Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Barney Ross Terry McGovern 3-2 1 SD 12 12
Preliminary 1 Oscar De La Hoya Eric Crumble Off the board 1 TKO 1 12
Preliminary 2 Roberto Duran Naseem Hamed 1-1 1 UD 12 12
Support Bout Roy Jones Jr Muhammad Ali 1-1 2 TKO 8 12
Co-Feature Henry Armstrong Jimmy Wilde 1-1 1 UD 12 12
Main Event Pernell Whitaker Ray Leonard 1-1 2 TKO 4 12
#4#Event (4) 7-12
Re: #4#Event (4) 8-14
Opening Bout
Barney Ross vs Terry McGovern
Fight info: Lackawanna College Student Union, Scranton, PA, United States, 2012-05-01, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is Curtis Thrasher, the bout will be scored by three judges: Arthur Mercante (United States), Don Trombley (United States) and Malcolm Bulner (Australia), 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: Barney Ross - Record: 2-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Victor Valle - Cut Man: Percy Richardson
In the blue corner: Terry McGovern - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Danny Smith - Cut Man: Angelo Dundee
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:16 Ross just comes up short with the combination. 0:0
0:23 McGovern shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Ross flush! 0:5
0:23 Barney Ross suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 0:5
0:45 And Ross tastes the power of a huge uppercut from McGovern! 0:9
0:45 Ross was stunned by that blow! 0:9
0:54 Ross leans on McGovern and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 2:9
01:04 McGovern bangs home a hard cross. 2:12
01:21 McGovern scores with a winging right! Ross's head snapped back violently with that punch! 2:16
01:21 Ross is suddenly in trouble! 2:16
01:35 There's a hard shot off the top of McGovern's head! 6:16
01:35 That blast sent McGovern reeling into the ropes! 6:16
01:51 That was a violent straight right by McGovern! 6:20
01:51 Ross appears shaken by those punches! 6:20
02:07 Some nice infighting ends with Ross getting an uppercut in. 8:20
02:21 Barney Ross delivers a cross to the nose of McGovern. 11:20
02:45 These guys are really going at it but McGovern looks to be getting the worse of it. 14:22
02:59 Ross works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 14:22
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 16:22
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Thrasher motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Angelo Dundee not only gave McGovern encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Ross. Now it's up to McGovern to implement it. 0:0
0:10 Terry McGovern gets in a short cross to the body. 0:2
0:28 Barney Ross misses wildly with the Hook. 0:2
0:43 McGovern is either lucky or has radar. Ross's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:2
0:53 Ross connects with an uppercut to the head of McGovern. 2:2
01:13 McGovern throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:2
01:24 McGovern takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 4:2
01:38 Ross is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 4:2
01:43 Ross is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:2
01:46 Ross gets in a hook to the body of McGovern. 6:2
02:02 Ross lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 8:2
02:22 Barney Ross can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 8:2
02:25 McGovern forces the action inside with an arcing cross to Ross's head. 8:5
02:34 Ross finds a home for his jab, keeping Terry McGovern at bay. 10:5
03:00 McGovern tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Ross. 10:5
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 2. 11:6
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 3 begins. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Victor Valle said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Ross has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:07 Ross has McGovern cornered! 0:0
0:07 Ross lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 2:0
0:21 Barney Ross throws a flurry of punches but McGovern either blocks or slips them. 2:0
0:32 Ross leaves the jab just short. 2:0
0:39 McGovern lands a wicked uppercut! 2:4
0:39 Ross staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 2:4
0:48 McGovern is forced into his own corner... 2:4
0:53 Ross misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:4
01:00 The action slows for the moment. 2:4
01:02 Ross has McGovern blocked in! 2:4
01:02 Ross misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 4:4
01:12 McGovern sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 4:6
01:22 Ross moves in and scores with a quick jab. 6:6
01:31 Ross flicks a lead right to the head of McGovern. 8:6
01:40 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Ross lands the right hand. 10:6
01:49 McGovern is blocked in his own corner... 10:6
01:54 Thrasher tries to separate the boxers but Ross has a vice-like grip on McGovern. 10:6
01:58 Thrasher has to break the clinch. 10:6
02:07 Ross misses with that punch. 10:6
02:22 Terry McGovern fires a volley of punches but Ross was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 10:6
02:25 There's a crushing hook to the head, landed by Ross! McGovern flashes a quick smile at Ross as if to acknowledge the blow. 13:6
02:37 Ross has McGovern pinned! 13:6
02:37 Ross scores with a glancing cross. 15:6
02:42 There appears to be some minor swelling under McGovern's right eye. 15:6
02:54 Ross looks for a breather; he grabs McGovern and holds on. McGovern pushes Ross off and looks for an opening. 15:6
02:59 Thrasher separates the two... 15:6
03:00 McGovern lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ross. 15:6
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 3 comes to an end. 15:6
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Ross's corner as the bell sounds for Round 4. 0:0
0:06 Ross got some great advice from Victor Valle between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of McGovern is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:06 A cross lands for Ross. McGovern didn't see that one coming. 2:0
0:16 Ross is trapped in his own corner... 2:0
0:20 McGovern telegraphed that shot and Ross ducks under it easily. 2:0
0:23 Ross fires a light jab to the stomach 4:0
0:40 McGovern's misses as Ross backpedals away. 4:0
0:47 Barney Ross seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:0
0:50 Ross lands a short hook to the body. 6:0
01:00 Ross is staying at the center of the ring. 6:0
01:04 Ross bounces off the ropes, challenging Terry McGovern to come get him. 6:0
01:09 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 6:0
01:17 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Ross rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 6:0
01:27 McGovern tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 6:0
01:34 Ross is trapped in the corner... 6:0
01:34 McGovern scores big with that hook to the jaw of Ross. Ross took a step back after absorbing that shot. 6:3
01:50 McGovern wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Ross's defense. 6:3
02:02 McGovern is clinching... 6:3
02:14 Thrasher moves them apart. 6:3
02:31 McGovern forces his way inside. 6:3
02:36 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. 6:3
02:38 Ross traps McGovern in the corner! 6:3
02:38 Ross is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 8:3
02:43 The swelling around McGovern's right eye is worsening. 8:3
02:51 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like McGovern is scoring more than Barney Ross. 10:6
03:00 Thrasher motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 4. 11:7
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ross didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:08 McGovern'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 Ross lands a nice cross but McGovern turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 2:0
0:32 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 2:0
0:36 Ross pushes McGovern away. 2:0
0:41 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 2:0
0:43 Both men look to measure one another. 2:0
0:48 McGovern quickly hitches up his trunks. 2:0
0:56 Terry McGovern fires a lead right that Ross manages to avoid. 2:0
01:08 McGovern lands a devastating hook! 2:4
01:08 Ross is clutching his side! 2:4
01:20 McGovern seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:4
01:23 Ross backs into the near right corner. 2:4
01:23 This is turning onto a real pier sixer as both fighters mix it up 4:6
01:27 The swelling under McGovern's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 4:6
01:41 McGovern smothers Barney Ross's attack with a clinch! 4:6
01:46 Thrasher steps in and breaks it up. 4:6
01:55 Thrasher warns Barney Ross for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 4:6
02:04 Thrasher has to separate the two... 4:6
02:08 Ross brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:6
02:13 He lands a devastating uppercut! 9:6
02:13 That shot buckled McGovern's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 9:6
02:33 Ross lands a flurry to the ribs of McGovern. 11:6
02:47 Barney Ross is off target with that jab. 11:6
02:54 Terry McGovern drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 11:10
02:54 Ross in on unsteady legs after those punches. 11:10
03:00 McGovern is trapped in Ross's corner... 11:10
03:00 Ross clamps McGovern's arms to his side and holds on until Thrasher breaks the hold. 11:10
03:00 Thrasher separates them. 11:10
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 11:9
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 6. 0:0
0:06 McGovern received a pep talk from Danny Smith before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Terry McGovern is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, McGovern still has distension. 0:0
0:06 Ross lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 2:0
0:11 The swelling is increasing around McGovern's right. 2:0
0:20 Terry McGovern misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:0
0:22 Ross lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 4:0
0:38 McGovern traps Barney Ross's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 4:0
0:50 Now they break clean. 4:0
0:58 Ross and McGovern clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 4:0
01:07 Ross can't score with short uppercut inside. McGovern got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:0
01:09 There's the uppercut from McGovern. That opening has been there all fight for him. 4:2
01:36 McGovern misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:2
01:39 Ross fires a jab to the body 6:2
01:56 McGovern continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 6:2
02:00 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 6:2
02:05 McGovern just comes up short with the hook. 6:2
02:07 A flurry of blows from Ross lands to the body 8:2
02:17 Ross backs into a neutral corner. 8:2
02:21 McGovern traps Ross's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Thrasher breaks it up. 8:2
02:30 The Referee breaks it up... 8:2
02:39 Barney Ross does a great job of moving as Terry McGovern tries to work inside. 8:2
02:41 Ross rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 10:2
02:46 The swelling under Terry McGovern's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 10:2
02:58 Ross works free! The fighters move to ring center. 10:2
03:00 McGovern patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Ross little room to move. 10:2
03:00 Ross spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 6. 11:3
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Terry McGovern was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by McGovern's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:08 Ross slides into the corner... 0:0
0:12 McGovern lands a hard uppercut! 0:5
0:12 Ross is trying to regroup after that punch... 0:5
0:27 The action is at ring center. 0:5
0:31 Ross just misses with a huge shot as McGovern chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:5
0:38 McGovern pins Ross in the corner! 0:5
0:43 McGovern tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 0:5
0:55 McGovern looks to work the body, but Barney Ross covers up nicely. 0:5
0:57 Ross lands a jab to the midsection 2:5
01:10 Ross scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 4:5
01:26 McGovern wings a big left hand at Ross but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:5
01:29 Ross throws the cross and scores to the head of McGovern. 6:5
01:39 McGovern lands a short left hook to the head. 6:7
01:51 McGovern seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:7
02:09 Ross smothers McGovern's attack as McGovern tries to get off some shots inside. 6:7
02:16 McGovern lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 6:9
02:32 Ross 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. 6:9
02:35 Ross moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 8:9
02:40 There has to be something done about the swelling around Terry McGovern's right eye as it continues to worsen. 8:9
02:51 McGovern misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:9
02:54 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Ross can land a solid one. 10:9
03:00 McGovern is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Ross can't throw punches, I guess. 10:9
03:00 Thrasher is shouting at McGovern to break! 10:9
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 10:10
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 McGovern is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 8 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce McGovern's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure McGovern's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:13 McGovern pins Ross's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:22 * The referee cautions Ross about leaning on McGovern's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:39 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:42 Barney Ross lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Terry McGovern on the end of that punch. 2:0
0:58 McGovern bores in determined to maul Ross 2:0
01:03 Ross eats a sizzling hook from McGovern that has him backing up! 2:3
01:16 Ross moves into the right corner. 2:3
01:20 You would think Ross had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as McGovern looked trying to score there! 2:3
01:23 The cross scores for Ross. He needs to throw that punch more often. 4:3
01:37 McGovern grabs Ross. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:3
01:41 Ross tries to get free... Here comes Thrasher to break them up... 4:3
01:45 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:3
01:54 McGovern drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:7
01:54 Ross is gasping for air!! 4:7
02:08 Terry McGovern fires and misses. 4:7
02:10 Ross scores with a hook to the side of the head. 6:7
02:15 Terry McGovern seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 6:7
02:25 McGovern whiffs with the uppercut. 6:7
02:32 McGovern eats a short cross from Ross amd backs away. 8:7
02:43 Ross lands a hook to the ribs. 10:7
02:57 Terry McGovern throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Ross but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 10:7
03:00 Ross does a great job smothering McGovern's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 10:7
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 11:6
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 McGovern looks a bit disgusted as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 McGovern's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:06 McGovern retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:06 Ross doubles up to the body, though McGovern seems unfazed. 2:0
0:15 Ross's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 2:0
0:20 McGovern pins Ross's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:0
0:25 Thrasher moves in to break the clinch. 2:0
0:30 McGovern retreats into the lower corner. 2:0
0:30 Ross's jab is fast and accurate. 4:0
0:34 McGovern is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 4:0
0:39 McGovern is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 4:0
0:42 Ross flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 6:0
0:52 Ross lands a stinging jab. 8:0
01:05 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Barney Ross blasts home a hook. 10:0
01:14 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 10:0
01:19 McGovern plods forward. 10:0
01:26 Ross has McGovern trapped! 10:0
01:31 Ross is holding Terry McGovern tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 10:0
01:35 Thrasher pries them apart. 10:0
01:40 Terry McGovern has Ross trapped in the near right neutral corner... 10:0
01:40 McGovern scores with a hard uppercut upstairs from the inside. 10:3
01:53 McGovern slides into a neutral corner... 10:3
01:57 Ross and McGovern are in a clinch, Thrasher hollers at them to break and start fighting. 10:3
02:06 Thrasher has to break them apart. 10:3
02:10 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 10:3
02:21 McGovern fires a shot, but it glances off Ross's shoulder. 10:3
02:24 The uppercut just landed by Ross is a nice weapon on the inside. 12:3
02:28 McGovern is breathing heavily... 12:3
02:28 The swelling under McGovern'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. 12:3
02:40 McGovern misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 12:3
02:43 Ross pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 14:3
02:53 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 14:3
02:53 Ross continues to pop the jab 16:3
03:00 Ross appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 16:3
03:00 That ends Round 9... But the fighters are still punching! Now Thrasher jumps between them. 15:4
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 McGovern looks to be in good shape as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 McGovern'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
0:11 McGovern wraps up Ross... Neither fighter will break... 0:0
0:23 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:33 McGovern doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Ross's head? 0:4
0:33 Ross's knee almost touched the canvas... 0:4
0:42 Ross lands a cross to the body. 2:4
0:56 McGovern scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 2:9
0:56 Ross is suddenly in trouble! 2:9
01:09 McGovern tries to drop the right hand over the top but Ross ducks under it. 2:9
01:16 McGovern traps Ross in the corner! 2:9
01:20 Terry McGovern fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:9
01:27 Ross moves into a neutral corner. 2:9
01:36 McGovern lands a solid cross! 2:13
01:36 Ross is hurt! 2:13
01:49 McGovern lands a smashing hook! 2:17
01:49 Ross looks shaken! 2:17
01:54 It looks like there's a bit of swelling starting under Ross's right eye. 2:17
02:03 Terry McGovern pummels Ross, capping off his assault with a stiff hook! 2:21
02:03 Ross takes a step back, obviously hurt! 2:21
02:11 McGovern pins Ross in the corner! 2:21
02:16 McGovern is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:21
02:27 McGovern lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ross. 2:21
02:38 Ross retreats into the near corner. 2:21
02:43 McGovern fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:21
02:45 Ross is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 4:21
02:56 Upstairs and downstairs! Ross lands two quick blows and then moves away from Terry McGovern's counters. 6:21
03:00 McGovern looks to be losing his legs. 6:21
03:00 It looks like Ross has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:21
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 10. 6:21
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 11. There it is! 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of McGovern is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Terry McGovern still has distension. 0:0
0:07 The fighters are trading punches and neither seems to have won that exchange. 2:2
0:15 Danny Smith seemed to pump up McGovern between rounds. 2:2
0:21 Terry McGovern just landed a devastating three punch combo! 2:6
0:21 Those punches hurt Ross and he looks to hang on. 2:6
0:29 Ross is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:6
0:36 McGovern backs into the lower right corner. 2:6
0:36 Ross goes downstairs with a right cross. 4:6
0:41 It seems every shot McGovern takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 4:6
0:48 Both fighters move to ring center. 4:6
0:48 Ross goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 6:6
0:58 Ross shoots the jab into the chest of McGovern. 8:6
01:11 Ross seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:6
01:19 McGovern traps Ross's gloves under his arms, forcing Thrasher to break them up. 8:6
01:23 Ross works his way free! 8:6
01:33 Ross swings...and misses. 8:6
01:39 McGovern steals a quick glance at his corner. 8:6
01:44 Ross moves into the lower corner. 8:6
01:48 Barney Ross comes in low. McGovern puts a headlock on him. Thrasher knocks McGovern's arm off Ross's head. 8:6
01:57 McGovern and Ross each take a step back. 8:6
02:02 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 8:6
02:06 Ross is pinned in his own corner... 8:6
02:10 Terry McGovern tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 8:6
02:13 Ross gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of McGovern. 10:6
02:22 Ross lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 12:6
02:26 McGovern's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 12:6
02:40 McGovern landed a sharp combination that rocked Ross back on his heels! 12:11
02:40 That's the shot McGovern hoped to land! Ross looks bad after that series of blows. 12:11
02:45 Ross's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 11. 12:11
02:57 Ross misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 12:11
03:00 McGovern traps Ross in the corner! 12:11
03:00 Ross seems to have done enough to win this fight. 12:11
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 13:10
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:06 Barney Ross got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Victor Valle's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Terry McGovern is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, McGovern still has distension. 0:0
0:08 McGovern has Ross pinned! 0:0
0:12 McGovern lets his hands go inside, but Ross protects his body well. 0:0
0:28 Ross ties up Terry McGovern... 0:0
0:37 Referee Thrasher has to separate the two... 0:0
0:42 Ross retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:46 McGovern just can't find the range with that uppercut. 0:0
0:49 Ross goes to the body with an uppercut, though there was not much behind it. 2:0
01:05 Thrasher yells at the fighters to separate but McGovern and Ross are a tangle of arms. 2:0
01:14 Referee Thrasher steps in to break it up. 2:0
01:19 McGovern retreats into the near right corner. 2:0
01:23 McGovern tries to muscle inside but Ross clinches him. 2:0
01:28 Referee Thrasher separates the two... 2:0
01:32 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 2:0
01:39 Barney Ross is holding... 2:0
01:44 Ross finally lets go of McGovern. 2:0
01:53 McGovern connects with a violent uppercut! 2:4
01:53 Ross is dazed and he is in trouble!! 2:4
01:58 Ross seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 2:4
02:07 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 2:4
02:16 Thrasher separates the two... 2:4
02:21 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though McGovern had the edge. 4:7
02:25 Barney Ross is losing his legs... 4:7
02:34 McGovern backs into the right corner. 4:7
02:38 Apparently Barney Ross feels it's a good strategy to hug McGovern and force Thrasher to come separate them. 4:7
02:47 Thrasher separates the two fighters. 4:7
02:51 The action slows for the moment. 4:7
03:00 Ross appears to have this fight under control. 4:7
03:00 Call it a night, sports fans, because this fight is over! Let's see who gets the nod from the judges. 4:6
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Johnny Addie is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Arthur Mercante, United States scores the bout 117 to 112 for Barney Ross
Malcolm Bulner, Australia scores the bout 115 to 114 for Terry McGovern
Don Trombley, United States scores the bout 115 to 114 for...
...Barney Ross
The winner by split decision is Barney Ross!
