Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Bob Fitzsimmons Sonny Liston 1-1 1 UD 15 15
Preliminary 1 Ken Norton Jerry Quarry 1-1 2 TKO 5 15
Preliminary 2 Tony Galento Primo Carnera 1-1 2 TKO 8 15
Support Bout Lucian Bute Carl Froch 1-1 2 TKO 10 15
Co-Feature Benny Leonard Jimmy Wilde 1-1 1 TKO 10 15
Main Event Ray Robinson Joe Louis 1-1 1 TKO 10 15
#4# Event (8) 19-24
Re: #4# Event (8) 19-24
Opening Bout
Bob Fitzsimmons vs Sonny Liston
Fight info: Miccosukee Resort and Gaming, Miami, FL, United States, 2012-05-28, announcer is Dean Stone, referee is Brian Garry, the bout will be scored by three judges: Dalby Shirley (United States), Jerry Roth (United States) and Raul Nieves (Mexico), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Bob Fitzsimmons - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Paddy Flood - Cut Man: Jim Strickland
In the blue corner: Sonny Liston - Record: 4-3-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tom Yankello - Cut Man: George Francis
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The referee gives Fitzsimmons and Liston their instructions, tells them he wants a good, clean fight, and sends them to their corners. Now the bell sounds to start the fight. 0:0
0:13 Fitzsimmons lands a vicious uppercut! 5:0
0:13 Liston looks like he was hurt by that punch! 5:0
0:22 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 5:0
0:31 Fitzsimmons throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 7:0
0:39 As high as Sonny Liston is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Fitzsimmons takes advantage of it. 7:0
0:48 Fitzsimmons misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 7:0
01:00 Liston can't score with short uppercut inside. Fitzsimmons got his gloves in front of the punch. 7:0
01:11 Liston wings a big left hand at "Ruby Robert" but the latter sidesteps the punch. 7:0
01:13 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Fitzsimmons blasts home a hook. 9:0
01:33 Look out! That was a straight right by Liston! 9:4
01:33 Liston has Fitzsimmons hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 9:4
01:49 Liston has freed himself from Fitzsimmons. They move quickly to ring center. 9:4
02:02 Liston misses with that punch. 9:4
02:09 Liston takes a hard combination from Fitzsimmons 13:4
02:09 Sonny Liston was stunned by that blow! 13:4
02:27 Fitzsimmons just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 13:8
02:27 Bob Fitzsimmons was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 13:8
02:36 Liston doubles up on the jab and each one scored cleanly. 13:11
02:45 Liston doesn't have to look for Bob Fitzsimmons this round. He is right there in front of him. 13:11
02:56 Liston tries to drop the right hand over the top but Bob Fitzsimmons ducks under it. 13:11
02:58 Fitzsimmons scores with a hard jab to the body. 16:11
03:00 My co-announcer is on his feet cheering along with the rest of the crowd after that amazing round. 16:13
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bob Fitzsimmons looks to be in excellent shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Tom Yankello was really animated in Liston's corner and Liston was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 Fitzsimmons moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:13 Liston misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:0
0:23 Fitzsimmons backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:28 Liston doesn't connect with the jab. 0:0
0:30 A solid right hand scores for Bob Fitzsimmons. 3:0
0:42 Liston scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 3:2
0:51 Fitzsimmons feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 3:2
0:56 That punch actually went behind Liston's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Fitzsimmons. 3:2
01:03 There's a hard shot off the top of Fitzsimmons's head! 3:6
01:03 Fitzsimmons's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 3:6
01:21 Liston ties up Fitzsimmons. 3:6
01:25 Garry moves in to break the clinch. 3:6
01:31 Liston goes to the body with an uppercut, though there was not much behind it. 3:8
01:48 Liston is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Fitzsimmons's defense. 3:8
01:53 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 3:8
02:01 Fitzsimmons grabs Liston's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Garry has to force Fitzsimmons to let go. 3:8
02:06 Now they break clean. 3:8
02:14 Fitzsimmons's jab is landing with some authority. 6:8
02:31 There's a straight right by Fitzsimmons! 10:8
02:31 Fitzsimmons has Liston in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 10:8
03:00 Liston misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 10:8
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 10:8
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Liston looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Fitzsimmons rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:0
0:25 Liston throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:32 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:35 Liston drives home an uppercut. That punch had something on it. 0:3
0:52 Fitzsimmons lands a solid uppercut! 4:3
0:52 Liston is reeling after that shot! 4:3
01:04 Fitzsimmons moves into the upper left corner. 4:3
01:08 Liston looks to work the body, but Fitzsimmons covers up nicely. 4:3
01:15 Fitzsimmons lands a devastating cross! 8:3
01:15 Liston is reeling.. 8:3
01:33 Liston lands a crushing uppercut! 8:8
01:33 Fitzsimmons looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 8:8
01:45 Sonny Liston throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Fitzsimmons. 8:11
02:05 Fitzsimmons does a great job of moving as Liston tries to work inside. 8:11
02:13 Liston misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 8:13
02:29 Bob Fitzsimmons clamps Liston's arms to his side and holds on until Garry breaks the hold. 8:13
02:38 Garry is shouting at Bob Fitzsimmons to break! 8:13
02:47 Bob Fitzsimmons works free! The fighters move to ring center. 8:13
02:56 Liston is circling his opponent. 8:13
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 10:14
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Liston looks to be in good shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Paddy Flood said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Fitzsimmons has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:0
0:13 Liston lets his hands go inside, but Fitzsimmons protects his body well. 0:0
0:20 Fitzsimmons lands a strong uppercut! 4:0
0:20 Liston's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 4:0
0:25 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 4:0
0:30 They are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:0
0:38 That hook from Fitzsimmons snapped Liston's head back violently! 9:0
0:38 Liston is staggered... 9:0
0:48 Fitzsimmons scores with consecutive blows to the body of Liston. 11:0
0:57 Fitzsimmons tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 13:0
01:22 Fitzsimmons lands a wicked uppercut! 17:0
01:22 Liston is dazed and he is in trouble!! 17:0
01:35 Fitzsimmons slides along the far ropes. 17:0
01:40 Fitzsimmons has Liston trapped! 17:0
01:40 Bob Fitzsimmons lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 19:0
01:50 Fitzsimmons has Liston blocked in! 19:0
01:54 Liston is either lucky or has radar. Bob Fitzsimmons's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 19:0
02:06 Fitzsimmons pins Sonny Liston's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 19:0
02:15 Liston tries to get free... Here comes Garry to break them up... 19:0
02:27 Fitzsimmons just comes up short with the cross. 19:0
02:34 Liston drops the right hand flush on Fitzsimmons's chin! 19:4
02:34 Fitzsimmons was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 19:4
02:47 Watch Bob Fitzsimmons move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Liston off balance. 19:4
02:59 Garry yells at the fighters to separate but Bob Fitzsimmons and Liston are a tangle of arms. 19:4
03:00 Garry moves them apart. 19:4
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 20:4
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 5. 0:0
0:13 Liston has Fitzsimmons pinned! 0:0
0:17 Liston lands a crushing cross! 0:4
0:17 Fitzsimmons looks shaken! 0:4
0:22 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:4
0:26 Liston's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:4
0:31 Fitzsimmons frees himself from Liston's clutches! They move to ring center now. 0:4
0:39 Liston retreats into his own corner... 0:4
0:43 Fitzsimmons lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Liston. 0:4
0:50 Liston lands a hard cross! 0:8
0:50 Bob Fitzsimmons is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 0:8
01:06 Liston is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:8
01:24 Liston drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:12
01:24 Fitzsimmons was hurt by those blows! 0:12
01:40 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 0:12
01:44 Liston throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Fitzsimmons but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:12
01:47 Fitzsimmons lands a stinging jab. 2:12
02:08 Liston just can't find the range with that cross. 2:12
02:11 Fitzsimmons lands a nicely timed cross to the jaw of Liston from the outside. 5:12
02:24 Fitzsimmons fires a shot, but it glances off Liston's shoulder. 5:12
02:31 Liston lands a hard cross! 5:16
02:31 Fitzsimmons is hurt! 5:16
02:43 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 5:16
02:55 Fitzsimmons lands a strong cross! 9:16
02:55 Liston is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 9:16
03:00 Liston just comes up short with the hook. 9:16
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! 11:16
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Liston didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:10 Fitzsimmons has Liston trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:0
0:14 Bob Fitzsimmons tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Liston. 0:0
0:16 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:21 Paddy Flood implored Fitzsimmons to stay busy, to do more but Fitzsimmons's mind seems elsewhere. 0:0
0:21 Sonny Liston fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 0:2
0:34 Fitzsimmons backs into his own corner... 0:2
0:38 OH! Liston landed the big hook flush! 0:6
0:38 Fitzsimmons is clutching his side! 0:6
0:50 Liston traps Fitzsimmons in the corner! 0:6
0:55 Liston fires and misses. 0:6
01:05 Bob Fitzsimmons slides into his own corner... 0:6
01:09 Liston tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Fitzsimmons blocks it. 0:6
01:21 Bob Fitzsimmons telegraphed that shot and Liston ducks under it easily. 0:6
01:28 Liston lands a devastating cross! 0:10
01:28 Fitzsimmons suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 0:10
01:40 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:10
01:40 Fitzsimmons feints to the head, then goes downstairs with a wicked hook! 3:10
01:55 Fitzsimmons pumps a heavy jab to the midsection. 6:10
02:05 Fitzsimmons scores to the body with a jab 8:10
02:19 Liston just landed a three punch combo! 8:14
02:19 Those shots all landed square and Fitzsimmons felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 8:14
02:30 Liston forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Fitzsimmons. 8:16
02:35 Fitzsimmons is starting to swell just a little under his right eye. It remains to be seen if it will become a problem. 8:16
02:47 Fitzsimmons just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Liston with a sharp combination! 12:16
02:47 Liston is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 12:16
03:00 Liston slides into the corner... 12:16
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 13:16
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Liston looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Sonny Liston rips off a series of jabs that score! Fitzsimmons eats them and tries to bull his way inside but Liston quickly ties him up. Now, they separate. 0:3
0:16 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Liston who scores with a short hook to the chest. 0:5
0:25 Paddy Flood knows Fitzsimmons lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:5
0:30 Liston is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Fitzsimmons to chase him. 0:5
0:35 Liston lands consecutive blows to Fitzsimmons's midsection. 0:7
0:46 Fitzsimmons is motioning with his gloves for Liston to bring it on, but Bob Fitzsimmons is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:7
0:49 Bob Fitzsimmons scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Liston. 2:7
01:02 Liston fires a lead right that Fitzsimmons manages to avoid. 2:7
01:12 Liston rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:9
01:27 Fitzsimmons misses with that combination. 2:9
01:43 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 2:9
01:43 Liston lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Fitzsimmons's ribs. 2:12
01:48 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Fitzsimmons. 2:12
01:55 Liston threw that hook like he was throwing a discus, he would have fallen over if Bob Fitzsimmons's jaw hadn't gotten in the way! 2:15
02:10 Fitzsimmons rips a hook to the body. 4:15
02:26 Liston throws a flurry of punches but Fitzsimmons either blocks or slips them. 4:15
02:29 Fitzsimmons finds a home for his jab, keeping Liston at bay. 6:15
02:47 Liston's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 6:15
03:00 Fitzsimmons picks off the jab thrown by Liston. 6:15
03:00 We have completed the halfway point of the fight as Round 7 ends. 6:17
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 8. There it is! 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Bob Fitzsimmons is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:11 Liston usues his legs to avoid Fitzsimmons's punches. 0:0
0:13 Liston needs to catch his second wind... 0:0
0:26 Fitzsimmons's misses as Liston backpedals away. 0:0
0:33 Fitzsimmons retreats into the lower corner. 0:0
0:38 Liston is really fluid in his movement. 0:0
0:42 Liston has Bob Fitzsimmons cornered! 0:0
0:42 Liston slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Bob Fitzsimmons. 0:3
0:47 The swelling is increasing around Fitzsimmons's right. 0:3
0:54 Liston snaps Fitzsimmons's head back with a solid jab. 0:6
01:10 Liston cranks up the hook and connects to Fitzsimmons's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:10
01:10 Fitzsimmons is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 0:10
01:14 Look for Liston to start to target Fitzsimmons's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 0:10
01:24 Oh!!! Liston unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 0:14
01:24 Fitzsimmons's knee almost touched the canvas... 0:14
01:37 Liston seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:14
01:44 Liston slides into a neutral corner... 0:14
01:49 Fitzsimmons scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:14
01:49 Liston is suddenly in trouble! 4:14
01:58 Both fighters move back to ring center. 4:14
02:03 Fitzsimmons is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Liston 4:14
02:12 Fitzsimmons really buried that punch into Liston's ribs. 8:14
02:12 Liston is trying to regroup after those punches... 8:14
02:25 Fitzsimmons pushes Liston away from him, trying to get some punching room and lands a wicked uppercut in close. 11:14
02:29 Liston's tank is just about on empty. 11:14
02:38 Liston pins Bob Fitzsimmons's arms. Now they move apart. 11:14
02:43 Garry has to separate the two... 11:14
03:00 Bob Fitzsimmons leaves the jab just short. 11:14
03:00 It looks like Liston has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 11:14
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 12:15
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 9. 0:0
0:06 Paddy Flood seemed to pump up Fitzsimmons between rounds. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Fitzsimmons's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Fitzsimmons's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Liston fires and misses. 0:0
0:14 Fitzsimmons rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 2:0
0:38 Liston swings...and misses. 2:0
0:53 Liston's jab is finds it's mark. 2:3
01:07 Liston shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Fitzsimmons flush! 2:7
01:07 That's the shot Liston hoped to land! Fitzsimmons looks bad after that series of blows. 2:7
01:11 Fitzsimmons's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 2:7
01:16 Fitzsimmons retreats into a neutral corner. 2:7
01:20 Sonny Liston misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:7
01:22 Fitzsimmons lands a jab to the midsection 4:7
01:43 Fitzsimmons works free! He backs to ring center, with Liston following. 4:7
01:53 Liston is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 4:7
02:07 Fitzsimmons misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:7
02:14 Garry is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 4:7
02:21 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 4:7
02:26 Fitzsimmons pushes Liston away. 4:7
02:39 Fitzsimmons landed a sharp combination that rocked Liston back on his heels! 9:7
02:39 Liston is in serious trouble after absorbing those punches. He is staggering around like he was taken under the pier and beaten with blackjacks! 9:7
02:59 Liston whiffs with the jab. 9:7
03:00 The bell stops the action as Fitzsimmons and Liston go back to their corners. 10:8
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Bob Fitzsimmons and Liston leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Fitzsimmons's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:14 Bob Fitzsimmons wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Liston's defense. 0:0
0:21 Liston pummels Fitzsimmons, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 0:4
0:21 Fitzsimmons seems to have been hurt by that punch! 0:4
0:37 Liston is pinned in his own corner... 0:4
0:37 Fitzsimmons scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 3:4
0:53 Bob Fitzsimmons usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Liston tries vainly to score. 3:4
01:00 The action slows for the moment. 3:4
01:11 Fitzsimmons is protecting the body nicely as Liston fails to score inside. 3:4
01:23 Fitzsimmons takes a heavy combination downstairs. 3:8
01:23 Fitzsimmons in on unsteady legs after those punches. 3:8
01:27 Fitzsimmons's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 3:8
01:36 Liston dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Fitzsimmons back on his heels! 3:12
01:36 That blast sent Fitzsimmons reeling into the ropes! 3:12
01:45 Liston pins Fitzsimmons in the corner! 3:12
01:50 Sonny Liston cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Fitzsimmons had his elbows tucked in nicely. 3:12
01:57 Fitzsimmons 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. 3:12
02:04 Liston circles around the ring. 3:12
02:13 Liston is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Bob Fitzsimmons. 3:12
02:18 * Garry is telling Fitzsimmons to quit leaning on the neck. 3:12
02:39 Fitzsimmons grabs Liston again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 3:12
02:44 The Referee breaks it up... 3:12
02:48 Both fighters move to ring center. 3:12
02:53 And Fitzsimmons tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Liston! 3:16
02:53 That blow connected solidly to the head of Fitzsimmons and he is stunned! 3:16
02:57 Fitzsimmons seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 3:16
03:00 Liston is trapped in his own corner... 3:16
