Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Harry Greb Duilio Loi 3-2 2 DQ 8 12
Preliminary 1 Sandy Saddler Tommy Gibbons 1-1 1 SD 12 12
Preliminary 2 Barney Ross Jimmy Wilde 1-1 2 UD 12 12
Support Bout Ricardo Lopez Pancho Villa 1-1 2 SD 12 12
Co-Feature Naseem Hamed Peter Jackson 3-2 2 KO 7 12
Main Event Archie Moore Ray Leonard 1-1 2 MD 12 12
#4#EVent (5) 13-18
Re: #4#EVent (5) 13-18
Opening Bout
Harry Greb vs Duilio Loi
Fight info: Mission Street Arena, Colma, CA, United States, 2012-05-07, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is John O'Brien, the bout will be scored by three judges: Mike Ross (United States), David Hess (United States) and Kenny Chevalier (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: Harry Greb - Record: 4-1-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Phil Borgia - Cut Man: Carlos Vargas
In the blue corner: Duilio Loi - Record: 1-2-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: John Bray - Cut Man: Ace Marotta
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's no more time for speculation as the fight gets underway here in Round 1. 0:0
0:13 Harry Greb tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 0:0
0:21 * Greb is landing to the kidney area and O'Brien has seen enough as he issues a warning. 2:0
0:43 Loi wings a big left hand at Greb but the latter sidesteps the punch. 2:0
01:01 The fighters are tied up. Loi tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:0
01:06 Harry Greb works his way free! 2:0
01:11 Greb connects to the head with a powerful right cross. 5:0
01:25 Greb ties up Loi. Why would he want to clinch now? 5:0
01:30 O'Brien moves them apart. 5:0
01:34 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 5:0
01:45 Greb fires a light jab to the stomach 7:0
01:56 Loi lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 7:2
02:10 Loi telegraphed that shot and Greb ducks under it easily. 7:2
02:13 Greb hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Loi. 9:2
02:29 Greb is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 9:2
02:37 Greb can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 9:2
02:39 Loi feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 9:4
02:49 Greb fires away with both hands, banging some clean shots home. 12:4
03:00 Loi works free! He backs to ring center, with Greb following. 12:4
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 12:5
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb looks to be in excellent shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Loi received a pep talk from John Bray before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 Loi can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 0:2
0:21 Loi is motioning with his gloves for Greb to bring it on, but Loi is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:2
0:24 Greb rips a hook to the head. 2:2
0:33 That cross by Greb landed with authority. His glove nearly disappeared in Loi's stomach! 5:2
0:44 Greb lands a cross to the body. 7:2
0:57 Greb scores with the jab. 9:2
01:06 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 9:2
01:18 Loi is protecting the body nicely as Greb fails to score inside. 9:2
01:24 Greb misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 11:2
01:41 Greb misses wildly with the Hook. 11:2
01:52 Greb traps Loi in the corner! 11:2
01:52 A straight cross from Greb gets through Loi's guard. 13:2
02:07 Harry Greb seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 13:2
02:23 Greb misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 13:2
02:43 Loi fires a shot, but it glances off Greb's shoulder. 13:2
02:45 Greb stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 15:2
02:50 * O'Brien is talking to Greb's corner men as he stops the round. O'Brien has stopped the round early and it appears to be an error on his part because no bell ever sounded. 15:2
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:19 Harry Greb lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Loi. 0:0
0:25 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:37 Greb's misses as Loi backpedals away. 0:0
0:39 Greb tastes Loi's jab 0:2
0:51 Loi doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 0:4
01:12 Harry Greb wraps up Loi. 0:4
01:17 Loi tries to get free... Here comes O'Brien to break them up... 0:4
01:40 The fighters are at close quarters now as Greb lands a hook downstairs. 2:4
02:02 Harry Greb's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 2:4
02:11 Greb looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Loi. 2:4
02:15 Loi backs away and hitches up his trunks. 2:4
02:24 Loi fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 2:6
02:34 Greb has Loi cornered! 2:6
02:39 Greb clamps Duilio Loi's arms to his side and holds on until O'Brien breaks the hold. 2:6
02:48 O'Brien separates the two... 2:6
02:54 Duilio Loi is trapped in Greb's corner... 2:6
02:54 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Greb digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Loi. 4:6
03:00 Both fighters move to ring center. 4:6
03:00 Harry Greb fires a left hand that Loi takes high on the shoulder. 4:6
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 3:7
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 4 begins. 0:0
0:06 The action heats up as both men trade punches. 2:2
0:11 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:2
0:15 Phil Borgia seemed to pump up Greb between rounds. 2:2
0:15 Harry Greb fires a punch over the jab of Duilio Loi and gets it in for points. 4:2
0:29 Loi picks off the jab thrown by Harry Greb. 4:2
0:32 Loi lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Greb on the end of that punch. 4:4
0:43 Greb bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 6:4
0:52 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 6:4
01:00 Greb fires and misses. 6:4
01:02 Loi moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 6:6
01:19 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 6:6
01:28 Now they break clean. 6:6
01:33 Loi has Harry Greb trapped! 6:6
01:33 Greb takes a cross to the head from Loi. 6:8
01:47 Duilio Loi is clinching. O'Brien better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 6:8
01:56 O'Brien pries them apart. 6:8
02:01 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 6:8
02:13 Greb lands a hard jab! 10:8
02:13 Loi staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 10:8
02:22 Greb doesn't have to look for Loi this round. He is right there in front of him. 10:8
02:26 Loi rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 10:10
02:44 Greb doesn't connect with the combination. 10:10
02:47 * O'Brien waves his arms ending the round. We didn't hear a bell and the fighters look confused as they return to their corners. 10:10
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Greb got some great advice from Phil Borgia between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 5. 0:0
0:08 The fighters are at ring center... 0:0
0:08 Loi scores with a nice right cross. 0:2
0:13 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:2
0:26 Greb continues to follow Loi about the ring. 0:2
0:31 Greb traps Loi in the corner! 0:2
0:31 Greb goes downstairs with the hook. 2:2
0:40 Loi walks in to a glancing hook from Greb. 4:2
0:49 Loi is trapped in the corner... 4:2
0:49 Greb throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 6:2
01:05 Greb tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 6:2
01:12 Greb's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 8:2
01:28 Greb eats a left-right from Loi 8:4
01:46 Greb has Loi blocked in! 8:4
01:51 Greb whiffs with the hook. 8:4
01:53 Loi shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 8:6
02:07 Loi is holding on to Greb. He seems to be taking a breather. 8:6
02:16 O'Brien separates them. 8:6
02:23 * O'Brien is telling Greb to quit leading with his head. 10:6
02:23 * O'Brien is taking a point away from Greb and that hurts as he was winning the round! 10:6
02:36 * Greb is told to watch holding and hitting by O'Brien 13:6
02:59 Greb misses wildly with the hook. 13:6
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 15:5
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:07 Loi got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if John Bray's instructions work. 0:0
0:13 Loi slides along the far ropes. 0:0
0:13 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:21 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:0
0:21 Greb bangs the uppercut home. 2:0
0:34 Greb goes to the body with an uppercut, though there was not much behind it. 4:0
0:53 Loi is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 4:0
01:04 * O'Brien is telling Greb to keep his punches up. 7:0
01:21 Greb and Loi clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 7:0
01:24 Greb is trapped in his own corner... 7:0
01:24 Loi lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 7:2
01:38 Loi scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Greb. 7:4
01:50 Loi throws the hook and connects. 7:6
02:07 Loi is flicking the jab, trying to keep Greb at long range. 7:6
02:11 The action slows for the moment. 7:6
02:14 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Loi can land a solid one. 7:8
02:32 Loi lands a solid cross! 7:12
02:32 Greb is badly hurt! 7:12
02:44 Loi throws another good combination that temporarily slows Greb. 7:14
03:00 Loi throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 7:14
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Harry Greb's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 6. 7:16
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 O'Brien motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:11 Loi throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Harry Greb's jaw. 0:2
0:16 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 7th round of this fight. 0:2
0:31 Loi grabs and holds Greb... 0:2
0:43 O'Brien separates the two... 0:2
0:47 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:2
0:52 Loi launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Harry Greb's jaw. Loi is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 0:4
01:01 Greb gets in a hook to the body of Loi. 2:4
01:14 Duilio Loi seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:4
01:17 The action is back at ring center. 2:4
01:17 Both fighters are flailing away and both are definitely landing good punches. 4:6
01:26 Greb catches Loi with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 6:6
01:26 Loi steps back and checks for blood after the fighters bump heads. 6:6
01:30 Loi is starting to swell just a little under his left eye. It remains to be seen if it will become a problem. 6:6
01:42 Greb throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 8:6
01:59 Greb is holding... 8:6
02:03 O'Brien is shouting at Greb to break! 8:6
02:09 Loi and Greb stand toe to toe at center ring exchanging leather. 10:8
02:21 Greb slides into a neutral corner... 10:8
02:25 Loi works his way in and leans on Greb... 10:8
02:34 * The referee cautions Loi about leaning on Greb's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 10:8
02:55 Greb misses with that combination. 10:8
03:00 Greb has Loi trapped in the near right neutral corner... 10:8
03:00 Greb is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Loi a decent target to shoot for. 10:8
03:00 Duilio Loi shows Greb his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 11:7
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 8. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Phil Borgia said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Greb has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:0
0:11 Loi shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Greb flush! 0:4
0:11 How is Greb standing after that? 0:4
0:20 Greb leans on Loi and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 2:4
0:34 Greb traps Loi's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 2:4
0:39 O'Brien has to separate the two... 2:4
0:44 Greb appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 2:4
0:53 O'Brien yells at the fighters to separate but Harry Greb and Loi are a tangle of arms. 2:4
0:58 O'Brien has to break the clinch. 2:4
01:07 Greb takes a hard combination from Loi 2:8
01:07 Greb looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 2:8
01:17 Loi has Greb pinned! 2:8
01:22 Loi just comes up short with the cross. 2:8
01:36 Loi grabs Greb. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:8
01:40 Greb pushes Loi away. 2:8
01:45 Greb steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:8
01:47 Greb retreats into a neutral corner. 2:8
01:47 Loi lands a short hook to the body. 2:10
01:57 Loi moves into a neutral corner. 2:10
02:02 Greb leaves the jab just short. 2:10
02:09 Loi lands a solid cross! 2:14
02:09 Harry Greb is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 2:14
02:21 Greb lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 4:14
02:26 Loi is starting to suck wind... 4:14
02:34 Duilio Loi forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Greb. 4:16
02:43 * Harry Greb continues to hammer away as he holds Loi and O'Brien has seen enough as he issues a warning. 7:16
02:48 * O'Brien rules the foul to be blatant! He's disqualifying Greb! Loi is the winner by disqualification! 7:16
Fight Result
Let's go to Johnny Addie for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! Harry Greb has been disqualified!
The winner is...Duilio Loi!
Score Cards
Mike Ross Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Harry Greb 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 66
Duilio Loi 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 66
David Hess Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Harry Greb 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 67
Duilio Loi 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 65
Kenny Chevalier Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Harry Greb 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 68
Duilio Loi 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 66
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Harry Greb 30 30 28 30 27 27 29 201
Duilio Loi 27 27 30 28 27 30 28 197
Statistics
Categories Harry Greb Duilio Loi
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 3.63 5.13
Hooks / Round 3.50 3.25
Crosses / Round 6.75 5.50
Combinations / Round 9.38 3.50
Uppercuts / Round 5.75 4.50
Punches Landed / Round 29.00 21.88
Punches Missed / Round 51.75 16.75
Punching Accuracy 35.9% 56.6%
Total Number of Fouls 5 1
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 2
Head Butting 1
Kidney Punching 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Disqualification 1
Point Deduction 1
Caution 3 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling after accidental headbutt 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 5
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP D
Harry Greb vs Duilio Loi
Fight info: Mission Street Arena, Colma, CA, United States, 2012-05-07, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is John O'Brien, the bout will be scored by three judges: Mike Ross (United States), David Hess (United States) and Kenny Chevalier (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: Harry Greb - Record: 4-1-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Phil Borgia - Cut Man: Carlos Vargas
In the blue corner: Duilio Loi - Record: 1-2-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: John Bray - Cut Man: Ace Marotta
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's no more time for speculation as the fight gets underway here in Round 1. 0:0
0:13 Harry Greb tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 0:0
0:21 * Greb is landing to the kidney area and O'Brien has seen enough as he issues a warning. 2:0
0:43 Loi wings a big left hand at Greb but the latter sidesteps the punch. 2:0
01:01 The fighters are tied up. Loi tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:0
01:06 Harry Greb works his way free! 2:0
01:11 Greb connects to the head with a powerful right cross. 5:0
01:25 Greb ties up Loi. Why would he want to clinch now? 5:0
01:30 O'Brien moves them apart. 5:0
01:34 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 5:0
01:45 Greb fires a light jab to the stomach 7:0
01:56 Loi lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 7:2
02:10 Loi telegraphed that shot and Greb ducks under it easily. 7:2
02:13 Greb hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Loi. 9:2
02:29 Greb is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 9:2
02:37 Greb can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 9:2
02:39 Loi feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 9:4
02:49 Greb fires away with both hands, banging some clean shots home. 12:4
03:00 Loi works free! He backs to ring center, with Greb following. 12:4
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 12:5
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb looks to be in excellent shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Loi received a pep talk from John Bray before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 Loi can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 0:2
0:21 Loi is motioning with his gloves for Greb to bring it on, but Loi is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:2
0:24 Greb rips a hook to the head. 2:2
0:33 That cross by Greb landed with authority. His glove nearly disappeared in Loi's stomach! 5:2
0:44 Greb lands a cross to the body. 7:2
0:57 Greb scores with the jab. 9:2
01:06 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 9:2
01:18 Loi is protecting the body nicely as Greb fails to score inside. 9:2
01:24 Greb misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 11:2
01:41 Greb misses wildly with the Hook. 11:2
01:52 Greb traps Loi in the corner! 11:2
01:52 A straight cross from Greb gets through Loi's guard. 13:2
02:07 Harry Greb seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 13:2
02:23 Greb misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 13:2
02:43 Loi fires a shot, but it glances off Greb's shoulder. 13:2
02:45 Greb stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 15:2
02:50 * O'Brien is talking to Greb's corner men as he stops the round. O'Brien has stopped the round early and it appears to be an error on his part because no bell ever sounded. 15:2
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:19 Harry Greb lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Loi. 0:0
0:25 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:37 Greb's misses as Loi backpedals away. 0:0
0:39 Greb tastes Loi's jab 0:2
0:51 Loi doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 0:4
01:12 Harry Greb wraps up Loi. 0:4
01:17 Loi tries to get free... Here comes O'Brien to break them up... 0:4
01:40 The fighters are at close quarters now as Greb lands a hook downstairs. 2:4
02:02 Harry Greb's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 2:4
02:11 Greb looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Loi. 2:4
02:15 Loi backs away and hitches up his trunks. 2:4
02:24 Loi fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 2:6
02:34 Greb has Loi cornered! 2:6
02:39 Greb clamps Duilio Loi's arms to his side and holds on until O'Brien breaks the hold. 2:6
02:48 O'Brien separates the two... 2:6
02:54 Duilio Loi is trapped in Greb's corner... 2:6
02:54 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Greb digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Loi. 4:6
03:00 Both fighters move to ring center. 4:6
03:00 Harry Greb fires a left hand that Loi takes high on the shoulder. 4:6
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 3:7
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 4 begins. 0:0
0:06 The action heats up as both men trade punches. 2:2
0:11 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:2
0:15 Phil Borgia seemed to pump up Greb between rounds. 2:2
0:15 Harry Greb fires a punch over the jab of Duilio Loi and gets it in for points. 4:2
0:29 Loi picks off the jab thrown by Harry Greb. 4:2
0:32 Loi lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Greb on the end of that punch. 4:4
0:43 Greb bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 6:4
0:52 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 6:4
01:00 Greb fires and misses. 6:4
01:02 Loi moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 6:6
01:19 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 6:6
01:28 Now they break clean. 6:6
01:33 Loi has Harry Greb trapped! 6:6
01:33 Greb takes a cross to the head from Loi. 6:8
01:47 Duilio Loi is clinching. O'Brien better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 6:8
01:56 O'Brien pries them apart. 6:8
02:01 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 6:8
02:13 Greb lands a hard jab! 10:8
02:13 Loi staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 10:8
02:22 Greb doesn't have to look for Loi this round. He is right there in front of him. 10:8
02:26 Loi rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 10:10
02:44 Greb doesn't connect with the combination. 10:10
02:47 * O'Brien waves his arms ending the round. We didn't hear a bell and the fighters look confused as they return to their corners. 10:10
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Greb got some great advice from Phil Borgia between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 5. 0:0
0:08 The fighters are at ring center... 0:0
0:08 Loi scores with a nice right cross. 0:2
0:13 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:2
0:26 Greb continues to follow Loi about the ring. 0:2
0:31 Greb traps Loi in the corner! 0:2
0:31 Greb goes downstairs with the hook. 2:2
0:40 Loi walks in to a glancing hook from Greb. 4:2
0:49 Loi is trapped in the corner... 4:2
0:49 Greb throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 6:2
01:05 Greb tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 6:2
01:12 Greb's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 8:2
01:28 Greb eats a left-right from Loi 8:4
01:46 Greb has Loi blocked in! 8:4
01:51 Greb whiffs with the hook. 8:4
01:53 Loi shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 8:6
02:07 Loi is holding on to Greb. He seems to be taking a breather. 8:6
02:16 O'Brien separates them. 8:6
02:23 * O'Brien is telling Greb to quit leading with his head. 10:6
02:23 * O'Brien is taking a point away from Greb and that hurts as he was winning the round! 10:6
02:36 * Greb is told to watch holding and hitting by O'Brien 13:6
02:59 Greb misses wildly with the hook. 13:6
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 15:5
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:07 Loi got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if John Bray's instructions work. 0:0
0:13 Loi slides along the far ropes. 0:0
0:13 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:21 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:0
0:21 Greb bangs the uppercut home. 2:0
0:34 Greb goes to the body with an uppercut, though there was not much behind it. 4:0
0:53 Loi is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 4:0
01:04 * O'Brien is telling Greb to keep his punches up. 7:0
01:21 Greb and Loi clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 7:0
01:24 Greb is trapped in his own corner... 7:0
01:24 Loi lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 7:2
01:38 Loi scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Greb. 7:4
01:50 Loi throws the hook and connects. 7:6
02:07 Loi is flicking the jab, trying to keep Greb at long range. 7:6
02:11 The action slows for the moment. 7:6
02:14 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Loi can land a solid one. 7:8
02:32 Loi lands a solid cross! 7:12
02:32 Greb is badly hurt! 7:12
02:44 Loi throws another good combination that temporarily slows Greb. 7:14
03:00 Loi throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 7:14
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Harry Greb's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 6. 7:16
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 O'Brien motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:11 Loi throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Harry Greb's jaw. 0:2
0:16 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 7th round of this fight. 0:2
0:31 Loi grabs and holds Greb... 0:2
0:43 O'Brien separates the two... 0:2
0:47 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:2
0:52 Loi launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Harry Greb's jaw. Loi is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 0:4
01:01 Greb gets in a hook to the body of Loi. 2:4
01:14 Duilio Loi seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:4
01:17 The action is back at ring center. 2:4
01:17 Both fighters are flailing away and both are definitely landing good punches. 4:6
01:26 Greb catches Loi with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 6:6
01:26 Loi steps back and checks for blood after the fighters bump heads. 6:6
01:30 Loi is starting to swell just a little under his left eye. It remains to be seen if it will become a problem. 6:6
01:42 Greb throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 8:6
01:59 Greb is holding... 8:6
02:03 O'Brien is shouting at Greb to break! 8:6
02:09 Loi and Greb stand toe to toe at center ring exchanging leather. 10:8
02:21 Greb slides into a neutral corner... 10:8
02:25 Loi works his way in and leans on Greb... 10:8
02:34 * The referee cautions Loi about leaning on Greb's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 10:8
02:55 Greb misses with that combination. 10:8
03:00 Greb has Loi trapped in the near right neutral corner... 10:8
03:00 Greb is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Loi a decent target to shoot for. 10:8
03:00 Duilio Loi shows Greb his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 11:7
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 8. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Phil Borgia said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Greb has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:0
0:11 Loi shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Greb flush! 0:4
0:11 How is Greb standing after that? 0:4
0:20 Greb leans on Loi and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 2:4
0:34 Greb traps Loi's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 2:4
0:39 O'Brien has to separate the two... 2:4
0:44 Greb appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 2:4
0:53 O'Brien yells at the fighters to separate but Harry Greb and Loi are a tangle of arms. 2:4
0:58 O'Brien has to break the clinch. 2:4
01:07 Greb takes a hard combination from Loi 2:8
01:07 Greb looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 2:8
01:17 Loi has Greb pinned! 2:8
01:22 Loi just comes up short with the cross. 2:8
01:36 Loi grabs Greb. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:8
01:40 Greb pushes Loi away. 2:8
01:45 Greb steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:8
01:47 Greb retreats into a neutral corner. 2:8
01:47 Loi lands a short hook to the body. 2:10
01:57 Loi moves into a neutral corner. 2:10
02:02 Greb leaves the jab just short. 2:10
02:09 Loi lands a solid cross! 2:14
02:09 Harry Greb is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 2:14
02:21 Greb lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 4:14
02:26 Loi is starting to suck wind... 4:14
02:34 Duilio Loi forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Greb. 4:16
02:43 * Harry Greb continues to hammer away as he holds Loi and O'Brien has seen enough as he issues a warning. 7:16
02:48 * O'Brien rules the foul to be blatant! He's disqualifying Greb! Loi is the winner by disqualification! 7:16
Fight Result
Let's go to Johnny Addie for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! Harry Greb has been disqualified!
The winner is...Duilio Loi!
