Opening Bout Salvador Sanchez Carl Froch 3-2 1 UD 12 12
Preliminary 1 Stanley Ketchel Buster Douglas 2-1 1 KO 2 12
Preliminary 2 Ricardo Lopez Arturo Gatti 3-2 1 TKO 4 12
Support Bout Oscar De La Hoya Oscar Larios 2-1 2 UD 12 12
Co-Feature Archie Moore David Haye 2-1 1 UD 12 12
Main Event Tommy Gibbons Kostya Tszyu 1-1 1 UD 12 12
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Opening Bout
Salvador Sanchez vs Carl Froch
Fight info: Liverpool Stadium, Liverpool, England, 2012-05-18, announcer is Jeff Connor, referee is Dave Parris, the bout will be scored by three judges: Larry Rozadilla (United States), John Wilson (United States) and Robert Gilson (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: 4-0-2 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bobby Watts - Cut Man: Sam Gasher
In the blue corner: Carl Froch - Record: 1-1-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Floyd Mayweather Sr. - Cut Man: Frank Bagley
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:09 Froch lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 0:2
0:21 Carl Froch lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Salvador Sanchez 0:4
0:33 Sanchez scores with a quick hook to the head of Froch after Froch missed with a wild shot of his own. 2:4
0:53 Sanchez misses wildly with the hook. 2:4
01:00 Froch lands a hard uppercut! 2:8
01:00 Sanchez looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 2:8
01:00 * Oh! That last shot has opened a cut on Sanchez because there's blood flowing from somewhere. 2:9
01:00 Sanchez's mouthpiece is red. He's apparently suffered a cut on the inside of his mouth. 2:9
01:00 Getting cut in the first round like this will not bode well for Sanchez as the fight goes on. 2:9
01:14 Carl Froch's misses as Sanchez backpedals away. 2:9
01:21 Sanchez snakes the jab through Froch's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 4:9
01:36 Sanchez moves to the center of the Ring taunting Froch with his hands by his sides. 4:9
01:41 Sanchez lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Froch on the end of that punch. 6:9
01:51 Salvador Sanchez has Froch trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 6:9
01:55 Sanchez fires a lead right that Froch manages to avoid. 6:9
01:58 Froch lands a jab to the midsection 6:11
02:08 A hard jab lands from Froch 6:14
02:26 Sanchez scores with a tremendous left! 11:14
02:26 Carl Froch is badly hurt! 11:14
02:43 Carl Froch connects with a violent cross! 11:18
02:43 Sanchez is dazed and he is in trouble!! 11:18
02:56 The fighters are at ring center... 11:18
03:00 Look out! That was a straight right by Sanchez! 15:18
03:00 Froch staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 15:18
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 16:19
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Parris motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Sanchez got some great advice from Bobby Watts between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:0
0:06 The cut inside the mouth suffered by Sanchez has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:07 Sanchez follows the jab with a with hard overhand right to the jaw. 3:0
0:16 A cross lands for Sanchez. Froch didn't see that one coming. 5:0
0:30 Froch backs into a neutral corner. 5:0
0:30 Sanchez flicks a lead right to the head of Carl Froch. 7:0
0:39 As high as Froch is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Sanchez takes advantage of it. 7:0
0:42 Sanchez is keeping away from the ropes. 7:0
0:42 Sanchez lands a hard, compact hook to the head of Froch. 10:0
0:55 Froch scores with a hard uppercut upstairs from the inside. 10:3
01:06 Froch slides into his own corner... 10:3
01:10 Sanchez swings...and misses. 10:3
01:13 Froch shoots the jab. He doubles up on it and the second one carried some power with it. 10:6
01:26 Sanchez is staying at the center of the ring. 10:6
01:31 The fighters are tied up. Sanchez tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 10:6
01:35 The fighters separate after a clinch. 10:6
01:48 Sanchez feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 10:6
02:04 Sanchez lands a wicked uppercut! 14:6
02:04 Carl Froch appears shaken by that punch! 14:6
02:13 Sanchez feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Froch's chin. 16:6
02:28 "Chava" Sanchez is either lucky or has radar. Froch's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 16:6
02:30 Sanchez lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Froch's defense. 19:6
02:42 These guys are really going at it but Froch looks to be getting the worse of it. 22:8
02:59 Sanchez is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Froch's defense. 22:8
03:00 Froch retreats into his own corner... 22:8
03:00 Sanchez is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 22:8
03:00 Froch shows Sanchez his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 2. 24:8
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Froch looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Salvador Sanchez's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 2:0
0:29 Parris tries to separate the boxers but Froch has a vice-like grip on Sanchez. 2:0
0:38 Parris separates them. 2:0
0:42 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:0
0:46 Sanchez scores with three unanswered blows to the head of Froch. 5:0
0:55 Sanchez scores with several light punches to the head. 7:0
0:55 Froch reels backward from what looked like a head butt! 7:0
01:09 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 7:0
01:09 Sanchez moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 9:0
01:18 Froch throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 9:2
01:27 Froch lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 9:4
01:46 Sanchez is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 9:4
01:59 A straight cross from Sanchez gets through Froch's guard. 11:4
02:12 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Sanchez lands a short uppercut to the chin of Froch. 13:4
02:26 Froch continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 13:4
02:31 Froch has Salvador Sanchez blocked in! 13:4
02:35 Froch patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Sanchez little room to move. 13:4
02:48 Sanchez fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 13:4
02:50 Froch forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Sanchez. 13:6
02:50 It looks like Froch has reopened Sanchez's previous wound because Sanchez is now bleeding once again. 13:6
02:50 Blood from the inside of Sanchez's mouth is trickling out from the corner of his mouth. It appears as if the wound inside Sanchez's mouth has reopened. 13:6
02:50 Even a small cut this early in the fight can become a problem in later rounds. 13:6
03:00 Sanchez feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 13:6
03:00 Sanchez ties up Froch. 13:6
03:00 Sanchez pushes Froch away. 13:6
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 3 comes to an end. 12:8
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Sanchez is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 4 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Sanchez's corner men worked their magic on his's cut inside the mouth. There's no bleeding at all under the Vaseline smear. 0:0
0:13 Froch is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:0
0:15 Sanchez connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 2:0
0:32 Carl Froch grabs and holds Sanchez... 2:0
0:41 * Parris steps in and admonishes Froch for using his shoulder. 2:0
01:00 Froch telegraphed that shot and Sanchez ducks under it easily. 2:0
01:11 * Froch takes a sizzling hook flush to the chin and drops to his hands and knees!!! 2:0
01:14 The count begins... 9:0
01:14 1... 9:0
01:15 2... 9:0
01:16 3... 9:0
01:17 4... 9:0
01:18 5... 9:0
01:19 The count is at 6 as Froch struggles to his knees. 9:0
01:19 * Froch lurches to his feet but there's no question that he's hurt. 9:0
01:19 Parris is allowing the fight to go on as he motions the fighters together. 9:0
01:19 Froch is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Salvador Sanchez just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 9:0
01:28 Sanchez fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Carl Froch. He rocked him with that one. 12:0
01:28 Sanchez must sense that he's got Froch just about out on his feet. Now, it's a matter of whether or not he can land the punches necessary to end this fight. 12:0
01:46 Sanchez brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 12:0
01:50 Sanchez likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Froch's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 14:0
01:50 Sanchez knows that Froch is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Froch. 14:0
01:59 Froch is blocked in his own corner... 14:0
02:03 OH! Sanchez landed the big hook flush! 19:0
02:03 Froch is reeling.. 19:0
02:08 There appears to be some minor swelling under Froch's left eye. 19:0
02:12 Sanchez wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 21:0
02:31 Sanchez gets in a short cross to the body. 23:0
02:47 Froch fires a solid combination. 23:2
03:00 Froch retreats into a neutral corner. 23:2
03:00 Sanchez looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 23:2
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. 25:1
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Froch and Sanchez square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 5. 0:0
0:08 Floyd Mayweather Sr. knows Froch lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:15 Sanchez circles around the ring. 0:0
0:20 Froch lands two solid jabs that snap back the head of Sanchez. 0:3
0:29 Sanchez bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 2:3
0:49 Carl Froch tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:3
0:52 Sanchez fires a punch over the jab of Froch and gets it in for points. 4:3
01:06 Sanchez lands a crushing hook! 8:3
01:06 Froch is reeling after that shot! 8:3
01:19 Carl Froch ducks into an uppercut from Sanchez. 10:3
01:23 That swelling under the left eye of Froch is definitely getting worse. 10:3
01:32 Froch lets his hands go inside, but Sanchez protects his body well. 10:3
01:40 Sanchez's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 10:3
01:51 Carl Froch is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 10:3
01:51 Froch seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 10:3
02:00 OH! Froch landed the big hook flush! 10:8
02:00 That shot landed square and Sanchez felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 10:8
02:13 Sanchez seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:8
02:22 Froch throws a flurry of punches but Sanchez either blocks or slips them. 10:8
02:25 Salvador Sanchez catches Carl Froch with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 12:8
02:38 Froch lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Sanchez. 12:8
02:49 Sanchez moves into the lower right corner. 12:8
02:54 Carl Froch charges in but Sanchez avoids the rush. 12:8
02:58 Sanchez backs away and hitches up his trunks. 12:8
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 13:10
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Froch didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Floyd Mayweather Sr. seemed to pump up Froch between rounds. 0:0
0:13 Froch drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:4
0:13 Sanchez is gasping for air!! 0:4
0:26 Sanchez throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:4
0:38 Sanchez moves into a neutral corner. 2:4
0:38 * Parris steps in and admonishes Froch for holding and hitting. 2:7
0:56 Both men look to measure one another. 2:7
01:06 That hook from Sanchez snapped Froch's head back violently! 6:7
01:06 Froch suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 6:7
01:10 Look for Sanchez to start to target Froch's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 6:7
01:20 Froch just comes up short with the cross. 6:7
01:23 Sanchez misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 8:7
01:36 Froch whiffs with the uppercut. 8:7
01:39 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Sanchez lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Froch. 10:7
01:51 Sanchez lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 12:7
01:55 The swelling is increasing around Froch's left. 12:7
02:08 Salvador Sanchez misses with that punch. 12:7
02:19 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 12:7
02:24 Sanchez and Froch each take a step back. 12:7
02:29 Froch backs into the lower right corner. 12:7
02:33 Sanchez drives that short hook into Froch's midsection! 16:7
02:33 Froch looks shaken! 16:7
02:38 * Carl Froch's right eye has abruptly developed some major swelling under it. 16:7
02:47 Sanchez usues his legs to avoid Froch's punches. 16:7
02:49 Sanchez is throwing punches in bunches and lands several wicked shots in the process. 19:7
03:00 Froch just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Sanchez with a sharp combination! 19:12
03:00 Sanchez was staggered by those punches! 19:12
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 18:13
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 7. There it is! 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 Froch lands a strong cross! 0:5
0:12 Sanchez is hurt! 0:5
0:17 Froch needs to catch his second wind... 0:5
0:21 Whatever Bobby Watts said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Sanchez has some spring in his step here in the 7th round. 0:5
0:26 Froch shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Sanchez. 0:5
0:35 Froch misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:5
0:44 The action is back at ring center. 0:5
0:44 Sanchez's hands are free inside as he lands an uppercut on Froch's beltline. 2:5
0:49 Froch's vision has to be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his eyes. 2:5
0:57 Froch pins Sanchez in the corner! 2:5
01:01 That was a violent straight right by Froch! 2:9
01:01 Sanchez was stunned by that blow! 2:9
01:11 Sanchez is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:9
01:14 Froch seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:9
01:23 Froch lands a solid hook! 2:13
01:23 Sanchez seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 2:13
01:39 Salvador Sanchez smothers Froch's attack as Froch tries to get off some shots inside. 2:13
01:41 Sanchez scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 4:13
01:46 Froch is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 4:13
01:51 Froch traps Sanchez in the corner! 4:13
01:56 Froch works his way in and leans on Sanchez. 4:13
02:05 Sanchez shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Froch flush! 8:13
02:05 Froch is staggered... 8:13
02:14 Sanchez is pinned in his own corner... 8:13
02:14 Froch is trying to keep his hands moving on the inside. Oh! He rocks Sanchez with a hard uppercut that lands flush on the point of the chin. 8:16
02:19 Sanchez is losing his legs... 8:16
02:25 A hard jab to the stomach makes Sanchez gasp!! 8:19
02:37 Froch doubles up on the jab and each one scored cleanly. 8:22
02:57 Froch muscles his way inside. 8:22
02:57 * Parris waves his arms ending the round. We didn't hear a bell and the fighters look confused as they return to their corners. 8:22
02:57 It looks like Sanchez has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:22
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Sanchez looks to be in fair shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 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
0:11 Froch lands a vicious cross! 0:4
0:11 Sanchez looks shaken! 0:4
0:15 Both fighters look fatigued... 0:4
0:20 Bobby Watts really gave it to Sanchez between rounds, but Sanchez's didn't seem to be paying attention. 0:4
0:20 Froch has Sanchez pinned! 0:4
0:25 Froch lands a strong cross! 0:8
0:25 Sanchez is suddenly in trouble! 0:8
0:38 * Froch has been shaking his hand ever since he landed that last punch. He may have hurt it... 0:8
0:51 It's a sweet uppercut by Froch! He snapped Sanchez's head straight back with that punch! 0:12
0:51 Sanchez was staggered by that punch! 0:12
01:06 Froch is trapped in his own corner... 0:12
01:10 Sanchez bounces off the ropes, challenging Froch to come get him. 0:12
01:15 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:12
01:15 Sanchez rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:12
01:28 Froch seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:12
01:39 Froch pushes Sanchez away to give himself a little more space to work with. 2:12
01:46 Froch retreats into the right corner. 2:12
01:46 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Froch had the edge. 4:15
01:58 Salvador Sanchez slides into a neutral corner... 4:15
01:58 Froch dips and connects with a hook to the side of Sanchez's head. 4:17
02:12 Froch scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:21
02:12 Sanchez was shaken by those blows! 4:21
02:29 Froch fires a left hand that Sanchez takes high on the shoulder. 4:21
02:31 Sanchez blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 7:21
02:36 Look for Sanchez to start to target Froch's eyes in an attempt to close them because Froch's swelling is worsening rapidly. 7:21
02:48 Froch just misses with a huge shot as Salvador Sanchez chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 7:21
03:00 Froch lands a solid hook! 7:25
03:00 Sanchez is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 7:25
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 8. 8:24
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Sanchez and Froch leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 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
0:13 Sanchez tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:20 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! 0:4
0:20 Froch just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 0:4
0:41 Sanchez does a great job of moving as Froch tries to work inside. 0:4
0:48 Sanchez pummels Froch, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 4:4
0:48 Froch appears to be stunned! 4:4
0:52 The swelling under Froch's eyes is increasing, making it tougher and tougher for him to see punches coming. 4:4
01:11 Sanchez ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 6:4
01:25 Sanchez is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Froch. 6:4
01:34 Carl Froch is protecting the body nicely as Sanchez fails to score inside. 6:4
01:46 Sanchez slides into the corner... 6:4
01:51 Froch misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 6:4
02:07 Froch is just missing by a hair with his punches. 6:4
02:10 Sanchez scores with a nice right cross. 8:4
02:20 Froch pins Sanchez in the corner! 8:4
02:24 Froch is clinching. Parris better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 8:4
02:29 Parris has to break the clinch. 8:4
02:38 Sanchez grabs Froch. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 8:4
02:42 Carl Froch works his way free! 8:4
02:55 Froch fires and misses. 8:4
03:00 Sanchez is clinching... Froch is trying to free his gloves... They are under Sanchez's arms... 8:4
03:00 * Froch lands a solid body shot. Parris steps in saying the punch was below the belt. Froch can't believe the call and neither can we. 8:4
03:00 Parris breaks them up... 8:4
03:00 Salvador Sanchez appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:4
03:00 Round 9 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 8:1
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Sanchez's corner as the bell sounds for Round 10. 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, Froch still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Sanchez lands a devastating uppercut! 5:0
0:13 Sanchez sent Froch reeling with that punch! 5:0
0:34 Froch misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 5:0
0:40 The action slows for the moment. 5:0
0:47 Froch misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:0
0:50 The fighters are at close quarters now as Sanchez lands a hook downstairs. 7:0
0:59 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 7:0
01:04 Parris has to pull the fighters away from each other as Froch locks up Sanchez's arms. 7:0
01:08 Parris moves in to break the clinch. 7:0
01:24 Sanchez pins Froch's arms. Now they move apart. 7:0
01:33 Parris moves them apart. 7:0
01:38 Froch is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 7:0
01:47 Sanchez feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 9:0
01:52 Froch's eyes are becoming more swollen and it's going to need controlled in order for Froch to see properly out of them. 9:0
02:05 Froch's finds a home on Salvador Sanchez's jaw. 9:2
02:19 Sanchez fires a shot, but it glances off Froch's shoulder. 9:2
02:30 Sanchez's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 9:2
02:42 Sanchez misses wildly with the Hook. 9:2
02:44 Froch scores with consecutive blows to the body of Sanchez. 9:4
02:54 Froch has Sanchez cornered! 9:4
02:58 Froch 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. 9:4
03:00 Sanchez appears to have this fight under control. 9:4
03:00 The bell ending Round 10 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 10:1
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it looks as if Froch is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:06 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
0:07 Froch gets off a quick combination to the body 0:2
0:16 Froch received a pep talk from Floyd Mayweather Sr. before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:2
0:22 Sanchez voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:2
0:44 * Sanchez rains a combination of blows to the head and body of Froch and Froch tastes the canvas here in Round 11! 0:2
0:46 Parris picks up the count.. 6:2
0:46 1... 6:2
0:47 2... 6:2
0:47 * Froch is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. 6:2
0:47 Parris wipes off Froch's gloves and waves the fighters together. 6:2
0:47 Sanchez has Froch is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 6:2
0:56 Sanchez lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 8:2
0:56 Sanchez wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 8:2
01:01 There appears to be an increase in the amount of swelling under Froch's eyes. 8:2
01:05 Sanchez has Froch trapped! 8:2
01:09 * Sanchez seemed to just paw with that last he threw. It looks like his hand is bothering him more than just a little. 8:2
01:14 Both fighters move back to ring center. 8:2
01:18 Sanchez just can't find the range with that cross. 8:2
01:30 Sanchez looks to work the body, but Froch covers up nicely. 8:2
01:41 Carl Froch backs into his own corner... 8:2
01:45 Sanchez leaves the jab just short. 8:2
02:03 Sanchez smothers Froch's attack with a clinch! 8:2
02:07 Referee Parris steps in to break it up. 8:2
02:12 Salvador Sanchez lands a nicely timed hook to Froch's jaw from the outside. 11:2
02:29 Froch has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Sanchez. 11:2
02:34 Froch uses his shoulder to force Sanchez out of the clinch. 11:2
02:38 Froch moves into the left corner. 11:2
02:43 Sanchez tries to drop the right hand over the top but Froch ducks under it. 11:2
02:45 * The round is stopped by Parris. He apparently thought he heard the bell for the end of the round but he is obviously mistaken. 11:2
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 12th. 0:0
0:06 Floyd Mayweather Sr. was extremely upbeat during the break with Froch providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Froch is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 The fighters are tangled up inside. Sanchez has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 2:0
0:11 The swelling under Froch's eyes is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 2:0
0:21 Froch tries to muscle inside but Sanchez clinches him. 2:0
0:25 Sanchez shoves Froch away. 2:0
0:29 Froch's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:0
0:41 Froch throws a crushing right to Sanchez's jaw! 2:4
0:41 Sanchez is going to need to regroup after that blow... 2:4
0:52 Froch traps Sanchez in the corner! 2:4
0:57 Carl Froch really buried that punch into Sanchez's ribs. 2:8
0:57 Those punches hurt Sanchez and he looks to hang on. 2:8
01:07 Sanchez moves into the left corner. 2:8
01:11 Froch drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 2:12
01:11 Sanchez was hurt by those blows! 2:12
01:26 Carl Froch doesn't connect with the uppercut. 2:12
01:28 Sanchez's jab connects to Froch's head 4:12
01:33 The knockdown suffered by Froch should have made that last round Sanchez's by a wide margin. 4:12
01:33 Froch's eyes are starting to worsen as the swelling increases. 4:12
01:43 Sanchez grabs Froch again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 4:12
01:47 Parris has to separate the two... 4:12
01:57 Sanchez cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Froch had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:12
02:05 Froch and Sanchez 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. 4:12
02:13 Sanchez picks off the uppercut by Froch. 4:12
02:15 Both fighters miss, now Sanchez follows up with a solid hook to the body of Sanchez! 7:12
02:31 Froch fires a volley of punches but Sanchez was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 7:12
02:39 Froch and Sanchez swap blows with neither taking a step back. 9:14
02:52 The action is at ring center. 9:14
02:56 Sanchez grabs Froch's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Parris has to force Sanchez to let go. 9:14
03:00 Parris steps in and breaks it up. 9:14
03:00 Sanchez seems to have done enough to win this fight. 9:14
03:00 There's the final bell! This fight's in the hands of the judges now. 7:12
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Jeff Connor is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Larry Rozadilla, United States scores the bout 114 to 112
John Wilson, United States scores the bout 116 to 110
Robert Gilson, United States scores the bout 115 to 111
The winner by unanimous decision is Salvador Sanchez!
