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Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Barney Ross Barry McGuigan 2-1 1 UD 12 12
Preliminary 1 Oscar De La Hoya Packey McFarland 1-1 2 KO 9 12
Preliminary 2 Alexis Arguello Wilfredo Gomez 1-1 1 TKO 12 12
Support Bout Duilio Loi Floyd Mayweather Jr 1-1 1 SD 12 12
Co-Feature Ricardo Lopez Julio Cesar Chavez 3-2 2 UD 12 12
Main Event Jack Dempsey Stanley Ketchel 1-1 1 KO 10 12

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Opening Bout
Barney Ross vs Barry McGuigan

Fight info: Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, OK, United States, 2012-05-28, announcer is J.D. Lyons, referee is Raul Caiz Sr., the bout will be scored by three judges: Luciano Tagliamonte (Italy), Luca Montella (Italy) and Pinij Prayadsub (Thailand), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Barney Ross - Record: 3-3-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bobby Watts - Cut Man: Joe Souza
In the blue corner: Barry McGuigan - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Richie Giachetti - Cut Man: Al Gavin

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
0:07 McGuigan lands a hard cross, one of the better punches so far this round. 0:3
0:25 Barney Ross is flicking the jab, trying to keep McGuigan at long range. 0:3
0:37 McGuigan clamps Ross's arms to his side and holds on until Caiz Sr. breaks the hold. 0:3
0:42 Caiz Sr. steps in and breaks it up. 0:3
0:46 As high as Ross is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if McGuigan takes advantage of it. 0:3
0:50 Ross rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:3
01:04 It's a sweet uppercut by McGuigan! He snapped Ross's head straight back with that punch! 2:7
01:04 Ross's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 2:7
01:21 Ross will tie a guy up if he has to. 2:7
01:26 Caiz Sr. separates them. 2:7
01:30 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 2:7
01:43 McGuigan drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 2:11
01:43 Barney Ross was hurt by those blows! 2:11
01:57 Ross whiffs with the cross. 2:11
02:05 McGuigan snaps Ross's head back with a jolting uppercut. 2:14
02:19 McGuigan shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Ross flush! 2:18
02:19 McGuigan has Barney Ross in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 2:18
02:23 Ross is starting to swell just a little under his left eye. It remains to be seen if it will become a problem. 2:18
02:37 Ross takes a hard combination from McGuigan 2:22
02:37 Barney Ross was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 2:22
02:50 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Ross digs a quick hook into the exposed side of McGuigan. 4:22
03:00 Ross misses wildly with the Hook. 4:22
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 4:22

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
0:12 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:15 Ross scores with an excellent cross. 3:0
0:42 Ross voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 3:0
0:47 Ross scores downstairs with a hard cross. 6:0
01:03 Ross lands a strong hook! 10:0
01:03 McGuigan is suddenly in trouble! 10:0
01:12 McGuigan takes a right to the body. 12:0
01:25 Oh!!! Ross unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 16:0
01:25 McGuigan staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 16:0
01:35 The cross scores for Ross. He needs to throw that punch more often. 18:0
01:47 Ross scores with a quick hook to the head of Barry McGuigan after McGuigan missed with a wild shot of his own. 20:0
01:57 Ross fires a jab to the body 22:0
02:06 Ross lands several quick blows, not much behind them, but they still count in the judges eyes. 24:0
02:20 Ross pins McGuigan's arms! The fighters are tied up... 24:0
02:24 Caiz Sr. separates the two fighters. 24:0
02:40 Ross back pedals away from the straight forward attack of McGuigan. 24:0
02:50 McGuigan tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 24:0
03:00 Ross is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in McGuigan's defense. 24:0
03:00 McGuigan breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 2 ends. 26:0

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 McGuigan rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:09 Ross eats a jab from Barry McGuigan 0:2
0:17 Ross's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:2
0:20 Ross moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:2
0:34 Ross can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:2
0:48 McGuigan is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 2:2
0:51 Not a lot on that hook to McGuigan's side, but it scored. 4:2
01:07 McGuigan voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 4:2
01:29 Ross digs a short hook to ribs of McGuigan. 6:2
01:43 Ross smothers McGuigan's attack as McGuigan tries to get off some shots inside. 6:2
01:45 Ross slips in a jab to the body 8:2
01:57 Ross seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:2
02:06 Ross connects with a left-right combo. 10:2
02:23 That was a violent straight right by McGuigan! 10:6
02:23 Ross is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 10:6
02:43 Ross's jab is fast and accurate. 12:6
03:00 Barry McGuigan fires and misses. 12:6
03:00 The Referee has to get between Ross and McGuigan as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 12:8

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of McGuigan's corner as the bell sounds for Round 4. 0:0
0:14 Both fighters are flatfooted now. Barry McGuigan blasts home a short hook to the body. 0:3
0:23 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:3
0:31 And Ross tastes the power of a huge uppercut from McGuigan! 0:8
0:31 McGuigan has Ross in trouble after that punch! 0:8
0:36 The swelling is increasing around Ross's left. 0:8
0:54 Ross ties up McGuigan. 0:8
0:59 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:8
01:03 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 0:8
01:06 Ross lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep McGuigan on the end of that punch. 2:8
01:20 McGuigan swings...and misses. 2:8
01:36 McGuigan just comes up short with the jab. 2:8
01:43 Ross gets the cross through McGuigan's guard. 4:8
02:07 McGuigan lands a strong uppercut! 4:12
02:07 Ross is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 4:12
02:25 Ross scores with the jab. 6:12
02:38 Ross lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 8:12
02:47 McGuigan lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 8:14
03:00 The bell ending Round 4 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 7:15

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Barney Ross is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 McGuigan's misses as Ross backpedals away. 0:0
0:19 Whatever Bobby Watts said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Ross has some spring in his step here in the 5th round. 0:0
0:24 Barry McGuigan fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:27 * Ref is shouting at Barney Ross, cautioning him to keep his punches away from McGuigan's kidneys. 2:0
0:44 The action slows for the moment. 2:0
0:48 Ross scores with a nice right cross. 4:0
01:05 That punch actually went behind Barney Ross's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from McGuigan. 4:0
01:07 Ross lands the lead cross. 6:0
01:24 McGuigan throws a flurry of punches but Ross either blocks or slips them. 6:0
01:26 Ross gets off a quick combination to the body 8:0
01:39 "The Pride of the Ghetto" lets a quick hook go, catching McGuigan moving in. 10:0
01:52 McGuigan looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 10:0
01:59 Ross seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:0
02:06 McGuigan dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Ross back on his heels! 10:5
02:06 Ross is suddenly in trouble! 10:5
02:32 McGuigan fires away but finds nothing but air. 10:5
02:43 Ross lands consecutive blows to McGuigan's midsection. 12:5
02:59 McGuigan landed a sharp combination that rocked Ross back on his heels! 12:10
02:59 Ross is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 12:10
03:00 The swelling under Ross's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 12:10
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 12:11

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ross looks to be in fair shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Barney Ross is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Barney Ross still has distension. 0:0
0:08 Ross lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 2:0
0:17 McGuigan is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:0
0:25 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Ross lands the right hand. 4:0
0:34 Ross gets in a hook to the body of Barry McGuigan. 6:0
0:51 Ross can't score with short uppercut inside. McGuigan got his gloves in front of the punch. 6:0
0:58 McGuigan lands a hard uppercut! 6:4
0:58 Ross is gasping for air!! 6:4
01:07 Ross catches Barry McGuigan with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 8:4
01:29 McGuigan caught Ross square with that uppercut. 8:7
01:33 Barney Ross's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 8:7
01:44 The fighters are trading punches and Ross seems to have won that exchange. 11:9
02:00 Ross grabs and holds McGuigan... 11:9
02:12 Ross finally lets go of McGuigan. 11:9
02:17 McGuigan appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 11:9
02:31 Barry McGuigan looks to work the body, but Ross covers up nicely. 11:9
02:34 Ross ducks inside, connecting with an uppercut downstairs. 13:9
02:51 Ross misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 13:9
02:57 McGuigan lands a devastating cross! 13:13
02:57 Ross is hurt! 13:13
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 13:13

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 7. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Ross's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:13 Ross just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:5
0:13 Barney Ross looks shaken! 0:5
0:17 McGuigan needs to catch his second wind... 0:5
0:17 There appears to be increased swelling under Ross's left eye. 0:5
0:33 McGuigan is protecting the body nicely as Ross fails to score inside. 0:5
0:35 McGuigan gets off a nasty series of punches that shook Ross. His corner has been screaming for that. 0:8
0:53 McGuigan tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Ross. 0:8
0:55 Ross continues to pop the jab 2:8
0:55 * That last shot stunned McGuigan and it looks like Ross is going to receive an added benefit from the punch because Barry McGuigan is now bleeding. 3:8
0:55 The blood is coming from somewhere on the inside of McGuigan's right eyebrow and it's following a path downward alongside his nose and onto his upper lip. 3:8
0:59 McGuigan doesn't have much left... 3:8
01:04 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Ross who scores with a short hook to the chest. 5:8
01:21 Barry McGuigan just can't find the range with that hook. 5:8
01:27 Ross really buried that punch into McGuigan's ribs. 10:8
01:27 McGuigan is clutching his side! 10:8
01:36 McGuigan is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 10:8
01:45 McGuigan 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. 10:8
01:48 * Caiz Sr. is halting the fight and warning Ross for head butting. Ross is pleading his case but to no avail. 12:8
02:05 It looks like both fighters would benefit if they could catch a second wind. 12:8
02:08 The cross scores for McGuigan. He needs to throw that punch more often. 12:10
02:24 Ross misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 14:10
02:43 Ross lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 16:10
02:43 It looks like the last shot made the cut that Barry McGuigan suffered earlier worse. 16:10
02:43 The bleeding from the cut on the inside of McGuigan's right eyebrow is flowing heavier now, as it takes additional punishment. 16:10
02:57 Ross tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but McGuigan blocks it. 16:10
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 16:11

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 8 begins. 0:0
0:08 McGuigan got some great advice from Richie Giachetti between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 8. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Ross's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Ross's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:13 McGuigan misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:16 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Ross can land a solid one. 2:0
0:29 McGuigan pummels Barney Ross, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 2:4
0:29 How is Ross standing after that? 2:4
0:34 Look for McGuigan to start to target Ross's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 2:4
0:47 McGuigan misses with that punch. 2:4
0:49 Ross's jab connects to McGuigan's head 4:4
01:03 McGuigan smothers Ross's attack with a clinch! 4:4
01:07 McGuigan and Ross each take a step back. 4:4
01:16 McGuigan throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:4
01:19 Barney Ross flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 6:4
01:19 That last shot has reopened a cut on McGuigan because the blood is flowing again. 6:4
01:19 There's renewed bleeding now from the cut on the inside of McGuigan's right eyebrow and, obviously, his previous cut has been reopened. 6:4
01:36 McGuigan clinches... Barney Ross gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 6:4
01:41 Barney Ross pushes McGuigan away. 6:4
01:50 McGuigan leaves the jab just short. 6:4
01:52 Ross scores with consecutive blows to the body of McGuigan. 8:4
02:10 Ross does a great job of moving as McGuigan tries to work inside. 8:4
02:17 Ross connects with an uppercut to the head of McGuigan. 10:4
02:35 Ross is getting frustrated as Barry McGuigan continues to hold on to him. Barney Ross is punching McGuigan's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Caiz Sr. pushes the fighters apart. 10:4
02:39 Now they break clean. 10:4
02:52 Barry McGuigan lands a solid cross! 10:8
02:52 Ross was stunned by that blow! 10:8
03:00 Ross usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as McGuigan tries vainly to score. 10:8
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 8, forcing Caiz Sr. to step in. 10:8

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 McGuigan is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 9 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 Bobby Watts seemed to pump up Ross between rounds. 0:0
0:08 The cut inside the right eyebrow suffered by McGuigan has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:08 Ross's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:14 McGuigan just comes up short with the cross. 0:0
0:16 * Ross is told to watch holding and hitting by Caiz Sr. 3:0
0:41 McGuigan and Ross clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 3:0
0:49 McGuigan lands a solid uppercut! 3:4
0:49 McGuigan just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 3:4
01:05 McGuigan lands a vicious uppercut! 3:8
01:05 Ross is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 3:8
01:10 Ross's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 9. 3:8
01:21 McGuigan misses with that jab. 3:8
01:24 Ross gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 5:8
01:37 Ross scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on McGuigan's jaw. 7:8
01:37 And now it appears as if McGuigan's cut has been reopened by one of those punches that landed. 7:8
01:37 Once again the blood from the cut on the inside of McGuigan's right eyebrow begins to slowly make it's way down his face after being reopened. 7:8
01:37 * Caiz Sr. is taking a close look at the blood trickling down McGuigan's face; and now he steps in and stops the contest. Apparently, he wants the doctor to take a look at the damage done to McGuigan's face, especially the cut above the eye. 7:8
01:37 * The ringside physician is making a thorough examination of the cut, after having cleared away some of the blood. He's dabbing at the wound again and from the way all three participants, doctor, ref and fighter, are nodding their heads, it looks like this contest is going to get back underway. Referee Caiz Sr. is indicating exactly that - the bout is going to continue; and both fighters are getting ready to start punching again. 7:8
01:49 Ross hooks off the jab and scores to the body or McGuigan. 9:8
02:01 Ross lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 11:8
02:15 McGuigan misses wildly with the hook. 11:8
02:17 Ross throws the hook and connects. 13:8
02:31 McGuigan works his way in and leans on Ross... 13:8
02:35 Referee Caiz Sr. has to separate the two... 13:8
02:44 Ross scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 15:8
03:00 McGuigan tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 15:8
03:00 Ross appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 15:8
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 15:8