Score Cards
Mike Ross Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Harry Greb 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 66
Duilio Loi 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 66
David Hess Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Harry Greb 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 67
Duilio Loi 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 65
Kenny Chevalier Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Harry Greb 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 68
Duilio Loi 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 66
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Harry Greb 30 30 28 30 27 27 29 201
Duilio Loi 27 27 30 28 27 30 28 197
Statistics
Categories Harry Greb Duilio Loi
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 3.63 5.13
Hooks / Round 3.50 3.25
Crosses / Round 6.75 5.50
Combinations / Round 9.38 3.50
Uppercuts / Round 5.75 4.50
Punches Landed / Round 29.00 21.88
Punches Missed / Round 51.75 16.75
Punching Accuracy 35.9% 56.6%
Total Number of Fouls 5 1
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 2
Head Butting 1
Kidney Punching 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Disqualification 1
Point Deduction 1
Caution 3 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling after accidental headbutt 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 5
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP D
Re: #4#EVent (5) 13-18
Preliminary 1
Sandy Saddler vs Tommy Gibbons
Fight info: Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 2012-05-07, announcer is Lupe Contreras, referee is Mike England, the bout will be scored by three judges: Michele Hellstern (United States), Larry Rozadilla (United States) and Marcus McDonnell (England), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Sandy Saddler - Record: 2-1-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yoel Judah - Cut Man: Dave Tenny
In the blue corner: Tommy Gibbons - Record: 0-3-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Fritz Sdunek - Cut Man: Joe Chavez
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center as the bell sounds to begin the first round. 0:0
0:14 Gibbons is protecting the body nicely as Saddler fails to score inside. 0:0
0:26 Saddler just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Gibbons with a sharp combination! 4:0
0:26 Gibbons is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 4:0
0:40 Saddler lands a vicious uppercut! 8:0
0:40 Gibbons was staggered by that punch! 8:0
0:56 Look out! That was a straight right by Sandy Saddler! 12:0
0:56 Gibbons is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 12:0
01:13 Saddler is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 12:0
01:26 Saddler connects with stiff left hook to the body. 15:0
01:43 That hook by Sandy Saddler jarred Gibbons! 19:0
01:43 Gibbons's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 19:0
01:57 Saddler looks to work the body, but Gibbons covers up nicely. 19:0
02:04 Saddler has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 19:0
02:13 Saddler drops the right hand flush on Gibbons's chin! 23:0
02:13 Hide the women and children, that punch nearly took Gibbons's head off and he is in a world of trouble!! 23:0
02:24 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 23:0
02:43 Tommy Gibbons looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 23:0
02:54 Tommy Gibbons scores to the midsection with a nice uppercut. 23:3
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 24:3
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 2. 0:0
0:12 Saddler just can't find the range with that combination. 0:0
0:15 Gibbons fires the jab. It finds its target. 0:2
0:26 Saddler moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 2:2
0:40 Saddler telegraphed that shot and Gibbons ducks under it easily. 2:2
0:42 Gibbons lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 2:4
0:56 Saddler dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Gibbons back on his heels! 6:4
0:56 Gibbons is suddenly in trouble! 6:4
01:07 Saddler scores with a hook to the side of the head. 8:4
01:24 Saddler is stalking his opponent. 8:4
01:36 Saddler shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Gibbons. 8:4
01:49 Saddler pins Gibbons's arms. Now they move apart. 8:4
01:53 Saddler pushes Gibbons away. 8:4
01:58 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 8:4
02:15 Gibbons tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Saddler. 8:4
02:17 Sandy Saddler lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 10:4
02:36 Tommy Gibbons works free! The fighters move to ring center. 10:4
02:46 Gibbons picks off the cross by Saddler. 10:4
03:00 Saddler wings a big left hand at Gibbons but the latter sidesteps the punch. 10:4
03:00 The Referee has to get between Saddler and Tommy Gibbons as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 12:5
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:10 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:22 Saddler wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Gibbons's defense. 0:0
0:24 Gibbons takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 0:3
0:38 Gibbons connects with a violent combination! 0:7
0:38 Saddler was shaken by those blows! 0:7
0:50 Gibbons is motioning with his gloves for Saddler to bring it on, but Tommy Gibbons is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:7
0:53 Saddler retreats into a neutral corner. 0:7
0:53 Gibbons catches Saddler with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 0:9
01:06 Sandy Saddler lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:9
01:20 Saddler fires and misses. 2:9
01:22 Gibbons glances a hook off Saddler's side. 2:11
01:39 Saddler lands a crushing uppercut! 6:11
01:39 Gibbons was stunned by that blow! 6:11
01:51 Upstairs and downstairs! Gibbons lands two quick blows and then moves away from Saddler's counters. 6:13
02:13 Gibbons traps Saddler in the corner! 6:13
02:18 Gibbons whiffs with the hook. 6:13
02:20 Saddler shoots the jab into the chest of Gibbons. 8:13
02:42 Saddler has freed himself from Gibbons. They move quickly to ring center. 8:13
02:56 Oh!!! Saddler unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 12:13
02:56 Gibbons looks stunned! 12:13
03:00 Saddler and Gibbons can both be proud of that effort. They went full bore the entire round as the spectators serenade both men with a thunderous ovation. 14:13
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Saddler is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:08 Sandy Saddler has Gibbons cornered! 0:0
0:12 Saddler can't score with short uppercut inside. Gibbons got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:14 Gibbons scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 0:2
0:19 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:31 Gibbons wraps up Sandy Saddler. 0:2
0:35 England breaks them up... 0:2
0:40 Gibbons's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:2
0:53 Saddler can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:2
01:00 That hook from Gibbons snapped Saddler's head back violently! 0:6
01:00 Saddler looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 0:6
01:13 Gibbons is trying to free his gloves from under Saddler's gloves. 0:6
01:18 Referee England separates the two... 0:6
01:23 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:6
01:31 Saddler brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 0:6
01:36 Gibbons is pinned in his own corner... 0:6
01:40 Saddler and Gibbons are in a clinch, England hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:6
01:45 England separates them. 0:6
01:49 Saddler is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 0:6
01:53 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Gibbons lands a short uppercut to the chin of Saddler. 0:8
02:06 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:8
02:15 * Gibbons connects with a thundering cross and Saddler drops to the canvas! 0:8
02:17 England positions himself over Saddler and starts the count.. 0:15
02:17 1... 0:15
02:18 2... 0:15
02:19 3... 0:15
02:20 4... 0:15
02:20 * Sandy Saddler finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical! 0:15
02:20 England checks Saddler closely and will allow the fight to continue. 0:15
02:20 Gibbons picks up the pace sensing he can get Saddler out of there! 0:15
02:29 Gibbons lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 0:17
02:29 Gibbons is like a human windmill as he tries to take advantage of Saddler's condition and end the fight! 0:17
02:42 Gibbons lands a hard uppercut! 0:22
02:42 Saddler's knee almost touched the canvas... 0:22
02:51 * England steps in and admonishes Gibbons for hitting below the belt. 0:24
03:00 Gibbons has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 0:24
03:00 A knockdown is always exciting and this crowd is full of electricity after that last round! 1:23
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin Round 5, we will see if Tommy Gibbons can take advantage of the knockdown he scored last round. 0:0
0:11 Gibbons has Saddler pinned! 0:0
0:16 Gibbons lands a wicked cross! 0:4
0:16 That blow connected solidly to the head of Saddler and he is stunned! 0:4
0:20 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:4
0:29 Gibbons slips out of a corner, as Saddler attempts to trap him. 0:4
0:34 Sandy Saddler is trapped in his own corner... 0:4
0:39 Tommy Gibbons doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Saddler's head? 0:8
0:39 That's the punch Tommy Gibbons hoped to land! Saddler looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 0:8
0:48 Gibbons scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 0:10
0:56 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:10
01:00 Gibbons has Sandy Saddler trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:10
01:04 Gibbons has his arms wrapped around Saddler... Now they separate. 0:10
01:09 Gibbons and Saddler each take a step back. 0:10
01:13 Gibbons lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 0:12
01:25 Saddler slides into the corner... 0:12
01:29 Gibbons fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:12
01:37 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 0:12
01:42 Saddler feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:12
01:42 Saddler ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 2:12
01:46 The knockdown suffered by Saddler should have made that last round Gibbons's by a wide margin. 2:12
01:58 Gibbons bounces off the ropes, challenging Saddler to come get him. 2:12
02:04 Saddler backs into a neutral corner. 2:12
02:08 Gibbons ties up Saddler... Let's hope this does not turn into a wrestling match. 2:12
02:13 England is shouting at Gibbons to break! 2:12
02:17 Both men look to measure one another. 2:12
02:27 Gibbons snakes the jab through Sandy Saddler's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:14
02:49 Saddler will tie a guy up if he has to. 2:14
02:58 Gibbons pushes Saddler away. 2:14
03:00 Saddler retreats into the upper corner. 2:14
03:00 Gibbons darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 2:14
03:00 Saddler spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 5. 1:16
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tommy Gibbons looks to be in excellent shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Gibbons fires a light jab to the stomach 0:2
0:16 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:2
0:20 Saddler got some great advice from Yoel Judah between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 6. 0:2
0:20 Gibbons traps Saddler in the corner! 0:2
0:25 Gibbons is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:2
0:30 Gibbons catches Saddler with a nice cross. 0:5
0:43 Gibbons scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:10
0:43 Sandy Saddler looks shaken! 0:10
0:53 Gibbons has Saddler trapped! 0:10
0:57 Gibbons is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Saddler 0:10
01:02 Gibbons throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 0:13
01:20 England tries to separate the boxers but Saddler has a vice-like grip on Gibbons. 0:13
01:29 Referee England has to separate the two... 0:13
01:36 The fighters are trading punches and Gibbons seems to have won that exchange. 2:16
01:40 * There's now a huge mouse under the right eye of Saddler. 2:16
01:45 Gibbons forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Saddler. 2:18
02:01 Saddler pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 2:18
02:10 Gibbons is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 2:18
02:23 Sandy Saddler slides along the far ropes. 2:18
02:32 Saddler really buried that punch into Gibbons's ribs. 6:18
02:32 Gibbons is suddenly in trouble! 6:18
02:45 Saddler pins Gibbons in the corner! 6:18
02:45 Those were mostly arm punches from Sandy Saddler but several got through. 8:18
03:00 Saddler muscles his way inside. 8:18
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 9:20
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Saddler and Gibbons square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 7. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Saddler's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Saddler's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:0
0:09 Saddler eats a left-right from Gibbons 0:2
0:19 That hook to the body from Saddler had some power behind it. 3:2
0:28 Gibbons takes a hard cross to the chin from Saddler. 6:2
0:45 Saddler bores in determined to maul Gibbons 6:2
0:56 Saddler misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 6:2
01:07 Saddler lands a devastating hook to the body. 9:2
01:27 Saddler tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 9:2
01:39 Saddler goes straight at Gibbons, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 9:2
01:44 Both fighters take a half-step back. 9:2
01:48 Saddler backs into the upper corner. 9:2
01:52 Tommy Gibbons is giving Saddler a lot of side-to-side movement. 9:2
02:01 England yells at the fighters to separate but Saddler and Gibbons are a tangle of arms. 9:2
02:13 The Referee breaks it up... 9:2
02:18 Saddler gets off a jab to the solar plexus 11:2
02:28 Saddler is blocked in his own corner... 11:2
02:33 Gibbons cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Saddler had his elbows tucked in nicely. 11:2
02:35 A cross to body by Saddler gets through. 13:2
02:51 Gibbons is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Saddler. 13:2
02:56 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 13:2
03:00 Saddler works free! He backs to ring center, with Gibbons following. 13:2
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 7. 15:3
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Saddler's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:13 Saddler is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:0
0:23 Saddler scores with a winging right! Gibbons's head snapped back violently with that punch! 5:0
0:23 Gibbons looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 5:0
0:36 Sandy Saddler connects to the head with a powerful right cross. 8:0
01:00 Sandy Saddler moves into the near corner. 8:0
01:05 Gibbons clinches... Saddler gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 8:0
01:09 Saddler tries to get free... Here comes England to break them up... 8:0
01:19 Gibbons tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Sandy Saddler blocks it. 8:0
01:30 Sandy Saddler lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Gibbons. 8:0
01:42 Gibbons 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. 8:0
01:48 England is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 8:0
01:56 Saddler works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 8:0
02:18 Saddler lands a hard cross! 12:0
02:18 Tommy Gibbons is hurt! 12:0
02:35 Saddler throws a flurry of punches but Tommy Gibbons either blocks or slips them. 12:0
02:37 Gibbons scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 12:2
02:58 Saddler tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 12:2
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 8 to a close. 13:2
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 England motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:07 Saddler moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:07 Gibbons continues to pop the jab 0:2
0:16 Whatever Yoel Judah said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Saddler has some spring in his step here in the 9th round. 0:2
0:21 Gibbons tries to drop the right hand over the top but Saddler ducks under it. 0:2
0:23 Saddler lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 2:2
0:40 Gibbons grabs Saddler. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:2
0:49 * England steps in and admonishes Gibbons for hitting on the break. 2:2
01:03 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 2:2
01:15 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Gibbons rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 2:2
01:20 Gibbons lands a short uppercut in close. 2:4
01:25 Saddler is starting to fatigue... 2:4
01:25 The swelling under Sandy Saddler's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 2:4
01:30 Saddler is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:4
01:33 Gibbons scores with a quick one-two to Saddler's midsection 2:6
01:50 Gibbons is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Saddler. 2:6
01:59 Gibbons shoves Saddler away. 2:6
02:03 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:6
02:07 Gibbons slides into his own corner... 2:6
02:11 Gibbons is challenging Saddler to fight him and quit clinching. 2:6
02:20 Sandy Saddler uses his shoulder to force Gibbons out of the clinch. 2:6
02:30 Saddler misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:6
02:32 Gibbons blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 2:9
02:41 Saddler tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 4:9
02:57 Gibbons traps Saddler's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until England breaks it up. 4:9
03:00 England has to separate the two... 4:9
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 9. 4:8
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tommy Gibbons didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Saddler is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Saddler still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Gibbons scores with consecutive blows to the body of Saddler. 0:2
0:16 Yoel Judah knows Saddler lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:2
0:21 Saddler fires a left hand that Gibbons takes high on the shoulder. 0:2
0:23 Gibbons lands a brutal cross to head of Saddler. 0:5
0:23 Saddler comes out of his crouch and there is a clash of heads as Gibbons leans in. That's how nasty cuts occur! 0:5
0:27 Saddler is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 0:5
0:27 The swelling is increasing around Saddler's right. 0:5
0:37 Gibbons lets his hands go inside, but Saddler protects his body well. 0:5
0:47 Saddler has Gibbons blocked in! 0:5
0:51 Saddler is holding... 0:5
0:56 England moves them apart. 0:5
01:01 Some good body work by Gibbons but not much on those punches. 0:7
01:14 That uppercut to the stomach didn't hurt Saddler but it scores points for Gibbons none the less. 0:9
01:23 Saddler is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:9
01:26 The fighters are at ring center... 0:9
01:26 Saddler scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 2:9
01:35 Gibbons slides into a neutral corner... 2:9
01:35 Saddler drives home an uppercut. That punch had something on it. 5:9
01:51 Saddler lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Gibbons. 5:9
02:07 Saddler appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 5:9
02:10 Gibbons scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 5:12
02:15 Saddler's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 5:12
02:24 Saddler shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Tommy Gibbons flush! 9:12
02:24 Gibbons takes a step back, obviously hurt! 9:12
02:33 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 9:12
02:38 Saddler smothers Gibbons's attack with a clinch! 9:12
02:42 * England is telling Saddler to quit hitting on the break. 9:12
03:00 Saddler has Gibbons trapped! 9:12
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 9:12
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 9:12
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 11 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Saddler's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:12 Gibbons does a great job of moving as Saddler tries to work inside. 0:0
0:27 Saddler fires a lead right that Gibbons manages to avoid. 0:0
0:29 Tommy Gibbons lets a quick hook go, catching Saddler moving in. 0:2
0:52 Saddler just comes up short with the combination. 0:2
01:04 Saddler misses with that punch. 0:2
01:07 Gibbons fires a punch over the jab of Saddler and gets it in for points. 0:4
01:21 Gibbons wraps up Sandy Saddler... Neither fighter will break... 0:4
01:25 England pries them apart. 0:4
01:35 Gibbons takes a hard combination from Saddler 4:4
01:35 Gibbons seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 4:4
01:51 Saddler throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Gibbons but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:4
01:58 The action slows for the moment. 4:4
02:01 Both fighters move to ring center. 4:4
02:05 Saddler is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Gibbons a decent target to shoot for. 4:4
02:10 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 4:4
02:18 Saddler ties up Gibbons... 4:4
02:30 England steps in and breaks it up. 4:4
02:37 Saddler has Gibbons trapped in the left neutral corner... 4:4
02:37 Saddler connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 6:4
02:54 Gibbons frees himself from Saddler's clutches! They move to ring center now. 6:4
03:00 This fight is very close at this point. 6:4
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 11, forcing England to step in. 7:4
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 12, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:06 Fritz Sdunek was really animated in Gibbons's corner and Gibbons was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Saddler is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:11 Saddler lands a devastating cross! 4:0
0:11 Tommy Gibbons staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 4:0
0:25 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 4:0
0:29 Referee England steps in to break it up. 4:0
0:34 Saddler has Gibbons trapped! 4:0
0:34 Gibbons eats a jab from Saddler 6:0
0:39 Tommy Gibbons is fading... 6:0
01:12 Sandy Saddler bounces Gibbons back as he drives his shoulder into him. That's probably not legal but, hey, if you can get away with it! 6:0
01:19 The action is back at ring center. 6:0
01:24 Saddler clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 6:0
01:28 * England has stopped the action. He is issuing a warning to Saddler for hitting on the break. 6:0
01:46 Saddler lands a solid hook! 10:0
01:46 Gibbons is staggered... 10:0
02:00 Sandy Saddler misses with that uppercut. 10:0
02:11 Saddler fires and misses. 10:0
02:14 A nice combination to the body by Tommy Gibbons. 10:3
02:27 Saddler fires away but finds nothing but air. 10:3
02:29 Gibbons scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Saddler's jaw. 10:5
02:46 Gibbons retreats into a neutral corner. 10:5
02:51 Saddler misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 10:5
02:53 A cross lands for Gibbons. Saddler didn't see that one coming. 10:7
03:00 Gibbons backs into the upper left corner. 10:7
03:00 Saddler is off target with that jab. 10:7
03:00 This fight is history! The last round is over and we await the decision of the judges. 10:7
Fight Result
And here with the call is Lupe Contreras
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Michele Hellstern, United States scores the bout 114 to 113 for Tommy Gibbons
Larry Rozadilla, United States scores the bout 114 to 113 for Sandy Saddler
Marcus McDonnell, England scores the bout 114 to 113 for...
...Sandy Saddler
The winner by split decision is Sandy Saddler!
