Greb approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Henry Armstrong any room to breathe. 6:11
02:28 Greb traps Armstrong's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Gibson breaks it up. 6:11
02:32 Gibson breaks them up... 6:11
02:44 Greb is clinching... 6:11
02:49 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:11
03:00 Greb is forced into his own corner... 6:11
03:00 Considering the clinch Armstrong has on Harry Greb it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Greb pushes him away. 6:11
03:00 Gibson separates them. 6:11
03:00 Round 2 ends with the sound of the bell. 5:12
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Greb's corner as the bell sounds for Round 3. 0:0
0:13 Greb smothers Armstrong's attack as Armstrong tries to get off some shots inside. 0:0
0:19 Henry Armstrong's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:23 Armstrong has Harry Greb pinned! 0:0
0:23 * Armstrong is told to quit holding and hitting by Gibson. 3:0
0:46 Greb has Henry Armstrong trapped! 3:0
0:46 Greb scores with the jab. 3:2
01:04 The fighters are tied up. Harry Greb tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 3:2
01:13 Gibson is shouting at Greb to break! 3:2
01:18 Armstrong connects with an uppercut to the head of Greb. 5:2
01:36 Greb gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 5:4
01:45 Armstrong throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 7:4
01:57 Armstrong continues to pop the jab 9:4
02:17 Armstrong grabs Greb again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 9:4
02:26 Gibson separates the two fighters. 9:4
02:31 Both fighters are trying to work inside. It's Armstrong, though, who manages to score with a solid uppercut to Greb's midsection. 12:4
02:40 Greb has Armstrong blocked in! 12:4
02:45 Greb is clinching... Armstrong is trying to free his gloves... They are under Greb's arms... 12:4
02:49 * Greb is going to use every weapon at his disposal from the looks of things and now he's being cautioned by the referee about using his shoulders illegally. 12:4
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. 12:3
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Amilcar Brusa was extremely upbeat during the break with Armstrong providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 Armstrong slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:07 Greb scores with a quick one-two to Armstrong's midsection 0:2
0:11 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:2
0:16 * Gibson is telling Greb to watch holding and hitting. 0:5
0:36 Greb lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Henry Armstrong's midsection. 0:7
0:45 A flurry of blows from Greb lands to the body 0:9
0:54 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:9
0:57 Greb feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:9
01:01 Greb scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:13
01:01 Armstrong is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:13
01:18 Greb is either lucky or has radar. Henry Armstrong's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:13
01:33 Armstrong lands a wicked uppercut! 5:13
01:33 Greb takes a step back, obviously hurt! 5:13
01:47 Greb has Henry Armstrong trapped in the left neutral corner... 5:13
01:47 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Greb is scoring more than Armstrong. 7:16
01:51 * Clearly, Armstrong is starting to swell under his left eye. 7:16
01:57 Greb goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 7:18
02:14 Greb just comes up short with the hook. 7:18
02:26 Henry Armstrong takes a hard combination from Greb 7:22
02:26 Armstrong's knee almost touched the canvas... 7:22
02:36 Both fighters move in close as Armstrong goes to the body with an uppercut. 9:22
02:48 Greb seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:22
02:57 Greb ties up Armstrong. 9:22
03:00 Henry Armstrong tries to get free... Here comes Gibson to break them up... 9:22
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Armstrong and Greb really went at it. 9:22
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Henry Armstrong looks a bit disgusted as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Armstrong is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Armstrong still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Greb comes in low. Armstrong puts a headlock on him. Gibson knocks Armstrong's arm off Greb's head. 0:0
0:18 Gibson moves them apart. 0:0
0:22 John Bray not only gave Greb encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Armstrong. Now it's up to Greb to implement it. 0:0
0:27 Greb bores in determined to maul Armstrong 0:0
0:35 * Gibson is all over Harry Greb for holding and hitting and he better clean up his act immediately. 0:3
0:54 Gibson is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 0:3
0:57 Armstrong retreats into the upper left corner. 0:3
0:57 Greb doubles up to the body, though Armstrong seems unfazed. 0:5
01:06 Harry Greb pins Armstrong in the corner! 0:5
01:06 Greb scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 0:7
01:16 The action is at ring center. 0:7
01:21 Armstrong drives that short hook into Greb's midsection! 4:7
01:21 Greb is clutching his side! 4:7
01:37 That punch actually went behind Armstrong's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Greb. 4:7
01:48 Greb gets off a quick combination to the body 4:9
02:00 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Armstrong lands the right hand. 6:9
02:09 Greb fires a short, ripping uppercut inside. 6:11
02:13 Armstrong's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 6:11
02:18 Armstrong has Greb cornered! 6:11
02:18 * That was a blatant rabbit punch by Armstrong and Gibson has stopped the action to scold him 8:11
02:36 The action slows for the moment. 8:11
02:39 Henry Armstrong's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 8:11
02:42 Armstrong slides into a neutral corner... 8:11
02:47 Greb keeps looking to get inside on Armstrong 8:11
02:56 Greb grabs Armstrong's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Gibson has to force Greb to let go. 8:11
03:00 Referee Gibson has to separate the two... 8:11
03:00 Round 5 finishes with the sound of the bell. 7:13
