Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Joe Louis Lucian Bute 2-1 1 KO 9 12
Preliminary 1 Kid Chocolate Rubin Carter 2-1 1 SD 12 12
Preliminary 2 Salvador Sanchez Floyd Mayweather Jr 1-1 0 D(e) 12 12
Support Bout Roberto Duran Roy Jones Jr 1-1 2 SD 12 12
Co-Feature Pernell Whitaker Muhammad Ali 2-1 0 D(m) 12 12
Main Event Henry Armstrong Ray Robinson 1-1 2 TKO 9 12
#4#Event (5) 1-6
Re: #4#Event (5) 1-7
Opening Bout
Joe Louis vs Lucian Bute
Fight info: Briggs Stadium, Detroit, MI, United States, 2012-05-07, announcer is Chuck Hull, referee is Frank Garza, the bout will be scored by three judges: Emil Conforti (United States), Raul Ortega (United States) and Sylvain Leblanc (Canada), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Joe Louis - Record: 5-4-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Evangelista Cotto - Cut Man: Lenny DeJesus
In the blue corner: Lucian Bute - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Felix Trinidad Sr. - Cut Man: Chuck Bodak
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the boxers out of the corners. We've got a fight about to break out! 0:0
0:16 Louis put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 0:0
0:30 Bute just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Louis with a sharp combination! 0:4
0:30 Louis took far too many hard shots from Bute in that flurry and he is hurt! 0:4
0:51 Louis lands a solid uppercut! 4:4
0:51 That was a beautiful shot, Bute's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 4:4
01:04 Louis works his way in and leans on Bute. 4:4
01:12 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:4
01:14 Louis lands a big hook to the jaw of Bute. Bute was stopped cold by that shot. 7:4
01:28 Louis clamps Bute's arms to his side and holds on until Garza breaks the hold. 7:4
01:33 Garza moves them apart. 7:4
01:50 Louis lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Bute's ribs. 10:4
02:04 That was a violent straight right by Louis! 15:4
02:04 Bute is gasping for air!! 15:4
02:08 * There's some angry swelling now around the left eye of Bute. Clearly, this is going to hamper his vision. 15:4
02:18 That punch actually went behind Lucian Bute's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Louis. 15:4
02:21 Bute works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 15:6
02:37 Louis scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 19:6
02:37 Bute was stunned by that blow! 19:6
02:53 Louis just landed a devastating three punch combo! 23:6
02:53 Bute was shaken by those blows! 23:6
02:58 Bute's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 23:6
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 24:6
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is making some noise as the fighter come out for round number 2. 0:0
0:05 The swelling on the face of Bute is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:06 Joe Louis pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 2:0
0:23 Bute shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:2
0:36 Joe Louis muscles his way inside. 2:2
0:45 Louis grabs and holds Bute... 2:2
0:50 Garza has to separate the two... 2:2
0:59 Louis fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:2
01:02 Bute doubles up to the body, though Joe Louis seems unfazed. 2:4
01:15 Louis leaves the jab just short. 2:4
01:22 As high as Joe Louis is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Bute takes advantage of it. 2:4
01:30 Louis voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 2:4
01:43 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 2:4
01:55 Bute seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:4
02:02 Lucian Bute retreats into his own corner... 2:4
02:02 Louis forces the action inside with an arcing cross to Bute's head. 5:4
02:15 Louis feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 5:4
02:15 Louis snakes the jab through Bute's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 7:4
02:19 Bute seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 7:4
02:32 Louis 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. 7:4
02:36 Bute's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 7:4
02:41 Louis takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 7:4
02:53 Louis misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 7:4
03:00 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Bute rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 7:4
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 9:5
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bute looks to be in excellent shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Bute is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Bute still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Joe Louis pins Bute's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
0:22 Garza is shouting at Louis to break! 0:0
0:31 Louis lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Bute. 0:0
0:34 Bute leans on Louis and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 0:2
0:47 Louis connects with a violent uppercut! 5:2
0:47 Bute is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 5:2
0:52 Bute is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 5:2
01:05 Joe Louis grabs Bute's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Garza has to force Louis to let go. 5:2
01:14 Louis uses his shoulder to force Bute out of the clinch. 5:2
01:19 The action slows for the moment. 5:2
01:22 Louis is pinned in his own corner... 5:2
01:27 Bute smothers Louis's attack with a clinch! 5:2
01:31 Referee Garza has to separate the two... 5:2
01:40 Louis misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:2
01:43 Bute scores with a hard uppercut upstairs from the inside. 5:5
01:52 These guys are really going at it but Louis looks to be getting the worse of it. 7:8
02:09 Bute lands a wicked hook! 7:12
02:09 Louis is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 7:12
02:23 Louis looks for a breather; he grabs Bute and holds on. Lucian Bute pushes Joe Louis off and looks for an opening. 7:12
02:27 Referee Garza steps in to break it up. 7:12
02:37 Bute misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 7:12
02:54 Bute is clinching. Garza better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 7:12
02:59 The Referee breaks it up... 7:12
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 3, forcing Garza to step in. 7:11
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 4. There it is! 0:0
0:07 Bute's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:12 Bute can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:19 Louis dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Bute back on his heels! 5:0
0:19 Bute was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 5:0
0:24 The increased swelling around the left eye of Bute is fast becoming a hindurance. 5:0
0:28 Louis slides into the corner... 5:0
0:33 Bute cranks up the hook and connects to Louis's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 5:4
0:33 That blow connected solidly to the head of Louis and he is stunned! 5:4
0:42 Bute backs into the lower right corner. 5:4
0:42 Bute takes a hard cross to the chin from Louis. 8:4
0:56 Joe Louis plants a hard cross in Bute's midsection. 11:4
01:11 Louis leans on the ropes and motions for Bute to come in. 11:4
01:16 Bute slides into a neutral corner... 11:4
01:16 Louis straightens Lucian Bute up with the impact of that uppercut to the head. 14:4
01:20 The swelling under Bute's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 14:4
01:29 Bute misses with that punch. 14:4
01:36 Both fighters move back to ring center. 14:4
01:36 Bute feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 14:6
01:57 Louis tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Lucian Bute. 14:6
02:08 Bute is just missing by a hair with his punches. 14:6
02:24 Louis misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 14:6
02:27 Louis tries a hook but Bute blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 14:8
02:39 Louis moves in and scores with a quick jab. 16:8
02:44 * Bute suddenly has a noticeable lump under his right eye. 16:8
02:48 Bute doesn't have to look for Louis this round. He is right there in front of him. 16:8
02:51 Louis moves into a neutral corner. 16:8
02:56 Bute misses wildly with the Hook. 16:8
02:58 Louis lands a flurry to the ribs of Bute. 18:8
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Garza to step in and break it up. 19:9
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bute looks to be in fair shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Bute'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
0:13 The quickness and footwork of Bute is definitely keeping Louis off balance. 0:0
0:17 Felix Trinidad Sr. knows Bute lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:22 Louis misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:25 Lucian Bute fires the jab. It finds its target. 0:2
0:34 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:2
0:37 Bute's jab rips into Louis. 0:5
0:52 Joe Louis drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:5
0:52 Bute is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:5
01:05 Louis does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Bute's punches in close. 4:5
01:12 Louis lands a devastating hook! 9:5
01:12 Joe Louis has Bute in trouble after that punch! 9:5
01:25 Louis drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 13:5
01:25 Bute was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 13:5
01:30 Bute's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 13:5
01:34 Louis continues to pop the jab 15:5
01:34 Bute was stopped cold by that punch! Louis has a reputation as a great finisher. Let's see if he can live up to it! 15:5
01:51 Look out! That was a straight right by Louis! 19:5
01:51 Bute staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 19:5
02:00 Bute had the upper hand in an action packed exchange! 21:8
02:00 Louis stunned Bute with that last shot and Louis's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 21:8
02:09 Bute retreats into the lower right corner. 21:8
02:13 Louis charges Bute trying to get inside 21:8
02:17 Lucian Bute backs into a neutral corner. 21:8
02:22 Louis fires a left hand that Lucian Bute takes high on the shoulder. 21:8
02:33 Louis shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Lucian Bute flush! 26:8
02:33 How is Bute standing after those shots? 26:8
02:38 There has to be something done about the swelling around Bute's right eye as it continues to worsen. 26:8
02:46 Louis lets his hands go inside, but Lucian Bute protects his body well. 26:8
02:58 Louis's misses as Bute backpedals away. 26:8
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. 27:10
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Bute's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Bute's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Bute's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Bute brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:12 Bute throws a flurry of punches but Louis either blocks or slips them. 0:0
0:14 Louis connects with an uppercut to the head of Bute. 2:0
0:18 It seems every shot Bute takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 2:0
0:23 Bute gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 2:2
0:36 Bute has Joe Louis cornered! 2:2
0:40 Bute ends up behind Louis as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 2:2
0:50 Bute lands a hard uppercut! 2:7
0:50 And Louis's in big trouble now! 2:7
01:04 Bute misses wildly with the hook. 2:7
01:15 Louis picks off the jab thrown by Bute. 2:7
01:22 Bute lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:9
01:22 Bute picks up the pace sensing he can get Louis out of there! 2:9
01:30 Louis moves into the near right corner. 2:9
01:35 Bute wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Louis's defense. 2:9
01:41 Bute pins Louis in the corner! 2:9
01:46 Bute darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 2:9
01:55 Bute lands a strong hook! 2:14
01:55 Louis is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 2:14
02:04 The action is back at ring center. 2:14
02:08 Bute fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 2:14
02:15 Bute has Louis blocked in! 2:14
02:15 Lucian Bute lands a horrific uppercut just under Louis's rib cage. That was a tremendous shot and Louis seems to be in a great deal of pain! 2:17
02:29 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 2:17
02:29 The fighters are tangled up inside. Louis has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 4:17
02:43 Louis has Bute pinned! 4:17
02:43 Louis goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 6:17
02:52 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 6:17
02:57 Bute seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:17
03:00 Louis retreats into a neutral corner. 6:17
03:00 Joe Louis spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 6. 6:19
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bute 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 Evangelista Cotto is just telling Joe Louis the obvious: throw more punches, move your head, step it up. That's not going to help much! 0:0
0:07 Bute's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:07 Louis's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 2:0
0:12 Bute looks to be losing his legs. 2:0
0:16 Felix Trinidad Sr. was extremely upbeat during the break with Bute providing some solid encouragement. 2:0
0:21 Louis lands a vicious cross! 6:0
0:21 That shot landed square and Bute felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 6:0
0:34 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 6:0
0:38 Bute tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 6:0
0:41 Louis is trying to put his punches together and he tags Bute with a nice combination of punches. 8:0
0:58 Bute just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 12:0
0:58 Bute in on unsteady legs after those punches. 12:0
01:03 Bute's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Louis. 12:0
01:07 Bute is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 12:0
01:10 Bute lands two quick, hard uppercuts forcing Joe Louis to take a half step backwards. 12:3
01:19 Bute has Joe Louis trapped! 12:3
01:24 Bute fires a shot, but it glances off Louis's shoulder. 12:3
01:26 Louis buries a hook to the body of Bute. 15:3
01:38 Bute is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 15:5
01:48 Bute has Louis trapped in the left neutral corner... 15:5
01:48 Bute finds a home for his jab, keeping Joe Louis at bay. 15:7
01:57 Louis with a stiff jab. 18:7
02:18 Bute just comes up short with the cross. 18:7
02:29 Louis works free! He backs to ring center, with Bute following. 18:7
02:41 Louis grabs Lucian Bute again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 18:7
02:50 Now they break clean. 18:7
02:55 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 18:7
02:59 Bute traps Louis in the corner! 18:7
03:00 Bute is circling his opponent. 18:7
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 19:8
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Bute is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:09 Louis has Bute trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 0:0
0:13 And Bute tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Louis! 5:0
0:13 Bute is going to need to regroup after that blow... 5:0
0:22 Bute got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Felix Trinidad Sr.'s instructions work. 5:0
0:24 Joe Louis backs into the left corner. 5:0
0:28 Bute misses with that combination. 5:0
0:35 Oh!!! Louis unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 9:0
0:35 That absolutely rocked Bute, he is on queer street right now!! 9:0
0:40 The swelling under Bute's eyes can't get much worse as both have now ballooned into major problems. 9:0
0:45 Lucian Bute is keeping away from the ropes. 9:0
0:45 Bute lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Louis's midsection. 9:2
0:59 Louis ties up Bute. Why would he want to clinch now? 9:2
01:11 Garza separates them. 9:2
01:23 Bute is holding on to Louis. He seems to be taking a breather. 9:2
01:32 Garza has to break the clinch. 9:2
01:41 Bute fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 9:2
01:43 Louis plants a cross on Bute's rib cage. 11:2
01:57 Bute lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Louis. 11:2
02:04 Bute takes a heavy combination downstairs. 15:2
02:04 Lucian Bute was hurt by those blows! 15:2
02:13 Bute is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 15:2
02:15 Bute has Louis trapped! 15:2
02:20 Lucian Bute fires a lead right that Louis manages to avoid. 15:2
02:22 Louis jolts Bute starting with the body and working up to the head. 18:2
02:27 The swelling under Bute's eyes is growing to a point where the eyes could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 18:2
02:39 The fighters are tied up. Louis tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 18:2
02:48 Garza separates the two fighters. 18:2
03:00 Bute traps Louis in the corner! 18:2
03:00 Louis appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 18:2
03:00 The Referee has to get between Louis and Bute as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 17:2
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 9 begins. 0:0
0:06 Evangelista Cotto was really animated in Louis's corner and Louis was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:06 Bute's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:08 Bute rips a hook to the head. 0:2
0:22 Louis grabs Bute. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:2
0:26 * Louis is using that shoulder like a third arm and Garza is letting him know he better clean it up. 0:2
0:43 Bute traps Joe Louis in the corner! 0:2
0:47 Bute is off target with that combination. 0:2
0:59 Louis is challenging Bute to fight him and quit clinching. 0:2
01:04 Bute shoves Louis away. 0:2
01:13 Joe Louis really buried that punch into Bute's ribs. 4:2
01:13 Bute is hurt! 4:2
01:22 Bute slides into a neutral corner... 4:2
01:31 * Louis lands a tremendous shot under Bute's ribcage and Bute crumbles to the canvas. 4:2
01:34 Garza points Louis to a neutral corner and begins the count over Bute... 14:2
01:34 1... 14:2
01:35 2... 14:2
01:36 3... 14:2
01:37 4... 14:2
01:38 5... 14:2
01:39 6... 14:2
01:40 7... 14:2
01:41 8... 14:2
01:42 9... 14:2
01:43 10! 14:2
01:43 * It's over!! Bute has been iced! Joe "The Brown Bomber" Louis wins by a knockout! 14:2
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Chuck Hull is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by knockout at 01:49 of round 9...
Joe Louis!
Score Cards
Emil Conforti Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Joe Louis 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 78
Lucian Bute 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 74
Raul Ortega Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Joe Louis 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 78
Lucian Bute 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 74
Sylvain Leblanc Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Joe Louis 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 78
Lucian Bute 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 74
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Joe Louis 30 30 27 30 30 27 30 30 234
Lucian Bute 27 27 30 27 27 30 27 27 222
Statistics
Categories Joe Louis Lucian Bute
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 8.22 3.00
Hooks / Round 5.11 2.33
Crosses / Round 5.33 3.33
Combinations / Round 6.56 2.89
Uppercuts / Round 3.33 4.33
Punches Landed / Round 28.56 15.89
Punches Missed / Round 27.33 60.89
Punching Accuracy 51.1% 20.7%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 2
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 5
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 2 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Joe Louis vs Lucian Bute
Fight info: Briggs Stadium, Detroit, MI, United States, 2012-05-07, announcer is Chuck Hull, referee is Frank Garza, the bout will be scored by three judges: Emil Conforti (United States), Raul Ortega (United States) and Sylvain Leblanc (Canada), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Joe Louis - Record: 5-4-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Evangelista Cotto - Cut Man: Lenny DeJesus
In the blue corner: Lucian Bute - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Felix Trinidad Sr. - Cut Man: Chuck Bodak
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the boxers out of the corners. We've got a fight about to break out! 0:0
0:16 Louis put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 0:0
0:30 Bute just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Louis with a sharp combination! 0:4
0:30 Louis took far too many hard shots from Bute in that flurry and he is hurt! 0:4
0:51 Louis lands a solid uppercut! 4:4
0:51 That was a beautiful shot, Bute's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 4:4
01:04 Louis works his way in and leans on Bute. 4:4
01:12 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:4
01:14 Louis lands a big hook to the jaw of Bute. Bute was stopped cold by that shot. 7:4
01:28 Louis clamps Bute's arms to his side and holds on until Garza breaks the hold. 7:4
01:33 Garza moves them apart. 7:4
01:50 Louis lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Bute's ribs. 10:4
02:04 That was a violent straight right by Louis! 15:4
02:04 Bute is gasping for air!! 15:4
02:08 * There's some angry swelling now around the left eye of Bute. Clearly, this is going to hamper his vision. 15:4
02:18 That punch actually went behind Lucian Bute's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Louis. 15:4
02:21 Bute works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 15:6
02:37 Louis scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 19:6
02:37 Bute was stunned by that blow! 19:6
02:53 Louis just landed a devastating three punch combo! 23:6
02:53 Bute was shaken by those blows! 23:6
02:58 Bute's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 23:6
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 24:6
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is making some noise as the fighter come out for round number 2. 0:0
0:05 The swelling on the face of Bute is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:06 Joe Louis pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 2:0
0:23 Bute shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:2
0:36 Joe Louis muscles his way inside. 2:2
0:45 Louis grabs and holds Bute... 2:2
0:50 Garza has to separate the two... 2:2
0:59 Louis fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:2
01:02 Bute doubles up to the body, though Joe Louis seems unfazed. 2:4
01:15 Louis leaves the jab just short. 2:4
01:22 As high as Joe Louis is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Bute takes advantage of it. 2:4
01:30 Louis voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 2:4
01:43 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 2:4
01:55 Bute seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:4
02:02 Lucian Bute retreats into his own corner... 2:4
02:02 Louis forces the action inside with an arcing cross to Bute's head. 5:4
02:15 Louis feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 5:4
02:15 Louis snakes the jab through Bute's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 7:4
02:19 Bute seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 7:4
02:32 Louis 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. 7:4
02:36 Bute's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 7:4
02:41 Louis takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 7:4
02:53 Louis misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 7:4
03:00 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Bute rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 7:4
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 9:5
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bute looks to be in excellent shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Bute is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Bute still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Joe Louis pins Bute's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
0:22 Garza is shouting at Louis to break! 0:0
0:31 Louis lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Bute. 0:0
0:34 Bute leans on Louis and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 0:2
0:47 Louis connects with a violent uppercut! 5:2
0:47 Bute is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 5:2
0:52 Bute is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 5:2
01:05 Joe Louis grabs Bute's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Garza has to force Louis to let go. 5:2
01:14 Louis uses his shoulder to force Bute out of the clinch. 5:2
01:19 The action slows for the moment. 5:2
01:22 Louis is pinned in his own corner... 5:2
01:27 Bute smothers Louis's attack with a clinch! 5:2
01:31 Referee Garza has to separate the two... 5:2
01:40 Louis misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:2
01:43 Bute scores with a hard uppercut upstairs from the inside. 5:5
01:52 These guys are really going at it but Louis looks to be getting the worse of it. 7:8
02:09 Bute lands a wicked hook! 7:12
02:09 Louis is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 7:12
02:23 Louis looks for a breather; he grabs Bute and holds on. Lucian Bute pushes Joe Louis off and looks for an opening. 7:12
02:27 Referee Garza steps in to break it up. 7:12
02:37 Bute misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 7:12
02:54 Bute is clinching. Garza better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 7:12
02:59 The Referee breaks it up... 7:12
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 3, forcing Garza to step in. 7:11
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 4. There it is! 0:0
0:07 Bute's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:12 Bute can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:19 Louis dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Bute back on his heels! 5:0
0:19 Bute was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 5:0
0:24 The increased swelling around the left eye of Bute is fast becoming a hindurance. 5:0
0:28 Louis slides into the corner... 5:0
0:33 Bute cranks up the hook and connects to Louis's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 5:4
0:33 That blow connected solidly to the head of Louis and he is stunned! 5:4
0:42 Bute backs into the lower right corner. 5:4
0:42 Bute takes a hard cross to the chin from Louis. 8:4
0:56 Joe Louis plants a hard cross in Bute's midsection. 11:4
01:11 Louis leans on the ropes and motions for Bute to come in. 11:4
01:16 Bute slides into a neutral corner... 11:4
01:16 Louis straightens Lucian Bute up with the impact of that uppercut to the head. 14:4
01:20 The swelling under Bute's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 14:4
01:29 Bute misses with that punch. 14:4
01:36 Both fighters move back to ring center. 14:4
01:36 Bute feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 14:6
01:57 Louis tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Lucian Bute. 14:6
02:08 Bute is just missing by a hair with his punches. 14:6
02:24 Louis misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 14:6
02:27 Louis tries a hook but Bute blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 14:8
02:39 Louis moves in and scores with a quick jab. 16:8
02:44 * Bute suddenly has a noticeable lump under his right eye. 16:8
02:48 Bute doesn't have to look for Louis this round. He is right there in front of him. 16:8
02:51 Louis moves into a neutral corner. 16:8
02:56 Bute misses wildly with the Hook. 16:8
02:58 Louis lands a flurry to the ribs of Bute. 18:8
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Garza to step in and break it up. 19:9
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bute looks to be in fair shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Bute'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
0:13 The quickness and footwork of Bute is definitely keeping Louis off balance. 0:0
0:17 Felix Trinidad Sr. knows Bute lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:22 Louis misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:25 Lucian Bute fires the jab. It finds its target. 0:2
0:34 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:2
0:37 Bute's jab rips into Louis. 0:5
0:52 Joe Louis drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:5
0:52 Bute is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:5
01:05 Louis does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Bute's punches in close. 4:5
01:12 Louis lands a devastating hook! 9:5
01:12 Joe Louis has Bute in trouble after that punch! 9:5
01:25 Louis drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 13:5
01:25 Bute was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 13:5
01:30 Bute's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 13:5
01:34 Louis continues to pop the jab 15:5
01:34 Bute was stopped cold by that punch! Louis has a reputation as a great finisher. Let's see if he can live up to it! 15:5
01:51 Look out! That was a straight right by Louis! 19:5
01:51 Bute staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 19:5
02:00 Bute had the upper hand in an action packed exchange! 21:8
02:00 Louis stunned Bute with that last shot and Louis's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 21:8
02:09 Bute retreats into the lower right corner. 21:8
02:13 Louis charges Bute trying to get inside 21:8
02:17 Lucian Bute backs into a neutral corner. 21:8
02:22 Louis fires a left hand that Lucian Bute takes high on the shoulder. 21:8
02:33 Louis shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Lucian Bute flush! 26:8
02:33 How is Bute standing after those shots? 26:8
02:38 There has to be something done about the swelling around Bute's right eye as it continues to worsen. 26:8
02:46 Louis lets his hands go inside, but Lucian Bute protects his body well. 26:8
02:58 Louis's misses as Bute backpedals away. 26:8
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. 27:10
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Bute's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Bute's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Bute's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Bute brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:12 Bute throws a flurry of punches but Louis either blocks or slips them. 0:0
0:14 Louis connects with an uppercut to the head of Bute. 2:0
0:18 It seems every shot Bute takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 2:0
0:23 Bute gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 2:2
0:36 Bute has Joe Louis cornered! 2:2
0:40 Bute ends up behind Louis as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 2:2
0:50 Bute lands a hard uppercut! 2:7
0:50 And Louis's in big trouble now! 2:7
01:04 Bute misses wildly with the hook. 2:7
01:15 Louis picks off the jab thrown by Bute. 2:7
01:22 Bute lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:9
01:22 Bute picks up the pace sensing he can get Louis out of there! 2:9
01:30 Louis moves into the near right corner. 2:9
01:35 Bute wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Louis's defense. 2:9
01:41 Bute pins Louis in the corner! 2:9
01:46 Bute darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 2:9
01:55 Bute lands a strong hook! 2:14
01:55 Louis is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 2:14
02:04 The action is back at ring center. 2:14
02:08 Bute fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 2:14
02:15 Bute has Louis blocked in! 2:14
02:15 Lucian Bute lands a horrific uppercut just under Louis's rib cage. That was a tremendous shot and Louis seems to be in a great deal of pain! 2:17
02:29 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 2:17
02:29 The fighters are tangled up inside. Louis has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 4:17
02:43 Louis has Bute pinned! 4:17
02:43 Louis goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 6:17
02:52 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 6:17
02:57 Bute seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:17
03:00 Louis retreats into a neutral corner. 6:17
03:00 Joe Louis spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 6. 6:19
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bute 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 Evangelista Cotto is just telling Joe Louis the obvious: throw more punches, move your head, step it up. That's not going to help much! 0:0
0:07 Bute's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:07 Louis's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 2:0
0:12 Bute looks to be losing his legs. 2:0
0:16 Felix Trinidad Sr. was extremely upbeat during the break with Bute providing some solid encouragement. 2:0
0:21 Louis lands a vicious cross! 6:0
0:21 That shot landed square and Bute felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 6:0
0:34 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 6:0
0:38 Bute tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 6:0
0:41 Louis is trying to put his punches together and he tags Bute with a nice combination of punches. 8:0
0:58 Bute just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 12:0
0:58 Bute in on unsteady legs after those punches. 12:0
01:03 Bute's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Louis. 12:0
01:07 Bute is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 12:0
01:10 Bute lands two quick, hard uppercuts forcing Joe Louis to take a half step backwards. 12:3
01:19 Bute has Joe Louis trapped! 12:3
01:24 Bute fires a shot, but it glances off Louis's shoulder. 12:3
01:26 Louis buries a hook to the body of Bute. 15:3
01:38 Bute is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 15:5
01:48 Bute has Louis trapped in the left neutral corner... 15:5
01:48 Bute finds a home for his jab, keeping Joe Louis at bay. 15:7
01:57 Louis with a stiff jab. 18:7
02:18 Bute just comes up short with the cross. 18:7
02:29 Louis works free! He backs to ring center, with Bute following. 18:7
02:41 Louis grabs Lucian Bute again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 18:7
02:50 Now they break clean. 18:7
02:55 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 18:7
02:59 Bute traps Louis in the corner! 18:7
03:00 Bute is circling his opponent. 18:7
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 19:8
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Bute is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:09 Louis has Bute trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 0:0
0:13 And Bute tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Louis! 5:0
0:13 Bute is going to need to regroup after that blow... 5:0
0:22 Bute got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Felix Trinidad Sr.'s instructions work. 5:0
0:24 Joe Louis backs into the left corner. 5:0
0:28 Bute misses with that combination. 5:0
0:35 Oh!!! Louis unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 9:0
0:35 That absolutely rocked Bute, he is on queer street right now!! 9:0
0:40 The swelling under Bute's eyes can't get much worse as both have now ballooned into major problems. 9:0
0:45 Lucian Bute is keeping away from the ropes. 9:0
0:45 Bute lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Louis's midsection. 9:2
0:59 Louis ties up Bute. Why would he want to clinch now? 9:2
01:11 Garza separates them. 9:2
01:23 Bute is holding on to Louis. He seems to be taking a breather. 9:2
01:32 Garza has to break the clinch. 9:2
01:41 Bute fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 9:2
01:43 Louis plants a cross on Bute's rib cage. 11:2
01:57 Bute lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Louis. 11:2
02:04 Bute takes a heavy combination downstairs. 15:2
02:04 Lucian Bute was hurt by those blows! 15:2
02:13 Bute is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 15:2
02:15 Bute has Louis trapped! 15:2
02:20 Lucian Bute fires a lead right that Louis manages to avoid. 15:2
02:22 Louis jolts Bute starting with the body and working up to the head. 18:2
02:27 The swelling under Bute's eyes is growing to a point where the eyes could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 18:2
02:39 The fighters are tied up. Louis tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 18:2
02:48 Garza separates the two fighters. 18:2
03:00 Bute traps Louis in the corner! 18:2
03:00 Louis appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 18:2
03:00 The Referee has to get between Louis and Bute as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 17:2
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 9 begins. 0:0
0:06 Evangelista Cotto was really animated in Louis's corner and Louis was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:06 Bute's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:08 Bute rips a hook to the head. 0:2
0:22 Louis grabs Bute. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:2
0:26 * Louis is using that shoulder like a third arm and Garza is letting him know he better clean it up. 0:2
0:43 Bute traps Joe Louis in the corner! 0:2
0:47 Bute is off target with that combination. 0:2
0:59 Louis is challenging Bute to fight him and quit clinching. 0:2
01:04 Bute shoves Louis away. 0:2
01:13 Joe Louis really buried that punch into Bute's ribs. 4:2
01:13 Bute is hurt! 4:2
01:22 Bute slides into a neutral corner... 4:2
01:31 * Louis lands a tremendous shot under Bute's ribcage and Bute crumbles to the canvas. 4:2
01:34 Garza points Louis to a neutral corner and begins the count over Bute... 14:2
01:34 1... 14:2
01:35 2... 14:2
01:36 3... 14:2
01:37 4... 14:2
01:38 5... 14:2
01:39 6... 14:2
01:40 7... 14:2
01:41 8... 14:2
01:42 9... 14:2
01:43 10! 14:2
01:43 * It's over!! Bute has been iced! Joe "The Brown Bomber" Louis wins by a knockout! 14:2
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Chuck Hull is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by knockout at 01:49 of round 9...
