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Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Naseem Hamed Duilio Loi 3-2 1 UD 12 12
Preliminary 1 Rocky Marciano Ezzard Charles 1-1 1 TKO 10 12
Preliminary 2 Ray Leonard Henry Armstrong 1-1 2 KO 13 15
Support Bout Eder Jofre Jimmy Wilde 1-1 0 D(m) 15 15
Co-Feature Barney Ross Gene Tunney 1-1 2 UD 12 12
Main Event Willie Pep Bernard Hopkins 1-1 1 MD 15 15

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Opening Bout
Naseem Hamed vs Duilio Loi

Fight info: Reebok Stadium, Bolton, England, 2012-05-18, announcer is Amy Hayes, referee is John Keane, the bout will be scored by three judges: Franco Ciminale (Italy), Silvestre Abainza (Philippines) and Manfred Kuechler (Germany), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Naseem Hamed - Record: 3-5-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Victor Vallee Jr. - Cut Man: Sam Gasher
In the blue corner: Duilio Loi - Record: 2-3-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Charley Goldman - Cut Man: Spider Kelly

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is anticipating a good fight tonight as the bell sounds for Round 1. 0:0
0:14 Loi fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:26 Hamed ties up Loi... 0:0
0:30 * Hamed is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 0:0
0:49 Hamed really buried that punch into Duilio Loi's ribs. 5:0
0:49 Loi in on unsteady legs after those punches. 5:0
0:58 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Hamed blasts home a hook. 7:0
0:58 Naseem Hamed has Duilio Loi hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Hamed is. 7:0
01:11 Hamed misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 7:0
01:21 Hamed swings...and misses. 7:0
01:32 Hamed bores in determined to maul Loi 7:0
01:41 Hamed misses with that hook. 7:0
01:48 Hamed rips off a series of jabs that score! Loi eats them and tries to bull his way inside but Hamed quickly ties him up. Now, they separate. 10:0
01:48 Loi was stopped cold by that punch! Hamed has a reputation as a great finisher. Let's see if he can live up to it! 10:0
02:01 Hamed fires a shot, but it glances off Loi's shoulder. 10:0
02:12 Hamed shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Loi flush! 14:0
02:12 Loi is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 14:0
02:29 Loi gets off a quick combination to the body 14:2
02:43 Hamed misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 14:2
02:50 Loi shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 14:4
03:00 Hamed telegraphed that shot and Loi ducks under it easily. 14:4
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 15:4

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is making some noise as the fighter come out for round number 2. 0:0
0:05 Victor Vallee Jr. was extremely upbeat during the break with Hamed providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 Loi finds a home for his jab, keeping Hamed at bay. 0:2
0:19 Loi wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 0:4
0:28 Loi stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 0:6
0:46 Loi's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:6
0:53 Loi lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 0:8
01:10 Loi misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:8
01:26 Hamed clinches... Duilio Loi gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:8
01:38 Keane separates the two... 0:8
01:47 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:8
01:59 Hamed works his way free! 0:8
02:13 Loi picks off the jab thrown by Hamed. 0:8
02:15 Loi gets the cross through Hamed's guard. 0:10
02:31 Hamed said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 0:10
02:40 Loi moves to the center of the Ring taunting Hamed with his hands by his sides. 0:10
03:00 Loi moves into the lower right corner. 0:10
03:00 Hamed can't score with short uppercut inside. Loi got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:10
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 2. 0:11

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duilio Loi rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Loi got some great advice from Charley Goldman between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 3. 0:0
0:14 Loi is moving around the ring nicely. 0:0
0:18 Loi is motioning with his gloves for Hamed to bring it on, but Loi is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
0:35 Loi has Naseem Hamed cornered! 0:0
0:39 Loi misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:47 Loi slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:51 Hamed just misses with a huge shot as Loi chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:54 Loi bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 0:2
01:05 Loi's jab is fast and accurate. 0:4
01:19 Hamed scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 4:4
01:19 Loi was hurt by those blows! 4:4
01:33 Hamed is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 4:4
01:45 Hamed shoves Loi away. 4:4
01:54 Hamed grabs Loi. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:4
02:03 Keane has to separate the two... 4:4
02:16 Hamed plods forward. 4:4
02:20 Both fighters move back to ring center. 4:4
02:25 Hamed grabs Loi again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 4:4
02:29 Hamed finally lets go of Loi. 4:4
02:38 Hamed goes downstairs with the hook. 6:4
02:52 Loi misses wildly with the Hook. 6:4
03:00 That round was so dull it makes your average Funeral look like Mardi Gras. 6:5

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:16 Loi misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:0
0:19 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:23 Victor Vallee Jr. seemed to pump up Hamed between rounds. 0:0
0:24 Hamed is forced into his own corner... 0:0
0:29 Duilio Loi fires and misses. 0:0
0:36 Loi takes a hard combination from Hamed 4:0
0:36 What a beautiful combination! Loi might not survive this... 4:0
0:46 Hamed retreats into a neutral corner. 4:0
0:51 Hamed is trying to free his gloves from under Duilio Loi's gloves. 4:0
0:55 Referee Keane has to separate the two... 4:0
01:00 Hamed lands two solid jabs that snap back the head of Loi. 7:0
01:16 Hamed wraps up Loi... Neither fighter will break... 7:0
01:21 Hamed and Loi each take a step back. 7:0
01:30 Hamed fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 7:0
01:33 Loi gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 7:2
01:53 Loi wraps up Hamed. 7:2
01:58 Naseem Hamed tries to get free... Here comes Keane to break them up... 7:2
02:03 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 7:2
02:03 The crowd comes to life as both fighters exchange blows, with the advantage going to Naseem Hamed. 10:4
02:17 Hamed lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Loi. 10:4
02:32 Keane warns Loi for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 10:4
02:37 Referee Keane separates the two... 10:4
02:42 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 10:4
02:47 Loi scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 10:6
02:57 * Loi lands a solid body shot. Keane steps in saying the punch was below the belt. Loi can't believe the call and neither can we. 10:8
02:57 Loi lands a short left hook to the head. 10:8
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 4. 10:7

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Loi looks to be in excellent shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Hamed is off target with that jab. 0:0
0:15 Loi sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 0:2
0:19 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:2
0:24 As high as Hamed is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Loi takes advantage of it. 0:2
0:31 Duilio Loi lands a hook to the ribs. 0:4
0:45 Loi is protecting the body nicely as Hamed fails to score inside. 0:4
0:48 Loi bangs the uppercut home. 0:6
01:01 Hamed rakes Loi with some solid shots to the head and body. 3:6
01:14 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 3:6
01:22 Loi is circling his opponent. 3:6
01:27 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 3:6
01:33 Hamed slides into the corner... 3:6
01:37 Loi clamps Hamed's arms to his side and holds on until Keane breaks the hold. 3:6
01:42 Keane pries them apart. 3:6
01:46 Naseem Hamed is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 3:6
01:50 Loi is trapped in his own corner... 3:6
01:55 Hamed doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 3:6
01:59 Hamed is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 3:6
02:03 Loi backs into a neutral corner. 3:6
02:07 Hamed catches Loi coming in with a sweet uppercut! 8:6
02:07 Loi is badly hurt! 8:6
02:21 Hamed tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Loi blocks it. 8:6
02:27 Loi is blocked in his own corner... 8:6
02:31 Hamed ambles toward Loi. 8:6
02:40 Hamed whiffs with the uppercut. 8:6
02:51 Loi smothers Hamed's attack as Hamed tries to get off some shots inside. 8:6
03:00 Hamed fires a lead right that Loi manages to avoid. 8:6
03:00 There's the bell. Hamed wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 5 is history. 10:6

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hamed is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:11 Loi pins Naseem Hamed in the corner! 0:0
0:11 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Hamed scored more on that exchange. 3:2
0:16 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 3:2
0:20 Victor Vallee Jr. was really animated in Hamed's corner and Naseem Hamed was nodding in agreement. 3:2
0:25 Loi doesn't connect with the cross. 3:2
0:32 Loi retreats into the lower right corner. 3:2
0:37 Hamed fires a left hand that Loi takes high on the shoulder. 3:2
0:44 Hamed feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 3:2
0:48 Hamed ties up Loi. Why would he want to clinch now? 3:2
0:53 Keane is shouting at Hamed to break! 3:2
0:57 Both fighters take a half-step back. 3:2
01:07 Hamed traps Loi in the corner! 3:2
01:11 Naseem Hamed feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 3:2
01:22 Hamed lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Loi. 3:2
01:34 Duilio Loi is clinching. Keane better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 3:2
01:38 Loi pushes Naseem Hamed away. 3:2
01:43 Loi backs away and hitches up his trunks. 3:2
01:51 Loi bangs a right cross off the face of Hamed. 3:4
02:06 Loi has freed himself from Hamed. They move quickly to ring center. 3:4
02:16 Duilio Loi lets his hands go inside, but Naseem Hamed protects his body well. 3:4
02:23 Hamed lands a strong cross! 7:4
02:23 Loi is clutching his side! 7:4
02:32 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Loi lands a short uppercut to the chin of Hamed. 7:6
02:48 Hamed tries to drop the right hand over the top but Loi ducks under it. 7:6
03:00 Naseem Hamed charges in but Loi avoids the rush. 7:6
03:00 The bell stops the action as Hamed and Loi go back to their corners. 9:6

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 7 begins. 0:0
0:06 Hamed jolts Loi starting with the body and working up to the head. 3:0
0:10 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 3:0
0:15 Loi got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Charley Goldman's instructions work. 3:0
0:15 That was a reckless uppercut from Naseem Hamed but it still manages to score cleanly. 6:0
0:24 Hamed has Loi trapped in the upper neutral corner... 6:0
0:28 That punch actually went behind Loi's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Hamed. 6:0
0:35 Loi flicks a jab to Hamed's stomach 6:2
0:50 Duilio Loi looks to work the body, but Hamed covers up nicely. 6:2
01:01 Loi is staying at the center of the ring. 6:2
01:06 Loi traps Hamed's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Keane breaks it up. 6:2
01:15 Keane has to break the clinch. 6:2
01:19 Keane is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 6:2
01:30 Hamed has Loi blocked in! 6:2
01:35 Hamed can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 6:2
01:37 Loi lands the lead cross. 6:4
01:50 Loi has Hamed pinned! 6:4
01:54 Considering the clinch Loi has on Hamed it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Hamed pushes him away. 6:4
01:59 Now they break clean. 6:4
02:03 Loi moves into a neutral corner. 6:4
02:08 Hamed dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Loi back on his heels! 10:4
02:08 Loi takes a step back, obviously hurt! 10:4
02:23 Loi sneaks home the right cross. 10:6
02:33 Loi's jab connects to Hamed's head 10:8
02:47 Hamed fires away but finds nothing but air. 10:8
02:56 Hamed is getting the better of it on the inside. There's that crunching uppercut again! 13:8
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 7 comes to an end. 14:7

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Victor Vallee Jr. said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Hamed has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:0
0:11 Hamed misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:14 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:25 Hamed is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:0
0:34 Hamed misses with that punch. 0:0
0:41 Loi lands a wicked combination! 0:4
0:41 Hamed is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 0:4
0:55 Loi is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:4
01:01 A crisp jab from Hamed connects to the jaw of Loi 3:4
01:15 OH! Hamed landed the big hook flush! 8:4
01:15 Loi is gasping for air!! 8:4
01:28 Hamed wings a big left hand at Loi but the latter sidesteps the punch. 8:4
01:35 Loi is pinned in his own corner... 8:4
01:40 Look out! That was a straight right by Hamed! 12:4
01:40 That's the punch Hamed hoped to land! Loi looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 12:4
01:53 Naseem Hamed just landed a devastating three punch combo! 16:4
01:53 Loi was shaken by those blows! 16:4
02:06 Hamed throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Loi but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 16:4
02:17 Hamed slides along the far ropes. 16:4
02:21 Hamed has Loi trapped! 16:4
02:26 Hamed tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 16:4
02:30 Loi backs into the upper left corner. 16:4
02:35 Oh!!! Hamed unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 21:4
02:35 That blow connected solidly to the head of Duilio Loi and he is stunned! 21:4
02:44 Loi slides into a neutral corner... 21:4
02:48 Naseem Hamed just comes up short with the jab. 21:4
02:57 Loi backs into his own corner... 21:4
03:00 Hamed cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Loi had his elbows tucked in nicely. 21:4
03:00 Hamed appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 21:4
03:00 Hamed spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 8. 23:4

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Loi was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 The action is at ring center. 0:0
0:12 Loi just comes up short with the cross. 0:0
0:19 Naseem Hamed just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Loi with a sharp combination! 4:0
0:19 Loi is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 4:0
0:23 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 4:0
0:31 Duilio Loi fires the jab. It finds its target. 4:2
0:46 Hamed looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 4:2
0:48 A straight cross from Loi gets through Hamed's guard. 4:4
01:05 That was a violent straight right by Loi! 4:8
01:05 Hamed is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:8
01:23 Watch Loi move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Hamed off balance. 4:8
01:28 Hamed pushes Duilio Loi away to give himself a little more space to work with. 4:8
01:39 Loi misses wildly with the hook. 4:8
01:45 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:8
01:54 Naseem Hamed does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Loi's punches in close. 4:8
02:05 That was a violent straight left by Naseem Hamed! 8:8
02:05 Loi is suddenly in trouble! 8:8
02:22 Loi lands a vicious cross! 8:12
02:22 How is Hamed standing after that? 8:12
02:27 Hamed is starting to suck wind... 8:12
02:36 Loi fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 8:12
02:42 Hamed drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 12:12
02:42 Loi appears shaken by those punches! 12:12
02:47 It looks like Loi and Hamed are both breathing heavily... 12:12
02:51 Loi doesn't have to look for Hamed this round. He is right there in front of him. 12:12
03:00 Duilio Loi has Naseem Hamed pinned! 12:12
03:00 Loi brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 12:12
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 12:14

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hamed and Loi square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 10. 0:0
0:06 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
0:11 Loi lands a solid cross! 0:5
0:11 Hamed is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:5
0:15 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:5
0:20 Loi received a pep talk from Charley Goldman before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:5
0:21 Duilio Loi backs into a neutral corner. 0:5
0:25 Naseem Hamed drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:5
0:25 That series of punches rocked Duilio Loi and he looks to be in trouble. 4:5
0:43 Hamed is either lucky or has radar. Loi's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 4:5
0:45 Hamed plants a vicious hook under Loi's rib cage. 7:5
0:50 Loi is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 7:5
01:00 Hamed fires a volley of punches but Loi was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 7:5
01:02 Loi lands a flurry to the ribs of Hamed. 7:7
01:19 Loi works free! He backs to ring center, with Hamed following. 7:7
01:30 Hamed tries a hook but Loi blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 7:9
01:35 Both fighters are carrying their arms low... 7:9
01:43 Loi digs a short hook to ribs of Hamed. 7:11
01:57 Circling left, Hamed looks for an opening to fire a shot at Loi. 7:11
02:06 Hamed fires and misses. 7:11
02:09 Hamed takes a right to the body. 7:13
02:26 Loi just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 11:13
02:26 Those punches hurt Loi and he looks to hang on. 11:13
02:35 Hamed is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 11:13
02:41 Loi moves into a neutral corner. 11:13
02:46 Hamed wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Loi's defense. 11:13
02:56 Hamed appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 11:13
03:00 Loi moves into the near corner. 11:13
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Naseem Hamed and Duilio Loi really went at it. 13:14

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hamed didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 11. 0:0
0:11 Hamed delivers a solid cross to the body of Loi. 3:0
0:37 Loi drops the right hand flush on Hamed's chin! 3:5
0:37 Hamed is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 3:5
0:46 Loi has Naseem Hamed trapped! 3:5
0:50 Loi tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Hamed. 3:5
01:00 Both men look to measure one another. 3:5
01:08 Loi tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 3:5
01:15 Hamed lands a crushing cross! 7:5
01:15 Loi looks like he was hurt by that punch! 7:5
01:28 Hamed seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:5
01:37 Loi has his arms wrapped around Hamed... Now they separate. 7:5
01:42 Keane steps in and breaks it up. 7:5
01:51 Loi misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 7:5
02:02 Loi is flicking the jab, trying to keep Hamed at long range. 7:5
02:15 Loi throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 7:5
02:22 He fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 7:7
02:32 Hamed has Loi blocked in! 7:7
02:36 Duilio Loi takes a heavy uppercut downstairs. 11:7
02:36 Loi is hurt! 11:7
02:46 Hamed is trapped in Loi's corner... 11:7
02:51 Loi throws a flurry of punches but Hamed either blocks or slips them. 11:7
02:53 Hamed rocks Loi with a quick, powerful uppercut on the inside. 14:7
03:00 Loi lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Hamed. 14:7
03:00 Hamed seems to have done enough to win this fight. 14:7
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 11 to a close. 14:8

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 12, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:15 Loi leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:17 Hamed lands a rapier like jab to the head of Loi 2:0
0:17 * Hamed's last punch snapped back the head of Loi. And it looks like it has also drawn blood! 4:0
0:17 That cut is not only severe, more like a gash, but also in a bad spot above the left eyebrow. Its location could impact the fight if that blood flows into the fighter's eye. 4:0
0:17 * Keane is taking a close look at the blood trickling down Loi's face; and now he steps in and stops the contest. Apparently, he wants the doctor to take a look at the damage done to Loi's face, especially the cut above the eye. 4:0
0:17 * After some dabbing and swabbing and talking to the fighter, the doctor has concluded that the fight needn't be stopped. He's going to allow the action to continue. The referee is pointing to where he wants Loi to stand and motioning for Hamed to back up a little. Now Keane is calling time-in, and this fight is going to get back underway here in Round 12. 4:0
0:33 Hamed brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:0
0:33 Hamed ends that flurry with a stiff left hand! 7:0
0:47 Hamed slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Loi. 10:0
01:04 Loi lets his hands go inside, but Hamed protects his body well. 10:0
01:18 The cross scores for Loi. He needs to throw that punch more often. 10:2
01:32 Loi pins Hamed's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 10:2
01:44 * Loi is hitting with his shoulder in the close and Keane has seen enough as he issues a warning. 10:2
02:02 Loi slides along the far ropes. 10:2
02:11 Loi back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Hamed. 10:2
02:21 Loi just can't find the range with that jab. 10:2
02:23 Hamed continues to pop the jab 12:2
02:32 Duilio Loi throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 12:4
02:46 Hamed picks off the uppercut by Loi. 12:4
02:56 A cross to body by Loi gets through. 12:6
03:00 Hamed appears to have this fight under control. 12:6
03:00 The final seconds of Round 12 expire and this bout is going to go to the scorecards. 12:8

Fight Result

And here with the call is Amy Hayes

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

Franco Ciminale, Italy scores the bout 117 to 114

Silvestre Abainza, Philippines scores the bout 117 to 111

Manfred Kuechler, Germany scores the bout 116 to 112

The winner by unanimous decision is Naseem Hamed!