Score Cards
Arthur Mercante Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Barney Ross 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 117
Terry McGovern 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 112
Don Trombley Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Barney Ross 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 115
Terry McGovern 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 114
Malcolm Bulner Round Total
Australia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Barney Ross 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 114
Terry McGovern 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 115
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Barney Ross 27 29 29 29 30 29 30 29 30 27 30 27 346
Terry McGovern 30 28 28 28 27 28 30 28 27 30 27 30 341
Statistics
Categories Barney Ross Terry McGovern
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 9.50 2.25
Hooks / Round 9.00 5.92
Crosses / Round 9.58 5.75
Combinations / Round 4.42 2.58
Uppercuts / Round 4.50 3.33
Punches Landed / Round 37.00 19.83
Punches Missed / Round 33.92 86.75
Punching Accuracy 52.2% 18.6%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 6 / 6 2 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 5 / 4
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Barney Ross vs Terry McGovern
Fight info: Lackawanna College Student Union, Scranton, PA, United States, 2012-05-01, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is Curtis Thrasher, the bout will be scored by three judges: Arthur Mercante (United States), Don Trombley (United States) and Malcolm Bulner (Australia), 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: Barney Ross - Record: 2-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Victor Valle - Cut Man: Percy Richardson
In the blue corner: Terry McGovern - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Danny Smith - Cut Man: Angelo Dundee
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:16 Ross just comes up short with the combination. 0:0
0:23 McGovern shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Ross flush! 0:5
0:23 Barney Ross suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 0:5
0:45 And Ross tastes the power of a huge uppercut from McGovern! 0:9
0:45 Ross was stunned by that blow! 0:9
0:54 Ross leans on McGovern and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 2:9
01:04 McGovern bangs home a hard cross. 2:12
01:21 McGovern scores with a winging right! Ross's head snapped back violently with that punch! 2:16
01:21 Ross is suddenly in trouble! 2:16
01:35 There's a hard shot off the top of McGovern's head! 6:16
01:35 That blast sent McGovern reeling into the ropes! 6:16
01:51 That was a violent straight right by McGovern! 6:20
01:51 Ross appears shaken by those punches! 6:20
02:07 Some nice infighting ends with Ross getting an uppercut in. 8:20
02:21 Barney Ross delivers a cross to the nose of McGovern. 11:20
02:45 These guys are really going at it but McGovern looks to be getting the worse of it. 14:22
02:59 Ross works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 14:22
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 16:22
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Thrasher motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Angelo Dundee not only gave McGovern encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Ross. Now it's up to McGovern to implement it. 0:0
0:10 Terry McGovern gets in a short cross to the body. 0:2
0:28 Barney Ross misses wildly with the Hook. 0:2
0:43 McGovern is either lucky or has radar. Ross's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:2
0:53 Ross connects with an uppercut to the head of McGovern. 2:2
01:13 McGovern throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:2
01:24 McGovern takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 4:2
01:38 Ross is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 4:2
01:43 Ross is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:2
01:46 Ross gets in a hook to the body of McGovern. 6:2
02:02 Ross lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 8:2
02:22 Barney Ross can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 8:2
02:25 McGovern forces the action inside with an arcing cross to Ross's head. 8:5
02:34 Ross finds a home for his jab, keeping Terry McGovern at bay. 10:5
03:00 McGovern tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Ross. 10:5
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 2. 11:6
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 3 begins. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Victor Valle said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Ross has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:07 Ross has McGovern cornered! 0:0
0:07 Ross lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 2:0
0:21 Barney Ross throws a flurry of punches but McGovern either blocks or slips them. 2:0
0:32 Ross leaves the jab just short. 2:0
0:39 McGovern lands a wicked uppercut! 2:4
0:39 Ross staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 2:4
0:48 McGovern is forced into his own corner... 2:4
0:53 Ross misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:4
01:00 The action slows for the moment. 2:4
01:02 Ross has McGovern blocked in! 2:4
01:02 Ross misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 4:4
01:12 McGovern sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 4:6
01:22 Ross moves in and scores with a quick jab. 6:6
01:31 Ross flicks a lead right to the head of McGovern. 8:6
01:40 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Ross lands the right hand. 10:6
01:49 McGovern is blocked in his own corner... 10:6
01:54 Thrasher tries to separate the boxers but Ross has a vice-like grip on McGovern. 10:6
01:58 Thrasher has to break the clinch. 10:6
02:07 Ross misses with that punch. 10:6
02:22 Terry McGovern fires a volley of punches but Ross was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 10:6
02:25 There's a crushing hook to the head, landed by Ross! McGovern flashes a quick smile at Ross as if to acknowledge the blow. 13:6
02:37 Ross has McGovern pinned! 13:6
02:37 Ross scores with a glancing cross. 15:6
02:42 There appears to be some minor swelling under McGovern's right eye. 15:6
02:54 Ross looks for a breather; he grabs McGovern and holds on. McGovern pushes Ross off and looks for an opening. 15:6
02:59 Thrasher separates the two... 15:6
03:00 McGovern lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ross. 15:6
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 3 comes to an end. 15:6
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Ross's corner as the bell sounds for Round 4. 0:0
0:06 Ross got some great advice from Victor Valle between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of McGovern is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:06 A cross lands for Ross. McGovern didn't see that one coming. 2:0
0:16 Ross is trapped in his own corner... 2:0
0:20 McGovern telegraphed that shot and Ross ducks under it easily. 2:0
0:23 Ross fires a light jab to the stomach 4:0
0:40 McGovern's misses as Ross backpedals away. 4:0
0:47 Barney Ross seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:0
0:50 Ross lands a short hook to the body. 6:0
01:00 Ross is staying at the center of the ring. 6:0
01:04 Ross bounces off the ropes, challenging Terry McGovern to come get him. 6:0
01:09 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 6:0
01:17 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Ross rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 6:0
01:27 McGovern tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 6:0
01:34 Ross is trapped in the corner... 6:0
01:34 McGovern scores big with that hook to the jaw of Ross. Ross took a step back after absorbing that shot. 6:3
01:50 McGovern wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Ross's defense. 6:3
02:02 McGovern is clinching... 6:3
02:14 Thrasher moves them apart. 6:3
02:31 McGovern forces his way inside. 6:3
02:36 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. 6:3
02:38 Ross traps McGovern in the corner! 6:3
02:38 Ross is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 8:3
02:43 The swelling around McGovern's right eye is worsening. 8:3
02:51 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like McGovern is scoring more than Barney Ross. 10:6
03:00 Thrasher motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 4. 11:7
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ross didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:08 McGovern'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 Ross lands a nice cross but McGovern turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 2:0
0:32 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 2:0
0:36 Ross pushes McGovern away. 2:0
0:41 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 2:0
0:43 Both men look to measure one another. 2:0
0:48 McGovern quickly hitches up his trunks. 2:0
0:56 Terry McGovern fires a lead right that Ross manages to avoid. 2:0
01:08 McGovern lands a devastating hook! 2:4
01:08 Ross is clutching his side! 2:4
01:20 McGovern seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:4
01:23 Ross backs into the near right corner. 2:4
01:23 This is turning onto a real pier sixer as both fighters mix it up 4:6
01:27 The swelling under McGovern's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 4:6
01:41 McGovern smothers Barney Ross's attack with a clinch! 4:6
01:46 Thrasher steps in and breaks it up. 4:6
01:55 Thrasher warns Barney Ross for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 4:6
02:04 Thrasher has to separate the two... 4:6
02:08 Ross brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:6
02:13 He lands a devastating uppercut! 9:6
02:13 That shot buckled McGovern's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 9:6
02:33 Ross lands a flurry to the ribs of McGovern. 11:6
02:47 Barney Ross is off target with that jab. 11:6
02:54 Terry McGovern drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 11:10
02:54 Ross in on unsteady legs after those punches. 11:10
03:00 McGovern is trapped in Ross's corner... 11:10
03:00 Ross clamps McGovern's arms to his side and holds on until Thrasher breaks the hold. 11:10
03:00 Thrasher separates them. 11:10
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 11:9
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 6. 0:0
0:06 McGovern received a pep talk from Danny Smith before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Terry McGovern is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, McGovern still has distension. 0:0
0:06 Ross lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 2:0
0:11 The swelling is increasing around McGovern's right. 2:0
0:20 Terry McGovern misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:0
0:22 Ross lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 4:0
0:38 McGovern traps Barney Ross's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 4:0
0:50 Now they break clean. 4:0
0:58 Ross and McGovern clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 4:0
01:07 Ross can't score with short uppercut inside. McGovern got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:0
01:09 There's the uppercut from McGovern. That opening has been there all fight for him. 4:2
01:36 McGovern misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:2
01:39 Ross fires a jab to the body 6:2
01:56 McGovern continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 6:2
02:00 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 6:2
02:05 McGovern just comes up short with the hook. 6:2
02:07 A flurry of blows from Ross lands to the body 8:2
02:17 Ross backs into a neutral corner. 8:2
02:21 McGovern traps Ross's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Thrasher breaks it up. 8:2
02:30 The Referee breaks it up... 8:2
02:39 Barney Ross does a great job of moving as Terry McGovern tries to work inside. 8:2
02:41 Ross rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 10:2
02:46 The swelling under Terry McGovern's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 10:2
02:58 Ross works free! The fighters move to ring center. 10:2
03:00 McGovern patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Ross little room to move. 10:2
03:00 Ross spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 6. 11:3
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Terry McGovern was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by McGovern's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:08 Ross slides into the corner... 0:0
0:12 McGovern lands a hard uppercut! 0:5
0:12 Ross is trying to regroup after that punch... 0:5
0:27 The action is at ring center. 0:5
0:31 Ross just misses with a huge shot as McGovern chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:5
0:38 McGovern pins Ross in the corner! 0:5
0:43 McGovern tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 0:5
0:55 McGovern looks to work the body, but Barney Ross covers up nicely. 0:5
0:57 Ross lands a jab to the midsection 2:5
01:10 Ross scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 4:5
01:26 McGovern wings a big left hand at Ross but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:5
01:29 Ross throws the cross and scores to the head of McGovern. 6:5
01:39 McGovern lands a short left hook to the head. 6:7
01:51 McGovern seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:7
02:09 Ross smothers McGovern's attack as McGovern tries to get off some shots inside. 6:7
02:16 McGovern lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 6:9
02:32 Ross 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. 6:9
02:35 Ross moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 8:9
02:40 There has to be something done about the swelling around Terry McGovern's right eye as it continues to worsen. 8:9
02:51 McGovern misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:9
02:54 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Ross can land a solid one. 10:9
03:00 McGovern is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Ross can't throw punches, I guess. 10:9
03:00 Thrasher is shouting at McGovern to break! 10:9
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 10:10
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 McGovern is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 8 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce McGovern's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure McGovern's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:13 McGovern pins Ross's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:22 * The referee cautions Ross about leaning on McGovern's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:39 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:42 Barney Ross lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Terry McGovern on the end of that punch. 2:0
0:58 McGovern bores in determined to maul Ross 2:0
01:03 Ross eats a sizzling hook from McGovern that has him backing up! 2:3
01:16 Ross moves into the right corner. 2:3
01:20 You would think Ross had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as McGovern looked trying to score there! 2:3
01:23 The cross scores for Ross. He needs to throw that punch more often. 4:3
01:37 McGovern grabs Ross. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:3
01:41 Ross tries to get free... Here comes Thrasher to break them up... 4:3
01:45 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:3
01:54 McGovern drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:7
01:54 Ross is gasping for air!! 4:7
02:08 Terry McGovern fires and misses. 4:7
02:10 Ross scores with a hook to the side of the head. 6:7
02:15 Terry McGovern seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 6:7
02:25 McGovern whiffs with the uppercut. 6:7
02:32 McGovern eats a short cross from Ross amd backs away. 8:7
02:43 Ross lands a hook to the ribs. 10:7
02:57 Terry McGovern throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Ross but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 10:7
03:00 Ross does a great job smothering McGovern's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 10:7
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 11:6
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 McGovern looks a bit disgusted as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 McGovern's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:06 McGovern retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:06 Ross doubles up to the body, though McGovern seems unfazed. 2:0
0:15 Ross's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 2:0
0:20 McGovern pins Ross's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:0
0:25 Thrasher moves in to break the clinch. 2:0
0:30 McGovern retreats into the lower corner. 2:0
0:30 Ross's jab is fast and accurate. 4:0
0:34 McGovern is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 4:0
0:39 McGovern is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 4:0
0:42 Ross flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 6:0
0:52 Ross lands a stinging jab. 8:0
01:05 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Barney Ross blasts home a hook. 10:0
01:14 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 10:0
01:19 McGovern plods forward. 10:0
01:26 Ross has McGovern trapped! 10:0
01:31 Ross is holding Terry McGovern tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 10:0
01:35 Thrasher pries them apart. 10:0
01:40 Terry McGovern has Ross trapped in the near right neutral corner... 10:0
01:40 McGovern scores with a hard uppercut upstairs from the inside. 10:3
01:53 McGovern slides into a neutral corner... 10:3
01:57 Ross and McGovern are in a clinch, Thrasher hollers at them to break and start fighting. 10:3
02:06 Thrasher has to break them apart. 10:3
02:10 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 10:3
02:21 McGovern fires a shot, but it glances off Ross's shoulder. 10:3
02:24 The uppercut just landed by Ross is a nice weapon on the inside. 12:3
02:28 McGovern is breathing heavily... 12:3
02:28 The swelling under McGovern'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. 12:3
02:40 McGovern misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 12:3
02:43 Ross pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 14:3
02:53 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 14:3
02:53 Ross continues to pop the jab 16:3
03:00 Ross appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 16:3
03:00 That ends Round 9... But the fighters are still punching! Now Thrasher jumps between them. 15:4
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 McGovern looks to be in good shape as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 McGovern'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
0:11 McGovern wraps up Ross... Neither fighter will break... 0:0
0:23 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:33 McGovern doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Ross's head? 0:4
0:33 Ross's knee almost touched the canvas... 0:4
0:42 Ross lands a cross to the body. 2:4
0:56 McGovern scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 2:9
0:56 Ross is suddenly in trouble! 2:9
01:09 McGovern tries to drop the right hand over the top but Ross ducks under it. 2:9
01:16 McGovern traps Ross in the corner! 2:9
01:20 Terry McGovern fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:9
01:27 Ross moves into a neutral corner. 2:9
01:36 McGovern lands a solid cross! 2:13
01:36 Ross is hurt! 2:13
01:49 McGovern lands a smashing hook! 2:17
01:49 Ross looks shaken! 2:17
01:54 It looks like there's a bit of swelling starting under Ross's right eye. 2:17
02:03 Terry McGovern pummels Ross, capping off his assault with a stiff hook! 2:21
02:03 Ross takes a step back, obviously hurt! 2:21
02:11 McGovern pins Ross in the corner! 2:21
02:16 McGovern is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:21
02:27 McGovern lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ross. 2:21
02:38 Ross retreats into the near corner. 2:21
02:43 McGovern fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:21
02:45 Ross is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 4:21
02:56 Upstairs and downstairs! Ross lands two quick blows and then moves away from Terry McGovern's counters. 6:21
03:00 McGovern looks to be losing his legs. 6:21
03:00 It looks like Ross has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:21
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 10. 6:21
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 11. There it is! 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of McGovern is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Terry McGovern still has distension. 0:0
0:07 The fighters are trading punches and neither seems to have won that exchange. 2:2
0:15 Danny Smith seemed to pump up McGovern between rounds. 2:2
0:21 Terry McGovern just landed a devastating three punch combo! 2:6
0:21 Those punches hurt Ross and he looks to hang on. 2:6
0:29 Ross is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:6
0:36 McGovern backs into the lower right corner. 2:6
0:36 Ross goes downstairs with a right cross. 4:6
0:41 It seems every shot McGovern takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 4:6
0:48 Both fighters move to ring center. 4:6
0:48 Ross goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 6:6
0:58 Ross shoots the jab into the chest of McGovern. 8:6
01:11 Ross seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:6
01:19 McGovern traps Ross's gloves under his arms, forcing Thrasher to break them up. 8:6
01:23 Ross works his way free! 8:6
01:33 Ross swings...and misses. 8:6
01:39 McGovern steals a quick glance at his corner. 8:6
01:44 Ross moves into the lower corner. 8:6
01:48 Barney Ross comes in low. McGovern puts a headlock on him. Thrasher knocks McGovern's arm off Ross's head. 8:6
01:57 McGovern and Ross each take a step back. 8:6
02:02 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 8:6
02:06 Ross is pinned in his own corner... 8:6
02:10 Terry McGovern tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 8:6
02:13 Ross gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of McGovern. 10:6
02:22 Ross lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 12:6
02:26 McGovern's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 12:6
02:40 McGovern landed a sharp combination that rocked Ross back on his heels! 12:11
02:40 That's the shot McGovern hoped to land! Ross looks bad after that series of blows. 12:11
02:45 Ross's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 11. 12:11
02:57 Ross misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 12:11
03:00 McGovern traps Ross in the corner! 12:11
03:00 Ross seems to have done enough to win this fight. 12:11
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 13:10
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:06 Barney Ross got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Victor Valle's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Terry McGovern is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, McGovern still has distension. 0:0
0:08 McGovern has Ross pinned! 0:0
0:12 McGovern lets his hands go inside, but Ross protects his body well. 0:0
0:28 Ross ties up Terry McGovern... 0:0
0:37 Referee Thrasher has to separate the two... 0:0
0:42 Ross retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:46 McGovern just can't find the range with that uppercut. 0:0
0:49 Ross goes to the body with an uppercut, though there was not much behind it. 2:0
01:05 Thrasher yells at the fighters to separate but McGovern and Ross are a tangle of arms. 2:0
01:14 Referee Thrasher steps in to break it up. 2:0
01:19 McGovern retreats into the near right corner. 2:0
01:23 McGovern tries to muscle inside but Ross clinches him. 2:0
01:28 Referee Thrasher separates the two... 2:0
01:32 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 2:0
01:39 Barney Ross is holding... 2:0
01:44 Ross finally lets go of McGovern. 2:0
01:53 McGovern connects with a violent uppercut! 2:4
01:53 Ross is dazed and he is in trouble!! 2:4
01:58 Ross seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 2:4
02:07 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 2:4
02:16 Thrasher separates the two... 2:4
02:21 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though McGovern had the edge. 4:7
02:25 Barney Ross is losing his legs... 4:7
02:34 McGovern backs into the right corner. 4:7
02:38 Apparently Barney Ross feels it's a good strategy to hug McGovern and force Thrasher to come separate them. 4:7
02:47 Thrasher separates the two fighters. 4:7
02:51 The action slows for the moment. 4:7
03:00 Ross appears to have this fight under control. 4:7
03:00 Call it a night, sports fans, because this fight is over! Let's see who gets the nod from the judges. 4:6
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Johnny Addie is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Arthur Mercante, United States scores the bout 117 to 112 for Barney Ross
Malcolm Bulner, Australia scores the bout 115 to 114 for Terry McGovern
Don Trombley, United States scores the bout 115 to 114 for...
...Barney Ross
The winner by split decision is Barney Ross!
Score Cards
Arthur Mercante Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Barney Ross 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 117
Terry McGovern 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 112
Don Trombley Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Barney Ross 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 115
Terry McGovern 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 114
Malcolm Bulner Round Total
Australia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Barney Ross 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 114
Terry McGovern 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 115
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Barney Ross 27 29 29 29 30 29 30 29 30 27 30 27 346
Terry McGovern 30 28 28 28 27 28 30 28 27 30 27 30 341
Statistics
Categories Barney Ross Terry McGovern
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 9.50 2.25
Hooks / Round 9.00 5.92
Crosses / Round 9.58 5.75
Combinations / Round 4.42 2.58
Uppercuts / Round 4.50 3.33
Punches Landed / Round 37.00 19.83
Punches Missed / Round 33.92 86.75
Punching Accuracy 52.2% 18.6%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 6 / 6 2 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 5 / 4
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: #4#Event (4) 7-12
Preliminary 1
Oscar De La Hoya vs Eric Crumble
Fight info: Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino, Rochester, WA, United States, 2012-05-01, announcer is Jeff Connor, referee is Jay Nady, the bout will be scored by three judges: Jack Woodburn (Canada), Takeshi Shimekawa (Japan) and Lou Filippo (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: Oscar De La Hoya - Record: 1-2-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Robert Garcia - Cut Man: Jacob Duran
In the blue corner: Eric Crumble - Record: 0-2-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bobby Watts - Cut Man: Frank Bagley
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters come out of their corners, ready to initiate action here in the first. 0:0
0:09 De La Hoya bangs the uppercut home. 2:0
0:26 Crumble takes a hard combination from De La Hoya 7:0
0:26 Crumble was shaken by those blows! 7:0
0:47 Oscar De La Hoya lands a strong uppercut! 12:0
0:47 Crumble looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 12:0
01:00 De La Hoya misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 12:0
01:11 De La Hoya looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 12:0
01:17 De La Hoya lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 14:0
01:17 De La Hoya is like a human windmill as he tries to take advantage of Crumble's condition and end the fight! 14:0
01:26 Crumble ducks into an uppercut from De La Hoya as he looks to work inside. 17:0
01:26 De La Hoya picks up the pace sensing he can get Crumble out of there! 17:0
01:44 * A beautiful uppercut to the chin knocks Crumble to the canvas! 17:0
01:47 Nady points De La Hoya to a neutral corner and begins the count over Crumble... 24:0
01:47 1... 24:0
01:48 2... 24:0
01:49 3... 24:0
01:50 4... 24:0
01:51 5... 24:0
01:51 * Eric Crumble manages to get back to his feet but he still looks kind of shaky. 24:0
01:51 Nady wipes off Crumble's gloves and waves the fighters together. 24:0
01:51 Oscar De La Hoya senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 24:0
01:55 * Crumble has nothing left. Nady jumps in and is waving it off!! It's over! The winner by TKO here in round 1...De La Hoya! 24:0
Fight Result
And here with the call is Jeff Connor
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 01:56 mark in Round 1 is...
Oscar De La Hoya!
Score Cards
Jack Woodburn Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Oscar De La Hoya
Eric Crumble
Takeshi Shimekawa Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Oscar De La Hoya
Eric Crumble
Lou Filippo Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Oscar De La Hoya
Eric Crumble
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Oscar De La Hoya
Eric Crumble
Statistics
Categories Oscar De La Hoya Eric Crumble
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 10.00 0.00
Hooks / Round 6.00 0.00
Crosses / Round 4.00 0.00
Combinations / Round 10.00 0.00
Uppercuts / Round 6.00 0.00
Punches Landed / Round 36.00 0.00
Punches Missed / Round 60.00 0.00
Punching Accuracy 37.5% 1.$%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Deve
Oscar De La Hoya vs Eric Crumble
Fight info: Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino, Rochester, WA, United States, 2012-05-01, announcer is Jeff Connor, referee is Jay Nady, the bout will be scored by three judges: Jack Woodburn (Canada), Takeshi Shimekawa (Japan) and Lou Filippo (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: Oscar De La Hoya - Record: 1-2-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Robert Garcia - Cut Man: Jacob Duran
In the blue corner: Eric Crumble - Record: 0-2-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bobby Watts - Cut Man: Frank Bagley
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters come out of their corners, ready to initiate action here in the first. 0:0
0:09 De La Hoya bangs the uppercut home. 2:0
0:26 Crumble takes a hard combination from De La Hoya 7:0
0:26 Crumble was shaken by those blows! 7:0
0:47 Oscar De La Hoya lands a strong uppercut! 12:0
0:47 Crumble looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 12:0
01:00 De La Hoya misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 12:0
01:11 De La Hoya looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 12:0
01:17 De La Hoya lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 14:0
01:17 De La Hoya is like a human windmill as he tries to take advantage of Crumble's condition and end the fight! 14:0
01:26 Crumble ducks into an uppercut from De La Hoya as he looks to work inside. 17:0
01:26 De La Hoya picks up the pace sensing he can get Crumble out of there! 17:0
01:44 * A beautiful uppercut to the chin knocks Crumble to the canvas! 17:0
01:47 Nady points De La Hoya to a neutral corner and begins the count over Crumble... 24:0
01:47 1... 24:0
01:48 2... 24:0
01:49 3... 24:0
01:50 4... 24:0
01:51 5... 24:0
01:51 * Eric Crumble manages to get back to his feet but he still looks kind of shaky. 24:0
01:51 Nady wipes off Crumble's gloves and waves the fighters together. 24:0
01:51 Oscar De La Hoya senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 24:0
01:55 * Crumble has nothing left. Nady jumps in and is waving it off!! It's over! The winner by TKO here in round 1...De La Hoya! 24:0
Fight Result
And here with the call is Jeff Connor
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 01:56 mark in Round 1 is...
Oscar De La Hoya!
