#4#Event (7) 7-12

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Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Peter Jackson Floyd Mayweather Jr 1-1 0 D(m) 12 12
Preliminary 1 Joe Gans Wilfredo Gomez 1-1 2 SD 12 12
Preliminary 2 Abe Attell Roberto Duran 3-2 2 KO 12 12
Support Bout Jack Dempsey Roy Jones Jr 1-1 1 TKO 11 12
Co-Feature Pernell Whitaker Julio Cesar Chavez 1-1 1 UD 12 12
Main Event Muhammad Ali Carlos Monzon 1-1 1 UD 12 12

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Opening Bout
Peter Jackson vs Floyd Mayweather Jr

Fight info: Santa Ana Star Casino, Bernalilo, NM, United States, 2012-05-18, announcer is Ed Darien, referee is Bill Clancy, the bout will be scored by three judges: Manuel Rodriguez (Colombia), Takeshi Shimekawa (Japan) and Arturo Velasquez (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Peter Jackson - Record: 5-6-1 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Nirmal Lorick - Cut Man: Sam Gasher
In the blue corner: Floyd Mayweather Jr - Record: 1-4-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Al Mitchell - Cut Man: Pete Brodsky

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and the two fighters are ready to trade blows. 0:0
0:10 Jackson lands a stinging jab. 2:0
0:23 Mayweather Jr works his way in and leans on Jackson... 2:0
0:28 Mayweather Jr uses his shoulder to force Jackson out of the clinch. 2:0
0:33 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:0
0:36 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:0
0:44 There's a hard shot off the top of Jackson's head! 2:4
0:44 Mayweather Jr just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 2:4
0:53 As high as "The Black Prince" Jackson is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Mayweather Jr takes advantage of it. 2:4
01:01 Jackson lands a wicked cross! 6:4
01:01 That absolutely rocked Mayweather Jr, he is on queer street right now!! 6:4
01:11 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 6:4
01:18 Jackson beats a tattoo on Mayweather Jr's face with that three punch salvo! 9:4
01:27 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 9:4
01:35 Mayweather Jr moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Jackson. 9:4
01:54 Jackson misses with that hook. 9:4
02:01 Mayweather Jr is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 9:6
02:13 * That was a blatant low blow by Peter Jackson and Clancy has stopped the action to scold him 11:6
02:36 Floyd Mayweather Jr scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 11:10
02:36 Jackson in on unsteady legs after those punches. 11:10
02:50 Fans call for more action as Mayweather Jr ties up Peter Jackson. Clancy agrees with the fans and yells for Floyd Mayweather Jr to quit playing games and fight. 11:10
02:59 Mayweather Jr pushes Jackson away. 11:10
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 11:10

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mayweather Jr looks a bit disgusted as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:15 Mayweather Jr looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 0:0
0:22 Mayweather Jr received a pep talk from Pete Brodsky before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:28 Jackson brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 0:0
0:38 Floyd Mayweather Jr picks off the uppercut by Jackson. 0:0
0:49 Peter Jackson leans on the ropes and motions for Mayweather Jr to come in. 0:0
0:53 Not much happening at the moment. 0:0
0:58 Mayweather Jr scores with a classic left-right combination. 0:3
01:11 Peter Jackson scores with a hard, snapping jab. 3:3
01:27 Clancy tries to separate the boxers but Jackson has a vice-like grip on Mayweather Jr. 3:3
01:39 Clancy moves in to break the clinch. 3:3
01:44 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 3:3
01:52 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 3:3
02:01 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 3:3
02:10 Now they break clean. 3:3
02:15 Mayweather Jr rocks Jackson with a quick, powerful uppercut on the inside. 3:6
02:25 Mayweather Jr backs into a neutral corner. 3:6
02:29 Jackson traps Mayweather Jr's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 3:6
02:41 Clancy separates the two... 3:6
02:50 Jackson tries to drop the right hand over the top but Mayweather Jr ducks under it. 3:6
03:00 Mayweather Jr comes in low. Jackson puts a headlock on him. Clancy knocks Jackson's arm off Mayweather Jr's head. 3:6
03:00 Clancy has to separate the two... 3:6
03:00 Round 2 finishes with the sound of the bell. 3:7

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Mayweather Jr's corner as the bell sounds for Round 3. 0:0
0:09 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:17 Mayweather Jr retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:17 Jackson lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:0
0:31 Jackson misses wildly with the Hook. 2:0
0:38 Jackson cranks a hard cross to the body of Floyd Mayweather Jr. 5:0
0:54 Peter Jackson tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Mayweather Jr blocks it. 5:0
01:01 Mayweather Jr lands a strong uppercut! 5:4
01:01 Jackson was shaken by that blow! 5:4
01:21 Mayweather Jr fires away but finds nothing but air. 5:4
01:27 The action slows for the moment. 5:4
01:31 Jackson has Mayweather Jr blocked in! 5:4
01:36 Jackson lands a devastating uppercut! 10:4
01:36 Mayweather Jr seems to have been hurt by that punch! 10:4
01:50 Mayweather Jr pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 10:4
02:02 Mayweather Jr is jockeying for position as he tries to force Jackson back into the corner. 10:4
02:14 Mayweather Jr tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 10:4
02:21 Mayweather Jr quickly hitches up his trunks. 10:4
02:26 Floyd Mayweather Jr rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 10:6
02:36 Peter Jackson has Mayweather Jr pinned! 10:6
02:40 Jackson is clinching... 10:6
02:45 Mayweather Jr tries to get free... Here comes Clancy to break them up... 10:6
02:56 Jackson just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Mayweather Jr with a sharp combination! 15:6
02:56 Mayweather Jr's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 15:6
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 3 comes to an end. 15:7

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Clancy motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:12 Jackson connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 2:0
0:16 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:21 Pete Brodsky was really animated in Mayweather Jr's corner and Mayweather Jr was nodding in agreement. 2:0
0:21 Mayweather Jr launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Jackson's jaw. Mayweather Jr is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 2:2
0:36 Jackson is motioning with his gloves for Mayweather Jr to bring it on, but Jackson is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 2:2
0:48 Mayweather Jr lands a crushing uppercut! 2:7
0:48 Jackson was stunned by that blow! 2:7
01:04 Mayweather Jr grabs Jackson. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:7
01:16 Clancy moves them apart. 2:7
01:21 Mayweather Jr has Jackson trapped! 2:7
01:21 Jackson tastes Mayweather Jr's jab 2:9
01:35 That hook from Peter Jackson snapped Mayweather Jr's head back violently! 6:9
01:35 Mayweather Jr was stunned by that blow! 6:9
01:48 Mayweather Jr is stalking his opponent. 6:9
01:58 Mayweather Jr drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 6:13
01:58 Jackson is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 6:13
02:07 Jackson slides into a neutral corner... 6:13
02:07 A sizzling cross from Floyd Mayweather Jr finds it's mark. 6:16
02:11 * Some rather severe swelling is suddenly visible under the Peter Jackson's left eye. 6:16
02:16 Mayweather Jr is staying at the center of the ring. 6:16
02:16 Mayweather Jr pins Jackson in the corner and digs a hook to the body. 6:19
02:25 Mayweather Jr bangs a right cross off the face of Jackson. 6:21
02:29 It seems every shot Jackson takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 6:21
02:33 Jackson doesn't have to look for Floyd Mayweather Jr this round. He is right there in front of him. 6:21
02:41 Mayweather Jr dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Jackson back on his heels! 6:26
02:41 How is Jackson standing after that? 6:26
02:55 Mayweather Jr forces his way inside. 6:26
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 6:28

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Peter Jackson is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Nirmal Lorick knows Peter Jackson lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:06 Jackson'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 Mayweather Jr retreats into the upper left corner. 0:0
0:06 Peter Jackson continues to pop the jab 2:0
0:23 Jackson just landed a devastating three punch combo! 6:0
0:23 That series of punches rocked Mayweather Jr and he looks to be in trouble. 6:0
0:32 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 6:0
0:39 Mayweather Jr works free! The fighters move to ring center. 6:0
0:46 Mayweather Jr goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 6:2
01:04 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 6:2
01:09 Clancy separates the two... 6:2
01:18 Mayweather Jr tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 6:2
01:22 Mayweather Jr traps Jackson in the corner! 6:2
01:27 That punch actually went behind Jackson's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Mayweather Jr. 6:2
01:34 Jackson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:2
01:42 Mayweather Jr lets his hands go inside, but Jackson protects his body well. 6:2
01:53 The action is at ring center. 6:2
01:57 Mayweather Jr grabs Jackson's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Clancy has to force Mayweather Jr to let go. 6:2
02:02 Clancy is shouting at Mayweather Jr to break! 6:2
02:06 Floyd Mayweather Jr gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Jackson with an uppercut. 6:4
02:11 Jackson is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 6:4
02:32 Jackson traps Mayweather Jr's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Clancy breaks it up. 6:4
02:41 Referee Clancy has to separate the two... 6:4
02:51 Jackson has Mayweather Jr trapped in the lower neutral corner... 6:4
02:51 Jackson lands a jolting uppercut that snaps back the head of Mayweather Jr. 9:4
03:00 Mayweather Jr works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 9:4
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 5. 8:6

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Jackson's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:13 Jackson fires and misses. 0:0
0:15 Mayweather Jr gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 0:2
0:24 Nirmal Lorick seemed to pump up Jackson between rounds. 0:2
0:29 Jackson muscles his way inside. 0:2
0:38 Mayweather Jr backs into the right corner. 0:2
0:43 Jackson pushes Mayweather Jr then steps away from him. 0:2
0:47 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 0:2
0:55 Peter Jackson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Mayweather Jr. 0:2
01:02 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:2
01:05 Peter Jackson backs into his own corner... 0:2
01:10 Mayweather Jr lands a hard uppercut! 0:6
01:10 Jackson looks like he was hurt by that punch! 0:6
01:14 The swelling around Jackson's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 0:6
01:24 Mayweather Jr lands a hard cross! 0:10
01:24 Jackson is gasping for air!! 0:10
01:38 Jackson works free! He backs to ring center, with Mayweather Jr following. 0:10
01:57 Mayweather Jr wraps up Peter Jackson... Neither fighter will break... 0:10
02:09 Mayweather Jr and Jackson each take a step back. 0:10
02:14 Jackson tries to push Mayweather Jr back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 0:10
02:17 Jackson slides into his own corner... 0:10
02:22 Mayweather Jr is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:10
02:29 Jackson lands a solid hook! 5:10
02:29 Mayweather Jr suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 5:10
02:42 Jackson has freed himself from Mayweather Jr. They move quickly to ring center. 5:10
02:56 * Floyd Mayweather Jr has been knocked down with a strong combination! 5:10
02:58 Clancy begins the count... 13:10
02:58 1... 13:10
02:59 2... 13:10
03:00 * Mayweather Jr looks stunned, but he is able to beat the count. 13:10
03:00 Floyd Mayweather Jr still looks unsteady, but Clancy allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 13:10
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. 15:9

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mayweather Jr was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Mayweather Jr's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 Jackson'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 Mayweather Jr is forced into his own corner... 0:0
0:08 That straight cross from "The Black Prince" tagged Mayweather Jr. He came right up the middle with that punch. 3:0
0:19 Jackson has Mayweather Jr cornered! 3:0
0:19 Jackson fires away with both hands, banging some clean shots home. 6:0
0:36 Mayweather Jr moves to the center of the Ring taunting Jackson with his hands by his sides. 6:0
0:42 Mayweather Jr lands a rapier like jab to the head of Jackson 6:2
0:47 There has to be something done about the swelling around Jackson's left eye as it continues to worsen. 6:2
0:58 Jackson caught Mayweather Jr square with that uppercut. 9:2
01:07 Mayweather Jr moves into a neutral corner. 9:2
01:12 Peter Jackson and Mayweather Jr are in a clinch, Clancy hollers at them to break and start fighting. 9:2
01:16 Floyd Mayweather Jr pushes Jackson away. 9:2
01:21 Mayweather Jr is a bruiser inside as he drives home a solid hook to Jackson's jaw. 9:5
01:30 Mayweather Jr works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 9:7
01:48 * Jackson walks into a uppercut and folds like an accordion. He went down section by section. 9:7
01:50 Clancy picks up the count from the timekeeper... 9:13
01:50 1... 9:13
01:51 2... 9:13
01:52 3... 9:13
01:52 * Jackson beats the count, but he appears to be hurt badly! 9:13
01:52 Clancy is allowing the fight to continue. Jackson looks real shaken to us, however. 9:13
01:52 Jackson is badly stunned and Mayweather Jr will try to finish him off here in the 7th round! 9:13
01:57 Mayweather Jr appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 9:13
02:06 Mayweather Jr really buried that punch into Jackson's ribs. 9:17
02:06 Jackson is hurt! 9:17
02:15 Jackson slides into the corner... 9:17
02:19 Peter Jackson takes a hard combination from Mayweather Jr 9:21
02:19 Jackson appears shaken by that punch! 9:21
02:24 Jackson's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 9:21
02:33 Mayweather Jr drives that short hook into Jackson's midsection! 9:25
02:33 Jackson is clutching his side! 9:25
02:41 Mayweather Jr pins Jackson in the corner! 9:25
02:46 Floyd Mayweather Jr delivers a cross to the nose of Jackson. 9:28
02:46 Mayweather Jr senses he has Jackson in trouble and he is pouring it on! 9:28
02:50 The swelling under Jackson'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. 9:28
02:54 Jackson moves into the upper corner. 9:28
02:59 Jackson smothers Mayweather Jr's attack as Mayweather Jr tries to get off some shots inside. 9:28
03:00 Mayweather Jr appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:28
03:00 These fans will be looking for more of the same after that last round. That knockdown really whipped them into a frenzy, they are still all on their feet. 8:30

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Jackson looks a little confused and his corner isn't offering any useful advice. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Jackson is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Jackson still has distension. 0:0
0:10 Mayweather Jr approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Jackson any room to breathe. 0:0
0:10 Jackson needs to catch his second wind... 0:0
0:15 Whatever Nirmal Lorick said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Jackson has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:0
0:15 Jackson moves into the upper left corner. 0:0
0:20 Mayweather Jr tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:31 He can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:34 Mayweather Jr moves in and gets impaled with a hook to the body from Jackson that stopped him in his tracks! 3:0
0:43 Mayweather Jr forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Jackson. 3:2
0:47 Jackson's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 3:2
0:56 Mayweather Jr pins Jackson in the corner! 3:2
01:00 Mayweather Jr is holding... 3:2
01:05 It looks like the fighters heads came together as they were tangled up inside. 3:2
01:14 Jackson tries to muscle inside but Mayweather Jr clinches him. 3:2
01:19 Clancy pries them apart. 3:2
01:28 Mayweather Jr clamps Jackson's arms to his side and holds on until Clancy breaks the hold. 3:2
01:32 Clancy separates them. 3:2
01:37 Mayweather Jr has Jackson cornered! 3:2
01:41 Mayweather Jr cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Jackson had his elbows tucked in nicely. 3:2
01:43 The cross scores for Jackson. He needs to throw that punch more often. 5:2
01:48 Jackson is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 5:2
01:53 Peter Jackson slides into a neutral corner... 5:2
01:57 Floyd Mayweather Jr scores with a tremendous left! 5:7
01:57 Jackson was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 5:7
02:02 Jackson is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 5:7
02:02 Jackson seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 5:7
02:13 Mayweather Jr pins Jackson's arms! The fighters are tied up... 5:7
02:22 Referee Clancy separates the two... 5:7
02:27 Jackson's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 5:7
02:30 Mayweather Jr lands a stinging jab. 5:9
02:43 Mayweather Jr lands a crushing cross! 5:13
02:43 Jackson is going to need to regroup after that blow... 5:13
02:48 Jackson's left eye is now in terrible shape as his corner has not been abel to curtail the swelling. 5:13
02:59 Mayweather Jr whiffs with the cross. 5:13
03:00 It looks like Mayweather Jr has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 5:13
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 8, forcing Clancy to step in. 5:13