Score Cards
Larry Rozadilla Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Salvador Sanchez 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 114
Carl Froch 10 9 9 8 10 10 10 10 9 9 8 10 112
John Wilson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Salvador Sanchez 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 116
Carl Froch 10 9 9 8 9 9 10 10 9 9 8 10 110
Robert Gilson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Salvador Sanchez 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 115
Carl Froch 10 9 9 8 9 9 10 10 10 9 8 10 111
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Salvador Sanchez 27 30 30 30 29 29 27 27 29 30 30 27 345
Carl Froch 30 27 27 24 28 28 30 30 28 27 24 30 333
Statistics
Categories Salvador Sanchez Carl Froch
Knockdowns scored 2 0
Jabs / Round 5.50 4.00
Hooks / Round 5.42 2.83
Crosses / Round 7.00 4.00
Combinations / Round 4.33 3.67
Uppercuts / Round 5.83 4.00
Punches Landed / Round 28.08 18.50
Punches Missed / Round 33.50 56.08
Punching Accuracy 45.6% 24.8%
Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 2
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 2 / 1 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut inside mouth 2 / 1 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 2 / 2 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 8 / 5 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 5 / 4
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyri
Salvador Sanchez vs Carl Froch
Fight info: Liverpool Stadium, Liverpool, England, 2012-05-18, announcer is Jeff Connor, referee is Dave Parris, the bout will be scored by three judges: Larry Rozadilla (United States), John Wilson (United States) and Robert Gilson (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: 4-0-2 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bobby Watts - Cut Man: Sam Gasher
In the blue corner: Carl Froch - Record: 1-1-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Floyd Mayweather Sr. - Cut Man: Frank Bagley
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:09 Froch lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 0:2
0:21 Carl Froch lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Salvador Sanchez 0:4
0:33 Sanchez scores with a quick hook to the head of Froch after Froch missed with a wild shot of his own. 2:4
0:53 Sanchez misses wildly with the hook. 2:4
01:00 Froch lands a hard uppercut! 2:8
01:00 Sanchez looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 2:8
01:00 * Oh! That last shot has opened a cut on Sanchez because there's blood flowing from somewhere. 2:9
01:00 Sanchez's mouthpiece is red. He's apparently suffered a cut on the inside of his mouth. 2:9
01:00 Getting cut in the first round like this will not bode well for Sanchez as the fight goes on. 2:9
01:14 Carl Froch's misses as Sanchez backpedals away. 2:9
01:21 Sanchez snakes the jab through Froch's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 4:9
01:36 Sanchez moves to the center of the Ring taunting Froch with his hands by his sides. 4:9
01:41 Sanchez lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Froch on the end of that punch. 6:9
01:51 Salvador Sanchez has Froch trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 6:9
01:55 Sanchez fires a lead right that Froch manages to avoid. 6:9
01:58 Froch lands a jab to the midsection 6:11
02:08 A hard jab lands from Froch 6:14
02:26 Sanchez scores with a tremendous left! 11:14
02:26 Carl Froch is badly hurt! 11:14
02:43 Carl Froch connects with a violent cross! 11:18
02:43 Sanchez is dazed and he is in trouble!! 11:18
02:56 The fighters are at ring center... 11:18
03:00 Look out! That was a straight right by Sanchez! 15:18
03:00 Froch staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 15:18
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 16:19
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Parris motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Sanchez got some great advice from Bobby Watts between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:0
0:06 The cut inside the mouth suffered by Sanchez has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:07 Sanchez follows the jab with a with hard overhand right to the jaw. 3:0
0:16 A cross lands for Sanchez. Froch didn't see that one coming. 5:0
0:30 Froch backs into a neutral corner. 5:0
0:30 Sanchez flicks a lead right to the head of Carl Froch. 7:0
0:39 As high as Froch is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Sanchez takes advantage of it. 7:0
0:42 Sanchez is keeping away from the ropes. 7:0
0:42 Sanchez lands a hard, compact hook to the head of Froch. 10:0
0:55 Froch scores with a hard uppercut upstairs from the inside. 10:3
01:06 Froch slides into his own corner... 10:3
01:10 Sanchez swings...and misses. 10:3
01:13 Froch shoots the jab. He doubles up on it and the second one carried some power with it. 10:6
01:26 Sanchez is staying at the center of the ring. 10:6
01:31 The fighters are tied up. Sanchez tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 10:6
01:35 The fighters separate after a clinch. 10:6
01:48 Sanchez feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 10:6
02:04 Sanchez lands a wicked uppercut! 14:6
02:04 Carl Froch appears shaken by that punch! 14:6
02:13 Sanchez feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Froch's chin. 16:6
02:28 "Chava" Sanchez is either lucky or has radar. Froch's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 16:6
02:30 Sanchez lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Froch's defense. 19:6
02:42 These guys are really going at it but Froch looks to be getting the worse of it. 22:8
02:59 Sanchez is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Froch's defense. 22:8
03:00 Froch retreats into his own corner... 22:8
03:00 Sanchez is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 22:8
03:00 Froch shows Sanchez his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 2. 24:8
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Froch looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Salvador Sanchez's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 2:0
0:29 Parris tries to separate the boxers but Froch has a vice-like grip on Sanchez. 2:0
0:38 Parris separates them. 2:0
0:42 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:0
0:46 Sanchez scores with three unanswered blows to the head of Froch. 5:0
0:55 Sanchez scores with several light punches to the head. 7:0
0:55 Froch reels backward from what looked like a head butt! 7:0
01:09 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 7:0
01:09 Sanchez moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 9:0
01:18 Froch throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 9:2
01:27 Froch lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 9:4
01:46 Sanchez is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 9:4
01:59 A straight cross from Sanchez gets through Froch's guard. 11:4
02:12 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Sanchez lands a short uppercut to the chin of Froch. 13:4
02:26 Froch continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 13:4
02:31 Froch has Salvador Sanchez blocked in! 13:4
02:35 Froch patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Sanchez little room to move. 13:4
02:48 Sanchez fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 13:4
02:50 Froch forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Sanchez. 13:6
02:50 It looks like Froch has reopened Sanchez's previous wound because Sanchez is now bleeding once again. 13:6
02:50 Blood from the inside of Sanchez's mouth is trickling out from the corner of his mouth. It appears as if the wound inside Sanchez's mouth has reopened. 13:6
02:50 Even a small cut this early in the fight can become a problem in later rounds. 13:6
03:00 Sanchez feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 13:6
03:00 Sanchez ties up Froch. 13:6
03:00 Sanchez pushes Froch away. 13:6
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 3 comes to an end. 12:8
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Sanchez is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 4 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Sanchez's corner men worked their magic on his's cut inside the mouth. There's no bleeding at all under the Vaseline smear. 0:0
0:13 Froch is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:0
0:15 Sanchez connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 2:0
0:32 Carl Froch grabs and holds Sanchez... 2:0
0:41 * Parris steps in and admonishes Froch for using his shoulder. 2:0
01:00 Froch telegraphed that shot and Sanchez ducks under it easily. 2:0
01:11 * Froch takes a sizzling hook flush to the chin and drops to his hands and knees!!! 2:0
01:14 The count begins... 9:0
01:14 1... 9:0
01:15 2... 9:0
01:16 3... 9:0
01:17 4... 9:0
01:18 5... 9:0
01:19 The count is at 6 as Froch struggles to his knees. 9:0
01:19 * Froch lurches to his feet but there's no question that he's hurt. 9:0
01:19 Parris is allowing the fight to go on as he motions the fighters together. 9:0
01:19 Froch is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Salvador Sanchez just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 9:0
01:28 Sanchez fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Carl Froch. He rocked him with that one. 12:0
01:28 Sanchez must sense that he's got Froch just about out on his feet. Now, it's a matter of whether or not he can land the punches necessary to end this fight. 12:0
01:46 Sanchez brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 12:0
01:50 Sanchez likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Froch's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 14:0
01:50 Sanchez knows that Froch is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Froch. 14:0
01:59 Froch is blocked in his own corner... 14:0
02:03 OH! Sanchez landed the big hook flush! 19:0
02:03 Froch is reeling.. 19:0
02:08 There appears to be some minor swelling under Froch's left eye. 19:0
02:12 Sanchez wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 21:0
02:31 Sanchez gets in a short cross to the body. 23:0
02:47 Froch fires a solid combination. 23:2
03:00 Froch retreats into a neutral corner. 23:2
03:00 Sanchez looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 23:2
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. 25:1
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Froch and Sanchez square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 5. 0:0
0:08 Floyd Mayweather Sr. knows Froch lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:15 Sanchez circles around the ring. 0:0
0:20 Froch lands two solid jabs that snap back the head of Sanchez. 0:3
0:29 Sanchez bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 2:3
0:49 Carl Froch tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:3
0:52 Sanchez fires a punch over the jab of Froch and gets it in for points. 4:3
01:06 Sanchez lands a crushing hook! 8:3
01:06 Froch is reeling after that shot! 8:3
01:19 Carl Froch ducks into an uppercut from Sanchez. 10:3
01:23 That swelling under the left eye of Froch is definitely getting worse. 10:3
01:32 Froch lets his hands go inside, but Sanchez protects his body well. 10:3
01:40 Sanchez's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 10:3
01:51 Carl Froch is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 10:3
01:51 Froch seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 10:3
02:00 OH! Froch landed the big hook flush! 10:8
02:00 That shot landed square and Sanchez felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 10:8
02:13 Sanchez seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:8
02:22 Froch throws a flurry of punches but Sanchez either blocks or slips them. 10:8
02:25 Salvador Sanchez catches Carl Froch with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 12:8
02:38 Froch lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Sanchez. 12:8
02:49 Sanchez moves into the lower right corner. 12:8
02:54 Carl Froch charges in but Sanchez avoids the rush. 12:8
02:58 Sanchez backs away and hitches up his trunks. 12:8
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 13:10
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Froch didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Floyd Mayweather Sr. seemed to pump up Froch between rounds. 0:0
0:13 Froch drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:4
0:13 Sanchez is gasping for air!! 0:4
0:26 Sanchez throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:4
0:38 Sanchez moves into a neutral corner. 2:4
0:38 * Parris steps in and admonishes Froch for holding and hitting. 2:7
0:56 Both men look to measure one another. 2:7
01:06 That hook from Sanchez snapped Froch's head back violently! 6:7
01:06 Froch suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 6:7
01:10 Look for Sanchez to start to target Froch's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 6:7
01:20 Froch just comes up short with the cross. 6:7
01:23 Sanchez misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 8:7
01:36 Froch whiffs with the uppercut. 8:7
01:39 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Sanchez lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Froch. 10:7
01:51 Sanchez lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 12:7
01:55 The swelling is increasing around Froch's left. 12:7
02:08 Salvador Sanchez misses with that punch. 12:7
02:19 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 12:7
02:24 Sanchez and Froch each take a step back. 12:7
02:29 Froch backs into the lower right corner. 12:7
02:33 Sanchez drives that short hook into Froch's midsection! 16:7
02:33 Froch looks shaken! 16:7
02:38 * Carl Froch's right eye has abruptly developed some major swelling under it. 16:7
02:47 Sanchez usues his legs to avoid Froch's punches. 16:7
02:49 Sanchez is throwing punches in bunches and lands several wicked shots in the process. 19:7
03:00 Froch just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Sanchez with a sharp combination! 19:12
03:00 Sanchez was staggered by those punches! 19:12
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 18:13
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 7. There it is! 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 Froch lands a strong cross! 0:5
0:12 Sanchez is hurt! 0:5
0:17 Froch needs to catch his second wind... 0:5
0:21 Whatever Bobby Watts said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Sanchez has some spring in his step here in the 7th round. 0:5
0:26 Froch shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Sanchez. 0:5
0:35 Froch misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:5
0:44 The action is back at ring center. 0:5
0:44 Sanchez's hands are free inside as he lands an uppercut on Froch's beltline. 2:5
0:49 Froch's vision has to be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his eyes. 2:5
0:57 Froch pins Sanchez in the corner! 2:5
01:01 That was a violent straight right by Froch! 2:9
01:01 Sanchez was stunned by that blow! 2:9
01:11 Sanchez is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:9
01:14 Froch seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:9
01:23 Froch lands a solid hook! 2:13
01:23 Sanchez seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 2:13
01:39 Salvador Sanchez smothers Froch's attack as Froch tries to get off some shots inside. 2:13
01:41 Sanchez scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 4:13
01:46 Froch is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 4:13
01:51 Froch traps Sanchez in the corner! 4:13
01:56 Froch works his way in and leans on Sanchez. 4:13
02:05 Sanchez shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Froch flush! 8:13
02:05 Froch is staggered... 8:13
02:14 Sanchez is pinned in his own corner... 8:13
02:14 Froch is trying to keep his hands moving on the inside. Oh! He rocks Sanchez with a hard uppercut that lands flush on the point of the chin. 8:16
02:19 Sanchez is losing his legs... 8:16
02:25 A hard jab to the stomach makes Sanchez gasp!! 8:19
02:37 Froch doubles up on the jab and each one scored cleanly. 8:22
02:57 Froch muscles his way inside. 8:22
02:57 * Parris waves his arms ending the round. We didn't hear a bell and the fighters look confused as they return to their corners. 8:22
02:57 It looks like Sanchez has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:22
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Sanchez looks to be in fair shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 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
0:11 Froch lands a vicious cross! 0:4
0:11 Sanchez looks shaken! 0:4
0:15 Both fighters look fatigued... 0:4
0:20 Bobby Watts really gave it to Sanchez between rounds, but Sanchez's didn't seem to be paying attention. 0:4
0:20 Froch has Sanchez pinned! 0:4
0:25 Froch lands a strong cross! 0:8
0:25 Sanchez is suddenly in trouble! 0:8
0:38 * Froch has been shaking his hand ever since he landed that last punch. He may have hurt it... 0:8
0:51 It's a sweet uppercut by Froch! He snapped Sanchez's head straight back with that punch! 0:12
0:51 Sanchez was staggered by that punch! 0:12
01:06 Froch is trapped in his own corner... 0:12
01:10 Sanchez bounces off the ropes, challenging Froch to come get him. 0:12
01:15 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:12
01:15 Sanchez rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:12
01:28 Froch seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:12
01:39 Froch pushes Sanchez away to give himself a little more space to work with. 2:12
01:46 Froch retreats into the right corner. 2:12
01:46 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Froch had the edge. 4:15
01:58 Salvador Sanchez slides into a neutral corner... 4:15
01:58 Froch dips and connects with a hook to the side of Sanchez's head. 4:17
02:12 Froch scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:21
02:12 Sanchez was shaken by those blows! 4:21
02:29 Froch fires a left hand that Sanchez takes high on the shoulder. 4:21
02:31 Sanchez blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 7:21
02:36 Look for Sanchez to start to target Froch's eyes in an attempt to close them because Froch's swelling is worsening rapidly. 7:21
02:48 Froch just misses with a huge shot as Salvador Sanchez chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 7:21
03:00 Froch lands a solid hook! 7:25
03:00 Sanchez is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 7:25
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 8. 8:24
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Sanchez and Froch leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 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
0:13 Sanchez tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:20 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! 0:4
0:20 Froch just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 0:4
0:41 Sanchez does a great job of moving as Froch tries to work inside. 0:4
0:48 Sanchez pummels Froch, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 4:4
0:48 Froch appears to be stunned! 4:4
0:52 The swelling under Froch's eyes is increasing, making it tougher and tougher for him to see punches coming. 4:4
01:11 Sanchez ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 6:4
01:25 Sanchez is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Froch. 6:4
01:34 Carl Froch is protecting the body nicely as Sanchez fails to score inside. 6:4
01:46 Sanchez slides into the corner... 6:4
01:51 Froch misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 6:4
02:07 Froch is just missing by a hair with his punches. 6:4
02:10 Sanchez scores with a nice right cross. 8:4
02:20 Froch pins Sanchez in the corner! 8:4
02:24 Froch is clinching. Parris better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 8:4
02:29 Parris has to break the clinch. 8:4
02:38 Sanchez grabs Froch. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 8:4
02:42 Carl Froch works his way free! 8:4
02:55 Froch fires and misses. 8:4
03:00 Sanchez is clinching... Froch is trying to free his gloves... They are under Sanchez's arms... 8:4
03:00 * Froch lands a solid body shot. Parris steps in saying the punch was below the belt. Froch can't believe the call and neither can we. 8:4
03:00 Parris breaks them up... 8:4
03:00 Salvador Sanchez appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:4
03:00 Round 9 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 8:1
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Sanchez's corner as the bell sounds for Round 10. 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, Froch still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Sanchez lands a devastating uppercut! 5:0
0:13 Sanchez sent Froch reeling with that punch! 5:0
0:34 Froch misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 5:0
0:40 The action slows for the moment. 5:0
0:47 Froch misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:0
0:50 The fighters are at close quarters now as Sanchez lands a hook downstairs. 7:0
0:59 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 7:0
01:04 Parris has to pull the fighters away from each other as Froch locks up Sanchez's arms. 7:0
01:08 Parris moves in to break the clinch. 7:0
01:24 Sanchez pins Froch's arms. Now they move apart. 7:0
01:33 Parris moves them apart. 7:0
01:38 Froch is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 7:0
01:47 Sanchez feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 9:0
01:52 Froch's eyes are becoming more swollen and it's going to need controlled in order for Froch to see properly out of them. 9:0
02:05 Froch's finds a home on Salvador Sanchez's jaw. 9:2
02:19 Sanchez fires a shot, but it glances off Froch's shoulder. 9:2
02:30 Sanchez's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 9:2
02:42 Sanchez misses wildly with the Hook. 9:2
02:44 Froch scores with consecutive blows to the body of Sanchez. 9:4
02:54 Froch has Sanchez cornered! 9:4
02:58 Froch 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. 9:4
03:00 Sanchez appears to have this fight under control. 9:4
03:00 The bell ending Round 10 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 10:1
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it looks as if Froch is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:06 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
0:07 Froch gets off a quick combination to the body 0:2
0:16 Froch received a pep talk from Floyd Mayweather Sr. before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:2
0:22 Sanchez voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:2
0:44 * Sanchez rains a combination of blows to the head and body of Froch and Froch tastes the canvas here in Round 11! 0:2
0:46 Parris picks up the count.. 6:2
0:46 1... 6:2
0:47 2... 6:2
0:47 * Froch is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. 6:2
0:47 Parris wipes off Froch's gloves and waves the fighters together. 6:2
0:47 Sanchez has Froch is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 6:2
0:56 Sanchez lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 8:2
0:56 Sanchez wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 8:2
01:01 There appears to be an increase in the amount of swelling under Froch's eyes. 8:2
01:05 Sanchez has Froch trapped! 8:2
01:09 * Sanchez seemed to just paw with that last he threw. It looks like his hand is bothering him more than just a little. 8:2
01:14 Both fighters move back to ring center. 8:2
01:18 Sanchez just can't find the range with that cross. 8:2
01:30 Sanchez looks to work the body, but Froch covers up nicely. 8:2
01:41 Carl Froch backs into his own corner... 8:2
01:45 Sanchez leaves the jab just short. 8:2
02:03 Sanchez smothers Froch's attack with a clinch! 8:2
02:07 Referee Parris steps in to break it up. 8:2
02:12 Salvador Sanchez lands a nicely timed hook to Froch's jaw from the outside. 11:2
02:29 Froch has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Sanchez. 11:2
02:34 Froch uses his shoulder to force Sanchez out of the clinch. 11:2
02:38 Froch moves into the left corner. 11:2
02:43 Sanchez tries to drop the right hand over the top but Froch ducks under it. 11:2
02:45 * The round is stopped by Parris. He apparently thought he heard the bell for the end of the round but he is obviously mistaken. 11:2
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 12th. 0:0
0:06 Floyd Mayweather Sr. was extremely upbeat during the break with Froch providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Froch is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 The fighters are tangled up inside. Sanchez has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 2:0
0:11 The swelling under Froch's eyes is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 2:0
0:21 Froch tries to muscle inside but Sanchez clinches him. 2:0
0:25 Sanchez shoves Froch away. 2:0
0:29 Froch's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:0
0:41 Froch throws a crushing right to Sanchez's jaw! 2:4
0:41 Sanchez is going to need to regroup after that blow... 2:4
0:52 Froch traps Sanchez in the corner! 2:4
0:57 Carl Froch really buried that punch into Sanchez's ribs. 2:8
0:57 Those punches hurt Sanchez and he looks to hang on. 2:8
01:07 Sanchez moves into the left corner. 2:8
01:11 Froch drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 2:12
01:11 Sanchez was hurt by those blows! 2:12
01:26 Carl Froch doesn't connect with the uppercut. 2:12
01:28 Sanchez's jab connects to Froch's head 4:12
01:33 The knockdown suffered by Froch should have made that last round Sanchez's by a wide margin. 4:12
01:33 Froch's eyes are starting to worsen as the swelling increases. 4:12
01:43 Sanchez grabs Froch again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 4:12
01:47 Parris has to separate the two... 4:12
01:57 Sanchez cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Froch had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:12
02:05 Froch and Sanchez 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. 4:12
02:13 Sanchez picks off the uppercut by Froch. 4:12
02:15 Both fighters miss, now Sanchez follows up with a solid hook to the body of Sanchez! 7:12
02:31 Froch fires a volley of punches but Sanchez was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 7:12
02:39 Froch and Sanchez swap blows with neither taking a step back. 9:14
02:52 The action is at ring center. 9:14
02:56 Sanchez grabs Froch's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Parris has to force Sanchez to let go. 9:14
03:00 Parris steps in and breaks it up. 9:14
03:00 Sanchez seems to have done enough to win this fight. 9:14
03:00 There's the final bell! This fight's in the hands of the judges now. 7:12
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Jeff Connor is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Larry Rozadilla, United States scores the bout 114 to 112
John Wilson, United States scores the bout 116 to 110
Robert Gilson, United States scores the bout 115 to 111
The winner by unanimous decision is Salvador Sanchez!
Score Cards
Larry Rozadilla Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Salvador Sanchez 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 114
Carl Froch 10 9 9 8 10 10 10 10 9 9 8 10 112
John Wilson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Salvador Sanchez 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 116
Carl Froch 10 9 9 8 9 9 10 10 9 9 8 10 110
Robert Gilson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Salvador Sanchez 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 115
Carl Froch 10 9 9 8 9 9 10 10 10 9 8 10 111
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Salvador Sanchez 27 30 30 30 29 29 27 27 29 30 30 27 345
Carl Froch 30 27 27 24 28 28 30 30 28 27 24 30 333
Statistics
Categories Salvador Sanchez Carl Froch
Knockdowns scored 2 0
Jabs / Round 5.50 4.00
Hooks / Round 5.42 2.83
Crosses / Round 7.00 4.00
Combinations / Round 4.33 3.67
Uppercuts / Round 5.83 4.00
Punches Landed / Round 28.08 18.50
Punches Missed / Round 33.50 56.08
Punching Accuracy 45.6% 24.8%
Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 2
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 2 / 1 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut inside mouth 2 / 1 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 2 / 2 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 8 / 5 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 5 / 4
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyri
Re: #4#Event (7) 1-6
Preliminary 1
Stanley Ketchel vs Buster Douglas
Fight info: Omaha Civic Auditorium, Omaha, NE, United States, 2012-05-18, announcer is Jimmy Lennon Jr., referee is Tommy Kimmons, the bout will be scored by three judges: Jose Rivera (Puerto Rico), Hubert Minn (United States) and Robert Byrd (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: Stanley Ketchel - Record: 3-3-0 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Joe Byrd - Cut Man: Sam Gasher
In the blue corner: Buster Douglas - Record: 1-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Fights Too Frequently - Trainer: Thel Torrance - Cut Man: Carlos Vargas
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and this fight is underway! 0:0
0:12 Douglas fires a left hand that Ketchel takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:27 Kimmons has to pull the fighters away from each other as Buster Douglas locks up Ketchel's arms. 0:0
0:36 Kimmons has to separate the two... 0:0
0:45 There's a hard shot off the top of Douglas's head! 4:0
0:45 That blow connected solidly to the head of Douglas and he is stunned! 4:0
01:00 Douglas is motioning with his gloves for Ketchel to bring it on, but Douglas is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 4:0
01:07 Buster Douglas swings...and misses. 4:0
01:10 Ketchel wallops Douglas with a cross to the liver! 7:0
01:26 Ketchel is either lucky or has radar. Douglas's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 7:0
01:39 Ketchel does a great job smothering Douglas's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 7:0
01:45 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 7:0
01:54 Douglas grabs and holds Ketchel... 7:0
01:58 Kimmons separates them. 7:0
02:14 Douglas connects with a violent uppercut! 7:5
02:14 Ketchel's knee almost touched the canvas... 7:5
02:27 Douglas wings a big left hand at Ketchel but the latter sidesteps the punch. 7:5
02:34 Douglas's jab is fast and accurate. 7:7
02:34 Ketchel is badly stunned and Douglas will try to finish him off here in the 1st round! 7:7
02:47 Douglas is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Ketchel attempts to move inside on him. 7:7
02:56 Douglas just can't find the range with that jab. 7:7
03:00 Douglas is moving around the ring nicely. 7:7
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 8:7
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:14 Ketchel pins Douglas's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:18 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:22 Thel Torrance knows Douglas lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:37 Douglas tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:44 Ketchel ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 2:0
0:57 Stanley Ketchel throws a flurry of punches but Douglas either blocks or slips them. 2:0
0:59 Douglas lands a nicely timed cross to the jaw of Ketchel from the outside. 2:3
01:13 Ketchel is off target with that cross. 2:3
01:20 Douglas throws a crushing right to Ketchel's jaw! 2:7
01:20 Ketchel was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 2:7
01:34 Ketchel misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:7
01:48 Oh!!! Ketchel unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 6:7
01:48 Douglas looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 6:7
02:02 Ketchel lets his hands go inside, but Buster Douglas protects his body well. 6:7
02:17 The action slows for the moment. 6:7
02:31 * Ketchel lands a tremendous shot under Douglas's ribcage and Buster Douglas crumbles to the canvas. 6:7
02:34 Kimmons begins the count... 16:7
02:34 1... 16:7
02:35 2... 16:7
02:36 3... 16:7
02:37 4... 16:7
02:38 5... 16:7
02:39 6... 16:7
02:40 7... 16:7
02:41 8... 16:7
02:42 9... 16:7
02:43 10! 16:7
02:43 * The referee reaches 10 and the fight's over. Buster Douglas has just suffered a knockout here in round 2! 16:7
Fight Result
And here with the call is Jimmy Lennon Jr.