Score Cards
Michele Hellstern Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Sandy Saddler 10 9 10 8 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 113
Tommy Gibbons 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 114
Larry Rozadilla Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Sandy Saddler 10 10 10 8 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 114
Tommy Gibbons 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 113
Marcus McDonnell Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Sandy Saddler 10 10 10 8 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 114
Tommy Gibbons 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 113
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Sandy Saddler 30 29 30 24 27 27 30 30 27 27 30 30 341
Tommy Gibbons 27 28 27 30 30 30 27 27 30 30 27 27 340
Statistics
Categories Sandy Saddler Tommy Gibbons
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 3.58 4.42
Hooks / Round 3.25 3.50
Crosses / Round 5.58 4.33
Combinations / Round 3.08 3.92
Uppercuts / Round 2.92 4.67
Punches Landed / Round 18.42 20.83
Punches Missed / Round 63.58 20.33
Punching Accuracy 22.5% 50.6%
Total Number of Fouls 2 2
Low Blow 1
Hitting on the Break 2 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 5 / 5
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 4 / 3 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Sandy Saddler vs Tommy Gibbons
Fight info: Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 2012-05-07, announcer is Lupe Contreras, referee is Mike England, the bout will be scored by three judges: Michele Hellstern (United States), Larry Rozadilla (United States) and Marcus McDonnell (England), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Sandy Saddler - Record: 2-1-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yoel Judah - Cut Man: Dave Tenny
In the blue corner: Tommy Gibbons - Record: 0-3-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Fritz Sdunek - Cut Man: Joe Chavez
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center as the bell sounds to begin the first round. 0:0
0:14 Gibbons is protecting the body nicely as Saddler fails to score inside. 0:0
0:26 Saddler just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Gibbons with a sharp combination! 4:0
0:26 Gibbons is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 4:0
0:40 Saddler lands a vicious uppercut! 8:0
0:40 Gibbons was staggered by that punch! 8:0
0:56 Look out! That was a straight right by Sandy Saddler! 12:0
0:56 Gibbons is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 12:0
01:13 Saddler is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 12:0
01:26 Saddler connects with stiff left hook to the body. 15:0
01:43 That hook by Sandy Saddler jarred Gibbons! 19:0
01:43 Gibbons's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 19:0
01:57 Saddler looks to work the body, but Gibbons covers up nicely. 19:0
02:04 Saddler has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 19:0
02:13 Saddler drops the right hand flush on Gibbons's chin! 23:0
02:13 Hide the women and children, that punch nearly took Gibbons's head off and he is in a world of trouble!! 23:0
02:24 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 23:0
02:43 Tommy Gibbons looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 23:0
02:54 Tommy Gibbons scores to the midsection with a nice uppercut. 23:3
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 24:3
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 2. 0:0
0:12 Saddler just can't find the range with that combination. 0:0
0:15 Gibbons fires the jab. It finds its target. 0:2
0:26 Saddler moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 2:2
0:40 Saddler telegraphed that shot and Gibbons ducks under it easily. 2:2
0:42 Gibbons lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 2:4
0:56 Saddler dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Gibbons back on his heels! 6:4
0:56 Gibbons is suddenly in trouble! 6:4
01:07 Saddler scores with a hook to the side of the head. 8:4
01:24 Saddler is stalking his opponent. 8:4
01:36 Saddler shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Gibbons. 8:4
01:49 Saddler pins Gibbons's arms. Now they move apart. 8:4
01:53 Saddler pushes Gibbons away. 8:4
01:58 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 8:4
02:15 Gibbons tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Saddler. 8:4
02:17 Sandy Saddler lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 10:4
02:36 Tommy Gibbons works free! The fighters move to ring center. 10:4
02:46 Gibbons picks off the cross by Saddler. 10:4
03:00 Saddler wings a big left hand at Gibbons but the latter sidesteps the punch. 10:4
03:00 The Referee has to get between Saddler and Tommy Gibbons as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 12:5
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:10 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:22 Saddler wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Gibbons's defense. 0:0
0:24 Gibbons takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 0:3
0:38 Gibbons connects with a violent combination! 0:7
0:38 Saddler was shaken by those blows! 0:7
0:50 Gibbons is motioning with his gloves for Saddler to bring it on, but Tommy Gibbons is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:7
0:53 Saddler retreats into a neutral corner. 0:7
0:53 Gibbons catches Saddler with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 0:9
01:06 Sandy Saddler lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:9
01:20 Saddler fires and misses. 2:9
01:22 Gibbons glances a hook off Saddler's side. 2:11
01:39 Saddler lands a crushing uppercut! 6:11
01:39 Gibbons was stunned by that blow! 6:11
01:51 Upstairs and downstairs! Gibbons lands two quick blows and then moves away from Saddler's counters. 6:13
02:13 Gibbons traps Saddler in the corner! 6:13
02:18 Gibbons whiffs with the hook. 6:13
02:20 Saddler shoots the jab into the chest of Gibbons. 8:13
02:42 Saddler has freed himself from Gibbons. They move quickly to ring center. 8:13
02:56 Oh!!! Saddler unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 12:13
02:56 Gibbons looks stunned! 12:13
03:00 Saddler and Gibbons can both be proud of that effort. They went full bore the entire round as the spectators serenade both men with a thunderous ovation. 14:13
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Saddler is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:08 Sandy Saddler has Gibbons cornered! 0:0
0:12 Saddler can't score with short uppercut inside. Gibbons got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:14 Gibbons scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 0:2
0:19 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:31 Gibbons wraps up Sandy Saddler. 0:2
0:35 England breaks them up... 0:2
0:40 Gibbons's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:2
0:53 Saddler can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:2
01:00 That hook from Gibbons snapped Saddler's head back violently! 0:6
01:00 Saddler looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 0:6
01:13 Gibbons is trying to free his gloves from under Saddler's gloves. 0:6
01:18 Referee England separates the two... 0:6
01:23 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:6
01:31 Saddler brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 0:6
01:36 Gibbons is pinned in his own corner... 0:6
01:40 Saddler and Gibbons are in a clinch, England hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:6
01:45 England separates them. 0:6
01:49 Saddler is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 0:6
01:53 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Gibbons lands a short uppercut to the chin of Saddler. 0:8
02:06 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:8
02:15 * Gibbons connects with a thundering cross and Saddler drops to the canvas! 0:8
02:17 England positions himself over Saddler and starts the count.. 0:15
02:17 1... 0:15
02:18 2... 0:15
02:19 3... 0:15
02:20 4... 0:15
02:20 * Sandy Saddler finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical! 0:15
02:20 England checks Saddler closely and will allow the fight to continue. 0:15
02:20 Gibbons picks up the pace sensing he can get Saddler out of there! 0:15
02:29 Gibbons lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 0:17
02:29 Gibbons is like a human windmill as he tries to take advantage of Saddler's condition and end the fight! 0:17
02:42 Gibbons lands a hard uppercut! 0:22
02:42 Saddler's knee almost touched the canvas... 0:22
02:51 * England steps in and admonishes Gibbons for hitting below the belt. 0:24
03:00 Gibbons has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 0:24
03:00 A knockdown is always exciting and this crowd is full of electricity after that last round! 1:23
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin Round 5, we will see if Tommy Gibbons can take advantage of the knockdown he scored last round. 0:0
0:11 Gibbons has Saddler pinned! 0:0
0:16 Gibbons lands a wicked cross! 0:4
0:16 That blow connected solidly to the head of Saddler and he is stunned! 0:4
0:20 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:4
0:29 Gibbons slips out of a corner, as Saddler attempts to trap him. 0:4
0:34 Sandy Saddler is trapped in his own corner... 0:4
0:39 Tommy Gibbons doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Saddler's head? 0:8
0:39 That's the punch Tommy Gibbons hoped to land! Saddler looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 0:8
0:48 Gibbons scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 0:10
0:56 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:10
01:00 Gibbons has Sandy Saddler trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:10
01:04 Gibbons has his arms wrapped around Saddler... Now they separate. 0:10
01:09 Gibbons and Saddler each take a step back. 0:10
01:13 Gibbons lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 0:12
01:25 Saddler slides into the corner... 0:12
01:29 Gibbons fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:12
01:37 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 0:12
01:42 Saddler feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:12
01:42 Saddler ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 2:12
01:46 The knockdown suffered by Saddler should have made that last round Gibbons's by a wide margin. 2:12
01:58 Gibbons bounces off the ropes, challenging Saddler to come get him. 2:12
02:04 Saddler backs into a neutral corner. 2:12
02:08 Gibbons ties up Saddler... Let's hope this does not turn into a wrestling match. 2:12
02:13 England is shouting at Gibbons to break! 2:12
02:17 Both men look to measure one another. 2:12
02:27 Gibbons snakes the jab through Sandy Saddler's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:14
02:49 Saddler will tie a guy up if he has to. 2:14
02:58 Gibbons pushes Saddler away. 2:14
03:00 Saddler retreats into the upper corner. 2:14
03:00 Gibbons darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 2:14
03:00 Saddler spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 5. 1:16
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tommy Gibbons looks to be in excellent shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Gibbons fires a light jab to the stomach 0:2
0:16 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:2
0:20 Saddler got some great advice from Yoel Judah between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 6. 0:2
0:20 Gibbons traps Saddler in the corner! 0:2
0:25 Gibbons is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:2
0:30 Gibbons catches Saddler with a nice cross. 0:5
0:43 Gibbons scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:10
0:43 Sandy Saddler looks shaken! 0:10
0:53 Gibbons has Saddler trapped! 0:10
0:57 Gibbons is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Saddler 0:10
01:02 Gibbons throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 0:13
01:20 England tries to separate the boxers but Saddler has a vice-like grip on Gibbons. 0:13
01:29 Referee England has to separate the two... 0:13
01:36 The fighters are trading punches and Gibbons seems to have won that exchange. 2:16
01:40 * There's now a huge mouse under the right eye of Saddler. 2:16
01:45 Gibbons forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Saddler. 2:18
02:01 Saddler pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 2:18
02:10 Gibbons is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 2:18
02:23 Sandy Saddler slides along the far ropes. 2:18
02:32 Saddler really buried that punch into Gibbons's ribs. 6:18
02:32 Gibbons is suddenly in trouble! 6:18
02:45 Saddler pins Gibbons in the corner! 6:18
02:45 Those were mostly arm punches from Sandy Saddler but several got through. 8:18
03:00 Saddler muscles his way inside. 8:18
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 9:20
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Saddler and Gibbons square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 7. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Saddler's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Saddler's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:0
0:09 Saddler eats a left-right from Gibbons 0:2
0:19 That hook to the body from Saddler had some power behind it. 3:2
0:28 Gibbons takes a hard cross to the chin from Saddler. 6:2
0:45 Saddler bores in determined to maul Gibbons 6:2
0:56 Saddler misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 6:2
01:07 Saddler lands a devastating hook to the body. 9:2
01:27 Saddler tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 9:2
01:39 Saddler goes straight at Gibbons, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 9:2
01:44 Both fighters take a half-step back. 9:2
01:48 Saddler backs into the upper corner. 9:2
01:52 Tommy Gibbons is giving Saddler a lot of side-to-side movement. 9:2
02:01 England yells at the fighters to separate but Saddler and Gibbons are a tangle of arms. 9:2
02:13 The Referee breaks it up... 9:2
02:18 Saddler gets off a jab to the solar plexus 11:2
02:28 Saddler is blocked in his own corner... 11:2
02:33 Gibbons cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Saddler had his elbows tucked in nicely. 11:2
02:35 A cross to body by Saddler gets through. 13:2
02:51 Gibbons is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Saddler. 13:2
02:56 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 13:2
03:00 Saddler works free! He backs to ring center, with Gibbons following. 13:2
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 7. 15:3
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Saddler's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:13 Saddler is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:0
0:23 Saddler scores with a winging right! Gibbons's head snapped back violently with that punch! 5:0
0:23 Gibbons looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 5:0
0:36 Sandy Saddler connects to the head with a powerful right cross. 8:0
01:00 Sandy Saddler moves into the near corner. 8:0
01:05 Gibbons clinches... Saddler gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 8:0
01:09 Saddler tries to get free... Here comes England to break them up... 8:0
01:19 Gibbons tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Sandy Saddler blocks it. 8:0
01:30 Sandy Saddler lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Gibbons. 8:0
01:42 Gibbons 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. 8:0
01:48 England is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 8:0
01:56 Saddler works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 8:0
02:18 Saddler lands a hard cross! 12:0
02:18 Tommy Gibbons is hurt! 12:0
02:35 Saddler throws a flurry of punches but Tommy Gibbons either blocks or slips them. 12:0
02:37 Gibbons scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 12:2
02:58 Saddler tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 12:2
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 8 to a close. 13:2
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 England motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:07 Saddler moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:07 Gibbons continues to pop the jab 0:2
0:16 Whatever Yoel Judah said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Saddler has some spring in his step here in the 9th round. 0:2
0:21 Gibbons tries to drop the right hand over the top but Saddler ducks under it. 0:2
0:23 Saddler lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 2:2
0:40 Gibbons grabs Saddler. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:2
0:49 * England steps in and admonishes Gibbons for hitting on the break. 2:2
01:03 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 2:2
01:15 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Gibbons rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 2:2
01:20 Gibbons lands a short uppercut in close. 2:4
01:25 Saddler is starting to fatigue... 2:4
01:25 The swelling under Sandy Saddler's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 2:4
01:30 Saddler is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:4
01:33 Gibbons scores with a quick one-two to Saddler's midsection 2:6
01:50 Gibbons is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Saddler. 2:6
01:59 Gibbons shoves Saddler away. 2:6
02:03 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:6
02:07 Gibbons slides into his own corner... 2:6
02:11 Gibbons is challenging Saddler to fight him and quit clinching. 2:6
02:20 Sandy Saddler uses his shoulder to force Gibbons out of the clinch. 2:6
02:30 Saddler misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:6
02:32 Gibbons blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 2:9
02:41 Saddler tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 4:9
02:57 Gibbons traps Saddler's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until England breaks it up. 4:9
03:00 England has to separate the two... 4:9
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 9. 4:8
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tommy Gibbons didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Saddler is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Saddler still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Gibbons scores with consecutive blows to the body of Saddler. 0:2
0:16 Yoel Judah knows Saddler lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:2
0:21 Saddler fires a left hand that Gibbons takes high on the shoulder. 0:2
0:23 Gibbons lands a brutal cross to head of Saddler. 0:5
0:23 Saddler comes out of his crouch and there is a clash of heads as Gibbons leans in. That's how nasty cuts occur! 0:5
0:27 Saddler is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 0:5
0:27 The swelling is increasing around Saddler's right. 0:5
0:37 Gibbons lets his hands go inside, but Saddler protects his body well. 0:5
0:47 Saddler has Gibbons blocked in! 0:5
0:51 Saddler is holding... 0:5
0:56 England moves them apart. 0:5
01:01 Some good body work by Gibbons but not much on those punches. 0:7
01:14 That uppercut to the stomach didn't hurt Saddler but it scores points for Gibbons none the less. 0:9
01:23 Saddler is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:9
01:26 The fighters are at ring center... 0:9
01:26 Saddler scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 2:9
01:35 Gibbons slides into a neutral corner... 2:9
01:35 Saddler drives home an uppercut. That punch had something on it. 5:9
01:51 Saddler lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Gibbons. 5:9
02:07 Saddler appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 5:9
02:10 Gibbons scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 5:12
02:15 Saddler's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 5:12
02:24 Saddler shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Tommy Gibbons flush! 9:12
02:24 Gibbons takes a step back, obviously hurt! 9:12
02:33 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 9:12
02:38 Saddler smothers Gibbons's attack with a clinch! 9:12
02:42 * England is telling Saddler to quit hitting on the break. 9:12
03:00 Saddler has Gibbons trapped! 9:12
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 9:12
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 9:12
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 11 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Saddler's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:12 Gibbons does a great job of moving as Saddler tries to work inside. 0:0
0:27 Saddler fires a lead right that Gibbons manages to avoid. 0:0
0:29 Tommy Gibbons lets a quick hook go, catching Saddler moving in. 0:2
0:52 Saddler just comes up short with the combination. 0:2
01:04 Saddler misses with that punch. 0:2
01:07 Gibbons fires a punch over the jab of Saddler and gets it in for points. 0:4
01:21 Gibbons wraps up Sandy Saddler... Neither fighter will break... 0:4
01:25 England pries them apart. 0:4
01:35 Gibbons takes a hard combination from Saddler 4:4
01:35 Gibbons seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 4:4
01:51 Saddler throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Gibbons but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:4
01:58 The action slows for the moment. 4:4
02:01 Both fighters move to ring center. 4:4
02:05 Saddler is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Gibbons a decent target to shoot for. 4:4
02:10 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 4:4
02:18 Saddler ties up Gibbons... 4:4
02:30 England steps in and breaks it up. 4:4
02:37 Saddler has Gibbons trapped in the left neutral corner... 4:4
02:37 Saddler connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 6:4
02:54 Gibbons frees himself from Saddler's clutches! They move to ring center now. 6:4
03:00 This fight is very close at this point. 6:4
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 11, forcing England to step in. 7:4
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 12, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:06 Fritz Sdunek was really animated in Gibbons's corner and Gibbons was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Saddler is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:11 Saddler lands a devastating cross! 4:0
0:11 Tommy Gibbons staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 4:0
0:25 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 4:0
0:29 Referee England steps in to break it up. 4:0
0:34 Saddler has Gibbons trapped! 4:0
0:34 Gibbons eats a jab from Saddler 6:0
0:39 Tommy Gibbons is fading... 6:0
01:12 Sandy Saddler bounces Gibbons back as he drives his shoulder into him. That's probably not legal but, hey, if you can get away with it! 6:0
01:19 The action is back at ring center. 6:0
01:24 Saddler clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 6:0
01:28 * England has stopped the action. He is issuing a warning to Saddler for hitting on the break. 6:0
01:46 Saddler lands a solid hook! 10:0
01:46 Gibbons is staggered... 10:0
02:00 Sandy Saddler misses with that uppercut. 10:0
02:11 Saddler fires and misses. 10:0
02:14 A nice combination to the body by Tommy Gibbons. 10:3
02:27 Saddler fires away but finds nothing but air. 10:3
02:29 Gibbons scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Saddler's jaw. 10:5
02:46 Gibbons retreats into a neutral corner. 10:5
02:51 Saddler misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 10:5
02:53 A cross lands for Gibbons. Saddler didn't see that one coming. 10:7
03:00 Gibbons backs into the upper left corner. 10:7
03:00 Saddler is off target with that jab. 10:7
03:00 This fight is history! The last round is over and we await the decision of the judges. 10:7
Fight Result
And here with the call is Lupe Contreras
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Michele Hellstern, United States scores the bout 114 to 113 for Tommy Gibbons
Larry Rozadilla, United States scores the bout 114 to 113 for Sandy Saddler
Marcus McDonnell, England scores the bout 114 to 113 for...
...Sandy Saddler
The winner by split decision is Sandy Saddler!
Score Cards
Michele Hellstern Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Sandy Saddler 10 9 10 8 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 113
Tommy Gibbons 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 114
Larry Rozadilla Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Sandy Saddler 10 10 10 8 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 114
Tommy Gibbons 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 113
Marcus McDonnell Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Sandy Saddler 10 10 10 8 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 114
Tommy Gibbons 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 113
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Sandy Saddler 30 29 30 24 27 27 30 30 27 27 30 30 341
Tommy Gibbons 27 28 27 30 30 30 27 27 30 30 27 27 340
Statistics
Categories Sandy Saddler Tommy Gibbons
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 3.58 4.42
Hooks / Round 3.25 3.50
Crosses / Round 5.58 4.33
Combinations / Round 3.08 3.92
Uppercuts / Round 2.92 4.67
Punches Landed / Round 18.42 20.83
Punches Missed / Round 63.58 20.33
Punching Accuracy 22.5% 50.6%
Total Number of Fouls 2 2
Low Blow 1
Hitting on the Break 2 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 5 / 5
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 4 / 3 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: #4#EVent (5) 13-18
Preliminary 2
Barney Ross vs Jimmy Wilde
Fight info: Casino, Fall River, MA, United States, 2012-05-07, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Brian Garry, the bout will be scored by three judges: Guy Jutras (Canada), Eugenia Williams (United States) and Donald Balas (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: Barney Ross - Record: 3-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: John Bray - Cut Man: Jacob Duran
In the blue corner: Jimmy Wilde - Record: 2-2-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Phil Borgia - Cut Man: Ralph Citro
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:13 Ross lands the lead cross. 2:0
0:32 Wilde pushes Ross then steps away from him. 2:0
0:45 Ross isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Wilde fits. 2:0
0:57 Ross looks to work the body, but Wilde covers up nicely. 2:0
01:08 Ross's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 4:0
01:25 Wilde dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Ross back on his heels! 4:4
01:25 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Ross is trying to hang on... 4:4
01:35 Wilde jolts Ross with a short, crisp uppercut under the ribs, that had to hurt. 4:7
01:52 Wilde moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Ross. 4:7
01:57 Wilde is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:7
02:09 No one is going to confuse Wilde with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 4:7
02:18 Barney Ross fires a lead right that Wilde manages to avoid. 4:7
02:25 Wilde just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Ross with a sharp combination! 4:11
02:25 Those shots all landed square and Ross felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 4:11
02:40 Wilde gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Barney Ross. 4:13
03:00 Ross takes a heavy combination downstairs. 4:17
03:00 Ross is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:17
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 6:18
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 2. 0:0
0:12 Wilde knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 0:0
0:16 Ross's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:21 Wilde keeps looking to get inside on Ross 0:0
0:34 Wilde throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Ross but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:37 A cross lands for Ross. Wilde didn't see that one coming. 2:0
0:49 A flurry of blows from Ross lands to the body 4:0
01:03 Ross ties up Wilde... 4:0
01:12 Garry has to separate the two... 4:0
01:20 Ross quickly hitches up his trunks. 4:0
01:28 Wilde lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ross. 4:0
01:30 Ross lands a cross to the body. 6:0
01:42 Ross likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Wilde's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 8:0
01:51 As high as Wilde is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Ross takes advantage of it. 8:0
01:54 Ross lands a short left hook to the head. 10:0
02:14 Ross lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 12:0
02:28 Barney Ross just comes up short with the hook. 12:0
02:31 Wilde slips in a jab to the body 12:2
02:47 Ross frees himself from Wilde's clutches! They move to ring center now. 12:2
02:59 Wilde is off target with that cross. 12:2
03:00 There's the bell. Ross wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 2 is history. 13:3
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wilde rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 John Bray seemed to pump up Ross between rounds. 0:0
0:07 Ross pins Wilde in the corner! 0:0
0:11 Ross swings...and misses. 0:0
0:26 Ross is holding... 0:0
0:30 Ross finally lets go of Wilde. 0:0
0:38 Wilde's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:42 Wilde retreats into the right corner. 0:0
0:42 Barney Ross sneaks home the right cross. 2:0
0:51 Wilde is trapped in Ross's corner... 2:0
0:56 Ross tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:0
0:58 Wilde lands a brutal cross to head of Barney Ross. 2:3
01:18 Ross doesn't connect with the jab. 2:3
01:31 Wilde lands a crushing cross! 2:7
01:31 Wilde has Ross in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 2:7
01:43 Ross doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 4:7
01:57 Wilde can't score with short uppercut inside. Ross got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:7
01:59 Jimmy Wilde tries a hook but Ross blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 6:7
01:59 Wilde reels backward from what might have been a head butt! 6:7
02:13 Ross is flicking the jab, trying to keep Wilde at long range. 6:7
02:20 Barney Ross gets off a jab to the solar plexus 8:7
02:31 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 8:7
02:31 Ross scores with several light punches to the head. 10:7
02:46 Wilde fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 10:7
02:48 Ross flicks a lead right to the head of Wilde. 12:7
03:00 Wilde does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Ross's punches in close. 12:7
03:00 Garry motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 3. 13:7
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ross is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:07 Phil Borgia not only gave Wilde encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Ross. Now it's up to Wilde to implement it. 0:0
0:12 Wilde lets his hands go inside, but Ross protects his body well. 0:0
0:14 Ross scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 2:0
0:19 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 2:0
0:28 Wilde is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:0
0:31 Ross flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 4:0
0:44 Wilde lands a wicked cross! 4:4
0:44 Ross is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 4:4
0:53 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:4
01:01 Wilde is holding on to Ross. He seems to be taking a breather. 4:4
01:13 Garry separates the two... 4:4
01:17 Wilde gets off a quick combination to the body 4:6
01:29 A cross to body by Wilde gets through. 4:8
01:47 Wilde pins Ross's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:8
01:59 Wilde pushes Ross away. 4:8
02:03 Ross steals a quick glance at his corner. 4:8
02:11 Jimmy Wilde muscles his way inside. 4:8
02:30 Wilde's misses as Ross backpedals away. 4:8
02:33 Not a lot on that hook to Wilde's side, but it scored. 6:8
02:42 Ross lands a jab to Wilde's midsection 8:8
02:51 Wilde doesn't have to look for Ross this round. He is right there in front of him. 8:8
03:00 Wilde lands a hard uppercut! 8:12
03:00 "The Pride of the Ghetto" Ross is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 8:12
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 4. 8:12
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Ross and Jimmy Wilde leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Wilde retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:07 Ross lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 2:0
0:11 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:0
0:16 Both fighters move back to ring center. 2:0
0:21 Ross fires a left hand that Wilde takes high on the shoulder. 2:0
0:27 John Bray was extremely upbeat during the break with Ross providing some solid encouragement. 2:0
0:30 Wilde is trapped in his own corner... 2:0
0:34 Ross misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:0
0:41 Wilde connects with a violent uppercut! 2:4
0:41 Barney Ross appears to have been staggered by that punch... 2:4
01:03 Jimmy Wilde looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 2:4
01:06 Ross lands a stinging jab. 4:4
01:21 Jimmy Wilde moves into the left corner. 4:4
01:26 Ross works his way in and leans on Wilde... 4:4
01:30 * Ross is blatantly hitting after the break and Garry has stopped the action to scold him 4:4
01:44 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:4
01:52 Barney Ross scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 6:4
02:06 Wilde fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 6:4
02:14 Ross scores with a hook to the side of the head. 8:4
02:26 Wilde slides into his own corner... 8:4
02:26 Ross tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 10:4
02:43 Wilde has freed himself from Ross. They move quickly to ring center. 10:4
02:48 A cross from Wilde lands with some power. 10:7
03:00 Wilde ties up Ross. 10:7
03:00 Referee Garry has to separate the two... 10:7
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Ross's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 5. 9:8
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:11 Barney Ross lets a quick hook go, catching Wilde moving in. 2:0
0:16 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:25 Wilde doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Ross's head? 2:4
0:25 That punch may have stunned Ross momentarily. 2:4
0:37 Ross slides into the corner... 2:4
0:37 Wilde lands a hard cross to the body, one of the better punches so far this round. 2:7
0:52 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 2:7
0:57 Wilde has Barney Ross cornered! 2:7
01:01 Ross just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 2:11
01:01 Those punches hurt Ross and he looks to hang on. 2:11
01:15 Barney Ross is trapped in the corner... 2:11
01:15 Wilde gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 2:13
01:28 Ross fires a punch over the jab of Wilde and gets it in for points. 4:13
01:46 Garry warns Wilde for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 4:13
01:55 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:13
01:59 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 4:13
02:13 Wilde misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:13
02:24 Ross goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 6:13
02:38 Wilde has Ross trapped in the left neutral corner... 6:13
02:43 Wilde whiffs with the uppercut. 6:13
02:45 Ross feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 8:13
02:59 Ross smothers Wilde's attack as Wilde tries to get off some shots inside. 8:13
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 8:13
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ross looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Wilde got some great advice from Phil Borgia between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:0
0:07 Ross lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 2:0
0:12 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:21 Barney Ross usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Jimmy Wilde tries vainly to score. 2:0
0:23 Ross scores downstairs with a hard cross. 5:0
0:36 Barney Ross lands a nice cross but Wilde turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 7:0
0:50 Jimmy Wilde is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Ross can't throw punches, I guess. 7:0
0:55 Garry separates them. 7:0
01:04 Wilde forces his way inside. 7:0
01:13 Jimmy Wilde pummels Ross, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 7:4
01:13 Barney Ross looks stunned! 7:4
01:27 Garry yells at the fighters to separate but Wilde and Ross are a tangle of arms. 7:4
01:31 Garry has to break the clinch. 7:4
01:40 Wilde is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Ross a decent target to shoot for. 7:4
02:00 Wilde picks off the hook by Ross. 7:4
02:06 Look out! That was a straight right by Wilde! 7:8
02:06 Ross looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 7:8
02:18 Jimmy Wilde slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Ross. 7:11
02:36 Ross misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 7:11
02:43 Wilde lands a solid cross! 7:15
02:43 Ross is dazed and he is in trouble!! 7:15
02:57 Wilde misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 7:15
03:00 Barney Ross is forced into his own corner... 7:15
03:00 Ross is getting frustrated as Wilde continues to hold on to him. Ross is punching Wilde's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Garry pushes the fighters apart. 7:15
03:00 Garry moves them apart. 7:15
03:00 Round 7 ends with the sound of the bell. 7:15
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ross looks a bit disgusted as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Ross misses with that punch. 0:0
0:23 Wilde lands a devastating hook! 0:4
0:23 Ross is reeling.. 0:4
0:28 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:4
0:32 Ross gets his head on the chest of Wilde as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 2:4
0:45 Barney Ross has Jimmy Wilde blocked in! 2:4
0:45 Ross lands a short hook to the body. 4:4
0:58 Ross's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 4:4
01:12 Ross is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 4:4
01:16 Not much happening at the moment. 4:4
01:24 Wilde tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Ross blocks it. 4:4
01:27 Ross sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 6:4
01:36 Ross 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. 8:4
01:50 Oh!!! Wilde unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 8:8
01:50 Ross takes a step back, obviously hurt! 8:8
02:06 Watch Ross move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Wilde off balance. 8:8
02:11 Ross scores with a quick one-two to Wilde's midsection 10:8
02:23 Wilde slides into a neutral corner... 10:8
02:28 Ross fires and misses. 10:8
02:35 Wilde catches Ross coming in with a sweet uppercut! 10:13
02:35 Ross is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 10:13
02:44 Ross wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 12:13
02:58 Wilde is trying to free his gloves from under Ross's gloves. 12:13
03:00 * Ross is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 12:13
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. 14:13
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 "The Pride of the Ghetto" is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 9 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:21 * Wilde lands a hard uppercut to the head and Ross is down!! 0:0
0:24 Garry picks up the count.. 0:7
0:24 1... 0:7
0:25 2... 0:7
0:26 3... 0:7
0:27 4... 0:7
0:28 The count reaches 5 as Barney Ross is struggling to climb off of the deck. 0:7
0:28 * Ross is back on his feet! He looks shaken... 0:7
0:28 Ross looks to have steadied himself and Garry will allow the fight to continue... 0:7
0:28 Wilde wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Ross away! 0:7
0:32 Ross is losing his legs... 0:7
0:32 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 9th round of this fight. 0:7
0:41 Wilde tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:7
0:48 Ross moves into a neutral corner. 0:7
0:52 Wilde tries to drop the right hand over the top but Ross ducks under it. 0:7
0:59 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:7
01:12 Wilde moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:9
01:12 Wilde won't want to let Ross off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 0:9
01:25 Wilde traps Ross in the corner! 0:9
01:29 Wilde lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ross. 0:9
01:36 Wilde's jab is fast and accurate. 0:11
01:45 Ross is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:11
01:52 Wilde wraps his arms around Ross. 0:11
02:04 Referee Garry separates the two... 0:11
02:09 Ross rips a hook to the head. 2:11
02:18 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 2:11
02:26 Ross traps Wilde's gloves under his arms, forcing Garry to break them up. 2:11
02:31 Garry has to break them apart. 2:11
02:36 Wilde is staying at the center of the ring. 2:11
02:40 Wilde is clinching... 2:11
02:45 Wilde shoves Ross away. 2:11
02:53 Ross has Wilde trapped! 2:11
02:57 Ross is clinching. Garry better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 2:11
03:00 Ross and Wilde each take a step back. 2:11
03:00 Wilde appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 2:11
03:00 The knockdown in that last round really brought the crowd to life, you can feel the electricity in the air. 1:11
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:11 Ross flicks a jab to Wilde's stomach 2:0
0:15 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:20 The fighters are back at ring center... 2:0
0:24 Wilde lands a hard hook! 2:4
0:24 Ross is gasping for air!! 2:4
0:41 Wilde is jockeying for position as he tries to force Ross back into the corner. 2:4
0:50 Ross tries to muscle inside but Wilde clinches him. 2:4
0:55 Garry pries them apart. 2:4
0:59 Wilde has Ross pinned! 2:4
01:04 Wilde just landed a devastating three punch combo! 2:8
01:04 That series of punches rocked Ross and he looks to be in trouble. 2:8
01:21 Wilde lands a strong jab! 2:12
01:21 Ross is hurt! 2:12
01:26 Barney Ross's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 2:12
01:31 The action is back at ring center. 2:12
01:31 Ross shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:12
01:35 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Ross change his style. 4:12
01:50 Ross lands a smashing cross! 8:12
01:50 Wilde is suddenly in trouble! 8:12
02:03 Wilde seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:12
02:06 Wilde is pinned in his own corner... 8:12
02:06 Ross snakes the jab through Wilde's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 10:12
02:20 Wilde shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Ross flush! 10:16
02:20 How is Ross standing after that? 10:16
02:25 * There's swelling under Barney Ross's left eye and it's quite noticeable at this time. 10:16
02:34 Ross takes a hard combination from Wilde 10:20
02:34 That blast sent Ross reeling into the ropes! 10:20
02:46 Wilde throws another good combination that temporarily slows Ross. 10:22
03:00 Ross does a great job of moving as Wilde tries to work inside. 10:22
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 10:23
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it looks as if Ross is going to need a knockout or at least a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:06 Wilde got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Phil Borgia's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 Ross's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:11 Wilde wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Ross's defense. 0:0
0:18 Ross backs into the left corner. 0:0
0:23 Wilde lands a devastating hook! 0:4
0:23 Ross was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 0:4
0:27 Look for Wilde to start to target Ross's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 0:4
0:42 Ross lands a hook to the ribs. 2:4
0:51 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:4
0:56 Jimmy Wilde lands a crushing uppercut! 2:8
0:56 Ross was stunned by that blow! 2:8
01:05 Wilde doubles up to the body, though Ross seems unfazed. 2:10
01:19 Wilde plods forward. 2:10
01:24 Wilde backs into a neutral corner. 2:10
01:28 Ross is moving around the ring nicely. 2:10
01:38 Wilde misses wildly with the hook. 2:10
01:49 Wilde drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 2:14
01:49 Ross was hurt by those blows! 2:14
01:54 There appears to be increased swelling under Barney Ross's left eye. 2:14
02:02 Wilde moves into a neutral corner. 2:14
02:02 Ross scores with a glancing cross. 4:14
02:23 Wilde cranks up the hook and connects to Ross's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:18
02:23 Ross is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 4:18
02:36 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Garry is going to have to sort this out. 4:18
02:41 Garry separates the two fighters. 4:18
02:54 Wilde pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 4:18
03:00 Wilde is blocked in his own corner... 4:18
03:00 Ross is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 4:18
03:00 Wilde appears to have this fight under control. 4:18
03:00 The bell stops the action as Ross and Wilde go back to their corners. 5:20
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Jimmy Wilde received a pep talk from Phil Borgia before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Ross is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 Wilde backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 Ross telegraphed that shot and Wilde ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:18 Wilde lands a strong hook! 0:4
0:18 Ross is reeling after that shot! 0:4
0:23 The swelling under Ross's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 0:4
0:38 Jimmy Wilde drives that short hook into Ross's midsection! 0:9
0:38 Ross is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:9
0:55 Ross wings a big left hand at Wilde but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:9
01:06 Wilde can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:9
01:13 There's a straight right by Ross! 5:9
01:13 Wilde seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 5:9
01:26 Ross retreats into his own corner... 5:9
01:30 Jimmy Wilde fires away but finds nothing but air. 5:9
01:42 Wilde traps Ross's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Garry breaks it up. 5:9
01:46 Wilde uses his shoulder to force Ross out of the clinch. 5:9
01:51 Ross and Jimmy Wilde clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 5:9
01:54 Ross rips a hook to the body. 7:9
02:03 Jimmy Wilde has Ross trapped in the right neutral corner... 7:9
02:07 And Ross tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Wilde! 7:13
02:07 That punch has Ross staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 7:13
02:12 Ross is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 7:13
02:22 Ross is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 9:13
02:38 Wilde is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Ross. 9:13
02:43 Garry separates the two... 9:13
02:54 Wilde is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 9:13
03:00 Ross cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Wilde had his elbows tucked in nicely. 9:13
03:00 Wilde seems to have done enough to win this fight. 9:13
03:00 The bell sounds ending the 12th and final round of this fight. 9:13
Fight Result
Michael Buffer has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Guy Jutras, Canada scores the bout 116 to 111
Eugenia Williams, United States scores the bout 116 to 111
Donald Balas, United States scores the bout 116 to 111
And your winner by unanimous decision Jimmy Wilde!!!