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 McGuigan looks a bit disgusted as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 McGuigan's corner men worked their magic on his's cut inside the right eyebrow. There's no bleeding at all under the Vaseline smear. 0:0
0:07 Ross's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 Ross works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 2:0
0:17 Richie Giachetti knows McGuigan lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 2:0
0:17 Ross gets his head on the chest of McGuigan as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 4:0
0:32 Ross dances gracefully across the canvas 4:0
0:45 Ross wraps his arms around Barry McGuigan. 4:0
0:49 Referee Caiz Sr. steps in to break it up. 4:0
0:57 Ross scores with a hook to the side of the head. 6:0
01:09 Ross seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:0
01:18 McGuigan connects with a cross to Ross's body. 6:2
01:30 Barney Ross fires a punch over the jab of Barry McGuigan and gets it in for points. 8:2
01:53 Barry McGuigan fires a left hand that Ross takes high on the shoulder. 8:2
01:56 Ross throws the cross and scores to the head of McGuigan. 10:2
02:09 Ross glances a hook off McGuigan's side. 12:2
02:26 Caiz Sr. tries to separate the boxers but McGuigan has a vice-like grip on Ross. 12:2
02:30 The Referee breaks it up... 12:2
02:35 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 12:2
02:42 McGuigan just landed a devastating three punch combo! 12:6
02:42 Those punches hurt Ross and he looks to hang on. 12:6
02:46 Ross seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 12:6
02:54 McGuigan gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 12:8
03:00 McGuigan tries to drop the right hand over the top but Ross ducks under it. 12:8
03:00 Ross appears to have this fight under control. 12:8
03:00 McGuigan shows Ross his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 10. 12:8

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 11 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Richie Giachetti was really animated in McGuigan's corner and McGuigan was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Ross is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Barney Ross still has distension. 0:0
0:08 The fighters are tangled up inside. McGuigan has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 0:2
0:13 Barney Ross is slowing up... 0:2
0:18 Ross scores to the body with a jab 2:2
0:35 McGuigan wings a big left hand at Ross but the latter sidesteps the punch. 2:2
0:37 Ross gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of McGuigan with an uppercut. 4:2
0:51 McGuigan grabs Ross's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Caiz Sr. has to force McGuigan to let go. 4:2
0:55 Caiz Sr. has to separate the two... 4:2
01:00 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:2
01:07 McGuigan lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ross. 4:2
01:10 * Caiz Sr. stops the fight and is calling that punch by Ross a low blow. That is unbelievable, it was nowhere close to being low. 6:2
01:10 McGuigan eats a short cross from Ross amd backs away. 6:2
01:23 McGuigan doesn't connect with the cross. 6:2
01:26 Ross ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 8:2
01:26 That punch has reopened a cut on McGuigan as once again you can see blood on the face of McGuigan. 8:2
01:26 Blood is clearly coming from the reopened cut on the inside of McGuigan's right eyebrow. It may well become a target for Ross. 8:2
01:26 * McGuigan's pawing at his eye and there may be some blood trickling into that eye from the cut above it. The referee must have noticed because we have a stop in the action as Caiz Sr. motions toward the ringside physician. They're going to take a close look at the cut. 8:2
01:26 * Well, after talking a long look at McGuigan's face, the ringside physician has indicated to the referee that the bout can continue. The third man in the ring is going to position both fighters where he wants them and get the action started again here in Round 11. 8:2
01:41 McGuigan misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 8:2
01:53 McGuigan fires a shot, but it glances off Ross's shoulder. 8:2
01:55 Ross plants a cross on McGuigan's rib cage. 10:2
02:05 Ross forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of McGuigan. 12:2
02:19 McGuigan has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Ross. 12:2
02:28 Caiz Sr. moves them apart. 12:2
02:37 McGuigan does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Barney Ross's punches in close. 12:2
02:48 McGuigan lets his hands go inside, but Ross protects his body well. 12:2
02:51 Ross flicks a jab to McGuigan's stomach 14:2
03:00 Caiz Sr. yells at the fighters to separate but Ross and McGuigan are a tangle of arms. 14:2
03:00 Caiz Sr. moves in to break the clinch. 14:2
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 11. 13:2

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 12th. 0:0
0:06 Barry McGuigan's corner gave his cut inside the right eyebrow priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of closing the wounds. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Ross's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Ross's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:10 McGuigan wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Ross's defense. 0:0
0:17 McGuigan received a pep talk from Richie Giachetti before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:22 Ross usues his legs to avoid McGuigan's punches. 0:0
0:33 Ross picks off the hook by McGuigan. 0:0
0:40 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:48 McGuigan misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:59 Barry McGuigan is clinching... Ross is trying to free his gloves... They are under McGuigan's arms... 0:0
01:11 Caiz Sr. is shouting at Barry McGuigan to break! 0:0
01:20 McGuigan scores with a winging right! Ross's head snapped back violently with that punch! 0:4
01:20 Ross is trying to regroup after that punch... 0:4
01:24 That swelling under the left eye of Ross is definitely getting worse. 0:4
01:35 Ross ties up McGuigan. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:4
01:39 Caiz Sr. has to break them apart. 0:4
01:51 Caiz Sr. warns McGuigan for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:4
02:00 Ross works his way free! 0:4
02:14 Ross is holding... 0:4
02:23 McGuigan tries to get free... Here comes Caiz Sr. to break them up... 0:4
02:32 Barney Ross wraps up McGuigan... Neither fighter will break... 0:4
02:41 Ross pushes McGuigan away. 0:4
02:46 McGuigan quickly hitches up his trunks. 0:4
02:55 Ross lands a jab to the midsection 2:4
03:00 McGuigan is off target with that cross. 2:4
03:00 Ross seems to have done enough to win this fight. 2:4
03:00 Both fighters look finished as the fight ends with the ringing of the bell. 1:4

Fight Result

And here with the call is J.D. Lyons

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

Luciano Tagliamonte, Italy scores the bout 118 to 111

Luca Montella, Italy scores the bout 117 to 112

Pinij Prayadsub, Thailand scores the bout 116 to 112

And your winner by unanimous decision Barney Ross!!!


Score Cards

Luciano Tagliamonte Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Barney Ross 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 118
Barry McGuigan 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 111

Luca Montella Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Barney Ross 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 117
Barry McGuigan 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 112

Pinij Prayadsub Round Total
Thailand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Barney Ross 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 116
Barry McGuigan 10 8 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 112

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Barney Ross 27 30 30 28 30 30 29 30 30 30 30 27 351
Barry McGuigan 30 26 27 29 27 30 28 27 27 27 27 30 335


Statistics
Categories Barney Ross Barry McGuigan
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 10.50 2.67
Hooks / Round 9.67 4.50
Crosses / Round 10.25 4.25
Combinations / Round 5.00 0.92
Uppercuts / Round 4.92 5.00


Punches Landed / Round 40.33 17.33
Punches Missed / Round 20.50 103.75


Punching Accuracy 66.3% 14.3%


Total Number of Fouls 3 0
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Head Butting 1
Kidney Punching 1


Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 2


Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1


Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 4 / 3 / 2
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0


Cut locations breakdown:
Cut inside right eyebrow 4 / 3 / 2


Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 2


Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bleeding 0 / 0 3 / 3
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0


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

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Preliminary 1
Oscar De La Hoya vs Packey McFarland

Fight info: Joplin Memorial Hall, Joplin, MS, United States, 2012-05-28, announcer is Jimmy Lennon, referee is James Jen-Kin, the bout will be scored by three judges: Marshall Walker (United States), Patricia Morse-Jarman (United States) and Frank Adams (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: Oscar De La Hoya - Record: 3-4-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Bobby Watts - Cut Man: Johnny Tocco
In the blue corner: Packey McFarland - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Dan Birmingham - Cut Man: Bill Brady

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:16 Oscar De La Hoya scores with a nice two-punch combination. 2:0
0:26 De La Hoya goes downstairs with the hook. 4:0
0:50 De La Hoya holds his arms up in disgust as McFarland holds him around his waist. 4:0
0:54 Jen-Kin has to break the clinch. 4:0
01:02 McFarland misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 4:2
01:16 De La Hoya misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:2
01:31 McFarland works his way in and leans on De La Hoya... 4:2
01:36 Jen-Kin separates the two fighters. 4:2
01:41 Packey McFarland scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 4:4
02:00 McFarland fires the jab. It finds its target. 4:6
02:18 De La Hoya connects with a violent combination! 8:6
02:18 Packey McFarland is trying to regroup after those punches... 8:6
02:36 Watch De La Hoya move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping McFarland off balance. 8:6
02:51 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 8:6
03:00 Jen-Kin moves them apart. 8:6
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 10:5

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 De La Hoya looks to be in good shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Dan Birmingham was livid with McFarland after his display in that last round. 0:0
0:11 McFarland misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:14 Oscar De La Hoya throws a hook to the ribs with authority. 3:0
0:23 De La Hoya scores with a razor sharp combination from the outside. 6:0
0:37 De La Hoya picks off the jab thrown by McFarland. 6:0
0:44 The action slows for the moment. 6:0
0:53 De La Hoya moves to the center of the Ring taunting McFarland with his hands by his sides. 6:0
0:58 De La Hoya slides into a neutral corner... 6:0
01:02 McFarland is jockeying for position as he tries to force De La Hoya back into the corner. 6:0
01:07 McFarland has De La Hoya pinned! 6:0
01:12 McFarland feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 6:0
01:17 Packey McFarland continues to pop the jab 6:2
01:30 De La Hoya is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 8:5
01:39 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 8:5
01:47 Not much steam behind McFarland's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 8:7
02:03 De La Hoya walks in to a glancing hook from McFarland. 8:9
02:20 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 8:9
02:29 Jen-Kin moves in to break the clinch. 8:9
02:33 Both men look to measure one another. 8:9
02:39 McFarland is staying at the center of the ring. 8:9
02:39 McFarland scores with a hook to the side of the head. 8:11
02:54 McFarland has De La Hoya trapped in the near neutral corner... 8:11
02:54 De La Hoya eats a jab from Packey McFarland 8:13
03:00 De La Hoya smothers McFarland's attack as McFarland tries to get off some shots inside. 8:13
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 10:14

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 McFarland got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Bill Brady's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 De La Hoya plants a vicious hook under McFarland's rib cage. 3:0
0:17 Bobby Watts was screaming at De La Hoya between rounds trying to get him fired up. 3:0
0:23 McFarland brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 3:0
0:23 McFarland gets off a nasty series of punches that shook De La Hoya. His corner has been screaming for that. 3:3
0:34 De La Hoya is blocked in his own corner... 3:3
0:34 The cross scores for Packey McFarland. He needs to throw that punch more often. 3:5
0:48 De La Hoya lands a hard cross! 7:5
0:48 McFarland is trying to regroup after that punch... 7:5
0:57 Packey McFarland feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under De La Hoya's chin. 7:7
01:11 De La Hoya is either lucky or has radar. McFarland's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 7:7
01:19 McFarland backs into a neutral corner. 7:7
01:19 De La Hoya scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of McFarland. 9:7
01:33 McFarland just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught De La Hoya with a sharp combination! 9:12
01:33 De La Hoya is out on his feet after that violent combination! 9:12
01:46 And De La Hoya tastes the power of a huge cross from McFarland! 9:16
01:46 McFarland has De La Hoya in trouble after that punch! 9:16
01:55 McFarland moves in and scores with a quick jab. 9:18
01:55 McFarland must sense that he's got De La Hoya 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. 9:18
02:09 McFarland fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 9:18
02:20 That was a violent straight right by McFarland! 9:22
02:20 De La Hoya is hurt! 9:22
02:33 De La Hoya picks off the uppercut by McFarland. 9:22
02:44 McFarland whiffs with the jab. 9:22
02:50 The fighters are at ring center... 9:22
02:50 Packey McFarland scores with a pinpoint hook to the chin of De La Hoya. 9:25
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 10:25

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 4 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:16 McFarland slides along the far ropes. 0:0
0:16 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:20 Packey McFarland got some great advice from Bill Brady between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 0:0
0:22 McFarland scores with the jab. 0:2
0:31 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:2
0:34 De La Hoya backs into the upper corner. 0:2
0:43 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:2
0:49 De La Hoya shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:2
01:06 The fighters are tied up. McFarland tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:2
01:10 McFarland and De La Hoya each take a step back. 2:2
01:18 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:2
01:22 De La Hoya moves into the upper left corner. 2:2
01:27 De La Hoya just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 2:6
01:27 De La Hoya was stunned by that blow! 2:6
01:41 McFarland is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 2:6
01:50 There's a wicked right by Packey McFarland. He had some steam on that punch. 2:9
02:03 McFarland seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:9
02:06 McFarland throws a short, bristling uppercut to the chin of De La Hoya 2:12
02:20 Packey McFarland tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 2:12
02:25 McFarland is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:12
02:29 McFarland fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of De La Hoya. He rocked him with that one. 2:15
02:33 * De La Hoya clearly has some swelling under his left eye. 2:15
02:42 McFarland really buried that punch into De La Hoya's ribs. 2:19
02:42 De La Hoya is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 2:19
02:56 A hard uppercut from De La Hoya lands flush. 5:19
03:00 The bell stops the action as De La Hoya and Packey McFarland go back to their corners. 6:20

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as De La Hoya and McFarland leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce De La Hoya's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure De La Hoya's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:13 McFarland lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of De La Hoya. 0:0
0:16 De La Hoya gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Packey McFarland. 2:0
0:16 McFarland reels backward from what might have been a head butt! 2:0
0:37 McFarland doesn't connect with the hook. 2:0
0:39 De La Hoya looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 4:0
0:49 De La Hoya and McFarland go toe to toe with De La Hoya getting the better of it. 7:2
01:02 Packey McFarland lands a crushing cross! 7:6
01:02 Oscar De La Hoya was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 7:6
01:13 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 7:6
01:13 McFarland lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 7:8
01:18 The swelling is increasing around De La Hoya's left. 7:8
01:22 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 7:8
01:35 De La Hoya does a great job of moving as McFarland tries to work inside. 7:8
01:48 McFarland pins Oscar De La Hoya in the corner! 7:8
01:52 McFarland tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of De La Hoya. 7:8
01:59 De La Hoya lands a devastating hook! 11:8
01:59 McFarland is reeling.. 11:8
02:08 De La Hoya doesn't have to look for Packey McFarland this round. He is right there in front of him. 11:8
02:17 De La Hoya works free! The fighters move to ring center. 11:8
02:25 McFarland flicks a jab to De La Hoya's stomach 11:10
02:35 De La Hoya retreats into the left corner. 11:10
02:39 McFarland bores in determined to maul De La Hoya 11:10
02:44 De La Hoya feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 11:10
02:49 De La Hoya is holding on to McFarland. He seems to be taking a breather. 11:10
02:53 Now they break clean. 11:10
02:58 McFarland traps Oscar De La Hoya in the corner! 11:10
03:00 McFarland knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 11:10
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 11:12