Ladies and Gentlemen! The time of the stoppage is 02:49 of round number 2. The winner by knockout is...
Stanley Ketchel!
Score Cards
Jose Rivera Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Stanley Ketchel 10 10
Buster Douglas 9 9
Hubert Minn Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Stanley Ketchel 9 9
Buster Douglas 10 10
Robert Byrd Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Stanley Ketchel 10 10
Buster Douglas 9 9
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Stanley Ketchel 29 29
Buster Douglas 28 28
Statistics
Categories Stanley Ketchel Buster Douglas
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 1.50 5.00
Hooks / Round 4.00 2.00
Crosses / Round 5.50 3.00
Combinations / Round 3.00 1.50
Uppercuts / Round 3.00 1.00
Punches Landed / Round 17.00 12.50
Punches Missed / Round 58.00 67.00
Punching Accuracy 22.7% 15.7%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship
Stanley Ketchel vs Buster Douglas
Fight info: Omaha Civic Auditorium, Omaha, NE, United States, 2012-05-18, announcer is Jimmy Lennon Jr., referee is Tommy Kimmons, the bout will be scored by three judges: Jose Rivera (Puerto Rico), Hubert Minn (United States) and Robert Byrd (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: Stanley Ketchel - Record: 3-3-0 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Joe Byrd - Cut Man: Sam Gasher
In the blue corner: Buster Douglas - Record: 1-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Fights Too Frequently - Trainer: Thel Torrance - Cut Man: Carlos Vargas
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and this fight is underway! 0:0
0:12 Douglas fires a left hand that Ketchel takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:27 Kimmons has to pull the fighters away from each other as Buster Douglas locks up Ketchel's arms. 0:0
0:36 Kimmons has to separate the two... 0:0
0:45 There's a hard shot off the top of Douglas's head! 4:0
0:45 That blow connected solidly to the head of Douglas and he is stunned! 4:0
01:00 Douglas is motioning with his gloves for Ketchel to bring it on, but Douglas is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 4:0
01:07 Buster Douglas swings...and misses. 4:0
01:10 Ketchel wallops Douglas with a cross to the liver! 7:0
01:26 Ketchel is either lucky or has radar. Douglas's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 7:0
01:39 Ketchel does a great job smothering Douglas's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 7:0
01:45 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 7:0
01:54 Douglas grabs and holds Ketchel... 7:0
01:58 Kimmons separates them. 7:0
02:14 Douglas connects with a violent uppercut! 7:5
02:14 Ketchel's knee almost touched the canvas... 7:5
02:27 Douglas wings a big left hand at Ketchel but the latter sidesteps the punch. 7:5
02:34 Douglas's jab is fast and accurate. 7:7
02:34 Ketchel is badly stunned and Douglas will try to finish him off here in the 1st round! 7:7
02:47 Douglas is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Ketchel attempts to move inside on him. 7:7
02:56 Douglas just can't find the range with that jab. 7:7
03:00 Douglas is moving around the ring nicely. 7:7
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 8:7
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:14 Ketchel pins Douglas's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:18 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:22 Thel Torrance knows Douglas lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:37 Douglas tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:44 Ketchel ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 2:0
0:57 Stanley Ketchel throws a flurry of punches but Douglas either blocks or slips them. 2:0
0:59 Douglas lands a nicely timed cross to the jaw of Ketchel from the outside. 2:3
01:13 Ketchel is off target with that cross. 2:3
01:20 Douglas throws a crushing right to Ketchel's jaw! 2:7
01:20 Ketchel was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 2:7
01:34 Ketchel misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:7
01:48 Oh!!! Ketchel unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 6:7
01:48 Douglas looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 6:7
02:02 Ketchel lets his hands go inside, but Buster Douglas protects his body well. 6:7
02:17 The action slows for the moment. 6:7
02:31 * Ketchel lands a tremendous shot under Douglas's ribcage and Buster Douglas crumbles to the canvas. 6:7
02:34 Kimmons begins the count... 16:7
02:34 1... 16:7
02:35 2... 16:7
02:36 3... 16:7
02:37 4... 16:7
02:38 5... 16:7
02:39 6... 16:7
02:40 7... 16:7
02:41 8... 16:7
02:42 9... 16:7
02:43 10! 16:7
02:43 * The referee reaches 10 and the fight's over. Buster Douglas has just suffered a knockout here in round 2! 16:7
Fight Result
And here with the call is Jimmy Lennon Jr.
Ladies and Gentlemen! The time of the stoppage is 02:49 of round number 2. The winner by knockout is...
Stanley Ketchel!
Score Cards
Jose Rivera Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Stanley Ketchel 10 10
Buster Douglas 9 9
Hubert Minn Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Stanley Ketchel 9 9
Buster Douglas 10 10
Robert Byrd Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Stanley Ketchel 10 10
Buster Douglas 9 9
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Stanley Ketchel 29 29
Buster Douglas 28 28
Statistics
Categories Stanley Ketchel Buster Douglas
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 1.50 5.00
Hooks / Round 4.00 2.00
Crosses / Round 5.50 3.00
Combinations / Round 3.00 1.50
Uppercuts / Round 3.00 1.00
Punches Landed / Round 17.00 12.50
Punches Missed / Round 58.00 67.00
Punching Accuracy 22.7% 15.7%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship
Re: #4#Event (7) 1-6
Preliminary 2
Ricardo Lopez vs Arturo Gatti
Fight info: Deerfoot Inn & Casino, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 2012-05-18, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is Hubert Earle, the bout will be scored by three judges: Crystal Wright (United States), Bill Ray (United States) and Mark Streisand (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Ricardo Lopez - Record: 2-3-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Al Braverman - Cut Man: Sam Gasher
In the blue corner: Arturo Gatti - Record: 1-0-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: George Chemeres - Cut Man: Joe Chavez
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:06 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Lopez lands a short uppercut to the chin of Gatti. 2:0
0:19 Lopez cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Gatti had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:0
0:26 Gatti lands a solid hook! 2:5
0:26 Lopez is suddenly in trouble! 2:5
0:41 Gatti drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 2:9
0:41 That series of punches rocked Lopez and he looks to be in trouble. 2:9
0:59 Lopez lands a devastating cross! 6:9
0:59 That blow connected solidly to the head of Gatti and he is stunned! 6:9
0:59 * That last shot stunned Gatti and it looks like Lopez is going to receive an added benefit from the punch because Arturo Gatti is now bleeding. 7:9
0:59 Blood is coming from a cut on the left eyelid of Gatti and it's certainly appears as if it's going to inhibit his vision if it stays open throughout the fight. That's a bad place for a cut. 7:9
0:59 A cut in the first round inevitably leads to problems later on in the fight. 7:9
0:59 * The fighters move away from each other, creating a bit of distance between them. Now the referee has called timeout, halting the action. He's leading Gatti to the ringside physician. The cut over Gatti's eye seems to be the primary cause for concern. 7:9
0:59 * The ringside physician is making a thorough examination of the cut, after having cleared away some of the blood. He's dabbing at the wound again and from the way all three participants, doctor, ref and fighter, are nodding their heads, it looks like this contest is going to get back underway. Referee Earle is indicating exactly that - the bout is going to continue; and both fighters are getting ready to start punching again. 7:9
01:08 Lopez slips inside and lands a hook. 9:9
01:22 Lopez traps Gatti's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Earle breaks it up. 9:9
01:26 Gatti works his way free! 9:9
01:37 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 9:9
01:46 Lopez doesn't connect with the uppercut. 9:9
01:54 Lopez backs away and hitches up his trunks. 9:9
02:20 Lopez winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Gatti. 9:12
02:35 Gatti is just missing by a hair with his punches. 9:12
02:44 Some nice infighting ends with Lopez getting an uppercut in. 11:12
03:00 Gatti landed a sharp combination that rocked Lopez back on his heels! 11:17
03:00 Lopez was staggered by those punches... 11:17
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 11:17
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Earle motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Gatti's corner has done a great job on the cut on the left eyelid. They've got the bleeding stopped, at least for now. 0:0
0:11 That was a violent straight right by Lopez! 4:0
0:11 Those punches hurt Gatti and he looks to hang on. 4:0
0:29 Gatti pushes Lopez then steps away from him. 4:0
01:10 Lopez delivers a solid cross to the body of Gatti. 7:0
01:32 Lopez moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 9:0
01:54 Ricardo Lopez voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 9:0
01:59 Lopez splits Gatti's gloves with a powerful uppercut. 12:0
02:09 Lopez scores with a big right hand. That shot got Gatti's attention. 15:0
02:13 A fair amount of swelling can now be seen under both of Gatti's eyes. 15:0
02:28 Gatti fires and misses. 15:0
02:35 Lopez just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Gatti with a sharp combination! 19:0
02:35 Gatti seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 19:0
02:43 Lopez doesn't have to look for Gatti this round. He is right there in front of him. 19:0
02:51 Lopez grabs Gatti. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 19:0
03:00 Gatti tries to get free... Here comes Earle to break them up... 19:0
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 2. 20:1
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lopez looks to be in excellent shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 There's a hard shot off the top of Lopez's head! 0:4
0:11 Lopez was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 0:4
0:25 Lopez ties up Gatti... 0:4
0:30 Earle pries them apart. 0:4
0:37 Lopez and Gatti trade punches in an even exchange. 2:6
01:02 Lopez tries to drop the right hand over the top but Gatti ducks under it. 2:6
01:04 Arturo Gatti is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 2:8
01:13 Upstairs and downstairs! Gatti lands two quick blows and then moves away from Lopez's counters. 2:10
01:35 Gatti knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 2:10
01:56 Lopez traps Gatti's gloves under his arms, forcing Earle to break them up. 2:10
02:08 Lopez uses his shoulder to force Arturo Gatti out of the clinch. 2:10
02:13 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 2:10
02:28 Lopez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:10
02:40 Gatti tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Ricardo Lopez blocks it. 2:10
02:52 Lopez is trying to free his gloves from under Gatti's gloves. 2:10
03:00 Gatti and Lopez each take a step back. 2:10
03:00 Gatti shows Lopez his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 3. 1:11
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lopez is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:11 Lopez is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 0:0
0:24 Arturo Gatti fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:26 Lopez has been landing solid uppercuts with both his right and his left hand and there is another one! 3:0
0:26 That punch has reopened a cut on Gatti as once again you can see blood on the face of Gatti. 3:0
0:26 The cut on Gatti's left eyelid has been reopened and it's bleeding as heavily now as it was originally. 3:0
0:26 * Blood is trickling from the cut over Gatti's eye; it has to be impairing his vision somewhat and it's definitely bothering him if the amount of blinking he's doing is any indication. And it looks like . . . yes . . . Referee Earle is notifying the timekeeper to stop the clock. He wants the doctor at ringside to take a look at Arturo Gatti's facial wound. 3:0
0:26 * The referee won't stop the fight on his own if the reason for the stoppage directly has to do with a cut or swelling; he'll always consult the ringside doctor. And it looks like, in this case, we're going to see some more boxing because the physician has given his okay to let the fight continue. Both fighters are assuming their positions and the timer has restarted here in Round 4 as the fighters approach one another. 3:0
0:35 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 3:0
0:43 Gatti drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 3:4
0:43 Lopez in on unsteady legs after those punches. 3:4
0:57 Oh!!! Lopez unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 7:4
0:57 That punch may have stunned Gatti momentarily. 7:4
01:01 There appears to be an increase in the amount of swelling under Gatti's eyes. 7:4
01:11 Earle yells at the fighters to separate but Lopez and Gatti are a tangle of arms. 7:4
01:15 Earle breaks them up... 7:4
01:31 Lopez buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Gatti 10:4
01:35 Gatti's vision has to be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his eyes. 10:4
01:40 Lopez lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 12:4
01:40 That last punch has widened the cut and worsened the bleeding on Gatti's face. 12:4
01:40 There's no ignoring the gash on Arturo Gatti's eyelid as the blood continues to flow down his face as the wound grows worse and worse as it takes more damage. 12:4
01:40 * The referee appears to be jockeying for position; he's moving more than the fighters. Apparently, he wants to get a better look at the cut above Gatti's eye. Now, he just steps in and stops the action. Earle is escorting Gatti over to the ringside doctor to get an opinion on the severity of the cut. 12:4
01:45 * Referee Earle stops this fight. He guides Gatti to the corner, motioning for the ring doctor. The ring doctor is examining the cut... Gatti's corner is pleading its case with Earle.* They want Gatti to be allowed to at least finish the round. The Referee is waving it off. It's over! The doctor is not going to let it continue. The winner by TKO due to the severity of the cuts - Lopez! 12:4
Fight Result
Let's go to Johnny Addie for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 01:46 mark in Round 4 is...
Ricardo Lopez!
Score Cards
Crystal Wright Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ricardo Lopez 9 10 9 28
Arturo Gatti 10 9 10 29
Bill Ray Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ricardo Lopez 9 10 9 28
Arturo Gatti 10 9 10 29
Mark Streisand Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ricardo Lopez 9 10 9 28
Arturo Gatti 10 9 10 29
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ricardo Lopez 27 30 27 84
Arturo Gatti 30 27 30 87
Statistics
Categories Ricardo Lopez Arturo Gatti
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.25 1.50
Hooks / Round 7.00 3.00
Crosses / Round 3.50 2.50
Combinations / Round 6.75 4.00
Uppercuts / Round 3.75 3.25
Punches Landed / Round 25.25 14.25
Punches Missed / Round 31.50 31.25
Punching Accuracy 44.5% 31.3%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 2 / 1 / 1
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on left eyelid 2 / 1 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 3
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 1 / 1
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 -
Ricardo Lopez vs Arturo Gatti
Fight info: Deerfoot Inn & Casino, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 2012-05-18, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is Hubert Earle, the bout will be scored by three judges: Crystal Wright (United States), Bill Ray (United States) and Mark Streisand (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Ricardo Lopez - Record: 2-3-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Al Braverman - Cut Man: Sam Gasher
In the blue corner: Arturo Gatti - Record: 1-0-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: George Chemeres - Cut Man: Joe Chavez
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:06 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Lopez lands a short uppercut to the chin of Gatti. 2:0
0:19 Lopez cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Gatti had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:0
0:26 Gatti lands a solid hook! 2:5
0:26 Lopez is suddenly in trouble! 2:5
0:41 Gatti drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 2:9
0:41 That series of punches rocked Lopez and he looks to be in trouble. 2:9
0:59 Lopez lands a devastating cross! 6:9
0:59 That blow connected solidly to the head of Gatti and he is stunned! 6:9
0:59 * That last shot stunned Gatti and it looks like Lopez is going to receive an added benefit from the punch because Arturo Gatti is now bleeding. 7:9
0:59 Blood is coming from a cut on the left eyelid of Gatti and it's certainly appears as if it's going to inhibit his vision if it stays open throughout the fight. That's a bad place for a cut. 7:9
0:59 A cut in the first round inevitably leads to problems later on in the fight. 7:9
0:59 * The fighters move away from each other, creating a bit of distance between them. Now the referee has called timeout, halting the action. He's leading Gatti to the ringside physician. The cut over Gatti's eye seems to be the primary cause for concern. 7:9
0:59 * The ringside physician is making a thorough examination of the cut, after having cleared away some of the blood. He's dabbing at the wound again and from the way all three participants, doctor, ref and fighter, are nodding their heads, it looks like this contest is going to get back underway. Referee Earle is indicating exactly that - the bout is going to continue; and both fighters are getting ready to start punching again. 7:9
01:08 Lopez slips inside and lands a hook. 9:9
01:22 Lopez traps Gatti's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Earle breaks it up. 9:9
01:26 Gatti works his way free! 9:9
01:37 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 9:9
01:46 Lopez doesn't connect with the uppercut. 9:9
01:54 Lopez backs away and hitches up his trunks. 9:9
02:20 Lopez winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Gatti. 9:12
02:35 Gatti is just missing by a hair with his punches. 9:12
02:44 Some nice infighting ends with Lopez getting an uppercut in. 11:12
03:00 Gatti landed a sharp combination that rocked Lopez back on his heels! 11:17
03:00 Lopez was staggered by those punches... 11:17
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 11:17
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Earle motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Gatti's corner has done a great job on the cut on the left eyelid. They've got the bleeding stopped, at least for now. 0:0
0:11 That was a violent straight right by Lopez! 4:0
0:11 Those punches hurt Gatti and he looks to hang on. 4:0
0:29 Gatti pushes Lopez then steps away from him. 4:0
01:10 Lopez delivers a solid cross to the body of Gatti. 7:0
01:32 Lopez moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 9:0
01:54 Ricardo Lopez voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 9:0
01:59 Lopez splits Gatti's gloves with a powerful uppercut. 12:0
02:09 Lopez scores with a big right hand. That shot got Gatti's attention. 15:0
02:13 A fair amount of swelling can now be seen under both of Gatti's eyes. 15:0
02:28 Gatti fires and misses. 15:0
02:35 Lopez just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Gatti with a sharp combination! 19:0
02:35 Gatti seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 19:0
02:43 Lopez doesn't have to look for Gatti this round. He is right there in front of him. 19:0
02:51 Lopez grabs Gatti. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 19:0
03:00 Gatti tries to get free... Here comes Earle to break them up... 19:0
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 2. 20:1
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lopez looks to be in excellent shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 There's a hard shot off the top of Lopez's head! 0:4
0:11 Lopez was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 0:4
0:25 Lopez ties up Gatti... 0:4
0:30 Earle pries them apart. 0:4
0:37 Lopez and Gatti trade punches in an even exchange. 2:6
01:02 Lopez tries to drop the right hand over the top but Gatti ducks under it. 2:6
01:04 Arturo Gatti is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 2:8
01:13 Upstairs and downstairs! Gatti lands two quick blows and then moves away from Lopez's counters. 2:10
01:35 Gatti knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 2:10
01:56 Lopez traps Gatti's gloves under his arms, forcing Earle to break them up. 2:10
02:08 Lopez uses his shoulder to force Arturo Gatti out of the clinch. 2:10
02:13 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 2:10
02:28 Lopez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:10
02:40 Gatti tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Ricardo Lopez blocks it. 2:10
02:52 Lopez is trying to free his gloves from under Gatti's gloves. 2:10
03:00 Gatti and Lopez each take a step back. 2:10
03:00 Gatti shows Lopez his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 3. 1:11
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lopez is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:11 Lopez is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 0:0
0:24 Arturo Gatti fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:26 Lopez has been landing solid uppercuts with both his right and his left hand and there is another one! 3:0
0:26 That punch has reopened a cut on Gatti as once again you can see blood on the face of Gatti. 3:0
0:26 The cut on Gatti's left eyelid has been reopened and it's bleeding as heavily now as it was originally. 3:0
0:26 * Blood is trickling from the cut over Gatti's eye; it has to be impairing his vision somewhat and it's definitely bothering him if the amount of blinking he's doing is any indication. And it looks like . . . yes . . . Referee Earle is notifying the timekeeper to stop the clock. He wants the doctor at ringside to take a look at Arturo Gatti's facial wound. 3:0
0:26 * The referee won't stop the fight on his own if the reason for the stoppage directly has to do with a cut or swelling; he'll always consult the ringside doctor. And it looks like, in this case, we're going to see some more boxing because the physician has given his okay to let the fight continue. Both fighters are assuming their positions and the timer has restarted here in Round 4 as the fighters approach one another. 3:0
0:35 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 3:0
0:43 Gatti drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 3:4
0:43 Lopez in on unsteady legs after those punches. 3:4
0:57 Oh!!! Lopez unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 7:4
0:57 That punch may have stunned Gatti momentarily. 7:4
01:01 There appears to be an increase in the amount of swelling under Gatti's eyes. 7:4
01:11 Earle yells at the fighters to separate but Lopez and Gatti are a tangle of arms. 7:4
01:15 Earle breaks them up... 7:4
01:31 Lopez buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Gatti 10:4
01:35 Gatti's vision has to be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his eyes. 10:4
01:40 Lopez lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 12:4
01:40 That last punch has widened the cut and worsened the bleeding on Gatti's face. 12:4
01:40 There's no ignoring the gash on Arturo Gatti's eyelid as the blood continues to flow down his face as the wound grows worse and worse as it takes more damage. 12:4
01:40 * The referee appears to be jockeying for position; he's moving more than the fighters. Apparently, he wants to get a better look at the cut above Gatti's eye. Now, he just steps in and stops the action. Earle is escorting Gatti over to the ringside doctor to get an opinion on the severity of the cut. 12:4
01:45 * Referee Earle stops this fight. He guides Gatti to the corner, motioning for the ring doctor. The ring doctor is examining the cut... Gatti's corner is pleading its case with Earle.* They want Gatti to be allowed to at least finish the round. The Referee is waving it off. It's over! The doctor is not going to let it continue. The winner by TKO due to the severity of the cuts - Lopez! 12:4
Fight Result
Let's go to Johnny Addie for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 01:46 mark in Round 4 is...
Ricardo Lopez!