Score Cards
Guy Jutras Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Barney Ross 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 8 9 9 9 111
Jimmy Wilde 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 116
Eugenia Williams Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Barney Ross 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 8 9 9 9 111
Jimmy Wilde 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 116
Donald Balas Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Barney Ross 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 8 9 9 9 111
Jimmy Wilde 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 116
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Barney Ross 27 30 30 27 30 27 27 30 24 27 27 27 333
Jimmy Wilde 30 27 27 30 27 30 30 27 30 30 30 30 348
Statistics
Categories Barney Ross Jimmy Wilde
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 7.33 4.17
Hooks / Round 7.50 5.67
Crosses / Round 7.92 5.50
Combinations / Round 2.83 4.25
Uppercuts / Round 3.42 3.17
Punches Landed / Round 29.00 22.75
Punches Missed / Round 41.33 62.42
Punching Accuracy 41.2% 26.7%
Total Number of Fouls 2 0
Hitting on the Break 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 1 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go All Out for KO 4 / 2 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 2 / 2
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP D
Barney Ross vs Jimmy Wilde
Fight info: Casino, Fall River, MA, United States, 2012-05-07, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Brian Garry, the bout will be scored by three judges: Guy Jutras (Canada), Eugenia Williams (United States) and Donald Balas (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: Barney Ross - Record: 3-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: John Bray - Cut Man: Jacob Duran
In the blue corner: Jimmy Wilde - Record: 2-2-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Phil Borgia - Cut Man: Ralph Citro
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:13 Ross lands the lead cross. 2:0
0:32 Wilde pushes Ross then steps away from him. 2:0
0:45 Ross isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Wilde fits. 2:0
0:57 Ross looks to work the body, but Wilde covers up nicely. 2:0
01:08 Ross's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 4:0
01:25 Wilde dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Ross back on his heels! 4:4
01:25 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Ross is trying to hang on... 4:4
01:35 Wilde jolts Ross with a short, crisp uppercut under the ribs, that had to hurt. 4:7
01:52 Wilde moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Ross. 4:7
01:57 Wilde is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:7
02:09 No one is going to confuse Wilde with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 4:7
02:18 Barney Ross fires a lead right that Wilde manages to avoid. 4:7
02:25 Wilde just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Ross with a sharp combination! 4:11
02:25 Those shots all landed square and Ross felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 4:11
02:40 Wilde gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Barney Ross. 4:13
03:00 Ross takes a heavy combination downstairs. 4:17
03:00 Ross is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:17
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 6:18
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 2. 0:0
0:12 Wilde knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 0:0
0:16 Ross's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:21 Wilde keeps looking to get inside on Ross 0:0
0:34 Wilde throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Ross but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:37 A cross lands for Ross. Wilde didn't see that one coming. 2:0
0:49 A flurry of blows from Ross lands to the body 4:0
01:03 Ross ties up Wilde... 4:0
01:12 Garry has to separate the two... 4:0
01:20 Ross quickly hitches up his trunks. 4:0
01:28 Wilde lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ross. 4:0
01:30 Ross lands a cross to the body. 6:0
01:42 Ross likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Wilde's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 8:0
01:51 As high as Wilde is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Ross takes advantage of it. 8:0
01:54 Ross lands a short left hook to the head. 10:0
02:14 Ross lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 12:0
02:28 Barney Ross just comes up short with the hook. 12:0
02:31 Wilde slips in a jab to the body 12:2
02:47 Ross frees himself from Wilde's clutches! They move to ring center now. 12:2
02:59 Wilde is off target with that cross. 12:2
03:00 There's the bell. Ross wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 2 is history. 13:3
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wilde rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 John Bray seemed to pump up Ross between rounds. 0:0
0:07 Ross pins Wilde in the corner! 0:0
0:11 Ross swings...and misses. 0:0
0:26 Ross is holding... 0:0
0:30 Ross finally lets go of Wilde. 0:0
0:38 Wilde's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:42 Wilde retreats into the right corner. 0:0
0:42 Barney Ross sneaks home the right cross. 2:0
0:51 Wilde is trapped in Ross's corner... 2:0
0:56 Ross tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:0
0:58 Wilde lands a brutal cross to head of Barney Ross. 2:3
01:18 Ross doesn't connect with the jab. 2:3
01:31 Wilde lands a crushing cross! 2:7
01:31 Wilde has Ross in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 2:7
01:43 Ross doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 4:7
01:57 Wilde can't score with short uppercut inside. Ross got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:7
01:59 Jimmy Wilde tries a hook but Ross blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 6:7
01:59 Wilde reels backward from what might have been a head butt! 6:7
02:13 Ross is flicking the jab, trying to keep Wilde at long range. 6:7
02:20 Barney Ross gets off a jab to the solar plexus 8:7
02:31 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 8:7
02:31 Ross scores with several light punches to the head. 10:7
02:46 Wilde fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 10:7
02:48 Ross flicks a lead right to the head of Wilde. 12:7
03:00 Wilde does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Ross's punches in close. 12:7
03:00 Garry motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 3. 13:7
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ross is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:07 Phil Borgia not only gave Wilde encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Ross. Now it's up to Wilde to implement it. 0:0
0:12 Wilde lets his hands go inside, but Ross protects his body well. 0:0
0:14 Ross scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 2:0
0:19 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 2:0
0:28 Wilde is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:0
0:31 Ross flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 4:0
0:44 Wilde lands a wicked cross! 4:4
0:44 Ross is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 4:4
0:53 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:4
01:01 Wilde is holding on to Ross. He seems to be taking a breather. 4:4
01:13 Garry separates the two... 4:4
01:17 Wilde gets off a quick combination to the body 4:6
01:29 A cross to body by Wilde gets through. 4:8
01:47 Wilde pins Ross's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:8
01:59 Wilde pushes Ross away. 4:8
02:03 Ross steals a quick glance at his corner. 4:8
02:11 Jimmy Wilde muscles his way inside. 4:8
02:30 Wilde's misses as Ross backpedals away. 4:8
02:33 Not a lot on that hook to Wilde's side, but it scored. 6:8
02:42 Ross lands a jab to Wilde's midsection 8:8
02:51 Wilde doesn't have to look for Ross this round. He is right there in front of him. 8:8
03:00 Wilde lands a hard uppercut! 8:12
03:00 "The Pride of the Ghetto" Ross is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 8:12
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 4. 8:12
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Ross and Jimmy Wilde leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Wilde retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:07 Ross lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 2:0
0:11 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:0
0:16 Both fighters move back to ring center. 2:0
0:21 Ross fires a left hand that Wilde takes high on the shoulder. 2:0
0:27 John Bray was extremely upbeat during the break with Ross providing some solid encouragement. 2:0
0:30 Wilde is trapped in his own corner... 2:0
0:34 Ross misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:0
0:41 Wilde connects with a violent uppercut! 2:4
0:41 Barney Ross appears to have been staggered by that punch... 2:4
01:03 Jimmy Wilde looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 2:4
01:06 Ross lands a stinging jab. 4:4
01:21 Jimmy Wilde moves into the left corner. 4:4
01:26 Ross works his way in and leans on Wilde... 4:4
01:30 * Ross is blatantly hitting after the break and Garry has stopped the action to scold him 4:4
01:44 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:4
01:52 Barney Ross scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 6:4
02:06 Wilde fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 6:4
02:14 Ross scores with a hook to the side of the head. 8:4
02:26 Wilde slides into his own corner... 8:4
02:26 Ross tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 10:4
02:43 Wilde has freed himself from Ross. They move quickly to ring center. 10:4
02:48 A cross from Wilde lands with some power. 10:7
03:00 Wilde ties up Ross. 10:7
03:00 Referee Garry has to separate the two... 10:7
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Ross's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 5. 9:8
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:11 Barney Ross lets a quick hook go, catching Wilde moving in. 2:0
0:16 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:25 Wilde doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Ross's head? 2:4
0:25 That punch may have stunned Ross momentarily. 2:4
0:37 Ross slides into the corner... 2:4
0:37 Wilde lands a hard cross to the body, one of the better punches so far this round. 2:7
0:52 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 2:7
0:57 Wilde has Barney Ross cornered! 2:7
01:01 Ross just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 2:11
01:01 Those punches hurt Ross and he looks to hang on. 2:11
01:15 Barney Ross is trapped in the corner... 2:11
01:15 Wilde gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 2:13
01:28 Ross fires a punch over the jab of Wilde and gets it in for points. 4:13
01:46 Garry warns Wilde for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 4:13
01:55 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:13
01:59 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 4:13
02:13 Wilde misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:13
02:24 Ross goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 6:13
02:38 Wilde has Ross trapped in the left neutral corner... 6:13
02:43 Wilde whiffs with the uppercut. 6:13
02:45 Ross feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 8:13
02:59 Ross smothers Wilde's attack as Wilde tries to get off some shots inside. 8:13
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 8:13
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ross looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Wilde got some great advice from Phil Borgia between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:0
0:07 Ross lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 2:0
0:12 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:21 Barney Ross usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Jimmy Wilde tries vainly to score. 2:0
0:23 Ross scores downstairs with a hard cross. 5:0
0:36 Barney Ross lands a nice cross but Wilde turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 7:0
0:50 Jimmy Wilde is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Ross can't throw punches, I guess. 7:0
0:55 Garry separates them. 7:0
01:04 Wilde forces his way inside. 7:0
01:13 Jimmy Wilde pummels Ross, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 7:4
01:13 Barney Ross looks stunned! 7:4
01:27 Garry yells at the fighters to separate but Wilde and Ross are a tangle of arms. 7:4
01:31 Garry has to break the clinch. 7:4
01:40 Wilde is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Ross a decent target to shoot for. 7:4
02:00 Wilde picks off the hook by Ross. 7:4
02:06 Look out! That was a straight right by Wilde! 7:8
02:06 Ross looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 7:8
02:18 Jimmy Wilde slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Ross. 7:11
02:36 Ross misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 7:11
02:43 Wilde lands a solid cross! 7:15
02:43 Ross is dazed and he is in trouble!! 7:15
02:57 Wilde misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 7:15
03:00 Barney Ross is forced into his own corner... 7:15
03:00 Ross is getting frustrated as Wilde continues to hold on to him. Ross is punching Wilde's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Garry pushes the fighters apart. 7:15
03:00 Garry moves them apart. 7:15
03:00 Round 7 ends with the sound of the bell. 7:15
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ross looks a bit disgusted as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Ross misses with that punch. 0:0
0:23 Wilde lands a devastating hook! 0:4
0:23 Ross is reeling.. 0:4
0:28 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:4
0:32 Ross gets his head on the chest of Wilde as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 2:4
0:45 Barney Ross has Jimmy Wilde blocked in! 2:4
0:45 Ross lands a short hook to the body. 4:4
0:58 Ross's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 4:4
01:12 Ross is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 4:4
01:16 Not much happening at the moment. 4:4
01:24 Wilde tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Ross blocks it. 4:4
01:27 Ross sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 6:4
01:36 Ross 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. 8:4
01:50 Oh!!! Wilde unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 8:8
01:50 Ross takes a step back, obviously hurt! 8:8
02:06 Watch Ross move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Wilde off balance. 8:8
02:11 Ross scores with a quick one-two to Wilde's midsection 10:8
02:23 Wilde slides into a neutral corner... 10:8
02:28 Ross fires and misses. 10:8
02:35 Wilde catches Ross coming in with a sweet uppercut! 10:13
02:35 Ross is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 10:13
02:44 Ross wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 12:13
02:58 Wilde is trying to free his gloves from under Ross's gloves. 12:13
03:00 * Ross is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 12:13
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. 14:13
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 "The Pride of the Ghetto" is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 9 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:21 * Wilde lands a hard uppercut to the head and Ross is down!! 0:0
0:24 Garry picks up the count.. 0:7
0:24 1... 0:7
0:25 2... 0:7
0:26 3... 0:7
0:27 4... 0:7
0:28 The count reaches 5 as Barney Ross is struggling to climb off of the deck. 0:7
0:28 * Ross is back on his feet! He looks shaken... 0:7
0:28 Ross looks to have steadied himself and Garry will allow the fight to continue... 0:7
0:28 Wilde wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Ross away! 0:7
0:32 Ross is losing his legs... 0:7
0:32 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 9th round of this fight. 0:7
0:41 Wilde tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:7
0:48 Ross moves into a neutral corner. 0:7
0:52 Wilde tries to drop the right hand over the top but Ross ducks under it. 0:7
0:59 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:7
01:12 Wilde moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:9
01:12 Wilde won't want to let Ross off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 0:9
01:25 Wilde traps Ross in the corner! 0:9
01:29 Wilde lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ross. 0:9
01:36 Wilde's jab is fast and accurate. 0:11
01:45 Ross is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:11
01:52 Wilde wraps his arms around Ross. 0:11
02:04 Referee Garry separates the two... 0:11
02:09 Ross rips a hook to the head. 2:11
02:18 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 2:11
02:26 Ross traps Wilde's gloves under his arms, forcing Garry to break them up. 2:11
02:31 Garry has to break them apart. 2:11
02:36 Wilde is staying at the center of the ring. 2:11
02:40 Wilde is clinching... 2:11
02:45 Wilde shoves Ross away. 2:11
02:53 Ross has Wilde trapped! 2:11
02:57 Ross is clinching. Garry better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 2:11
03:00 Ross and Wilde each take a step back. 2:11
03:00 Wilde appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 2:11
03:00 The knockdown in that last round really brought the crowd to life, you can feel the electricity in the air. 1:11
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:11 Ross flicks a jab to Wilde's stomach 2:0
0:15 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:20 The fighters are back at ring center... 2:0
0:24 Wilde lands a hard hook! 2:4
0:24 Ross is gasping for air!! 2:4
0:41 Wilde is jockeying for position as he tries to force Ross back into the corner. 2:4
0:50 Ross tries to muscle inside but Wilde clinches him. 2:4
0:55 Garry pries them apart. 2:4
0:59 Wilde has Ross pinned! 2:4
01:04 Wilde just landed a devastating three punch combo! 2:8
01:04 That series of punches rocked Ross and he looks to be in trouble. 2:8
01:21 Wilde lands a strong jab! 2:12
01:21 Ross is hurt! 2:12
01:26 Barney Ross's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 2:12
01:31 The action is back at ring center. 2:12
01:31 Ross shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:12
01:35 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Ross change his style. 4:12
01:50 Ross lands a smashing cross! 8:12
01:50 Wilde is suddenly in trouble! 8:12
02:03 Wilde seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:12
02:06 Wilde is pinned in his own corner... 8:12
02:06 Ross snakes the jab through Wilde's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 10:12
02:20 Wilde shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Ross flush! 10:16
02:20 How is Ross standing after that? 10:16
02:25 * There's swelling under Barney Ross's left eye and it's quite noticeable at this time. 10:16
02:34 Ross takes a hard combination from Wilde 10:20
02:34 That blast sent Ross reeling into the ropes! 10:20
02:46 Wilde throws another good combination that temporarily slows Ross. 10:22
03:00 Ross does a great job of moving as Wilde tries to work inside. 10:22
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 10:23
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it looks as if Ross is going to need a knockout or at least a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:06 Wilde got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Phil Borgia's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 Ross's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:11 Wilde wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Ross's defense. 0:0
0:18 Ross backs into the left corner. 0:0
0:23 Wilde lands a devastating hook! 0:4
0:23 Ross was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 0:4
0:27 Look for Wilde to start to target Ross's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 0:4
0:42 Ross lands a hook to the ribs. 2:4
0:51 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:4
0:56 Jimmy Wilde lands a crushing uppercut! 2:8
0:56 Ross was stunned by that blow! 2:8
01:05 Wilde doubles up to the body, though Ross seems unfazed. 2:10
01:19 Wilde plods forward. 2:10
01:24 Wilde backs into a neutral corner. 2:10
01:28 Ross is moving around the ring nicely. 2:10
01:38 Wilde misses wildly with the hook. 2:10
01:49 Wilde drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 2:14
01:49 Ross was hurt by those blows! 2:14
01:54 There appears to be increased swelling under Barney Ross's left eye. 2:14
02:02 Wilde moves into a neutral corner. 2:14
02:02 Ross scores with a glancing cross. 4:14
02:23 Wilde cranks up the hook and connects to Ross's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:18
02:23 Ross is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 4:18
02:36 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Garry is going to have to sort this out. 4:18
02:41 Garry separates the two fighters. 4:18
02:54 Wilde pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 4:18
03:00 Wilde is blocked in his own corner... 4:18
03:00 Ross is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 4:18
03:00 Wilde appears to have this fight under control. 4:18
03:00 The bell stops the action as Ross and Wilde go back to their corners. 5:20
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Jimmy Wilde received a pep talk from Phil Borgia before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Ross is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 Wilde backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 Ross telegraphed that shot and Wilde ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:18 Wilde lands a strong hook! 0:4
0:18 Ross is reeling after that shot! 0:4
0:23 The swelling under Ross's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 0:4
0:38 Jimmy Wilde drives that short hook into Ross's midsection! 0:9
0:38 Ross is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:9
0:55 Ross wings a big left hand at Wilde but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:9
01:06 Wilde can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:9
01:13 There's a straight right by Ross! 5:9
01:13 Wilde seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 5:9
01:26 Ross retreats into his own corner... 5:9
01:30 Jimmy Wilde fires away but finds nothing but air. 5:9
01:42 Wilde traps Ross's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Garry breaks it up. 5:9
01:46 Wilde uses his shoulder to force Ross out of the clinch. 5:9
01:51 Ross and Jimmy Wilde clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 5:9
01:54 Ross rips a hook to the body. 7:9
02:03 Jimmy Wilde has Ross trapped in the right neutral corner... 7:9
02:07 And Ross tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Wilde! 7:13
02:07 That punch has Ross staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 7:13
02:12 Ross is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 7:13
02:22 Ross is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 9:13
02:38 Wilde is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Ross. 9:13
02:43 Garry separates the two... 9:13
02:54 Wilde is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 9:13
03:00 Ross cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Wilde had his elbows tucked in nicely. 9:13
03:00 Wilde seems to have done enough to win this fight. 9:13
03:00 The bell sounds ending the 12th and final round of this fight. 9:13
Fight Result
Michael Buffer has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Guy Jutras, Canada scores the bout 116 to 111
Eugenia Williams, United States scores the bout 116 to 111
Donald Balas, United States scores the bout 116 to 111
And your winner by unanimous decision Jimmy Wilde!!!