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 6 begins. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Armstrong's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Armstrong's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Some good body work by Armstrong but not much on those punches. 2:0
0:25 Armstrong can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:0
0:34 Greb moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 2:2
0:48 Armstrong scores with a tremendous left! 6:2
0:48 Armstrong has Greb hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 6:2
01:00 Armstrong lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 8:2
01:13 The action is back at ring center. 8:2
01:13 Greb has been throwing the uppercut and scoring with it all night as he lands yet another short punch inside. 8:4
01:23 Greb lands a rapier like jab to the head of Henry Armstrong 8:6
01:27 The swelling is increasing around Armstrong's left. 8:6
01:36 Armstrong lands a crushing uppercut! 12:6
01:36 Greb is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 12:6
01:56 Greb throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 12:6
02:03 Harry Greb is throwing punches in bunches and lands several wicked shots in the process. 12:9
02:13 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 12:9
02:17 Armstrong goes to the head, the body and now back to the head. That was a beautiful sequence of punches. 15:9
02:26 Greb backs into the upper left corner. 15:9
02:26 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Armstrong. 18:9
02:38 Armstrong brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 18:9
02:38 He bangs home a hard cross. 21:9
02:48 Greb is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 21:11
02:57 Armstrong pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 23:11
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 24:11
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Armstrong and Greb square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 7. 0:0
0:08 Armstrong'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
0:10 Harry Greb slides into the corner... 0:0
0:10 Armstrong fires a light jab to the stomach 2:0
0:23 Greb pins Armstrong in the corner! 2:0
0:28 No one is going to confuse Greb with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 2:0
0:40 Armstrong fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:0
0:42 Some nice infighting ends with Greb getting an uppercut in. 2:2
0:46 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Armstrong. 2:2
0:51 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:2
0:56 Armstrong fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:2
0:58 Upstairs and downstairs! Greb lands two quick blows and then moves away from Armstrong's counters. 2:4
01:14 Greb lands a strong hook! 2:8
01:14 That's the punch "The Pittsburgh Windmill" hoped to land! Armstrong looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 2:8
01:24 Greb winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Armstrong. 5:8
01:46 Greb throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 5:10
01:55 Armstrong bangs the uppercut home. 7:10
01:55 Greb reels backward from what might have been a head butt! 7:10
02:05 Armstrong backs into a neutral corner. 7:10
02:05 Greb tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 7:12
02:09 Armstrong's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 7:12
02:14 Armstrong is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 7:12
02:17 Greb fires the jab. It finds its target. 7:14
02:27 Armstrong scores with a hard, snapping jab. 10:14
02:35 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 10:14
02:38 Greb traps Armstrong in the corner! 10:14
02:43 Harry Greb clamps Henry Armstrong's arms to his side and holds on until Gibson breaks the hold. 10:14
02:47 Gibson moves in to break the clinch. 10:14
02:55 Both fighters move back to ring center. 10:14
02:55 Armstrong rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 12:14
03:00 Greb clinches... Armstrong gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 12:14
03:00 Harry Greb pushes Armstrong away. 12:14
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 13:13
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 8. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Armstrong is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 Harry Greb connects with a cross to Armstrong's body. 0:2
0:12 Armstrong is losing his legs... 0:2
0:17 Greb's jab connects to Armstrong's head 0:4
0:31 Armstrong dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Greb back on his heels! 4:4
0:31 Greb is suddenly in trouble! 4:4
0:45 Armstrong lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Greb 6:4
01:04 Greb cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Henry Armstrong had his elbows tucked in nicely. 6:4
01:25 Henry Armstrong cranks up the hook and connects to Greb's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 10:4
01:25 What a beautiful combination! Greb might not survive this... 10:4
01:34 Greb retreats into a neutral corner. 10:4
01:34 Armstrong lands a devastating hook to the body. 13:4
01:39 Greb and Armstrong are both on the verge of exhaustion.. 13:4
01:48 Armstrong lands a solid cross! 17:4
01:48 Armstrong sent Greb reeling with that punch! 17:4
02:02 There's a straight right by Armstrong! 22:4
02:02 Greb seems to have been hurt by that punch! 22:4
02:11 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 22:4
02:16 Henry Armstrong catches Greb coming in with a sweet uppercut! 26:4
02:16 Greb is gasping for air!! 26:4
02:20 Greb doesn't have much left... 26:4
02:25 Greb is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 26:4
02:28 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Greb digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Armstrong. 26:6
02:41 Greb doubles up to the body. He got Armstrong's attention with those shots. 26:9
02:45 Armstrong's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 26:9
02:58 Armstrong leans on the ropes and motions for Greb to come in. 26:9
03:00 It looks like Armstrong has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 26:9
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 28:9