Score Cards

Franco Ciminale Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Naseem Hamed 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 117
Duilio Loi 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 114

Silvestre Abainza Round Total
Philippines 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Naseem Hamed 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 117
Duilio Loi 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 111

Manfred Kuechler Round Total
Germany 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Naseem Hamed 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 116
Duilio Loi 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 112

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Naseem Hamed 30 27 29 30 30 30 30 30 28 28 28 30 350
Duilio Loi 27 30 28 27 27 28 27 27 29 30 29 28 337


Statistics
Categories Naseem Hamed Duilio Loi
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 4.08 5.08
Hooks / Round 3.92 3.67
Crosses / Round 2.75 5.17
Combinations / Round 6.00 3.25
Uppercuts / Round 3.17 4.92


Punches Landed / Round 19.92 22.08
Punches Missed / Round 84.08 65.17


Punching Accuracy 19.2% 25.3%


Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1




Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0


Cut locations breakdown:
Cut above left eyebrow 1 / 0 / 0


Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 1


Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0


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


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008

[BoxBuzz]

Preliminary 1
Rocky Marciano vs Ezzard Charles

Fight info: Marigold Gardens, Chicago, IL, United States, 2012-05-18, announcer is Lupe Contreras, referee is Toby Gibson, the bout will be scored by three judges: Tim Wood (United States), Steve Waldman (United States) and Dave Parris (England), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Rocky Marciano - Record: 8-5-0 (8) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: John David Jackson - Cut Man: Sam Gasher
In the blue corner: Ezzard Charles - Record: 5-6-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Dave Gorman - Cut Man: Johnny Tocco

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's no more time for speculation as the fight gets underway here in Round 1. 0:0
0:08 These guys are really going at it but Ezzard Charles looks to be getting the worse of it. 3:2
0:16 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 3:2
0:29 Marciano doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Charles's head? 8:2
0:29 Charles is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 8:2
0:42 Marciano suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 8:2
0:57 Marciano lands a crushing uppercut! 12:2
0:57 Charles looks shaken! 12:2
01:10 Marciano fires a volley of punches but Charles was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 12:2
01:21 Marciano fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 12:2
01:32 Rocky Marciano lands a vicious uppercut! 16:2
01:32 Charles seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 16:2
01:41 Marciano lands a short hook to the body. 18:2
01:41 Marciano takes a long look at Charles to see if he's playing possum. Marciano is starting to pour it on so he must believe that he's really hurt Ezzard Charles. 18:2
01:59 Marciano drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 22:2
01:59 That series of punches rocked Charles and he looks to be in trouble. 22:2
02:12 Marciano misses wildly with the hook. 22:2
02:23 Charles is protecting the body nicely as Marciano fails to score inside. 22:2
02:26 Charles leans on Marciano and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 22:4
02:35 Charles doesn't have to look for Marciano this round. He is right there in front of him. 22:4
02:43 Rocky Marciano lands a devastating uppercut! 26:4
02:43 Charles looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 26:4
02:53 * Marciano going way too low with his punches and Gibson has seen enough as he issues a warning. 29:4
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 30:4

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles looks a bit disgusted as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:16 Charles works his way in and leans on Marciano... 0:0
0:25 Gibson separates them. 0:0
0:29 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:39 Charles fires and misses. 0:0
0:46 Ezzard Charles flicks a jab to Marciano's stomach 0:2
01:00 Marciano lands a hard hook! 5:2
01:00 Charles looks shaken! 5:2
01:16 Marciano bangs the uppercut home. 7:2
01:37 Charles pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 7:4
01:52 Charles traps Marciano's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Gibson breaks it up. 7:4
01:56 Gibson moves them apart. 7:4
02:06 Marciano wraps up Charles... Neither fighter will break... 7:4
02:10 Now they break clean. 7:4
02:26 Charles comes in low. Marciano puts a headlock on him. Gibson knocks Marciano's arm off Charles's head. 7:4
02:35 Gibson pries them apart. 7:4
02:39 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 7:4
02:48 Charles is flicking the jab, trying to keep Marciano at long range. 7:4
02:53 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 7:4
03:00 Charles scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 7:8
03:00 Marciano in on unsteady legs after those punches. 7:8
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 2, forcing Gibson to step in. 7:7

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 3. 0:0
0:08 Dave Gorman was extremely upbeat during the break with Charles providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:13 Marciano fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:25 Charles is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Marciano's defense. 0:0
0:37 Charles ties up Marciano... 0:0
0:49 Gibson has to separate the two... 0:0
0:59 Charles brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
01:16 Charles just landed a three punch combo! 0:4
01:16 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Marciano is just trying to hang on! 0:4
01:31 Marciano is challenging Ezzard Charles to fight him and quit clinching. 0:4
01:40 Charles finally lets go of Marciano. 0:4
01:49 Charles is clinching... Marciano is trying to free his gloves... They are under Charles's arms... 0:4
01:58 Gibson steps in and breaks it up. 0:4
02:09 Charles looks for a breather; he grabs Marciano and holds on. Marciano pushes Charles off and looks for an opening. 0:4
02:21 Referee Gibson separates the two... 0:4
02:32 Marciano is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 0:4
02:39 Rocky Marciano takes a heavy combination downstairs. 0:8
02:39 Marciano appears shaken by those punches! 0:8
02:53 Charles fires a short right cross that lands square. That was a nice punch. 0:11
03:00 He doesn't connect with the cross. 0:11
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 3 comes to an end. 0:11

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Charles snakes the jab through Marciano's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 0:2
0:12 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:21 Charles looks to work the body, but Marciano covers up nicely. 0:2
0:28 Whatever Dave Gorman said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Charles has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:2
0:33 Marciano landed a sharp combination that rocked Charles back on his heels! 4:2
0:33 Charles took far too many hard shots from Marciano in that flurry and he is hurt! 4:2
0:50 Charles picks off the jab thrown by Marciano. 4:2
0:57 Charles really buried that punch into Marciano's ribs. 4:6
0:57 Those punches hurt Marciano and he looks to hang on. 4:6
01:06 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:6
01:14 Charles is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Marciano. 4:6
01:24 Charles is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 4:6
01:31 Marciano lands a hard uppercut! 8:6
01:31 That's the punch Marciano hoped to land! Charles looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 8:6
01:45 Marciano just landed a devastating three punch combo! 12:6
01:45 Charles is trying to regroup after those punches... 12:6
02:01 Marciano whiffs with the hook. 12:6
02:04 Rocky Marciano winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Charles. 12:9
02:21 Some nice infighting ends with Charles getting an uppercut in. 12:11
02:34 Charles grabs Marciano. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 12:11
02:39 Marciano tries to get free... Here comes Gibson to break them up... 12:11
02:48 It's a sweet uppercut by Marciano! He snapped Charles's head straight back with that punch! 16:11
02:48 Charles is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 16:11
03:00 Marciano throws a flurry of punches but Ezzard Charles either blocks or slips them. 16:11
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 16:12

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:24 Marciano just misses with a huge shot as Ezzard Charles chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:26 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:35 Marciano cranks up the hook and connects to Ezzard Charles's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:0
0:35 Ezzard Charles's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 4:0
0:49 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Charles rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 4:0
0:57 Marciano rips a hook to the body. 6:0
01:06 As high as Charles is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Marciano takes advantage of it. 6:0
01:10 Charles throws another good combination that temporarily slows Marciano. 6:2
01:22 Charles is trying to put his punches together and he tags Marciano with a nice combination of punches. 6:4
01:39 Charles just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 10:4
01:39 Charles was shaken by those blows! 10:4
01:52 Marciano just can't find the range with that cross. 10:4
01:55 Ezzard Charles scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Marciano. 10:6
02:07 That was a very stiff jab downstairs by Charles, he nearly impaled Rocky Marciano with that one!! 10:9
02:23 Marciano misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 10:9
02:26 Charles bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 10:11
02:26 Marciano comes out of his crouch and there is a clash of heads as Charles leans in. That's how nasty cuts occur! 10:11
02:39 Charles gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 10:13
03:00 * Charles goes down!! he walked right into a wicked uppercut from Marciano!! 10:13
03:00 Gibson points Marciano to a neutral corner and begins the count over Charles... 18:13
03:00 1... 18:13
03:00 * Charles has regained his feet, but he definitely looks dazed! 18:13
03:00 Gibson looks closely at Charles who indicates he is ok, and the fight will continue... 18:13
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. 19:14

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 6 begins. 0:0
0:07 Charles got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Dave Gorman's instructions work. 0:0
0:12 Marciano pummels Charles, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 4:0
0:12 Charles is trying to regroup after that punch... 4:0
0:17 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 4:0
0:25 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 4:0
0:28 Marciano has Charles pinned! 4:0
0:33 Marciano just comes up short with the uppercut. 4:0
0:35 Charles catches Marciano with a short, powerful hook to the head as Marciano tried to move inside. That punch stopped Marciano in his tracks! 4:3
0:52 Marciano picks off the jab by Charles. 4:3
0:59 OH! Marciano landed the big hook flush! 8:3
0:59 Charles was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 8:3
01:11 Ezzard Charles pins Marciano in the corner! 8:3
01:11 Charles's jab connects to Marciano's head 8:5
01:25 Marciano's misses as Charles backpedals away. 8:5
01:27 Charles scores with a quick hook to the head of Marciano after Marciano missed with a wild shot of his own. 8:7
01:32 Charles seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 8:7
01:41 Ezzard Charles slips out of a corner, as Marciano attempts to trap him. 8:7
01:50 Marciano fires and misses. 8:7
01:53 Charles goes to the head, then digs a nice combination to the body that had something on it. 8:10
02:02 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 8:10
02:07 Ezzard Charles pins Marciano in the corner! 8:10
02:07 Marciano ducks into an uppercut from Charles. 8:12
02:21 Charles does a great job of moving as Marciano tries to work inside. 8:12
02:24 Marciano tastes Ezzard Charles's jab 8:14
02:37 Marciano moves into the near right corner. 8:14
02:42 Charles isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Marciano fits. 8:14
02:46 Charles is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 8:14
02:50 Marciano fires away with both hands, banging some clean shots home. 11:14
03:00 Marciano pins Charles's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 11:14
03:00 Marciano and Charles each take a step back. 11:14
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 11:15

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 7 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:13 Circling left, Rocky Marciano looks for an opening to fire a shot at Ezzard Charles. 0:0
0:13 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:29 Charles misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 0:2
0:45 Marciano is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:2
0:50 Marciano appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 0:2
0:54 Marciano scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 2:2
01:06 Charles brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:2
01:10 Charles dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Marciano back on his heels! 2:7
01:10 Ezzard Charles has Marciano in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 2:7
01:24 Marciano lands a solid uppercut! 6:7
01:24 Marciano has Charles hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 6:7
01:38 Marciano wings a big left hand at Charles but the latter sidesteps the punch. 6:7
01:45 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 6:7
01:53 Charles is trying to free his gloves from under Marciano's gloves. 6:7
01:57 Marciano shoves Ezzard Charles away. 6:7
02:02 Charles has Marciano blocked in! 6:7
02:02 "The Cincinnati Cobra" can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 6:9
02:20 Ezzard Charles clinches... Marciano gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 6:9
02:24 Charles pushes Rocky Marciano away. 6:9
02:28 Both men look to measure one another. 6:9
02:37 Gibson yells at the fighters to separate but Ezzard Charles and Marciano are a tangle of arms. 6:9
02:41 Referee Gibson has to separate the two... 6:9
02:54 Charles is holding Marciano tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 6:9
02:59 Gibson has to break them apart. 6:9
03:00 Charles slides into his own corner... 6:9
03:00 Marciano appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:9
03:00 Gibson motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 7. 8:8

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Marciano and Charles leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 Marciano moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:11 "The Cincinnati Cobra" Charles drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:4
0:11 Marciano is reeling.. 0:4
0:15 Charles is running out of gas... 0:4
0:15 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:4
0:23 Charles is trapped in the corner... 0:4
0:27 Marciano goes straight at Ezzard Charles, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 0:4
0:36 Charles usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Marciano tries vainly to score. 0:4
0:43 Charles lands a devastating hook! 0:9
0:43 Marciano is suddenly in trouble! 0:9
0:56 Marciano looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 0:9
0:59 Charles finds a home for his jab, keeping Marciano at bay. 0:11
01:15 Rocky Marciano swings...and misses. 0:11
01:22 Look out! That was a straight right by Ezzard Charles! 0:15
01:22 Marciano looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 0:15
01:38 Charles works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 0:15
01:43 Charles retreats into the near corner. 0:15
01:47 Marciano connects with a violent uppercut! 4:15
01:47 And Charles's in big trouble now! 4:15
02:01 Marciano just comes up short with the combination. 4:15
02:03 Charles gets the cross through Marciano's guard. 4:17
02:15 Marciano has Charles trapped! 4:17
02:15 Marciano's jab is fast and accurate. 6:17
02:24 Ezzard Charles slides into a neutral corner... 6:17
02:29 Marciano throws a crushing right to Charles's jaw! 10:17
02:29 Charles looks like he was hurt by that punch! 10:17
02:41 Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:17
02:45 Charles retreats into his own corner... 10:17
02:49 That was a violent straight right by Marciano! 14:17
02:49 Charles was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 14:17
02:54 The sting is starting to go from Charles's punches... 14:17
03:00 Marciano misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 14:17
03:00 The place is rocking as a great round of boxing comes to an end. Most of the crowd is standing, cheering loudly for both men. 16:18

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano and Ezzard Charles square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 9. 0:0
0:08 Ezzard Charles traps Rocky Marciano in the corner! 0:0
0:08 Charles flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 0:2
0:17 John David Jackson was screaming at Marciano between rounds trying to get him fired up. 0:2
0:18 Charles lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 0:4
0:27 Marciano retreats into a neutral corner. 0:4
0:32 Charles lands a strong cross! 0:9
0:32 Marciano is clutching his side! 0:9
0:36 Marciano is breathing heavily... 0:9
0:45 Charles has Marciano cornered! 0:9
0:50 Charles has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Marciano. 0:9
0:54 Gibson separates the two... 0:9
01:04 That hook from Charles snapped Marciano's head back violently! 0:13
01:04 Ezzard Charles has Marciano in trouble after that punch! 0:13
01:20 Marciano can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:13
01:22 Charles connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 0:15
01:31 Charles gets off a jab to the solar plexus 0:17
01:47 Ezzard Charles has Marciano trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 0:17
01:51 Charles shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Marciano flush! 0:21
01:51 Marciano seems to have been hurt by that punch! 0:21
01:56 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 0:21
02:00 Marciano backs into the right corner. 0:21
02:05 Charles's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 0:21
02:14 Charles is moving like a ghost out there, as Rocky Marciano trys in vain to corner him 0:21
02:23 Marciano lands a solid cross! 4:21
02:23 Charles is gasping for air!! 4:21
02:37 Charles grabs and holds Marciano... 4:21
02:42 Gibson separates the two fighters. 4:21
02:51 Ezzard Charles lands a wicked uppercut! 4:25
02:51 That punch may have stunned Marciano momentarily. 4:25
03:00 Marciano is getting frustrated as Charles continues to hold on to him. Marciano is punching Charles's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Gibson pushes the fighters apart. 4:25
03:00 * Charles is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 4:25
03:00 Charles breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 9 ends. 4:25