Score Cards
Guy Jutras Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Barney Ross 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 8 9 9 9 111
Jimmy Wilde 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 116
Eugenia Williams Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Barney Ross 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 8 9 9 9 111
Jimmy Wilde 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 116
Donald Balas Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Barney Ross 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 8 9 9 9 111
Jimmy Wilde 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 116
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Barney Ross 27 30 30 27 30 27 27 30 24 27 27 27 333
Jimmy Wilde 30 27 27 30 27 30 30 27 30 30 30 30 348
Statistics
Categories Barney Ross Jimmy Wilde
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 7.33 4.17
Hooks / Round 7.50 5.67
Crosses / Round 7.92 5.50
Combinations / Round 2.83 4.25
Uppercuts / Round 3.42 3.17
Punches Landed / Round 29.00 22.75
Punches Missed / Round 41.33 62.42
Punching Accuracy 41.2% 26.7%
Total Number of Fouls 2 0
Hitting on the Break 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 1 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go All Out for KO 4 / 2 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 2 / 2
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP D
Re: #4#EVent (5) 13-18
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Ricardo Lopez vs Pancho Villa
Fight info: Salon 21, Polanco, DF, Mexico, 2012-05-07, announcer is Bob Alexander, referee is Jose Cobian, the bout will be scored by three judges: Franz Marti (Switzerland), John Schorle (United States) and Joel Dovenbarger (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: Ricardo Lopez - Record: 1-2-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Yank Durham - Cut Man: Sid Brumbach
In the blue corner: Pancho Villa - Record: 1-3-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yvon Michel - Cut Man: Jacob Duran
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center as the bell sounds to begin the first round. 0:0
0:21 Villa fires a volley of punches but Lopez was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:0
0:31 Villa moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:2
0:40 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:2
0:43 Villa's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 0:4
01:06 Villa isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Lopez fits. 0:4
01:14 The action slows for the moment. 0:4
01:22 Villa is holding on to Lopez. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:4
01:31 Now they break clean. 0:4
01:35 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 0:4
01:38 Villa gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Lopez. 0:6
01:54 Lopez just can't find the range with that hook. 0:6
01:57 Villa connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 0:8
02:17 Lopez doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Villa's head? 4:8
02:17 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Villa is trying to hang on... 4:8
02:42 Lopez is circling his opponent. 4:8
02:59 "El Finito" Lopez circles around the ring. 4:8
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 5:9
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Villa is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:16 Villa picks off the jab thrown by Lopez. 0:0
0:18 Villa scores with a quick hook to the head of Lopez after Ricardo Lopez missed with a wild shot of his own. 0:2
0:27 Lopez pounds the body with those short punishing hooks. 3:2
0:37 Lopez sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 5:2
0:45 As high as Villa is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Lopez takes advantage of it. 5:2
0:49 Both fighters move in close as Villa goes to the body with an uppercut. 5:4
01:06 Lopez is flicking the jab, trying to keep Villa at long range. 5:4
01:15 Lopez and Villa are in a clinch, Cobian hollers at them to break and start fighting. 5:4
01:24 Cobian steps in and breaks it up. 5:4
01:29 Both men look to measure one another. 5:4
01:31 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Villa blasts home a hook. 5:6
01:45 Lopez looks to work the body, but Villa covers up nicely. 5:6
01:52 There's a hard shot off the top of Lopez's head! 5:10
01:52 Ricardo Lopez's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 5:10
02:09 Pancho Villa seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:10
02:17 Lopez is really fluid in his movement. 5:10
02:27 Lopez's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 5:10
02:36 Villa takes a hard combination from Lopez 9:10
02:36 Pancho Villa seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 9:10
02:50 Look out! That was a straight right by Lopez! 13:10
02:50 That shot landed square and Villa felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 13:10
03:00 Ricardo Lopez works his way in and leans on Villa... 13:10
03:00 Pancho Villa works his way free! 13:10
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 15:10
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Villa looks to be in excellent shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Lopez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Villa. 0:0
0:14 Villa flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 0:2
0:22 Lopez received a pep talk from Yank Durham before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:2
0:27 Lopez just misses with a huge shot as Villa chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:2
0:39 Lopez throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Pancho Villa but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:2
0:55 Villa 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. 0:2
01:06 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Lopez rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:2
01:22 Lopez wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Villa's defense. 0:2
01:37 Villa tries to muscle inside but Lopez clinches him. 0:2
01:46 Cobian pries them apart. 0:2
01:57 Villa bangs the uppercut home. 0:4
02:18 Lopez is protecting the body nicely as Villa fails to score inside. 0:4
02:38 Villa is holding Lopez tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 0:4
02:47 Cobian has to break them apart. 0:4
02:56 Lopez ties up Villa... 0:4
03:00 Villa pushes Lopez away. 0:4
03:00 The boos are picking up around the arena. The crowd wants more action than they received this round. 1:3
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 4. 0:0
0:16 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:21 Cobian is shouting at Pancho Villa to break! 0:0
0:21 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:29 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:33 Lopez throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 2:0
0:50 Lopez's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:0
0:59 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:0
01:10 Lopez misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:0
01:17 Both fighters are throwing and neither is scoring more than the other. 4:2
01:30 Lopez catches Villa with a short, powerful hook to the head as Pancho Villa tried to move inside. That punch stopped Villa in his tracks! 7:2
01:44 Villa lets his hands go inside, but Lopez protects his body well. 7:2
01:51 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 7:2
01:58 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 7:2
02:02 Lopez slips inside and lands a hook. 9:2
02:18 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 9:2
02:27 Villa just landed a devastating three punch combo! 9:6
02:27 Lopez in on unsteady legs after those punches. 9:6
02:36 Lopez works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 11:6
02:53 Ricardo Lopez drives that short hook into Villa's midsection! 15:6
02:53 Villa is clutching his side! 15:6
03:00 Round 4 ends with the sound of the bell. 16:5
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lopez and Villa square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 5. 0:0
0:08 Villa got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Yvon Michel's instructions work. 0:0
0:13 Lopez can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:15 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Villa can land a solid one. 0:2
0:20 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:41 Lopez wings a big left hand at Villa but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:2
0:43 There's some nice hand speed. Villa fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 0:4
0:59 Lopez fires a left hand that Villa takes high on the shoulder. 0:4
01:05 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:4
01:09 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:4
01:17 Lopez fires a shot, but it glances off Villa's shoulder. 0:4
01:20 Villa gets in a short cross to the body. 0:6
01:35 Villa goes to the body landing an uppercut. 0:8
01:49 Lopez tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:8
01:51 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Villa digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Ricardo Lopez. 0:10
02:07 Lopez's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 0:10
02:15 Villa lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 0:12
02:29 Lopez slips out of a corner, as Villa attempts to trap him. 0:12
02:41 Lopez brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:12
02:46 Both men look to measure one another. 0:12
02:54 Lopez pins Villa's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:12
02:58 Cobian separates them. 0:12
03:00 Villa whiffs with the uppercut. 0:12
03:00 There's the bell. Lopez wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 5 is history. 2:12
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:14 OH! Lopez landed the big hook flush! 4:0
0:14 Pancho Villa is hurt! 4:0
0:19 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 4:0
0:31 Villa fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:0
0:45 Cobian yells at the fighters to separate but Villa and Lopez are a tangle of arms. 4:0
0:57 Cobian separates the two fighters. 4:0
01:09 Lopez is clinching... 4:0
01:13 Cobian moves in to break the clinch. 4:0
01:22 Villa throws a flurry of punches but Lopez either blocks or slips them. 4:0
01:29 Ricardo Lopez shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Villa flush! 8:0
01:29 Villa looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 8:0
01:43 Lopez misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 8:0
01:55 Villa pummels Lopez, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 8:4
01:55 Lopez was staggered by those punches! 8:4
02:09 Villa slides along the far ropes. 8:4
02:19 Villa dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Lopez back on his heels! 8:8
02:19 Lopez is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 8:8
02:37 Lopez is holding... 8:8
02:41 Cobian moves them apart. 8:8
02:51 Villa fires a lead right that Lopez manages to avoid. 8:8
02:58 Villa rips a hook to the body. 8:10
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 6, forcing Cobian to step in. 7:11
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 7. 0:0
0:21 Villa is giving Lopez a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:0
0:21 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:25 Villa got some great advice from Yvon Michel between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:0
0:30 Lopez is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Villa to chase him. 0:0
0:46 Villa scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 0:2
01:01 Ricardo Lopez lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Villa on the end of that punch. 2:2
01:22 Lopez tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:2
01:36 Lopez is trying to free his gloves from under Villa's gloves. 2:2
01:40 Cobian has to separate the two... 2:2
01:46 Lopez rocks Villa with a quick, powerful uppercut on the inside. 5:2
02:06 Villa misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:2
02:19 Ricardo Lopez throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 5:2
02:21 Villa throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 5:4
02:37 Cobian tries to separate the boxers but Villa has a vice-like grip on Lopez. 5:4
02:41 Villa and Lopez each take a step back. 5:4
02:49 Villa fires a light jab to the stomach 5:6
03:00 Villa swings...and misses. 5:6
03:00 Villa appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 5:6
03:00 The crowd is booing because the action in that round was too pitifull for words. 6:6
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Villa and Lopez leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Yank Durham seemed to pump up Lopez between rounds. 0:0
0:14 Lopez lands a solid hook! 4:0
0:14 How is Villa standing after that? 4:0
0:19 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 4:0
0:28 Ricardo Lopez is moving around the ring nicely. 4:0
0:36 Lopez shoots the jab into the chest of Villa. 6:0
0:49 Villa lands a rapier like jab to the head of Lopez 6:2
01:03 Villa comes in low. Ricardo Lopez puts a headlock on him. Cobian knocks Lopez's arm off Villa's head. 6:2
01:15 * The referee is cautioning Lopez about using his shoulders a bit too enthusiastically when he gets inside. 6:2
01:33 Lopez is literally dancing circles around Villa this round. 6:2
01:37 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 6:2
01:50 Villa picks off the uppercut by Ricardo Lopez. 6:2
02:01 Lopez is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 6:2
02:12 Lopez is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Villa 6:2
02:22 Villa made Lopez look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Lopez would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 6:2
02:29 At this point in the fight, neither fighter appears to have gained a significant advantage. 6:2
02:37 Villa scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 6:4
02:47 Villa digs a short hook to ribs of Lopez. 6:6
03:00 Lopez has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Villa. 6:6
03:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:6
03:00 Lopez spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 8. 8:6
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
0:11 Villa lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Lopez. 0:0
0:18 Lopez cranks up the hook and connects to Villa's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:0
0:18 Pancho Villa is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 4:0
0:23 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 9th round of this fight. 4:0
0:32 Villa back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Lopez. 4:0
0:41 Villa is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Lopez. 4:0
0:50 Pancho Villa darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 4:0
0:55 Villa steals a quick glance at his corner. 4:0
01:03 Villa is either lucky or has radar. Ricardo Lopez's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 4:0
01:17 Lopez usues his legs to avoid Villa's punches. 4:0
01:19 Lopez snaps Villa's head back with a jolting uppercut. 7:0
01:33 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 7:0
01:42 Lopez pushes Villa away. 7:0
01:54 Ricardo Lopez wraps up Villa. 7:0
01:59 Cobian separates the two... 7:0
02:08 Villa fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 7:0
02:15 Cobian is talking to Villa and seems to be telling him to quit playing around and start fighting. 7:0
02:23 Lopez ties up Villa. 7:0
02:28 Villa tries to get free... Here comes Cobian to break them up... 7:0
02:39 Villa tries to drop the right hand over the top but Lopez ducks under it. 7:0
02:41 Lopez misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 9:0
02:55 Villa moves to the center of the Ring taunting Lopez with his hands by his sides. 9:0
03:00 Villa fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 9:0
03:00 It looks like Lopez has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 9:0
03:00 Round 9 finishes with the sound of the bell. 8:2
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ricardo Lopez rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:12 Cobian has to pull the fighters away from each other as Lopez locks up Villa's arms. 0:0
0:21 Lopez uses his shoulder to force Pancho Villa out of the clinch. 0:0
0:21 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:26 Yvon Michel not only gave Villa encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Lopez. Now it's up to Villa to implement it. 0:0
0:31 Villa bounces off the ropes, challenging Lopez to come get him. 0:0
0:43 Villa is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:0
0:52 Lopez is off target with that jab. 0:0
0:55 Villa lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 0:2
01:05 Lopez has Villa trapped! 0:2
01:09 Lopez voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:2
01:14 The action is at ring center. 0:2
01:18 Lopez wraps up Villa... Neither fighter will break... 0:2
01:30 Cobian separates the two... 0:2
01:41 Lopez has Villa trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:2
01:45 Ricardo Lopez drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:2
01:45 Villa was stunned by that blow! 4:2
02:02 Lopez scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Villa. 6:2
02:21 Considering the clinch Villa has on Lopez it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Lopez pushes him away. 6:2
02:26 Cobian has to break the clinch. 6:2
02:45 Cobian warns Lopez for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 6:2
02:54 Referee Cobian steps in to break it up. 6:2
03:00 Lopez's misses as Villa backpedals away. 6:2
03:00 Lopez appears to have this fight under control. 6:2
03:00 Cobian motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 10. 6:3
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Lopez's corner as the bell sounds for Round 11. 0:0
0:13 Villa smothers Lopez's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:17 * Pancho Villa is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 0:0
0:26 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:33 Villa throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 0:2
0:50 Lopez misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:2
0:53 Villa is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 0:4
01:27 Villa pins Lopez's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:4
01:39 Cobian breaks them up... 0:4
01:52 Ricardo Lopez just comes up short with the uppercut. 0:4
01:58 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:4
02:07 Villa just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Lopez with a sharp combination! 0:9
02:07 Lopez is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 0:9
02:16 Not much steam behind Villa's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 0:11
02:16 Villa has Lopez reeling. Villa can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 0:11
02:25 Pancho Villa had the upper hand in an action packed exchange! 2:14
02:25 Villa has Lopez hurt but is there enough time left for him to finish the job? 2:14
02:38 Lopez just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 2:18
02:38 Lopez was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 2:18
02:47 Villa throws the hook and connects. 2:20
02:47 Villa has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 2:20
03:00 Lopez takes a heavy combination downstairs. 2:24
03:00 Ricardo Lopez was shaken by those blows! 2:24
03:00 Villa seems to have done enough to win this fight. 2:24
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 2:24
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 12th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:07 Yvon Michel was extremely upbeat during the break with Villa providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 Pancho Villa is staying at the center of the ring. 0:0
0:13 Watch Pancho Villa move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Lopez off balance. 0:0
0:13 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:22 Villa is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 0:0
0:27 Villa looks like he could go ten more rounds. 0:0
0:30 Lopez's left hook has found a home on the side of Villa's head as he lands it again. 3:0
0:45 Ricardo Lopez seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 3:0
0:52 Villa lands a hard cross! 3:4
0:52 Villa has Lopez in trouble after that punch! 3:4
01:08 Lopez traps Villa's gloves under his arms, forcing Cobian to break them up. 3:4
01:13 * Cobian is giving Villa a warning for leaning on the opponent's neck. 3:4
01:26 Lopez is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 3:4
01:34 Villa just comes up short with the uppercut. 3:4
01:41 Villa slides into a neutral corner... 3:4
01:46 Lopez is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Villa. 3:4
01:59 Villa holds his arms up in disgust as Lopez holds him around his waist. 3:4
02:08 Lopez finally lets go of Villa. 3:4
02:20 Pancho Villa misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 3:4
02:26 Both fighters take a breather as they clinch before Cobian breaks them apart. 3:4
02:30 Lopez retreats into a neutral corner. 3:4
02:30 Villa's jab connects to Lopez's head 3:6
02:50 Villa misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 3:6
02:58 Both fighters move back to ring center. 3:6
02:58 Villa scores with the jab. 3:8
03:00 Villa seems to have done enough to win this fight. 3:8
03:00 And the bell sounds ending the round and the fight. This one's gone the distance and we'll await the decision of the judges. 2:10
Fight Result
Let's go to Bob Alexander for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Franz Marti, Switzerland scores the bout 116 to 114 for Pancho Villa
Joel Dovenbarger, United States scores the bout 117 to 112 for Ricardo Lopez
John Schorle, United States scores the bout 115 to 114 for...
...Pancho Villa
The winner by split decision is Pancho Villa!
