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Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Naseem Hamed David Haye 3-2 2 UD 12 12
Preliminary 1 Roy Jones Jr James Toney 3-2 1 TKO 7 12
Preliminary 2 Salvador Sanchez Carl Froch 3-2 0 D(m) 12 12
Support Bout Pancho Villa Tony Zale 1-1 2 TKO 10 12
Co-Feature Peter Jackson Sven Ottke 1-1 1 KO 11 12
Main Event Barney Ross Carlos Monzon 1-1 0 D(m) 12 12

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Opening Bout
Naseem Hamed vs David Haye

Fight info: Savoy Hotel, London, England, 2012-05-13, announcer is Mark Beiro, referee is Ian John-Lewis, the bout will be scored by three judges: David Mendoza (United States), Dong-Ahn Park (South Korea) and Fred Ucci (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Naseem Hamed - Record: 3-4-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jack Mosley - Cut Man: Ralph Citro
In the blue corner: David Haye - Record: 2-4-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Floyd Mayweather Sr. - Cut Man: Jimmy Montoya

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters come out of their corners, ready to initiate action here in the first. 0:0
0:17 Hamed misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 0:0
0:26 Haye launches a strong uppercut that connects to Hamed's jaw. 0:3
0:46 Haye moves to the center of the Ring taunting Hamed with his hands by his sides. 0:3
0:51 Haye pins Hamed in the corner! 0:3
0:56 David Haye is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:3
01:01 Hamed retreats into the right corner. 0:3
01:05 David Haye misses with that hook. 0:3
01:08 Hamed blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 3:3
01:08 Haye reels backward from what appears to be a head butt! 3:3
01:24 Hamed fires a left hand that Haye takes high on the shoulder. 3:3
01:26 Haye fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Hamed. He rocked him with that one. 3:6
01:38 Haye lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 3:8
01:48 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 3:8
01:57 Hamed just misses with a huge shot as Haye chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 3:8
02:09 Haye looks to work the body, but Hamed covers up nicely. 3:8
02:16 Haye moves in and scores with a quick jab. 3:10
02:30 Hamed pins Haye's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 3:10
02:34 John-Lewis separates the two... 3:10
02:39 The action slows for the moment. 3:10
02:47 Haye misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 3:10
02:59 Haye throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 3:10
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 3:11

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hamed looks to be in excellent shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 Jack Mosley is just telling Hamed the obvious: throw more punches, move your head, step it up. That's not going to help much! 0:0
0:06 Hamed is forced into his own corner... 0:0
0:06 A series of strong blows to the midsection by David Haye. 0:3
0:15 Haye's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:3
0:21 Haye usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Hamed tries vainly to score. 0:3
0:27 Hamed has Haye trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:3
0:32 Hamed tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:3
0:34 Haye fires a jab to the body 0:5
0:51 Haye fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:5
01:01 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:5
01:01 Hamed scores to the body with a jab 2:5
01:21 Hamed takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 2:5
01:25 Hamed drives a brutal right hook home just above Haye's trunks. 5:5
01:42 Haye throws a flurry of punches but Hamed either blocks or slips them. 5:5
01:49 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 5:5
02:00 Haye 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. 5:5
02:09 Hamed steals a quick glance at his corner. 5:5
02:17 Hamed goes straight at David Haye, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 5:5
02:26 Hamed can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 5:5
02:36 Haye fires a solid combination. 5:7
02:51 Hamed fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 5:7
02:53 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Haye who scores with a short hook to the chest. 5:9
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 2. 7:9

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 A hard combination lands for Hamed. 3:0
0:18 Hamed has Haye cornered! 3:0
0:18 Hamed scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 5:0
0:27 Jimmy Montoya not only gave Haye encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Hamed. Now it's up to Haye to implement it. 5:0
0:32 Hamed approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving David Haye any room to breathe. 5:0
0:42 Hamed is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 5:0
0:46 Haye slides into the corner... 5:0
0:46 Hamed drives home an uppercut. That punch had something on it. 8:0
01:02 John-Lewis yells at the fighters to separate but Hamed and David Haye are a tangle of arms. 8:0
01:07 Naseem Hamed pushes Haye away. 8:0
01:15 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 8:0
01:27 Hamed cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Haye had his elbows tucked in nicely. 8:0
01:29 Haye lands a rapier like jab to the head of Hamed 8:2
01:46 Haye has freed himself from Hamed. They move quickly to ring center. 8:2
02:06 Haye isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Hamed fits. 8:2
02:14 Haye backs into a neutral corner. 8:2
02:19 Hamed scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 12:2
02:19 Haye is gasping for air!! 12:2
02:36 Hamed voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 12:2
02:40 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 12:2
02:47 Hamed just comes up short with the combination. 12:2
02:50 Haye doubles up to the body. He got Hamed's attention with those shots. 12:5
03:00 David Haye fires and misses. 12:5
03:00 There's the bell. Hamed wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 3 is history. 14:6

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 4 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:11 Haye's jab connects to Hamed's head 0:2
0:16 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:2
0:20 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:2
0:36 Naseem Hamed slides into a neutral corner... 0:2
0:36 Haye doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 0:4
0:54 Hamed is trying to free his gloves from under Haye's gloves. 0:4
0:58 John-Lewis has to break them apart. 0:4
01:03 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:4
01:06 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 0:4
01:11 David Haye is keeping away from the ropes. 0:4
01:11 Haye catches Hamed with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 0:6
01:21 Haye pins Naseem Hamed in the corner! 0:6
01:25 Haye is clinching... Hamed is trying to free his gloves... They are under Haye's arms... 0:6
01:34 Haye uses his shoulder to force Naseem Hamed out of the clinch. 0:6
01:39 Both men look to measure one another. 0:6
01:42 Haye snaps Hamed's head back with a solid jab. 0:9
01:54 Haye drops in a solid cross just above Hamed's trunks. 0:12
02:06 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:12
02:06 Naseem Hamed is doing great work inside as he jars Haye with an uppercut. 3:12
02:27 Hamed moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Haye. 3:12
02:37 Haye wraps up Hamed... Neither fighter will break... 3:12
02:41 Hamed tries to get free... Here comes John-Lewis to break them up... 3:12
02:48 Haye retreats into a neutral corner. 3:12
02:53 Hamed pins Haye's arms. Now they move apart. 3:12
02:57 Haye pushes Hamed away. 3:12
03:00 Hamed traps Haye in the corner! 3:12
03:00 Hamed is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Haye a decent target to shoot for. 3:12
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 4:12

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 5. There it is! 0:0
0:12 That was a violent straight left by Hamed! 4:0
0:12 That series of punches rocked Haye and he looks to be in trouble. 4:0
0:17 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 4:0
0:21 Hamed got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jack Mosley's instructions work. 4:0
0:26 There's a straight right by Hamed! 8:0
0:26 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Haye is trying to hang on... 8:0
0:40 Hamed has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Haye. 8:0
0:44 John-Lewis separates the two fighters. 8:0
0:53 Hamed misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 8:0
0:56 Haye lands a short left hook to the head. 8:2
01:08 Haye winds up and connects with a vicious uppercut to the chin of Hamed, it looked like his eyes nearly rolled back into his head but he manages to stay upright! 8:5
01:34 Haye fires away but finds nothing but air. 8:5
01:46 Haye does a great job of moving as Hamed tries to work inside. 8:5
01:52 David Haye scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 8:9
01:52 Hamed in on unsteady legs after those punches. 8:9
02:01 Hamed has Haye blocked in! 8:9
02:06 Hamed misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 8:9
02:08 Haye drives the hook home. 8:12
02:26 Hamed ties up Haye. 8:12
02:30 Hamed shoves Haye away. 8:12
02:40 Hamed continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 8:12
02:46 Hamed moves into a neutral corner. 8:12
02:50 Haye looks for a breather; he grabs Hamed and holds on. Hamed pushes David Haye off and looks for an opening. 8:12
02:55 John-Lewis separates the two... 8:12
03:00 Haye clamps Hamed's arms to his side and holds on until John-Lewis breaks the hold. 8:12
03:00 John-Lewis pries them apart. 8:12
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 5 to a close. 8:11

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hamed looks to be in good shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Jimmy Montoya seemed to pump up Haye between rounds. 0:0
0:12 Hamed lands a hard cross! 4:0
0:12 Haye is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:0
0:17 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 4:0
0:25 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 4:0
0:29 Hamed lands a solid cross! 8:0
0:29 Haye was shaken by that blow! 8:0
0:45 Hamed pumps a solid jab into the face of Haye; now he tries to move inside behind the punch. 11:0
0:53 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 11:0
0:58 Haye goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 11:2
0:58 Naseem Hamed comes out of his crouch and there is a clash of heads as Haye leans in. That's how nasty cuts occur! 11:2
01:13 Hamed has Haye trapped! 11:2
01:17 Hamed lands a vicious hook! 15:2
01:17 David Haye is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 15:2
01:27 Hamed is trapped in Haye's corner... 15:2
01:32 Haye doesn't connect with the jab. 15:2
01:34 Haye got caught with a brutal cross to the solar plexus coming in. That shot made him gasp as it landed! 18:2
01:51 Hamed wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Haye's defense. 18:2
02:00 Haye has Hamed pinned! 18:2
02:05 Haye lands a wicked uppercut! 18:6
02:05 That blow connected solidly to the head of Hamed and he is stunned! 18:6
02:15 Hamed lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 20:6
02:29 The fighters are tied up. Haye tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 20:6
02:34 John-Lewis breaks them up... 20:6
02:39 Hamed lands a lead left to the midsection. 23:6
02:50 Haye leans on Hamed and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 23:8
03:00 Hamed ties up Haye. Why would he want to clinch now? 23:8
03:00 Referee John-Lewis separates the two... 23:8
03:00 Round 6 finishes with the sound of the bell. 22:8

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Haye looks a bit disgusted as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Jack Mosley was really animated in Hamed's corner and Naseem Hamed was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:12 Hamed misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:15 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 7th round of this fight. 0:0
0:28 Haye whiffs with the uppercut. 0:0
0:30 Hamed drills Haye with a left and right and another left. 2:0
0:39 Hamed is pinned in his own corner... 2:0
0:44 Haye dances gracefully across the canvas 2:0
0:53 Hamed backs into the lower corner. 2:0
0:57 Haye pins Hamed's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:0
01:02 Referee John-Lewis has to separate the two... 2:0
01:15 John-Lewis warns Hamed for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 2:0
01:24 Referee John-Lewis steps in to break it up. 2:0
01:28 Hamed put on a good show in his last fight but so far tonight his performance has been a bit flat. 2:0
01:36 The action is back at ring center. 2:0
01:40 Haye telegraphed that shot and Hamed ducks under it easily. 2:0
01:51 Haye pushes Hamed away to give himself a little more space to work with. 2:0
01:55 Haye moves into the lower right corner. 2:0
01:59 Hamed dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Haye back on his heels! 7:0
01:59 That shot buckled Haye's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 7:0
02:16 Haye misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 7:0
02:23 Hamed just landed a three punch combo! 11:0
02:23 That's the shot Hamed hoped to land! Haye looks bad after that series of blows. 11:0
02:36 Haye is just missing by a hair with his punches. 11:0
02:51 Haye's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 11:0
02:59 Hamed backs into a neutral corner. 11:0
03:00 Haye fires a lead right that Hamed manages to avoid. 11:0
03:00 Round 7 ends with the sound of the bell. 10:1

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 8 begins. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Jack Mosley said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Hamed has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:0
0:14 Haye is protecting the body nicely as Hamed fails to score inside. 0:0
0:16 Haye is fading... 0:0
0:16 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:21 Haye scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 0:2
0:35 Haye just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:2
0:35 Haye was stunned by that blow! 4:2
0:39 David Haye's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 4:2
0:45 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 4:2
0:45 A hard jab to the stomach makes Hamed gasp!! 4:5
0:59 Hamed grabs and holds Haye... 4:5
01:04 Now they break clean. 4:5
01:17 Haye takes a hard combination from Hamed 9:5
01:17 Haye is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 9:5
01:30 He is trapped in the corner... 9:5
01:34 Hamed is stalking his opponent. 9:5
01:44 Haye does a great job smothering Hamed's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 9:5
01:50 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 9:5
01:58 Hide the china because Hamed is like a bull in there, charging forward with reckless abandon. 9:5
02:03 Hamed pins Haye in the corner! 9:5
02:07 Hamed lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Haye. 9:5
02:17 Hamed traps Haye in the corner! 9:5
02:21 Hamed lands a devastating hook! 13:5
02:21 Haye looks shaken! 13:5
02:39 Hamed slides along the far ropes. 13:5
02:48 Hamed grabs Haye. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 13:5
02:57 Haye works his way free! 13:5
03:00 Hamed just can't find the range with that cross. 13:5
03:00 It looks like Hamed has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 13:5
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 8. 15:5