Score Cards
Jack Woodburn Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Oscar De La Hoya
Eric Crumble
Takeshi Shimekawa Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Oscar De La Hoya
Eric Crumble
Lou Filippo Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Oscar De La Hoya
Eric Crumble
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Oscar De La Hoya
Eric Crumble
Statistics
Categories Oscar De La Hoya Eric Crumble
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 10.00 0.00
Hooks / Round 6.00 0.00
Crosses / Round 4.00 0.00
Combinations / Round 10.00 0.00
Uppercuts / Round 6.00 0.00
Punches Landed / Round 36.00 0.00
Punches Missed / Round 60.00 0.00
Punching Accuracy 37.5% 1.$%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Deve
Re: #4#Event (4) 7-12
Preliminary 2
Roberto Duran vs Naseem Hamed
Fight info: Everton Park Sports Centre, Liverpool, England, 2012-05-01, announcer is Amy Hayes, referee is John Keane, the bout will be scored by three judges: Richard Hopkins (United States), Dong-Ahn Park (South Korea) and Arturo Villegas (Argentina), 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: Roberto Duran - Record: 3-0-0 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Pepe Correa - Cut Man: Joe Chavez
In the blue corner: Naseem Hamed - Record: 3-2-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jack Blackburn - 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
0:12 Hamed picks off the combination by Duran. 0:0
0:15 Naseem Hamed lands two hard body shots that made Duran grunt. 0:3
0:26 Roberto Duran is motioning with his gloves for Hamed to bring it on, but Duran is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:3
0:35 Keane yells at the fighters to separate but Duran and Hamed are a tangle of arms. 0:3
0:44 * Duran is leaning on the back of Hamed's neck and Keane has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:3
01:03 Duran is flicking the jab, trying to keep Hamed at long range. 0:3
01:08 Hamed walks into a hard jab from Duran 3:3
01:32 Duran throws a flurry of punches but Naseem Hamed either blocks or slips them. 3:3
01:34 Hamed is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 3:5
01:47 Duran finds a home for his jab, keeping Hamed at bay. 5:5
02:05 Duran is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 5:5
02:20 Duran lets his hands go inside, but Hamed protects his body well. 5:5
02:35 Duran misses wildly with the hook. 5:5
02:37 A hard combination lands for Hamed. 5:8
02:37 * And now Duran is bleeding from that last punch! 5:9
02:37 * They will need to do a little work on the cut under Roberto Duran's right eye between rounds; it's obviously cut. 5:9
02:37 A cut in the first round inevitably leads to problems later on in the fight. 5:9
02:58 Duran fires a lead right that Hamed manages to avoid. 5:9
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 6:10
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Duran's corner gave his cut under the right eye priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of closing the wounds. 0:0
0:11 Duran lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Hamed's midsection. 2:0
0:24 Duran clamps Hamed's arms to his side and holds on until Keane breaks the hold. 2:0
0:29 Keane separates the two fighters. 2:0
0:38 Hamed takes a hard combination from Duran 6:0
0:38 Hamed is badly hurt! 6:0
0:55 Duran traps Hamed's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Keane breaks it up. 6:0
0:59 Keane has to separate the two... 6:0
01:11 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 6:0
01:24 Duran drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 10:0
01:24 Hamed is hurt! 10:0
01:40 Duran tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 10:0
01:47 Hamed really buried that punch into Duran's ribs. 10:4
01:47 Duran is trying to regroup after those punches... 10:4
02:01 Hamed just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 14:4
02:01 Hamed appears shaken by those punches! 14:4
02:19 Hamed just comes up short with the hook. 14:4
02:22 Duran leans on Hamed and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 16:4
02:26 * Hamed brushed his glove under his left eye and you can see why . . . Wow there's some major swelling under that eye!! 16:4
02:38 Duran cranks up the hook and connects to Hamed's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 20:4
02:38 Hamed suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 20:4
02:56 There's a hard shot off the top of Hamed's head! 24:4
02:56 Hamed was stunned by that blow! 24:4
03:00 Naseem Hamed seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 24:4
03:00 Round 2 ends with the sound of the bell. 24:4
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duran is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Hamed'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 Duran brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:31 Duran is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Hamed to chase him. 0:0
0:40 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:43 Duran rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:0
0:59 Duran looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 2:0
01:01 * Ouch, I felt that one Hamed is being warned by Keane to watch the low blows. 2:2
01:01 * Keane steps in and deducts a point from Hamed! 2:2
01:16 Duran wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Hamed's defense. 2:2
01:44 Hamed just comes up short with the combination. 2:2
01:47 * Keane motions to Duran to keep his punches up. 5:2
01:47 * Duran is going to have a point deducted for that foul! 5:2
02:03 Duran follows the jab with a with hard overhand right to the jaw. 8:2
02:07 Hamed's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 8:2
02:20 That punch actually went behind Duran's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Hamed. 8:2
02:27 Hamed 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. 8:2
02:31 Duran scores with consecutive blows to the body of Hamed. 10:2
03:00 Hamed looks to work the body, but Roberto Duran covers up nicely. 10:2
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 11:3
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Duran's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Hamed is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Hamed still has distension. 0:0
0:12 That was a violent straight right by Duran! 4:0
0:12 Hamed is gasping for air!! 4:0
0:22 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:0
0:27 Roberto Duran can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 6:0
0:47 Duran clinches... Hamed gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 6:0
0:56 Duran and Hamed each take a step back. 6:0
01:04 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 6:0
01:15 Hamed works his way in and leans on Duran... 6:0
01:20 Duran tries to get free... Here comes Keane to break them up... 6:0
01:27 Hamed slips inside and lands a hook. 6:2
01:27 That punch has reopened a cut on Duran as once again you can see blood on the face of Duran. 6:2
01:27 Blood is running from under the right eye of Duran again. 6:2
01:43 Hamed tries to drop the right hand over the top but Duran ducks under it. 6:2
01:46 Roberto Duran shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 8:2
01:50 There has to be something done about the swelling around Hamed's left eye as it continues to worsen. 8:2
02:00 Hamed landed a sharp combination that rocked Duran back on his heels! 8:6
02:00 Duran was shaken by those blows! 8:6
02:15 Hamed doesn't connect with the uppercut. 8:6
02:25 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 8:6
02:50 Hamed fires a shot, but it glances off Duran's shoulder. 8:6
02:52 Duran gets off a nasty series of punches that shook Hamed. His corner has been screaming for that. 11:6
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 10:6
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
0:06 The cut under the right eye suffered by Duran has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Naseem Hamed's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Naseem Hamed's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Duran is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:19 Hamed shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Duran flush! 0:5
0:19 Duran was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 0:5
0:41 Hamed lands a strong uppercut! 0:9
0:41 Duran seems to have been hurt by that punch! 0:9
0:53 Hamed seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:9
0:58 Duran feints to the head, then goes downstairs with a wicked hook! 3:9
01:18 Duran and Hamed are in a clinch, Keane hollers at them to break and start fighting. 3:9
01:22 Referee Keane separates the two... 3:9
01:35 Roberto Duran is really fluid in his movement. 3:9
01:40 Duran'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. 3:9
01:43 Hamed backs away and hitches up his trunks. 3:9
01:48 Duran scores big with that hook to the jaw of Hamed. Hamed took a step back after absorbing that shot. 6:9
01:53 The swelling under Hamed's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 6:9
02:04 Hamed is protecting the body nicely as Duran fails to score inside. 6:9
02:15 Duran's head is snapped back following a sharp combination from Hamed. 6:12
02:24 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 6:12
02:35 Hamed lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Duran. 6:12
02:47 Duran lands a solid cross! 10:12
02:47 Naseem Hamed is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 10:12
02:56 Hamed eats a sizzling hook from Duran that has him backing up! 13:12
03:00 Hamed is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 13:12
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 14:12
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Naseem Hamed received a pep talk from Jack Blackburn before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Naseem Hamed's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:14 Naseem Hamed misses with that punch. 0:0
0:30 Duran smothers Hamed's attack as Hamed tries to get off some shots inside. 0:0
0:38 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:0
0:55 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
01:07 Roberto Duran pushes Hamed away. 0:0
01:11 Hamed pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 0:2
01:22 Naseem Hamed seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:2
01:33 Hamed misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:2
01:36 Duran connects with a hard left hook to the jaw. 3:2
01:40 The swelling under Hamed's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 3:2
01:45 Naseem Hamed is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 3:2
01:56 Hamed patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Duran little room to move. 3:2
02:05 Hamed misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 3:2
02:21 Not much happening. Both fighters seem content to waste a round as they continue to stare at each other. 3:2
02:30 Duran is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 3:2
02:40 Hamed is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 3:2
02:55 Duran takes a heavy hook downstairs. 3:6
02:55 Roberto Duran is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 3:6
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 6. 4:7
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duran rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Hamed is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:11 Duran lands a devastating hook! 5:0
0:11 Naseem Hamed is suddenly in trouble! 5:0
0:15 Hamed is slowing up... 5:0
0:20 Duran got some great advice from Pepe Correa between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 5:0
0:21 Duran feints to the head before burying the hook in Hamed's side. 8:0
0:25 Hamed's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 8:0
0:30 Duran connects with stiff left hook to the body. 11:0
0:39 Hamed is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 11:0
0:47 Hamed throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 11:0
0:59 And Hamed tastes the power of a huge hook from Roberto Duran! 16:0
0:59 Hamed was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 16:0
01:04 Hamed's tank is just about on empty. 16:0
01:04 The increased swelling around the left eye of Hamed is fast becoming a hindurance. 16:0
01:13 Duran whiffs with the combination. 16:0
01:15 The cross scores for Hamed. He needs to throw that punch more often. 16:2
01:25 Duran drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Hamed. 19:2
01:34 Duran slips in a jab to the body 21:2
01:44 Hamed takes a cross to the head from Duran. 23:2
01:57 Hamed does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Duran's punches in close. 23:2
02:09 Duran grabs Hamed's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Keane has to force Duran to let go. 23:2
02:18 * Duran has been trying to sneak in a bit of extra damage by using his shoulders in close and now he's drawn a caution from the referee. 23:2
02:36 That was a blistering exchange of punches between Duran and Hamed! 25:4
02:41 It seems every shot Hamed takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 25:4
02:48 Duran lands a jab to the midsection 27:4
03:00 Duran just misses with a huge shot as Hamed chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 27:4
03:00 Duran appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 27:4
03:00 There's another round in the books. 27:4
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hamed looks to be in fair shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 Hamed's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:12 Duran can't score with short uppercut inside. Hamed got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:26 Hamed misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:33 Duran scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 5:0
0:33 That series of punches rocked Hamed and he looks to be in trouble. 5:0
0:37 Hamed's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 5:0
0:50 Duran lands a devastating cross! 9:0
0:50 Hamed is reeling after that shot! 9:0
01:01 Duran seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:0
01:09 Duran connects with a violent cross! 13:0
01:09 Hamed seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 13:0
01:13 The swelling around Hamed's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 13:0
01:22 Duran misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 15:0
01:36 Duran throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Hamed but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 15:0
01:42 Duran's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 15:0
01:45 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 15:0
02:13 Hamed dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Duran back on his heels! 15:5
02:13 And Duran's in big trouble now! 15:5
02:38 * Duran connects with a thundering combination and Hamed drops to the canvas! 15:5
02:40 The count starts... 23:5
02:40 1... 23:5
02:41 The count is at 2 as Hamed struggles to his knees. 23:5
02:42 3... 23:5
02:43 4... 23:5
02:44 5... 23:5
02:45 6... 23:5
02:46 7... 23:5
02:46 * Hamed manages to get back to his feet but he still looks kind of shaky. 23:5
02:46 This fight is going to be allowed to continue. However, one has to just wonder how much more punishment Hamed can take. 23:5
02:46 Duran is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 23:5
02:50 Keane is right on top of the two fighters and he's looking into Hamed's eyes. He's got to be thinking about stopping this bout. 23:5
02:55 Hamed moves into the lower right corner. 23:5
02:59 Duran darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 23:5
03:00 Duran has Hamed blocked in! 23:5
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 24:6
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Jack Blackburn not only gave Hamed encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Roberto Duran. Now it's up to Hamed to implement it. 0:0
0:08 Hamed's cutman worked his magic on Hamed's swelling. Knowledgeable work on reducing it has the puffiness under control at this point. 0:0
0:18 Naseem Hamed telegraphed that shot and Duran ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:35 Duran just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Hamed with a sharp combination! 5:0
0:35 Hamed is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 5:0
0:40 Hamed's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Roberto Duran. 5:0
0:51 A hard jab by Duran gets in. 8:0
01:01 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Duran had the edge. 11:2
01:06 The swelling around Hamed's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 11:2
01:10 The action is at ring center. 11:2
01:15 Hamed misses with that combination. 11:2
01:27 Hamed just can't find the range with that jab. 11:2
01:29 A flurry of blows from Duran lands to the body 13:2
01:38 Duran retreats into his own corner... 13:2
01:43 Duran is trying to free his gloves from under Naseem Hamed's gloves. 13:2
01:47 Keane separates the two... 13:2
01:47 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Hamed change his style. 13:2
01:56 Duran does a great job of moving as Hamed tries to work inside. 13:2
01:59 Duran lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Hamed's defense. 16:2
02:11 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 16:2
02:19 Hamed retreats into a neutral corner. 16:2
02:23 Duran is off target with that uppercut. 16:2
02:35 Hamed lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Duran. 16:2
02:53 Duran backs into his own corner... 16:2
02:57 Hamed has shifted to an orthodox stance. Maybe he believes he can land from this position. No, his jab comes up short as a righty, too. Now, he returns to his natural left handed stance. 16:2
03:00 Roberto Duran fires and misses. 16:2
03:00 It looks like Duran has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 16:2
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 9. 16:2
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hamed looks a bit disgusted as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Jack Blackburn seemed to pump up Hamed between rounds. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face Hamed looks slightly less severe, thanks to a great job by his corner man. 0:0
0:15 Duran lands a hard uppercut! 4:0
0:15 Hamed appears shaken by that punch! 4:0
0:29 Duran drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 8:0
0:29 Hamed in on unsteady legs after those punches. 8:0
0:43 Hamed misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 8:0
0:53 Duran backs into a neutral corner. 8:0
0:58 Hamed fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 8:0
01:07 Duran is trying to put his punches together and he tags Hamed with a nice combination of punches. 10:0
01:12 There has to be something done about the swelling around Hamed's left eye as it continues to worsen. 10:0
01:21 Hamed can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 10:0
01:28 Duran takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 13:0
01:38 Duran moves into a neutral corner. 13:0
01:43 OH! Hamed landed the big hook flush! 13:4
01:43 Duran was staggered by that punch! 13:4
02:03 Hamed will tie a guy up if he has to. 13:4
02:07 Now they break clean. 13:4
02:12 Both men look to measure one another. 13:4
02:23 Hamed misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 13:4
02:29 Duran lands a solid cross! 17:4
02:29 Hamed is reeling.. 17:4
02:47 Hamed fires a volley of punches but Duran was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 17:4
02:49 Duran scores with a nice right cross. 19:4
02:54 The swelling under Naseem Hamed's left eye is becoming hideous, it has got to be a major detriment to him at this point. 19:4
03:00 Duran made Hamed look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Hamed would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 19:4
03:00 Duran appears to have this fight under control. 19:4
03:00 And that ends Round number 10. 20:3
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 11. 0:0
0:07 Hamed's cutman does a nice job on Hamed's facial swelling. The distension doesn't seem so obvious now. 0:0
0:08 Duran shoots the jab into the chest of Hamed. 2:0
0:22 Hamed fires a left hand that Roberto Duran takes high on the shoulder. 2:0
0:24 Some good body work by Duran but not much on those punches. 4:0
0:29 Hamed has to be struggling to see out of his badly swollen left eye. 4:0
0:40 Hamed lands a smashing hook! 4:4
0:40 Duran looks shaken! 4:4
01:08 Hamed is holding Roberto Duran tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 4:4
01:12 Keane is shouting at Naseem Hamed to break! 4:4
01:34 Duran hitches up his trunks. He'd better be careful. He may get nailed while his hands are down. 4:4
01:41 Hamed misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:4
01:49 There's some nice hand speed. Duran fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 6:4
02:03 Hamed fires and misses. 6:4
02:05 Duran gets off a quick combination to the body 8:4
02:19 Hamed grabs Duran again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 8:4
02:23 Referee Keane has to separate the two... 8:4
02:32 Hamed has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Duran. 8:4
02:41 * Referee Keane taps his shoulder as he issues a caution to Naseem Hamed. 8:4
02:56 Duran scores with the jab. 10:4
03:00 One more round to go as the bell ending Round 11 sounds. 10:4
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:06 Quick efficient work in the corner of Hamed has his facial puffiness under control. The swelling actually looks as if it has lessened somewhat. 0:0
0:13 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:18 Keane steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:22 Whatever Jack Blackburn said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Hamed has some spring in his step here in the 12th round. 0:0
0:28 Hamed tries to muscle inside but Duran clinches him. 0:0
0:32 Duran pushes Hamed away. 0:0
0:37 The fighters are at ring center... 0:0
0:37 These guys are really going at it but Hamed looks to be getting the worse of it. 3:2
0:53 Duran is moving like a ghost out there, as Naseem Hamed trys in vain to corner him 3:2
01:02 Roberto Duran is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Hamed 3:2
01:07 Duran pushes Hamed away to give himself a little more space to work with. 3:2
01:30 Duran ties up Hamed. 3:2
01:39 Referee Keane steps in to break it up. 3:2
01:49 Hamed comes in low. Roberto Duran puts a headlock on him. Keane knocks Duran's arm off Naseem Hamed's head. 3:2
01:53 Keane has to break the clinch. 3:2
02:01 Duran lands a solid combination to the head of Hamed. 6:2
02:15 Hamed misses wildly with the Hook. 6:2
02:17 Duran drills Hamed with a left and right and another left. 8:2
02:35 Naseem Hamed tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Duran blocks it. 8:2
02:42 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 8:2
02:50 Duran tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Hamed. 8:2
03:00 Duran is either lucky or has radar. Hamed's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 8:2
03:00 This fight is history! The last round is over and we await the decision of the judges. 8:2
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Amy Hayes is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Richard Hopkins, United States scores the bout 117 to 108
Dong-Ahn Park, South Korea scores the bout 118 to 107
Arturo Villegas, Argentina scores the bout 116 to 109
And your winner by unanimous decision Roberto Duran!!!
Score Cards
Richard Hopkins Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Roberto Duran 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 117
Naseem Hamed 10 9 8 9 9 9 9 8 9 9 10 9 108
Dong-Ahn Park Round Total
South Korea 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Roberto Duran 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 118
Naseem Hamed 9 9 8 9 9 10 9 8 9 9 9 9 107
Arturo Villegas Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Roberto Duran 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 116
Naseem Hamed 10 9 8 9 10 10 9 8 9 9 9 9 109
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Roberto Duran 28 30 27 30 29 28 30 30 30 30 29 30 351
Naseem Hamed 29 27 24 27 28 29 27 24 27 27 28 27 324
Statistics
Categories Roberto Duran Naseem Hamed
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 6.25 1.42
Hooks / Round 6.00 1.50
Crosses / Round 5.25 1.58
Combinations / Round 8.08 3.92
Uppercuts / Round 4.50 1.75
Punches Landed / Round 30.08 10.17
Punches Missed / Round 47.33 86.08
Punching Accuracy 38.9% 10.6%
Total Number of Fouls 3 2
Low Blow 1 1
Using Shoulder 1 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1 1
Caution 2 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 2 / 1 / 1 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut under right eye 2 / 1 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 1 / 1 0 / 0
Bad 1 / 1 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 9 / 8 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 5 / 4
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Roberto Duran vs Naseem Hamed
Fight info: Everton Park Sports Centre, Liverpool, England, 2012-05-01, announcer is Amy Hayes, referee is John Keane, the bout will be scored by three judges: Richard Hopkins (United States), Dong-Ahn Park (South Korea) and Arturo Villegas (Argentina), 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: Roberto Duran - Record: 3-0-0 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Pepe Correa - Cut Man: Joe Chavez
In the blue corner: Naseem Hamed - Record: 3-2-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jack Blackburn - 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
0:12 Hamed picks off the combination by Duran. 0:0
0:15 Naseem Hamed lands two hard body shots that made Duran grunt. 0:3
0:26 Roberto Duran is motioning with his gloves for Hamed to bring it on, but Duran is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:3
0:35 Keane yells at the fighters to separate but Duran and Hamed are a tangle of arms. 0:3
0:44 * Duran is leaning on the back of Hamed's neck and Keane has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:3
01:03 Duran is flicking the jab, trying to keep Hamed at long range. 0:3
01:08 Hamed walks into a hard jab from Duran 3:3
01:32 Duran throws a flurry of punches but Naseem Hamed either blocks or slips them. 3:3
01:34 Hamed is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 3:5
01:47 Duran finds a home for his jab, keeping Hamed at bay. 5:5
02:05 Duran is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 5:5
02:20 Duran lets his hands go inside, but Hamed protects his body well. 5:5
02:35 Duran misses wildly with the hook. 5:5
02:37 A hard combination lands for Hamed. 5:8
02:37 * And now Duran is bleeding from that last punch! 5:9
02:37 * They will need to do a little work on the cut under Roberto Duran's right eye between rounds; it's obviously cut. 5:9
02:37 A cut in the first round inevitably leads to problems later on in the fight. 5:9
02:58 Duran fires a lead right that Hamed manages to avoid. 5:9
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 6:10
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Duran's corner gave his cut under the right eye priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of closing the wounds. 0:0
0:11 Duran lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Hamed's midsection. 2:0
0:24 Duran clamps Hamed's arms to his side and holds on until Keane breaks the hold. 2:0
0:29 Keane separates the two fighters. 2:0
0:38 Hamed takes a hard combination from Duran 6:0
0:38 Hamed is badly hurt! 6:0
0:55 Duran traps Hamed's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Keane breaks it up. 6:0
0:59 Keane has to separate the two... 6:0
01:11 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 6:0
01:24 Duran drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 10:0
01:24 Hamed is hurt! 10:0
01:40 Duran tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 10:0
01:47 Hamed really buried that punch into Duran's ribs. 10:4
01:47 Duran is trying to regroup after those punches... 10:4
02:01 Hamed just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 14:4
02:01 Hamed appears shaken by those punches! 14:4
02:19 Hamed just comes up short with the hook. 14:4
02:22 Duran leans on Hamed and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 16:4
02:26 * Hamed brushed his glove under his left eye and you can see why . . . Wow there's some major swelling under that eye!! 16:4
02:38 Duran cranks up the hook and connects to Hamed's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 20:4
02:38 Hamed suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 20:4
02:56 There's a hard shot off the top of Hamed's head! 24:4
02:56 Hamed was stunned by that blow! 24:4
03:00 Naseem Hamed seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 24:4
03:00 Round 2 ends with the sound of the bell. 24:4
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duran is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Hamed'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 Duran brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:31 Duran is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Hamed to chase him. 0:0
0:40 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:43 Duran rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:0
0:59 Duran looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 2:0
01:01 * Ouch, I felt that one Hamed is being warned by Keane to watch the low blows. 2:2
01:01 * Keane steps in and deducts a point from Hamed! 2:2
01:16 Duran wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Hamed's defense. 2:2
01:44 Hamed just comes up short with the combination. 2:2
01:47 * Keane motions to Duran to keep his punches up. 5:2
01:47 * Duran is going to have a point deducted for that foul! 5:2
02:03 Duran follows the jab with a with hard overhand right to the jaw. 8:2
02:07 Hamed's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 8:2
02:20 That punch actually went behind Duran's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Hamed. 8:2
02:27 Hamed 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. 8:2
02:31 Duran scores with consecutive blows to the body of Hamed. 10:2
03:00 Hamed looks to work the body, but Roberto Duran covers up nicely. 10:2
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 11:3
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Duran's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Hamed is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Hamed still has distension. 0:0
0:12 That was a violent straight right by Duran! 4:0
0:12 Hamed is gasping for air!! 4:0
0:22 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:0
0:27 Roberto Duran can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 6:0
0:47 Duran clinches... Hamed gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 6:0
0:56 Duran and Hamed each take a step back. 6:0
01:04 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 6:0
01:15 Hamed works his way in and leans on Duran... 6:0
01:20 Duran tries to get free... Here comes Keane to break them up... 6:0
01:27 Hamed slips inside and lands a hook. 6:2
01:27 That punch has reopened a cut on Duran as once again you can see blood on the face of Duran. 6:2
01:27 Blood is running from under the right eye of Duran again. 6:2
01:43 Hamed tries to drop the right hand over the top but Duran ducks under it. 6:2
01:46 Roberto Duran shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 8:2
01:50 There has to be something done about the swelling around Hamed's left eye as it continues to worsen. 8:2
02:00 Hamed landed a sharp combination that rocked Duran back on his heels! 8:6
02:00 Duran was shaken by those blows! 8:6
02:15 Hamed doesn't connect with the uppercut. 8:6
02:25 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 8:6
02:50 Hamed fires a shot, but it glances off Duran's shoulder. 8:6
02:52 Duran gets off a nasty series of punches that shook Hamed. His corner has been screaming for that. 11:6
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 10:6
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
0:06 The cut under the right eye suffered by Duran has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Naseem Hamed's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Naseem Hamed's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Duran is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:19 Hamed shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Duran flush! 0:5
0:19 Duran was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 0:5
0:41 Hamed lands a strong uppercut! 0:9
0:41 Duran seems to have been hurt by that punch! 0:9
0:53 Hamed seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:9
0:58 Duran feints to the head, then goes downstairs with a wicked hook! 3:9
01:18 Duran and Hamed are in a clinch, Keane hollers at them to break and start fighting. 3:9
01:22 Referee Keane separates the two... 3:9
01:35 Roberto Duran is really fluid in his movement. 3:9
01:40 Duran'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. 3:9
01:43 Hamed backs away and hitches up his trunks. 3:9
01:48 Duran scores big with that hook to the jaw of Hamed. Hamed took a step back after absorbing that shot. 6:9
01:53 The swelling under Hamed's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 6:9
02:04 Hamed is protecting the body nicely as Duran fails to score inside. 6:9
02:15 Duran's head is snapped back following a sharp combination from Hamed. 6:12
02:24 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 6:12
02:35 Hamed lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Duran. 6:12
02:47 Duran lands a solid cross! 10:12
02:47 Naseem Hamed is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 10:12
02:56 Hamed eats a sizzling hook from Duran that has him backing up! 13:12
03:00 Hamed is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 13:12
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 14:12
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Naseem Hamed received a pep talk from Jack Blackburn before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Naseem Hamed's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:14 Naseem Hamed misses with that punch. 0:0
0:30 Duran smothers Hamed's attack as Hamed tries to get off some shots inside. 0:0
0:38 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:0
0:55 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
01:07 Roberto Duran pushes Hamed away. 0:0
01:11 Hamed pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 0:2
01:22 Naseem Hamed seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:2
01:33 Hamed misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:2
01:36 Duran connects with a hard left hook to the jaw. 3:2
01:40 The swelling under Hamed's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 3:2
01:45 Naseem Hamed is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 3:2
01:56 Hamed patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Duran little room to move. 3:2
02:05 Hamed misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 3:2
02:21 Not much happening. Both fighters seem content to waste a round as they continue to stare at each other. 3:2
02:30 Duran is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 3:2
02:40 Hamed is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 3:2
02:55 Duran takes a heavy hook downstairs. 3:6
02:55 Roberto Duran is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 3:6
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 6. 4:7
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duran rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Hamed is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:11 Duran lands a devastating hook! 5:0
0:11 Naseem Hamed is suddenly in trouble! 5:0
0:15 Hamed is slowing up... 5:0
0:20 Duran got some great advice from Pepe Correa between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 5:0
0:21 Duran feints to the head before burying the hook in Hamed's side. 8:0
0:25 Hamed's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 8:0
0:30 Duran connects with stiff left hook to the body. 11:0
0:39 Hamed is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 11:0
0:47 Hamed throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 11:0
0:59 And Hamed tastes the power of a huge hook from Roberto Duran! 16:0
0:59 Hamed was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 16:0
01:04 Hamed's tank is just about on empty. 16:0
01:04 The increased swelling around the left eye of Hamed is fast becoming a hindurance. 16:0
01:13 Duran whiffs with the combination. 16:0
01:15 The cross scores for Hamed. He needs to throw that punch more often. 16:2
01:25 Duran drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Hamed. 19:2
01:34 Duran slips in a jab to the body 21:2
01:44 Hamed takes a cross to the head from Duran. 23:2
01:57 Hamed does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Duran's punches in close. 23:2
02:09 Duran grabs Hamed's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Keane has to force Duran to let go. 23:2
02:18 * Duran has been trying to sneak in a bit of extra damage by using his shoulders in close and now he's drawn a caution from the referee. 23:2
02:36 That was a blistering exchange of punches between Duran and Hamed! 25:4
02:41 It seems every shot Hamed takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 25:4
02:48 Duran lands a jab to the midsection 27:4
03:00 Duran just misses with a huge shot as Hamed chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 27:4
03:00 Duran appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 27:4
03:00 There's another round in the books. 27:4
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hamed looks to be in fair shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 Hamed's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:12 Duran can't score with short uppercut inside. Hamed got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:26 Hamed misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:33 Duran scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 5:0
0:33 That series of punches rocked Hamed and he looks to be in trouble. 5:0
0:37 Hamed's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 5:0
0:50 Duran lands a devastating cross! 9:0
0:50 Hamed is reeling after that shot! 9:0
01:01 Duran seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:0
01:09 Duran connects with a violent cross! 13:0
01:09 Hamed seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 13:0
01:13 The swelling around Hamed's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 13:0
01:22 Duran misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 15:0
01:36 Duran throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Hamed but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 15:0
01:42 Duran's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 15:0
01:45 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 15:0
02:13 Hamed dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Duran back on his heels! 15:5
02:13 And Duran's in big trouble now! 15:5
02:38 * Duran connects with a thundering combination and Hamed drops to the canvas! 15:5
02:40 The count starts... 23:5
02:40 1... 23:5
02:41 The count is at 2 as Hamed struggles to his knees. 23:5
02:42 3... 23:5
02:43 4... 23:5
02:44 5... 23:5
02:45 6... 23:5
02:46 7... 23:5
02:46 * Hamed manages to get back to his feet but he still looks kind of shaky. 23:5
02:46 This fight is going to be allowed to continue. However, one has to just wonder how much more punishment Hamed can take. 23:5
02:46 Duran is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 23:5
02:50 Keane is right on top of the two fighters and he's looking into Hamed's eyes. He's got to be thinking about stopping this bout. 23:5
02:55 Hamed moves into the lower right corner. 23:5
02:59 Duran darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 23:5
03:00 Duran has Hamed blocked in! 23:5
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 24:6
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Jack Blackburn not only gave Hamed encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Roberto Duran. Now it's up to Hamed to implement it. 0:0
0:08 Hamed's cutman worked his magic on Hamed's swelling. Knowledgeable work on reducing it has the puffiness under control at this point. 0:0
0:18 Naseem Hamed telegraphed that shot and Duran ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:35 Duran just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Hamed with a sharp combination! 5:0
0:35 Hamed is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 5:0
0:40 Hamed's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Roberto Duran. 5:0
0:51 A hard jab by Duran gets in. 8:0
01:01 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Duran had the edge. 11:2
01:06 The swelling around Hamed's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 11:2
01:10 The action is at ring center. 11:2
01:15 Hamed misses with that combination. 11:2
01:27 Hamed just can't find the range with that jab. 11:2
01:29 A flurry of blows from Duran lands to the body 13:2
01:38 Duran retreats into his own corner... 13:2
01:43 Duran is trying to free his gloves from under Naseem Hamed's gloves. 13:2
01:47 Keane separates the two... 13:2
01:47 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Hamed change his style. 13:2
01:56 Duran does a great job of moving as Hamed tries to work inside. 13:2
01:59 Duran lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Hamed's defense. 16:2
02:11 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 16:2
02:19 Hamed retreats into a neutral corner. 16:2
02:23 Duran is off target with that uppercut. 16:2
02:35 Hamed lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Duran. 16:2
02:53 Duran backs into his own corner... 16:2
02:57 Hamed has shifted to an orthodox stance. Maybe he believes he can land from this position. No, his jab comes up short as a righty, too. Now, he returns to his natural left handed stance. 16:2
03:00 Roberto Duran fires and misses. 16:2
03:00 It looks like Duran has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 16:2
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 9. 16:2
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hamed looks a bit disgusted as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Jack Blackburn seemed to pump up Hamed between rounds. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face Hamed looks slightly less severe, thanks to a great job by his corner man. 0:0
0:15 Duran lands a hard uppercut! 4:0
0:15 Hamed appears shaken by that punch! 4:0
0:29 Duran drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 8:0
0:29 Hamed in on unsteady legs after those punches. 8:0
0:43 Hamed misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 8:0
0:53 Duran backs into a neutral corner. 8:0
0:58 Hamed fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 8:0
01:07 Duran is trying to put his punches together and he tags Hamed with a nice combination of punches. 10:0
01:12 There has to be something done about the swelling around Hamed's left eye as it continues to worsen. 10:0
01:21 Hamed can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 10:0
01:28 Duran takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 13:0
01:38 Duran moves into a neutral corner. 13:0
01:43 OH! Hamed landed the big hook flush! 13:4
01:43 Duran was staggered by that punch! 13:4
02:03 Hamed will tie a guy up if he has to. 13:4
02:07 Now they break clean. 13:4
02:12 Both men look to measure one another. 13:4
02:23 Hamed misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 13:4
02:29 Duran lands a solid cross! 17:4
02:29 Hamed is reeling.. 17:4
02:47 Hamed fires a volley of punches but Duran was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 17:4
02:49 Duran scores with a nice right cross. 19:4
02:54 The swelling under Naseem Hamed's left eye is becoming hideous, it has got to be a major detriment to him at this point. 19:4
03:00 Duran made Hamed look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Hamed would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 19:4
03:00 Duran appears to have this fight under control. 19:4
03:00 And that ends Round number 10. 20:3
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 11. 0:0
0:07 Hamed's cutman does a nice job on Hamed's facial swelling. The distension doesn't seem so obvious now. 0:0
0:08 Duran shoots the jab into the chest of Hamed. 2:0
0:22 Hamed fires a left hand that Roberto Duran takes high on the shoulder. 2:0
0:24 Some good body work by Duran but not much on those punches. 4:0
0:29 Hamed has to be struggling to see out of his badly swollen left eye. 4:0
0:40 Hamed lands a smashing hook! 4:4
0:40 Duran looks shaken! 4:4
01:08 Hamed is holding Roberto Duran tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 4:4
01:12 Keane is shouting at Naseem Hamed to break! 4:4
01:34 Duran hitches up his trunks. He'd better be careful. He may get nailed while his hands are down. 4:4
01:41 Hamed misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:4
01:49 There's some nice hand speed. Duran fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 6:4
02:03 Hamed fires and misses. 6:4
02:05 Duran gets off a quick combination to the body 8:4
02:19 Hamed grabs Duran again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 8:4
02:23 Referee Keane has to separate the two... 8:4
02:32 Hamed has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Duran. 8:4
02:41 * Referee Keane taps his shoulder as he issues a caution to Naseem Hamed. 8:4
02:56 Duran scores with the jab. 10:4
03:00 One more round to go as the bell ending Round 11 sounds. 10:4
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:06 Quick efficient work in the corner of Hamed has his facial puffiness under control. The swelling actually looks as if it has lessened somewhat. 0:0
0:13 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:18 Keane steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:22 Whatever Jack Blackburn said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Hamed has some spring in his step here in the 12th round. 0:0
0:28 Hamed tries to muscle inside but Duran clinches him. 0:0
0:32 Duran pushes Hamed away. 0:0
0:37 The fighters are at ring center... 0:0
0:37 These guys are really going at it but Hamed looks to be getting the worse of it. 3:2
0:53 Duran is moving like a ghost out there, as Naseem Hamed trys in vain to corner him 3:2
01:02 Roberto Duran is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Hamed 3:2
01:07 Duran pushes Hamed away to give himself a little more space to work with. 3:2
01:30 Duran ties up Hamed. 3:2
01:39 Referee Keane steps in to break it up. 3:2
01:49 Hamed comes in low. Roberto Duran puts a headlock on him. Keane knocks Duran's arm off Naseem Hamed's head. 3:2
01:53 Keane has to break the clinch. 3:2
02:01 Duran lands a solid combination to the head of Hamed. 6:2
02:15 Hamed misses wildly with the Hook. 6:2
02:17 Duran drills Hamed with a left and right and another left. 8:2
02:35 Naseem Hamed tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Duran blocks it. 8:2
02:42 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 8:2
02:50 Duran tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Hamed. 8:2
03:00 Duran is either lucky or has radar. Hamed's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 8:2
03:00 This fight is history! The last round is over and we await the decision of the judges. 8:2
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Amy Hayes is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Richard Hopkins, United States scores the bout 117 to 108
Dong-Ahn Park, South Korea scores the bout 118 to 107
Arturo Villegas, Argentina scores the bout 116 to 109
And your winner by unanimous decision Roberto Duran!!!