Score Cards
Crystal Wright Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ricardo Lopez 9 10 9 28
Arturo Gatti 10 9 10 29
Bill Ray Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ricardo Lopez 9 10 9 28
Arturo Gatti 10 9 10 29
Mark Streisand Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ricardo Lopez 9 10 9 28
Arturo Gatti 10 9 10 29
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ricardo Lopez 27 30 27 84
Arturo Gatti 30 27 30 87
Statistics
Categories Ricardo Lopez Arturo Gatti
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.25 1.50
Hooks / Round 7.00 3.00
Crosses / Round 3.50 2.50
Combinations / Round 6.75 4.00
Uppercuts / Round 3.75 3.25
Punches Landed / Round 25.25 14.25
Punches Missed / Round 31.50 31.25
Punching Accuracy 44.5% 31.3%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 2 / 1 / 1
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on left eyelid 2 / 1 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 3
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 1 / 1
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 -
Re: #4#Event (7) 1-6
Support Bout
Oscar De La Hoya vs Oscar Larios
Fight info: Washington DC Convention Center, Washington, DC, United States, 2012-05-18, announcer is Chuck Hull, referee is Gelasio Perez Huerta, the bout will be scored by three judges: Albert Bennett (United States), Kenny Chevalier (United States) and Terrance Makaluza (South Africa), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Oscar De La Hoya - Record: 3-3-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Enzo Calzaghe - Cut Man: Sam Gasher
In the blue corner: Oscar Larios - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Abel Sanchez - Cut Man: Darkie Smith
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:14 Larios doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 0:0
0:23 De La Hoya walks in to a glancing hook from Larios. 0:2
0:43 De La Hoya picks off the jab thrown by Larios. 0:2
0:46 A sizzling cross from De La Hoya finds it's mark. 3:2
0:55 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 3:2
01:07 De La Hoya is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 3:2
01:11 De La Hoya finally lets go of Oscar Larios. 3:2
01:23 De La Hoya pins Larios's arms. Now they move apart. 3:2
01:32 Perez Huerta moves them apart. 3:2
01:38 There's a crushing hook to the head, landed by De La Hoya! Larios flashes a quick smile at De La Hoya as if to acknowledge the blow. 6:2
01:38 Larios tries to clear his senses after after the fighters heads come together inside. 6:2
01:52 Larios grabs De La Hoya. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 6:2
01:57 Referee Perez Huerta steps in to break it up. 6:2
02:02 Larios cuts loose with both hands and lands some big shots. 6:5
02:17 He lands a crushing cross! 6:9
02:17 De La Hoya looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 6:9
02:31 Larios is just missing by a hair with his punches. 6:9
02:33 De La Hoya lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 8:9
02:46 Larios lands a flurry to the ribs of De La Hoya. 8:11
02:55 De La Hoya doesn't have to look for Larios this round. He is right there in front of him. 8:11
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 7:12
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is making some noise as the fighter come out for round number 2. 0:0
0:15 De La Hoya usues his legs to avoid Larios's punches. 0:0
0:30 Larios does a great job with subtle movement to avoid De La Hoya's punches in close. 0:0
0:37 Larios really buried that punch into De La Hoya's ribs. 0:4
0:37 Those punches hurt De La Hoya and he looks to hang on. 0:4
0:51 Larios misses wildly with the hook. 0:4
0:57 He sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 0:6
01:11 Larios gets the cross through De La Hoya's guard. 0:8
01:25 Larios just misses with a huge shot as De La Hoya chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:8
01:32 Larios ducks inside, connecting with an uppercut downstairs. 0:10
01:56 That hook by Larios jarred De La Hoya! 0:14
01:56 That punch may have stunned Oscar De La Hoya momentarily. 0:14
02:13 Some good body work by De La Hoya but not much on those punches. 2:14
02:26 De La Hoya lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 4:14
02:35 Larios pins De La Hoya in the corner and digs a hook to the body. 4:17
02:56 * De La Hoya lands a thudding shot under Larios's ribcage and Larios crumbles like stale bread. He's down on both knees. 4:17
02:58 The count begins... 10:17
02:58 1... 10:17
02:59 2... 10:17
02:59 * Larios is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward De La Hoya. 10:17
02:59 The fight will continue as Perez Huerta appears satisfied that Larios is OK. 10:17
03:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 10:18
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 De La Hoya and Oscar Larios square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 3. 0:0
0:10 De La Hoya backs into the near right corner. 0:0
0:15 Larios looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 0:0
0:17 De La Hoya rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:0
0:26 De La Hoya got some great advice from Enzo Calzaghe between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 3. 2:0
0:26 Larios has De La Hoya trapped in the near neutral corner... 2:0
0:30 Larios cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. De La Hoya had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:0
0:33 Oscar De La Hoya bangs the uppercut home. 4:0
0:47 Larios tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of De La Hoya. 4:0
0:54 OH! De La Hoya landed the big hook flush! 8:0
0:54 Larios was shaken by that blow! 8:0
01:08 De La Hoya works free! He backs to ring center, with Larios following. 8:0
01:17 There's a straight right by Larios! 8:4
01:17 Larios just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 8:4
01:29 De La Hoya throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Larios. 11:4
01:34 Larios appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 11:4
01:46 De La Hoya wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Larios's defense. 11:4
01:53 Larios scores with several light punches to the head. 11:6
02:09 Larios is protecting the body nicely as De La Hoya fails to score inside. 11:6
02:21 The action slows for the moment. 11:6
02:23 Oscar De La Hoya's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 11:6
02:32 Larios tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 11:6
02:34 Both fighters miss, now De La Hoya follows up with a solid hook to the body of De La Hoya! 14:6
02:43 Larios pins Oscar De La Hoya in the corner! 14:6
02:48 Larios brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 14:6
03:00 That ends Round 3... But the fighters are still punching! Now Perez Huerta jumps between them. 15:8
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 4. There it is! 0:0
0:07 Oscar Larios's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:12 Larios misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:0
0:15 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:24 Larios lands a crushing hook! 0:4
0:24 Oscar De La Hoya is reeling.. 0:4
0:37 The fighters are tangled up inside. Larios has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 0:6
0:53 The fighters are at close quarters now as Larios lands a hook downstairs. 0:8
01:05 De La Hoya moves into a neutral corner. 0:8
01:05 Larios lands a solid combination to the head of De La Hoya. 0:11
01:18 Larios seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:11
01:21 De La Hoya backs into a neutral corner. 0:11
01:25 Larios lands a strong cross! 0:15
01:25 De La Hoya looks shaken! 0:15
01:30 De La Hoya is starting to puff up a little under his right eye. 0:15
01:40 Larios ambles toward De La Hoya. 0:15
01:52 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 0:15
02:01 That punch actually went behind De La Hoya's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Larios. 0:15
02:03 De La Hoya lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 2:15
02:20 Larios looks to work the body, but De La Hoya covers up nicely. 2:15
02:31 Larios misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:15
02:38 Larios retreats into a neutral corner. 2:15
02:43 De La Hoya isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Larios fits. 2:15
02:52 Oscar Larios ties up De La Hoya. 2:15
03:00 Perez Huerta has to break the clinch. 2:15
03:00 And that ends Round number 4. 3:16
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Larios looks to be in good shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce De La Hoya's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Oscar De La Hoya's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:10 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
0:14 De La Hoya just comes up short with the cross. 0:0
0:16 Larios finds a home for that debilitating hook. 0:3
0:25 Darkie Smith not only gave Larios encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle De La Hoya. Now it's up to Larios to implement it. 0:3
0:32 De La Hoya voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:3
0:47 De La Hoya lets his hands go inside, but Larios protects his body well. 0:3
0:58 De La Hoya fires and misses. 0:3
01:05 Larios drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:7
01:05 De La Hoya is hurt! 0:7
01:10 The swelling is increasing around De La Hoya's right. 0:7
01:22 Larios bulls his way inside, pushing Oscar De La Hoya up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 0:7
01:30 Larios has De La Hoya pinned! 0:7
01:35 Larios throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:7
01:37 De La Hoya continues to pop the jab 2:7
01:50 De La Hoya grabs Larios's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Perez Huerta has to force De La Hoya to let go. 2:7
01:55 Perez Huerta steps in and breaks it up. 2:7
01:59 Both men look to measure one another. 2:7
02:03 Larios moves into the lower right corner. 2:7
02:03 De La Hoya goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 4:7
02:14 A lead right scores big for De La Hoya. He stunned Oscar Larios with that one. 7:7
02:23 De La Hoya traps Larios in the corner! 7:7
02:28 De La Hoya fires a left hand that Larios takes high on the shoulder. 7:7
02:35 De La Hoya pumps a solid jab into the face of Larios; now he tries to move inside behind the punch. 10:7
02:48 De La Hoya has Larios blocked in! 10:7
02:52 De La Hoya throws a flurry of punches but Larios either blocks or slips them. 10:7
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 5. 11:8
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Darkie Smith was really animated in Larios's corner and Larios was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 De La Hoya's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:12 The fighters are tied up. Larios tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
0:16 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:28 Larios works his way in and leans on De La Hoya... 0:0
0:33 * De La Hoya is hitting with his shoulder in the close and Perez Huerta has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:0
0:51 De La Hoya fires a shot, but it glances off Larios's shoulder. 0:0
0:54 Larios tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 0:2
01:07 Larios is clinching. Perez Huerta better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 0:2
01:12 Referee Perez Huerta separates the two... 0:2
01:16 De La Hoya seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 0:2
01:20 De La Hoya catches Larios with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 2:2
01:30 Larios slides into the corner... 2:2
01:34 Perez Huerta tries to separate the boxers but De La Hoya has a vice-like grip on Larios. 2:2
01:39 Perez Huerta separates the two... 2:2
01:51 Oscar De La Hoya is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Larios. 2:2
01:55 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 2:2
02:03 Larios whiffs with the cross. 2:2
02:05 De La Hoya lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Larios on the end of that punch. 4:2
02:17 Larios retreats into the near right corner. 4:2
02:22 De La Hoya tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:2
02:29 De La Hoya slides into a neutral corner... 4:2
02:33 De La Hoya just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:6
02:33 That series of punches rocked De La Hoya and he looks to be in trouble. 4:6
02:38 De La Hoya's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 6. 4:6
02:47 Larios misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:6
02:58 Larios misses with that punch. 4:6
03:00 The crowd will be looking for some action after sitting through that round. 4:6
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:05 Darkie Smith knows Larios lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:05 Oscar De La Hoya's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:10 Larios connects with a violent hook! 0:4
0:10 Larios has De La Hoya in trouble after that punch! 0:4
0:15 Oscar De La Hoya's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 0:4
0:27 Larios just comes up short with the hook. 0:4
0:30 De La Hoya's finds a home on Larios's jaw. 2:4
0:46 Larios shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Oscar De La Hoya flush! 2:8
0:46 That shot buckled De La Hoya's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 2:8
0:55 De La Hoya lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 4:8
01:04 Larios is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 4:10
01:13 De La Hoya is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 4:10
01:21 De La Hoya is giving Oscar Larios a lot of side-to-side movement. 4:10
01:25 Larios is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 4:12
01:30 Oscar De La Hoya is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 4:12
01:42 Larios just landed a three punch combo! 4:16
01:42 Oscar De La Hoya was stopped cold by that series of shots! 4:16
01:46 De La Hoya is starting to suck wind... 4:16
01:56 Oscar Larios fires a volley of punches but De La Hoya was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 4:16
01:58 Oscar De La Hoya scores with the jab. 6:16
02:12 Larios doesn't connect with the combination. 6:16
02:14 Oscar De La Hoya bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 8:16
02:23 De La Hoya lands a stinging jab. 10:16
02:33 The action is back at ring center. 10:16
02:33 A solid right hand scores for De La Hoya. 13:16
02:47 Larios can't score with short uppercut inside. De La Hoya got his gloves in front of the punch. 13:16
02:49 Oscar De La Hoya lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 15:16
03:00 Larios is blocked in his own corner... 15:16
03:00 Larios appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 15:16
03:00 The crowd is standing on its feet. Both fighters shoot their gloves skyward! What a great round of boxing! 16:17
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Larios 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
0:07 Whatever Enzo Calzaghe said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Oscar De La Hoya has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of De La Hoya is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Look out! That was a straight right by Larios! 0:4
0:12 De La Hoya is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 0:4
0:17 De La Hoya's tank is just about on empty. 0:4
0:17 "Golden Boy"'s right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 0:4
0:28 Larios scores with a nice right cross. 0:6
0:41 De La Hoya is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:6
0:51 Oscar Larios has De La Hoya cornered! 0:6
0:51 Not much steam behind Larios's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 0:8
01:08 Larios misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:8
01:10 De La Hoya's jab connects to Larios's head 2:8
01:19 Larios has De La Hoya trapped! 2:8
01:24 Larios forces his way inside. 2:8
01:35 Upstairs and downstairs! Larios lands two quick blows and then moves away from De La Hoya's counters. 2:10
01:51 Larios's misses as De La Hoya backpedals away. 2:10
01:54 De La Hoya throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 4:10
02:05 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 4:10
02:10 De La Hoya dances gracefully across the canvas 4:10
02:15 Larios pins Oscar De La Hoya in the corner! 4:10
02:19 Larios is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving De La Hoya a decent target to shoot for. 4:10
02:31 De La Hoya slides into a neutral corner... 4:10
02:35 Perez Huerta yells at the fighters to separate but Larios and De La Hoya are a tangle of arms. 4:10
02:44 Perez Huerta moves in to break the clinch. 4:10
02:53 Circling left, Larios looks for an opening to fire a shot at De La Hoya. 4:10
03:00 It looks like Larios has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 4:10
03:00 There's the bell. De La Hoya wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 8 is history. 5:12
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Oscar Larios looks a bit disgusted as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by De La Hoya'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
0:06 De La Hoya eats a short cross from Larios amd backs away. 0:2
0:11 Larios is running out of gas... 0:2
0:29 * Oscar Larios drives home a brutal hook to De La Hoya's head and down he goes!!! 0:2
0:31 Perez Huerta picks up the count.. 0:12
0:31 1... 0:12
0:32 2... 0:12
0:33 3... 0:12
0:34 4... 0:12
0:35 5... 0:12
0:36 The count is at 6 as De La Hoya struggles to his knees. 0:12
0:37 7... 0:12
0:38 8... 0:12
0:39 9... 0:12
0:39 * Oscar De La Hoya gets up on his feet! He doesn't look very steady... 0:12
0:39 Perez Huerta waves the two fighters together, he is allowing the fight to continue. 0:12
0:39 Larios is reaching down deep to try and end this fight now as he knows he has De La Hoya in trouble! 0:12
0:56 Larios swings...and misses. 0:12
01:03 De La Hoya retreats into the near corner. 0:12
01:03 There's a combination of punches from Larios that score big. 0:15
01:03 Larios wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put De La Hoya away! 0:15
01:16 Oscar Larios 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. 0:15
01:27 Larios misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:15
01:38 Larios can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:15
01:45 He brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:15
01:49 De La Hoya backs into a neutral corner. 0:15
01:54 Larios fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:15
02:00 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 0:15
02:11 Perez Huerta warns Larios for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:15
02:16 Oscar De La Hoya pushes Larios away. 0:15
02:26 De La Hoya has Larios blocked in! 0:15
02:30 De La Hoya pins Larios's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:15
02:35 Perez Huerta pries them apart. 0:15
02:45 Larios misses with that hook. 0:15
03:00 Oscar De La Hoya grabs Larios again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:15
03:00 De La Hoya and Larios each take a step back. 0:15
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. 0:15
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin Round 10, we will see if Larios can take advantage of the knockdown he scored last round. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of De La Hoya is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, De La Hoya still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Larios approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving De La Hoya any room to breathe. 0:0
0:12 Both fighters look fatigued... 0:0
0:22 Larios lands a smashing hook! 0:5
0:22 De La Hoya is suddenly in trouble! 0:5
0:26 There has to be something done about the swelling around De La Hoya's right eye as it continues to worsen. 0:5
0:31 Larios scores with a nice two-punch combination. 0:7
0:31 Oscar Larios senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 0:7
0:40 De La Hoya is trapped in Larios's corner... 0:7
0:44 Larios wings a big left hand at De La Hoya but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:7
0:55 Larios has De La Hoya trapped! 0:7
01:00 Larios throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of De La Hoya but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:7
01:11 Larios telegraphed that shot and De La Hoya ducks under it easily. 0:7
01:18 Larios has De La Hoya blocked in! 0:7
01:22 Larios lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Oscar De La Hoya. 0:7
01:33 Larios misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:7
01:44 Larios grabs and holds Oscar De La Hoya... 0:7
01:48 Perez Huerta has to break them apart. 0:7
01:48 De La Hoya eyes look good. He seems to be clear-headed after last round's knockdown. 0:7
01:57 Larios ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 0:9
02:14 Larios is challenging De La Hoya to fight him and quit clinching. 0:9
02:18 The Referee breaks it up... 0:9
02:23 Larios has De La Hoya pinned! 0:9
02:27 Larios ties up De La Hoya... 0:9
02:36 Larios uses his shoulder to force De La Hoya out of the clinch. 0:9
02:46 Larios shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring De La Hoya. 0:9
02:56 De La Hoya is either lucky or has radar. Larios's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:9
03:00 Larios appears to have this fight under control. 0:9
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 0:10
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 De La Hoya is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 11. 0:0
0:07 Enzo Calzaghe was extremely upbeat during the break with De La Hoya providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of De La Hoya is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 Larios drives home a potent uppercut to the head of De La Hoya. 0:3
0:12 De La Hoya's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Larios. 0:3
0:30 Larios lands a wicked combination! 0:7
0:30 De La Hoya is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 0:7
0:44 Larios wraps his arms around De La Hoya. 0:7
0:56 Perez Huerta is shouting at Larios to break! 0:7
01:01 Oscar De La Hoya is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 0:7
01:06 Larios backs into his own corner... 0:7
01:11 De La Hoya fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:7
01:13 Larios fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 0:9
01:22 Larios scores with a hard, snapping jab. 0:12
01:27 Oscar De La Hoya seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 0:12
01:45 * A solid uppercut drops De La Hoya on his back! 0:12
01:48 Perez Huerta stands over De La Hoya and starts the count... 0:18
01:48 1... 0:18
01:49 De La Hoya tries to clear his head as Perez Huerta reaches the count of 2. 0:18
01:50 3... 0:18
01:50 * Somehow De La Hoya has made it back up after taking that vicious shot. He looks like he's out of it. 0:18
01:50 Perez Huerta wipes De La Hoya's gloves as he asks him if he wants the fight to go on... De La Hoya nods his head and the action resumes. 0:18
01:50 Larios wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 0:18
01:58 Larios has De La Hoya trapped! 0:18
01:58 Larios throws the cross and scores to the head of De La Hoya. 0:20
01:58 Larios has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 0:20
02:16 Larios keeps looking to get inside on De La Hoya 0:20
02:25 Larios lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of De La Hoya. 0:20
02:31 Larios has De La Hoya blocked in! 0:20
02:35 Larios just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught De La Hoya with a sharp combination! 0:24
02:35 De La Hoya was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 0:24
02:44 Larios feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:24
02:48 Larios fires and misses. 0:24
03:00 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:24
03:00 Referee Perez Huerta has to separate the two... 0:24
03:00 Larios seems to have done enough to win this fight. 0:24
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 0:24
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:07 De La Hoya's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:12 Oscar De La Hoya tries to drop the right hand over the top but Larios ducks under it. 0:0
0:19 Larios received a pep talk from Darkie Smith before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:24 Larios is off target with that hook. 0:0
0:31 OH! De La Hoya landed the big hook flush! 4:0
0:31 Larios is clutching his side! 4:0
0:49 De La Hoya leaves the jab just short. 4:0
0:55 Larios lands a hard uppercut! 4:4
0:55 De La Hoya looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 4:4
01:00 De La Hoya's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 4:4
01:04 Oscar De La Hoya has Oscar Larios pinned! 4:4
01:09 De La Hoya traps Larios's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Perez Huerta breaks it up. 4:4
01:21 De La Hoya shoves Larios away. 4:4
01:30 Larios tries to muscle inside but De La Hoya clinches him. 4:4
01:35 Larios works his way free! 4:4
01:35 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made De La Hoya change his style. 4:4
01:44 De La Hoya misses wildly with the Hook. 4:4
01:55 * Larios lands a tremendous shot under De La Hoya's ribcage and De La Hoya crumbles to the canvas. 4:4
01:57 Perez Huerta crouches over De La Hoya as he starts the count 4:12
01:57 1... 4:12
01:58 2... 4:12
01:59 3... 4:12
02:00 4... 4:12
02:01 5... 4:12
02:02 6... 4:12
02:03 7... 4:12
02:03 * De La Hoya is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Perez Huerta. 4:12
02:03 Perez Huerta is allowing the fight to continue. De La Hoya looks real shaken to us, however. 4:12
02:03 De La Hoya is dazed as Larios looks to put him away! 4:12
02:08 De La Hoya is feeling the effects of his trips to the canvas in both this and the preceding round! 4:12
02:16 Larios scores with a quick one-two to De La Hoya's midsection 4:14
02:16 Larios's last punch has given him a chance to end the fight this round. He's got De La Hoya on Queer Street. Now, can Larios finish him? 4:14
02:29 Larios landed a sharp combination that rocked De La Hoya back on his heels! 4:19
02:29 De La Hoya is out on his feet after that violent combination! 4:19
02:38 De La Hoya moves into a neutral corner. 4:19
02:43 Larios charges De La Hoya trying to get inside 4:19
02:51 Larios drops the right hand flush on De La Hoya's chin! 4:23
02:51 De La Hoya staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 4:23
03:00 The final seconds of Round 12 expire and this bout is going to go to the scorecards. 4:24
Fight Result
Let's go to Chuck Hull for the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Albert Bennett, United States scores the bout 115 to 110
Kenny Chevalier, United States scores the bout 113 to 111
Terrance Makaluza, South Africa scores the bout 115 to 111
And your winner by unanimous decision Oscar Larios!!!