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Jackson and Mayweather Jr leave their corners. 0:0
0:05 The swelling on the face of Jackson is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:06 Mayweather Jr bangs the uppercut home. 0:2
0:10 Jackson's left eye is little more than a slit right now as the swelling has just about closed it. 0:2
0:15 Nirmal Lorick was extremely upbeat during the break with Jackson providing some solid encouragement. 0:2
0:21 Mayweather Jr doesn't connect with the combination. 0:2
0:24 Jackson doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:2
0:37 Mayweather Jr lands a devastating hook! 2:6
0:37 Jackson looks shaken! 2:6
0:46 Jackson is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:6
0:57 Jackson grabs Floyd Mayweather Jr again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 2:6
01:09 Jackson shoves Mayweather Jr away. 2:6
01:18 Mayweather Jr lands a vicious uppercut! 2:10
01:18 Jackson's knee almost touched the canvas... 2:10
01:30 Mayweather Jr is trapped in the corner... 2:10
01:30 Jackson lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Mayweather Jr's midsection. 4:10
01:44 Look out! That was a straight right by Jackson! 8:10
01:44 Mayweather Jr appears to be stunned! 8:10
01:49 Mayweather Jr is starting to suck wind... 8:10
01:59 Mayweather Jr just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 13:10
01:59 Mayweather Jr is suddenly in trouble! 13:10
02:12 Jackson misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 13:10
02:19 Mayweather Jr backs into a neutral corner. 13:10
02:24 Jackson swings...and misses. 13:10
02:34 Mayweather Jr takes a heavy cross downstairs. 18:10
02:34 Floyd Mayweather Jr is reeling.. 18:10
02:39 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 18:10
02:39 It appears as if Mayweather Jr has the makings of a tiny mouse under his right eye. 18:10
02:48 Jackson misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 18:10
02:59 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 18:10
03:00 Jackson is off target with that uppercut. 18:10
03:00 It looks like Mayweather Jr has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 18:10
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! 17:11

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 10. There it is! 0:0
0:07 Mayweather Jr got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Pete Brodsky's instructions work. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Jackson's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Jackson's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Mayweather Jr keeps looking to get inside on Jackson 0:0
0:17 Mayweather Jr backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:22 Jackson leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:24 Mayweather Jr scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 0:2
0:34 Jackson shoots the jab into the chest of Mayweather Jr. 2:2
0:50 OH! Mayweather Jr landed the big hook flush! 2:7
0:50 Jackson is dazed and he is in trouble!! 2:7
0:55 Jackson's left eye is on the verge of closing and he's at a huge disadvantage now, especially from a defensive standpoint. 2:7
01:00 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 2:7
01:00 Jackson scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 4:7
01:12 Mayweather Jr traps Jackson in the corner! 4:7
01:16 Clancy has to pull the fighters away from each other as Mayweather Jr locks up Jackson's arms. 4:7
01:21 Jackson works his way free! 4:7
01:28 Mayweather Jr has Jackson blocked in! 4:7
01:33 Floyd Mayweather Jr ties up Jackson. Why would he want to clinch now? 4:7
01:42 Clancy steps in and breaks it up. 4:7
01:53 Mayweather Jr telegraphed that shot and Jackson ducks under it easily. 4:7
02:00 Both fighters move in close as Floyd Mayweather Jr goes to the body with an uppercut. 4:9
02:16 Floyd Mayweather Jr just comes up short with the cross. 4:9
02:31 Jackson frees himself from Mayweather Jr's clutches! They move to ring center now. 4:9
02:44 Jackson throws a flurry of punches but Mayweather Jr either blocks or slips them. 4:9
02:59 Mayweather Jr throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Jackson but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:9
03:00 The bell stops the action as Jackson and Mayweather Jr go back to their corners. 5:9

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Jackson's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:08 Jackson pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 2:0
0:17 Pete Brodsky not only gave Mayweather Jr encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Jackson. Now it's up to Mayweather Jr to implement it. 2:0
0:22 Mayweather Jr is holding on to Jackson. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:0
0:27 Mayweather Jr finally lets go of Jackson. 2:0
0:36 Jackson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:0
0:49 Mayweather Jr has Jackson cornered! 2:0
0:54 Mayweather Jr is clinching. Clancy better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 2:0
0:58 Referee Clancy steps in to break it up. 2:0
01:03 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 2:0
01:05 Both fighters take a half-step back. 2:0
01:14 Clancy yells at the fighters to separate but Mayweather Jr and Jackson are a tangle of arms. 2:0
01:26 Clancy breaks them up... 2:0
01:39 * Jackson lands a perfect cross and Mayweather Jr slumps to the canvas! 2:0
01:41 Clancy brings his arm down over Mayweather Jr as he begins the count... 10:0
01:41 1... 10:0
01:42 2... 10:0
01:43 3... 10:0
01:44 4... 10:0
01:45 5... 10:0
01:46 6... 10:0
01:47 7... 10:0
01:47 * Mayweather Jr is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. 10:0
01:47 Clancy looks into Mayweather Jr eyes and decides to let the fight to go on... 10:0
01:47 Jackson picks up the pace sensing he can get Mayweather Jr out of there! 10:0
01:56 Jackson lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 12:0
01:56 Peter Jackson is reaching down deep to try and end this fight now as he knows he has Mayweather Jr in trouble! 12:0
02:09 Peter Jackson drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 16:0
02:09 Mayweather Jr was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 16:0
02:14 * Oh, there's some major swelling under the left eye of Mayweather Jr. 16:0
02:18 Jackson and Mayweather Jr are both throwing wildly, a nice flurry, with Jackson having the edge. 19:2
02:18 Jackson is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 19:2
02:23 The increased swelling around the left eye of Mayweather Jr is fast becoming a hindurance. 19:2
02:31 Mayweather Jr retreats into his own corner... 19:2
02:36 That was a violent straight right by Jackson! 23:2
02:36 Mayweather Jr appears shaken by those punches! 23:2
02:53 Mayweather Jr is protecting the body nicely as Jackson fails to score inside. 23:2
03:00 Jackson grabs and holds Mayweather Jr... 23:2
03:00 The Referee breaks it up... 23:2
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 23:1

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Jackson is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Mayweather Jr is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Mayweather Jr still has distension. 0:0
0:08 Jackson slides into the corner... 0:0
0:13 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 0:0
0:17 * Mayweather Jr is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 0:0
0:36 Mayweather Jr misses with that punch. 0:0
0:42 Oh!!! Jackson unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:0
0:42 Jackson sent Floyd Mayweather Jr reeling with that punch! 4:0
01:00 Jackson's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 4:0
01:10 Mayweather Jr just comes up short with the jab. 4:0
01:17 There's a straight right by Jackson! 8:0
01:17 Mayweather Jr staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 8:0
01:26 The fighters are at ring center... 8:0
01:35 * Mayweather Jr lands a powerful hook to Jackson's temple knocking him off balance and he goes down!!!. 8:0
01:37 Clancy starts counting... 8:8
01:37 1... 8:8
01:38 2... 8:8
01:39 3... 8:8
01:40 4... 8:8
01:41 5... 8:8
01:42 The count is at 6 as Jackson struggles to his knees. 8:8
01:43 7... 8:8
01:43 * Jackson makes it to his feet but his legs look wobbly! He is going to have to call on all his skills to remain in the fight. 8:8
01:43 Clancy waves the two fighters together. 8:8
01:43 Mayweather Jr has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 8:8
01:48 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 12. 8:8
01:52 Mayweather Jr pins Jackson in the corner! 8:8
02:01 Mayweather Jr misses wildly with the hook. 8:8
02:07 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 8:8
02:12 Jackson does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Mayweather Jr's punches in close. 8:8
02:18 Mayweather Jr gets in a hook to the body of Jackson. 8:10
02:18 Mayweather Jr has Peter Jackson is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 8:10
02:31 Mayweather Jr misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 8:10
02:38 Floyd Mayweather Jr traps Jackson in the corner! 8:10
02:42 Floyd Mayweather Jr misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 8:10
02:49 Peter Jackson just can't find the range with that hook. 8:10
02:56 Mayweather Jr lands a solid hook! 8:14
02:56 Jackson looks shaken! 8:14
03:00 The bell sounds ending the 12th and final round of this fight. 8:14

Fight Result

Ed Darien has the call...

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

Manuel Rodriguez, Colombia scores the bout 112 to 112 - even

Takeshi Shimekawa, Japan scores the bout 114 to 112 for Floyd Mayweather Jr

Arturo Velasquez, United States scores the bout 112 to 112 - even

This fight has been declared a majority draw!


Score Cards

Manuel Rodriguez Round Total
Colombia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Peter Jackson 10 9 10 9 10 10 8 9 10 9 10 8 112
Floyd Mayweather Jr 9 10 9 10 9 8 10 10 9 10 8 10 112

Takeshi Shimekawa Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Peter Jackson 10 9 10 9 9 10 8 9 10 9 10 9 112
Floyd Mayweather Jr 10 10 9 10 10 8 10 10 9 10 8 10 114

Arturo Velasquez Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Peter Jackson 10 9 10 9 10 10 8 9 10 9 10 8 112
Floyd Mayweather Jr 9 10 9 10 9 8 10 10 9 10 8 10 112

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Peter Jackson 30 27 30 27 29 30 24 27 30 27 30 25 336
Floyd Mayweather Jr 28 30 27 30 28 24 30 30 27 30 24 30 338


Statistics
Categories Peter Jackson Floyd Mayweather Jr
Knockdowns scored 2 2


Jabs / Round 4.92 4.83
Hooks / Round 3.08 4.58
Crosses / Round 3.58 4.50
Combinations / Round 3.25 3.08
Uppercuts / Round 3.08 4.00


Punches Landed / Round 17.92 21.00
Punches Missed / Round 26.42 50.08


Punching Accuracy 40.4% 29.5%


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
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 2


No cuts occured


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


Title Bout Cham

[BoxBuzz]

Preliminary 1
Joe Gans vs Wilfredo Gomez

Fight info: Capitol Plaza Hotel, Jefferson City, MO, United States, 2012-05-18, announcer is Ben Bentley, referee is Jorge Alonso, the bout will be scored by three judges: Alex Levin (United States), Uriel Aguilera (Colombia) and Gary Camponeschi (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: Joe Gans - Record: 0-1-2 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Billy Graham - Cut Man: Sam Gasher
In the blue corner: Wilfredo Gomez - Record: 2-4-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bill Brady - Cut Man: Chick Ferrara

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd's been waiting for the start of this fight but they don't have to wait any longer as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:13 Gomez lands a wicked cross! 0:4
0:13 Gans was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 0:4
0:29 Gomez ties up Gans. 0:4
0:34 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:4
0:42 Gans scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 2:4
01:03 Gomez lands a solid uppercut! 2:8
01:03 Gans is hurt! 2:8
01:13 Gans scores with a quick hook to the head of Gomez after Gomez missed with a wild shot of his own. 4:8
01:27 It's a sweet uppercut by Gans! He snapped Gomez's head straight back with that punch! 8:8
01:27 Gomez looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 8:8
01:36 Gans doesn't have to look for Gomez this round. He is right there in front of him. 8:8
01:39 Gans lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 10:8
01:47 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 10:8
01:51 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 10:8
02:03 Gans throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 12:8
02:20 Gans is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Gomez. 12:8
02:30 Joe Gans and Wilfredo Gomez are in a clinch, Alonso hollers at them to break and start fighting. 12:8
02:42 Gans finally lets go of Wilfredo Gomez. 12:8
02:46 Gans steals a quick glance at his corner. 12:8
02:58 Gans is holding on to Gomez. He seems to be taking a breather. 12:8
03:00 Referee Alonso has to separate the two... 12:8
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 12:7

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gomez didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:10 A flurry of punches are exchanged, but Gans is coming out on top. 3:2
0:24 Gomez clinches... Gans gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 3:2
0:28 Alonso has to break them apart. 3:2
0:37 Gomez just misses with a huge shot as Gans chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 3:2
0:51 Gans goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 5:2
01:05 Gomez tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 5:2
01:17 That hook by Gomez jarred Gans! 5:6
01:17 Gans seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 5:6
01:26 As high as Gans is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Gomez takes advantage of it. 5:6
01:32 Gomez launches a strong uppercut that connects to Gans's jaw. 5:9
01:46 Gomez leaves the jab just short. 5:9
01:48 Gans feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 7:9
02:08 Gans feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Gomez's chin. 9:9
02:24 Alonso has to pull the fighters away from each other as Gomez locks up Gans's arms. 9:9
02:29 The Referee breaks it up... 9:9
02:34 The action slows for the moment. 9:9
02:38 Gans connects with an uppercut to the head of Gomez. 11:9
02:51 Gans lands a short hook to the body. 13:9
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 13:9

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:12 Joe Gans misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
0:27 Gomez looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 0:0
0:34 Gans throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:0
0:51 Gans fires a left hand that Wilfredo Gomez takes high on the shoulder. 2:0
01:06 Gans circles around the ring. 2:0
01:10 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 2:0
01:17 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 2:0
01:24 That punch actually went behind Gans's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Gomez. 2:0
01:31 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 2:0
01:38 Gomez lands a vicious cross! 2:4
01:38 Gans looks stunned! 2:4
01:52 Gomez misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:4
01:59 Gans scores with consecutive blows to the body of Gomez. 4:4
02:16 Gans lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 6:4
02:32 Alonso tries to separate the boxers but Joe Gans has a vice-like grip on Gomez. 6:4
02:37 Alonso has to break the clinch. 6:4
02:41 Gomez 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. 6:4
02:53 Both fighters take a half-step back. 6:4
02:57 Gomez scores with a glancing cross. 6:6
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 7:6

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Joe Gans looks a bit disgusted as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:17 Gomez fires and misses. 0:0
0:19 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:29 Gomez drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:4
0:29 Gans is gasping for air!! 0:4
0:43 Watch Gomez move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Gans off balance. 0:4
0:48 Gans's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:4
0:53 Gomez walks in to a glancing hook from Gans. 2:4
01:02 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:4
01:19 * Gomez connects with a thundering cross and Gans drops to the canvas! 2:4
01:22 Alonso crouches over Joe Gans and begins to count.. 2:13
01:22 1... 2:13
01:23 Gans is making a gallant try to get off the canvas as the count reaches 2. 2:13
01:24 3... 2:13
01:25 4... 2:13
01:26 5... 2:13
01:27 6... 2:13
01:28 7... 2:13
01:29 8... 2:13
01:29 * Gans is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 2:13
01:29 This bout will continue as Alonso signals to both men to fight. 2:13
01:29 Gomez appears to have Joe Gans out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Gans looks ready to go, as Gomez closes in to try and end this fight. 2:13
01:38 Gans eats a jab from Gomez 2:15
01:38 Gomez takes a long look at Gans to see if he's playing possum. Gomez is starting to pour it on so he must believe that he's really hurt Gans. 2:15
01:47 Gomez has Gans blocked in! 2:15
01:47 Gomez connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 2:17
01:47 Gomez has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 2:17
02:00 Gomez misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:17
02:07 Gomez finds an opening in Gans's defense and exploits it with a hard uppercut. 2:20
02:07 Gomez has Gans hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Gomez is. 2:20
02:20 Gomez doesn't connect with the uppercut. 2:20
02:26 Gomez brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:20
02:31 Joe Gans is either lucky or has radar. Gomez's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:20
02:42 Gans usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Gomez tries vainly to score. 2:20
02:53 Gans does a great job of moving as Gomez tries to work inside. 2:20
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 2:22