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:13 Haye picks off the jab thrown by Hamed. 0:0
0:23 Haye moves into the right corner. 0:0
0:28 Hamed tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Haye blocks it. 0:0
0:42 Naseem Hamed lets his hands go inside, but Haye protects his body well. 0:0
0:53 Haye smothers Naseem Hamed's attack as Hamed tries to get off some shots inside. 0:0
0:55 Naseem Hamed takes a hard cross to the chin from Haye. 0:3
01:09 Hamed pushes Haye then steps away from him. 0:3
01:17 Hamed is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:3
01:24 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:3
01:29 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:3
01:42 David Haye usues his legs to avoid Hamed's punches. 0:3
01:54 Hamed is off target with that hook. 0:3
02:10 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:3
02:14 Hamed just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Haye with a sharp combination! 4:3
02:14 Haye is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 4:3
02:47 Haye pins Hamed in the corner! 4:3
02:47 Haye scores with a hard uppercut upstairs from the inside. 4:6
02:52 Hamed is starting to suck wind... 4:6
03:00 Haye traps Hamed in the corner! 4:6
03:00 Hamed appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 4:6
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 5:6

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hamed looks to be in fair shape as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:13 Naseem Hamed misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:0
0:15 Haye connects with an uppercut to the head of Hamed. 0:2
0:32 Haye looks to work the body, but Hamed covers up nicely. 0:2
0:39 Hamed connects with a violent uppercut! 4:2
0:39 That punch may have stunned Haye momentarily. 4:2
0:51 Hamed pins Haye in the corner! 4:2
0:56 Hamed drives that short hook into Haye's midsection! 9:2
0:56 Haye is hurt! 9:2
01:12 Haye catches Hamed coming in with a sweet uppercut! 9:6
01:12 Hamed is dazed and he is in trouble!! 9:6
01:16 Neither fighter has much left... 9:6
01:31 Hamed throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Haye but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 9:6
01:42 * Haye lands a hard uppercut to the head and Hamed is down!! 9:6
01:44 John-Lewis brings his arm down over Hamed as he begins the count... 9:13
01:44 1... 9:13
01:45 2... 9:13
01:46 3... 9:13
01:47 4... 9:13
01:48 5... 9:13
01:48 * Hamed gets up on his feet! He doesn't look very steady... 9:13
01:48 John-Lewis motions to both boxers to come together, as he allows the fight to continue. 9:13
01:48 Haye knows that Hamed is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Hamed. 9:13
02:06 Haye misses wildly with the hook. 9:13
02:12 David Haye has Hamed trapped! 9:13
02:17 That punch actually went behind Hamed's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Haye. 9:13
02:28 Haye lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Hamed. 9:13
02:34 Haye connects with a left-right combo. 9:15
02:34 I don't think there's time for Haye to finish Naseem Hamed this round. 9:15
02:43 Haye has Hamed blocked in! 9:15
02:47 Hamed does a great job with subtle movement to avoid David Haye's punches in close. 9:15
02:59 That was a violent straight right by Haye! 9:19
02:59 Hamed is trying to regroup after those punches... 9:19
03:00 Hamed appears to have this fight under control. 9:19
03:00 What a devastating knockdown, you can bet the fans in attendance will be talking about that round long after the fight is over. 9:20

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it's obvious that Haye is going to need a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:13 Hamed is either lucky or has radar. Haye's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:20 Jack Mosley knows Hamed lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:25 Haye swings...and misses. 0:0
0:32 Hamed doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off David Haye's head? 4:0
0:32 Haye suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 4:0
0:42 Hamed is trapped in his own corner... 4:0
0:47 Haye can't score with short uppercut inside. Hamed got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:0
0:54 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 4:0
0:59 Hamed landed a sharp combination that rocked Haye back on his heels! 8:0
0:59 Haye was just battered in that exchange, he is reeling and has no clue where he is. 8:0
01:08 Hamed moves into a neutral corner. 8:0
01:12 Naseem Hamed tries to muscle inside but Haye clinches him. 8:0
01:17 John-Lewis has to break the clinch. 8:0
01:29 David Haye retreats into his own corner... 8:0
01:33 Hamed fires a volley of punches but Haye was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 8:0
01:54 Haye cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Hamed had his elbows tucked in nicely. 8:0
01:56 Hamed eyes look good. He seems to be clear-headed after last round's knockdown. 8:0
02:08 Haye tries to drop the right hand over the top but Hamed ducks under it. 8:0
02:21 The fighters are at ring center... 8:0
02:25 Hamed really buried that punch into Haye's ribs. 12:0
02:25 Haye is clutching his side! 12:0
02:44 Hamed lands a crushing hook! 16:0
02:44 Haye is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 16:0
02:53 Haye backs into a neutral corner. 16:0
02:58 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 16:0
03:00 John-Lewis moves them apart. 16:0
03:00 Naseem Hamed seems to have done enough to win this fight. 16:0
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 11. 15:1

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
0:20 Haye lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Hamed. 0:0
0:27 Hamed just landed a devastating three punch combo! 4:0
0:27 Haye was shaken by those blows! 4:0
0:41 Haye misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:0
0:48 Hamed fires a shot, but it glances off Haye's shoulder. 4:0
0:50 Haye lands a flurry to the ribs of Hamed. 4:2
01:09 Naseem Hamed fires and misses. 4:2
01:21 Haye looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 4:2
01:28 Hamed shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Haye flush! 9:2
01:28 Haye is going to need to regroup after that blow... 9:2
01:43 Hamed seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:2
01:52 Hamed's misses as Haye backpedals away. 9:2
01:54 Haye fires the jab. It finds its target. 9:4
02:08 Haye leaves the jab just short. 9:4
02:14 There's a hard shot off the top of Haye's head! 13:4
02:14 Haye staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 13:4
02:29 Haye traps Hamed's gloves under his arms, forcing John-Lewis to break them up. 13:4
02:38 John-Lewis steps in and breaks it up. 13:4
02:47 Haye misses with that punch. 13:4
03:00 Haye grabs Hamed again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 13:4
03:00 John-Lewis is shouting at David Haye to break! 13:4
03:00 Hamed appears to have this fight under control. 13:4
03:00 The fighters hug each other in the middle of the ring as the 12th and final round ends. 13:4

Fight Result

And here with the call is Mark Beiro

Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...

David Mendoza, United States scores the bout 114 to 113

Dong-Ahn Park, South Korea scores the bout 116 to 111

Fred Ucci, United States scores the bout 116 to 111

And your winner by unanimous decision David Haye!!!


Score Cards

David Mendoza Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Naseem Hamed 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 8 10 10 113
David Haye 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 114

Dong-Ahn Park Round Total
South Korea 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Naseem Hamed 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 8 10 10 111
David Haye 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 116

Fred Ucci Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Naseem Hamed 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 8 10 9 111
David Haye 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 116

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Naseem Hamed 27 27 28 27 27 30 29 29 28 24 30 29 335
David Haye 30 30 29 30 30 27 28 28 29 30 27 28 346


Statistics
Categories Naseem Hamed David Haye
Knockdowns scored 0 1


Jabs / Round 2.33 3.50
Hooks / Round 3.50 2.92
Crosses / Round 3.92 3.75
Combinations / Round 3.92 3.17
Uppercuts / Round 3.50 2.92


Punches Landed / Round 17.17 16.25
Punches Missed / Round 70.67 49.58


Punching Accuracy 19.5% 24.7%


Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1 1


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 11 / 9
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 5 / 3 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Development

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Preliminary 1
Roy Jones Jr vs James Toney

Fight info: Bay View Arena, Toledo, OH, United States, 2012-05-13, announcer is Henry Jones, referee is Joe Cortez, the bout will be scored by three judges: James Howard (United States), Pasquale Procopio (Canada) and Omar Quijada (Panama), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Roy Jones Jr - Record: 2-3-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Nirmal Lorick - Cut Man: Jimmy Montoya
In the blue corner: James Toney - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eduardo Garcia - Cut Man: Pete Brodsky

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is anticipating a good fight tonight as the bell sounds for Round 1. 0:0
0:08 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:0
0:28 Jones Jr is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 0:0
0:37 Jones Jr and Toney each take a step back. 0:0
0:46 Toney just comes up short with the hook. 0:0
0:53 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 0:0
01:01 It's a sweet uppercut by Toney! He snapped Jones Jr's head straight back with that punch! 0:4
01:01 And Jones Jr's in big trouble now! 0:4
01:19 Toney throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Jones Jr but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:4
01:31 Jones Jr continues to follow Toney about the ring. 0:4
01:41 Oh!!! Jones Jr unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:4
01:41 Toney was staggered by that punch! 4:4
01:51 Toney shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:6
02:11 Jones Jr fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:6
02:19 As high as Roy Jones Jr is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Toney takes advantage of it. 4:6
02:27 Toney holds his arms up in disgust as Jones Jr holds him around his waist. 4:6
02:31 Cortez separates the two fighters. 4:6
02:36 Jones Jr sneaks home the right cross. 6:6
02:50 Toney is either lucky or has radar. Jones Jr's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 6:6
02:53 James Toney winds up and lands a nasty hook to Roy Jones Jr's body. 6:9
03:00 Toney can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 6:9
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 5:10

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Something's wrong. The bell should have sounded to start...there it goes. Both fighters got a few extra seconds rest here at the start of Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Eduardo Garcia was extremely upbeat during the break with James Toney providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 Jones Jr scores with a hard jab but he misses with the right hand, coming behind it. 3:0
0:24 Jones Jr grabs and holds Toney... 3:0
0:29 Cortez has to break them apart. 3:0
0:34 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 3:0
0:38 Toney comes out on top in that exchange but Jones Jr was able to land some nice shots as well. 5:3
0:52 Jones Jr works his way in and leans on Toney. 5:3
01:03 Jones Jr is jockeying for position as he tries to force Toney back into the corner. 5:3
01:13 Toney misses wildly with the hook. 5:3
01:25 James Toney pins Roy Jones Jr's arms. Now they move apart. 5:3
01:34 Cortez moves them apart. 5:3
01:46 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 5:3
01:55 Cortez separates the two... 5:3
02:02 Some nice infighting ends with Toney getting an uppercut in. 5:5
02:16 Jones Jr wings a big left hand at Toney but the latter sidesteps the punch. 5:5
02:22 Toney is motioning with his gloves for "Junior" to bring it on, but Toney is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 5:5
02:30 Jones Jr wraps up Toney. 5:5
02:34 Now they break clean. 5:5
02:47 James Toney drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 5:9
02:47 Jones Jr was stunned by that blow! 5:9
02:56 Jones Jr said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 5:9
03:00 Jones Jr tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 5:9
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 6:8

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 Whatever Nirmal Lorick said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Jones Jr has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:12 Toney leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:15 Toney winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Jones Jr. 3:0
0:31 The fighters are grappling inside. Now Toney works free and lands a hard hook to the head. 3:3
0:45 Toney cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Jones Jr had his elbows tucked in nicely. 3:3
0:47 Jones Jr goes to the body landing an uppercut. 5:3
01:04 Cortez tries to separate the boxers but Toney has a vice-like grip on Jones Jr. 5:3
01:13 Jones Jr pushes Toney away. 5:3
01:32 James Toney misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 5:5
01:46 Jones Jr telegraphed that shot and Toney ducks under it easily. 5:5
01:48 Toney lands a big hook to the jaw of Jones Jr. Jones Jr was stopped cold by that shot. 5:8
02:01 Toney comes in low. Jones Jr puts a headlock on him. Cortez knocks Roy Jones Jr's arm off Toney's head. 5:8
02:13 Cortez moves in to break the clinch. 5:8
02:23 Cortez has to pull the fighters away from each other as Roy Jones Jr locks up Toney's arms. 5:8
02:35 Cortez has to break the clinch. 5:8
02:43 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 5:8
02:51 Toney 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. 5:8
03:00 Jones Jr picks off the jab thrown by Toney. 5:8
03:00 The bell ending Round 3 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 5:8

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jones Jr looks a bit disgusted as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Nirmal Lorick not only gave Jones Jr encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle James Toney. Now it's up to Jones Jr to implement it. 0:0
0:14 Toney ties up Jones Jr... 0:0
0:18 James Toney uses his shoulder to force Roy Jones Jr out of the clinch. 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
0:28 Toney landed a sharp combination that rocked Jones Jr back on his heels! 0:4
0:28 How is Jones Jr standing after those shots? 0:4
0:36 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:4
0:40 Toney goes downstairs with the hook. 0:6
0:58 Toney tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Roy Jones Jr. 0:6
01:09 No one is going to confuse Toney with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 0:6
01:19 Roy Jones Jr tries to drop the right hand over the top but Toney ducks under it. 0:6
01:21 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Toney can land a solid one. 0:8
01:35 Toney is holding on to Jones Jr. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:8
01:39 Cortez has to separate the two... 0:8
01:48 Jones Jr throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:8
01:57 Toney rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:10
02:15 And Toney tastes the power of a huge cross from Jones Jr! 6:10
02:15 Jones Jr sent Toney reeling with that punch! 6:10
02:29 Jones Jr is clinching. Cortez better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 6:10
02:33 Cortez breaks them up... 6:10
02:44 Toney lands a strong uppercut! 6:15
02:44 Jones Jr is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 6:15
02:58 Toney lands a smashing hook! 6:20
02:58 Jones Jr is gasping for air!! 6:20
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 4. 5:20