Score Cards
Richard Hopkins Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Roberto Duran 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 117
Naseem Hamed 10 9 8 9 9 9 9 8 9 9 10 9 108
Dong-Ahn Park Round Total
South Korea 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Roberto Duran 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 118
Naseem Hamed 9 9 8 9 9 10 9 8 9 9 9 9 107
Arturo Villegas Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Roberto Duran 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 116
Naseem Hamed 10 9 8 9 10 10 9 8 9 9 9 9 109
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Roberto Duran 28 30 27 30 29 28 30 30 30 30 29 30 351
Naseem Hamed 29 27 24 27 28 29 27 24 27 27 28 27 324
Statistics
Categories Roberto Duran Naseem Hamed
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 6.25 1.42
Hooks / Round 6.00 1.50
Crosses / Round 5.25 1.58
Combinations / Round 8.08 3.92
Uppercuts / Round 4.50 1.75
Punches Landed / Round 30.08 10.17
Punches Missed / Round 47.33 86.08
Punching Accuracy 38.9% 10.6%
Total Number of Fouls 3 2
Low Blow 1 1
Using Shoulder 1 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1 1
Caution 2 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 2 / 1 / 1 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut under right eye 2 / 1 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 1 / 1 0 / 0
Bad 1 / 1 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 9 / 8 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 5 / 4
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Re: #4#Event (4) 7-12
Support Bout
Roy Jones Jr vs Muhammad Ali
Fight info: L Street Arena, Sacramento, CA, United States, 2012-05-01, announcer is Lupe Contreras, referee is Tommy Kimmons, the bout will be scored by three judges: William James (United States), Ken Rudd (Canada) and Harold Buck (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: Roy Jones Jr - Record: 1-2-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Enzo Calzaghe - Cut Man: Ace Marotta
In the blue corner: Muhammad Ali - Record: 6-3-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yoel Judah - Cut Man: Jimmy Montoya
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:16 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:20 Kimmons steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:29 Ali misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:36 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:43 Jones Jr just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:4
0:43 Jones Jr was shaken by those blows! 0:4
0:58 And Ali tastes the power of a huge cross from Roy Jones Jr! 4:4
0:58 How is Muhammad Ali standing after that? 4:4
01:15 Jones Jr lands a vicious uppercut! 8:4
01:15 That blast sent Ali reeling into the ropes! 8:4
01:35 Ali lands a hard cross! 8:8
01:35 That blow connected solidly to the head of Jones Jr and he is stunned! 8:8
01:45 Ali doesn't have to look for Jones Jr this round. He is right there in front of him. 8:8
01:53 Jones Jr fires and misses. 8:8
02:00 Both fighters landed effectively in that exchange. 10:10
02:21 Jones Jr misses with that combination. 10:10
02:28 Ali drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 10:14
02:28 Jones Jr is trying to regroup after those punches... 10:14
02:43 Ali slams home the jab. That punch landed with the force of a cross or a hook. 10:17
02:53 Ali is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 13:19
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! 13:19
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ali looks to be in excellent shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:10 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:15 Muhammad Ali bangs a right cross off the face of Jones Jr. 0:2
0:33 Ali brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:2
0:40 Ali pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 0:4
0:54 Jones Jr swings...and misses. 0:4
0:56 Ali lands consecutive blows to Jones Jr's midsection. 0:6
01:09 Jones Jr throws a flurry of punches but Ali either blocks or slips them. 0:6
01:12 Ali is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 0:8
01:29 It's a sweet uppercut by Ali! He snapped Jones Jr's head straight back with that punch! 0:12
01:29 What a devastating shot, Roy Jones Jr looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 0:12
01:50 * A solid combination drops Roy Jones Jr on his back! 0:12
01:53 Kimmons stands over Jones Jr and starts the count... 0:19
01:53 1... 0:19
01:54 2... 0:19
01:55 3... 0:19
01:56 4... 0:19
01:56 * Jones Jr is back on his feet! He looks shaken... 0:19
01:56 Jones Jr raises his guard as Kimmons asks him if he wants to continue. Jones Jr wants to keep on fighting but he still looks hurt. 0:19
01:56 Ali has Jones Jr reeling. Ali can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 0:19
02:09 Jones Jr does a great job smothering Ali's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 0:19
02:16 Ali traps Jones Jr in the corner! 0:19
02:25 Ali is really fluid in his movement. 0:19
02:29 Ali has Jones Jr blocked in! 0:19
02:29 Ali lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Jones Jr on the end of that punch. 0:21
02:29 Ali appears to have Jones Jr out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Roy Jones Jr looks ready to go, as Ali closes in to try and end this fight. 0:21
02:38 Jones Jr retreats into the right corner. 0:21
02:42 Ali misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:21
02:53 Ali scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:25
02:53 Jones Jr is suddenly in trouble! 0:25
03:00 Ali is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Jones Jr. 0:25
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 1:26
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Kimmons motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:12 Jones Jr wraps up Ali. 0:0
0:16 The fighters have just banged heads! 0:0
0:33 Ali is trapped in Jones Jr's corner... 0:0
0:33 Jones Jr's jab is fast and accurate. 2:0
0:56 Jones Jr just can't find the range with that cross. 2:0
01:07 There's a hard shot off the top of Ali's head! 6:0
01:07 Ali looks shaken! 6:0
01:16 As high as Ali is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Jones Jr takes advantage of it. 6:0
01:19 Jones Jr flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 8:0
01:33 Kimmons has to pull the fighters away from each other as Jones Jr locks up Ali's arms. 8:0
01:45 Referee Kimmons has to separate the two... 8:0
01:45 The knockdown suffered by Jones Jr should have made that last round Muhammad Ali's by a wide margin. 8:0
01:58 Jones Jr fires a lead right that Ali manages to avoid. 8:0
02:00 Ali connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 8:2
02:14 Jones Jr retreats into a neutral corner. 8:2
02:18 Ali can't score with short uppercut inside. Jones Jr got his gloves in front of the punch. 8:2
02:31 Jones Jr works free! He backs to ring center, with Ali following. 8:2
02:40 Ali backs into the far left corner. 8:2
02:40 Jones Jr scores with a rapid fire combination. 10:2
02:58 Ali works free! The fighters move to ring center. 10:2
03:00 Ali traps Jones Jr's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Kimmons breaks it up. 10:2
03:00 Referee Kimmons steps in to break it up. 10:2
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 3. 10:2
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ali looks to be in fair shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Jones Jr has Ali trapped! 0:0
0:16 Jones Jr plods forward. 0:0
0:16 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:25 Jones Jr tries to drop the right hand over the top but Ali ducks under it. 0:0
0:28 Jones Jr walks in to a glancing hook from Ali. 0:2
0:41 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:2
0:41 Ali slips inside and lands a hook. 0:4
0:50 Jones Jr backs into a neutral corner. 0:4
0:55 Ali is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:4
01:05 Jones Jr frees himself from Ali's clutches! They move to ring center now. 0:4
01:17 Jones Jr comes in low. Ali puts a headlock on him. Kimmons knocks Ali's arm off Jones Jr's head. 0:4
01:21 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:4
01:34 Jones Jr takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:4
01:38 Ali's finds a home on Jones Jr's jaw. 0:6
01:53 Muhammad Ali telegraphed that shot and Jones Jr ducks under it easily. 0:6
02:04 Roy Jones Jr throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:6
02:13 Jones Jr pins Ali in the corner! 0:6
02:18 Jones Jr fires a shot, but it glances off Muhammad Ali's shoulder. 0:6
02:31 Ali has Jones Jr cornered! 0:6
02:35 Jones Jr takes a heavy combination downstairs. 0:10
02:35 Jones Jr in on unsteady legs after those punches. 0:10
02:49 Ali slides into the corner... 0:10
02:49 Jones Jr lands a devastating hook to the body. 3:10
03:00 Jones Jr looks to work the body, but Ali covers up nicely. 3:10
03:00 There's another round in the books. 5:10
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Jones Jr and Ali leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Muhammad Ali moves into the upper left corner. 0:0
0:13 Jones Jr grabs Ali. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:22 Ali pushes Jones Jr away. 0:0
0:22 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:26 Whatever Yoel Judah said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Ali has some spring in his step here in the 5th round. 0:0
0:27 Ali moves in and scores with a quick jab. 0:2
0:40 Ali has Jones Jr trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:2
0:40 Ali lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 0:4
0:51 Ali seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:4
0:58 Ali backs into his own corner... 0:4
0:58 A solid right hand scores for Jones Jr. 3:4
01:12 Jones Jr is clinching. Kimmons better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 3:4
01:24 Jones Jr finally lets go of Ali. 3:4
01:29 Ali slides into a neutral corner... 3:4
01:33 Jones Jr misses wildly with the Hook. 3:4
01:40 Jones Jr is staying at the center of the ring. 3:4
01:40 Jones Jr throws a punch and lands. Ali scores with a counter. Looks like both fighters were effective in that exchange. 5:6
01:52 Ali has Jones Jr pinned! 5:6
01:57 Ali wraps his arms around Jones Jr. 5:6
02:01 Kimmons has to separate the two... 5:6
02:05 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 5:6
02:09 The action slows for the moment. 5:6
02:13 Ali moves into a neutral corner. 5:6
02:17 Jones Jr misses with that punch. 5:6
02:33 Jones Jr looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Ali. 5:6
02:38 Jones Jr gets the cross in, making Muhammad Ali blink. 8:6
02:52 Jones Jr just comes up short with the combination. 8:6
03:00 Jones Jr continues to follow Ali about the ring. 8:6
03:00 The Referee has to get between Jones Jr and Muhammad Ali as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 9:5
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 6. 0:0
0:07 Jones Jr is getting the better of it on the inside. There's that crunching uppercut again! 3:0
0:12 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 3:0
0:16 Enzo Calzaghe was extremely upbeat during the break with Jones Jr providing some solid encouragement. 3:0
0:16 Jones Jr slides into the corner... 3:0
0:21 That punch actually went behind Jones Jr's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Ali. 3:0
0:28 Ali snakes the jab through Roy Jones Jr's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 3:2
0:38 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 3:2
0:42 OH! Ali landed the big hook flush! 3:6
0:42 Jones Jr was stunned by that blow! 3:6
0:56 Jones Jr has Ali cornered! 3:6
01:00 Jones Jr is off target with that cross. 3:6
01:11 He lands a crushing hook! 7:6
01:11 Ali is staggered... 7:6
01:32 * Jones Jr walks into a uppercut and folds like an accordion. He went down section by section. 7:6
01:35 Kimmons begins counting... 7:12
01:35 1... 7:12
01:36 2... 7:12
01:36 * Jones Jr still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Kimmons is taking a long look at him. 7:12
01:36 Kimmons is allowing the fight to continue and the action resumes. 7:12
01:36 Ali has Jones Jr in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 6th. 7:12
01:50 Ali lands a wicked uppercut! 7:16
01:50 Jones Jr was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 7:16
01:58 Ali scores with a quick one-two to Jones Jr's midsection 7:18
01:58 Ali has Jones Jr is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 7:18
02:11 Upstairs and downstairs! Ali lands two quick blows and then moves away from Jones Jr's counters. 7:20
02:11 Ali knows he has Jones Jr hurt as he wades in swinging! 7:20
02:25 Ali tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Jones Jr blocks it. 7:20
02:31 Ali pins Jones Jr in the corner! 7:20
02:31 Ali goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 7:22
02:31 Jones Jr is dazed as Ali looks to put him away! 7:22
02:44 Ali is moving around the ring nicely. 7:22
02:52 Ali throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 7:24
03:00 Jones Jr is trapped in the corner... 7:24
03:00 The knockdown in that last round really brought the crowd to life, you can feel the electricity in the air. 8:25
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jones Jr and Ali square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 7. 0:0
0:08 Enzo Calzaghe knows Jones Jr lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:09 Ali has Jones Jr cornered! 0:0
0:13 Ali whiffs with the uppercut. 0:0
0:15 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 7th round of this fight. 0:0
0:28 Jones Jr pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 0:0
0:32 Muhammad Ali misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 0:2
0:37 Jones Jr is starting to fatigue... 0:2
0:45 Jones Jr is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:2
0:52 Jones Jr brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 0:2
0:57 Ali pushes Jones Jr away to give himself a little more space to work with. 0:2
01:14 Jones Jr has Ali trapped! 0:2
01:19 Jones Jr just comes up short with the cross. 0:2
01:21 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Ali lands the right hand. 0:4
01:30 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Ali blasts home a hook. 0:6
01:35 Jones Jr seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 0:6
01:40 Ali unleashes a flurry and Jones Jr fires back, a close exchange with Ali coming out on top. 2:9
01:49 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 2:9
01:51 Not a lot on that hook to Jones Jr's side, but it scored. 2:11
02:05 Ali is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 2:11
02:11 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 2:11
02:14 Jones Jr traps Ali in the corner! 2:11
02:19 Jones Jr lands a devastating cross! 6:11
02:19 Ali is reeling.. 6:11
02:33 Ali tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 6:11
02:40 Jones Jr just landed a three punch combo! 11:11
02:40 Muhammad Ali is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 11:11
02:57 Jones Jr moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Ali. 11:11
03:00 Muhammad Ali appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 11:11
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 12:12
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ali looks to be in good shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Ali feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:0
0:17 Ali misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:0
0:24 Jones Jr dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Ali back on his heels! 4:0
0:24 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Muhammad Ali is trying to hang on... 4:0
0:28 Roy Jones Jr is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 4:0
0:40 Roy Jones Jr misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:0
0:53 Ali really buried that punch into Jones Jr's ribs. 4:4
0:53 Jones Jr was hurt by those blows! 4:4
01:10 Jones Jr lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ali. 4:4
01:31 * Jones Jr absorbs a wicked cross to the head. He's staggering backwards and now he goes down in a heap. 4:4
01:34 Kimmons crouches over Jones Jr as he starts the count 4:14
01:34 1... 4:14
01:35 2... 4:14
01:36 3... 4:14
01:37 4... 4:14
01:38 5... 4:14
01:39 6... 4:14
01:40 7... 4:14
01:41 8... 4:14
01:42 9... 4:14
01:42 * Jones Jr is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 4:14
01:42 Kimmons checks Roy Jones Jr closely and will allow the fight to continue. 4:14
01:42 Jones Jr is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Ali just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 4:14
01:51 Ali gets his head on the chest of Jones Jr as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 4:16
01:51 Ali is like a human windmill as he tries to take advantage of Jones Jr's condition and end the fight! 4:16
01:56 There's the beginning of a mouse under the right eye of Roy Jones Jr. 4:16
02:04 Jones Jr retreats into a neutral corner. 4:16
02:04 Ali rips a hard jab to Jones Jr's body 4:19
02:04 Ali won't want to let Jones Jr off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 4:19
02:09 Jones Jr seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 4:19
02:18 That was a violent straight right by Ali! 4:23
02:18 That series of punches rocked Jones Jr and he looks to be in trouble. 4:23
02:31 Ali traps Jones Jr in the corner! 4:23
02:40 * Ali just landed a short, clean cross that caught Roy Jones Jr flush. Jones Jr dropped like he'd been shot. 4:23
02:42 The count begins... 4:30
02:42 1... 4:30
02:43 2... 4:30
02:44 3... 4:30
02:45 4... 4:30
02:45 * Jones Jr looks stunned, but he is able to beat the count. 4:30
02:45 The fight will continue as Kimmons appears satisfied that Jones Jr is OK. 4:30
02:45 I don't think there's time for Ali to finish Jones Jr this round. 4:30
02:49 * Jones Jr cannot fend for himself.Kimmons grabs Jones Jr to save him from further punishment. Ali is the winner by TKO!!! 4:30
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Lupe Contreras is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:50 mark in Round 8 is...
Muhammad Ali!