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 9. There it is! 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Armstrong's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:07 Armstrong retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:07 Harry Greb gets off a jab to the solar plexus 0:2
0:11 Both fighters look fatigued... 0:2
0:16 Greb rakes Armstrong with some solid shots to the head and body. 0:5
0:25 Greb got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if John Bray's instructions work. 0:5
0:26 Greb lands consecutive blows to Armstrong's midsection. 0:7
0:42 Armstrong shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Greb flush! 4:7
0:42 Greb looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:7
0:55 Greb moves into the far left corner. 4:7
0:59 Armstrong misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:7
01:06 Greb gets the cross through Armstrong's guard. 4:9
01:11 Armstrong's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 4:9
01:22 Armstrong scores with consecutive blows to the body of Greb. 6:9
01:32 Greb retreats into the left corner. 6:9
01:32 Armstrong scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 8:9
01:43 Armstrong throws the cross and scores to the head of Harry Greb. 10:9
02:00 It's a sweet uppercut by Greb! He snapped Armstrong's head straight back with that punch! 10:13
02:00 Armstrong is going to need to regroup after that blow... 10:13
02:12 Greb traps Armstrong in the corner! 10:13
02:17 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 10:13
02:21 * Armstrong is using that shoulder like a third arm and Gibson is letting him know he better clean it up. 10:13
02:41 Armstrong tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Greb blocks it. 10:13
02:43 Greb connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 10:15
02:47 Henry Armstrong seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 10:15
02:52 Harry Greb comes in over Armstrong's guard with a solid hook. 10:18
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 10:18
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:05 Armstrong's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:10 Armstrong grabs Greb. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:19 Gibson separates the two... 0:0
0:23 John Bray seemed to pump up Greb between rounds. 0:0
0:30 Greb whiffs with the combination. 0:0
0:37 Armstrong lands a devastating uppercut! 5:0
0:37 Greb was stunned by that blow! 5:0
0:46 The fighters are at ring center... 5:0
0:50 Armstrong throws a crushing right to Greb's jaw! 9:0
0:50 That shot buckled Greb's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 9:0
01:11 * Armstrong rains a combination of blows to the head and body of Greb and Greb tastes the canvas here in Round 10! 9:0
01:13 Gibson points Armstrong to a neutral corner and begins the count over Greb... 16:0
01:13 1... 16:0
01:14 2... 16:0
01:15 3... 16:0
01:16 4... 16:0
01:17 5... 16:0
01:17 * Greb still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Gibson is taking a long look at him. 16:0
01:17 Gibson motions to both boxers to come together, as he allows the fight to continue. 16:0
01:17 Armstrong stunned Greb. Henry Armstrong knows how to finish an opponent when he has got one hurt, and he is going to work now! 16:0
01:30 That hook by Armstrong jarred Greb! 20:0
01:30 What a devastating shot, Greb looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 20:0
01:43 Armstrong fires and misses. 20:0
01:50 Greb backs into a neutral corner. 20:0
01:54 Greb is protecting the body nicely as Armstrong fails to score inside. 20:0
02:06 Armstrong misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 20:0
02:12 Armstrong scores with a quick one-two to Greb's midsection 22:0
02:12 Armstrong must sense that he's got Greb just about out on his feet. Now, it's a matter of whether or not he can land the punches necessary to end this fight. 22:0
02:26 Armstrong misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 22:0
02:36 Armstrong lets his hands go inside, but Greb protects his body well. 22:0
02:48 Henry Armstrong tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Greb. 22:0
02:54 Armstrong is keeping away from the ropes. 22:0
02:59 Armstrong looks to work the body, but Greb covers up nicely. 22:0
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 22:0
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it looks as if Greb is going to need a knockout or at least a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:05 The swelling on the face of Henry Armstrong is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:10 Greb pins Armstrong's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:15 Gibson steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:19 Armstrong got some great advice from Amilcar Brusa between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 11. 0:0
0:20 Greb backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:24 Greb usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Armstrong tries vainly to score. 0:0
0:27 Greb rips a hook to the head. 0:2
0:31 The increased swelling around the left eye of Henry Armstrong is fast becoming a hindurance. 0:2
0:36 * Greb is blatantly hitting Armstrong while they are locked up and Gibson has stopped the action to scold him 0:5
0:36 * Greb is going to have a point deducted for that foul! 0:5
0:52 Greb just misses with a huge shot as Armstrong chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:5
01:03 Greb wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Armstrong's defense. 0:5
01:15 Harry Greb is holding on to Henry Armstrong. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:5
01:19 Armstrong works his way free! 0:5
01:27 Greb has Armstrong trapped! 0:5
01:32 Greb tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:5
01:34 Henry Armstrong punishes Greb with a hook to the ribs. 3:5
01:38 Greb doesn't seem bothered by the knockdown last round. He's winning this one. 3:5
01:43 Armstrong backs into the far corner. 3:5
01:48 Harry Greb misses wildly with the Hook. 3:5
01:50 Henry Armstrong lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 5:5
01:59 Greb has Armstrong trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 5:5
02:04 Greb doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 5:5
02:11 Greb is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 5:7
02:25 OH! Armstrong landed the big hook flush! 9:7