03:00 Fitzsimmons traps Liston's gloves under his arms, forcing Garry to break them up. 3:16
03:00 Garry separates the two... 3:16
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 2:17
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 11 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Paddy Flood was extremely upbeat during the break with Fitzsimmons providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Fitzsimmons is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Fitzsimmons still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Fitzsimmons catches Liston coming in with a sweet uppercut! 5:0
0:13 That shot landed square and Liston felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 5:0
0:22 Liston backs into the right corner. 5:0
0:27 Bob Fitzsimmons is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Liston attempts to move inside on him. 5:0
0:35 Fitzsimmons connects with a violent cross! 9:0
0:35 And Liston's in big trouble now! 9:0
0:48 Fitzsimmons throws the hook and connects. 11:0
0:48 Fitzsimmons has Liston in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 11th. 11:0
0:57 Bob Fitzsimmons feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Liston's chin. 13:0
0:57 Fitzsimmons has Liston is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 13:0
01:10 Fitzsimmons drops in a solid cross just above Liston's trunks. 16:0
01:10 There's time for Fitzsimmons to finish Liston if he can do it. 16:0
01:19 Liston is forced into his own corner... 16:0
01:23 Fitzsimmons is off target with that jab. 16:0
01:35 Fitzsimmons tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 16:0
01:41 That straight cross from Fitzsimmons tagged Liston. He came right up the middle with that punch. 19:0
01:51 Fitzsimmons has Liston trapped in the upper neutral corner... 19:0
01:55 It's a sweet uppercut by Fitzsimmons! He snapped Liston's head straight back with that punch! 24:0
01:55 Liston is suddenly in trouble! 24:0
02:09 Fitzsimmons dances gracefully across the canvas 24:0
02:17 Liston is trapped in the corner... 24:0
02:21 Fitzsimmons misses wildly with the Hook. 24:0
02:36 Garry warns Liston for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 24:0
02:45 Garry has to break the clinch. 24:0
02:53 The action is at ring center. 24:0
02:53 Liston scores with a glancing cross. 24:2
02:57 Fitzsimmons's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 24:2
03:00 Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 24:2
03:00 Fitzsimmons appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 24:2
03:00 That ends Round 11... But the fighters are still punching! Now Garry jumps between them. 26:1
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Something's wrong. The bell should have sounded to start...there it goes. Both fighters got a few extra seconds rest here at the start of Round 12. 0:0
0:08 Fitzsimmons'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 Fitzsimmons lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Liston. 0:0
0:15 Sonny Liston punishes Fitzsimmons with his piston-like jab and if he keeps doing it, he might bust Fitzsimmons up. 0:3
0:24 Tom Yankello not only gave Liston encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Fitzsimmons. Now it's up to Sonny Liston to implement it. 0:3
0:29 Liston can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:3
0:32 That was smooth combination from Fitzsimmons as he lands effectively from the outside. 3:3
0:48 Liston fires a light jab to the stomach 3:5
01:03 Fitzsimmons slides into a neutral corner... 3:5
01:08 Liston just misses with a huge shot as Fitzsimmons chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 3:5
01:15 Both men look to measure one another. 3:5
01:18 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 3:5
01:26 Fitzsimmons lands a hard cross! 8:5
01:26 How is Liston standing after that? 8:5
01:40 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 8:5
01:44 Liston is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 8:5
01:47 Fitzsimmons traps Sonny Liston in the corner! 8:5
01:47 Fitzsimmons scores with a quick one-two to Liston's midsection 10:5
02:02 Liston fires a volley of punches but Fitzsimmons was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 10:5
02:10 Fitzsimmons backs into a neutral corner. 10:5
02:14 Liston looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 10:5
02:17 Fitzsimmons digs a short hook to ribs of Liston. 12:5
02:38 * A tremendous hook from Fitzsimmons and Liston goes down!! 12:5
02:41 Garry begins the count... 21:5
02:41 1... 21:5
02:42 2... 21:5
02:43 3... 21:5
02:44 4... 21:5
02:45 5... 21:5
02:46 6... 21:5
02:47 7... 21:5
02:48 8... 21:5
02:48 * Liston is very, very shaky as he gets to his feet. his eyes have a vacant stare to them as Garry moves in to wipe his gloves. 21:5
02:48 Garry is allowing the fight to continue. Liston looks real shaken to us, however. 21:5
02:48 Fitzsimmons must sense that he's got Liston 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. 21:5
02:52 What's holding Liston up? Garry is watching Liston closely and you have to wonder if he's going to wave this thing off soon. 21:5
03:00 A knockdown is always exciting and this crowd is full of electricity after that last round! 23:5
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 13 begins. 0:0
0:08 Fitzsimmons got some great advice from Paddy Flood between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 13. 0:0
0:08 Fitzsimmons'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 Fitzsimmons backs into the left corner. 0:0
0:13 Liston misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:24 Liston drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:4
0:24 Those punches hurt Fitzsimmons and he looks to hang on. 0:4
0:29 The swelling under Bob Fitzsimmons's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 0:4
0:38 Liston smothers Fitzsimmons's attack with a clinch! 0:4
0:43 Referee Garry has to separate the two... 0:4
0:52 Liston fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:4
0:59 It's a sweet uppercut by Fitzsimmons! He snapped Liston's head straight back with that punch! 5:4
0:59 Fitzsimmons just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 5:4
01:09 Liston is trying to put his punches together and he tags Fitzsimmons with a nice combination of punches. 5:6
01:23 There's a straight right by Liston! 5:10
01:23 Fitzsimmons takes a step back, obviously hurt! 5:10
01:27 Fitzsimmons's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 5:10
01:37 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Garry is going to have to sort this out. 5:10
01:46 Liston finally lets go of Fitzsimmons. 5:10
01:46 Sonny Liston seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 5:10
01:55 He lands a devastating cross! 5:14
01:55 Fitzsimmons seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 5:14
02:08 Liston fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 5:14
02:18 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 5:14
02:23 Liston misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:14
02:30 Sonny Liston has Fitzsimmons trapped in the upper neutral corner... 5:14
02:34 Liston lands a hard uppercut! 5:18
02:34 Fitzsimmons looks shaken! 5:18
02:39 The increased swelling around the right eye of Bob Fitzsimmons is fast becoming a hindurance. 5:18
02:51 Liston misses wildly with the hook. 5:18
02:53 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Fitzsimmons digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Liston. 7:18
03:00 Fitzsimmons is blocked in his own corner... 7:18
03:00 Liston looks to work the body, but Bob Fitzsimmons covers up nicely. 7:18
03:00 Fitzsimmons appears to have this fight under control. 7:18
03:00 Round 13 ends with the sound of the bell. 7:18
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fitzsimmons was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Fitzsimmons'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 Liston has Fitzsimmons trapped! 0:0
0:13 Fitzsimmons comes in low. Liston puts a headlock on him. Garry knocks Liston's arm off Fitzsimmons's head. 0:0
0:17 Liston uses his shoulder to force Fitzsimmons out of the clinch. 0:0
0:22 Fitzsimmons looks like he could go ten more rounds. 0:0
0:29 Fitzsimmons ties up Liston. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:0
0:38 Liston works his way free! 0:0
0:47 That was a violent straight right by Liston! 0:4
0:47 Fitzsimmons was stunned by that blow! 0:4
0:52 Fitzsimmons is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 0:4
01:09 Liston grabs Fitzsimmons. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:4
01:18 Garry separates the two... 0:4
01:30 Liston and Fitzsimmons are in a clinch, Garry hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:4
01:35 Liston shoves Fitzsimmons away. 0:4
01:39 The action is back at ring center. 0:4
01:44 Fitzsimmons lands a crushing cross! 4:4
01:44 Liston was shaken by that blow! 4:4
01:53 Fitzsimmons goes downstairs with a series of hard blows. 7:4
02:07 Liston backs into a neutral corner. 7:4
02:16 * Fitzsimmons lands a hard cross to the head and Liston is down!! 7:4
02:18 Garry stands over Liston and begins the count... 14:4
02:18 1... 14:4
02:19 2... 14:4
02:20 3... 14:4
02:21 4... 14:4
02:21 * Liston is having a hard time keeping his feet under him as he pulls himself up off the canvas, 14:4
02:21 Garry is looking at Liston closely, and he will allow the fight to continue. 14:4
02:21 Fitzsimmons knows he has Liston hurt as he wades in swinging! 14:4
02:34 Fitzsimmons drives that short hook into Liston's midsection! 19:4
02:34 Liston is gasping for air!! 19:4
02:47 Fitzsimmons lands a solid hook! 24:4
02:47 Liston looks shaken! 24:4
02:56 A flurry of punches are exchanged, but Liston is coming out on top. 26:7
02:56 Fitzsimmons won't want to let Liston off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 26:7
03:00 Fitzsimmons seems to have done enough to win this fight. 26:7
03:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 26:6
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 15th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:07 Liston received a pep talk from Tom Yankello before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Fitzsimmons'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 Fitzsimmons wraps up Liston... Neither fighter will break... 0:0
0:24 Garry has to break them apart. 0:0
0:29 Fitzsimmons backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:33 Liston fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:45 Liston tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:47 A sizzling cross from Fitzsimmons finds it's mark. 3:0
01:01 You would think Fitzsimmons had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Liston looked trying to score there! 3:0
01:14 Fitzsimmons lands the lead cross. 5:0
01:31 Apparently Liston feels it's a good strategy to hug Fitzsimmons and force Garry to come separate them. 5:0
01:36 Referee Garry separates the two... 5:0
01:45 Liston holds his arms up in disgust as Fitzsimmons holds him around his waist. 5:0
01:54 The fighters separate after a clinch. 5:0
01:54 Liston is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 5:0
02:07 Liston misses with that cross. 5:0
02:22 Bob Fitzsimmons looks for a breather; he grabs Liston and holds on. Liston pushes Fitzsimmons off and looks for an opening. 5:0
02:27 Garry steps in and breaks it up. 5:0
02:31 Fitzsimmons is trapped in Liston's corner... 5:0
02:36 Liston cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Fitzsimmons had his elbows tucked in nicely. 5:0
02:38 Fitzsimmons fires the jab. It finds its target. 7:0
02:53 Liston fires a left hand that Fitzsimmons takes high on the shoulder. 7:0
03:00 Fitzsimmons tries to muscle inside but Liston clinches him. 7:0
03:00 Liston pushes Fitzsimmons away. 7:0
03:00 Fitzsimmons seems to have done enough to win this fight. 7:0
03:00 The crowd would have liked to seen a knockout, but not tonight as the bell sounds ending Round 15, the final round of the fight. 6:1
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Dean Stone is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Dalby Shirley, United States scores the bout 145 to 138
Jerry Roth, United States scores the bout 144 to 139
Raul Nieves, Mexico scores the bout 144 to 139
The winner by unanimous decision is Bob Fitzsimmons!
Score Cards
Dalby Shirley Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Bob Fitzsimmons 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 145
Sonny Liston 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 8 10 8 9 138
Jerry Roth Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Bob Fitzsimmons 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 144
Sonny Liston 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 8 10 8 9 139
Raul Nieves Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Bob Fitzsimmons 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 144
Sonny Liston 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 8 10 8 9 139
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Bob Fitzsimmons 30 30 28 30 28 27 27 29 30 27 30 30 27 30 30 433
Sonny Liston 27 27 29 27 29 30 30 28 27 30 27 24 30 24 27 416
Statistics
Categories Bob Fitzsimmons Sonny Liston
Knockdowns scored 2 0
Jabs / Round 3.87 5.67
Hooks / Round 4.07 2.73
Crosses / Round 5.80 4.13
Combinations / Round 4.47 2.67
Uppercuts / Round 4.33 3.87
Punches Landed / Round 22.53 19.07
Punches Missed / Round 36.07 54.67
Punching Accuracy 38.5% 25.9%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 3 / 3
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 6
Fight Outside (Defensive) 12 / 11 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 7 / 5
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 0
Bob Fitzsimmons vs Sonny Liston
Fight info: Miccosukee Resort and Gaming, Miami, FL, United States, 2012-05-28, announcer is Dean Stone, referee is Brian Garry, the bout will be scored by three judges: Dalby Shirley (United States), Jerry Roth (United States) and Raul Nieves (Mexico), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Bob Fitzsimmons - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Paddy Flood - Cut Man: Jim Strickland
In the blue corner: Sonny Liston - Record: 4-3-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tom Yankello - Cut Man: George Francis
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The referee gives Fitzsimmons and Liston their instructions, tells them he wants a good, clean fight, and sends them to their corners. Now the bell sounds to start the fight. 0:0
0:13 Fitzsimmons lands a vicious uppercut! 5:0
0:13 Liston looks like he was hurt by that punch! 5:0
0:22 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 5:0
0:31 Fitzsimmons throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 7:0
0:39 As high as Sonny Liston is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Fitzsimmons takes advantage of it. 7:0
0:48 Fitzsimmons misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 7:0
01:00 Liston can't score with short uppercut inside. Fitzsimmons got his gloves in front of the punch. 7:0
01:11 Liston wings a big left hand at "Ruby Robert" but the latter sidesteps the punch. 7:0
01:13 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Fitzsimmons blasts home a hook. 9:0
01:33 Look out! That was a straight right by Liston! 9:4
01:33 Liston has Fitzsimmons hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 9:4
01:49 Liston has freed himself from Fitzsimmons. They move quickly to ring center. 9:4
02:02 Liston misses with that punch. 9:4
02:09 Liston takes a hard combination from Fitzsimmons 13:4
02:09 Sonny Liston was stunned by that blow! 13:4
02:27 Fitzsimmons just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 13:8
02:27 Bob Fitzsimmons was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 13:8
02:36 Liston doubles up on the jab and each one scored cleanly. 13:11
02:45 Liston doesn't have to look for Bob Fitzsimmons this round. He is right there in front of him. 13:11
02:56 Liston tries to drop the right hand over the top but Bob Fitzsimmons ducks under it. 13:11
02:58 Fitzsimmons scores with a hard jab to the body. 16:11
03:00 My co-announcer is on his feet cheering along with the rest of the crowd after that amazing round. 16:13
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bob Fitzsimmons looks to be in excellent shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Tom Yankello was really animated in Liston's corner and Liston was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 Fitzsimmons moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:13 Liston misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:0
0:23 Fitzsimmons backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:28 Liston doesn't connect with the jab. 0:0
0:30 A solid right hand scores for Bob Fitzsimmons. 3:0
0:42 Liston scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 3:2
0:51 Fitzsimmons feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 3:2
0:56 That punch actually went behind Liston's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Fitzsimmons. 3:2
01:03 There's a hard shot off the top of Fitzsimmons's head! 3:6
01:03 Fitzsimmons's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 3:6
01:21 Liston ties up Fitzsimmons. 3:6
01:25 Garry moves in to break the clinch. 3:6
01:31 Liston goes to the body with an uppercut, though there was not much behind it. 3:8
01:48 Liston is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Fitzsimmons's defense. 3:8
01:53 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 3:8
02:01 Fitzsimmons grabs Liston's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Garry has to force Fitzsimmons to let go. 3:8
02:06 Now they break clean. 3:8
02:14 Fitzsimmons's jab is landing with some authority. 6:8
02:31 There's a straight right by Fitzsimmons! 10:8
02:31 Fitzsimmons has Liston in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 10:8
03:00 Liston misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 10:8
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 10:8
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Liston looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Fitzsimmons rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:0
0:25 Liston throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:32 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:35 Liston drives home an uppercut. That punch had something on it. 0:3
0:52 Fitzsimmons lands a solid uppercut! 4:3
0:52 Liston is reeling after that shot! 4:3
01:04 Fitzsimmons moves into the upper left corner. 4:3
01:08 Liston looks to work the body, but Fitzsimmons covers up nicely. 4:3
01:15 Fitzsimmons lands a devastating cross! 8:3
01:15 Liston is reeling.. 8:3
01:33 Liston lands a crushing uppercut! 8:8
01:33 Fitzsimmons looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 8:8
01:45 Sonny Liston throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Fitzsimmons. 8:11
02:05 Fitzsimmons does a great job of moving as Liston tries to work inside. 8:11
02:13 Liston misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 8:13
02:29 Bob Fitzsimmons clamps Liston's arms to his side and holds on until Garry breaks the hold. 8:13
02:38 Garry is shouting at Bob Fitzsimmons to break! 8:13
02:47 Bob Fitzsimmons works free! The fighters move to ring center. 8:13
02:56 Liston is circling his opponent. 8:13
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 10:14
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Liston looks to be in good shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Paddy Flood said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Fitzsimmons has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:0