Score Cards
William James Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Roy Jones Jr 9 8 10 9 10 8 10 64
Muhammad Ali 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 68
Ken Rudd Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Roy Jones Jr 9 8 9 10 10 8 10 64
Muhammad Ali 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 69
Harold Buck Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Roy Jones Jr 9 8 10 9 10 8 10 64
Muhammad Ali 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 68
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Roy Jones Jr 27 24 29 28 30 24 30 192
Muhammad Ali 30 30 28 30 27 30 30 205
Statistics
Categories Roy Jones Jr Muhammad Ali
Knockdowns scored 0 4
Jabs / Round 2.13 9.25
Hooks / Round 3.88 4.50
Crosses / Round 3.88 5.63
Combinations / Round 2.63 9.25
Uppercuts / Round 1.88 5.25
Punches Landed / Round 14.38 33.88
Punches Missed / Round 58.50 26.50
Punching Accuracy 19.7% 56.1%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 7 / 7
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Roy Jones Jr vs Muhammad Ali
Fight info: L Street Arena, Sacramento, CA, United States, 2012-05-01, announcer is Lupe Contreras, referee is Tommy Kimmons, the bout will be scored by three judges: William James (United States), Ken Rudd (Canada) and Harold Buck (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: Roy Jones Jr - Record: 1-2-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Enzo Calzaghe - Cut Man: Ace Marotta
In the blue corner: Muhammad Ali - Record: 6-3-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yoel Judah - Cut Man: Jimmy Montoya
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:16 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:20 Kimmons steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:29 Ali misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:36 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:43 Jones Jr just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:4
0:43 Jones Jr was shaken by those blows! 0:4
0:58 And Ali tastes the power of a huge cross from Roy Jones Jr! 4:4
0:58 How is Muhammad Ali standing after that? 4:4
01:15 Jones Jr lands a vicious uppercut! 8:4
01:15 That blast sent Ali reeling into the ropes! 8:4
01:35 Ali lands a hard cross! 8:8
01:35 That blow connected solidly to the head of Jones Jr and he is stunned! 8:8
01:45 Ali doesn't have to look for Jones Jr this round. He is right there in front of him. 8:8
01:53 Jones Jr fires and misses. 8:8
02:00 Both fighters landed effectively in that exchange. 10:10
02:21 Jones Jr misses with that combination. 10:10
02:28 Ali drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 10:14
02:28 Jones Jr is trying to regroup after those punches... 10:14
02:43 Ali slams home the jab. That punch landed with the force of a cross or a hook. 10:17
02:53 Ali is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 13:19
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! 13:19
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ali looks to be in excellent shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:10 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:15 Muhammad Ali bangs a right cross off the face of Jones Jr. 0:2
0:33 Ali brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:2
0:40 Ali pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 0:4
0:54 Jones Jr swings...and misses. 0:4
0:56 Ali lands consecutive blows to Jones Jr's midsection. 0:6
01:09 Jones Jr throws a flurry of punches but Ali either blocks or slips them. 0:6
01:12 Ali is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 0:8
01:29 It's a sweet uppercut by Ali! He snapped Jones Jr's head straight back with that punch! 0:12
01:29 What a devastating shot, Roy Jones Jr looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 0:12
01:50 * A solid combination drops Roy Jones Jr on his back! 0:12
01:53 Kimmons stands over Jones Jr and starts the count... 0:19
01:53 1... 0:19
01:54 2... 0:19
01:55 3... 0:19
01:56 4... 0:19
01:56 * Jones Jr is back on his feet! He looks shaken... 0:19
01:56 Jones Jr raises his guard as Kimmons asks him if he wants to continue. Jones Jr wants to keep on fighting but he still looks hurt. 0:19
01:56 Ali has Jones Jr reeling. Ali can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 0:19
02:09 Jones Jr does a great job smothering Ali's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 0:19
02:16 Ali traps Jones Jr in the corner! 0:19
02:25 Ali is really fluid in his movement. 0:19
02:29 Ali has Jones Jr blocked in! 0:19
02:29 Ali lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Jones Jr on the end of that punch. 0:21
02:29 Ali appears to have Jones Jr out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Roy Jones Jr looks ready to go, as Ali closes in to try and end this fight. 0:21
02:38 Jones Jr retreats into the right corner. 0:21
02:42 Ali misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:21
02:53 Ali scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:25
02:53 Jones Jr is suddenly in trouble! 0:25
03:00 Ali is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Jones Jr. 0:25
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 1:26
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Kimmons motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:12 Jones Jr wraps up Ali. 0:0
0:16 The fighters have just banged heads! 0:0
0:33 Ali is trapped in Jones Jr's corner... 0:0
0:33 Jones Jr's jab is fast and accurate. 2:0
0:56 Jones Jr just can't find the range with that cross. 2:0
01:07 There's a hard shot off the top of Ali's head! 6:0
01:07 Ali looks shaken! 6:0
01:16 As high as Ali is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Jones Jr takes advantage of it. 6:0
01:19 Jones Jr flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 8:0
01:33 Kimmons has to pull the fighters away from each other as Jones Jr locks up Ali's arms. 8:0
01:45 Referee Kimmons has to separate the two... 8:0
01:45 The knockdown suffered by Jones Jr should have made that last round Muhammad Ali's by a wide margin. 8:0
01:58 Jones Jr fires a lead right that Ali manages to avoid. 8:0
02:00 Ali connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 8:2
02:14 Jones Jr retreats into a neutral corner. 8:2
02:18 Ali can't score with short uppercut inside. Jones Jr got his gloves in front of the punch. 8:2
02:31 Jones Jr works free! He backs to ring center, with Ali following. 8:2
02:40 Ali backs into the far left corner. 8:2
02:40 Jones Jr scores with a rapid fire combination. 10:2
02:58 Ali works free! The fighters move to ring center. 10:2
03:00 Ali traps Jones Jr's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Kimmons breaks it up. 10:2
03:00 Referee Kimmons steps in to break it up. 10:2
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 3. 10:2
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ali looks to be in fair shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Jones Jr has Ali trapped! 0:0
0:16 Jones Jr plods forward. 0:0
0:16 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:25 Jones Jr tries to drop the right hand over the top but Ali ducks under it. 0:0
0:28 Jones Jr walks in to a glancing hook from Ali. 0:2
0:41 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:2
0:41 Ali slips inside and lands a hook. 0:4
0:50 Jones Jr backs into a neutral corner. 0:4
0:55 Ali is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:4
01:05 Jones Jr frees himself from Ali's clutches! They move to ring center now. 0:4
01:17 Jones Jr comes in low. Ali puts a headlock on him. Kimmons knocks Ali's arm off Jones Jr's head. 0:4
01:21 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:4
01:34 Jones Jr takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:4
01:38 Ali's finds a home on Jones Jr's jaw. 0:6
01:53 Muhammad Ali telegraphed that shot and Jones Jr ducks under it easily. 0:6
02:04 Roy Jones Jr throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:6
02:13 Jones Jr pins Ali in the corner! 0:6
02:18 Jones Jr fires a shot, but it glances off Muhammad Ali's shoulder. 0:6
02:31 Ali has Jones Jr cornered! 0:6
02:35 Jones Jr takes a heavy combination downstairs. 0:10
02:35 Jones Jr in on unsteady legs after those punches. 0:10
02:49 Ali slides into the corner... 0:10
02:49 Jones Jr lands a devastating hook to the body. 3:10
03:00 Jones Jr looks to work the body, but Ali covers up nicely. 3:10
03:00 There's another round in the books. 5:10
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Jones Jr and Ali leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Muhammad Ali moves into the upper left corner. 0:0
0:13 Jones Jr grabs Ali. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:22 Ali pushes Jones Jr away. 0:0
0:22 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:26 Whatever Yoel Judah said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Ali has some spring in his step here in the 5th round. 0:0
0:27 Ali moves in and scores with a quick jab. 0:2
0:40 Ali has Jones Jr trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:2
0:40 Ali lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 0:4
0:51 Ali seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:4
0:58 Ali backs into his own corner... 0:4
0:58 A solid right hand scores for Jones Jr. 3:4
01:12 Jones Jr is clinching. Kimmons better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 3:4
01:24 Jones Jr finally lets go of Ali. 3:4
01:29 Ali slides into a neutral corner... 3:4
01:33 Jones Jr misses wildly with the Hook. 3:4
01:40 Jones Jr is staying at the center of the ring. 3:4
01:40 Jones Jr throws a punch and lands. Ali scores with a counter. Looks like both fighters were effective in that exchange. 5:6
01:52 Ali has Jones Jr pinned! 5:6
01:57 Ali wraps his arms around Jones Jr. 5:6
02:01 Kimmons has to separate the two... 5:6
02:05 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 5:6
02:09 The action slows for the moment. 5:6
02:13 Ali moves into a neutral corner. 5:6
02:17 Jones Jr misses with that punch. 5:6
02:33 Jones Jr looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Ali. 5:6
02:38 Jones Jr gets the cross in, making Muhammad Ali blink. 8:6
02:52 Jones Jr just comes up short with the combination. 8:6
03:00 Jones Jr continues to follow Ali about the ring. 8:6
03:00 The Referee has to get between Jones Jr and Muhammad Ali as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 9:5
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 6. 0:0
0:07 Jones Jr is getting the better of it on the inside. There's that crunching uppercut again! 3:0
0:12 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 3:0
0:16 Enzo Calzaghe was extremely upbeat during the break with Jones Jr providing some solid encouragement. 3:0
0:16 Jones Jr slides into the corner... 3:0
0:21 That punch actually went behind Jones Jr's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Ali. 3:0
0:28 Ali snakes the jab through Roy Jones Jr's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 3:2
0:38 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 3:2
0:42 OH! Ali landed the big hook flush! 3:6
0:42 Jones Jr was stunned by that blow! 3:6
0:56 Jones Jr has Ali cornered! 3:6
01:00 Jones Jr is off target with that cross. 3:6
01:11 He lands a crushing hook! 7:6
01:11 Ali is staggered... 7:6
01:32 * Jones Jr walks into a uppercut and folds like an accordion. He went down section by section. 7:6
01:35 Kimmons begins counting... 7:12
01:35 1... 7:12
01:36 2... 7:12
01:36 * Jones Jr still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Kimmons is taking a long look at him. 7:12
01:36 Kimmons is allowing the fight to continue and the action resumes. 7:12
01:36 Ali has Jones Jr in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 6th. 7:12
01:50 Ali lands a wicked uppercut! 7:16
01:50 Jones Jr was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 7:16
01:58 Ali scores with a quick one-two to Jones Jr's midsection 7:18
01:58 Ali has Jones Jr is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 7:18
02:11 Upstairs and downstairs! Ali lands two quick blows and then moves away from Jones Jr's counters. 7:20
02:11 Ali knows he has Jones Jr hurt as he wades in swinging! 7:20
02:25 Ali tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Jones Jr blocks it. 7:20
02:31 Ali pins Jones Jr in the corner! 7:20
02:31 Ali goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 7:22
02:31 Jones Jr is dazed as Ali looks to put him away! 7:22
02:44 Ali is moving around the ring nicely. 7:22
02:52 Ali throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 7:24
03:00 Jones Jr is trapped in the corner... 7:24
03:00 The knockdown in that last round really brought the crowd to life, you can feel the electricity in the air. 8:25
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jones Jr and Ali square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 7. 0:0
0:08 Enzo Calzaghe knows Jones Jr lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:09 Ali has Jones Jr cornered! 0:0
0:13 Ali whiffs with the uppercut. 0:0
0:15 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 7th round of this fight. 0:0
0:28 Jones Jr pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 0:0
0:32 Muhammad Ali misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 0:2
0:37 Jones Jr is starting to fatigue... 0:2
0:45 Jones Jr is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:2
0:52 Jones Jr brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 0:2
0:57 Ali pushes Jones Jr away to give himself a little more space to work with. 0:2
01:14 Jones Jr has Ali trapped! 0:2
01:19 Jones Jr just comes up short with the cross. 0:2
01:21 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Ali lands the right hand. 0:4
01:30 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Ali blasts home a hook. 0:6
01:35 Jones Jr seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 0:6
01:40 Ali unleashes a flurry and Jones Jr fires back, a close exchange with Ali coming out on top. 2:9
01:49 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 2:9
01:51 Not a lot on that hook to Jones Jr's side, but it scored. 2:11
02:05 Ali is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 2:11
02:11 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 2:11
02:14 Jones Jr traps Ali in the corner! 2:11
02:19 Jones Jr lands a devastating cross! 6:11
02:19 Ali is reeling.. 6:11
02:33 Ali tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 6:11
02:40 Jones Jr just landed a three punch combo! 11:11
02:40 Muhammad Ali is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 11:11
02:57 Jones Jr moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Ali. 11:11
03:00 Muhammad Ali appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 11:11
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 12:12
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ali looks to be in good shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Ali feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:0
0:17 Ali misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:0
0:24 Jones Jr dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Ali back on his heels! 4:0
0:24 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Muhammad Ali is trying to hang on... 4:0
0:28 Roy Jones Jr is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 4:0
0:40 Roy Jones Jr misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:0
0:53 Ali really buried that punch into Jones Jr's ribs. 4:4
0:53 Jones Jr was hurt by those blows! 4:4
01:10 Jones Jr lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ali. 4:4
01:31 * Jones Jr absorbs a wicked cross to the head. He's staggering backwards and now he goes down in a heap. 4:4
01:34 Kimmons crouches over Jones Jr as he starts the count 4:14
01:34 1... 4:14
01:35 2... 4:14
01:36 3... 4:14
01:37 4... 4:14
01:38 5... 4:14
01:39 6... 4:14
01:40 7... 4:14
01:41 8... 4:14
01:42 9... 4:14
01:42 * Jones Jr is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 4:14
01:42 Kimmons checks Roy Jones Jr closely and will allow the fight to continue. 4:14
01:42 Jones Jr is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Ali just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 4:14
01:51 Ali gets his head on the chest of Jones Jr as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 4:16
01:51 Ali is like a human windmill as he tries to take advantage of Jones Jr's condition and end the fight! 4:16
01:56 There's the beginning of a mouse under the right eye of Roy Jones Jr. 4:16
02:04 Jones Jr retreats into a neutral corner. 4:16
02:04 Ali rips a hard jab to Jones Jr's body 4:19
02:04 Ali won't want to let Jones Jr off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 4:19
02:09 Jones Jr seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 4:19
02:18 That was a violent straight right by Ali! 4:23
02:18 That series of punches rocked Jones Jr and he looks to be in trouble. 4:23
02:31 Ali traps Jones Jr in the corner! 4:23
02:40 * Ali just landed a short, clean cross that caught Roy Jones Jr flush. Jones Jr dropped like he'd been shot. 4:23
02:42 The count begins... 4:30
02:42 1... 4:30
02:43 2... 4:30
02:44 3... 4:30
02:45 4... 4:30
02:45 * Jones Jr looks stunned, but he is able to beat the count. 4:30
02:45 The fight will continue as Kimmons appears satisfied that Jones Jr is OK. 4:30
02:45 I don't think there's time for Ali to finish Jones Jr this round. 4:30
02:49 * Jones Jr cannot fend for himself.Kimmons grabs Jones Jr to save him from further punishment. Ali is the winner by TKO!!! 4:30
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Lupe Contreras is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:50 mark in Round 8 is...
Muhammad Ali!
Score Cards
William James Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Roy Jones Jr 9 8 10 9 10 8 10 64
Muhammad Ali 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 68
Ken Rudd Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Roy Jones Jr 9 8 9 10 10 8 10 64
Muhammad Ali 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 69
Harold Buck Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Roy Jones Jr 9 8 10 9 10 8 10 64
Muhammad Ali 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 68
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Roy Jones Jr 27 24 29 28 30 24 30 192
Muhammad Ali 30 30 28 30 27 30 30 205
Statistics
Categories Roy Jones Jr Muhammad Ali
Knockdowns scored 0 4
Jabs / Round 2.13 9.25
Hooks / Round 3.88 4.50
Crosses / Round 3.88 5.63
Combinations / Round 2.63 9.25
Uppercuts / Round 1.88 5.25
Punches Landed / Round 14.38 33.88
Punches Missed / Round 58.50 26.50
Punching Accuracy 19.7% 56.1%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 7 / 7
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Re: #4#Event (4) 7-12
Co-Feature
Henry Armstrong vs Jimmy Wilde
Fight info: Houston City Auditorium, Houston, TX, United States, 2012-05-01, announcer is Howard Leigh, referee is Jorge Alonso, the bout will be scored by three judges: Anek Hongtongkam (Thailand), Pawel Kardyni (Poland) and Don O'Neil (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: 2-0-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bobby Watts - Cut Man: Carlos Vargas
In the blue corner: Jimmy Wilde - Record: 2-1-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Orlando Cuellar - Cut Man: Freddie Brown
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:16 Jimmy Wilde goes straight at Armstrong, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 0:0
0:21 Henry Armstrong connects with a cross to Wilde's body. 2:0
0:35 Armstrong throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:0
0:37 A cross lands for Wilde. Armstrong didn't see that one coming. 2:2
0:55 Armstrong just comes up short with the cross. 2:2
01:03 Jimmy Wilde throws a hook to the ribs with authority. 2:5
01:15 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 2:5
01:19 Wilde is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:5
01:27 Armstrong just comes up short with the hook. 2:5
01:29 A straight cross from Jimmy Wilde gets through Armstrong's guard. 2:7
01:42 There's a hard shot off the top of Wilde's head! 6:7
01:42 How is Wilde standing after that? 6:7
01:57 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 6:7
02:05 Wilde scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 6:11
02:05 Armstrong is trying to regroup after those punches... 6:11
02:14 There's a wicked right by Armstrong. He had some steam on that punch. 9:11
02:32 Armstrong misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:11
02:39 Armstrong goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 11:11
02:48 Wilde doesn't have to look for Armstrong this round. He is right there in front of him. 11:11
02:54 Armstrong feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Wilde's chin. 13:11
03:00 Wilde comes in low. Armstrong puts a headlock on him. Alonso knocks Armstrong's arm off Wilde's head. 13:11
03:00 Alonso separates them. 13:11
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 13:12
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Freddie Brown seemed to pump up Wilde between rounds. 0:0
0:12 Armstrong doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 0:0
0:24 Wilde tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:31 Armstrong lands a devastating cross! 4:0
0:31 Wilde was staggered by that punch! 4:0
0:45 Wilde tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 4:0
0:58 Wilde misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:0
01:07 Armstrong lands a flurry to the ribs of "The Mighty Atom". 6:0
01:24 Wilde picks off the jab thrown by Armstrong. 6:0
01:26 Wilde scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 6:2
01:40 Armstrong swings...and misses. 6:2
01:47 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 6:2
01:51 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 6:2
01:59 Jimmy Wilde fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:2
02:01 Armstrong gets off a wicked four-punch combination, scoring to the head and body, as Wilde backs away. 9:2
02:17 Armstrong takes a heavy combination downstairs. 9:7
02:17 Armstrong was shaken by those blows! 9:7
02:26 Wilde is trying to keep his hands moving on the inside. Oh! He rocks Armstrong with a hard uppercut that lands flush on the point of the chin. 9:10
02:40 Armstrong is protecting the body nicely as Wilde fails to score inside. 9:10
02:47 Armstrong just landed a three punch combo! 13:10
02:47 Wilde seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 13:10
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 14:12
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 3 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Armstrong's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 2:0
0:08 They're both coming in head first. Someone's going to get cut if this keeps occurring! 2:0
0:22 Armstrong throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 4:0
0:35 Armstrong and Wilde exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Armstrong get in the most telling blows. 7:2
0:53 Wilde wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Armstrong's defense. 7:2
0:55 Armstrong throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Wilde's jaw. 9:2
01:13 Armstrong misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 9:2
01:31 Wilde lands a strong hook! 9:6
01:31 Armstrong is reeling.. 9:6
01:48 Wilde usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Armstrong tries vainly to score. 9:6
02:06 Wilde throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Armstrong but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 9:6
02:08 Armstrong ducks inside, connecting with an uppercut downstairs. 11:6
02:27 Armstrong lets his hands go inside, but Wilde protects his body well. 11:6
02:42 Wilde tries to drop the right hand over the top but Armstrong ducks under it. 11:6
02:45 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Armstrong can land a solid one. 13:6
02:57 There's a wicked cross to the stomach by Wilde. He had some steam on that punch. 13:9
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 13:10
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wilde looks to be in fair shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:15 Wilde is challenging Armstrong to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:20 Alonso has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:20 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:24 Wilde's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:26 Wilde lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 0:2
0:38 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:2
0:46 Armstrong fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:2
0:53 Wilde just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:6
0:53 That series of punches rocked Armstrong and he looks to be in trouble. 0:6
01:06 Armstrong really buried that punch into Wilde's ribs. 4:6
01:06 Wilde in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:6
01:16 * Henry Armstrong is told to watch rabbit punching by Alonso 6:6
01:35 Armstrong fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 8:6
01:48 And Wilde tastes the power of a huge cross from Armstrong! 13:6
01:48 That punch may have stunned Jimmy Wilde momentarily. 13:6
01:57 Wilde ducks into an uppercut from Armstrong as he looks to work inside. 16:6
02:02 There's a bit of swelling now under the left eye of Wilde. 16:6
02:09 * Armstrong has Wilde in a headlock as he rains down punches, Alonso breaks the fighters and issues a stern warning to him 19:6
02:35 Wilde is trying to free his gloves from under Armstrong's gloves. 19:6
02:40 Alonso breaks them up... 19:6
02:44 Wilde steals a quick glance at his corner. 19:6
02:52 Armstrong lands a vicious cross! 23:6
02:52 Wilde takes a step back, obviously hurt! 23:6
03:00 Alonso motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 4. 23:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Alonso motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:08 Armstrong received a pep talk from Bobby Watts before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:09 A solid right hand scores for Armstrong. 3:0
0:21 Wilde sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 3:2
0:35 Wilde tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Armstrong blocks it. 3:2
0:41 Armstrong dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Wilde back on his heels! 7:2
0:41 Wilde seems to have been hurt by that punch! 7:2
0:46 The swelling around Wilde's left eye is worsening. 7:2
0:56 Armstrong catches Jimmy Wilde with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 9:2
01:05 The fighters are throwing punches now! Armstrong is being much more effective in this exchange. 12:4
01:18 Both fighters are looking to bang inside, as Armstrong lands an uppercut to the jaw. 14:4
01:22 Wilde's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 5. 14:4
01:34 Wilde can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 14:4
01:46 Wilde landed a sharp combination that rocked Armstrong back on his heels! 14:8
01:46 Armstrong took far too many hard shots from Wilde in that flurry and he is hurt! 14:8
01:59 Armstrong drills Wilde with a left and right and another left. 16:8
02:08 Wilde flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 16:10
02:25 Armstrong telegraphed that shot and Wilde ducks under it easily. 16:10
02:27 Wilde fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Armstrong. He rocked him with that one. 16:13
02:41 Wilde lands a wicked uppercut! 16:17
02:41 Armstrong was shaken by that blow! 16:17
02:58 Wilde keeps looking to get inside on Armstrong 16:17
03:00 Armstrong picks off the jab by Jimmy Wilde. 16:17
03:00 The place is rocking as a great round of boxing comes to an end. Most of the crowd is standing, cheering loudly for both men. 16:19
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 6. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Wilde is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:13 Armstrong connects with a violent cross! 4:0
0:13 Wilde looks stunned! 4:0
0:17 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Wilde. 4:0
0:26 Wilde just can't find the range with that combination. 4:0
0:33 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Wilde blasts home a hook. 4:2
0:48 Armstrong tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:2
0:55 Wilde lands a stinging jab. 4:4
01:05 Armstrong's jab is finds it's mark. 7:4
01:21 Wilde doesn't connect with the jab. 7:4
01:30 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Wilde scored more on that exchange. 9:7
01:44 Armstrong just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 9:11
01:44 Armstrong was stunned by that blow! 9:11
01:54 Some good body work by Henry Armstrong but not much on those punches. 11:11
02:09 Armstrong lands a hard cross! 16:11
02:09 Wilde suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 16:11
02:13 The swelling around Wilde's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 16:11
02:26 Wilde cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Armstrong had his elbows tucked in nicely. 16:11
02:39 Jimmy Wilde's finds a home on Armstrong's jaw. 16:13
03:00 That was a violent straight right by Wilde! 16:17
03:00 Those punches hurt Armstrong and he looks to hang on. 16:17
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 16:18
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Henry Armstrong is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 7 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Bobby Watts knows Armstrong lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Wilde is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Wilde still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Armstrong lands a solid cross! 5:0
0:12 What a devastating shot, Wilde looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 5:0
0:16 It doesn't look like Wilde has much left at all. 5:0
0:29 Wilde wraps up Armstrong. 5:0
0:34 Wilde uses his shoulder to force Armstrong out of the clinch. 5:0
0:43 Some nice infighting ends with Armstrong getting an uppercut in. 7:0
0:48 Wilde's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 7:0
0:52 Wilde is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 7:0
0:59 Armstrong brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 7:0
01:09 Armstrong lands a devastating cross! 12:0
01:09 Jimmy Wilde is hurt! 12:0
01:18 Armstrong gets inside and fires a hook to Wilde's body. 14:0
01:30 Wilde forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Armstrong. 14:2
01:44 Henry Armstrong is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 14:2
01:51 Wilde lands an uppercut that nearly decapitates Armstrong, holy smokes that was a brutal shot! 14:5
02:01 Armstrong shoots the jab. He doubles up on it and the second one carried some power with it. 17:5
02:06 The increased swelling around the left eye of Wilde is fast becoming a hindurance. 17:5
02:15 Armstrong lands a crushing cross! 21:5
02:15 That's the punch Armstrong hoped to land! Wilde looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 21:5
02:28 Wilde lets his hands go, but Henry Armstrong answers right back. 23:7
02:41 Armstrong misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 23:7
02:59 Armstrong looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Wilde. 23:7
03:00 Henry Armstrong appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 23:7
03:00 Round 7 finishes with the sound of the bell. 25:6
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wilde was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:08 Wilde is ready to go. The swelling he's suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his cutman has done a nice job keeping it under control. 0:0
0:09 Armstrong scores with a quick one-two to Wilde's midsection 2:0
0:23 Wilde pummels Armstrong, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 2:4
0:23 Armstrong was staggered by those punches... 2:4
0:37 Jimmy Wilde is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Henry Armstrong a decent target to shoot for. 2:4
0:47 Wilde traps Armstrong's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Alonso breaks it up. 2:4
0:59 Alonso has to separate the two... 2:4
01:08 Wilde shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Armstrong flush! 2:8
01:08 Wilde has Armstrong hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 2:8
01:20 * Armstrong lands a solid body shot. Alonso steps in saying the punch was below the belt. Armstrong can't believe the call and neither can we. 5:8
01:20 Armstrong plants a vicious hook under Wilde's rib cage. 5:8
01:33 Jimmy Wilde seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:8
01:41 Wilde is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 5:8
01:50 Armstrong takes a hard combination from Wilde 5:12
01:50 Armstrong looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 5:12
01:55 Armstrong is losing his legs... 5:12
02:08 Jimmy Wilde clinches... Armstrong gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 5:12
02:12 Alonso separates the two fighters. 5:12
02:25 Armstrong does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Wilde's punches in close. 5:12
02:37 Wilde lands a smashing hook! 5:17
02:37 Armstrong is clutching his side! 5:17
02:41 * Armstrong brushed his glove under his left eye and you can see why . . . Wow there's some major swelling under that eye!! 5:17
02:49 Armstrong scores with a hard, snapping jab. 8:17
02:54 The swelling under Wilde's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 8:17
03:00 Wilde misses with that hook. 8:17
03:00 It looks like Armstrong has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:17
03:00 That ends Round 8... But the fighters are still punching! Now Alonso jumps between them. 8:18
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
0:07 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
0:07 Jimmy Wilde'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
0:13 Wilde pins Armstrong's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:18 Wilde shoves Armstrong away. 0:0
0:27 Wilde drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:4
0:27 Armstrong was hurt by those blows! 0:4
0:32 The swelling under Armstrong's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 0:4
0:36 Wilde pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 0:6
0:53 Look out! That was a straight right by Wilde! 0:10
0:53 Armstrong is going to need to regroup after that blow... 0:10
0:57 Both fighters are carrying their arms low... 0:10
01:10 Armstrong ties up Jimmy Wilde. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:10
01:15 Alonso is shouting at Armstrong to break! 0:10
01:19 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 9th. 0:10
01:29 Armstrong just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Jimmy Wilde with a sharp combination! 5:10
01:29 Wilde looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 5:10
01:34 Wilde is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 5:10
01:41 Wilde buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Armstrong 5:13
01:45 Armstrong seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 5:13
01:58 Wilde lands a hard cross! 5:17
01:58 Armstrong is suddenly in trouble! 5:17
02:07 Wilde throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Armstrong. 5:20
02:23 Wilde throws a crushing right to Armstrong's jaw! 5:24
02:23 Armstrong is reeling after that shot! 5:24
02:28 There has to be something done about the swelling around Henry Armstrong's left eye as it continues to worsen. 5:24
02:37 Jimmy Wilde grabs Armstrong. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 5:24
02:41 Alonso steps in and breaks it up. 5:24
02:51 OH! Armstrong landed the big hook flush! 9:24
02:51 Wilde looks shaken! 9:24
03:00 Wilde is clinching... Armstrong is trying to free his gloves... They are under Wilde's arms... 9:24
03:00 Jimmy Wilde pushes Armstrong away. 9:24
03:00 Armstrong appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:24
03:00 Armstrong spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 9. 8:24
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Armstrong rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 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
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Wilde's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Wilde's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:14 Oh!!! Armstrong unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:0
0:14 And Wilde's in big trouble now! 4:0
0:29 Armstrong's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 4:0
0:38 Wilde takes a hard combination from Armstrong 8:0
0:38 What a beautiful combination! Jimmy Wilde might not survive this... 8:0
0:43 It seems every shot Jimmy Wilde takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 8:0
0:52 Armstrong lands a strong cross! 12:0
0:52 That punch has Wilde staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 12:0
01:06 Wilde drives that short hook into Armstrong's midsection! 12:4
01:06 Armstrong is gasping for air!! 12:4
01:15 Wilde drops in a solid cross just above Armstrong's trunks. 12:7
01:32 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 12:7
01:36 Alonso moves them apart. 12:7
01:55 Wilde smothers Henry Armstrong's attack as Armstrong tries to get off some shots inside. 12:7
02:02 Wilde lands a crushing hook! 12:11
02:02 Armstrong is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 12:11
02:07 Armstrong's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 12:11
02:15 Both fighters are throwing and neither is scoring more than the other. 14:13
02:19 The swelling under Wilde's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 14:13
02:27 A crisp jab from Henry Armstrong connects to the jaw of Jimmy Wilde 17:13
02:39 Armstrong scores with a glancing cross. 19:13
02:53 Wilde fires and misses. 19:13
02:56 Armstrong goes downstairs with the hook. 21:13
03:00 Armstrong appears to have this fight under control. 21:13
03:00 The crowd is on its feet as the round comes to a close, shouting its approval for the rousing action that took place during the round. 21:13
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wilde looks a bit disgusted as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Henry 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
0:06 Quick efficient work in the corner of Wilde has his facial puffiness under control. The swelling actually looks as if it has lessened somewhat. 0:0
0:18 Wilde is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:25 Bobby Watts was extremely upbeat during the break with Armstrong providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:26 Armstrong bulls his way inside and drives home a cross to the body. 3:0
0:40 Wilde pins Armstrong's arms! The fighters are tied up... 3:0
0:44 Armstrong works his way free! 3:0
0:53 Wilde is holding... 3:0
0:58 Wilde finally lets go of Armstrong. 3:0
01:02 Henry Armstrong takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 3:2
01:19 Wilde fires and misses. 3:2
01:21 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Armstrong lands a short uppercut to the chin of Wilde. 5:2
01:35 Wilde wraps up Armstrong... Neither fighter will break... 5:2
01:39 * Wilde lands a shot right around the belt. Alonso has stopped the action. He is deducting a point from Wilde for a low blow that never happened. 5:2
01:39 Jimmy Wilde and Armstrong each take a step back. 5:2
01:49 Wilde misses wildly with the Hook. 5:2
01:51 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Armstrong lands the right hand. 7:2
02:09 Alonso tries to separate the boxers but Armstrong has a vice-like grip on Jimmy Wilde. 7:2
02:18 Wilde pushes Armstrong away. 7:2
02:29 Wilde is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Henry Armstrong can't throw punches, I guess. 7:2
02:34 The Referee breaks it up... 7:2
02:39 Henry Armstrong and Wilde lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 7:2
02:46 Jimmy Wilde leaves the jab just short. 7:2
02:52 Alonso is talking to Armstrong and seems to be telling him to quit playing around and start fighting. 7:2
03:00 Wilde fires a left hand that Armstrong takes high on the shoulder. 7:2
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 11. 6:2
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
0:07 Armstrong got some great advice from Bobby Watts between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 12. 0:0
0:07 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
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Wilde'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 Wilde cranks up the hook and connects to Armstrong's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:4
0:12 Armstrong was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 0:4
0:17 Armstrong's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Wilde. 0:4
0:29 There's a straight right by Wilde! 0:8
0:29 Armstrong is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 0:8
0:39 Armstrong ducks into an uppercut from Wilde. 0:10
0:56 Armstrong misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:10
01:11 Armstrong looks to work the body, but Wilde covers up nicely. 0:10
01:22 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Alonso is going to have to sort this out. 0:10
01:27 Now they break clean. 0:10
01:40 Alonso warns Armstrong for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:10
01:49 Alonso pries them apart. 0:10
01:59 Wilde whiffs with the uppercut. 0:10
02:06 Henry Armstrong lands a stinging jab. 2:10
02:24 Wilde is off target with that jab. 2:10
02:38 It's a sweet uppercut by Wilde! He snapped Armstrong's head straight back with that punch! 2:14
02:38 Armstrong's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 2:14
02:55 Armstrong is holding Wilde tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 2:14
03:00 Referee Alonso steps in to break it up. 2:14
03:00 Armstrong seems to have done enough to win this fight. 2:14
03:00 The final seconds of Round 12 expire and this bout is going to go to the scorecards. 2:14
Fight Result
And here with the call is Howard Leigh
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Anek Hongtongkam, Thailand scores the bout 115 to 113
Pawel Kardyni, Poland scores the bout 115 to 113
Don O'Neil, United States scores the bout 115 to 113
And your winner by unanimous decision Henry Armstrong!!!