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Charles's corner as the bell sounds for Round 10. 0:0
0:08 John David Jackson not only gave Marciano encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Charles. Now it's up to Marciano to implement it. 0:0
0:11 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
0:20 * Rocky Marciano throws a wild overhand right that lands flush! Charles drops to one knee and will take the count! 0:0
0:23 Gibson crouches over Charles and begins to count.. 7:0
0:23 1... 7:0
0:24 2... 7:0
0:25 3... 7:0
0:26 4... 7:0
0:26 * Charles is having a hard time keeping his feet under him as he pulls himself up off the canvas, 7:0
0:26 The fight will go on as Gibson deems Charles is fit to conitnue. 7:0
0:26 Charles is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Marciano just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 7:0
0:35 Charles is pinned in his own corner... 7:0
0:39 Marciano tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 7:0
0:46 Charles slides into the corner... 7:0
0:50 Marciano throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 7:0
0:57 Charles is trapped in Marciano's corner... 7:0
01:01 And Charles tastes the power of a huge cross from Marciano! 11:0
01:01 Charles is going to need to regroup after that blow... 11:0
01:10 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 11:0
01:14 Marciano drops the right hand flush on Charles's chin! 15:0
01:14 Charles was shaken by that blow! 15:0
01:27 Marciano tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Charles blocks it. 15:0
01:43 * Marciano just landed a short, clean hook that caught Charles flush. Charles dropped like he'd been shot. 15:0
01:45 Gibson stands over Charles and begins the count... 24:0
01:45 1... 24:0
01:46 2... 24:0
01:47 3... 24:0
01:48 4... 24:0
01:49 5... 24:0
01:50 6... 24:0
01:51 7... 24:0
01:52 8... 24:0
01:52 * Charles lurches to his feet but there's no question that he's hurt. 24:0
01:52 Gibson seems convinced that Charles is ok, and the fight will continue! 24:0
01:52 Marciano knows that Charles is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Charles. 24:0
02:10 * Marciano lands a thudding shot under Charles's ribcage and Charles crumbles like stale bread. He's down on both knees. 24:0
02:13 Gibson starts the count... 31:0
02:13 1... 31:0
02:14 2... 31:0
02:15 3... 31:0
02:16 4... 31:0
02:17 5... 31:0
02:17 * Charles gets back up but he looks badly shaken. 31:0
02:17 Charles raises his guard as Gibson asks him if he wants to continue. Charles wants to keep on fighting but he still looks hurt. 31:0
02:17 Ezzard Charles has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Marciano needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 31:0
02:21 * Thats it!! Gibson has stopped the fight!! The winner by TKO in the 10th is Marciano!! 31:0

Fight Result

Let's go to Lupe Contreras for the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:22 mark in Round 10 is...

Rocky Marciano!


Score Cards

Tim Wood Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Rocky Marciano 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 86
Ezzard Charles 9 10 10 9 8 10 10 10 10 86

Steve Waldman Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Rocky Marciano 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 87
Ezzard Charles 8 10 10 9 8 10 10 9 10 84

Dave Parris Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Rocky Marciano 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 86
Ezzard Charles 9 10 10 9 8 10 10 10 10 86

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Rocky Marciano 30 30 27 30 30 27 30 28 27 259
Ezzard Charles 26 30 30 27 24 30 30 29 30 256


Statistics
Categories Rocky Marciano Ezzard Charles
Knockdowns scored 4 0


Jabs / Round 2.80 4.70
Hooks / Round 4.20 3.80
Crosses / Round 6.40 5.60
Combinations / Round 3.30 5.00
Uppercuts / Round 4.50 4.50


Punches Landed / Round 21.20 23.60
Punches Missed / Round 50.50 14.00


Punching Accuracy 29.6% 62.8%


Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Low Blow 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1


Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1


No cuts occured


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

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Preliminary 2
Ray Leonard vs Henry Armstrong

Fight info: New Daisy Theatre, Memphis, TN, United States, 2012-05-18, announcer is Pat Harker, referee is Raul Caiz Jr., the bout will be scored by three judges: Steve Corbo (United States), Bill Paige (United States) and Raul Caiz (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 15 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: Ray Leonard - Record: 3-1-2 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Oscar Suarez - Cut Man: Sam Gasher
In the blue corner: Henry Armstrong - Record: 3-1-2 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jeff Fenech - Cut Man: Ted Bentham

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters look anxious as they wait for Round 1 to start. The bell rings and its show time. 0:0
0:09 Armstrong lands a hard cross, one of the better punches so far this round. 0:3
0:18 Armstrong lands a rapier like jab to the head of Leonard 0:5
0:34 Leonard frees himself from Armstrong's clutches! They move to ring center now. 0:5
0:46 Leonard moves into a neutral corner. 0:5
0:46 Armstrong's jab is finds it's mark. 0:8
01:06 Leonard works free! The fighters move to ring center. 0:8
01:11 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:8
01:21 Ray Leonard works his way in and leans on Armstrong. 0:8
01:29 Henry Armstrong drives a stiff jab to the midsection. 0:11
01:43 Leonard feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 0:11
01:51 Armstrong has Leonard cornered! 0:11
01:55 Leonard picks off the uppercut by Armstrong. 0:11
02:02 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:11
02:08 Leonard delivers a cross to the nose of Henry Armstrong. 3:11
02:30 Leonard wraps his arms around Armstrong. 3:11
02:34 Caiz Jr. has to break the clinch. 3:11
02:43 Leonard just landed a devastating three punch combo! 7:11
02:43 Armstrong was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 7:11
02:52 Armstrong doesn't have to look for Leonard this round. He is right there in front of him. 7:11
02:56 Armstrong scores with a quick one-two to Leonard's midsection 7:13
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 9:13

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 * Wow, too many more shots like that from Leonard and Armstrong can pretty much forget about having any children. Caiz Jr. implores him to keep them up. 3:0
0:28 Ray Leonard sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 5:0
0:47 Leonard whiffs with the combination. 5:0
0:54 The action slows for the moment. 5:0
01:02 Armstrong voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 5:0
01:11 Leonard tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Henry Armstrong. 5:0
01:22 Leonard looks to work the body, but Armstrong covers up nicely. 5:0
01:29 Armstrong drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 5:4
01:29 Leonard appears shaken by those punches! 5:4
01:46 Armstrong telegraphed that shot and Leonard ducks under it easily. 5:4
01:49 Leonard lands a stinging jab. 7:4
02:02 Leonard misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 7:4
02:04 * Armstrong is leading with his head and Caiz Jr. has seen enough as he issues a warning. 7:7
02:31 Leonard lands a quick jab and follows up immediately with a heavy cross to the head of Armstrong. 10:7
02:48 Leonard plods forward. 10:7
02:53 Both men look to measure one another. 10:7
03:00 Leonard has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Armstrong. 10:7
03:00 Caiz Jr. separates them. 10:7
03:00 Caiz Jr. motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 2. 11:8

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:16 That was a violent straight right by Armstrong! 0:4
0:16 Leonard was stunned by that blow! 0:4
0:28 Leonard slides into his own corner... 0:4
0:33 Armstrong leaves the jab just short. 0:4
0:35 Leonard drives the hook home. 3:4
0:49 Leonard fires a left hand that Armstrong takes high on the shoulder. 3:4
01:00 Leonard backs into the left corner. 3:4
01:00 Armstrong rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 3:6
01:12 Leonard backs into a neutral corner. 3:6
01:16 Armstrong lands a strong uppercut! 3:11
01:16 That was a beautiful shot, Leonard's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 3:11
01:25 A cross lands for Armstrong. Leonard didn't see that one coming. 3:13
01:25 Armstrong picks up the pace sensing he can get Leonard out of there! 3:13
01:43 Armstrong is off target with that cross. 3:13
01:49 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 3:13
01:54 Leonard moves into the left corner. 3:13
01:58 Leonard usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Armstrong tries vainly to score. 3:13
02:05 Leonard is trapped in his own corner... 3:13
02:05 Armstrong follows a beautiful a double jab with a solid cross! 3:16
02:05 Armstrong senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 3:16
02:13 Armstrong shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 3:18
02:13 Armstrong appears to have Leonard out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Leonard looks ready to go, as Armstrong closes in to try and end this fight. 3:18
02:27 He swings...and misses. 3:18
02:33 Armstrong lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 3:20
02:33 Armstrong hurt Leonard with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 3:20
02:42 Leonard slides into a neutral corner... 3:20
02:46 Armstrong muscles his way inside. 3:20
02:52 Armstrong pins Leonard in the corner! 3:20
02:57 Armstrong ambles toward Leonard. 3:20
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 3. 3:22

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard looks to be in excellent shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:15 Armstrong looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Leonard. 0:0
0:15 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:33 Armstrong is trying to free his gloves from under Leonard's gloves. 0:0
0:37 Caiz Jr. has to break them apart. 0:0
0:47 Armstrong drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:4
0:47 Leonard is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:4
01:04 Leonard smothers Armstrong's attack with a clinch! 0:4
01:16 Caiz Jr. steps in and breaks it up. 0:4
01:20 Armstrong scores with a punishing combination from the inside. 0:7
01:34 Armstrong dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Leonard back on his heels! 0:11
01:34 Leonard is badly hurt! 0:11
01:51 Armstrong is clinching... Leonard is trying to free his gloves... They are under Armstrong's arms... 0:11
02:03 Caiz Jr. separates the two... 0:11
02:07 Armstrong is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:11
02:11 Henry Armstrong connects with an uppercut to the head of Ray Leonard. 0:13
02:31 Ray Leonard has his arms wrapped around Armstrong... Now they separate. 0:13
02:40 Caiz Jr. separates the two fighters. 0:13
02:44 Armstrong has Leonard trapped in the upper neutral corner... 0:13
02:49 Armstrong tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:13
02:51 Leonard scores to the midsection with a nice uppercut. 3:13
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 4 to a close. 2:14

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard and Henry Armstrong square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Leonard got some great advice from Oscar Suarez between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 5. 0:0
0:11 Armstrong clamps Leonard's arms to his side and holds on until Caiz Jr. breaks the hold. 0:0
0:23 Leonard tries to get free... Here comes Caiz Jr. to break them up... 0:0
0:23 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:36 Leonard scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:0
0:36 Those punches hurt Armstrong and he looks to hang on. 4:0
01:06 * Armstrong lands a vicious combination and down goes Leonard! 4:0
01:08 Caiz Jr. stands over Ray Leonard and starts the count... 4:7
01:08 1... 4:7
01:09 2... 4:7
01:10 3... 4:7
01:11 4... 4:7
01:12 5... 4:7
01:12 * Somehow Leonard has made it back up after taking that vicious shot. He looks like he's out of it. 4:7
01:12 Leonard appears to be badly shaken, but Caiz Jr. is going to allow the fight to go on. 4:7
01:12 Leonard is dazed as Henry Armstrong looks to put him away! 4:7
01:26 Armstrong lands a hard cross! 4:12
01:26 Leonard is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 4:12
01:39 Henry Armstrong misses wildly with the hook. 4:12
01:49 Look out! That was a straight right by Henry Armstrong! 4:16
01:49 Leonard's knee almost touched the canvas... 4:16
02:02 Armstrong fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:16
02:09 Leonard retreats into a neutral corner. 4:16
02:14 Armstrong knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 4:16
02:18 Armstrong has Leonard trapped! 4:16
02:22 Armstrong tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 4:16
02:31 Armstrong throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Leonard but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:16
02:42 Armstrong landed a sharp combination that rocked Leonard back on his heels! 4:21
02:42 Leonard is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:21
02:56 Armstrong goes straight at Leonard, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 4:21
03:00 Armstrong lets his hands go inside, but Leonard protects his body well. 4:21
03:00 The knockdown in that last round really brought the crowd to life, you can feel the electricity in the air. 4:23

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Jeff Fenech was extremely upbeat during the break with Armstrong providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:13 Henry Armstrong lands a smashing cross! 0:4
0:13 Leonard is hurt! 0:4
0:17 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:4
0:29 Armstrong scores with a hard jab but he misses with the right hand, coming behind it. 0:7
0:38 There's the uppercut from Armstrong. That opening has been there all fight for him. 0:9
0:48 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 0:9
0:55 Ray Leonard appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 0:9
0:58 Armstrong traps Leonard in the corner! 0:9
0:58 The fighters are at close quarters now as Armstrong lands a hook downstairs. 0:11
01:16 Henry Armstrong cranks up the hook and connects to Leonard's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:15
01:16 Leonard was staggered by those punches! 0:15
01:16 * And now it appears as if Ray Leonard has been cut the last punch that landed. 0:16
01:16 * Leonard's mouthpiece is crimson; his lip must be cut on the inside. 0:16
01:20 * Oh, there's some major swelling under the right eye of Leonard. 0:16
01:34 Armstrong is stalking his opponent. 0:16
01:39 The uppercut just landed by Armstrong is a nice weapon on the inside. 0:18
01:44 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 6. 0:18
01:49 Leonard flicks a lead right to the head of Armstrong. 2:18
02:01 Henry Armstrong bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 2:20
02:05 It seems every shot Leonard takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 2:20
02:13 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 2:20
02:16 Armstrong lands consecutive blows to Leonard's midsection. 2:22
02:33 Ray Leonard just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 2:27
02:33 Ray Leonard was shaken by those blows! 2:27
02:37 Leonard's mouthpiece is hanging out. He's really laboring and I don't think he's got anything left. Look for Caiz Jr. to jump in any moment now and end the fight. 2:27
02:44 Some good body work by Armstrong but not much on those punches. 2:29
02:49 Leonard's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 2:29
02:58 Leonard lands a crushing cross! 6:29
02:58 Armstrong is suddenly in trouble! 6:29
03:00 There's the bell. Leonard wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 6 is history. 7:30

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 7 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Leonard is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Leonard still has distension. 0:0
0:08 Both fighters are flailing away but Henry Armstrong is definitely landing the better punches. 2:3
0:17 Leonard's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 2:3
0:18 Leonard follows the jab with a with hard overhand right to the jaw. 5:3
0:29 Leonard and Armstrong are at close quarters as Leonard lands a hook to Armstrong's head. 7:3
0:43 Ray Leonard is clinching... 7:3
0:52 The Referee breaks it up... 7:3
0:59 Leonard brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 7:3
01:08 * Armstrong has been knocked down with a strong cross! 7:3
01:11 Caiz Jr. starts counting... 14:3
01:11 1... 14:3
01:12 2... 14:3
01:13 3... 14:3
01:14 4... 14:3
01:14 * Armstrong is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Caiz Jr.. 14:3
01:14 Caiz Jr. is allowing the fight to go on as he motions the fighters together. 14:3
01:14 Leonard has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 14:3
01:23 Not the cleanest of combinations from Leonard but it still scored effectively. 17:3
01:23 Armstrong looks bad after taking that last blow from Leonard. Leonard's a pretty good finisher and there's a lot of time left in this round. Armstrong is going to have to reach deep to survive here in the 7th! 17:3
01:32 Leonard has Armstrong pinned! 17:3
01:37 Leonard pushes Armstrong then steps away from him. 17:3
01:41 Armstrong slides into the corner... 17:3
01:41 A cross from Leonard lands with some power. 20:3
01:41 Leonard knows that Armstrong is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Armstrong. 20:3
01:50 Leonard gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Armstrong with an uppercut. 22:3
01:50 Henry Armstrong was stopped cold by that punch! Leonard has a reputation as a great finisher. Let's see if he can live up to it! 22:3
01:59 Leonard has Armstrong blocked in! 22:3
02:03 Leonard misses wildly with the Hook. 22:3
02:10 The action is at ring center. 22:3
02:14 Leonard connects with a violent uppercut! 26:3
02:14 Armstrong is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 26:3
02:23 Ray Leonard slips in a jab to the body 28:3
02:39 Ray Leonard misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 28:3
02:41 Armstrong blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 28:6
02:59 Armstrong slides along the far ropes. 28:6
03:00 He continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 28:6
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 29:7