0:13 Liston lets his hands go inside, but Fitzsimmons protects his body well. 0:0
0:20 Fitzsimmons lands a strong uppercut! 4:0
0:20 Liston's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 4:0
0:25 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 4:0
0:30 They are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:0
0:38 That hook from Fitzsimmons snapped Liston's head back violently! 9:0
0:38 Liston is staggered... 9:0
0:48 Fitzsimmons scores with consecutive blows to the body of Liston. 11:0
0:57 Fitzsimmons tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 13:0
01:22 Fitzsimmons lands a wicked uppercut! 17:0
01:22 Liston is dazed and he is in trouble!! 17:0
01:35 Fitzsimmons slides along the far ropes. 17:0
01:40 Fitzsimmons has Liston trapped! 17:0
01:40 Bob Fitzsimmons lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 19:0
01:50 Fitzsimmons has Liston blocked in! 19:0
01:54 Liston is either lucky or has radar. Bob Fitzsimmons's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 19:0
02:06 Fitzsimmons pins Sonny Liston's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 19:0
02:15 Liston tries to get free... Here comes Garry to break them up... 19:0
02:27 Fitzsimmons just comes up short with the cross. 19:0
02:34 Liston drops the right hand flush on Fitzsimmons's chin! 19:4
02:34 Fitzsimmons was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 19:4
02:47 Watch Bob Fitzsimmons move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Liston off balance. 19:4
02:59 Garry yells at the fighters to separate but Bob Fitzsimmons and Liston are a tangle of arms. 19:4
03:00 Garry moves them apart. 19:4
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 20:4
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 5. 0:0
0:13 Liston has Fitzsimmons pinned! 0:0
0:17 Liston lands a crushing cross! 0:4
0:17 Fitzsimmons looks shaken! 0:4
0:22 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:4
0:26 Liston's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:4
0:31 Fitzsimmons frees himself from Liston's clutches! They move to ring center now. 0:4
0:39 Liston retreats into his own corner... 0:4
0:43 Fitzsimmons lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Liston. 0:4
0:50 Liston lands a hard cross! 0:8
0:50 Bob Fitzsimmons is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 0:8
01:06 Liston is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:8
01:24 Liston drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:12
01:24 Fitzsimmons was hurt by those blows! 0:12
01:40 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 0:12
01:44 Liston throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Fitzsimmons but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:12
01:47 Fitzsimmons lands a stinging jab. 2:12
02:08 Liston just can't find the range with that cross. 2:12
02:11 Fitzsimmons lands a nicely timed cross to the jaw of Liston from the outside. 5:12
02:24 Fitzsimmons fires a shot, but it glances off Liston's shoulder. 5:12
02:31 Liston lands a hard cross! 5:16
02:31 Fitzsimmons is hurt! 5:16
02:43 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 5:16
02:55 Fitzsimmons lands a strong cross! 9:16
02:55 Liston is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 9:16
03:00 Liston just comes up short with the hook. 9:16
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! 11:16
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Liston didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:10 Fitzsimmons has Liston trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:0
0:14 Bob Fitzsimmons tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Liston. 0:0
0:16 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:21 Paddy Flood implored Fitzsimmons to stay busy, to do more but Fitzsimmons's mind seems elsewhere. 0:0
0:21 Sonny Liston fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 0:2
0:34 Fitzsimmons backs into his own corner... 0:2
0:38 OH! Liston landed the big hook flush! 0:6
0:38 Fitzsimmons is clutching his side! 0:6
0:50 Liston traps Fitzsimmons in the corner! 0:6
0:55 Liston fires and misses. 0:6
01:05 Bob Fitzsimmons slides into his own corner... 0:6
01:09 Liston tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Fitzsimmons blocks it. 0:6
01:21 Bob Fitzsimmons telegraphed that shot and Liston ducks under it easily. 0:6
01:28 Liston lands a devastating cross! 0:10
01:28 Fitzsimmons suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 0:10
01:40 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:10
01:40 Fitzsimmons feints to the head, then goes downstairs with a wicked hook! 3:10
01:55 Fitzsimmons pumps a heavy jab to the midsection. 6:10
02:05 Fitzsimmons scores to the body with a jab 8:10
02:19 Liston just landed a three punch combo! 8:14
02:19 Those shots all landed square and Fitzsimmons felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 8:14
02:30 Liston forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Fitzsimmons. 8:16
02:35 Fitzsimmons is starting to swell just a little under his right eye. It remains to be seen if it will become a problem. 8:16
02:47 Fitzsimmons just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Liston with a sharp combination! 12:16
02:47 Liston is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 12:16
03:00 Liston slides into the corner... 12:16
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 13:16
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Liston looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Sonny Liston rips off a series of jabs that score! Fitzsimmons eats them and tries to bull his way inside but Liston quickly ties him up. Now, they separate. 0:3
0:16 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Liston who scores with a short hook to the chest. 0:5
0:25 Paddy Flood knows Fitzsimmons lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:5
0:30 Liston is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Fitzsimmons to chase him. 0:5
0:35 Liston lands consecutive blows to Fitzsimmons's midsection. 0:7
0:46 Fitzsimmons is motioning with his gloves for Liston to bring it on, but Bob Fitzsimmons is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:7
0:49 Bob Fitzsimmons scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Liston. 2:7
01:02 Liston fires a lead right that Fitzsimmons manages to avoid. 2:7
01:12 Liston rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:9
01:27 Fitzsimmons misses with that combination. 2:9
01:43 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 2:9
01:43 Liston lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Fitzsimmons's ribs. 2:12
01:48 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Fitzsimmons. 2:12
01:55 Liston threw that hook like he was throwing a discus, he would have fallen over if Bob Fitzsimmons's jaw hadn't gotten in the way! 2:15
02:10 Fitzsimmons rips a hook to the body. 4:15
02:26 Liston throws a flurry of punches but Fitzsimmons either blocks or slips them. 4:15
02:29 Fitzsimmons finds a home for his jab, keeping Liston at bay. 6:15
02:47 Liston's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 6:15
03:00 Fitzsimmons picks off the jab thrown by Liston. 6:15
03:00 We have completed the halfway point of the fight as Round 7 ends. 6:17
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 8. There it is! 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Bob Fitzsimmons is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:11 Liston usues his legs to avoid Fitzsimmons's punches. 0:0
0:13 Liston needs to catch his second wind... 0:0
0:26 Fitzsimmons's misses as Liston backpedals away. 0:0
0:33 Fitzsimmons retreats into the lower corner. 0:0
0:38 Liston is really fluid in his movement. 0:0
0:42 Liston has Bob Fitzsimmons cornered! 0:0
0:42 Liston slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Bob Fitzsimmons. 0:3
0:47 The swelling is increasing around Fitzsimmons's right. 0:3
0:54 Liston snaps Fitzsimmons's head back with a solid jab. 0:6
01:10 Liston cranks up the hook and connects to Fitzsimmons's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:10
01:10 Fitzsimmons is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 0:10
01:14 Look for Liston to start to target Fitzsimmons's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 0:10
01:24 Oh!!! Liston unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 0:14
01:24 Fitzsimmons's knee almost touched the canvas... 0:14
01:37 Liston seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:14
01:44 Liston slides into a neutral corner... 0:14
01:49 Fitzsimmons scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:14
01:49 Liston is suddenly in trouble! 4:14
01:58 Both fighters move back to ring center. 4:14
02:03 Fitzsimmons is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Liston 4:14
02:12 Fitzsimmons really buried that punch into Liston's ribs. 8:14
02:12 Liston is trying to regroup after those punches... 8:14
02:25 Fitzsimmons pushes Liston away from him, trying to get some punching room and lands a wicked uppercut in close. 11:14
02:29 Liston's tank is just about on empty. 11:14
02:38 Liston pins Bob Fitzsimmons's arms. Now they move apart. 11:14
02:43 Garry has to separate the two... 11:14
03:00 Bob Fitzsimmons leaves the jab just short. 11:14
03:00 It looks like Liston has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 11:14
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 12:15
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 9. 0:0
0:06 Paddy Flood seemed to pump up Fitzsimmons between rounds. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Fitzsimmons's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Fitzsimmons's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Liston fires and misses. 0:0
0:14 Fitzsimmons rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 2:0
0:38 Liston swings...and misses. 2:0
0:53 Liston's jab is finds it's mark. 2:3
01:07 Liston shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Fitzsimmons flush! 2:7
01:07 That's the shot Liston hoped to land! Fitzsimmons looks bad after that series of blows. 2:7
01:11 Fitzsimmons's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 2:7
01:16 Fitzsimmons retreats into a neutral corner. 2:7
01:20 Sonny Liston misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:7
01:22 Fitzsimmons lands a jab to the midsection 4:7
01:43 Fitzsimmons works free! He backs to ring center, with Liston following. 4:7
01:53 Liston is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 4:7
02:07 Fitzsimmons misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:7
02:14 Garry is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 4:7
02:21 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 4:7
02:26 Fitzsimmons pushes Liston away. 4:7
02:39 Fitzsimmons landed a sharp combination that rocked Liston back on his heels! 9:7
02:39 Liston is in serious trouble after absorbing those punches. He is staggering around like he was taken under the pier and beaten with blackjacks! 9:7
02:59 Liston whiffs with the jab. 9:7
03:00 The bell stops the action as Fitzsimmons and Liston go back to their corners. 10:8
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Bob Fitzsimmons and Liston leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Fitzsimmons's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:14 Bob Fitzsimmons wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Liston's defense. 0:0
0:21 Liston pummels Fitzsimmons, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 0:4
0:21 Fitzsimmons seems to have been hurt by that punch! 0:4
0:37 Liston is pinned in his own corner... 0:4
0:37 Fitzsimmons scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 3:4
0:53 Bob Fitzsimmons usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Liston tries vainly to score. 3:4
01:00 The action slows for the moment. 3:4
01:11 Fitzsimmons is protecting the body nicely as Liston fails to score inside. 3:4
01:23 Fitzsimmons takes a heavy combination downstairs. 3:8
01:23 Fitzsimmons in on unsteady legs after those punches. 3:8
01:27 Fitzsimmons's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 3:8
01:36 Liston dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Fitzsimmons back on his heels! 3:12
01:36 That blast sent Fitzsimmons reeling into the ropes! 3:12
01:45 Liston pins Fitzsimmons in the corner! 3:12
01:50 Sonny Liston cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Fitzsimmons had his elbows tucked in nicely. 3:12
01:57 Fitzsimmons 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. 3:12
02:04 Liston circles around the ring. 3:12
02:13 Liston is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Bob Fitzsimmons. 3:12
02:18 * Garry is telling Fitzsimmons to quit leaning on the neck. 3:12
02:39 Fitzsimmons grabs Liston again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 3:12
02:44 The Referee breaks it up... 3:12
02:48 Both fighters move to ring center. 3:12
02:53 And Fitzsimmons tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Liston! 3:16
02:53 That blow connected solidly to the head of Fitzsimmons and he is stunned! 3:16
02:57 Fitzsimmons seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 3:16
03:00 Liston is trapped in his own corner... 3:16
03:00 Fitzsimmons traps Liston's gloves under his arms, forcing Garry to break them up. 3:16
03:00 Garry separates the two... 3:16
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 2:17
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 11 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Paddy Flood was extremely upbeat during the break with Fitzsimmons providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Fitzsimmons is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Fitzsimmons still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Fitzsimmons catches Liston coming in with a sweet uppercut! 5:0
0:13 That shot landed square and Liston felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 5:0
0:22 Liston backs into the right corner. 5:0
0:27 Bob Fitzsimmons is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Liston attempts to move inside on him. 5:0
0:35 Fitzsimmons connects with a violent cross! 9:0
0:35 And Liston's in big trouble now! 9:0
0:48 Fitzsimmons throws the hook and connects. 11:0
0:48 Fitzsimmons has Liston in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 11th. 11:0
0:57 Bob Fitzsimmons feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Liston's chin. 13:0
0:57 Fitzsimmons has Liston is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 13:0
01:10 Fitzsimmons drops in a solid cross just above Liston's trunks. 16:0
01:10 There's time for Fitzsimmons to finish Liston if he can do it. 16:0
01:19 Liston is forced into his own corner... 16:0
01:23 Fitzsimmons is off target with that jab. 16:0
01:35 Fitzsimmons tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 16:0
01:41 That straight cross from Fitzsimmons tagged Liston. He came right up the middle with that punch. 19:0
01:51 Fitzsimmons has Liston trapped in the upper neutral corner... 19:0
01:55 It's a sweet uppercut by Fitzsimmons! He snapped Liston's head straight back with that punch! 24:0
01:55 Liston is suddenly in trouble! 24:0
02:09 Fitzsimmons dances gracefully across the canvas 24:0
02:17 Liston is trapped in the corner... 24:0
02:21 Fitzsimmons misses wildly with the Hook. 24:0
02:36 Garry warns Liston for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 24:0
02:45 Garry has to break the clinch. 24:0
02:53 The action is at ring center. 24:0
02:53 Liston scores with a glancing cross. 24:2
02:57 Fitzsimmons's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 24:2
03:00 Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 24:2
03:00 Fitzsimmons appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 24:2
03:00 That ends Round 11... But the fighters are still punching! Now Garry jumps between them. 26:1
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Something's wrong. The bell should have sounded to start...there it goes. Both fighters got a few extra seconds rest here at the start of Round 12. 0:0
0:08 Fitzsimmons'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 Fitzsimmons lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Liston. 0:0
0:15 Sonny Liston punishes Fitzsimmons with his piston-like jab and if he keeps doing it, he might bust Fitzsimmons up. 0:3
0:24 Tom Yankello not only gave Liston encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Fitzsimmons. Now it's up to Sonny Liston to implement it. 0:3
0:29 Liston can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:3
0:32 That was smooth combination from Fitzsimmons as he lands effectively from the outside. 3:3
0:48 Liston fires a light jab to the stomach 3:5
01:03 Fitzsimmons slides into a neutral corner... 3:5
01:08 Liston just misses with a huge shot as Fitzsimmons chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 3:5
01:15 Both men look to measure one another. 3:5
01:18 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 3:5
01:26 Fitzsimmons lands a hard cross! 8:5
01:26 How is Liston standing after that? 8:5
01:40 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 8:5
01:44 Liston is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 8:5
01:47 Fitzsimmons traps Sonny Liston in the corner! 8:5
01:47 Fitzsimmons scores with a quick one-two to Liston's midsection 10:5
02:02 Liston fires a volley of punches but Fitzsimmons was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 10:5
02:10 Fitzsimmons backs into a neutral corner. 10:5
02:14 Liston looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 10:5
02:17 Fitzsimmons digs a short hook to ribs of Liston. 12:5
02:38 * A tremendous hook from Fitzsimmons and Liston goes down!! 12:5
02:41 Garry begins the count... 21:5
02:41 1... 21:5
02:42 2... 21:5
02:43 3... 21:5
02:44 4... 21:5
02:45 5... 21:5
02:46 6... 21:5
02:47 7... 21:5
02:48 8... 21:5
02:48 * Liston is very, very shaky as he gets to his feet. his eyes have a vacant stare to them as Garry moves in to wipe his gloves. 21:5
02:48 Garry is allowing the fight to continue. Liston looks real shaken to us, however. 21:5
02:48 Fitzsimmons must sense that he's got Liston 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. 21:5
02:52 What's holding Liston up? Garry is watching Liston closely and you have to wonder if he's going to wave this thing off soon. 21:5
03:00 A knockdown is always exciting and this crowd is full of electricity after that last round! 23:5
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 13 begins. 0:0
0:08 Fitzsimmons got some great advice from Paddy Flood between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 13. 0:0
0:08 Fitzsimmons'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 Fitzsimmons backs into the left corner. 0:0
0:13 Liston misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:24 Liston drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:4
0:24 Those punches hurt Fitzsimmons and he looks to hang on. 0:4
0:29 The swelling under Bob Fitzsimmons's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 0:4
0:38 Liston smothers Fitzsimmons's attack with a clinch! 0:4
0:43 Referee Garry has to separate the two... 0:4
0:52 Liston fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:4
0:59 It's a sweet uppercut by Fitzsimmons! He snapped Liston's head straight back with that punch! 5:4
0:59 Fitzsimmons just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 5:4
01:09 Liston is trying to put his punches together and he tags Fitzsimmons with a nice combination of punches. 5:6
01:23 There's a straight right by Liston! 5:10