Joe Louis!
Score Cards
Emil Conforti Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Joe Louis 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 78
Lucian Bute 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 74
Raul Ortega Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Joe Louis 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 78
Lucian Bute 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 74
Sylvain Leblanc Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Joe Louis 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 78
Lucian Bute 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 74
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Joe Louis 30 30 27 30 30 27 30 30 234
Lucian Bute 27 27 30 27 27 30 27 27 222
Statistics
Categories Joe Louis Lucian Bute
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 8.22 3.00
Hooks / Round 5.11 2.33
Crosses / Round 5.33 3.33
Combinations / Round 6.56 2.89
Uppercuts / Round 3.33 4.33
Punches Landed / Round 28.56 15.89
Punches Missed / Round 27.33 60.89
Punching Accuracy 51.1% 20.7%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 2
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 5
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 2 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Re: #4#Event (5) 1-7
Preliminary 1
Kid Chocolate vs Rubin Carter
Fight info: Showplace Exhibition Center, Richmond, VA, United States, 2012-05-07, announcer is Dean Stone, referee is Laurence Cole, the bout will be scored by three judges: Cyril Cairns (Australia), Stanley Christodoulou (South Africa) and Jean Louis Legland (France), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Kid Chocolate - Record: 2-1-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Fritz Sdunek - Cut Man: Ted Walker
In the blue corner: Rubin Carter - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Ace Miller - Cut Man: Leon Tabbs
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cole gives the fighters their final instructions. They touch gloves and return to their respective corners to await the bell for the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:06 Rubin Carter scores with a nice right cross. 0:2
0:19 Chocolate lands a short left hook to the head. 2:2
0:35 Carter and Chocolate are in a clinch, Cole hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:2
0:39 Referee Cole separates the two... 2:2
0:48 OH! Chocolate landed the big hook flush! 7:2
0:48 Carter was stunned by that blow! 7:2
01:01 As high as Carter is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Chocolate takes advantage of it. 7:2
01:14 Carter lands a solid uppercut! 7:6
01:14 Chocolate suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 7:6
01:33 Chocolate rips a hook to the body. 9:6
01:50 Chocolate has freed himself from Carter. They move quickly to ring center. 9:6
02:06 Chocolate traps Carter in the corner! 9:6
02:06 Chocolate hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Carter. 11:6
02:20 He is just missing by a hair with his punches. 11:6
02:27 Chocolate plants a cross on Carter's rib cage. 13:6
02:39 Some nice infighting ends with Chocolate getting an uppercut in. 15:6
02:56 Carter telegraphed that shot and Chocolate ducks under it easily. 15:6
02:58 Chocolate feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Carter's chin. 17:6
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 19:5
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Carter rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:12 Carter wraps up Chocolate. 0:0
0:21 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:25 Carter lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 0:2
0:58 Chocolate ties up Carter. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:2
01:07 Cole breaks them up... 0:2
01:11 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:2
01:20 Chocolate darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:2
01:25 Chocolate's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 2:2
01:39 Kid Chocolate's finds a home on Carter's jaw. 4:2
01:57 Not a lot on that hook to Carter's side, but it scored. 6:2
02:12 Chocolate is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 6:2
02:20 Carter's misses as Chocolate backpedals away. 6:2
02:22 Chocolate fires a solid combination. 8:2
02:31 Carter gets in a hook to the body of Chocolate. 8:4
02:57 Rubin Carter said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 8:4
03:00 Cole motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 2. 8:4
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:13 Chocolate holds his arms up in disgust as Carter holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:25 Referee Cole steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:29 Rubin Carter received a pep talk from Ace Miller before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:34 And Kid Chocolate tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Carter! 0:4
0:34 Chocolate was staggered by that punch! 0:4
0:48 Carter slides along the far ropes. 0:4
0:57 Both men look to measure one another. 0:4
01:12 Carter whiffs with the jab. 0:4
01:14 Chocolate shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 2:4
01:31 The action is back at ring center. 2:4
01:36 Carter is holding... 2:4
01:45 Cole steps in and breaks it up. 2:4
01:54 Carter charges Chocolate trying to get inside 2:4
02:02 Chocolate backs into his own corner... 2:4
02:07 Carter bores in determined to maul Chocolate 2:4
02:17 Carter lands a wicked cross! 2:8
02:17 Chocolate appears to be stunned! 2:8
02:30 Carter seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:8
02:38 Carter continues to follow Chocolate about the ring. 2:8
02:42 Carter has Chocolate trapped in the left neutral corner... 2:8
02:42 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Carter who scores with a short hook to the chest. 2:10
02:54 Carter fires a punishing jab into the face of Chocolate. He wasn't probing with that punch. 2:13
03:00 Chocolate spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 3. 2:15
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 4 begins. 0:0
0:13 Chocolate can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:15 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:20 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:28 Carter looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Chocolate. 0:0
0:41 Carter grabs and holds Chocolate... 0:0
0:45 Cole has to break them apart. 0:0
0:59 Carter misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
01:12 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
01:21 Cole separates the two... 0:0
01:27 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 0:0
01:36 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 0:0
01:40 Carter has Chocolate pinned! 0:0
01:40 There's a wicked right by Carter. He had some steam on that punch. 0:3
01:53 Kid Chocolate lands the lead cross. 2:3
02:02 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Carter has gotten the better of the exchange. 4:6
02:15 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 4:6
02:20 Chocolate is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 4:6
02:27 Rubin Carter backs into a neutral corner. 4:6
02:32 Chocolate is giving Carter a lot of side-to-side movement. 4:6
02:41 Chocolate has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Carter. 4:6
02:46 Referee Cole has to separate the two... 4:6
02:54 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 4:6
02:58 Kid Chocolate moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 6:6
02:58 * Chocolate's last punch snapped back the head of Carter. And it looks like it has also drawn blood! 7:6
02:58 The blood if trickling down his face and it's evident that it's located above his right eyebrow. 7:6
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 6:7
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Carter looks to be in fair shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Carter is motioning with his gloves for Chocolate to bring it on, but Carter is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
0:34 Carter pummels Chocolate, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 0:4
0:34 Chocolate looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 0:4
0:51 Carter misses wildly with the Hook. 0:4
0:54 Carter eats a short cross from Chocolate amd backs away. 2:4
0:54 And now Carter is bleeding again from that last punch as his previous cut has been reopened. 2:4
0:54 Carter's got blood trickling into his eye again as the cut above it has reopened here in Round 5. 2:4
01:08 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 2:4
01:13 Chocolate throws a flurry of punches but Carter either blocks or slips them. 2:4
01:22 Chocolate moves into the right corner. 2:4
01:27 Carter clinches... Kid Chocolate gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 2:4
01:31 Chocolate pushes Carter away. 2:4
01:36 Chocolate is forced into his own corner... 2:4
01:41 Carter misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:4
01:43 A flurry of blows from Chocolate lands to the body 4:4
02:00 Carter pins Chocolate's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:4
02:09 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:4
02:18 Carter throws the cross and scores to the head of Chocolate. 4:6
02:36 Carter fires and misses. 4:6
02:38 Chocolate lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 6:6
02:51 Kid Chocolate slides into the corner... 6:6
02:56 Rubin Carter tries to drop the right hand over the top but Chocolate ducks under it. 6:6
02:58 Kid Chocolate connects with an uppercut to the head of Carter. 8:6
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 5 to a close. 9:5
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chocolate and Carter square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 6. 0:0
0:06 Fritz Sdunek was extremely upbeat during the break with Kid Chocolate providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 Carter catches Chocolate with a short, powerful hook to the head as Chocolate tried to move inside. That punch stopped Chocolate in his tracks! 0:3
0:19 Chocolate digs a short hook to ribs of Carter. 2:3
0:34 Carter is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 2:5
0:43 Carter has Chocolate trapped! 2:5
0:48 Carter is holding Chocolate tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 2:5
0:52 Cole separates them. 2:5
0:57 Carter's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:5
01:01 Chocolate throws the hook and connects. 4:5
01:01 And now it appears as if Carter's cut has been reopened by one of those punches that landed. 4:5
01:01 The claret is dripping again from the cut over Carter's eyebrow as the wound has been reopened. 4:5
01:14 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Kid Chocolate blasts home a hook. 6:5
01:26 These guys are really going at it but Carter looks to be getting the worse of it. 9:7
01:44 Carter leaves the jab just short. 9:7
01:50 Rubin Carter has Chocolate blocked in! 9:7
01:55 Chocolate picks off the jab thrown by Carter. 9:7
01:57 Chocolate glances a hook off Carter's side. 11:7
02:11 Carter misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 11:7
02:18 Carter splits Chocolate's gloves with an uppercut. 11:9
02:35 Carter wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Chocolate's defense. 11:9
02:42 The fighters are at ring center... 11:9
02:42 Carter tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 11:11
02:55 Carter looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 11:11
03:00 Chocolate and Carter can both be proud of that effort. They went full bore the entire round as the spectators serenade both men with a thunderous ovation. 11:11
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chocolate 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
0:18 Carter just comes up short with the cross. 0:0
0:42 There's a straight right by Carter! 0:5
0:42 Carter just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 0:5
01:00 Chocolate lands a nice looking uppercut inside, but it was mostly an arm punch. 2:5
01:10 Kid Chocolate backs into the right corner. 2:5
01:10 Chocolate takes a right to the body. 2:7
01:19 Carter slides into a neutral corner... 2:7
01:19 Chocolate goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 4:7
01:19 Carter reels backward from what appears to be a head butt! 4:7
01:28 Both fighters move back to ring center. 4:7
01:33 Chocolate tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:7
01:40 Carter dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Kid Chocolate back on his heels! 4:11
01:40 That blow connected solidly to the head of Kid Chocolate and he is stunned! 4:11
01:56 Chocolate gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Carter. 6:11
02:15 Chocolate slides along the far ropes. 6:11
02:31 * Cole is telling Chocolate to keep his punches up. 8:11
02:57 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Chocolate seemed to get the better of it. 11:13
03:00 Carter is fading... 11:13
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 13:13
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Kid Chocolate looks to be in excellent shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 There's the uppercut from Chocolate. That opening has been there all fight for him. 2:0
0:15 Carter is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:0
0:24 Carter misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:0
0:26 Chocolate's jab is landing with some authority. 5:0
0:41 Chocolate has Carter cornered! 5:0
0:45 Chocolate misses wildly with the hook. 5:0
01:00 Rubin Carter doesn't connect with the jab. 5:0
01:03 The fighters are at close quarters now as Chocolate lands a hook downstairs. 7:0
01:07 Carter is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 7:0
01:15 Chocolate gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Carter with an uppercut. 9:0
01:30 Chocolate is trapped in his own corner... 9:0
01:35 Carter fires a left hand that Chocolate takes high on the shoulder. 9:0
01:42 Not much steam behind Chocolate's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 11:0
01:51 Carter retreats into the right corner. 11:0
01:56 Chocolate pins Carter's arms. Now they move apart. 11:0
02:05 Cole has to separate the two... 11:0
02:10 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 11:0
02:23 Chocolate pins Carter in the corner! 11:0
02:28 Chocolate is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Carter. 11:0
02:37 Chocolate is off target with that uppercut. 11:0
02:51 The cross scores for Chocolate. He needs to throw that punch more often. 13:0
03:00 There's the bell. Chocolate wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 8 is history. 14:0
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 Carter got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Ace Miller's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:0
0:13 Chocolate misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:23 Carter retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:23 Some good body work by Chocolate but not much on those punches. 2:0
0:33 Carter is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:0
0:40 The fighters are tangled up inside. Carter has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 2:2
0:50 Chocolate scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 4:2
01:02 Carter scores to the body with a jab 4:4
01:19 Carter works free! He backs to ring center, with Chocolate following. 4:4
01:28 Rubin Carter just can't find the range with that uppercut. 4:4
01:31 Chocolate lands a jab to Rubin Carter's midsection 6:4
01:52 Carter is clinching... Chocolate is trying to free his gloves... They are under Carter's arms... 6:4
02:01 Carter shoves Chocolate away. 6:4
02:10 Carter doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 6:4
02:15 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up. They've been a little overly cautious so far this round. 6:4
02:22 Rubin Carter lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Chocolate. 6:4
02:25 Chocolate scores with a quick hook to the head of Carter after Carter missed with a wild shot of his own. 8:4
02:37 Chocolate is trapped in Carter's corner... 8:4
02:41 Carter tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Kid Chocolate. 8:4
02:44 Chocolate scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 10:4
02:55 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Chocolate had the edge. 13:6
03:00 It looks like Chocolate has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 13:6
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 9. 13:8
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 10. 0:0
0:19 Chocolate takes a hard combination from Carter 0:4
0:19 Carter has Kid Chocolate hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 0:4
0:28 Fritz Sdunek seemed to pump up Chocolate between rounds. 0:4
0:28 Kid Chocolate moves into a neutral corner. 0:4
0:33 Carter misses with that punch. 0:4
0:35 Chocolate flicks a lead right to the head of Carter. 2:4
0:48 Look out! That was a straight right by Carter! 2:8
0:48 Chocolate is dazed and he is in trouble!! 2:8
01:02 Carter seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:8
01:12 It's a sweet uppercut by Carter! He snapped Chocolate's head straight back with that punch! 2:12
01:12 That punch may have stunned Chocolate momentarily. 2:12
01:16 Chocolate is starting to suck wind... 2:12
01:21 Carter gets inside and fires a hook to Chocolate's body. 2:14
01:34 Chocolate does a great job of moving as Carter tries to work inside. 2:14
01:37 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Chocolate lands the right hand. 4:14
01:52 Upstairs and downstairs! Rubin Carter lands two quick blows and then moves away from Chocolate's counters. 4:16
02:08 Rubin Carter is staying at the center of the ring. 4:16
02:12 Cole tries to separate the boxers but Carter has a vice-like grip on Chocolate. 4:16
02:24 Cole moves them apart. 4:16
02:29 Both fighters take a half-step back. 4:16
02:40 Chocolate tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:16
02:47 Chocolate gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 6:16
03:00 No one is going to confuse Carter with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 6:16
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 10 comes to an end. 6:17
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chocolate looks to be in good shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Fritz Sdunek said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Chocolate has some spring in his step here in the 11th round. 0:0
0:12 Carter can't score with short uppercut inside. Chocolate got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:19 Rubin Carter has Chocolate cornered! 0:0
0:24 Carter just misses with a huge shot as Chocolate chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:34 Carter has Chocolate pinned! 0:0
0:34 The fighters are trading punches and Chocolate seems to have won that exchange. 3:2
0:47 Rubin Carter drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 3:6
0:47 Those punches hurt Kid Chocolate and he looks to hang on. 3:6
01:08 Chocolate comes in low. Carter puts a headlock on him. Cole knocks Carter's arm off Chocolate's head. 3:6
01:20 * Cole is telling Carter he wants a clean break. 3:6
01:41 Kid Chocolate cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Carter had his elbows tucked in nicely. 3:6
01:53 Carter works his way in and leans on Chocolate... 3:6
02:02 Chocolate tries to get free... Here comes Cole to break them up... 3:6
02:14 Carter is either lucky or has radar. Chocolate's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 3:6
02:21 Kid Chocolate takes a heavy combination downstairs. 3:10
02:21 Chocolate was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 3:10
02:40 Kid Chocolate slides into the corner... 3:10
02:45 Carter is clinching. Cole better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 3:10
02:54 Carter pushes Chocolate away. 3:10
03:00 Chocolate appears to have this fight under control. 3:10
03:00 Round 11 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 3:10
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:13 Chocolate has Carter blocked in! 0:0
0:13 "The Cuban Bon Bon" Chocolate lands a cross to the body. 2:0
0:22 Carter got some great advice from Ace Miller between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 12. 2:0
0:28 That punch actually went behind Chocolate's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Carter. 2:0
0:31 Chocolate throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 4:0
0:41 Chocolate has Carter pinned! 4:0
0:45 Chocolate wraps up Carter... Neither fighter will break... 4:0
0:50 Now they break clean. 4:0
0:59 Chocolate is clinching... 4:0
01:04 Chocolate and Carter each take a step back. 4:0
01:08 Chocolate steals a quick glance at his corner. 4:0
01:16 Chocolate is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Carter to chase him. 4:0
01:24 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 4:0
01:28 Chocolate works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 6:0
01:40 Chocolate brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 6:0
01:40 Carter takes a cross to the head from Chocolate. 8:0
01:56 Carter throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Chocolate but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 8:0
02:05 Chocolate lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 10:0
02:22 Chocolate usues his legs to avoid Carter's punches. 10:0
02:38 Carter tries to muscle inside but Chocolate clinches him. 10:0
02:42 Cole is shouting at Kid Chocolate to break! 10:0
02:50 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 10:0
02:53 Carter throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Chocolate's jaw. 10:2
03:00 Chocolate seems to have done enough to win this fight. 10:2
03:00 This fight is going to the scorecards as the bell sounds ending Round 12. 10:2
Fight Result
And here with the call is Dean Stone
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Cyril Cairns, Australia scores the bout 118 to 112 for Kid Chocolate
Jean Louis Legland, France scores the bout 116 to 115 for Rubin Carter
Stanley Christodoulou, South Africa scores the bout 117 to 113 for...
...Kid Chocolate
The winner by split decision is Kid Chocolate!