Score Cards
Anek Hongtongkam Round Total
Thailand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Henry Armstrong 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 115
Jimmy Wilde 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 113
Pawel Kardyni Round Total
Poland 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Henry Armstrong 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 115
Jimmy Wilde 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 113
Don O'Neil Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Henry Armstrong 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 115
Jimmy Wilde 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 113
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Henry Armstrong 30 29 30 30 28 28 30 28 27 30 28 27 345
Jimmy Wilde 27 28 27 27 29 29 27 29 30 27 29 30 339
Statistics
Categories Henry Armstrong Jimmy Wilde
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.08 4.75
Hooks / Round 5.58 4.17
Crosses / Round 5.42 4.50
Combinations / Round 5.75 4.67
Uppercuts / Round 5.75 4.33
Punches Landed / Round 27.58 22.42
Punches Missed / Round 38.67 52.67
Punching Accuracy 41.6% 29.9%
Total Number of Fouls 2 0
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 4 / 4 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 3 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 1 5 / 5
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Henry Armstrong vs Jimmy Wilde
Fight info: Houston City Auditorium, Houston, TX, United States, 2012-05-01, announcer is Howard Leigh, referee is Jorge Alonso, the bout will be scored by three judges: Anek Hongtongkam (Thailand), Pawel Kardyni (Poland) and Don O'Neil (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: 2-0-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bobby Watts - Cut Man: Carlos Vargas
In the blue corner: Jimmy Wilde - Record: 2-1-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Orlando Cuellar - Cut Man: Freddie Brown
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:16 Jimmy Wilde goes straight at Armstrong, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 0:0
0:21 Henry Armstrong connects with a cross to Wilde's body. 2:0
0:35 Armstrong throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:0
0:37 A cross lands for Wilde. Armstrong didn't see that one coming. 2:2
0:55 Armstrong just comes up short with the cross. 2:2
01:03 Jimmy Wilde throws a hook to the ribs with authority. 2:5
01:15 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 2:5
01:19 Wilde is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:5
01:27 Armstrong just comes up short with the hook. 2:5
01:29 A straight cross from Jimmy Wilde gets through Armstrong's guard. 2:7
01:42 There's a hard shot off the top of Wilde's head! 6:7
01:42 How is Wilde standing after that? 6:7
01:57 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 6:7
02:05 Wilde scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 6:11
02:05 Armstrong is trying to regroup after those punches... 6:11
02:14 There's a wicked right by Armstrong. He had some steam on that punch. 9:11
02:32 Armstrong misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:11
02:39 Armstrong goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 11:11
02:48 Wilde doesn't have to look for Armstrong this round. He is right there in front of him. 11:11
02:54 Armstrong feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Wilde's chin. 13:11
03:00 Wilde comes in low. Armstrong puts a headlock on him. Alonso knocks Armstrong's arm off Wilde's head. 13:11
03:00 Alonso separates them. 13:11
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 13:12
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Freddie Brown seemed to pump up Wilde between rounds. 0:0
0:12 Armstrong doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 0:0
0:24 Wilde tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:31 Armstrong lands a devastating cross! 4:0
0:31 Wilde was staggered by that punch! 4:0
0:45 Wilde tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 4:0
0:58 Wilde misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:0
01:07 Armstrong lands a flurry to the ribs of "The Mighty Atom". 6:0
01:24 Wilde picks off the jab thrown by Armstrong. 6:0
01:26 Wilde scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 6:2
01:40 Armstrong swings...and misses. 6:2
01:47 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 6:2
01:51 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 6:2
01:59 Jimmy Wilde fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:2
02:01 Armstrong gets off a wicked four-punch combination, scoring to the head and body, as Wilde backs away. 9:2
02:17 Armstrong takes a heavy combination downstairs. 9:7
02:17 Armstrong was shaken by those blows! 9:7
02:26 Wilde is trying to keep his hands moving on the inside. Oh! He rocks Armstrong with a hard uppercut that lands flush on the point of the chin. 9:10
02:40 Armstrong is protecting the body nicely as Wilde fails to score inside. 9:10
02:47 Armstrong just landed a three punch combo! 13:10
02:47 Wilde seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 13:10
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 14:12
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 3 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Armstrong's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 2:0
0:08 They're both coming in head first. Someone's going to get cut if this keeps occurring! 2:0
0:22 Armstrong throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 4:0
0:35 Armstrong and Wilde exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Armstrong get in the most telling blows. 7:2
0:53 Wilde wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Armstrong's defense. 7:2
0:55 Armstrong throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Wilde's jaw. 9:2
01:13 Armstrong misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 9:2
01:31 Wilde lands a strong hook! 9:6
01:31 Armstrong is reeling.. 9:6
01:48 Wilde usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Armstrong tries vainly to score. 9:6
02:06 Wilde throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Armstrong but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 9:6
02:08 Armstrong ducks inside, connecting with an uppercut downstairs. 11:6
02:27 Armstrong lets his hands go inside, but Wilde protects his body well. 11:6
02:42 Wilde tries to drop the right hand over the top but Armstrong ducks under it. 11:6
02:45 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Armstrong can land a solid one. 13:6
02:57 There's a wicked cross to the stomach by Wilde. He had some steam on that punch. 13:9
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 13:10
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wilde looks to be in fair shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:15 Wilde is challenging Armstrong to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:20 Alonso has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:20 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:24 Wilde's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:26 Wilde lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 0:2
0:38 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:2
0:46 Armstrong fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:2
0:53 Wilde just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:6
0:53 That series of punches rocked Armstrong and he looks to be in trouble. 0:6
01:06 Armstrong really buried that punch into Wilde's ribs. 4:6
01:06 Wilde in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:6
01:16 * Henry Armstrong is told to watch rabbit punching by Alonso 6:6
01:35 Armstrong fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 8:6
01:48 And Wilde tastes the power of a huge cross from Armstrong! 13:6
01:48 That punch may have stunned Jimmy Wilde momentarily. 13:6
01:57 Wilde ducks into an uppercut from Armstrong as he looks to work inside. 16:6
02:02 There's a bit of swelling now under the left eye of Wilde. 16:6
02:09 * Armstrong has Wilde in a headlock as he rains down punches, Alonso breaks the fighters and issues a stern warning to him 19:6
02:35 Wilde is trying to free his gloves from under Armstrong's gloves. 19:6
02:40 Alonso breaks them up... 19:6
02:44 Wilde steals a quick glance at his corner. 19:6
02:52 Armstrong lands a vicious cross! 23:6
02:52 Wilde takes a step back, obviously hurt! 23:6
03:00 Alonso motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 4. 23:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Alonso motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:08 Armstrong received a pep talk from Bobby Watts before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:09 A solid right hand scores for Armstrong. 3:0
0:21 Wilde sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 3:2
0:35 Wilde tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Armstrong blocks it. 3:2
0:41 Armstrong dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Wilde back on his heels! 7:2
0:41 Wilde seems to have been hurt by that punch! 7:2
0:46 The swelling around Wilde's left eye is worsening. 7:2
0:56 Armstrong catches Jimmy Wilde with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 9:2
01:05 The fighters are throwing punches now! Armstrong is being much more effective in this exchange. 12:4
01:18 Both fighters are looking to bang inside, as Armstrong lands an uppercut to the jaw. 14:4
01:22 Wilde's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 5. 14:4
01:34 Wilde can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 14:4
01:46 Wilde landed a sharp combination that rocked Armstrong back on his heels! 14:8
01:46 Armstrong took far too many hard shots from Wilde in that flurry and he is hurt! 14:8
01:59 Armstrong drills Wilde with a left and right and another left. 16:8
02:08 Wilde flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 16:10
02:25 Armstrong telegraphed that shot and Wilde ducks under it easily. 16:10
02:27 Wilde fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Armstrong. He rocked him with that one. 16:13
02:41 Wilde lands a wicked uppercut! 16:17
02:41 Armstrong was shaken by that blow! 16:17
02:58 Wilde keeps looking to get inside on Armstrong 16:17
03:00 Armstrong picks off the jab by Jimmy Wilde. 16:17
03:00 The place is rocking as a great round of boxing comes to an end. Most of the crowd is standing, cheering loudly for both men. 16:19
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 6. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Wilde is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:13 Armstrong connects with a violent cross! 4:0
0:13 Wilde looks stunned! 4:0
0:17 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Wilde. 4:0
0:26 Wilde just can't find the range with that combination. 4:0
0:33 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Wilde blasts home a hook. 4:2
0:48 Armstrong tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:2
0:55 Wilde lands a stinging jab. 4:4
01:05 Armstrong's jab is finds it's mark. 7:4
01:21 Wilde doesn't connect with the jab. 7:4
01:30 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Wilde scored more on that exchange. 9:7
01:44 Armstrong just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 9:11
01:44 Armstrong was stunned by that blow! 9:11
01:54 Some good body work by Henry Armstrong but not much on those punches. 11:11
02:09 Armstrong lands a hard cross! 16:11
02:09 Wilde suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 16:11
02:13 The swelling around Wilde's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 16:11
02:26 Wilde cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Armstrong had his elbows tucked in nicely. 16:11
02:39 Jimmy Wilde's finds a home on Armstrong's jaw. 16:13
03:00 That was a violent straight right by Wilde! 16:17
03:00 Those punches hurt Armstrong and he looks to hang on. 16:17
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 16:18
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Henry Armstrong is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 7 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Bobby Watts knows Armstrong lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Wilde is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Wilde still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Armstrong lands a solid cross! 5:0
0:12 What a devastating shot, Wilde looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 5:0
0:16 It doesn't look like Wilde has much left at all. 5:0
0:29 Wilde wraps up Armstrong. 5:0
0:34 Wilde uses his shoulder to force Armstrong out of the clinch. 5:0
0:43 Some nice infighting ends with Armstrong getting an uppercut in. 7:0
0:48 Wilde's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 7:0
0:52 Wilde is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 7:0
0:59 Armstrong brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 7:0
01:09 Armstrong lands a devastating cross! 12:0
01:09 Jimmy Wilde is hurt! 12:0
01:18 Armstrong gets inside and fires a hook to Wilde's body. 14:0
01:30 Wilde forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Armstrong. 14:2
01:44 Henry Armstrong is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 14:2
01:51 Wilde lands an uppercut that nearly decapitates Armstrong, holy smokes that was a brutal shot! 14:5
02:01 Armstrong shoots the jab. He doubles up on it and the second one carried some power with it. 17:5
02:06 The increased swelling around the left eye of Wilde is fast becoming a hindurance. 17:5
02:15 Armstrong lands a crushing cross! 21:5
02:15 That's the punch Armstrong hoped to land! Wilde looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 21:5
02:28 Wilde lets his hands go, but Henry Armstrong answers right back. 23:7
02:41 Armstrong misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 23:7
02:59 Armstrong looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Wilde. 23:7
03:00 Henry Armstrong appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 23:7
03:00 Round 7 finishes with the sound of the bell. 25:6
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wilde was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:08 Wilde is ready to go. The swelling he's suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his cutman has done a nice job keeping it under control. 0:0
0:09 Armstrong scores with a quick one-two to Wilde's midsection 2:0
0:23 Wilde pummels Armstrong, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 2:4
0:23 Armstrong was staggered by those punches... 2:4
0:37 Jimmy Wilde is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Henry Armstrong a decent target to shoot for. 2:4
0:47 Wilde traps Armstrong's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Alonso breaks it up. 2:4
0:59 Alonso has to separate the two... 2:4
01:08 Wilde shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Armstrong flush! 2:8
01:08 Wilde has Armstrong hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 2:8
01:20 * Armstrong lands a solid body shot. Alonso steps in saying the punch was below the belt. Armstrong can't believe the call and neither can we. 5:8
01:20 Armstrong plants a vicious hook under Wilde's rib cage. 5:8
01:33 Jimmy Wilde seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:8
01:41 Wilde is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 5:8
01:50 Armstrong takes a hard combination from Wilde 5:12
01:50 Armstrong looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 5:12
01:55 Armstrong is losing his legs... 5:12
02:08 Jimmy Wilde clinches... Armstrong gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 5:12
02:12 Alonso separates the two fighters. 5:12
02:25 Armstrong does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Wilde's punches in close. 5:12
02:37 Wilde lands a smashing hook! 5:17
02:37 Armstrong is clutching his side! 5:17
02:41 * Armstrong brushed his glove under his left eye and you can see why . . . Wow there's some major swelling under that eye!! 5:17
02:49 Armstrong scores with a hard, snapping jab. 8:17
02:54 The swelling under Wilde's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 8:17
03:00 Wilde misses with that hook. 8:17
03:00 It looks like Armstrong has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:17
03:00 That ends Round 8... But the fighters are still punching! Now Alonso jumps between them. 8:18
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
0:07 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
0:07 Jimmy Wilde'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
0:13 Wilde pins Armstrong's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:18 Wilde shoves Armstrong away. 0:0
0:27 Wilde drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:4
0:27 Armstrong was hurt by those blows! 0:4
0:32 The swelling under Armstrong's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 0:4
0:36 Wilde pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 0:6
0:53 Look out! That was a straight right by Wilde! 0:10
0:53 Armstrong is going to need to regroup after that blow... 0:10
0:57 Both fighters are carrying their arms low... 0:10
01:10 Armstrong ties up Jimmy Wilde. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:10
01:15 Alonso is shouting at Armstrong to break! 0:10
01:19 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 9th. 0:10
01:29 Armstrong just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Jimmy Wilde with a sharp combination! 5:10
01:29 Wilde looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 5:10
01:34 Wilde is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 5:10
01:41 Wilde buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Armstrong 5:13
01:45 Armstrong seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 5:13
01:58 Wilde lands a hard cross! 5:17
01:58 Armstrong is suddenly in trouble! 5:17
02:07 Wilde throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Armstrong. 5:20
02:23 Wilde throws a crushing right to Armstrong's jaw! 5:24
02:23 Armstrong is reeling after that shot! 5:24
02:28 There has to be something done about the swelling around Henry Armstrong's left eye as it continues to worsen. 5:24
02:37 Jimmy Wilde grabs Armstrong. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 5:24
02:41 Alonso steps in and breaks it up. 5:24
02:51 OH! Armstrong landed the big hook flush! 9:24
02:51 Wilde looks shaken! 9:24
03:00 Wilde is clinching... Armstrong is trying to free his gloves... They are under Wilde's arms... 9:24
03:00 Jimmy Wilde pushes Armstrong away. 9:24
03:00 Armstrong appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:24
03:00 Armstrong spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 9. 8:24
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Armstrong rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 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
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Wilde's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Wilde's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:14 Oh!!! Armstrong unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:0
0:14 And Wilde's in big trouble now! 4:0
0:29 Armstrong's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 4:0
0:38 Wilde takes a hard combination from Armstrong 8:0
0:38 What a beautiful combination! Jimmy Wilde might not survive this... 8:0
0:43 It seems every shot Jimmy Wilde takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 8:0
0:52 Armstrong lands a strong cross! 12:0
0:52 That punch has Wilde staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 12:0
01:06 Wilde drives that short hook into Armstrong's midsection! 12:4
01:06 Armstrong is gasping for air!! 12:4
01:15 Wilde drops in a solid cross just above Armstrong's trunks. 12:7
01:32 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 12:7
01:36 Alonso moves them apart. 12:7
01:55 Wilde smothers Henry Armstrong's attack as Armstrong tries to get off some shots inside. 12:7
02:02 Wilde lands a crushing hook! 12:11
02:02 Armstrong is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 12:11
02:07 Armstrong's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 12:11
02:15 Both fighters are throwing and neither is scoring more than the other. 14:13
02:19 The swelling under Wilde's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 14:13
02:27 A crisp jab from Henry Armstrong connects to the jaw of Jimmy Wilde 17:13
02:39 Armstrong scores with a glancing cross. 19:13
02:53 Wilde fires and misses. 19:13
02:56 Armstrong goes downstairs with the hook. 21:13
03:00 Armstrong appears to have this fight under control. 21:13
03:00 The crowd is on its feet as the round comes to a close, shouting its approval for the rousing action that took place during the round. 21:13
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wilde looks a bit disgusted as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Henry 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
0:06 Quick efficient work in the corner of Wilde has his facial puffiness under control. The swelling actually looks as if it has lessened somewhat. 0:0
0:18 Wilde is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:25 Bobby Watts was extremely upbeat during the break with Armstrong providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:26 Armstrong bulls his way inside and drives home a cross to the body. 3:0
0:40 Wilde pins Armstrong's arms! The fighters are tied up... 3:0
0:44 Armstrong works his way free! 3:0
0:53 Wilde is holding... 3:0
0:58 Wilde finally lets go of Armstrong. 3:0
01:02 Henry Armstrong takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 3:2
01:19 Wilde fires and misses. 3:2
01:21 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Armstrong lands a short uppercut to the chin of Wilde. 5:2
01:35 Wilde wraps up Armstrong... Neither fighter will break... 5:2
01:39 * Wilde lands a shot right around the belt. Alonso has stopped the action. He is deducting a point from Wilde for a low blow that never happened. 5:2
01:39 Jimmy Wilde and Armstrong each take a step back. 5:2
01:49 Wilde misses wildly with the Hook. 5:2
01:51 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Armstrong lands the right hand. 7:2
02:09 Alonso tries to separate the boxers but Armstrong has a vice-like grip on Jimmy Wilde. 7:2
02:18 Wilde pushes Armstrong away. 7:2
02:29 Wilde is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Henry Armstrong can't throw punches, I guess. 7:2
02:34 The Referee breaks it up... 7:2
02:39 Henry Armstrong and Wilde lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 7:2
02:46 Jimmy Wilde leaves the jab just short. 7:2
02:52 Alonso is talking to Armstrong and seems to be telling him to quit playing around and start fighting. 7:2
03:00 Wilde fires a left hand that Armstrong takes high on the shoulder. 7:2
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 11. 6:2
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
0:07 Armstrong got some great advice from Bobby Watts between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 12. 0:0
0:07 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
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Wilde'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 Wilde cranks up the hook and connects to Armstrong's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:4
0:12 Armstrong was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 0:4
0:17 Armstrong's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Wilde. 0:4
0:29 There's a straight right by Wilde! 0:8
0:29 Armstrong is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 0:8
0:39 Armstrong ducks into an uppercut from Wilde. 0:10
0:56 Armstrong misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:10
01:11 Armstrong looks to work the body, but Wilde covers up nicely. 0:10
01:22 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Alonso is going to have to sort this out. 0:10
01:27 Now they break clean. 0:10
01:40 Alonso warns Armstrong for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:10
01:49 Alonso pries them apart. 0:10
01:59 Wilde whiffs with the uppercut. 0:10
02:06 Henry Armstrong lands a stinging jab. 2:10
02:24 Wilde is off target with that jab. 2:10
02:38 It's a sweet uppercut by Wilde! He snapped Armstrong's head straight back with that punch! 2:14
02:38 Armstrong's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 2:14
02:55 Armstrong is holding Wilde tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 2:14
03:00 Referee Alonso steps in to break it up. 2:14
03:00 Armstrong seems to have done enough to win this fight. 2:14
03:00 The final seconds of Round 12 expire and this bout is going to go to the scorecards. 2:14
Fight Result
And here with the call is Howard Leigh
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Anek Hongtongkam, Thailand scores the bout 115 to 113
Pawel Kardyni, Poland scores the bout 115 to 113
Don O'Neil, United States scores the bout 115 to 113
And your winner by unanimous decision Henry Armstrong!!!