01:23 Fitzsimmons takes a step back, obviously hurt! 5:10
01:27 Fitzsimmons's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 5:10
01:37 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Garry is going to have to sort this out. 5:10
01:46 Liston finally lets go of Fitzsimmons. 5:10
01:46 Sonny Liston seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 5:10
01:55 He lands a devastating cross! 5:14
01:55 Fitzsimmons seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 5:14
02:08 Liston fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 5:14
02:18 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 5:14
02:23 Liston misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:14
02:30 Sonny Liston has Fitzsimmons trapped in the upper neutral corner... 5:14
02:34 Liston lands a hard uppercut! 5:18
02:34 Fitzsimmons looks shaken! 5:18
02:39 The increased swelling around the right eye of Bob Fitzsimmons is fast becoming a hindurance. 5:18
02:51 Liston misses wildly with the hook. 5:18
02:53 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Fitzsimmons digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Liston. 7:18
03:00 Fitzsimmons is blocked in his own corner... 7:18
03:00 Liston looks to work the body, but Bob Fitzsimmons covers up nicely. 7:18
03:00 Fitzsimmons appears to have this fight under control. 7:18
03:00 Round 13 ends with the sound of the bell. 7:18
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fitzsimmons was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Fitzsimmons'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 Liston has Fitzsimmons trapped! 0:0
0:13 Fitzsimmons comes in low. Liston puts a headlock on him. Garry knocks Liston's arm off Fitzsimmons's head. 0:0
0:17 Liston uses his shoulder to force Fitzsimmons out of the clinch. 0:0
0:22 Fitzsimmons looks like he could go ten more rounds. 0:0
0:29 Fitzsimmons ties up Liston. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:0
0:38 Liston works his way free! 0:0
0:47 That was a violent straight right by Liston! 0:4
0:47 Fitzsimmons was stunned by that blow! 0:4
0:52 Fitzsimmons is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 0:4
01:09 Liston grabs Fitzsimmons. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:4
01:18 Garry separates the two... 0:4
01:30 Liston and Fitzsimmons are in a clinch, Garry hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:4
01:35 Liston shoves Fitzsimmons away. 0:4
01:39 The action is back at ring center. 0:4
01:44 Fitzsimmons lands a crushing cross! 4:4
01:44 Liston was shaken by that blow! 4:4
01:53 Fitzsimmons goes downstairs with a series of hard blows. 7:4
02:07 Liston backs into a neutral corner. 7:4
02:16 * Fitzsimmons lands a hard cross to the head and Liston is down!! 7:4
02:18 Garry stands over Liston and begins the count... 14:4
02:18 1... 14:4
02:19 2... 14:4
02:20 3... 14:4
02:21 4... 14:4
02:21 * Liston is having a hard time keeping his feet under him as he pulls himself up off the canvas, 14:4
02:21 Garry is looking at Liston closely, and he will allow the fight to continue. 14:4
02:21 Fitzsimmons knows he has Liston hurt as he wades in swinging! 14:4
02:34 Fitzsimmons drives that short hook into Liston's midsection! 19:4
02:34 Liston is gasping for air!! 19:4
02:47 Fitzsimmons lands a solid hook! 24:4
02:47 Liston looks shaken! 24:4
02:56 A flurry of punches are exchanged, but Liston is coming out on top. 26:7
02:56 Fitzsimmons won't want to let Liston off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 26:7
03:00 Fitzsimmons seems to have done enough to win this fight. 26:7
03:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 26:6
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 15th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:07 Liston received a pep talk from Tom Yankello before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Fitzsimmons'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 Fitzsimmons wraps up Liston... Neither fighter will break... 0:0
0:24 Garry has to break them apart. 0:0
0:29 Fitzsimmons backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:33 Liston fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:45 Liston tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:47 A sizzling cross from Fitzsimmons finds it's mark. 3:0
01:01 You would think Fitzsimmons had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Liston looked trying to score there! 3:0
01:14 Fitzsimmons lands the lead cross. 5:0
01:31 Apparently Liston feels it's a good strategy to hug Fitzsimmons and force Garry to come separate them. 5:0
01:36 Referee Garry separates the two... 5:0
01:45 Liston holds his arms up in disgust as Fitzsimmons holds him around his waist. 5:0
01:54 The fighters separate after a clinch. 5:0
01:54 Liston is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 5:0
02:07 Liston misses with that cross. 5:0
02:22 Bob Fitzsimmons looks for a breather; he grabs Liston and holds on. Liston pushes Fitzsimmons off and looks for an opening. 5:0
02:27 Garry steps in and breaks it up. 5:0
02:31 Fitzsimmons is trapped in Liston's corner... 5:0
02:36 Liston cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Fitzsimmons had his elbows tucked in nicely. 5:0
02:38 Fitzsimmons fires the jab. It finds its target. 7:0
02:53 Liston fires a left hand that Fitzsimmons takes high on the shoulder. 7:0
03:00 Fitzsimmons tries to muscle inside but Liston clinches him. 7:0
03:00 Liston pushes Fitzsimmons away. 7:0
03:00 Fitzsimmons seems to have done enough to win this fight. 7:0
03:00 The crowd would have liked to seen a knockout, but not tonight as the bell sounds ending Round 15, the final round of the fight. 6:1
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Dean Stone is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Dalby Shirley, United States scores the bout 145 to 138
Jerry Roth, United States scores the bout 144 to 139
Raul Nieves, Mexico scores the bout 144 to 139
The winner by unanimous decision is Bob Fitzsimmons!
Score Cards
Dalby Shirley Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Bob Fitzsimmons 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 145
Sonny Liston 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 8 10 8 9 138
Jerry Roth Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Bob Fitzsimmons 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 144
Sonny Liston 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 8 10 8 9 139
Raul Nieves Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Bob Fitzsimmons 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 144
Sonny Liston 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 8 10 8 9 139
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Bob Fitzsimmons 30 30 28 30 28 27 27 29 30 27 30 30 27 30 30 433
Sonny Liston 27 27 29 27 29 30 30 28 27 30 27 24 30 24 27 416
Statistics
Categories Bob Fitzsimmons Sonny Liston
Knockdowns scored 2 0
Jabs / Round 3.87 5.67
Hooks / Round 4.07 2.73
Crosses / Round 5.80 4.13
Combinations / Round 4.47 2.67
Uppercuts / Round 4.33 3.87
Punches Landed / Round 22.53 19.07
Punches Missed / Round 36.07 54.67
Punching Accuracy 38.5% 25.9%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 3 / 3
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 6
Fight Outside (Defensive) 12 / 11 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 7 / 5
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 0
Re: #4# Event (8) 19-24
Preliminary 1
Ken Norton vs Jerry Quarry
Fight info: Del Mar Racetrack, Del Mar, CA, United States, 2012-05-28, announcer is Frank Shain, referee is Jay Nady, the bout will be scored by three judges: Debra Barnes (United States), John Wilson (United States) and Claude Paquette (Canada), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Ken Norton - Record: 5-2-0 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Gil Clancy - Cut Man: Tony Rivera
In the blue corner: Jerry Quarry - Record: 2-4-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Lee Espinoza - Cut Man: Lou Duva
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:14 Ken Norton throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:0
0:30 Norton drives the hook home. 5:0
0:38 As high as Quarry is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Norton takes advantage of it. 5:0
0:52 Quarry feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 5:0
0:58 Norton doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 7:0
01:07 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 7:0
01:15 Norton throws a flurry of punches but Quarry either blocks or slips them. 7:0
01:17 Quarry is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 7:2
01:41 Norton doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 7:2
01:54 Nady tries to separate the boxers but Norton has a vice-like grip on Quarry. 7:2
01:59 Norton shoves Quarry away. 7:2
02:08 Quarry works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 7:2
02:25 Norton lands a solid combination to the head of Quarry. 10:2
02:47 Ken Norton knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 10:2
02:55 Norton slides into a neutral corner... 10:2
02:59 Quarry can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 10:2
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 11:4
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Quarry and Norton square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 2. 0:0
0:11 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
0:16 Norton misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:22 Norton received a pep talk from Gil Clancy before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:25 Quarry gets off a quick combination to the body 0:2
0:35 Quarry has Norton trapped! 0:2
0:39 Quarry fires a shot, but it glances off Ken Norton's shoulder. 0:2
0:42 A cross lands for Norton. Quarry didn't see that one coming. 2:2
0:59 Quarry misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:2
01:10 Ken Norton does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Quarry's punches in close. 2:2
01:23 Quarry is holding... 2:2
01:32 Referee Nady separates the two... 2:2
01:36 Both fighters take a half-step back. 2:2
01:39 Quarry rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 2:4
01:48 Quarry is trapped in his own corner... 2:4
01:52 Norton lets his hands go inside, but Quarry protects his body well. 2:4
01:59 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:4
02:03 Fighters are exchanging blows! Quarry scored more on that exchange. 4:7
02:15 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 4:7
02:19 Norton misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:7
02:26 Both men look to measure one another. 4:7
02:34 Norton lands a smashing hook! 8:7
02:34 Quarry is suddenly in trouble! 8:7
02:46 Quarry gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Norton with an uppercut. 8:9
02:55 Norton doesn't have to look for Quarry this round. He is right there in front of him. 8:9
03:00 Quarry tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Norton. 8:9
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. 9:8
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 3 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:13 Quarry looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 0:0
0:20 Quarry gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 0:2
0:29 Lee Espinoza was extremely upbeat during the break with Quarry providing some solid encouragement. 0:2
0:31 Quarry lands a nice cross but Norton turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 0:4
0:51 Quarry 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. 0:4
01:00 Jerry Quarry charges in but Norton avoids the rush. 0:4
01:08 Norton slides into the corner... 0:4
01:13 Quarry misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:4
01:28 Jerry Quarry is off target with that combination. 0:4
01:35 The action slows for the moment. 0:4
01:41 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. 0:4
01:44 Quarry throws another good combination that temporarily slows Norton. 0:6
01:57 Quarry doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Norton's head? 0:10
01:57 Ken Norton is staggered... 0:10
02:07 Quarry is keeping away from the ropes. 0:10
02:11 He is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:10
02:13 * Nady is telling Norton to quit holding and hitting. 3:10
02:36 Quarry smothers Norton's attack with a clinch! 3:10
02:48 Nady breaks them up... 3:10
02:54 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 3:10
02:56 Quarry walks into a hard jab from Norton 6:10
02:56 * That punch has opened a cut on Quarry. Blood is evident but exactly how bad the cut is can't be ascertained just yet. 8:10
02:56 It's a gash directly over the right eyebrow. A cut in that position inevitably flows into the eye of the fighter, turning into a real detriment. 8:10
02:56 Bleeding is part of the fight game and you hate to see it determine the outcome, but when a cut occurs this early in the fight it often plays a part in the decision. Let's face it, judges can be influenced by the sight of blood. 8:10
02:56 * The referee appears to be jockeying for position; he's moving more than the fighters. Apparently, he wants to get a better look at the cut above Quarry's eye. Now, he just steps in and stops the action. Nady is escorting Quarry over to the ringside doctor to get an opinion on the severity of the cut. 8:10
02:56 * The ringside doctor is dabbing at the blood, trying to determine the severity of the wound. He's saying something to the referee and from the reaction of Quarry, it must be positive. Yep, this fight's going to continue as both fighters receive instructions to resume the mayhem here in round 3. 8:10
03:00 That ends Round 3... But the fighters are still punching! Now Nady jumps between them. 8:12
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Gil Clancy knows Norton lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:07 Quick efficient work in the corner of Quarry has the cut above the right eyebrow under control. There's not even a trickle of blood showing. 0:0
0:12 Quarry misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
0:14 Norton pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 2:0
0:28 Quarry just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Norton with a sharp combination! 2:4
0:28 Norton is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 2:4
0:42 Norton voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 2:4
0:47 Jerry Quarry sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 2:6
0:57 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:6
0:59 Quarry bangs the uppercut home. 2:8
01:28 Quarry pushes Norton then steps away from him. 2:8
01:35 Quarry has Norton trapped in the left neutral corner... 2:8
01:35 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Quarry blasts home a hook. 2:10
01:35 * And there is the cut! That was about time, after all that head butting! 2:12
01:35 * A gash has appeared on the bridge of Norton's nose. From the amount of blood, it looks like the cut is both wide and deep. 2:12
01:35 * The two fighters are circling one another. Quarry looks like he's trying to target the bleeding that has become much more noticeable on the face of Norton. The referee has also taken a sudden interest in the claret flowing down the face of Norton and we're going to get a temporary - at least we hope it will be - halt in the action. The referee has called time and wants the doc at ringside to take a close look at Norton's injury. Fortunately, none of the bleeding is above the fighter's eyes or matters would be much more serious. 2:12
01:35 * The referee won't stop the fight on his own if the reason for the stoppage directly has to do with a cut or swelling; he'll always consult the ringside doctor. And it looks like, in this case, we're going to see some more boxing because the physician has given his okay to let the fight continue. Both fighters are assuming their positions and the timer has restarted here in Round 4 as the fighters approach one another. 2:12
01:35 * And that accidental head butt has resulted Norton suffering a cut . 2:12
01:50 There's a hard shot off the top of Norton's head! 2:17
01:50 Norton looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 2:17
01:54 Norton is starting to puff up a little under his left eye. 2:17
02:06 Quarry continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 2:17
02:19 Quarry fires and misses. 2:17
02:25 Norton landed a sharp combination that rocked Quarry back on his heels! 6:17
02:25 Quarry is trying to regroup after those punches... 6:17
02:39 Norton pins Quarry in the corner! 6:17
02:48 * Norton throws a wild overhand right that lands flush! Quarry drops to one knee and will take the count! 6:17
02:50 Nady picks up the count.. 13:17
02:50 1... 13:17
02:51 2... 13:17
02:52 3... 13:17
02:53 4... 13:17
02:54 5... 13:17
02:55 6... 13:17
02:55 * Somehow Quarry has made it back up after taking that vicious shot. He looks like he's out of it. 13:17
02:55 Quarry appears to be badly shaken, but Nady is going to allow the fight to go on. 13:17
03:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 15:18
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Norton's corner men does a nice job on Norton's cut on the bridge of nose. You wouldn't even know that Norton had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:12 It's a sweet uppercut by Quarry! He snapped Norton's head straight back with that punch! 0:4
0:12 Norton looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 0:4
0:34 * Norton walks into a cross and folds like an accordion. He went down section by section. 0:4
0:37 Nady moves into position over Norton and begins the count 0:10
0:37 1... 0:10
0:38 2... 0:10
0:38 * Norton manages to get back to his feet but he still looks kind of shaky. 0:10
0:38 Nady gives Norton a quick once over and decides to let the fight go on. 0:10
0:38 Quarry is raining blows down on Norton, who is obviously hurt. Quarry wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 0:10
0:46 Quarry rams the jab into the chest of Norton. He's making very effective use of that punch. 0:13
0:46 Quarry has Norton reeling. Quarry can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 0:13
0:55 Norton tastes Jerry Quarry's jab 0:15
0:55 Quarry senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 0:15
0:59 There's a bit of swelling now under the right eye of Norton. 0:15
01:03 Norton retreats into his own corner... 0:15
01:08 Quarry cranks up the hook and connects to Norton's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:20
01:08 Norton is going to need to regroup after that blow... 0:20
01:08 That last shot has reopened a cut on Norton because the blood is flowing again. 0:20
01:08 Norton's face is suddenly a mess once again as the blood from a reopened cut on the bridge of his nose is flowing freely. 0:20
01:08 * What was once just a trickle of blood is much more noticeable now as Norton's face looks like it lost a fight with a razor blade. It's a good thing that the bleeding isn't over an eye or this fight would be in jeopardy. And it still may be, as Referee Nady has now halted the contest and is leading Norton toward the ring doctor's position to get a second opinion on the severity of the bleeding. 0:20
01:12 * The Referee takes Norton to the corner, calling for the ring doctor. The doctor is taking a close look at the cut... Norton's corner is pleading with Nady and the doctor.* The doctor is shaking his head. The fight is over as Nady calls for the bell! Quarry is the winner by TKO as the doctor will not let Norton continue! 0:20
Fight Result
Frank Shain has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 01:13 mark in Round 5 is...