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 5. 0:0
0:08 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 0:0
0:11 Gomez stays on the inside, and he lands a short, crisp uppercut that scored big. 0:3
0:16 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:3
0:24 Gomez retreats into the right corner. 0:3
0:29 Gans tries to drop the right hand over the top but Gomez ducks under it. 0:3
0:36 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 0:3
0:44 Gans grabs and holds Gomez... 0:3
0:56 Alonso is shouting at Gans to break! 0:3
01:10 OH! Gomez landed the big hook flush! 0:7
01:10 Gans is clutching his side! 0:7
01:23 Joe Gans scores with a rapid fire combination. 2:7
01:37 Gomez fires a volley of punches but Gans was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 2:7
01:44 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:7
01:50 Gans lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Gomez's midsection. 4:7
01:54 Gans eyes look good. He seems to be clear-headed after last round's knockdown. 4:7
02:02 Gans pins Gomez in the corner! 4:7
02:07 Gans suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 4:7
02:14 Gomez connects with a violent combination! 4:11
02:14 Gans was staggered by those punches... 4:11
02:26 Gans bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 6:11
02:38 Gans traps Gomez in the corner! 6:11
02:42 Gans throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Gomez but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:11
02:48 Gans's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 6:11
02:52 There's the uppercut from Joe Gans. That opening has been there all fight for him. 8:11
03:00 Gomez can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 8:11
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 5, forcing Alonso to step in. 7:12

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gomez was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Bill Brady was really animated in Gomez's corner and Gomez was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 Gomez has Gans trapped! 0:0
0:12 Gomez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Gans. 0:0
0:15 A flurry of blows from Gans lands to the body 2:0
0:19 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:26 Gans backs into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:31 Gomez just can't find the range with that cross. 2:0
0:45 Gomez cranks up the hook and connects to Gans's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 2:4
0:45 Gans is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 2:4
0:54 Gans backs into the upper left corner. 2:4
0:58 Gomez pins Gans's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:4
01:07 Gomez and Gans each take a step back. 2:4
01:12 Gomez seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:4
01:19 Gomez just landed a three punch combo! 2:8
01:19 Gans appears shaken by those punches! 2:8
01:33 Gomez lands a strong uppercut! 2:12
01:33 Gans is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 2:12
01:46 Wilfredo Gomez misses wildly with the Hook. 2:12
01:48 Joe Gans doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 4:12
02:02 Gomez lets his hands go inside, but Gans protects his body well. 4:12
02:12 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 4:12
02:16 Gomez grabs Gans again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 4:12
02:21 Wilfredo Gomez shoves Gans away. 4:12
02:33 Gans picks off the hook by Gomez. 4:12
02:44 Gomez landed a sharp combination that rocked Gans back on his heels! 4:17
02:44 Gans was just battered in that exchange, he is reeling and has no clue where he is. 4:17
02:53 Joe Gans is blocked in his own corner... 4:17
02:58 That was a violent straight right by Gomez! 4:21
02:58 Gans is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:21
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 6 comes to an end. 4:21

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gans is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:07 Gans scores to the body with a jab 2:0
0:11 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:16 Gans received a pep talk from Billy Graham before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 2:0
0:17 Gomez slides into a neutral corner... 2:0
0:17 Gans lands a perfectly timed cross that puts Gomez back on his heels. 5:0
0:31 Gans misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 5:0
0:43 Gomez cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Gans had his elbows tucked in nicely. 5:0
0:45 Gans looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 7:0
01:01 Gans throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 7:0
01:08 OH! Gomez landed the big hook flush! 7:4
01:08 That blast sent Gans reeling into the ropes! 7:4
01:18 Gans 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. 9:4
01:35 Gans is clinching... 9:4
01:44 Referee Alonso separates the two... 9:4
01:51 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 9:4
02:02 Gomez telegraphed that shot and Gans ducks under it easily. 9:4
02:09 Alonso is getting too involved in the fight and is becoming more of a factor than a referee is supposed to be. 9:4
02:12 Joe Gans's jab is fast and accurate. 11:4
02:28 Gans slides into his own corner... 11:4
02:33 Gomez shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Gans flush! 11:8
02:33 Gans's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 11:8
02:45 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 11:8
02:45 Gans scores with a nice two-punch combination. 13:8
03:00 Gomez is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Gans to chase him. 13:8
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Alonso to step in and break it up. 13:9

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gomez rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Gomez got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Bill Brady's instructions work. 0:0
0:11 Gans is moving around the ring nicely. 0:0
0:11 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:21 Gomez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:34 Gans drills Gomez with a left and right and another left. 2:0
0:46 Gomez moves into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:51 Gans just landed a devastating three punch combo! 6:0
0:51 Those punches hurt Gomez and he looks to hang on. 6:0
01:04 Gans bangs the uppercut home. 8:0
01:13 Gans traps Gomez in the corner! 8:0
01:17 Gomez comes in low. Gans puts a headlock on him. Alonso knocks Gans's arm off Wilfredo Gomez's head. 8:0
01:22 Referee Alonso steps in to break it up. 8:0
01:26 Both men look to measure one another. 8:0
01:42 Gans just comes up short with the hook. 8:0
01:45 Gomez fires a short, ripping uppercut inside. 8:2
02:02 Gomez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:2
02:09 Wilfredo Gomez moves into the right corner. 8:2
02:09 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Gans has gotten the better of the exchange. 11:4
02:23 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 11:4
02:27 Alonso separates them. 11:4
02:39 Gomez is protecting the body nicely as Gans fails to score inside. 11:4
02:42 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Gomez lands the right hand. 11:6
02:51 Gans has Gomez pinned! 11:6
02:55 Gans catches Gomez coming in with a sweet uppercut! 16:6
02:55 Gomez was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 16:6
03:00 Gomez now has some bruising under his right eye. 16:6
03:00 Gomez appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 16:6
03:00 There's the bell. Gans wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 8 is history. 16:6

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gomez looks to be in excellent shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Gomez was hearing it from Bill Brady between rounds, as did not let his hands go enough that last round. 0:0
0:12 Gans clamps Gomez's arms to his side and holds on until Alonso breaks the hold. 0:0
0:17 Alonso pries them apart. 0:0
0:30 Gans traps Gomez's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Alonso breaks it up. 0:0
0:34 Gans pushes Gomez away. 0:0
0:39 Gans and Gomez clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 0:0
0:47 Gans feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 0:0
0:55 Gans feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:0
01:00 Gans works his way in and leans on Gomez... 0:0
01:04 Alonso steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
01:09 Gomez backs into his own corner... 0:0
01:09 Gans fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:0
01:22 Gans retreats into a neutral corner. 2:0
01:26 Gomez is clinching... Gans is trying to free his gloves... They are under Gomez's arms... 2:0
01:31 Gans pushes Gomez away. 2:0
01:36 Gans scores with the jab. 4:0
01:53 Gomez swings...and misses. 4:0
02:00 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 4:0
02:04 Gans just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:4
02:04 Gans was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:4
02:17 Gans pins Gomez in the corner! 4:4
02:21 Gomez is getting frustrated as Gans continues to hold on to him. Gomez is punching Gans's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Alonso pushes the fighters apart. 4:4
02:26 Alonso breaks them up... 4:4
02:36 Wilfredo Gomez dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Gans back on his heels! 4:8
02:36 Gans looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 4:8
02:46 Gans has Gomez cornered! 4:8
02:46 Not much steam behind Gans's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 6:8
02:54 Gans is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 6:8
03:00 Gans ties up Gomez... 6:8
03:00 Alonso separates the two... 6:8
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 9. 5:8

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gomez looks to be in fair shape as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 The fighters are at ring center... 0:0
0:16 Gomez fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:26 Both fighters are flailing away but Joe Gans is definitely landing the better punches. 3:2
0:35 Gomez has Gans trapped in the left neutral corner... 3:2
0:39 There's a straight right by Gomez! 3:7
0:39 Wilfredo Gomez has Gans hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 3:7
0:48 Gomez has a real weapon in that jab of his. he should use it more. 3:10
0:48 Gomez is raining blows down on Gans, who is obviously hurt. Gomez wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 3:10
01:02 Gomez fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 3:10
01:13 Gomez misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 3:10
01:24 Gomez lands a devastating uppercut! 3:14
01:24 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Gans is trying to hang on... 3:14
01:32 The action is at ring center. 3:14
01:37 Gomez really buried that punch into Gans's ribs. 3:18
01:37 Gans appears shaken by those punches! 3:18
01:55 Wilfredo Gomez wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Gans's defense. 3:18
02:01 Gans slides into the corner... 3:18
02:10 Joe Gans picks off the jab thrown by Gomez. 3:18
02:22 Gans is challenging Gomez to fight him and quit clinching. 3:18
02:31 Alonso moves in to break the clinch. 3:18
02:40 Gans is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Gomez can't throw punches, I guess. 3:18
02:45 Wilfredo Gomez works his way free! 3:18
02:58 Gomez is really fluid in his movement. 3:18
03:00 It looks like Gomez has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 3:18
03:00 Round 10 ends with the sound of the bell. 2:19

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 11 begins. 0:0
0:11 Gomez is forced into his own corner... 0:0
0:15 Gans looks to work the body, but Gomez covers up nicely. 0:0
0:22 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:27 Gans lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:0
0:50 Gomez moves into the near corner. 2:0
0:54 Gans is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 2:0
0:59 Alonso is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 2:0
01:07 Gans lands a solid hook! 6:0
01:07 That punch may have stunned Gomez momentarily. 6:0
01:26 Gans seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:0
01:31 The fighters are at close quarters now as Gans lands a hook downstairs. 8:0
01:35 The swelling around Gomez's right eye is worsening. 8:0
01:45 Alonso warns Gans for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 8:0
01:49 Now they break clean. 8:0
01:56 Gomez lands a nice looking uppercut inside, but it was mostly an arm punch. 8:2
02:01 Gans is breathing heavily... 8:2
02:20 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Alonso is going to have to sort this out. 8:2
02:32 Alonso separates the two... 8:2
02:41 Gomez scores with a winging right! Joe Gans's head snapped back violently with that punch! 8:7
02:41 Gomez just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 8:7
02:58 Gomez's jab connects to Gans's head 8:9
03:00 The Referee has to get between Gans and Gomez as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 7:10

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 12th. 0:0
0:12 Gans scores with a tremendous left! 5:0
0:12 Gans has Gomez in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 5:0
0:16 The swelling under Gomez's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 5:0
0:21 Gomez is keeping away from the ropes. 5:0
0:26 Gomez fires a shot, but it glances off Gans's shoulder. 5:0
0:40 Gomez grabs Gans's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Alonso has to force Gomez to let go. 5:0
0:45 Alonso has to separate the two... 5:0
0:54 Gomez takes a heavy combination downstairs. 9:0
0:54 Gomez was hurt by those blows! 9:0
01:03 Gomez is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 9:0
01:13 Gomez tries to muscle inside but Gans clinches him. 9:0
01:22 * It's good to see Alonso paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Gomez about leaning on his opponent's neck. 9:0
01:43 Gans lands a hard hook! 13:0
01:43 Gomez looks shaken! 13:0
01:56 Considering the clinch Joe Gans has on Gomez it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Wilfredo Gomez pushes him away. 13:0
02:01 Gans uses his shoulder to force Gomez out of the clinch. 13:0
02:05 Gomez is trapped in Gans's corner... 13:0
02:05 Gans rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 15:0
02:10 Look for Gans to start to target Wilfredo Gomez's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 15:0
02:17 Gomez slides into a neutral corner... 15:0
02:17 Both fighters let their hands go with Gans coming out on top in that melee. 18:2
02:22 Gans is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 18:2
02:22 Gomez is starting to fatigue... 18:2
02:31 Gans lands a smashing uppercut! 22:2
02:31 Gomez is reeling.. 22:2
02:48 Gomez whiffs with the jab. 22:2
02:58 Gomez is pinned in his own corner... 22:2
03:00 Gans fires and misses. 22:2
03:00 That's it. This fight has gone the distance and now we'll await the official decision. 22:1

Fight Result

Let's go to Ben Bentley for the call...

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

Alex Levin, United States scores the bout 114 to 113 for Wilfredo Gomez

Gary Camponeschi, United States scores the bout 115 to 112 for Joe Gans

Uriel Aguilera, Colombia scores the bout 116 to 111 for...

...Wilfredo Gomez

The winner by split decision is Wilfredo Gomez!


Score Cards

Alex Levin Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Joe Gans 10 10 9 8 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 113
Wilfredo Gomez 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 114

Uriel Aguilera Round Total
Colombia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Joe Gans 9 10 9 8 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 111
Wilfredo Gomez 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 116

Gary Camponeschi Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Joe Gans 10 10 10 8 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 115
Wilfredo Gomez 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 112

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Joe Gans 29 30 28 24 30 27 29 30 27 27 28 30 339
Wilfredo Gomez 28 27 29 30 27 30 28 27 30 30 29 27 342


Statistics
Categories Joe Gans Wilfredo Gomez
Knockdowns scored 0 1


Jabs / Round 6.08 3.33
Hooks / Round 7.08 3.42
Crosses / Round 3.75 3.92
Combinations / Round 5.92 4.08
Uppercuts / Round 4.00 3.42


Punches Landed / Round 26.83 18.17
Punches Missed / Round 28.08 79.75


Punching Accuracy 48.9% 18.6%


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


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1


Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1


No cuts occured


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

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Preliminary 2
Abe Attell vs Roberto Duran

Fight info: Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, NY, United States, 2012-05-18, announcer is Henry Jones, referee is Tommy Kimmons, the bout will be scored by three judges: Jesse Reyes (United States), Rick Crocker (United States) and Erkki Meronen (Finland), 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: Abe Attell - Record: 4-2-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Angelo Dundee - Cut Man: Sam Gasher
In the blue corner: Roberto Duran - Record: 4-2-0 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Robert Garcia - Cut Man: Freddie Brown

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's the start of Round 1 of what we hope to be an exciting contest. 0:0
0:14 Duran really buried that punch into Attell's ribs. 0:4
0:14 Attell is clutching his side! 0:4
0:23 Duran hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Attell. 0:6
0:41 Duran fires a volley of punches but Attell was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:6
0:43 Attell jolts Duran with a hard jab. 3:6
0:56 Duran can't score with short uppercut inside. Attell got his gloves in front of the punch. 3:6
01:03 Attell lands a solid cross! 8:6
01:03 Roberto Duran was stunned by that blow! 8:6
01:12 The crowd comes to it's feet as Attell and Duran engage in a furious exchange. 10:8
01:12 Attell won't want to let Duran off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 10:8
01:25 Attell is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 10:8
01:34 Attell lands a hard cross! 14:8
01:34 Roberto Duran is gasping for air!! 14:8
01:47 Attell feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 14:8
01:56 Attell doesn't connect with the cross. 14:8
02:03 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Attell lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Duran. 16:8
02:03 Attell knows that Duran is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Duran. 16:8
02:16 Attell tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Duran blocks it. 16:8
02:23 Duran rocks Attell with a short uppercut to the jaw from inside. 16:11
02:39 Duran scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 16:13
02:49 Duran doesn't have to look for Attell this round. He is right there in front of him. 16:13
02:52 The fighters are at close quarters now as Attell lands a hook downstairs. 18:13
03:00 Attell back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Roberto Duran. 18:13
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. 19:14