Score Cards
Anek Hongtongkam Round Total
Thailand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Henry Armstrong 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 115
Jimmy Wilde 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 113
Pawel Kardyni Round Total
Poland 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Henry Armstrong 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 115
Jimmy Wilde 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 113
Don O'Neil Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Henry Armstrong 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 115
Jimmy Wilde 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 113
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Henry Armstrong 30 29 30 30 28 28 30 28 27 30 28 27 345
Jimmy Wilde 27 28 27 27 29 29 27 29 30 27 29 30 339
Statistics
Categories Henry Armstrong Jimmy Wilde
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.08 4.75
Hooks / Round 5.58 4.17
Crosses / Round 5.42 4.50
Combinations / Round 5.75 4.67
Uppercuts / Round 5.75 4.33
Punches Landed / Round 27.58 22.42
Punches Missed / Round 38.67 52.67
Punching Accuracy 41.6% 29.9%
Total Number of Fouls 2 0
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 4 / 4 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 3 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 1 5 / 5
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: #4#Event (4) 7-12
Co-Feature
Henry Armstrong vs Jimmy Wilde
Fight info: Houston City Auditorium, Houston, TX, United States, 2012-05-01, announcer is Howard Leigh, referee is Jorge Alonso, the bout will be scored by three judges: Anek Hongtongkam (Thailand), Pawel Kardyni (Poland) and Don O'Neil (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: 2-0-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bobby Watts - Cut Man: Carlos Vargas
In the blue corner: Jimmy Wilde - Record: 2-1-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Orlando Cuellar - Cut Man: Freddie Brown
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:16 Jimmy Wilde goes straight at Armstrong, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 0:0
0:21 Henry Armstrong connects with a cross to Wilde's body. 2:0
0:35 Armstrong throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:0
0:37 A cross lands for Wilde. Armstrong didn't see that one coming. 2:2
0:55 Armstrong just comes up short with the cross. 2:2
01:03 Jimmy Wilde throws a hook to the ribs with authority. 2:5
01:15 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 2:5
01:19 Wilde is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:5
01:27 Armstrong just comes up short with the hook. 2:5
01:29 A straight cross from Jimmy Wilde gets through Armstrong's guard. 2:7
01:42 There's a hard shot off the top of Wilde's head! 6:7
01:42 How is Wilde standing after that? 6:7
01:57 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 6:7
02:05 Wilde scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 6:11
02:05 Armstrong is trying to regroup after those punches... 6:11
02:14 There's a wicked right by Armstrong. He had some steam on that punch. 9:11
02:32 Armstrong misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:11
02:39 Armstrong goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 11:11
02:48 Wilde doesn't have to look for Armstrong this round. He is right there in front of him. 11:11
02:54 Armstrong feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Wilde's chin. 13:11
03:00 Wilde comes in low. Armstrong puts a headlock on him. Alonso knocks Armstrong's arm off Wilde's head. 13:11
03:00 Alonso separates them. 13:11
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 13:12
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Freddie Brown seemed to pump up Wilde between rounds. 0:0
0:12 Armstrong doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 0:0
0:24 Wilde tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:31 Armstrong lands a devastating cross! 4:0
0:31 Wilde was staggered by that punch! 4:0
0:45 Wilde tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 4:0
0:58 Wilde misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:0
01:07 Armstrong lands a flurry to the ribs of "The Mighty Atom". 6:0
01:24 Wilde picks off the jab thrown by Armstrong. 6:0
01:26 Wilde scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 6:2
01:40 Armstrong swings...and misses. 6:2
01:47 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 6:2
01:51 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 6:2
01:59 Jimmy Wilde fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:2
02:01 Armstrong gets off a wicked four-punch combination, scoring to the head and body, as Wilde backs away. 9:2
02:17 Armstrong takes a heavy combination downstairs. 9:7
02:17 Armstrong was shaken by those blows! 9:7
02:26 Wilde is trying to keep his hands moving on the inside. Oh! He rocks Armstrong with a hard uppercut that lands flush on the point of the chin. 9:10
02:40 Armstrong is protecting the body nicely as Wilde fails to score inside. 9:10
02:47 Armstrong just landed a three punch combo! 13:10
02:47 Wilde seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 13:10
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 14:12
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 3 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Armstrong's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 2:0
0:08 They're both coming in head first. Someone's going to get cut if this keeps occurring! 2:0
0:22 Armstrong throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 4:0
0:35 Armstrong and Wilde exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Armstrong get in the most telling blows. 7:2
0:53 Wilde wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Armstrong's defense. 7:2
0:55 Armstrong throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Wilde's jaw. 9:2
01:13 Armstrong misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 9:2
01:31 Wilde lands a strong hook! 9:6
01:31 Armstrong is reeling.. 9:6
01:48 Wilde usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Armstrong tries vainly to score. 9:6
02:06 Wilde throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Armstrong but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 9:6
02:08 Armstrong ducks inside, connecting with an uppercut downstairs. 11:6
02:27 Armstrong lets his hands go inside, but Wilde protects his body well. 11:6
02:42 Wilde tries to drop the right hand over the top but Armstrong ducks under it. 11:6
02:45 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Armstrong can land a solid one. 13:6
02:57 There's a wicked cross to the stomach by Wilde. He had some steam on that punch. 13:9
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 13:10
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wilde looks to be in fair shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:15 Wilde is challenging Armstrong to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:20 Alonso has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:20 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:24 Wilde's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:26 Wilde lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 0:2
0:38 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:2
0:46 Armstrong fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:2
0:53 Wilde just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:6
0:53 That series of punches rocked Armstrong and he looks to be in trouble. 0:6
01:06 Armstrong really buried that punch into Wilde's ribs. 4:6
01:06 Wilde in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:6
01:16 * Henry Armstrong is told to watch rabbit punching by Alonso 6:6
01:35 Armstrong fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 8:6
01:48 And Wilde tastes the power of a huge cross from Armstrong! 13:6
01:48 That punch may have stunned Jimmy Wilde momentarily. 13:6
01:57 Wilde ducks into an uppercut from Armstrong as he looks to work inside. 16:6
02:02 There's a bit of swelling now under the left eye of Wilde. 16:6
02:09 * Armstrong has Wilde in a headlock as he rains down punches, Alonso breaks the fighters and issues a stern warning to him 19:6
02:35 Wilde is trying to free his gloves from under Armstrong's gloves. 19:6
02:40 Alonso breaks them up... 19:6
02:44 Wilde steals a quick glance at his corner. 19:6
02:52 Armstrong lands a vicious cross! 23:6
02:52 Wilde takes a step back, obviously hurt! 23:6
03:00 Alonso motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 4. 23:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Alonso motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:08 Armstrong received a pep talk from Bobby Watts before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:09 A solid right hand scores for Armstrong. 3:0
0:21 Wilde sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 3:2
0:35 Wilde tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Armstrong blocks it. 3:2
0:41 Armstrong dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Wilde back on his heels! 7:2
0:41 Wilde seems to have been hurt by that punch! 7:2
0:46 The swelling around Wilde's left eye is worsening. 7:2
0:56 Armstrong catches Jimmy Wilde with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 9:2
01:05 The fighters are throwing punches now! Armstrong is being much more effective in this exchange. 12:4
01:18 Both fighters are looking to bang inside, as Armstrong lands an uppercut to the jaw. 14:4
01:22 Wilde's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 5. 14:4
01:34 Wilde can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 14:4
01:46 Wilde landed a sharp combination that rocked Armstrong back on his heels! 14:8
01:46 Armstrong took far too many hard shots from Wilde in that flurry and he is hurt! 14:8
01:59 Armstrong drills Wilde with a left and right and another left. 16:8
02:08 Wilde flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 16:10
02:25 Armstrong telegraphed that shot and Wilde ducks under it easily. 16:10
02:27 Wilde fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Armstrong. He rocked him with that one. 16:13
02:41 Wilde lands a wicked uppercut! 16:17
02:41 Armstrong was shaken by that blow! 16:17
02:58 Wilde keeps looking to get inside on Armstrong 16:17
03:00 Armstrong picks off the jab by Jimmy Wilde. 16:17
03:00 The place is rocking as a great round of boxing comes to an end. Most of the crowd is standing, cheering loudly for both men. 16:19
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 6. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Wilde is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:13 Armstrong connects with a violent cross! 4:0
0:13 Wilde looks stunned! 4:0
0:17 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Wilde. 4:0
0:26 Wilde just can't find the range with that combination. 4:0
0:33 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Wilde blasts home a hook. 4:2
0:48 Armstrong tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:2
0:55 Wilde lands a stinging jab. 4:4
01:05 Armstrong's jab is finds it's mark. 7:4
01:21 Wilde doesn't connect with the jab. 7:4
01:30 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Wilde scored more on that exchange. 9:7
01:44 Armstrong just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 9:11
01:44 Armstrong was stunned by that blow! 9:11
01:54 Some good body work by Henry Armstrong but not much on those punches. 11:11
02:09 Armstrong lands a hard cross! 16:11
02:09 Wilde suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 16:11
02:13 The swelling around Wilde's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 16:11
02:26 Wilde cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Armstrong had his elbows tucked in nicely. 16:11
02:39 Jimmy Wilde's finds a home on Armstrong's jaw. 16:13
03:00 That was a violent straight right by Wilde! 16:17
03:00 Those punches hurt Armstrong and he looks to hang on. 16:17
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 16:18
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Henry Armstrong is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 7 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Bobby Watts knows Armstrong lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Wilde is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Wilde still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Armstrong lands a solid cross! 5:0
0:12 What a devastating shot, Wilde looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 5:0
0:16 It doesn't look like Wilde has much left at all. 5:0
0:29 Wilde wraps up Armstrong. 5:0
0:34 Wilde uses his shoulder to force Armstrong out of the clinch. 5:0
0:43 Some nice infighting ends with Armstrong getting an uppercut in. 7:0
0:48 Wilde's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 7:0
0:52 Wilde is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 7:0
0:59 Armstrong brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 7:0
01:09 Armstrong lands a devastating cross! 12:0
01:09 Jimmy Wilde is hurt! 12:0
01:18 Armstrong gets inside and fires a hook to Wilde's body. 14:0
01:30 Wilde forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Armstrong. 14:2
01:44 Henry Armstrong is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 14:2
01:51 Wilde lands an uppercut that nearly decapitates Armstrong, holy smokes that was a brutal shot! 14:5
02:01 Armstrong shoots the jab. He doubles up on it and the second one carried some power with it. 17:5
02:06 The increased swelling around the left eye of Wilde is fast becoming a hindurance. 17:5
02:15 Armstrong lands a crushing cross! 21:5
02:15 That's the punch Armstrong hoped to land! Wilde looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 21:5
02:28 Wilde lets his hands go, but Henry Armstrong answers right back. 23:7
02:41 Armstrong misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 23:7
02:59 Armstrong looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Wilde. 23:7
03:00 Henry Armstrong appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 23:7
03:00 Round 7 finishes with the sound of the bell. 25:6
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wilde was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:08 Wilde is ready to go. The swelling he's suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his cutman has done a nice job keeping it under control. 0:0
0:09 Armstrong scores with a quick one-two to Wilde's midsection 2:0
0:23 Wilde pummels Armstrong, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 2:4
0:23 Armstrong was staggered by those punches... 2:4
0:37 Jimmy Wilde is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Henry Armstrong a decent target to shoot for. 2:4
0:47 Wilde traps Armstrong's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Alonso breaks it up. 2:4
0:59 Alonso has to separate the two... 2:4
01:08 Wilde shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Armstrong flush! 2:8
01:08 Wilde has Armstrong hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 2:8
01:20 * Armstrong lands a solid body shot. Alonso steps in saying the punch was below the belt. Armstrong can't believe the call and neither can we. 5:8
01:20 Armstrong plants a vicious hook under Wilde's rib cage. 5:8
01:33 Jimmy Wilde seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:8
01:41 Wilde is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 5:8
01:50 Armstrong takes a hard combination from Wilde 5:12
01:50 Armstrong looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 5:12
01:55 Armstrong is losing his legs... 5:12
02:08 Jimmy Wilde clinches... Armstrong gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 5:12
02:12 Alonso separates the two fighters. 5:12
02:25 Armstrong does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Wilde's punches in close. 5:12
02:37 Wilde lands a smashing hook! 5:17
02:37 Armstrong is clutching his side! 5:17
02:41 * Armstrong brushed his glove under his left eye and you can see why . . . Wow there's some major swelling under that eye!! 5:17
02:49 Armstrong scores with a hard, snapping jab. 8:17
02:54 The swelling under Wilde's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 8:17
03:00 Wilde misses with that hook. 8:17
03:00 It looks like Armstrong has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:17
03:00 That ends Round 8... But the fighters are still punching! Now Alonso jumps between them. 8:18
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
0:07 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
0:07 Jimmy Wilde'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
0:13 Wilde pins Armstrong's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:18 Wilde shoves Armstrong away. 0:0
0:27 Wilde drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:4
0:27 Armstrong was hurt by those blows! 0:4
0:32 The swelling under Armstrong's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 0:4
0:36 Wilde pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 0:6
0:53 Look out! That was a straight right by Wilde! 0:10
0:53 Armstrong is going to need to regroup after that blow... 0:10
0:57 Both fighters are carrying their arms low... 0:10
01:10 Armstrong ties up Jimmy Wilde. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:10
01:15 Alonso is shouting at Armstrong to break! 0:10
01:19 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 9th. 0:10
01:29 Armstrong just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Jimmy Wilde with a sharp combination! 5:10
01:29 Wilde looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 5:10
01:34 Wilde is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 5:10
01:41 Wilde buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Armstrong 5:13
01:45 Armstrong seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 5:13
01:58 Wilde lands a hard cross! 5:17
01:58 Armstrong is suddenly in trouble! 5:17
02:07 Wilde throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Armstrong. 5:20
02:23 Wilde throws a crushing right to Armstrong's jaw! 5:24
02:23 Armstrong is reeling after that shot! 5:24
02:28 There has to be something done about the swelling around Henry Armstrong's left eye as it continues to worsen. 5:24
02:37 Jimmy Wilde grabs Armstrong. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 5:24
02:41 Alonso steps in and breaks it up. 5:24
02:51 OH! Armstrong landed the big hook flush! 9:24
02:51 Wilde looks shaken! 9:24
03:00 Wilde is clinching... Armstrong is trying to free his gloves... They are under Wilde's arms... 9:24
03:00 Jimmy Wilde pushes Armstrong away. 9:24
03:00 Armstrong appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:24
03:00 Armstrong spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 9. 8:24
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Armstrong rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 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
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Wilde's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Wilde's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:14 Oh!!! Armstrong unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:0
0:14 And Wilde's in big trouble now! 4:0
0:29 Armstrong's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 4:0
0:38 Wilde takes a hard combination from Armstrong 8:0
0:38 What a beautiful combination! Jimmy Wilde might not survive this... 8:0
0:43 It seems every shot Jimmy Wilde takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 8:0
0:52 Armstrong lands a strong cross! 12:0
0:52 That punch has Wilde staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 12:0
01:06 Wilde drives that short hook into Armstrong's midsection! 12:4
01:06 Armstrong is gasping for air!! 12:4
01:15 Wilde drops in a solid cross just above Armstrong's trunks. 12:7
01:32 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 12:7
01:36 Alonso moves them apart. 12:7
01:55 Wilde smothers Henry Armstrong's attack as Armstrong tries to get off some shots inside. 12:7
02:02 Wilde lands a crushing hook! 12:11
02:02 Armstrong is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 12:11
02:07 Armstrong's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 12:11
02:15 Both fighters are throwing and neither is scoring more than the other. 14:13
02:19 The swelling under Wilde's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 14:13
02:27 A crisp jab from Henry Armstrong connects to the jaw of Jimmy Wilde 17:13
02:39 Armstrong scores with a glancing cross. 19:13
02:53 Wilde fires and misses. 19:13
02:56 Armstrong goes downstairs with the hook. 21:13
03:00 Armstrong appears to have this fight under control. 21:13
03:00 The crowd is on its feet as the round comes to a close, shouting its approval for the rousing action that took place during the round. 21:13
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wilde looks a bit disgusted as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Henry 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
0:06 Quick efficient work in the corner of Wilde has his facial puffiness under control. The swelling actually looks as if it has lessened somewhat. 0:0
0:18 Wilde is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:25 Bobby Watts was extremely upbeat during the break with Armstrong providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:26 Armstrong bulls his way inside and drives home a cross to the body. 3:0
0:40 Wilde pins Armstrong's arms! The fighters are tied up... 3:0
0:44 Armstrong works his way free! 3:0
0:53 Wilde is holding... 3:0
0:58 Wilde finally lets go of Armstrong. 3:0
01:02 Henry Armstrong takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 3:2
01:19 Wilde fires and misses. 3:2
01:21 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Armstrong lands a short uppercut to the chin of Wilde. 5:2
01:35 Wilde wraps up Armstrong... Neither fighter will break... 5:2
01:39 * Wilde lands a shot right around the belt. Alonso has stopped the action. He is deducting a point from Wilde for a low blow that never happened. 5:2
01:39 Jimmy Wilde and Armstrong each take a step back. 5:2
01:49 Wilde misses wildly with the Hook. 5:2
01:51 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Armstrong lands the right hand. 7:2
02:09 Alonso tries to separate the boxers but Armstrong has a vice-like grip on Jimmy Wilde. 7:2
02:18 Wilde pushes Armstrong away. 7:2
02:29 Wilde is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Henry Armstrong can't throw punches, I guess. 7:2
02:34 The Referee breaks it up... 7:2
02:39 Henry Armstrong and Wilde lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 7:2
02:46 Jimmy Wilde leaves the jab just short. 7:2
02:52 Alonso is talking to Armstrong and seems to be telling him to quit playing around and start fighting. 7:2
03:00 Wilde fires a left hand that Armstrong takes high on the shoulder. 7:2
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 11. 6:2
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
0:07 Armstrong got some great advice from Bobby Watts between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 12. 0:0
0:07 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
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Wilde'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 Wilde cranks up the hook and connects to Armstrong's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:4
0:12 Armstrong was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 0:4
0:17 Armstrong's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Wilde. 0:4
0:29 There's a straight right by Wilde! 0:8
0:29 Armstrong is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 0:8
0:39 Armstrong ducks into an uppercut from Wilde. 0:10
0:56 Armstrong misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:10
01:11 Armstrong looks to work the body, but Wilde covers up nicely. 0:10
01:22 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Alonso is going to have to sort this out. 0:10
01:27 Now they break clean. 0:10
01:40 Alonso warns Armstrong for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:10
01:49 Alonso pries them apart. 0:10
01:59 Wilde whiffs with the uppercut. 0:10
02:06 Henry Armstrong lands a stinging jab. 2:10
02:24 Wilde is off target with that jab. 2:10
02:38 It's a sweet uppercut by Wilde! He snapped Armstrong's head straight back with that punch! 2:14
02:38 Armstrong's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 2:14
02:55 Armstrong is holding Wilde tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 2:14
03:00 Referee Alonso steps in to break it up. 2:14
03:00 Armstrong seems to have done enough to win this fight. 2:14
03:00 The final seconds of Round 12 expire and this bout is going to go to the scorecards. 2:14
Fight Result
And here with the call is Howard Leigh
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Anek Hongtongkam, Thailand scores the bout 115 to 113
Pawel Kardyni, Poland scores the bout 115 to 113
Don O'Neil, United States scores the bout 115 to 113
And your winner by unanimous decision Henry Armstrong!!!