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Bobby Watts seemed to pump up De La Hoya between rounds. 0:0
0:08 De La Hoya's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:13 McFarland takes a hard combination from De La Hoya 4:0
0:13 Those shots all landed square and McFarland felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 4:0
0:22 McFarland backs into his own corner... 4:0
0:26 De La Hoya lands a vicious uppercut! 8:0
0:26 That punch may have stunned McFarland momentarily. 8:0
0:43 De La Hoya lands a devastating jab! 13:0
0:43 McFarland is suddenly in trouble! 13:0
01:00 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 13:0
01:10 McFarland drops the right hand flush on De La Hoya's chin! 13:4
01:10 De La Hoya seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 13:4
01:29 McFarland retreats into a neutral corner. 13:4
01:29 De La Hoya unleashes a fusilade of punches to McFarland's head. 16:4
01:46 It's a sweet uppercut by McFarland! He snapped De La Hoya's head straight back with that punch! 16:8
01:46 De La Hoya was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 16:8
01:51 The swelling under De La Hoya's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 16:8
02:07 McFarland is forced into his own corner... 16:8
02:07 De La Hoya connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 18:8
02:23 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as McFarland blasts home a hook. 18:10
02:32 The fighters are back at ring center... 18:10
02:32 De La Hoya scores with a rapid fire combination. 20:10
02:44 Packey McFarland shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 20:12
02:57 McFarland snakes the jab through De La Hoya's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 20:14
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 21:14

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 De La Hoya rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Bobby Watts was really animated in De La Hoya's corner and De La Hoya was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of De La Hoya is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Oh!!! McFarland unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 0:4
0:12 De La Hoya takes a step back, obviously hurt! 0:4
0:17 It doesn't look like De La Hoya has much left at all. 0:4
0:17 Look for McFarland to start to target De La Hoya's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 0:4
0:21 De La Hoya is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:4
0:25 De La Hoya is trapped in his own corner... 0:4
0:30 Packey McFarland lands a smashing uppercut! 0:9
0:30 De La Hoya is suddenly in trouble! 0:9
0:34 De La Hoya's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 0:9
0:43 McFarland looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 0:9
0:59 McFarland dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts De La Hoya back on his heels! 0:14
0:59 McFarland just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 0:14
01:12 McFarland fires and misses. 0:14
01:19 McFarland lands a stinging jab. 0:16
01:19 McFarland has hurt De La Hoya early in the round. De La Hoya is going to have to call on all his tricks to survive with this much time to go. 0:16
01:28 McFarland has Oscar De La Hoya trapped! 0:16
01:32 McFarland works his way in and leans on De La Hoya. 0:16
01:37 McFarland throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to De La Hoya's jaw. 0:18
01:41 The swelling under De La Hoya's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 0:18
01:52 McFarland is pinned in his own corner... 0:18
01:56 De La Hoya grabs McFarland. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:18
02:01 De La Hoya shoves McFarland away. 0:18
02:08 McFarland forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of De La Hoya. 0:20
02:22 Look out! That was a straight right by Packey McFarland! 0:24
02:22 De La Hoya is staggered... 0:24
02:35 McFarland works free! He backs to ring center, with De La Hoya following. 0:24
02:43 De La Hoya scores with several light punches to the head. 2:24
02:55 De La Hoya moves into a neutral corner. 2:24
02:59 McFarland is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:24
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 7. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 1:26

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 De La Hoya and McFarland square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 8. 0:0
0:08 Quick efficient work in the corner of De La Hoya has his facial puffiness under control. The swelling actually looks as if it has lessened somewhat. 0:0
0:14 Packey McFarland patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving De La Hoya little room to move. 0:0
0:18 De La Hoya tries a hook but McFarland blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 0:2
0:27 De La Hoya was hearing it from Bobby Watts between rounds, as did not let his hands go enough that last round. 0:2
0:28 Oscar De La Hoya retreats into his own corner... 0:2
0:28 McFarland connects with an uppercut to the head of De La Hoya. 0:4
0:53 * De La Hoya has been knocked down with a strong combination! 0:4
0:56 Jen-Kin starts the count... 0:12
0:56 1... 0:12
0:57 2... 0:12
0:58 3... 0:12
0:59 4... 0:12
01:00 5... 0:12
01:01 6... 0:12
01:02 7... 0:12
01:02 * De La Hoya is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. 0:12
01:02 Jen-Kin waves the two fighters together. 0:12
01:02 De La Hoya is badly stunned and McFarland will try to finish him off here in the 8th round! 0:12
01:10 Packey McFarland has De La Hoya cornered! 0:12
01:15 McFarland can't score with short uppercut inside. De La Hoya got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:12
01:21 McFarland throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 0:14
01:21 McFarland won't want to let De La Hoya off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 0:14
01:34 McFarland lands a solid uppercut! 0:18
01:34 Oscar De La Hoya looks shaken! 0:18
01:39 De La Hoya's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for McFarland. 0:18
01:43 Packey McFarland has De La Hoya blocked in! 0:18
01:52 McFarland scores with a tremendous left! 0:22
01:52 That blast sent De La Hoya reeling into the ropes! 0:22
02:05 McFarland tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:22
02:16 That hook from McFarland snapped De La Hoya's head back violently! 0:26
02:16 De La Hoya was staggered by that punch! 0:26
02:21 Jen-Kin is taking a close look at De La Hoya, if he doesn't respond this fight could be over. 0:26
02:21 De La Hoya is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 0:26
02:38 De La Hoya traps Packey McFarland's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Jen-Kin breaks it up. 0:26
02:43 Jen-Kin steps in and breaks it up. 0:26
02:48 McFarland traps De La Hoya in the corner! 0:26
02:57 * A beautiful uppercut to the chin knocks De La Hoya to the canvas! 0:26
02:59 Jen-Kin starts counting... 0:33
02:59 1... 0:33
03:00 * Oscar De La Hoya is back on his feet! He looks shaken... 0:33
03:00 Jen-Kin is looking at De La Hoya closely, and he will allow the fight to continue. 0:33
03:00 It looks like Packey McFarland has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 0:33
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 1:34

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 9. There it is! 0:0
0:07 De La Hoya's cutman does a nice job on De La Hoya's facial swelling. The distension doesn't seem so obvious now. 0:0
0:09 McFarland lands a jab to the midsection 0:2
0:18 Bobby Watts knows De La Hoya lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:2
0:23 McFarland voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:2
0:32 De La Hoya misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 2:2
0:46 Oscar De La Hoya is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 2:2
0:50 De La Hoya's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:2
0:57 McFarland throws a flurry of punches but De La Hoya either blocks or slips them. 2:2
01:05 McFarland plants a cross on De La Hoya's rib cage. 2:4
01:09 The increased swelling around the left eye of De La Hoya is fast becoming a hindurance. 2:4
01:14 McFarland catches De La Hoya with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 2:6
01:33 McFarland lands a strong jab! 2:10
01:33 De La Hoya is clutching his side! 2:10
01:44 McFarland shoots a cross to the midsection. 2:12
01:49 Jen-Kin is staring intently at De La Hoya. He may stop this fight... 2:12
01:49 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 9. 2:12
01:49 It seems every shot De La Hoya takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 2:12
01:58 De La Hoya slides into the corner... 2:12
02:02 McFarland shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches De La Hoya flush! 2:16
02:02 De La Hoya is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 2:16
02:21 McFarland cranks up the hook and connects to De La Hoya's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 2:20
02:21 De La Hoya is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 2:20
02:30 * OH my,McFarland lands a huge hook and De La Hoya hits the canvas. 2:20
02:33 The count begins... 2:29
02:33 1... 2:29
02:34 2... 2:29
02:35 3... 2:29
02:36 4... 2:29
02:37 5... 2:29
02:38 6... 2:29
02:39 7... 2:29
02:40 8... 2:29
02:41 9... 2:29
02:42 De La Hoya is struggling to regain his feet as the count reaches 10. 2:29
02:42 * De La Hoya can't beat the count! It's over! De La Hoya has been stopped here in round 9. 2:29

Fight Result

Here's Jimmy Lennon with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The time of the stoppage is 02:43 of round number 9. The winner by knockout is...

Packey McFarland!


Score Cards

Marshall Walker Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Oscar De La Hoya 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 6 71
Packey McFarland 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 78

Patricia Morse-Jarman Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Oscar De La Hoya 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 6 71
Packey McFarland 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 78

Frank Adams Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Oscar De La Hoya 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 7 72
Packey McFarland 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 78

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Oscar De La Hoya 30 27 27 27 27 30 27 19 214
Packey McFarland 27 30 30 30 30 27 30 30 234


Statistics
Categories Oscar De La Hoya Packey McFarland
Knockdowns scored 0 3


Jabs / Round 4.22 11.44
Hooks / Round 5.11 7.56
Crosses / Round 2.00 6.33
Combinations / Round 3.22 9.56
Uppercuts / Round 3.22 7.33


Punches Landed / Round 17.78 42.22
Punches Missed / Round 3.33 63.00


Punching Accuracy 84.2% 40.1%


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


No cuts occured


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

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Preliminary 2
Alexis Arguello vs Wilfredo Gomez

Fight info: Auditorio Juan Pachin Vicens, Ponce, Puerto Rico, 2012-05-28, announcer is Michael Pass, referee is Luis Pabon, the bout will be scored by three judges: Reg Thompson (England), Joe Horn (South Africa) and Dave Parris (England), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Alexis Arguello - Record: 4-3-0 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Kevin Rooney - Cut Man: George Francis
In the blue corner: Wilfredo Gomez - Record: 3-4-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Gil Clancy - Cut Man: Carlos Vargas

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
0:07 Wilfredo Gomez scores with a glancing cross. 0:2
0:20 Arguello is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:2
0:24 As high as Arguello is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Gomez takes advantage of it. 0:2
0:32 Arguello misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:2
0:45 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Arguello rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:2
0:54 Arguello scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:2
0:54 Gomez is reeling.. 4:2
01:06 Arguello catches Gomez with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 6:2
01:23 Not much steam behind Arguello's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 8:2
01:37 Arguello lets his hands go inside, but Gomez protects his body well. 8:2
01:44 Arguello just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 8:6
01:44 Arguello is suddenly in trouble! 8:6
02:00 Arguello lands a rapier like jab to the head of Gomez 10:6
02:10 Arguello doesn't have to look for Gomez this round. He is right there in front of him. 10:6
02:18 Arguello slides along the far ropes. 10:6
02:23 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 10:6
02:26 * Arguello is being warned for a low blow. Pabon is letting the judges know. 13:6
02:53 OH! Gomez landed the big hook flush! 13:10
02:53 Arguello is clutching his side! 13:10
03:00 Arguello fires and misses. 13:10
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 15:10

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gomez looks to be in good shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:15 Gomez is protecting the body nicely as Arguello fails to score inside. 0:0
0:29 Arguello drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:0
0:29 Gomez is hurt! 4:0
0:46 Arguello is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Gomez to chase him. 4:0
0:55 Arguello feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 4:0
01:05 The quickness and footwork of Arguello is definitely keeping Gomez off balance. 4:0
01:19 Look out! That was a straight right by Arguello! 9:0
01:19 Gomez appears to be stunned! 9:0
01:32 Arguello lands a hard uppercut! 13:0
01:32 Arguello has Wilfredo Gomez in trouble after that punch! 13:0
01:46 Arguello lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Gomez. 13:0
01:57 Arguello lands a crushing uppercut! 17:0
01:57 Gomez is trying to regroup after that punch... 17:0
02:11 Arguello is giving Wilfredo Gomez a lot of side-to-side movement. 17:0
02:19 Arguello fires a left hand that Gomez takes high on the shoulder. 17:0
02:30 And Gomez tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Arguello! 21:0
02:30 Gomez takes a step back, obviously hurt! 21:0
02:43 Arguello lands a solid uppercut! 26:0
02:43 Gomez is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 26:0
02:56 Arguello lands a solid cross! 30:0
02:56 Gomez is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 30:0
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 2. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 32:0

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gomez is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 3 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:06 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:18 Gomez landed a sharp combination that rocked Arguello back on his heels! 0:4
0:18 Arguello is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 0:4
01:09 Gomez wings a big left hand at Arguello but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:4
01:11 "El Flaco Explosivo" lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 2:4
01:25 Arguello lands a devastating uppercut! 7:4
01:25 Gomez staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 7:4
01:40 Arguello dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Gomez back on his heels! 11:4
01:40 Gomez looks like he was hurt by that punch! 11:4
01:59 Gomez drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 11:8
01:59 Arguello appears shaken by those punches! 11:8
02:15 Gomez shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Arguello flush! 11:12
02:15 Arguello appears shaken by that punch! 11:12
02:32 Arguello holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Gomez to score with a clean shot. 11:12
02:37 Gomez's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 11:12
02:41 Gomez with a stiff jab. 11:15
02:46 * Alexis Arguello must have taken a thumb, because he suddenly has a huge mouse under his left eye. 11:15
02:55 Arguello is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Gomez can't throw punches, I guess. 11:15
02:59 Gomez works his way free! 11:15
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 12:15

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
0:06 The swelling on the face of Arguello is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Arguello still has distension. 0:0
0:11 Gomez ends up behind Arguello as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 0:0
0:16 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 0:0
0:23 Arguello fires and misses. 0:0
0:33 Arguello lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 2:0
0:47 Gomez looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 2:0
0:58 Gomez just landed a three punch combo! 2:4
0:58 Arguello was stopped cold by that series of shots! 2:4
01:16 Arguello usues his legs to avoid Gomez's punches. 2:4
01:18 Arguello lands a short hook to the body. 4:4
01:28 Gomez lands a devastating hook to the body. 4:7
01:44 Arguello holds his arms up in disgust as Gomez holds him around his waist. 4:7
01:48 Pabon moves in to break the clinch. 4:7
01:58 Gomez back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Arguello. 4:7
02:07 Gomez is moving around the ring nicely. 4:7
02:22 Oh!!! Arguello unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 8:7
02:22 Gomez is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 8:7
02:36 Gomez is holding... 8:7
02:45 Pabon has to separate the two... 8:7
02:50 Arguello is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 8:7
03:00 Arguello just comes up short with the cross. 8:7
03:00 Arguello spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 4. 8:9