02:25 Greb appears shaken by that punch! 9:7
02:39 Harry Greb works his way in and leans on Armstrong... 9:7
02:48 Gibson has to separate the two... 9:7
02:57 Greb looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 9:7
03:00 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 9:7
03:00 Henry Armstrong seems to have done enough to win this fight. 9:7
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 11, forcing Gibson to step in. 9:7
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Armstrong's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Armstrong's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Harry Greb does a great job smothering Armstrong's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 0:0
0:22 * Greb is leading with his head and Gibson has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:2
0:31 * Bad Luck! Armstrong's cut! 0:3
0:31 The blood is coming from somewhere on the inside of Armstrong's right eyebrow and it's following a path downward alongside his nose and onto his upper lip. 0:3
0:31 * Gibson has stopped the action and is indicating that Armstrong's cut was caused by an intentional head butt. 0:3
0:35 It seems every shot Armstrong takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 0:3
0:45 Greb wraps up Armstrong. 0:3
0:54 The Referee breaks it up... 0:3
01:03 Greb tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:3
01:14 Armstrong is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 0:3
01:21 Armstrong just landed a three punch combo! 4:3
01:21 Greb is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 4:3
01:37 Greb fires a solid combination. 4:5
01:53 Greb just comes up short with the hook. 4:5
02:09 Armstrong just can't find the range with that jab. 4:5
02:15 There's a hard shot off the top of Armstrong's head! 4:9
02:15 Armstrong looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 4:9
02:30 Armstrong ties up Greb... 4:9
02:39 Gibson has to break them apart. 4:9
02:46 Not much steam behind Armstrong's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 6:9
03:00 Armstrong misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:9
03:00 This bout's over, fight fans! The scorecards will tell the tale in this one. 5:9
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Henry Jones is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Joe Pasquale, United States scores the bout 115 to 112
C.J. Ross, United States scores the bout 114 to 113
Mauro DiFiore, United States scores the bout 114 to 113
The winner by unanimous decision is Henry Armstrong!
Score Cards
Joe Pasquale Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Henry Armstrong 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 115
Harry Greb 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 8 8 9 112
C.J. Ross Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Henry Armstrong 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 114
Harry Greb 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 8 8 10 113
Mauro DiFiore Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Henry Armstrong 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 114
Harry Greb 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 8 8 10 113
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Henry Armstrong 27 27 30 27 27 30 30 30 27 30 30 28 343
Harry Greb 30 30 27 30 30 27 30 27 30 24 24 29 338
Statistics
Categories Henry Armstrong Harry Greb
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 4.92 4.33
Hooks / Round 5.17 4.83
Crosses / Round 4.33 5.25
Combinations / Round 5.58 7.92
Uppercuts / Round 4.42 5.58
Punches Landed / Round 24.42 27.92
Punches Missed / Round 44.75 35.08
Punching Accuracy 35.3% 44.3%
Total Number of Fouls 3 5
Holding Head and Hitting 1 3
Rabbit Punching 1
Head Butting 1
Using Shoulder 1 1
Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Official Warning 1
Caution 3 3
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Suffered Intentional Head Butt causing Cut (not during Clinching) 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 1 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 1 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut inside right eyebrow 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 4 / 4 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go for KO 1 / 1 2 / 2
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 2 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Henry Armstrong vs Harry Greb
Fight info: Robert Treat Hotel, Newark, NJ, United States, 2012-04-16, announcer is Henry Jones, referee is Toby Gibson, the bout will be scored by three judges: Joe Pasquale (United States), C.J. Ross (United States) and Mauro DiFiore (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: Henry Armstrong - Record: 1-0-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Amilcar Brusa - Cut Man: Ralph Citro
In the blue corner: Harry Greb - Record: 2-0-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: John Bray - Cut Man: Leon Tabbs
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
0:07 The uppercut just landed by Armstrong is a nice weapon on the inside. 2:0
0:16 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 2:0
0:20 A straight cross from Greb gets through Armstrong's guard. 2:2
0:35 Harry Greb holds his arms up in disgust as Armstrong holds him around his waist. 2:2
0:40 Referee Gibson steps in to break it up. 2:2
0:49 Greb frees himself from Armstrong's clutches! They move to ring center now. 2:2
0:58 Armstrong pins Greb's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:2
01:03 Armstrong shoves Greb away. 2:2
01:08 Greb misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 2:4
01:24 Armstrong is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Harry Greb can't throw punches, I guess. 2:4
01:36 Gibson separates the two... 2:4
01:45 Henry Armstrong continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 2:4
01:55 Greb just landed a devastating three punch combo! 2:8
01:55 Armstrong is trying to regroup after those punches... 2:8
02:08 As high as Armstrong is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Greb takes advantage of it. 2:8
02:16 Greb looks for a breather; he grabs Henry Armstrong and holds on. Armstrong pushes Greb off and looks for an opening. 2:8
02:21 Armstrong pushes Greb away. 2:8