Score Cards
Cyril Cairns Round Total
Australia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Kid Chocolate 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 118
Rubin Carter 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 112
Stanley Christodoulou Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Kid Chocolate 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 117
Rubin Carter 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 113
Jean Louis Legland Round Total
France 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Kid Chocolate 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 115
Rubin Carter 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 116
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Kid Chocolate 30 30 27 29 30 30 30 30 29 27 28 30 350
Rubin Carter 27 28 30 28 27 30 30 27 28 30 29 27 341
Statistics
Categories Kid Chocolate Rubin Carter
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.33 2.58
Hooks / Round 5.33 5.08
Crosses / Round 4.00 3.75
Combinations / Round 5.42 2.08
Uppercuts / Round 4.33 3.92
Punches Landed / Round 24.42 17.42
Punches Missed / Round 26.33 63.25
Punching Accuracy 48.1% 21.6%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Low Blow 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 3 / 2 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut above right eyebrow 3 / 2 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 3 / 3
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 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 10 / 10 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 5 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off
Kid Chocolate vs Rubin Carter
Fight info: Showplace Exhibition Center, Richmond, VA, United States, 2012-05-07, announcer is Dean Stone, referee is Laurence Cole, the bout will be scored by three judges: Cyril Cairns (Australia), Stanley Christodoulou (South Africa) and Jean Louis Legland (France), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Kid Chocolate - Record: 2-1-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Fritz Sdunek - Cut Man: Ted Walker
In the blue corner: Rubin Carter - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Ace Miller - Cut Man: Leon Tabbs
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cole gives the fighters their final instructions. They touch gloves and return to their respective corners to await the bell for the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:06 Rubin Carter scores with a nice right cross. 0:2
0:19 Chocolate lands a short left hook to the head. 2:2
0:35 Carter and Chocolate are in a clinch, Cole hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:2
0:39 Referee Cole separates the two... 2:2
0:48 OH! Chocolate landed the big hook flush! 7:2
0:48 Carter was stunned by that blow! 7:2
01:01 As high as Carter is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Chocolate takes advantage of it. 7:2
01:14 Carter lands a solid uppercut! 7:6
01:14 Chocolate suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 7:6
01:33 Chocolate rips a hook to the body. 9:6
01:50 Chocolate has freed himself from Carter. They move quickly to ring center. 9:6
02:06 Chocolate traps Carter in the corner! 9:6
02:06 Chocolate hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Carter. 11:6
02:20 He is just missing by a hair with his punches. 11:6
02:27 Chocolate plants a cross on Carter's rib cage. 13:6
02:39 Some nice infighting ends with Chocolate getting an uppercut in. 15:6
02:56 Carter telegraphed that shot and Chocolate ducks under it easily. 15:6
02:58 Chocolate feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Carter's chin. 17:6
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 19:5
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Carter rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:12 Carter wraps up Chocolate. 0:0
0:21 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:25 Carter lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 0:2
0:58 Chocolate ties up Carter. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:2
01:07 Cole breaks them up... 0:2
01:11 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:2
01:20 Chocolate darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:2
01:25 Chocolate's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 2:2
01:39 Kid Chocolate's finds a home on Carter's jaw. 4:2
01:57 Not a lot on that hook to Carter's side, but it scored. 6:2
02:12 Chocolate is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 6:2
02:20 Carter's misses as Chocolate backpedals away. 6:2
02:22 Chocolate fires a solid combination. 8:2
02:31 Carter gets in a hook to the body of Chocolate. 8:4
02:57 Rubin Carter said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 8:4
03:00 Cole motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 2. 8:4
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:13 Chocolate holds his arms up in disgust as Carter holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:25 Referee Cole steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:29 Rubin Carter received a pep talk from Ace Miller before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:34 And Kid Chocolate tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Carter! 0:4
0:34 Chocolate was staggered by that punch! 0:4
0:48 Carter slides along the far ropes. 0:4
0:57 Both men look to measure one another. 0:4
01:12 Carter whiffs with the jab. 0:4
01:14 Chocolate shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 2:4
01:31 The action is back at ring center. 2:4
01:36 Carter is holding... 2:4
01:45 Cole steps in and breaks it up. 2:4
01:54 Carter charges Chocolate trying to get inside 2:4
02:02 Chocolate backs into his own corner... 2:4
02:07 Carter bores in determined to maul Chocolate 2:4
02:17 Carter lands a wicked cross! 2:8
02:17 Chocolate appears to be stunned! 2:8
02:30 Carter seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:8
02:38 Carter continues to follow Chocolate about the ring. 2:8
02:42 Carter has Chocolate trapped in the left neutral corner... 2:8
02:42 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Carter who scores with a short hook to the chest. 2:10
02:54 Carter fires a punishing jab into the face of Chocolate. He wasn't probing with that punch. 2:13
03:00 Chocolate spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 3. 2:15
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 4 begins. 0:0
0:13 Chocolate can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:15 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:20 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:28 Carter looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Chocolate. 0:0
0:41 Carter grabs and holds Chocolate... 0:0
0:45 Cole has to break them apart. 0:0
0:59 Carter misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
01:12 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
01:21 Cole separates the two... 0:0
01:27 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 0:0
01:36 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 0:0
01:40 Carter has Chocolate pinned! 0:0
01:40 There's a wicked right by Carter. He had some steam on that punch. 0:3
01:53 Kid Chocolate lands the lead cross. 2:3
02:02 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Carter has gotten the better of the exchange. 4:6
02:15 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 4:6
02:20 Chocolate is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 4:6
02:27 Rubin Carter backs into a neutral corner. 4:6
02:32 Chocolate is giving Carter a lot of side-to-side movement. 4:6
02:41 Chocolate has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Carter. 4:6
02:46 Referee Cole has to separate the two... 4:6
02:54 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 4:6
02:58 Kid Chocolate moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 6:6
02:58 * Chocolate's last punch snapped back the head of Carter. And it looks like it has also drawn blood! 7:6
02:58 The blood if trickling down his face and it's evident that it's located above his right eyebrow. 7:6
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 6:7
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Carter looks to be in fair shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Carter is motioning with his gloves for Chocolate to bring it on, but Carter is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
0:34 Carter pummels Chocolate, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 0:4
0:34 Chocolate looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 0:4
0:51 Carter misses wildly with the Hook. 0:4
0:54 Carter eats a short cross from Chocolate amd backs away. 2:4
0:54 And now Carter is bleeding again from that last punch as his previous cut has been reopened. 2:4
0:54 Carter's got blood trickling into his eye again as the cut above it has reopened here in Round 5. 2:4
01:08 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 2:4
01:13 Chocolate throws a flurry of punches but Carter either blocks or slips them. 2:4
01:22 Chocolate moves into the right corner. 2:4
01:27 Carter clinches... Kid Chocolate gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 2:4
01:31 Chocolate pushes Carter away. 2:4
01:36 Chocolate is forced into his own corner... 2:4
01:41 Carter misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:4
01:43 A flurry of blows from Chocolate lands to the body 4:4
02:00 Carter pins Chocolate's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:4
02:09 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:4
02:18 Carter throws the cross and scores to the head of Chocolate. 4:6
02:36 Carter fires and misses. 4:6
02:38 Chocolate lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 6:6
02:51 Kid Chocolate slides into the corner... 6:6
02:56 Rubin Carter tries to drop the right hand over the top but Chocolate ducks under it. 6:6
02:58 Kid Chocolate connects with an uppercut to the head of Carter. 8:6
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 5 to a close. 9:5
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chocolate and Carter square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 6. 0:0
0:06 Fritz Sdunek was extremely upbeat during the break with Kid Chocolate providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 Carter catches Chocolate with a short, powerful hook to the head as Chocolate tried to move inside. That punch stopped Chocolate in his tracks! 0:3
0:19 Chocolate digs a short hook to ribs of Carter. 2:3
0:34 Carter is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 2:5
0:43 Carter has Chocolate trapped! 2:5
0:48 Carter is holding Chocolate tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 2:5
0:52 Cole separates them. 2:5
0:57 Carter's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:5
01:01 Chocolate throws the hook and connects. 4:5
01:01 And now it appears as if Carter's cut has been reopened by one of those punches that landed. 4:5
01:01 The claret is dripping again from the cut over Carter's eyebrow as the wound has been reopened. 4:5
01:14 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Kid Chocolate blasts home a hook. 6:5
01:26 These guys are really going at it but Carter looks to be getting the worse of it. 9:7
01:44 Carter leaves the jab just short. 9:7
01:50 Rubin Carter has Chocolate blocked in! 9:7
01:55 Chocolate picks off the jab thrown by Carter. 9:7
01:57 Chocolate glances a hook off Carter's side. 11:7
02:11 Carter misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 11:7
02:18 Carter splits Chocolate's gloves with an uppercut. 11:9
02:35 Carter wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Chocolate's defense. 11:9
02:42 The fighters are at ring center... 11:9
02:42 Carter tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 11:11
02:55 Carter looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 11:11
03:00 Chocolate and Carter can both be proud of that effort. They went full bore the entire round as the spectators serenade both men with a thunderous ovation. 11:11
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chocolate 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
0:18 Carter just comes up short with the cross. 0:0
0:42 There's a straight right by Carter! 0:5
0:42 Carter just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 0:5
01:00 Chocolate lands a nice looking uppercut inside, but it was mostly an arm punch. 2:5
01:10 Kid Chocolate backs into the right corner. 2:5
01:10 Chocolate takes a right to the body. 2:7
01:19 Carter slides into a neutral corner... 2:7
01:19 Chocolate goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 4:7
01:19 Carter reels backward from what appears to be a head butt! 4:7
01:28 Both fighters move back to ring center. 4:7
01:33 Chocolate tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:7
01:40 Carter dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Kid Chocolate back on his heels! 4:11
01:40 That blow connected solidly to the head of Kid Chocolate and he is stunned! 4:11
01:56 Chocolate gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Carter. 6:11
02:15 Chocolate slides along the far ropes. 6:11
02:31 * Cole is telling Chocolate to keep his punches up. 8:11
02:57 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Chocolate seemed to get the better of it. 11:13
03:00 Carter is fading... 11:13
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 13:13
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Kid Chocolate looks to be in excellent shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 There's the uppercut from Chocolate. That opening has been there all fight for him. 2:0
0:15 Carter is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:0
0:24 Carter misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:0
0:26 Chocolate's jab is landing with some authority. 5:0
0:41 Chocolate has Carter cornered! 5:0
0:45 Chocolate misses wildly with the hook. 5:0
01:00 Rubin Carter doesn't connect with the jab. 5:0
01:03 The fighters are at close quarters now as Chocolate lands a hook downstairs. 7:0
01:07 Carter is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 7:0
01:15 Chocolate gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Carter with an uppercut. 9:0
01:30 Chocolate is trapped in his own corner... 9:0
01:35 Carter fires a left hand that Chocolate takes high on the shoulder. 9:0
01:42 Not much steam behind Chocolate's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 11:0
01:51 Carter retreats into the right corner. 11:0
01:56 Chocolate pins Carter's arms. Now they move apart. 11:0
02:05 Cole has to separate the two... 11:0
02:10 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 11:0
02:23 Chocolate pins Carter in the corner! 11:0
02:28 Chocolate is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Carter. 11:0
02:37 Chocolate is off target with that uppercut. 11:0
02:51 The cross scores for Chocolate. He needs to throw that punch more often. 13:0
03:00 There's the bell. Chocolate wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 8 is history. 14:0
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 Carter got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Ace Miller's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:0
0:13 Chocolate misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:23 Carter retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:23 Some good body work by Chocolate but not much on those punches. 2:0
0:33 Carter is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:0
0:40 The fighters are tangled up inside. Carter has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 2:2
0:50 Chocolate scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 4:2
01:02 Carter scores to the body with a jab 4:4
01:19 Carter works free! He backs to ring center, with Chocolate following. 4:4
01:28 Rubin Carter just can't find the range with that uppercut. 4:4
01:31 Chocolate lands a jab to Rubin Carter's midsection 6:4
01:52 Carter is clinching... Chocolate is trying to free his gloves... They are under Carter's arms... 6:4
02:01 Carter shoves Chocolate away. 6:4
02:10 Carter doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 6:4
02:15 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up. They've been a little overly cautious so far this round. 6:4
02:22 Rubin Carter lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Chocolate. 6:4
02:25 Chocolate scores with a quick hook to the head of Carter after Carter missed with a wild shot of his own. 8:4
02:37 Chocolate is trapped in Carter's corner... 8:4
02:41 Carter tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Kid Chocolate. 8:4
02:44 Chocolate scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 10:4
02:55 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Chocolate had the edge. 13:6
03:00 It looks like Chocolate has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 13:6
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 9. 13:8
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 10. 0:0
0:19 Chocolate takes a hard combination from Carter 0:4
0:19 Carter has Kid Chocolate hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 0:4
0:28 Fritz Sdunek seemed to pump up Chocolate between rounds. 0:4
0:28 Kid Chocolate moves into a neutral corner. 0:4
0:33 Carter misses with that punch. 0:4
0:35 Chocolate flicks a lead right to the head of Carter. 2:4
0:48 Look out! That was a straight right by Carter! 2:8
0:48 Chocolate is dazed and he is in trouble!! 2:8
01:02 Carter seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:8
01:12 It's a sweet uppercut by Carter! He snapped Chocolate's head straight back with that punch! 2:12
01:12 That punch may have stunned Chocolate momentarily. 2:12
01:16 Chocolate is starting to suck wind... 2:12
01:21 Carter gets inside and fires a hook to Chocolate's body. 2:14
01:34 Chocolate does a great job of moving as Carter tries to work inside. 2:14
01:37 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Chocolate lands the right hand. 4:14
01:52 Upstairs and downstairs! Rubin Carter lands two quick blows and then moves away from Chocolate's counters. 4:16
02:08 Rubin Carter is staying at the center of the ring. 4:16
02:12 Cole tries to separate the boxers but Carter has a vice-like grip on Chocolate. 4:16
02:24 Cole moves them apart. 4:16
02:29 Both fighters take a half-step back. 4:16
02:40 Chocolate tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:16
02:47 Chocolate gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 6:16
03:00 No one is going to confuse Carter with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 6:16
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 10 comes to an end. 6:17
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chocolate looks to be in good shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Fritz Sdunek said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Chocolate has some spring in his step here in the 11th round. 0:0
0:12 Carter can't score with short uppercut inside. Chocolate got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:19 Rubin Carter has Chocolate cornered! 0:0
0:24 Carter just misses with a huge shot as Chocolate chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:34 Carter has Chocolate pinned! 0:0
0:34 The fighters are trading punches and Chocolate seems to have won that exchange. 3:2
0:47 Rubin Carter drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 3:6
0:47 Those punches hurt Kid Chocolate and he looks to hang on. 3:6
01:08 Chocolate comes in low. Carter puts a headlock on him. Cole knocks Carter's arm off Chocolate's head. 3:6
01:20 * Cole is telling Carter he wants a clean break. 3:6
01:41 Kid Chocolate cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Carter had his elbows tucked in nicely. 3:6
01:53 Carter works his way in and leans on Chocolate... 3:6
02:02 Chocolate tries to get free... Here comes Cole to break them up... 3:6
02:14 Carter is either lucky or has radar. Chocolate's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 3:6
02:21 Kid Chocolate takes a heavy combination downstairs. 3:10
02:21 Chocolate was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 3:10
02:40 Kid Chocolate slides into the corner... 3:10
02:45 Carter is clinching. Cole better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 3:10
02:54 Carter pushes Chocolate away. 3:10
03:00 Chocolate appears to have this fight under control. 3:10
03:00 Round 11 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 3:10
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:13 Chocolate has Carter blocked in! 0:0
0:13 "The Cuban Bon Bon" Chocolate lands a cross to the body. 2:0
0:22 Carter got some great advice from Ace Miller between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 12. 2:0
0:28 That punch actually went behind Chocolate's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Carter. 2:0
0:31 Chocolate throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 4:0
0:41 Chocolate has Carter pinned! 4:0
0:45 Chocolate wraps up Carter... Neither fighter will break... 4:0
0:50 Now they break clean. 4:0
0:59 Chocolate is clinching... 4:0
01:04 Chocolate and Carter each take a step back. 4:0
01:08 Chocolate steals a quick glance at his corner. 4:0
01:16 Chocolate is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Carter to chase him. 4:0
01:24 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 4:0
01:28 Chocolate works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 6:0
01:40 Chocolate brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 6:0
01:40 Carter takes a cross to the head from Chocolate. 8:0
01:56 Carter throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Chocolate but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 8:0
02:05 Chocolate lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 10:0
02:22 Chocolate usues his legs to avoid Carter's punches. 10:0
02:38 Carter tries to muscle inside but Chocolate clinches him. 10:0
02:42 Cole is shouting at Kid Chocolate to break! 10:0
02:50 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 10:0
02:53 Carter throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Chocolate's jaw. 10:2
03:00 Chocolate seems to have done enough to win this fight. 10:2
03:00 This fight is going to the scorecards as the bell sounds ending Round 12. 10:2
Fight Result
And here with the call is Dean Stone
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Cyril Cairns, Australia scores the bout 118 to 112 for Kid Chocolate
Jean Louis Legland, France scores the bout 116 to 115 for Rubin Carter
Stanley Christodoulou, South Africa scores the bout 117 to 113 for...
...Kid Chocolate
The winner by split decision is Kid Chocolate!
Score Cards
Cyril Cairns Round Total
Australia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Kid Chocolate 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 118
Rubin Carter 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 112
Stanley Christodoulou Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Kid Chocolate 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 117
Rubin Carter 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 113
Jean Louis Legland Round Total
France 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Kid Chocolate 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 115
Rubin Carter 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 116
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Kid Chocolate 30 30 27 29 30 30 30 30 29 27 28 30 350
Rubin Carter 27 28 30 28 27 30 30 27 28 30 29 27 341
Statistics
Categories Kid Chocolate Rubin Carter
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.33 2.58
Hooks / Round 5.33 5.08
Crosses / Round 4.00 3.75
Combinations / Round 5.42 2.08
Uppercuts / Round 4.33 3.92
Punches Landed / Round 24.42 17.42
Punches Missed / Round 26.33 63.25
Punching Accuracy 48.1% 21.6%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Low Blow 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 3 / 2 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut above right eyebrow 3 / 2 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 3 / 3
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 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 10 / 10 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 5 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
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Re: #4#Event (5) 1-7
Preliminary 2
Salvador Sanchez vs Floyd Mayweather Jr
Fight info: Honolulu Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, HI, United States, 2012-05-07, announcer is Jeff Connor, referee is Johnny Callas, the bout will be scored by three judges: Bill Holmes (United States), James Hoomaian (United States) and Nathan Palmer (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: Salvador Sanchez - Record: 4-0-0 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ted Walker - Cut Man: Dennie Mancini
In the blue corner: Floyd Mayweather Jr - Record: 0-4-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Goody Petronelli - Cut Man: Johnny Tocco
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:07 That was a blistering exchange of punches between Sanchez and Mayweather Jr! 2:2
0:16 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 2:2
0:25 Floyd Mayweather Jr rakes Sanchez with some solid shots to the head and body. 2:5
0:43 Mayweather Jr lands a smashing cross! 2:9
0:43 Sanchez is clutching his side! 2:9
0:57 Mayweather Jr fires a left hand that Sanchez takes high on the shoulder. 2:9
01:08 Mayweather Jr suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 2:9
01:10 Sanchez lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Floyd Mayweather Jr on the end of that punch. 4:9
01:28 That hook by Sanchez jarred Mayweather Jr! 8:9
01:28 Mayweather Jr was stunned by that blow! 8:9
01:45 Sanchez approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Mayweather Jr any room to breathe. 8:9
01:49 As high as Sanchez is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Mayweather Jr takes advantage of it. 8:9
01:58 Mayweather Jr usues his legs to avoid Sanchez's punches. 8:9
02:00 Mayweather Jr lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 8:11
02:10 Sanchez doesn't have to look for Mayweather Jr this round. He is right there in front of him. 8:11
02:27 There's a wicked right by Sanchez. He had some steam on that punch. 11:11
02:39 A cross lands for Mayweather Jr. Sanchez didn't see that one coming. 11:13
02:56 Sanchez plods forward. 11:13
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 12:14
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 Goody Petronelli was really animated in Mayweather Jr's corner and Mayweather Jr was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:13 Mayweather Jr pins Salvador Sanchez's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:17 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:26 Mayweather Jr is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Salvador Sanchez attempts to move inside on him. 0:0
0:32 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:35 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:43 Mayweather Jr catches Sanchez coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:5
0:43 That was a beautiful shot, Sanchez's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 0:5
0:57 Mayweather Jr is moving around the ring nicely. 0:5
01:07 Sanchez misses with that punch. 0:5
01:18 Mayweather Jr dances gracefully across the canvas 0:5
01:26 Sanchez connects with stiff left hook to the body. 3:5
01:35 Mayweather Jr fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Sanchez. He rocked him with that one. 3:8
01:45 Mayweather Jr gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Sanchez with an uppercut. 3:10
02:01 Sanchez clinches... Mayweather Jr gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 3:10
02:06 Callas breaks them up... 3:10
02:24 Mayweather Jr is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 3:10
02:36 Sanchez is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 3:10
02:47 Mayweather Jr is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Sanchez. 3:10
02:54 Sanchez's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 3:10
03:00 Mayweather Jr leaves the jab just short. 3:10
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 2, forcing Callas to step in. 2:12
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Sanchez didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:16 Sanchez takes a hard combination from Mayweather Jr 0:5
0:16 That punch may have stunned Sanchez momentarily. 0:5
0:36 Mayweather Jr picks off the combination by Salvador Sanchez. 0:5
0:43 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:5
0:50 Sanchez misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:5
0:57 The uppercut just landed by Sanchez is a nice weapon on the inside. 2:5
01:11 Mayweather Jr is trying to free his gloves from under Salvador Sanchez's gloves. 2:5
01:16 Mayweather Jr pushes Sanchez away. 2:5
01:20 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:5
01:27 Sanchez traps Mayweather Jr's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Callas breaks it up. 2:5
01:32 Now they break clean. 2:5
01:42 You would think Mayweather Jr had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Salvador Sanchez looked trying to score there! 2:5
01:44 That straight cross from Mayweather Jr tagged Sanchez. He came right up the middle with that punch. 2:8
01:56 Sanchez flicks a lead right to the head of Mayweather Jr. 4:8
02:13 Sanchez is clinching. Callas better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 4:8
02:22 Callas pries them apart. 4:8
02:26 Both fighters take a half-step back. 4:8
02:33 Sanchez is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 6:8
02:49 Mayweather Jr forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Sanchez. 6:10
03:00 Sanchez feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 6:10
03:00 Sanchez spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 3. 6:10
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Salvador Sanchez looks to be in good shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:13 Sanchez wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Mayweather Jr's defense. 0:0
0:16 Mayweather Jr goes to the body with an uppercut, though there was not much behind it. 0:2
0:20 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:2
0:24 Goody Petronelli not only gave Mayweather Jr encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Sanchez. Now it's up to Mayweather Jr to implement it. 0:2
0:31 Sanchez smothers Mayweather Jr's attack with a clinch! 0:2
0:43 Floyd Mayweather Jr tries to get free... Here comes Callas to break them up... 0:2
0:50 Mayweather Jr lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 0:4
01:02 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:4
01:10 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:4
01:19 Callas has to break the clinch. 0:4
01:23 Sanchez'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. 0:4
01:33 Sanchez picks off the jab thrown by Mayweather Jr. 0:4
01:35 Sanchez bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 2:4
01:47 Floyd Mayweather Jr seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:4
01:58 Sanchez fires a volley of punches but Mayweather Jr was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 2:4
02:04 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 2:4
02:08 Sanchez lands a devastating hook to the body. 5:4
02:24 Floyd Mayweather Jr is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 5:4
02:36 Sanchez knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 5:4
02:40 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 5:4
02:47 OH! Sanchez landed the big hook flush! 9:4
02:47 Floyd Mayweather Jr is suddenly in trouble! 9:4
02:56 Sanchez lands a rapier like jab to the head of Mayweather Jr 11:4
03:00 Callas motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 4. 11:4
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Whatever Ted Walker said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Sanchez has some spring in his step here in the 5th round. 0:0
0:13 Sanchez throws a flurry of punches but Mayweather Jr either blocks or slips them. 0:0
0:15 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:28 Sanchez misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:31 Mayweather Jr scores with a classic left-right combination. 0:3
0:44 Sanchez fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:3
0:58 Sanchez lands a crushing cross! 5:3
0:58 Mayweather Jr is gasping for air!! 5:3
01:15 Sanchez lands a strong hook! 9:3
01:15 Floyd Mayweather Jr is hurt! 9:3
01:32 Sanchez grabs "Pretty Boy" Mayweather Jr again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 9:3
01:36 Callas steps in and breaks it up. 9:3
01:46 Sanchez tries to drop the right hand over the top but Mayweather Jr ducks under it. 9:3
01:52 Not much steam behind Sanchez's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 11:3
02:06 Sanchez continues to follow Mayweather Jr about the ring. 11:3
02:11 Salvador Sanchez is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 11:3
02:13 Salvador Sanchez snakes the jab through Mayweather Jr's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 13:3
02:26 Mayweather Jr ducks into an uppercut from Sanchez. 15:3
02:31 * What looked like some minor puffiness a few seconds ago has grown into noticeable swelling around Mayweather Jr's left eye. 15:3
02:42 Sanchez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Mayweather Jr. 15:3
02:55 Sanchez and Mayweather Jr are in a clinch, Callas hollers at them to break and start fighting. 15:3
02:59 The Referee breaks it up... 15:3
03:00 Mayweather Jr tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 15:3
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 5. 15:3
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mayweather Jr is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Mayweather Jr'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 Sanchez is jockeying for position as he tries to force Mayweather Jr back into the corner. 0:0
0:21 Sanchez is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Mayweather Jr. 0:0
0:33 Callas has to separate the two... 0:0
0:43 Sanchez connects with a violent hook! 4:0
0:43 Mayweather Jr was staggered by that punch! 4:0
0:52 Sanchez takes a solid cross from Mayweather Jr. 4:3
01:06 Sanchez pins Mayweather Jr's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:3
01:18 Referee Callas steps in to break it up. 4:3
01:28 It's a sweet uppercut by Salvador Sanchez! He snapped Mayweather Jr's head straight back with that punch! 8:3
01:28 Mayweather Jr's knee almost touched the canvas... 8:3
01:32 The swelling under Mayweather Jr's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 8:3
01:44 Apparently Sanchez feels it's a good strategy to hug Mayweather Jr and force Callas to come separate them. 8:3
01:56 Callas separates the two... 8:3
02:01 Mayweather Jr lands two quick, hard uppercuts forcing Sanchez to take a half step backwards. 8:6
02:15 Floyd Mayweather Jr is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Sanchez can't throw punches, I guess. 8:6
02:20 Callas separates them. 8:6
02:28 Sanchez's jab connects to Mayweather Jr's head 10:6
02:44 Callas has to pull the fighters away from each other as Sanchez locks up Mayweather Jr's arms. 10:6
02:49 Callas has to break them apart. 10:6
02:53 Both men look to measure one another. 10:6
03:00 * Sanchez is shaking his hand; that's usually a good indicator that he's hurt it. 10:6
03:00 There's the bell. Salvador Sanchez wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 6 is history. 8:5
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Sanchez rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Goody Petronelli seemed to pump up Mayweather Jr between rounds. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Mayweather Jr is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Mayweather Jr still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Mayweather Jr is holding on to Sanchez. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:21 Callas moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:26 Great work to the body by Mayweather Jr as he scores with both hands. 0:3
0:42 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:3
0:51 Salvador Sanchez finally lets go of Mayweather Jr. 0:3
0:56 Sanchez appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 0:3
01:04 Sanchez shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Mayweather Jr flush! 4:3
01:04 Sanchez has Mayweather Jr in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 4:3
01:18 Mayweather Jr is just missing by a hair with his punches. 4:3
01:24 And Mayweather Jr tastes the power of a huge combination from Sanchez! 8:3
01:24 Mayweather Jr was shaken by those blows! 8:3
01:29 The swelling is increasing around Mayweather Jr's left. 8:3
01:34 Mayweather Jr tastes Sanchez's jab 10:3
01:48 Sanchez fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 10:3
02:02 Mayweather Jr looks for a breather; he grabs Sanchez and holds on. Sanchez pushes Mayweather Jr off and looks for an opening. 10:3
02:07 Mayweather Jr shoves Sanchez away. 10:3
02:15 Salvador Sanchez scores with an excellent cross. 13:3
02:19 The increased swelling around the left eye of Mayweather Jr is fast becoming a hindurance. 13:3
02:31 Mayweather Jr swings...and misses. 13:3
02:38 Sanchez lands a solid cross! 17:3
02:38 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Mayweather Jr is trying to hang on... 17:3
02:56 Sanchez scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 21:3
02:56 Mayweather Jr is reeling.. 21:3
03:00 Round 7 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 18:3
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Sanchez and Mayweather Jr leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Mayweather Jr got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Goody Petronelli's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 Mayweather Jr'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 Salvador Sanchez wings a big left hand at Mayweather Jr but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:28 Mayweather Jr ties up Sanchez... 0:0
0:37 Mayweather Jr uses his shoulder to force Sanchez out of the clinch. 0:0
0:49 Mayweather Jr misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:52 Mayweather Jr takes a cross to the head from Sanchez. 2:0
01:05 Mayweather Jr lands a hard uppercut! 2:4
01:05 That blast sent Sanchez reeling into the ropes! 2:4
01:19 Sanchez lands a vicious uppercut! 6:4
01:19 Sanchez just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 6:4
01:24 Mayweather Jr's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 6:4
01:33 Mayweather Jr drives that short hook into Sanchez's midsection! 6:8
01:33 Sanchez is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 6:8
01:42 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 6:8
01:54 Mayweather Jr landed a sharp combination that rocked Sanchez back on his heels! 6:12
01:54 Sanchez is trying to regroup after those punches... 6:12
02:13 Sanchez telegraphed that shot and Mayweather Jr ducks under it easily. 6:12
02:24 * Mayweather Jr drives home a brutal combination to Sanchez's head and down he goes!!! 6:12
02:26 Callas crouches over Sanchez and begins to count.. 6:21
02:26 1... 6:21
02:27 2... 6:21
02:28 3... 6:21
02:29 4... 6:21
02:30 5... 6:21
02:31 6... 6:21
02:32 7... 6:21
02:33 8... 6:21
02:33 * Salvador Sanchez is hurt, but manages to regain his feet.. 6:21
02:33 Sanchez appears to be badly shaken, but Callas is going to allow the fight to go on. 6:21
02:33 Salvador Sanchez suddenly looks very vulnerable. Mayweather Jr can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 6:21
02:42 Mayweather Jr traps Sanchez in the corner! 6:21
02:47 Mayweather Jr just comes up short with the cross. 6:21
02:58 Mayweather Jr misses with that hook. 6:21
03:00 The round's over but the effects of the knockdown on the crowd linger as many of them remain on their feet, shouting their approval of this fight. 4:21
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Sanchez and Floyd Mayweather Jr square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 9. 0:0
0:05 Ted Walker was screaming at Salvador Sanchez between rounds trying to get him fired up. 0:0
0:05 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Mayweather Jr's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Floyd Mayweather Jr's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:10 Callas warns Sanchez for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:0
0:15 Sanchez and Mayweather Jr each take a step back. 0:0
0:15 Mayweather Jr is starting to suck wind... 0:0
0:19 Sanchez's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:20 Salvador Sanchez pins Mayweather Jr in the corner! 0:0
0:25 Sanchez slides along the far ropes. 0:0
0:34 Sanchez fires a lead right that Floyd Mayweather Jr manages to avoid. 0:0
0:54 Mayweather Jr retreats into the upper corner. 0:0
0:59 Sanchez moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Mayweather Jr. 0:0
01:03 Not much happening at the moment. 0:0
01:11 Mayweather Jr does a great job smothering Sanchez's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 0:0
01:13 Mayweather Jr gets off a quick combination to the body 0:2
01:22 Sanchez is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:2
01:29 Salvador Sanchez lands a crushing uppercut! 4:2
01:29 Sanchez has Mayweather Jr in trouble after that punch! 4:2
01:47 Sanchez lands a stinging jab. 6:2
02:02 Mayweather Jr just can't find the range with that cross. 6:2
02:08 There's a hard shot off the top of Floyd Mayweather Jr's head! 10:2
02:08 Sanchez sent Mayweather Jr reeling with that punch! 10:2
02:13 Mayweather Jr looks to be out of gas at this point. 10:2
02:13 Sanchez seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 10:2
02:13 The swelling under Mayweather Jr's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 10:2
02:28 Mayweather Jr just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Salvador Sanchez with a sharp combination! 10:6
02:28 Sanchez was staggered by those punches... 10:6
02:42 Sanchez lands a wicked cross! 14:6
02:42 Mayweather Jr suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 14:6
02:56 Sanchez is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 14:6
03:00 Mayweather Jr is protecting the body nicely as Sanchez fails to score inside. 14:6
03:00 Sanchez appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 14:6
03:00 Sanchez moves slowly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 9. 14:6
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:09 The swelling on the face of Floyd Mayweather Jr is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:13 Sanchez is clinching... Mayweather Jr is trying to free his gloves... They are under Sanchez's arms... 0:0
0:18 Callas separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:18 Sanchez is slowing up... 0:0
0:22 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:30 Sanchez ties up Mayweather Jr. 0:0
0:35 Callas moves them apart. 0:0
0:48 Sanchez misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:0
0:59 Sanchez charges Mayweather Jr trying to get inside 0:0
01:04 Sanchez gets the cross through Mayweather Jr's guard. 2:0
01:18 OH! Sanchez landed the big hook flush! 6:0
01:18 Sanchez has Mayweather Jr hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 6:0
01:23 Mayweather Jr seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 6:0
01:38 Salvador Sanchez throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Mayweather Jr but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:0
01:41 Sanchez winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Mayweather Jr. 6:3
01:52 Sanchez scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 8:3
02:12 Sanchez fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 8:3
02:18 The action slows for the moment. 8:3
02:25 Sanchez lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 10:3
02:41 Mayweather Jr backs into a neutral corner. 10:3
02:46 Sanchez just comes up short with the cross. 10:3
02:48 Mayweather Jr pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 10:5
02:57 Mayweather Jr takes a right to the body. 12:5
03:00 The bell ending Round 10 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 10:5
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Callas motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 11. 0:0
0:06 Goody Petronelli knows Mayweather Jr lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:06 Mayweather Jr's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:17 * Mayweather Jr lands a powerful combination to Sanchez's temple knocking him off balance and he goes down!!!. 0:0
0:20 Callas points Mayweather Jr to a neutral corner and begins the count over Sanchez... 0:9
0:20 1... 0:9
0:21 2... 0:9
0:22 3... 0:9
0:23 4... 0:9
0:24 5... 0:9
0:25 The count is at 6 as Sanchez struggles to his knees. 0:9
0:26 7... 0:9
0:27 8... 0:9
0:27 * Sanchez looks stunned, but he is able to beat the count. 0:9
0:27 Callas is allowing the fight to continue and the action resumes. 0:9
0:27 Mayweather Jr has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 0:9
0:31 Both fighters look fatigued... 0:9
0:40 Mayweather Jr misses wildly with the hook. 0:9
0:51 Mayweather Jr lets his hands go inside, but Sanchez protects his body well. 0:9
0:57 Sanchez is blocked in his own corner... 0:9
01:02 Mayweather Jr fires and misses. 0:9
01:13 Mayweather Jr misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:9
01:28 Sanchez comes in low. Mayweather Jr puts a headlock on him. Callas knocks Floyd Mayweather Jr's arm off Sanchez's head. 0:9
01:33 Callas is shouting at Mayweather Jr to break! 0:9
01:42 Mayweather Jr fires and misses. 0:9
01:49 Sanchez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:9
02:04 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 0:9
02:07 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:9
02:12 Sanchez grabs Mayweather Jr. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:9
02:21 Mayweather Jr works his way free! 0:9
02:26 Sanchez lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 2:9
02:40 Mayweather Jr lands a strong uppercut! 2:14
02:40 Sanchez looks stunned! 2:14
02:53 Sanchez throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Mayweather Jr's jaw. 4:14
03:00 What a devastating knockdown, you can bet the fans in attendance will be talking about that round long after the fight is over. 1:14
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Mayweather Jr'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
0:11 Sanchez can't score with short uppercut inside. Mayweather Jr got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:28 Floyd Mayweather Jr moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:33 Sanchez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Mayweather Jr. 0:0
0:40 Sanchez and Floyd Mayweather Jr clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 0:0
01:01 Sanchez catches Mayweather Jr coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:0
01:01 Mayweather Jr looks shaken! 4:0
01:06 There has to be something done about the swelling around Mayweather Jr's left eye as it continues to worsen. 4:0
01:18 Salvador Sanchez throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:0
01:20 Mayweather Jr scores with a glancing cross. 4:2
01:25 Sanchez doesn't seem bothered by the knockdown last round. He's winning this one. 4:2
01:32 Sanchez is trapped in Floyd Mayweather Jr's corner... 4:2
01:36 Mayweather Jr is off target with that jab. 4:2
01:43 Mayweather Jr lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 4:4
01:52 Mayweather Jr has Sanchez cornered! 4:4
01:57 Mayweather Jr fires a shot, but it glances off Salvador Sanchez's shoulder. 4:4
02:03 Sanchez cranks up the hook and connects to Mayweather Jr's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 8:4
02:03 Mayweather Jr is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 8:4
02:12 Mayweather Jr throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 8:7
02:27 Sanchez drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 12:7
02:27 Mayweather Jr was stunned by that blow! 12:7
02:41 Mayweather Jr's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 12:7
02:51 Sanchez just landed a three punch combo! 17:7
02:51 Mayweather Jr is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 17:7
03:00 Salvador Sanchez can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 17:7
03:00 Sanchez seems to have done enough to win this fight. 17:7
03:00 Call it a night, sports fans, because this fight is over! Let's see who gets the nod from the judges. 15:9
Fight Result
Let's go to Jeff Connor for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Bill Holmes, United States scores the bout 113 to 113 - even
James Hoomaian, United States scores the bout 113 to 113 - even
Nathan Palmer, United States scores the bout 113 to 113 - even
This fight has been declared a draw!