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Caiz Jr. motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Leonard'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 Armstrong lands a devastating hook to the body. 0:3
0:11 Leonard's tank is just about on empty. 0:3
0:11 There has to be something done about the swelling around Leonard's right eye as it continues to worsen. 0:3
0:22 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:3
0:26 Leonard pushes Armstrong away. 0:3
0:35 The fighters are tied up. Leonard tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:3
0:40 Leonard finally lets go of Armstrong. 0:3
0:47 Henry Armstrong is forced into his own corner... 0:3
0:52 Leonard shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Armstrong flush! 4:3
0:52 That blast sent Armstrong reeling into the ropes! 4:3
01:01 Ray Leonard pins Armstrong in the corner and digs a hook to the body. 7:3
01:14 Leonard pins Armstrong's arms! The fighters are tied up... 7:3
01:23 Leonard and Henry Armstrong each take a step back. 7:3
01:28 Armstrong retreats into the far corner. 7:3
01:32 Leonard just can't find the range with that jab. 7:3
01:35 Armstrong lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 7:5
01:39 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Armstrong change his style. 7:5
01:44 Armstrong moves into a neutral corner. 7:5
01:44 Leonard gets in a short cross to the body. 9:5
01:58 Leonard pins Armstrong's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 9:5
02:07 Caiz Jr. moves in to break the clinch. 9:5
02:16 Armstrong takes a hard combination from Leonard 14:5
02:16 What a devastating shot, Armstrong looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 14:5
02:28 Leonard traps Armstrong in the corner! 14:5
02:28 Those were mostly arm punches from Ray Leonard but several got through. 16:5
02:32 Armstrong looks a little puffy under his right eye. 16:5
02:38 Armstrong is staying at the center of the ring. 16:5
02:38 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Armstrong lands a short uppercut to the chin of Leonard. 16:7
02:55 Armstrong pummels Leonard, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 16:12
02:55 Leonard took far too many hard shots from Armstrong in that flurry and he is hurt! 16:12
03:00 Leonard's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Armstrong. 16:12
03:00 It looks like Armstrong has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 16:12
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 16:12

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Armstrong's corner as the bell sounds for Round 9. 0:0
0:06 Oscar Suarez not only gave Leonard encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Armstrong. Now it's up to Ray Leonard to implement it. 0:0
0:06 Leonard's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:06 Armstrong has Leonard trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:0
0:11 Leonard picks off the jab thrown by "Hurrican Hank". 0:0
0:18 There's a straight right by Leonard! 4:0
0:18 Armstrong is going to need to regroup after that blow... 4:0
0:27 Armstrong moves in and scores with a quick jab. 4:2
0:41 Armstrong leans on the ropes and motions for Leonard to come in. 4:2
0:50 Leonard lands a solid uppercut! 8:2
0:50 Armstrong looks shaken! 8:2
0:55 Armstrong's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 9. 8:2
01:08 Maybe they ought to nickname Leonard "Octopus" if he's going to keep clinching every round. 8:2
01:17 Caiz Jr. pries them apart. 8:2
01:22 Armstrong likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Ray Leonard's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 8:4
01:38 Armstrong lands a wicked uppercut! 8:8
01:38 Armstrong just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 8:8
01:42 Leonard seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 8:8
01:58 * Armstrong catches Leonard with a hard hook as he's coming in and Leonard drops to the canvas. a tremendous shot by Armstrong! 8:8
02:01 Caiz Jr. stands over Ray Leonard and begins the count... 8:16
02:01 1... 8:16
02:02 2... 8:16
02:03 3... 8:16
02:04 4... 8:16
02:05 Leonard rolls over and is trying to push himself up but will he have enough strength and time to do it? 8:16
02:06 6... 8:16
02:07 7... 8:16
02:07 * Leonard is hurt, but manages to regain his feet.. 8:16
02:07 The fight will go on as Caiz Jr. deems Ray Leonard is fit to conitnue. 8:16
02:07 Armstrong wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 8:16
02:21 That hook by Armstrong jarred Leonard! 8:20
02:21 Leonard staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 8:20
02:39 * A solid combination drops Leonard on his back! 8:20
02:41 Caiz Jr. picks up the count from the timekeeper... 8:27
02:41 1... 8:27
02:42 2... 8:27
02:43 3... 8:27
02:44 4... 8:27
02:45 5... 8:27
02:45 * Leonard is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 8:27
02:45 Caiz Jr. checks Leonard closely and will allow the fight to continue. 8:27
02:45 Armstrong has Leonard on the run. Maybe he can finish Leonard off before the clock ends this round. 8:27
03:00 Armstrong lands a strong cross! 8:32
03:00 Leonard is clutching his side! 8:32
03:00 The swelling under Leonard's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 8:32
03:00 Armstrong appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:32
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. 7:34

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:06 Leonard'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 Armstrong fires and misses. 0:0
0:18 Armstrong takes a heavy combination downstairs. 4:0
0:18 That series of punches rocked Armstrong and he looks to be in trouble. 4:0
0:22 The swelling under Henry Armstrong's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 4:0
0:27 Whatever Oscar Suarez said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Leonard has some spring in his step here in the 10th round. 4:0
0:32 Caiz Jr. has to pull the fighters away from each other as Henry Armstrong locks up Leonard's arms. 4:0
0:37 Now they break clean. 4:0
0:44 Armstrong traps Leonard in the corner! 4:0
0:44 Armstrong throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Leonard. 4:3
0:49 The increased swelling around the right eye of Leonard is fast becoming a hindurance. 4:3
01:06 Ray Leonard retreats into a neutral corner. 4:3
01:11 Armstrong lands a crushing uppercut! 4:8
01:11 Leonard seems to have been hurt by that punch! 4:8
01:20 Ray Leonard is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 4:8
01:24 Leonard gets inside and fires a hook to Armstrong's body. 6:8
01:42 Armstrong doesn't connect with the cross. 6:8
01:48 Oh!!! Leonard unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 10:8
01:48 Armstrong is reeling after that shot! 10:8
01:53 The knockdown suffered by Leonard should have made that last round Armstrong's by a wide margin. 10:8
01:53 The swelling is increasing around Armstrong's right. 10:8
01:58 Not much steam behind Armstrong's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 10:10
02:20 Armstrong really buried that punch into Leonard's ribs. 10:14
02:20 Leonard in on unsteady legs after those punches. 10:14
02:25 The swelling around Leonard's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 10:14
02:34 Caiz Jr. tries to separate the boxers but Armstrong has a vice-like grip on Leonard. 10:14
02:43 Leonard pushes Armstrong away. 10:14
02:53 Armstrong lands a devastating hook! 10:19
02:53 Hide the women and children, that punch nearly took Leonard's head off and he is in a world of trouble!! 10:19
02:57 Leonard is really taking a pounding. This fight can't go on much longer. 10:19
02:57 Leonard's right eye is on the verge of closing and he's at a huge disadvantage now, especially from a defensive standpoint. 10:19
03:00 That punch actually went behind Leonard's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Armstrong. 10:19
03:00 It looks like Armstrong has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 10:19
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 10:19

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Armstrong looks to be in good shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 The swelling on the face of Leonard is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:05 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Armstrong's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Armstrong's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:06 Armstrong backs into his own corner... 0:0
0:10 Leonard traps Henry Armstrong's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Caiz Jr. breaks it up. 0:0
0:15 Caiz Jr. separates the two... 0:0
0:19 Leonard received a pep talk from Oscar Suarez before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:24 Leonard throws a flurry of punches but Armstrong either blocks or slips them. 0:0
0:31 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:0
0:36 Armstrong doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Leonard's head? 0:4
0:36 Ray Leonard was shaken by that blow! 0:4
0:40 Leonard's right eye continues to swell and soon his vision will be completely obscured from that side. Don't be surprised if a punch he doesn't see ends the night for him. 0:4
0:53 Armstrong is challenging Leonard to fight him and quit clinching. 0:4
0:57 Leonard uses his shoulder to force Armstrong out of the clinch. 0:4
01:03 Armstrong slides into the corner... 0:4
01:07 Leonard lands a solid uppercut! 5:4
01:07 Armstrong looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 5:4
01:21 And Ray Leonard tastes the power of a huge combination from Armstrong! 5:8
01:21 Leonard is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 5:8
01:35 OH! Leonard landed the big hook flush! 9:8
01:35 Armstrong is gasping for air!! 9:8
01:39 Look for Leonard to start to target Armstrong's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 9:8
01:44 Armstrong is trapped in the corner... 9:8
01:49 Ray Leonard drops the right hand flush on Armstrong's chin! 13:8
01:49 Armstrong appears shaken by that punch! 13:8
01:53 Armstrong is breathing heavily... 13:8
02:03 Leonard catches Armstrong coming in with a sweet uppercut! 17:8
02:03 That punch may have stunned Armstrong momentarily. 17:8
02:07 Armstrong is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 17:8
02:24 * Leonard is smothered in a barrage of punches! He's down!!! 17:8
02:27 Caiz Jr. starts the count... 17:14
02:27 1... 17:14
02:28 The count is at 2 as Leonard struggles to his knees. 17:14
02:29 3... 17:14
02:29 * Leonard beats the count, but he appears to be hurt badly! 17:14
02:29 Caiz Jr. looks closely at Leonard who indicates he is ok, and the fight will continue... 17:14
02:29 Armstrong is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 17:14
02:42 Henry Armstrong really buried that punch into Leonard's ribs. 17:19
02:42 Leonard was hurt by those blows! 17:19
02:47 Leonard is nearly out on his feet and not defending himself at all, this fight has to be on the verge of being stopped. 17:19
02:47 Leonard's right eye is close to closing with all the swelling around it, which could well bring about a stoppage to this fight. 17:19
02:51 Leonard retreats into the right corner. 17:19
02:51 Armstrong gets off a quick combination to the body 17:21
02:51 Armstrong is really coming on strong here at the end of the 11th. 17:21
03:00 Armstrong misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 17:21
03:00 Armstrong appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 17:21
03:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 17:21

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 12 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 Jeff Fenech seemed to pump up Armstrong between rounds. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Leonard is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Leonard still has distension. 0:0
0:08 Armstrong's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:13 Armstrong charges in but Leonard avoids the rush. 0:0
0:28 Leonard tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:30 Armstrong catches Leonard with a nice cross. 0:3
0:30 Armstrong last connect snapped back the head of Leonard. And it looks like it has reopened Leonard's cut. 0:3
0:30 Leonard's lip is split open again by Armstrong. 0:3
0:35 The referee and the ring doctor are going to have to keep a close watch on the right eye of Leonard. If the swelling increases much more, we could see a stoppage. 0:3
0:46 Leonard grabs Armstrong again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:3
0:51 Referee Caiz Jr. steps in to break it up. 0:3
01:00 Henry Armstrong misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:3
01:10 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:3
01:19 Armstrong ties up Leonard. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:3
01:28 Referee Caiz Jr. separates the two... 0:3
01:28 Ray Leonard seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 0:3
01:36 Leonard is blocked in his own corner... 0:3
01:45 * Leonard goes down!! he walked right into a wicked uppercut from Armstrong!! 0:3
01:47 Caiz Jr. begins the count over Leonard as Armstrong moves to a neutral corner.. 0:9
01:47 1... 0:9
01:48 2... 0:9
01:49 3... 0:9
01:49 * Leonard manages to get back to his feet but he still looks kind of shaky. 0:9
01:49 Leonard does not looks like he has fully recovered from the knockdown but he tells the ref that he can still fight. Caiz Jr. must agree as he signals for the fight to go on. 0:9
01:49 Armstrong has Leonard reeling. Armstrong can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 0:9
01:54 Leonard has been down in two consecutive rounds now and he is really unsteady! 0:9
02:07 * Armstrong lands a tremendous shot under Ray Leonard's ribcage and Leonard crumbles to the canvas. 0:9
02:10 Caiz Jr. picks up the count.. 0:18
02:10 1... 0:18
02:11 Leonard lurches to his feet at the count of 2 but he stumbles and is down on his knees again. He's making another effort! 0:18
02:12 3... 0:18
02:13 4... 0:18
02:14 5... 0:18
02:15 6... 0:18
02:16 7... 0:18
02:17 8... 0:18
02:17 * Leonard gets up on his feet! He doesn't look very steady... 0:18
02:17 The fight will continue as Caiz Jr. appears satisfied that Leonard is OK. 0:18
02:17 Armstrong knows he has Leonard hurt as he wades in swinging! 0:18
02:30 Armstrong lands a devastating hook! 0:23
02:30 Leonard is reeling.. 0:23
02:39 Armstrong rips a hook to the head. 0:25
02:39 I don't think there's time for Henry Armstrong to finish Leonard this round. 0:25
02:44 It's an old boxing adage that the punches that really hurt you are the punches that you can't see coming and the way that right eye of Leonard is continuing to swell shut, he stands a good chance of eating on of those “big hurt” punches! 0:25
02:48 Armstrong is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 0:27
02:48 Leonard is badly stunned and Armstrong will try to finish him off here in the 12th round! 0:27
03:00 * Armstrong lands a violent hook and Leonard is down!!! Wow he hit the deck like a marionette whose strings had been cut away. 0:27
03:00 The count starts... 0:34
03:00 1... 0:34
03:00 * Leonard still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Caiz Jr. is taking a long look at him. 0:34
03:00 This fight is going to be allowed to continue. However, one has to just wonder how much more punishment Leonard can take. 0:34
03:00 The Arena is shaking as the bell rings to end the round, a knockdown really has a way of turning a fight crowd into a bloodthirsty mob. 0:35

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 13 begins. 0:0
0:05 Oscar Suarez knows Ray Leonard lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:05 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Leonard's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Leonard's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:05 Armstrong's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:06 Leonard moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:11 Henry Armstrong fires and misses. 0:0
0:18 Leonard just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Armstrong with a sharp combination! 4:0
0:18 Armstrong is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 4:0
0:22 Armstrong's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 4:0
0:27 Armstrong glances a hook off Leonard's side. 4:2
0:31 Leonard is at a severe disadvantage now that his right eye has swollen to the point of near-closure. 4:2
0:40 Ray Leonard moves in and takes a crisp, hard jab from Henry Armstrong. 4:5
01:00 * A combination to the jaw has Leonard hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 4:5
01:02 Caiz Jr. crouches over Ray Leonard and begins to count.. 4:14
01:02 1... 4:14
01:03 2... 4:14
01:04 3... 4:14
01:05 4... 4:14
01:06 5... 4:14
01:07 6... 4:14
01:08 7... 4:14
01:09 8... 4:14
01:09 * Leonard finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical! 4:14
01:09 Caiz Jr. wipes off Ray Leonard's gloves and waves the fighters together. 4:14
01:09 Armstrong is reaching down deep to try and end this fight now as he knows he has Leonard in trouble! 4:14
01:18 Armstrong pins Leonard in the corner! 4:14
01:23 Armstrong brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 4:14
01:27 Armstrong has a real weapon in that jab of his. he should use it more. 4:17
01:27 Armstrong wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Leonard away! 4:17
01:31 Caiz Jr. is taking a close look at Leonard. This fight could be stopped at any moment. 4:17
01:36 Leonard takes a cross to the head from Armstrong. 4:19
01:36 Armstrong won't want to let Leonard off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 4:19
01:40 There's no doubt about it. Those knockdowns this round and last are having an effect on Leonard. 4:19
01:40 Leonard has to be struggling to see out of his badly swollen right eye. 4:19
01:49 That was a violent straight right by Armstrong! 4:24
01:49 Leonard is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:24
01:58 * Armstrong rains a combination of blows to the head and body of Leonard and Leonard tastes the canvas here in Round 13! 4:24
02:00 Caiz Jr. begins the count... 4:32
02:00 1... 4:32
02:01 2... 4:32
02:02 Leonard is struggling to regain his feet as the count reaches 3. 4:32
02:03 4... 4:32
02:04 5... 4:32
02:05 6... 4:32
02:06 7... 4:32
02:07 8... 4:32
02:08 9... 4:32
02:09 10! 4:32
02:09 * And that's it! Leonard can't beat the count. Armstrong wins this fight in dramatic fashion with a stunning knockout! 4:32

Fight Result

And here with the call is Pat Harker

Ladies and Gentlemen! The end comes at 02:10 of round 13. The winner by knockout!!

Henry Armstrong!