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Angelo Dundee not only gave Attell encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Duran. Now it's up to Attell to implement it. 0:0
0:12 Attell throws a flurry of punches but Duran either blocks or slips them. 0:0
0:19 Attell takes a hard combination from Duran 0:4
0:19 How is Abe Attell standing after those shots? 0:4
0:33 Roberto Duran clamps Attell's arms to his side and holds on until Kimmons breaks the hold. 0:4
0:38 Kimmons has to separate the two... 0:4
0:42 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:4
0:53 Attell is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Duran's defense. 0:4
01:03 Attell wraps up Duran... Neither fighter will break... 0:4
01:07 The Referee breaks it up... 0:4
01:17 Duran drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:8
01:17 That series of punches rocked Attell and he looks to be in trouble. 0:8
01:26 Roberto Duran scores with a nice right cross. 0:10
01:41 Duran is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Attell. 0:10
01:45 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:10
01:49 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Attell blasts home a hook. 2:10
02:03 Duran is trying to free his gloves from under Attell's gloves. 2:10
02:07 Now they break clean. 2:10
02:16 Duran is getting frustrated as Attell continues to hold on to him. Duran is punching Attell's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Kimmons pushes the fighters apart. 2:10
02:25 Kimmons pries them apart. 2:10
02:31 Duran gets in a short cross to the body. 2:12
02:48 Attell picks off the jab thrown by Duran. 2:12
02:51 Abe Attell connects with an uppercut to the head of Duran. 4:12
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 2, forcing Kimmons to step in. 4:12

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 3 begins. 0:0
0:17 Attell lands several quick blows, not much behind them, but they still count in the judges eyes. 2:0
0:31 Attell lands a strong cross! 6:0
0:31 Duran looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 6:0
0:46 And Attell tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Duran! 6:5
0:46 Attell is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 6:5
0:58 Duran connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 6:7
01:14 Duran drives that short hook into Attell's midsection! 6:11
01:14 Attell was stunned by that blow! 6:11
01:31 Duran is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 6:11
01:42 Attell ends up behind Duran as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 6:11
01:47 Both men look to measure one another. 6:11
01:55 That was a violent straight right by Attell! 10:11
01:55 Duran is trying to regroup after those punches... 10:11
02:17 The action slows for the moment. 10:11
02:24 Duran misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 10:11
02:36 Duran lands a vicious uppercut! 10:15
02:36 Attell was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 10:15
02:58 Duran cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Abe Attell had his elbows tucked in nicely. 10:15
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 11:17

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Attell didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:19 Attell plants a vicious hook under Duran's rib cage. 3:0
0:23 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 3:0
0:28 Attell's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 3:0
0:37 Attell slips in a jab to the body 5:0
0:54 Roberto Duran fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 5:0
0:56 Abe Attell glances a hook off Duran's side. 7:0
01:06 Attell finds a home for his jab, keeping Duran at bay. 9:0
01:15 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 9:0
01:28 Duran fires a left hand that Attell takes high on the shoulder. 9:0
01:43 Roberto Duran dances gracefully across the canvas 9:0
01:53 Attell pins Duran's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 9:0
02:05 Kimmons separates the two fighters. 9:0
02:10 Duran is throwing that hook from outside, but it still connects with plenty of zip! 9:3
02:23 Attell is moving like a ghost out there, as Duran trys in vain to corner him 9:3
02:33 Attell lands a crushing hook! 13:3
02:33 Duran looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 13:3
02:50 Duran misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 13:3
02:52 Attell rips a hook to the body. 15:3
03:00 Attell brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 15:3
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 4. 17:4

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:20 * Abe Attell lands a vicious cross and Duran collapses like a house of cards! 0:0
0:22 Kimmons stands over Duran and starts the count... 7:0
0:22 1... 7:0
0:23 The count reaches 2 as Duran is struggling to climb off of the deck. 7:0
0:24 3... 7:0
0:25 4... 7:0
0:25 * Duran beats the count, but he appears to be hurt badly! 7:0
0:25 Duran still looks unsteady, but Kimmons allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 7:0
0:25 Attell has hurt Duran early in the round. Duran is going to have to call on all his tricks to survive with this much time to go. 7:0
0:29 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 7:0
0:43 Attell throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Duran but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 7:0
0:54 Attell fires away but finds nothing but air. 7:0
01:01 A cross lands for Attell. Duran didn't see that one coming. 9:0
01:01 Attell is raining blows down on Duran, who is obviously hurt. Attell wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 9:0
01:09 Duran backs into his own corner... 9:0
01:14 Oh!!! Attell unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 13:0
01:14 That shot landed square and Duran felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 13:0
01:27 Attell whiffs with the jab. 13:0
01:38 Attell and Duran are in a clinch, Kimmons hollers at them to break and start fighting. 13:0
01:47 Kimmons has to break them apart. 13:0
01:52 The action is back at ring center. 13:0
01:56 Abe Attell just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Duran with a sharp combination! 17:0
01:56 Duran is out on his feet after that violent combination! 17:0
02:05 Duran slides into his own corner... 17:0
02:10 Attell is off target with that combination. 17:0
02:20 Attell has Duran cornered! 17:0
02:24 Attell just comes up short with the jab. 17:0
02:31 Duran's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 17:0
02:34 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 17:0
02:37 Attell lands a hard cross, one of the better punches so far this round. 20:0
02:51 Attell is forced into his own corner... 20:0
02:51 Duran is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 20:2
03:00 Attell works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 20:2
03:00 A knockdown is always exciting and this crowd is full of electricity after that last round! 21:2

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin Round 6, we will see if Attell can take advantage of the knockdown he scored last round. 0:0
0:16 Duran throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:18 Attell lands two hard body shots that made Duran grunt. 3:0
0:23 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 3:0
0:27 Freddie Brown knows Duran lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 3:0
0:29 Attell eats a jab from Duran 3:2
0:38 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 3:2
0:49 Duran ties up Abe Attell. 3:2
0:54 The fighters separate after a clinch. 3:2
01:12 Attell looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 3:2
01:19 Attell just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 3:6
01:19 Attell is reeling.. 3:6
01:30 Attell traps Roberto Duran in the corner! 3:6
01:34 Attell fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 3:6
01:36 Duran seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 3:6
01:46 Duran works free! He backs to ring center, with Attell following. 3:6
01:56 That punch actually went behind Attell's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Duran. 3:6
01:58 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Attell lands the right hand. 5:6
02:11 Duran seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:6
02:19 Duran tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Attell. 5:6
02:22 Attell moves in and scores with a quick jab. 7:6
02:34 Attell scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 9:6
02:44 Attell is trapped in the corner... 9:6
02:44 Attell takes a solid cross from Duran. 9:9
02:54 Duran lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 9:11
03:00 Duran traps Attell in the corner! 9:11
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Attell and Duran really went at it. 10:11

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 7. 0:0
0:11 Duran misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:13 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:25 Attell connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 2:0
0:34 Duran pins Attell in the corner! 2:0
0:34 Duran continues to pop the jab 2:2
0:46 The fighters exchange power punches at ring center, looks like Attell got the best of it. 5:4
01:01 Duran is staying at the center of the ring. 5:4
01:06 Attell is either lucky or has radar. Duran's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 5:4
01:08 Attell shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 7:4
01:22 Attell is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Duran 7:4
01:36 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 7:4
01:44 Duran fires a shot, but it glances off Attell's shoulder. 7:4
01:46 Abe Attell lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 9:4
02:03 Attell wraps his arms around Duran. 9:4
02:07 Kimmons moves in to break the clinch. 9:4
02:12 Duran connects with a violent hook to the chin, but Attell just shakes his head and smiles. 9:7
02:34 Duran misses with that punch. 9:7
02:37 Attell gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Duran with an uppercut. 11:7
02:54 Duran fires a lead right that Attell manages to avoid. 11:7
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 11:8

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Angelo Dundee said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Attell has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:0
0:11 Duran is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:0
0:11 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:24 Attell lands a hard hook! 4:0
0:24 Duran appears to have been staggered by that punch... 4:0
0:36 Duran connects with a hard left hook to the jaw. 4:3
0:50 Duran's misses as Attell backpedals away. 4:3
0:52 Attell leans on Duran and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 6:3
01:02 Duran is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 6:3
01:10 Attell catches Duran coming in with a sweet uppercut! 10:3
01:10 Duran's knee almost touched the canvas... 10:3
01:14 Roberto Duran needs to catch his second wind... 10:3
01:23 Attell seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:3
01:30 Duran lands a crushing uppercut! 10:7
01:30 Abe Attell is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 10:7
01:44 Roberto Duran drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 10:11
01:44 Abe Attell is hurt! 10:11
01:53 Attell backs into the right corner. 10:11
01:58 Duran is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 10:11
02:14 Duran misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 10:11
02:16 The uppercut just landed by Attell is a nice weapon on the inside. 12:11
02:34 Roberto Duran lands a wicked uppercut! 12:15
02:34 Duran sent Attell reeling with that punch! 12:15
02:47 Duran wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Attell's defense. 12:15
02:50 Roberto Duran tries a hook but Attell blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 14:15
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 14:17

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duran rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:09 Attell backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:14 Duran just comes up short with the combination. 0:0
0:16 Attell goes downstairs with the hook. 2:0
0:20 Duran's tank is just about on empty. 2:0
0:33 Attell usues his legs to avoid Duran's punches. 2:0
0:35 Attell gets off a quick combination to the body 4:0
0:45 Attell retreats into the right corner. 4:0
0:49 Roberto Duran misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:0
01:01 Roberto Duran lands a solid hook! 4:4
01:01 Attell looks shaken! 4:4
01:13 Abe Attell retreats into a neutral corner. 4:4
01:18 Roberto Duran tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:4
01:25 Attell slides into the corner... 4:4
01:30 Duran lands a devastating cross! 4:8
01:30 Attell was shaken by that blow! 4:8
01:43 Duran leaves the jab just short. 4:8
01:46 Attell lands a rapier like jab to the head of Duran 6:8
01:59 Duran misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:8
02:02 Attell bangs the uppercut home. 8:8
02:19 Attell works free! The fighters move to ring center. 8:8
02:31 Duran is literally dancing circles around Attell this round. 8:8
02:36 Duran sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Attell. 8:11
02:49 Duran misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 8:11
02:52 Attell lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 10:11
03:00 Duran darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 10:11
03:00 It looks like Attell has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 10:11
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Kimmons to step in and break it up. 11:13

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duran looks to be in fair shape as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 Angelo Dundee was extremely upbeat during the break with Attell providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:10 Abe Attell bounces off the ropes, challenging Duran to come get him. 0:0
0:15 Duran has Attell blocked in! 0:0
0:20 Roberto Duran lands a strong uppercut! 0:4
0:20 Attell is suddenly in trouble! 0:4
0:29 The action is at ring center. 0:4
0:29 There's a wicked right by Attell. He had some steam on that punch. 3:4
0:40 Attell has Duran pinned! 3:4
0:45 Attell is giving Roberto Duran a lot of side-to-side movement. 3:4
0:49 A solid right hand scores for Attell. 6:4
01:01 Duran moves into a neutral corner. 6:4
01:01 Attell rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 8:4
01:10 Attell pins Duran in the corner! 8:4
01:15 Attell is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 8:4
01:19 Attell has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 8:4
01:27 Attell comes in low. Duran puts a headlock on him. Kimmons knocks Duran's arm off Attell's head. 8:4
01:32 Kimmons has to break the clinch. 8:4
01:42 Attell slips out of a corner, as Duran attempts to trap him. 8:4
01:58 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 8:4
02:05 Attell slides into a neutral corner... 8:4
02:05 Duran feints downstairs, then launches a scorching hook that lands flush on Attell's jaw. 8:7
02:18 Attell scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 10:7
02:32 Abe Attell pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 10:7
02:41 Attell scores with a hook to the side of the head. 12:7
02:54 Attell catches Duran with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 14:7
03:00 Duran moves into the near right corner. 14:7
03:00 Abe Attell is just missing by a hair with his punches. 14:7
03:00 Attell appears to have this fight under control. 14:7
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 10. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 16:7

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 11 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Attell got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Angelo Dundee's instructions work. 0:0
0:14 Duran swings...and misses. 0:0
0:24 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
0:24 The fighters are throwing punches now! "The Little Hebrew" Attell is being much more effective in this exchange. 3:2
0:34 Attell ducks into an uppercut from Duran. 3:4
0:48 Roberto Duran tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 3:4
01:00 Duran lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Attell. 3:4
01:06 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 3:4
01:14 Attell is challenging Duran to fight him and quit clinching. 3:4
01:18 Abe Attell tries to get free... Here comes Kimmons to break them up... 3:4
01:32 Duran can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 3:4
01:34 Attell lands a hook to the ribs. 5:4
01:48 Duran just misses with a huge shot as Attell chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 5:4
01:59 Duran telegraphed that shot and Attell ducks under it easily. 5:4
02:02 Attell forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Duran. 7:4
02:11 Duran has Attell trapped in the near neutral corner... 7:4
02:11 * That was a blatant head butt by Duran and Kimmons has stopped the action to scold him 7:6
02:20 A blatant head butt by Duran draws the ire of the crowd as Kimmons steps in and delivers a sterm warning. 7:6
02:34 Roberto Duran 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. 7:6
02:36 Abe Attell lands a combination. Duran drops his guard and Attell whacks him again! 10:6
02:56 Abe Attell takes a heavy cross downstairs. 10:10
02:56 Attell is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 10:10
03:00 Attell is running out of gas... 10:10
03:00 Attell seems to have done enough to win this fight. 10:10
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 10:10

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Attell got some great advice from Angelo Dundee between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 12. 0:0
0:13 OH! Duran landed the big hook flush! 0:5
0:13 Attell is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:5
0:26 Duran lands a smashing hook! 0:9
0:26 Attell is reeling.. 0:9
0:40 Duran just can't find the range with that jab. 0:9
0:46 Roberto Duran scores with consecutive blows to the body of Attell. 0:11
0:46 Duran senses he has Attell in trouble and he is pouring it on! 0:11
0:55 Attell is trapped in his own corner... 0:11
01:00 Attell picks off the uppercut by Duran. 0:11
01:11 Roberto Duran scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:15
01:11 Attell looks shaken! 0:15
01:15 Attell is starting to swell just a little under his right eye. It remains to be seen if it will become a problem. 0:15
01:20 * Duran has Attell in a headlock as he rains down punches, Kimmons breaks the fighters and issues a stern warning to him 0:18
01:29 Duran hurt Attell with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 0:18
01:33 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 0:18
01:42 Duran dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Attell back on his heels! 0:22
01:42 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Attell is trying to hang on... 0:22
01:46 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Attell. 0:22
01:51 Duran has Attell trapped! 0:22
01:55 Duran looks to work the body, but Attell covers up nicely. 0:22
02:06 Duran lands a devastating hook! 0:26
02:06 Attell is hurt! 0:26
02:15 Some good body work by Duran but not much on those punches. 0:28
02:24 * Duran throws a wild overhand right that lands flush! Attell drops to one knee and will take the count! 0:28
02:27 Kimmons motions Duran to a neutral corner and starts the count. 0:37
02:27 1... 0:37
02:28 2... 0:37
02:29 3... 0:37
02:30 4... 0:37
02:31 5... 0:37
02:32 6... 0:37
02:33 7... 0:37
02:34 8... 0:37
02:35 9... 0:37
02:36 10! 0:37
02:36 * Attell can't beat the count! It's over! Attell has been stopped cold here in round 12. 0:37

Fight Result

Let's go to Henry Jones for the call...