Score Cards
Albert Bennett Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Oscar De La Hoya 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 8 9 9 8 110
Oscar Larios 10 8 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 115
Kenny Chevalier Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Oscar De La Hoya 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 8 10 8 8 111
Oscar Larios 10 8 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 113
Terrance Makaluza Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Oscar De La Hoya 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 8 9 8 8 111
Oscar Larios 9 8 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 115
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Oscar De La Hoya 28 30 30 27 30 30 27 29 24 28 25 24 332
Oscar Larios 29 24 27 30 28 28 30 28 30 29 30 30 343
Statistics
Categories Oscar De La Hoya Oscar Larios
Knockdowns scored 1 3
Jabs / Round 3.58 3.67
Hooks / Round 3.25 5.33
Crosses / Round 2.42 5.50
Combinations / Round 2.42 6.08
Uppercuts / Round 2.83 4.75
Punches Landed / Round 14.50 25.33
Punches Missed / Round 35.92 97.50
Punching Accuracy 28.8% 20.6%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 7 / 6 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 2 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 0 2 / 2
Oscar De La Hoya vs Oscar Larios
Fight info: Washington DC Convention Center, Washington, DC, United States, 2012-05-18, announcer is Chuck Hull, referee is Gelasio Perez Huerta, the bout will be scored by three judges: Albert Bennett (United States), Kenny Chevalier (United States) and Terrance Makaluza (South Africa), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Oscar De La Hoya - Record: 3-3-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Enzo Calzaghe - Cut Man: Sam Gasher
In the blue corner: Oscar Larios - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Abel Sanchez - Cut Man: Darkie Smith
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:14 Larios doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 0:0
0:23 De La Hoya walks in to a glancing hook from Larios. 0:2
0:43 De La Hoya picks off the jab thrown by Larios. 0:2
0:46 A sizzling cross from De La Hoya finds it's mark. 3:2
0:55 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 3:2
01:07 De La Hoya is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 3:2
01:11 De La Hoya finally lets go of Oscar Larios. 3:2
01:23 De La Hoya pins Larios's arms. Now they move apart. 3:2
01:32 Perez Huerta moves them apart. 3:2
01:38 There's a crushing hook to the head, landed by De La Hoya! Larios flashes a quick smile at De La Hoya as if to acknowledge the blow. 6:2
01:38 Larios tries to clear his senses after after the fighters heads come together inside. 6:2
01:52 Larios grabs De La Hoya. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 6:2
01:57 Referee Perez Huerta steps in to break it up. 6:2
02:02 Larios cuts loose with both hands and lands some big shots. 6:5
02:17 He lands a crushing cross! 6:9
02:17 De La Hoya looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 6:9
02:31 Larios is just missing by a hair with his punches. 6:9
02:33 De La Hoya lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 8:9
02:46 Larios lands a flurry to the ribs of De La Hoya. 8:11
02:55 De La Hoya doesn't have to look for Larios this round. He is right there in front of him. 8:11
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 7:12
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is making some noise as the fighter come out for round number 2. 0:0
0:15 De La Hoya usues his legs to avoid Larios's punches. 0:0
0:30 Larios does a great job with subtle movement to avoid De La Hoya's punches in close. 0:0
0:37 Larios really buried that punch into De La Hoya's ribs. 0:4
0:37 Those punches hurt De La Hoya and he looks to hang on. 0:4
0:51 Larios misses wildly with the hook. 0:4
0:57 He sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 0:6
01:11 Larios gets the cross through De La Hoya's guard. 0:8
01:25 Larios just misses with a huge shot as De La Hoya chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:8
01:32 Larios ducks inside, connecting with an uppercut downstairs. 0:10
01:56 That hook by Larios jarred De La Hoya! 0:14
01:56 That punch may have stunned Oscar De La Hoya momentarily. 0:14
02:13 Some good body work by De La Hoya but not much on those punches. 2:14
02:26 De La Hoya lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 4:14
02:35 Larios pins De La Hoya in the corner and digs a hook to the body. 4:17
02:56 * De La Hoya lands a thudding shot under Larios's ribcage and Larios crumbles like stale bread. He's down on both knees. 4:17
02:58 The count begins... 10:17
02:58 1... 10:17
02:59 2... 10:17
02:59 * Larios is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward De La Hoya. 10:17
02:59 The fight will continue as Perez Huerta appears satisfied that Larios is OK. 10:17
03:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 10:18
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 De La Hoya and Oscar Larios square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 3. 0:0
0:10 De La Hoya backs into the near right corner. 0:0
0:15 Larios looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 0:0
0:17 De La Hoya rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:0
0:26 De La Hoya got some great advice from Enzo Calzaghe between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 3. 2:0
0:26 Larios has De La Hoya trapped in the near neutral corner... 2:0
0:30 Larios cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. De La Hoya had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:0
0:33 Oscar De La Hoya bangs the uppercut home. 4:0
0:47 Larios tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of De La Hoya. 4:0
0:54 OH! De La Hoya landed the big hook flush! 8:0
0:54 Larios was shaken by that blow! 8:0
01:08 De La Hoya works free! He backs to ring center, with Larios following. 8:0
01:17 There's a straight right by Larios! 8:4
01:17 Larios just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 8:4
01:29 De La Hoya throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Larios. 11:4
01:34 Larios appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 11:4
01:46 De La Hoya wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Larios's defense. 11:4
01:53 Larios scores with several light punches to the head. 11:6
02:09 Larios is protecting the body nicely as De La Hoya fails to score inside. 11:6
02:21 The action slows for the moment. 11:6
02:23 Oscar De La Hoya's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 11:6
02:32 Larios tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 11:6
02:34 Both fighters miss, now De La Hoya follows up with a solid hook to the body of De La Hoya! 14:6
02:43 Larios pins Oscar De La Hoya in the corner! 14:6
02:48 Larios brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 14:6
03:00 That ends Round 3... But the fighters are still punching! Now Perez Huerta jumps between them. 15:8
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 4. There it is! 0:0
0:07 Oscar Larios's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:12 Larios misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:0
0:15 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:24 Larios lands a crushing hook! 0:4
0:24 Oscar De La Hoya is reeling.. 0:4
0:37 The fighters are tangled up inside. Larios has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 0:6
0:53 The fighters are at close quarters now as Larios lands a hook downstairs. 0:8
01:05 De La Hoya moves into a neutral corner. 0:8
01:05 Larios lands a solid combination to the head of De La Hoya. 0:11
01:18 Larios seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:11
01:21 De La Hoya backs into a neutral corner. 0:11
01:25 Larios lands a strong cross! 0:15
01:25 De La Hoya looks shaken! 0:15
01:30 De La Hoya is starting to puff up a little under his right eye. 0:15
01:40 Larios ambles toward De La Hoya. 0:15
01:52 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 0:15
02:01 That punch actually went behind De La Hoya's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Larios. 0:15
02:03 De La Hoya lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 2:15
02:20 Larios looks to work the body, but De La Hoya covers up nicely. 2:15
02:31 Larios misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:15
02:38 Larios retreats into a neutral corner. 2:15
02:43 De La Hoya isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Larios fits. 2:15
02:52 Oscar Larios ties up De La Hoya. 2:15
03:00 Perez Huerta has to break the clinch. 2:15
03:00 And that ends Round number 4. 3:16
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Larios looks to be in good shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce De La Hoya's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Oscar De La Hoya's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:10 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
0:14 De La Hoya just comes up short with the cross. 0:0
0:16 Larios finds a home for that debilitating hook. 0:3
0:25 Darkie Smith not only gave Larios encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle De La Hoya. Now it's up to Larios to implement it. 0:3
0:32 De La Hoya voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:3
0:47 De La Hoya lets his hands go inside, but Larios protects his body well. 0:3
0:58 De La Hoya fires and misses. 0:3
01:05 Larios drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:7
01:05 De La Hoya is hurt! 0:7
01:10 The swelling is increasing around De La Hoya's right. 0:7
01:22 Larios bulls his way inside, pushing Oscar De La Hoya up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 0:7
01:30 Larios has De La Hoya pinned! 0:7
01:35 Larios throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:7
01:37 De La Hoya continues to pop the jab 2:7
01:50 De La Hoya grabs Larios's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Perez Huerta has to force De La Hoya to let go. 2:7
01:55 Perez Huerta steps in and breaks it up. 2:7
01:59 Both men look to measure one another. 2:7
02:03 Larios moves into the lower right corner. 2:7
02:03 De La Hoya goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 4:7
02:14 A lead right scores big for De La Hoya. He stunned Oscar Larios with that one. 7:7
02:23 De La Hoya traps Larios in the corner! 7:7
02:28 De La Hoya fires a left hand that Larios takes high on the shoulder. 7:7
02:35 De La Hoya pumps a solid jab into the face of Larios; now he tries to move inside behind the punch. 10:7
02:48 De La Hoya has Larios blocked in! 10:7
02:52 De La Hoya throws a flurry of punches but Larios either blocks or slips them. 10:7
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 5. 11:8
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Darkie Smith was really animated in Larios's corner and Larios was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 De La Hoya's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:12 The fighters are tied up. Larios tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
0:16 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:28 Larios works his way in and leans on De La Hoya... 0:0
0:33 * De La Hoya is hitting with his shoulder in the close and Perez Huerta has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:0
0:51 De La Hoya fires a shot, but it glances off Larios's shoulder. 0:0
0:54 Larios tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 0:2
01:07 Larios is clinching. Perez Huerta better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 0:2
01:12 Referee Perez Huerta separates the two... 0:2
01:16 De La Hoya seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 0:2
01:20 De La Hoya catches Larios with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 2:2
01:30 Larios slides into the corner... 2:2
01:34 Perez Huerta tries to separate the boxers but De La Hoya has a vice-like grip on Larios. 2:2
01:39 Perez Huerta separates the two... 2:2
01:51 Oscar De La Hoya is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Larios. 2:2
01:55 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 2:2
02:03 Larios whiffs with the cross. 2:2
02:05 De La Hoya lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Larios on the end of that punch. 4:2
02:17 Larios retreats into the near right corner. 4:2
02:22 De La Hoya tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:2
02:29 De La Hoya slides into a neutral corner... 4:2
02:33 De La Hoya just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:6
02:33 That series of punches rocked De La Hoya and he looks to be in trouble. 4:6
02:38 De La Hoya's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 6. 4:6
02:47 Larios misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:6
02:58 Larios misses with that punch. 4:6
03:00 The crowd will be looking for some action after sitting through that round. 4:6
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:05 Darkie Smith knows Larios lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:05 Oscar De La Hoya's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:10 Larios connects with a violent hook! 0:4
0:10 Larios has De La Hoya in trouble after that punch! 0:4
0:15 Oscar De La Hoya's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 0:4
0:27 Larios just comes up short with the hook. 0:4
0:30 De La Hoya's finds a home on Larios's jaw. 2:4
0:46 Larios shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Oscar De La Hoya flush! 2:8
0:46 That shot buckled De La Hoya's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 2:8
0:55 De La Hoya lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 4:8
01:04 Larios is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 4:10
01:13 De La Hoya is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 4:10
01:21 De La Hoya is giving Oscar Larios a lot of side-to-side movement. 4:10
01:25 Larios is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 4:12
01:30 Oscar De La Hoya is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 4:12
01:42 Larios just landed a three punch combo! 4:16
01:42 Oscar De La Hoya was stopped cold by that series of shots! 4:16
01:46 De La Hoya is starting to suck wind... 4:16
01:56 Oscar Larios fires a volley of punches but De La Hoya was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 4:16
01:58 Oscar De La Hoya scores with the jab. 6:16
02:12 Larios doesn't connect with the combination. 6:16
02:14 Oscar De La Hoya bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 8:16
02:23 De La Hoya lands a stinging jab. 10:16
02:33 The action is back at ring center. 10:16
02:33 A solid right hand scores for De La Hoya. 13:16
02:47 Larios can't score with short uppercut inside. De La Hoya got his gloves in front of the punch. 13:16
02:49 Oscar De La Hoya lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 15:16
03:00 Larios is blocked in his own corner... 15:16
03:00 Larios appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 15:16
03:00 The crowd is standing on its feet. Both fighters shoot their gloves skyward! What a great round of boxing! 16:17
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Larios 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
0:07 Whatever Enzo Calzaghe said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Oscar De La Hoya has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of De La Hoya is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Look out! That was a straight right by Larios! 0:4
0:12 De La Hoya is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 0:4
0:17 De La Hoya's tank is just about on empty. 0:4
0:17 "Golden Boy"'s right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 0:4
0:28 Larios scores with a nice right cross. 0:6
0:41 De La Hoya is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:6
0:51 Oscar Larios has De La Hoya cornered! 0:6
0:51 Not much steam behind Larios's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 0:8
01:08 Larios misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:8
01:10 De La Hoya's jab connects to Larios's head 2:8
01:19 Larios has De La Hoya trapped! 2:8
01:24 Larios forces his way inside. 2:8
01:35 Upstairs and downstairs! Larios lands two quick blows and then moves away from De La Hoya's counters. 2:10
01:51 Larios's misses as De La Hoya backpedals away. 2:10
01:54 De La Hoya throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 4:10
02:05 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 4:10
02:10 De La Hoya dances gracefully across the canvas 4:10
02:15 Larios pins Oscar De La Hoya in the corner! 4:10
02:19 Larios is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving De La Hoya a decent target to shoot for. 4:10
02:31 De La Hoya slides into a neutral corner... 4:10
02:35 Perez Huerta yells at the fighters to separate but Larios and De La Hoya are a tangle of arms. 4:10
02:44 Perez Huerta moves in to break the clinch. 4:10
02:53 Circling left, Larios looks for an opening to fire a shot at De La Hoya. 4:10
03:00 It looks like Larios has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 4:10
03:00 There's the bell. De La Hoya wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 8 is history. 5:12
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Oscar Larios looks a bit disgusted as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by De La Hoya'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
0:06 De La Hoya eats a short cross from Larios amd backs away. 0:2
0:11 Larios is running out of gas... 0:2
0:29 * Oscar Larios drives home a brutal hook to De La Hoya's head and down he goes!!! 0:2
0:31 Perez Huerta picks up the count.. 0:12
0:31 1... 0:12
0:32 2... 0:12
0:33 3... 0:12
0:34 4... 0:12
0:35 5... 0:12
0:36 The count is at 6 as De La Hoya struggles to his knees. 0:12
0:37 7... 0:12
0:38 8... 0:12
0:39 9... 0:12
0:39 * Oscar De La Hoya gets up on his feet! He doesn't look very steady... 0:12
0:39 Perez Huerta waves the two fighters together, he is allowing the fight to continue. 0:12
0:39 Larios is reaching down deep to try and end this fight now as he knows he has De La Hoya in trouble! 0:12
0:56 Larios swings...and misses. 0:12
01:03 De La Hoya retreats into the near corner. 0:12
01:03 There's a combination of punches from Larios that score big. 0:15
01:03 Larios wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put De La Hoya away! 0:15
01:16 Oscar Larios 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. 0:15
01:27 Larios misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:15
01:38 Larios can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:15
01:45 He brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:15
01:49 De La Hoya backs into a neutral corner. 0:15
01:54 Larios fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:15
02:00 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 0:15
02:11 Perez Huerta warns Larios for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:15
02:16 Oscar De La Hoya pushes Larios away. 0:15
02:26 De La Hoya has Larios blocked in! 0:15
02:30 De La Hoya pins Larios's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:15
02:35 Perez Huerta pries them apart. 0:15
02:45 Larios misses with that hook. 0:15
03:00 Oscar De La Hoya grabs Larios again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:15
03:00 De La Hoya and Larios each take a step back. 0:15
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. 0:15
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin Round 10, we will see if Larios can take advantage of the knockdown he scored last round. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of De La Hoya is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, De La Hoya still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Larios approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving De La Hoya any room to breathe. 0:0
0:12 Both fighters look fatigued... 0:0
0:22 Larios lands a smashing hook! 0:5
0:22 De La Hoya is suddenly in trouble! 0:5
0:26 There has to be something done about the swelling around De La Hoya's right eye as it continues to worsen. 0:5
0:31 Larios scores with a nice two-punch combination. 0:7
0:31 Oscar Larios senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 0:7
0:40 De La Hoya is trapped in Larios's corner... 0:7
0:44 Larios wings a big left hand at De La Hoya but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:7
0:55 Larios has De La Hoya trapped! 0:7
01:00 Larios throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of De La Hoya but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:7
01:11 Larios telegraphed that shot and De La Hoya ducks under it easily. 0:7
01:18 Larios has De La Hoya blocked in! 0:7
01:22 Larios lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Oscar De La Hoya. 0:7
01:33 Larios misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:7
01:44 Larios grabs and holds Oscar De La Hoya... 0:7
01:48 Perez Huerta has to break them apart. 0:7
01:48 De La Hoya eyes look good. He seems to be clear-headed after last round's knockdown. 0:7
01:57 Larios ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 0:9
02:14 Larios is challenging De La Hoya to fight him and quit clinching. 0:9
02:18 The Referee breaks it up... 0:9
02:23 Larios has De La Hoya pinned! 0:9
02:27 Larios ties up De La Hoya... 0:9
02:36 Larios uses his shoulder to force De La Hoya out of the clinch. 0:9
02:46 Larios shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring De La Hoya. 0:9
02:56 De La Hoya is either lucky or has radar. Larios's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:9
03:00 Larios appears to have this fight under control. 0:9
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 0:10
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 De La Hoya is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 11. 0:0
0:07 Enzo Calzaghe was extremely upbeat during the break with De La Hoya providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of De La Hoya is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 Larios drives home a potent uppercut to the head of De La Hoya. 0:3
0:12 De La Hoya's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Larios. 0:3
0:30 Larios lands a wicked combination! 0:7
0:30 De La Hoya is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 0:7
0:44 Larios wraps his arms around De La Hoya. 0:7
0:56 Perez Huerta is shouting at Larios to break! 0:7
01:01 Oscar De La Hoya is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 0:7
01:06 Larios backs into his own corner... 0:7
01:11 De La Hoya fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:7
01:13 Larios fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 0:9
01:22 Larios scores with a hard, snapping jab. 0:12
01:27 Oscar De La Hoya seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 0:12
01:45 * A solid uppercut drops De La Hoya on his back! 0:12
01:48 Perez Huerta stands over De La Hoya and starts the count... 0:18
01:48 1... 0:18
01:49 De La Hoya tries to clear his head as Perez Huerta reaches the count of 2. 0:18
01:50 3... 0:18
01:50 * Somehow De La Hoya has made it back up after taking that vicious shot. He looks like he's out of it. 0:18
01:50 Perez Huerta wipes De La Hoya's gloves as he asks him if he wants the fight to go on... De La Hoya nods his head and the action resumes. 0:18
01:50 Larios wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 0:18
01:58 Larios has De La Hoya trapped! 0:18
01:58 Larios throws the cross and scores to the head of De La Hoya. 0:20
01:58 Larios has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 0:20
02:16 Larios keeps looking to get inside on De La Hoya 0:20
02:25 Larios lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of De La Hoya. 0:20
02:31 Larios has De La Hoya blocked in! 0:20
02:35 Larios just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught De La Hoya with a sharp combination! 0:24
02:35 De La Hoya was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 0:24
02:44 Larios feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:24
02:48 Larios fires and misses. 0:24
03:00 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:24
03:00 Referee Perez Huerta has to separate the two... 0:24
03:00 Larios seems to have done enough to win this fight. 0:24
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 0:24
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:07 De La Hoya's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:12 Oscar De La Hoya tries to drop the right hand over the top but Larios ducks under it. 0:0
0:19 Larios received a pep talk from Darkie Smith before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:24 Larios is off target with that hook. 0:0
0:31 OH! De La Hoya landed the big hook flush! 4:0
0:31 Larios is clutching his side! 4:0
0:49 De La Hoya leaves the jab just short. 4:0
0:55 Larios lands a hard uppercut! 4:4
0:55 De La Hoya looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 4:4
01:00 De La Hoya's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 4:4
01:04 Oscar De La Hoya has Oscar Larios pinned! 4:4
01:09 De La Hoya traps Larios's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Perez Huerta breaks it up. 4:4
01:21 De La Hoya shoves Larios away. 4:4
01:30 Larios tries to muscle inside but De La Hoya clinches him. 4:4
01:35 Larios works his way free! 4:4
01:35 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made De La Hoya change his style. 4:4
01:44 De La Hoya misses wildly with the Hook. 4:4
01:55 * Larios lands a tremendous shot under De La Hoya's ribcage and De La Hoya crumbles to the canvas. 4:4
01:57 Perez Huerta crouches over De La Hoya as he starts the count 4:12
01:57 1... 4:12
01:58 2... 4:12
01:59 3... 4:12
02:00 4... 4:12
02:01 5... 4:12
02:02 6... 4:12
02:03 7... 4:12
02:03 * De La Hoya is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Perez Huerta. 4:12
02:03 Perez Huerta is allowing the fight to continue. De La Hoya looks real shaken to us, however. 4:12
02:03 De La Hoya is dazed as Larios looks to put him away! 4:12
02:08 De La Hoya is feeling the effects of his trips to the canvas in both this and the preceding round! 4:12
02:16 Larios scores with a quick one-two to De La Hoya's midsection 4:14
02:16 Larios's last punch has given him a chance to end the fight this round. He's got De La Hoya on Queer Street. Now, can Larios finish him? 4:14
02:29 Larios landed a sharp combination that rocked De La Hoya back on his heels! 4:19
02:29 De La Hoya is out on his feet after that violent combination! 4:19
02:38 De La Hoya moves into a neutral corner. 4:19
02:43 Larios charges De La Hoya trying to get inside 4:19
02:51 Larios drops the right hand flush on De La Hoya's chin! 4:23
02:51 De La Hoya staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 4:23
03:00 The final seconds of Round 12 expire and this bout is going to go to the scorecards. 4:24
Fight Result
Let's go to Chuck Hull for the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Albert Bennett, United States scores the bout 115 to 110
Kenny Chevalier, United States scores the bout 113 to 111
Terrance Makaluza, South Africa scores the bout 115 to 111
And your winner by unanimous decision Oscar Larios!!!