02:30 Armstrong drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 6:8
02:30 Greb appears shaken by those punches! 6:8
02:43 Greb catches Armstrong with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 6:10
02:57 Greb misses with that hook. 6:10
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 6:10
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 2 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 Greb shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 0:2
0:16 John Bray was really animated in Greb's corner and Greb was nodding in agreement. 0:2
0:21 Harry Greb fires a left hand that Armstrong takes high on the shoulder. 0:2
0:31 Greb retreats into his own corner... 0:2
0:36 Armstrong lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Greb. 0:2
0:38 Not a lot on that hook to Armstrong's side, but it scored. 0:4
0:48 Henry Armstrong moves into the left corner. 0:4
0:52 Greb feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 0:4
0:56 Greb is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:4
01:00 Greb doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 0:6
01:12 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:6
01:17 Armstrong lands a vicious cross! 4:6
01:17 That blow connected solidly to the head of Greb and he is stunned! 4:6
01:26 Armstrong moves into a neutral corner. 4:6
01:26 Both fighters miss, now Greb follows up with a solid hook to the body of Greb! 4:9
01:35 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 4:9
01:43 Greb fires and misses. 4:9
01:45 Armstrong lands a flurry to the ribs of Greb. 6:9
01:58 Greb bangs a right cross off the face of Armstrong. 6:11
02:07 Armstrong doesn't have to look for Harry Greb this round. He is right there in front of him. 6:11
02:11 The fighters are back at ring center... 6:11
02:15 Greb approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Henry Armstrong any room to breathe. 6:11
02:28 Greb traps Armstrong's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Gibson breaks it up. 6:11
02:32 Gibson breaks them up... 6:11
02:44 Greb is clinching... 6:11
02:49 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:11
03:00 Greb is forced into his own corner... 6:11
03:00 Considering the clinch Armstrong has on Harry Greb it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Greb pushes him away. 6:11
03:00 Gibson separates them. 6:11
03:00 Round 2 ends with the sound of the bell. 5:12
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Greb's corner as the bell sounds for Round 3. 0:0
0:13 Greb smothers Armstrong's attack as Armstrong tries to get off some shots inside. 0:0
0:19 Henry Armstrong's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:23 Armstrong has Harry Greb pinned! 0:0
0:23 * Armstrong is told to quit holding and hitting by Gibson. 3:0
0:46 Greb has Henry Armstrong trapped! 3:0
0:46 Greb scores with the jab. 3:2
01:04 The fighters are tied up. Harry Greb tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 3:2
01:13 Gibson is shouting at Greb to break! 3:2
01:18 Armstrong connects with an uppercut to the head of Greb. 5:2
01:36 Greb gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 5:4
01:45 Armstrong throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 7:4
01:57 Armstrong continues to pop the jab 9:4
02:17 Armstrong grabs Greb again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 9:4
02:26 Gibson separates the two fighters. 9:4
02:31 Both fighters are trying to work inside. It's Armstrong, though, who manages to score with a solid uppercut to Greb's midsection. 12:4
02:40 Greb has Armstrong blocked in! 12:4
02:45 Greb is clinching... Armstrong is trying to free his gloves... They are under Greb's arms... 12:4
02:49 * Greb is going to use every weapon at his disposal from the looks of things and now he's being cautioned by the referee about using his shoulders illegally. 12:4
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. 12:3
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Amilcar Brusa was extremely upbeat during the break with Armstrong providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 Armstrong slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:07 Greb scores with a quick one-two to Armstrong's midsection 0:2
0:11 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:2
0:16 * Gibson is telling Greb to watch holding and hitting. 0:5
0:36 Greb lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Henry Armstrong's midsection. 0:7
0:45 A flurry of blows from Greb lands to the body 0:9
0:54 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:9
0:57 Greb feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:9
01:01 Greb scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:13
01:01 Armstrong is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:13
01:18 Greb is either lucky or has radar. Henry Armstrong's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:13
01:33 Armstrong lands a wicked uppercut! 5:13
01:33 Greb takes a step back, obviously hurt! 5:13
01:47 Greb has Henry Armstrong trapped in the left neutral corner... 5:13
01:47 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Greb is scoring more than Armstrong. 7:16
01:51 * Clearly, Armstrong is starting to swell under his left eye. 7:16
01:57 Greb goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 7:18
02:14 Greb just comes up short with the hook. 7:18
02:26 Henry Armstrong takes a hard combination from Greb 7:22
02:26 Armstrong's knee almost touched the canvas... 7:22
02:36 Both fighters move in close as Armstrong goes to the body with an uppercut. 9:22
02:48 Greb seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:22
02:57 Greb ties up Armstrong. 9:22
03:00 Henry Armstrong tries to get free... Here comes Gibson to break them up... 9:22
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Armstrong and Greb really went at it. 9:22
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Henry Armstrong looks a bit disgusted as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Armstrong is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Armstrong still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Greb comes in low. Armstrong puts a headlock on him. Gibson knocks Armstrong's arm off Greb's head. 0:0
0:18 Gibson moves them apart. 0:0