Jerry Quarry!
Score Cards
Debra Barnes Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ken Norton 10 9 9 10 38
Jerry Quarry 9 10 10 8 37
John Wilson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ken Norton 10 10 9 10 39
Jerry Quarry 9 10 10 8 37
Claude Paquette Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ken Norton 10 10 9 10 39
Jerry Quarry 9 9 10 8 36
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ken Norton 30 29 27 30 116
Jerry Quarry 27 29 30 24 110
Statistics
Categories Ken Norton Jerry Quarry
Knockdowns scored 1 1
Jabs / Round 4.20 4.20
Hooks / Round 4.20 6.40
Crosses / Round 3.20 3.80
Combinations / Round 2.00 4.60
Uppercuts / Round 2.00 4.20
Punches Landed / Round 15.60 23.20
Punches Missed / Round 16.20 44.60
Punching Accuracy 49.1% 34.2%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt causing Cut 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 2
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 2 / 1 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 1 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut above right eyebrow 1 / 0 / 0
Cut on bridge of nose 2 / 1 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 2 1
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 1 / 1 1 / 1
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Ken Norton vs Jerry Quarry
Fight info: Del Mar Racetrack, Del Mar, CA, United States, 2012-05-28, announcer is Frank Shain, referee is Jay Nady, the bout will be scored by three judges: Debra Barnes (United States), John Wilson (United States) and Claude Paquette (Canada), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Ken Norton - Record: 5-2-0 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Gil Clancy - Cut Man: Tony Rivera
In the blue corner: Jerry Quarry - Record: 2-4-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Lee Espinoza - Cut Man: Lou Duva
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:14 Ken Norton throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:0
0:30 Norton drives the hook home. 5:0
0:38 As high as Quarry is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Norton takes advantage of it. 5:0
0:52 Quarry feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 5:0
0:58 Norton doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 7:0
01:07 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 7:0
01:15 Norton throws a flurry of punches but Quarry either blocks or slips them. 7:0
01:17 Quarry is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 7:2
01:41 Norton doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 7:2
01:54 Nady tries to separate the boxers but Norton has a vice-like grip on Quarry. 7:2
01:59 Norton shoves Quarry away. 7:2
02:08 Quarry works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 7:2
02:25 Norton lands a solid combination to the head of Quarry. 10:2
02:47 Ken Norton knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 10:2
02:55 Norton slides into a neutral corner... 10:2
02:59 Quarry can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 10:2
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 11:4
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Quarry and Norton square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 2. 0:0
0:11 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
0:16 Norton misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:22 Norton received a pep talk from Gil Clancy before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:25 Quarry gets off a quick combination to the body 0:2
0:35 Quarry has Norton trapped! 0:2
0:39 Quarry fires a shot, but it glances off Ken Norton's shoulder. 0:2
0:42 A cross lands for Norton. Quarry didn't see that one coming. 2:2
0:59 Quarry misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:2
01:10 Ken Norton does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Quarry's punches in close. 2:2
01:23 Quarry is holding... 2:2
01:32 Referee Nady separates the two... 2:2
01:36 Both fighters take a half-step back. 2:2
01:39 Quarry rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 2:4
01:48 Quarry is trapped in his own corner... 2:4
01:52 Norton lets his hands go inside, but Quarry protects his body well. 2:4
01:59 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:4
02:03 Fighters are exchanging blows! Quarry scored more on that exchange. 4:7
02:15 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 4:7
02:19 Norton misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:7
02:26 Both men look to measure one another. 4:7
02:34 Norton lands a smashing hook! 8:7
02:34 Quarry is suddenly in trouble! 8:7
02:46 Quarry gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Norton with an uppercut. 8:9
02:55 Norton doesn't have to look for Quarry this round. He is right there in front of him. 8:9
03:00 Quarry tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Norton. 8:9
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. 9:8
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 3 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:13 Quarry looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 0:0
0:20 Quarry gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 0:2
0:29 Lee Espinoza was extremely upbeat during the break with Quarry providing some solid encouragement. 0:2
0:31 Quarry lands a nice cross but Norton turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 0:4
0:51 Quarry 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. 0:4
01:00 Jerry Quarry charges in but Norton avoids the rush. 0:4
01:08 Norton slides into the corner... 0:4
01:13 Quarry misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:4
01:28 Jerry Quarry is off target with that combination. 0:4
01:35 The action slows for the moment. 0:4
01:41 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. 0:4
01:44 Quarry throws another good combination that temporarily slows Norton. 0:6
01:57 Quarry doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Norton's head? 0:10
01:57 Ken Norton is staggered... 0:10
02:07 Quarry is keeping away from the ropes. 0:10
02:11 He is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:10
02:13 * Nady is telling Norton to quit holding and hitting. 3:10
02:36 Quarry smothers Norton's attack with a clinch! 3:10
02:48 Nady breaks them up... 3:10
02:54 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 3:10
02:56 Quarry walks into a hard jab from Norton 6:10
02:56 * That punch has opened a cut on Quarry. Blood is evident but exactly how bad the cut is can't be ascertained just yet. 8:10
02:56 It's a gash directly over the right eyebrow. A cut in that position inevitably flows into the eye of the fighter, turning into a real detriment. 8:10
02:56 Bleeding is part of the fight game and you hate to see it determine the outcome, but when a cut occurs this early in the fight it often plays a part in the decision. Let's face it, judges can be influenced by the sight of blood. 8:10
02:56 * The referee appears to be jockeying for position; he's moving more than the fighters. Apparently, he wants to get a better look at the cut above Quarry's eye. Now, he just steps in and stops the action. Nady is escorting Quarry over to the ringside doctor to get an opinion on the severity of the cut. 8:10
02:56 * The ringside doctor is dabbing at the blood, trying to determine the severity of the wound. He's saying something to the referee and from the reaction of Quarry, it must be positive. Yep, this fight's going to continue as both fighters receive instructions to resume the mayhem here in round 3. 8:10
03:00 That ends Round 3... But the fighters are still punching! Now Nady jumps between them. 8:12
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Gil Clancy knows Norton lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:07 Quick efficient work in the corner of Quarry has the cut above the right eyebrow under control. There's not even a trickle of blood showing. 0:0
0:12 Quarry misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
0:14 Norton pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 2:0
0:28 Quarry just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Norton with a sharp combination! 2:4
0:28 Norton is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 2:4
0:42 Norton voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 2:4
0:47 Jerry Quarry sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 2:6
0:57 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:6
0:59 Quarry bangs the uppercut home. 2:8
01:28 Quarry pushes Norton then steps away from him. 2:8
01:35 Quarry has Norton trapped in the left neutral corner... 2:8
01:35 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Quarry blasts home a hook. 2:10
01:35 * And there is the cut! That was about time, after all that head butting! 2:12
01:35 * A gash has appeared on the bridge of Norton's nose. From the amount of blood, it looks like the cut is both wide and deep. 2:12
01:35 * The two fighters are circling one another. Quarry looks like he's trying to target the bleeding that has become much more noticeable on the face of Norton. The referee has also taken a sudden interest in the claret flowing down the face of Norton and we're going to get a temporary - at least we hope it will be - halt in the action. The referee has called time and wants the doc at ringside to take a close look at Norton's injury. Fortunately, none of the bleeding is above the fighter's eyes or matters would be much more serious. 2:12
01:35 * The referee won't stop the fight on his own if the reason for the stoppage directly has to do with a cut or swelling; he'll always consult the ringside doctor. And it looks like, in this case, we're going to see some more boxing because the physician has given his okay to let the fight continue. Both fighters are assuming their positions and the timer has restarted here in Round 4 as the fighters approach one another. 2:12
01:35 * And that accidental head butt has resulted Norton suffering a cut . 2:12
01:50 There's a hard shot off the top of Norton's head! 2:17
01:50 Norton looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 2:17
01:54 Norton is starting to puff up a little under his left eye. 2:17
02:06 Quarry continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 2:17
02:19 Quarry fires and misses. 2:17
02:25 Norton landed a sharp combination that rocked Quarry back on his heels! 6:17
02:25 Quarry is trying to regroup after those punches... 6:17
02:39 Norton pins Quarry in the corner! 6:17
02:48 * Norton throws a wild overhand right that lands flush! Quarry drops to one knee and will take the count! 6:17
02:50 Nady picks up the count.. 13:17
02:50 1... 13:17
02:51 2... 13:17
02:52 3... 13:17
02:53 4... 13:17
02:54 5... 13:17
02:55 6... 13:17
02:55 * Somehow Quarry has made it back up after taking that vicious shot. He looks like he's out of it. 13:17
02:55 Quarry appears to be badly shaken, but Nady is going to allow the fight to go on. 13:17
03:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 15:18
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Norton's corner men does a nice job on Norton's cut on the bridge of nose. You wouldn't even know that Norton had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:12 It's a sweet uppercut by Quarry! He snapped Norton's head straight back with that punch! 0:4
0:12 Norton looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 0:4
0:34 * Norton walks into a cross and folds like an accordion. He went down section by section. 0:4
0:37 Nady moves into position over Norton and begins the count 0:10
0:37 1... 0:10
0:38 2... 0:10
0:38 * Norton manages to get back to his feet but he still looks kind of shaky. 0:10
0:38 Nady gives Norton a quick once over and decides to let the fight go on. 0:10
0:38 Quarry is raining blows down on Norton, who is obviously hurt. Quarry wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 0:10
0:46 Quarry rams the jab into the chest of Norton. He's making very effective use of that punch. 0:13
0:46 Quarry has Norton reeling. Quarry can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 0:13
0:55 Norton tastes Jerry Quarry's jab 0:15
0:55 Quarry senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 0:15
0:59 There's a bit of swelling now under the right eye of Norton. 0:15
01:03 Norton retreats into his own corner... 0:15
01:08 Quarry cranks up the hook and connects to Norton's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:20
01:08 Norton is going to need to regroup after that blow... 0:20
01:08 That last shot has reopened a cut on Norton because the blood is flowing again. 0:20
01:08 Norton's face is suddenly a mess once again as the blood from a reopened cut on the bridge of his nose is flowing freely. 0:20
01:08 * What was once just a trickle of blood is much more noticeable now as Norton's face looks like it lost a fight with a razor blade. It's a good thing that the bleeding isn't over an eye or this fight would be in jeopardy. And it still may be, as Referee Nady has now halted the contest and is leading Norton toward the ring doctor's position to get a second opinion on the severity of the bleeding. 0:20
01:12 * The Referee takes Norton to the corner, calling for the ring doctor. The doctor is taking a close look at the cut... Norton's corner is pleading with Nady and the doctor.* The doctor is shaking his head. The fight is over as Nady calls for the bell! Quarry is the winner by TKO as the doctor will not let Norton continue! 0:20
Fight Result
Frank Shain has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 01:13 mark in Round 5 is...
Jerry Quarry!
Score Cards
Debra Barnes Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ken Norton 10 9 9 10 38
Jerry Quarry 9 10 10 8 37
John Wilson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ken Norton 10 10 9 10 39
Jerry Quarry 9 10 10 8 37
Claude Paquette Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ken Norton 10 10 9 10 39
Jerry Quarry 9 9 10 8 36
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ken Norton 30 29 27 30 116
Jerry Quarry 27 29 30 24 110
Statistics
Categories Ken Norton Jerry Quarry
Knockdowns scored 1 1
Jabs / Round 4.20 4.20
Hooks / Round 4.20 6.40
Crosses / Round 3.20 3.80
Combinations / Round 2.00 4.60
Uppercuts / Round 2.00 4.20
Punches Landed / Round 15.60 23.20
Punches Missed / Round 16.20 44.60
Punching Accuracy 49.1% 34.2%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt causing Cut 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 2
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 2 / 1 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 1 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut above right eyebrow 1 / 0 / 0
Cut on bridge of nose 2 / 1 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 2 1
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 1 / 1 1 / 1
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Re: #4# Event (8) 19-24
Preliminary 2
Tony Galento vs Primo Carnera
Fight info: Westchester County Center, White Plains, NY, United States, 2012-05-28, announcer is Chuck Hull, referee is Robert Ferrara, the bout will be scored by three judges: Harry Davis (Canada), Octavio Rodriguez (Panama) and Dave Greer (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Tony Galento - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jack Loew - Cut Man: Ray Rodgers
In the blue corner: Primo Carnera - Record: 1-2-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bill Brady - Cut Man: Gil Clancy
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:12 Galento lands a solid hook! 4:0
0:12 And Carnera's in big trouble now! 4:0
0:23 Galento lands a hook to the ribs. 6:0
0:40 Carnera does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Galento's punches in close. 6:0
0:47 Galento is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 6:0
0:55 Galento scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 10:0
0:55 Carnera is hurt! 10:0
01:15 Tony Galento lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 12:0
01:30 Galento tries to muscle inside but Carnera clinches him. 12:0
01:34 Ferrara moves in to break the clinch. 12:0
01:43 Galento is a bruiser inside as he drives home a solid hook to Carnera's jaw. 15:0
01:56 Carnera traps Galento's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 15:0
02:08 Ferrara separates the two... 15:0
02:16 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Carnera lands the right hand. 15:2
02:29 Carnera catches Galento with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 15:4
02:37 Carnera doesn't have to look for Galento this round. He is right there in front of him. 15:4
02:45 Carnera fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 15:4
02:52 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 15:4
02:55 Galento's jab is fast and accurate. 17:4
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 17:4
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Galento and Carnera leave their corners. 0:0
0:11 Carnera fires a lead right that Galento manages to avoid. 0:0
0:14 Galento lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Carnera's defense. 3:0
0:23 Tony Galento scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 5:0
0:32 As high as Carnera is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Tony Galento takes advantage of it. 5:0
0:48 Galento finds a home for that debilitating hook. 8:0
0:57 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Tony Galento who scores with a short hook to the chest. 10:0
01:11 Galento doesn't connect with the combination. 10:0
01:18 Carnera dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Tony Galento back on his heels! 10:4
01:18 Carnera sent Galento reeling with that punch! 10:4
01:35 Galento can't score with short uppercut inside. Carnera got his gloves in front of the punch. 10:4
01:37 The fighters are tangled up inside. Carnera has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 10:6
01:47 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Carnera blasts home a hook. 10:8
02:11 Carnera lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Galento. 10:8
02:18 Galento gets in a hook to the body of Carnera. 12:8
02:38 Carnera tries to drop the right hand over the top but Tony Galento ducks under it. 12:8
02:40 Galento splits the gloves with a jab. He'd like to find a home for that punch during this fight. 14:8
02:53 Galento misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 14:8
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 2. 15:8
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Carnera's corner as the bell sounds for Round 3. 0:0
0:08 Galento received a pep talk from Jack Loew before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:14 Carnera traps Galento's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Ferrara breaks it up. 0:0
0:18 Carnera and Galento each take a step back. 0:0
0:30 Carnera whiffs with the combination. 0:0
0:33 Galento throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:0
0:42 Some good body work by Carnera but not much on those punches. 2:2
0:57 Galento eats a sizzling hook from Carnera that has him backing up! 2:5
01:11 Carnera patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Galento little room to move. 2:5
01:21 Carnera catches Galento coming in with a sweet uppercut! 2:9
01:21 Galento is suddenly in trouble! 2:9
01:35 Carnera just comes up short with the hook. 2:9
01:44 The action slows for the moment. 2:9
01:49 Tony Galento goes downstairs with the hook. 4:9
02:03 Carnera lands a flurry to the ribs of Tony Galento. 4:11
02:20 Galento misses wildly with the Hook. 4:11
02:26 Carnera connects with a violent combination! 4:15
02:26 Galento's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 4:15
02:36 Galento comes out on top in that exchange but Carnera was able to land some nice shots as well. 7:17
02:49 Galento leaves the jab just short. 7:17
03:00 Tony Galento picks off the uppercut by Primo Carnera. 7:17
03:00 Round 3 ends with the sound of the bell. 8:17
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:16 Galento just can't find the range with that uppercut. 0:0
0:18 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:22 Jack Loew seemed to pump up Galento between rounds. 0:0