Score Cards
Bill Holmes Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Salvador Sanchez 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 8 10 10 8 10 113
Floyd Mayweather Jr 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 113
James Hoomaian Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Salvador Sanchez 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 8 10 10 8 10 113
Floyd Mayweather Jr 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 113
Nathan Palmer Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Salvador Sanchez 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 8 10 10 8 10 113
Floyd Mayweather Jr 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 113
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Salvador Sanchez 27 29 27 30 30 28 30 24 30 30 24 30 339
Floyd Mayweather Jr 30 28 30 27 27 29 27 30 27 27 30 27 339
Statistics
Categories Salvador Sanchez Floyd Mayweather Jr
Knockdowns scored 0 2
Jabs / Round 5.08 3.08
Hooks / Round 5.17 2.67
Crosses / Round 4.92 2.67
Combinations / Round 2.92 3.67
Uppercuts / Round 3.92 2.92
Punches Landed / Round 22.00 15.00
Punches Missed / Round 61.92 44.50
Punching Accuracy 26.2% 25.2%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 1 / 1
Fight Inside 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 6 / 6
Go for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 1 3 / 1
Salvador Sanchez vs Floyd Mayweather Jr
Fight info: Honolulu Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, HI, United States, 2012-05-07, announcer is Jeff Connor, referee is Johnny Callas, the bout will be scored by three judges: Bill Holmes (United States), James Hoomaian (United States) and Nathan Palmer (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: Salvador Sanchez - Record: 4-0-0 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ted Walker - Cut Man: Dennie Mancini
In the blue corner: Floyd Mayweather Jr - Record: 0-4-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Goody Petronelli - Cut Man: Johnny Tocco
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:07 That was a blistering exchange of punches between Sanchez and Mayweather Jr! 2:2
0:16 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 2:2
0:25 Floyd Mayweather Jr rakes Sanchez with some solid shots to the head and body. 2:5
0:43 Mayweather Jr lands a smashing cross! 2:9
0:43 Sanchez is clutching his side! 2:9
0:57 Mayweather Jr fires a left hand that Sanchez takes high on the shoulder. 2:9
01:08 Mayweather Jr suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 2:9
01:10 Sanchez lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Floyd Mayweather Jr on the end of that punch. 4:9
01:28 That hook by Sanchez jarred Mayweather Jr! 8:9
01:28 Mayweather Jr was stunned by that blow! 8:9
01:45 Sanchez approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Mayweather Jr any room to breathe. 8:9
01:49 As high as Sanchez is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Mayweather Jr takes advantage of it. 8:9
01:58 Mayweather Jr usues his legs to avoid Sanchez's punches. 8:9
02:00 Mayweather Jr lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 8:11
02:10 Sanchez doesn't have to look for Mayweather Jr this round. He is right there in front of him. 8:11
02:27 There's a wicked right by Sanchez. He had some steam on that punch. 11:11
02:39 A cross lands for Mayweather Jr. Sanchez didn't see that one coming. 11:13
02:56 Sanchez plods forward. 11:13
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 12:14
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 Goody Petronelli was really animated in Mayweather Jr's corner and Mayweather Jr was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:13 Mayweather Jr pins Salvador Sanchez's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:17 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:26 Mayweather Jr is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Salvador Sanchez attempts to move inside on him. 0:0
0:32 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:35 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:43 Mayweather Jr catches Sanchez coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:5
0:43 That was a beautiful shot, Sanchez's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 0:5
0:57 Mayweather Jr is moving around the ring nicely. 0:5
01:07 Sanchez misses with that punch. 0:5
01:18 Mayweather Jr dances gracefully across the canvas 0:5
01:26 Sanchez connects with stiff left hook to the body. 3:5
01:35 Mayweather Jr fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Sanchez. He rocked him with that one. 3:8
01:45 Mayweather Jr gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Sanchez with an uppercut. 3:10
02:01 Sanchez clinches... Mayweather Jr gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 3:10
02:06 Callas breaks them up... 3:10
02:24 Mayweather Jr is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 3:10
02:36 Sanchez is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 3:10
02:47 Mayweather Jr is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Sanchez. 3:10
02:54 Sanchez's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 3:10
03:00 Mayweather Jr leaves the jab just short. 3:10
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 2, forcing Callas to step in. 2:12
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Sanchez didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:16 Sanchez takes a hard combination from Mayweather Jr 0:5
0:16 That punch may have stunned Sanchez momentarily. 0:5
0:36 Mayweather Jr picks off the combination by Salvador Sanchez. 0:5
0:43 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:5
0:50 Sanchez misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:5
0:57 The uppercut just landed by Sanchez is a nice weapon on the inside. 2:5
01:11 Mayweather Jr is trying to free his gloves from under Salvador Sanchez's gloves. 2:5
01:16 Mayweather Jr pushes Sanchez away. 2:5
01:20 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:5
01:27 Sanchez traps Mayweather Jr's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Callas breaks it up. 2:5
01:32 Now they break clean. 2:5
01:42 You would think Mayweather Jr had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Salvador Sanchez looked trying to score there! 2:5
01:44 That straight cross from Mayweather Jr tagged Sanchez. He came right up the middle with that punch. 2:8
01:56 Sanchez flicks a lead right to the head of Mayweather Jr. 4:8
02:13 Sanchez is clinching. Callas better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 4:8
02:22 Callas pries them apart. 4:8
02:26 Both fighters take a half-step back. 4:8
02:33 Sanchez is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 6:8
02:49 Mayweather Jr forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Sanchez. 6:10
03:00 Sanchez feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 6:10
03:00 Sanchez spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 3. 6:10
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Salvador Sanchez looks to be in good shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:13 Sanchez wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Mayweather Jr's defense. 0:0
0:16 Mayweather Jr goes to the body with an uppercut, though there was not much behind it. 0:2
0:20 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:2
0:24 Goody Petronelli not only gave Mayweather Jr encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Sanchez. Now it's up to Mayweather Jr to implement it. 0:2
0:31 Sanchez smothers Mayweather Jr's attack with a clinch! 0:2
0:43 Floyd Mayweather Jr tries to get free... Here comes Callas to break them up... 0:2
0:50 Mayweather Jr lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 0:4
01:02 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:4
01:10 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:4
01:19 Callas has to break the clinch. 0:4
01:23 Sanchez'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. 0:4
01:33 Sanchez picks off the jab thrown by Mayweather Jr. 0:4
01:35 Sanchez bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 2:4
01:47 Floyd Mayweather Jr seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:4
01:58 Sanchez fires a volley of punches but Mayweather Jr was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 2:4
02:04 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 2:4
02:08 Sanchez lands a devastating hook to the body. 5:4
02:24 Floyd Mayweather Jr is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 5:4
02:36 Sanchez knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 5:4
02:40 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 5:4
02:47 OH! Sanchez landed the big hook flush! 9:4
02:47 Floyd Mayweather Jr is suddenly in trouble! 9:4
02:56 Sanchez lands a rapier like jab to the head of Mayweather Jr 11:4
03:00 Callas motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 4. 11:4
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Whatever Ted Walker said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Sanchez has some spring in his step here in the 5th round. 0:0
0:13 Sanchez throws a flurry of punches but Mayweather Jr either blocks or slips them. 0:0
0:15 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:28 Sanchez misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:31 Mayweather Jr scores with a classic left-right combination. 0:3
0:44 Sanchez fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:3
0:58 Sanchez lands a crushing cross! 5:3
0:58 Mayweather Jr is gasping for air!! 5:3
01:15 Sanchez lands a strong hook! 9:3
01:15 Floyd Mayweather Jr is hurt! 9:3
01:32 Sanchez grabs "Pretty Boy" Mayweather Jr again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 9:3
01:36 Callas steps in and breaks it up. 9:3
01:46 Sanchez tries to drop the right hand over the top but Mayweather Jr ducks under it. 9:3
01:52 Not much steam behind Sanchez's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 11:3
02:06 Sanchez continues to follow Mayweather Jr about the ring. 11:3
02:11 Salvador Sanchez is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 11:3
02:13 Salvador Sanchez snakes the jab through Mayweather Jr's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 13:3
02:26 Mayweather Jr ducks into an uppercut from Sanchez. 15:3
02:31 * What looked like some minor puffiness a few seconds ago has grown into noticeable swelling around Mayweather Jr's left eye. 15:3
02:42 Sanchez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Mayweather Jr. 15:3
02:55 Sanchez and Mayweather Jr are in a clinch, Callas hollers at them to break and start fighting. 15:3
02:59 The Referee breaks it up... 15:3
03:00 Mayweather Jr tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 15:3
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 5. 15:3
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mayweather Jr is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Mayweather Jr'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 Sanchez is jockeying for position as he tries to force Mayweather Jr back into the corner. 0:0
0:21 Sanchez is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Mayweather Jr. 0:0
0:33 Callas has to separate the two... 0:0
0:43 Sanchez connects with a violent hook! 4:0
0:43 Mayweather Jr was staggered by that punch! 4:0
0:52 Sanchez takes a solid cross from Mayweather Jr. 4:3
01:06 Sanchez pins Mayweather Jr's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:3
01:18 Referee Callas steps in to break it up. 4:3
01:28 It's a sweet uppercut by Salvador Sanchez! He snapped Mayweather Jr's head straight back with that punch! 8:3
01:28 Mayweather Jr's knee almost touched the canvas... 8:3
01:32 The swelling under Mayweather Jr's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 8:3
01:44 Apparently Sanchez feels it's a good strategy to hug Mayweather Jr and force Callas to come separate them. 8:3
01:56 Callas separates the two... 8:3
02:01 Mayweather Jr lands two quick, hard uppercuts forcing Sanchez to take a half step backwards. 8:6
02:15 Floyd Mayweather Jr is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Sanchez can't throw punches, I guess. 8:6
02:20 Callas separates them. 8:6
02:28 Sanchez's jab connects to Mayweather Jr's head 10:6
02:44 Callas has to pull the fighters away from each other as Sanchez locks up Mayweather Jr's arms. 10:6
02:49 Callas has to break them apart. 10:6
02:53 Both men look to measure one another. 10:6
03:00 * Sanchez is shaking his hand; that's usually a good indicator that he's hurt it. 10:6
03:00 There's the bell. Salvador Sanchez wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 6 is history. 8:5
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Sanchez rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Goody Petronelli seemed to pump up Mayweather Jr between rounds. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Mayweather Jr is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Mayweather Jr still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Mayweather Jr is holding on to Sanchez. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:21 Callas moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:26 Great work to the body by Mayweather Jr as he scores with both hands. 0:3
0:42 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:3
0:51 Salvador Sanchez finally lets go of Mayweather Jr. 0:3
0:56 Sanchez appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 0:3
01:04 Sanchez shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Mayweather Jr flush! 4:3
01:04 Sanchez has Mayweather Jr in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 4:3
01:18 Mayweather Jr is just missing by a hair with his punches. 4:3
01:24 And Mayweather Jr tastes the power of a huge combination from Sanchez! 8:3
01:24 Mayweather Jr was shaken by those blows! 8:3
01:29 The swelling is increasing around Mayweather Jr's left. 8:3
01:34 Mayweather Jr tastes Sanchez's jab 10:3
01:48 Sanchez fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 10:3
02:02 Mayweather Jr looks for a breather; he grabs Sanchez and holds on. Sanchez pushes Mayweather Jr off and looks for an opening. 10:3
02:07 Mayweather Jr shoves Sanchez away. 10:3
02:15 Salvador Sanchez scores with an excellent cross. 13:3
02:19 The increased swelling around the left eye of Mayweather Jr is fast becoming a hindurance. 13:3
02:31 Mayweather Jr swings...and misses. 13:3
02:38 Sanchez lands a solid cross! 17:3
02:38 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Mayweather Jr is trying to hang on... 17:3
02:56 Sanchez scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 21:3
02:56 Mayweather Jr is reeling.. 21:3
03:00 Round 7 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 18:3
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Sanchez and Mayweather Jr leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Mayweather Jr got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Goody Petronelli's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 Mayweather Jr'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 Salvador Sanchez wings a big left hand at Mayweather Jr but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:28 Mayweather Jr ties up Sanchez... 0:0
0:37 Mayweather Jr uses his shoulder to force Sanchez out of the clinch. 0:0
0:49 Mayweather Jr misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:52 Mayweather Jr takes a cross to the head from Sanchez. 2:0
01:05 Mayweather Jr lands a hard uppercut! 2:4
01:05 That blast sent Sanchez reeling into the ropes! 2:4
01:19 Sanchez lands a vicious uppercut! 6:4
01:19 Sanchez just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 6:4
01:24 Mayweather Jr's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 6:4
01:33 Mayweather Jr drives that short hook into Sanchez's midsection! 6:8
01:33 Sanchez is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 6:8
01:42 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 6:8
01:54 Mayweather Jr landed a sharp combination that rocked Sanchez back on his heels! 6:12
01:54 Sanchez is trying to regroup after those punches... 6:12
02:13 Sanchez telegraphed that shot and Mayweather Jr ducks under it easily. 6:12
02:24 * Mayweather Jr drives home a brutal combination to Sanchez's head and down he goes!!! 6:12
02:26 Callas crouches over Sanchez and begins to count.. 6:21
02:26 1... 6:21
02:27 2... 6:21
02:28 3... 6:21
02:29 4... 6:21
02:30 5... 6:21
02:31 6... 6:21
02:32 7... 6:21
02:33 8... 6:21
02:33 * Salvador Sanchez is hurt, but manages to regain his feet.. 6:21
02:33 Sanchez appears to be badly shaken, but Callas is going to allow the fight to go on. 6:21
02:33 Salvador Sanchez suddenly looks very vulnerable. Mayweather Jr can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 6:21
02:42 Mayweather Jr traps Sanchez in the corner! 6:21
02:47 Mayweather Jr just comes up short with the cross. 6:21
02:58 Mayweather Jr misses with that hook. 6:21
03:00 The round's over but the effects of the knockdown on the crowd linger as many of them remain on their feet, shouting their approval of this fight. 4:21
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Sanchez and Floyd Mayweather Jr square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 9. 0:0
0:05 Ted Walker was screaming at Salvador Sanchez between rounds trying to get him fired up. 0:0
0:05 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Mayweather Jr's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Floyd Mayweather Jr's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:10 Callas warns Sanchez for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:0
0:15 Sanchez and Mayweather Jr each take a step back. 0:0
0:15 Mayweather Jr is starting to suck wind... 0:0
0:19 Sanchez's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:20 Salvador Sanchez pins Mayweather Jr in the corner! 0:0
0:25 Sanchez slides along the far ropes. 0:0
0:34 Sanchez fires a lead right that Floyd Mayweather Jr manages to avoid. 0:0
0:54 Mayweather Jr retreats into the upper corner. 0:0
0:59 Sanchez moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Mayweather Jr. 0:0
01:03 Not much happening at the moment. 0:0
01:11 Mayweather Jr does a great job smothering Sanchez's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 0:0
01:13 Mayweather Jr gets off a quick combination to the body 0:2
01:22 Sanchez is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:2
01:29 Salvador Sanchez lands a crushing uppercut! 4:2
01:29 Sanchez has Mayweather Jr in trouble after that punch! 4:2
01:47 Sanchez lands a stinging jab. 6:2
02:02 Mayweather Jr just can't find the range with that cross. 6:2
02:08 There's a hard shot off the top of Floyd Mayweather Jr's head! 10:2
02:08 Sanchez sent Mayweather Jr reeling with that punch! 10:2
02:13 Mayweather Jr looks to be out of gas at this point. 10:2
02:13 Sanchez seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 10:2
02:13 The swelling under Mayweather Jr's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 10:2
02:28 Mayweather Jr just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Salvador Sanchez with a sharp combination! 10:6
02:28 Sanchez was staggered by those punches... 10:6
02:42 Sanchez lands a wicked cross! 14:6
02:42 Mayweather Jr suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 14:6
02:56 Sanchez is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 14:6
03:00 Mayweather Jr is protecting the body nicely as Sanchez fails to score inside. 14:6
03:00 Sanchez appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 14:6
03:00 Sanchez moves slowly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 9. 14:6
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:09 The swelling on the face of Floyd Mayweather Jr is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:13 Sanchez is clinching... Mayweather Jr is trying to free his gloves... They are under Sanchez's arms... 0:0
0:18 Callas separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:18 Sanchez is slowing up... 0:0
0:22 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:30 Sanchez ties up Mayweather Jr. 0:0
0:35 Callas moves them apart. 0:0
0:48 Sanchez misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:0
0:59 Sanchez charges Mayweather Jr trying to get inside 0:0
01:04 Sanchez gets the cross through Mayweather Jr's guard. 2:0
01:18 OH! Sanchez landed the big hook flush! 6:0
01:18 Sanchez has Mayweather Jr hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 6:0
01:23 Mayweather Jr seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 6:0
01:38 Salvador Sanchez throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Mayweather Jr but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:0
01:41 Sanchez winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Mayweather Jr. 6:3
01:52 Sanchez scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 8:3
02:12 Sanchez fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 8:3
02:18 The action slows for the moment. 8:3
02:25 Sanchez lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 10:3
02:41 Mayweather Jr backs into a neutral corner. 10:3
02:46 Sanchez just comes up short with the cross. 10:3
02:48 Mayweather Jr pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 10:5
02:57 Mayweather Jr takes a right to the body. 12:5
03:00 The bell ending Round 10 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 10:5
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Callas motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 11. 0:0
0:06 Goody Petronelli knows Mayweather Jr lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:06 Mayweather Jr's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:17 * Mayweather Jr lands a powerful combination to Sanchez's temple knocking him off balance and he goes down!!!. 0:0
0:20 Callas points Mayweather Jr to a neutral corner and begins the count over Sanchez... 0:9
0:20 1... 0:9
0:21 2... 0:9
0:22 3... 0:9
0:23 4... 0:9
0:24 5... 0:9
0:25 The count is at 6 as Sanchez struggles to his knees. 0:9
0:26 7... 0:9
0:27 8... 0:9
0:27 * Sanchez looks stunned, but he is able to beat the count. 0:9
0:27 Callas is allowing the fight to continue and the action resumes. 0:9
0:27 Mayweather Jr has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 0:9
0:31 Both fighters look fatigued... 0:9
0:40 Mayweather Jr misses wildly with the hook. 0:9
0:51 Mayweather Jr lets his hands go inside, but Sanchez protects his body well. 0:9
0:57 Sanchez is blocked in his own corner... 0:9
01:02 Mayweather Jr fires and misses. 0:9
01:13 Mayweather Jr misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:9
01:28 Sanchez comes in low. Mayweather Jr puts a headlock on him. Callas knocks Floyd Mayweather Jr's arm off Sanchez's head. 0:9
01:33 Callas is shouting at Mayweather Jr to break! 0:9
01:42 Mayweather Jr fires and misses. 0:9
01:49 Sanchez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:9
02:04 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 0:9
02:07 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:9
02:12 Sanchez grabs Mayweather Jr. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:9
02:21 Mayweather Jr works his way free! 0:9
02:26 Sanchez lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 2:9
02:40 Mayweather Jr lands a strong uppercut! 2:14
02:40 Sanchez looks stunned! 2:14
02:53 Sanchez throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Mayweather Jr's jaw. 4:14
03:00 What a devastating knockdown, you can bet the fans in attendance will be talking about that round long after the fight is over. 1:14
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Mayweather Jr'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
0:11 Sanchez can't score with short uppercut inside. Mayweather Jr got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:28 Floyd Mayweather Jr moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:33 Sanchez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Mayweather Jr. 0:0
0:40 Sanchez and Floyd Mayweather Jr clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 0:0
01:01 Sanchez catches Mayweather Jr coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:0
01:01 Mayweather Jr looks shaken! 4:0
01:06 There has to be something done about the swelling around Mayweather Jr's left eye as it continues to worsen. 4:0
01:18 Salvador Sanchez throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:0
01:20 Mayweather Jr scores with a glancing cross. 4:2
01:25 Sanchez doesn't seem bothered by the knockdown last round. He's winning this one. 4:2
01:32 Sanchez is trapped in Floyd Mayweather Jr's corner... 4:2
01:36 Mayweather Jr is off target with that jab. 4:2
01:43 Mayweather Jr lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 4:4
01:52 Mayweather Jr has Sanchez cornered! 4:4
01:57 Mayweather Jr fires a shot, but it glances off Salvador Sanchez's shoulder. 4:4
02:03 Sanchez cranks up the hook and connects to Mayweather Jr's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 8:4
02:03 Mayweather Jr is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 8:4
02:12 Mayweather Jr throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 8:7
02:27 Sanchez drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 12:7
02:27 Mayweather Jr was stunned by that blow! 12:7
02:41 Mayweather Jr's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 12:7
02:51 Sanchez just landed a three punch combo! 17:7
02:51 Mayweather Jr is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 17:7
03:00 Salvador Sanchez can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 17:7
03:00 Sanchez seems to have done enough to win this fight. 17:7
03:00 Call it a night, sports fans, because this fight is over! Let's see who gets the nod from the judges. 15:9
Fight Result
Let's go to Jeff Connor for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Bill Holmes, United States scores the bout 113 to 113 - even
James Hoomaian, United States scores the bout 113 to 113 - even
Nathan Palmer, United States scores the bout 113 to 113 - even
This fight has been declared a draw!