0:22 John Bray not only gave Greb encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Armstrong. Now it's up to Greb to implement it. 0:0
0:27 Greb bores in determined to maul Armstrong 0:0
0:35 * Gibson is all over Harry Greb for holding and hitting and he better clean up his act immediately. 0:3
0:54 Gibson is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 0:3
0:57 Armstrong retreats into the upper left corner. 0:3
0:57 Greb doubles up to the body, though Armstrong seems unfazed. 0:5
01:06 Harry Greb pins Armstrong in the corner! 0:5
01:06 Greb scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 0:7
01:16 The action is at ring center. 0:7
01:21 Armstrong drives that short hook into Greb's midsection! 4:7
01:21 Greb is clutching his side! 4:7
01:37 That punch actually went behind Armstrong's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Greb. 4:7
01:48 Greb gets off a quick combination to the body 4:9
02:00 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Armstrong lands the right hand. 6:9
02:09 Greb fires a short, ripping uppercut inside. 6:11
02:13 Armstrong's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 6:11
02:18 Armstrong has Greb cornered! 6:11
02:18 * That was a blatant rabbit punch by Armstrong and Gibson has stopped the action to scold him 8:11
02:36 The action slows for the moment. 8:11
02:39 Henry Armstrong's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 8:11
02:42 Armstrong slides into a neutral corner... 8:11
02:47 Greb keeps looking to get inside on Armstrong 8:11
02:56 Greb grabs Armstrong's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Gibson has to force Greb to let go. 8:11
03:00 Referee Gibson has to separate the two... 8:11
03:00 Round 5 finishes with the sound of the bell. 7:13
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 6 begins. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Armstrong's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Armstrong's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Some good body work by Armstrong but not much on those punches. 2:0
0:25 Armstrong can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:0
0:34 Greb moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 2:2
0:48 Armstrong scores with a tremendous left! 6:2
0:48 Armstrong has Greb hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 6:2
01:00 Armstrong lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 8:2
01:13 The action is back at ring center. 8:2
01:13 Greb has been throwing the uppercut and scoring with it all night as he lands yet another short punch inside. 8:4
01:23 Greb lands a rapier like jab to the head of Henry Armstrong 8:6
01:27 The swelling is increasing around Armstrong's left. 8:6
01:36 Armstrong lands a crushing uppercut! 12:6
01:36 Greb is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 12:6
01:56 Greb throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 12:6
02:03 Harry Greb is throwing punches in bunches and lands several wicked shots in the process. 12:9
02:13 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 12:9
02:17 Armstrong goes to the head, the body and now back to the head. That was a beautiful sequence of punches. 15:9
02:26 Greb backs into the upper left corner. 15:9
02:26 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Armstrong. 18:9
02:38 Armstrong brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 18:9
02:38 He bangs home a hard cross. 21:9
02:48 Greb is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 21:11
02:57 Armstrong pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 23:11
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 24:11
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Armstrong and Greb square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 7. 0:0
0:08 Armstrong'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
0:10 Harry Greb slides into the corner... 0:0
0:10 Armstrong fires a light jab to the stomach 2:0
0:23 Greb pins Armstrong in the corner! 2:0
0:28 No one is going to confuse Greb with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 2:0
0:40 Armstrong fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:0
0:42 Some nice infighting ends with Greb getting an uppercut in. 2:2
0:46 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Armstrong. 2:2
0:51 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:2
0:56 Armstrong fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:2
0:58 Upstairs and downstairs! Greb lands two quick blows and then moves away from Armstrong's counters. 2:4
01:14 Greb lands a strong hook! 2:8
01:14 That's the punch "The Pittsburgh Windmill" hoped to land! Armstrong looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 2:8
01:24 Greb winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Armstrong. 5:8
01:46 Greb throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 5:10
01:55 Armstrong bangs the uppercut home. 7:10
01:55 Greb reels backward from what might have been a head butt! 7:10
02:05 Armstrong backs into a neutral corner. 7:10
02:05 Greb tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 7:12
02:09 Armstrong's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 7:12
02:14 Armstrong is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 7:12
02:17 Greb fires the jab. It finds its target. 7:14
02:27 Armstrong scores with a hard, snapping jab. 10:14
02:35 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 10:14
02:38 Greb traps Armstrong in the corner! 10:14
02:43 Harry Greb clamps Henry Armstrong's arms to his side and holds on until Gibson breaks the hold. 10:14
02:47 Gibson moves in to break the clinch. 10:14
02:55 Both fighters move back to ring center. 10:14
02:55 Armstrong rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 12:14
03:00 Greb clinches... Armstrong gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 12:14
03:00 Harry Greb pushes Armstrong away. 12:14
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 13:13
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 8. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Armstrong is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 Harry Greb connects with a cross to Armstrong's body. 0:2
0:12 Armstrong is losing his legs... 0:2
0:17 Greb's jab connects to Armstrong's head 0:4