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Toney's corner as the bell sounds for Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Jones Jr got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Nirmal Lorick's instructions work. 0:0
0:12 Jones Jr grabs Toney's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Cortez has to force Jones Jr to let go. 0:0
0:17 Cortez steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:17 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:30 Toney lets his hands go inside, but Jones Jr protects his body well. 0:0
0:39 Toney sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 0:2
0:39 They're both coming in head first. Someone's going to get cut if this keeps occurring! 0:2
0:53 Toney forces his way inside. 0:2
01:04 Toney clamps Jones Jr's arms to his side and holds on until Cortez breaks the hold. 0:2
01:09 Toney pushes Jones Jr away. 0:2
01:18 Toney smothers Jones Jr's attack with a clinch! 0:2
01:23 Referee Cortez separates the two... 0:2
01:32 Toney is clinching... Jones Jr is trying to free his gloves... They are under Toney's arms... 0:2
01:36 Cortez separates the two... 0:2
01:41 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:2
01:43 James Toney lands consecutive blows to Jones Jr's midsection. 0:4
01:52 Toney gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 0:6
02:08 Jones Jr does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Toney's punches in close. 0:6
02:11 Upstairs and downstairs! Jones Jr lands two quick blows and then moves away from Toney's counters. 2:6
02:24 Toney wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Jones Jr's defense. 2:6
02:35 Toney lands a crushing hook! 2:10
02:35 Jones Jr is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 2:10
02:48 James Toney seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:10
02:55 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 2:10
03:00 Toney lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Jones Jr. 2:10
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 5. 2:10

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jones Jr is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:20 Jones Jr misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:23 Toney lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 0:2
0:27 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:2
0:42 Roy Jones Jr lands a vicious uppercut! 4:2
0:42 Toney was stunned by that blow! 4:2
0:54 Jones Jr retreats into a neutral corner. 4:2
0:58 James Toney moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Jones Jr. 4:2
01:06 James Toney connects with a hard left hook to the jaw. 4:5
01:21 Toney misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:5
01:28 OH! Jones Jr landed the big hook flush! 8:5
01:28 Jones Jr just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 8:5
01:41 Jones Jr is holding Toney tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 8:5
01:46 The fighters separate after a clinch. 8:5
01:55 Jones Jr pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 8:5
02:08 Toney tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 8:5
02:10 Jones Jr throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 10:5
02:23 Toney gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Jones Jr. 10:7
02:33 Jones Jr doesn't have to look for Toney this round. He is right there in front of him. 10:7
02:45 Toney works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 10:9
03:00 Apparently Jones Jr feels it's a good strategy to hug Toney and force Cortez to come separate them. 10:9
03:00 Referee Cortez has to separate the two... 10:9
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Cortez to step in and break it up. 10:10

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 James Toney rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:12 Toney lands a crushing uppercut! 0:4
0:12 That shot buckled Jones Jr's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 0:4
0:17 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:4
0:26 Toney tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:4
0:29 Jones Jr throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:4
0:47 * Jones Jr lands a perfect uppercut and Toney slumps to the canvas! 2:4
0:50 Cortez positions himself over Toney and starts the count.. 9:4
0:50 1... 9:4
0:51 2... 9:4
0:52 3... 9:4
0:53 4... 9:4
0:54 5... 9:4
0:55 James Toney is in bad shape as he tries to regain his feet. 9:4
0:55 * Toney is back on his feet! He looks shaken... 9:4
0:55 Toney appears to be badly shaken, but Cortez is going to allow the fight to go on. 9:4
0:55 Toney is hurt. Roy Jones Jr is a decent finisher, but sometimes he gets too excited and just wings wild punches. Let's see what he does here. 9:4
01:04 This is turning onto a real pier sixer as both fighters mix it up 11:6
01:04 Roy "Junior" Jones Jr stunned Toney. Jones Jr knows how to finish an opponent when he has got one hurt, and he is going to work now! 11:6
01:17 Jones Jr just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Toney with a sharp combination! 16:6
01:17 Toney is trying to regroup after those punches... 16:6
01:25 Jones Jr has Toney blocked in! 16:6
01:30 Jones Jr is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 16:6
01:39 He slides along the far ropes. 16:6
01:43 Toney slides into a neutral corner... 16:6
01:47 Jones Jr fires and misses. 16:6
01:59 Jones Jr fires and misses. 16:6
02:14 * Jones Jr lands a thudding shot under James Toney's ribcage and Toney crumbles like stale bread. He's down on both knees. 16:6
02:16 Cortez stands over Toney and begins the count... 24:6
02:16 1... 24:6
02:17 2... 24:6
02:18 3... 24:6
02:19 4... 24:6
02:20 5... 24:6
02:21 6... 24:6
02:22 7... 24:6
02:22 * Toney is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. 24:6
02:22 Cortez is allowing the fight to go on as he motions the fighters together. 24:6
02:22 Toney is dazed as Jones Jr looks to put him away! 24:6
02:35 Jones Jr throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 24:6
02:46 Toney takes a heavy combination downstairs. 29:6
02:46 Toney was hurt by those blows! 29:6
02:50 * Toney is taking a vicious beating..Cortez needs to step in and he finally does. The fight has been stopped and Jones Jr gets the TKO victory!! 29:6

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Henry Jones is ready with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:51 mark in Round 7 is...

Roy Jones Jr!


Score Cards

James Howard Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Roy Jones Jr 10 10 9 9 9 10 57
James Toney 9 9 10 10 10 10 58

Pasquale Procopio Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Roy Jones Jr 9 10 9 9 9 10 56
James Toney 10 9 10 10 10 10 59

Omar Quijada Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Roy Jones Jr 9 9 9 9 9 10 55
James Toney 10 10 10 10 10 10 60

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Roy Jones Jr 28 29 27 27 27 30 168
James Toney 29 28 30 30 30 30 177


Statistics
Categories Roy Jones Jr James Toney
Knockdowns scored 2 0


Jabs / Round 2.29 4.14
Hooks / Round 3.57 5.00
Crosses / Round 3.86 4.43
Combinations / Round 3.43 3.57
Uppercuts / Round 2.86 4.29


Punches Landed / Round 16.00 21.43
Punches Missed / Round 35.71 59.71


Punching Accuracy 30.9% 26.4%


Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 4 / 4 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
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Preliminary 2
Salvador Sanchez vs Carl Froch

Fight info: Bracknell Leisure Centre, Bracknell, England, 2012-05-13, announcer is J.D. Lyons, referee is Ian John-Lewis, the bout will be scored by three judges: Eugenia Williams (United States), Joe Pasquale (United States) and Larry Layton (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Salvador Sanchez - Record: 4-0-1 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Gil Clancy - Cut Man: Freddie Brown
In the blue corner: Carl Froch - Record: 1-1-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Jimmy Glenn - Cut Man: Ralph Citro

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 John-Lewis gives the fighters their final instructions. They touch gloves and return to their respective corners to await the bell for the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:15 Sanchez is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Froch to chase him. 0:0
0:25 Sanchez lands a hard hook! 4:0
0:25 Froch is suddenly in trouble! 4:0
0:38 Sanchez scores with a nice two-punch combination. 6:0
0:54 He lands a strong uppercut! 10:0
0:54 Froch appears shaken by that punch! 10:0
01:04 Sanchez lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Froch's ribs. 13:0
01:18 Sanchez is clinching... 13:0
01:23 John-Lewis separates them. 13:0
01:27 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 13:0
01:40 Froch is protecting the body nicely as Salvador Sanchez fails to score inside. 13:0
01:47 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Sanchez who scores with a short hook to the chest. 15:0
01:51 * Froch's right eye has abruptly developed some major swelling under it. 15:0
02:01 Froch tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Sanchez. 15:0
02:03 Some good body work by Sanchez but not much on those punches. 17:0
02:17 The uppercut just landed by Sanchez is a nice weapon on the inside. 19:0
02:21 Froch seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 19:0
02:34 Sanchez scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 23:0
02:34 Froch is gasping for air!! 23:0
02:56 Both men look to measure one another. 23:0
03:00 Punch and move, punch and move, Sanchez will do it all night if Froch doesn't do a more consistent job of cutting off the ring. 23:0
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 25:0

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Froch's corner as the bell sounds for Round 2. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Froch is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Froch still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Froch moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Salvador Sanchez. 0:0
0:30 * Salvador Sanchez is told to watch rabbit punching by John-Lewis 2:0
0:49 Sanchez scores with a stunning hook to the head. 5:0
01:06 Froch tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Sanchez blocks it. 5:0
01:21 Sanchez is trying to free his gloves from under Froch's gloves. 5:0
01:25 Froch shoves Sanchez away. 5:0
01:39 Froch traps Sanchez's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until John-Lewis breaks it up. 5:0
01:44 Sanchez works his way free! 5:0
01:48 Sanchez's jab is fast and accurate. 7:0
01:53 It seems every shot Froch takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 7:0
02:05 Froch eats a short cross from Sanchez amd backs away. 9:0
02:17 Sanchez seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:0
02:32 Sanchez wings a big left hand at Froch but the latter sidesteps the punch. 9:0
02:48 A solid right hand scores for Sanchez. 12:0
03:00 Sanchez is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Froch. 12:0
03:00 Round 2 finishes with the sound of the bell. 14:0

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Sanchez is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Froch's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Carl Froch is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Sanchez slides along the far ropes. 0:0
0:18 Froch lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 0:2
0:28 Sanchez gets in a short cross to the body. 2:2
0:45 Sanchez's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 2:2
0:49 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:2
0:56 Froch throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:4
01:04 As high as Sanchez is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Froch takes advantage of it. 2:4
01:08 Froch fires a punch over the jab of Sanchez and gets it in for points. 2:6
01:22 Froch brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 2:6
01:27 Froch is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:6
01:38 Carl Froch drives that short hook into Sanchez's midsection! 2:10
01:38 Sanchez was stunned by that blow! 2:10
01:51 Froch feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 2:10
02:00 Froch lands a jab to the midsection 2:12
02:20 Froch lands a solid uppercut! 2:17
02:20 Sanchez is hurt! 2:17
02:38 Sanchez usues his legs to avoid Froch's punches. 2:17
02:41 Sanchez's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 4:17
02:57 "Chava" Sanchez is holding... 4:17
03:00 John-Lewis separates the two... 4:17
03:00 The Referee has to get between Sanchez and Froch as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 5:19

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 4. There it is! 0:0
0:05 If the swelling was lessened by Froch's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:10 Froch just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:4
0:10 Sanchez was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 0:4
0:27 Froch misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:4
0:29 Sanchez scores with a hook to the side of the head. 2:4
0:33 Froch is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 2:4
0:45 Froch is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 2:6
01:01 Froch misses with that punch. 2:6
01:14 Froch ducks into an uppercut from Sanchez as he looks to work inside. 5:6
01:31 Sanchez is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Froch. 5:6
01:41 That punch actually went behind Froch's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Sanchez. 5:6
01:49 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 5:6
02:06 Sanchez continues to pop the jab 7:6
02:21 Sanchez lands a hard cross to the body, one of the better punches so far this round. 10:6
02:26 There has to be something done about the swelling around Froch's right eye as it continues to worsen. 10:6
02:40 Sanchez smothers Froch's attack as Froch tries to get off some shots inside. 10:6
02:50 Froch's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 10:6
02:57 The action slows for the moment. 10:6
03:00 Sanchez lets his hands go inside, but Froch protects his body well. 10:6
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 11:7

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Sanchez got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Freddie Brown's instructions work. 0:0
0:07 Carl Froch's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:12 There's a straight right by Sanchez! 4:0
0:12 That blow connected solidly to the head of Froch and he is stunned! 4:0
0:21 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:0
0:24 Some nice infighting ends with Froch getting an uppercut in. 4:2
0:40 Sanchez is just missing by a hair with his punches. 4:2
0:55 Sanchez holds his arms up in disgust as Froch holds him around his waist. 4:2
01:04 Froch pushes Sanchez away. 4:2
01:09 Froch is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 4:2
01:20 Sanchez swings...and misses. 4:2
01:31 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 4:2
01:37 Sanchez doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Froch. 7:2
01:50 "Chava" Sanchez seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:2
01:53 Froch lands consecutive blows to Sanchez's midsection. 7:4
02:10 Froch fires a volley of punches but Sanchez was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 7:4
02:12 Sanchez bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 9:4
02:17 The increased swelling around the right eye of Froch is fast becoming a hindurance. 9:4
02:30 Sanchez lands a devastating hook! 14:4
02:30 Froch is reeling.. 14:4
02:44 Froch can't score with short uppercut inside. Sanchez got his gloves in front of the punch. 14:4
02:46 Sanchez shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 16:4
02:56 Sanchez eats a jab from Froch 16:6
03:00 Froch shows Sanchez his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 5. 17:5