Score Cards
Bill Holmes Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Salvador Sanchez 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 8 10 10 8 10 113
Floyd Mayweather Jr 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 113
James Hoomaian Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Salvador Sanchez 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 8 10 10 8 10 113
Floyd Mayweather Jr 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 113
Nathan Palmer Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Salvador Sanchez 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 8 10 10 8 10 113
Floyd Mayweather Jr 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 113
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Salvador Sanchez 27 29 27 30 30 28 30 24 30 30 24 30 339
Floyd Mayweather Jr 30 28 30 27 27 29 27 30 27 27 30 27 339
Statistics
Categories Salvador Sanchez Floyd Mayweather Jr
Knockdowns scored 0 2
Jabs / Round 5.08 3.08
Hooks / Round 5.17 2.67
Crosses / Round 4.92 2.67
Combinations / Round 2.92 3.67
Uppercuts / Round 3.92 2.92
Punches Landed / Round 22.00 15.00
Punches Missed / Round 61.92 44.50
Punching Accuracy 26.2% 25.2%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 1 / 1
Fight Inside 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 6 / 6
Go for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 1 3 / 1
Re: #4#Event (5) 1-7
Support Bout
Roberto Duran vs Roy Jones Jr
Fight info: Marigold Gardens, Chicago, IL, United States, 2012-05-07, announcer is Amy Hayes, referee is Barry Yeats, the bout will be scored by three judges: Tommy Hart (United States), Don Trella (United States) and Tony Perez (Puerto Rico), 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: 4-0-0 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: John Scully - Cut Man: Spider Kelly
In the blue corner: Roy Jones Jr - Record: 1-3-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Evangelista Cotto - Cut Man: Danny Milano
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Yeats gives the fighters their final instructions. They touch gloves and return to their respective corners to await the bell for the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:11 Jones Jr landed a sharp combination that rocked Roberto Duran back on his heels! 0:4
0:11 Duran is out on his feet after that violent combination! 0:4
0:25 Jones Jr just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:4
0:25 Jones Jr was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:4
0:45 Duran connects with stiff left hook to the body. 7:4
01:02 Duran charges in but Jones Jr avoids the rush. 7:4
01:07 Duran lands a jab to Jones Jr's midsection 9:4
01:20 Jones Jr takes a heavy hook downstairs. 14:4
01:20 Jones Jr is reeling.. 14:4
01:35 That punch actually went behind Duran's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Jones Jr. 14:4
01:47 Duran misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 14:4
01:50 Jones Jr bangs the uppercut home. 14:6
01:59 Duran doesn't have to look for Jones Jr this round. He is right there in front of him. 14:6
02:07 Jones Jr leaves the jab just short. 14:6
02:29 Duran tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 14:6
02:36 Jones Jr lands a hard cross! 14:11
02:36 Jones Jr has Duran hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 14:11
02:53 Jones Jr lands a wicked uppercut! 14:15
02:53 Duran is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 14:15
03:00 Jones Jr tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Duran. 14:15
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 16:15
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 2. There it is! 0:0
0:18 Jones Jr lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 0:2
0:33 Jones Jr's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:2
0:37 Jones Jr lands a short hook to the body. 0:4
0:53 Duran looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 0:4
01:30 Jones Jr and Duran are in a clinch, Yeats hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:4
01:34 Yeats moves in to break the clinch. 0:4
01:43 Jones Jr is either lucky or has radar. Duran's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:4
01:55 Duran is clinching... Jones Jr is trying to free his gloves... They are under Duran's arms... 0:4
02:00 Yeats has to break them apart. 0:4
02:08 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 0:4
02:15 Roberto Duran can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:4
02:18 Jones Jr scores big with that hook to the jaw of Duran. Duran took a step back after absorbing that shot. 0:7
02:35 Jones Jr lands a hard hook! 0:11
02:35 Duran is suddenly in trouble! 0:11
02:47 Duran lands a rapier like jab to the head of Jones Jr 2:11
02:56 Duran said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 2:11
03:00 The bell stops the action as Duran and Roy Jones Jr go back to their corners. 2:10
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:09 Duran lands a hard jab to the body of Jones Jr 3:0
0:23 Jones Jr usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Duran tries vainly to score. 3:0
0:29 Jones Jr scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 3:4
0:29 Duran was shaken by those blows! 3:4
0:45 Duran continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 3:4
0:52 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 3:4
01:03 Duran lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Jones Jr. 3:4
01:05 Roy Jones Jr fires a solid combination. 3:6
01:19 Duran just comes up short with the jab. 3:6
01:27 Duran throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 5:6
01:41 He voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 5:6
01:57 Jones Jr 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! 5:10
01:57 Jones Jr has Duran in trouble after that punch! 5:10
02:14 Jones Jr smothers Duran's attack as Duran tries to get off some shots inside. 5:10
02:26 Duran just misses with a huge shot as Jones Jr chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 5:10
02:33 Jones Jr seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:10
02:43 Jones Jr ambles toward Duran. 5:10
02:48 Duran quickly hitches up his trunks. 5:10
02:52 Duran lands a flurry to the ribs of Jones Jr. 7:10
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. 9:11
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 4. 0:0
0:11 Jones Jr bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 0:2
0:15 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:2
0:20 Some good body work by Jones Jr but not much on those punches. 0:4
0:29 John Scully not only gave Duran encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Jones Jr. Now it's up to Duran to implement it. 0:4
0:34 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:4
0:38 Yeats steps in and breaks it up. 0:4
0:51 Duran will tie a guy up if he has to. 0:4
01:03 The Referee breaks it up... 0:4
01:15 Roberto Duran lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Jones Jr. 0:4
01:22 Jones Jr just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Duran with a sharp combination! 0:8
01:22 Duran's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 0:8
01:38 Roberto Duran tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Jones Jr blocks it. 0:8
01:49 Roy Jones Jr misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:8
01:52 Duran gets the cross in, making Jones Jr blink. 3:8
02:06 Duran fires a lead right that Jones Jr manages to avoid. 3:8
02:08 Jones Jr sneaks home the right cross. 3:10
02:21 Jones Jr gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 3:12
02:37 Jones Jr grabs Duran's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Yeats has to force Jones Jr to let go. 3:12
02:42 Jones Jr pushes Duran away. 3:12
02:48 Roberto Duran's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 3:12
02:51 Duran finds an opening in Jones Jr's defense and exploits it with a hard uppercut. 6:12
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 5:12
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:10 Duran wings a big left hand at Jones Jr but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:13 Roy Jones Jr lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Duran on the end of that punch. 0:2
0:17 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:29 Roberto Duran misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:2
0:36 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 0:2
0:40 Duran and Jones Jr exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Duran get in the most telling blows. 3:4
0:53 Duran slips inside and lands a hook. 5:4
01:05 Duran snakes the jab through Jones Jr's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 7:4
01:19 It's a sweet uppercut by Duran! He snapped Roy Jones Jr's head straight back with that punch! 11:4
01:19 And Jones Jr's in big trouble now! 11:4
01:33 Duran fires a shot, but it glances off Jones Jr's shoulder. 11:4
01:36 Jones Jr gets off a quick combination to the body 11:6
01:45 Duran shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 13:6
01:59 Duran drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 17:6
01:59 Roy Jones Jr is trying to regroup after those punches... 17:6
02:03 * You can clearly see the swelling under Jones Jr's left eye. 17:6
02:19 Duran shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Jones Jr flush! 21:6
02:19 Jones Jr is in serious trouble after absorbing those punches. He is staggering around like he was taken under the pier and beaten with blackjacks! 21:6
02:36 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 21:6
02:48 Yeats breaks them up... 21:6
02:56 Jones Jr steals a quick glance at his corner. 21:6
03:00 Jones Jr just comes up short with the uppercut. 21:6
03:00 And that ends Round number 5. 22:5
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Jones Jr's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Jones Jr's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Roy Jones Jr's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:11 Duran grabs and holds Jones Jr... 0:0
0:15 Yeats separates them. 0:0
0:20 Whatever John Scully said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Duran has some spring in his step here in the 6th round. 0:0
0:25 Duran lands a strong uppercut! 4:0
0:25 That blast sent Jones Jr reeling into the ropes! 4:0
0:41 Jones Jr appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 4:0
0:47 Jones Jr winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Duran. 7:0
01:04 Jones Jr lands a crushing uppercut! 7:5
01:04 Roberto Duran is badly hurt! 7:5
01:25 There's a hard shot off the top of Roy Jones Jr's head! 12:5
01:25 That punch may have stunned Jones Jr momentarily. 12:5
01:29 Jones Jr's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 12:5
01:34 Roy Jones Jr lets his hands go, but Duran answers right back. 14:7
01:50 Duran misses with that punch. 14:7
01:52 Duran tries to clinch, but Jones Jr shakes him off and lands an uppercut to the body. 14:9
02:09 Jones Jr catches Duran coming in with a sweet uppercut! 14:13
02:09 Duran seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 14:13
02:26 Oh!!! Duran unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 19:13
02:26 That shot buckled Jones Jr's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 19:13
02:30 Jones Jr's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 19:13
02:35 Duran lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 21:13
02:49 Duran fires and misses. 21:13
02:51 Jones Jr continues to pop the jab 21:15
03:00 You would think Jones Jr had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Roberto Duran looked trying to score there! 21:15
03:00 It doesn't get much better than that last round folks, non-stop fury from start to finish has the crowd in an uproar. 21:15
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Duran and Jones Jr leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 Evangelista Cotto seemed to pump up Jones Jr between rounds. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Jones Jr is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Jones Jr still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Jones Jr tries to muscle inside but Duran clinches him. 0:0
0:21 Referee Yeats steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:34 Duran drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 5:0
0:34 Jones Jr in on unsteady legs after those punches. 5:0
0:38 Jones Jr's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 5:0
0:46 Roy Jones Jr is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 5:0
0:55 Jones Jr just landed a devastating three punch combo! 5:5
0:55 Duran was hurt by those blows! 5:5
01:11 Duran fires away but finds nothing but air. 5:5
01:13 Jones Jr gets in a short cross to the body. 5:7
01:27 Jones Jr connects with a violent uppercut! 5:11
01:27 Duran careens wildly into the ropes! He's trying desperately to hang on! 5:11
01:44 Jones Jr does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Duran's punches in close. 5:11
01:52 Duran finds a home for his jab, keeping Jones Jr at bay. 7:11
02:09 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 7:11
02:16 Duran moves into a neutral corner. 7:11
02:16 The fighters are tangled up inside. Jones Jr has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 7:13
02:21 Duran is starting to fatigue... 7:13
02:30 Roy Jones Jr fires and misses. 7:13
02:36 Duran lands a solid hook! 11:13
02:36 Jones Jr looks shaken! 11:13
03:00 Jones Jr just landed a three punch combo! 11:18
03:00 Duran appears shaken by those punches! 11:18
03:00 This fight is very close at this point. 11:18
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 11:19
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Duran's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 Jones Jr's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:13 Duran smothers Jones Jr's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:17 Yeats separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:17 Duran doesn't have much left... 0:0
0:17 Jones Jr is breathing heavily... 0:0
0:27 Duran throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:38 Roberto Duran ties up Jones Jr. 0:0
0:47 Jones Jr works his way free! 0:0
0:56 Jones Jr comes in low. Duran puts a headlock on him. Yeats knocks Duran's arm off Roy Jones Jr's head. 0:0
01:01 * Roberto Duran is leading with his head and Yeats has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:0
01:23 Duran fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
01:25 There's the uppercut from Jones Jr. That opening has been there all fight for him. 0:2
01:36 Duran has Jones Jr pinned! 0:2
01:41 Jones Jr picks off the jab by Duran. 0:2
01:48 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:2
01:55 Duran fires a left hand that Jones Jr takes high on the shoulder. 0:2
02:07 Duran traps Jones Jr's gloves under his arms, forcing Yeats to break them up. 0:2
02:11 Duran finally lets go of Jones Jr. 0:2
02:16 Duran feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:2
02:20 Duran lets his hands go inside, but Jones Jr protects his body well. 0:2
02:32 Jones Jr picks off the jab thrown by Duran. 0:2
02:34 Jones Jr plants a vicious hook under Duran's rib cage. 0:5
02:43 Jones Jr backs into a neutral corner. 0:5
02:48 Duran goes straight at Jones Jr, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 0:5
02:53 Duran pins Jones Jr in the corner! 0:5
02:57 Roberto Duran misses with that combination. 0:5
03:00 It looks like Jones Jr has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 0:5
03:00 What a horrible round, neither Fighter looked too interested in mixing it up. 1:5
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duran looks a bit disgusted as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Roy Jones Jr is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:15 Duran lands a solid cross! 4:0
0:15 Jones Jr looks like he was hurt by that punch! 4:0
0:19 There has to be something done about the swelling around Jones Jr's left eye as it continues to worsen. 4:0
0:31 Duran takes a hard combination from Jones Jr 4:4
0:31 Duran is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 4:4
0:45 Roy Jones Jr brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 4:4
0:55 Jones Jr lands a devastating cross! 4:8
0:55 Duran is gasping for air!! 4:8
01:04 Both fighters move to ring center. 4:8
01:08 No one is going to confuse Duran with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 4:8
01:18 Duran lands a smashing hook! 8:8
01:18 Jones Jr is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 8:8
01:22 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 8:8
01:30 Duran backs into the far corner. 8:8
01:34 That was a violent straight right by Jones Jr! 8:12
01:34 Those punches hurt Duran and he looks to hang on. 8:12
01:44 Duran scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 10:12
01:48 It seems every shot Jones Jr takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 10:12
01:57 Duran lands a crushing hook! 14:12
01:57 Jones Jr was stunned by that blow! 14:12
02:11 Roy Jones Jr wraps up Duran. 14:12
02:16 Yeats has to separate the two... 14:12
02:28 Duran is holding... 14:12
02:37 Duran and Jones Jr each take a step back. 14:12
02:42 Jones Jr scores downstairs with a hard cross. 14:15
02:51 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 14:15
02:51 Jones Jr scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 14:17
03:00 Jones Jr appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 14:17
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 15:17
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 10 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Jones Jr'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
0:16 Look out! That was a straight right by Duran! 4:0
0:16 Jones Jr seems to have been hurt by that punch! 4:0
0:21 The swelling under Jones Jr'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. 4:0
0:25 John Scully was really animated in Duran's corner and Duran was nodding in agreement. 4:0
0:31 Duran throws a flurry of punches but Jones Jr either blocks or slips them. 4:0
0:34 Jones Jr fires the jab. It finds its target. 4:2
0:50 Duran really buried that punch into Jones Jr's ribs. 8:2
0:50 Jones Jr is hurt! 8:2
01:02 Jones Jr is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 8:2
01:17 Jones Jr is protecting the body nicely as Duran fails to score inside. 8:2
01:19 Jones Jr gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Duran with an uppercut. 8:4
01:37 Duran grabs Jones Jr again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 8:4
01:42 The fighters separate after a clinch. 8:4
01:47 Jones Jr rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 8:6
02:01 Duran tries to drop the right hand over the top but Jones Jr ducks under it. 8:6
02:03 A flurry of blows from Jones Jr lands to the body 8:8
02:23 Roberto Duran throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Jones Jr but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 8:8
02:31 Duran takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 8:8
02:33 Duran traps Jones Jr in the corner! 8:8
02:38 Yeats yells at the fighters to separate but Duran and Jones Jr are a tangle of arms. 8:8
02:47 Yeats has to break the clinch. 8:8
02:59 Duran misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:8
03:00 Round 10 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 7:9
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duran is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 11 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Jones Jr'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
0:13 Roberto Duran wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Jones Jr's defense. 0:0
0:20 Jones Jr lands a strong cross! 0:4
0:20 Duran is clutching his side! 0:4
0:37 Jones Jr scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 0:6
0:54 Duran looks to work the body, but Jones Jr covers up nicely. 0:6
01:11 Duran is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Jones Jr can't throw punches, I guess. 0:6
01:16 Yeats pries them apart. 0:6
01:20 Jones Jr lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 0:8
01:34 Roberto Duran is holding Jones Jr tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 0:8
01:43 Yeats moves them apart. 0:8
01:48 Jones Jr is trapped in Duran's corner... 0:8
01:53 Duran whiffs with the uppercut. 0:8
02:07 Jones Jr is off target with that uppercut. 0:8
02:14 Duran slides into the corner... 0:8
02:14 Jones Jr throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Duran's jaw. 0:10
02:28 There's a straight right by Jones Jr! 0:14
02:28 Roberto Duran was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 0:14
02:37 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:14
02:42 Duran doesn't connect with the uppercut. 0:14
02:53 * A beautiful hook to the chin knocks Duran to the canvas! 0:14
02:56 Yeats motions Jones Jr to a neutral corner and starts the count. 0:23
02:56 1... 0:23
02:57 2... 0:23
02:58 3... 0:23
02:59 4... 0:23
03:00 * Duran is back on his feet! He looks shaken... 0:23
03:00 Yeats wipes off Duran's gloves and waves the fighters together. 0:23
03:00 Jones Jr appears to have this fight under control. 0:23
03:00 A knockdown is always exciting and this crowd is full of electricity after that last round! 0:24
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
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Jones Jr's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Jones Jr's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Duran retreats into the lower corner. 0:0
0:13 Jones Jr cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Duran had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:20 Duran drives that short hook into Jones Jr's midsection! 4:0
0:20 Jones Jr is suddenly in trouble! 4:0
0:24 The increased swelling around the left eye of Roy Jones Jr is fast becoming a hindurance. 4:0
0:29 Jones Jr received a pep talk from Evangelista Cotto before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 4:0
0:34 OH! Duran landed the big hook flush! 8:0
0:34 Jones Jr is reeling.. 8:0
0:44 Jones Jr drops in a solid cross just above Duran's trunks. 8:3
0:53 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 8:3
01:01 Duran is clinching... 8:3
01:05 Yeats separates the two... 8:3
01:10 Both fighters move back to ring center. 8:3
01:14 Duran misses wildly with the Hook. 8:3
01:21 Duran pushes Jones Jr away to give himself a little more space to work with. 8:3
01:24 Jones Jr moves into the lower right corner. 8:3
01:29 Duran tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 8:3
01:38 They are being cautious and keeping out of range. 8:3
01:50 Duran traps Jones Jr's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Yeats breaks it up. 8:3
01:59 Referee Yeats has to separate the two... 8:3
01:59 Duran appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 8:3
02:09 Duran swings...and misses. 8:3
02:16 Jones Jr lands a hard hook! 8:7
02:16 Roberto Duran looks shaken! 8:7
02:30 Jones Jr ducks into an uppercut from Duran. 10:7
02:47 Roy Jones Jr just can't find the range with that jab. 10:7
02:54 Duran lands a vicious cross! 14:7
02:54 Jones Jr appears shaken by that punch! 14:7
03:00 Jones Jr lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Duran. 14:7
03:00 Jones Jr seems to have done enough to win this fight. 14:7
03:00 The final round concludes and we're going to have to await a decision to find out who won this contest. 14:7
Fight Result
Amy Hayes has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Tommy Hart, United States scores the bout 117 to 110 for Roy Jones Jr
Tony Perez, Puerto Rico scores the bout 115 to 113 for Roberto Duran
Don Trella, United States scores the bout 116 to 111 for...
...Roy Jones Jr
The winner by split decision is Roy Jones Jr!
Score Cards
Tommy Hart Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Roberto Duran 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 8 9 110
Roy Jones Jr 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 117
Don Trella Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Roberto Duran 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 8 10 111
Roy Jones Jr 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 116
Tony Perez Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Roberto Duran 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 8 10 115
Roy Jones Jr 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 113
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Roberto Duran 30 28 29 27 30 29 27 28 28 27 24 29 336
Roy Jones Jr 27 29 29 30 27 28 30 29 29 30 30 28 346
Statistics
Categories Roberto Duran Roy Jones Jr
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 2.92 3.42
Hooks / Round 3.58 6.50
Crosses / Round 2.75 6.33
Combinations / Round 4.00 4.58
Uppercuts / Round 3.58 4.08
Punches Landed / Round 16.83 24.92
Punches Missed / Round 90.75 23.33
Punching Accuracy 15.6% 51.6%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Head Butting 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 3 / 3 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 2 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 2 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 -
Roberto Duran vs Roy Jones Jr
Fight info: Marigold Gardens, Chicago, IL, United States, 2012-05-07, announcer is Amy Hayes, referee is Barry Yeats, the bout will be scored by three judges: Tommy Hart (United States), Don Trella (United States) and Tony Perez (Puerto Rico), 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: 4-0-0 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: John Scully - Cut Man: Spider Kelly
In the blue corner: Roy Jones Jr - Record: 1-3-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Evangelista Cotto - Cut Man: Danny Milano
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Yeats gives the fighters their final instructions. They touch gloves and return to their respective corners to await the bell for the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:11 Jones Jr landed a sharp combination that rocked Roberto Duran back on his heels! 0:4
0:11 Duran is out on his feet after that violent combination! 0:4
0:25 Jones Jr just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:4
0:25 Jones Jr was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:4
0:45 Duran connects with stiff left hook to the body. 7:4
01:02 Duran charges in but Jones Jr avoids the rush. 7:4
01:07 Duran lands a jab to Jones Jr's midsection 9:4
01:20 Jones Jr takes a heavy hook downstairs. 14:4
01:20 Jones Jr is reeling.. 14:4
01:35 That punch actually went behind Duran's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Jones Jr. 14:4
01:47 Duran misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 14:4
01:50 Jones Jr bangs the uppercut home. 14:6
01:59 Duran doesn't have to look for Jones Jr this round. He is right there in front of him. 14:6
02:07 Jones Jr leaves the jab just short. 14:6
02:29 Duran tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 14:6
02:36 Jones Jr lands a hard cross! 14:11
02:36 Jones Jr has Duran hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 14:11
02:53 Jones Jr lands a wicked uppercut! 14:15
02:53 Duran is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 14:15
03:00 Jones Jr tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Duran. 14:15
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 16:15
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 2. There it is! 0:0
0:18 Jones Jr lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 0:2
0:33 Jones Jr's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:2
0:37 Jones Jr lands a short hook to the body. 0:4
0:53 Duran looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 0:4
01:30 Jones Jr and Duran are in a clinch, Yeats hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:4
01:34 Yeats moves in to break the clinch. 0:4
01:43 Jones Jr is either lucky or has radar. Duran's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:4
01:55 Duran is clinching... Jones Jr is trying to free his gloves... They are under Duran's arms... 0:4
02:00 Yeats has to break them apart. 0:4
02:08 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 0:4
02:15 Roberto Duran can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:4
02:18 Jones Jr scores big with that hook to the jaw of Duran. Duran took a step back after absorbing that shot. 0:7
02:35 Jones Jr lands a hard hook! 0:11
02:35 Duran is suddenly in trouble! 0:11
02:47 Duran lands a rapier like jab to the head of Jones Jr 2:11
02:56 Duran said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 2:11
03:00 The bell stops the action as Duran and Roy Jones Jr go back to their corners. 2:10
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:09 Duran lands a hard jab to the body of Jones Jr 3:0
0:23 Jones Jr usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Duran tries vainly to score. 3:0
0:29 Jones Jr scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 3:4
0:29 Duran was shaken by those blows! 3:4
0:45 Duran continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 3:4
0:52 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 3:4
01:03 Duran lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Jones Jr. 3:4
01:05 Roy Jones Jr fires a solid combination. 3:6
01:19 Duran just comes up short with the jab. 3:6
01:27 Duran throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 5:6
01:41 He voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 5:6
01:57 Jones Jr 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! 5:10
01:57 Jones Jr has Duran in trouble after that punch! 5:10
02:14 Jones Jr smothers Duran's attack as Duran tries to get off some shots inside. 5:10
02:26 Duran just misses with a huge shot as Jones Jr chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 5:10
02:33 Jones Jr seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:10
02:43 Jones Jr ambles toward Duran. 5:10
02:48 Duran quickly hitches up his trunks. 5:10
02:52 Duran lands a flurry to the ribs of Jones Jr. 7:10
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. 9:11
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 4. 0:0
0:11 Jones Jr bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 0:2
0:15 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:2
0:20 Some good body work by Jones Jr but not much on those punches. 0:4
0:29 John Scully not only gave Duran encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Jones Jr. Now it's up to Duran to implement it. 0:4
0:34 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:4
0:38 Yeats steps in and breaks it up. 0:4
0:51 Duran will tie a guy up if he has to. 0:4
01:03 The Referee breaks it up... 0:4
01:15 Roberto Duran lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Jones Jr. 0:4
01:22 Jones Jr just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Duran with a sharp combination! 0:8
01:22 Duran's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 0:8
01:38 Roberto Duran tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Jones Jr blocks it. 0:8
01:49 Roy Jones Jr misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:8
01:52 Duran gets the cross in, making Jones Jr blink. 3:8
02:06 Duran fires a lead right that Jones Jr manages to avoid. 3:8
02:08 Jones Jr sneaks home the right cross. 3:10
02:21 Jones Jr gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 3:12
02:37 Jones Jr grabs Duran's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Yeats has to force Jones Jr to let go. 3:12
02:42 Jones Jr pushes Duran away. 3:12
02:48 Roberto Duran's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 3:12
02:51 Duran finds an opening in Jones Jr's defense and exploits it with a hard uppercut. 6:12
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 5:12
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:10 Duran wings a big left hand at Jones Jr but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:13 Roy Jones Jr lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Duran on the end of that punch. 0:2
0:17 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:29 Roberto Duran misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:2
0:36 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 0:2
0:40 Duran and Jones Jr exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Duran get in the most telling blows. 3:4
0:53 Duran slips inside and lands a hook. 5:4
01:05 Duran snakes the jab through Jones Jr's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 7:4
01:19 It's a sweet uppercut by Duran! He snapped Roy Jones Jr's head straight back with that punch! 11:4
01:19 And Jones Jr's in big trouble now! 11:4
01:33 Duran fires a shot, but it glances off Jones Jr's shoulder. 11:4
01:36 Jones Jr gets off a quick combination to the body 11:6
01:45 Duran shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 13:6
01:59 Duran drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 17:6
01:59 Roy Jones Jr is trying to regroup after those punches... 17:6
02:03 * You can clearly see the swelling under Jones Jr's left eye. 17:6
02:19 Duran shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Jones Jr flush! 21:6
02:19 Jones Jr is in serious trouble after absorbing those punches. He is staggering around like he was taken under the pier and beaten with blackjacks! 21:6
02:36 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 21:6
02:48 Yeats breaks them up... 21:6
02:56 Jones Jr steals a quick glance at his corner. 21:6
03:00 Jones Jr just comes up short with the uppercut. 21:6
03:00 And that ends Round number 5. 22:5
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Jones Jr's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Jones Jr's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Roy Jones Jr's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:11 Duran grabs and holds Jones Jr... 0:0
0:15 Yeats separates them. 0:0
0:20 Whatever John Scully said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Duran has some spring in his step here in the 6th round. 0:0
0:25 Duran lands a strong uppercut! 4:0
0:25 That blast sent Jones Jr reeling into the ropes! 4:0
0:41 Jones Jr appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 4:0
0:47 Jones Jr winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Duran. 7:0
01:04 Jones Jr lands a crushing uppercut! 7:5
01:04 Roberto Duran is badly hurt! 7:5
01:25 There's a hard shot off the top of Roy Jones Jr's head! 12:5
01:25 That punch may have stunned Jones Jr momentarily. 12:5
01:29 Jones Jr's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 12:5
01:34 Roy Jones Jr lets his hands go, but Duran answers right back. 14:7
01:50 Duran misses with that punch. 14:7
01:52 Duran tries to clinch, but Jones Jr shakes him off and lands an uppercut to the body. 14:9
02:09 Jones Jr catches Duran coming in with a sweet uppercut! 14:13
02:09 Duran seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 14:13