Score Cards
Albert Bennett Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Oscar De La Hoya 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 8 9 9 8 110
Oscar Larios 10 8 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 115
Kenny Chevalier Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Oscar De La Hoya 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 8 10 8 8 111
Oscar Larios 10 8 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 113
Terrance Makaluza Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Oscar De La Hoya 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 8 9 8 8 111
Oscar Larios 9 8 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 115
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Oscar De La Hoya 28 30 30 27 30 30 27 29 24 28 25 24 332
Oscar Larios 29 24 27 30 28 28 30 28 30 29 30 30 343
Statistics
Categories Oscar De La Hoya Oscar Larios
Knockdowns scored 1 3
Jabs / Round 3.58 3.67
Hooks / Round 3.25 5.33
Crosses / Round 2.42 5.50
Combinations / Round 2.42 6.08
Uppercuts / Round 2.83 4.75
Punches Landed / Round 14.50 25.33
Punches Missed / Round 35.92 97.50
Punching Accuracy 28.8% 20.6%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 7 / 6 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 2 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 0 2 / 2
Re: #4#Event (7) 1-6
Co-Feature
Archie Moore vs David Haye
Fight info: Dodge Theatre, Phoenix, AZ, United States, 2012-05-18, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Sean Curtin, the bout will be scored by three judges: Lou Filippo (United States), Jose Martinez (Spain) and Bill Paige (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Archie Moore - Record: 7-5-1 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Enzo Calzaghe - Cut Man: Sam Gasher
In the blue corner: David Haye - Record: 3-4-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Rudy Perez - Cut Man: Al Braverman
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters come out of their corners, ready to initiate action here in the first. 0:0
0:07 Haye throws a big looping cross that lands high on the head of Archie Moore. 0:3
0:24 * Moore is told to watch holding and hitting by Curtin 4:3
0:43 Moore hitches up his trunks. He'd better be careful. He may get nailed while his hands are down. 4:3
0:51 Moore just landed a three punch combo! 8:3
0:51 Haye was stopped cold by that series of shots! 8:3
01:18 Moore lands a solid uppercut! 12:3
01:18 Haye looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 12:3
01:35 Haye tries to muscle inside but Moore clinches him. 12:3
01:40 Curtin has to break them apart. 12:3
01:50 Moore wraps his arms around Haye. 12:3
01:59 Curtin breaks them up... 12:3
02:08 Moore looks for a breather; he grabs Haye and holds on. David Haye pushes Moore off and looks for an opening. 12:3
02:12 Curtin separates the two fighters. 12:3
02:17 Archie Moore lands a flurry to the ribs of Haye. 14:3
02:31 Moore is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 14:3
02:44 OH! Moore landed the big hook flush! 18:3
02:44 Haye is hurt! 18:3
02:49 * Some rather severe swelling is suddenly visible under the David Haye's left eye. 18:3
02:53 Haye doesn't have to look for Moore this round. He is right there in front of him. 18:3
03:00 Moore fires away but finds nothing but air. 18:3
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 18:3
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Moore's corner as the bell sounds for Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Al Braverman was extremely upbeat during the break with Haye providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 Haye's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:14 Moore misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:16 David Haye lands a jab to Moore's midsection 0:2
0:32 Moore is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Haye's defense. 0:2
0:37 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:2
0:45 Haye scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:6
0:45 Archie Moore is reeling.. 0:6
01:12 Haye just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 5:6
01:12 Haye was hurt by those blows! 5:6
01:16 That swelling under the left eye of Haye is definitely getting worse. 5:6
01:27 Haye misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 5:6
01:29 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Moore lands a short uppercut to the chin of Haye. 7:6
01:53 Moore fires and misses. 7:6
02:08 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 7:6
02:15 Haye quickly hitches up his trunks. 7:6
02:19 Haye steals a quick glance at his corner. 7:6
02:22 Haye connects with an uppercut to the head of Moore. 7:8
02:44 The action slows for the moment. 7:8
03:00 Moore lands a devastating hook! 11:8
03:00 Haye is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 11:8
03:00 That ends Round 2... But the fighters are still punching! Now Curtin jumps between them. 13:8
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Haye looks to be in good shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Moore received a pep talk from Enzo Calzaghe before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Haye'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
0:14 Haye just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:5
0:14 That series of punches rocked Moore and he looks to be in trouble. 0:5
0:27 Archie Moore scores to the body with a jab 2:5
0:41 Moore lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Haye. 2:5
0:53 Moore is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 2:5
01:04 Moore is circling his opponent. 2:5
01:09 Archie Moore wallops Haye with a cross to the liver! 5:5
01:18 Haye gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Moore with an uppercut. 5:7
01:32 Archie Moore fires a shot, but it glances off Haye's shoulder. 5:7
01:34 Haye digs two shots to the body and then rips Moore with a short uppercut on the inside. 5:10
01:47 Haye takes a heavy hook downstairs. 9:10
01:47 Haye is gasping for air!! 9:10
01:52 Haye is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 9:10
02:02 Moore bangs the uppercut home. 11:10
02:11 As high as Haye is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Moore takes advantage of it. 11:10
02:19 "The Old Mongoose" is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 11:10
02:28 Moore fires and misses. 11:10
02:35 There's a straight right by Haye! 11:14
02:35 That blow connected solidly to the head of Moore and he is stunned! 11:14
02:47 Both fighters are flailing away and both are definitely landing good punches. 13:16
03:00 Moore misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 13:16
03:00 What a terrific round! The crowd is going crazy. These two fighters just gave us a candidate for Round of the Year! 15:16
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 4. 0:0
0:08 David Haye got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Al Braverman's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 Haye's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:11 Haye eats a sizzling hook from Moore that has him backing up! 3:0
0:24 Archie Moore scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 6:0
0:28 The swelling under Haye's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 6:0
0:41 Haye's misses as Moore backpedals away. 6:0
0:43 Moore dips and connects with a hook to the side of Haye's head. 8:0
0:59 Haye telegraphed that shot and Moore ducks under it easily. 8:0
01:06 Moore lands a crushing uppercut! 13:0
01:06 Moore just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 13:0
01:15 Both fighters let their hands go with Haye coming out on top in that melee. 15:3
01:20 Haye's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Moore. 15:3
01:29 Moore cranks up the hook and connects to Haye's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 19:3
01:29 And Haye's in big trouble now! 19:3
01:38 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 19:3
01:42 Archie Moore is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 21:3
01:55 Moore seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 21:3
02:04 Moore holds his arms up in disgust as David Haye holds him around his waist. 21:3
02:08 Curtin separates the two... 21:3
02:17 Haye scores with a solid hook to the head. 21:6
02:36 Haye usues his legs to avoid Moore's punches. 21:6
02:51 Haye fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 21:6
02:53 Moore throws another good combination that temporarily slows David Haye. 23:6
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 4. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 23:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Moore and Haye leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Al Braverman said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Haye has some spring in his step here in the 5th round. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Haye is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Haye still has distension. 0:0
0:11 Haye leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:28 Moore ties up Haye. 0:0
0:33 Moore uses his shoulder to force Haye out of the clinch. 0:0
0:45 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Haye rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:0
0:54 Moore wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Haye's defense. 0:0
01:01 Moore bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 2:0
01:15 Haye usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Moore tries vainly to score. 2:0
01:32 Haye misses wildly with the hook. 2:0
01:35 Moore lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 4:0
01:39 The swelling under Haye's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 4:0
01:48 Moore doubles up on the jab and each one scored cleanly. 7:0
02:05 Moore is protecting the body nicely as Haye fails to score inside. 7:0
02:15 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 7:0
02:26 Haye looks to work the body, but Moore covers up nicely. 7:0
02:41 Haye wings a big left hand at Moore but the latter sidesteps the punch. 7:0
02:48 Moore lands a devastating uppercut! 11:0
02:48 Moore has Haye in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 11:0
03:00 David Haye throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 11:0
03:00 Moore spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 5. 11:1
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Haye is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 6 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 Haye got some great advice from Al Braverman between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 6. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Haye is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:14 Haye made Moore look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Moore would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 0:0
0:25 Haye just misses with a huge shot as Moore chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:32 Moore lands a strong uppercut! 4:0
0:32 That blast sent Haye reeling into the ropes! 4:0
0:43 Moore catches Haye with a short, powerful hook to the head as Haye tried to move inside. That punch stopped Haye in his tracks! 7:0
0:47 It seems every shot Haye takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 7:0
0:52 Haye is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 7:0
0:55 Moore feints downstairs, then launches a scorching hook that lands flush on David Haye's jaw. 10:0
01:04 Haye doubles up to the body, though Moore seems unfazed. 10:2
01:18 Haye misses wildly with the Hook. 10:2
01:30 Haye fires a left hand that Moore takes high on the shoulder. 10:2
01:32 Moore scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Haye's jaw. 12:2
01:46 Haye can't score with short uppercut inside. Moore got his gloves in front of the punch. 12:2
01:48 Moore lands a hook to the ribs. 14:2
01:53 Haye's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 14:2
01:58 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 14:2
02:01 Moore throws a punch and lands. Haye scores with a counter. Looks like both fighters were effective in that exchange. 16:4
02:18 Haye is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Moore to chase him. 16:4
02:23 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 16:4
02:38 That punch actually went behind Haye's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Moore. 16:4
02:44 Haye and Archie Moore clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 16:4
02:53 Moore is either lucky or has radar. Haye's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 16:4
03:00 Haye misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 16:4
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 6. 16:6
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Haye's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure David Haye's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:10 Moore slips in a jab to the body 2:0
0:15 Haye is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 2:0
0:15 There has to be something done about the swelling around Haye's left eye as it continues to worsen. 2:0
0:19 Moore's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 2:0
0:20 Both fighters are being effective in this exchange of punches. 4:2
0:33 David Haye is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:2
0:39 Moore sneaks home the right cross. 6:2
0:54 A cross to body by Haye gets through. 6:4
01:11 Moore clinches... Haye gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 6:4
01:20 Referee Curtin steps in to break it up. 6:4
01:29 Haye looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 6:4
01:31 Moore continues to pop the jab 8:4
01:49 Moore can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 8:4
02:04 Archie Moore grabs Haye's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Curtin has to force Archie Moore to let go. 8:4
02:13 Moore and Haye each take a step back. 8:4
02:17 Curtin is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 8:4
02:25 Haye is holding... 8:4
02:34 * Curtin steps in and admonishes Haye for leaning on Moore's neck. 8:4
02:48 Haye scores with the jab. 8:6
03:00 Haye ends up behind Moore as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 8:6
03:00 Moore appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:6
03:00 The bell stops the action as Moore and Haye go back to their corners. 7:7
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 Enzo Calzaghe not only gave Archie Moore encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle David Haye. Now it's up to Moore to implement it. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Haye's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:12 Haye wraps up Moore. 0:0
0:24 Curtin moves them apart. 0:0
0:41 "The Old Mongoose" is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:0
0:54 Haye doesn't connect with the hook. 0:0
01:05 * A solid cross drops Haye on his back! 0:0
01:07 Curtin brings his arm down over Haye as he begins the count... 6:0
01:07 1... 6:0
01:08 2... 6:0
01:08 * Haye is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Moore. 6:0
01:08 Haye raises his guard as Curtin asks him if he wants to continue. David Haye wants to keep on fighting but he still looks hurt. 6:0
01:08 Haye looks bad after taking that last blow from Moore. Moore's a pretty good finisher and there's a lot of time left in this round. David Haye is going to have to reach deep to survive here in the 8th! 6:0
01:17 Archie Moore traps Haye in the corner! 6:0
01:21 Moore just comes up short with the uppercut. 6:0
01:32 Moore misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 6:0
01:39 Moore shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 8:0
01:39 Moore senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 8:0
01:48 Moore has Haye cornered! 8:0
01:52 Haye does a great job of moving as Moore tries to work inside. 8:0
02:04 Moore throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Haye but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 8:0
02:11 Haye tries a hook but Moore blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 10:0
02:11 Moore has Haye reeling. Moore can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 10:0
02:15 The swelling around Haye's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 10:0
02:19 Moore unleashes a fusilade of punches to Haye's head. 13:0
02:19 Haye is badly stunned and Moore will try to finish him off here in the 8th round! 13:0
02:28 Moore has Haye trapped! 13:0
02:28 Moore lands the lead cross. 15:0
02:28 Moore's last punch has given him a chance to end the fight this round. He's got Haye on Queer Street. Now, can Moore finish him? 15:0
02:41 Moore is moving around the ring nicely. 15:0
02:50 Moore fires a volley of punches but Haye was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 15:0
03:00 David Haye is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Moore can't throw punches, I guess. 15:0
03:00 Moore works his way free! 15:0
03:00 It looks like Moore has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 15:0
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 16:1
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin the Round 9, we will have to see if that knockdown last round has any carryover effect on Haye. 0:0
0:07 Al Braverman seemed to pump up Haye between rounds. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Haye's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:08 The action is at ring center. 0:0
0:12 Haye lands a smashing cross! 0:4
0:12 Moore is clutching his side! 0:4
0:35 Haye cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Moore had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:4
0:47 Moore is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Haye attempts to move inside on him. 0:4
01:03 Moore traps David Haye in the corner! 0:4
01:08 Moore 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. 0:4
01:10 Moore takes a cross to the head from Haye. 0:6
01:22 Haye is keeping away from the ropes. 0:6
01:27 Haye tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Archie Moore. 0:6
01:29 Moore is throwing that hook from outside, but it still connects with plenty of zip! 3:6
01:33 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 9. 3:6
01:43 Haye is just missing by a hair with his punches. 3:6
01:49 Haye seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 3:6
01:53 David Haye pins Moore in the corner! 3:6
01:58 Curtin has to pull the fighters away from each other as Haye locks up Moore's arms. 3:6
02:02 Curtin pries them apart. 3:6
02:06 Moore's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. He seems to hear but it remains to be seen if he'll follow the advice. 3:6
02:14 Haye fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 3:6
02:16 Those were mostly arm punches from Archie Moore but several got through. 5:6
02:31 Haye misses with that hook. 5:6
02:43 Haye just comes up short with the combination. 5:6
02:49 Moore lands a crushing hook! 9:6
02:49 Haye was stunned by that blow! 9:6
02:54 The increased swelling around the left eye of Haye is fast becoming a hindurance. 9:6
03:00 Moore appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:6
03:00 There's the bell. Moore wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 9 is history. 10:6
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 David Haye was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Al Braverman knows David Haye lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Haye's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:13 Moore traps Haye's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Curtin breaks it up. 0:0
0:18 Curtin separates the two... 0:0
0:22 Haye's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:31 Moore throws a hook to the ribs with authority. 3:0
0:44 Moore has Haye pinned! 3:0
0:49 Watch Moore move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Haye off balance. 3:0
0:53 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 3:0
0:58 Haye swings...and misses. 3:0
01:04 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 3:0
01:12 Moore clamps Haye's arms to his side and holds on until Curtin breaks the hold. 3:0
01:24 Curtin has to break the clinch. 3:0
01:34 Moore backs into a neutral corner. 3:0
01:39 Haye tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Moore blocks it. 3:0
01:41 Moore doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Haye. 6:0
01:53 Moore scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Haye. 8:0
01:58 Haye's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 8:0
02:17 Haye dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Moore back on his heels! 8:4
02:17 Moore looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 8:4
02:41 Moore has freed himself from Haye. They move quickly to ring center. 8:4
02:45 There's a wicked cross to the stomach by Moore. He had some steam on that punch. 11:4
02:58 Moore lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Haye's midsection. 13:4
03:00 Moore appears to have this fight under control. 13:4
03:00 Round 10 ends with the sound of the bell. 14:4
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moore looks to be in fair shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Haye's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Haye's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:13 Haye pins Archie Moore's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:18 Moore pushes Haye away. 0:0
0:27 Haye picks off the jab thrown by Moore. 0:0
0:39 Archie Moore lets his hands go inside, but Haye protects his body well. 0:0
0:51 Haye tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:59 That was a savage uppercut from Moore, it's amazing Haye is still on his feet with the force that punch had behind it! 3:0
01:36 Haye fires and misses. 3:0
01:38 Moore looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 5:0
01:43 Haye's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 5:0
01:52 Moore's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 7:0
02:19 The action slows for the moment. 7:0
02:27 Haye misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 7:0
02:33 Moore lands a hard uppercut! 12:0
02:33 Haye was staggered by that punch! 12:0
02:42 Haye backs into the near corner. 12:0
02:47 Moore tries to drop the right hand over the top but Haye ducks under it. 12:0
02:58 Moore misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 12:0
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 11. 13:0
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:08 Al Braverman was really animated in Haye's corner and Haye was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Haye's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure David Haye's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:14 Moore ties up Haye... 0:0
0:23 Moore shoves David Haye away. 0:0
0:37 Haye tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:39 Moore shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 2:0
0:59 Haye whiffs with the jab. 2:0
01:11 Moore works his way in and leans on Haye... 2:0
01:16 The Referee breaks it up... 2:0
01:20 Both fighters take a half-step back. 2:0
01:32 Haye misses with that hook. 2:0
01:44 Haye brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:0
01:49 Curtin tries to separate the boxers but Haye has a vice-like grip on Moore. 2:0
01:58 Haye pushes Moore away. 2:0
02:03 Haye pushes Moore away to give himself a little more space to work with. 2:0
02:11 Haye misses wildly with the Hook. 2:0
02:18 Moore drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Haye. 5:0
02:27 Haye slides into a neutral corner... 5:0
02:32 Haye is getting frustrated as Moore continues to hold on to him. David Haye is punching Moore's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Curtin pushes the fighters apart. 5:0
02:36 Now they break clean. 5:0
02:48 Haye lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 5:2
03:00 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 5:2
03:00 Curtin moves in to break the clinch. 5:2
03:00 The bell sounds ending the final round and now the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 5:1
Fight Result
Here's Michael Buffer with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Lou Filippo, United States scores the bout 119 to 109
Jose Martinez, Spain scores the bout 119 to 109
Bill Paige, United States scores the bout 119 to 109
The winner by unanimous decision is Archie Moore!
Score Cards
Lou Filippo Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Archie Moore 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 119
David Haye 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 8 9 9 9 9 109
Jose Martinez Round Total
Spain 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Archie Moore 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 119
David Haye 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 8 9 9 9 9 109
Bill Paige Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Archie Moore 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 119
David Haye 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 8 9 9 9 9 109
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Archie Moore 30 30 27 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 357
David Haye 27 27 30 27 27 27 30 24 27 27 27 27 327
Statistics
Categories Archie Moore David Haye
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 5.25 3.08
Hooks / Round 5.92 1.75
Crosses / Round 5.83 2.42
Combinations / Round 4.42 1.75
Uppercuts / Round 5.58 1.08
Punches Landed / Round 27.00 10.08
Punches Missed / Round 56.25 53.00
Punching Accuracy 32.4% 16.0%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 6
Fight Outside (Defensive) 10 / 10 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 5 / 5
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP
Archie Moore vs David Haye
Fight info: Dodge Theatre, Phoenix, AZ, United States, 2012-05-18, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Sean Curtin, the bout will be scored by three judges: Lou Filippo (United States), Jose Martinez (Spain) and Bill Paige (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Archie Moore - Record: 7-5-1 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Enzo Calzaghe - Cut Man: Sam Gasher
In the blue corner: David Haye - Record: 3-4-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Rudy Perez - Cut Man: Al Braverman
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters come out of their corners, ready to initiate action here in the first. 0:0
0:07 Haye throws a big looping cross that lands high on the head of Archie Moore. 0:3
0:24 * Moore is told to watch holding and hitting by Curtin 4:3
0:43 Moore hitches up his trunks. He'd better be careful. He may get nailed while his hands are down. 4:3
0:51 Moore just landed a three punch combo! 8:3
0:51 Haye was stopped cold by that series of shots! 8:3
01:18 Moore lands a solid uppercut! 12:3
01:18 Haye looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 12:3
01:35 Haye tries to muscle inside but Moore clinches him. 12:3
01:40 Curtin has to break them apart. 12:3
01:50 Moore wraps his arms around Haye. 12:3
01:59 Curtin breaks them up... 12:3
02:08 Moore looks for a breather; he grabs Haye and holds on. David Haye pushes Moore off and looks for an opening. 12:3
02:12 Curtin separates the two fighters. 12:3
02:17 Archie Moore lands a flurry to the ribs of Haye. 14:3
02:31 Moore is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 14:3
02:44 OH! Moore landed the big hook flush! 18:3
02:44 Haye is hurt! 18:3
02:49 * Some rather severe swelling is suddenly visible under the David Haye's left eye. 18:3
02:53 Haye doesn't have to look for Moore this round. He is right there in front of him. 18:3
03:00 Moore fires away but finds nothing but air. 18:3
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 18:3
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Moore's corner as the bell sounds for Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Al Braverman was extremely upbeat during the break with Haye providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 Haye's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:14 Moore misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:16 David Haye lands a jab to Moore's midsection 0:2
0:32 Moore is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Haye's defense. 0:2
0:37 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:2
0:45 Haye scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:6
0:45 Archie Moore is reeling.. 0:6
01:12 Haye just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 5:6
01:12 Haye was hurt by those blows! 5:6
01:16 That swelling under the left eye of Haye is definitely getting worse. 5:6
01:27 Haye misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 5:6
01:29 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Moore lands a short uppercut to the chin of Haye. 7:6
01:53 Moore fires and misses. 7:6
02:08 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 7:6
02:15 Haye quickly hitches up his trunks. 7:6
02:19 Haye steals a quick glance at his corner. 7:6
02:22 Haye connects with an uppercut to the head of Moore. 7:8
02:44 The action slows for the moment. 7:8
03:00 Moore lands a devastating hook! 11:8
03:00 Haye is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 11:8
03:00 That ends Round 2... But the fighters are still punching! Now Curtin jumps between them. 13:8
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Haye looks to be in good shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Moore received a pep talk from Enzo Calzaghe before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Haye'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
0:14 Haye just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:5
0:14 That series of punches rocked Moore and he looks to be in trouble. 0:5
0:27 Archie Moore scores to the body with a jab 2:5
0:41 Moore lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Haye. 2:5
0:53 Moore is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 2:5
01:04 Moore is circling his opponent. 2:5
01:09 Archie Moore wallops Haye with a cross to the liver! 5:5
01:18 Haye gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Moore with an uppercut. 5:7
01:32 Archie Moore fires a shot, but it glances off Haye's shoulder. 5:7
01:34 Haye digs two shots to the body and then rips Moore with a short uppercut on the inside. 5:10
01:47 Haye takes a heavy hook downstairs. 9:10
01:47 Haye is gasping for air!! 9:10
01:52 Haye is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 9:10
02:02 Moore bangs the uppercut home. 11:10
02:11 As high as Haye is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Moore takes advantage of it. 11:10
02:19 "The Old Mongoose" is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 11:10
02:28 Moore fires and misses. 11:10
02:35 There's a straight right by Haye! 11:14
02:35 That blow connected solidly to the head of Moore and he is stunned! 11:14
02:47 Both fighters are flailing away and both are definitely landing good punches. 13:16
03:00 Moore misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 13:16
03:00 What a terrific round! The crowd is going crazy. These two fighters just gave us a candidate for Round of the Year! 15:16
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 4. 0:0
0:08 David Haye got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Al Braverman's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 Haye's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:11 Haye eats a sizzling hook from Moore that has him backing up! 3:0
0:24 Archie Moore scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 6:0
0:28 The swelling under Haye's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 6:0
0:41 Haye's misses as Moore backpedals away. 6:0
0:43 Moore dips and connects with a hook to the side of Haye's head. 8:0
0:59 Haye telegraphed that shot and Moore ducks under it easily. 8:0
01:06 Moore lands a crushing uppercut! 13:0
01:06 Moore just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 13:0
01:15 Both fighters let their hands go with Haye coming out on top in that melee. 15:3
01:20 Haye's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Moore. 15:3
01:29 Moore cranks up the hook and connects to Haye's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 19:3
01:29 And Haye's in big trouble now! 19:3
01:38 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 19:3
01:42 Archie Moore is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 21:3
01:55 Moore seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 21:3
02:04 Moore holds his arms up in disgust as David Haye holds him around his waist. 21:3
02:08 Curtin separates the two... 21:3
02:17 Haye scores with a solid hook to the head. 21:6
02:36 Haye usues his legs to avoid Moore's punches. 21:6
02:51 Haye fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 21:6
02:53 Moore throws another good combination that temporarily slows David Haye. 23:6
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 4. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 23:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Moore and Haye leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Al Braverman said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Haye has some spring in his step here in the 5th round. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Haye is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Haye still has distension. 0:0
0:11 Haye leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:28 Moore ties up Haye. 0:0
0:33 Moore uses his shoulder to force Haye out of the clinch. 0:0
0:45 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Haye rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:0
0:54 Moore wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Haye's defense. 0:0
01:01 Moore bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 2:0
01:15 Haye usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Moore tries vainly to score. 2:0
01:32 Haye misses wildly with the hook. 2:0
01:35 Moore lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 4:0
01:39 The swelling under Haye's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 4:0
01:48 Moore doubles up on the jab and each one scored cleanly. 7:0
02:05 Moore is protecting the body nicely as Haye fails to score inside. 7:0
02:15 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 7:0
02:26 Haye looks to work the body, but Moore covers up nicely. 7:0
02:41 Haye wings a big left hand at Moore but the latter sidesteps the punch. 7:0
02:48 Moore lands a devastating uppercut! 11:0
02:48 Moore has Haye in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 11:0
03:00 David Haye throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 11:0
03:00 Moore spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 5. 11:1
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Haye is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 6 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 Haye got some great advice from Al Braverman between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 6. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Haye is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:14 Haye made Moore look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Moore would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 0:0
0:25 Haye just misses with a huge shot as Moore chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:32 Moore lands a strong uppercut! 4:0
0:32 That blast sent Haye reeling into the ropes! 4:0
0:43 Moore catches Haye with a short, powerful hook to the head as Haye tried to move inside. That punch stopped Haye in his tracks! 7:0
0:47 It seems every shot Haye takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 7:0