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Carl Froch looks a bit disgusted as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Froch's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:16 Sanchez misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:30 Sanchez fires a lead right that Froch manages to avoid. 0:0
0:32 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Froch digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Sanchez. 0:2
0:54 Froch charges in but Sanchez avoids the rush. 0:2
0:59 Froch ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 0:4
01:09 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Froch has gotten the better of the exchange. 2:7
01:31 Froch fires and misses. 2:7
01:41 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 2:7
01:50 Froch tries to drop the right hand over the top but Sanchez ducks under it. 2:7
01:52 Froch moves in and takes a crisp, hard jab from Sanchez. 5:7
01:57 Froch's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 5:7
02:13 Froch seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:7
02:18 Carl Froch goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 5:9
02:33 Sanchez frees himself from Froch's clutches! They move to ring center now. 5:9
02:42 Sanchez misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 5:9
02:51 * John-Lewis steps in and admonishes Carl Froch for backhanding 5:12
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 6. 7:13

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Froch looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Froch's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Froch's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:11 Froch really buried that punch into Sanchez's ribs. 0:4
0:11 Sanchez is clutching his side! 0:4
0:31 Froch is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:4
0:55 OH! Carl Froch landed the big hook flush! 0:8
0:55 Sanchez is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:8
01:07 Froch plants a cross on Sanchez's rib cage. 0:10
01:25 Carl Froch is trapped in Sanchez's corner... 0:10
01:25 Sanchez connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 2:10
01:41 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 2:10
01:45 Referee John-Lewis separates the two... 2:10
01:54 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:10
02:02 Sanchez just comes up short with the cross. 2:10
02:08 Froch lands a solid uppercut! 2:15
02:08 Sanchez is suddenly in trouble! 2:15
02:22 Froch lands a devastating cross! 2:19
02:22 How is Sanchez standing after that? 2:19
02:30 Sanchez retreats into the left corner. 2:19
02:35 Froch misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:19
02:42 Sanchez retreats into his own corner... 2:19
02:46 Froch telegraphed that shot and Sanchez ducks under it easily. 2:19
03:00 Froch shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Sanchez. 2:19
03:00 The bell ending Round 7 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 2:20

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Froch's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Froch's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Sanchez is really fluid in his movement. 0:0
0:16 Whatever Freddie Brown said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Sanchez has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:0
0:16 Sanchez has Froch trapped! 0:0
0:21 Sanchez wraps his arms around Froch. 0:0
0:30 John-Lewis has to break them apart. 0:0
0:37 Sanchez throws a big looping cross that lands high on the head of Froch. 3:0
0:48 Sanchez flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 5:0
0:53 Froch's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 5:0
01:02 Sanchez lands a hard uppercut! 9:0
01:02 Froch is staggered... 9:0
01:18 Froch comes in low. Sanchez puts a headlock on him. John-Lewis knocks Sanchez's arm off Froch's head. 9:0
01:30 John-Lewis steps in and breaks it up. 9:0
01:35 Sanchez pumps a solid jab into the face of Froch; now he tries to move inside behind the punch. 12:0
01:47 Sanchez bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 14:0
01:51 Froch is breathing heavily... 14:0
01:51 The swelling around Froch's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 14:0
01:59 Sanchez gets off a jab to the solar plexus 16:0
02:08 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Sanchez lands a short uppercut to the chin of Froch. 18:0
02:17 Froch is trapped in the corner... 18:0
02:22 Salvador Sanchez holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Froch to score with a clean shot. 18:0
02:31 Froch tries to muscle inside but Sanchez clinches him. 18:0
02:40 John-Lewis pries them apart. 18:0
02:45 Sanchez lands a nice cross but Froch turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 20:0
02:49 The swelling under Froch's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 20:0
02:54 Sanchez catches Froch with a short, powerful hook to the head as Carl Froch tried to move inside. That punch stopped Froch in his tracks! 23:0
03:00 It looks like Sanchez has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 23:0
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 8, forcing John-Lewis to step in. 23:0

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Froch is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Carl Froch still has distension. 0:0
0:09 Sanchez moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:14 Sanchez takes a hard combination from Froch 0:4
0:14 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Sanchez is just trying to hang on! 0:4
0:23 Jimmy Glenn not only gave Froch encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Sanchez. Now it's up to Carl Froch to implement it. 0:4
0:24 Sanchez works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 2:4
0:28 Froch is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 2:4
0:39 Sanchez works free! He backs to ring center, with Carl Froch following. 2:4
0:43 Sanchez is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:4
0:52 Salvador Sanchez is holding on to Carl Froch. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:4
01:01 John-Lewis moves them apart. 2:4
01:10 Sanchez is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Froch attempts to move inside on him. 2:4
01:31 Sanchez and Froch lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 2:4
01:38 Froch shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Sanchez flush! 2:8
01:38 Sanchez is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 2:8
01:43 Sanchez is losing his legs... 2:8
01:53 Oh!!! Froch unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 2:12
01:53 Sanchez is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 2:12
02:07 Froch landed a sharp combination that rocked Sanchez back on his heels! 2:16
02:07 Sanchez was stopped cold by that series of shots! 2:16
02:12 Both fighters are carrying their arms low... 2:16
02:12 There appears to be some minor swelling under Sanchez's left eye. 2:16
02:17 Froch slides into the corner... 2:16
02:17 Sanchez and Carl Froch exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Sanchez get in the most telling blows. 5:18
02:34 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 5:18
02:34 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Sanchez blasts home a hook. 7:18
02:38 The swelling under Froch's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 7:18
02:53 Froch doesn't connect with the combination. 7:18
03:00 Froch ties up Sanchez... 7:18
03:00 John-Lewis moves in to break the clinch. 7:18
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 9:17

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Sanchez was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Froch's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:09 Sanchez takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 3:0
0:31 Froch moves into the near corner. 3:0
0:31 Both fighters are throwing but Sanchez is scoring more than Froch. 6:2
0:35 Froch's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 6:2
0:43 Sanchez is pinned in his own corner... 6:2
0:43 Froch scores with consecutive blows to the body of Sanchez. 6:4
0:56 Sanchez is keeping away from the ropes. 6:4
01:01 Salvador Sanchez looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 6:4
01:08 Sanchez pushes Carl Froch away to give himself a little more space to work with. 6:4
01:13 Froch appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 6:4
01:16 Sanchez has Froch trapped in the left neutral corner... 6:4
01:16 Sanchez lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Froch's midsection. 8:4
01:35 * John-Lewis steps in and admonishes Sanchez for hitting below the belt. 10:4
02:01 Sanchez grabs Froch. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 10:4
02:10 The fighters separate after a clinch. 10:4
02:15 It's a knowledgeable crowd tonight. They are letting the fighters know they want to see some action and when it slows down they are quick with their show of displeasure. 10:4
02:25 Sanchez connects with a violent cross! 14:4
02:25 Sanchez has Carl Froch in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 14:4
02:30 Carl Froch's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Sanchez. 14:4
02:34 Froch traps Sanchez in the corner! 14:4
02:39 Froch fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 14:4
02:41 Sanchez shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 16:4
02:57 Both fighters move back to ring center. 16:4
02:57 Froch winds up and lands a nasty hook to Sanchez's body. 16:7
03:00 Sanchez appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 16:7
03:00 Round 10 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 15:8

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Sanchez and Froch leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 Froch's corner has done a great job on his swelling. They've got it under control, at least for now. 0:0
0:06 Sanchez tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 2:0
0:11 Froch seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 2:0
0:15 Jimmy Glenn seemed to pump up Froch between rounds. 2:0
0:20 Froch catches Sanchez coming in with a sweet uppercut! 2:4
0:20 Sanchez was stunned by that blow! 2:4
0:34 Sanchez fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:4
0:41 Salvador Sanchez has Froch cornered! 2:4
0:41 Sanchez fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 4:4
0:55 He circles around the ring. 4:4
01:09 He is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 4:4
01:13 John-Lewis is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 4:4
01:16 Sanchez throws a punch and lands. Froch scores with a counter. Looks like both fighters were effective in that exchange. 6:6
01:26 Sanchez fires a jab to the body 8:6
01:38 Froch backs into his own corner... 8:6
01:42 Sanchez brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 8:6
01:54 Sanchez is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Carl Froch 8:6
02:03 Sanchez can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 8:6
02:10 Froch walks in to a glancing hook from Sanchez. 10:6
02:15 There has to be something done about the swelling around Froch's right eye as it continues to worsen. 10:6
02:24 Sanchez scores with a nice right cross. 12:6
02:41 Salvador Sanchez grabs and holds Froch... 12:6
02:50 John-Lewis separates the two fighters. 12:6
03:00 Froch does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Sanchez's punches in close. 12:6
03:00 Sanchez seems to have done enough to win this fight. 12:6
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 11. 14:6

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:06 Gil Clancy was extremely upbeat during the break with Salvador Sanchez providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Froch's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Froch's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:06 Sanchez pins Froch in the corner! 0:0
0:11 Sanchez bounces off the ropes, challenging Froch to come get him. 0:0
0:24 Froch lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Salvador Sanchez. 0:0
0:26 Sanchez gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Froch with an uppercut. 2:0
0:30 The swelling around Froch's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 2:0
0:35 Froch is blocked in his own corner... 2:0
0:35 Salvador Sanchez scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Froch's jaw. 4:0
0:53 Sanchez is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 4:0
0:58 Sanchez lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 6:0
01:12 Sanchez is clinching. John-Lewis better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 6:0
01:16 John-Lewis has to break the clinch. 6:0
01:30 Froch dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Sanchez back on his heels! 6:4
01:30 Sanchez looks like he was hurt by that punch! 6:4
01:49 Salvador Sanchez lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 8:4
01:58 Both fighters are flailing away but Sanchez is definitely landing the better punches. 11:6
02:03 The swelling under Sanchez's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 11:6
02:03 Froch seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 11:6
02:07 Sanchez splits Froch's gloves with an uppercut. 13:6
02:32 Sanchez has Froch pinned! 13:6
02:37 The quickness and footwork of Sanchez is definitely keeping Froch off balance. 13:6
02:50 Sanchez wraps up Froch... Neither fighter will break... 13:6
03:00 Froch pushes Sanchez away. 13:6
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. 15:6

Fight Result

And here with the call is J.D. Lyons

Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...

Eugenia Williams, United States scores the bout 114 to 114 - even

Joe Pasquale, United States scores the bout 116 to 112 for Salvador Sanchez

Larry Layton, United States scores the bout 114 to 114 - even

This fight has been declared a majority draw!


Score Cards

Eugenia Williams Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Salvador Sanchez 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 114
Carl Froch 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 114

Joe Pasquale Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Salvador Sanchez 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 116
Carl Froch 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 112

Larry Layton Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Salvador Sanchez 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 114
Carl Froch 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 114

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Salvador Sanchez 30 30 27 29 30 27 27 30 28 28 29 29 344
Carl Froch 27 27 30 28 27 30 30 27 29 29 28 28 340


Statistics
Categories Salvador Sanchez Carl Froch
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 7.00 3.83
Hooks / Round 5.83 3.67
Crosses / Round 6.50 3.75
Combinations / Round 4.42 2.50
Uppercuts / Round 5.25 2.50


Punches Landed / Round 29.00 16.25
Punches Missed / Round 33.00 37.00


Punching Accuracy 46.8% 30.5%


Total Number of Fouls 2 1
Low Blow 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Backhanding 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 2 1


Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 9 / 9 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 4 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 0


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Pancho Villa vs Tony Zale

Fight info: Stardust, Las Vegas, NV, United States, 2012-05-13, announcer is J.D. Lyons, referee is Genaro Rodriguez, the bout will be scored by three judges: Rick Crocker (United States), Jim LeBel (United States) and Luis Rivera (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Pancho Villa - Record: 2-3-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bouie Fisher - Cut Man: Jim Strickland
In the blue corner: Tony Zale - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Richie Giachetti - Cut Man: Ralph Citro

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and the two fighters are ready to trade blows. 0:0
0:08 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:0
0:16 Villa isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Zale fits. 0:0
0:21 The fighters exchange power punches at ring center, looks like Villa got the best of it. 3:2
0:30 Villa throws the cross and scores to the head of Zale. 5:2
0:39 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 5:2
0:42 Villa goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 7:2
0:54 Villa lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 9:2
01:06 Zale shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 9:4
01:22 Villa is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 9:4
01:30 Villa tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 9:4
01:48 It's a sweet uppercut by Zale! He snapped Villa's head straight back with that punch! 9:8
01:48 Villa staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 9:8
01:57 As high as Zale is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Villa takes advantage of it. 9:8
02:06 Villa comes in low. Zale puts a headlock on him. Rodriguez knocks Zale's arm off Villa's head. 9:8
02:10 Zale finally lets go of Villa. 9:8
02:20 Villa lands a devastating cross! 14:8
02:20 That shot buckled Zale's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 14:8
02:29 Villa doesn't have to look for Zale this round. He is right there in front of him. 14:8
02:36 Villa doesn't connect with the hook. 14:8
02:38 Zale gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 14:10
02:54 Zale ducks into an uppercut from Villa. 16:10
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Rodriguez to step in and break it up. 18:9