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Arguello looks a bit disgusted as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Arguello's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:12 Wilfredo Gomez lands a vicious uppercut! 0:4
0:12 Arguello was stunned by that blow! 0:4
0:20 Gomez got some great advice from Gil Clancy between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 5. 0:4
0:21 Arguello fires a solid combination. 2:4
0:30 * Gomez is having a point deducted for hitting low. Pabon is letting the judges know but as far as we're concerned he blew that call. Gomez and his corner people can't believe the call. 2:7
0:30 Gomez scores big with that hook to the jaw of Arguello. Arguello took a step back after absorbing that shot. 2:7
0:35 The swelling around Arguello's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 2:7
0:47 Arguello scores from the outside with a nice cross to the body. 5:7
01:00 Alexis Arguello is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 7:7
01:17 Gomez pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 7:7
01:23 Wilfredo Gomez lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 7:9
01:33 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 7:9
01:44 Arguello traps Gomez's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Pabon breaks it up. 7:9
01:53 Pabon separates the two... 7:9
01:58 Arguello backs away and hitches up his trunks. 7:9
02:05 Arguello is really fluid in his movement. 7:9
02:19 Arguello catches Wilfredo Gomez coming in with a sweet uppercut! 11:9
02:19 "Bazooka" seems to have been hurt by that punch! 11:9
02:30 Gomez follows the jab with a with hard overhand right to the jaw. 11:12
02:39 Those were mostly arm punches from Arguello but several got through. 13:12
02:53 Gomez is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 13:12
03:00 Alexis Arguello retreats into the right corner. 13:12
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. 13:14

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Arguello and Gomez square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 6. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Arguello's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Alexis Arguello's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Gomez moves into the near right corner. 0:0
0:12 Arguello is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Gomez. 0:0
0:16 Kevin Rooney seemed to pump up Arguello between rounds. 0:0
0:22 Gomez cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Arguello had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:28 Arguello feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:0
0:33 Arguello lands a devastating cross! 4:0
0:33 Gomez looks shaken! 4:0
0:53 Gomez looks to work the body, but Arguello covers up nicely. 4:0
01:00 Arguello connects with stiff left hook to the body. 7:0
01:10 Alexis Arguello is trapped in his own corner... 7:0
01:15 Gomez fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 7:0
01:17 Arguello fires a punishing jab into the face of Gomez. He wasn't probing with that punch. 10:0
01:27 Arguello digs two shots to the body and then rips Gomez with a short uppercut on the inside. 13:0
01:43 Arguello tastes Gomez's jab 13:2
02:03 Arguello comes in low. Gomez puts a headlock on him. Pabon knocks Gomez's arm off Arguello's head. 13:2
02:08 Pabon separates the two... 13:2
02:17 Arguello and Gomez clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 13:2
02:24 Gomez just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Arguello with a sharp combination! 13:6
02:24 Arguello was shaken by those blows! 13:6
02:34 Gomez pins Arguello in the corner! 13:6
02:38 Gomez lands a wicked combination! 13:11
02:38 Arguello is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 13:11
02:43 Arguello's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 13:11
02:47 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 13:11
02:56 Wilfredo Gomez lands a strong cross! 13:15
02:56 And Arguello's in big trouble now! 13:15
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Pabon to step in and break it up. 15:14

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Arguello'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
0:17 Arguello's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:17 Arguello rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Gomez. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 3:0
0:22 Gomez is running out of gas... 3:0
0:34 Gomez darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 3:0
0:39 Gomez moves into a neutral corner. 3:0
0:43 Arguello telegraphed that shot and Gomez ducks under it easily. 3:0
0:54 Alexis Arguello works his way in and leans on Gomez... 3:0
0:59 Pabon is shouting at Arguello to break! 3:0
01:10 Arguello wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Gomez's defense. 3:0
01:17 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 3:0
01:25 Arguello circles around the ring. 3:0
01:34 Arguello connects with a violent uppercut! 7:0
01:34 Gomez looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 7:0
01:51 Alexis Arguello is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 7:0
01:55 Arguello seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:0
02:03 Arguello clamps Gomez's arms to his side and holds on until Pabon breaks the hold. 7:0
02:08 Alexis Arguello and Gomez each take a step back. 7:0
02:12 Arguello and Gomez 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. 7:0
02:23 Arguello lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Gomez. 7:0
02:25 Gomez misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 7:2
02:29 The increased swelling around the left eye of Arguello is fast becoming a hindurance. 7:2
02:39 Arguello is flicking the jab, trying to keep Gomez at long range. 7:2
02:44 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 7:2
02:48 Arguello swings...and misses. 7:2
02:55 There's a wicked right by Arguello. He had some steam on that punch. 10:2
03:00 It looks like Arguello has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 10:2
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Arguello's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 7. 12:3

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 8 begins. 0:0
0:06 Kevin Rooney was extremely upbeat during the break with Arguello providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 Arguello'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 Arguello has Gomez pinned! 0:0
0:07 Arguello lets a quick hook go, catching Gomez moving in. 2:0
0:21 Arguello pummels Gomez, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 6:0
0:21 Gomez is dazed and he is in trouble!! 6:0
0:25 Gomez looks to be losing his legs. 6:0
0:36 Arguello traps Gomez in the corner! 6:0
0:41 Alexis Arguello misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 6:0
0:48 Arguello takes a hard combination from Gomez 6:4
0:48 Arguello was staggered by those punches... 6:4
01:00 Gomez is staying at the center of the ring. 6:4
01:04 Wilfredo Gomez smothers Arguello's attack with a clinch! 6:4
01:09 Gomez shoves Arguello away. 6:4
01:21 Gomez is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Arguello. 6:4
01:30 Gomez wraps his arms around Arguello. 6:4
01:34 Referee Pabon has to separate the two... 6:4
01:46 Arguello is off target with that jab. 6:4
01:52 Gomez lands a strong hook! 6:8
01:52 Arguello was stunned by that blow! 6:8
01:57 Arguello is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 6:8
02:07 Arguello lands consecutive blows to Wilfredo Gomez's midsection. 8:8
02:23 Arguello ties up Gomez... 8:8
02:35 Arguello pushes Gomez away. 8:8
02:47 Gomez is just missing by a hair with his punches. 8:8
02:59 Arguello picks off the jab thrown by Gomez. 8:8
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 8. 7:8

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Arguello looks to be in excellent shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Kevin Rooney said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Arguello has some spring in his step here in the 9th round. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Arguello is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:14 Arguello tries to drop the right hand over the top but Gomez ducks under it. 0:0
0:34 Gomez cranks up the hook and connects to Arguello's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:4
0:34 Arguello was staggered by those punches! 0:4
0:43 Alexis Arguello slides into his own corner... 0:4
0:47 Gomez is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:4
0:57 Arguello takes a hard combination from Gomez 0:8
0:57 Arguello was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 0:8
01:01 There has to be something done about the swelling around Alexis Arguello's left eye as it continues to worsen. 0:8
01:06 Gomez throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 0:11
01:17 Arguello glances a hook off Gomez's side. 2:11
01:31 Arguello takes a heavy combination downstairs. 2:15
01:31 Arguello was hurt by those blows! 2:15
01:35 It seems every shot Arguello takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 2:15
01:47 Gomez doesn't connect with the combination. 2:15
02:01 Gomez just comes up short with the combination. 2:15
02:08 Arguello just landed a three punch combo! 7:15
02:08 Gomez is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 7:15
02:22 Pabon warns Gomez for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 7:15
02:31 Referee Pabon separates the two... 7:15
02:38 Arguello's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 7:15
02:45 Gomez has Alexis Arguello blocked in! 7:15
02:49 Gomez looks for a breather; he grabs Arguello and holds on. Alexis Arguello pushes Gomez off and looks for an opening. 7:15
02:58 Pabon steps in and breaks it up. 7:15
03:00 Arguello misses with that combination. 7:15
03:00 Arguello appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 7:15
03:00 There's the bell. Arguello wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 9 is history. 7:15

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Arguello and Gomez leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Arguello is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:14 Arguello bounces off the ropes, challenging Gomez to come get him. 0:0
0:23 Gomez misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:25 Arguello unleashes a wild hook that just glances off the side of Gomez's head, if that had landed flush this fight might have been over! 2:0
0:38 Both fighters move back to ring center. 2:0
0:42 It's a sweet uppercut by Gomez! He snapped Arguello's head straight back with that punch! 2:5
0:42 Alexis Arguello is badly hurt! 2:5
0:47 Alexis Arguello seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 2:5
01:00 Arguello does a great job of moving as Gomez tries to work inside. 2:5
01:02 Arguello lands a solid shot to the head and follows up with a better one! He can be very effective when he remembers to throw his punches in combinations. 4:5
01:19 Gomez throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:5
01:28 Arguello gets off a wicked four-punch combination, scoring to the head and body, as Gomez backs away. 7:5
01:38 Arguello lands a flurry to the ribs of Gomez. 9:5
01:55 Gomez lands a devastating uppercut! 9:9
01:55 That absolutely rocked Arguello, he is on queer street right now!! 9:9
01:55 * That last shot stunned Arguello and it looks like Wilfredo Gomez is going to receive an added benefit from the punch because Arguello is now bleeding. 9:10
01:55 The cut isn't bleeding that heavily right now but it is in a bad location, over his right eyebrow. 9:10
02:13 Gomez clinches... Arguello gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 9:10
02:25 Pabon separates them. 9:10
02:34 Gomez drives that short hook into Arguello's midsection! 9:14
02:34 Arguello is gasping for air!! 9:14
02:39 Arguello's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 9:14
02:52 Arguello is either lucky or has radar. Gomez's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 9:14
03:00 Arguello appears to have this fight under control. 9:14
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Arguello and Gomez really went at it. 10:14

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 11. 0:0
0:05 Arguello got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Kevin Rooney's instructions work. 0:0
0:05 Quick efficient work in the corner of Arguello has the cut above the right eyebrow under control. There's not even a trickle of blood showing. 0:0
0:05 If the swelling was lessened by Arguello's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:08 Arguello backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:08 Gomez scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Arguello's jaw. 0:2
0:08 That last shot has reopened a cut on Arguello because the blood is flowing again. 0:2
0:08 Now the bleeding from the cut above Arguello's eye has begun to seep again. 0:2
0:20 That was a blistering exchange of punches between Arguello and Gomez! 2:4
0:24 Arguello needs to catch his second wind... 2:4
0:40 Gomez has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Arguello. 2:4
0:49 The Referee breaks it up... 2:4
0:58 Arguello throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Gomez but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:4
01:08 Arguello is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 2:4
01:11 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Alexis Arguello. 5:4
01:33 Gomez follows a beautiful a double jab with a solid cross! 5:7
01:37 Arguello's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 5:7
01:52 Arguello takes a hard combination from Gomez 5:12
01:52 Arguello seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 5:12
02:13 Arguello lands a brutal cross to head of Gomez. 8:12
02:27 Arguello misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:12
02:34 Gomez lands a hard uppercut! 8:16
02:34 That's the punch Gomez hoped to land! Arguello looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 8:16
02:39 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 8:16
02:39 Arguello is at a severe disadvantage now that his left eye has swollen to the point of near-closure. 8:16
02:48 Arguello fires a volley of punches but Gomez was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 8:16
02:54 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 8:16
03:00 Gomez tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Arguello. 8:16
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 9:15

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:08 The cut above the right eyebrow suffered by Arguello has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:08 Arguello's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:13 Gomez misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:20 Arguello just landed a three punch combo! 5:0
0:20 Gomez seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 5:0
0:33 Gomez misses with that punch. 5:0
0:36 Alexis Arguello connects with a cross to Gomez's body. 7:0
0:55 Wilfredo Gomez has his arms wrapped around Alexis Arguello... Now they separate. 7:0
01:00 Pabon has to break the clinch. 7:0
01:05 Alexis Arguello backs into the left corner. 7:0
01:05 There's the uppercut from Gomez. That opening has been there all fight for him. 7:2
01:10 Arguello's left eye is close to closing with all the swelling around it, which could well bring about a stoppage to this fight. 7:2
01:22 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 7:2
01:26 Gomez uses his shoulder to force Alexis Arguello out of the clinch. 7:2
01:35 Gomez traps Arguello's gloves under his arms, forcing Pabon to break them up. 7:2
01:40 Arguello pushes Gomez away. 7:2
01:56 * Arguello lands a violent shot under Gomez's ribcage and Gomez instantly drops down on both knees. 7:2
01:58 Pabon stands over Gomez and begins counting... 14:2
01:58 1... 14:2
01:59 2... 14:2
02:00 3... 14:2
02:01 4... 14:2
02:01 * Gomez is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Pabon. 14:2
02:01 Gomez appears to be badly shaken, but Pabon is going to allow the fight to go on. 14:2
02:01 Gomez suddenly looks very vulnerable. Arguello can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 14:2
02:18 * Wilfredo Gomez is smothered in a barrage of punches! He's down!!! 14:2
02:20 Pabon moves into position over Gomez and begins the count 22:2
02:20 1... 22:2
02:21 2... 22:2
02:22 3... 22:2
02:23 4... 22:2
02:24 5... 22:2
02:25 6... 22:2
02:26 7... 22:2
02:26 * Gomez's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 22:2
02:26 This bout will continue as Pabon signals to both men to fight. 22:2
02:26 There's time for Arguello to finish Gomez if he can do it. 22:2
02:35 Gomez slides into a neutral corner... 22:2
02:39 That hook from Alexis Arguello snapped Gomez's head back violently! 26:2
02:39 How is Gomez standing after that? 26:2
02:53 That was a violent straight right by Arguello! 30:2
02:53 Gomez was shaken by those blows! 30:2
02:57 * Gomez starts to go down and Pabon grabs him and is stopping the fight! Arguello is going to get the TKO victory!! 30:2

Fight Result

Let's go to Michael Pass for the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:58 mark in Round 12 is...

Alexis Arguello!