0:23 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Galento can land a solid one. 2:0
0:32 Galento buries a hook to the body of Carnera. 5:0
0:49 Galento lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Carnera. 5:0
0:56 Carnera really buried that punch into Galento's ribs. 5:4
0:56 Those punches hurt Tony Galento and he looks to hang on. 5:4
01:13 Galento cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Carnera had his elbows tucked in nicely. 5:4
01:20 Galento gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 7:4
01:33 Carnera does a great job smothering Galento's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 7:4
01:45 Tony Galento doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Primo Carnera's head? 11:4
01:45 Carnera's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 11:4
02:01 Galento is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 11:4
02:05 * Galento is told to quit holding and hitting by Ferrara. 15:4
02:28 Galento plods forward. 15:4
02:38 Primo Carnera scores with a winging right! Galento's head snapped back violently with that punch! 15:8
02:38 Carnera has Galento hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 15:8
02:59 * Galento throws a wild overhand right that lands flush! Carnera drops to one knee and will take the count! 15:8
03:00 Ferrara moves into position over Primo Carnera and begins the count 22:8
03:00 1... 22:8
03:00 * Carnera gets back up but he looks badly shaken. 22:8
03:00 Ferrara asks Primo Carnera if he wants to continue... He nods that he can. 22:8
03:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 24:8
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 * Ferrara is telling Carnera to watch using an open glove. 0:2
0:19 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:2
0:24 Carnera got some great advice from Bill Brady between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 5. 0:2
0:29 Carnera is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:2
0:36 Galento lands a wicked hook! 4:2
0:36 Carnera is reeling after that shot! 4:2
0:48 Carnera scores with a quick one-two to Galento's midsection 4:4
01:00 Carnera backs into a neutral corner. 4:4
01:05 Galento scores with a tremendous left! 8:4
01:05 Carnera is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 8:4
01:14 Carnera lands consecutive blows to Galento's midsection. 8:6
01:28 Ferrara tries to separate the boxers but Carnera has a vice-like grip on Galento. 8:6
01:40 * Carnera is told to quit hitting on the break by Ferrara. 8:6
01:49 The knockdown suffered by Carnera should have made that last round Galento's by a wide margin. 8:6
01:54 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 8:6
01:58 Carnera fires a shot, but it glances off Galento's shoulder. 8:6
02:09 * Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Carnera is down on his back! 8:6
02:11 Ferrara stands over Carnera and starts the count... 14:6
02:11 1... 14:6
02:12 2... 14:6
02:12 * Carnera is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 14:6
02:12 Ferrara motions to both boxers to come together, as he allows the fight to continue. 14:6
02:12 Galento picks up the pace sensing he can get Carnera out of there! 14:6
02:17 There's no doubt about it. Those knockdowns this round and last are having an effect on Carnera. 14:6
02:21 Galento pins Primo Carnera in the corner! 14:6
02:26 Galento fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 14:6
02:32 Carnera is forced into his own corner... 14:6
02:32 Galento lands the lead cross. 16:6
02:32 Galento has Carnera in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 5th. 16:6
02:45 Galento shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Carnera flush! 20:6
02:45 Galento has Carnera in trouble after that punch! 20:6
02:58 Tony Galento has Carnera trapped in the lower neutral corner... 20:6
03:00 Carnera takes a hard combination from Galento 24:6
03:00 Carnera seems to have been hurt by that punch! 24:6
03:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 24:6
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Primo Carnera didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:14 Tony Galento gets the cross through Carnera's guard. 2:0
0:19 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:23 Carnera has Galento cornered! 2:0
0:28 Carnera is off target with that cross. 2:0
0:37 A flurry of blows from Carnera lands to the body 2:2
0:49 * Ferrara has stopped the action. He is issuing a warning to Carnera for a low blow. 2:5
01:07 Both men look to measure one another. 2:5
01:12 An even exchange that sees both men score. 4:7
01:29 Primo Carnera fires a left hand that Galento takes high on the shoulder. 4:7
01:32 Primo Carnera is feeling the repercussions of his trip to the canvas last round. 4:7
01:40 Carnera retreats into the lower corner. 4:7
01:45 Galento fires and misses. 4:7
01:51 Carnera lands a strong cross! 4:11
01:51 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Galento is trying to hang on... 4:11
02:03 Carnera seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:11
02:11 And Galento tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Carnera! 4:16
02:11 Galento suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 4:16
02:21 Carnera feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 4:16
02:21 Galento eats a short cross from Carnera amd backs away. 4:18
02:41 Carnera throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:18
02:47 Carnera's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 4:18
02:54 Galento slides into a neutral corner... 4:18
02:54 * Ferrara scolds Carnera for slapping with an open glove 4:20
03:00 * Carnera's last punch snapped back the head of Galento. And it looks like it has also drawn blood! 4:21
03:00 Galento is bleeding from a cut on his forehead. Cuts like that tend to bleed a lot but are stopped fairly easy if they aren't too deep. 4:21
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 6. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 4:22
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 7. 0:0
0:07 Galento's corner gave his cut on the forehead priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of closing the wounds. 0:0
0:11 Carnera scores with a hard, snapping jab. 0:3
0:30 Galento throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Carnera but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:3
0:37 Carnera lands a solid hook! 0:8
0:37 Tony Galento is suddenly in trouble! 0:8
0:50 Tony Galento drops the right hand flush on Carnera's chin! 4:8
0:50 Galento has Carnera in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 4:8
01:09 Primo Carnera lands a vicious jab! 4:12
01:09 Tony Galento takes a step back, obviously hurt! 4:12
01:22 That was a blistering exchange of punches between Galento and Primo Carnera! 6:14
01:49 That was a violent straight right by Galento! 11:14
01:49 Primo Carnera in on unsteady legs after those punches. 11:14
01:59 Carnera is trapped in Galento's corner... 11:14
02:03 Galento can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 11:14
02:06 Carnera fires the jab. It finds its target. 11:16
02:16 Carnera doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 11:18
02:16 Carnera last connect snapped back the head of Galento. And it looks like it has reopened Galento's cut. 11:18
02:16 There's blood coming once again from the cut on Galento's forehead. 11:18
02:16 * The referee appears to be jockeying for position; he's moving more than the fighters. Apparently, he wants to get a better look at the cut above Galento's eye. Now, he just steps in and stops the action. Ferrara is escorting Galento over to the ringside doctor to get an opinion on the severity of the cut. 11:18
02:16 * The doctor is peering at the wound and he's shrugged his shoulders and he's shaking his head - is that a good thing or bad? Well, it's good from Galento's perspective and the cheer that arises from the crowd tells us all we need to know: there's going to be more fisticuffs in just a moment. Obviously, the damage isn't that bad and Galento and Carnera await the signal from the referee to commence firing. The fight resumes here in Round 7. 11:18
02:29 There's a hard shot off the top of Carnera's head! 15:18
02:29 That shot landed square and Carnera felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 15:18
02:39 Tony Galento has Carnera trapped! 15:18
02:43 Galento misses wildly with the hook. 15:18
02:46 Carnera rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 15:20
02:59 Galento throws a flurry of punches but Carnera either blocks or slips them. 15:20
03:00 The crowd is on its feet as the round comes to a close, shouting its approval for the rousing action that took place during the round. 16:20
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Galento looks a bit disgusted as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Jack Loew was extremely upbeat during the break with Galento providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 Galento is ready to go. The cut on the forehead he suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his corner man has the bleeding stopped. 0:0
0:11 Galento drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:0
0:11 Carnera is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:0
0:15 Carnera is breathing heavily... 4:0
0:20 Carnera is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 4:0
0:27 Galento fires and misses. 4:0
0:34 Carnera lands a smashing hook! 4:5
0:34 Galento is gasping for air!! 4:5
0:47 Tony Galento brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:5
0:51 Galento misses with that hook. 4:5
0:58 Carnera lands a hard cross! 4:9
0:58 Galento is dazed and he is in trouble!! 4:9
01:02 It looks like Galento and Carnera are both fading... 4:9
01:16 Carnera lands a devastating hook! 4:13
01:16 Galento looks shaken! 4:13
01:16 And now it appears as if Galento's cut has been reopened by one of those punches that landed. 4:13
01:16 Galento is bleeding once again from that bad cut on his forehead. Again, the concern is how badly the blood obscures the fighter's vision and affects both his accuracy and his defense. 4:13
01:16 * Blood is trickling from the cut over Galento's eye; it has to be impairing his vision somewhat and it's definitely bothering him if the amount of blinking he's doing is any indication. And it looks like . . . yes . . . Referee Ferrara is notifying the timekeeper to stop the clock. He wants the doctor at ringside to take a look at Galento's facial wound. 4:13
01:21 * The Referee has halted this fight. * This one is over! Galento is unable to continue due to the severity of the cut over his eye. Carnera gets the TKO victory! 4:13
Fight Result
And here with the call is Chuck Hull
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 01:22 mark in Round 8 is...
Primo Carnera!
Score Cards
Harry Davis Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tony Galento 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 67
Primo Carnera 9 9 10 8 8 10 10 64
Octavio Rodriguez Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tony Galento 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 67
Primo Carnera 9 9 10 8 8 10 10 64
Dave Greer Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tony Galento 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 67
Primo Carnera 9 9 10 8 8 10 10 64
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tony Galento 30 30 27 30 30 27 27 201
Primo Carnera 27 27 30 24 24 30 30 192
Statistics
Categories Tony Galento Primo Carnera
Knockdowns scored 2 0
Jabs / Round 4.50 7.13
Hooks / Round 7.50 6.00
Crosses / Round 6.25 7.50
Combinations / Round 4.13 3.75
Uppercuts / Round 4.50 4.25
Punches Landed / Round 26.88 28.63
Punches Missed / Round 43.75 30.00
Punching Accuracy 38.1% 48.8%
Total Number of Fouls 1 4
Low Blow 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Open Glove 2
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 3
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 3 / 2 / 2 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on forehead 3 / 2 / 2
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 2 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 1 / 1 0 / 0
Bad 1 / 1 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 4 / 4 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 1 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Tony Galento vs Primo Carnera
Fight info: Westchester County Center, White Plains, NY, United States, 2012-05-28, announcer is Chuck Hull, referee is Robert Ferrara, the bout will be scored by three judges: Harry Davis (Canada), Octavio Rodriguez (Panama) and Dave Greer (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Tony Galento - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jack Loew - Cut Man: Ray Rodgers
In the blue corner: Primo Carnera - Record: 1-2-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bill Brady - Cut Man: Gil Clancy
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:12 Galento lands a solid hook! 4:0
0:12 And Carnera's in big trouble now! 4:0
0:23 Galento lands a hook to the ribs. 6:0
0:40 Carnera does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Galento's punches in close. 6:0
0:47 Galento is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 6:0
0:55 Galento scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 10:0
0:55 Carnera is hurt! 10:0
01:15 Tony Galento lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 12:0
01:30 Galento tries to muscle inside but Carnera clinches him. 12:0
01:34 Ferrara moves in to break the clinch. 12:0
01:43 Galento is a bruiser inside as he drives home a solid hook to Carnera's jaw. 15:0
01:56 Carnera traps Galento's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 15:0
02:08 Ferrara separates the two... 15:0
02:16 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Carnera lands the right hand. 15:2
02:29 Carnera catches Galento with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 15:4
02:37 Carnera doesn't have to look for Galento this round. He is right there in front of him. 15:4
02:45 Carnera fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 15:4
02:52 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 15:4
02:55 Galento's jab is fast and accurate. 17:4
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 17:4
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Galento and Carnera leave their corners. 0:0
0:11 Carnera fires a lead right that Galento manages to avoid. 0:0
0:14 Galento lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Carnera's defense. 3:0
0:23 Tony Galento scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 5:0
0:32 As high as Carnera is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Tony Galento takes advantage of it. 5:0
0:48 Galento finds a home for that debilitating hook. 8:0
0:57 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Tony Galento who scores with a short hook to the chest. 10:0
01:11 Galento doesn't connect with the combination. 10:0
01:18 Carnera dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Tony Galento back on his heels! 10:4
01:18 Carnera sent Galento reeling with that punch! 10:4
01:35 Galento can't score with short uppercut inside. Carnera got his gloves in front of the punch. 10:4
01:37 The fighters are tangled up inside. Carnera has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 10:6
01:47 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Carnera blasts home a hook. 10:8
02:11 Carnera lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Galento. 10:8
02:18 Galento gets in a hook to the body of Carnera. 12:8
02:38 Carnera tries to drop the right hand over the top but Tony Galento ducks under it. 12:8
02:40 Galento splits the gloves with a jab. He'd like to find a home for that punch during this fight. 14:8
02:53 Galento misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 14:8
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 2. 15:8
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Carnera's corner as the bell sounds for Round 3. 0:0
0:08 Galento received a pep talk from Jack Loew before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:14 Carnera traps Galento's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Ferrara breaks it up. 0:0
0:18 Carnera and Galento each take a step back. 0:0
0:30 Carnera whiffs with the combination. 0:0
0:33 Galento throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:0
0:42 Some good body work by Carnera but not much on those punches. 2:2
0:57 Galento eats a sizzling hook from Carnera that has him backing up! 2:5
01:11 Carnera patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Galento little room to move. 2:5
01:21 Carnera catches Galento coming in with a sweet uppercut! 2:9
01:21 Galento is suddenly in trouble! 2:9
01:35 Carnera just comes up short with the hook. 2:9
01:44 The action slows for the moment. 2:9
01:49 Tony Galento goes downstairs with the hook. 4:9
02:03 Carnera lands a flurry to the ribs of Tony Galento. 4:11
02:20 Galento misses wildly with the Hook. 4:11
02:26 Carnera connects with a violent combination! 4:15
02:26 Galento's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 4:15
02:36 Galento comes out on top in that exchange but Carnera was able to land some nice shots as well. 7:17
02:49 Galento leaves the jab just short. 7:17
03:00 Tony Galento picks off the uppercut by Primo Carnera. 7:17
03:00 Round 3 ends with the sound of the bell. 8:17
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:16 Galento just can't find the range with that uppercut. 0:0
0:18 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:22 Jack Loew seemed to pump up Galento between rounds. 0:0
0:23 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Galento can land a solid one. 2:0
0:32 Galento buries a hook to the body of Carnera. 5:0
0:49 Galento lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Carnera. 5:0
0:56 Carnera really buried that punch into Galento's ribs. 5:4
0:56 Those punches hurt Tony Galento and he looks to hang on. 5:4
01:13 Galento cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Carnera had his elbows tucked in nicely. 5:4
01:20 Galento gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 7:4
01:33 Carnera does a great job smothering Galento's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 7:4
01:45 Tony Galento doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Primo Carnera's head? 11:4
01:45 Carnera's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 11:4
02:01 Galento is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 11:4
02:05 * Galento is told to quit holding and hitting by Ferrara. 15:4
02:28 Galento plods forward. 15:4
02:38 Primo Carnera scores with a winging right! Galento's head snapped back violently with that punch! 15:8
02:38 Carnera has Galento hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 15:8
02:59 * Galento throws a wild overhand right that lands flush! Carnera drops to one knee and will take the count! 15:8
03:00 Ferrara moves into position over Primo Carnera and begins the count 22:8
03:00 1... 22:8
03:00 * Carnera gets back up but he looks badly shaken. 22:8
03:00 Ferrara asks Primo Carnera if he wants to continue... He nods that he can. 22:8
03:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 24:8
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 * Ferrara is telling Carnera to watch using an open glove. 0:2
0:19 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:2
0:24 Carnera got some great advice from Bill Brady between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 5. 0:2
0:29 Carnera is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:2
0:36 Galento lands a wicked hook! 4:2
0:36 Carnera is reeling after that shot! 4:2
0:48 Carnera scores with a quick one-two to Galento's midsection 4:4
01:00 Carnera backs into a neutral corner. 4:4
01:05 Galento scores with a tremendous left! 8:4
01:05 Carnera is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 8:4
01:14 Carnera lands consecutive blows to Galento's midsection. 8:6
01:28 Ferrara tries to separate the boxers but Carnera has a vice-like grip on Galento. 8:6
01:40 * Carnera is told to quit hitting on the break by Ferrara. 8:6