02:26 Oh!!! Duran unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 19:13
02:26 That shot buckled Jones Jr's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 19:13
02:30 Jones Jr's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 19:13
02:35 Duran lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 21:13
02:49 Duran fires and misses. 21:13
02:51 Jones Jr continues to pop the jab 21:15
03:00 You would think Jones Jr had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Roberto Duran looked trying to score there! 21:15
03:00 It doesn't get much better than that last round folks, non-stop fury from start to finish has the crowd in an uproar. 21:15
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Duran and Jones Jr leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 Evangelista Cotto seemed to pump up Jones Jr between rounds. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Jones Jr is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Jones Jr still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Jones Jr tries to muscle inside but Duran clinches him. 0:0
0:21 Referee Yeats steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:34 Duran drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 5:0
0:34 Jones Jr in on unsteady legs after those punches. 5:0
0:38 Jones Jr's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 5:0
0:46 Roy Jones Jr is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 5:0
0:55 Jones Jr just landed a devastating three punch combo! 5:5
0:55 Duran was hurt by those blows! 5:5
01:11 Duran fires away but finds nothing but air. 5:5
01:13 Jones Jr gets in a short cross to the body. 5:7
01:27 Jones Jr connects with a violent uppercut! 5:11
01:27 Duran careens wildly into the ropes! He's trying desperately to hang on! 5:11
01:44 Jones Jr does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Duran's punches in close. 5:11
01:52 Duran finds a home for his jab, keeping Jones Jr at bay. 7:11
02:09 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 7:11
02:16 Duran moves into a neutral corner. 7:11
02:16 The fighters are tangled up inside. Jones Jr has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 7:13
02:21 Duran is starting to fatigue... 7:13
02:30 Roy Jones Jr fires and misses. 7:13
02:36 Duran lands a solid hook! 11:13
02:36 Jones Jr looks shaken! 11:13
03:00 Jones Jr just landed a three punch combo! 11:18
03:00 Duran appears shaken by those punches! 11:18
03:00 This fight is very close at this point. 11:18
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 11:19
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Duran's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 Jones Jr's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:13 Duran smothers Jones Jr's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:17 Yeats separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:17 Duran doesn't have much left... 0:0
0:17 Jones Jr is breathing heavily... 0:0
0:27 Duran throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:38 Roberto Duran ties up Jones Jr. 0:0
0:47 Jones Jr works his way free! 0:0
0:56 Jones Jr comes in low. Duran puts a headlock on him. Yeats knocks Duran's arm off Roy Jones Jr's head. 0:0
01:01 * Roberto Duran is leading with his head and Yeats has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:0
01:23 Duran fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
01:25 There's the uppercut from Jones Jr. That opening has been there all fight for him. 0:2
01:36 Duran has Jones Jr pinned! 0:2
01:41 Jones Jr picks off the jab by Duran. 0:2
01:48 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:2
01:55 Duran fires a left hand that Jones Jr takes high on the shoulder. 0:2
02:07 Duran traps Jones Jr's gloves under his arms, forcing Yeats to break them up. 0:2
02:11 Duran finally lets go of Jones Jr. 0:2
02:16 Duran feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:2
02:20 Duran lets his hands go inside, but Jones Jr protects his body well. 0:2
02:32 Jones Jr picks off the jab thrown by Duran. 0:2
02:34 Jones Jr plants a vicious hook under Duran's rib cage. 0:5
02:43 Jones Jr backs into a neutral corner. 0:5
02:48 Duran goes straight at Jones Jr, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 0:5
02:53 Duran pins Jones Jr in the corner! 0:5
02:57 Roberto Duran misses with that combination. 0:5
03:00 It looks like Jones Jr has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 0:5
03:00 What a horrible round, neither Fighter looked too interested in mixing it up. 1:5
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duran looks a bit disgusted as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Roy Jones Jr is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:15 Duran lands a solid cross! 4:0
0:15 Jones Jr looks like he was hurt by that punch! 4:0
0:19 There has to be something done about the swelling around Jones Jr's left eye as it continues to worsen. 4:0
0:31 Duran takes a hard combination from Jones Jr 4:4
0:31 Duran is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 4:4
0:45 Roy Jones Jr brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 4:4
0:55 Jones Jr lands a devastating cross! 4:8
0:55 Duran is gasping for air!! 4:8
01:04 Both fighters move to ring center. 4:8
01:08 No one is going to confuse Duran with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 4:8
01:18 Duran lands a smashing hook! 8:8
01:18 Jones Jr is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 8:8
01:22 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 8:8
01:30 Duran backs into the far corner. 8:8
01:34 That was a violent straight right by Jones Jr! 8:12
01:34 Those punches hurt Duran and he looks to hang on. 8:12
01:44 Duran scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 10:12
01:48 It seems every shot Jones Jr takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 10:12
01:57 Duran lands a crushing hook! 14:12
01:57 Jones Jr was stunned by that blow! 14:12
02:11 Roy Jones Jr wraps up Duran. 14:12
02:16 Yeats has to separate the two... 14:12
02:28 Duran is holding... 14:12
02:37 Duran and Jones Jr each take a step back. 14:12
02:42 Jones Jr scores downstairs with a hard cross. 14:15
02:51 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 14:15
02:51 Jones Jr scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 14:17
03:00 Jones Jr appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 14:17
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 15:17
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 10 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Jones Jr'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
0:16 Look out! That was a straight right by Duran! 4:0
0:16 Jones Jr seems to have been hurt by that punch! 4:0
0:21 The swelling under Jones Jr'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. 4:0
0:25 John Scully was really animated in Duran's corner and Duran was nodding in agreement. 4:0
0:31 Duran throws a flurry of punches but Jones Jr either blocks or slips them. 4:0
0:34 Jones Jr fires the jab. It finds its target. 4:2
0:50 Duran really buried that punch into Jones Jr's ribs. 8:2
0:50 Jones Jr is hurt! 8:2
01:02 Jones Jr is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 8:2
01:17 Jones Jr is protecting the body nicely as Duran fails to score inside. 8:2
01:19 Jones Jr gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Duran with an uppercut. 8:4
01:37 Duran grabs Jones Jr again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 8:4
01:42 The fighters separate after a clinch. 8:4
01:47 Jones Jr rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 8:6
02:01 Duran tries to drop the right hand over the top but Jones Jr ducks under it. 8:6
02:03 A flurry of blows from Jones Jr lands to the body 8:8
02:23 Roberto Duran throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Jones Jr but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 8:8
02:31 Duran takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 8:8
02:33 Duran traps Jones Jr in the corner! 8:8
02:38 Yeats yells at the fighters to separate but Duran and Jones Jr are a tangle of arms. 8:8
02:47 Yeats has to break the clinch. 8:8
02:59 Duran misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:8
03:00 Round 10 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 7:9
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duran is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 11 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Jones Jr'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
0:13 Roberto Duran wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Jones Jr's defense. 0:0
0:20 Jones Jr lands a strong cross! 0:4
0:20 Duran is clutching his side! 0:4
0:37 Jones Jr scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 0:6
0:54 Duran looks to work the body, but Jones Jr covers up nicely. 0:6
01:11 Duran is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Jones Jr can't throw punches, I guess. 0:6
01:16 Yeats pries them apart. 0:6
01:20 Jones Jr lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 0:8
01:34 Roberto Duran is holding Jones Jr tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 0:8
01:43 Yeats moves them apart. 0:8
01:48 Jones Jr is trapped in Duran's corner... 0:8
01:53 Duran whiffs with the uppercut. 0:8
02:07 Jones Jr is off target with that uppercut. 0:8
02:14 Duran slides into the corner... 0:8
02:14 Jones Jr throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Duran's jaw. 0:10
02:28 There's a straight right by Jones Jr! 0:14
02:28 Roberto Duran was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 0:14
02:37 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:14
02:42 Duran doesn't connect with the uppercut. 0:14
02:53 * A beautiful hook to the chin knocks Duran to the canvas! 0:14
02:56 Yeats motions Jones Jr to a neutral corner and starts the count. 0:23
02:56 1... 0:23
02:57 2... 0:23
02:58 3... 0:23
02:59 4... 0:23
03:00 * Duran is back on his feet! He looks shaken... 0:23
03:00 Yeats wipes off Duran's gloves and waves the fighters together. 0:23
03:00 Jones Jr appears to have this fight under control. 0:23
03:00 A knockdown is always exciting and this crowd is full of electricity after that last round! 0:24
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
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Jones Jr's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Jones Jr's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Duran retreats into the lower corner. 0:0
0:13 Jones Jr cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Duran had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:20 Duran drives that short hook into Jones Jr's midsection! 4:0
0:20 Jones Jr is suddenly in trouble! 4:0
0:24 The increased swelling around the left eye of Roy Jones Jr is fast becoming a hindurance. 4:0
0:29 Jones Jr received a pep talk from Evangelista Cotto before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 4:0
0:34 OH! Duran landed the big hook flush! 8:0
0:34 Jones Jr is reeling.. 8:0
0:44 Jones Jr drops in a solid cross just above Duran's trunks. 8:3
0:53 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 8:3
01:01 Duran is clinching... 8:3
01:05 Yeats separates the two... 8:3
01:10 Both fighters move back to ring center. 8:3
01:14 Duran misses wildly with the Hook. 8:3
01:21 Duran pushes Jones Jr away to give himself a little more space to work with. 8:3
01:24 Jones Jr moves into the lower right corner. 8:3
01:29 Duran tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 8:3
01:38 They are being cautious and keeping out of range. 8:3
01:50 Duran traps Jones Jr's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Yeats breaks it up. 8:3
01:59 Referee Yeats has to separate the two... 8:3
01:59 Duran appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 8:3
02:09 Duran swings...and misses. 8:3
02:16 Jones Jr lands a hard hook! 8:7
02:16 Roberto Duran looks shaken! 8:7
02:30 Jones Jr ducks into an uppercut from Duran. 10:7
02:47 Roy Jones Jr just can't find the range with that jab. 10:7
02:54 Duran lands a vicious cross! 14:7
02:54 Jones Jr appears shaken by that punch! 14:7
03:00 Jones Jr lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Duran. 14:7
03:00 Jones Jr seems to have done enough to win this fight. 14:7
03:00 The final round concludes and we're going to have to await a decision to find out who won this contest. 14:7
Fight Result
Amy Hayes has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Tommy Hart, United States scores the bout 117 to 110 for Roy Jones Jr
Tony Perez, Puerto Rico scores the bout 115 to 113 for Roberto Duran
Don Trella, United States scores the bout 116 to 111 for...
...Roy Jones Jr
The winner by split decision is Roy Jones Jr!
Score Cards
Tommy Hart Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Roberto Duran 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 8 9 110
Roy Jones Jr 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 117
Don Trella Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Roberto Duran 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 8 10 111
Roy Jones Jr 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 116
Tony Perez Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Roberto Duran 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 8 10 115
Roy Jones Jr 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 113
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Roberto Duran 30 28 29 27 30 29 27 28 28 27 24 29 336
Roy Jones Jr 27 29 29 30 27 28 30 29 29 30 30 28 346
Statistics
Categories Roberto Duran Roy Jones Jr
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 2.92 3.42
Hooks / Round 3.58 6.50
Crosses / Round 2.75 6.33
Combinations / Round 4.00 4.58
Uppercuts / Round 3.58 4.08
Punches Landed / Round 16.83 24.92
Punches Missed / Round 90.75 23.33
Punching Accuracy 15.6% 51.6%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Head Butting 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 3 / 3 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 2 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 2 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 -
Re: #4#Event (5) 1-7
Co-Feature
Pernell Whitaker vs Muhammad Ali
Fight info: Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, NY, United States, 2012-05-07, announcer is Amy Hayes, referee is Mike England, the bout will be scored by three judges: Kwan-Ho Jang (South Korea), John Schorle (United States) and Fred Ucci (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: Pernell Whitaker - Record: 2-2-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Brian Mitchell - Cut Man: Whitey Bimstein
In the blue corner: Muhammad Ali - Record: 7-3-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Futch - Cut Man: Al Braverman
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and the two fighters are ready to trade blows. 0:0
0:12 Ali wraps up Whitaker... Neither fighter will break... 0:0
0:21 Whitaker works his way free! 0:0
0:25 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:33 Pernell Whitaker just comes up short with the hook. 0:0
0:40 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:48 Whitaker does a great job of moving as Ali tries to work inside. 0:0
0:55 Ali lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 0:2
01:18 Ali usues his legs to avoid Whitaker's punches. 0:2
01:25 Muhammad Ali lands a crushing hook! 0:6
01:25 Whitaker is clutching his side! 0:6
01:38 Ali's misses as Whitaker backpedals away. 0:6
02:00 Whitaker smothers Ali's attack with a clinch! 0:6
02:04 England breaks them up... 0:6
02:09 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:6
02:27 Ali doesn't connect with the uppercut. 0:6
02:29 Upstairs and downstairs! Whitaker lands two quick blows and then moves away from Ali's counters. 2:6
02:50 Whitaker wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Ali's defense. 2:6
02:52 Ali lands a solid shot to the head and follows up with a better one! He can be very effective when he remembers to throw his punches in combinations. 2:8
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 1:8
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 England motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:12 Whitaker lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ali. 0:0
0:15 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Ali who scores with a short hook to the chest. 0:2
0:28 Ali tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:2
0:35 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:2
0:38 Whitaker lands a nicely timed cross to the jaw of Ali from the outside. 3:2
0:51 Whitaker lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 5:2
01:10 He throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 7:2
01:30 Ali lands a solid hook! 7:6
01:30 Whitaker is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 7:6
01:40 Ali scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Whitaker. 7:8
02:08 Ali comes in low. Whitaker puts a headlock on him. England knocks Whitaker's arm off Muhammad Ali's head. 7:8
02:13 Now they break clean. 7:8
02:22 Whitaker traps Ali's gloves under his arms, forcing England to break them up. 7:8
02:27 England pries them apart. 7:8
02:33 Whitaker moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 9:8
02:47 Whitaker is either lucky or has radar. Ali's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 9:8
02:59 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 9:8
03:00 Ali pushes Whitaker away. 9:8
03:00 Ali shows Whitaker his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 2. 8:8
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Something's wrong. The bell should have sounded to start...there it goes. Both fighters got a few extra seconds rest here at the start of Round 3. 0:0
0:28 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Whitaker rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:0
0:41 Whitaker slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Ali. 3:0
0:54 Pernell Whitaker misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 3:0
01:06 Ali tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 3:0
01:09 Whitaker sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 5:0
01:34 Whitaker has his arms wrapped around Ali... Now they separate. 5:0
01:43 Ali tries to get free... Here comes England to break them up... 5:0
01:51 Ali steals a quick glance at his corner. 5:0
02:01 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up. They've been a little overly cautious so far this round. 5:0
02:18 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Ali has gotten the better of the exchange. 7:3
02:35 Whitaker can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 7:3
02:37 There's a combination of punches from Ali that score big. 7:6
02:51 Ali is moving around the ring nicely. 7:6
02:55 Ali's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 7:6
03:00 Round 3 ends with the sound of the bell. 8:7
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Whitaker scores with a quick one-two to Ali's midsection 2:0
0:12 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:28 Ali looks to work the body, but Whitaker covers up nicely. 2:0
0:40 Whitaker is moving like a ghost out there, as Ali trys in vain to corner him 2:0
0:45 Whitaker lands a jab to Ali's midsection 4:0
01:02 Ali throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:0
01:16 Ali just can't find the range with that cross. 4:0
01:31 Ali eats a short cross from Whitaker amd backs away. 6:0
01:40 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 6:0
01:48 Ali throws a crushing right to Whitaker's jaw! 6:5
01:48 Whitaker seems to have been hurt by that punch! 6:5
02:05 That punch actually went behind Ali's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Pernell Whitaker. 6:5
02:17 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 6:5
02:31 Whitaker tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Ali blocks it. 6:5
02:42 Whitaker ties up Ali... 6:5
02:47 Referee England has to separate the two... 6:5
02:51 Whitaker pushes Ali away to give himself a little more space to work with. 6:5
02:59 Pernell Whitaker scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 10:5
02:59 Ali was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 10:5
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 4 comes to an end. 12:5
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:10 Whitaker slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:15 Ali feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 0:0
0:15 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:19 Whatever Al Braverman 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
0:24 Ali misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:26 Whitaker gets inside and fires a hook to Ali's body. 2:0
0:39 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 2:0
0:43 Ali misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:0
0:52 Pernell Whitaker retreats into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:57 Ali lands a strong cross! 2:4
0:57 Whitaker was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 2:4
01:17 Ali fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:4
01:19 Whitaker drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Ali. 5:4
01:38 Whitaker shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 7:4
01:47 Pernell Whitaker slides into the corner... 7:4
01:52 You would think Whitaker had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Muhammad Ali looked trying to score there! 7:4
01:54 Whitaker scores with a brutal hook to the head. 10:4
02:08 Muhammad Ali is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Whitaker. 10:4
02:16 Muhammad Ali traps Whitaker in the corner! 10:4
02:20 Ali pins Whitaker's arms. Now they move apart. 10:4
02:29 Referee England separates the two... 10:4
02:34 Whitaker lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 12:4
02:43 Muhammad Ali traps Whitaker in the corner! 12:4
02:48 Ali catches Pernell Whitaker coming in with a sweet uppercut! 12:8
02:48 That's the punch Ali hoped to land! Whitaker looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 12:8
03:00 Whitaker frees himself from Ali's clutches! They move to ring center now. 12:8
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 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ali looks a bit disgusted as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:22 Whitaker is holding on to Ali. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:26 England is shouting at Whitaker to break! 0:0
0:26 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:34 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Ali blasts home a hook. 0:2
0:56 Ali fires and misses. 0:2
0:58 Whitaker doubles up to the body, though Ali seems unfazed. 2:2
01:16 Ali grabs Whitaker's head, pulls it down, into his chest. England has to force Ali to let go. 2:2
01:25 Muhammad Ali shoves Whitaker away. 2:2
01:36 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 2:2
01:45 Whitaker picks off the jab thrown by Ali. 2:2
01:56 Ali bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 2:4
02:10 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 2:4
02:14 England has to separate the two... 2:4
02:23 Whitaker is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:4
02:30 Whitaker's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. He seems to hear but it remains to be seen if he'll follow the advice. 2:4
02:33 A cross lands for Ali. Whitaker didn't see that one coming. 2:6
02:49 Whitaker lets his hands go inside, but Ali protects his body well. 2:6
02:51 The uppercut just landed by Muhammad Ali is a nice weapon on the inside. 2:8
03:00 Round 6 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 2:7
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 Whitaker got some great advice from Brian Mitchell between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:0
0:08 Whitaker backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 Pernell Whitaker is protecting the body nicely as Ali fails to score inside. 0:0
0:15 Whitaker digs a short hook to ribs of Ali. 2:0
0:19 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 7th round of this fight. 2:0
0:32 Ali looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 2:0
0:43 Whitaker grabs and holds Ali... 2:0
0:52 England separates the two... 2:0
0:57 Whitaker is blocked in his own corner... 2:0
01:01 Muhammad Ali is giving Whitaker a lot of side-to-side movement. 2:0
01:06 Ali has Whitaker pinned! 2:0
01:10 Muhammad Ali leaves the jab just short. 2:0
01:17 Whitaker lands a wicked combination! 6:0
01:17 What a beautiful combination! Ali might not survive this... 6:0
01:36 Ali is trapped in the corner... 6:0
01:41 Whitaker ties up Ali. Why would he want to clinch now? 6:0
01:45 England has to break them apart. 6:0
01:50 Ali bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 6:2
02:06 Muhammad Ali tries to drop the right hand over the top but Whitaker ducks under it. 6:2
02:08 Whitaker continues to pop the jab 8:2
02:22 Whitaker lands a strong cross! 12:2
02:22 Ali is suddenly in trouble! 12:2
02:32 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 12:2
02:32 Ali is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 12:4
02:48 Ali is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 12:4
03:00 The fighters are tied up. Ali tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 12:4
03:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 12:4
03:00 That ends Round 7... But the fighters are still punching! Now England jumps between them. 11:6
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:15 Ali tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Whitaker. 0:0
0:18 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:22 Brian Mitchell was extremely upbeat during the break with Whitaker providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:23 Whitaker scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 2:0
0:36 Muhammad Ali retreats into the right corner. 2:0
0:40 Whitaker is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 2:0
0:45 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:0
0:49 Pernell Whitaker has Ali cornered! 2:0
0:49 Neither fighter is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 4:2
01:02 Ali lets a quick hook go, catching Whitaker moving in. 4:4
01:22 Ali clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 4:4
01:27 * England is telling Ali to quit using the shoulder. 4:4
01:44 Ali pins Whitaker in the corner! 4:4
01:48 Ali throws a flurry of punches but Whitaker either blocks or slips them. 4:4
02:03 Whitaker is pinned in his own corner... 4:4
02:08 Ali just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Whitaker with a sharp combination! 4:8
02:08 Whitaker is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 4:8
02:26 England warns Ali for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 4:8
02:30 Ali finally lets go of Whitaker. 4:8
02:46 Ali voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 4:8
02:56 Ali is holding... 4:8
03:00 England steps in and breaks it up. 4:8
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 4:8
03:00 The bell ending Round 8 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 5:8
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ali looks to be in good shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Pernell Whitaker received a pep talk from Brian Mitchell before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:11 England tries to separate the boxers but Whitaker has a vice-like grip on Muhammad Ali. 0:0
0:15 Muhammad Ali pushes Whitaker away. 0:0
0:15 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:24 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and England is going to have to sort this out. 0:0
0:29 England separates the two... 0:0
0:34 Whitaker has Ali trapped! 0:0
0:34 Whitaker's jab is fast and accurate. 2:0
0:51 Muhammad Ali misses with that punch. 2:0
01:09 Ali throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Whitaker but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:0
01:11 Whitaker lands consecutive blows to Ali's midsection. 4:0
01:20 Whitaker snaps Ali's head back with a jolting uppercut. 7:0
01:29 Whitaker connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 9:0
01:39 Whitaker snakes the jab through Ali's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 11:0
01:53 Whitaker is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Ali. 11:0
01:57 Whitaker seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 11:0
02:07 Ali wraps up Whitaker. 11:0
02:12 Ali uses his shoulder to force Whitaker out of the clinch. 11:0
02:16 England is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 11:0
02:23 England yells at the fighters to separate but Muhammad Ali and Pernell Whitaker are a tangle of arms. 11:0
02:32 * And there is the cut! That was about time, after all that head butting! 11:1
02:32 The bleeding is coming from the last place you'd want a cut, inside the left eyebrow of Whitaker. The blood is trickling into his eye and, as a corner man, you know that the location is going to add to the challenge of getting that wound to close. 11:1
02:32 * That accidental head butt that occurred during the clinch has opened a cut! 11:1
02:40 Both fighters are throwing but Ali is scoring more than Whitaker. 13:4
02:58 Whitaker is getting frustrated as Ali continues to hold on to him. Whitaker is punching Ali's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, England pushes the fighters apart. 13:4
03:00 Referee England steps in to break it up. 13:4
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 9 to a close. 13:3
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ali didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:07 Whitaker's corner gave his cut on the left eyebrow priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of closing the wounds. 0:0
0:07 The action is back at ring center. 0:0
0:12 It's a sweet uppercut by Whitaker! He snapped Ali's head straight back with that punch! 4:0
0:12 Ali looks stunned! 4:0
0:21 Al Braverman not only gave Ali encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Whitaker. Now it's up to Ali to implement it. 4:0
0:21 Muhammad Ali backs into the right corner. 4:0
0:26 Whitaker misses wildly with the hook. 4:0
0:34 Ali has Whitaker trapped in the near right neutral corner... 4:0
0:38 Ali wings a big left hand at Whitaker but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:0
0:41 * Whitaker is told to quit using his elbows by England. 8:0
01:03 Whitaker lands a crushing uppercut! 12:0
01:03 Ali appears to have been staggered by that punch... 12:0
01:16 Whitaker shoots the jab into the chest of Ali. 14:0
01:33 Whitaker grabs Ali again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 14:0
01:42 England moves them apart. 14:0
01:47 Ali moves into a neutral corner. 14:0
01:47 Whitaker doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 16:0
02:02 Ali misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 16:0
02:14 Ali lands a hard cross! 16:5
02:14 Whitaker is reeling.. 16:5
02:28 Whitaker is flicking the jab, trying to keep Ali at long range. 16:5
02:33 Ali tastes Whitaker's jab 18:5
02:53 There's a hard shot off the top of Whitaker's head! 18:9
02:53 Whitaker takes a step back, obviously hurt! 18:9
03:00 Ali works free! The fighters move to ring center. 18:9
03:00 Whitaker appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 18:9
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 19:10
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:05 Al Braverman knows Ali lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:10 Whitaker fires a shot, but it glances off Ali's shoulder. 0:0
0:17 Ali shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Whitaker flush! 0:4
0:17 Pernell Whitaker was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 0:4
0:26 Whitaker throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Ali's jaw. 2:4
0:45 Whitaker telegraphed that shot and Ali ducks under it easily. 2:4
0:52 Whitaker takes a hard combination from Ali 2:8
0:52 Pernell Whitaker seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 2:8
01:06 Ali is off target with that combination. 2:8
01:13 Ali retreats into his own corner... 2:8
01:17 Whitaker bounces off the ropes, challenging Ali to come get him. 2:8
01:31 Whitaker just misses with a huge shot as Ali chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:8
01:38 Ali drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 2:12
01:38 Whitaker looks shaken! 2:12
01:47 Whitaker has Ali blocked in! 2:12
01:47 Whitaker's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 4:12
02:01 Muhammad Ali pins Whitaker's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 4:12
02:05 England moves in to break the clinch. 4:12
02:22 Ali misses with that hook. 4:12
02:28 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 4:12
02:37 Whitaker slips out of a corner, as Ali attempts to trap him. 4:12
03:00 Ali suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 4:12
03:00 The Referee has to get between Whitaker and Ali as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 6:11
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 03:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 12th and final round. 0:0
0:12 Ali fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:27 Ali misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:34 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:0
0:50 Whitaker picks off the jab by Ali. 0:0
0:57 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 0:0
01:04 Ali connects with a violent hook! 0:4
01:04 Whitaker looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 0:4
01:21 Ali scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:8
01:21 Whitaker is gasping for air!! 0:8
01:38 Oh!!! Ali unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 0:12
01:38 That punch may have stunned Whitaker momentarily. 0:12
01:47 Whitaker is trapped in his own corner... 0:12
01:47 Ali's finds a home on Pernell Whitaker's jaw. 0:14
01:59 Whitaker slides into a neutral corner... 0:14
01:59 Ali lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 0:16
02:08 Whitaker is staying at the center of the ring. 0:16
02:13 Whitaker traps Ali's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 0:16
02:17 The Referee breaks it up... 0:16
02:25 Ali punishes Whitaker with a hook to the ribs. 0:19
02:39 Look out! That was a straight right by Ali! 0:23
02:39 Pernell Whitaker looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 0:23
02:43 Whitaker is starting to suck wind... 0:23
02:55 England has to pull the fighters away from each other as Whitaker locks up Ali's arms. 0:23
03:00 England has to break the clinch. 0:23
03:00 The final seconds of Round 12 expire and this bout is going to go to the scorecards. 0:24
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...