Score Cards

Reg Thompson Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Alexis Arguello 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 103
Wilfredo Gomez 9 8 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 105

Joe Horn Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Alexis Arguello 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 106
Wilfredo Gomez 10 8 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 102

Dave Parris Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Alexis Arguello 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 104
Wilfredo Gomez 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 106

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Alexis Arguello 29 30 28 28 29 30 29 27 28 28 27 313
Wilfredo Gomez 28 25 29 29 29 27 28 30 29 29 30 313


Statistics
Categories Alexis Arguello Wilfredo Gomez
Knockdowns scored 2 0


Jabs / Round 4.33 3.08
Hooks / Round 4.42 3.75
Crosses / Round 6.17 2.25
Combinations / Round 6.25 3.92
Uppercuts / Round 3.50 3.33


Punches Landed / Round 24.67 16.33
Punches Missed / Round 44.83 39.17


Punching Accuracy 35.5% 29.4%


Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Low Blow 1


Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1


Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1


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


Cut locations breakdown:
Cut above right eyebrow 2 / 1 / 0


Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0


Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 2 / 2 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 5 / 5
Fight Outside (Defensive) 9 / 6 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 4 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 1


Title Bout C

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Support Bout
Duilio Loi vs Floyd Mayweather Jr

Fight info: Ho-Chunk Convention Center, Baraboo, WI, United States, 2012-05-28, announcer is J.D. Lyons, referee is Toby Gibson, the bout will be scored by three judges: George Smith (United States), Mike Fitzgerald (United States) and Ted Gimza (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: Duilio Loi - Record: 2-4-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: George Chemeres - Cut Man: Al Gavin
In the blue corner: Floyd Mayweather Jr - Record: 1-4-2 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Janks Morton - Cut Man: Whitey Bimstein

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's no more time for speculation as the fight gets underway here in Round 1. 0:0
0:16 Mayweather Jr just landed a three punch combo! 0:4
0:16 Loi's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 0:4
0:25 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:4
0:36 Mayweather Jr misses wildly with the hook. 0:4
0:43 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Loi can land a solid one. 2:4
01:01 Loi fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:4
01:07 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:4
01:15 Loi fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:4
01:21 Floyd Mayweather Jr just landed a devastating three punch combo! 2:8
01:21 Loi in on unsteady legs after those punches. 2:8
01:36 Loi is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Mayweather Jr to chase him. 2:8
01:48 Floyd Mayweather Jr's misses as Loi backpedals away. 2:8
01:50 Loi scores with a glancing cross. 4:8
02:08 Mayweather Jr lands a crushing cross! 4:13
02:08 Duilio Loi was shaken by that blow! 4:13
02:21 Mayweather Jr pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 4:13
02:30 Mayweather Jr pins Loi in the corner! 4:13
02:30 Mayweather Jr and Loi trade punches in an even exchange. 6:15
02:30 Loi is in trouble. Mayweather Jr needs to stay on him if he wants to end this now. 6:15
02:39 Mayweather Jr has Loi trapped! 6:15
02:43 Mayweather Jr 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. 6:15
02:54 The action heats up as both men trade punches. 8:17
03:00 Loi feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 8:17
03:00 Loi is really fluid in his movement. 8:17
03:00 That round alone was worth the price of admission, they were raining Leather down with the fury of a tropical Monsoon! 10:18

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Loi looks a bit disgusted as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:14 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:23 Loi and Mayweather Jr each take a step back. 0:0
0:28 Janks Morton was really animated in Mayweather Jr's corner and Mayweather Jr was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:28 Mayweather Jr forces the action inside with an arcing cross to Loi's head. 0:3
0:41 Mayweather Jr shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 0:5
0:53 Mayweather Jr seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:5
01:04 Mayweather Jr throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:5
01:06 Loi lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Mayweather Jr on the end of that punch. 2:5
01:20 Duilio Loi traps Mayweather Jr's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 2:5
01:25 Referee Gibson separates the two... 2:5
01:35 Loi usues his legs to avoid Mayweather Jr's punches. 2:5
01:42 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:5
01:45 Loi retreats into the left corner. 2:5
01:45 Floyd Mayweather Jr scores with an excellent cross. 2:8
02:03 Loi does a great job of moving as Mayweather Jr tries to work inside. 2:8
02:10 Mayweather Jr brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:8
02:15 Floyd Mayweather Jr throws a crushing right to Loi's jaw! 2:13
02:15 Loi takes a step back, obviously hurt! 2:13
02:30 Loi has Mayweather Jr cornered! 2:13
02:42 Loi's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 4:13
02:50 Duilio Loi said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 4:13
02:58 Loi is either lucky or has radar. Mayweather Jr's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 4:13
03:00 Round 2 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 3:14

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mayweather Jr looks to be in excellent shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:15 Loi brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:23 Loi lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:0
0:32 Loi bangs the uppercut home. 4:0
0:46 As high as Mayweather Jr is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Loi takes advantage of it. 4:0
0:55 Loi tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:0
0:57 Mayweather Jr fires a short right cross that lands square. That was a nice punch. 4:3
01:12 Loi seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:3
01:17 Mayweather Jr moves into a neutral corner. 4:3
01:21 Loi tries to drop the right hand over the top but Mayweather Jr ducks under it. 4:3
01:33 Loi misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:3
01:45 Floyd Mayweather Jr has freed himself from Loi. They move quickly to ring center. 4:3
01:54 Loi misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:3
02:05 Loi tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Mayweather Jr. 4:3
02:07 Mayweather Jr lets a quick hook go, catching Loi moving in. 4:5
02:19 Mayweather Jr traps Loi in the corner! 4:5
02:24 Duilio Loi holds his arms up in disgust as Mayweather Jr holds him around his waist. 4:5
02:33 Gibson separates them. 4:5
02:38 Loi lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 6:5
02:51 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Loi digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Mayweather Jr. 8:5
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 3, forcing Gibson to step in. 10:5

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibson motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:09 Duilio Loi scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 2:0
0:13 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:21 Both fighters move to ring center. 2:0
0:26 Mayweather Jr drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 2:4
0:26 Loi is clutching his side! 2:4
0:36 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:4
0:42 Mayweather Jr is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:4
0:53 Mayweather Jr is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:4
0:55 Loi throws the hook and connects. 4:4
01:09 Mayweather Jr and Loi are in a clinch, Gibson hollers at them to break and start fighting. 4:4
01:21 Loi tries to get free... Here comes Gibson to break them up... 4:4
01:26 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 4:4
01:29 Mayweather Jr splits Loi's gloves with an uppercut. 4:6
01:43 Mayweather Jr lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Loi. 4:6
01:45 Loi throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Mayweather Jr's jaw. 6:6
02:01 Loi's jab is fast and accurate. 8:6
02:10 Loi works the body, landing an uppercut. 10:6
02:24 Loi misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 10:6
02:42 Duilio Loi backs into his own corner... 10:6
02:46 Mayweather Jr tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Loi blocks it. 10:6
02:54 Loi connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 12:6
03:00 Mayweather Jr has Loi blocked in! 12:6
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 4. 13:5

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:14 Loi just comes up short with the uppercut. 0:0
0:16 Mayweather Jr likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Loi's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 0:2
0:20 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:33 Mayweather Jr lands a crushing hook! 0:6
0:33 Loi is suddenly in trouble! 0:6
0:45 Mayweather Jr seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:6
0:48 Loi snakes the jab through Mayweather Jr's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:6
0:58 Mayweather Jr is trapped in his own corner... 2:6
0:58 There's the uppercut from Loi. That opening has been there all fight for him. 4:6
01:10 Mayweather Jr tastes Loi's jab 6:6
01:24 Gibson has to pull the fighters away from each other as Floyd Mayweather Jr locks up Loi's arms. 6:6
01:33 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:6
01:42 Mayweather Jr is off target with that jab. 6:6
01:44 Loi continues to pop the jab 8:6
02:01 Mayweather Jr flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 8:8
02:25 Loi misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 8:8
02:28 Mayweather Jr plants a cross on Loi's rib cage. 8:10
02:45 Mayweather Jr moves to the center of the Ring taunting Loi with his hands by his sides. 8:10
03:00 That was a violent straight right by Floyd Mayweather Jr! 8:15
03:00 Loi is trying to regroup after those punches... 8:15
03:00 The Referee has to get between Loi and Floyd Mayweather Jr as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 8:16

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mayweather Jr is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:16 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 0:0
0:23 Mayweather Jr throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 0:2
0:27 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:36 Loi is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Mayweather Jr 0:2
0:41 Mayweather Jr backs into the left corner. 0:2
0:41 Loi lands the lead cross. 2:2
0:59 Loi is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 2:2
01:06 Mayweather Jr slides into his own corner... 2:2
01:10 Loi misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:2
01:17 Mayweather Jr lands a vicious uppercut! 2:6
01:17 Loi's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 2:6
01:34 Gibson yells at the fighters to separate but Mayweather Jr and Loi are a tangle of arms. 2:6
01:39 Mayweather Jr uses his shoulder to force Loi out of the clinch. 2:6
01:44 Loi 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. 2:6
01:48 Mayweather Jr has Loi trapped in the left neutral corner... 2:6
01:52 Mayweather Jr fires and misses. 2:6
01:55 Loi is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 4:6
02:07 Loi goes to the body with an uppercut, though there was not much behind it. 6:6
02:27 Mayweather Jr feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 6:6
02:31 Loi feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Mayweather Jr's chin. 8:6
02:43 Mayweather Jr retreats into his own corner... 8:6
02:48 Loi fires a shot, but it glances off Floyd Mayweather Jr's shoulder. 8:6
02:50 Mayweather Jr lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 8:8
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 6 comes to an end. 10:8

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Loi looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:13 Mayweather Jr tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 0:0
0:13 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
0:23 Loi ties up Mayweather Jr. 0:0
0:27 Mayweather Jr pushes Loi away. 0:0
0:33 Floyd Mayweather Jr leaps at Loi and lands a cross that made Loi's legs buckle ever so slightly. That was a wild shot! 0:3
0:46 Loi leaves the jab just short. 0:3
0:49 Loi ducks into an uppercut from Mayweather Jr. 0:5
01:10 Duilio Loi smothers Mayweather Jr's attack as Mayweather Jr tries to get off some shots inside. 0:5
01:12 Duilio Loi gets inside and fires a hook to Mayweather Jr's body. 2:5
01:24 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Loi who scores with a short hook to the chest. 4:5
01:33 Loi is staying at the center of the ring. 4:5
01:33 Loi lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 6:5
01:50 Floyd Mayweather Jr takes a hard combination from Loi 10:5
01:50 Mayweather Jr is in serious trouble after absorbing those punches. He is staggering around like he was taken under the pier and beaten with blackjacks! 10:5
01:59 Mayweather Jr scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 10:7
02:12 Both fighters are flailing away but Loi is definitely landing the better punches. 13:9
02:26 Loi clinches... Floyd Mayweather Jr gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 13:9
02:31 Gibson separates the two... 13:9
02:36 Mayweather Jr pushes Loi away to give himself a little more space to work with. 13:9
02:39 Mayweather Jr slides into a neutral corner... 13:9
02:39 Loi ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 15:9
02:56 Loi circles around the ring. 15:9
03:00 Mayweather Jr works free! The fighters move to ring center. 15:9
03:00 Floyd Mayweather Jr appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 15:9
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 15:10

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 George Chemeres seemed to pump up Loi between rounds. 0:0
0:09 Loi slides into the corner... 0:0
0:13 Mayweather Jr ties up Loi. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:0
0:25 Gibson moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:25 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:42 Mayweather Jr lands a wicked combination! 0:5
0:42 Those shots all landed square and Loi felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 0:5
0:56 Loi usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Floyd Mayweather Jr tries vainly to score. 0:5
01:07 Mayweather Jr misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:5
01:22 Mayweather Jr is jockeying for position as he tries to force Duilio Loi back into the corner. 0:5
01:31 Mayweather Jr pushes Loi then steps away from him. 0:5
01:40 Mayweather Jr is like an old steam train going uphill. He just keeps chugging away trying to move inside on Loi. 0:5
01:50 Loi clamps Floyd Mayweather Jr's arms to his side and holds on until Gibson breaks the hold. 0:5
01:54 Gibson pries them apart. 0:5
01:58 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 0:5
02:05 Mayweather Jr has Loi pinned! 0:5
02:10 Mayweather Jr continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 0:5
02:15 Loi's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 0:5
02:19 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:5
02:26 Mayweather Jr throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Duilio Loi but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:5
02:29 There's some nice hand speed. Loi fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 2:5
02:38 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 2:5
02:38 Loi lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Mayweather Jr's midsection. 4:5
02:47 Loi is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:5
02:55 Mayweather Jr grabs Duilio Loi again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 4:5
03:00 Now they break clean. 4:5
03:00 That was a stinker of a round. The fighters should never have left their corners if all they were going to do was run or clinch. The crowd's voicing those same sentiments in the form of boos. 4:6

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 9. 0:0
0:08 George Chemeres knows Loi lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:13 Mayweather Jr smothers Loi's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:17 Gibson has to break them apart. 0:0
0:17 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:25 A flurry of blows from Loi lands to the body 2:0
0:37 The fighters are tangled up inside. Loi has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 4:0
0:54 Mayweather Jr misses wildly with the Hook. 4:0
01:00 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 4:0
01:15 Loi is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 4:0
01:24 Mayweather Jr backs into a neutral corner. 4:0
01:24 Duilio Loi lands a rapier like jab to the head of Mayweather Jr 6:0
01:38 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 6:0
01:42 Gibson breaks them up... 6:0
01:51 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Duilio Loi rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 6:0
01:57 Mayweather Jr moves into the far corner. 6:0
01:57 Loi lands consecutive blows to Mayweather Jr's midsection. 8:0
02:12 Mayweather Jr frees himself from Loi's clutches! They move to ring center now. 8:0
02:24 Mayweather Jr swings...and misses. 8:0
02:31 Mayweather Jr retreats into a neutral corner. 8:0
02:31 Loi is trying to put his punches together and he tags Mayweather Jr with a nice combination of punches. 10:0
02:40 Mayweather Jr is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 10:0
02:50 Mayweather Jr works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 10:0
02:59 Loi traps Mayweather Jr in the corner! 10:0
03:00 Loi doesn't connect with the uppercut. 10:0
03:00 This fight is almost dead even at this juncture. 10:0
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 9. 12:1