Score Cards

Steve Corbo Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Leonard 9 10 9 9 8 9 10 10 7 9 8 6 104
Henry Armstrong 10 9 10 10 10 10 8 9 10 10 10 10 116

Bill Paige Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Leonard 9 10 9 9 8 9 10 10 6 9 8 6 103
Henry Armstrong 10 9 10 10 10 10 8 9 10 10 10 10 116

Raul Caiz Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Leonard 9 10 9 9 8 9 10 10 6 9 8 6 103
Henry Armstrong 10 9 10 10 10 10 8 9 10 10 10 10 116

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Leonard 27 30 27 27 24 27 30 30 19 27 24 18 310
Henry Armstrong 30 27 30 30 30 30 24 27 30 30 30 30 348


Statistics
Categories Ray Leonard Henry Armstrong
Knockdowns scored 1 9


Jabs / Round 5.15 5.69
Hooks / Round 2.46 6.62
Crosses / Round 2.23 6.00
Combinations / Round 3.92 7.00
Uppercuts / Round 3.23 6.54


Punches Landed / Round 17.00 31.85
Punches Missed / Round 22.08 39.31


Punching Accuracy 43.5% 44.8%


Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Low Blow 1
Head Butting 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1


Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1


Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 2 / 1 / 1 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0


Cut locations breakdown:
Split lip 2 / 1 / 1


Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0


Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 1 / 1 0 / 0
Minor 1 / 1 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 4 / 4 1 / 1
Fight Inside 4 / 4 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 4 / 4
Go All Out for KO 6 / 5 2 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0

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Support Bout
Eder Jofre vs Jimmy Wilde

Fight info: Afan Lido, Aberavon, Wales, 2012-05-18, announcer is Ed Darien, referee is Ricardo Lobo, the bout will be scored by three judges: Robert Byrd (United States), Ezequiel Suarez (Colombia) and Jack Woodburn (Canada), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 15 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: Eder Jofre - Record: 5-1-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Nick Florio - Cut Man: Sam Gasher
In the blue corner: Jimmy Wilde - Record: 3-2-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Harold Knight - Cut Man: Frank Bagley

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and this fight is underway! 0:0
0:06 Jimmy Wilde slams home the jab. That punch landed with the force of a cross or a hook. 0:3
0:15 Wilde plants a vicious hook under Jofre's rib cage. 0:6
0:25 Jofre bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 2:6
0:44 Jofre put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 2:6
01:05 Jofre just comes up short with the uppercut. 2:6
01:07 Jimmy Wilde scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 2:8
01:21 Wilde and Jofre are in a clinch, Lobo hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:8
01:30 Wilde shoves Jofre away. 2:8
01:35 Wilde lands a stinging jab. 2:10
01:50 Wilde really buried that punch into Jofre's ribs. 2:14
01:50 Jofre was hurt by those blows! 2:14
01:59 Wilde doesn't have to look for Jofre this round. He is right there in front of him. 2:14
02:10 Chants of Boring, Boring echo through the arena as Jofre puts his arms around Wilde, causing Lobo to separate the fighters. 2:14
02:14 Lobo breaks them up... 2:14
02:24 Wilde picks off the jab thrown by Jofre. 2:14
02:31 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:14
02:35 Wilde splits Jofre's gloves with an uppercut. 2:16
02:54 Eder Jofre tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:16
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 1:16

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 2 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:07 Wilde's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:10 Wilde lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Jofre's midsection. 0:2
0:19 As high as Jofre is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Wilde takes advantage of it. 0:2
0:27 Jimmy Wilde just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Jofre with a sharp combination! 0:6
0:27 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Jofre is just trying to hang on! 0:6
0:41 Jofre lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Wilde. 0:6
0:44 A straight cross from Wilde gets through Jofre's guard. 0:8
0:58 Wilde fires a lead right that Jofre manages to avoid. 0:8
01:04 Wilde seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:8
01:16 Wilde hits the canvas! Lobo is signaling no knockdown. It's obvious that Wilde was pushed to the mat. 0:8
01:25 Jofre punctuates a great series of blows to the midsection by driving a wicked hook into Wilde's liver. 3:8
01:25 Wilde is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Jofre just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 3:8
01:34 Jofre buries a hook to the body of Wilde. 6:8
01:34 Wilde is hurt. Jofre is a decent finisher, but sometimes he gets too excited and just wings wild punches. Let's see what he does here. 6:8
01:51 Jofre dances gracefully across the canvas 6:8
02:00 Wilde usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Jofre tries vainly to score. 6:8
02:06 Jofre shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 8:8
02:06 Jofre stunned Jimmy Wilde. Jofre knows how to finish an opponent when he has got one hurt, and he is going to work now! 8:8
02:19 Jofre misses wildly with the Hook. 8:8
02:31 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 8:8
02:38 Jofre misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 8:8
02:53 Wilde ties up Jofre. 8:8
02:57 Wilde uses his shoulder to force Jofre out of the clinch. 8:8
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 2. 9:8

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:19 Jofre is flicking the jab, trying to keep Wilde at long range. 0:0
0:24 Whatever Frank Bagley said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Wilde has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:29 Wilde dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Jofre back on his heels! 0:4
0:29 Jofre is dazed and he is in trouble!! 0:4
0:41 Wilde goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 0:6
0:55 Jofre slides along the far ropes. 0:6
01:05 Wilde throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Jofre but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:6
01:08 Both fighters miss, now Jofre follows up with a solid hook to the body of Jofre! 3:6
01:24 A cross from Jofre lands with some power. 6:6
01:42 Eder Jofre drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 10:6
01:42 Wilde was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 10:6
01:59 Wilde wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Jofre's defense. 10:6
02:06 Jofre lands a vicious cross! 15:6
02:06 Wilde is reeling after that shot! 15:6
02:29 Eder Jofre misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 15:6
02:41 Jofre whiffs with the cross. 15:6
02:43 Wilde jolts Jofre with a short, crisp uppercut under the ribs, that had to hurt. 15:9
02:57 Wilde brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 15:9
03:00 Wilde charges Jofre trying to get inside 15:9
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Jofre and Wilde really went at it. 16:11

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 4. 0:0
0:06 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:15 Wilde lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 0:2
0:20 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:2
0:30 Jofre drives that short hook into Wilde's midsection! 4:2
0:30 Wilde is gasping for air!! 4:2
0:47 Jofre is clinching... 4:2
0:59 Lobo has to break the clinch. 4:2
01:11 Wilde takes a hard combination from Jofre 9:2
01:11 Wilde is staggered... 9:2
01:30 Wilde lands a devastating cross! 9:6
01:30 Jofre suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 9:6
01:57 Jofre holds his arms up in disgust as Wilde holds him around his waist. 9:6
02:06 Jofre works his way free! 9:6
02:17 Wilde moves to the center of the Ring taunting Eder Jofre with his hands by his sides. 9:6
02:34 Wilde tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Jofre blocks it. 9:6
02:41 Jofre slides into his own corner... 9:6
02:41 Wilde lands consecutive blows to Jofre's midsection. 9:8
02:50 Jofre retreats into a neutral corner. 9:8
02:54 Look out! That was a straight right by Wilde! 9:12
02:54 Jofre looks like he was hurt by that punch! 9:12
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 4. 8:13

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 5. 0:0
0:12 Jimmy Wilde swings...and misses. 0:0
0:14 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:30 Jofre is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Wilde. 0:0
0:39 Wilde patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Eder Jofre little room to move. 0:0
0:48 Wilde tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 0:0
0:53 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:0
0:56 Wilde throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Eder Jofre. 0:3
01:11 Jofre is off target with that cross. 0:3
01:13 Wilde lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 0:5
01:27 Jofre cranks up the hook and connects to Wilde's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 5:5
01:27 Jimmy Wilde takes a step back, obviously hurt! 5:5
01:41 Wilde pummels Jofre, capping off his assault with a stiff hook! 5:9
01:41 And Eder Jofre's in big trouble now! 5:9
01:51 Jofre has Wilde cornered! 5:9
01:56 Jofre is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 5:9
02:12 Jimmy Wilde's misses as Jofre backpedals away. 5:9
02:19 There's a hard shot off the top of Wilde's head! 9:9
02:19 Wilde was staggered by that punch! 9:9
02:28 The fighters are back at ring center... 9:9
02:33 Jofre clamps Wilde's arms to his side and holds on until Lobo breaks the hold. 9:9
02:45 Lobo has to separate the two... 9:9
02:49 Both men look to measure one another. 9:9
02:58 Jofre is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Wilde. 9:9
03:00 Jofre finally lets go of Wilde. 9:9
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 9:11

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wilde looks to be in good shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Wilde comes in low. Jofre puts a headlock on him. Lobo knocks Eder Jofre's arm off Wilde's head. 0:0
0:21 Lobo moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:21 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:30 Jofre is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:0
0:39 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 0:0
0:47 Wilde doesn't connect with the cross. 0:0
0:50 There's a right cross from Jofre that lands flush. 3:0
01:05 Wilde will tie a guy up if he has to. 3:0
01:09 Referee Lobo separates the two... 3:0
01:23 Jofre lands a crushing cross! 7:0
01:23 Jofre has Wilde hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 7:0
01:32 Jofre fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 9:0
01:46 Jofre is blocked in his own corner... 9:0
01:50 Wilde shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Jofre flush! 9:4
01:50 Jofre looks stunned! 9:4
02:09 Wilde retreats into the upper corner. 9:4
02:13 Jofre scores with a tremendous left! 14:4
02:13 That shot landed square and Wilde felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 14:4
02:23 Jofre retreats into his own corner... 14:4
02:23 Wilde throws the cross and scores to the head of Jofre. 14:6
02:43 Both fighters move back to ring center. 14:6
02:47 Wilde can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 14:6
02:49 Jofre lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 16:6
02:54 Wilde now has some bruising under his left eye. 16:6
03:00 And that ends Round number 6. 16:6

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Jofre's corner as the bell sounds for Round 7. 0:0
0:07 Wilde received a pep talk from Harold Knight before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:13 Jofre back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Wilde. 0:0
0:22 Wilde has his arms wrapped around Jofre... Now they separate. 0:0
0:27 Lobo has to break them apart. 0:0
0:32 Wilde takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:0
0:39 Wilde drives the hook home. 0:3
0:52 Wilde moves into a neutral corner. 0:3
0:56 Jofre traps Wilde's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 0:3
01:01 Lobo separates the two... 0:3
01:25 Wilde is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:3
01:36 Wilde misses with that punch. 0:3
01:43 Jofre scores with a razor sharp combination from the outside. 3:3
01:55 Wilde moves into the far corner. 3:3
01:59 Jofre is literally dancing circles around Wilde this round. 3:3
02:04 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 3:3
02:12 That punch actually went behind Wilde's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Jofre. 3:3
02:18 OH! Wilde landed the big hook flush! 3:7
02:18 Wilde sent Jofre reeling with that punch! 3:7
02:28 A cross lands for Jofre. Wilde didn't see that one coming. 5:7
02:49 Wilde looks to work the body, but Jofre covers up nicely. 5:7
02:51 There's a wicked cross to the stomach by Jofre. He had some steam on that punch. 8:7
03:00 Jofre traps Wilde in the corner! 8:7
03:00 Eder Jofre voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 8:7
03:00 Jofre spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 10:6

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lobo motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:15 Wilde's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:18 Wilde has Jofre trapped! 0:0
0:23 Wilde grabs Jofre again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:0
0:27 Wilde pushes Jofre away. 0:0
0:33 Jofre pins Wilde in the corner! 0:0
0:33 Jofre fires a short right cross that lands square. That was a nice punch. 3:0
0:48 Wilde fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 3:0
0:51 Jofre sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Wilde. 6:0
01:00 Jofre has Wilde blocked in! 6:0
01:05 Jofre is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Wilde 6:0
01:14 Jofre made Wilde look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Wilde would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 6:0
01:16 Jofre gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Wilde with an uppercut. 8:0
01:21 The swelling is increasing around Wilde's left. 8:0
01:25 Jofre backs into a neutral corner. 8:0
01:30 Wilde continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 8:0
01:35 Wilde has Jofre pinned! 8:0
01:39 Wilde misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 8:0
01:51 Wilde lands a strong uppercut! 8:4
01:51 Jofre is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 8:4
02:02 Jofre backs into the near right corner. 8:4
02:07 Wilde fires a left hand that Jofre takes high on the shoulder. 8:4
02:14 Jofre scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 13:4
02:14 Wilde is reeling.. 13:4
02:31 Jofre works free! The fighters move to ring center. 13:4
02:40 Jofre misses wildly with the hook. 13:4
02:51 Jofre just can't find the range with that jab. 13:4
03:00 Jofre lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Jimmy Wilde. 13:4
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 8, forcing Lobo to step in. 14:5

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 Harold Knight was extremely upbeat during the break with Wilde providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 Wilde's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 That was a reckless uppercut from Jofre but it still manages to score cleanly. 3:0
0:13 Wilde's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 9. 3:0
0:26 Jofre wraps his arms around Wilde. 3:0
0:31 Lobo moves them apart. 3:0
0:35 Jofre pushes Wilde away to give himself a little more space to work with. 3:0
0:42 Wilde is jockeying for position as he tries to force Jofre back into the corner. 3:0
0:51 Jofre slides into a neutral corner... 3:0
0:55 Wilde lands a solid cross! 3:4
0:55 Jofre is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 3:4
01:12 Wilde lands a hard cross! 3:8
01:12 Jofre looks shaken! 3:8
01:26 It's a sweet uppercut by Jofre! He snapped Wilde's head straight back with that punch! 7:8
01:26 Wilde is going to need to regroup after that blow... 7:8
01:37 Jofre is trapped in Wilde's corner... 7:8
01:37 Wilde's finds a home on Jofre's jaw. 7:10
01:46 Jofre slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Wilde. 10:10
01:50 Look for Jofre to start to target Wilde's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 10:10
02:18 Jofre is clinching... Wilde is trying to free his gloves... They are under Jofre's arms... 10:10
02:30 Lobo is shouting at Jofre to break! 10:10
02:47 Wilde misses with that combination. 10:10
02:54 Jofre just landed a three punch combo! 15:10
02:54 Wilde was shaken by those blows! 15:10
03:00 Wilde telegraphed that shot and Jofre ducks under it easily. 15:10
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 15:11

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Eder Jofre is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:08 Harold Knight not only gave Wilde encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Jofre. Now it's up to Wilde to implement it. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Wilde is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:13 Wilde misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:31 Jofre is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:46 Wilde landed a sharp combination that rocked Jofre back on his heels! 0:4
0:46 Jofre is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 0:4
01:02 Jofre drops the right hand flush on Jimmy Wilde's chin! 4:4
01:02 Wilde was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 4:4
01:07 Wilde's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 4:4
01:20 Jofre wings a big left hand at Wilde but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:4
01:27 Wilde lands a solid uppercut! 4:8
01:27 Jofre is suddenly in trouble! 4:8
01:41 Wilde is protecting the body nicely as Jofre fails to score inside. 4:8
01:49 Wilde feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 4:8
01:53 That was a violent straight right by Wilde! 4:12
01:53 That series of punches rocked Jofre and he looks to be in trouble. 4:12
02:10 Lobo warns Wilde for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 4:12
02:22 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:12
02:32 Eder Jofre pins Jimmy Wilde's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:12
02:36 Referee Lobo steps in to break it up. 4:12
02:50 There's the uppercut from Wilde. That opening has been there all fight for him. 4:14
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 4:14
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 10 comes to an end. 4:13

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jofre was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Wilde's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Wilde's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:15 Jofre just landed a devastating three punch combo! 4:0
0:15 Wilde appears shaken by those punches! 4:0
0:36 Wilde lands a wicked uppercut! 4:4
0:36 Hide the women and children, that punch nearly took Jofre's head off and he is in a world of trouble!! 4:4
0:53 Wilde throws a crushing right to Jofre's jaw! 4:8
0:53 That blast sent Jofre reeling into the ropes! 4:8
01:14 Jimmy Wilde leaves the jab just short. 4:8
01:21 Jofre slides into the corner... 4:8
01:26 Wilde connects with a violent hook! 4:12
01:26 Jofre appears shaken by that punch! 4:12
01:41 Circling left, Wilde looks for an opening to fire a shot at Jofre. 4:12
01:52 Jofre is challenging Wilde to fight him and quit clinching. 4:12
01:56 The Referee breaks it up... 4:12
02:01 Jofre is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 4:12
02:13 Wilde misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:12
02:15 Jofre doubles up to the body, though Wilde seems unfazed. 6:12
02:40 Wilde fires a volley of punches but Jofre was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 6:12
02:47 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 6:12
02:51 Wilde has Jofre trapped in the near right neutral corner... 6:12
02:56 Wilde pins Jofre's arms. Now they move apart. 6:12
03:00 * The referee cautions Jimmy Wilde about leaning on Jofre's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 6:12
03:00 Eder Jofre is losing his legs... 6:12
03:00 Wilde appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:12
03:00 Round 11 finishes with the sound of the bell. 7:11

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jimmy Wilde is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 12 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:06 Wilde got some great advice from Harold Knight between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 12. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Wilde is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Wilde still has distension. 0:0
0:11 Jofre smothers Wilde's attack as Wilde tries to get off some shots inside. 0:0
0:13 Jofre fires a solid combination. 2:0
0:22 Jimmy Wilde brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:0
0:27 Wilde goes straight at Jofre, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 2:0
0:34 The cross scores for Wilde. He needs to throw that punch more often. 2:2
0:48 Jimmy Wilde catches Jofre coming in with a sweet uppercut! 2:6
0:48 Wilde has Jofre in trouble after that punch! 2:6
0:48 * Wilde's last punch snapped back the head of Jofre. And it looks like it has also drawn blood! 2:7
0:48 Bad luck for him! The cut is above the right eyebrow. If his corner can't staunch the flow of blood, Jofre could end up having vision problems for the remainder of the fight. 2:7
01:04 Wilde smothers Jofre's attack with a clinch! 2:7
01:08 Lobo separates them. 2:7
01:20 Jofre takes a heavy uppercut downstairs. 2:11
01:20 Jofre is hurt! 2:11
01:33 Wilde fires and misses. 2:11
01:40 Jofre is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:11
01:48 Wilde tries to drop the right hand over the top but Jofre ducks under it. 2:11
01:59 Wilde clinches... Eder Jofre gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 2:11
02:04 Lobo separates the two... 2:11
02:14 Jimmy Wilde wraps up Jofre. 2:11
02:19 Jofre pushes Wilde away. 2:11
02:23 Wilde connects to the head with a powerful right cross. 2:14
02:37 Jofre just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 2:19
02:37 Those punches hurt Jofre and he looks to hang on. 2:19
02:49 Jimmy Wilde seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:19
03:00 Wilde grabs and holds Jofre... 2:19
03:00 * The referee is cautioning Wilde about using his shoulders a bit too enthusiastically when he gets inside. 2:19
03:00 It looks like Wilde has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 2:19
03:00 That ends Round 12... But the fighters are still punching! Now Lobo jumps between them. 2:19