Kwan-Ho Jang, South Korea scores the bout 115 to 115 - even
John Schorle, United States scores the bout 115 to 114 for Pernell Whitaker
Fred Ucci, United States scores the bout 115 to 115 - even
This fight has been declared a majority draw!
Score Cards
Kwan-Ho Jang Round Total
South Korea 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pernell Whitaker 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 115
Muhammad Ali 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 115
John Schorle Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pernell Whitaker 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 115
Muhammad Ali 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 114
Fred Ucci Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pernell Whitaker 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 115
Muhammad Ali 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 115
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pernell Whitaker 27 30 30 29 30 28 30 27 30 30 27 27 345
Muhammad Ali 30 30 28 28 27 30 27 30 27 27 30 30 344
Statistics
Categories Pernell Whitaker Muhammad Ali
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.50 4.17
Hooks / Round 3.67 2.50
Crosses / Round 4.08 3.00
Combinations / Round 3.50 5.17
Uppercuts / Round 3.58 3.17
Punches Landed / Round 20.33 18.00
Punches Missed / Round 33.33 51.25
Punching Accuracy 37.9% 26.0%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Using Elbow 1
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt causing Cut 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 1 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 1 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on left eyebrow 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 1 / 1 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 4 / 3 2 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 4 / 4
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1
Pernell Whitaker vs Muhammad Ali
Fight info: Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, NY, United States, 2012-05-07, announcer is Amy Hayes, referee is Mike England, the bout will be scored by three judges: Kwan-Ho Jang (South Korea), John Schorle (United States) and Fred Ucci (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: Pernell Whitaker - Record: 2-2-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Brian Mitchell - Cut Man: Whitey Bimstein
In the blue corner: Muhammad Ali - Record: 7-3-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Futch - Cut Man: Al Braverman
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and the two fighters are ready to trade blows. 0:0
0:12 Ali wraps up Whitaker... Neither fighter will break... 0:0
0:21 Whitaker works his way free! 0:0
0:25 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:33 Pernell Whitaker just comes up short with the hook. 0:0
0:40 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:48 Whitaker does a great job of moving as Ali tries to work inside. 0:0
0:55 Ali lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 0:2
01:18 Ali usues his legs to avoid Whitaker's punches. 0:2
01:25 Muhammad Ali lands a crushing hook! 0:6
01:25 Whitaker is clutching his side! 0:6
01:38 Ali's misses as Whitaker backpedals away. 0:6
02:00 Whitaker smothers Ali's attack with a clinch! 0:6
02:04 England breaks them up... 0:6
02:09 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:6
02:27 Ali doesn't connect with the uppercut. 0:6
02:29 Upstairs and downstairs! Whitaker lands two quick blows and then moves away from Ali's counters. 2:6
02:50 Whitaker wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Ali's defense. 2:6
02:52 Ali lands a solid shot to the head and follows up with a better one! He can be very effective when he remembers to throw his punches in combinations. 2:8
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 1:8
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 England motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:12 Whitaker lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ali. 0:0
0:15 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Ali who scores with a short hook to the chest. 0:2
0:28 Ali tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:2
0:35 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:2
0:38 Whitaker lands a nicely timed cross to the jaw of Ali from the outside. 3:2
0:51 Whitaker lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 5:2
01:10 He throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 7:2
01:30 Ali lands a solid hook! 7:6
01:30 Whitaker is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 7:6
01:40 Ali scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Whitaker. 7:8
02:08 Ali comes in low. Whitaker puts a headlock on him. England knocks Whitaker's arm off Muhammad Ali's head. 7:8
02:13 Now they break clean. 7:8
02:22 Whitaker traps Ali's gloves under his arms, forcing England to break them up. 7:8
02:27 England pries them apart. 7:8
02:33 Whitaker moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 9:8
02:47 Whitaker is either lucky or has radar. Ali's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 9:8
02:59 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 9:8
03:00 Ali pushes Whitaker away. 9:8
03:00 Ali shows Whitaker his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 2. 8:8
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Something's wrong. The bell should have sounded to start...there it goes. Both fighters got a few extra seconds rest here at the start of Round 3. 0:0
0:28 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Whitaker rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:0
0:41 Whitaker slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Ali. 3:0
0:54 Pernell Whitaker misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 3:0
01:06 Ali tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 3:0
01:09 Whitaker sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 5:0
01:34 Whitaker has his arms wrapped around Ali... Now they separate. 5:0
01:43 Ali tries to get free... Here comes England to break them up... 5:0
01:51 Ali steals a quick glance at his corner. 5:0
02:01 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up. They've been a little overly cautious so far this round. 5:0
02:18 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Ali has gotten the better of the exchange. 7:3
02:35 Whitaker can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 7:3
02:37 There's a combination of punches from Ali that score big. 7:6
02:51 Ali is moving around the ring nicely. 7:6
02:55 Ali's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 7:6
03:00 Round 3 ends with the sound of the bell. 8:7
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Whitaker scores with a quick one-two to Ali's midsection 2:0
0:12 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:28 Ali looks to work the body, but Whitaker covers up nicely. 2:0
0:40 Whitaker is moving like a ghost out there, as Ali trys in vain to corner him 2:0
0:45 Whitaker lands a jab to Ali's midsection 4:0
01:02 Ali throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:0
01:16 Ali just can't find the range with that cross. 4:0
01:31 Ali eats a short cross from Whitaker amd backs away. 6:0
01:40 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 6:0
01:48 Ali throws a crushing right to Whitaker's jaw! 6:5
01:48 Whitaker seems to have been hurt by that punch! 6:5
02:05 That punch actually went behind Ali's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Pernell Whitaker. 6:5
02:17 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 6:5
02:31 Whitaker tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Ali blocks it. 6:5
02:42 Whitaker ties up Ali... 6:5
02:47 Referee England has to separate the two... 6:5
02:51 Whitaker pushes Ali away to give himself a little more space to work with. 6:5
02:59 Pernell Whitaker scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 10:5
02:59 Ali was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 10:5
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 4 comes to an end. 12:5
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:10 Whitaker slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:15 Ali feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 0:0
0:15 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:19 Whatever Al Braverman 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
0:24 Ali misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:26 Whitaker gets inside and fires a hook to Ali's body. 2:0
0:39 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 2:0
0:43 Ali misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:0
0:52 Pernell Whitaker retreats into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:57 Ali lands a strong cross! 2:4
0:57 Whitaker was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 2:4
01:17 Ali fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:4
01:19 Whitaker drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Ali. 5:4
01:38 Whitaker shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 7:4
01:47 Pernell Whitaker slides into the corner... 7:4
01:52 You would think Whitaker had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Muhammad Ali looked trying to score there! 7:4
01:54 Whitaker scores with a brutal hook to the head. 10:4
02:08 Muhammad Ali is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Whitaker. 10:4
02:16 Muhammad Ali traps Whitaker in the corner! 10:4
02:20 Ali pins Whitaker's arms. Now they move apart. 10:4
02:29 Referee England separates the two... 10:4
02:34 Whitaker lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 12:4
02:43 Muhammad Ali traps Whitaker in the corner! 12:4
02:48 Ali catches Pernell Whitaker coming in with a sweet uppercut! 12:8
02:48 That's the punch Ali hoped to land! Whitaker looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 12:8
03:00 Whitaker frees himself from Ali's clutches! They move to ring center now. 12:8
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 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ali looks a bit disgusted as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:22 Whitaker is holding on to Ali. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:26 England is shouting at Whitaker to break! 0:0
0:26 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:34 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Ali blasts home a hook. 0:2
0:56 Ali fires and misses. 0:2
0:58 Whitaker doubles up to the body, though Ali seems unfazed. 2:2
01:16 Ali grabs Whitaker's head, pulls it down, into his chest. England has to force Ali to let go. 2:2
01:25 Muhammad Ali shoves Whitaker away. 2:2
01:36 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 2:2
01:45 Whitaker picks off the jab thrown by Ali. 2:2
01:56 Ali bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 2:4
02:10 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 2:4
02:14 England has to separate the two... 2:4
02:23 Whitaker is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:4
02:30 Whitaker's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. He seems to hear but it remains to be seen if he'll follow the advice. 2:4
02:33 A cross lands for Ali. Whitaker didn't see that one coming. 2:6
02:49 Whitaker lets his hands go inside, but Ali protects his body well. 2:6
02:51 The uppercut just landed by Muhammad Ali is a nice weapon on the inside. 2:8
03:00 Round 6 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 2:7
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 Whitaker got some great advice from Brian Mitchell between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:0
0:08 Whitaker backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 Pernell Whitaker is protecting the body nicely as Ali fails to score inside. 0:0
0:15 Whitaker digs a short hook to ribs of Ali. 2:0
0:19 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 7th round of this fight. 2:0
0:32 Ali looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 2:0
0:43 Whitaker grabs and holds Ali... 2:0
0:52 England separates the two... 2:0
0:57 Whitaker is blocked in his own corner... 2:0
01:01 Muhammad Ali is giving Whitaker a lot of side-to-side movement. 2:0
01:06 Ali has Whitaker pinned! 2:0
01:10 Muhammad Ali leaves the jab just short. 2:0
01:17 Whitaker lands a wicked combination! 6:0
01:17 What a beautiful combination! Ali might not survive this... 6:0
01:36 Ali is trapped in the corner... 6:0
01:41 Whitaker ties up Ali. Why would he want to clinch now? 6:0
01:45 England has to break them apart. 6:0
01:50 Ali bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 6:2
02:06 Muhammad Ali tries to drop the right hand over the top but Whitaker ducks under it. 6:2
02:08 Whitaker continues to pop the jab 8:2
02:22 Whitaker lands a strong cross! 12:2
02:22 Ali is suddenly in trouble! 12:2
02:32 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 12:2
02:32 Ali is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 12:4
02:48 Ali is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 12:4
03:00 The fighters are tied up. Ali tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 12:4
03:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 12:4
03:00 That ends Round 7... But the fighters are still punching! Now England jumps between them. 11:6
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:15 Ali tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Whitaker. 0:0
0:18 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:22 Brian Mitchell was extremely upbeat during the break with Whitaker providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:23 Whitaker scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 2:0
0:36 Muhammad Ali retreats into the right corner. 2:0
0:40 Whitaker is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 2:0
0:45 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:0
0:49 Pernell Whitaker has Ali cornered! 2:0
0:49 Neither fighter is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 4:2
01:02 Ali lets a quick hook go, catching Whitaker moving in. 4:4
01:22 Ali clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 4:4
01:27 * England is telling Ali to quit using the shoulder. 4:4
01:44 Ali pins Whitaker in the corner! 4:4
01:48 Ali throws a flurry of punches but Whitaker either blocks or slips them. 4:4
02:03 Whitaker is pinned in his own corner... 4:4
02:08 Ali just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Whitaker with a sharp combination! 4:8
02:08 Whitaker is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 4:8
02:26 England warns Ali for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 4:8
02:30 Ali finally lets go of Whitaker. 4:8
02:46 Ali voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 4:8
02:56 Ali is holding... 4:8
03:00 England steps in and breaks it up. 4:8
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 4:8
03:00 The bell ending Round 8 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 5:8
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ali looks to be in good shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Pernell Whitaker received a pep talk from Brian Mitchell before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:11 England tries to separate the boxers but Whitaker has a vice-like grip on Muhammad Ali. 0:0
0:15 Muhammad Ali pushes Whitaker away. 0:0
0:15 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:24 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and England is going to have to sort this out. 0:0
0:29 England separates the two... 0:0
0:34 Whitaker has Ali trapped! 0:0
0:34 Whitaker's jab is fast and accurate. 2:0
0:51 Muhammad Ali misses with that punch. 2:0
01:09 Ali throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Whitaker but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:0
01:11 Whitaker lands consecutive blows to Ali's midsection. 4:0
01:20 Whitaker snaps Ali's head back with a jolting uppercut. 7:0
01:29 Whitaker connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 9:0
01:39 Whitaker snakes the jab through Ali's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 11:0
01:53 Whitaker is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Ali. 11:0
01:57 Whitaker seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 11:0
02:07 Ali wraps up Whitaker. 11:0
02:12 Ali uses his shoulder to force Whitaker out of the clinch. 11:0
02:16 England is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 11:0
02:23 England yells at the fighters to separate but Muhammad Ali and Pernell Whitaker are a tangle of arms. 11:0
02:32 * And there is the cut! That was about time, after all that head butting! 11:1
02:32 The bleeding is coming from the last place you'd want a cut, inside the left eyebrow of Whitaker. The blood is trickling into his eye and, as a corner man, you know that the location is going to add to the challenge of getting that wound to close. 11:1
02:32 * That accidental head butt that occurred during the clinch has opened a cut! 11:1
02:40 Both fighters are throwing but Ali is scoring more than Whitaker. 13:4
02:58 Whitaker is getting frustrated as Ali continues to hold on to him. Whitaker is punching Ali's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, England pushes the fighters apart. 13:4
03:00 Referee England steps in to break it up. 13:4
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 9 to a close. 13:3
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ali didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:07 Whitaker's corner gave his cut on the left eyebrow priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of closing the wounds. 0:0
0:07 The action is back at ring center. 0:0
0:12 It's a sweet uppercut by Whitaker! He snapped Ali's head straight back with that punch! 4:0
0:12 Ali looks stunned! 4:0
0:21 Al Braverman not only gave Ali encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Whitaker. Now it's up to Ali to implement it. 4:0
0:21 Muhammad Ali backs into the right corner. 4:0
0:26 Whitaker misses wildly with the hook. 4:0
0:34 Ali has Whitaker trapped in the near right neutral corner... 4:0
0:38 Ali wings a big left hand at Whitaker but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:0
0:41 * Whitaker is told to quit using his elbows by England. 8:0
01:03 Whitaker lands a crushing uppercut! 12:0
01:03 Ali appears to have been staggered by that punch... 12:0
01:16 Whitaker shoots the jab into the chest of Ali. 14:0
01:33 Whitaker grabs Ali again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 14:0
01:42 England moves them apart. 14:0
01:47 Ali moves into a neutral corner. 14:0
01:47 Whitaker doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 16:0
02:02 Ali misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 16:0
02:14 Ali lands a hard cross! 16:5
02:14 Whitaker is reeling.. 16:5
02:28 Whitaker is flicking the jab, trying to keep Ali at long range. 16:5
02:33 Ali tastes Whitaker's jab 18:5
02:53 There's a hard shot off the top of Whitaker's head! 18:9
02:53 Whitaker takes a step back, obviously hurt! 18:9
03:00 Ali works free! The fighters move to ring center. 18:9
03:00 Whitaker appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 18:9
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 19:10
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:05 Al Braverman knows Ali lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:10 Whitaker fires a shot, but it glances off Ali's shoulder. 0:0
0:17 Ali shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Whitaker flush! 0:4
0:17 Pernell Whitaker was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 0:4
0:26 Whitaker throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Ali's jaw. 2:4
0:45 Whitaker telegraphed that shot and Ali ducks under it easily. 2:4
0:52 Whitaker takes a hard combination from Ali 2:8
0:52 Pernell Whitaker seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 2:8
01:06 Ali is off target with that combination. 2:8
01:13 Ali retreats into his own corner... 2:8
01:17 Whitaker bounces off the ropes, challenging Ali to come get him. 2:8
01:31 Whitaker just misses with a huge shot as Ali chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:8
01:38 Ali drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 2:12
01:38 Whitaker looks shaken! 2:12
01:47 Whitaker has Ali blocked in! 2:12
01:47 Whitaker's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 4:12
02:01 Muhammad Ali pins Whitaker's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 4:12
02:05 England moves in to break the clinch. 4:12
02:22 Ali misses with that hook. 4:12
02:28 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 4:12
02:37 Whitaker slips out of a corner, as Ali attempts to trap him. 4:12
03:00 Ali suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 4:12
03:00 The Referee has to get between Whitaker and Ali as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 6:11
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 03:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 12th and final round. 0:0
0:12 Ali fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:27 Ali misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:34 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:0
0:50 Whitaker picks off the jab by Ali. 0:0
0:57 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 0:0
01:04 Ali connects with a violent hook! 0:4
01:04 Whitaker looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 0:4
01:21 Ali scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:8
01:21 Whitaker is gasping for air!! 0:8
01:38 Oh!!! Ali unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 0:12
01:38 That punch may have stunned Whitaker momentarily. 0:12
01:47 Whitaker is trapped in his own corner... 0:12
01:47 Ali's finds a home on Pernell Whitaker's jaw. 0:14
01:59 Whitaker slides into a neutral corner... 0:14
01:59 Ali lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 0:16
02:08 Whitaker is staying at the center of the ring. 0:16
02:13 Whitaker traps Ali's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 0:16
02:17 The Referee breaks it up... 0:16
02:25 Ali punishes Whitaker with a hook to the ribs. 0:19
02:39 Look out! That was a straight right by Ali! 0:23
02:39 Pernell Whitaker looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 0:23
02:43 Whitaker is starting to suck wind... 0:23
02:55 England has to pull the fighters away from each other as Whitaker locks up Ali's arms. 0:23
03:00 England has to break the clinch. 0:23
03:00 The final seconds of Round 12 expire and this bout is going to go to the scorecards. 0:24
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...
Kwan-Ho Jang, South Korea scores the bout 115 to 115 - even
John Schorle, United States scores the bout 115 to 114 for Pernell Whitaker
Fred Ucci, United States scores the bout 115 to 115 - even
This fight has been declared a majority draw!
Score Cards
Kwan-Ho Jang Round Total
South Korea 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pernell Whitaker 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 115
Muhammad Ali 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 115
John Schorle Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pernell Whitaker 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 115
Muhammad Ali 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 114
Fred Ucci Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pernell Whitaker 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 115
Muhammad Ali 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 115
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pernell Whitaker 27 30 30 29 30 28 30 27 30 30 27 27 345
Muhammad Ali 30 30 28 28 27 30 27 30 27 27 30 30 344
Statistics
Categories Pernell Whitaker Muhammad Ali
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.50 4.17
Hooks / Round 3.67 2.50
Crosses / Round 4.08 3.00
Combinations / Round 3.50 5.17
Uppercuts / Round 3.58 3.17
Punches Landed / Round 20.33 18.00
Punches Missed / Round 33.33 51.25
Punching Accuracy 37.9% 26.0%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Using Elbow 1
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt causing Cut 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 1 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 1 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on left eyebrow 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 1 / 1 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 4 / 3 2 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 4 / 4
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1
Re: #4#Event (5) 1-7
Main Event
Henry Armstrong vs Ray Robinson
Fight info: Houston Astrodome, Houston, TX, United States, 2012-05-07, announcer is Ed Darien, referee is Mike Ortega, the bout will be scored by three judges: Raffaele Argiolas (Italy), Francisco Baez (United States) and Jerry Jakubco (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Henry Armstrong - Record: 3-0-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jimmy August - Cut Man: Carlos Vargas
In the blue corner: Ray Robinson - Record: 3-0-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jeff Fenech - Cut Man: Dennie Mancini
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:12 That hook by Ray Robinson jarred Henry Armstrong! 0:4
0:12 Armstrong was shaken by that blow! 0:4
0:26 Armstrong drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:4
0:26 Robinson is hurt! 4:4
0:42 Henry Armstrong lands a solid hook! 8:4
0:42 Ray Robinson looks shaken! 8:4
0:56 Robinson goes straight at Armstrong, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 8:4
01:07 Armstrong wings a big left hand at Robinson but the latter sidesteps the punch. 8:4
01:15 Robinson lands a devastating hook to the body. 8:7
01:41 Robinson lands a vicious cross! 8:11
01:41 That shot landed square and Armstrong felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 8:11
01:55 Armstrong whiffs with the hook. 8:11
02:07 The cross scores for Armstrong. He needs to throw that punch more often. 10:11
02:21 Armstrong lands a hard hook! 15:11
02:21 Robinson is clutching his side! 15:11
02:36 Henry Armstrong is off target with that jab. 15:11
02:39 Robinson throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 15:14
02:53 Henry Armstrong misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 15:14
02:56 Robinson sneaks home the right cross. 15:16
03:00 Armstrong looks a little puffy under his right eye. 15:16
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! 16:17
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:11 Robinson gets the cross in, making Armstrong blink. 0:3
0:19 Robinson received a pep talk from Jeff Fenech before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:3
0:25 Robinson smothers Armstrong's attack with a clinch! 0:3
0:29 Ortega is shouting at Robinson to break! 0:3
0:38 Armstrong's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:3
0:45 Robinson is protecting the body nicely as Armstrong fails to score inside. 0:3
0:48 A lead right scores big for Robinson. He stunned Armstrong with that one. 0:6
0:59 Robinson's jab is hitting Armstrong's solar plexus like a jackhammer and Henry Armstrong does not look comfortable! 0:9
01:11 Robinson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:9
01:22 Robinson doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 0:9
01:32 Robinson picks off the hook by Armstrong. 0:9
01:39 Robinson tastes Armstrong's jab 2:9
01:52 There's some nice hand speed. Robinson fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 2:11
01:56 That swelling under the right eye of Armstrong is definitely getting worse. 2:11
02:04 Armstrong and Robinson are both throwing wildly, a nice flurry, with Armstrong having the edge. 5:13
02:20 Robinson really buried that punch into Armstrong's ribs. 5:17
02:20 That series of punches rocked Armstrong and he looks to be in trouble. 5:17
02:28 As high as Armstrong is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Robinson takes advantage of it. 5:17
02:36 Armstrong wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Robinson's defense. 5:17
02:48 Robinson bangs a right cross off the face of Armstrong. 5:19
02:53 The swelling under Armstrong's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 5:19
02:57 Armstrong doesn't have to look for Robinson this round. He is right there in front of him. 5:19
03:00 Armstrong fires a lead right that Robinson manages to avoid. 5:19
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 2 comes to an end. 6:19
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Armstrong's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 Ray Robinson wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 0:2
0:23 Armstrong lands a stinging jab. 2:2
0:41 Armstrong is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 2:2
0:45 Referee Ortega has to separate the two... 2:2
0:50 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:2
01:02 Henry Armstrong tries to drop the right hand over the top but Robinson ducks under it. 2:2
01:13 Robinson fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:2
01:25 Robinson does a great job smothering Armstrong's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 2:2
01:32 Robinson lands consecutive blows to Armstrong's midsection. 2:4
01:46 Armstrong can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:4
01:53 Robinson is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:4
02:04 That hook from Armstrong snapped Robinson's head back violently! 6:4
02:04 That blast sent Robinson reeling into the ropes! 6:4
02:21 Robinson charges Armstrong trying to get inside 6:4
02:26 The action slows for the moment. 6:4
02:34 Armstrong drops the right hand flush on Robinson's chin! 10:4
02:34 Robinson seems to have been hurt by that punch! 10:4
02:52 Armstrong misses with that hook. 10:4
02:54 Robinson lands two stinging combinations that stop Armstrong in his tracks. 10:7
02:58 Armstrong's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 3. 10:7
03:00 Armstrong is trying to free his gloves from under Robinson's gloves. 10:7
03:00 Robinson shoves Armstrong away. 10:7
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 9:8
Round 4
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
0:05 Jeff Fenech was really animated in Ray Robinson's corner and Robinson was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:05 The swelling on the face of Henry Armstrong is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:19 Armstrong misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 2:0
0:32 Robinson pummels Armstrong, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 2:4
0:32 Armstrong is going to need to regroup after that blow... 2:4
0:37 Armstrong's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 2:4
0:43 Armstrong gets off a quick combination to the body 4:4
0:59 Both fighters are flailing away and both are definitely landing good punches. 6:6
01:10 Armstrong's jab is landing with some authority. 9:6
01:24 Robinson works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 9:6
01:29 Henry Armstrong moves into a neutral corner. 9:6
01:33 Robinson tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 9:6
01:37 Henry Armstrong seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:6
01:45 OH! Robinson landed the big hook flush! 9:11
01:45 Henry Armstrong is gasping for air!! 9:11
01:50 The swelling around Armstrong's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 9:11
02:01 Armstrong clamps Robinson's arms to his side and holds on until Ortega breaks the hold. 9:11
02:10 Ortega has to break them apart. 9:11
02:15 Robinson comes out on top in that exchange but Armstrong was able to land some nice shots as well. 11:14
02:25 Some nice infighting ends with Armstrong getting an uppercut in. 13:14
02:39 Robinson leans on the ropes and motions for Armstrong to come in. 13:14
02:43 Armstrong is pinned in his own corner... 13:14
02:48 Robinson clinches... Armstrong gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 13:14
02:52 Ortega separates them. 13:14
03:00 Robinson wraps up Armstrong. 13:14
03:00 Robinson finally lets go of Armstrong. 13:14
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 12:16
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Armstrong's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Armstrong's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:14 Armstrong fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:21 Robinson tried a jab but he left it hanging out there, and Armstrong lands a sizzling cross over the lazy jab. 3:0
0:29 Jeff Fenech was extremely upbeat during the break with Robinson providing some solid encouragement. 3:0
0:30 Robinson traps Armstrong in the corner! 3:0
0:34 Robinson dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Armstrong back on his heels! 3:4
0:34 Armstrong's knee almost touched the canvas... 3:4
0:44 Armstrong's jab is like a triphammer as it sends the sweat flying off of Robinson's head. 6:4
0:53 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 6:4
0:55 Armstrong has Robinson pinned! 6:4
0:55 Armstrong lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Ray Robinson's midsection. 8:4
01:17 Robinson lands a crushing cross! 8:8
01:17 Armstrong is suddenly in trouble! 8:8
01:21 Armstrong seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 8:8
01:33 Ray Robinson pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 8:8
01:39 Robinson slides into a neutral corner... 8:8