01:49 The knockdown suffered by Carnera should have made that last round Galento's by a wide margin. 8:6
01:54 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 8:6
01:58 Carnera fires a shot, but it glances off Galento's shoulder. 8:6
02:09 * Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Carnera is down on his back! 8:6
02:11 Ferrara stands over Carnera and starts the count... 14:6
02:11 1... 14:6
02:12 2... 14:6
02:12 * Carnera is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 14:6
02:12 Ferrara motions to both boxers to come together, as he allows the fight to continue. 14:6
02:12 Galento picks up the pace sensing he can get Carnera out of there! 14:6
02:17 There's no doubt about it. Those knockdowns this round and last are having an effect on Carnera. 14:6
02:21 Galento pins Primo Carnera in the corner! 14:6
02:26 Galento fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 14:6
02:32 Carnera is forced into his own corner... 14:6
02:32 Galento lands the lead cross. 16:6
02:32 Galento has Carnera in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 5th. 16:6
02:45 Galento shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Carnera flush! 20:6
02:45 Galento has Carnera in trouble after that punch! 20:6
02:58 Tony Galento has Carnera trapped in the lower neutral corner... 20:6
03:00 Carnera takes a hard combination from Galento 24:6
03:00 Carnera seems to have been hurt by that punch! 24:6
03:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 24:6
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Primo Carnera didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:14 Tony Galento gets the cross through Carnera's guard. 2:0
0:19 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:23 Carnera has Galento cornered! 2:0
0:28 Carnera is off target with that cross. 2:0
0:37 A flurry of blows from Carnera lands to the body 2:2
0:49 * Ferrara has stopped the action. He is issuing a warning to Carnera for a low blow. 2:5
01:07 Both men look to measure one another. 2:5
01:12 An even exchange that sees both men score. 4:7
01:29 Primo Carnera fires a left hand that Galento takes high on the shoulder. 4:7
01:32 Primo Carnera is feeling the repercussions of his trip to the canvas last round. 4:7
01:40 Carnera retreats into the lower corner. 4:7
01:45 Galento fires and misses. 4:7
01:51 Carnera lands a strong cross! 4:11
01:51 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Galento is trying to hang on... 4:11
02:03 Carnera seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:11
02:11 And Galento tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Carnera! 4:16
02:11 Galento suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 4:16
02:21 Carnera feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 4:16
02:21 Galento eats a short cross from Carnera amd backs away. 4:18
02:41 Carnera throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:18
02:47 Carnera's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 4:18
02:54 Galento slides into a neutral corner... 4:18
02:54 * Ferrara scolds Carnera for slapping with an open glove 4:20
03:00 * Carnera's last punch snapped back the head of Galento. And it looks like it has also drawn blood! 4:21
03:00 Galento is bleeding from a cut on his forehead. Cuts like that tend to bleed a lot but are stopped fairly easy if they aren't too deep. 4:21
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 6. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 4:22
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 7. 0:0
0:07 Galento's corner gave his cut on the forehead priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of closing the wounds. 0:0
0:11 Carnera scores with a hard, snapping jab. 0:3
0:30 Galento throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Carnera but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:3
0:37 Carnera lands a solid hook! 0:8
0:37 Tony Galento is suddenly in trouble! 0:8
0:50 Tony Galento drops the right hand flush on Carnera's chin! 4:8
0:50 Galento has Carnera in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 4:8
01:09 Primo Carnera lands a vicious jab! 4:12
01:09 Tony Galento takes a step back, obviously hurt! 4:12
01:22 That was a blistering exchange of punches between Galento and Primo Carnera! 6:14
01:49 That was a violent straight right by Galento! 11:14
01:49 Primo Carnera in on unsteady legs after those punches. 11:14
01:59 Carnera is trapped in Galento's corner... 11:14
02:03 Galento can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 11:14
02:06 Carnera fires the jab. It finds its target. 11:16
02:16 Carnera doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 11:18
02:16 Carnera last connect snapped back the head of Galento. And it looks like it has reopened Galento's cut. 11:18
02:16 There's blood coming once again from the cut on Galento's forehead. 11:18
02:16 * The referee appears to be jockeying for position; he's moving more than the fighters. Apparently, he wants to get a better look at the cut above Galento's eye. Now, he just steps in and stops the action. Ferrara is escorting Galento over to the ringside doctor to get an opinion on the severity of the cut. 11:18
02:16 * The doctor is peering at the wound and he's shrugged his shoulders and he's shaking his head - is that a good thing or bad? Well, it's good from Galento's perspective and the cheer that arises from the crowd tells us all we need to know: there's going to be more fisticuffs in just a moment. Obviously, the damage isn't that bad and Galento and Carnera await the signal from the referee to commence firing. The fight resumes here in Round 7. 11:18
02:29 There's a hard shot off the top of Carnera's head! 15:18
02:29 That shot landed square and Carnera felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 15:18
02:39 Tony Galento has Carnera trapped! 15:18
02:43 Galento misses wildly with the hook. 15:18
02:46 Carnera rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 15:20
02:59 Galento throws a flurry of punches but Carnera either blocks or slips them. 15:20
03:00 The crowd is on its feet as the round comes to a close, shouting its approval for the rousing action that took place during the round. 16:20
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Galento looks a bit disgusted as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Jack Loew was extremely upbeat during the break with Galento providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 Galento is ready to go. The cut on the forehead he suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his corner man has the bleeding stopped. 0:0
0:11 Galento drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:0
0:11 Carnera is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:0
0:15 Carnera is breathing heavily... 4:0
0:20 Carnera is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 4:0
0:27 Galento fires and misses. 4:0
0:34 Carnera lands a smashing hook! 4:5
0:34 Galento is gasping for air!! 4:5
0:47 Tony Galento brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:5
0:51 Galento misses with that hook. 4:5
0:58 Carnera lands a hard cross! 4:9
0:58 Galento is dazed and he is in trouble!! 4:9
01:02 It looks like Galento and Carnera are both fading... 4:9
01:16 Carnera lands a devastating hook! 4:13
01:16 Galento looks shaken! 4:13
01:16 And now it appears as if Galento's cut has been reopened by one of those punches that landed. 4:13
01:16 Galento is bleeding once again from that bad cut on his forehead. Again, the concern is how badly the blood obscures the fighter's vision and affects both his accuracy and his defense. 4:13
01:16 * Blood is trickling from the cut over Galento's eye; it has to be impairing his vision somewhat and it's definitely bothering him if the amount of blinking he's doing is any indication. And it looks like . . . yes . . . Referee Ferrara is notifying the timekeeper to stop the clock. He wants the doctor at ringside to take a look at Galento's facial wound. 4:13
01:21 * The Referee has halted this fight. * This one is over! Galento is unable to continue due to the severity of the cut over his eye. Carnera gets the TKO victory! 4:13
Fight Result
And here with the call is Chuck Hull
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 01:22 mark in Round 8 is...
Primo Carnera!
Score Cards
Harry Davis Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tony Galento 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 67
Primo Carnera 9 9 10 8 8 10 10 64
Octavio Rodriguez Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tony Galento 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 67
Primo Carnera 9 9 10 8 8 10 10 64
Dave Greer Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tony Galento 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 67
Primo Carnera 9 9 10 8 8 10 10 64
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tony Galento 30 30 27 30 30 27 27 201
Primo Carnera 27 27 30 24 24 30 30 192
Statistics
Categories Tony Galento Primo Carnera
Knockdowns scored 2 0
Jabs / Round 4.50 7.13
Hooks / Round 7.50 6.00
Crosses / Round 6.25 7.50
Combinations / Round 4.13 3.75
Uppercuts / Round 4.50 4.25
Punches Landed / Round 26.88 28.63
Punches Missed / Round 43.75 30.00
Punching Accuracy 38.1% 48.8%
Total Number of Fouls 1 4
Low Blow 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Open Glove 2
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 3
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 3 / 2 / 2 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on forehead 3 / 2 / 2
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 2 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 1 / 1 0 / 0
Bad 1 / 1 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 4 / 4 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 1 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Re: #4# Event (8) 19-24
Support Bout
Lucian Bute vs Carl Froch
Fight info: The Olympia, London, England, 2012-05-28, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Howard John Foster, the bout will be scored by three judges: Jose Martinez (Spain), Victor Salomon (Mexico) and Victor Cervantes (Mexico), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Lucian Bute - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: John Scully - Cut Man: Jimmy Montoya
In the blue corner: Carl Froch - Record: 1-2-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Futch - Cut Man: Spider Kelly
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Lucian Bute scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 2:0
0:19 Lucian Bute misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 4:0
0:40 Bute pummels Froch, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 9:0
0:40 Carl Froch was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 9:0
0:54 As high as Froch is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Bute takes advantage of it. 9:0
01:02 Bute is really fluid in his movement. 9:0
01:17 Froch hitches up his trunks. He'd better be careful. He may get nailed while his hands are down. 9:0
01:31 Froch just can't find the range with that cross. 9:0
01:34 Bute feints downstairs, then launches a scorching hook that lands flush on Froch's jaw. 12:0
01:51 Bute is off target with that cross. 12:0
01:53 There's some nice hand speed. Froch fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 12:2
02:19 Froch really buried that punch into Bute's ribs. 12:6
02:19 Bute was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 12:6
02:28 Froch doesn't have to look for Bute this round. He is right there in front of him. 12:6
02:35 And Froch tastes the power of a huge cross from Bute! 16:6
02:35 That blow connected solidly to the head of Froch and he is stunned! 16:6
02:45 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 16:6
02:55 "The Cobra" Froch misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 16:6
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 18:6
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Froch is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Froch's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:06 Some good body work by Froch but not much on those punches. 0:2
0:19 Bute lands a flurry to the ribs of Froch. 2:2
0:31 Carl Froch throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:4
0:44 Froch wraps up Bute... Neither fighter will break... 2:4
0:49 Froch finally lets go of Bute. 2:4
01:00 Froch slides along the far ropes. 2:4
01:10 Froch lands a hard cross! 2:8
01:10 That's the punch Froch hoped to land! Bute looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 2:8
01:22 Carl Froch scores with a piston-like jab. 2:11
01:33 Lucian Bute scores downstairs with a hard cross. 5:11
01:53 Froch forces his way inside. 5:11
02:02 Froch telegraphed that shot and Bute ducks under it easily. 5:11
02:04 Bute splits the gloves with a jab. He'd like to find a home for that punch during this fight. 7:11
02:22 Froch lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Lucian Bute. 7:11
02:29 Bute takes a cross to the head from Froch. 7:13
02:39 The fighters are throwing punches now! Bute is being much more effective in this exchange. 10:15
02:51 Both fighters are flailing away but Bute is definitely landing the better punches. 13:17
03:00 The crowd is standing on its feet. Both fighters shoot their gloves skyward! What a great round of boxing! 13:19
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bute didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:08 Jimmy Montoya not only gave Lucian Bute encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Carl Froch. Now it's up to Bute to implement it. 0:0
0:09 Carl Froch connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 0:2
0:23 Froch fires a lead right that Bute manages to avoid. 0:2
0:45 Froch lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Bute. 0:2
01:00 Froch is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:2
01:05 Both men look to measure one another. 0:2
01:08 Bute lands a jolting uppercut that snaps back the head of Froch. 3:2
01:24 Bute looks to work the body, but Froch covers up nicely. 3:2
01:31 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 3:2
01:35 Froch lands a stinging jab. 3:4
01:47 Bute throws a short, bristling uppercut to the chin of Carl Froch 6:4
02:02 Froch fires a left hand that Bute takes high on the shoulder. 6:4
02:04 Bute goes downstairs with the hook. 8:4
02:20 Bute is protecting the body nicely as Carl Froch fails to score inside. 8:4
02:36 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 8:4
02:41 Foster steps in and breaks it up. 8:4
02:53 Bute tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 8:4
03:00 Froch can't score with short uppercut inside. Bute got his gloves in front of the punch. 8:4
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 7:6
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 4. There it is! 0:0
0:10 These guys are throwing caution to the wind as they go at it blow for blow. 2:2
0:15 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 2:2
0:19 Jimmy Montoya was really animated in Bute's corner and Bute was nodding in agreement. 2:2
0:24 Froch catches Bute coming in with a sweet uppercut! 2:6
0:24 That blast sent Bute reeling into the ropes! 2:6
0:34 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:6
0:41 Bute wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Froch's defense. 2:6
0:48 Froch is motioning with his gloves for Bute to bring it on, but Froch is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 2:6
0:51 Bute launches a strong uppercut that connects to Froch's jaw. 5:6
01:08 Froch misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:6
01:15 Bute just landed a three punch combo! 9:6
01:15 Froch seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 9:6
01:37 Froch misses with that punch. 9:6
01:44 Bute dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Froch back on his heels! 14:6
01:44 Froch was shaken by those blows! 14:6
02:01 Bute lands a strong cross! 19:6
02:01 Froch was shaken by that blow! 19:6
02:11 Froch rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 19:8
02:30 Froch misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 19:8
02:32 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Bute. 22:8
02:51 Bute fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 22:8
03:00 Bute just comes up short with the cross. 22:8
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 4 comes to an end. 23:8
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Bute's corner as the bell sounds for Round 5. 0:0
0:15 Bute is circling his opponent. 0:0
0:15 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:24 Froch cranks up the hook and connects to Bute's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:4
0:24 Bute is badly hurt! 0:4
0:40 Bute misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:4
0:47 Froch connects with a violent uppercut! 0:8
0:47 Bute takes a step back, obviously hurt! 0:8
01:09 Bute throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Froch but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:8
01:27 Froch just comes up short with the hook. 0:8
01:34 Bute drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 5:8
01:34 Froch was hurt by those blows! 5:8
01:48 OH! Carl Froch landed the big hook flush! 5:12
01:48 Bute was staggered by that punch! 5:12
02:03 Froch is trying to free his gloves from under Lucian Bute's gloves. 5:12
02:07 The fighters separate after a clinch. 5:12
02:13 Bute lands a stinging jab. 7:12
02:22 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 7:12
02:31 Bute can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 7:12
02:42 Froch is clinching... Bute is trying to free his gloves... They are under Froch's arms... 7:12
02:51 * Froch is using that shoulder like a third arm and Foster is letting him know he better clean it up. 7:12
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 7:12
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bute rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Bute got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jimmy Montoya's instructions work. 0:0
0:12 Bute lands a hard hook! 4:0
0:12 Froch looks shaken! 4:0
0:17 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 4:0
0:31 * Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Bute is down on his back! 4:0
0:34 Foster moves into position over Bute and begins the count 4:9
0:34 1... 4:9
0:35 2... 4:9
0:36 3... 4:9
0:37 4... 4:9
0:38 5... 4:9
0:39 6... 4:9
0:40 7... 4:9
0:41 8... 4:9
0:41 * Bute gets up on his feet! He doesn't look very steady... 4:9
0:41 The fight will continue as Foster appears satisfied that Bute is OK. 4:9
0:41 Carl Froch has Bute hurt very early in this round, it will be hard for Bute to weather this storm! 4:9
0:54 Froch just misses with a huge shot as Lucian Bute chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 4:9
01:00 Carl Froch has Lucian Bute pinned! 4:9
01:05 Bute takes a hard combination from Froch 4:13
01:05 Bute is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 4:13
01:18 Froch keeps looking to get inside on Bute 4:13
01:22 These guys are really going at it and both will be in a little worse shape after this exchange is over. 6:15
01:22 Froch is raining blows down on Bute, who is obviously hurt. Froch wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 6:15
01:36 Look out! That was a straight right by Froch! 6:20
01:36 Bute looks stunned! 6:20
01:48 Lucian Bute is pinned in his own corner... 6:20
01:53 Bute slides into a neutral corner... 6:20
02:01 Froch fires a shot, but it glances off Bute's shoulder. 6:20
02:13 Froch tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Bute blocks it. 6:20
02:24 Froch swings...and misses. 6:20
02:31 Froch gets off a quick combination to the body 6:22
02:46 Both men go at it at ring center, with Froch having the upper hand. 8:25
02:58 Bute is trapped in his own corner... 8:25
02:58 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Froch digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Bute. 8:27
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 8:29
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin Round 7, we will see if Froch can take advantage of the knockdown he scored last round. 0:0