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Loi didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:06 Mayweather Jr got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Janks Morton's instructions work. 0:0
0:11 Duilio Loi looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 0:0
0:18 Floyd Mayweather Jr lands a devastating cross! 0:4
0:18 That shot buckled Loi's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 0:4
0:23 Loi is starting to suck wind... 0:4
0:23 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:4
0:30 Loi lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 2:4
0:53 Loi has Mayweather Jr blocked in! 2:4
0:53 Loi's finds a home on Mayweather Jr's jaw. 4:4
0:57 It looks like Mayweather Jr and Loi both need to catch their second wind... 4:4
01:07 Loi pins Mayweather Jr's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 4:4
01:11 Mayweather Jr works his way free! 4:4
01:16 Loi lands a stinging jab. 6:4
01:32 Loi fires a left hand that Mayweather Jr takes high on the shoulder. 6:4
01:34 Mayweather Jr lands a big hook to the head. That one had to hurt, even though Loi took it well. 6:7
01:48 Mayweather Jr does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Duilio Loi's punches in close. 6:7
01:51 Mayweather Jr scores with an uppercut that appeared to catch Loi in the throat. That has to be painful. 6:10
02:00 Duilio Loi lands a hook to the ribs. 8:10
02:18 Mayweather Jr wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Loi's defense. 8:10
02:20 Loi throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 10:10
02:36 The quickness and footwork of Loi is definitely keeping Mayweather Jr off balance. 10:10
02:41 Duilio Loi has Mayweather Jr pinned! 10:10
02:41 Duilio Loi's jab connects to Mayweather Jr's head 12:10
02:58 Gibson tries to separate the boxers but Loi has a vice-like grip on Mayweather Jr. 12:10
03:00 Duilio Loi pushes Mayweather Jr away. 12:10
03:00 Loi appears to have this fight under control. 12:10
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Gibson to step in and break it up. 12:10

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mayweather Jr is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 11 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Janks Morton was extremely upbeat during the break with Mayweather Jr providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 Loi retreats into the left corner. 0:0
0:12 Mayweather Jr is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:0
0:12 Mayweather Jr is breathing heavily... 0:0
0:12 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:17 Loi pins Mayweather Jr in the corner! 0:0
0:17 Loi fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 2:0
0:22 Mayweather Jr's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 2:0
0:31 Mayweather Jr lands a solid hook! 2:4
0:31 Loi is hurt! 2:4
0:45 Loi wraps his arms around Mayweather Jr. 2:4
0:54 Loi shoves Mayweather Jr away. 2:4
01:06 Mayweather Jr tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:4
01:08 Loi bangs a right cross off the face of Mayweather Jr. 4:4
01:22 Mayweather Jr throws a flurry of punches but Loi either blocks or slips them. 4:4
01:24 Loi misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 6:4
01:43 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 6:4
01:51 Loi backs into the upper corner. 6:4
01:51 Mayweather Jr rips a hook to the body. 6:6
02:08 Loi grabs Mayweather Jr's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Gibson has to force Loi to let go. 6:6
02:13 Referee Gibson has to separate the two... 6:6
02:25 Mayweather Jr just misses with a huge shot as Loi chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 6:6
02:35 * Gibson is telling Loi to quit holding and hitting. 9:6
02:58 That punch actually went behind Loi's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Mayweather Jr. 9:6
03:00 Loi seems to have done enough to win this fight. 9:6
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Loi's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 11. 8:8

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 12, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:14 Mayweather Jr telegraphed that shot and Loi ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:26 Loi isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Mayweather Jr fits. 0:0
0:40 Mayweather Jr fires and misses. 0:0
0:46 Loi hitches up his trunks. He'd better be careful. He may get nailed while his hands are down. 0:0
0:49 These guys are both being extremely tentative in there tonight. 0:0
01:00 Loi wraps up Floyd Mayweather Jr. 0:0
01:04 Gibson separates the two fighters. 0:0
01:09 It's a knowledgeable crowd tonight. They are letting the fighters know they want to see some action and when it slows down they are quick with their show of displeasure. 0:0
01:13 Mayweather Jr and Duilio Loi 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. 0:0
01:20 Loi is holding on to Mayweather Jr. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
01:25 Gibson moves them apart. 0:0
01:31 Not much happening. Both fighters seem content to waste a round as they continue to stare at each other. 0:0
01:39 Mayweather Jr tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 0:0
01:48 Loi pins Mayweather Jr's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
01:57 Gibson has to separate the two... 0:0
02:13 Loi tries to muscle inside but Mayweather Jr clinches him. 0:0
02:18 Gibson steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
02:27 Loi darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:0
02:35 Loi is forced into his own corner... 0:0
02:39 Mayweather Jr works his way in and leans on Loi. 0:0
02:47 Mayweather Jr rips a hook to the head. 0:2
03:00 Loi picks off the jab thrown by Mayweather Jr. 0:2
03:00 That's it! This fight is over and we'll go to the scorecards. 1:3

Fight Result

And here with the call is J.D. Lyons

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

George Smith, United States scores the bout 115 to 114 for Duilio Loi

Ted Gimza, United States scores the bout 115 to 114 for Floyd Mayweather Jr

Mike Fitzgerald, United States scores the bout 115 to 114 for...

...Duilio Loi

The winner by split decision is Duilio Loi!


Score Cards

George Smith Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Duilio Loi 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 115
Floyd Mayweather Jr 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 114

Mike Fitzgerald Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Duilio Loi 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 115
Floyd Mayweather Jr 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 114

Ted Gimza Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Duilio Loi 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 114
Floyd Mayweather Jr 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 115

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Duilio Loi 27 27 30 29 28 30 29 27 30 30 30 27 344
Floyd Mayweather Jr 30 30 27 28 29 27 28 30 27 27 30 30 343


Statistics
Categories Duilio Loi Floyd Mayweather Jr
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 5.50 3.42
Hooks / Round 4.50 3.42
Crosses / Round 7.33 2.50
Combinations / Round 4.83 3.58
Uppercuts / Round 5.17 3.25


Punches Landed / Round 27.33 16.17
Punches Missed / Round 47.83 68.08


Punching Accuracy 36.4% 19.2%


Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Holding Head and Hitting 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1




No cuts occured


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

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Co-Feature
Ricardo Lopez vs Julio Cesar Chavez

Fight info: Parque Revolucion, Culiacon, Sinaloa, Mexico, 2012-05-28, announcer is Jeff Connor, referee is Jose Cobian, the bout will be scored by three judges: Michael Fischer (Germany), Michele Hellstern (United States) and Ferdinand Estrella (Philippines), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Ricardo Lopez - Record: 3-3-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bill Brady - Cut Man: Jack DeForrest
In the blue corner: Julio Cesar Chavez - Record: 3-4-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Gregorio Benitez - Cut Man: Tommy Gallagher

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:11 Julio Cesar Chavez takes a heavy hook downstairs. 4:0
0:11 Julio Cesar Chavez is clutching his side! 4:0
0:27 Chavez grabs Lopez. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:0
0:32 Cobian separates the two... 4:0
0:42 Lopez is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:0
0:46 That jab from Julio Cesar Chavez stopped Lopez in his tracks. 4:3
0:55 Chavez digs two shots to the body and then rips Lopez with a short uppercut on the inside. 4:6
01:08 Lopez scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 7:6
01:22 Oh!!! Chavez unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 7:10
01:22 Ricardo Lopez is badly hurt! 7:10
01:34 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 7:10
01:43 OH! Chavez landed the big hook flush! 7:14
01:43 Chavez sent Ricardo Lopez reeling with that punch! 7:14
01:57 Chavez tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 7:14
02:06 Chavez tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Lopez blocks it. 7:14
02:08 Lopez snaps Chavez's head back with a jolting uppercut. 10:14
02:26 Ricardo Lopez is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 10:14
02:38 Lopez is either lucky or has radar. Chavez's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 10:14
02:45 Chavez steals a quick glance at his corner. 10:14
02:53 Julio Cesar Chavez misses wildly with the Hook. 10:14
03:00 Chavez throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 10:14
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 11:15

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is making some noise as the fighter come out for round number 2. 0:0
0:16 Chavez throws a crushing right to Lopez's jaw! 0:4
0:16 That blow connected solidly to the head of Lopez and he is stunned! 0:4
0:30 Lopez is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 0:4
0:40 Lopez usues his legs to avoid Chavez's punches. 0:4
0:43 Lopez scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Chavez. 2:4
01:00 Lopez throws a flurry of punches but Chavez either blocks or slips them. 2:4
01:03 Chavez launches a strong uppercut that connects to Lopez's jaw. 2:7
01:13 Chavez seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:7
01:18 Lopez is motioning with his gloves for Chavez to bring it on, but Lopez is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 2:7
01:21 Julio Cesar Chavez walks in to a glancing hook from Lopez. 4:7
01:42 Julio Cesar Chavez is holding... 4:7
01:47 Cobian is shouting at Chavez to break! 4:7
02:23 A cross lands for Julio Cesar Chavez. Lopez didn't see that one coming. 4:9
02:44 Lopez lands a hard cross! 8:9
02:44 Lopez just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 8:9
02:58 Chavez ties up Lopez. 8:9
03:00 * Lopez 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. 8:9
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 9:9

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lopez is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:05 Jack DeForrest was in Ricardo Lopez's face between rounds and Lopez just glared at him. We have no idea what the problem might have been. 0:0
0:11 Lopez picks off the jab by Chavez. 0:0
0:17 Lopez lands a devastating uppercut! 4:0
0:17 Chavez is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 4:0
0:29 The fighters are tangled up inside. Lopez has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 6:0
0:43 Cobian tries to separate the boxers but Chavez has a vice-like grip on Lopez. 6:0
0:52 Cobian separates the two... 6:0
0:58 Chavez goes downstairs with a right cross. 6:2
01:12 Lopez just comes up short with the cross. 6:2
01:22 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 6:2
01:30 Lopez holds his arms up in disgust as Chavez holds him around his waist. 6:2
01:35 Referee Cobian separates the two... 6:2
01:47 Lopez can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 6:2
01:54 Chavez lands a solid uppercut! 6:6
01:54 Ricardo Lopez was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 6:6
02:11 Lopez fires a lead right that Chavez manages to avoid. 6:6
02:13 Chavez lands a hard, compact hook to the head of Lopez. 6:9
02:25 Great work to the body by Lopez as he scores with both hands. 9:9
02:33 Lopez doesn't have to look for Chavez this round. He is right there in front of him. 9:9
02:36 Lopez goes to work inside landing a hard combination to body. 12:9
02:50 There's a hard shot off the top of Chavez's head! 16:9
02:50 Chavez is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 16:9
03:00 Lopez fires and misses. 16:9
03:00 Round 3 finishes with the sound of the bell. 17:8

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 4 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:07 Jack DeForrest was really animated in Lopez's corner and Lopez was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:12 Chavez misses with that punch. 0:0
0:14 Ricardo Lopez fires a punch over the jab of Chavez and gets it in for points. 2:0
0:19 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:23 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:0
0:31 Lopez just comes up short with the combination. 2:0
0:38 Chavez just landed a devastating three punch combo! 2:4
0:38 Those punches hurt Lopez and he looks to hang on. 2:4
0:58 Lopez darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 2:4
01:12 That punch actually went behind Chavez's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Lopez. 2:4
01:23 Lopez is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 2:4
01:32 Chavez is protecting the body nicely as Lopez fails to score inside. 2:4
01:39 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 2:4
01:41 There's a right cross from Lopez that lands flush. 5:4
01:51 As high as Chavez is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Lopez takes advantage of it. 5:4
01:59 Lopez wraps up Chavez. 5:4
02:03 Lopez uses his shoulder to force Chavez out of the clinch. 5:4
02:19 Lopez is trying to free his gloves from under Chavez's gloves. 5:4
02:24 Cobian steps in and breaks it up. 5:4
02:29 Chavez flicks a lead right to the head of Lopez. 5:6
02:52 Lopez is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Chavez's defense. 5:6
03:00 Lopez is really fluid in his movement. 5:6
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 4. 7:5

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:13 Lopez leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:16 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:20 Julio Cesar Chavez got some great advice from Tommy Gallagher between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 5. 0:0
0:28 And Lopez tastes the power of a huge combination from Chavez! 0:4
0:28 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Lopez is just trying to hang on! 0:4
0:44 Chavez is holding on to Lopez. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:4
0:53 Referee Cobian steps in to break it up. 0:4
0:57 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 0:4
01:04 Julio Cesar Chavez's misses as Ricardo Lopez backpedals away. 0:4
01:12 Ricardo Lopez delivers a cross to the nose of Chavez. 3:4
01:28 Lopez has freed himself from Chavez. They move quickly to ring center. 3:4
01:33 Lopez backs into the lower right corner. 3:4
01:37 Chavez moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Lopez. 3:4
01:47 Chavez wings a big left hand at Lopez but the latter sidesteps the punch. 3:4
01:54 * Lopez is being lectured for using his head to butt Chavez. Cobian is letting the judges know but as far as we're concerned he blew that call. Lopez and his corner people can't believe the call. 5:4
01:54 Lopez works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 5:4
02:07 Chavez moves into a neutral corner. 5:4
02:07 Lopez rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Chavez. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 8:4
02:20 There's a straight right by Chavez! 8:8
02:20 Lopez appears shaken by that punch! 8:8
02:30 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Lopez had the edge. 11:10
02:51 Lopez traps Chavez's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Cobian breaks it up. 11:10
03:00 Lopez shoves Chavez away. 11:10
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 11:11

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Chavez winds up and lands a nasty hook to Lopez's body. 0:3
0:13 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:3
0:18 The action is back at ring center. 0:3
0:22 Julio Cesar Chavez shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Lopez flush! 0:7
0:22 Lopez seems to have been hurt by that punch! 0:7
0:32 Lopez lets a quick hook go, catching Chavez moving in. 2:7
0:55 Julio Cesar Chavez moves into the far corner. 2:7
0:55 Lopez drills Julio Cesar Chavez with a left and right and another left. 4:7
01:04 Julio Cesar Chavez is forced into his own corner... 4:7
01:09 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Lopez rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 4:7
01:18 Chavez cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Lopez had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:7
01:25 Both men look to measure one another. 4:7
01:45 The fighters are back at ring center... 4:7
01:45 Lopez goes downstairs with the hook. 6:7
01:59 Lopez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:7
02:26 Lopez will tie a guy up if he has to. 6:7
02:31 Cobian pries them apart. 6:7
02:36 Chavez traps Lopez in the corner! 6:7
02:40 Chavez is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 6:7
02:45 Chavez goes downstairs with the uppercut, that punch has been an effective weapon for him in this fight. 6:10
03:00 We have completed the halfway point of the fight as Round 6 ends. 7:11