Ladies and gentlemen! The victor by knockout at 02:37 of the 12th round...

Roberto Duran!


Score Cards

Jesse Reyes Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Abe Attell 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 105
Roberto Duran 9 10 10 9 8 10 9 10 10 9 10 104

Rick Crocker Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Abe Attell 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 108
Roberto Duran 9 9 10 9 8 9 9 10 9 9 10 101

Erkki Meronen Round Total
Finland 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Abe Attell 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 105
Roberto Duran 10 10 10 9 8 10 9 9 10 9 10 104

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Abe Attell 29 28 27 30 30 28 30 28 28 30 30 318
Roberto Duran 28 29 30 27 24 29 27 29 29 27 30 309


Statistics
Categories Abe Attell Roberto Duran
Knockdowns scored 1 1


Jabs / Round 8.08 3.83
Hooks / Round 4.92 4.25
Crosses / Round 6.58 4.92
Combinations / Round 5.00 5.75
Uppercuts / Round 5.83 4.17


Punches Landed / Round 30.42 22.92
Punches Missed / Round 29.00 96.67


Punching Accuracy 51.2% 19.2%


Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Head Butting 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 2


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


No cuts occured


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


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Co

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Jack Dempsey vs Roy Jones Jr

Fight info: Philadelphia Municipal Stadium, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 2012-05-18, announcer is Jimmy Lennon Jr., referee is Raul Caiz Sr., the bout will be scored by three judges: Brett Miller (United States), Marshall Walker (United States) and C.J. Ross (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: Jack Dempsey - Record: 8-3-2 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Bill Brady - Cut Man: Sam Gasher
In the blue corner: Roy Jones Jr - Record: 3-3-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Al Mitchell - Cut Man: Charley Goldman

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd's been waiting for the start of this fight but they don't have to wait any longer as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:24 Dempsey lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Jones Jr. 0:0
0:37 Dempsey leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:44 Jones Jr drops the right hand flush on Dempsey's chin! 0:4
0:44 Dempsey staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 0:4
0:53 As high as Dempsey is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Jones Jr takes advantage of it. 0:4
01:04 Jones Jr is holding... 0:4
01:13 Referee Caiz Sr. has to separate the two... 0:4
01:18 Dempsey scores with several light punches to the head. 2:4
01:31 Dempsey tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:4
01:39 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:4
01:46 Jones Jr works his way in and leans on Jack Dempsey... 2:4
01:55 Caiz Sr. has to separate the two... 2:4
02:02 Dempsey comes in over Jones Jr's guard with a solid hook. 5:4
02:02 Jones Jr steps back and checks for blood after the fighters bump heads. 5:4
02:19 Roy Jones Jr just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 9:4
02:19 Jones Jr is reeling.. 9:4
02:41 Jones Jr tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 9:4
02:52 Dempsey fires a left hand that Jones Jr takes high on the shoulder. 9:4
02:59 Jones Jr dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Jack Dempsey back on his heels! 9:9
02:59 And Dempsey's in big trouble now! 9:9
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 10:8

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 2. There it is! 0:0
0:16 Jones Jr just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Dempsey with a sharp combination! 0:4
0:16 Dempsey looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 0:4
0:25 Whatever Charley Goldman said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Jones Jr has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:4
0:26 Dempsey lands two quick, hard uppercuts forcing Jones Jr to take a half step backwards. 3:4
0:49 The fighters are tied up. Dempsey tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 3:4
0:54 Dempsey finally lets go of Jones Jr. 3:4
01:03 Dempsey tries to muscle inside but Jones Jr clinches him. 3:4
01:07 Referee Caiz Sr. separates the two... 3:4
01:15 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 3:4
01:20 Dempsey is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 3:4
01:36 Jones Jr is just missing by a hair with his punches. 3:4
01:42 Dempsey drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 7:4
01:42 Jones Jr is suddenly in trouble! 7:4
01:56 Dempsey fires a volley of punches but Jones Jr was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 7:4
02:03 Dempsey is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 7:4
02:06 Jones Jr scores with a quick one-two to Dempsey's midsection 7:6
02:20 The quickness and footwork of Jones Jr is definitely keeping Dempsey off balance. 7:6
02:29 Jones Jr scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 7:8
02:50 Dempsey pins Jones Jr's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 7:8
02:59 The fighters separate after a clinch. 7:8
03:00 Jones Jr is holding on to Dempsey. He seems to be taking a breather. 7:8
03:00 Caiz Sr. moves them apart. 7:8
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 2. 6:8

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jones Jr and Dempsey square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 3. 0:0
0:11 Dempsey pins Jones Jr's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:20 Jones Jr pushes Dempsey away. 0:0
0:30 Roy Jones Jr catches Dempsey coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:4
0:30 That blow connected solidly to the head of Dempsey and he is stunned! 0:4
0:48 Dempsey usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Jones Jr tries vainly to score. 0:4
0:55 Jones Jr takes a hard jab to the face from Dempsey 3:4
01:12 Dempsey traps Jones Jr's gloves under his arms, forcing Caiz Sr. to break them up. 3:4
01:21 Caiz Sr. separates the two fighters. 3:4
01:26 Both men look to measure one another. 3:4
01:33 Dempsey scores with a winging right! Jones Jr's head snapped back violently with that punch! 7:4
01:33 How is Roy Jones Jr standing after that? 7:4
01:47 Dempsey lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Roy Jones Jr. 7:4
01:54 It's a sweet uppercut by Jones Jr! He snapped Dempsey's head straight back with that punch! 7:8
01:54 Dempsey looks stunned! 7:8
02:10 Jones Jr wraps up Dempsey. 7:8
02:19 Now they break clean. 7:8
02:23 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 7:8
02:31 Jones Jr just landed a three punch combo! 7:12
02:31 Dempsey is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 7:12
02:40 Jack Dempsey doesn't have to look for Jones Jr this round. He is right there in front of him. 7:12
02:48 Dempsey landed a sharp combination that rocked Jones Jr back on his heels! 11:12
02:48 Jones Jr was staggered by those punches... 11:12
03:00 Jones Jr lands a crushing cross! 11:16
03:00 Dempsey appears to have been staggered by that punch... 11:16
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 10:16

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jack Dempsey rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:10 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:15 Dempsey got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Bill Brady's instructions work. 0:0
0:16 Dempsey got caught with a brutal cross to the solar plexus coming in. That shot made him gasp as it landed! 0:3
0:33 Dempsey can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:3
0:40 Dempsey seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 0:3
0:56 Jones Jr's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 0:3
01:01 Dempsey's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. He seems to hear but it remains to be seen if he'll follow the advice. 0:3
01:08 Jones Jr is giving Jack Dempsey a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:3
01:17 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Jones Jr blasts home a hook. 0:5
01:26 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:5
01:39 Dempsey clinches... Jones Jr gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:5
01:48 Caiz Sr. steps in and breaks it up. 0:5
01:54 Jones Jr buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Dempsey 0:8
02:08 Dempsey cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Jones Jr had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:8
02:11 Jones Jr lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Dempsey 0:10
02:23 Holy cow, Dempsey just poleaxed Jones Jr with that jab, it's a wonder Jones Jr still has any teeth! 3:10
02:40 Jones Jr has freed himself from Dempsey. They move quickly to ring center. 3:10
02:59 Jones Jr tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Dempsey blocks it. 3:10
03:00 Round 4 finishes with the sound of the bell. 2:12

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Roy Jones Jr is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:12 Jones Jr takes a hard combination from Dempsey 4:0
0:12 Dempsey has Jones Jr hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 4:0
0:17 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 4:0
0:21 Jones Jr's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 4:0
0:22 Dempsey slides into a neutral corner... 4:0
0:22 Jones Jr doubles up to the body. He got Dempsey's attention with those shots. 4:3
0:34 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Dempsey who scores with a short hook to the chest. 6:3
0:48 Jack Dempsey frees himself from Jones Jr's clutches! They move to ring center now. 6:3
01:04 Dempsey traps Jones Jr's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Caiz Sr. breaks it up. 6:3
01:08 Caiz Sr. breaks them up... 6:3
01:21 Jones Jr is trapped in his own corner... 6:3
01:21 Dempsey lands a flurry to the ribs of Jones Jr. 8:3
01:30 Jones Jr moves into a neutral corner. 8:3
01:34 Dempsey ties up Jones Jr... 8:3
01:39 Caiz Sr. separates the two... 8:3
01:48 Roy Jones Jr usues his legs to avoid Dempsey's punches. 8:3
01:58 Dempsey seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:3
02:06 And Jones Jr tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Dempsey! 13:3
02:06 Jones Jr looks like he was hurt by that punch! 13:3
02:18 Jones Jr bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 13:5
02:32 Dempsey lands a hard uppercut! 17:5
02:32 Jones Jr suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 17:5
02:44 Jones Jr is keeping away from the ropes. 17:5
02:44 Jones Jr flicks a jab to Dempsey's stomach 17:7
03:00 Dempsey drives that short hook into Roy Jones Jr's midsection! 21:7
03:00 Jones Jr is clutching his side! 21:7
03:00 The bell ending Round 5 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 21:7

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jones Jr was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:08 Jones Jr retreats into the far left corner. 0:0
0:08 Dempsey throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 2:0
0:12 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:16 Jones Jr received a pep talk from Charley Goldman before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 2:0
0:21 Roy Jones Jr is clinching... 2:0
0:30 Caiz Sr. separates them. 2:0
0:35 Jones Jr's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:0
0:43 Jones Jr looks to work the body, but Dempsey covers up nicely. 2:0
0:49 Dempsey lands a strong hook! 6:0
0:49 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Jones Jr is trying to hang on... 6:0
01:03 Jones Jr lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 6:2
01:16 Dempsey brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 6:2
01:26 Caiz Sr. tries to separate the boxers but Jones Jr has a vice-like grip on Dempsey. 6:2
01:31 Caiz Sr. has to break the clinch. 6:2
01:35 Dempsey shoots the jab into the chest of Jones Jr. 8:2
01:48 Jack Dempsey has Jones Jr blocked in! 8:2
01:52 Dempsey is jockeying for position as he tries to force Roy Jones Jr back into the corner. 8:2
01:57 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 8:2
02:00 Jones Jr is trapped in Dempsey's corner... 8:2
02:05 Dempsey fires and misses. 8:2
02:07 Jones Jr launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Jack Dempsey's jaw. Jones Jr is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 8:4
02:25 Jones Jr lands a solid hook! 8:8
02:25 Dempsey is staggered... 8:8
02:34 Jack Dempsey gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 10:8
02:54 Jones Jr works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 10:8
03:00 Jones Jr smothers Dempsey's attack with a clinch! 10:8
03:00 The Referee breaks it up... 10:8
03:00 The Referee has to get between Jack Dempsey and Jones Jr as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 12:7

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jones Jr looks a bit disgusted as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:19 Jones Jr grabs Dempsey again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:0
0:23 Dempsey works his way free! 0:0
0:23 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 7th round of this fight. 0:0
0:27 Charley Goldman was really animated in Jones Jr's corner and Jones Jr was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:32 Jones Jr just can't find the range with that cross. 0:0
0:43 Dempsey moves into the upper left corner. 0:0
0:43 Jones Jr lands a jab to the midsection 0:2
0:54 Dempsey has Jones Jr trapped! 0:2
0:58 Dempsey wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Jones Jr's defense. 0:2
01:01 Jones Jr moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:4
01:17 Dempsey's misses as Jones Jr backpedals away. 0:4
01:25 Jones Jr fires a light jab to the stomach 0:6
01:39 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 0:6
01:47 Jones Jr has Dempsey pinned! 0:6
01:52 Jones Jr fires a lead right that Dempsey manages to avoid. 0:6
02:03 Jones Jr and Jack Dempsey are in a clinch, Caiz Sr. hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:6
02:12 Caiz Sr. moves in to break the clinch. 0:6
02:17 Dempsey slips inside and lands a hook. 2:6
02:38 * Jones Jr definitely winced after landing that last punch. It looks as if he's hurt his hand; how bad is anyone's guess at this point. 2:6
02:51 Jones Jr shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Dempsey flush! 2:10
02:51 Dempsey was staggered by that punch! 2:10
03:00 Jones Jr appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 2:10
03:00 That ends Round 7... But the fighters are still punching! Now Caiz Sr. jumps between them. 2:8

Round 8
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
0:12 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:16 Jones Jr feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 0:0
0:21 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:25 Jones Jr traps Jack Dempsey in the corner! 0:0
0:25 Not a lot on that hook to Dempsey's side, but it scored. 0:2
0:39 Oh!!! Jack Dempsey unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 5:2
0:39 That was a beautiful shot, Roy Jones Jr's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 5:2
0:50 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Dempsey can land a solid one. 7:2
01:02 Dempsey lands two stinging combinations that stop Jones Jr in his tracks. 10:2
01:19 Dempsey lands a devastating hook! 14:2
01:19 That's the punch Jack Dempsey hoped to land! Jones Jr looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 14:2
01:35 Jack Dempsey cranks up the hook and connects to Jones Jr's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 18:2
01:35 Jones Jr seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 18:2
01:40 There's the beginning of a mouse under the right eye of Jones Jr. 18:2
01:49 Jack Dempsey is clinching... Jones Jr is trying to free his gloves... They are under Jack Dempsey's arms... 18:2
01:58 Dempsey uses his shoulder to force Jones Jr out of the clinch. 18:2
02:08 Jones Jr is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Dempsey to chase him. 18:2
02:17 Dempsey pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 18:2
02:22 Dempsey has Roy Jones Jr trapped in the upper neutral corner... 18:2
02:22 Jones Jr tries a hook but Dempsey blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 20:2
02:40 Jones Jr wraps his arms around Dempsey. 20:2
02:44 Caiz Sr. has to break them apart. 20:2
02:49 Jones Jr is trapped in the corner... 20:2
02:53 There's a hard shot off the top of Jones Jr's head! 24:2
02:53 That blast sent Jones Jr reeling into the ropes! 24:2
03:00 Jones Jr has his arms wrapped around Dempsey... Now they separate. 24:2
03:00 Dempsey tries to get free... Here comes Caiz Sr. to break them up... 24:2
03:00 It looks like Dempsey has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 24:2
03:00 Caiz Sr. motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 8. 25:0