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
0:13 Zale fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:20 Richie Giachetti was extremely upbeat during the break with Zale providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:20 Zale scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 0:2
0:32 Villa lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 2:2
0:42 Villa connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 4:2
0:55 Villa clamps Zale's arms to his side and holds on until Rodriguez breaks the hold. 4:2
01:00 Rodriguez breaks them up... 4:2
01:08 Zale scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 4:4
01:25 Villa tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Zale blocks it. 4:4
01:27 Villa takes a hard cross to the chin from Zale. 4:7
01:41 Villa misses wildly with the hook. 4:7
01:51 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 4:7
02:02 Pancho Villa throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Zale's jaw. 6:7
02:15 Villa wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Zale's defense. 6:7
02:27 Villa whiffs with the cross. 6:7
02:29 Zale rips a hook to the body. 6:9
02:39 Villa misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 8:9
02:53 Zale lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Villa. 8:9
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 2. 8:9

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Zale is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:09 Richie Giachetti seemed to pump up Zale between rounds. 0:0
0:09 Villa lands a short left hook to the head. 2:0
0:22 Zale lands a jab to Villa's midsection 2:2
0:43 Pancho Villa is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:2
0:50 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:2
0:54 Villa lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 4:2
01:07 That punch actually went behind Villa's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Zale. 4:2
01:14 Villa drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 8:2
01:14 Tony Zale appears shaken by those punches! 8:2
01:36 Zale misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 8:2
01:46 Villa bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 10:2
02:03 Zale takes a heavy combination downstairs. 14:2
02:03 Those punches hurt Zale and he looks to hang on. 14:2
02:15 These guys are really going at it but Villa looks to be getting the worse of it. 16:5
02:25 Zale lands a jab to the midsection 16:7
02:37 Zale plants a cross on Villa's rib cage. 16:9
02:50 Villa seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 16:9
02:54 Zale shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 16:11
03:00 Villa and Tony Zale can both be proud of that effort. They went full bore the entire round as the spectators serenade both men with a thunderous ovation. 16:12

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Villa didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:18 Zale 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. 0:0
0:21 Villa lands two stinging combinations that stop Tony Zale in his tracks. 3:0
0:25 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 3:0
0:31 A flurry of blows from Zale lands to the body 3:2
0:44 Zale cranks a hard cross to the body of Villa. 3:5
01:03 Zale lands a crushing cross! 3:9
01:03 Villa was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 3:9
01:23 Villa is protecting the body nicely as Tony Zale fails to score inside. 3:9
01:26 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Villa blasts home a hook. 5:9
01:43 Villa pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 5:9
01:54 Zale looks to work the body, but Villa covers up nicely. 5:9
01:56 Villa throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 7:9
02:06 Zale has Pancho Villa blocked in! 7:9
02:10 Zale just comes up short with the jab. 7:9
02:21 Pancho Villa looks for a breather; he grabs Zale and holds on. Zale pushes Villa off and looks for an opening. 7:9
02:26 Pancho Villa and Zale each take a step back. 7:9
02:30 Villa's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 7:9
02:43 * Zale catches Villa with a hard hook as he's coming in and Villa drops to the canvas. a tremendous shot by Zale! 7:9
02:45 Zale is ushered to a neutral corner by Rodriguez and the count begins.. 7:16
02:45 1... 7:16
02:46 2... 7:16
02:47 3... 7:16
02:48 4... 7:16
02:48 * Villa has regained his feet, but he definitely looks dazed! 7:16
02:48 Villa raises his guard as Rodriguez asks him if he wants to continue. Villa wants to keep on fighting but he still looks hurt. 7:16
02:48 Zale probably can't finish Villa this round as time winds down, but He should carry this momentum into the next round. 7:16
03:00 Zale throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 7:16
03:00 The round's over but the effects of the knockdown on the crowd linger as many of them remain on their feet, shouting their approval of this fight. 8:16

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 Zale got some great advice from Richie Giachetti between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 5. 0:0
0:11 Watch Pancho Villa move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Zale off balance. 0:0
0:11 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:16 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 0:0
0:20 Zale rips a hook to the head. 0:2
0:32 Zale lands a flurry to the ribs of Villa. 0:4
0:55 Villa is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Zale. 0:4
0:59 Rodriguez separates the two... 0:4
01:08 Villa picks off the uppercut by Zale. 0:4
01:20 Zale tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 0:4
01:25 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:4
01:28 Villa traps Tony Zale in the corner! 0:4
01:28 Villa sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 2:4
01:28 Tony Zale reels backward from what appears to be a head butt! 2:4
01:32 Villa appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 2:4
01:40 Villa moves into the lower right corner. 2:4
01:40 There's the uppercut from Zale. That opening has been there all fight for him. 2:6
01:52 Zale snakes the jab through Villa's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:8
02:06 Villa cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Zale had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:8
02:09 Zale finds a home for that debilitating hook. 2:11
02:25 Villa has freed himself from Zale. They move quickly to ring center. 2:11
02:34 Zale just comes up short with the combination. 2:11
02:36 Villa shoots a cross to the midsection. 4:11
02:46 Villa tries a hook but Tony Zale blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 4:13
03:00 Villa misses wildly with the Hook. 4:13
03:00 And that ends Round number 5. 5:15

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Zale looks to be in good shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Richie Giachetti not only gave Zale encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Villa. Now it's up to Zale to implement it. 0:0
0:08 Villa has Tony Zale cornered! 0:0
0:08 Villa scores with a quick one-two to Zale's midsection 2:0
0:12 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:17 Villa has Zale pinned! 2:0
0:17 Villa connects with a cross to Zale's body. 4:0
0:29 Villa has been throwing the uppercut and scoring with it all night as he lands yet another short punch inside. 6:0
0:41 Zale slides into a neutral corner... 6:0
0:45 Villa is moving around the ring nicely. 6:0
0:53 Zale bangs the uppercut home. 6:2
01:07 Villa has Zale trapped! 6:2
01:12 Villa darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 6:2
01:16 A straight cross from Villa gets through Tony Zale's guard. 8:2
01:29 Zale tastes Villa's jab 10:2
01:42 Upstairs and downstairs! Villa lands two quick blows and then moves away from Tony Zale's counters. 12:2
01:54 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 12:2
01:54 Villa lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 14:2
02:03 Villa moves in and scores with a quick jab. 16:2
02:08 Zale's right eye looks like it may have a bit of swelling starting. 16:2
02:21 Villa is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Zale's defense. 16:2
02:26 Zale appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 16:2
02:30 Villa lands a stinging jab. 18:2
02:44 Villa wraps up Zale... Neither fighter will break... 18:2
02:53 Rodriguez has to separate the two... 18:2
02:57 Zale takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 18:2
03:00 Villa misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 18:2
03:00 There's another round in the books. 20:2

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Zale's corner as the bell sounds for Round 7. 0:0
0:08 Villa slides into the corner... 0:0
0:08 Zale's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 0:2
0:21 Villa lands a cross to the body. 2:2
0:30 Villa is trapped in his own corner... 2:2
0:34 Villa usues his legs to avoid Zale's punches. 2:2
0:37 The uppercut just landed by Villa is a nice weapon on the inside. 4:2
0:47 Villa seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:2
0:54 Zale telegraphed that shot and Villa ducks under it easily. 4:2
0:56 Villa lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 6:2
01:13 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 6:2
01:20 Villa backs into the right corner. 6:2
01:24 Zale fires and misses. 6:2
01:27 Villa gets off a quick combination to the body 8:2
01:54 Tony Zale gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 8:4
02:06 Zale retreats into a neutral corner. 8:4
02:06 Not a lot on that hook to Zale's side, but it scored. 10:4
02:11 That swelling under the right eye of Zale is definitely getting worse. 10:4
02:16 A lead right scores big for Zale. He stunned Villa with that one. 10:7
02:27 The fighters are back at ring center... 10:7
02:32 Zale feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 10:7
02:42 Zale tries to muscle inside but Villa clinches him. 10:7
02:51 Referee Rodriguez steps in to break it up. 10:7
03:00 Villa appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 10:7
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 9:9

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Zale is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 8 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:11 Zale connects with an uppercut to the head of Villa. 0:2
0:20 Villa is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:2
0:28 Zale wraps his arms around Villa. 0:2
0:40 Rodriguez pries them apart. 0:2
0:45 Zale hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Villa. 0:4
0:54 Tony Zale has Villa trapped in the far neutral corner... 0:4
0:58 There's a straight right by Zale! 0:8
0:58 Villa looks shaken! 0:8
01:03 Villa is breathing heavily... 0:8
01:12 Villa moves into a neutral corner. 0:8
01:17 Zale misses with that punch. 0:8
01:29 Zale throws a flurry of punches but Villa either blocks or slips them. 0:8
01:36 Oh!!! Villa unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:8
01:36 Zale is staggered... 4:8
01:40 The swelling around Zale's right eye is worsening. 4:8
01:48 Villa lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 6:8
02:02 Zale misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:8
02:09 Zale is staying at the center of the ring. 6:8
02:09 Zale doubles up to the body, though Villa seems unfazed. 6:10
02:23 Villa traps Zale's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 6:10
02:27 Zale pushes Villa away. 6:10
02:34 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 6:10
02:45 Zale dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Villa back on his heels! 6:14
02:45 Villa is suddenly in trouble! 6:14
02:59 Villa is circling his opponent. 6:14
03:00 Zale is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 6:14
03:00 It looks like Villa has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:14
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 8. 6:15

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 9. 0:0
0:09 Villa scores with a piston-like jab. 3:0
0:14 Zale's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 3:0
0:19 Zale pins Villa in the corner! 3:0
0:19 That hook to the body from Zale had some power behind it. 3:3
0:33 Pancho Villa is trying to free his gloves from under Zale's gloves. 3:3
0:37 * Zale lands a shot right around the belt. Rodriguez has stopped the action. He is deducting a point from Zale for a low blow that never happened. 3:3
0:37 Rodriguez separates the two fighters. 3:3
0:42 Villa slides into his own corner... 3:3
0:46 Zale landed a sharp combination that rocked Villa back on his heels! 3:7
0:46 Pancho Villa seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 3:7
0:51 Villa is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 3:7
01:01 Villa works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 3:7
01:12 Villa feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Zale's chin. 5:7
01:27 Villa lands consecutive blows to Zale's midsection. 7:7
01:44 Villa backs into a neutral corner. 7:7
01:48 Villa picks off the jab thrown by Zale. 7:7
01:58 Zale pins Villa in the corner! 7:7
01:58 Zale scores with a nice two-punch combination. 7:9
02:14 Pancho Villa eats a left-right from Zale 7:11
02:24 Villa is keeping away from the ropes. 7:11
02:28 Villa misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 7:11
02:43 Zale lands a hard hook! 7:15
02:43 Villa was stunned by that blow! 7:15
03:00 Zale tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 7:15
03:00 It looks like Zale has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 7:15
03:00 Zale shows Villa his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 9. 8:16

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Villa and Zale leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 Bouie Fisher was really animated in Villa's corner and Villa was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Zale is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Zale lands a solid hook! 0:4
0:12 Villa is reeling after that shot! 0:4
0:27 Look out! That was a straight right by Zale! 0:8
0:27 That's the punch Zale hoped to land! Villa looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 0:8
0:38 The fighters are throwing punches now! Villa is being much more effective in this exchange. 3:10
0:59 * Zale lands a perfect uppercut and Villa slumps to the canvas! 3:10
01:02 Rodriguez stands over Villa and starts the count... 3:19
01:02 1... 3:19
01:03 2... 3:19
01:04 3... 3:19
01:05 4... 3:19
01:06 5... 3:19
01:07 6... 3:19
01:08 7... 3:19
01:09 8... 3:19
01:09 * Villa's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 3:19
01:09 Rodriguez waves the two fighters together. 3:19
01:09 Zale wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Villa away! 3:19
01:18 Zale is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 6:21
01:18 Zale won't want to let Villa off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 6:21
01:23 Zale needs to catch his second wind... 6:21
01:32 Zale doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Villa's head? 6:25
01:32 That punch may have stunned Villa momentarily. 6:25
01:45 Zale lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Villa. 6:25
01:52 Villa is forced into his own corner... 6:25
01:56 Zale lands a wicked hook! 6:29
01:56 Villa seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 6:29
02:10 Zale tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 6:29
02:20 Zale lets his hands go inside, but Villa protects his body well. 6:29
02:27 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 6:29
02:32 Zale pummels Villa, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 6:33
02:32 Villa looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 6:33
02:36 * Zale lands punch after punch.Rodriguez needs to step in and he finally does. The fight has been stopped and Zale gets the TKO victory!! 6:33

Fight Result

Here's J.D. Lyons with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:37 mark in Round 10 is...