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:15 Chavez lands a crushing cross! 0:4
0:15 Lopez is gasping for air!! 0:4
0:20 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:4
0:30 Chavez lands a vicious cross! 0:8
0:30 Lopez looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 0:8
0:47 Lopez wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Chavez's defense. 0:8
0:54 That was a violent straight right by Chavez! 0:13
0:54 Lopez is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:13
01:13 Chavez is clinching... 0:13
01:22 Chavez finally lets go of Lopez. 0:13
01:27 Chavez rips a hook to the body. 0:15
01:40 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:15
01:40 Lopez lands two solid jabs that snap back the head of Chavez. 3:15
02:03 Lopez ties up Julio Cesar Chavez... 3:15
02:07 Cobian has to separate the two... 3:15
02:15 Cobian is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 3:15
02:23 Lopez is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Chavez. 3:15
02:35 Lopez grabs Chavez again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 3:15
02:40 Cobian separates them. 3:15
02:48 Both fighters take a breather as they clinch before Cobian breaks them apart. 3:15
02:51 Lopez has Chavez cornered! 3:15
02:56 Lopez just can't find the range with that uppercut. 3:15
02:58 Chavez gets inside and fires a hook to Lopez's body. 3:17
03:00 Chavez shows Lopez his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 2:17

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lopez looks to be in fair shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:17 Chavez approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Lopez any room to breathe. 0:0
0:17 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:30 Chavez lands a crushing uppercut! 0:4
0:30 Lopez is staggered... 0:4
0:46 Chavez lands a solid hook! 0:8
0:46 Lopez is reeling.. 0:8
0:58 Julio Cesar Chavez lands the lead cross. 0:10
01:19 Chavez misses with that cross. 0:10
01:26 Chavez takes a hard combination from Lopez 4:10
01:26 Chavez looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:10
01:38 Lopez feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 4:10
01:42 Lopez 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! 8:10
01:42 Chavez is dazed and he is in trouble!! 8:10
01:56 Ricardo Lopez scores with a winging right! Chavez's head snapped back violently with that punch! 12:10
01:56 Chavez is trying to regroup after that punch... 12:10
02:05 Lopez scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 14:10
02:14 Chavez is trapped in the corner... 14:10
02:19 Lopez is literally dancing circles around Chavez this round. 14:10
02:28 Chavez connects with an uppercut to the head of Lopez. 14:12
02:41 Lopez tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 14:12
02:44 Chavez scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 14:14
03:00 Lopez cranks up the hook and connects to Chavez's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 18:14
03:00 Lopez has Chavez in trouble after that punch! 18:14
03:00 It looks like Chavez has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 18:14
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 20:15

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cobian motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Tommy Gallagher said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Chavez has some spring in his step here in the 9th round. 0:0
0:11 Lopez misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:0
0:13 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:25 Ricardo Lopez works his way in and leans on Chavez... 0:0
0:34 Cobian separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:39 Chavez bangs home a hard cross. 0:3
0:48 Lopez is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:3
0:56 Lopez wraps up Chavez... Neither fighter will break... 0:3
01:00 The Referee breaks it up... 0:3
01:08 Chavez pins Lopez in the corner! 0:3
01:13 Chavez clinches... Lopez gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:3
01:22 Cobian moves in to break the clinch. 0:3
01:26 Lopez is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 0:3
01:28 Chavez scores with a glancing cross. 0:5
01:38 Chavez has Lopez trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 0:5
01:38 Chavez lands a hook to the ribs. 0:7
01:50 Chavez retreats into the lower corner. 0:7
01:54 Cobian yells at the fighters to separate but Ricardo Lopez and Chavez are a tangle of arms. 0:7
02:03 Chavez works his way free! 0:7
02:15 OH! Chavez landed the big hook flush! 0:11
02:15 Lopez is suddenly in trouble! 0:11
02:20 Lopez is starting to fatigue... 0:11
02:32 Lopez looks to work the body, but Chavez covers up nicely. 0:11
02:47 Lopez just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Chavez with a sharp combination! 4:11
02:47 Chavez's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 4:11
02:59 Ricardo Lopez is trapped in his own corner... 4:11
03:00 Lopez does a great job of moving as Chavez tries to work inside. 4:11
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 9. 3:11

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 10 begins. 0:0
0:14 Chavez feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 0:0
0:14 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:19 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
0:24 Ricardo Lopez lands a strong cross! 4:0
0:24 Chavez was shaken by that blow! 4:0
0:37 That hook from Chavez snapped Lopez's head back violently! 4:4
0:37 Lopez appears to be stunned! 4:4
0:51 Chavez fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:4
0:54 Chavez ducks into an uppercut from Lopez. 6:4
01:07 Chavez drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 6:9
01:07 That series of punches rocked Lopez and he looks to be in trouble. 6:9
01:21 Lopez smothers Chavez's attack as Chavez tries to get off some shots inside. 6:9
01:32 You would think Lopez had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Julio Cesar Chavez looked trying to score there! 6:9
01:43 Chavez lands a wicked uppercut! 6:13
01:43 That absolutely rocked Lopez, he is on queer street right now!! 6:13
01:56 Chavez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ricardo Lopez. 6:13
02:03 Lopez slides into a neutral corner... 6:13
02:07 Chavez fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:13
02:23 * That punch caught Lopez clean. He brings his arms up in a defensive posture. Now he pitches forward! Ricardo Lopez goes down after a delayed reaction to the hook by Chavez! 6:13
02:26 Cobian starts the count... 6:19
02:26 1... 6:19
02:27 2... 6:19
02:28 3... 6:19
02:28 * Lopez is having a hard time keeping his feet under him as he pulls himself up off the canvas, 6:19
02:28 Cobian is allowing the fight to continue. Lopez looks real shaken to us, however. 6:19
02:28 Chavez has Lopez hurt but is there enough time left for him to finish the job? 6:19
02:41 Chavez pummels Ricardo Lopez, capping off his assault with a stiff hook! 6:23
02:41 Lopez looks stunned! 6:23
02:46 Lopez is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 6:23
02:50 Chavez has Lopez trapped! 6:23
02:54 That hook by Chavez jarred Lopez! 6:28
02:54 Lopez was stunned by that blow! 6:28
03:00 Chavez brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 6:28
03:00 Chavez wraps his arms around Lopez. 6:28
03:00 Cobian has to break the clinch. 6:28
03:00 Julio Cesar Chavez appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:28
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. 6:29

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Lopez's corner as the bell sounds for Round 11. 0:0
0:08 Lopez received a pep talk from Jack DeForrest before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 Julio Cesar Chavez is blocked in his own corner... 0:0
0:13 Lopez telegraphed that shot and Chavez ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:20 Chavez catches Lopez coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:5
0:20 Lopez was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 0:5
0:33 Chavez is challenging Lopez to fight him and quit clinching. 0:5
0:38 Cobian breaks them up... 0:5
0:50 Lopez fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Julio Cesar Chavez. He rocked him with that one. 3:5
01:06 Lopez's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 3:5
01:15 Lopez really buried that punch into Chavez's ribs. 8:5
01:15 Chavez was stunned by that blow! 8:5
01:28 Chavez takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 10:5
01:32 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Lopez change his style. 10:5
01:41 Lopez connects with a violent uppercut! 14:5
01:41 Chavez takes a step back, obviously hurt! 14:5
01:56 Lopez misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 14:5
01:58 Chavez feints to the head, then scores with a solid jab to the body 14:8
02:10 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 14:8
02:10 Julio Cesar Chavez cranks a hard cross to the body of Lopez. 14:11
02:26 Chavez picks off the jab thrown by Lopez. 14:11
02:32 Chavez drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 14:16
02:32 Ricardo Lopez was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 14:16
02:37 It looks like there's a bit of swelling starting under Lopez's left eye. 14:16
02:49 Lopez is giving Chavez a lot of side-to-side movement. 14:16
02:57 Chavez seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 14:16
03:00 Chavez appears to have this fight under control. 14:16
03:00 Lopez and Chavez can both be proud of that effort. They went full bore the entire round as the spectators serenade both men with a thunderous ovation. 16:16

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:06 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Chavez scored more on that exchange. 2:3
0:15 Jack DeForrest was extremely upbeat during the break with Lopez providing some solid encouragement. 2:3
0:21 Lopez is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Chavez to chase him. 2:3
0:34 Chavez is pinned in his own corner... 2:3
0:39 Lopez bounces off the ropes, challenging Chavez to come get him. 2:3
0:44 Lopez retreats into a neutral corner. 2:3
0:48 Chavez scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 2:7
0:48 Lopez looks shaken! 2:7
01:02 Chavez doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Ricardo Lopez's head? 2:12
01:02 That was a beautiful shot, Lopez's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 2:12
01:07 Lopez's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 2:12
01:19 Chavez clamps Lopez's arms to his side and holds on until Cobian breaks the hold. 2:12
01:23 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:12
01:35 Chavez misses wildly with the hook. 2:12
01:38 Lopez's finds a home on Chavez's jaw. 4:12
01:47 Lopez slides into his own corner... 4:12
01:51 Chavez is clinching... Lopez is trying to free his gloves... They are under Chavez's arms... 4:12
01:56 Lopez pushes Chavez away. 4:12
02:04 Chavez is keeping away from the ropes. 4:12
02:09 Lopez is getting frustrated as Chavez continues to hold on to him. Lopez is punching Chavez's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Cobian pushes the fighters apart. 4:12
02:13 Now they break clean. 4:12
02:26 Lopez has his arms wrapped around Chavez... Now they separate. 4:12
02:31 Lopez pushes Chavez away. 4:12
02:40 Chavez lands a devastating hook! 4:17
02:40 Lopez is hurt! 4:17
02:57 It's a sweet uppercut by Chavez! He snapped Lopez's head straight back with that punch! 4:21
02:57 Lopez is going to need to regroup after that blow... 4:21
03:00 The final round concludes and we're going to have to await a decision to find out who won this contest. 5:21

Fight Result

Let's go to Jeff Connor for the call...

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

Michael Fischer, Germany scores the bout 117 to 113

Michele Hellstern, United States scores the bout 117 to 113

Ferdinand Estrella, Philippines scores the bout 117 to 114

And your winner by unanimous decision Julio Cesar Chavez!!!


Score Cards

Michael Fischer Round Total
Germany 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ricardo Lopez 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 8 10 9 113
Julio Cesar Chavez 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 117

Michele Hellstern Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ricardo Lopez 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 8 10 9 113
Julio Cesar Chavez 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 117

Ferdinand Estrella Round Total
Philippines 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ricardo Lopez 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 8 10 9 114
Julio Cesar Chavez 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 117

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ricardo Lopez 27 30 30 30 30 27 27 30 28 24 30 27 340
Julio Cesar Chavez 30 30 27 27 30 30 30 28 29 30 30 30 351


Statistics
Categories Ricardo Lopez Julio Cesar Chavez
Knockdowns scored 0 1


Jabs / Round 3.42 4.00
Hooks / Round 6.33 6.83
Crosses / Round 2.17 4.33
Combinations / Round 3.00 5.00
Uppercuts / Round 3.42 4.08


Punches Landed / Round 18.33 24.25
Punches Missed / Round 41.17 41.50


Punching Accuracy 30.8% 36.9%


Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Using Shoulder 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 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 2 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 2 / 1
Go All Out for KO 4 / 3 2 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 2 2 / 0


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OO

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Main Event
Jack Dempsey vs Stanley Ketchel

Fight info: Winterland Arena, San Francisco, CA, United States, 2012-05-28, announcer is Lupe Contreras, referee is Arthur Mercante, the bout will be scored by three judges: Joe Agnello (United States), Luis Rivera (United States) and Jose Juan Guerra (Mexico), 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: 9-3-2 (7) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ace Miller - Cut Man: Joe Chavez
In the blue corner: Stanley Ketchel - Record: 4-3-0 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Kenny Adams - Cut Man: Joe Souza

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:13 Circling left, Dempsey looks for an opening to fire a shot at Stanley Ketchel. 0:0
0:22 Dempsey traps Ketchel's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Mercante breaks it up. 0:0
0:26 Mercante has to break them apart. 0:0
0:41 And Dempsey tastes the power of a huge cross from Ketchel! 0:4
0:41 Dempsey is reeling after that shot! 0:4
0:53 Dempsey fires a jab to the body 2:4
01:07 Dempsey grabs and holds Ketchel... 2:4
01:12 Ketchel works his way free! 2:4
01:21 It's a sweet uppercut by Dempsey! He snapped Ketchel's head straight back with that punch! 6:4
01:21 Ketchel is going to need to regroup after that blow... 6:4
01:37 Dempsey is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 6:4
01:44 Dempsey throws the hook and connects. 8:4
01:54 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 8:4
01:57 Dempsey slips in a jab to the body 10:4
02:13 Dempsey just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Ketchel with a sharp combination! 15:4
02:13 Ketchel is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 15:4
02:27 Dempsey lands a solid cross! 20:4
02:27 Ketchel is trying to regroup after that punch... 20:4
02:45 That punch actually went behind Stanley Ketchel's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Dempsey. 20:4
02:51 Dempsey feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Ketchel's chin. 22:4
02:51 Jack Dempsey knows he has Ketchel hurt as he wades in swinging! 22:4
03:00 Ketchel is protecting the body nicely as Dempsey fails to score inside. 22:4
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 22:4

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Dempsey is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 2 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 Ketchel can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 0:2
0:21 Ketchel tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:2
0:24 Jack Dempsey scores with a hook to the side of the head. 2:2
0:44 Mercante tries to separate the boxers but Dempsey has a vice-like grip on Ketchel. 2:2
0:48 Mercante pries them apart. 2:2
0:53 Both men look to measure one another. 2:2
01:02 Dempsey lands a hard uppercut! 6:2
01:02 That blast sent Ketchel reeling into the ropes! 6:2
01:18 Dempsey lands a hook to the ribs. 8:2
01:41 Ketchel tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 8:2
01:45 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 8:2
01:51 Ketchel lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 8:4
02:12 Oh!!! Dempsey unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 12:4
02:12 Ketchel looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 12:4
02:23 The crowd comes to life as both fighters exchange blows, with the advantage going to Dempsey. 15:6
02:39 Jack Dempsey turns on the hook and drives it home under Ketchel's elbows. 18:6
02:56 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 18:6
03:00 Dempsey has Ketchel pinned! 18:6
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 2. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 17:8