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Dempsey and Jones Jr leave their corners. 0:0
0:16 Dempsey doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Jones Jr's head? 4:0
0:16 Jones Jr is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 4:0
0:27 The action is at ring center. 4:0
0:32 Jones Jr misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:0
0:44 Dempsey connects with a violent combination! 8:0
0:44 Those shots all landed square and Jones Jr felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 8:0
0:48 That swelling under the right eye of Jones Jr is definitely getting worse. 8:0
01:00 Dempsey scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Jones Jr's jaw. 10:0
01:24 Dempsey fires away but finds nothing but air. 10:0
01:45 * There's a devastating uppercut to the head of Jones Jr. It came out of nowhere and Jones Jr drops to the canvas! It's the punches that you don't see coming that do the most harm, and Jones Jr looks hurt. 10:0
01:47 The count starts... 17:0
01:47 1... 17:0
01:48 2... 17:0
01:49 3... 17:0
01:50 4... 17:0
01:51 5... 17:0
01:52 6... 17:0
01:52 * Jones Jr is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Caiz Sr.. 17:0
01:52 Jones Jr tries to steady himself as Caiz Sr. takes a good look at him. he appears to be ok and the fight will go on. 17:0
01:52 Dempsey has Jones Jr hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Dempsey is. 17:0
02:00 Dempsey scores with a quick hook to the head of Jones Jr after Jones Jr missed with a wild shot of his own. 19:0
02:00 Jones Jr reels backward from what appears to be a head butt! 19:0
02:00 Dempsey wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Roy Jones Jr away! 19:0
02:14 Dempsey tries to drop the right hand over the top but Jones Jr ducks under it. 19:0
02:20 Dempsey pins Jones Jr in the corner! 19:0
02:25 Dempsey just comes up short with the uppercut. 19:0
02:35 Dempsey misses with that punch. 19:0
02:51 He scores with a tremendous left! 24:0
02:51 Jones Jr's knee almost touched the canvas... 24:0
02:55 Jones Jr's legs clearly buckled after taking that last shot. This fight is very close to being stopped. 24:0
02:55 The swelling around Jones Jr's right eye is worsening. 24:0
03:00 Jones Jr picks off the jab by Dempsey. 24:0
03:00 It looks like Dempsey has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 24:0
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. 24:0

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin Round 10, we will see if Dempsey can take advantage of the knockdown he scored last round. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Jones Jr's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Jones Jr's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Dempsey lands a hard hook! 5:0
0:12 Jones Jr looks shaken! 5:0
0:17 Jones Jr is starting to fatigue... 5:0
0:26 Jones Jr lands a wicked hook! 5:4
0:26 Dempsey is trying to regroup after that punch... 5:4
0:36 Both fighters move back to ring center. 5:4
0:40 Dempsey lets his hands go inside, but Jones Jr protects his body well. 5:4
0:47 Dempsey takes a hard combination from Jones Jr 5:8
0:47 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Dempsey is just trying to hang on! 5:8
0:56 Dempsey blasts two wicked shots to the ribs of Jones Jr and you could see him wince in pain. 8:8
01:01 The swelling is increasing around Jones Jr's right. 8:8
01:10 Jones Jr just landed a three punch combo! 8:13
01:10 Dempsey is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 8:13
01:28 That hook from Dempsey snapped Jones Jr's head back violently! 12:13
01:28 Jones Jr takes a step back, obviously hurt! 12:13
01:37 Jack Dempsey digs two shots to the body and then rips Jones Jr with a short uppercut on the inside. 15:13
01:42 The knockdown suffered by Jones Jr should have made that last round Dempsey's by a wide margin. 15:13
01:42 Jones Jr's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Dempsey. 15:13
01:51 Dempsey pummels Jones Jr, capping off his assault with a stiff hook! 19:13
01:51 Dempsey has Jones Jr in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 19:13
01:56 Caiz Sr. is staring intently at Jones Jr. He may stop this fight... 19:13
01:56 Jones Jr doesn't have much left... 19:13
02:17 Dempsey just misses with a huge shot as Jones Jr chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 19:13
02:28 Jones Jr slides into the corner... 19:13
02:33 Dempsey slides along the far ropes. 19:13
02:42 Jones Jr moves to the center of the Ring taunting Dempsey with his hands by his sides. 19:13
02:47 Jones Jr is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 19:13
02:55 Dempsey retreats into a neutral corner. 19:13
02:59 Jones Jr tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Dempsey. 19:13
03:00 Dempsey appears to have this fight under control. 19:13
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Dempsey and Jones Jr really went at it. 21:12

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's two rounds of boxing left, and it appears as if Jones Jr is going to need a knockout or at least a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:08 Jones Jr's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:10 Dempsey slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:15 Jones Jr lands a vicious cross! 0:4
0:15 Dempsey was stunned by that blow! 0:4
0:29 Dempsey really buried that punch into Jones Jr's ribs. 4:4
0:29 Jones Jr is hurt! 4:4
0:39 Jack Dempsey shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 6:4
0:50 Jones Jr is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 9:6
0:55 The swelling around Jones Jr's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 9:6
01:03 Dempsey traps Jones Jr in the corner! 9:6
01:03 Jack Dempsey bangs a right cross off the face of Jones Jr. 11:6
01:17 Dempsey is blocked in his own corner... 11:6
01:22 Jones Jr is really fluid in his movement. 11:6
01:38 Jones Jr misses wildly with the Hook. 11:6
01:40 Dempsey gets off a quick combination to the body 13:6
02:01 * Dempsey unleashes a two fisted barrage and Jones Jr is driven backwards and he's knocked through the ropes!! Jones Jr has been knocked completely out of the ring!! 13:6
02:04 Caiz Sr. begins the count... 20:6
02:04 1... 20:6
02:05 2... 20:6
02:06 3... 20:6
02:07 4... 20:6
02:08 5... 20:6
02:09 6... 20:6
02:09 * Jones Jr beats the count, but he appears to be hurt badly! 20:6
02:09 Roy Jones Jr raises his guard as Caiz Sr. asks him if he wants to continue. Jones Jr wants to keep on fighting but he still looks hurt. 20:6
02:09 Dempsey senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 20:6
02:27 Dempsey just landed a devastating three punch combo! 24:6
02:27 Jones Jr is trying to regroup after those punches... 24:6
02:32 Jones Jr is really taking a pounding. This fight can't go on much longer. 24:6
02:32 The swelling under Jones Jr's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 24:6
02:36 Dempsey has Roy Jones Jr cornered! 24:6
02:45 * Dempsey lands a vicious cross and down goes Roy Jones Jr! 24:6
02:48 Caiz Sr. positions himself over Jones Jr and starts the count.. 31:6
02:48 1... 31:6
02:49 2... 31:6
02:50 3... 31:6
02:51 4... 31:6
02:52 5... 31:6
02:53 6... 31:6
02:53 * Jones Jr looks stunned, but he is able to beat the count. 31:6
02:53 Jones Jr does not looks like he has fully recovered from the knockdown but he tells the ref that he can still fight. Caiz Sr. must agree as he signals for the fight to go on. 31:6
02:57 * Dempsey lands punch after punch. Caiz Sr. is waving his arms! He's stopping the fight! Jack Dempsey is the winner on a TKO! 31:6

Fight Result

Jimmy Lennon Jr. has the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:58 mark in Round 11 is...

Jack Dempsey!


Score Cards

Brett Miller Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Jack Dempsey 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 96
Roy Jones Jr 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 8 9 93

Marshall Walker Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Jack Dempsey 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 97
Roy Jones Jr 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 8 9 92

C.J. Ross Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Jack Dempsey 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 96
Roy Jones Jr 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 8 9 93

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Jack Dempsey 30 27 27 28 30 30 27 30 30 30 289
Roy Jones Jr 27 30 30 29 27 27 30 27 24 27 278


Statistics
Categories Jack Dempsey Roy Jones Jr
Knockdowns scored 3 0


Jabs / Round 5.73 2.36
Hooks / Round 4.82 3.27
Crosses / Round 3.91 5.45
Combinations / Round 5.18 3.45
Uppercuts / Round 5.27 2.18


Punches Landed / Round 24.91 16.73
Punches Missed / Round 33.09 25.36


Punching Accuracy 42.9% 39.7%


Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 2
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1


No cuts occured


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

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Co-Feature
Pernell Whitaker vs Julio Cesar Chavez

Fight info: Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IL, United States, 2012-05-18, announcer is Lupe Contreras, referee is Randy Neumann, the bout will be scored by three judges: Luis Rivera (United States), Aneeka Williams (Australia) and Manuel Oliver Palomo (Spain), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Pernell Whitaker - Record: 3-2-3 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: John Bray - Cut Man: Sam Gasher
In the blue corner: Julio Cesar Chavez - Record: 3-3-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jack DeForrest - Cut Man: Gil Clancy

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's the bell and this contest is underway. 0:0
0:17 Whitaker smothers Chavez's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:22 Neumann moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:29 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Chavez can land a solid one. 0:2
0:43 Whitaker throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Chavez but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:2
0:50 Chavez put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 0:2
01:03 Whitaker shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Chavez flush! 4:2
01:03 Chavez was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 4:2
01:20 Pernell Whitaker does a great job of moving as Chavez tries to work inside. 4:2
01:22 Pernell Whitaker likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Chavez's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 6:2
01:22 Chavez comes out of his crouch and there is a clash of heads as Whitaker leans in. That's how nasty cuts occur! 6:2
01:27 Julio Cesar Chavez is starting to swell just a little under his left eye. It remains to be seen if it will become a problem. 6:2
01:31 As high as Julio Cesar Chavez is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Whitaker takes advantage of it. 6:2
01:38 Whitaker rocks Chavez with a quick, powerful uppercut on the inside. 9:2
01:55 Chavez just can't find the range with that jab. 9:2
01:57 Whitaker snakes the jab through Chavez's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 11:2
02:07 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 11:2
02:13 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 11:2
02:24 Chavez works free! The fighters move to ring center. 11:2
02:37 Whitaker back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Chavez. 11:2
02:41 Chavez's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 11:2
02:52 Whitaker catches Chavez with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 13:2
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 14:3

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker looks to be in good shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Pernell Whitaker just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:4
0:16 Whitaker is gasping for air!! 0:4
0:36 Chavez is motioning with his gloves for Whitaker to bring it on, but Chavez is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:4
0:47 Chavez fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:4
0:57 The uppercut just landed by Whitaker is a nice weapon on the inside. 2:4
01:09 Chavez moves into a neutral corner. 2:4
01:14 Whitaker lands a crushing cross! 6:4
01:14 Chavez looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 6:4
01:28 Whitaker pins Chavez in the corner! 6:4
01:28 A perfect left cross from Whitaker stops Chavez dead in his tracks! 9:4
01:32 Chavez's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 2. 9:4
01:40 Whitaker scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 11:4
01:58 Pernell Whitaker dances gracefully across the canvas 11:4
02:06 The fighters are back at ring center... 11:4
02:10 Chavez is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 11:4
02:15 Chavez finally lets go of Whitaker. 11:4
02:20 Chavez scores with a pinpoint hook to the chin of Pernell Whitaker. 11:7
02:34 Chavez sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 11:9
02:43 Julio Cesar Chavez slides into the corner... 11:9
02:43 Whitaker misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 13:9
03:00 Whitaker lets his hands go inside, but Chavez protects his body well. 13:9
03:00 The Referee has to get between Whitaker and Chavez as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 15:8

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
0:06 Jack DeForrest implored Julio Cesar Chavez to stay busy, to do more but Chavez's mind seems elsewhere. 0:0
0:06 Chavez's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:11 Whitaker misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:18 Whitaker received a pep talk from John Bray before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:20 The action is back at ring center. 0:0
0:24 Chavez fires a lead right that Whitaker manages to avoid. 0:0
0:41 Chavez misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:48 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:59 Whitaker scores with consecutive blows to the body of Chavez. 2:0
01:17 Whitaker's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 2:0
01:24 Chavez has Whitaker cornered! 2:0
01:29 Chavez throws a flurry of punches but Pernell Whitaker either blocks or slips them. 2:0
01:31 Chavez tries a hook but Whitaker blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 4:0
01:41 Pernell Whitaker retreats into a neutral corner. 4:0
01:45 Chavez throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:0
02:00 Chavez catches Whitaker coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:4
02:00 That absolutely rocked Whitaker, he is on queer street right now!! 4:4
02:17 Chavez traps Whitaker in the corner! 4:4
02:17 Chavez hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Whitaker. 4:6
02:30 Chavez lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 4:8
02:52 Chavez fires and misses. 4:8
03:00 Chavez holds his arms up in disgust as Whitaker holds him around his waist. 4:8
03:00 * Whitaker is going to use every weapon at his disposal from the looks of things and now he's being cautioned by the referee about using his shoulders illegally. 4:8
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. 4:9

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:10 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Whitaker who scores with a short hook to the chest. 2:0
0:15 Chavez seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 2:0
0:19 Whatever John Bray said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Whitaker has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 2:0
0:25 Chavez can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:0
0:39 Whitaker is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 2:0
0:52 Chavez just landed a devastating three punch combo! 2:4
0:52 Whitaker was shaken by those blows! 2:4
01:02 Chavez has Whitaker trapped! 2:4
01:07 Chavez lands a devastating uppercut! 2:8
01:07 Whitaker is reeling after that shot! 2:8
01:20 Whitaker pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 2:8
01:37 Chavez misses wildly with the Hook. 2:8
01:39 Whitaker doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 4:8
01:59 Chavez wraps up Whitaker... Neither fighter will break... 4:8
02:08 Neumann separates the two fighters. 4:8
02:20 Whitaker has Chavez blocked in! 4:8
02:20 Pernell Whitaker bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 6:8
02:35 Chavez seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:8
02:43 Chavez lands a hard uppercut! 6:12
02:43 Whitaker is clutching his side! 6:12
02:59 Whitaker ties up Chavez... 6:12
03:00 * Chavez is being warned for head butting. Neumann is letting the judges know. 6:12
03:00 Round 4 finishes with the sound of the bell. 8:11

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Chavez's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:13 Whitaker lands a vicious cross! 4:0
0:13 Chavez's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 4:0
0:23 He slides into a neutral corner... 4:0
0:27 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Whitaker rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 4:0
0:32 "Sweet Pea" Whitaker lands consecutive blows to Chavez's midsection. 6:0
0:48 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 6:0
0:56 Chavez misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 6:0
0:58 Whitaker fires the jab. It finds its target. 8:0
01:03 Chavez's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 8:0
01:13 Whitaker feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 8:0
01:17 Whitaker lands a hook to the ribs. 10:0
01:27 Julio Cesar Chavez bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 10:2
01:39 Chavez backs into the lower right corner. 10:2
01:39 Whitaker flicks a lead left to the head of Chavez. 12:2
01:56 Whitaker dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Chavez back on his heels! 16:2
01:56 Julio Cesar Chavez appears to be stunned! 16:2
02:01 Julio Cesar Chavez's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 16:2
02:12 Chavez lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Whitaker 16:4
02:29 Chavez just comes up short with the uppercut. 16:4
02:31 Whitaker flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 18:4
02:51 Whitaker is trying to free his gloves from under Chavez's gloves. 18:4
03:00 Neumann separates the two... 18:4
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 5. 20:3

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker and Chavez square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 6. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Chavez is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Julio Cesar Chavez tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 0:0
0:23 Chavez moves into the near corner. 0:0
0:23 Whitaker wallops Chavez with a cross to the liver! 3:0
0:37 Whitaker slips out of a corner, as Chavez attempts to trap him. 3:0
0:42 Chavez appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 3:0
0:50 Whitaker retreats into the near right corner. 3:0
0:50 Pernell Whitaker takes a right to the body. 3:2
01:04 Chavez has his arms wrapped around Whitaker... Now they separate. 3:2
01:16 Chavez pushes Whitaker away. 3:2
01:29 Whitaker tries to drop the right hand over the top but Chavez ducks under it. 3:2
01:38 Chavez has Pernell Whitaker trapped in the lower neutral corner... 3:2
01:43 Whitaker is protecting the body nicely as Chavez fails to score inside. 3:2
01:45 Whitaker scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 5:2
01:59 Chavez and Whitaker are in a clinch, Neumann hollers at them to break and start fighting. 5:2
02:03 Neumann has to separate the two... 5:2
02:09 Both fighters are scoring in this exchange and neither is coming out on top. 7:4
02:13 Chavez's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Whitaker. 7:4
02:18 Chavez goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 7:6
02:31 Chavez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Whitaker. 7:6
02:34 Chavez takes a cross to the head from Whitaker. 9:6
02:46 Whitaker seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:6
02:59 Chavez just landed a three punch combo! 9:10
02:59 Whitaker looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 9:10
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Whitaker and Chavez really went at it. 10:10