0:31 Armstrong dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Greb back on his heels! 4:4
0:31 Greb is suddenly in trouble! 4:4
0:45 Armstrong lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Greb 6:4
01:04 Greb cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Henry Armstrong had his elbows tucked in nicely. 6:4
01:25 Henry Armstrong cranks up the hook and connects to Greb's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 10:4
01:25 What a beautiful combination! Greb might not survive this... 10:4
01:34 Greb retreats into a neutral corner. 10:4
01:34 Armstrong lands a devastating hook to the body. 13:4
01:39 Greb and Armstrong are both on the verge of exhaustion.. 13:4
01:48 Armstrong lands a solid cross! 17:4
01:48 Armstrong sent Greb reeling with that punch! 17:4
02:02 There's a straight right by Armstrong! 22:4
02:02 Greb seems to have been hurt by that punch! 22:4
02:11 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 22:4
02:16 Henry Armstrong catches Greb coming in with a sweet uppercut! 26:4
02:16 Greb is gasping for air!! 26:4
02:20 Greb doesn't have much left... 26:4
02:25 Greb is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 26:4
02:28 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Greb digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Armstrong. 26:6
02:41 Greb doubles up to the body. He got Armstrong's attention with those shots. 26:9
02:45 Armstrong's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 26:9
02:58 Armstrong leans on the ropes and motions for Greb to come in. 26:9
03:00 It looks like Armstrong has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 26:9
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 28:9
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 9. There it is! 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Armstrong's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:07 Armstrong retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:07 Harry Greb gets off a jab to the solar plexus 0:2
0:11 Both fighters look fatigued... 0:2
0:16 Greb rakes Armstrong with some solid shots to the head and body. 0:5
0:25 Greb got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if John Bray's instructions work. 0:5
0:26 Greb lands consecutive blows to Armstrong's midsection. 0:7
0:42 Armstrong shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Greb flush! 4:7
0:42 Greb looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:7
0:55 Greb moves into the far left corner. 4:7
0:59 Armstrong misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:7
01:06 Greb gets the cross through Armstrong's guard. 4:9
01:11 Armstrong's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 4:9
01:22 Armstrong scores with consecutive blows to the body of Greb. 6:9
01:32 Greb retreats into the left corner. 6:9
01:32 Armstrong scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 8:9
01:43 Armstrong throws the cross and scores to the head of Harry Greb. 10:9
02:00 It's a sweet uppercut by Greb! He snapped Armstrong's head straight back with that punch! 10:13
02:00 Armstrong is going to need to regroup after that blow... 10:13
02:12 Greb traps Armstrong in the corner! 10:13
02:17 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 10:13
02:21 * Armstrong is using that shoulder like a third arm and Gibson is letting him know he better clean it up. 10:13
02:41 Armstrong tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Greb blocks it. 10:13
02:43 Greb connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 10:15
02:47 Henry Armstrong seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 10:15
02:52 Harry Greb comes in over Armstrong's guard with a solid hook. 10:18
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 10:18
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:05 Armstrong's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:10 Armstrong grabs Greb. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:19 Gibson separates the two... 0:0
0:23 John Bray seemed to pump up Greb between rounds. 0:0
0:30 Greb whiffs with the combination. 0:0
0:37 Armstrong lands a devastating uppercut! 5:0
0:37 Greb was stunned by that blow! 5:0
0:46 The fighters are at ring center... 5:0
0:50 Armstrong throws a crushing right to Greb's jaw! 9:0
0:50 That shot buckled Greb's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 9:0
01:11 * Armstrong rains a combination of blows to the head and body of Greb and Greb tastes the canvas here in Round 10! 9:0
01:13 Gibson points Armstrong to a neutral corner and begins the count over Greb... 16:0
01:13 1... 16:0
01:14 2... 16:0
01:15 3... 16:0
01:16 4... 16:0
01:17 5... 16:0
01:17 * Greb still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Gibson is taking a long look at him. 16:0
01:17 Gibson motions to both boxers to come together, as he allows the fight to continue. 16:0
01:17 Armstrong stunned Greb. Henry Armstrong knows how to finish an opponent when he has got one hurt, and he is going to work now! 16:0
01:30 That hook by Armstrong jarred Greb! 20:0
01:30 What a devastating shot, Greb looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 20:0
01:43 Armstrong fires and misses. 20:0
01:50 Greb backs into a neutral corner. 20:0
01:54 Greb is protecting the body nicely as Armstrong fails to score inside. 20:0
02:06 Armstrong misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 20:0
02:12 Armstrong scores with a quick one-two to Greb's midsection 22:0
02:12 Armstrong must sense that he's got Greb just about out on his feet. Now, it's a matter of whether or not he can land the punches necessary to end this fight. 22:0
02:26 Armstrong misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 22:0
02:36 Armstrong lets his hands go inside, but Greb protects his body well. 22:0
02:48 Henry Armstrong tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Greb. 22:0
02:54 Armstrong is keeping away from the ropes. 22:0
02:59 Armstrong looks to work the body, but Greb covers up nicely. 22:0
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 22:0
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it looks as if Greb is going to need a knockout or at least a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:05 The swelling on the face of Henry Armstrong is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:10 Greb pins Armstrong's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:15 Gibson steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:19 Armstrong got some great advice from Amilcar Brusa between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 11. 0:0