0:52 Haye is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 7:0
0:55 Moore feints downstairs, then launches a scorching hook that lands flush on David Haye's jaw. 10:0
01:04 Haye doubles up to the body, though Moore seems unfazed. 10:2
01:18 Haye misses wildly with the Hook. 10:2
01:30 Haye fires a left hand that Moore takes high on the shoulder. 10:2
01:32 Moore scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Haye's jaw. 12:2
01:46 Haye can't score with short uppercut inside. Moore got his gloves in front of the punch. 12:2
01:48 Moore lands a hook to the ribs. 14:2
01:53 Haye's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 14:2
01:58 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 14:2
02:01 Moore throws a punch and lands. Haye scores with a counter. Looks like both fighters were effective in that exchange. 16:4
02:18 Haye is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Moore to chase him. 16:4
02:23 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 16:4
02:38 That punch actually went behind Haye's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Moore. 16:4
02:44 Haye and Archie Moore clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 16:4
02:53 Moore is either lucky or has radar. Haye's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 16:4
03:00 Haye misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 16:4
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 6. 16:6
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Haye's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure David Haye's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:10 Moore slips in a jab to the body 2:0
0:15 Haye is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 2:0
0:15 There has to be something done about the swelling around Haye's left eye as it continues to worsen. 2:0
0:19 Moore's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 2:0
0:20 Both fighters are being effective in this exchange of punches. 4:2
0:33 David Haye is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:2
0:39 Moore sneaks home the right cross. 6:2
0:54 A cross to body by Haye gets through. 6:4
01:11 Moore clinches... Haye gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 6:4
01:20 Referee Curtin steps in to break it up. 6:4
01:29 Haye looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 6:4
01:31 Moore continues to pop the jab 8:4
01:49 Moore can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 8:4
02:04 Archie Moore grabs Haye's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Curtin has to force Archie Moore to let go. 8:4
02:13 Moore and Haye each take a step back. 8:4
02:17 Curtin is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 8:4
02:25 Haye is holding... 8:4
02:34 * Curtin steps in and admonishes Haye for leaning on Moore's neck. 8:4
02:48 Haye scores with the jab. 8:6
03:00 Haye ends up behind Moore as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 8:6
03:00 Moore appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:6
03:00 The bell stops the action as Moore and Haye go back to their corners. 7:7
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 Enzo Calzaghe not only gave Archie Moore encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle David Haye. Now it's up to Moore to implement it. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Haye's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:12 Haye wraps up Moore. 0:0
0:24 Curtin moves them apart. 0:0
0:41 "The Old Mongoose" is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:0
0:54 Haye doesn't connect with the hook. 0:0
01:05 * A solid cross drops Haye on his back! 0:0
01:07 Curtin brings his arm down over Haye as he begins the count... 6:0
01:07 1... 6:0
01:08 2... 6:0
01:08 * Haye is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Moore. 6:0
01:08 Haye raises his guard as Curtin asks him if he wants to continue. David Haye wants to keep on fighting but he still looks hurt. 6:0
01:08 Haye looks bad after taking that last blow from Moore. Moore's a pretty good finisher and there's a lot of time left in this round. David Haye is going to have to reach deep to survive here in the 8th! 6:0
01:17 Archie Moore traps Haye in the corner! 6:0
01:21 Moore just comes up short with the uppercut. 6:0
01:32 Moore misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 6:0
01:39 Moore shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 8:0
01:39 Moore senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 8:0
01:48 Moore has Haye cornered! 8:0
01:52 Haye does a great job of moving as Moore tries to work inside. 8:0
02:04 Moore throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Haye but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 8:0
02:11 Haye tries a hook but Moore blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 10:0
02:11 Moore has Haye reeling. Moore can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 10:0
02:15 The swelling around Haye's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 10:0
02:19 Moore unleashes a fusilade of punches to Haye's head. 13:0
02:19 Haye is badly stunned and Moore will try to finish him off here in the 8th round! 13:0
02:28 Moore has Haye trapped! 13:0
02:28 Moore lands the lead cross. 15:0
02:28 Moore's last punch has given him a chance to end the fight this round. He's got Haye on Queer Street. Now, can Moore finish him? 15:0
02:41 Moore is moving around the ring nicely. 15:0
02:50 Moore fires a volley of punches but Haye was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 15:0
03:00 David Haye is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Moore can't throw punches, I guess. 15:0
03:00 Moore works his way free! 15:0
03:00 It looks like Moore has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 15:0
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 16:1
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin the Round 9, we will have to see if that knockdown last round has any carryover effect on Haye. 0:0
0:07 Al Braverman seemed to pump up Haye between rounds. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Haye's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:08 The action is at ring center. 0:0
0:12 Haye lands a smashing cross! 0:4
0:12 Moore is clutching his side! 0:4
0:35 Haye cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Moore had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:4
0:47 Moore is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Haye attempts to move inside on him. 0:4
01:03 Moore traps David Haye in the corner! 0:4
01:08 Moore 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. 0:4
01:10 Moore takes a cross to the head from Haye. 0:6
01:22 Haye is keeping away from the ropes. 0:6
01:27 Haye tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Archie Moore. 0:6
01:29 Moore is throwing that hook from outside, but it still connects with plenty of zip! 3:6
01:33 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 9. 3:6
01:43 Haye is just missing by a hair with his punches. 3:6
01:49 Haye seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 3:6
01:53 David Haye pins Moore in the corner! 3:6
01:58 Curtin has to pull the fighters away from each other as Haye locks up Moore's arms. 3:6
02:02 Curtin pries them apart. 3:6
02:06 Moore's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. He seems to hear but it remains to be seen if he'll follow the advice. 3:6
02:14 Haye fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 3:6
02:16 Those were mostly arm punches from Archie Moore but several got through. 5:6
02:31 Haye misses with that hook. 5:6
02:43 Haye just comes up short with the combination. 5:6
02:49 Moore lands a crushing hook! 9:6
02:49 Haye was stunned by that blow! 9:6
02:54 The increased swelling around the left eye of Haye is fast becoming a hindurance. 9:6
03:00 Moore appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:6
03:00 There's the bell. Moore wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 9 is history. 10:6
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 David Haye was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Al Braverman knows David Haye lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Haye's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:13 Moore traps Haye's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Curtin breaks it up. 0:0
0:18 Curtin separates the two... 0:0
0:22 Haye's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:31 Moore throws a hook to the ribs with authority. 3:0
0:44 Moore has Haye pinned! 3:0
0:49 Watch Moore move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Haye off balance. 3:0
0:53 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 3:0
0:58 Haye swings...and misses. 3:0
01:04 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 3:0
01:12 Moore clamps Haye's arms to his side and holds on until Curtin breaks the hold. 3:0
01:24 Curtin has to break the clinch. 3:0
01:34 Moore backs into a neutral corner. 3:0
01:39 Haye tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Moore blocks it. 3:0
01:41 Moore doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Haye. 6:0
01:53 Moore scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Haye. 8:0
01:58 Haye's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 8:0
02:17 Haye dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Moore back on his heels! 8:4
02:17 Moore looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 8:4
02:41 Moore has freed himself from Haye. They move quickly to ring center. 8:4
02:45 There's a wicked cross to the stomach by Moore. He had some steam on that punch. 11:4
02:58 Moore lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Haye's midsection. 13:4
03:00 Moore appears to have this fight under control. 13:4
03:00 Round 10 ends with the sound of the bell. 14:4
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moore looks to be in fair shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Haye's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Haye's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:13 Haye pins Archie Moore's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:18 Moore pushes Haye away. 0:0
0:27 Haye picks off the jab thrown by Moore. 0:0
0:39 Archie Moore lets his hands go inside, but Haye protects his body well. 0:0
0:51 Haye tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:59 That was a savage uppercut from Moore, it's amazing Haye is still on his feet with the force that punch had behind it! 3:0
01:36 Haye fires and misses. 3:0
01:38 Moore looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 5:0
01:43 Haye's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 5:0
01:52 Moore's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 7:0
02:19 The action slows for the moment. 7:0
02:27 Haye misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 7:0
02:33 Moore lands a hard uppercut! 12:0
02:33 Haye was staggered by that punch! 12:0
02:42 Haye backs into the near corner. 12:0
02:47 Moore tries to drop the right hand over the top but Haye ducks under it. 12:0
02:58 Moore misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 12:0
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 11. 13:0
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:08 Al Braverman was really animated in Haye's corner and Haye was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Haye's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure David Haye's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:14 Moore ties up Haye... 0:0
0:23 Moore shoves David Haye away. 0:0
0:37 Haye tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:39 Moore shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 2:0
0:59 Haye whiffs with the jab. 2:0
01:11 Moore works his way in and leans on Haye... 2:0
01:16 The Referee breaks it up... 2:0
01:20 Both fighters take a half-step back. 2:0
01:32 Haye misses with that hook. 2:0
01:44 Haye brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:0
01:49 Curtin tries to separate the boxers but Haye has a vice-like grip on Moore. 2:0
01:58 Haye pushes Moore away. 2:0
02:03 Haye pushes Moore away to give himself a little more space to work with. 2:0
02:11 Haye misses wildly with the Hook. 2:0
02:18 Moore drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Haye. 5:0
02:27 Haye slides into a neutral corner... 5:0
02:32 Haye is getting frustrated as Moore continues to hold on to him. David Haye is punching Moore's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Curtin pushes the fighters apart. 5:0
02:36 Now they break clean. 5:0
02:48 Haye lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 5:2
03:00 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 5:2
03:00 Curtin moves in to break the clinch. 5:2
03:00 The bell sounds ending the final round and now the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 5:1
Fight Result
Here's Michael Buffer with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Lou Filippo, United States scores the bout 119 to 109
Jose Martinez, Spain scores the bout 119 to 109
Bill Paige, United States scores the bout 119 to 109
The winner by unanimous decision is Archie Moore!
Score Cards
Lou Filippo Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Archie Moore 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 119
David Haye 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 8 9 9 9 9 109
Jose Martinez Round Total
Spain 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Archie Moore 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 119
David Haye 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 8 9 9 9 9 109
Bill Paige Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Archie Moore 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 119
David Haye 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 8 9 9 9 9 109
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Archie Moore 30 30 27 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 357
David Haye 27 27 30 27 27 27 30 24 27 27 27 27 327
Statistics
Categories Archie Moore David Haye
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 5.25 3.08
Hooks / Round 5.92 1.75
Crosses / Round 5.83 2.42
Combinations / Round 4.42 1.75
Uppercuts / Round 5.58 1.08
Punches Landed / Round 27.00 10.08
Punches Missed / Round 56.25 53.00
Punching Accuracy 32.4% 16.0%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 6
Fight Outside (Defensive) 10 / 10 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 5 / 5
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP
Re: #4#Event (7) 1-6
Main Event
Tommy Gibbons vs Kostya Tszyu
Fight info: Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, MS, United States, 2012-05-18, announcer is Ed Darien, referee is Jay Nady, the bout will be scored by three judges: Michael Glienna (United States), Miguel Acuna (United States) and Joe Agnello (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: Tommy Gibbons - Record: 0-5-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jimmy Montoya - Cut Man: Sam Gasher
In the blue corner: Kostya Tszyu - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Pepe Correa - Cut Man: Johnny Tocco
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center as the bell sounds to begin the first round. 0:0
0:13 Nady yells at the fighters to separate but Gibbons and Tszyu are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:17 Referee Nady has to separate the two... 0:0
0:24 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:35 Gibbons is holding Tszyu tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 0:0
0:39 Gibbons finally lets go of Tszyu. 0:0
0:45 Gibbons steals a quick glance at his corner. 0:0
01:00 Gibbons's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 0:0
01:17 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Gibbons rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:0
01:27 Tszyu tries to drop the right hand over the top but Gibbons ducks under it. 0:0
01:29 Gibbons scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 2:0
01:38 Gibbons bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 4:0
02:07 Nady has to pull the fighters away from each other as Gibbons locks up Tszyu's arms. 4:0
02:16 Nady separates the two fighters. 4:0
02:24 Gibbons fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 6:0
02:38 Gibbons pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 6:0
02:47 Gibbons tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 6:0
02:54 Tszyu lands a crushing cross! 6:4
02:54 Gibbons takes a step back, obviously hurt! 6:4
03:00 Gibbons slides into the corner... 6:4
03:00 Tszyu fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:4
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 7:4
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Gibbons's corner as the bell sounds for Round 2. 0:0
0:11 Gibbons lands a jab to Tszyu's midsection 2:0
0:22 As high as Kostya Tszyu is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Gibbons takes advantage of it. 2:0
0:26 Kostya Tszyu pins Gibbons in the corner! 2:0
0:30 Tszyu connects with a violent combination! 2:4
0:30 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Gibbons is just trying to hang on! 2:4
0:40 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:4
0:40 The uppercut just landed by Gibbons is a nice weapon on the inside. 4:4
0:53 A hard jab to the stomach makes Tszyu gasp!! 7:4
01:02 Gibbons retreats into his own corner... 7:4
01:02 Tszyu delivers a cross to the nose of Gibbons. 7:7
01:23 Gibbons pins Tszyu's arms. Now they move apart. 7:7
01:32 Nady separates them. 7:7
01:44 Tszyu drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 7:11
01:44 Gibbons is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 7:11
01:58 Gibbons doesn't connect with the uppercut. 7:11
02:05 Both fighters are flailing away but Gibbons is definitely landing the better punches. 10:13
02:19 Gibbons moves to the center of the Ring taunting Tszyu with his hands by his sides. 10:13
02:24 Gibbons doesn't have to look for Tszyu this round. He is right there in front of him. 10:13
02:29 Gibbons gets inside and fires a hook to Tszyu's body. 12:13
02:38 Gibbons has Tszyu cornered! 12:13
02:43 Gibbons isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Tszyu fits. 12:13
02:48 Tszyu slides into his own corner... 12:13
02:52 Gibbons is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 12:13
02:57 Great work to the body by Gibbons as he scores with both hands. 15:13
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 17:13
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Nady motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:15 Tszyu fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:18 Some good body work by Tommy Gibbons but not much on those punches. 2:0
0:27 Kostya Tszyu looks a little confused and his corner isn't offering any useful advice. 2:0
0:32 Tszyu swings...and misses. 2:0
0:55 Gibbons goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 4:0
01:13 Tszyu just can't find the range with that jab. 4:0
01:15 Tszyu tastes Gibbons's jab 6:0
01:39 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:0
01:50 Gibbons smothers Tszyu's attack with a clinch! 6:0
01:54 The fighters have just banged heads! 6:0
02:08 "Thunder from Down Under" Tszyu is keeping away from the ropes. 6:0
02:08 A cross lands for Tszyu. Gibbons didn't see that one coming. 6:2
02:23 Gibbons throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 8:2
02:39 Tszyu tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 8:2
02:48 Both men look to measure one another. 8:2
02:57 Gibbons has Tszyu blocked in! 8:2
02:57 Gibbons rips Tszyu to the body with a sharp uppercut. 11:2
03:00 The bell stops the action as Gibbons and Tszyu go back to their corners. 10:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 4 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:12 Kostya Tszyu moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Gibbons. 0:0
0:12 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:27 Gibbons hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Tszyu. 2:0
0:48 Tszyu pins Gibbons in the corner! 2:0
0:52 Tszyu leaves the jab just short. 2:0
0:55 Gibbons feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 4:0
01:04 Tommy Gibbons unleashes a fusilade of punches to Tszyu's head. 7:0
01:21 Gibbons is protecting the body nicely as Tszyu fails to score inside. 7:0
01:29 Gibbons is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 7:0
01:40 The fighters are throwing punches now! Gibbons is being much more effective in this exchange. 10:2
01:53 Gibbons seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:2
01:57 Gibbons feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 12:2
02:09 Tommy Gibbons traps Tszyu in the corner! 12:2
02:09 A crisp jab from Gibbons connects to the jaw of Tszyu 15:2
02:22 Gibbons doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 17:2
02:46 Tommy Gibbons misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 17:2
02:53 It's a sweet uppercut by Tszyu! He snapped Gibbons's head straight back with that punch! 17:6
02:53 Gibbons looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 17:6
03:00 There's the bell. Gibbons wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 4 is history. 17:8
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Gibbons and Tszyu leave their corners. 0:0
0:09 Tszyu brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:09 Tszyu's cross finds a home in Gibbons's midsection. 0:3
0:13 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:3
0:21 Gibbons backs into the right corner. 0:3
0:26 Tszyu throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Tommy Gibbons but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:3
0:28 Gibbons scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Tszyu's jaw. 2:3
0:46 Tszyu can't score with short uppercut inside. Tommy Gibbons got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:3
0:48 Gibbons lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 4:3
01:09 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 4:3
01:22 Tszyu picks off the uppercut by Gibbons. 4:3
01:33 Gibbons lands a nicely timed cross to the jaw of Tszyu from the outside. 7:3
01:48 Kostya Tszyu tries a hook but Gibbons blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 9:3
02:06 Gibbons voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 9:3
02:15 Tszyu will tie a guy up if he has to. 9:3
02:19 Nady separates the two... 9:3
02:31 Tszyu sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 9:5
02:47 Kostya Tszyu's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 9:5
02:50 Tommy Gibbons drills Tszyu with a left and right and another left. 11:5
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 12:5
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Kostya Tszyu was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:14 There's a straight right by Tszyu! 0:4
0:14 Gibbons is staggered... 0:4
0:18 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:4
0:23 Jimmy Montoya was really animated in Gibbons's corner and Gibbons was nodding in agreement. 0:4
0:28 Tszyu just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:9
0:28 Tommy Gibbons is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:9
0:41 Kostya Tszyu ambles toward Gibbons. 0:9
0:50 Tszyu is stalking his opponent. 0:9
0:54 Tommy Gibbons is trapped in the corner... 0:9
0:59 Kostya Tszyu cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Gibbons had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:9
01:05 Tszyu goes downstairs with a series of hard blows. 0:12
01:05 Tszyu has Gibbons in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 6th. 0:12
01:18 Tszyu just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Gibbons with a sharp combination! 0:17
01:18 Gibbons is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 0:17
01:32 Kostya Tszyu approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Gibbons any room to breathe. 0:17
01:41 Kostya Tszyu misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:17
01:52 Kostya Tszyu landed a sharp combination that rocked Tommy Gibbons back on his heels! 0:21
01:52 Gibbons is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 0:21
02:01 Gibbons retreats into the left corner. 0:21
02:05 There's a hard shot off the top of Gibbons's head! 0:25
02:05 Gibbons seems to have been hurt by that punch! 0:25
02:19 Tszyu holds his arms up in disgust as Gibbons holds him around his waist. 0:25
02:28 Nady has to break the clinch. 0:25
02:44 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:25
02:54 Gibbons scores with a rapid fire combination. 2:25
03:00 Gibbons is clinching... Tszyu is trying to free his gloves... They are under Gibbons's arms... 2:25
03:00 Tszyu tries to get free... Here comes Nady to break them up... 2:25
03:00 Gibbons spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 6. 2:26
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons looks to be in good shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:18 Tszyu doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 0:0
0:18 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:25 Tszyu has Gibbons trapped! 0:0
0:38 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
0:42 Tszyu whiffs with the uppercut. 0:0
0:45 Gibbons shoots a cross to the midsection. 2:0
0:58 Tszyu misses with that combination. 2:0
01:05 Kostya Tszyu takes a heavy cross downstairs. 6:0
01:05 Tszyu is reeling.. 6:0
01:19 Gibbons wings a big left hand at Tszyu but the latter sidesteps the punch. 6:0
01:21 Tszyu looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 6:2
01:36 Gibbons slips in a jab to the body 8:2
02:00 Gibbons shoots the jab into the chest of Tszyu. 10:2
02:17 Gibbons misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 10:2
02:32 Tszyu's misses as Gibbons backpedals away. 10:2
02:44 Tommy Gibbons is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 12:2
02:57 Gibbons scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 14:2
03:00 He appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 14:2
03:00 That ends Round 7... But the fighters are still punching! Now Nady jumps between them. 14:4
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 8 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:17 * A beautiful cross to the chin knocks Tszyu to the canvas! 0:0
0:19 Gibbons is ushered to a neutral corner by Nady and the count begins.. 9:0
0:19 1... 9:0
0:20 2... 9:0
0:21 3... 9:0
0:22 4... 9:0
0:23 5... 9:0
0:24 Tszyu is struggling to regain his feet as the count reaches 6. 9:0
0:25 7... 9:0
0:26 8... 9:0
0:26 * Kostya Tszyu still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Nady is taking a long look at him. 9:0
0:26 Nady seems convinced that Tszyu is ok, and the fight will continue! 9:0
0:26 Gibbons stunned Tszyu with that last shot and Tommy Gibbons's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 9:0
0:31 Tszyu is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 9:0
0:35 Kostya Tszyu moves into a neutral corner. 9:0
0:40 Tommy Gibbons misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:0
0:51 Gibbons has Tszyu pinned! 9:0
0:51 The fighters are tangled up inside. Gibbons has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 11:0
0:51 Gibbons must sense that he's got Tszyu just about out on his feet. Now, it's a matter of whether or not he can land the punches necessary to end this fight. 11:0
01:04 Gibbons is just missing by a hair with his punches. 11:0
01:15 Gibbons fires and misses. 11:0
01:27 Gibbons misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 11:0
01:42 Kostya Tszyu and Gibbons are in a clinch, Nady hollers at them to break and start fighting. 11:0
01:51 Referee Nady steps in to break it up. 11:0
02:03 Gibbons is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Tszyu. 11:0
02:14 Gibbons misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 11:0
02:21 Some nice infighting ends with Gibbons getting an uppercut in. 13:0
02:42 Tszyu is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Gibbons can't throw punches, I guess. 13:0
02:46 The fighters separate after a clinch. 13:0
02:56 Gibbons lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Tszyu. 13:0
03:00 Gibbons is clinching. Nady better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 13:0
03:00 Tommy Gibbons shoves Tszyu away. 13:0
03:00 A knockdown is always exciting and this crowd is full of electricity after that last round! 14:0
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tszyu didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:08 Pepe Correa not only gave Tszyu encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Tommy Gibbons. Now it's up to Kostya Tszyu to implement it. 0:0
0:15 Gibbons drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 5:0
0:15 That series of punches rocked Tszyu and he looks to be in trouble. 5:0
0:28 Gibbons dances gracefully across the canvas 5:0
0:37 Tszyu just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 10:0
0:37 Tszyu is gasping for air!! 10:0
0:50 Gibbons fires a lead right that Tszyu manages to avoid. 10:0
01:01 Kostya Tszyu retreats into a neutral corner. 10:0
01:05 Gibbons lands a strong uppercut! 14:0
01:05 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Tszyu is trying to hang on... 14:0
01:14 Tommy Gibbons rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 16:0
01:19 There seems to be a bit of puffiness under Tszyu's right eye. 16:0
01:28 Gibbons misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 16:0
01:37 Tommy Gibbons's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 16:0
01:44 Tszyu is forced into his own corner... 16:0
01:49 Gibbons is really fluid in his movement. 16:0
01:57 Tszyu is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 16:0
02:00 Tszyu lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Gibbons on the end of that punch. 16:2
02:05 Tszyu eyes look good. He seems to be clear-headed after last round's knockdown. 16:2
02:14 Gibbons just comes up short with the combination. 16:2
02:24 Tszyu backs into a neutral corner. 16:2
02:29 Gibbons dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Tszyu back on his heels! 20:2
02:29 Tszyu is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 20:2
02:49 Kostya Tszyu fires a volley of punches but Gibbons was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 20:2
02:52 Gibbons rips a hook to the head. 22:2
03:00 Gibbons wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Tszyu's defense. 22:2
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 9 comes to an end. 24:2
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:14 Kostya Tszyu is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Gibbons a decent target to shoot for. 0:0
0:27 Tszyu really buried that punch into Gibbons's ribs. 0:4
0:27 Gibbons is hurt! 0:4
0:53 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:4
01:01 Gibbons usues his legs to avoid Tszyu's punches. 0:4
01:03 Gibbons misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 2:4
01:12 Gibbons's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 4:4
01:26 That was a violent straight right by Tszyu! 4:8
01:26 Gibbons looks shaken! 4:8
01:36 Gibbons catches Tszyu with a nice cross. 7:8
02:01 Tszyu picks off the jab thrown by Gibbons. 7:8
02:07 And Gibbons tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Tszyu! 7:12
02:07 Gibbons's knee almost touched the canvas... 7:12
02:24 Tszyu fires and misses. 7:12
02:26 Gibbons lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Tszyu 9:12
02:31 Look for Gibbons to start to target Tszyu's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 9:12
02:36 Gibbons pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 11:12
02:50 Gibbons shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Kostya Tszyu flush! 15:12
02:50 Tszyu is dazed and he is in trouble!! 15:12
03:00 The action is at ring center. 15:12
03:00 It looks like Gibbons has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 15:12
03:00 The crowd is standing on its feet. Both fighters shoot their gloves skyward! What a great round of boxing! 16:13
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 11. 0:0
0:07 Kostya Tszyu got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Pepe Correa's instructions work. 0:0
0:07 Tszyu's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:14 Gibbons smothers Kostya Tszyu's attack as Tszyu tries to get off some shots inside. 0:0
0:16 Gibbons lands a hook to the ribs. 2:0
0:25 Gibbons flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 4:0
0:47 Tszyu lands a wicked hook! 4:5
0:47 Tszyu just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 4:5
01:05 Tszyu drops the right hand flush on Gibbons's chin! 4:9
01:05 Tszyu sent Gibbons reeling with that punch! 4:9
01:19 Gibbons tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Tszyu blocks it. 4:9
01:25 Kostya Tszyu seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:9
01:40 Tommy Gibbons comes in low. Tszyu puts a headlock on him. Nady knocks Tszyu's arm off Gibbons's head. 4:9
01:52 Referee Nady separates the two... 4:9
01:57 These guys are both being extremely tentative in there tonight. 4:9
02:00 Gibbons moves into the left corner. 4:9
02:05 Tszyu wraps up Tommy Gibbons. 4:9
02:09 Nady separates the two... 4:9
02:19 Tszyu cranks up the hook and connects to Tommy Gibbons's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:13
02:19 That punch may have stunned Gibbons momentarily. 4:13
02:33 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 4:13
02:42 * Tszyu is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 4:13
02:56 Gibbons and Tszyu 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. 4:13
03:00 Tszyu fires a left hand that Gibbons takes high on the shoulder. 4:13
03:00 And that ends Round number 11. 5:12
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 12th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:07 Kostya Tszyu's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Tszyu is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 Gibbons lands two hard body shots that made Tszyu grunt. 3:0
0:17 Tszyu is staying at the center of the ring. 3:0
0:22 Tszyu lands a hard hook! 3:4
0:22 That blow connected solidly to the head of Gibbons and he is stunned! 3:4
0:42 Nady warns Gibbons for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 3:4
0:46 Tszyu works his way free! 3:4
0:50 Tommy Gibbons's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 3:4
0:54 Nady is really doing a good job of controlling this fight. He's making sure that these fighters keep it clean. 3:4
0:57 Tszyu backs into his own corner... 3:4
01:01 Gibbons clamps Tszyu's arms to his side and holds on until Nady breaks the hold. 3:4
01:10 Nady has to break them apart. 3:4
01:22 Kostya Tszyu throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 3:4
01:40 Tszyu lands a strong hook! 3:8
01:40 Gibbons is clutching his side! 3:8
01:44 Tommy Gibbons is running out of gas... 3:8
01:54 Gibbons is clinching... 3:8
01:59 Nady has to separate the two... 3:8
02:05 Tszyu has Gibbons trapped in the right neutral corner... 3:8
02:10 Tszyu lands a devastating hook! 3:12
02:10 Gibbons looks stunned! 3:12
02:19 Tszyu fires the jab. It finds its target. 3:14
02:32 Tszyu is trapped in Gibbons's corner... 3:14
02:37 Gibbons pins Tszyu's arms! The fighters are tied up... 3:14
02:49 Nady moves in to break the clinch. 3:14
02:56 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 3:14
03:00 There's the bell and this contest is in the books. Both fighters act as if they've won. Let's listen to the call as the scorecards are handed to the ring announcer. 2:15
Fight Result
And here with the call is Ed Darien
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Michael Glienna, United States scores the bout 117 to 110
Miguel Acuna, United States scores the bout 117 to 110
Joe Agnello, United States scores the bout 116 to 111
And your winner by unanimous decision Tommy Gibbons!!!