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 7. There it is! 0:0
0:06 Chavez's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:07 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:0
0:07 Whitaker slips inside and lands a hook. 2:0
0:24 Whitaker throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 4:0
0:36 Chavez is forced into his own corner... 4:0
0:41 Whitaker isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Chavez fits. 4:0
0:45 Whitaker lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 6:0
0:50 The increased swelling around the left eye of Chavez is fast becoming a hindurance. 6:0
0:57 Whitaker has Chavez pinned! 6:0
0:57 Pernell Whitaker lands a jab to the midsection 8:0
01:06 Julio Cesar Chavez lands a cross to the body. 8:2
01:21 Pernell Whitaker throws another good combination that temporarily slows Chavez. 10:2
01:35 Whitaker landed a sharp combination that rocked Chavez back on his heels! 14:2
01:35 Julio Cesar Chavez was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 14:2
01:39 There has to be something done about the swelling around Chavez's left eye as it continues to worsen. 14:2
01:44 Whitaker gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Chavez. 16:2
01:53 Chavez backs into a neutral corner. 16:2
01:58 Whitaker is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Chavez attempts to move inside on him. 16:2
02:05 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 16:2
02:12 Chavez traps Pernell Whitaker's gloves under his arms, forcing Neumann to break them up. 16:2
02:16 * Neumann cautions Chavez for striking with his his shoulder. 16:2
02:30 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 16:2
02:35 Whitaker is off target with that cross. 16:2
02:45 Whitaker is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 18:2
03:00 Julio Cesar Chavez moves into the left corner. 18:2
03:00 And that ends Round number 7. 20:1

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chavez is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 8 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 Whitaker's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Chavez is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Chavez still has distension. 0:0
0:09 Whitaker is trapped in Chavez's corner... 0:0
0:13 Chavez can't score with short uppercut inside. Pernell Whitaker got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:15 Whitaker plants a cross on Chavez's rib cage. 2:0
0:25 Chavez wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 2:2
0:43 Chavez has Pernell Whitaker blocked in! 2:2
0:47 Chavez approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Whitaker any room to breathe. 2:2
0:56 Chavez moves into the far left corner. 2:2
0:56 Whitaker splits Chavez's gloves with an uppercut. 4:2
01:15 Pernell Whitaker is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:2
01:18 Whitaker has Chavez trapped! 4:2
01:18 Whitaker lands a stinging jab. 6:2
01:28 Chavez moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 6:4
01:40 Chavez is trapped in the corner... 6:4
01:40 Whitaker is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 8:4
01:45 The swelling under Chavez's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 8:4
01:58 Pernell Whitaker has Chavez pinned! 8:4
01:58 Whitaker forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Chavez. 10:4
02:12 Chavez tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 10:4
02:23 Chavez lands the lead cross. 10:6
02:37 Chavez is just missing by a hair with his punches. 10:6
02:39 Whitaker lands a flurry to the ribs of Julio Cesar Chavez. 12:6
02:52 Chavez retreats into a neutral corner. 12:6
02:56 Whitaker is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Chavez. 12:6
03:00 * Neumann steps in and admonishes Whitaker for leaning on Chavez's neck. 12:6
03:00 It looks like Whitaker has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 12:6
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 8. 11:8

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 Jack DeForrest was extremely upbeat during the break with Chavez providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Chavez's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Chavez's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:11 Julio Cesar Chavez lands a solid cross! 0:4
0:11 Whitaker's knee almost touched the canvas... 0:4
0:29 Whitaker pins Chavez in the corner! 0:4
0:34 Whitaker is holding on to Chavez. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:4
0:43 Pernell Whitaker and Julio Cesar Chavez each take a step back. 0:4
0:47 Chavez and Whitaker lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 0:4
0:54 Chavez telegraphed that shot and Whitaker ducks under it easily. 0:4
01:01 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 0:4
01:09 That hook by Chavez jarred Whitaker! 0:9
01:09 That punch may have stunned Whitaker momentarily. 0:9
01:24 Chavez lands a strong cross! 0:13
01:24 Whitaker is staggered... 0:13
01:40 Neumann tries to separate the boxers but Chavez has a vice-like grip on Pernell Whitaker. 0:13
01:49 Neumann separates the two... 0:13
01:58 A flurry of blows from Whitaker lands to the body 2:13
02:03 Chavez is starting to suck wind... 2:13
02:10 Chavez seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:13
02:24 Whitaker wraps his arms around Chavez. 2:13
02:29 Referee Neumann has to separate the two... 2:13
02:34 Neumann is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 2:13
02:48 Whitaker is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Chavez to chase him. 2:13
02:53 Chavez traps Whitaker in the corner! 2:13
02:58 Chavez leaves the jab just short. 2:13
03:00 Whitaker appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 2:13
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 9 to a close. 1:13

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker looks to be in excellent shape as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Chavez's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:13 Hide the china because Chavez is like a bull in there, charging forward with reckless abandon. 0:0
0:22 Julio Cesar Chavez tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Whitaker. 0:0
0:24 Whitaker lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 2:0
0:44 Chavez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:0
0:47 Chavez takes a left to the body. 4:0
01:00 That punch actually went behind Whitaker's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Chavez. 4:0
01:03 Pernell Whitaker gets in a short cross to the body. 6:0
01:07 The swelling under Chavez'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. 6:0
01:22 Chavez has Whitaker trapped! 6:0
01:27 Whitaker smothers Chavez's attack as Chavez tries to get off some shots inside. 6:0
01:29 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Whitaker lands the right hand. 8:0
01:38 Whitaker shoots a cross to the midsection. 10:0
02:02 Chavez tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 10:0
02:14 Chavez's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. He seems to hear but it remains to be seen if he'll follow the advice. 10:0
02:22 Chavez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Whitaker. 10:0
02:32 Julio Cesar Chavez has Whitaker blocked in! 10:0
02:36 Chavez lands a hard hook! 10:4
02:36 That blast sent Whitaker reeling into the ropes! 10:4
02:53 Whitaker pins Chavez's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 10:4
02:58 Chavez pushes Whitaker away. 10:4
03:00 Chavez misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 10:4
03:00 Whitaker appears to have this fight under control. 10:4
03:00 There's the bell. Whitaker wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 10 is history. 9:6

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it looks as if Chavez is going to need a knockout or at least a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:06 John Bray not only gave Pernell Whitaker encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Chavez. Now it's up to Whitaker to implement it. 0:0
0:06 Chavez's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:11 Whitaker grabs Chavez again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:0
0:15 Neumann moves them apart. 0:0
0:15 Chavez looks to be out of gas at this point. 0:0
0:24 Chavez has Whitaker cornered! 0:0
0:29 Whitaker comes in low. Julio Cesar Chavez puts a headlock on him. Neumann knocks Chavez's arm off Whitaker's head. 0:0
0:38 Referee Neumann separates the two... 0:0
0:49 Whitaker takes a hard combination from Chavez 0:4
0:49 What a devastating shot, Whitaker looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 0:4
01:08 Julio Cesar Chavez fires a volley of punches but Whitaker was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:4
01:14 Both men look to measure one another. 0:4
01:21 Chavez wings a big left hand at Whitaker but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:4
01:28 Pernell Whitaker throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:4
01:37 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 2:4
01:42 Chavez lands a wicked uppercut! 2:8
01:42 Pernell Whitaker is suddenly in trouble! 2:8
01:59 Neumann warns Chavez for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 2:8
02:04 The Referee breaks it up... 2:8
02:14 Whitaker picks off the jab thrown by Chavez. 2:8
02:16 Pernell Whitaker lands a nicely timed hook to Chavez's jaw from the outside. 5:8
02:21 The swelling around Chavez's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 5:8
02:30 Whitaker retreats into the lower corner. 5:8
02:35 Chavez cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Pernell Whitaker had his elbows tucked in nicely. 5:8
02:37 Whitaker lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 7:8
02:54 Chavez tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 7:8
03:00 Whitaker cranks up the hook and connects to Chavez's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 11:8
03:00 Chavez was staggered by those punches... 11:8
03:00 Whitaker seems to have done enough to win this fight. 11:8
03:00 Chavez shows Whitaker his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 11. 10:8

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Chavez's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Chavez's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:14 Julio Cesar Chavez is challenging Whitaker to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:18 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:32 Chavez grabs and holds Whitaker... 0:0
0:36 Chavez uses his shoulder to force Whitaker out of the clinch. 0:0
0:49 Whitaker bounces off the ropes, challenging Chavez to come get him. 0:0
01:01 Chavez swings...and misses. 0:0
01:04 Pernell Whitaker lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 2:0
01:25 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:0
01:33 Chavez scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 2:4
01:33 Whitaker appears shaken by those punches! 2:4
01:51 Julio Cesar Chavez just comes up short with the combination. 2:4
01:53 Whitaker scores with a quick hook to the head of Chavez after Chavez missed with a wild shot of his own. 4:4
01:57 Chavez's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 4:4
02:18 Chavez pummels Whitaker, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 4:8
02:18 Whitaker's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 4:8
02:33 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 4:8
02:42 Neumann pries them apart. 4:8
02:47 Both fighters move back to ring center. 4:8
02:51 The fighters are tied up. Chavez tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 4:8
02:56 Whitaker tries to get free... Here comes Neumann to break them up... 4:8
03:00 Chavez slides into a neutral corner... 4:8
03:00 Whitaker is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Chavez can't throw punches, I guess. 4:8
03:00 Referee Neumann steps in to break it up. 4:8
03:00 There's the final bell! This fight's in the hands of the judges now. 3:8

Fight Result

And here with the call is Lupe Contreras

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

Luis Rivera, United States scores the bout 116 to 113

Aneeka Williams, Australia scores the bout 116 to 113

Manuel Oliver Palomo, Spain scores the bout 116 to 113

The winner by unanimous decision is Pernell Whitaker!


Score Cards

Luis Rivera Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pernell Whitaker 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 116
Julio Cesar Chavez 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 113

Aneeka Williams Round Total
Australia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pernell Whitaker 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 116
Julio Cesar Chavez 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 113

Manuel Oliver Palomo Round Total
Spain 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pernell Whitaker 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 116
Julio Cesar Chavez 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 113

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pernell Whitaker 30 30 27 27 30 30 30 30 27 29 30 28 348
Julio Cesar Chavez 27 27 30 30 27 30 27 27 30 28 27 29 339


Statistics
Categories Pernell Whitaker Julio Cesar Chavez
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 8.33 2.17
Hooks / Round 5.33 4.00
Crosses / Round 4.50 3.17
Combinations / Round 5.83 4.00
Uppercuts / Round 5.50 2.17


Punches Landed / Round 29.50 15.50
Punches Missed / Round 12.92 82.67


Punching Accuracy 69.5% 15.8%


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


Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 2 1


Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling after accidental headbutt 1


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 9 / 7 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 5 / 4
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0

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Main Event
Muhammad Ali vs Carlos Monzon

Fight info: Dodge Arena, Hidalgo, TX, United States, 2012-05-18, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is Tommy Kimmons, the bout will be scored by three judges: Juan Carlos Palmieri (Argentina), Manuel Veliz (Argentina) and Mike England (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: Muhammad Ali - Record: 7-4-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Johnny Lewis - Cut Man: Sam Gasher
In the blue corner: Carlos Monzon - Record: 1-2-3 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Frank Bagley - Cut Man: Charley Goldman

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:16 Monzon pushes Ali then steps away from him. 0:0
0:27 There's some nice hand speed. Ali fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 2:0
0:40 Monzon grabs Ali's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Kimmons has to force Monzon to let go. 2:0
0:49 * Kimmons steps in and admonishes Monzon for leaning on Ali's neck. 2:0
01:06 Carlos Monzon bangs the uppercut home. 2:2
01:20 Ali voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 2:2
01:25 Monzon is motioning with his gloves for Ali to bring it on, but Monzon is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 2:2
01:35 Ali takes a cross to the head from Monzon. 2:4
01:52 Carlos Monzon clinches... Ali gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 2:4
01:56 Kimmons has to separate the two... 2:4
02:00 Monzon is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:4
02:06 Ali scores from the outside with a nice cross to the body. 5:4
02:20 Muhammad Ali really buried that punch into Monzon's ribs. 9:4
02:20 Monzon is gasping for air!! 9:4
02:38 * Ali takes a sizzling combination flush to the chin and drops to his hands and knees!!! 9:4
02:41 Kimmons stands over Ali and starts the count... 9:11
02:41 1... 9:11
02:42 2... 9:11
02:43 3... 9:11
02:44 4... 9:11
02:45 5... 9:11
02:45 * "The Greatest" Ali is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Kimmons. 9:11
02:45 Kimmons wipes Ali's gloves as he asks him if he wants the fight to go on... Ali nods his head and the action resumes. 9:11
02:45 Ali has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Monzon needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 9:11
02:54 Carlos Monzon lets a quick hook go, catching Ali moving in. 9:13
02:54 Carlos Monzon must sense that he's got Ali just about out on his feet. Now, it's a matter of whether or not he can land the punches necessary to end this fight. 9:13
03:00 Monzon misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 9:13
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. 10:13

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Monzon rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:11 Muhammad Ali whiffs with the jab. 0:0
0:22 Ali is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:0
0:24 Monzon drives home an uppercut. That punch had something on it. 0:3
0:33 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:3
0:41 Ali is giving Monzon a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:3
0:53 Muhammad Ali's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:3
01:00 Punch and move, punch and move, Ali will do it all night if Monzon doesn't do a more consistent job of cutting off the ring. 0:3
01:09 Ali isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Monzon fits. 0:3
01:15 Monzon gets inside and fires a hook to Muhammad Ali's body. 0:5
01:30 Ali has Monzon blocked in! 0:5
01:34 Ali pins Monzon's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:5
01:39 Monzon pushes Ali away. 0:5
01:49 Muhammad Ali slides into a neutral corner... 0:5
01:54 Monzon lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ali. 0:5
01:56 A cross to body by Ali gets through. 2:5
02:01 Ali appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 2:5
02:08 Monzon slides into the corner... 2:5
02:08 Ali leaps at Monzon and lands a cross that made Monzon's legs buckle ever so slightly. That was a wild shot! 5:5
02:21 Ali is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 5:5
02:29 Ali sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Carlos Monzon. 8:5
02:38 Ali has Monzon pinned! 8:5
02:38 The action heats up as both men trade punches. 10:7
02:47 Not much steam behind Ali's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 12:7
02:52 * The round is stopped by Kimmons. He apparently thought he heard the bell for the end of the round but he is obviously mistaken. 12:7