0:20 Greb backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:24 Greb usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Armstrong tries vainly to score. 0:0
0:27 Greb rips a hook to the head. 0:2
0:31 The increased swelling around the left eye of Henry Armstrong is fast becoming a hindurance. 0:2
0:36 * Greb is blatantly hitting Armstrong while they are locked up and Gibson has stopped the action to scold him 0:5
0:36 * Greb is going to have a point deducted for that foul! 0:5
0:52 Greb just misses with a huge shot as Armstrong chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:5
01:03 Greb wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Armstrong's defense. 0:5
01:15 Harry Greb is holding on to Henry Armstrong. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:5
01:19 Armstrong works his way free! 0:5
01:27 Greb has Armstrong trapped! 0:5
01:32 Greb tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:5
01:34 Henry Armstrong punishes Greb with a hook to the ribs. 3:5
01:38 Greb doesn't seem bothered by the knockdown last round. He's winning this one. 3:5
01:43 Armstrong backs into the far corner. 3:5
01:48 Harry Greb misses wildly with the Hook. 3:5
01:50 Henry Armstrong lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 5:5
01:59 Greb has Armstrong trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 5:5
02:04 Greb doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 5:5
02:11 Greb is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 5:7
02:25 OH! Armstrong landed the big hook flush! 9:7
02:25 Greb appears shaken by that punch! 9:7
02:39 Harry Greb works his way in and leans on Armstrong... 9:7
02:48 Gibson has to separate the two... 9:7
02:57 Greb looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 9:7
03:00 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 9:7
03:00 Henry Armstrong seems to have done enough to win this fight. 9:7
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 11, forcing Gibson to step in. 9:7
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Armstrong's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Armstrong's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Harry Greb does a great job smothering Armstrong's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 0:0
0:22 * Greb is leading with his head and Gibson has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:2
0:31 * Bad Luck! Armstrong's cut! 0:3
0:31 The blood is coming from somewhere on the inside of Armstrong's right eyebrow and it's following a path downward alongside his nose and onto his upper lip. 0:3
0:31 * Gibson has stopped the action and is indicating that Armstrong's cut was caused by an intentional head butt. 0:3
0:35 It seems every shot Armstrong takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 0:3
0:45 Greb wraps up Armstrong. 0:3
0:54 The Referee breaks it up... 0:3
01:03 Greb tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:3
01:14 Armstrong is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 0:3
01:21 Armstrong just landed a three punch combo! 4:3
01:21 Greb is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 4:3
01:37 Greb fires a solid combination. 4:5
01:53 Greb just comes up short with the hook. 4:5
02:09 Armstrong just can't find the range with that jab. 4:5
02:15 There's a hard shot off the top of Armstrong's head! 4:9
02:15 Armstrong looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 4:9
02:30 Armstrong ties up Greb... 4:9
02:39 Gibson has to break them apart. 4:9
02:46 Not much steam behind Armstrong's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 6:9
03:00 Armstrong misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:9
03:00 This bout's over, fight fans! The scorecards will tell the tale in this one. 5:9
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Henry Jones is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Joe Pasquale, United States scores the bout 115 to 112
C.J. Ross, United States scores the bout 114 to 113
Mauro DiFiore, United States scores the bout 114 to 113
The winner by unanimous decision is Henry Armstrong!
Score Cards
Joe Pasquale Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Henry Armstrong 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 115
Harry Greb 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 8 8 9 112
C.J. Ross Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Henry Armstrong 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 114
Harry Greb 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 8 8 10 113
Mauro DiFiore Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Henry Armstrong 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 114
Harry Greb 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 8 8 10 113
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Henry Armstrong 27 27 30 27 27 30 30 30 27 30 30 28 343
Harry Greb 30 30 27 30 30 27 30 27 30 24 24 29 338
Statistics
Categories Henry Armstrong Harry Greb
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 4.92 4.33
Hooks / Round 5.17 4.83
Crosses / Round 4.33 5.25
Combinations / Round 5.58 7.92
Uppercuts / Round 4.42 5.58
Punches Landed / Round 24.42 27.92
Punches Missed / Round 44.75 35.08
Punching Accuracy 35.3% 44.3%
Total Number of Fouls 3 5
Holding Head and Hitting 1 3
Rabbit Punching 1
Head Butting 1
Using Shoulder 1 1
Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Official Warning 1
Caution 3 3
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Suffered Intentional Head Butt causing Cut (not during Clinching) 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 1 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 1 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut inside right eyebrow 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 4 / 4 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go for KO 1 / 1 2 / 2
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 2 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 1
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