Score Cards
Franz Marti Round Total
Switzerland 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ricardo Lopez 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 114
Pancho Villa 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 116
John Schorle Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ricardo Lopez 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 114
Pancho Villa 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 115
Joel Dovenbarger Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ricardo Lopez 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 117
Pancho Villa 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 112
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ricardo Lopez 28 30 27 30 28 27 30 30 30 30 27 28 345
Pancho Villa 29 27 30 27 29 30 30 28 27 27 30 29 343
Statistics
Categories Ricardo Lopez Pancho Villa
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 2.83 6.17
Hooks / Round 3.92 4.00
Crosses / Round 2.33 3.67
Combinations / Round 1.58 4.50
Uppercuts / Round 2.67 4.00
Punches Landed / Round 13.33 22.33
Punches Missed / Round 60.50 46.83
Punching Accuracy 18.1% 32.3%
Total Number of Fouls 1 2
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 2
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 4 / 4 2 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 0 3 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 2 2 / 2
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008
Ricardo Lopez vs Pancho Villa
Fight info: Salon 21, Polanco, DF, Mexico, 2012-05-07, announcer is Bob Alexander, referee is Jose Cobian, the bout will be scored by three judges: Franz Marti (Switzerland), John Schorle (United States) and Joel Dovenbarger (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: Ricardo Lopez - Record: 1-2-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Yank Durham - Cut Man: Sid Brumbach
In the blue corner: Pancho Villa - Record: 1-3-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yvon Michel - Cut Man: Jacob Duran
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center as the bell sounds to begin the first round. 0:0
0:21 Villa fires a volley of punches but Lopez was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:0
0:31 Villa moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:2
0:40 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:2
0:43 Villa's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 0:4
01:06 Villa isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Lopez fits. 0:4
01:14 The action slows for the moment. 0:4
01:22 Villa is holding on to Lopez. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:4
01:31 Now they break clean. 0:4
01:35 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 0:4
01:38 Villa gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Lopez. 0:6
01:54 Lopez just can't find the range with that hook. 0:6
01:57 Villa connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 0:8
02:17 Lopez doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Villa's head? 4:8
02:17 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Villa is trying to hang on... 4:8
02:42 Lopez is circling his opponent. 4:8
02:59 "El Finito" Lopez circles around the ring. 4:8
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 5:9
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Villa is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:16 Villa picks off the jab thrown by Lopez. 0:0
0:18 Villa scores with a quick hook to the head of Lopez after Ricardo Lopez missed with a wild shot of his own. 0:2
0:27 Lopez pounds the body with those short punishing hooks. 3:2
0:37 Lopez sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 5:2
0:45 As high as Villa is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Lopez takes advantage of it. 5:2
0:49 Both fighters move in close as Villa goes to the body with an uppercut. 5:4
01:06 Lopez is flicking the jab, trying to keep Villa at long range. 5:4
01:15 Lopez and Villa are in a clinch, Cobian hollers at them to break and start fighting. 5:4
01:24 Cobian steps in and breaks it up. 5:4
01:29 Both men look to measure one another. 5:4
01:31 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Villa blasts home a hook. 5:6
01:45 Lopez looks to work the body, but Villa covers up nicely. 5:6
01:52 There's a hard shot off the top of Lopez's head! 5:10
01:52 Ricardo Lopez's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 5:10
02:09 Pancho Villa seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:10
02:17 Lopez is really fluid in his movement. 5:10
02:27 Lopez's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 5:10
02:36 Villa takes a hard combination from Lopez 9:10
02:36 Pancho Villa seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 9:10
02:50 Look out! That was a straight right by Lopez! 13:10
02:50 That shot landed square and Villa felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 13:10
03:00 Ricardo Lopez works his way in and leans on Villa... 13:10
03:00 Pancho Villa works his way free! 13:10
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 15:10
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Villa looks to be in excellent shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Lopez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Villa. 0:0
0:14 Villa flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 0:2
0:22 Lopez received a pep talk from Yank Durham before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:2
0:27 Lopez just misses with a huge shot as Villa chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:2
0:39 Lopez throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Pancho Villa but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:2
0:55 Villa 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. 0:2
01:06 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Lopez rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:2
01:22 Lopez wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Villa's defense. 0:2
01:37 Villa tries to muscle inside but Lopez clinches him. 0:2
01:46 Cobian pries them apart. 0:2
01:57 Villa bangs the uppercut home. 0:4
02:18 Lopez is protecting the body nicely as Villa fails to score inside. 0:4
02:38 Villa is holding Lopez tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 0:4
02:47 Cobian has to break them apart. 0:4
02:56 Lopez ties up Villa... 0:4
03:00 Villa pushes Lopez away. 0:4
03:00 The boos are picking up around the arena. The crowd wants more action than they received this round. 1:3
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 4. 0:0
0:16 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:21 Cobian is shouting at Pancho Villa to break! 0:0
0:21 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:29 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:33 Lopez throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 2:0
0:50 Lopez's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:0
0:59 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:0
01:10 Lopez misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:0
01:17 Both fighters are throwing and neither is scoring more than the other. 4:2
01:30 Lopez catches Villa with a short, powerful hook to the head as Pancho Villa tried to move inside. That punch stopped Villa in his tracks! 7:2
01:44 Villa lets his hands go inside, but Lopez protects his body well. 7:2
01:51 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 7:2
01:58 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 7:2
02:02 Lopez slips inside and lands a hook. 9:2
02:18 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 9:2
02:27 Villa just landed a devastating three punch combo! 9:6
02:27 Lopez in on unsteady legs after those punches. 9:6
02:36 Lopez works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 11:6
02:53 Ricardo Lopez drives that short hook into Villa's midsection! 15:6
02:53 Villa is clutching his side! 15:6
03:00 Round 4 ends with the sound of the bell. 16:5
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lopez and Villa square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 5. 0:0
0:08 Villa got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Yvon Michel's instructions work. 0:0
0:13 Lopez can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:15 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Villa can land a solid one. 0:2
0:20 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:41 Lopez wings a big left hand at Villa but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:2
0:43 There's some nice hand speed. Villa fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 0:4
0:59 Lopez fires a left hand that Villa takes high on the shoulder. 0:4
01:05 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:4
01:09 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:4
01:17 Lopez fires a shot, but it glances off Villa's shoulder. 0:4
01:20 Villa gets in a short cross to the body. 0:6
01:35 Villa goes to the body landing an uppercut. 0:8
01:49 Lopez tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:8
01:51 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Villa digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Ricardo Lopez. 0:10
02:07 Lopez's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 0:10
02:15 Villa lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 0:12
02:29 Lopez slips out of a corner, as Villa attempts to trap him. 0:12
02:41 Lopez brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:12
02:46 Both men look to measure one another. 0:12
02:54 Lopez pins Villa's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:12
02:58 Cobian separates them. 0:12
03:00 Villa whiffs with the uppercut. 0:12
03:00 There's the bell. Lopez wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 5 is history. 2:12
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:14 OH! Lopez landed the big hook flush! 4:0
0:14 Pancho Villa is hurt! 4:0
0:19 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 4:0
0:31 Villa fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:0
0:45 Cobian yells at the fighters to separate but Villa and Lopez are a tangle of arms. 4:0
0:57 Cobian separates the two fighters. 4:0
01:09 Lopez is clinching... 4:0
01:13 Cobian moves in to break the clinch. 4:0
01:22 Villa throws a flurry of punches but Lopez either blocks or slips them. 4:0
01:29 Ricardo Lopez shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Villa flush! 8:0
01:29 Villa looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 8:0
01:43 Lopez misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 8:0
01:55 Villa pummels Lopez, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 8:4
01:55 Lopez was staggered by those punches! 8:4
02:09 Villa slides along the far ropes. 8:4
02:19 Villa dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Lopez back on his heels! 8:8
02:19 Lopez is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 8:8
02:37 Lopez is holding... 8:8
02:41 Cobian moves them apart. 8:8
02:51 Villa fires a lead right that Lopez manages to avoid. 8:8
02:58 Villa rips a hook to the body. 8:10
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 6, forcing Cobian to step in. 7:11
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 7. 0:0
0:21 Villa is giving Lopez a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:0
0:21 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:25 Villa got some great advice from Yvon Michel between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:0
0:30 Lopez is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Villa to chase him. 0:0
0:46 Villa scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 0:2
01:01 Ricardo Lopez lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Villa on the end of that punch. 2:2
01:22 Lopez tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:2
01:36 Lopez is trying to free his gloves from under Villa's gloves. 2:2
01:40 Cobian has to separate the two... 2:2
01:46 Lopez rocks Villa with a quick, powerful uppercut on the inside. 5:2
02:06 Villa misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:2
02:19 Ricardo Lopez throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 5:2
02:21 Villa throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 5:4
02:37 Cobian tries to separate the boxers but Villa has a vice-like grip on Lopez. 5:4
02:41 Villa and Lopez each take a step back. 5:4
02:49 Villa fires a light jab to the stomach 5:6
03:00 Villa swings...and misses. 5:6
03:00 Villa appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 5:6
03:00 The crowd is booing because the action in that round was too pitifull for words. 6:6
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Villa and Lopez leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Yank Durham seemed to pump up Lopez between rounds. 0:0
0:14 Lopez lands a solid hook! 4:0
0:14 How is Villa standing after that? 4:0
0:19 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 4:0
0:28 Ricardo Lopez is moving around the ring nicely. 4:0
0:36 Lopez shoots the jab into the chest of Villa. 6:0
0:49 Villa lands a rapier like jab to the head of Lopez 6:2
01:03 Villa comes in low. Ricardo Lopez puts a headlock on him. Cobian knocks Lopez's arm off Villa's head. 6:2
01:15 * The referee is cautioning Lopez about using his shoulders a bit too enthusiastically when he gets inside. 6:2
01:33 Lopez is literally dancing circles around Villa this round. 6:2
01:37 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 6:2
01:50 Villa picks off the uppercut by Ricardo Lopez. 6:2
02:01 Lopez is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 6:2
02:12 Lopez is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Villa 6:2
02:22 Villa made Lopez look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Lopez would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 6:2
02:29 At this point in the fight, neither fighter appears to have gained a significant advantage. 6:2
02:37 Villa scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 6:4
02:47 Villa digs a short hook to ribs of Lopez. 6:6
03:00 Lopez has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Villa. 6:6
03:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:6
03:00 Lopez spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 8. 8:6
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
0:11 Villa lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Lopez. 0:0
0:18 Lopez cranks up the hook and connects to Villa's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:0
0:18 Pancho Villa is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 4:0
0:23 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 9th round of this fight. 4:0
0:32 Villa back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Lopez. 4:0
0:41 Villa is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Lopez. 4:0
0:50 Pancho Villa darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 4:0
0:55 Villa steals a quick glance at his corner. 4:0
01:03 Villa is either lucky or has radar. Ricardo Lopez's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 4:0
01:17 Lopez usues his legs to avoid Villa's punches. 4:0
01:19 Lopez snaps Villa's head back with a jolting uppercut. 7:0
01:33 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 7:0
01:42 Lopez pushes Villa away. 7:0
01:54 Ricardo Lopez wraps up Villa. 7:0
01:59 Cobian separates the two... 7:0
02:08 Villa fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 7:0
02:15 Cobian is talking to Villa and seems to be telling him to quit playing around and start fighting. 7:0
02:23 Lopez ties up Villa. 7:0
02:28 Villa tries to get free... Here comes Cobian to break them up... 7:0
02:39 Villa tries to drop the right hand over the top but Lopez ducks under it. 7:0
02:41 Lopez misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 9:0
02:55 Villa moves to the center of the Ring taunting Lopez with his hands by his sides. 9:0
03:00 Villa fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 9:0
03:00 It looks like Lopez has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 9:0
03:00 Round 9 finishes with the sound of the bell. 8:2
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ricardo Lopez rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:12 Cobian has to pull the fighters away from each other as Lopez locks up Villa's arms. 0:0
0:21 Lopez uses his shoulder to force Pancho Villa out of the clinch. 0:0
0:21 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:26 Yvon Michel not only gave Villa encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Lopez. Now it's up to Villa to implement it. 0:0
0:31 Villa bounces off the ropes, challenging Lopez to come get him. 0:0
0:43 Villa is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:0
0:52 Lopez is off target with that jab. 0:0
0:55 Villa lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 0:2
01:05 Lopez has Villa trapped! 0:2
01:09 Lopez voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:2
01:14 The action is at ring center. 0:2
01:18 Lopez wraps up Villa... Neither fighter will break... 0:2
01:30 Cobian separates the two... 0:2
01:41 Lopez has Villa trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:2
01:45 Ricardo Lopez drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:2
01:45 Villa was stunned by that blow! 4:2
02:02 Lopez scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Villa. 6:2
02:21 Considering the clinch Villa has on Lopez it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Lopez pushes him away. 6:2
02:26 Cobian has to break the clinch. 6:2
02:45 Cobian warns Lopez for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 6:2
02:54 Referee Cobian steps in to break it up. 6:2
03:00 Lopez's misses as Villa backpedals away. 6:2
03:00 Lopez appears to have this fight under control. 6:2
03:00 Cobian motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 10. 6:3
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Lopez's corner as the bell sounds for Round 11. 0:0
0:13 Villa smothers Lopez's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:17 * Pancho Villa is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 0:0
0:26 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:33 Villa throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 0:2
0:50 Lopez misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:2
0:53 Villa is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 0:4
01:27 Villa pins Lopez's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:4
01:39 Cobian breaks them up... 0:4
01:52 Ricardo Lopez just comes up short with the uppercut. 0:4
01:58 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:4
02:07 Villa just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Lopez with a sharp combination! 0:9
02:07 Lopez is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 0:9
02:16 Not much steam behind Villa's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 0:11
02:16 Villa has Lopez reeling. Villa can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 0:11
02:25 Pancho Villa had the upper hand in an action packed exchange! 2:14
02:25 Villa has Lopez hurt but is there enough time left for him to finish the job? 2:14
02:38 Lopez just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 2:18
02:38 Lopez was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 2:18
02:47 Villa throws the hook and connects. 2:20
02:47 Villa has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 2:20
03:00 Lopez takes a heavy combination downstairs. 2:24
03:00 Ricardo Lopez was shaken by those blows! 2:24
03:00 Villa seems to have done enough to win this fight. 2:24
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 2:24
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 12th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:07 Yvon Michel was extremely upbeat during the break with Villa providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 Pancho Villa is staying at the center of the ring. 0:0
0:13 Watch Pancho Villa move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Lopez off balance. 0:0
0:13 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:22 Villa is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 0:0
0:27 Villa looks like he could go ten more rounds. 0:0
0:30 Lopez's left hook has found a home on the side of Villa's head as he lands it again. 3:0
0:45 Ricardo Lopez seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 3:0
0:52 Villa lands a hard cross! 3:4
0:52 Villa has Lopez in trouble after that punch! 3:4
01:08 Lopez traps Villa's gloves under his arms, forcing Cobian to break them up. 3:4
01:13 * Cobian is giving Villa a warning for leaning on the opponent's neck. 3:4
01:26 Lopez is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 3:4
01:34 Villa just comes up short with the uppercut. 3:4
01:41 Villa slides into a neutral corner... 3:4
01:46 Lopez is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Villa. 3:4
01:59 Villa holds his arms up in disgust as Lopez holds him around his waist. 3:4
02:08 Lopez finally lets go of Villa. 3:4
02:20 Pancho Villa misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 3:4
02:26 Both fighters take a breather as they clinch before Cobian breaks them apart. 3:4
02:30 Lopez retreats into a neutral corner. 3:4
02:30 Villa's jab connects to Lopez's head 3:6
02:50 Villa misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 3:6
02:58 Both fighters move back to ring center. 3:6
02:58 Villa scores with the jab. 3:8
03:00 Villa seems to have done enough to win this fight. 3:8
03:00 And the bell sounds ending the round and the fight. This one's gone the distance and we'll await the decision of the judges. 2:10
Fight Result
Let's go to Bob Alexander for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Franz Marti, Switzerland scores the bout 116 to 114 for Pancho Villa
Joel Dovenbarger, United States scores the bout 117 to 112 for Ricardo Lopez
John Schorle, United States scores the bout 115 to 114 for...
...Pancho Villa
The winner by split decision is Pancho Villa!
Score Cards
Franz Marti Round Total
Switzerland 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ricardo Lopez 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 114
Pancho Villa 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 116
John Schorle Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ricardo Lopez 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 114
Pancho Villa 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 115
Joel Dovenbarger Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ricardo Lopez 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 117
Pancho Villa 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 112
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ricardo Lopez 28 30 27 30 28 27 30 30 30 30 27 28 345
Pancho Villa 29 27 30 27 29 30 30 28 27 27 30 29 343
Statistics
Categories Ricardo Lopez Pancho Villa
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 2.83 6.17
Hooks / Round 3.92 4.00
Crosses / Round 2.33 3.67
Combinations / Round 1.58 4.50
Uppercuts / Round 2.67 4.00
Punches Landed / Round 13.33 22.33
Punches Missed / Round 60.50 46.83
Punching Accuracy 18.1% 32.3%
Total Number of Fouls 1 2
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 2
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 4 / 4 2 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 0 3 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 2 2 / 2
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008
Re: #4#EVent (5) 13-18
Co-Feature
Naseem Hamed vs Peter Jackson
Fight info: Cafe Royal, London, England, 2012-05-07, announcer is Ray Connelly, referee is Paul Thomas, the bout will be scored by three judges: Carlos Colon (Puerto Rico), Hisatoshi Miyazaki (Japan) and Takeaki Kanaya (Japan), 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: Naseem Hamed - Record: 3-3-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Danny Florio - Cut Man: Leon Tabbs
In the blue corner: Peter Jackson - Record: 3-6-1 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bill Gibson - Cut Man: Ray Rodgers
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:10 Hamed is motioning with his gloves for Jackson to bring it on, but Hamed is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
0:13 Hamed bangs home a hard cross. 3:0
0:30 Hamed is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 3:0
0:45 Hamed just landed a devastating three punch combo! 7:0
0:45 That series of punches rocked Jackson and he looks to be in trouble. 7:0
01:02 Hamed tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Peter Jackson blocks it. 7:0
01:04 Jackson bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 7:2
01:23 Hamed drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 11:2
01:23 Those punches hurt Jackson and he looks to hang on. 11:2
01:35 As high as Jackson is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Hamed takes advantage of it. 11:2
01:47 Naseem Hamed lands a hard uppercut! 15:2
01:47 That punch has Jackson staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 15:2
02:01 Hamed wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Peter Jackson's defense. 15:2
02:10 Jackson snakes the jab through Naseem Hamed's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 15:4
02:34 Jackson whiffs with the combination. 15:4
02:49 Hamed just landed a three punch combo! 19:4
02:49 Peter Jackson is trying to regroup after those punches... 19:4
03:00 Hamed leaves the jab just short. 19:4
03:00 The crowd is up and standing as the fighters finish the first Round. 19:5
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 2. There it is! 0:0
0:07 Danny Florio seemed to pump up Hamed between rounds. 0:0
0:12 Thomas yells at the fighters to separate but Jackson and Hamed are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:24 Thomas separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:33 Jackson misses with that hook. 0:0
0:44 Jackson's hands are free inside as he lands an uppercut on Hamed's beltline. 0:2
0:58 Jackson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:2
01:14 Jackson doesn't connect with the jab. 0:2
01:25 Both fighters miss, now Peter Jackson follows up with a solid hook to the body of Jackson! 0:5
01:39 Naseem Hamed misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:5
01:46 Both men look to measure one another. 0:5
01:57 That punch actually went behind Hamed's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Jackson. 0:5
02:00 Hamed sneaks home the left cross. 2:5
02:20 Naseem Hamed traps Jackson's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Thomas breaks it up. 2:5
02:29 Now they break clean. 2:5
02:38 Peter Jackson misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:5
02:50 Jackson fires a lead right that Hamed manages to avoid. 2:5
02:56 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up. They've been a little overly cautious so far this round. 2:5
03:00 Jackson is jockeying for position as he tries to force Hamed back into the corner. 2:5
03:00 These fans came to a boxing match and a dance contest broke out. 1:6
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:23 Hamed lands a crushing jab! 4:0
0:23 Jackson looks shaken! 4:0
0:37 Hamed lands a solid cross! 8:0
0:37 That blow connected solidly to the head of Jackson and he is stunned! 8:0
0:55 Jackson gets in a hook to the body of Hamed. 8:2
01:08 Jackson looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Hamed. 8:2
01:18 Jackson tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 8:2
01:25 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 8:2
01:32 Jackson ties up Hamed. 8:2
01:37 Thomas steps in and breaks it up. 8:2
01:46 Jackson is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Hamed can't throw punches, I guess. 8:2
01:55 Thomas pries them apart. 8:2
02:00 Jackson leans on Hamed and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 8:4
02:13 Jackson misses with that punch. 8:4
02:16 Hamed scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Jackson. 10:4
02:30 Hamed moves to the center of the Ring taunting Jackson with his hands by his sides. 10:4
02:38 Jackson straightens Hamed up with the impact of that uppercut to the head. 10:7
02:54 Hamed looks for a breather; he grabs Jackson and holds on. Jackson pushes Naseem Hamed off and looks for an opening. 10:7
02:59 * The referee is cautioning Hamed about leaning on the neck of his opponent. It's a good tactic if you can get away with it because it tends to tire out the other fighter but Thomas isn't going to let it happen. 10:7
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 3. 10:7
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
0:07 Hamed got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Danny Florio's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 Peter Jackson retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:13 It's a sweet uppercut by Hamed! He snapped Jackson's head straight back with that punch! 4:0
0:13 Peter Jackson is trying to regroup after that punch... 4:0
0:17 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 4:0
0:22 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:0
0:33 Hamed misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 4:0
0:40 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 4:0
0:47 Hamed is holding... 4:0
0:51 Hamed pushes Jackson away. 4:0
01:08 Hamed takes a heavy cross downstairs. 4:5
01:08 Hamed was stunned by that blow! 4:5
01:17 Jackson is pinned in his own corner... 4:5
01:21 Jackson is protecting the body nicely as Hamed fails to score inside. 4:5
01:36 Jackson does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Naseem Hamed's punches in close. 4:5
01:43 Jackson catches Hamed coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:9
01:43 That shot landed square and Hamed felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 4:9
01:55 Jackson moves into the left corner. 4:9
01:59 Hamed fires a left hand that Jackson takes high on the shoulder. 4:9
02:06 Jackson lands a solid cross! 4:13
02:06 Hamed is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:13
02:22 Look out! That was a straight right by Hamed! 8:13
02:22 Peter Jackson appears to have been staggered by that punch... 8:13
02:42 Jackson looks to work the body, but Naseem Hamed covers up nicely. 8:13
03:00 Naseem Hamed throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Jackson but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 8:13
03:00 Jackson shows Naseem Hamed his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 4. 8:13
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:17 Hamed misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:20 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:29 That hook from Peter Jackson snapped Hamed's head back violently! 0:5
0:29 Jackson has Hamed in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 0:5
0:46 Hamed lands a vicious cross! 4:5
0:46 Jackson appears to be stunned! 4:5
0:59 Jackson is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 4:5
01:07 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:5
01:20 * A combination to the jaw has Hamed hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 4:5
01:22 Thomas stands over Hamed and begins the count... 4:11
01:22 1... 4:11
01:23 2... 4:11
01:24 The count is at 3 as Naseem Hamed struggles to his knees. 4:11
01:24 * Naseem Hamed is back on his feet! He looks shaken... 4:11
01:24 Thomas is looking at Hamed closely, and he will allow the fight to continue. 4:11
01:24 Jackson picks up the pace sensing he can get Hamed out of there! 4:11
01:37 Jackson can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:11
01:49 Jackson dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Hamed back on his heels! 4:15
01:49 That punch may have stunned Hamed momentarily. 4:15
01:58 Jackson gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Hamed with an uppercut. 4:17
01:58 That last punch by Jackson just turned Hamed's legs to Jell-O! Hamed did a little dance and he's trying to regroup. Jackson moves in for the kill. 4:17
02:16 Jackson shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Hamed. 4:17
02:20 Jackson has Hamed pinned! 4:17
02:29 Jackson tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Hamed. 4:17
02:40 Peter Jackson tries to muscle inside but Hamed clinches him. 4:17
02:49 Referee Thomas steps in to break it up. 4:17
02:58 Hamed holds his arms up in disgust as Jackson holds him around his waist. 4:17
03:00 Thomas separates them. 4:17
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 3:19
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 6 begins. 0:0
0:06 Bill Gibson not only gave Jackson encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Naseem Hamed. Now it's up to Jackson to implement it. 0:0
0:11 Jackson is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Hamed a decent target to shoot for. 0:0
0:11 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:30 Naseem Hamed looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 0:0
0:37 Jackson lands a hard hook! 0:4
0:37 Hamed is suddenly in trouble! 0:4
0:52 Hamed scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 2:4
01:06 That was a violent straight right by Jackson! 2:8
01:06 Hamed is trying to regroup after those punches... 2:8
01:15 Jackson pins Hamed in the corner! 2:8
01:19 Jackson lands a smashing hook! 2:13
01:19 Hamed is gasping for air!! 2:13
01:33 Jackson pins Hamed's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:13
01:37 Thomas moves in to break the clinch. 2:13
01:37 The knockdown suffered by Hamed should have made that last round Jackson's by a wide margin. 2:13
01:47 Hamed lands a devastating uppercut! 6:13
01:47 Jackson is dazed and he is in trouble!! 6:13
02:00 Jackson works his way in and leans on Hamed. 6:13
02:13 Hamed connects with a violent uppercut! 10:13
02:13 Jackson is suddenly in trouble! 10:13
02:27 Jackson smothers Hamed's attack with a clinch! 10:13
02:31 Naseem Hamed pushes Jackson away. 10:13
02:36 Seems like both fighters are landing a lot of punches, which will start to takes it's toll. 10:13
02:52 Jackson lands several punches in a row to the head of Hamed, though none of them had much steam behind them. 10:15
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 10:16
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 7. 0:0
0:12 Hamed is trying to free his gloves from under Jackson's gloves. 0:0
0:16 Hamed works his way free! 0:0
0:16 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 7th round of this fight. 0:0
0:34 Hamed slides into the corner... 0:0
0:56 Hamed really buried that punch into Jackson's ribs. 4:0
0:56 Jackson is hurt! 4:0
01:11 Jackson grabs and holds Hamed... 4:0
01:15 Thomas breaks them up... 4:0
01:31 * Jackson lands a perfect uppercut and Hamed slumps to the canvas! 4:0
01:34 Thomas crouches over Hamed as he starts the count 4:8
01:34 1... 4:8
01:35 2... 4:8
01:36 3... 4:8
01:37 4... 4:8
01:38 5... 4:8
01:39 6... 4:8
01:40 7... 4:8
01:41 8... 4:8
01:42 9... 4:8
01:43 10! 4:8
01:43 * And the referee signals an end to the fight as the corner men of Hamed jump into the ring to help their fallen fighter! Peter Jackson has won this fight by KO in the 7th! 4:8
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Ray Connelly is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The end comes at 01:49 of round 7. The winner by knockout!!
Peter Jackson!