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Stanley Ketchel is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:07 Ace Miller not only gave Dempsey encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Ketchel. Now it's up to Jack Dempsey to implement it. 0:0
0:08 Ketchel is keeping away from the ropes. 0:0
0:12 Ketchel clinches... Jack Dempsey gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:17 Mercante has to separate the two... 0:0
0:21 Kenny Adams felt Ketchel lost that last round and he let him know in no uncertain terms during the break. 0:0
0:23 Stanley Ketchel has Dempsey cornered! 0:0
0:27 Ketchel wraps up Dempsey. 0:0
0:32 Referee Mercante steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:42 Jack Dempsey fires a lead right that Ketchel manages to avoid. 0:0
0:50 The action is back at ring center. 0:0
0:54 Dempsey picks off the jab by Ketchel. 0:0
0:57 "The Manassa Mauler" scores with three unanswered blows to the head of Ketchel. 3:0
01:05 As high as Stanley Ketchel is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Dempsey takes advantage of it. 3:0
01:14 Considering the clinch Dempsey has on Ketchel it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Ketchel pushes him away. 3:0
01:26 Mercante separates the two fighters. 3:0
01:35 Ketchel throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 3:0
01:50 Ketchel is challenging Dempsey to fight him and quit clinching. 3:0
01:55 Referee Mercante separates the two... 3:0
02:07 Dempsey rips a cross to the stomach of Stanley Ketchel, but there was really no power behind it. 5:0
02:24 Ketchel throws a crushing right to Jack Dempsey's jaw! 5:5
02:24 Jack Dempsey is badly hurt! 5:5
02:33 Ketchel throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 5:7
02:50 Mercante warns Ketchel for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 5:7
02:54 The fighters separate after a clinch. 5:7
03:00 Ketchel can't score with short uppercut inside. Dempsey got his gloves in front of the punch. 5:7
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Jack Dempsey's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 3. 4:7

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Dempsey looks a bit disgusted as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Dempsey is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 2:0
0:13 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:21 Ketchel splits Dempsey's gloves with an uppercut. 2:2
0:34 Ketchel backs into the far corner. 2:2
0:34 Jack Dempsey fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 4:2
0:47 Dempsey shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Stanley Ketchel flush! 8:2
0:47 Ketchel is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 8:2
01:01 Ketchel works free! The fighters move to ring center. 8:2
01:06 Dempsey ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 10:2
01:15 Dempsey is trapped in the corner... 10:2
01:25 Dempsey has Ketchel trapped in the far neutral corner... 10:2
01:25 Dempsey connects with an uppercut to the head of Ketchel. 12:2
01:42 Dempsey works his way in and leans on Ketchel... 12:2
01:51 Dempsey finally lets go of Stanley Ketchel. 12:2
01:57 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 12:2
02:05 Ketchel takes a hard combination from Dempsey 16:2
02:05 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Stanley Ketchel is just trying to hang on! 16:2
02:21 Dempsey doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 16:2
02:26 Ketchel slides into the corner... 16:2
02:26 * Dempsey is told to watch rabbit punching by Mercante 18:2
02:44 Ketchel'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. 18:2
02:52 Ketchel tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Dempsey blocks it. 18:2
03:00 Ketchel shows Dempsey his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 4. 19:3

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Ketchel's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:09 Dempsey backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:14 Ketchel is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:0
0:14 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:32 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
0:32 Dempsey comes in over Ketchel's guard with a solid hook. 3:0
0:49 Ketchel drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 3:4
0:49 Dempsey is reeling.. 3:4
01:01 Stanley Ketchel retreats into the lower right corner. 3:4
01:01 Dempsey follows the jab with a with hard overhand right to the jaw. 6:4
01:10 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 6:4
01:22 Ketchel lands a wicked hook! 6:8
01:22 That was a beautiful shot, Jack Dempsey's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 6:8
01:38 Ketchel connects with a violent uppercut! 6:12
01:38 Dempsey's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 6:12
01:54 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 6:12
01:58 Stanley Ketchel misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 6:12
02:05 Jack Dempsey just landed a three punch combo! 10:12
02:05 Ketchel is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 10:12
02:19 Dempsey cranks up the hook and connects to Ketchel's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 14:12
02:19 Ketchel looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 14:12
02:39 Dempsey connects with a hard left hook to the jaw. 17:12
02:48 Stanley Ketchel is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 17:12
02:50 Dempsey has Ketchel blocked in! 17:12
02:50 Dempsey lets a quick hook go, catching Ketchel moving in. 19:12
03:00 Dempsey and Ketchel can both be proud of that effort. They went full bore the entire round as the spectators serenade both men with a thunderous ovation. 20:13

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 6. There it is! 0:0
0:15 Ketchel has his arms wrapped around Jack Dempsey... Now they separate. 0:0
0:24 Dempsey pushes Ketchel away. 0:0
0:24 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:37 Jack Dempsey is jockeying for position as he tries to force Ketchel back into the corner. 0:0
0:41 Ketchel's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:45 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:48 Ketchel scores with a rapid fire combination. 0:2
0:57 Ketchel is trapped in his own corner... 0:2
01:02 There's a hard shot off the top of Stanley Ketchel's head! 4:2
01:02 Ketchel staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 4:2
01:14 Dempsey pins Ketchel in the corner! 4:2
01:14 Dempsey fires a light jab to the stomach 6:2
01:23 Ketchel is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 6:2
01:26 Dempsey cuts loose with both hands and lands some big shots. 9:2
01:38 Not much steam behind Jack Dempsey's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 11:2
01:54 Stanley Ketchel appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 11:2
02:00 Jack Dempsey gets inside and fires a hook to Ketchel's body. 13:2
02:09 Dempsey scores with consecutive blows to the body of Ketchel. 15:2
02:13 Ketchel looks a little puffy under his left eye. 15:2
02:21 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Dempsey lands a short uppercut to the chin of Ketchel. 17:2
02:35 Ketchel does a great job smothering Dempsey's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 17:2
02:41 There's a straight right by Ketchel! 17:7
02:41 Dempsey looks shaken! 17:7
02:55 Ketchel cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Dempsey had his elbows tucked in nicely. 17:7
03:00 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 17:7
03:00 Ketchel fires and misses. 17:7
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 6, forcing Mercante to step in. 19:6

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:10 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:14 Ketchel slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:14 Dempsey goes downstairs with a series of hard blows. 3:0
0:19 Dempsey looks fresher than Ketchel. 3:0
0:23 Ace Miller was extremely upbeat during the break with Dempsey providing some solid encouragement. 3:0
0:24 Dempsey slides into his own corner... 3:0
0:29 Look out! That was a straight right by Ketchel! 3:4
0:29 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Dempsey is trying to hang on... 3:4
0:42 Dempsey dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Ketchel back on his heels! 8:4
0:42 Ketchel was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 8:4
0:51 Ketchel moves into a neutral corner. 8:4
0:51 Dempsey lands a jolting uppercut that snaps back the head of Ketchel. 11:4
0:51 Dempsey knows that Ketchel is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Ketchel. 11:4
01:00 Ketchel moves into the near right corner. 11:4
01:04 Dempsey leaves the jab just short. 11:4
01:16 Dempsey goes straight at Ketchel, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 11:4
01:25 Dempsey lands a jab to Ketchel's midsection 13:4
01:25 Dempsey has Ketchel hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Dempsey is. 13:4
01:29 The swelling under Ketchel's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 13:4
01:38 Dempsey traps Ketchel in the corner! 13:4
01:38 Dempsey connects to the head with a powerful right cross. 16:4
01:38 Ketchel is badly stunned and Dempsey will try to finish him off here in the 7th round! 16:4
01:51 Dempsey really buried that punch into Ketchel's ribs. 20:4
01:51 Ketchel looks shaken! 20:4
02:00 Dempsey is staying at the center of the ring. 20:4
02:04 That hook by Dempsey jarred Ketchel! 24:4
02:04 That absolutely rocked Stanley Ketchel, he is on queer street right now!! 24:4
02:09 The swelling under Ketchel's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 24:4
02:17 Dempsey is off target with that jab. 24:4
02:24 OH! Ketchel landed the big hook flush! 24:8
02:24 Dempsey is clutching his side! 24:8
02:41 That was a violent straight right by Ketchel! 24:12
02:41 Dempsey is gasping for air!! 24:12
02:53 Jack Dempsey lands a hard cross to the body, one of the better punches so far this round. 27:12
03:00 It looks like Dempsey has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 27:12
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 29:12

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 8 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Ketchel is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:13 Ketchel lands a solid cross! 0:4
0:13 Dempsey is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:4
0:27 Ketchel flicks a lead right to the head of Dempsey. 0:6
0:41 Dempsey lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ketchel. 0:6
0:53 Ketchel landed a sharp combination that rocked Dempsey back on his heels! 0:10
0:53 Dempsey is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 0:10
01:09 Ketchel fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:10
01:21 Dempsey pummels Ketchel, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 4:10
01:21 Ketchel's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 4:10
01:39 Mercante has to pull the fighters away from each other as Ketchel locks up Dempsey's arms. 4:10
01:48 Referee Mercante has to separate the two... 4:10
02:02 * Ketchel lands a violent hook and Dempsey is down!!! Wow he hit the deck like a marionette whose strings had been cut away. 4:10
02:04 Mercante stands over Dempsey and begins counting... 4:17
02:04 1... 4:17
02:05 2... 4:17
02:06 3... 4:17
02:07 4... 4:17
02:07 * Dempsey still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Mercante is taking a long look at him. 4:17
02:07 The fight will continue as Mercante appears satisfied that Dempsey is OK. 4:17
02:07 Ketchel appears to have Dempsey out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Dempsey looks ready to go, as Ketchel closes in to try and end this fight. 4:17
02:16 He lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 4:19
02:16 Ketchel hurt Dempsey with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 4:19
02:25 Ketchel has Dempsey trapped! 4:19
02:25 Dempsey tastes Ketchel's jab 4:21
02:25 Dempsey is definitely in trouble. Ketchel needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 4:21
02:33 Ketchel gets in a hook to the body of Dempsey. 4:23
02:33 Ketchel stunned Dempsey. Stanley Ketchel knows how to finish an opponent when he has got one hurt, and he is going to work now! 4:23
02:47 Stanley Ketchel just can't find the range with that jab. 4:23
02:53 The fighters are back at ring center... 4:23
02:53 Ketchel sneaks home the right cross. 4:25
02:53 Dempsey is dazed as Ketchel looks to put him away! 4:25
03:00 Dempsey appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 4:25
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 4:25

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Dempsey and Ketchel square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 9. 0:0
0:07 Dempsey received a pep talk from Ace Miller before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Ketchel'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 Dempsey gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:0
0:24 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 9th. 2:0
0:33 Ketchel just landed a three punch combo! 2:4
0:33 Dempsey was shaken by those blows! 2:4
0:46 Ketchel retreats into a neutral corner. 2:4
0:46 Jack Dempsey scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 4:4
01:05 Ketchel ties up Dempsey. 4:4
01:17 Mercante moves them apart. 4:4
01:25 Dempsey has a real weapon in that jab of his. he should use it more. 7:4
01:30 Dempsey seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 7:4
01:40 Ketchel tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Dempsey. 7:4
01:42 Ketchel takes a right to the body. 9:4
01:58 Dempsey charges Ketchel trying to get inside 9:4
02:06 Jack Dempsey backs into a neutral corner. 9:4
02:11 Ketchel lands a strong jab! 9:8
02:11 Dempsey is staggered... 9:8
02:25 Ketchel tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 9:8
02:32 Ketchel 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. 9:8
02:36 Dempsey moves into the lower corner. 9:8
02:40 Ketchel drops the right hand flush on Dempsey's chin! 9:12
02:40 Dempsey looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 9:12
03:00 It looks like Dempsey has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 9:12
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 10:12

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Dempsey looks to be in good shape as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 Ace Miller knows Dempsey lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:05 Ketchel'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
0:06 These guys are really going at it but Stanley Ketchel looks to be getting the worse of it. 3:2
0:20 Dempsey scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 8:2
0:20 Ketchel appears shaken by those punches! 8:2
0:24 Look for Dempsey to start to target Ketchel's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 8:2
0:41 * Ketchel takes a sizzling combination flush to the chin and drops to his hands and knees!!! 8:2
0:43 The count starts... 17:2
0:43 1... 17:2
0:44 2... 17:2
0:45 3... 17:2
0:46 4... 17:2
0:47 5... 17:2
0:48 6... 17:2
0:49 7... 17:2
0:50 8... 17:2
0:51 9... 17:2
0:52 10! 17:2
0:52 * It's over!! Ketchel has been iced! Dempsey wins by a knockout! 17:2

Fight Result

Lupe Contreras has the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The time of the stoppage is 0:58 of round number 10. The winner by knockout is...

Jack Dempsey!


Score Cards

Joe Agnello Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Jack Dempsey 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 8 9 86
Stanley Ketchel 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 84

Luis Rivera Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Jack Dempsey 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 8 9 87
Stanley Ketchel 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 83

Jose Juan Guerra Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Jack Dempsey 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 8 9 85
Stanley Ketchel 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 85

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Jack Dempsey 30 29 28 30 30 30 30 24 27 258
Stanley Ketchel 27 28 29 27 27 27 27 30 30 252


Statistics
Categories Jack Dempsey Stanley Ketchel
Knockdowns scored 1 1


Jabs / Round 8.30 2.40
Hooks / Round 4.60 3.60
Crosses / Round 5.50 4.20
Combinations / Round 9.40 2.60
Uppercuts / Round 5.00 3.20


Punches Landed / Round 32.80 16.00
Punches Missed / Round 13.60 32.30


Punching Accuracy 70.7% 33.1%


Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Rabbit Punching 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1


Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1


No cuts occured


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