Tony Zale!


Score Cards

Rick Crocker Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pancho Villa 10 9 10 8 9 10 10 9 10 85
Tony Zale 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 86

Jim LeBel Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pancho Villa 10 9 10 8 9 10 10 9 9 84
Tony Zale 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 87

Luis Rivera Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pancho Villa 10 9 10 8 9 10 10 9 9 84
Tony Zale 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 87

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pancho Villa 30 27 30 24 27 30 30 27 28 253
Tony Zale 27 30 28 30 30 27 29 30 29 260


Statistics
Categories Pancho Villa Tony Zale
Knockdowns scored 0 2


Jabs / Round 7.20 4.70
Hooks / Round 4.60 4.70
Crosses / Round 5.70 5.70
Combinations / Round 3.80 4.60
Uppercuts / Round 5.00 7.20


Punches Landed / Round 26.30 26.90
Punches Missed / Round 30.20 59.60


Punching Accuracy 46.5% 31.1%


Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 3 / 3 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 -

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Co-Feature
Peter Jackson vs Sven Ottke

Fight info: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 2012-05-13, announcer is Ben Bentley, referee is Joachim Jacobsen, the bout will be scored by three judges: Juan Carlos Palmieri (Argentina), Glenn Trowbridge (United States) and Don Griffin (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: Peter Jackson - Record: 4-6-1 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Johnny Lewis - Cut Man: Bill Delaney
In the blue corner: Sven Ottke - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Harold Knight - Cut Man: Percy Richardson

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's the bell and this contest is underway. 0:0
0:12 Sven Ottke's jab is fast and accurate. 0:2
0:26 Ottke is really fluid in his movement. 0:2
0:36 Jackson has freed himself from Ottke. They move quickly to ring center. 0:2
0:41 Jackson scores with consecutive blows to the body of Ottke. 2:2
0:55 Jackson picks off the uppercut by Ottke. 2:2
01:07 Sven Ottke smothers Jackson's attack as Peter Jackson tries to get off some shots inside. 2:2
01:17 Jackson has Ottke trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 2:2
01:21 Sven Ottke takes a hard combination from Jackson 6:2
01:21 Ottke was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 6:2
01:42 Ottke and Peter Jackson are in a clinch, Jacobsen hollers at them to break and start fighting. 6:2
01:46 Jacobsen separates them. 6:2
01:51 The fighters are at ring center... 6:2
01:51 Ottke flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 6:4
02:08 Jackson just misses with a huge shot as Ottke chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 6:4
02:10 Ottke lands a hook to the ribs. 6:6
02:27 Jackson backs into a neutral corner. 6:6
02:31 Ottke is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 6:6
02:47 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:6
02:57 Jackson is just missing by a hair with his punches. 6:6
03:00 Jacobsen yells at the fighters to separate but Ottke and Jackson are a tangle of arms. 6:6
03:00 Referee Jacobsen has to separate the two... 6:6
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 7:7

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:12 Jackson tries to drop the right hand over the top but Ottke ducks under it. 0:0
0:14 Ottke continues to pop the jab 0:2
0:31 Ottke is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:2
0:40 Jackson gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Ottke. 2:2
0:57 Jackson pins Ottke's arms. Now they move apart. 2:2
01:01 Jacobsen pries them apart. 2:2
01:32 Ottke ends up behind Jackson as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 2:2
01:36 Ottke gets off a quick combination to the body 2:4
02:01 Ottke is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 2:4
02:10 Jackson does a great job smothering Ottke's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 2:4
02:12 Jackson lands a short left hook to the head. 4:4
02:25 Ottke is blocked in his own corner... 4:4
02:25 Jackson shoots the jab into the chest of Ottke. 6:4
02:33 Ottke said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 6:4
02:41 Ottke fires a shot, but it glances off Jackson's shoulder. 6:4
02:55 Jackson brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 6:4
03:00 That was a violent straight right by Jackson! 10:4
03:00 Ottke is gasping for air!! 10:4
03:00 There's the bell. Jackson wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 2 is history. 9:6

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 3 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:14 Jackson is clinching... 0:0
0:23 Jackson shoves Ottke away. 0:0
0:27 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:30 Jackson slides into the corner... 0:0
0:34 Ottke swings...and misses. 0:0
0:46 Jackson wraps up Ottke. 0:0
0:55 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
01:07 Jackson cranks up the hook and connects to Ottke's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:0
01:07 Ottke was stunned by that blow! 4:0
01:21 Jackson just comes up short with the hook. 4:0
01:31 Both men look to measure one another. 4:0
01:37 Ottke is forced into his own corner... 4:0
01:41 Jackson just landed a three punch combo! 8:0
01:41 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Ottke is just trying to hang on! 8:0
01:53 Jackson throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 10:0
02:14 Jackson is either lucky or has radar. Sven Ottke's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 10:0
02:36 Jackson wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Ottke's defense. 10:0
02:38 Ottke's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 10:2
02:49 Both fighters move back to ring center. 10:2
02:53 Jackson fires and misses. 10:2
03:00 Jackson takes a heavy combination downstairs. 10:6
03:00 Jackson is trying to regroup after those punches... 10:6
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. 10:6

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
0:10 Ottke retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:15 Jackson slides along the far ropes. 0:0
0:15 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:20 Jackson cuts loose with both hands and lands some big shots. 3:0
0:34 Jackson can't score with short uppercut inside. Ottke got his gloves in front of the punch. 3:0
0:36 Ottke lands consecutive blows to Jackson's midsection. 3:2
0:46 Jackson traps Sven Ottke in the corner! 3:2
0:51 Jackson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ottke. 3:2
0:53 Ottke doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 3:4
01:02 Ottke slides into a neutral corner... 3:4
01:18 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 3:4
01:22 Ottke is trapped in the corner... 3:4
01:27 Peter Jackson lands a crushing uppercut! 7:4
01:27 That shot landed square and Ottke felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 7:4
01:36 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 7:4
01:39 Ottke finds a home for his jab, keeping Jackson at bay. 7:6
01:48 Ottke backs into the left corner. 7:6
01:52 Jackson lands a hard uppercut! 11:6
01:52 And Ottke's in big trouble now! 11:6
02:02 Sven Ottke doesn't have to look for Peter Jackson this round. He is right there in front of him. 11:6
02:09 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Sven Ottke lands the right hand. 11:8
02:22 Jackson misses with that jab. 11:8
02:37 Ottke has a real weapon in that jab of his. he should use it more. 11:11
02:47 Some good body work by Ottke but not much on those punches. 11:13
02:56 Jackson winds up and lands a nasty hook to Ottke's body. 14:13
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 16:13

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jackson and Ottke square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 5. 0:0
0:13 Jackson tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 2:0
0:17 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:22 Whatever Harold Knight said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Ottke has some spring in his step here in the 5th round. 2:0
0:23 Jackson gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 4:0
0:32 Jackson moves into a neutral corner. 4:0
0:36 Ottke brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:0
0:49 Jackson works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 4:0
0:59 Ottke retreats into his own corner... 4:0
01:03 Jackson can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:0
01:05 Ottke gets the cross through Jackson's guard. 4:2
01:31 Ottke misses wildly with the hook. 4:2
01:47 Jackson is holding... 4:2
01:59 Ottke pushes Jackson away. 4:2
02:11 Ottke ties up Peter Jackson... 4:2
02:15 Referee Jacobsen separates the two... 4:2
02:27 Jackson has Ottke cornered! 4:2
02:31 Jackson drives that short hook into Ottke's midsection! 8:2
02:31 Ottke is reeling.. 8:2
02:40 * Jacobsen is halting the fight and warning Ottke for rabbit punching. Ottke is pleading his case but to no avail. 8:4
03:00 Jackson misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 8:4
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 5. 8:5

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Jackson and Ottke leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Jackson is trapped in Ottke's corner... 0:0
0:08 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Ottke can land a solid one. 0:2
0:13 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:2
0:17 Bill Delaney was really animated in Jackson's corner and Peter Jackson was nodding in agreement. 0:2
0:17 Ottke gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Peter Jackson with an uppercut. 0:4
0:26 The action is at ring center. 0:4
0:26 Ottke scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 0:6
0:44 Sven Ottke has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Jackson. 0:6
0:53 Jacobsen separates the two fighters. 0:6
0:57 Ottke pushes Jackson away to give himself a little more space to work with. 0:6
01:07 Jackson looks to work the body, but Ottke covers up nicely. 0:6
01:14 Jacobsen is really doing a good job of controlling this fight. He's making sure that these fighters keep it clean. 0:6
01:23 Ottke sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 0:8
01:40 Ottke is protecting the body nicely as Jackson fails to score inside. 0:8
01:43 Not a lot on that hook to Jackson's side, but it scored. 0:10
01:56 Ottke misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:10
01:58 Peter Jackson bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 2:10
02:15 Jackson appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 2:10
02:18 Jackson hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Ottke. 4:10
02:27 Ottke fires the jab. It finds its target. 4:12
02:39 Jackson has Ottke trapped! 4:12
02:43 Jackson wraps his arms around Sven Ottke. 4:12
02:55 Jacobsen moves in to break the clinch. 4:12
03:00 That ends Round 6... But the fighters are still punching! Now Jacobsen jumps between them. 3:12

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:13 Circling left, Jackson looks for an opening to fire a shot at Ottke. 0:0
0:13 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:23 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:0
0:28 Ottke is moving around the ring nicely. 0:0
0:33 Ottke backs into his own corner... 0:0
0:38 "The Black Prince" Jackson bulls his way inside, pushing Ottke up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 0:0
0:48 Jackson picks off the jab thrown by Ottke. 0:0
0:59 Jackson traps Ottke in the corner! 0:0
01:03 Jackson ties up Ottke. 0:0
01:08 Jacobsen separates the two... 0:0
01:16 Jackson feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:0
01:16 Peter Jackson gets off a wicked four-punch combination, scoring to the head and body, as Ottke backs away. 3:0
01:26 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Sven Ottke who scores with a short hook to the chest. 3:2
01:35 Jackson slides into his own corner... 3:2
01:35 * Ottke is told to watch holding and hitting by Jacobsen 3:5
01:53 Both men look to measure one another. 3:5
01:57 Sven Ottke scores with the jab. 3:7
02:07 Ottke lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 3:9
02:19 Ottke retreats into the lower corner. 3:9
02:23 Peter Jackson lands a wicked uppercut! 7:9
02:23 Ottke looks shaken! 7:9
02:36 Ottke pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 7:11
02:45 Ottke moves into the lower right corner. 7:11
02:50 Jackson pushes Ottke then steps away from him. 7:11
02:54 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 7:11
02:59 Jackson looks for a breather; he grabs Ottke and holds on. Ottke pushes Jackson off and looks for an opening. 7:11
03:00 Jackson pushes Ottke away. 7:11
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 9:12

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 8. There it is! 0:0
0:08 Bill Delaney really gave it to Jackson between rounds, but Peter Jackson's didn't seem to be paying attention. 0:0
0:13 Jackson's misses as Ottke backpedals away. 0:0
0:15 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:24 Ottke traps Jackson's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Jacobsen breaks it up. 0:0
0:33 Jacobsen breaks them up... 0:0
0:42 Peter Jackson does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Ottke's punches in close. 0:0
0:49 Jackson's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:52 Jackson gets his head on the chest of Ottke as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 2:0
01:01 Ottke looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 2:2
01:15 Ottke works his way in and leans on Jackson... 2:2
01:19 Ottke finally lets go of Jackson. 2:2
01:31 Sven Ottke pins Jackson in the corner! 2:2
01:31 Sven Ottke scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 2:4
01:49 Ottke fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:4
01:56 Jackson dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Ottke back on his heels! 6:4
01:56 Ottke's knee almost touched the canvas... 6:4
02:00 Ottke is fading... 6:4
02:13 Ottke tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Jackson blocks it. 6:4
02:20 Ottke has Jackson blocked in! 6:4
02:25 Ottke throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Jackson but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:4
02:27 Jackson forces the action inside with an arcing cross to Ottke's head. 9:4
02:44 Ottke lets his hands go inside, but Jackson protects his body well. 9:4
02:54 Ottke has Jackson pinned! 9:4
02:58 Ottke telegraphed that shot and Jackson ducks under it easily. 9:4
03:00 Jackson appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:4
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 8 comes to an end. 9:4