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 13 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:09 Jofre's corner men does a nice job on Jofre's cut above the right eyebrow. You wouldn't even know that Jofre had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:09 Wilde pins Jofre in the corner! 0:0
0:14 Wilde lands a hard cross! 0:4
0:14 Jofre's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 0:4
0:22 Nick Florio seemed to pump up Jofre between rounds. 0:4
0:27 Jofre catches Wilde coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:4
0:27 Jofre just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 4:4
0:32 Wilde's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 4:4
0:51 Eder Jofre lands a crushing hook! 8:4
0:51 Jimmy Wilde is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 8:4
01:05 Eder Jofre fires and misses. 8:4
01:11 Jimmy Wilde lands a wicked combination! 8:8
01:11 Jofre took far too many hard shots from Wilde in that flurry and he is hurt! 8:8
01:23 Wilde backs into the lower right corner. 8:8
01:28 Jofre drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 13:8
01:28 Wilde is clutching his side! 13:8
01:32 The swelling under Wilde's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 13:8
01:48 Wilde fires a shot, but it glances off Jofre's shoulder. 13:8
01:54 Wilde takes a heavy combination downstairs. 17:8
01:54 Jimmy Wilde in on unsteady legs after those punches. 17:8
01:59 It looks like Wilde and Jofre are both starting to fatigue... 17:8
02:04 Wilde moves into the right corner. 17:8
02:08 Jofre really buried that punch into Wilde's ribs. 21:8
02:08 Wilde was shaken by those blows! 21:8
02:13 The swelling under Wilde's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 21:8
02:17 Jofre has Wilde blocked in! 21:8
02:22 Jofre is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Wilde's defense. 21:8
02:31 Jofre isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Wilde fits. 21:8
02:40 Lobo has to pull the fighters away from each other as Jofre locks up Wilde's arms. 21:8
02:45 Lobo pries them apart. 21:8
02:54 OH! Jofre landed the big hook flush! 25:8
02:54 Wilde was stunned by that blow! 25:8
03:00 Round 13 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 27:8

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jofre might have a slight edge going into this round but he can't coast. It's too close, at least unofficially. 0:0
0:07 Jofre got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Nick Florio's instructions work. 0:0
0:07 Wilde's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:13 Wilde wraps up Jofre... Neither fighter will break... 0:0
0:22 Wilde and Jofre each take a step back. 0:0
0:36 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:0
0:36 That flurry by Wilde scored cleanly as Jofre looks to clinch. 0:3
0:50 Wilde is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Jofre a decent target to shoot for. 0:3
0:54 Jofre retreats into a neutral corner. 0:3
0:59 Wilde misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:3
01:05 It's a sweet uppercut by Jofre! He snapped Wilde's head straight back with that punch! 4:3
01:05 Wilde appears to have been staggered by that punch... 4:3
01:16 Jofre catches Wilde with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 6:3
01:16 They're both coming in head first. Someone's going to get cut if this keeps occurring! 6:3
01:20 Wilde looks to be losing his legs. 6:3
01:20 Wilde's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 6:3
01:29 Jimmy Wilde is like an old steam train going uphill. He just keeps chugging away trying to move inside on Jofre. 6:3
01:41 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Lobo is going to have to sort this out. 6:3
01:46 * It's good to see Lobo paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Jofre about leaning on his opponent's neck. 6:3
02:04 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 6:3
02:09 Jofre tries to get free... Here comes Lobo to break them up... 6:3
02:14 Jofre is forced into his own corner... 6:3
02:18 Jofre is either lucky or has radar. Wilde's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 6:3
02:29 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 6:3
02:33 Oh!!! Wilde unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 6:7
02:33 That shot buckled Jofre's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 6:7
02:53 Wilde looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 6:7
03:00 Wilde fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:7
03:00 The bell stops the action as Jofre and Wilde go back to their corners. 6:7

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 03:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 15th and final round. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Wilde's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:08 Jofre lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 2:0
0:17 Nick Florio knows Eder Jofre lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 2:0
0:17 Wilde is trapped in the corner... 2:0
0:21 Jofre pins Wilde's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:0
0:26 Referee Lobo has to separate the two... 2:0
0:35 Eder Jofre really buried that punch into Wilde's ribs. 6:0
0:35 Wilde is trying to regroup after those punches... 6:0
0:44 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 6:0
0:49 Jofre throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 6:0
0:56 And Jofre tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Wilde! 6:4
0:56 Jofre is suddenly in trouble! 6:4
0:56 And now Jofre is bleeding again from that last punch as his previous cut has been reopened. 6:4
0:56 Eder Jofre has once again become bloodied, as the gash above his right eyebrow has, apparently, reopened. 6:4
0:56 * The fighters jockey back and forth and now the referee is going to use this opportunity to step in and call timeout. He's taking Jofre by the arm and leading him to the far ropes where the ringside physician can take a look at the cut above Eder Jofre's eye. 6:4
0:56 * The ringside doctor is dabbing at the blood, trying to determine the severity of the wound. He's saying something to the referee and from the reaction of Jofre, it must be positive. Yep, this fight's going to continue as both fighters receive instructions to resume the mayhem here in round 15. 6:4
01:00 Both fighters are carrying their arms low... 6:4
01:08 Wilde moves into the far corner. 6:4
01:12 Wilde picks off the cross by Eder Jofre. 6:4
01:34 Wilde does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Jofre's punches in close. 6:4
01:46 Jofre lands a solid uppercut! 11:4
01:46 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Wilde is trying to hang on... 11:4
01:50 It seems every shot Wilde takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 11:4
01:59 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Jofre rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 11:4
02:08 That hook from Jofre snapped Wilde's head back violently! 15:4
02:08 Wilde seems to have been hurt by that punch! 15:4
02:21 Jofre lands a strong hook! 19:4
02:21 Wilde is suddenly in trouble! 19:4
02:30 Jofre throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Wilde's jaw. 21:4
02:30 Jofre is raining blows down on Wilde, who is obviously hurt. Jofre wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 21:4
02:43 There's a straight right by Eder Jofre! 25:4
02:43 Wilde is trying to regroup after that punch... 25:4
02:57 Jofre lands a devastating uppercut! 29:4
02:57 That was a beautiful shot, Wilde's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 29:4
03:00 This fight is going to the scorecards as the bell sounds ending Round 15. 30:4

Fight Result

Here's Ed Darien with the call...

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

Robert Byrd, United States scores the bout 142 to 142 - even

Ezequiel Suarez, Colombia scores the bout 142 to 142 - even

Jack Woodburn, Canada scores the bout 144 to 140 for Eder Jofre

This fight has been declared a majority draw!


Score Cards

Robert Byrd Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Eder Jofre 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 142
Jimmy Wilde 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 8 142

Ezequiel Suarez Round Total
Colombia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Eder Jofre 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 142
Jimmy Wilde 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 8 142

Jack Woodburn Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Eder Jofre 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 144
Jimmy Wilde 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 8 140

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Eder Jofre 27 30 30 27 27 30 30 28 30 27 28 27 30 27 30 428
Jimmy Wilde 30 27 27 30 30 27 27 29 27 30 29 30 27 30 24 424


Statistics
Categories Eder Jofre Jimmy Wilde
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 4.27 3.60
Hooks / Round 4.13 3.40
Crosses / Round 6.13 3.20
Combinations / Round 3.33 4.40
Uppercuts / Round 2.87 2.93


Punches Landed / Round 20.73 17.53
Punches Missed / Round 39.53 52.00


Punching Accuracy 34.4% 25.2%


Total Number of Fouls 1 2
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 2


Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1


Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 2 / 1 / 1 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0


Cut locations breakdown:
Cut above right eyebrow 2 / 1 / 1


Bouts halted to check cut(s) 1 0


Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 1 / 1 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0


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

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Co-Feature
Barney Ross vs Gene Tunney

Fight info: Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, NC, United States, 2012-05-18, announcer is Joe Antonacci, referee is <Generic>, the bout will be scored by three judges: Don Trella (United States), Tommy Kaczmarek (United States) and Steve Weisfeld (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Barney Ross - Record: 3-2-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jimmy Montoya - Cut Man: Sam Gasher
In the blue corner: Gene Tunney - Record: 5-4-3 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eduardo Garcia - Cut Man: Joe Chavez

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 That's the bell, summoning the two fighters to begin trading punches here in the first. 0:0
0:14 Ross is holding... 0:0
0:23 Jay Referson separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:28 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:32 Tunney lands a flurry to the ribs of Ross. 0:2
0:41 Gene Tunney lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 0:4
0:55 Tunney bounces off the ropes, challenging Ross to come get him. 0:4
01:08 Tunney is moving like a ghost out there, as Ross trys in vain to corner him 0:4
01:17 Tunney looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 0:4
01:19 Ross lands the lead cross. 2:4
01:33 Tunney has his arms wrapped around Ross... Now they separate. 2:4
01:38 Referee Jay Referson has to separate the two... 2:4
01:43 As high as Ross is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Tunney takes advantage of it. 2:4
01:46 Ross eats a left-right from Tunney 2:6
02:07 Tunney just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Ross with a sharp combination! 2:10
02:07 Ross seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 2:10
02:21 Gene Tunney dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Ross back on his heels! 2:14
02:21 What a beautiful combination! Ross might not survive this... 2:14
02:30 Ross winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Tunney. 2:17
02:44 Tunney catches Ross coming in with a sweet uppercut! 2:21
02:44 Barney Ross looks like he was hurt by that punch! 2:21
02:57 Tunney leaves the jab just short. 2:21
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 1:23

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is making some noise as the fighter come out for round number 2. 0:0
0:13 Tunney whiffs with the jab. 0:0
0:24 Tunney flicks a lead right to the head of Ross. 0:2
0:41 Tunney is protecting the body nicely as Ross fails to score inside. 0:2
0:43 Tunney lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 0:4
01:06 Gene Tunney usues his legs to avoid Ross's punches. 0:4
01:09 Tunney shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 0:6
01:23 Ross is off target with that jab. 0:6
01:38 Tunney misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:6
01:51 Ross swings...and misses. 0:6
02:06 Ross misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:6
02:13 Tunney connects with a violent uppercut! 0:10
02:13 Ross seems to have been hurt by that punch! 0:10
02:31 Ross can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:10
02:37 The action slows for the moment. 0:10
02:45 Ross feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 0:10
02:55 Ross throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:10
03:00 Round 2 finishes with the sound of the bell. 2:10

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ross and Tunney square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 3. 0:0
0:09 Ross punctuates a violent exchange with a strong cross. He got the best of that battle, but Tunney got his licks in as well! 3:2
0:18 Whatever Eduardo Garcia said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Tunney has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 3:2
0:24 Ross misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 3:2
0:39 Tunney frees himself from Ross's clutches! They move to ring center now. 3:2
0:51 Ross fires and misses. 3:2
0:58 Ross takes a hard combination from Tunney 3:6
0:58 Tunney has Ross in trouble after that punch! 3:6
01:24 Ross tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Gene Tunney. 3:6
01:30 Both fighters take a half-step back. 3:6
01:40 Ross bounces Tunney back as he drives his shoulder into him. That's probably not legal but, hey, if you can get away with it! 3:6
01:48 Tunney tries to push Ross back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 3:6
01:50 Tunney bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 3:8
02:00 Ross lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 5:8
02:10 Tunney backs into the right corner. 5:8
02:14 Ross throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Tunney but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 5:8
02:17 Tunney lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Ross's midsection. 5:10
02:28 Barney Ross shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 7:10
02:37 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 7:10
02:41 Ross knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 7:10
02:49 Ross is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 9:10
02:59 Ross traps Tunney in the corner! 9:10
03:00 Ross wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Tunney's defense. 9:10
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 11:11

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ross looks a bit disgusted as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Ross scores with a hook to the side of the head. 2:0
0:21 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:30 Ross's misses as Tunney backpedals away. 2:0
0:37 Tunney drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 2:4
0:37 Ross was shaken by those blows! 2:4
0:50 Ross misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:4
0:57 Tunney really buried that punch into Barney Ross's ribs. 2:9
0:57 Ross in on unsteady legs after those punches. 2:9
01:10 Tunney is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Ross's defense. 2:9
01:15 Ross is trapped in Gene Tunney's corner... 2:9
01:19 Tunney is literally dancing circles around Ross this round. 2:9
01:28 Tunney is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:9
01:34 Ross slides into the corner... 2:9
01:39 Tunney lands a vicious cross! 2:13
01:39 Ross is going to need to regroup after that blow... 2:13
01:52 Tunney lands a strong cross! 2:17
01:52 And Ross's in big trouble now! 2:17
01:57 Some swelling has appeared around the left eye of Ross. 2:17
02:01 Tunney is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 5:19
02:01 Tunney picks up the pace sensing he can get Ross out of there! 5:19
02:14 Tunney lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ross. 5:19
02:21 Ross throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 7:19
02:30 Tunney doesn't have to look for Ross this round. He is right there in front of him. 7:19
02:39 Barney Ross is holding Tunney tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 7:19
02:43 Ross and Tunney each take a step back. 7:19
02:48 Ross is pinned in his own corner... 7:19
02:48 Tunney catches Ross with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 7:21
03:00 Jay Referson motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 4. 7:22

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:11 Ross feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:0
0:15 Ross fires a shot, but it glances off Tunney's shoulder. 0:0
0:18 Tunney doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 0:2
0:30 Ross slides into a neutral corner... 0:2
0:30 Tunney fires a jab to the body 0:4
0:51 Tunney feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 0:6
0:56 Ross's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 0:6
01:04 Tunney bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 0:8
01:14 Tunney retreats into a neutral corner. 0:8
01:19 Ross telegraphed that shot and Tunney ducks under it easily. 0:8
01:26 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:8
01:29 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 0:8
01:40 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 0:8
01:44 Ross has Tunney cornered! 0:8
01:44 There's the uppercut from Ross. That opening has been there all fight for him. 2:8
01:53 Tunney has Ross blocked in! 2:8
01:58 Tunney brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:8
02:06 Ross has Tunney pinned! 2:8
02:10 Barney Ross lands a solid uppercut! 6:8
02:10 Tunney staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 6:8
02:23 Ross scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 8:8
02:37 Ross fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 8:8
02:39 Tunney's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 8:10
02:53 Ross comes in low. Tunney puts a headlock on him. Jay Referson knocks Tunney's arm off Ross's head. 8:10
03:00 Referee Jay Referson steps in to break it up. 8:10
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! 9:10

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 6 begins. 0:0
0:08 Gene Tunney's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Ross's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Ross's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 Ross fires a light jab to the stomach 2:0
0:19 Ross has Gene Tunney trapped in the left neutral corner... 2:0
0:19 Ross forces the action inside with an arcing cross to Tunney's head. 5:0
0:28 Ross moves into the upper left corner. 5:0
0:33 Tunney misses with that jab. 5:0
0:35 Not a lot on that hook to Tunney's side, but it scored. 7:0
0:48 Barney Ross seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:0
0:52 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 7:0
01:00 Both men go at it at ring center, with Tunney having the upper hand. 9:3
01:09 Ross dips and connects with a hook to the side of Tunney's head. 11:3
01:23 Tunney misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 11:3
01:33 Both fighters are flailing away and both are definitely landing good punches. 13:5
01:43 Ross pins Tunney in the corner! 13:5
01:48 Tunney picks off the jab thrown by Ross. 13:5
02:03 Ross just misses with a huge shot as Tunney chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 13:5
02:05 Great work to the body by Tunney as he scores with both hands. 13:8
02:24 Ross looks to work the body, but Tunney covers up nicely. 13:8
02:32 Ross has Tunney trapped! 13:8
02:37 Ross continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 13:8
02:46 Ross does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Tunney's punches in close. 13:8
02:56 The fighters are at ring center... 13:8
03:00 Tunney can't score with short uppercut inside. Ross got his gloves in front of the punch. 13:8
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Jay Referson to step in and break it up. 14:9