Score Cards
Carlos Colon Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Naseem Hamed 10 9 10 9 8 9 55
Peter Jackson 9 10 9 10 10 10 58
Hisatoshi Miyazaki Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Naseem Hamed 10 9 10 9 8 9 55
Peter Jackson 9 10 9 10 10 10 58
Takeaki Kanaya Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Naseem Hamed 10 9 9 9 8 9 54
Peter Jackson 9 10 10 10 10 10 59
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Naseem Hamed 30 27 29 27 24 27 164
Peter Jackson 27 30 28 30 30 30 175
Statistics
Categories Naseem Hamed Peter Jackson
Knockdowns scored 0 2
Jabs / Round 2.29 3.86
Hooks / Round 3.57 3.00
Crosses / Round 3.00 3.86
Combinations / Round 3.57 3.29
Uppercuts / Round 2.00 3.43
Punches Landed / Round 14.43 17.43
Punches Missed / Round 44.57 30.86
Punching Accuracy 24.5% 36.1%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 3 / 3 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Naseem Hamed vs Peter Jackson
Fight info: Cafe Royal, London, England, 2012-05-07, announcer is Ray Connelly, referee is Paul Thomas, the bout will be scored by three judges: Carlos Colon (Puerto Rico), Hisatoshi Miyazaki (Japan) and Takeaki Kanaya (Japan), 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: Naseem Hamed - Record: 3-3-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Danny Florio - Cut Man: Leon Tabbs
In the blue corner: Peter Jackson - Record: 3-6-1 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bill Gibson - Cut Man: Ray Rodgers
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:10 Hamed is motioning with his gloves for Jackson to bring it on, but Hamed is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
0:13 Hamed bangs home a hard cross. 3:0
0:30 Hamed is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 3:0
0:45 Hamed just landed a devastating three punch combo! 7:0
0:45 That series of punches rocked Jackson and he looks to be in trouble. 7:0
01:02 Hamed tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Peter Jackson blocks it. 7:0
01:04 Jackson bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 7:2
01:23 Hamed drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 11:2
01:23 Those punches hurt Jackson and he looks to hang on. 11:2
01:35 As high as Jackson is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Hamed takes advantage of it. 11:2
01:47 Naseem Hamed lands a hard uppercut! 15:2
01:47 That punch has Jackson staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 15:2
02:01 Hamed wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Peter Jackson's defense. 15:2
02:10 Jackson snakes the jab through Naseem Hamed's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 15:4
02:34 Jackson whiffs with the combination. 15:4
02:49 Hamed just landed a three punch combo! 19:4
02:49 Peter Jackson is trying to regroup after those punches... 19:4
03:00 Hamed leaves the jab just short. 19:4
03:00 The crowd is up and standing as the fighters finish the first Round. 19:5
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 2. There it is! 0:0
0:07 Danny Florio seemed to pump up Hamed between rounds. 0:0
0:12 Thomas yells at the fighters to separate but Jackson and Hamed are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:24 Thomas separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:33 Jackson misses with that hook. 0:0
0:44 Jackson's hands are free inside as he lands an uppercut on Hamed's beltline. 0:2
0:58 Jackson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:2
01:14 Jackson doesn't connect with the jab. 0:2
01:25 Both fighters miss, now Peter Jackson follows up with a solid hook to the body of Jackson! 0:5
01:39 Naseem Hamed misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:5
01:46 Both men look to measure one another. 0:5
01:57 That punch actually went behind Hamed's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Jackson. 0:5
02:00 Hamed sneaks home the left cross. 2:5
02:20 Naseem Hamed traps Jackson's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Thomas breaks it up. 2:5
02:29 Now they break clean. 2:5
02:38 Peter Jackson misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:5
02:50 Jackson fires a lead right that Hamed manages to avoid. 2:5
02:56 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up. They've been a little overly cautious so far this round. 2:5
03:00 Jackson is jockeying for position as he tries to force Hamed back into the corner. 2:5
03:00 These fans came to a boxing match and a dance contest broke out. 1:6
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:23 Hamed lands a crushing jab! 4:0
0:23 Jackson looks shaken! 4:0
0:37 Hamed lands a solid cross! 8:0
0:37 That blow connected solidly to the head of Jackson and he is stunned! 8:0
0:55 Jackson gets in a hook to the body of Hamed. 8:2
01:08 Jackson looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Hamed. 8:2
01:18 Jackson tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 8:2
01:25 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 8:2
01:32 Jackson ties up Hamed. 8:2
01:37 Thomas steps in and breaks it up. 8:2
01:46 Jackson is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Hamed can't throw punches, I guess. 8:2
01:55 Thomas pries them apart. 8:2
02:00 Jackson leans on Hamed and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 8:4
02:13 Jackson misses with that punch. 8:4
02:16 Hamed scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Jackson. 10:4
02:30 Hamed moves to the center of the Ring taunting Jackson with his hands by his sides. 10:4
02:38 Jackson straightens Hamed up with the impact of that uppercut to the head. 10:7
02:54 Hamed looks for a breather; he grabs Jackson and holds on. Jackson pushes Naseem Hamed off and looks for an opening. 10:7
02:59 * The referee is cautioning Hamed about leaning on the neck of his opponent. It's a good tactic if you can get away with it because it tends to tire out the other fighter but Thomas isn't going to let it happen. 10:7
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 3. 10:7
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
0:07 Hamed got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Danny Florio's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 Peter Jackson retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:13 It's a sweet uppercut by Hamed! He snapped Jackson's head straight back with that punch! 4:0
0:13 Peter Jackson is trying to regroup after that punch... 4:0
0:17 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 4:0
0:22 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:0
0:33 Hamed misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 4:0
0:40 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 4:0
0:47 Hamed is holding... 4:0
0:51 Hamed pushes Jackson away. 4:0
01:08 Hamed takes a heavy cross downstairs. 4:5
01:08 Hamed was stunned by that blow! 4:5
01:17 Jackson is pinned in his own corner... 4:5
01:21 Jackson is protecting the body nicely as Hamed fails to score inside. 4:5
01:36 Jackson does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Naseem Hamed's punches in close. 4:5
01:43 Jackson catches Hamed coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:9
01:43 That shot landed square and Hamed felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 4:9
01:55 Jackson moves into the left corner. 4:9
01:59 Hamed fires a left hand that Jackson takes high on the shoulder. 4:9
02:06 Jackson lands a solid cross! 4:13
02:06 Hamed is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:13
02:22 Look out! That was a straight right by Hamed! 8:13
02:22 Peter Jackson appears to have been staggered by that punch... 8:13
02:42 Jackson looks to work the body, but Naseem Hamed covers up nicely. 8:13
03:00 Naseem Hamed throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Jackson but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 8:13
03:00 Jackson shows Naseem Hamed his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 4. 8:13
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:17 Hamed misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:20 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:29 That hook from Peter Jackson snapped Hamed's head back violently! 0:5
0:29 Jackson has Hamed in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 0:5
0:46 Hamed lands a vicious cross! 4:5
0:46 Jackson appears to be stunned! 4:5
0:59 Jackson is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 4:5
01:07 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:5
01:20 * A combination to the jaw has Hamed hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 4:5
01:22 Thomas stands over Hamed and begins the count... 4:11
01:22 1... 4:11
01:23 2... 4:11
01:24 The count is at 3 as Naseem Hamed struggles to his knees. 4:11
01:24 * Naseem Hamed is back on his feet! He looks shaken... 4:11
01:24 Thomas is looking at Hamed closely, and he will allow the fight to continue. 4:11
01:24 Jackson picks up the pace sensing he can get Hamed out of there! 4:11
01:37 Jackson can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:11
01:49 Jackson dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Hamed back on his heels! 4:15
01:49 That punch may have stunned Hamed momentarily. 4:15
01:58 Jackson gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Hamed with an uppercut. 4:17
01:58 That last punch by Jackson just turned Hamed's legs to Jell-O! Hamed did a little dance and he's trying to regroup. Jackson moves in for the kill. 4:17
02:16 Jackson shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Hamed. 4:17
02:20 Jackson has Hamed pinned! 4:17
02:29 Jackson tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Hamed. 4:17
02:40 Peter Jackson tries to muscle inside but Hamed clinches him. 4:17
02:49 Referee Thomas steps in to break it up. 4:17
02:58 Hamed holds his arms up in disgust as Jackson holds him around his waist. 4:17
03:00 Thomas separates them. 4:17
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 3:19
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 6 begins. 0:0
0:06 Bill Gibson not only gave Jackson encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Naseem Hamed. Now it's up to Jackson to implement it. 0:0
0:11 Jackson is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Hamed a decent target to shoot for. 0:0
0:11 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:30 Naseem Hamed looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 0:0
0:37 Jackson lands a hard hook! 0:4
0:37 Hamed is suddenly in trouble! 0:4
0:52 Hamed scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 2:4
01:06 That was a violent straight right by Jackson! 2:8
01:06 Hamed is trying to regroup after those punches... 2:8
01:15 Jackson pins Hamed in the corner! 2:8
01:19 Jackson lands a smashing hook! 2:13
01:19 Hamed is gasping for air!! 2:13
01:33 Jackson pins Hamed's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:13
01:37 Thomas moves in to break the clinch. 2:13
01:37 The knockdown suffered by Hamed should have made that last round Jackson's by a wide margin. 2:13
01:47 Hamed lands a devastating uppercut! 6:13
01:47 Jackson is dazed and he is in trouble!! 6:13
02:00 Jackson works his way in and leans on Hamed. 6:13
02:13 Hamed connects with a violent uppercut! 10:13
02:13 Jackson is suddenly in trouble! 10:13
02:27 Jackson smothers Hamed's attack with a clinch! 10:13
02:31 Naseem Hamed pushes Jackson away. 10:13
02:36 Seems like both fighters are landing a lot of punches, which will start to takes it's toll. 10:13
02:52 Jackson lands several punches in a row to the head of Hamed, though none of them had much steam behind them. 10:15
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 10:16
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 7. 0:0
0:12 Hamed is trying to free his gloves from under Jackson's gloves. 0:0
0:16 Hamed works his way free! 0:0
0:16 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 7th round of this fight. 0:0
0:34 Hamed slides into the corner... 0:0
0:56 Hamed really buried that punch into Jackson's ribs. 4:0
0:56 Jackson is hurt! 4:0
01:11 Jackson grabs and holds Hamed... 4:0
01:15 Thomas breaks them up... 4:0
01:31 * Jackson lands a perfect uppercut and Hamed slumps to the canvas! 4:0
01:34 Thomas crouches over Hamed as he starts the count 4:8
01:34 1... 4:8
01:35 2... 4:8
01:36 3... 4:8
01:37 4... 4:8
01:38 5... 4:8
01:39 6... 4:8
01:40 7... 4:8
01:41 8... 4:8
01:42 9... 4:8
01:43 10! 4:8
01:43 * And the referee signals an end to the fight as the corner men of Hamed jump into the ring to help their fallen fighter! Peter Jackson has won this fight by KO in the 7th! 4:8
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Ray Connelly is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The end comes at 01:49 of round 7. The winner by knockout!!
Peter Jackson!
Score Cards
Carlos Colon Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Naseem Hamed 10 9 10 9 8 9 55
Peter Jackson 9 10 9 10 10 10 58
Hisatoshi Miyazaki Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Naseem Hamed 10 9 10 9 8 9 55
Peter Jackson 9 10 9 10 10 10 58
Takeaki Kanaya Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Naseem Hamed 10 9 9 9 8 9 54
Peter Jackson 9 10 10 10 10 10 59
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Naseem Hamed 30 27 29 27 24 27 164
Peter Jackson 27 30 28 30 30 30 175
Statistics
Categories Naseem Hamed Peter Jackson
Knockdowns scored 0 2
Jabs / Round 2.29 3.86
Hooks / Round 3.57 3.00
Crosses / Round 3.00 3.86
Combinations / Round 3.57 3.29
Uppercuts / Round 2.00 3.43
Punches Landed / Round 14.43 17.43
Punches Missed / Round 44.57 30.86
Punching Accuracy 24.5% 36.1%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 3 / 3 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Re: #4#EVent (5) 13-18
Main Event
Archie Moore vs Ray Leonard
Fight info: Hammond Civic Center, Hammond, IN, United States, 2012-05-07, announcer is Henry Jones, referee is Jorge Alonso, the bout will be scored by three judges: Marcus McDonnell (England), Mark Green (England) and Bernard Bruni (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: Archie Moore - Record: 6-4-1 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Floyd Mayweather Sr. - Cut Man: Danny Milano
In the blue corner: Ray Leonard - Record: 2-1-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eduardo Garcia - Cut Man: Dennie Mancini
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:16 Moore lands a hook to the ribs. 2:0
0:29 As high as Leonard is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Moore takes advantage of it. 2:0
0:37 Leonard throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Moore but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:0
0:39 Moore fires the jab. It finds its target. 4:0
01:02 Moore moves to the center of the Ring taunting Leonard with his hands by his sides. 4:0
01:11 Leonard ties up Moore. 4:0
01:20 Alonso separates the two fighters. 4:0
01:25 Leonard is trapped in Moore's corner... 4:0
01:30 That was a violent straight right by Moore! 9:0
01:30 Leonard appears shaken by those punches! 9:0
01:58 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 9:0
02:02 Leonard quickly hitches up his trunks. 9:0
02:21 Leonard just landed a devastating three punch combo! 9:4
02:21 Those punches hurt Moore and he looks to hang on. 9:4
02:38 Leonard looks for a breather; he grabs Moore and holds on. Moore pushes Ray Leonard off and looks for an opening. 9:4
02:42 Alonso is shouting at Leonard to break! 9:4
02:47 Moore is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 9:4
02:49 Moore has Leonard pinned! 9:4
02:49 Archie Moore lands a nice looking uppercut inside, but it was mostly an arm punch. 11:4
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 12:4
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard looks to be in excellent shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Moore lands a stinging jab. 2:0
0:30 Leonard is trying to free his gloves from under Moore's gloves. 2:0
0:42 Leonard tries to get free... Here comes Alonso to break them up... 2:0
0:47 Not much happening at the moment. 2:0
0:51 Moore seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:0
0:59 Leonard misses with that punch. 2:0
01:02 Moore punishes Leonard with a hook to the ribs. 5:0
01:21 Leonard is just missing by a hair with his punches. 5:0
01:28 Both men look to measure one another. 5:0
01:33 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 5:0
01:41 Moore can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 5:0
01:43 Leonard scores with a quick hook to the head of Moore after Archie Moore missed with a wild shot of his own. 5:2
02:05 Leonard misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:2
02:11 Ray Leonard's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 5:2
02:18 Moore is giving Leonard a lot of side-to-side movement. 5:2
02:24 Leonard's hands are free inside as he lands an uppercut on Archie Moore's beltline. 5:4
02:36 Archie Moore moves into a neutral corner. 5:4
02:41 Leonard fires a lead right that Moore manages to avoid. 5:4
02:48 Leonard said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 5:4
02:51 Moore drives a stiff jab to the midsection. 8:4
03:00 Moore spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 2. 9:4
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Leonard traps Moore in the corner! 0:0
0:11 Leonard has his arms wrapped around Moore... Now they separate. 0:0
0:15 Alonso has to separate the two... 0:0
0:20 Moore eats a short cross from Leonard amd backs away. 0:2
0:36 Moore sometimes falls in love with his hook ... but when it scores like that one, it's hard to blame him! 3:2
0:45 Some good body work by Leonard but not much on those punches. 3:4
0:59 Leonard misses with that combination. 3:4
01:02 Moore stays on the inside, and he lands a short, crisp uppercut that scored big. 6:4
01:20 Leonard fires and misses. 6:4
01:28 Leonard lets a quick hook go, catching Moore moving in. 6:6
01:41 Leonard goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 6:8
01:50 Moore backs into the upper left corner. 6:8
01:54 Leonard can't score with short uppercut inside. Moore got his gloves in front of the punch. 6:8
02:03 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 6:8
02:12 Moore lets his hands go inside, but Leonard protects his body well. 6:8
02:14 Leonard looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 6:10
02:23 Moore doesn't have to look for Leonard this round. He is right there in front of him. 6:10
02:26 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 6:10
02:26 Leonard lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 6:12
02:37 Leonard buries a hook to the body of Moore. 6:15
02:47 Leonard lands a nice cross but Moore turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 6:17
03:00 Leonard grabs Moore. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 6:17
03:00 Alonso has to break them apart. 6:17
03:00 Alonso motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 3. 6:17
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard looks to be in good shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Eduardo Garcia said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Leonard has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:0
0:09 Leonard catches Moore with a nice cross. 0:3
0:13 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:3
0:19 "Sugar Ray" Leonard lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 0:5
0:28 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:5
0:40 Leonard is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:5
0:46 Leonard pushes Moore away to give himself a little more space to work with. 0:5
0:50 Leonard has Archie Moore trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 0:5
0:50 Archie Moore punctuates a violent exchange with a strong cross. He got the best of that battle, but Leonard got his licks in as well! 3:7
01:04 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 3:7
01:08 The Referee breaks it up... 3:7
01:13 The action slows for the moment. 3:7
01:24 Ray Leonard's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 3:7
01:34 Leonard just misses with a huge shot as Moore chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 3:7
01:40 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 3:7
01:47 Moore lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 5:7
02:02 Leonard had the upper hand in an action packed exchange! 7:10
02:16 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 7:10
02:16 Moore does a great job working the body as that uppercut just demonstrated. 10:10
02:25 Moore retreats into a neutral corner. 10:10
02:30 Moore is protecting the body nicely as Ray Leonard fails to score inside. 10:10
02:38 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 10:10
02:42 Both fighters move back to ring center. 10:10
02:42 Leonard's left hook has found a home on the side of Moore's head as he lands it again. 10:13
03:00 Moore tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Leonard blocks it. 10:13
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 10:14
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 5 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:12 Moore ends up behind Leonard as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 0:0
0:12 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:17 Eduardo Garcia was extremely upbeat during the break with Leonard providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:23 Leonard fires a volley of punches but Moore was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:0
0:34 Moore is moving around the ring nicely. 0:0
0:44 Leonard lands a crushing cross! 0:5
0:44 Moore was stunned by that blow! 0:5
0:53 Leonard's cross finds a home in Moore's midsection. 0:8
01:13 Moore has Leonard trapped! 0:8
01:17 Moore misses wildly with the Hook. 0:8
01:24 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:8
01:31 Moore is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:8
01:40 Moore dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Leonard back on his heels! 4:8
01:40 Leonard seems to have been hurt by that punch! 4:8
01:57 Archie Moore pins Leonard in the corner! 4:8
02:01 Moore darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 4:8
02:13 Moore comes in low. Ray Leonard puts a headlock on him. Alonso knocks Leonard's arm off Moore's head. 4:8
02:25 * Ray Leonard is being warned for head butting. Alonso is letting the judges know. 4:8
02:34 Moore takes a step back and reaches toward his head after what was a rather obvious intentional head butt from Leonard. Quick action now by the referee, who steps between the two fighters and halts the fight momentarily to sort out matters. 4:8
02:43 Archie Moore lands a vicious cross! 9:8
02:43 Leonard takes a step back, obviously hurt! 9:8
02:52 Moore moves into the left corner. 9:8
02:57 Leonard is holding Moore tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 9:8
03:00 Leonard pushes Moore away. 9:8
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Archie Moore's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 5. 11:7
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Leonard's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Moore's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:09 Leonard pounds the body with those short punishing hooks. 0:3
0:13 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:3
0:21 Leonard has Moore blocked in! 0:3
0:21 Ray Leonard throws a punch and lands. Moore scores with a counter. Looks like Leonard was a little more effective. 2:6
0:35 Moore wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Leonard's defense. 2:6
0:37 Leonard throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Moore. 2:9
0:51 Moore just comes up short with the cross. 2:9
0:53 Leonard sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Moore. 2:12
01:08 Moore works free! The fighters move to ring center. 2:12
01:13 Moore slides into the corner... 2:12
01:13 Leonard digs a short hook to ribs of Moore. 2:14
01:27 Leonard is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Moore to chase him. 2:14
01:31 Moore bangs the uppercut home. 4:14
01:41 Leonard lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Moore's ribs. 4:17
01:50 Leonard is blocked in his own corner... 4:17
01:55 Moore just can't find the range with that combination. 4:17
01:57 Leonard fires a light jab to the stomach 4:19
02:06 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 4:19
02:18 Moore rams the jab into the chest of Leonard. He's making very effective use of that punch. 7:19
02:28 Leonard backs into a neutral corner. 7:19
02:28 Moore scores with consecutive blows to the body of Leonard. 9:19
02:41 Leonard lands two solid jabs that snap back the head of Moore. 9:22
02:50 Moore is keeping away from the ropes. 9:22
02:55 Moore pins Leonard's arms! The fighters are tied up... 9:22
03:00 Alonso has to break the clinch. 9:22
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Alonso to step in and break it up. 10:23
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:08 Eduardo Garcia not only gave Leonard encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Moore. Now it's up to Leonard to implement it. 0:0
0:13 Moore clinches... Leonard gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:18 Moore and Leonard each take a step back. 0:0
0:18 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:22 Leonard is trapped in his own corner... 0:0
0:22 Moore throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 2:0
0:34 Leonard put on a good show in his last fight but so far tonight his performance has been a bit flat. 2:0
0:43 Moore usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Leonard tries vainly to score. 2:0
0:49 Ray Leonard takes a heavy hook downstairs. 6:0
0:49 Ray Leonard is suddenly in trouble! 6:0
01:03 Archie Moore lands a devastating uppercut! 10:0
01:03 Leonard is suddenly in trouble! 10:0
01:12 Upstairs and downstairs! Moore lands two quick blows and then moves away from Leonard's counters. 12:0
01:27 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 12:0
01:31 Leonard retreats into the far corner. 12:0
01:36 Moore is holding on to Ray Leonard. He seems to be taking a breather. 12:0
01:40 Alonso steps in and breaks it up. 12:0
01:45 Moore has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 12:0
01:52 Moore's misses as Leonard backpedals away. 12:0
01:54 Ray Leonard pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 12:2
02:04 The fighters are at ring center... 12:2
02:09 Moore pins Ray Leonard's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 12:2
02:13 Alonso separates the two... 12:2
02:25 Moore shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Leonard flush! 16:2
02:25 Leonard looks shaken! 16:2
02:37 He slides into a neutral corner... 16:2
02:41 Moore circles around the ring. 16:2
02:49 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 16:2
02:57 Moore scores with a tremendous left! 20:2
02:57 Leonard was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 20:2
03:00 It looks like Moore has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 20:2
03:00 Round 7 finishes with the sound of the bell. 20:3
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Eduardo Garcia knows Leonard lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Leonard is pinned in his own corner... 0:0
0:13 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Moore rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:0
0:13 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:17 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:22 Moore picks off the jab thrown by Leonard. 0:0
0:24 Archie Moore finds a home for that debilitating hook. 3:0
0:38 Moore doesn't connect with the cross. 3:0
0:45 Moore just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 3:4
0:45 Archie Moore is clutching his side! 3:4
0:54 Leonard pins Moore in the corner! 3:4
0:59 Leonard looks to work the body, but Moore covers up nicely. 3:4
01:01 * Alonso steps in and admonishes Moore for rabbit punching. 5:4
01:20 Leonard has Moore cornered! 5:4
01:24 Leonard is literally dancing circles around Moore this round. 5:4
01:28 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 5:4
01:36 Leonard is clinching... Moore is trying to free his gloves... They are under Leonard's arms... 5:4
01:40 Referee Alonso separates the two... 5:4
01:48 Moore is forced into his own corner... 5:4
01:53 Leonard is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Moore. 5:4
02:02 There's a straight right by Ray Leonard! 5:8
02:02 That shot buckled Moore's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 5:8
02:15 Leonard has Moore trapped in the upper neutral corner... 5:8
02:19 Archie Moore picks off the cross by Leonard. 5:8
02:21 Moore likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Ray Leonard's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 7:8
02:30 Leonard scores with a quick one-two to Archie Moore's midsection 7:10
02:46 Leonard fires a left hand that Moore takes high on the shoulder. 7:10
02:58 Leonard lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Moore. 7:10
03:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 7:10
03:00 There's the bell. Archie Moore wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 8 is history. 8:12
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ray Leonard looks a bit disgusted as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:14 Moore takes a hard combination from Leonard 0:4
0:14 Moore looks like he was hurt by that punch! 0:4
0:18 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:4
0:34 Leonard cranks up the hook and connects to Moore's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:8
0:34 Moore is going to need to regroup after that blow... 0:8
0:43 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:8
0:47 Leonard and Moore are in a clinch, Alonso hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:8
0:56 Alonso breaks them up... 0:8
01:04 Moore takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:8
01:14 Moore wraps up Leonard... Neither fighter will break... 0:8
01:23 Leonard works his way free! 0:8
01:29 Leonard moves into the lower right corner. 0:8
01:29 Moore connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 2:8
01:45 Leonard drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 2:12
01:45 Archie Moore is reeling.. 2:12
01:56 The action is back at ring center. 2:12
02:01 Leonard voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 2:12
02:05 Moore slides into the corner... 2:12
02:10 Leonard is off target with that uppercut. 2:12
02:12 Moore misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 4:12
02:30 Moore is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Leonard. 4:12
02:35 Referee Alonso has to separate the two... 4:12
02:40 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:12
02:48 Leonard really buried that punch into Moore's ribs. 4:16
02:48 Moore is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:16
02:53 Moore suddenly has some swelling around this left eye. 4:16
02:58 Moore fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Leonard. He rocked him with that one. 7:16
03:00 Leonard appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 7:16
03:00 The bell stops the action as Moore and Leonard go back to their corners. 6:17
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
0:15 Moore lands a smashing hook! 4:0
0:15 Leonard looks shaken! 4:0
0:29 Moore grabs Leonard again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 4:0
0:33 * Alonso cautions Moore for striking with his his shoulder. 4:0
0:52 Moore lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Leonard. 4:0
0:54 Leonard lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Moore on the end of that punch. 4:2
01:08 Moore telegraphed that shot and Leonard ducks under it easily. 4:2
01:15 Ray Leonard just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Moore with a sharp combination! 4:6
01:15 Moore is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 4:6
01:27 Moore goes downstairs with a series of hard blows. 7:6
01:37 Moore tastes Leonard's jab 7:8
01:53 Ray Leonard swings...and misses. 7:8
02:00 Archie Moore drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 11:8
02:00 That series of punches rocked Leonard and he looks to be in trouble. 11:8
02:14 The fighters are tied up. Moore tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 11:8
02:19 The fighters separate after a clinch. 11:8
02:24 Archie Moore scores with a hook to the side of the head. 13:8
02:28 Leonard is losing his legs... 13:8
02:39 Ray Leonard follows the jab with a with hard overhand right to the jaw. 13:11
02:44 There appears to be increased swelling under Moore's left eye. 13:11
02:56 Leonard ties up Moore... 13:11
03:00 Alonso pries them apart. 13:11
03:00 Leonard appears to have this fight under control. 13:11
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 12:11
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Leonard and Moore leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Moore is trapped in the corner... 0:0
0:12 Leonard pummels Moore, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 0:4
0:12 Moore took far too many hard shots from Leonard in that flurry and he is hurt! 0:4
0:17 Look for Leonard to start to target Moore's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 0:4
0:21 Archie Moore got some great advice from Floyd Mayweather Sr. between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 11. 0:4
0:21 Moore tries a hook but Leonard blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 0:6
0:31 Leonard lands a short hook to the body. 0:8
0:44 Archie Moore feints to the head, then scores with a solid jab to the body 3:8
0:58 Leonard misses wildly with the hook. 3:8
01:00 Moore snakes the jab through Leonard's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 5:8
01:16 Leonard scores with a winging right! Moore's head snapped back violently with that punch! 5:13
01:16 Moore was stunned by that blow! 5:13
01:20 The swelling around Moore's left eye is worsening. 5:13
01:29 Leonard tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 5:13
01:40 Leonard lands a solid cross! 5:17
01:40 Moore is gasping for air!! 5:17
01:54 Leonard dances gracefully across the canvas 5:17
02:02 Leonard lands a strong hook! 5:21
02:02 Moore looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 5:21
02:07 Moore is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 5:21
02:11 Moore retreats into the lower corner. 5:21
02:16 Leonard has Moore trapped! 5:21
02:20 Leonard is staying at the center of the ring. 5:21
02:25 Moore holds his arms up in disgust as Leonard holds him around his waist. 5:21
02:34 Alonso moves them apart. 5:21
02:38 Leonard has Moore blocked in! 5:21
02:43 Leonard misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:21
02:45 Moore can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 7:21
02:59 Leonard scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 7:25
02:59 Moore was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 7:25
03:00 Leonard seems to have done enough to win this fight. 7:25
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 11. 7:26
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
0:07 Moore'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 Moore feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:0
0:13 Leonard is either lucky or has radar. Moore's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:26 Moore cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Leonard had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:33 Leonard's jab is fast and accurate. 0:2
0:37 Moore's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 0:2
0:43 Leonard moves into the right corner. 0:2
0:47 Moore fires a shot, but it glances off Leonard's shoulder. 0:2
0:49 Ray Leonard flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 0:4
01:03 Alonso tries to separate the boxers but Leonard has a vice-like grip on Moore. 0:4
01:12 Leonard finally lets go of Moore. 0:4
01:25 Moore is really fluid in his movement. 0:4
01:40 Moore lands a devastating uppercut! 4:4
01:40 Leonard is hurt! 4:4
01:53 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Alonso is going to have to sort this out. 4:4
02:02 Leonard shoves Moore away. 4:4
02:14 Leonard doubles up to the body, though Archie Moore seems unfazed. 4:6
02:30 Moore misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:6
02:43 Moore fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:6
02:58 Moore leaves the jab just short. 4:6
03:00 Leonard appears to have this fight under control. 4:6
03:00 This bout's over, fight fans! The scorecards will tell the tale in this one. 5:6
Fight Result
Here's Henry Jones with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Mark Green, England scores the bout 115 to 113 for Ray Leonard
Marcus McDonnell, England scores the bout 114 to 114 - even
Bernard Bruni, United States scores the bout 116 to 112 for...