Score Cards
Michael Glienna Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Tommy Gibbons 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 117
Kostya Tszyu 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 8 9 9 10 10 110
Miguel Acuna Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Tommy Gibbons 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 117
Kostya Tszyu 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 8 9 9 10 10 110
Joe Agnello Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Tommy Gibbons 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 116
Kostya Tszyu 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 8 9 9 10 10 111
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Tommy Gibbons 30 29 30 30 30 27 30 30 30 30 27 27 350
Kostya Tszyu 27 28 27 27 27 30 27 24 27 27 30 30 331
Statistics
Categories Tommy Gibbons Kostya Tszyu
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 5.42 3.08
Hooks / Round 4.58 3.58
Crosses / Round 5.67 2.33
Combinations / Round 4.83 1.92
Uppercuts / Round 4.92 2.83
Punches Landed / Round 25.42 13.75
Punches Missed / Round 41.33 46.25
Punching Accuracy 38.1% 22.9%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 2 / 2
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 10 / 9 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 5 / 5
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Tommy Gibbons vs Kostya Tszyu
Fight info: Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, MS, United States, 2012-05-18, announcer is Ed Darien, referee is Jay Nady, the bout will be scored by three judges: Michael Glienna (United States), Miguel Acuna (United States) and Joe Agnello (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: Tommy Gibbons - Record: 0-5-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jimmy Montoya - Cut Man: Sam Gasher
In the blue corner: Kostya Tszyu - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Pepe Correa - Cut Man: Johnny Tocco
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center as the bell sounds to begin the first round. 0:0
0:13 Nady yells at the fighters to separate but Gibbons and Tszyu are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:17 Referee Nady has to separate the two... 0:0
0:24 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:35 Gibbons is holding Tszyu tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 0:0
0:39 Gibbons finally lets go of Tszyu. 0:0
0:45 Gibbons steals a quick glance at his corner. 0:0
01:00 Gibbons's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 0:0
01:17 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Gibbons rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:0
01:27 Tszyu tries to drop the right hand over the top but Gibbons ducks under it. 0:0
01:29 Gibbons scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 2:0
01:38 Gibbons bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 4:0
02:07 Nady has to pull the fighters away from each other as Gibbons locks up Tszyu's arms. 4:0
02:16 Nady separates the two fighters. 4:0
02:24 Gibbons fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 6:0
02:38 Gibbons pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 6:0
02:47 Gibbons tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 6:0
02:54 Tszyu lands a crushing cross! 6:4
02:54 Gibbons takes a step back, obviously hurt! 6:4
03:00 Gibbons slides into the corner... 6:4
03:00 Tszyu fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:4
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 7:4
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Gibbons's corner as the bell sounds for Round 2. 0:0
0:11 Gibbons lands a jab to Tszyu's midsection 2:0
0:22 As high as Kostya Tszyu is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Gibbons takes advantage of it. 2:0
0:26 Kostya Tszyu pins Gibbons in the corner! 2:0
0:30 Tszyu connects with a violent combination! 2:4
0:30 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Gibbons is just trying to hang on! 2:4
0:40 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:4
0:40 The uppercut just landed by Gibbons is a nice weapon on the inside. 4:4
0:53 A hard jab to the stomach makes Tszyu gasp!! 7:4
01:02 Gibbons retreats into his own corner... 7:4
01:02 Tszyu delivers a cross to the nose of Gibbons. 7:7
01:23 Gibbons pins Tszyu's arms. Now they move apart. 7:7
01:32 Nady separates them. 7:7
01:44 Tszyu drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 7:11
01:44 Gibbons is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 7:11
01:58 Gibbons doesn't connect with the uppercut. 7:11
02:05 Both fighters are flailing away but Gibbons is definitely landing the better punches. 10:13
02:19 Gibbons moves to the center of the Ring taunting Tszyu with his hands by his sides. 10:13
02:24 Gibbons doesn't have to look for Tszyu this round. He is right there in front of him. 10:13
02:29 Gibbons gets inside and fires a hook to Tszyu's body. 12:13
02:38 Gibbons has Tszyu cornered! 12:13
02:43 Gibbons isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Tszyu fits. 12:13
02:48 Tszyu slides into his own corner... 12:13
02:52 Gibbons is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 12:13
02:57 Great work to the body by Gibbons as he scores with both hands. 15:13
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 17:13
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Nady motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:15 Tszyu fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:18 Some good body work by Tommy Gibbons but not much on those punches. 2:0
0:27 Kostya Tszyu looks a little confused and his corner isn't offering any useful advice. 2:0
0:32 Tszyu swings...and misses. 2:0
0:55 Gibbons goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 4:0
01:13 Tszyu just can't find the range with that jab. 4:0
01:15 Tszyu tastes Gibbons's jab 6:0
01:39 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:0
01:50 Gibbons smothers Tszyu's attack with a clinch! 6:0
01:54 The fighters have just banged heads! 6:0
02:08 "Thunder from Down Under" Tszyu is keeping away from the ropes. 6:0
02:08 A cross lands for Tszyu. Gibbons didn't see that one coming. 6:2
02:23 Gibbons throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 8:2
02:39 Tszyu tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 8:2
02:48 Both men look to measure one another. 8:2
02:57 Gibbons has Tszyu blocked in! 8:2
02:57 Gibbons rips Tszyu to the body with a sharp uppercut. 11:2
03:00 The bell stops the action as Gibbons and Tszyu go back to their corners. 10:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 4 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:12 Kostya Tszyu moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Gibbons. 0:0
0:12 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:27 Gibbons hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Tszyu. 2:0
0:48 Tszyu pins Gibbons in the corner! 2:0
0:52 Tszyu leaves the jab just short. 2:0
0:55 Gibbons feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 4:0
01:04 Tommy Gibbons unleashes a fusilade of punches to Tszyu's head. 7:0
01:21 Gibbons is protecting the body nicely as Tszyu fails to score inside. 7:0
01:29 Gibbons is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 7:0
01:40 The fighters are throwing punches now! Gibbons is being much more effective in this exchange. 10:2
01:53 Gibbons seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:2
01:57 Gibbons feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 12:2
02:09 Tommy Gibbons traps Tszyu in the corner! 12:2
02:09 A crisp jab from Gibbons connects to the jaw of Tszyu 15:2
02:22 Gibbons doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 17:2
02:46 Tommy Gibbons misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 17:2
02:53 It's a sweet uppercut by Tszyu! He snapped Gibbons's head straight back with that punch! 17:6
02:53 Gibbons looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 17:6
03:00 There's the bell. Gibbons wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 4 is history. 17:8
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Gibbons and Tszyu leave their corners. 0:0
0:09 Tszyu brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:09 Tszyu's cross finds a home in Gibbons's midsection. 0:3
0:13 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:3
0:21 Gibbons backs into the right corner. 0:3
0:26 Tszyu throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Tommy Gibbons but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:3
0:28 Gibbons scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Tszyu's jaw. 2:3
0:46 Tszyu can't score with short uppercut inside. Tommy Gibbons got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:3
0:48 Gibbons lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 4:3
01:09 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 4:3
01:22 Tszyu picks off the uppercut by Gibbons. 4:3
01:33 Gibbons lands a nicely timed cross to the jaw of Tszyu from the outside. 7:3
01:48 Kostya Tszyu tries a hook but Gibbons blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 9:3
02:06 Gibbons voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 9:3
02:15 Tszyu will tie a guy up if he has to. 9:3
02:19 Nady separates the two... 9:3
02:31 Tszyu sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 9:5
02:47 Kostya Tszyu's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 9:5
02:50 Tommy Gibbons drills Tszyu with a left and right and another left. 11:5
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 12:5
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Kostya Tszyu was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:14 There's a straight right by Tszyu! 0:4
0:14 Gibbons is staggered... 0:4
0:18 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:4
0:23 Jimmy Montoya was really animated in Gibbons's corner and Gibbons was nodding in agreement. 0:4
0:28 Tszyu just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:9
0:28 Tommy Gibbons is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:9
0:41 Kostya Tszyu ambles toward Gibbons. 0:9
0:50 Tszyu is stalking his opponent. 0:9
0:54 Tommy Gibbons is trapped in the corner... 0:9
0:59 Kostya Tszyu cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Gibbons had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:9
01:05 Tszyu goes downstairs with a series of hard blows. 0:12
01:05 Tszyu has Gibbons in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 6th. 0:12
01:18 Tszyu just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Gibbons with a sharp combination! 0:17
01:18 Gibbons is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 0:17
01:32 Kostya Tszyu approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Gibbons any room to breathe. 0:17
01:41 Kostya Tszyu misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:17
01:52 Kostya Tszyu landed a sharp combination that rocked Tommy Gibbons back on his heels! 0:21
01:52 Gibbons is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 0:21
02:01 Gibbons retreats into the left corner. 0:21
02:05 There's a hard shot off the top of Gibbons's head! 0:25
02:05 Gibbons seems to have been hurt by that punch! 0:25
02:19 Tszyu holds his arms up in disgust as Gibbons holds him around his waist. 0:25
02:28 Nady has to break the clinch. 0:25
02:44 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:25
02:54 Gibbons scores with a rapid fire combination. 2:25
03:00 Gibbons is clinching... Tszyu is trying to free his gloves... They are under Gibbons's arms... 2:25
03:00 Tszyu tries to get free... Here comes Nady to break them up... 2:25
03:00 Gibbons spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 6. 2:26
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons looks to be in good shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:18 Tszyu doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 0:0
0:18 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:25 Tszyu has Gibbons trapped! 0:0
0:38 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
0:42 Tszyu whiffs with the uppercut. 0:0
0:45 Gibbons shoots a cross to the midsection. 2:0
0:58 Tszyu misses with that combination. 2:0
01:05 Kostya Tszyu takes a heavy cross downstairs. 6:0
01:05 Tszyu is reeling.. 6:0
01:19 Gibbons wings a big left hand at Tszyu but the latter sidesteps the punch. 6:0
01:21 Tszyu looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 6:2
01:36 Gibbons slips in a jab to the body 8:2
02:00 Gibbons shoots the jab into the chest of Tszyu. 10:2
02:17 Gibbons misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 10:2
02:32 Tszyu's misses as Gibbons backpedals away. 10:2
02:44 Tommy Gibbons is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 12:2
02:57 Gibbons scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 14:2
03:00 He appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 14:2
03:00 That ends Round 7... But the fighters are still punching! Now Nady jumps between them. 14:4
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 8 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:17 * A beautiful cross to the chin knocks Tszyu to the canvas! 0:0
0:19 Gibbons is ushered to a neutral corner by Nady and the count begins.. 9:0
0:19 1... 9:0
0:20 2... 9:0
0:21 3... 9:0
0:22 4... 9:0
0:23 5... 9:0
0:24 Tszyu is struggling to regain his feet as the count reaches 6. 9:0
0:25 7... 9:0
0:26 8... 9:0
0:26 * Kostya Tszyu still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Nady is taking a long look at him. 9:0
0:26 Nady seems convinced that Tszyu is ok, and the fight will continue! 9:0
0:26 Gibbons stunned Tszyu with that last shot and Tommy Gibbons's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 9:0
0:31 Tszyu is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 9:0
0:35 Kostya Tszyu moves into a neutral corner. 9:0
0:40 Tommy Gibbons misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:0
0:51 Gibbons has Tszyu pinned! 9:0
0:51 The fighters are tangled up inside. Gibbons has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 11:0
0:51 Gibbons must sense that he's got Tszyu just about out on his feet. Now, it's a matter of whether or not he can land the punches necessary to end this fight. 11:0
01:04 Gibbons is just missing by a hair with his punches. 11:0
01:15 Gibbons fires and misses. 11:0
01:27 Gibbons misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 11:0
01:42 Kostya Tszyu and Gibbons are in a clinch, Nady hollers at them to break and start fighting. 11:0
01:51 Referee Nady steps in to break it up. 11:0
02:03 Gibbons is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Tszyu. 11:0
02:14 Gibbons misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 11:0
02:21 Some nice infighting ends with Gibbons getting an uppercut in. 13:0
02:42 Tszyu is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Gibbons can't throw punches, I guess. 13:0
02:46 The fighters separate after a clinch. 13:0
02:56 Gibbons lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Tszyu. 13:0
03:00 Gibbons is clinching. Nady better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 13:0
03:00 Tommy Gibbons shoves Tszyu away. 13:0
03:00 A knockdown is always exciting and this crowd is full of electricity after that last round! 14:0
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tszyu didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:08 Pepe Correa not only gave Tszyu encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Tommy Gibbons. Now it's up to Kostya Tszyu to implement it. 0:0
0:15 Gibbons drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 5:0
0:15 That series of punches rocked Tszyu and he looks to be in trouble. 5:0
0:28 Gibbons dances gracefully across the canvas 5:0
0:37 Tszyu just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 10:0
0:37 Tszyu is gasping for air!! 10:0
0:50 Gibbons fires a lead right that Tszyu manages to avoid. 10:0
01:01 Kostya Tszyu retreats into a neutral corner. 10:0
01:05 Gibbons lands a strong uppercut! 14:0
01:05 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Tszyu is trying to hang on... 14:0
01:14 Tommy Gibbons rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 16:0
01:19 There seems to be a bit of puffiness under Tszyu's right eye. 16:0
01:28 Gibbons misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 16:0
01:37 Tommy Gibbons's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 16:0
01:44 Tszyu is forced into his own corner... 16:0
01:49 Gibbons is really fluid in his movement. 16:0
01:57 Tszyu is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 16:0
02:00 Tszyu lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Gibbons on the end of that punch. 16:2
02:05 Tszyu eyes look good. He seems to be clear-headed after last round's knockdown. 16:2
02:14 Gibbons just comes up short with the combination. 16:2
02:24 Tszyu backs into a neutral corner. 16:2
02:29 Gibbons dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Tszyu back on his heels! 20:2
02:29 Tszyu is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 20:2
02:49 Kostya Tszyu fires a volley of punches but Gibbons was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 20:2
02:52 Gibbons rips a hook to the head. 22:2
03:00 Gibbons wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Tszyu's defense. 22:2
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 9 comes to an end. 24:2
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:14 Kostya Tszyu is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Gibbons a decent target to shoot for. 0:0
0:27 Tszyu really buried that punch into Gibbons's ribs. 0:4
0:27 Gibbons is hurt! 0:4
0:53 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:4
01:01 Gibbons usues his legs to avoid Tszyu's punches. 0:4
01:03 Gibbons misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 2:4
01:12 Gibbons's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 4:4
01:26 That was a violent straight right by Tszyu! 4:8
01:26 Gibbons looks shaken! 4:8
01:36 Gibbons catches Tszyu with a nice cross. 7:8
02:01 Tszyu picks off the jab thrown by Gibbons. 7:8
02:07 And Gibbons tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Tszyu! 7:12
02:07 Gibbons's knee almost touched the canvas... 7:12
02:24 Tszyu fires and misses. 7:12
02:26 Gibbons lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Tszyu 9:12
02:31 Look for Gibbons to start to target Tszyu's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 9:12
02:36 Gibbons pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 11:12
02:50 Gibbons shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Kostya Tszyu flush! 15:12
02:50 Tszyu is dazed and he is in trouble!! 15:12
03:00 The action is at ring center. 15:12
03:00 It looks like Gibbons has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 15:12
03:00 The crowd is standing on its feet. Both fighters shoot their gloves skyward! What a great round of boxing! 16:13
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 11. 0:0
0:07 Kostya Tszyu got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Pepe Correa's instructions work. 0:0
0:07 Tszyu's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:14 Gibbons smothers Kostya Tszyu's attack as Tszyu tries to get off some shots inside. 0:0
0:16 Gibbons lands a hook to the ribs. 2:0
0:25 Gibbons flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 4:0
0:47 Tszyu lands a wicked hook! 4:5
0:47 Tszyu just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 4:5
01:05 Tszyu drops the right hand flush on Gibbons's chin! 4:9
01:05 Tszyu sent Gibbons reeling with that punch! 4:9
01:19 Gibbons tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Tszyu blocks it. 4:9
01:25 Kostya Tszyu seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:9
01:40 Tommy Gibbons comes in low. Tszyu puts a headlock on him. Nady knocks Tszyu's arm off Gibbons's head. 4:9
01:52 Referee Nady separates the two... 4:9
01:57 These guys are both being extremely tentative in there tonight. 4:9
02:00 Gibbons moves into the left corner. 4:9
02:05 Tszyu wraps up Tommy Gibbons. 4:9
02:09 Nady separates the two... 4:9
02:19 Tszyu cranks up the hook and connects to Tommy Gibbons's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:13
02:19 That punch may have stunned Gibbons momentarily. 4:13
02:33 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 4:13
02:42 * Tszyu is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 4:13
02:56 Gibbons and Tszyu 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. 4:13
03:00 Tszyu fires a left hand that Gibbons takes high on the shoulder. 4:13
03:00 And that ends Round number 11. 5:12
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 12th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:07 Kostya Tszyu's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Tszyu is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 Gibbons lands two hard body shots that made Tszyu grunt. 3:0
0:17 Tszyu is staying at the center of the ring. 3:0
0:22 Tszyu lands a hard hook! 3:4
0:22 That blow connected solidly to the head of Gibbons and he is stunned! 3:4
0:42 Nady warns Gibbons for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 3:4
0:46 Tszyu works his way free! 3:4
0:50 Tommy Gibbons's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 3:4
0:54 Nady is really doing a good job of controlling this fight. He's making sure that these fighters keep it clean. 3:4
0:57 Tszyu backs into his own corner... 3:4
01:01 Gibbons clamps Tszyu's arms to his side and holds on until Nady breaks the hold. 3:4
01:10 Nady has to break them apart. 3:4
01:22 Kostya Tszyu throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 3:4
01:40 Tszyu lands a strong hook! 3:8
01:40 Gibbons is clutching his side! 3:8
01:44 Tommy Gibbons is running out of gas... 3:8
01:54 Gibbons is clinching... 3:8
01:59 Nady has to separate the two... 3:8
02:05 Tszyu has Gibbons trapped in the right neutral corner... 3:8
02:10 Tszyu lands a devastating hook! 3:12
02:10 Gibbons looks stunned! 3:12
02:19 Tszyu fires the jab. It finds its target. 3:14
02:32 Tszyu is trapped in Gibbons's corner... 3:14
02:37 Gibbons pins Tszyu's arms! The fighters are tied up... 3:14
02:49 Nady moves in to break the clinch. 3:14
02:56 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 3:14
03:00 There's the bell and this contest is in the books. Both fighters act as if they've won. Let's listen to the call as the scorecards are handed to the ring announcer. 2:15
Fight Result
And here with the call is Ed Darien
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Michael Glienna, United States scores the bout 117 to 110
Miguel Acuna, United States scores the bout 117 to 110
Joe Agnello, United States scores the bout 116 to 111
And your winner by unanimous decision Tommy Gibbons!!!
Score Cards
Michael Glienna Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Tommy Gibbons 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 117
Kostya Tszyu 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 8 9 9 10 10 110
Miguel Acuna Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Tommy Gibbons 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 117
Kostya Tszyu 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 8 9 9 10 10 110
Joe Agnello Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Tommy Gibbons 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 116
Kostya Tszyu 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 8 9 9 10 10 111
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Tommy Gibbons 30 29 30 30 30 27 30 30 30 30 27 27 350
Kostya Tszyu 27 28 27 27 27 30 27 24 27 27 30 30 331
Statistics
Categories Tommy Gibbons Kostya Tszyu
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 5.42 3.08
Hooks / Round 4.58 3.58
Crosses / Round 5.67 2.33
Combinations / Round 4.83 1.92
Uppercuts / Round 4.92 2.83
Punches Landed / Round 25.42 13.75
Punches Missed / Round 41.33 46.25
Punching Accuracy 38.1% 22.9%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 2 / 2
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 10 / 9 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 5 / 5
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0