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 7. 0:0
0:06 Eduardo Garcia seemed to pump up Tunney between rounds. 0:0
0:06 Ross's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:07 Ross backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:11 Tunney is really fluid in his movement. 0:0
0:23 Tunney does a great job of moving as Ross tries to work inside. 0:0
0:25 Tunney moves in and scores with a quick jab. 0:2
0:34 Ross is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:2
0:42 Tunney misses wildly with the hook. 0:2
0:44 Ross gets in a hook to the body of Tunney. 2:2
0:54 The action is back at ring center. 2:2
0:58 Tunney is either lucky or has radar. Ross's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:2
01:00 Tunney sneaks home the right cross. 2:4
01:05 That swelling under the left eye of Ross is definitely getting worse. 2:4
01:21 Tunney slides along the far ropes. 2:4
01:33 Gene Tunney fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:4
01:35 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Ross lands a short uppercut to the chin of Tunney. 4:4
01:48 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Tunney lands the right hand. 4:6
02:00 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Barney Ross can land a solid one. 6:6
02:10 Ross scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Tunney. 8:6
02:23 That was a violent straight right by Ross! 12:6
02:23 Tunney is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 12:6
02:41 Gene Tunney just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 16:6
02:41 That series of punches rocked Tunney and he looks to be in trouble. 16:6
02:50 Ross scores with a quick one-two to Tunney's midsection 18:6
03:00 Tunney moves into a neutral corner. 18:6
03:00 Barney Ross is jockeying for position as he tries to force Gene Tunney back into the corner. 18:6
03:00 It looks like Tunney has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 18:6
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 7. 20:7

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Ross is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:14 Ross fires a left hand that Tunney takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:16 Tunney gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 0:2
0:25 Eduardo Garcia was really animated in Tunney's corner and Tunney was nodding in agreement. 0:2
0:25 Tunney retreats into the far left corner. 0:2
0:30 Ross tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:2
0:32 Not much steam behind Tunney's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 0:4
0:37 The swelling under Ross's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 0:4
0:51 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:4
01:00 Jay Referson separates them. 0:4
01:05 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:4
01:10 Tunney is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Ross attempts to move inside on him. 0:4
01:15 Tunney backs into the left corner. 0:4
01:15 Ross gets off a jab to the solar plexus 2:4
01:27 Ross's jab connects to Tunney's head 4:4
01:43 Ross bulls his way inside, pushing Tunney up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 4:4
01:54 Ross lands a short left hook to the head. 6:4
02:13 Barney Ross seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:4
02:16 The fighters are back at ring center... 6:4
02:20 Ross just comes up short with the hook. 6:4
02:23 Ross eats a jab from Tunney 6:6
02:27 Ross needs to catch his second wind... 6:6
02:36 Ross fires a volley of punches but Tunney was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 6:6
02:38 Tunney's finds a home on Ross's jaw. 6:8
02:52 Ross pushes Tunney then steps away from him. 6:8
03:00 Barney Ross just can't find the range with that combination. 6:8
03:00 Tunney appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:8
03:00 There's another round in the books. 8:9

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gene Tunney looks to be in good shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Jimmy Montoya not only gave Ross encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Tunney. Now it's up to Ross to implement it. 0:0
0:06 Ross'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 Ross ties up Tunney. 0:0
0:21 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:29 Tunney traps Ross in the corner! 0:0
0:29 Tunney pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 0:2
0:33 Look for Gene Tunney to start to target Ross's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 0:2
0:44 Tunney has Ross cornered! 0:2
0:44 Ross eats a short cross from Tunney amd backs away. 0:4
0:48 Ross is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 0:4
01:00 Ross throws a flurry of punches but Tunney either blocks or slips them. 0:4
01:07 Ross's jab is fast and accurate. 2:4
01:23 Ross fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:4
01:25 Tunney gets the cross through Ross's guard. 2:6
01:41 Ross moves into the upper corner. 2:6
01:41 Tunney is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 2:8
01:45 It seems every shot Ross takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 2:8
01:57 Ross does a great job smothering Tunney's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 2:8
02:05 Tunney has Ross trapped! 2:8
02:05 Tunney flicks a jab to Ross's stomach 2:10
02:14 Tunney has Ross blocked in! 2:10
02:18 OH! Tunney landed the big hook flush! 2:14
02:18 Ross is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 2:14
02:32 Barney Ross eats a sizzling hook from Tunney that has him backing up! 2:17
02:49 Ross lands a devastating hook! 6:17
02:49 Tunney is hurt! 6:17
03:00 Tunney picks off the uppercut by Ross. 6:17
03:00 Tunney appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:17
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 9. 6:17

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:05 If the swelling was lessened by Ross'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 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:0
0:10 Tunney fires a lead right that Ross manages to avoid. 0:0
0:17 Ross just landed a three punch combo! 4:0
0:17 That's the shot Ross hoped to land! Tunney looks bad after that series of blows. 4:0
0:26 Tunney received a pep talk from Eduardo Garcia before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 4:0
0:31 Tunney landed a sharp combination that rocked Barney Ross back on his heels! 4:4
0:31 Ross is in serious trouble after absorbing those punches. He is staggering around like he was taken under the pier and beaten with blackjacks! 4:4
0:35 There has to be something done about the swelling around Ross's left eye as it continues to worsen. 4:4
0:48 That hook from Gene Tunney snapped Ross's head back violently! 4:8
0:48 Barney Ross appears shaken by that punch! 4:8
0:57 Tunney scores with several light punches to the head. 4:10
01:02 Ross seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 4:10
01:07 Tunney tastes Ross's jab 6:10
01:16 Ross lets his hands go, but Gene Tunney answers right back. 8:12
01:30 Barney Ross misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:12
01:32 Tunney lands a rapier like jab to the head of Ross 8:14
01:46 Ross pins Gene Tunney in the corner! 8:14
01:50 Ross misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:14
01:53 Tunney connects with an uppercut to the head of Ross. 8:16
02:05 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 8:16
02:09 Tunney misses wildly with the Hook. 8:16
02:16 Gene Tunney has Ross trapped in the far left neutral corner... 8:16
02:21 Tunney cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Ross had his elbows tucked in nicely. 8:16
02:27 Tunney has Ross cornered! 8:16
02:32 Tunney lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ross. 8:16
02:43 Tunney is moving around the ring nicely. 8:16
02:51 Ross is trapped in his own corner... 8:16
02:51 Tunney goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 8:18
02:55 The swelling under Ross'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. 8:18
03:00 Gene Tunney tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 8:18
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 10 to a close. 8:20

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it appears as if Ross is going to need a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Ross is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Ross still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Ross drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:0
0:12 Tunney is reeling.. 4:0
0:21 Tunney got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Eduardo Garcia's instructions work. 4:0
0:22 Barney Ross traps Tunney in the corner! 4:0
0:27 Jay Referson yells at the fighters to separate but Ross and Tunney are a tangle of arms. 4:0
0:31 * Jay Referson is telling Ross to quit hitting on the break. 4:0
0:45 Tunney lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 4:2
0:50 The increased swelling around the left eye of Ross is fast becoming a hindurance. 4:2
01:02 Ross misses with that punch. 4:2
01:05 Tunney shoots the jab into the chest of Ross. 4:4
01:14 The action is at ring center. 4:4
01:18 Ross tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 4:4
01:27 Tunney moves into the near corner. 4:4
01:32 Ross tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Tunney blocks it. 4:4
01:34 Tunney scores with the jab. 4:6
01:51 Ross lets his hands go inside, but Gene Tunney protects his body well. 4:6
01:53 Tunney lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Ross's ribs. 4:9
02:09 Ross is trapped in the corner... 4:9
02:09 Tunney bangs the uppercut home. 4:11
02:13 Ross's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 4:11
02:18 Ross has Gene Tunney cornered! 4:11
02:22 Ross clinches... Tunney gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 4:11
02:27 Ross pushes Tunney away. 4:11
02:32 Ross backs into the far left corner. 4:11
02:37 Tunney is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 4:11
02:50 Barney Ross doesn't connect with the cross. 4:11
02:52 Gene Tunney splits Ross's gloves with an uppercut. 4:13
03:00 Ross tries to drop the right hand over the top but Tunney ducks under it. 4:13
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 11. 4:14

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 03:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 12th and final round. 0:0
0:08 Ross's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:13 Tunney shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Ross flush! 0:4
0:13 Ross looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 0:4
0:28 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:4
0:28 Ross gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 2:4
0:33 Tunney is slowing up... 2:4
0:42 Tunney has Ross cornered! 2:4
0:42 Ross tries to clinch, but Tunney shakes him off and lands an uppercut to the body. 2:6
0:47 Ross's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 2:6
0:54 Ross misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 4:6
01:11 Ross fires and misses. 4:6
01:18 Tunney finds a home for his jab, keeping Ross at bay. 4:8
01:27 Both fighters are flailing away but Ross is definitely landing the better punches. 7:10
01:44 Tunney usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Ross tries vainly to score. 7:10
01:51 A cross to body by Tunney gets through. 7:12
02:05 Ross wings a big left hand at Tunney but the latter sidesteps the punch. 7:12
02:07 Tunney is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 7:14
02:11 Ross is at a severe disadvantage now that his left eye has swollen to the point of near-closure. 7:14
02:18 Tunney retreats into his own corner... 7:14
02:23 Tunney smothers Ross's attack as Barney Ross tries to get off some shots inside. 7:14
02:25 Tunney's left hook has found a home on the side of Ross's head as he lands it again. 7:17
02:38 Ross cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Tunney had his elbows tucked in nicely. 7:17
02:56 Ross will tie a guy up if he has to. 7:17
03:00 Jay Referson moves in to break the clinch. 7:17
03:00 Tunney appears to have this fight under control. 7:17
03:00 Both fighters look finished as the fight ends with the ringing of the bell. 7:17

Fight Result

And here with the call is Joe Antonacci

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

Don Trella, United States scores the bout 118 to 111

Tommy Kaczmarek, United States scores the bout 117 to 112

Steve Weisfeld, United States scores the bout 118 to 110

The winner by unanimous decision is Gene Tunney!


Score Cards

Don Trella Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Barney Ross 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 111
Gene Tunney 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 118

Tommy Kaczmarek Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Barney Ross 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 112
Gene Tunney 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 117

Steve Weisfeld Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Barney Ross 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 110
Gene Tunney 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 118

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Barney Ross 27 27 29 27 29 29 30 27 27 27 27 27 333
Gene Tunney 30 30 30 30 28 28 27 30 30 30 30 30 353


Statistics
Categories Barney Ross Gene Tunney
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 5.25 9.67
Hooks / Round 4.83 5.83
Crosses / Round 4.75 6.50
Combinations / Round 2.58 5.50
Uppercuts / Round 2.50 4.75


Punches Landed / Round 19.92 32.25
Punches Missed / Round 96.00 42.33


Punching Accuracy 17.2% 43.2%


Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Hitting on the Break 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1


Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 11 / 8
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 5 / 4 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0

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Main Event
Willie Pep vs Bernard Hopkins

Fight info: Metropolitan Opera House, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 2012-05-18, announcer is Billy Jordan, referee is Randy Neumann, the bout will be scored by three judges: Samuel Conde (Puerto Rico), Karl Rogers (England) and Mickey Vann (England), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the IBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 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: Willie Pep - Record: 2-1-3 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Oscar Suarez - Cut Man: Sam Gasher
In the blue corner: Bernard Hopkins - Record: 3-2-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Frank Bagley - Cut Man: Gil Clancy

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 1 of what should be a close fight. 0:0
0:12 Pep is motioning with his gloves for Hopkins to bring it on, but Willie Pep is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
0:19 Hopkins telegraphed that shot and Pep ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:22 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Pep who scores with a short hook to the chest. 2:0
0:33 Pep works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 4:0
0:45 A cross to body by Hopkins gets through. 4:2
0:54 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 4:2
01:05 Pep doesn't connect with the cross. 4:2
01:12 The action slows for the moment. 4:2
01:19 Bernard Hopkins is holding... 4:2
01:23 Hopkins and Pep each take a step back. 4:2
01:28 Both fighters take a half-step back. 4:2
01:50 Pep misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:2
01:56 Hopkins shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Pep flush! 4:6
01:56 Pep took far too many hard shots from Hopkins in that flurry and he is hurt! 4:6
02:21 Pep misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:6
02:28 Pep takes a hard combination from Hopkins 4:11
02:28 Pep staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 4:11
02:41 Hopkins is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 4:11
02:50 Hopkins looks to work the body, but Pep covers up nicely. 4:11
02:57 Hopkins bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 4:13
02:57 Hopkins senses he has Pep in trouble and he is pouring it on! 4:13
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 4:14

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 2 begins. 0:0
0:07 Pep got some great advice from Oscar Suarez between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:0
0:14 Pep tries to muscle inside but Hopkins clinches him. 0:0
0:23 Referee Neumann separates the two... 0:0
0:32 Pep lands a devastating hook! 4:0
0:32 That punch may have stunned Hopkins momentarily. 4:0
0:42 As high as Hopkins is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Pep takes advantage of it. 4:0
0:55 * Wow, too many more shots like that from Pep and Hopkins can pretty much forget about having any children. Neumann implores him to keep them up. 6:0
01:21 Pep backs away and hitches up his trunks. 6:0
01:38 Hopkins fires a volley of punches but Pep was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 6:0
01:41 Pep throws the hook and connects. 8:0
02:02 Pep tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 8:0
02:13 Pep can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 8:0
02:20 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 8:0
02:28 Pep cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Hopkins had his elbows tucked in nicely. 8:0
02:30 Hopkins pumps a solid jab into the face of Pep; now he tries to move inside behind the punch. 8:3
02:39 Pep scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Hopkins's jaw. 10:3
02:48 Bernard Hopkins said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 10:3
02:56 Pep wings a big left hand at Hopkins but the latter sidesteps the punch. 10:3
03:00 Round 2 finishes with the sound of the bell. 11:2

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bernard Hopkins looks to be in good shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Bernard Hopkins's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:13 Hopkins back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Pep. 0:0
0:22 Hopkins slips out of a corner, as Pep attempts to trap him. 0:0
0:26 Hopkins's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:38 A cross lands for Pep. Hopkins didn't see that one coming. 2:0
0:52 Pep cranks up the hook and connects to Hopkins's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 6:0
0:52 Hopkins is trying to regroup after those punches... 6:0
01:06 Bernard Hopkins pummels Pep, capping off his assault with a stiff jab! 6:4
01:06 Willie Pep looks stunned! 6:4
01:28 That hook by Pep jarred Hopkins! 10:4
01:28 Bernard Hopkins is dazed and he is in trouble!! 10:4
01:42 Pep is either lucky or has radar. Hopkins's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 10:4
01:44 * Neumann is halting the fight and warning Pep for a low blow. Pep is pleading his case but to no avail. 12:4
02:09 Bernard Hopkins misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 12:4
02:16 Pep really buried that punch into Hopkins's ribs. 16:4
02:16 Hopkins is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 16:4
02:40 Hopkins looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 16:4
02:47 Pep ducks into an uppercut from Hopkins. 16:6
03:00 The fighters are tied up. Hopkins tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 16:6
03:00 Hopkins finally lets go of Pep. 16:6
03:00 The bell ending Round 3 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 16:8

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Pep is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:08 That uppercut to the stomach didn't hurt Pep but it scores points for Hopkins none the less. 0:2
0:13 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:2
0:17 Oscar Suarez seemed to pump up Pep between rounds. 0:2
0:19 Pep throws a savage uppercut to the midsection, but Hopkins is able to absorb most of the impact by keeping his elbows in tight. 2:2
0:34 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:2
0:50 Hopkins wraps up Pep... Neither fighter will break... 2:2
0:59 Neumann has to break the clinch. 2:2
01:03 Pep gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Hopkins with an uppercut. 4:2
01:15 Pep gets off a quick combination to the body 6:2
01:32 Bernard Hopkins fires a shot, but it glances off Pep's shoulder. 6:2
01:42 Hopkins throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 6:4
01:51 Pep forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Hopkins. 8:4
02:05 Pep clinches... Hopkins gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 8:4
02:14 Neumann steps in and breaks it up. 8:4
02:19 That was a blistering exchange of punches between Willie Pep and Hopkins! 10:6
02:28 Pep doesn't have to look for Hopkins this round. He is right there in front of him. 10:6
02:32 Pep doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 12:6
02:50 Willie Pep is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Hopkins attempts to move inside on him. 12:6
02:54 Pep shoots the jab into the chest of Hopkins. 14:6
03:00 Neumann motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 4. 15:5