...Ray Leonard
The winner by majority decision is Ray Leonard!
Score Cards
Marcus McDonnell Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Archie Moore 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 114
Ray Leonard 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 114
Mark Green Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Archie Moore 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 113
Ray Leonard 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 115
Bernard Bruni Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Archie Moore 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 112
Ray Leonard 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 116
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Archie Moore 30 30 27 27 30 27 30 29 27 28 27 27 339
Ray Leonard 27 27 30 30 27 30 27 28 30 29 30 30 345
Statistics
Categories Archie Moore Ray Leonard
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 3.08 7.42
Hooks / Round 5.25 3.25
Crosses / Round 3.42 4.33
Combinations / Round 3.50 6.25
Uppercuts / Round 4.00 3.92
Punches Landed / Round 19.25 25.17
Punches Missed / Round 39.00 50.58
Punching Accuracy 33.0% 33.2%
Total Number of Fouls 2 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Head Butting 1
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 2
Suffered Intentional Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Defensive) 6 / 6 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 2 3 / 2
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 20
Archie Moore vs Ray Leonard
Fight info: Hammond Civic Center, Hammond, IN, United States, 2012-05-07, announcer is Henry Jones, referee is Jorge Alonso, the bout will be scored by three judges: Marcus McDonnell (England), Mark Green (England) and Bernard Bruni (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: Archie Moore - Record: 6-4-1 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Floyd Mayweather Sr. - Cut Man: Danny Milano
In the blue corner: Ray Leonard - Record: 2-1-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eduardo Garcia - Cut Man: Dennie Mancini
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:16 Moore lands a hook to the ribs. 2:0
0:29 As high as Leonard is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Moore takes advantage of it. 2:0
0:37 Leonard throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Moore but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:0
0:39 Moore fires the jab. It finds its target. 4:0
01:02 Moore moves to the center of the Ring taunting Leonard with his hands by his sides. 4:0
01:11 Leonard ties up Moore. 4:0
01:20 Alonso separates the two fighters. 4:0
01:25 Leonard is trapped in Moore's corner... 4:0
01:30 That was a violent straight right by Moore! 9:0
01:30 Leonard appears shaken by those punches! 9:0
01:58 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 9:0
02:02 Leonard quickly hitches up his trunks. 9:0
02:21 Leonard just landed a devastating three punch combo! 9:4
02:21 Those punches hurt Moore and he looks to hang on. 9:4
02:38 Leonard looks for a breather; he grabs Moore and holds on. Moore pushes Ray Leonard off and looks for an opening. 9:4
02:42 Alonso is shouting at Leonard to break! 9:4
02:47 Moore is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 9:4
02:49 Moore has Leonard pinned! 9:4
02:49 Archie Moore lands a nice looking uppercut inside, but it was mostly an arm punch. 11:4
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 12:4
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard looks to be in excellent shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Moore lands a stinging jab. 2:0
0:30 Leonard is trying to free his gloves from under Moore's gloves. 2:0
0:42 Leonard tries to get free... Here comes Alonso to break them up... 2:0
0:47 Not much happening at the moment. 2:0
0:51 Moore seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:0
0:59 Leonard misses with that punch. 2:0
01:02 Moore punishes Leonard with a hook to the ribs. 5:0
01:21 Leonard is just missing by a hair with his punches. 5:0
01:28 Both men look to measure one another. 5:0
01:33 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 5:0
01:41 Moore can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 5:0
01:43 Leonard scores with a quick hook to the head of Moore after Archie Moore missed with a wild shot of his own. 5:2
02:05 Leonard misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:2
02:11 Ray Leonard's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 5:2
02:18 Moore is giving Leonard a lot of side-to-side movement. 5:2
02:24 Leonard's hands are free inside as he lands an uppercut on Archie Moore's beltline. 5:4
02:36 Archie Moore moves into a neutral corner. 5:4
02:41 Leonard fires a lead right that Moore manages to avoid. 5:4
02:48 Leonard said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 5:4
02:51 Moore drives a stiff jab to the midsection. 8:4
03:00 Moore spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 2. 9:4
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Leonard traps Moore in the corner! 0:0
0:11 Leonard has his arms wrapped around Moore... Now they separate. 0:0
0:15 Alonso has to separate the two... 0:0
0:20 Moore eats a short cross from Leonard amd backs away. 0:2
0:36 Moore sometimes falls in love with his hook ... but when it scores like that one, it's hard to blame him! 3:2
0:45 Some good body work by Leonard but not much on those punches. 3:4
0:59 Leonard misses with that combination. 3:4
01:02 Moore stays on the inside, and he lands a short, crisp uppercut that scored big. 6:4
01:20 Leonard fires and misses. 6:4
01:28 Leonard lets a quick hook go, catching Moore moving in. 6:6
01:41 Leonard goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 6:8
01:50 Moore backs into the upper left corner. 6:8
01:54 Leonard can't score with short uppercut inside. Moore got his gloves in front of the punch. 6:8
02:03 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 6:8
02:12 Moore lets his hands go inside, but Leonard protects his body well. 6:8
02:14 Leonard looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 6:10
02:23 Moore doesn't have to look for Leonard this round. He is right there in front of him. 6:10
02:26 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 6:10
02:26 Leonard lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 6:12
02:37 Leonard buries a hook to the body of Moore. 6:15
02:47 Leonard lands a nice cross but Moore turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 6:17
03:00 Leonard grabs Moore. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 6:17
03:00 Alonso has to break them apart. 6:17
03:00 Alonso motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 3. 6:17
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard looks to be in good shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Eduardo Garcia said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Leonard has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:0
0:09 Leonard catches Moore with a nice cross. 0:3
0:13 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:3
0:19 "Sugar Ray" Leonard lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 0:5
0:28 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:5
0:40 Leonard is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:5
0:46 Leonard pushes Moore away to give himself a little more space to work with. 0:5
0:50 Leonard has Archie Moore trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 0:5
0:50 Archie Moore punctuates a violent exchange with a strong cross. He got the best of that battle, but Leonard got his licks in as well! 3:7
01:04 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 3:7
01:08 The Referee breaks it up... 3:7
01:13 The action slows for the moment. 3:7
01:24 Ray Leonard's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 3:7
01:34 Leonard just misses with a huge shot as Moore chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 3:7
01:40 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 3:7
01:47 Moore lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 5:7
02:02 Leonard had the upper hand in an action packed exchange! 7:10
02:16 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 7:10
02:16 Moore does a great job working the body as that uppercut just demonstrated. 10:10
02:25 Moore retreats into a neutral corner. 10:10
02:30 Moore is protecting the body nicely as Ray Leonard fails to score inside. 10:10
02:38 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 10:10
02:42 Both fighters move back to ring center. 10:10
02:42 Leonard's left hook has found a home on the side of Moore's head as he lands it again. 10:13
03:00 Moore tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Leonard blocks it. 10:13
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 10:14
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 5 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:12 Moore ends up behind Leonard as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 0:0
0:12 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:17 Eduardo Garcia was extremely upbeat during the break with Leonard providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:23 Leonard fires a volley of punches but Moore was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:0
0:34 Moore is moving around the ring nicely. 0:0
0:44 Leonard lands a crushing cross! 0:5
0:44 Moore was stunned by that blow! 0:5
0:53 Leonard's cross finds a home in Moore's midsection. 0:8
01:13 Moore has Leonard trapped! 0:8
01:17 Moore misses wildly with the Hook. 0:8
01:24 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:8
01:31 Moore is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:8
01:40 Moore dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Leonard back on his heels! 4:8
01:40 Leonard seems to have been hurt by that punch! 4:8
01:57 Archie Moore pins Leonard in the corner! 4:8
02:01 Moore darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 4:8
02:13 Moore comes in low. Ray Leonard puts a headlock on him. Alonso knocks Leonard's arm off Moore's head. 4:8
02:25 * Ray Leonard is being warned for head butting. Alonso is letting the judges know. 4:8
02:34 Moore takes a step back and reaches toward his head after what was a rather obvious intentional head butt from Leonard. Quick action now by the referee, who steps between the two fighters and halts the fight momentarily to sort out matters. 4:8
02:43 Archie Moore lands a vicious cross! 9:8
02:43 Leonard takes a step back, obviously hurt! 9:8
02:52 Moore moves into the left corner. 9:8
02:57 Leonard is holding Moore tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 9:8
03:00 Leonard pushes Moore away. 9:8
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Archie Moore's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 5. 11:7
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Leonard's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Moore's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:09 Leonard pounds the body with those short punishing hooks. 0:3
0:13 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:3
0:21 Leonard has Moore blocked in! 0:3
0:21 Ray Leonard throws a punch and lands. Moore scores with a counter. Looks like Leonard was a little more effective. 2:6
0:35 Moore wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Leonard's defense. 2:6
0:37 Leonard throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Moore. 2:9
0:51 Moore just comes up short with the cross. 2:9
0:53 Leonard sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Moore. 2:12
01:08 Moore works free! The fighters move to ring center. 2:12
01:13 Moore slides into the corner... 2:12
01:13 Leonard digs a short hook to ribs of Moore. 2:14
01:27 Leonard is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Moore to chase him. 2:14
01:31 Moore bangs the uppercut home. 4:14
01:41 Leonard lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Moore's ribs. 4:17
01:50 Leonard is blocked in his own corner... 4:17
01:55 Moore just can't find the range with that combination. 4:17
01:57 Leonard fires a light jab to the stomach 4:19
02:06 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 4:19
02:18 Moore rams the jab into the chest of Leonard. He's making very effective use of that punch. 7:19
02:28 Leonard backs into a neutral corner. 7:19
02:28 Moore scores with consecutive blows to the body of Leonard. 9:19
02:41 Leonard lands two solid jabs that snap back the head of Moore. 9:22
02:50 Moore is keeping away from the ropes. 9:22
02:55 Moore pins Leonard's arms! The fighters are tied up... 9:22
03:00 Alonso has to break the clinch. 9:22
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Alonso to step in and break it up. 10:23
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:08 Eduardo Garcia not only gave Leonard encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Moore. Now it's up to Leonard to implement it. 0:0
0:13 Moore clinches... Leonard gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:18 Moore and Leonard each take a step back. 0:0
0:18 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:22 Leonard is trapped in his own corner... 0:0
0:22 Moore throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 2:0
0:34 Leonard put on a good show in his last fight but so far tonight his performance has been a bit flat. 2:0
0:43 Moore usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Leonard tries vainly to score. 2:0
0:49 Ray Leonard takes a heavy hook downstairs. 6:0
0:49 Ray Leonard is suddenly in trouble! 6:0
01:03 Archie Moore lands a devastating uppercut! 10:0
01:03 Leonard is suddenly in trouble! 10:0
01:12 Upstairs and downstairs! Moore lands two quick blows and then moves away from Leonard's counters. 12:0
01:27 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 12:0
01:31 Leonard retreats into the far corner. 12:0
01:36 Moore is holding on to Ray Leonard. He seems to be taking a breather. 12:0
01:40 Alonso steps in and breaks it up. 12:0
01:45 Moore has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 12:0
01:52 Moore's misses as Leonard backpedals away. 12:0
01:54 Ray Leonard pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 12:2
02:04 The fighters are at ring center... 12:2
02:09 Moore pins Ray Leonard's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 12:2
02:13 Alonso separates the two... 12:2
02:25 Moore shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Leonard flush! 16:2
02:25 Leonard looks shaken! 16:2
02:37 He slides into a neutral corner... 16:2
02:41 Moore circles around the ring. 16:2
02:49 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 16:2
02:57 Moore scores with a tremendous left! 20:2
02:57 Leonard was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 20:2
03:00 It looks like Moore has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 20:2
03:00 Round 7 finishes with the sound of the bell. 20:3
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Eduardo Garcia knows Leonard lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Leonard is pinned in his own corner... 0:0
0:13 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Moore rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:0
0:13 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:17 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:22 Moore picks off the jab thrown by Leonard. 0:0
0:24 Archie Moore finds a home for that debilitating hook. 3:0
0:38 Moore doesn't connect with the cross. 3:0
0:45 Moore just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 3:4
0:45 Archie Moore is clutching his side! 3:4
0:54 Leonard pins Moore in the corner! 3:4
0:59 Leonard looks to work the body, but Moore covers up nicely. 3:4
01:01 * Alonso steps in and admonishes Moore for rabbit punching. 5:4
01:20 Leonard has Moore cornered! 5:4
01:24 Leonard is literally dancing circles around Moore this round. 5:4
01:28 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 5:4
01:36 Leonard is clinching... Moore is trying to free his gloves... They are under Leonard's arms... 5:4
01:40 Referee Alonso separates the two... 5:4
01:48 Moore is forced into his own corner... 5:4
01:53 Leonard is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Moore. 5:4
02:02 There's a straight right by Ray Leonard! 5:8
02:02 That shot buckled Moore's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 5:8
02:15 Leonard has Moore trapped in the upper neutral corner... 5:8
02:19 Archie Moore picks off the cross by Leonard. 5:8
02:21 Moore likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Ray Leonard's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 7:8
02:30 Leonard scores with a quick one-two to Archie Moore's midsection 7:10
02:46 Leonard fires a left hand that Moore takes high on the shoulder. 7:10
02:58 Leonard lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Moore. 7:10
03:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 7:10
03:00 There's the bell. Archie Moore wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 8 is history. 8:12
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ray Leonard looks a bit disgusted as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:14 Moore takes a hard combination from Leonard 0:4
0:14 Moore looks like he was hurt by that punch! 0:4
0:18 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:4
0:34 Leonard cranks up the hook and connects to Moore's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:8
0:34 Moore is going to need to regroup after that blow... 0:8
0:43 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:8
0:47 Leonard and Moore are in a clinch, Alonso hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:8
0:56 Alonso breaks them up... 0:8
01:04 Moore takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:8
01:14 Moore wraps up Leonard... Neither fighter will break... 0:8
01:23 Leonard works his way free! 0:8
01:29 Leonard moves into the lower right corner. 0:8
01:29 Moore connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 2:8
01:45 Leonard drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 2:12
01:45 Archie Moore is reeling.. 2:12
01:56 The action is back at ring center. 2:12
02:01 Leonard voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 2:12
02:05 Moore slides into the corner... 2:12
02:10 Leonard is off target with that uppercut. 2:12
02:12 Moore misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 4:12
02:30 Moore is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Leonard. 4:12
02:35 Referee Alonso has to separate the two... 4:12
02:40 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:12
02:48 Leonard really buried that punch into Moore's ribs. 4:16
02:48 Moore is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:16
02:53 Moore suddenly has some swelling around this left eye. 4:16
02:58 Moore fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Leonard. He rocked him with that one. 7:16
03:00 Leonard appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 7:16
03:00 The bell stops the action as Moore and Leonard go back to their corners. 6:17
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
0:15 Moore lands a smashing hook! 4:0
0:15 Leonard looks shaken! 4:0
0:29 Moore grabs Leonard again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 4:0
0:33 * Alonso cautions Moore for striking with his his shoulder. 4:0
0:52 Moore lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Leonard. 4:0
0:54 Leonard lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Moore on the end of that punch. 4:2
01:08 Moore telegraphed that shot and Leonard ducks under it easily. 4:2
01:15 Ray Leonard just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Moore with a sharp combination! 4:6
01:15 Moore is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 4:6
01:27 Moore goes downstairs with a series of hard blows. 7:6
01:37 Moore tastes Leonard's jab 7:8
01:53 Ray Leonard swings...and misses. 7:8
02:00 Archie Moore drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 11:8
02:00 That series of punches rocked Leonard and he looks to be in trouble. 11:8
02:14 The fighters are tied up. Moore tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 11:8
02:19 The fighters separate after a clinch. 11:8
02:24 Archie Moore scores with a hook to the side of the head. 13:8
02:28 Leonard is losing his legs... 13:8
02:39 Ray Leonard follows the jab with a with hard overhand right to the jaw. 13:11
02:44 There appears to be increased swelling under Moore's left eye. 13:11
02:56 Leonard ties up Moore... 13:11
03:00 Alonso pries them apart. 13:11
03:00 Leonard appears to have this fight under control. 13:11
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 12:11
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Leonard and Moore leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Moore is trapped in the corner... 0:0
0:12 Leonard pummels Moore, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 0:4
0:12 Moore took far too many hard shots from Leonard in that flurry and he is hurt! 0:4
0:17 Look for Leonard to start to target Moore's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 0:4
0:21 Archie Moore got some great advice from Floyd Mayweather Sr. between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 11. 0:4
0:21 Moore tries a hook but Leonard blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 0:6
0:31 Leonard lands a short hook to the body. 0:8
0:44 Archie Moore feints to the head, then scores with a solid jab to the body 3:8
0:58 Leonard misses wildly with the hook. 3:8
01:00 Moore snakes the jab through Leonard's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 5:8
01:16 Leonard scores with a winging right! Moore's head snapped back violently with that punch! 5:13
01:16 Moore was stunned by that blow! 5:13
01:20 The swelling around Moore's left eye is worsening. 5:13
01:29 Leonard tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 5:13
01:40 Leonard lands a solid cross! 5:17
01:40 Moore is gasping for air!! 5:17
01:54 Leonard dances gracefully across the canvas 5:17
02:02 Leonard lands a strong hook! 5:21
02:02 Moore looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 5:21
02:07 Moore is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 5:21
02:11 Moore retreats into the lower corner. 5:21
02:16 Leonard has Moore trapped! 5:21
02:20 Leonard is staying at the center of the ring. 5:21
02:25 Moore holds his arms up in disgust as Leonard holds him around his waist. 5:21
02:34 Alonso moves them apart. 5:21
02:38 Leonard has Moore blocked in! 5:21
02:43 Leonard misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:21
02:45 Moore can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 7:21
02:59 Leonard scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 7:25
02:59 Moore was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 7:25
03:00 Leonard seems to have done enough to win this fight. 7:25
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 11. 7:26
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
0:07 Moore'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 Moore feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:0
0:13 Leonard is either lucky or has radar. Moore's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:26 Moore cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Leonard had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:33 Leonard's jab is fast and accurate. 0:2
0:37 Moore's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 0:2
0:43 Leonard moves into the right corner. 0:2
0:47 Moore fires a shot, but it glances off Leonard's shoulder. 0:2
0:49 Ray Leonard flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 0:4
01:03 Alonso tries to separate the boxers but Leonard has a vice-like grip on Moore. 0:4
01:12 Leonard finally lets go of Moore. 0:4
01:25 Moore is really fluid in his movement. 0:4
01:40 Moore lands a devastating uppercut! 4:4
01:40 Leonard is hurt! 4:4
01:53 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Alonso is going to have to sort this out. 4:4
02:02 Leonard shoves Moore away. 4:4
02:14 Leonard doubles up to the body, though Archie Moore seems unfazed. 4:6
02:30 Moore misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:6
02:43 Moore fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:6
02:58 Moore leaves the jab just short. 4:6
03:00 Leonard appears to have this fight under control. 4:6
03:00 This bout's over, fight fans! The scorecards will tell the tale in this one. 5:6
Fight Result
Here's Henry Jones with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Mark Green, England scores the bout 115 to 113 for Ray Leonard
Marcus McDonnell, England scores the bout 114 to 114 - even
Bernard Bruni, United States scores the bout 116 to 112 for...
...Ray Leonard
The winner by majority decision is Ray Leonard!
Score Cards
Marcus McDonnell Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Archie Moore 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 114
Ray Leonard 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 114
Mark Green Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Archie Moore 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 113
Ray Leonard 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 115
Bernard Bruni Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Archie Moore 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 112
Ray Leonard 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 116
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Archie Moore 30 30 27 27 30 27 30 29 27 28 27 27 339
Ray Leonard 27 27 30 30 27 30 27 28 30 29 30 30 345
Statistics
Categories Archie Moore Ray Leonard
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 3.08 7.42
Hooks / Round 5.25 3.25
Crosses / Round 3.42 4.33
Combinations / Round 3.50 6.25
Uppercuts / Round 4.00 3.92
Punches Landed / Round 19.25 25.17
Punches Missed / Round 39.00 50.58
Punching Accuracy 33.0% 33.2%
Total Number of Fouls 2 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Head Butting 1
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 2
Suffered Intentional Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Defensive) 6 / 6 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 2 3 / 2
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