Score Cards
Anek Hongtongkam Round Total
Thailand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Henry Armstrong 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 115
Jimmy Wilde 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 113
Pawel Kardyni Round Total
Poland 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Henry Armstrong 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 115
Jimmy Wilde 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 113
Don O'Neil Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Henry Armstrong 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 115
Jimmy Wilde 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 113
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Henry Armstrong 30 29 30 30 28 28 30 28 27 30 28 27 345
Jimmy Wilde 27 28 27 27 29 29 27 29 30 27 29 30 339
Statistics
Categories Henry Armstrong Jimmy Wilde
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.08 4.75
Hooks / Round 5.58 4.17
Crosses / Round 5.42 4.50
Combinations / Round 5.75 4.67
Uppercuts / Round 5.75 4.33
Punches Landed / Round 27.58 22.42
Punches Missed / Round 38.67 52.67
Punching Accuracy 41.6% 29.9%
Total Number of Fouls 2 0
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 4 / 4 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 3 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 1 5 / 5
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Henry Armstrong vs Jimmy Wilde
Fight info: Houston City Auditorium, Houston, TX, United States, 2012-05-01, announcer is Howard Leigh, referee is Jorge Alonso, the bout will be scored by three judges: Anek Hongtongkam (Thailand), Pawel Kardyni (Poland) and Don O'Neil (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: 2-0-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bobby Watts - Cut Man: Carlos Vargas
In the blue corner: Jimmy Wilde - Record: 2-1-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Orlando Cuellar - Cut Man: Freddie Brown
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:16 Jimmy Wilde goes straight at Armstrong, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 0:0
0:21 Henry Armstrong connects with a cross to Wilde's body. 2:0
0:35 Armstrong throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:0
0:37 A cross lands for Wilde. Armstrong didn't see that one coming. 2:2
0:55 Armstrong just comes up short with the cross. 2:2
01:03 Jimmy Wilde throws a hook to the ribs with authority. 2:5
01:15 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 2:5
01:19 Wilde is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:5
01:27 Armstrong just comes up short with the hook. 2:5
01:29 A straight cross from Jimmy Wilde gets through Armstrong's guard. 2:7
01:42 There's a hard shot off the top of Wilde's head! 6:7
01:42 How is Wilde standing after that? 6:7
01:57 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 6:7
02:05 Wilde scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 6:11
02:05 Armstrong is trying to regroup after those punches... 6:11
02:14 There's a wicked right by Armstrong. He had some steam on that punch. 9:11
02:32 Armstrong misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:11
02:39 Armstrong goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 11:11
02:48 Wilde doesn't have to look for Armstrong this round. He is right there in front of him. 11:11
02:54 Armstrong feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Wilde's chin. 13:11
03:00 Wilde comes in low. Armstrong puts a headlock on him. Alonso knocks Armstrong's arm off Wilde's head. 13:11
03:00 Alonso separates them. 13:11
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 13:12
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Freddie Brown seemed to pump up Wilde between rounds. 0:0
0:12 Armstrong doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 0:0
0:24 Wilde tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:31 Armstrong lands a devastating cross! 4:0
0:31 Wilde was staggered by that punch! 4:0
0:45 Wilde tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 4:0
0:58 Wilde misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:0
01:07 Armstrong lands a flurry to the ribs of "The Mighty Atom". 6:0
01:24 Wilde picks off the jab thrown by Armstrong. 6:0
01:26 Wilde scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 6:2
01:40 Armstrong swings...and misses. 6:2
01:47 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 6:2
01:51 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 6:2
01:59 Jimmy Wilde fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:2
02:01 Armstrong gets off a wicked four-punch combination, scoring to the head and body, as Wilde backs away. 9:2
02:17 Armstrong takes a heavy combination downstairs. 9:7
02:17 Armstrong was shaken by those blows! 9:7
02:26 Wilde is trying to keep his hands moving on the inside. Oh! He rocks Armstrong with a hard uppercut that lands flush on the point of the chin. 9:10
02:40 Armstrong is protecting the body nicely as Wilde fails to score inside. 9:10
02:47 Armstrong just landed a three punch combo! 13:10
02:47 Wilde seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 13:10
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 14:12
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 3 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Armstrong's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 2:0
0:08 They're both coming in head first. Someone's going to get cut if this keeps occurring! 2:0
0:22 Armstrong throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 4:0
0:35 Armstrong and Wilde exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Armstrong get in the most telling blows. 7:2
0:53 Wilde wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Armstrong's defense. 7:2
0:55 Armstrong throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Wilde's jaw. 9:2
01:13 Armstrong misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 9:2
01:31 Wilde lands a strong hook! 9:6
01:31 Armstrong is reeling.. 9:6
01:48 Wilde usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Armstrong tries vainly to score. 9:6
02:06 Wilde throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Armstrong but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 9:6
02:08 Armstrong ducks inside, connecting with an uppercut downstairs. 11:6
02:27 Armstrong lets his hands go inside, but Wilde protects his body well. 11:6
02:42 Wilde tries to drop the right hand over the top but Armstrong ducks under it. 11:6
02:45 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Armstrong can land a solid one. 13:6
02:57 There's a wicked cross to the stomach by Wilde. He had some steam on that punch. 13:9
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 13:10
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wilde looks to be in fair shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:15 Wilde is challenging Armstrong to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:20 Alonso has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:20 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:24 Wilde's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:26 Wilde lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 0:2
0:38 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:2
0:46 Armstrong fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:2
0:53 Wilde just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:6
0:53 That series of punches rocked Armstrong and he looks to be in trouble. 0:6
01:06 Armstrong really buried that punch into Wilde's ribs. 4:6
01:06 Wilde in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:6
01:16 * Henry Armstrong is told to watch rabbit punching by Alonso 6:6
01:35 Armstrong fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 8:6
01:48 And Wilde tastes the power of a huge cross from Armstrong! 13:6
01:48 That punch may have stunned Jimmy Wilde momentarily. 13:6
01:57 Wilde ducks into an uppercut from Armstrong as he looks to work inside. 16:6
02:02 There's a bit of swelling now under the left eye of Wilde. 16:6
02:09 * Armstrong has Wilde in a headlock as he rains down punches, Alonso breaks the fighters and issues a stern warning to him 19:6
02:35 Wilde is trying to free his gloves from under Armstrong's gloves. 19:6
02:40 Alonso breaks them up... 19:6
02:44 Wilde steals a quick glance at his corner. 19:6
02:52 Armstrong lands a vicious cross! 23:6
02:52 Wilde takes a step back, obviously hurt! 23:6
03:00 Alonso motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 4. 23:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Alonso motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:08 Armstrong received a pep talk from Bobby Watts before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:09 A solid right hand scores for Armstrong. 3:0
0:21 Wilde sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 3:2
0:35 Wilde tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Armstrong blocks it. 3:2
0:41 Armstrong dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Wilde back on his heels! 7:2
0:41 Wilde seems to have been hurt by that punch! 7:2
0:46 The swelling around Wilde's left eye is worsening. 7:2
0:56 Armstrong catches Jimmy Wilde with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 9:2
01:05 The fighters are throwing punches now! Armstrong is being much more effective in this exchange. 12:4
01:18 Both fighters are looking to bang inside, as Armstrong lands an uppercut to the jaw. 14:4
01:22 Wilde's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 5. 14:4
01:34 Wilde can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 14:4
01:46 Wilde landed a sharp combination that rocked Armstrong back on his heels! 14:8
01:46 Armstrong took far too many hard shots from Wilde in that flurry and he is hurt! 14:8
01:59 Armstrong drills Wilde with a left and right and another left. 16:8
02:08 Wilde flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 16:10
02:25 Armstrong telegraphed that shot and Wilde ducks under it easily. 16:10
02:27 Wilde fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Armstrong. He rocked him with that one. 16:13
02:41 Wilde lands a wicked uppercut! 16:17
02:41 Armstrong was shaken by that blow! 16:17
02:58 Wilde keeps looking to get inside on Armstrong 16:17
03:00 Armstrong picks off the jab by Jimmy Wilde. 16:17
03:00 The place is rocking as a great round of boxing comes to an end. Most of the crowd is standing, cheering loudly for both men. 16:19
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 6. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Wilde is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:13 Armstrong connects with a violent cross! 4:0
0:13 Wilde looks stunned! 4:0
0:17 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Wilde. 4:0
0:26 Wilde just can't find the range with that combination. 4:0
0:33 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Wilde blasts home a hook. 4:2
0:48 Armstrong tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:2
0:55 Wilde lands a stinging jab. 4:4
01:05 Armstrong's jab is finds it's mark. 7:4
01:21 Wilde doesn't connect with the jab. 7:4
01:30 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Wilde scored more on that exchange. 9:7
01:44 Armstrong just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 9:11
01:44 Armstrong was stunned by that blow! 9:11
01:54 Some good body work by Henry Armstrong but not much on those punches. 11:11
02:09 Armstrong lands a hard cross! 16:11
02:09 Wilde suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 16:11
02:13 The swelling around Wilde's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 16:11
02:26 Wilde cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Armstrong had his elbows tucked in nicely. 16:11
02:39 Jimmy Wilde's finds a home on Armstrong's jaw. 16:13
03:00 That was a violent straight right by Wilde! 16:17
03:00 Those punches hurt Armstrong and he looks to hang on. 16:17
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 16:18
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Henry Armstrong is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 7 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Bobby Watts knows Armstrong lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Wilde is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Wilde still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Armstrong lands a solid cross! 5:0
0:12 What a devastating shot, Wilde looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 5:0
0:16 It doesn't look like Wilde has much left at all. 5:0
0:29 Wilde wraps up Armstrong. 5:0
0:34 Wilde uses his shoulder to force Armstrong out of the clinch. 5:0
0:43 Some nice infighting ends with Armstrong getting an uppercut in. 7:0
0:48 Wilde's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 7:0
0:52 Wilde is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 7:0
0:59 Armstrong brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 7:0
01:09 Armstrong lands a devastating cross! 12:0
01:09 Jimmy Wilde is hurt! 12:0
01:18 Armstrong gets inside and fires a hook to Wilde's body. 14:0
01:30 Wilde forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Armstrong. 14:2
01:44 Henry Armstrong is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 14:2
01:51 Wilde lands an uppercut that nearly decapitates Armstrong, holy smokes that was a brutal shot! 14:5
02:01 Armstrong shoots the jab. He doubles up on it and the second one carried some power with it. 17:5
02:06 The increased swelling around the left eye of Wilde is fast becoming a hindurance. 17:5
02:15 Armstrong lands a crushing cross! 21:5
02:15 That's the punch Armstrong hoped to land! Wilde looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 21:5
02:28 Wilde lets his hands go, but Henry Armstrong answers right back. 23:7
02:41 Armstrong misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 23:7
02:59 Armstrong looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Wilde. 23:7
03:00 Henry Armstrong appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 23:7
03:00 Round 7 finishes with the sound of the bell. 25:6
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wilde was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:08 Wilde is ready to go. The swelling he's suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his cutman has done a nice job keeping it under control. 0:0
0:09 Armstrong scores with a quick one-two to Wilde's midsection 2:0
0:23 Wilde pummels Armstrong, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 2:4
0:23 Armstrong was staggered by those punches... 2:4
0:37 Jimmy Wilde is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Henry Armstrong a decent target to shoot for. 2:4
0:47 Wilde traps Armstrong's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Alonso breaks it up. 2:4
0:59 Alonso has to separate the two... 2:4
01:08 Wilde shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Armstrong flush! 2:8
01:08 Wilde has Armstrong hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 2:8
01:20 * Armstrong lands a solid body shot. Alonso steps in saying the punch was below the belt. Armstrong can't believe the call and neither can we. 5:8
01:20 Armstrong plants a vicious hook under Wilde's rib cage. 5:8
01:33 Jimmy Wilde seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:8
01:41 Wilde is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 5:8
01:50 Armstrong takes a hard combination from Wilde 5:12
01:50 Armstrong looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 5:12
01:55 Armstrong is losing his legs... 5:12
02:08 Jimmy Wilde clinches... Armstrong gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 5:12
02:12 Alonso separates the two fighters. 5:12
02:25 Armstrong does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Wilde's punches in close. 5:12
02:37 Wilde lands a smashing hook! 5:17
02:37 Armstrong is clutching his side! 5:17
02:41 * Armstrong brushed his glove under his left eye and you can see why . . . Wow there's some major swelling under that eye!! 5:17
02:49 Armstrong scores with a hard, snapping jab. 8:17
02:54 The swelling under Wilde's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 8:17
03:00 Wilde misses with that hook. 8:17
03:00 It looks like Armstrong has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:17
03:00 That ends Round 8... But the fighters are still punching! Now Alonso jumps between them. 8:18
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
0:07 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
0:07 Jimmy Wilde'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
0:13 Wilde pins Armstrong's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:18 Wilde shoves Armstrong away. 0:0
0:27 Wilde drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:4
0:27 Armstrong was hurt by those blows! 0:4
0:32 The swelling under Armstrong's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 0:4
0:36 Wilde pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 0:6
0:53 Look out! That was a straight right by Wilde! 0:10
0:53 Armstrong is going to need to regroup after that blow... 0:10
0:57 Both fighters are carrying their arms low... 0:10
01:10 Armstrong ties up Jimmy Wilde. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:10
01:15 Alonso is shouting at Armstrong to break! 0:10
01:19 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 9th. 0:10
01:29 Armstrong just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Jimmy Wilde with a sharp combination! 5:10
01:29 Wilde looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 5:10
01:34 Wilde is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 5:10
01:41 Wilde buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Armstrong 5:13
01:45 Armstrong seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 5:13
01:58 Wilde lands a hard cross! 5:17
01:58 Armstrong is suddenly in trouble! 5:17
02:07 Wilde throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Armstrong. 5:20
02:23 Wilde throws a crushing right to Armstrong's jaw! 5:24
02:23 Armstrong is reeling after that shot! 5:24
02:28 There has to be something done about the swelling around Henry Armstrong's left eye as it continues to worsen. 5:24
02:37 Jimmy Wilde grabs Armstrong. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 5:24
02:41 Alonso steps in and breaks it up. 5:24
02:51 OH! Armstrong landed the big hook flush! 9:24
02:51 Wilde looks shaken! 9:24
03:00 Wilde is clinching... Armstrong is trying to free his gloves... They are under Wilde's arms... 9:24
03:00 Jimmy Wilde pushes Armstrong away. 9:24
03:00 Armstrong appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:24
03:00 Armstrong spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 9. 8:24
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Armstrong rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 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
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Wilde's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Wilde's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:14 Oh!!! Armstrong unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:0
0:14 And Wilde's in big trouble now! 4:0
0:29 Armstrong's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 4:0
0:38 Wilde takes a hard combination from Armstrong 8:0
0:38 What a beautiful combination! Jimmy Wilde might not survive this... 8:0
0:43 It seems every shot Jimmy Wilde takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 8:0
0:52 Armstrong lands a strong cross! 12:0
0:52 That punch has Wilde staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 12:0
01:06 Wilde drives that short hook into Armstrong's midsection! 12:4
01:06 Armstrong is gasping for air!! 12:4
01:15 Wilde drops in a solid cross just above Armstrong's trunks. 12:7
01:32 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 12:7
01:36 Alonso moves them apart. 12:7
01:55 Wilde smothers Henry Armstrong's attack as Armstrong tries to get off some shots inside. 12:7
02:02 Wilde lands a crushing hook! 12:11
02:02 Armstrong is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 12:11
02:07 Armstrong's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 12:11
02:15 Both fighters are throwing and neither is scoring more than the other. 14:13
02:19 The swelling under Wilde's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 14:13
02:27 A crisp jab from Henry Armstrong connects to the jaw of Jimmy Wilde 17:13
02:39 Armstrong scores with a glancing cross. 19:13
02:53 Wilde fires and misses. 19:13
02:56 Armstrong goes downstairs with the hook. 21:13
03:00 Armstrong appears to have this fight under control. 21:13
03:00 The crowd is on its feet as the round comes to a close, shouting its approval for the rousing action that took place during the round. 21:13
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wilde looks a bit disgusted as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Henry 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
0:06 Quick efficient work in the corner of Wilde has his facial puffiness under control. The swelling actually looks as if it has lessened somewhat. 0:0
0:18 Wilde is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:25 Bobby Watts was extremely upbeat during the break with Armstrong providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:26 Armstrong bulls his way inside and drives home a cross to the body. 3:0
0:40 Wilde pins Armstrong's arms! The fighters are tied up... 3:0
0:44 Armstrong works his way free! 3:0
0:53 Wilde is holding... 3:0
0:58 Wilde finally lets go of Armstrong. 3:0
01:02 Henry Armstrong takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 3:2
01:19 Wilde fires and misses. 3:2
01:21 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Armstrong lands a short uppercut to the chin of Wilde. 5:2
01:35 Wilde wraps up Armstrong... Neither fighter will break... 5:2
01:39 * Wilde lands a shot right around the belt. Alonso has stopped the action. He is deducting a point from Wilde for a low blow that never happened. 5:2
01:39 Jimmy Wilde and Armstrong each take a step back. 5:2
01:49 Wilde misses wildly with the Hook. 5:2
01:51 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Armstrong lands the right hand. 7:2
02:09 Alonso tries to separate the boxers but Armstrong has a vice-like grip on Jimmy Wilde. 7:2
02:18 Wilde pushes Armstrong away. 7:2
02:29 Wilde is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Henry Armstrong can't throw punches, I guess. 7:2
02:34 The Referee breaks it up... 7:2
02:39 Henry Armstrong and Wilde lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 7:2
02:46 Jimmy Wilde leaves the jab just short. 7:2
02:52 Alonso is talking to Armstrong and seems to be telling him to quit playing around and start fighting. 7:2
03:00 Wilde fires a left hand that Armstrong takes high on the shoulder. 7:2
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 11. 6:2
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
0:07 Armstrong got some great advice from Bobby Watts between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 12. 0:0
0:07 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
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Wilde'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 Wilde cranks up the hook and connects to Armstrong's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:4
0:12 Armstrong was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 0:4
0:17 Armstrong's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Wilde. 0:4
0:29 There's a straight right by Wilde! 0:8
0:29 Armstrong is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 0:8
0:39 Armstrong ducks into an uppercut from Wilde. 0:10
0:56 Armstrong misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:10
01:11 Armstrong looks to work the body, but Wilde covers up nicely. 0:10
01:22 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Alonso is going to have to sort this out. 0:10
01:27 Now they break clean. 0:10
01:40 Alonso warns Armstrong for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:10
01:49 Alonso pries them apart. 0:10
01:59 Wilde whiffs with the uppercut. 0:10
02:06 Henry Armstrong lands a stinging jab. 2:10
02:24 Wilde is off target with that jab. 2:10
02:38 It's a sweet uppercut by Wilde! He snapped Armstrong's head straight back with that punch! 2:14
02:38 Armstrong's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 2:14
02:55 Armstrong is holding Wilde tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 2:14
03:00 Referee Alonso steps in to break it up. 2:14
03:00 Armstrong seems to have done enough to win this fight. 2:14
03:00 The final seconds of Round 12 expire and this bout is going to go to the scorecards. 2:14
Fight Result
And here with the call is Howard Leigh
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Anek Hongtongkam, Thailand scores the bout 115 to 113
Pawel Kardyni, Poland scores the bout 115 to 113
Don O'Neil, United States scores the bout 115 to 113
And your winner by unanimous decision Henry Armstrong!!!
Score Cards
Anek Hongtongkam Round Total
Thailand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Henry Armstrong 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 115
Jimmy Wilde 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 113
Pawel Kardyni Round Total
Poland 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Henry Armstrong 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 115
Jimmy Wilde 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 113
Don O'Neil Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Henry Armstrong 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 115
Jimmy Wilde 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 113
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Henry Armstrong 30 29 30 30 28 28 30 28 27 30 28 27 345
Jimmy Wilde 27 28 27 27 29 29 27 29 30 27 29 30 339
Statistics
Categories Henry Armstrong Jimmy Wilde
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.08 4.75
Hooks / Round 5.58 4.17
Crosses / Round 5.42 4.50
Combinations / Round 5.75 4.67
Uppercuts / Round 5.75 4.33
Punches Landed / Round 27.58 22.42
Punches Missed / Round 38.67 52.67
Punching Accuracy 41.6% 29.9%
Total Number of Fouls 2 0
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 4 / 4 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 3 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 1 5 / 5
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: #4#Event (4) 7-12
Main Event
Pernell Whitaker vs Ray Leonard
Fight info: Ector County Coliseum, Odessa, TX, United States, 2012-05-01, announcer is Michael Pass, referee is Sean Curtin, the bout will be scored by three judges: Arturo Velasquez (United States), Rogelio Perez (Panama) and Hans Larsen (Denmark), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Pernell Whitaker - Record: 2-1-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Darkie Smith - Cut Man: Joe Chavez
In the blue corner: Ray Leonard - Record: 1-1-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Victor Vallee Jr. - Cut Man: Jacob Duran
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The referee gives Whitaker and Leonard their instructions, tells them he wants a good, clean fight, and sends them to their corners. Now the bell sounds to start the fight. 0:0
0:11 And Whitaker tastes the power of a huge cross from Leonard! 0:4
0:11 Whitaker is going to need to regroup after that blow... 0:4
0:25 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:4
0:41 Whitaker just can't find the range with that jab. 0:4
0:47 Ray Leonard is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:4
0:59 Leonard wraps up Whitaker... Neither fighter will break... 0:4
01:03 Curtin is shouting at Leonard to break! 0:4
01:08 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 0:4
01:15 Whitaker lets his hands go inside, but Leonard protects his body well. 0:4
01:30 Leonard ties up Whitaker... 0:4
01:39 Whitaker works his way free! 0:4
01:52 Leonard ends up behind Whitaker as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 0:4
02:04 Pernell Whitaker just comes up short with the cross. 0:4
02:11 Leonard scores with a winging right! Whitaker's head snapped back violently with that punch! 0:8
02:11 Whitaker is trying to regroup after that punch... 0:8
02:27 Leonard is moving around the ring nicely. 0:8
02:32 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:8
02:35 Whitaker lands a jab to Leonard's midsection 2:8
03:00 Whitaker does a great job smothering Leonard's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 2:8
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 2:9
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Victor Vallee Jr. not only gave Leonard encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Pernell Whitaker. Now it's up to Leonard to implement it. 0:0
0:13 Whitaker is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:0
0:28 Pernell Whitaker fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:43 Whitaker fires a lead right that Leonard manages to avoid. 0:0
0:59 Leonard swings...and misses. 0:0
01:06 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:0
01:18 Whitaker misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
01:33 Leonard and Whitaker are in a clinch, Curtin hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:0
01:42 Curtin moves them apart. 0:0
02:01 Whitaker scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Leonard's jaw. 2:0
02:11 Whitaker feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Leonard's chin. 4:0
02:27 Whitaker goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 6:0
02:47 Leonard fires a left hand that Whitaker takes high on the shoulder. 6:0
03:00 Whitaker works his way in and leans on Leonard... 6:0
03:00 Whitaker uses his shoulder to force Leonard out of the clinch. 6:0
03:00 A lackluster round, to say the least, and the crowd voices its displeasure as the fighters return to their corners. 6:0
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker and Leonard square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 3. 0:0
0:08 Whitaker unleashes a flurry of punches, but Leonard answers right back. 2:2
0:26 Whitaker wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Leonard's defense. 2:2
0:33 There's a straight right by Leonard! 2:6
0:33 That's the punch Leonard hoped to land! Whitaker looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 2:6
0:53 Leonard misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:6
0:55 Pernell Whitaker gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Leonard. 4:6
01:12 Whitaker misses with that punch. 4:6
01:24 Leonard wings a big left hand at Whitaker but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:6
01:26 A hard jab by Whitaker gets in. 7:6
01:40 Leonard is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 7:6
01:49 Leonard fires and misses. 7:6
01:56 Leonard gets inside and fires a hook to Whitaker's body. 7:8
02:13 A nice exchange of blows there, though neither fighter seemed to gain the upper hand. 9:10
02:22 Whitaker digs a short hook to ribs of Leonard. 11:10
02:32 Whitaker gets his head on the chest of Leonard as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 13:10
02:44 Pernell Whitaker throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 15:10
02:58 Leonard lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Whitaker. 15:10
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Curtin to step in and break it up. 15:12
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard looks to be in fair shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:20 Ray Leonard usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Whitaker tries vainly to score. 0:0
0:22 Leonard lands a rapier like jab to the head of Whitaker 0:2
0:22 * And now it appears as if Whitaker has been cut the last punch that landed. 0:4
0:22 The blood is coming from a wicked looking gash on the left eyelid of Pernell Whitaker and while it's an easy target for his cut man to work on, it's also an easy target for an opponent. 0:4
0:22 * The fighters jockey back and forth and now the referee is going to use this opportunity to step in and call timeout. He's taking Whitaker by the arm and leading him to the far ropes where the ringside physician can take a look at the cut above Pernell Whitaker's eye. 0:4
0:27 * The Referee takes Whitaker to the corner, calling for the ring doctor. The doctor is taking a close look at the cut... Whitaker's corner is pleading with Curtin and the doctor.* No! Curtin waves it off. The fight is over! The doctor is not going to let it continue. The winner by TKO is Leonard! 0:4
Fight Result
Here's Michael Pass with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 0:28 mark in Round 4 is...
Ray Leonard!
Score Cards
Arturo Velasquez Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pernell Whitaker 9 10 10 29
Ray Leonard 10 9 9 28
Rogelio Perez Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pernell Whitaker 9 10 10 29
Ray Leonard 10 9 9 28
Hans Larsen Round Total
Denmark 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pernell Whitaker 9 10 10 29
Ray Leonard 10 9 9 28
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pernell Whitaker 27 30 30 87
Ray Leonard 30 27 27 84
Statistics
Categories Pernell Whitaker Ray Leonard
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.00 3.50
Hooks / Round 3.75 2.25
Crosses / Round 1.75 1.25
Combinations / Round 3.50 2.25
Uppercuts / Round 3.00 1.75
Punches Landed / Round 17.00 11.00
Punches Missed / Round 69.75 47.25
Punching Accuracy 19.6% 18.9%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 1 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on left eyelid 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 1 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 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Develo
Pernell Whitaker vs Ray Leonard
Fight info: Ector County Coliseum, Odessa, TX, United States, 2012-05-01, announcer is Michael Pass, referee is Sean Curtin, the bout will be scored by three judges: Arturo Velasquez (United States), Rogelio Perez (Panama) and Hans Larsen (Denmark), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Pernell Whitaker - Record: 2-1-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Darkie Smith - Cut Man: Joe Chavez
In the blue corner: Ray Leonard - Record: 1-1-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Victor Vallee Jr. - Cut Man: Jacob Duran
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The referee gives Whitaker and Leonard their instructions, tells them he wants a good, clean fight, and sends them to their corners. Now the bell sounds to start the fight. 0:0
0:11 And Whitaker tastes the power of a huge cross from Leonard! 0:4
0:11 Whitaker is going to need to regroup after that blow... 0:4
0:25 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:4
0:41 Whitaker just can't find the range with that jab. 0:4
0:47 Ray Leonard is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:4
0:59 Leonard wraps up Whitaker... Neither fighter will break... 0:4
01:03 Curtin is shouting at Leonard to break! 0:4
01:08 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 0:4
01:15 Whitaker lets his hands go inside, but Leonard protects his body well. 0:4
01:30 Leonard ties up Whitaker... 0:4
01:39 Whitaker works his way free! 0:4
01:52 Leonard ends up behind Whitaker as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 0:4
02:04 Pernell Whitaker just comes up short with the cross. 0:4
02:11 Leonard scores with a winging right! Whitaker's head snapped back violently with that punch! 0:8
02:11 Whitaker is trying to regroup after that punch... 0:8
02:27 Leonard is moving around the ring nicely. 0:8
02:32 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:8
02:35 Whitaker lands a jab to Leonard's midsection 2:8
03:00 Whitaker does a great job smothering Leonard's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 2:8
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 2:9
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Victor Vallee Jr. not only gave Leonard encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Pernell Whitaker. Now it's up to Leonard to implement it. 0:0
0:13 Whitaker is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:0
0:28 Pernell Whitaker fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:43 Whitaker fires a lead right that Leonard manages to avoid. 0:0
0:59 Leonard swings...and misses. 0:0
01:06 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:0
01:18 Whitaker misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
01:33 Leonard and Whitaker are in a clinch, Curtin hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:0
01:42 Curtin moves them apart. 0:0
02:01 Whitaker scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Leonard's jaw. 2:0
02:11 Whitaker feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Leonard's chin. 4:0
02:27 Whitaker goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 6:0
02:47 Leonard fires a left hand that Whitaker takes high on the shoulder. 6:0
03:00 Whitaker works his way in and leans on Leonard... 6:0
03:00 Whitaker uses his shoulder to force Leonard out of the clinch. 6:0
03:00 A lackluster round, to say the least, and the crowd voices its displeasure as the fighters return to their corners. 6:0
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker and Leonard square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 3. 0:0
0:08 Whitaker unleashes a flurry of punches, but Leonard answers right back. 2:2
0:26 Whitaker wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Leonard's defense. 2:2
0:33 There's a straight right by Leonard! 2:6
0:33 That's the punch Leonard hoped to land! Whitaker looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 2:6
0:53 Leonard misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:6
0:55 Pernell Whitaker gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Leonard. 4:6
01:12 Whitaker misses with that punch. 4:6
01:24 Leonard wings a big left hand at Whitaker but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:6
01:26 A hard jab by Whitaker gets in. 7:6
01:40 Leonard is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 7:6
01:49 Leonard fires and misses. 7:6
01:56 Leonard gets inside and fires a hook to Whitaker's body. 7:8
02:13 A nice exchange of blows there, though neither fighter seemed to gain the upper hand. 9:10
02:22 Whitaker digs a short hook to ribs of Leonard. 11:10
02:32 Whitaker gets his head on the chest of Leonard as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 13:10
02:44 Pernell Whitaker throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 15:10
02:58 Leonard lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Whitaker. 15:10
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Curtin to step in and break it up. 15:12
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard looks to be in fair shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:20 Ray Leonard usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Whitaker tries vainly to score. 0:0
0:22 Leonard lands a rapier like jab to the head of Whitaker 0:2
0:22 * And now it appears as if Whitaker has been cut the last punch that landed. 0:4
0:22 The blood is coming from a wicked looking gash on the left eyelid of Pernell Whitaker and while it's an easy target for his cut man to work on, it's also an easy target for an opponent. 0:4
0:22 * The fighters jockey back and forth and now the referee is going to use this opportunity to step in and call timeout. He's taking Whitaker by the arm and leading him to the far ropes where the ringside physician can take a look at the cut above Pernell Whitaker's eye. 0:4
0:27 * The Referee takes Whitaker to the corner, calling for the ring doctor. The doctor is taking a close look at the cut... Whitaker's corner is pleading with Curtin and the doctor.* No! Curtin waves it off. The fight is over! The doctor is not going to let it continue. The winner by TKO is Leonard! 0:4
Fight Result
Here's Michael Pass with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 0:28 mark in Round 4 is...
Ray Leonard!
Score Cards
Arturo Velasquez Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pernell Whitaker 9 10 10 29
Ray Leonard 10 9 9 28
Rogelio Perez Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pernell Whitaker 9 10 10 29
Ray Leonard 10 9 9 28
Hans Larsen Round Total
Denmark 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pernell Whitaker 9 10 10 29
Ray Leonard 10 9 9 28
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pernell Whitaker 27 30 30 87
Ray Leonard 30 27 27 84
Statistics
Categories Pernell Whitaker Ray Leonard
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.00 3.50
Hooks / Round 3.75 2.25
Crosses / Round 1.75 1.25
Combinations / Round 3.50 2.25
Uppercuts / Round 3.00 1.75
Punches Landed / Round 17.00 11.00
Punches Missed / Round 69.75 47.25
Punching Accuracy 19.6% 18.9%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 1 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on left eyelid 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 1 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 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Develo
Re: #4#Event (4) 7-12
Damn. The Pea is not having much luck at the moment. 2 draws, a SD loss and a loss on cuts.
Hammerin' Hank keeps rumbling on, though.
Thanks for your efforts, Buzz!
Hammerin' Hank keeps rumbling on, though.
Thanks for your efforts, Buzz!