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jackson looks to be in excellent shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:14 Sven Ottke misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:0
0:25 * A beautiful combination to the chin knocks Ottke to the canvas! 0:0
0:27 The count starts... 8:0
0:27 1... 8:0
0:28 2... 8:0
0:29 3... 8:0
0:30 4... 8:0
0:31 5... 8:0
0:32 6... 8:0
0:33 7... 8:0
0:33 * Ottke gets back up but he looks badly shaken. 8:0
0:33 Jacobsen gives Ottke a quick once over and decides to let the fight go on. 8:0
0:33 Jackson hurt Sven Ottke with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 8:0
0:38 Ottke is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 8:0
0:42 Jackson lands a nice cross but Ottke turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 10:0
0:42 Jackson stunned Ottke. Jackson knows how to finish an opponent when he has got one hurt, and he is going to work now! 10:0
0:56 Jackson lands a smashing uppercut! 15:0
0:56 Ottke is hurt! 15:0
01:00 * Ottke brushed his glove under his left eye and you can see why . . . Wow there's some major swelling under that eye!! 15:0
01:04 Jackson traps Ottke in the corner! 15:0
01:09 Jackson fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 15:0
01:19 Jackson has Ottke cornered! 15:0
01:19 A nice combination to the body by Jackson. 18:0
01:19 Jackson stunned Ottke with that last shot and Jackson's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 18:0
01:24 It seems every shot Ottke takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 18:0
01:28 Ottke tastes Jackson's jab 20:0
01:28 There's time for Jackson to finish Ottke if he can do it. 20:0
01:41 Jacobsen tries to separate the boxers but Jackson has a vice-like grip on Ottke. 20:0
01:46 Jacobsen separates the two... 20:0
01:50 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 20:0
01:53 Ottke has Jackson trapped! 20:0
01:57 Ottke will tie a guy up if he has to. 20:0
02:06 Jackson tries to get free... Here comes Jacobsen to break them up... 20:0
02:14 Jackson has Ottke blocked in! 20:0
02:18 Jackson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 20:0
02:25 Both fighters take a half-step back. 20:0
02:33 There's a hard shot off the top of Ottke's head! 24:0
02:33 That punch has Ottke staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 24:0
02:42 Ottke is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 24:0
02:46 Peter Jackson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 24:0
02:53 Jackson holds his arms up in disgust as Ottke holds him around his waist. 24:0
03:00 Referee Jacobsen steps in to break it up. 24:0
03:00 It looks like Jackson has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 24:0
03:00 The bell sounded, ending the round but it's a wonder the referee and the fighters could hear it over the noise being made by the crowd. That knockdown really pumped up the spectators here tonight. 23:1

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jackson rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Ottke received a pep talk from Harold Knight before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Ottke is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Ottke still has distension. 0:0
0:08 Ottke is trapped in his own corner... 0:0
0:08 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Jackson has gotten the better of the exchange. 3:2
0:12 Ottke's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 3:2
0:20 The action is back at ring center. 3:2
0:24 Jackson drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 7:2
0:24 Ottke was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 7:2
0:41 Ottke just comes up short with the uppercut. 7:2
0:48 Jackson scores with a nice two-punch combination. 9:2
01:03 Ottke is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Jackson. 9:2
01:12 Now they break clean. 9:2
01:21 Sven Ottke throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 9:2
01:33 Jackson lands a solid cross! 14:2
01:33 How is Ottke standing after that? 14:2
01:37 Ottke seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 14:2
01:46 Jackson fires and misses. 14:2
01:49 The knockdown suffered by Ottke should have made that last round Jackson's by a wide margin. 14:2
01:53 Ottke moves into the right corner. 14:2
01:57 Jackson catches Sven Ottke coming in with a sweet uppercut! 19:2
01:57 Jackson sent Sven Ottke reeling with that punch! 19:2
02:10 And Ottke tastes the power of a huge cross from Jackson! 23:2
02:10 Ottke's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 23:2
02:15 Ottke is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 23:2
02:24 Peter Jackson is off target with that cross. 23:2
02:35 Jackson lands a devastating hook! 27:2
02:35 Ottke was stunned by that blow! 27:2
02:39 Ottke's legs clearly buckled after taking that last shot. This fight is very close to being stopped. 27:2
02:48 Jackson is stalking his opponent. 27:2
02:56 Peter Jackson has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 27:2
03:00 Ottke is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Jackson can't throw punches, I guess. 27:2
03:00 Jacobsen has to separate the two... 27:2
03:00 Jackson appears to have this fight under control. 27:2
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 29:1

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ottke looks a bit disgusted as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Ottke's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 Quick efficient work in the corner of Ottke has his facial puffiness under control. The swelling actually looks as if it has lessened somewhat. 0:0
0:13 Jackson lands a vicious cross! 4:0
0:13 That blow connected solidly to the head of Ottke and he is stunned! 4:0
0:22 Jackson lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 6:0
0:36 Jackson lands a strong uppercut! 10:0
0:36 That blast sent Ottke reeling into the ropes! 10:0
0:40 There has to be something done about the swelling around Ottke's left eye as it continues to worsen. 10:0
0:49 Both fighters are flailing away but Ottke is definitely landing the better punches. 12:3
01:06 Jackson landed a sharp combination that rocked Ottke back on his heels! 17:3
01:06 Ottke is out on his feet after that violent combination! 17:3
01:10 The referee and the ring doctor are going to have to keep a close watch on the left eye of Sven Ottke. If the swelling increases much more, we could see a stoppage. 17:3
01:15 Ottke slides into a neutral corner... 17:3
01:24 * Jackson throws a wild overhand right that lands flush! Ottke drops to one knee and will take the count! 17:3
01:27 Jacobsen crouches over Ottke and begins to count.. 24:3
01:27 1... 24:3
01:28 2... 24:3
01:29 3... 24:3
01:30 4... 24:3
01:31 5... 24:3
01:31 * Ottke beats the count, but he appears to be hurt badly! 24:3
01:31 Jacobsen wipes Ottke's gloves as he asks him if he wants the fight to go on... Ottke nods his head and the action resumes. 24:3
01:31 Ottke is definitely in trouble. Jackson needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 24:3
01:35 Jacobsen's primary concern is the health and safety of the fighter. I have to believe he's ready to jump in and end the fight. 24:3
01:44 Peter Jackson voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 24:3
01:53 Jackson tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 24:3
02:04 Jackson fires a lead right that Ottke manages to avoid. 24:3
02:15 Jackson cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Ottke had his elbows tucked in nicely. 24:3
02:21 The fighters move in close and Jackson gets off first, landing a vicious combination that snaps back the head of Ottke. 27:3
02:21 Jackson knows that Sven Ottke is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Ottke. 27:3
02:30 * Peter Jackson rains a combination of blows to the head and body of Ottke and Ottke tastes the canvas here in Round 11! 27:3
02:33 The count begins... 36:3
02:33 1... 36:3
02:34 2... 36:3
02:35 3... 36:3
02:36 4... 36:3
02:37 5... 36:3
02:38 Ottke tries to clear his head as Jacobsen reaches the count of 6. 36:3
02:39 7... 36:3
02:40 8... 36:3
02:41 9... 36:3
02:42 10! 36:3
02:42 * He can't do it! Sven Ottke collapses to the canvas and the fight's over. Sven Ottke suffers a knockout here in round 11. 36:3

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Ben Bentley is ready with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by knockout at the 02:43 mark in Round 11 is...

Peter Jackson!


Score Cards

Juan Carlos Palmieri Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Peter Jackson 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 98
Sven Ottke 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 8 8 91

Glenn Trowbridge Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Peter Jackson 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 98
Sven Ottke 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 8 8 91

Don Griffin Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Peter Jackson 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 98
Sven Ottke 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 8 8 93

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Peter Jackson 30 29 30 29 30 28 28 30 30 30 294
Sven Ottke 30 29 27 28 27 29 29 28 24 24 275


Statistics
Categories Peter Jackson Sven Ottke
Knockdowns scored 3 0


Jabs / Round 5.64 3.73
Hooks / Round 4.45 2.91
Crosses / Round 5.73 3.27
Combinations / Round 5.18 3.82
Uppercuts / Round 4.18 3.00


Punches Landed / Round 25.18 16.73
Punches Missed / Round 39.91 43.73


Punching Accuracy 38.7% 27.7%


Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Rabbit Punching 1


Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1


Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 4 / 4
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0

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Main Event
Barney Ross vs Carlos Monzon

Fight info: Estadio Fab, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2012-05-13, announcer is Ben Bentley, referee is Vic Drakulich, the bout will be scored by three judges: Roberto Ramirez (Puerto Rico), Robert Grasso (United States) and Debra Barnes (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: 3-2-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Janks Morton - Cut Man: Danny Milano
In the blue corner: Carlos Monzon - Record: 1-2-2 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Freddie Roach - Cut Man: Joe Chavez

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Drakulich gives the fighters their final instructions. They touch gloves and return to their respective corners to await the bell for the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:10 Carlos Monzon's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 0:2
0:19 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:2
0:28 Ross lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 2:2
0:45 Ross put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 2:2
0:56 Ross grabs and holds Monzon... 2:2
01:05 Drakulich moves in to break the clinch. 2:2
01:15 Monzon is clinching... 2:2
01:24 Monzon shoves Ross away. 2:2
01:33 That punch actually went behind Ross's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Monzon. 2:2
01:35 Ross tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 4:2
01:49 Monzon is just missing by a hair with his punches. 4:2
01:55 Ross just landed a three punch combo! 8:2
01:55 Carlos Monzon was shaken by those blows! 8:2
02:18 Ross misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 8:2
02:20 Ross takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 8:4
02:20 Ross steps back and checks for blood after the fighters bump heads. 8:4
02:33 The uppercut just landed by Monzon is a nice weapon on the inside. 8:6
02:42 Monzon works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 8:8
02:51 Monzon throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 8:10
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 7:10

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ross is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:11 Monzon lands the lead cross. 0:2
0:24 Monzon telegraphed that shot and Ross ducks under it easily. 0:2
0:27 Ross fires a jab to the body 2:2
0:39 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Monzon can land a solid one. 2:4
0:50 Monzon bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 2:6
01:05 Monzon is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 2:6
01:07 Ross fires a punch over the jab of Monzon and gets it in for points. 4:6
01:26 Monzon is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:6
01:29 Ross scores with a quick hook to the head of Monzon after Monzon missed with a wild shot of his own. 6:6
01:42 Monzon shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 6:8
01:52 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 6:8
01:55 Not a lot on that hook to Ross's side, but it scored. 6:10
02:04 Monzon doesn't have to look for Ross this round. He is right there in front of him. 6:10
02:11 Ross works free! The fighters move to ring center. 6:10
02:23 As high as Ross is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Monzon takes advantage of it. 6:10
02:25 Ross lands a nice cross but Monzon turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 8:10
02:41 Ross has Monzon trapped! 8:10
02:45 Ross's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 8:10
02:50 The action slows for the moment. 8:10
02:53 The cross scores for Monzon. He needs to throw that punch more often. 8:12
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 9:13

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Ross's corner as the bell sounds for Round 3. 0:0
0:08 Monzon got some great advice from Freddie Roach between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 3. 0:0
0:15 Monzon just misses with a huge shot as Ross chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:25 Monzon gets off a quick combination to the body 0:2
0:39 Monzon is blocked in his own corner... 0:2
0:43 Ross is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:2
0:53 Monzon fires a lead right that Ross manages to avoid. 0:2
01:04 Monzon fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:2
01:12 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:2
01:24 Monzon moves into a neutral corner. 0:2
01:24 Ross is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 2:2
01:36 Ross is trapped in Monzon's corner... 2:2
01:36 Monzon scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 2:4
01:49 Ross feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 2:4
01:53 Ross fires a volley of punches but Monzon was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 2:4
02:05 You would think Ross had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Monzon looked trying to score there! 2:4
02:08 A straight cross from Ross gets through Monzon's guard. 4:4
02:24 Monzon is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Ross. 4:4
02:28 Both men look to measure one another. 4:4
02:37 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 4:4
02:42 Referee Drakulich separates the two... 4:4
02:54 Carlos Monzon looks to work the body, but Ross covers up nicely. 4:4
03:00 Ross swings...and misses. 4:4
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Ross's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 3. 4:6

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Drakulich motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:07 Ross lands a hook to the ribs. 2:0
0:12 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:16 Freddie Roach was extremely upbeat during the break with Monzon providing some solid encouragement. 2:0
0:16 Ross lands a stinging jab. 4:0
0:26 Barney Ross likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Monzon's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 6:0
0:35 Ross has Monzon trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 6:0
0:40 Ross is holding on to Monzon. He seems to be taking a breather. 6:0
0:49 Drakulich separates the two... 6:0
0:58 Monzon fires away but finds nothing but air. 6:0
01:05 Monzon slides into the corner... 6:0
01:10 Monzon picks off the jab thrown by Ross. 6:0
01:16 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 6:0
01:23 Monzon is challenging Ross to fight him and quit clinching. 6:0
01:28 Ross finally lets go of Monzon. 6:0
01:44 Ross cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Monzon had his elbows tucked in nicely. 6:0
01:54 Ross slides into his own corner... 6:0
01:59 Monzon misses wildly with the Hook. 6:0
02:01 Barney Ross snakes the jab through Monzon's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 8:0
02:10 Barney Ross traps Monzon in the corner! 8:0
02:15 Barney Ross fires a left hand that Monzon takes high on the shoulder. 8:0
02:17 Carlos Monzon sneaks home the right cross. 8:2
02:26 Monzon takes a right to the body. 10:2
02:35 Ross lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 12:2
02:45 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 12:2
02:53 Ross looks for a breather; he grabs Monzon and holds on. Monzon pushes Ross off and looks for an opening. 12:2
03:00 * Drakulich is telling Monzon to quit leaning on the neck. 12:2
03:00 There's the bell. Ross wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 4 is history. 12:2