01:43 Armstrong lands a wicked hook! 12:8
01:43 Armstrong sent Robinson reeling with that punch! 12:8
01:56 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 12:8
01:56 Armstrong lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Ray Robinson's defense. 15:8
02:00 Some swelling has appeared around the left eye of Robinson. 15:8
02:07 These guys are really going at it and both will be in a little worse shape after this exchange is over. 17:10
02:25 Robinson is jockeying for position as he tries to force Armstrong back into the corner. 17:10
02:35 Armstrong lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Robinson. 17:10
02:37 Robinson lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 17:12
02:51 It's a sweet uppercut by Robinson! He snapped Armstrong's head straight back with that punch! 17:16
02:51 Armstrong appears shaken by that punch! 17:16
02:56 Armstrong is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 17:16
03:00 My co-announcer is on his feet cheering along with the rest of the crowd after that amazing round. 18:17
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 6 begins. 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, Henry Armstrong still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Armstrong doesn't connect with the jab. 0:0
0:15 Robinson feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 0:2
0:35 Armstrong is clinching... Robinson is trying to free his gloves... They are under Armstrong's arms... 0:2
0:40 Robinson tries to get free... Here comes Ortega to break them up... 0:2
0:44 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:2
0:51 Robinson lands a strong uppercut! 0:6
0:51 That punch has Armstrong staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 0:6
01:00 Robinson pins Armstrong in the corner! 0:6
01:05 Robinson grabs and holds Henry Armstrong... 0:6
01:09 Armstrong pushes Robinson away. 0:6
01:19 Robinson continues to follow Armstrong about the ring. 0:6
01:23 Armstrong is trapped in the corner... 0:6
01:28 There's a straight right by Robinson! 0:10
01:28 That shot buckled Armstrong's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 0:10
01:32 Armstrong's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 0:10
01:41 Armstrong fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 2:10
01:50 Armstrong retreats into a neutral corner. 2:10
01:54 Robinson lands a crushing uppercut! 2:15
01:54 And Armstrong's in big trouble now! 2:15
02:03 Armstrong backs into a neutral corner. 2:15
02:07 Robinson glances a hook off Armstrong's side. 2:17
02:07 Robinson has Armstrong reeling. Robinson can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 2:17
02:21 Robinson tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:17
02:32 He swings...and misses. 2:17
02:38 An even exchange that sees both men score. 4:19
02:38 Robinson knows he has Armstrong hurt as he wades in swinging! 4:19
02:43 The swelling under Armstrong's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 4:19
02:51 Robinson misses wildly with the Hook. 4:19
02:58 Robinson lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 4:21
02:58 Robinson has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 4:21
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 6, forcing Ortega to step in. 3:22
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Armstrong and Robinson leave their corners. 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
0:13 Armstrong lands a devastating uppercut! 4:0
0:13 Robinson looks shaken! 4:0
0:17 It doesn't look like Henry Armstrong has much left at all. 4:0
0:21 Armstrong got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jimmy August's instructions work. 4:0
0:22 Armstrong is keeping away from the ropes. 4:0
0:26 Armstrong is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 4:0
0:29 Robinson lands a short hard right to the chest and follows up immediately with a crushing left to the head of Henry Armstrong. 4:3
0:33 It seems every shot Armstrong takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 4:3
0:38 The fighters are tangled up inside. Armstrong has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 6:3
0:52 Robinson traps Armstrong's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 6:3
0:56 Ortega steps in and breaks it up. 6:3
01:01 Armstrong backs into his own corner... 6:3
01:06 Robinson ties up Armstrong. Why would he want to clinch now? 6:3
01:15 Ortega separates the two... 6:3
01:19 Armstrong and Ray Robinson 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. 6:3
01:26 Armstrong fires and misses. 6:3
01:33 Henry Armstrong just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 6:7
01:33 Armstrong is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 6:7
01:46 Armstrong tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Robinson. 6:7
01:58 * Robinson lands a powerful cross to Armstrong's temple knocking him off balance and he goes down!!!. 6:7
02:01 The count begins... 6:14
02:01 1... 6:14
02:02 2... 6:14
02:03 3... 6:14
02:04 4... 6:14
02:05 5... 6:14
02:05 * Henry Armstrong is hurt, but manages to regain his feet.. 6:14
02:05 Ortega is allowing the fight to continue. Armstrong looks real shaken to us, however. 6:14
02:05 Ray Robinson has Armstrong is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 6:14
02:13 Robinson forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Armstrong. 6:16
02:13 Robinson has Armstrong hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Robinson is. 6:16
02:27 Robinson throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 6:16
02:37 Robinson just comes up short with the jab. 6:16
02:48 Ray Robinson patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Armstrong little room to move. 6:16
02:53 Robinson fires a punch over the jab of Armstrong and gets it in for points. 6:18
02:53 Robinson appears to have Armstrong out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Armstrong looks ready to go, as Robinson closes in to try and end this fight. 6:18
02:57 Armstrong's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 6:18
03:00 Robinson shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Armstrong. 6:18
03:00 It looks like Ray Robinson has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:18
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 7:18
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson looks to be in excellent shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Armstrong's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:08 Robinson backs into the left corner. 0:0
0:08 Armstrong scores to the body with a jab 2:0
0:17 Jimmy August implored Armstrong to stay busy, to do more but Armstrong's mind seems elsewhere. 2:0
0:22 Robinson takes a heavy hook downstairs. 7:0
0:22 Robinson was stunned by that blow! 7:0
0:26 The swelling around Robinson's left eye is worsening. 7:0
0:42 Robinson traps Armstrong's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Ortega breaks it up. 7:0
0:47 * The referee cautions Robinson about leaning on Armstrong's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 7:0
01:03 Robinson'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. 7:0
01:13 Robinson takes a hard combination from Armstrong 11:0
01:13 Robinson is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 11:0
01:27 Armstrong cranks up the hook and connects to Robinson's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 15:0
01:27 Those shots all landed square and Robinson felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 15:0
01:31 Armstrong is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 15:0
01:31 There appears to be increased swelling under Robinson's left eye. 15:0
01:36 Ray Robinson is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 15:0
01:43 Armstrong pins Robinson in the corner! 15:0
01:48 Armstrong works his way in and leans on Robinson... 15:0
01:57 Armstrong pushes Ray Robinson away. 15:0
02:04 The action is at ring center. 15:0
02:09 Armstrong 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. 15:0
02:18 Armstrong tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Robinson blocks it. 15:0
02:28 Robinson fires the jab. It finds its target. 15:2
02:42 Armstrong just landed a devastating three punch combo! 19:2
02:42 Robinson was hurt by those blows! 19:2
03:00 * That punch caught Armstrong clean. He brings his arms up in a defensive posture. Now he pitches forward! Armstrong goes down after a delayed reaction to the uppercut by Robinson! 19:2
03:00 Robinson is ushered to a neutral corner by Ortega and the count begins.. 19:11
03:00 1... 19:11
03:00 * Armstrong is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. 19:11
03:00 Ortega waves the two fighters together, he is allowing the fight to continue. 19:11
03:00 These fans will be looking for more of the same after that last round. That knockdown really whipped them into a frenzy, they are still all on their feet. 20:10
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin the Round 9, we will have to see if that knockdown last round has any carryover effect on Armstrong. 0:0
0:08 Jimmy August knows Armstrong lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Armstrong's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Robinson is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Robinson still has distension. 0:0
0:09 Armstrong has Robinson trapped! 0:0
0:13 Ray Robinson smothers Armstrong's attack as Armstrong tries to get off some shots inside. 0:0
0:20 Robinson scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:4
0:20 Armstrong is reeling.. 0:4
0:25 Armstrong's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 0:4
0:32 Both fighters are looking to bang inside, as Robinson lands an uppercut to the jaw. 0:6
0:52 Ray Robinson telegraphed that shot and Armstrong ducks under it easily. 0:6
0:59 Robinson flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 0:8
01:08 Robinson unleashes a flurry and Armstrong fires back, a close exchange with Robinson coming out on top. 2:11
01:17 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Robinson scored more on that exchange. 4:14
01:22 Armstrong's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Robinson. 4:14
01:30 Armstrong eats a short cross from Robinson amd backs away. 4:16
01:39 Robinson goes to work inside landing a hard combination to body. 4:19
01:57 Armstrong looks to work the body, but Robinson covers up nicely. 4:19
01:59 Robinson gets inside and fires a hook to Henry Armstrong's body. 4:21
02:04 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Armstrong change his style. 4:21
02:04 The swelling under Armstrong'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. 4:21
02:08 Robinson scores with a big right hand. That shot got Armstrong's attention. 4:24
02:22 Robinson doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Armstrong's head? 4:28
02:22 Robinson has Armstrong in trouble after that punch! 4:28
02:26 * Armstrong is exhausted.Ortega pulls Robinson off of Armstrong and he's stopping the fight!! Robinson is the winner by TKO here in the 9th round! 4:28
Fight Result
Ed Darien has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:27 mark in Round 9 is...
Ray Robinson!
Score Cards
Raffaele Argiolas Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Henry Armstrong 9 9 10 9 10 9 8 8 72
Ray Robinson 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 78
Francisco Baez Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Henry Armstrong 9 9 9 9 10 9 8 8 71
Ray Robinson 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 79
Jerry Jakubco Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Henry Armstrong 9 9 10 9 10 9 8 8 72
Ray Robinson 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 78
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Henry Armstrong 27 27 29 27 30 27 24 24 215
Ray Robinson 30 30 28 30 27 30 30 30 235
Statistics
Categories Henry Armstrong Ray Robinson
Knockdowns scored 0 2
Jabs / Round 3.78 7.11
Hooks / Round 4.22 7.56
Crosses / Round 3.67 6.44
Combinations / Round 5.56 6.33
Uppercuts / Round 4.00 5.89
Punches Landed / Round 21.22 33.33
Punches Missed / Round 65.11 21.22
Punching Accuracy 24.6% 61.1%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Inside 4 / 4 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 2 / 1
Go All Out for KO 2 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Henry Armstrong vs Ray Robinson
Fight info: Houston Astrodome, Houston, TX, United States, 2012-05-07, announcer is Ed Darien, referee is Mike Ortega, the bout will be scored by three judges: Raffaele Argiolas (Italy), Francisco Baez (United States) and Jerry Jakubco (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Henry Armstrong - Record: 3-0-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jimmy August - Cut Man: Carlos Vargas
In the blue corner: Ray Robinson - Record: 3-0-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jeff Fenech - Cut Man: Dennie Mancini
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:12 That hook by Ray Robinson jarred Henry Armstrong! 0:4
0:12 Armstrong was shaken by that blow! 0:4
0:26 Armstrong drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:4
0:26 Robinson is hurt! 4:4
0:42 Henry Armstrong lands a solid hook! 8:4
0:42 Ray Robinson looks shaken! 8:4
0:56 Robinson goes straight at Armstrong, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 8:4
01:07 Armstrong wings a big left hand at Robinson but the latter sidesteps the punch. 8:4
01:15 Robinson lands a devastating hook to the body. 8:7
01:41 Robinson lands a vicious cross! 8:11
01:41 That shot landed square and Armstrong felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 8:11
01:55 Armstrong whiffs with the hook. 8:11
02:07 The cross scores for Armstrong. He needs to throw that punch more often. 10:11
02:21 Armstrong lands a hard hook! 15:11
02:21 Robinson is clutching his side! 15:11
02:36 Henry Armstrong is off target with that jab. 15:11
02:39 Robinson throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 15:14
02:53 Henry Armstrong misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 15:14
02:56 Robinson sneaks home the right cross. 15:16
03:00 Armstrong looks a little puffy under his right eye. 15:16
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! 16:17
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:11 Robinson gets the cross in, making Armstrong blink. 0:3
0:19 Robinson received a pep talk from Jeff Fenech before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:3
0:25 Robinson smothers Armstrong's attack with a clinch! 0:3
0:29 Ortega is shouting at Robinson to break! 0:3
0:38 Armstrong's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:3
0:45 Robinson is protecting the body nicely as Armstrong fails to score inside. 0:3
0:48 A lead right scores big for Robinson. He stunned Armstrong with that one. 0:6
0:59 Robinson's jab is hitting Armstrong's solar plexus like a jackhammer and Henry Armstrong does not look comfortable! 0:9
01:11 Robinson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:9
01:22 Robinson doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 0:9
01:32 Robinson picks off the hook by Armstrong. 0:9
01:39 Robinson tastes Armstrong's jab 2:9
01:52 There's some nice hand speed. Robinson fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 2:11
01:56 That swelling under the right eye of Armstrong is definitely getting worse. 2:11
02:04 Armstrong and Robinson are both throwing wildly, a nice flurry, with Armstrong having the edge. 5:13
02:20 Robinson really buried that punch into Armstrong's ribs. 5:17
02:20 That series of punches rocked Armstrong and he looks to be in trouble. 5:17
02:28 As high as Armstrong is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Robinson takes advantage of it. 5:17
02:36 Armstrong wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Robinson's defense. 5:17
02:48 Robinson bangs a right cross off the face of Armstrong. 5:19
02:53 The swelling under Armstrong's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 5:19
02:57 Armstrong doesn't have to look for Robinson this round. He is right there in front of him. 5:19
03:00 Armstrong fires a lead right that Robinson manages to avoid. 5:19
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 2 comes to an end. 6:19
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Armstrong's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 Ray Robinson wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 0:2
0:23 Armstrong lands a stinging jab. 2:2
0:41 Armstrong is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 2:2
0:45 Referee Ortega has to separate the two... 2:2
0:50 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:2
01:02 Henry Armstrong tries to drop the right hand over the top but Robinson ducks under it. 2:2
01:13 Robinson fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:2
01:25 Robinson does a great job smothering Armstrong's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 2:2
01:32 Robinson lands consecutive blows to Armstrong's midsection. 2:4
01:46 Armstrong can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:4
01:53 Robinson is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:4
02:04 That hook from Armstrong snapped Robinson's head back violently! 6:4
02:04 That blast sent Robinson reeling into the ropes! 6:4
02:21 Robinson charges Armstrong trying to get inside 6:4
02:26 The action slows for the moment. 6:4
02:34 Armstrong drops the right hand flush on Robinson's chin! 10:4
02:34 Robinson seems to have been hurt by that punch! 10:4
02:52 Armstrong misses with that hook. 10:4
02:54 Robinson lands two stinging combinations that stop Armstrong in his tracks. 10:7
02:58 Armstrong's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 3. 10:7
03:00 Armstrong is trying to free his gloves from under Robinson's gloves. 10:7
03:00 Robinson shoves Armstrong away. 10:7
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 9:8
Round 4
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
0:05 Jeff Fenech was really animated in Ray Robinson's corner and Robinson was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:05 The swelling on the face of Henry Armstrong is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:19 Armstrong misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 2:0
0:32 Robinson pummels Armstrong, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 2:4
0:32 Armstrong is going to need to regroup after that blow... 2:4
0:37 Armstrong's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 2:4
0:43 Armstrong gets off a quick combination to the body 4:4
0:59 Both fighters are flailing away and both are definitely landing good punches. 6:6
01:10 Armstrong's jab is landing with some authority. 9:6
01:24 Robinson works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 9:6
01:29 Henry Armstrong moves into a neutral corner. 9:6
01:33 Robinson tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 9:6
01:37 Henry Armstrong seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:6
01:45 OH! Robinson landed the big hook flush! 9:11
01:45 Henry Armstrong is gasping for air!! 9:11
01:50 The swelling around Armstrong's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 9:11
02:01 Armstrong clamps Robinson's arms to his side and holds on until Ortega breaks the hold. 9:11
02:10 Ortega has to break them apart. 9:11
02:15 Robinson comes out on top in that exchange but Armstrong was able to land some nice shots as well. 11:14
02:25 Some nice infighting ends with Armstrong getting an uppercut in. 13:14
02:39 Robinson leans on the ropes and motions for Armstrong to come in. 13:14
02:43 Armstrong is pinned in his own corner... 13:14
02:48 Robinson clinches... Armstrong gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 13:14
02:52 Ortega separates them. 13:14
03:00 Robinson wraps up Armstrong. 13:14
03:00 Robinson finally lets go of Armstrong. 13:14
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 12:16
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Armstrong's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Armstrong's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:14 Armstrong fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:21 Robinson tried a jab but he left it hanging out there, and Armstrong lands a sizzling cross over the lazy jab. 3:0
0:29 Jeff Fenech was extremely upbeat during the break with Robinson providing some solid encouragement. 3:0
0:30 Robinson traps Armstrong in the corner! 3:0
0:34 Robinson dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Armstrong back on his heels! 3:4
0:34 Armstrong's knee almost touched the canvas... 3:4
0:44 Armstrong's jab is like a triphammer as it sends the sweat flying off of Robinson's head. 6:4
0:53 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 6:4
0:55 Armstrong has Robinson pinned! 6:4
0:55 Armstrong lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Ray Robinson's midsection. 8:4
01:17 Robinson lands a crushing cross! 8:8
01:17 Armstrong is suddenly in trouble! 8:8
01:21 Armstrong seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 8:8
01:33 Ray Robinson pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 8:8
01:39 Robinson slides into a neutral corner... 8:8
01:43 Armstrong lands a wicked hook! 12:8
01:43 Armstrong sent Robinson reeling with that punch! 12:8
01:56 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 12:8
01:56 Armstrong lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Ray Robinson's defense. 15:8
02:00 Some swelling has appeared around the left eye of Robinson. 15:8
02:07 These guys are really going at it and both will be in a little worse shape after this exchange is over. 17:10
02:25 Robinson is jockeying for position as he tries to force Armstrong back into the corner. 17:10
02:35 Armstrong lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Robinson. 17:10
02:37 Robinson lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 17:12
02:51 It's a sweet uppercut by Robinson! He snapped Armstrong's head straight back with that punch! 17:16
02:51 Armstrong appears shaken by that punch! 17:16
02:56 Armstrong is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 17:16
03:00 My co-announcer is on his feet cheering along with the rest of the crowd after that amazing round. 18:17
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 6 begins. 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, Henry Armstrong still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Armstrong doesn't connect with the jab. 0:0
0:15 Robinson feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 0:2
0:35 Armstrong is clinching... Robinson is trying to free his gloves... They are under Armstrong's arms... 0:2
0:40 Robinson tries to get free... Here comes Ortega to break them up... 0:2
0:44 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:2
0:51 Robinson lands a strong uppercut! 0:6
0:51 That punch has Armstrong staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 0:6
01:00 Robinson pins Armstrong in the corner! 0:6
01:05 Robinson grabs and holds Henry Armstrong... 0:6
01:09 Armstrong pushes Robinson away. 0:6
01:19 Robinson continues to follow Armstrong about the ring. 0:6
01:23 Armstrong is trapped in the corner... 0:6
01:28 There's a straight right by Robinson! 0:10
01:28 That shot buckled Armstrong's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 0:10
01:32 Armstrong's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 0:10
01:41 Armstrong fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 2:10
01:50 Armstrong retreats into a neutral corner. 2:10
01:54 Robinson lands a crushing uppercut! 2:15
01:54 And Armstrong's in big trouble now! 2:15
02:03 Armstrong backs into a neutral corner. 2:15
02:07 Robinson glances a hook off Armstrong's side. 2:17
02:07 Robinson has Armstrong reeling. Robinson can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 2:17
02:21 Robinson tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:17
02:32 He swings...and misses. 2:17
02:38 An even exchange that sees both men score. 4:19
02:38 Robinson knows he has Armstrong hurt as he wades in swinging! 4:19
02:43 The swelling under Armstrong's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 4:19
02:51 Robinson misses wildly with the Hook. 4:19
02:58 Robinson lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 4:21
02:58 Robinson has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 4:21
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 6, forcing Ortega to step in. 3:22
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Armstrong and Robinson leave their corners. 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
0:13 Armstrong lands a devastating uppercut! 4:0
0:13 Robinson looks shaken! 4:0
0:17 It doesn't look like Henry Armstrong has much left at all. 4:0
0:21 Armstrong got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jimmy August's instructions work. 4:0
0:22 Armstrong is keeping away from the ropes. 4:0
0:26 Armstrong is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 4:0
0:29 Robinson lands a short hard right to the chest and follows up immediately with a crushing left to the head of Henry Armstrong. 4:3
0:33 It seems every shot Armstrong takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 4:3
0:38 The fighters are tangled up inside. Armstrong has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 6:3
0:52 Robinson traps Armstrong's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 6:3
0:56 Ortega steps in and breaks it up. 6:3
01:01 Armstrong backs into his own corner... 6:3
01:06 Robinson ties up Armstrong. Why would he want to clinch now? 6:3
01:15 Ortega separates the two... 6:3
01:19 Armstrong and Ray Robinson 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. 6:3
01:26 Armstrong fires and misses. 6:3
01:33 Henry Armstrong just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 6:7
01:33 Armstrong is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 6:7
01:46 Armstrong tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Robinson. 6:7
01:58 * Robinson lands a powerful cross to Armstrong's temple knocking him off balance and he goes down!!!. 6:7
02:01 The count begins... 6:14
02:01 1... 6:14
02:02 2... 6:14
02:03 3... 6:14
02:04 4... 6:14
02:05 5... 6:14
02:05 * Henry Armstrong is hurt, but manages to regain his feet.. 6:14
02:05 Ortega is allowing the fight to continue. Armstrong looks real shaken to us, however. 6:14
02:05 Ray Robinson has Armstrong is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 6:14
02:13 Robinson forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Armstrong. 6:16
02:13 Robinson has Armstrong hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Robinson is. 6:16
02:27 Robinson throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 6:16
02:37 Robinson just comes up short with the jab. 6:16
02:48 Ray Robinson patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Armstrong little room to move. 6:16
02:53 Robinson fires a punch over the jab of Armstrong and gets it in for points. 6:18
02:53 Robinson appears to have Armstrong out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Armstrong looks ready to go, as Robinson closes in to try and end this fight. 6:18
02:57 Armstrong's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 6:18
03:00 Robinson shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Armstrong. 6:18
03:00 It looks like Ray Robinson has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:18
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 7:18
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson looks to be in excellent shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Armstrong's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:08 Robinson backs into the left corner. 0:0
0:08 Armstrong scores to the body with a jab 2:0
0:17 Jimmy August implored Armstrong to stay busy, to do more but Armstrong's mind seems elsewhere. 2:0
0:22 Robinson takes a heavy hook downstairs. 7:0
0:22 Robinson was stunned by that blow! 7:0
0:26 The swelling around Robinson's left eye is worsening. 7:0
0:42 Robinson traps Armstrong's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Ortega breaks it up. 7:0
0:47 * The referee cautions Robinson about leaning on Armstrong's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 7:0
01:03 Robinson'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. 7:0
01:13 Robinson takes a hard combination from Armstrong 11:0
01:13 Robinson is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 11:0
01:27 Armstrong cranks up the hook and connects to Robinson's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 15:0
01:27 Those shots all landed square and Robinson felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 15:0
01:31 Armstrong is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 15:0
01:31 There appears to be increased swelling under Robinson's left eye. 15:0
01:36 Ray Robinson is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 15:0
01:43 Armstrong pins Robinson in the corner! 15:0
01:48 Armstrong works his way in and leans on Robinson... 15:0
01:57 Armstrong pushes Ray Robinson away. 15:0
02:04 The action is at ring center. 15:0
02:09 Armstrong 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. 15:0
02:18 Armstrong tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Robinson blocks it. 15:0
02:28 Robinson fires the jab. It finds its target. 15:2
02:42 Armstrong just landed a devastating three punch combo! 19:2
02:42 Robinson was hurt by those blows! 19:2
03:00 * That punch caught Armstrong clean. He brings his arms up in a defensive posture. Now he pitches forward! Armstrong goes down after a delayed reaction to the uppercut by Robinson! 19:2
03:00 Robinson is ushered to a neutral corner by Ortega and the count begins.. 19:11
03:00 1... 19:11
03:00 * Armstrong is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. 19:11
03:00 Ortega waves the two fighters together, he is allowing the fight to continue. 19:11
03:00 These fans will be looking for more of the same after that last round. That knockdown really whipped them into a frenzy, they are still all on their feet. 20:10
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin the Round 9, we will have to see if that knockdown last round has any carryover effect on Armstrong. 0:0
0:08 Jimmy August knows Armstrong lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Armstrong's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Robinson is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Robinson still has distension. 0:0
0:09 Armstrong has Robinson trapped! 0:0
0:13 Ray Robinson smothers Armstrong's attack as Armstrong tries to get off some shots inside. 0:0
0:20 Robinson scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:4
0:20 Armstrong is reeling.. 0:4
0:25 Armstrong's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 0:4
0:32 Both fighters are looking to bang inside, as Robinson lands an uppercut to the jaw. 0:6
0:52 Ray Robinson telegraphed that shot and Armstrong ducks under it easily. 0:6
0:59 Robinson flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 0:8
01:08 Robinson unleashes a flurry and Armstrong fires back, a close exchange with Robinson coming out on top. 2:11
01:17 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Robinson scored more on that exchange. 4:14
01:22 Armstrong's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Robinson. 4:14
01:30 Armstrong eats a short cross from Robinson amd backs away. 4:16
01:39 Robinson goes to work inside landing a hard combination to body. 4:19
01:57 Armstrong looks to work the body, but Robinson covers up nicely. 4:19
01:59 Robinson gets inside and fires a hook to Henry Armstrong's body. 4:21
02:04 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Armstrong change his style. 4:21
02:04 The swelling under Armstrong'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. 4:21
02:08 Robinson scores with a big right hand. That shot got Armstrong's attention. 4:24
02:22 Robinson doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Armstrong's head? 4:28
02:22 Robinson has Armstrong in trouble after that punch! 4:28
02:26 * Armstrong is exhausted.Ortega pulls Robinson off of Armstrong and he's stopping the fight!! Robinson is the winner by TKO here in the 9th round! 4:28
Fight Result
Ed Darien has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:27 mark in Round 9 is...
Ray Robinson!
Score Cards
Raffaele Argiolas Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Henry Armstrong 9 9 10 9 10 9 8 8 72
Ray Robinson 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 78
Francisco Baez Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Henry Armstrong 9 9 9 9 10 9 8 8 71
Ray Robinson 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 79
Jerry Jakubco Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Henry Armstrong 9 9 10 9 10 9 8 8 72
Ray Robinson 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 78
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Henry Armstrong 27 27 29 27 30 27 24 24 215
Ray Robinson 30 30 28 30 27 30 30 30 235
Statistics
Categories Henry Armstrong Ray Robinson
Knockdowns scored 0 2
Jabs / Round 3.78 7.11
Hooks / Round 4.22 7.56
Crosses / Round 3.67 6.44
Combinations / Round 5.56 6.33
Uppercuts / Round 4.00 5.89
Punches Landed / Round 21.22 33.33
Punches Missed / Round 65.11 21.22
Punching Accuracy 24.6% 61.1%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Inside 4 / 4 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 2 / 1
Go All Out for KO 2 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0