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 Whatever Charley Goldman said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Monzon has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:14 Carlos Monzon has his arms wrapped around Muhammad Ali... Now they separate. 0:0
0:18 Kimmons has to break them apart. 0:0
0:27 Ali backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:31 Monzon has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Ali. 0:0
0:40 Kimmons has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:46 Monzon gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Ali with an uppercut. 0:2
0:55 Monzon moves into the upper left corner. 0:2
0:55 Ali lands a jab to the midsection 2:2
01:19 Ali buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Monzon 5:2
01:29 As high as Monzon is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Ali takes advantage of it. 5:2
01:33 Monzon tried a jab but he left it hanging out there, and Ali lands a sizzling cross over the lazy jab. 8:2
01:46 Ali's jab connects to Monzon's head 10:2
01:59 Ali slips out of a corner, as Monzon attempts to trap him. 10:2
02:07 Ali lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 12:2
02:16 Monzon retreats into the far corner. 12:2
02:16 This is turning onto a real pier sixer as both fighters mix it up 14:4
02:28 Monzon lands a nice cross but Muhammad Ali turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 14:6
02:49 Ali smothers Monzon's attack as Monzon tries to get off some shots inside. 14:6
03:00 Monzon does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Ali's punches in close. 14:6
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 3, forcing Kimmons to step in. 16:5

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 4. 0:0
0:14 Ali dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Monzon back on his heels! 4:0
0:14 Monzon takes a step back, obviously hurt! 4:0
0:19 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 4:0
0:28 Monzon wraps up Ali. 4:0
0:32 Kimmons moves them apart. 4:0
0:39 Monzon has Ali trapped in the far left neutral corner... 4:0
0:43 Monzon drops the right hand flush on Ali's chin! 4:4
0:43 Ali is going to need to regroup after that blow... 4:4
0:55 Both fighters scored in that exchange, which is dead even. 6:6
01:08 Monzon clamps Ali's arms to his side and holds on until Kimmons breaks the hold. 6:6
01:13 Now they break clean. 6:6
01:18 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 6:6
01:25 The fighters are tied up. Monzon tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 6:6
01:30 Kimmons pries them apart. 6:6
01:39 Carlos Monzon bounces Muhammad Ali back as he drives his shoulder into him. That's probably not legal but, hey, if you can get away with it! 6:6
01:49 Monzon doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 6:6
01:54 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 6:6
02:02 Monzon just can't find the range with that jab. 6:6
02:09 Ali lands a wicked combination! 11:6
02:09 Monzon is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 11:6
02:23 Monzon looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Ali. 11:6
02:31 Monzon comes out on top in that exchange but Ali was able to land some nice shots as well. 13:9
02:40 Monzon doesn't have to look for Ali this round. He is right there in front of him. 13:9
02:48 Monzon fires a left hand that Ali takes high on the shoulder. 13:9
02:54 Ali connects with a violent uppercut! 17:9
02:54 Monzon appears shaken by that punch! 17:9
03:00 Ali brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 17:9
03:00 He misses with that punch. 17:9
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 17:10

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Monzon looks to be in fair shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Carlos Monzon likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Ali's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 0:2
0:12 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:2
0:21 Ali tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:2
0:23 Monzon shoots the jab into the chest of Ali. 0:4
0:36 Monzon gets in two or three punishing shots to the head of Ali. 0:7
0:56 Ali is challenging Monzon to fight him and quit clinching. 0:7
01:00 Kimmons separates the two... 0:7
01:09 Monzon goes downstairs with the hook. 0:9
01:25 Ali does a great job of moving as Monzon tries to work inside. 0:9
01:27 Ali fires a jab to the body 2:9
01:36 Ali is blocked in his own corner... 2:9
01:36 Monzon gets in a hook to the body of Ali. 2:11
01:50 Monzon telegraphed that shot and Muhammad Ali ducks under it easily. 2:11
01:57 Monzon lands consecutive blows to Ali's midsection. 2:13
02:07 Monzon backs into the lower corner. 2:13
02:11 Ali lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Monzon. 2:13
02:18 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:13
02:21 Monzon traps Ali in the corner! 2:13
02:21 Ali takes a right to the body. 2:15
02:33 Monzon moves into a neutral corner. 2:15
02:37 Ali is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 2:15
02:46 Monzon fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:15
02:49 Ali scores with a glancing cross. 4:15
03:00 Carlos Monzon is trapped in the corner... 4:15
03:00 Kimmons has to pull the fighters away from each other as Ali locks up Monzon's arms. 4:15
03:00 Kimmons steps in and breaks it up. 4:15
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 5 to a close. 4:15

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 Monzon has Ali trapped! 0:0
0:10 Monzon throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:17 OH! Ali landed the big hook flush! 4:0
0:17 Monzon is reeling.. 4:0
0:21 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 4:0
0:34 Monzon grabs Ali again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 4:0
0:38 Monzon shoves Ali away. 4:0
0:43 Ali lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 6:0
0:57 Ali misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 6:0
01:09 Ali ties up Monzon. 6:0
01:14 Ali and Carlos Monzon each take a step back. 6:0
01:21 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Monzon blasts home a hook. 6:2
01:33 Monzon lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 6:4
01:43 Ali pins Monzon in the corner! 6:4
01:43 Ali fires the jab. It finds its target. 8:4
02:00 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 8:4
02:05 Kimmons moves in to break the clinch. 8:4
02:09 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 8:4
02:15 The action is at ring center. 8:4
02:15 Ali's hands are free inside as he lands an uppercut on Monzon's beltline. 10:4
02:28 Muhammad Ali seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:4
02:43 Monzon is getting frustrated as Ali continues to hold on to him. Monzon is punching Ali's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Kimmons pushes the fighters apart. 10:4
02:48 Monzon works his way free! 10:4
02:57 Monzon is holding on to Ali. He seems to be taking a breather. 10:4
03:00 Kimmons breaks them up... 10:4
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 9:4

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Monzon looks a bit disgusted as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Monzon got some great advice from Charley Goldman between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:0
0:13 Monzon traps Ali's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Kimmons breaks it up. 0:0
0:17 Referee Kimmons has to separate the two... 0:0
0:17 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:22 Ali retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:26 Ali is trying to free his gloves from under Monzon's gloves. 0:0
0:31 Kimmons separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:39 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:47 Monzon doesn't connect with the combination. 0:0
0:54 The action is back at ring center. 0:0
0:59 Monzon is jockeying for position as he tries to force Ali back into the corner. 0:0
01:03 Ali is trapped in his own corner... 0:0
01:08 Monzon goes straight at Ali, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 0:0
01:12 Both fighters take a breather as they clinch before Kimmons breaks them apart. 0:0
01:20 Carlos Monzon fires a lead right that Ali manages to avoid. 0:0
01:23 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Ali lands the right hand. 2:0
01:35 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 2:0
01:39 Monzon works his way in and leans on Ali... 2:0
01:48 Monzon pushes Muhammad Ali away. 2:0
01:58 Monzon fires and misses. 2:0
02:00 Ali gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Monzon. 4:0
02:17 Monzon misses wildly with the Hook. 4:0
02:20 Monzon tastes Ali's jab 6:0
02:33 Monzon traps Muhammad Ali's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 6:0
02:38 Kimmons separates them. 6:0
02:45 These guys are really going at it but Monzon looks to be getting the worse of it. 9:2
03:00 That was a violent straight right by Carlos Monzon! 9:7
03:00 That series of punches rocked Ali and he looks to be in trouble. 9:7
03:00 Round 7 ends with the sound of the bell. 9:7

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 8 begins. 0:0
0:10 A hard jab lands from Ali 3:0
0:14 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 3:0
0:26 Carlos Monzon wraps up Ali... Neither fighter will break... 3:0
0:35 Kimmons is shouting at Monzon to break! 3:0
0:48 Ali has Monzon cornered! 3:0
0:52 Ali is clinching... 3:0
01:01 Referee Kimmons separates the two... 3:0
01:11 Monzon is clinching... Ali is trying to free his gloves... They are under Monzon's arms... 3:0
01:16 The Referee breaks it up... 3:0
01:25 Monzon has freed himself from Ali. They move quickly to ring center. 3:0
01:30 Ali rips a hook to the head. 5:0
01:46 Monzon rips a hook to the body. 5:2
01:55 Monzon scores with a quick hook to the head of Muhammad Ali after Ali missed with a wild shot of his own. 5:4
02:09 Monzon fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 5:4
02:11 Ali lands a flurry to the ribs of Monzon. 7:4
02:28 Monzon misses wildly with the hook. 7:4
02:30 Both fighters move in close as Ali goes to the body with an uppercut. 9:4
02:48 Monzon moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Ali. 9:4
02:55 Carlos Monzon is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 9:6
03:00 Ali appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:6
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 8 comes to an end. 9:6

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Monzon and Ali square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 9. 0:0
0:07 Ali received a pep talk from Johnny Lewis before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:13 Monzon misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:15 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:19 Charley Goldman is just telling Monzon the obvious: throw more punches, move your head, step it up. That's not going to help much! 0:0
0:24 Monzon misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:0
0:36 Ali just comes up short with the hook. 0:0
0:46 Ali retreats into his own corner... 0:0
0:46 Monzon slips inside and lands a hook. 0:2
01:03 That punch actually went behind Ali's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Monzon. 0:2
01:10 Monzon just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:2
01:10 Those punches hurt Monzon and he looks to hang on. 4:2
01:30 Ali takes a heavy combination downstairs. 4:6
01:30 Ali is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:6
01:43 Ali is staying at the center of the ring. 4:6
01:48 The quickness and footwork of Ali is definitely keeping Monzon off balance. 4:6
01:59 Muhammad Ali lands a vicious uppercut! 9:6
01:59 Monzon appears to be stunned! 9:6
02:08 Ali pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 11:6
02:26 Monzon ties up Ali... 11:6
02:30 The fighters separate after a clinch. 11:6
02:41 Ali gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 13:6
02:52 Monzon has Ali cornered! 13:6
02:57 Monzon wraps his arms around Muhammad Ali. 13:6
03:00 Monzon uses his shoulder to force Ali out of the clinch. 13:6
03:00 Round 9 finishes with the sound of the bell. 15:5

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Carlos Monzon was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:06 Ali lands a jab to Monzon's midsection 2:0
0:10 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 10th round of this fight. 2:0
0:15 Johnny Lewis not only gave Ali encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Carlos Monzon. Now it's up to Ali to implement it. 2:0
0:15 * Ali is told to keep his punches up by Kimmons. 4:0
0:33 Carlos Monzon is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:0
0:42 Monzon misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:0
0:44 Monzon eats a left-right from Ali 6:0
0:48 Monzon is starting to suck wind... 6:0
0:55 A sizzling cross from Ali finds it's mark. 9:0
01:09 Ali throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Monzon but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 9:0
01:20 Monzon gets off a jab to the solar plexus 9:2
01:34 Monzon's misses as Ali backpedals away. 9:2
01:47 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 9:2
01:52 Ali drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 13:2
01:52 Monzon is clutching his side! 13:2
02:04 Ali has Monzon trapped! 13:2
02:04 Ali lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 15:2
02:23 Ali has Monzon cornered! 15:2
02:23 Hard to choose in that exchange as Ali and Monzon go blow for blow. 17:4
02:41 Monzon drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 17:9
02:41 Ali was stunned by that blow! 17:9
02:56 Ali is trapped in Monzon's corner... 17:9
03:00 Monzon is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 17:9
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 18:10

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it looks as if Monzon is going to need a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:17 Monzon has Ali pinned! 0:0
0:21 There's a hard shot off the top of Ali's head! 0:4
0:21 Ali looks stunned! 0:4
0:26 Monzon looks to be losing his legs. 0:4
0:42 Monzon forces his way inside. 0:4
0:46 The action slows for the moment. 0:4
01:04 Monzon approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Muhammad Ali any room to breathe. 0:4
01:12 Monzon scores with a quick one-two to Ali's midsection 0:6
01:26 Ali comes in low. Monzon puts a headlock on him. Kimmons knocks Monzon's arm off Muhammad Ali's head. 0:6
01:31 Kimmons separates the two... 0:6
01:42 Kimmons yells at the fighters to separate but Ali and Monzon are a tangle of arms. 0:6
01:47 Ali finally lets go of Monzon. 0:6
01:56 Monzon throws a flurry of punches but Ali either blocks or slips them. 0:6
02:03 The fighters are trading punches and neither seems to have won that exchange. 2:8
02:12 The fighters are tangled up inside. Monzon has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 2:10
02:29 Ali lands a solid cross! 7:10
02:29 How is Monzon standing after that? 7:10
02:37 Monzon backs into his own corner... 7:10
02:42 Muhammad Ali misses with that hook. 7:10
02:53 Ali cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Monzon had his elbows tucked in nicely. 7:10
03:00 He is off target with that uppercut. 7:10
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Ali's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 11. 7:11

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 12th. 0:0
0:10 Ali traps Monzon in the corner! 0:0
0:14 Ali grabs and holds Carlos Monzon... 0:0
0:19 Carlos Monzon tries to get free... Here comes Kimmons to break them up... 0:0
0:26 Monzon is forced into his own corner... 0:0
0:31 Monzon holds his arms up in disgust as Ali holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:35 Referee Kimmons steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:46 Ali has Monzon pinned! 0:0
0:46 Ali forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Monzon. 2:0
01:02 Ali gets his head on the chest of Carlos Monzon as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 4:0
01:11 Ali sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 6:0
01:28 Monzon leaves the jab just short. 6:0
01:35 Ali lands a hard cross! 10:0
01:35 Monzon is reeling after that shot! 10:0
01:52 Kimmons tries to separate the boxers but Monzon has a vice-like grip on Ali. 10:0
01:56 Monzon uses his shoulder to force Ali out of the clinch. 10:0
02:01 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 10:0
02:05 Ali brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 10:0
02:11 Monzon scores with a rapid fire combination. 10:2
02:23 Ali has Monzon cornered! 10:2
02:27 Ali is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Monzon. 10:2
02:32 Ali shoves Monzon away. 10:2
02:36 Monzon's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 10:2
02:40 Monzon retreats into the lower right corner. 10:2
02:40 Ali connects to the head with a powerful right cross. 13:2
02:56 It's a sweet uppercut by Monzon! He snapped Muhammad Ali's head straight back with that punch! 13:6
02:56 That's the punch Monzon hoped to land! Ali looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 13:6
03:00 The final seconds of Round 12 expire and this bout is going to go to the scorecards. 13:5

Fight Result

Let's go to Johnny Addie for the call...

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

Juan Carlos Palmieri, Argentina scores the bout 116 to 111

Manuel Veliz, Argentina scores the bout 116 to 112

Mike England, United States scores the bout 114 to 113

And your winner by unanimous decision Muhammad Ali!!!


Score Cards

Juan Carlos Palmieri Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Muhammad Ali 8 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 116
Carlos Monzon 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 111

Manuel Veliz Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Muhammad Ali 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 116
Carlos Monzon 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 112

Mike England Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Muhammad Ali 8 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 114
Carlos Monzon 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 113

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Muhammad Ali 25 30 30 30 27 29 30 30 30 29 27 29 346
Carlos Monzon 30 27 27 27 30 28 27 27 27 28 30 28 336


Statistics
Categories Muhammad Ali Carlos Monzon
Knockdowns scored 0 1


Jabs / Round 7.58 4.25
Hooks / Round 4.00 4.00
Crosses / Round 5.33 4.42
Combinations / Round 8.33 3.58
Uppercuts / Round 3.50 3.42


Punches Landed / Round 28.75 19.67
Punches Missed / Round 19.67 51.58


Punching Accuracy 59.4% 27.6%


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


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1




No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 7 / 7 2 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 5 / 5
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 0


Title Bout Championship

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Jesus Sim Christ, my 2nd pick is a combined 0-4-3...

Every other fight this season is a draw of some sort.