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:11 Pep's jab is fast and accurate. 2:0
0:16 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:20 Frank Bagley was really animated in Hopkins's corner and Hopkins was nodding in agreement. 2:0
0:25 Hopkins fires and misses. 2:0
0:27 Pep feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Bernard Hopkins's chin. 4:0
0:37 Pep lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 6:0
0:50 He scores with the jab. 8:0
0:59 Willie Pep rips a hook to the body. 10:0
01:23 Pep pins Hopkins's arms. Now they move apart. 10:0
01:28 Now they break clean. 10:0
01:36 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 10:0
01:44 Willie Pep tries to drop the right hand over the top but Hopkins ducks under it. 10:0
01:51 Hopkins connects with a violent combination! 10:4
01:51 Willie Pep looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 10:4
02:08 Pep is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 10:4
02:17 Neumann yells at the fighters to separate but Willie Pep and Hopkins are a tangle of arms. 10:4
02:26 * Pep is leaning on the back of Hopkins's neck and Neumann has seen enough as he issues a warning. 10:4
02:52 Hopkins fires a left hand that Pep takes high on the shoulder. 10:4
02:54 * That was a blatant low blow by Pep and Neumann has stopped the action to scold him 12:4
02:54 * Willie Pep is going to have a point deducted in a round he was well on his way to winning! 12:4
03:00 Hopkins will tie a guy up if he has to. 12:4
03:00 Neumann separates the two... 12:4
03:00 The bell stops the action as Pep and Bernard Hopkins go back to their corners. 11:4

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Pep's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Hopkins unleashes a flurry of punches, but Pep answers right back. 2:2
0:12 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 2:2
0:29 The quickness and footwork of Pep is definitely keeping Hopkins off balance. 2:2
0:34 Hopkins finds an opening in Pep's defense and exploits it with a hard uppercut. 2:5
0:44 Pep throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 5:5
0:57 Hopkins works free! He backs to ring center, with Pep following. 5:5
01:10 Hopkins is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Pep's defense. 5:5
01:14 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 5:5
01:26 Hopkins lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Pep. 5:5
01:29 Pep lands a hook to the ribs. 7:5
01:46 Pep fires a lead right that Hopkins manages to avoid. 7:5
01:57 Pep's finds a home on Hopkins's jaw. 9:5
02:15 Hopkins takes a heavy hook downstairs. 13:5
02:15 Hopkins is reeling.. 13:5
02:30 Pep lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 15:5
02:35 There seems to be a bit of puffiness under Hopkins's left eye. 15:5
02:43 Hopkins pins Pep in the corner! 15:5
02:47 Hopkins darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 15:5
03:00 Bernard Hopkins catches Pep coming in with a sweet uppercut! 15:10
03:00 Pep takes a step back, obviously hurt! 15:10
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 16:12

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 7 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:06 Bernard Hopkins brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:10 Hopkins is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:0
0:14 Gil Clancy was extremely upbeat during the break with Hopkins providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:15 Pep retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:20 That punch actually went behind Pep's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Hopkins. 0:0
0:22 Pep digs a short hook to ribs of Hopkins. 2:0
0:32 Bernard Hopkins slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Pep. 2:3
0:41 There's the uppercut from Pep. That opening has been there all fight for him. 4:3
0:55 Pep fires the jab. It finds its target. 6:3
01:17 Hopkins is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Pep can't throw punches, I guess. 6:3
01:29 Neumann moves in to break the clinch. 6:3
01:33 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 6:3
01:36 The fighters are at ring center... 6:3
01:41 Bernard Hopkins is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 6:3
01:43 Pep drills Hopkins with a left and right and another left. 8:3
02:00 Pep scores with consecutive blows to the body of Hopkins. 10:3
02:05 The swelling is increasing around Hopkins's left. 10:3
02:14 Hopkins tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Pep. 10:3
02:21 Hopkins's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 10:3
02:25 Pep gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Bernard Hopkins. 12:3
02:44 Hopkins 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. 12:3
02:48 Pep hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Hopkins. 14:3
03:00 Hopkins shows Pep his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 14:4

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Pep looks to be in excellent shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Gil Clancy said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Hopkins has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Hopkins's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Hopkins's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:13 Hopkins misses with that hook. 0:0
0:15 Pep continues to pop the jab 2:0
0:20 That swelling under the left eye of Hopkins is definitely getting worse. 2:0
0:43 Hopkins takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 2:0
0:58 Hopkins tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Pep blocks it. 2:0
01:00 Pep works the body, landing an uppercut. 4:0
01:10 Hopkins backs into his own corner... 4:0
01:10 Pep fires a light jab to the stomach 6:0
01:24 Hopkins fires and misses. 6:0
01:26 Willie Pep lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 8:0
01:38 Pep's jab connects to Hopkins's head 10:0
01:50 Pep lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 12:0
01:55 The swelling around Hopkins's left eye is worsening. 12:0
02:00 There's a crushing hook to the head, landed by Pep! Hopkins flashes a quick smile at Pep as if to acknowledge the blow. 15:0
02:09 Pep moves into a neutral corner. 15:0
02:13 Hopkins lands a solid cross! 15:4
02:13 Pep was stunned by that blow! 15:4
02:25 Hopkins is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 15:4
02:33 Pep tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 15:4
02:40 Bernard Hopkins slides into his own corner... 15:4
02:40 These guys are really going at it but Hopkins looks to be getting the worse of it. 18:6
02:53 Pep throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 20:6
02:57 The swelling under Hopkins's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 20:6
03:00 Hopkins moves into the right corner. 20:6
03:00 And that ends Round number 8. 20:7

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 Hopkins's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:07 Hopkins lands a hard jab to the body of Pep 0:3
0:17 Pep scores with a nice right cross. 2:3
0:21 Hopkins is starting to fatigue... 2:3
0:21 The swelling under Hopkins'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. 2:3
0:25 Pep got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Oscar Suarez's instructions work. 2:3
0:26 Hopkins is trapped in Pep's corner... 2:3
0:35 Bernard Hopkins has Willie Pep blocked in! 2:3
0:40 Hopkins is clinching... 2:3
0:44 Pep works his way free! 2:3
0:57 Hopkins lets his hands go inside, but Pep protects his body well. 2:3
0:59 Pep slips inside and lands a hook. 4:3
01:08 Hopkins is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:3
01:11 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 4:3
01:11 Pep rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 6:3
01:27 Pep does a great job of moving as Hopkins tries to work inside. 6:3
01:29 Pep finds a home for his jab, keeping Hopkins at bay. 8:3
01:42 Pep dips and connects with a hook to the side of Hopkins's head. 10:3
01:47 Hopkins's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Pep. 10:3
02:06 Hopkins retreats into his own corner... 10:3
02:06 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Pep seemed to get the better of it. 13:5
02:23 Pep is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 13:5
02:35 Pep misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 13:5
02:46 Pep lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 15:5
02:56 Pep has Hopkins trapped in the left neutral corner... 15:5
03:00 Pep wraps his arms around Hopkins. 15:5
03:00 Pep uses his shoulder to force Hopkins out of the clinch. 15:5
03:00 Pep appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 15:5
03:00 Round 9 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 15:5

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Pep rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Hopkins'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 Hopkins pins Pep in the corner! 0:0
0:11 Hopkins lands a devastating hook! 0:4
0:11 Pep is hurt! 0:4
0:15 Hopkins's tank is just about on empty. 0:4
0:19 Frank Bagley was screaming at Bernard Hopkins between rounds trying to get him fired up. 0:4
0:25 Pep fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:4
0:32 Bernard Hopkins has Willie Pep pinned! 0:4
0:37 Hopkins just can't find the range with that hook. 0:4
0:39 Pep lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 2:4
01:02 Pep slips in a jab to the body 4:4
01:19 Pep just comes up short with the combination. 4:4
01:39 Pep sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 6:4
01:44 It seems every shot Hopkins takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 6:4
01:59 Hopkins is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Pep. 6:4
02:05 The action slows for the moment. 6:4
02:18 Willie Pep fires a jab to the body 8:4
02:28 Pep shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 10:4
02:42 Pep works free! The fighters move to ring center. 10:4
02:52 Hopkins wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Pep's defense. 10:4
02:54 Willie Pep scores with a hook to the side of the head. 12:4
03:00 Hopkins is challenging Pep to fight him and quit clinching. 12:4
03:00 Neumann is shouting at Pep to break! 12:4
03:00 It looks like Pep has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 12:4
03:00 The Referee has to get between Pep and Hopkins as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 12:6

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hopkins looks a bit disgusted as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Pep received a pep talk from Oscar Suarez before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Hopkins is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Hopkins just misses with a huge shot as Pep chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:14 Pep has been throwing the uppercut and scoring with it all night as he lands yet another short punch inside. 2:0
0:37 Hopkins slides along the far ropes. 2:0
0:42 Both men look to measure one another. 2:0
0:50 Bernard Hopkins holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Pep to score with a clean shot. 2:0
0:54 Pep backs into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:59 Neumann warns Bernard Hopkins for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 2:0
01:03 Neumann pries them apart. 2:0
01:07 Hopkins is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 2:0
01:23 Hopkins picks off the jab thrown by Pep. 2:0
01:29 Not much happening at the moment. 2:0
01:34 Hopkins retreats into the far left corner. 2:0
01:34 The fighters are trading punches and Pep seems to have won that exchange. 5:2
01:38 Hopkins is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 5:2
01:50 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 5:2
01:54 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 5:2
02:03 Hopkins pushes Pep away. 5:2
02:13 There's a straight right by Hopkins! 5:6
02:13 Pep is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 5:6
02:29 * Neumann is telling Pep to keep his punches up. 7:6
02:29 * Neumann is taking a point away from Pep and that hurts as he was winning the round! 7:6
02:46 Pep lands consecutive blows to Hopkins's midsection. 9:6
02:57 Pep seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:6
03:00 Pep traps Hopkins in the corner! 9:6
03:00 Pep misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 9:6
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 11. 8:8

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 12 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Hopkins's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 Pep catches Hopkins with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 2:0
0:21 Pep scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 4:0
0:34 That was a violent straight right by Hopkins! 4:4
0:34 Pep is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:4
0:43 Hopkins has Pep cornered! 4:4
01:00 Hopkins is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Pep. 4:4
01:04 Neumann separates them. 4:4
01:11 Hopkins has Pep trapped! 4:4
01:16 Hopkins fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:4
01:18 Pep scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 6:4
01:40 Hopkins grabs Pep. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 6:4
01:45 Hopkins shoves Pep away. 6:4
02:00 Hopkins is holding Pep tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 6:4
02:04 Neumann has to break them apart. 6:4
02:11 Pep slides into a neutral corner... 6:4
02:11 Hopkins gets the cross in, making Pep blink. 6:7
02:22 Hopkins slides into the corner... 6:7
02:27 Willie Pep lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Hopkins. 6:7
02:34 Hopkins dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Pep back on his heels! 6:11
02:34 Pep was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 6:11
02:48 Oh!!! Hopkins unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 6:15
02:48 Willie Pep looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 6:15
02:52 Pep is starting to swell just a little under his right eye. It remains to be seen if it will become a problem. 6:15
03:00 Hopkins throws a flurry of punches but Pep either blocks or slips them. 6:15
03:00 It looks like Pep has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:15
03:00 That ends Round 12... But the fighters are still punching! Now Neumann jumps between them. 6:15

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Pep and Hopkins square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 13. 0:0
0:06 Oscar Suarez knows Pep lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Hopkins is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Bernard Hopkins still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Pep backs into the right corner. 0:0
0:11 Hopkins fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:13 Willie Pep wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 2:0
0:18 The swelling around Bernard Hopkins's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 2:0
0:25 Pep glances a hook off Bernard Hopkins's side. 4:0
0:38 Hopkins landed a sharp combination that rocked Pep back on his heels! 4:4
0:38 Pep was just battered in that exchange, he is reeling and has no clue where he is. 4:4
0:55 Hopkins misses with that punch. 4:4
01:16 Pep usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Hopkins tries vainly to score. 4:4
01:24 Willie Pep traps Hopkins in the corner! 4:4
01:24 Pep doubles up to the body, though Hopkins seems unfazed. 6:4
01:41 Hopkins misses wildly with the Hook. 6:4
01:43 Pep lands a nicely timed cross to the jaw of Hopkins from the outside. 9:4
02:04 Hopkins whiffs with the cross. 9:4
02:06 Pep leans on Hopkins and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 11:4
02:11 Hopkins's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 11:4
02:23 Pep clamps Hopkins's arms to his side and holds on until Neumann breaks the hold. 11:4
02:27 Pep pushes Hopkins away. 11:4
02:39 Hopkins leaves the jab just short. 11:4
02:51 Pep is clinching. Neumann better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 11:4
03:00 Neumann separates the two... 11:4
03:00 Pep appears to have this fight under control. 11:4
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 10:5

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it looks as if Hopkins is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:05 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Hopkins's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Hopkins's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Hopkins's misses as Pep backpedals away. 0:0
0:19 Oscar Suarez not only gave Pep encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Hopkins. Now it's up to Pep to implement it. 0:0
0:25 Pep holds his arms up in disgust as Bernard Hopkins holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:34 Neumann breaks them up... 0:0
0:39 Pep flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 2:0
0:43 The increased swelling around the left eye of Hopkins is fast becoming a hindurance. 2:0
0:48 Willie Pep retreats into the right corner. 2:0
0:53 Hopkins scores with a tremendous left! 2:4
0:53 Pep is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 2:4
01:07 Neumann tries to separate the boxers but Hopkins has a vice-like grip on Pep. 2:4
01:11 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:4
01:20 Pep gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 4:4
01:33 Pep feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 4:4
01:38 Willie Pep is just missing by a hair with his punches. 4:4
01:44 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 4:4
01:48 Hopkins throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 4:6
01:57 Hopkins pins Pep in the corner! 4:6
02:01 Hopkins has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Pep. 4:6
02:06 Referee Neumann steps in to break it up. 4:6
02:11 Hopkins pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 4:8
02:26 Pep is protecting the body nicely as Hopkins fails to score inside. 4:8
02:28 A flurry of blows from Pep lands to the body 6:8
02:40 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 6:8
02:45 Hopkins and Pep are in a clinch, Neumann hollers at them to break and start fighting. 6:8
02:49 Neumann moves them apart. 6:8
02:58 Hopkins tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 6:8
03:00 Pep seems to have done enough to win this fight. 6:8
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 14, forcing Neumann to step in. 6:8

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:08 Gil Clancy was extremely upbeat during the break with Hopkins providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 Hopkins's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:17 Neumann has to pull the fighters away from each other as Pep locks up Hopkins's arms. 0:0
0:21 Neumann separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:30 Hopkins slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:35 Pep brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:47 Bernard Hopkins misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:0
0:50 Pep has those hands working like pistons as he pummels Hopkins with a series of clean hard shots to the head! 3:0
01:10 It's a sweet uppercut by Hopkins! He snapped Pep's head straight back with that punch! 3:4
01:10 Willie Pep is suddenly in trouble! 3:4
01:15 Pep's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 15. 3:4
01:26 Pep isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Hopkins fits. 3:4
01:31 Not much steam behind Pep's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 5:4
01:35 Hopkins seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 5:4
01:44 Hopkins retreats into the upper corner. 5:4
01:49 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Pep rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 5:4
01:54 The action is at ring center. 5:4
01:58 Pep is holding on to Hopkins. He seems to be taking a breather. 5:4
02:03 Referee Neumann has to separate the two... 5:4
02:11 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 5:4
02:26 Willie Pep moves into the left corner. 5:4
02:30 Hopkins traps Pep's gloves under his arms, forcing Neumann to break them up. 5:4
02:35 The Referee breaks it up... 5:4
02:44 Hopkins wraps up Pep. 5:4
02:56 Neumann has to separate the two... 5:4
03:00 That's the bell ending the fight and leaving the outcome in the hands of the judges. 7:3

Fight Result

And here with the call is Billy Jordan

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

Samuel Conde, Puerto Rico scores the bout 143 to 141 for Willie Pep

Mickey Vann, England scores the bout 142 to 142 - even

Karl Rogers, England scores the bout 144 to 139 for...

...Willie Pep

The winner and new IBO middleweight champion by majority decision is Willie Pep!


Score Cards

Samuel Conde Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Willie Pep 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 143
Bernard Hopkins 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 141

Karl Rogers Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Willie Pep 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 144
Bernard Hopkins 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 139

Mickey Vann Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Willie Pep 9 10 10 10 8 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 142
Bernard Hopkins 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 142

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Willie Pep 27 30 30 28 26 30 29 30 30 29 27 27 29 27 30 429
Bernard Hopkins 30 27 27 29 28 27 28 27 27 28 29 30 28 30 27 422


Statistics
Categories Willie Pep Bernard Hopkins
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 10.73 1.93
Hooks / Round 9.60 2.33
Crosses / Round 4.40 3.00
Combinations / Round 5.53 2.73
Uppercuts / Round 4.93 2.07


Punches Landed / Round 35.20 12.07
Punches Missed / Round 32.00 62.93


Punching Accuracy 52.4% 16.1%


Total Number of Fouls 5 0
Low Blow 4
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1


Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 2
Official Warning 1
Caution 2


Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Defensive) 10 / 9 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 8 / 7
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 0


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments

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Popkins wins about 3 rounds and I still only squeeze out a majority decision. The Sim is pretty true to life then. Outlanded him 3-1