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Monzon didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:17 Monzon wraps his arms around Ross. 0:0
0:21 Drakulich moves them apart. 0:0
0:21 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:25 Freddie Roach knows Monzon lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:33 Carlos Monzon throws a flurry of punches but Ross either blocks or slips them. 0:0
0:43 Monzon's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:47 The action heats up as both men trade punches. 2:2
01:01 Ross ties up Monzon. Why would he want to clinch now? 2:2
01:10 Ross pushes Monzon away. 2:2
01:18 Both fighters move back to ring center. 2:2
01:18 Monzon bangs the uppercut home. 2:4
01:31 Carlos Monzon has Ross blocked in! 2:4
01:35 Monzon tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Ross blocks it. 2:4
01:49 Monzon comes in low. Ross puts a headlock on him. Drakulich knocks Barney Ross's arm off Monzon's head. 2:4
01:53 Drakulich steps in and breaks it up. 2:4
01:57 Ross's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 2:4
02:05 Ross has freed himself from Monzon. They move quickly to ring center. 2:4
02:17 Ross voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 2:4
02:27 Ross is moving around the ring nicely. 2:4
02:34 Ross is forced into his own corner... 2:4
02:39 Drakulich warns Monzon for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 2:4
02:51 Drakulich separates the two fighters. 2:4
02:56 Ross gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Monzon with an uppercut. 4:4
03:00 Hoots and hollers and cries for more action can be heard all over the arena as a less than scintillating round goes into the books. 6:3

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 6. 0:0
0:07 Monzon's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 A cross lands for Ross. Monzon didn't see that one coming. 2:0
0:12 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:0
0:21 Ross misses with that hook. 2:0
0:30 Monzon backs into the upper corner. 2:0
0:30 Ross lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Monzon's midsection. 4:0
0:44 The fighters are tied up. Ross tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 4:0
0:48 The Referee breaks it up... 4:0
01:00 Ross fires a shot, but it glances off Monzon's shoulder. 4:0
01:08 Ross is trapped in the corner... 4:0
01:12 Monzon is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 4:0
01:23 Monzon ties up Ross... 4:0
01:32 Referee Drakulich has to separate the two... 4:0
01:37 Monzon scores with a hook to the side of the head. 4:2
01:46 Ross throws the hook and connects. 6:2
02:03 Monzon is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Ross can't throw punches, I guess. 6:2
02:07 Now they break clean. 6:2
02:15 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 6:2
02:19 Monzon lands a devastating hook! 6:6
02:19 Ross is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 6:6
02:34 Monzon is off target with that uppercut. 6:6
02:36 Ross connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 8:6
02:50 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 8:6
02:55 Drakulich has to break the clinch. 8:6
03:00 Monzon usues his legs to avoid Ross's punches. 8:6
03:00 That ends Round 6... But the fighters are still punching! Now Drakulich jumps between them. 8:5

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ross looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Janks Morton seemed to pump up Ross between rounds. 0:0
0:13 Ross fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:15 Ross tastes Monzon's jab 0:2
0:20 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:2
0:28 Ross has Monzon pinned! 0:2
0:33 Ross back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Monzon. 0:2
0:41 Ross retreats into his own corner... 0:2
0:41 The cross scores for Monzon. He needs to throw that punch more often. 0:4
0:58 Monzon just can't find the range with that jab. 0:4
01:04 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:4
01:07 Monzon's jab connects to Barney Ross's head 0:6
01:19 Monzon pins Ross in the corner! 0:6
01:23 Monzon grabs Ross. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:6
01:28 Drakulich pries them apart. 0:6
01:32 Monzon moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:8
01:42 Ross backs into his own corner... 0:8
01:46 Monzon ties up Ross... Let's hope this does not turn into a wrestling match. 0:8
01:55 Drakulich has to separate the two... 0:8
02:07 Ross picks off the uppercut by Monzon. 0:8
02:19 Monzon tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:8
02:29 Monzon slides into a neutral corner... 0:8
02:33 Watch Ross move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Monzon off balance. 0:8
02:38 Ross is pinned in his own corner... 0:8
02:43 Ross is protecting the body nicely as Monzon fails to score inside. 0:8
02:45 Ross feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Monzon's chin. 2:8
02:54 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 2:8
02:59 Monzon is holding Ross tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 2:8
03:00 Ross tries to get free... Here comes Drakulich to break them up... 2:8
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 7 comes to an end. 3:8

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 8 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:11 Monzon smothers Ross's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:16 Referee Drakulich steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:16 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:20 Ross got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Janks Morton's instructions work. 0:0
0:25 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:37 Drakulich separates them. 0:0
0:46 Drakulich has to pull the fighters away from each other as Monzon locks up Ross's arms. 0:0
0:58 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
01:03 Monzon throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 0:3
01:15 Monzon backs into a neutral corner. 0:3
01:15 Ross fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:3
01:29 Monzon pins Ross's arms. Now they move apart. 2:3
01:38 Monzon uses his shoulder to force Ross out of the clinch. 2:3
01:42 Monzon scores with the jab. 2:5
01:54 Ross is trapped in his own corner... 2:5
01:58 Monzon fires and misses. 2:5
02:10 Ross tries to muscle inside but Monzon clinches him. 2:5
02:14 Drakulich has to break them apart. 2:5
02:26 Monzon just comes up short with the hook. 2:5
02:37 Monzon leans on Ross and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 2:7
02:50 Monzon lands a hard hook! 2:12
02:50 Barney Ross was staggered by that punch! 2:12
03:00 Carlos Monzon lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ross. 2:12
03:00 It looks like Monzon has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 2:12
03:00 There's another round in the books. 2:12

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Ross and Monzon leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Janks Morton was really animated in Ross's corner and Ross was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 Ross lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 2:0
0:12 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 2:0
0:24 Ross whiffs with the cross. 2:0
0:41 Monzon tries to drop the right hand over the top but Ross ducks under it. 2:0
0:47 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 2:0
0:51 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Ross blasts home a hook. 4:0
01:00 Ross shoots the jab into the chest of Monzon. 6:0
01:16 Ross lands a flurry to the ribs of Monzon. 8:0
01:28 Monzon ducks into an uppercut from Ross. 10:0
01:42 Ross can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 10:0
01:49 The action is back at ring center. 10:0
01:49 Carlos Monzon goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 10:2
02:02 Ross shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 12:2
02:20 Monzon holds his arms up in disgust as Ross holds him around his waist. 12:2
02:29 Monzon works his way free! 12:2
02:38 Ross feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 12:2
02:48 Monzon misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 12:2
02:55 Ross has Monzon cornered! 12:2
02:55 Ross feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 14:2
03:00 Ross retreats into the lower right corner. 14:2
03:00 The bell ending Round 9 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 15:2

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Janks Morton said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Ross has some spring in his step here in the 10th round. 0:0
0:09 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:09 * Drakulich is halting the fight and warning Monzon for head butting. Monzon is pleading his case but to no avail. 0:2
0:23 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:27 Monzon moves into the near right corner. 0:2
0:32 Ross doesn't connect with the jab. 0:2
0:43 Ross retreats into a neutral corner. 0:2
0:47 Monzon lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ross. 0:2
01:00 Carlos Monzon fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 0:4
01:17 Monzon has Ross trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 0:4
01:17 Monzon scores with a glancing cross. 0:6
01:27 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:6
01:27 Barney Ross flicks a lead right to the head of Monzon. 2:6
01:48 Ross tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:6
01:50 Monzon glances a hook off Ross's side. 2:8
02:00 Barney Ross moves into a neutral corner. 2:8
02:00 Monzon gets inside and fires a hook to Barney Ross's body. 2:10
02:11 Ross gets in a short cross to the body. 4:10
02:25 Monzon can't score with short uppercut inside. Ross got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:10
02:32 Ross cranks up the hook and connects to Monzon's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 8:10
02:32 Monzon was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 8:10
02:44 Ross pins Carlos Monzon in the corner! 8:10
02:49 Ross misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:10
02:56 Monzon drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 8:15
02:56 Ross was stunned by that blow! 8:15
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Drakulich to step in and break it up. 9:15

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's anybody's fight here in the last two rounds. 0:0
0:06 Janks Morton not only gave Ross encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Monzon. Now it's up to Ross to implement it. 0:0
0:07 Ross lands consecutive blows to Monzon's midsection. 2:0
0:11 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 11th round of this fight. 2:0
0:21 Monzon wings a big left hand at Barney Ross but the latter sidesteps the punch. 2:0
0:33 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Monzon rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 2:0
0:49 Ross is clinching... Monzon is trying to free his gloves... They are under Ross's arms... 2:0
0:53 Drakulich breaks them up... 2:0
01:06 Ross misses with that punch. 2:0
01:14 Ross has Monzon pinned! 2:0
01:18 Ross pins Monzon's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:0
01:23 Monzon pushes Ross away. 2:0
01:27 Ross slides into a neutral corner... 2:0
01:32 Monzon is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Ross attempts to move inside on him. 2:0
01:44 Monzon is getting frustrated as Ross continues to hold on to him. Carlos Monzon is punching Ross's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Drakulich pushes the fighters apart. 2:0
01:49 Drakulich separates the two... 2:0
01:56 Monzon quickly hitches up his trunks. 2:0
01:59 The fighters are at ring center... 2:0
02:04 Monzon usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Ross tries vainly to score. 2:0
02:16 Monzon tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Ross. 2:0
02:28 Ross is giving Carlos Monzon a lot of side-to-side movement. 2:0
02:39 Monzon just comes up short with the cross. 2:0
02:46 Ross lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 4:0
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 4:0
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 3:2

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:07 Barney Ross received a pep talk from Janks Morton before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Ross traps Monzon in the corner! 0:0
0:12 Ross is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Monzon. 0:0
0:16 Ross and Monzon each take a step back. 0:0
0:16 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:28 Drakulich yells at the fighters to separate but Ross and Monzon are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:37 Drakulich is shouting at Ross to break! 0:0
0:46 Ross connects with a violent combination! 4:0
0:46 Those shots all landed square and Monzon felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 4:0
01:04 Ross scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 8:0
01:04 Monzon is clutching his side! 8:0
01:21 Ross shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Carlos Monzon flush! 12:0
01:21 How is Monzon standing after those shots? 12:0
01:35 Ross is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 12:0
01:48 Barney Ross grabs Monzon's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Drakulich has to force Ross to let go. 12:0
01:52 Now they break clean. 12:0
02:02 Ross has his arms wrapped around Monzon... Now they separate. 12:0
02:07 Ross finally lets go of Monzon. 12:0
02:16 Ross misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 12:0
02:30 Monzon will tie a guy up if he has to. 12:0
02:39 Drakulich pries them apart. 12:0
02:47 Drakulich is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 12:0
02:54 Ross's misses as Monzon backpedals away. 12:0
03:00 Ross is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Monzon. 12:0
03:00 Ross appears to have this fight under control. 12:0
03:00 That's it! This fight is over and we'll go to the scorecards. 12:0

Fight Result

Here's Ben Bentley with the call...

Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...

Roberto Ramirez, Puerto Rico scores the bout 115 to 114 for Barney Ross

Robert Grasso, United States scores the bout 114 to 114 - even

Debra Barnes, United States scores the bout 114 to 114 - even

This fight has been declared a majority draw!


Score Cards

Roberto Ramirez Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Barney Ross 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 115
Carlos Monzon 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 114

Robert Grasso Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Barney Ross 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 114
Carlos Monzon 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 114

Debra Barnes Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Barney Ross 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 114
Carlos Monzon 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 114

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Barney Ross 27 28 28 30 30 29 27 27 30 27 30 30 343
Carlos Monzon 30 29 29 27 27 28 30 30 27 30 28 27 342


Statistics
Categories Barney Ross Carlos Monzon
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 4.58 3.83
Hooks / Round 5.50 3.67
Crosses / Round 4.92 3.25
Combinations / Round 2.83 2.33
Uppercuts / Round 3.17 3.92


Punches Landed / Round 21.00 17.00
Punches Missed / Round 43.08 63.25


Punching Accuracy 32.8% 21.2%


Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Head Butting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1


Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1


Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 4 / 4 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 6 / 6
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 2 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 1 3 / 2

[JDC]

Sanchez seems to be entering a drawing phase, but still keeps his 0. The rematches will come, and the heads will roll.