0:09 Bute has Froch trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:0
0:14 Bute is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Froch 0:0
0:14 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
0:24 Froch picks off the uppercut by Bute. 0:0
0:26 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Froch who scores with a short hook to the chest. 0:2
0:40 Froch lands a solid uppercut! 0:6
0:40 Bute is dazed and he is in trouble!! 0:6
0:53 Bute's right hook has found a home on the side of Froch's head as he lands it again. 3:6
01:09 Froch's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 3:6
01:14 Bute scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Froch's jaw. 5:6
01:26 Froch takes a solid cross from Bute. 8:6
01:43 Bute pins Froch's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 8:6
01:52 Foster has to break the clinch. 8:6
02:05 Bute is either lucky or has radar. Froch's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 8:6
02:07 Bute is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 8:6
02:23 Bute tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 8:6
02:35 Bute does a great job of moving as Froch tries to work inside. 8:6
02:43 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Froch lands a short uppercut to the chin of Bute. 8:8
02:58 Froch has Bute trapped! 8:8
03:00 Bute just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 8:12
03:00 Bute was shaken by those blows! 8:12
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 8:13
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 8. 0:0
0:17 Froch clamps Bute's arms to his side and holds on until Foster breaks the hold. 0:0
0:26 * Froch 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. 0:0
0:26 * Foster is stopping the action and is going to take a point away from Froch! 0:0
0:26 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:31 Froch backs into the lower corner. 0:0
0:36 Bute is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:0
0:45 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 0:0
0:50 Froch is trapped in Bute's corner... 0:0
0:55 Bute lets his hands go inside, but Froch protects his body well. 0:0
0:57 Froch gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 0:2
01:18 Froch just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Bute with a sharp combination! 0:6
01:18 Bute was stopped cold by that series of shots! 0:6
01:30 Bute fires a jab to the body 2:6
01:49 Froch has freed himself from Bute. They move quickly to ring center. 2:6
01:53 Froch doubles up to the body, though Bute seems unfazed. 2:8
02:05 Bute slides into his own corner... 2:8
02:09 Carl Froch grabs Bute's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Foster has to force Carl Froch to let go. 2:8
02:14 Bute pushes Froch away. 2:8
02:23 Froch misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:8
02:30 Froch takes a heavy combination downstairs. 6:8
02:30 Froch is trying to regroup after those punches... 6:8
02:46 Froch lands a devastating uppercut! 6:13
02:46 Bute was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 6:13
02:55 Froch traps Bute in the corner! 6:13
02:55 Bute moves in and takes a crisp, hard jab from Froch. 6:16
02:55 Bute is dazed as Froch looks to put him away! 6:16
03:00 Bute is starting to puff up a little under his left eye. 6:16
03:00 Froch appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:16
03:00 Round 8 finishes with the sound of the bell. 7:17
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Spider Kelly was livid with Froch after his display in that last round. 0:0
0:14 Lucian Bute leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:17 Bute needs to catch his second wind... 0:0
0:29 The fighters are tied up. Bute tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
0:34 Froch works his way free! 0:0
0:39 Carl Froch retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:43 Bute misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:50 There's a straight right by Froch! 0:5
0:50 Bute is staggered... 0:5
0:59 Froch feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:5
01:03 Froch fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:5
01:14 Froch looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 0:5
01:25 Froch fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:5
01:36 Froch fires and misses. 0:5
01:47 Bute smothers Froch's attack as Froch tries to get off some shots inside. 0:5
01:54 That straight cross from Froch tagged Bute. He came right up the middle with that punch. 0:8
01:54 Froch stunned Bute with that last shot and Froch's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 0:8
02:03 This is turning onto a real pier sixer as both fighters mix it up 2:10
02:03 Froch has Bute in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 9th. 2:10
02:16 Bute backs into a neutral corner. 2:10
02:20 Froch 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. 2:10
02:29 Bute ties up Froch... 2:10
02:34 Froch tries to get free... Here comes Foster to break them up... 2:10
02:43 Bute wraps up Froch. 2:10
02:48 Foster is shouting at Bute to break! 2:10
02:55 Bute feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Froch's chin. 4:10
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 9. 4:11
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Froch looks to be in fair shape as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Froch retreats into his own corner... 0:0
0:12 Bute lands a wicked cross! 5:0
0:12 Froch looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 5:0
0:21 Froch is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 5:0
0:28 Froch lands a vicious cross! 5:4
0:28 Bute is going to need to regroup after that blow... 5:4
0:32 Bute is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 5:4
0:43 Froch has Bute cornered! 5:4
0:52 * Froch lands a thudding shot under Bute's ribcage and Bute crumbles like stale bread. He's down on both knees. 5:4
0:54 Foster starts counting... 5:10
0:54 1... 5:10
0:55 2... 5:10
0:56 3... 5:10
0:56 * Bute finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical! 5:10
0:56 Foster waves the two fighters together, he is allowing the fight to continue. 5:10
0:56 Froch must sense that he's got Bute 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. 5:10
01:09 Froch whiffs with the jab. 5:10
01:20 There's a hard shot off the top of Bute's head! 5:14
01:20 Bute is suddenly in trouble! 5:14
01:25 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Bute. 5:14
01:34 Froch misses with that hook. 5:14
01:40 Froch lands a jab to the midsection 5:16
01:40 Carl Froch stunned Bute. Froch knows how to finish an opponent when he has got one hurt, and he is going to work now! 5:16
01:49 Lucian Bute retreats into the far corner. 5:16
01:49 Froch connects with a left-right combo. 5:18
01:49 Froch hurt Bute with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 5:18
02:02 Froch lands a solid hook! 5:22
02:02 Bute is clutching his side! 5:22
02:07 The swelling under Bute's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 5:22
02:11 Froch catches Bute with a nice cross. 5:25
02:11 Froch is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 5:25
02:20 Froch pins Bute in the corner! 5:25
02:20 Froch splits Bute's gloves with an uppercut. 5:27
02:20 Froch has Bute hurt but is there enough time left for him to finish the job? 5:27
02:29 Bute moves into the left corner. 5:27
02:33 Froch grabs and holds Bute... 5:27
02:38 Referee Foster steps in to break it up. 5:27
02:50 Froch shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Bute flush! 5:32
02:50 That shot buckled Bute's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 5:32
02:54 * And Foster throws himself between the fighters! It's over! This fight ends at 02:55 of the 10th round, your winner by TKO...Froch!!! 5:32
Fight Result
Let's go to Michael Buffer for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:55 mark in Round 10 is...
Carl Froch!
Score Cards
Jose Martinez Round Total
Spain 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Lucian Bute 10 9 10 10 9 8 9 9 9 83
Carl Froch 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 86
Victor Salomon Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Lucian Bute 10 10 10 10 9 8 10 10 9 86
Carl Froch 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 8 10 83
Victor Cervantes Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Lucian Bute 10 9 10 10 9 8 9 9 9 83
Carl Froch 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 86
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Lucian Bute 30 28 30 30 27 24 28 28 27 252
Carl Froch 27 29 27 27 30 30 29 26 30 255
Statistics
Categories Lucian Bute Carl Froch
Knockdowns scored 0 2
Jabs / Round 3.50 4.60
Hooks / Round 3.70 5.00
Crosses / Round 4.10 5.40
Combinations / Round 3.20 5.20
Uppercuts / Round 4.70 6.50
Punches Landed / Round 19.20 26.70
Punches Missed / Round 39.50 75.40
Punching Accuracy 32.7% 26.2%
Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Using Shoulder 2
Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Caution 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 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 5 / 4 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 2 / 1 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 2 / 0
Lucian Bute vs Carl Froch
Fight info: The Olympia, London, England, 2012-05-28, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Howard John Foster, the bout will be scored by three judges: Jose Martinez (Spain), Victor Salomon (Mexico) and Victor Cervantes (Mexico), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Lucian Bute - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: John Scully - Cut Man: Jimmy Montoya
In the blue corner: Carl Froch - Record: 1-2-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Futch - Cut Man: Spider Kelly
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Lucian Bute scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 2:0
0:19 Lucian Bute misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 4:0
0:40 Bute pummels Froch, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 9:0
0:40 Carl Froch was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 9:0
0:54 As high as Froch is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Bute takes advantage of it. 9:0
01:02 Bute is really fluid in his movement. 9:0
01:17 Froch hitches up his trunks. He'd better be careful. He may get nailed while his hands are down. 9:0
01:31 Froch just can't find the range with that cross. 9:0
01:34 Bute feints downstairs, then launches a scorching hook that lands flush on Froch's jaw. 12:0
01:51 Bute is off target with that cross. 12:0
01:53 There's some nice hand speed. Froch fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 12:2
02:19 Froch really buried that punch into Bute's ribs. 12:6
02:19 Bute was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 12:6
02:28 Froch doesn't have to look for Bute this round. He is right there in front of him. 12:6
02:35 And Froch tastes the power of a huge cross from Bute! 16:6
02:35 That blow connected solidly to the head of Froch and he is stunned! 16:6
02:45 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 16:6
02:55 "The Cobra" Froch misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 16:6
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 18:6
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Froch is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Froch's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:06 Some good body work by Froch but not much on those punches. 0:2
0:19 Bute lands a flurry to the ribs of Froch. 2:2
0:31 Carl Froch throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:4
0:44 Froch wraps up Bute... Neither fighter will break... 2:4
0:49 Froch finally lets go of Bute. 2:4
01:00 Froch slides along the far ropes. 2:4
01:10 Froch lands a hard cross! 2:8
01:10 That's the punch Froch hoped to land! Bute looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 2:8
01:22 Carl Froch scores with a piston-like jab. 2:11
01:33 Lucian Bute scores downstairs with a hard cross. 5:11
01:53 Froch forces his way inside. 5:11
02:02 Froch telegraphed that shot and Bute ducks under it easily. 5:11
02:04 Bute splits the gloves with a jab. He'd like to find a home for that punch during this fight. 7:11
02:22 Froch lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Lucian Bute. 7:11
02:29 Bute takes a cross to the head from Froch. 7:13
02:39 The fighters are throwing punches now! Bute is being much more effective in this exchange. 10:15
02:51 Both fighters are flailing away but Bute is definitely landing the better punches. 13:17
03:00 The crowd is standing on its feet. Both fighters shoot their gloves skyward! What a great round of boxing! 13:19
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bute didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:08 Jimmy Montoya not only gave Lucian Bute encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Carl Froch. Now it's up to Bute to implement it. 0:0
0:09 Carl Froch connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 0:2
0:23 Froch fires a lead right that Bute manages to avoid. 0:2
0:45 Froch lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Bute. 0:2
01:00 Froch is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:2
01:05 Both men look to measure one another. 0:2
01:08 Bute lands a jolting uppercut that snaps back the head of Froch. 3:2
01:24 Bute looks to work the body, but Froch covers up nicely. 3:2
01:31 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 3:2
01:35 Froch lands a stinging jab. 3:4
01:47 Bute throws a short, bristling uppercut to the chin of Carl Froch 6:4
02:02 Froch fires a left hand that Bute takes high on the shoulder. 6:4
02:04 Bute goes downstairs with the hook. 8:4
02:20 Bute is protecting the body nicely as Carl Froch fails to score inside. 8:4
02:36 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 8:4
02:41 Foster steps in and breaks it up. 8:4
02:53 Bute tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 8:4
03:00 Froch can't score with short uppercut inside. Bute got his gloves in front of the punch. 8:4
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 7:6
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 4. There it is! 0:0
0:10 These guys are throwing caution to the wind as they go at it blow for blow. 2:2
0:15 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 2:2
0:19 Jimmy Montoya was really animated in Bute's corner and Bute was nodding in agreement. 2:2
0:24 Froch catches Bute coming in with a sweet uppercut! 2:6
0:24 That blast sent Bute reeling into the ropes! 2:6
0:34 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:6
0:41 Bute wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Froch's defense. 2:6
0:48 Froch is motioning with his gloves for Bute to bring it on, but Froch is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 2:6
0:51 Bute launches a strong uppercut that connects to Froch's jaw. 5:6
01:08 Froch misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:6
01:15 Bute just landed a three punch combo! 9:6
01:15 Froch seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 9:6
01:37 Froch misses with that punch. 9:6
01:44 Bute dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Froch back on his heels! 14:6
01:44 Froch was shaken by those blows! 14:6
02:01 Bute lands a strong cross! 19:6
02:01 Froch was shaken by that blow! 19:6
02:11 Froch rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 19:8
02:30 Froch misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 19:8
02:32 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Bute. 22:8
02:51 Bute fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 22:8
03:00 Bute just comes up short with the cross. 22:8
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 4 comes to an end. 23:8
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Bute's corner as the bell sounds for Round 5. 0:0
0:15 Bute is circling his opponent. 0:0
0:15 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:24 Froch cranks up the hook and connects to Bute's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:4
0:24 Bute is badly hurt! 0:4
0:40 Bute misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:4
0:47 Froch connects with a violent uppercut! 0:8
0:47 Bute takes a step back, obviously hurt! 0:8
01:09 Bute throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Froch but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:8
01:27 Froch just comes up short with the hook. 0:8
01:34 Bute drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 5:8
01:34 Froch was hurt by those blows! 5:8
01:48 OH! Carl Froch landed the big hook flush! 5:12
01:48 Bute was staggered by that punch! 5:12
02:03 Froch is trying to free his gloves from under Lucian Bute's gloves. 5:12
02:07 The fighters separate after a clinch. 5:12
02:13 Bute lands a stinging jab. 7:12
02:22 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 7:12
02:31 Bute can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 7:12
02:42 Froch is clinching... Bute is trying to free his gloves... They are under Froch's arms... 7:12
02:51 * Froch is using that shoulder like a third arm and Foster is letting him know he better clean it up. 7:12
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 7:12
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bute rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Bute got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jimmy Montoya's instructions work. 0:0
0:12 Bute lands a hard hook! 4:0
0:12 Froch looks shaken! 4:0
0:17 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 4:0
0:31 * Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Bute is down on his back! 4:0
0:34 Foster moves into position over Bute and begins the count 4:9
0:34 1... 4:9
0:35 2... 4:9
0:36 3... 4:9
0:37 4... 4:9
0:38 5... 4:9
0:39 6... 4:9
0:40 7... 4:9
0:41 8... 4:9
0:41 * Bute gets up on his feet! He doesn't look very steady... 4:9
0:41 The fight will continue as Foster appears satisfied that Bute is OK. 4:9
0:41 Carl Froch has Bute hurt very early in this round, it will be hard for Bute to weather this storm! 4:9
0:54 Froch just misses with a huge shot as Lucian Bute chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 4:9
01:00 Carl Froch has Lucian Bute pinned! 4:9
01:05 Bute takes a hard combination from Froch 4:13
01:05 Bute is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 4:13
01:18 Froch keeps looking to get inside on Bute 4:13
01:22 These guys are really going at it and both will be in a little worse shape after this exchange is over. 6:15
01:22 Froch is raining blows down on Bute, who is obviously hurt. Froch wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 6:15
01:36 Look out! That was a straight right by Froch! 6:20
01:36 Bute looks stunned! 6:20
01:48 Lucian Bute is pinned in his own corner... 6:20
01:53 Bute slides into a neutral corner... 6:20
02:01 Froch fires a shot, but it glances off Bute's shoulder. 6:20
02:13 Froch tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Bute blocks it. 6:20
02:24 Froch swings...and misses. 6:20
02:31 Froch gets off a quick combination to the body 6:22
02:46 Both men go at it at ring center, with Froch having the upper hand. 8:25
02:58 Bute is trapped in his own corner... 8:25
02:58 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Froch digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Bute. 8:27
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 8:29
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin Round 7, we will see if Froch can take advantage of the knockdown he scored last round. 0:0
0:09 Bute has Froch trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:0
0:14 Bute is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Froch 0:0
0:14 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
0:24 Froch picks off the uppercut by Bute. 0:0
0:26 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Froch who scores with a short hook to the chest. 0:2
0:40 Froch lands a solid uppercut! 0:6
0:40 Bute is dazed and he is in trouble!! 0:6
0:53 Bute's right hook has found a home on the side of Froch's head as he lands it again. 3:6
01:09 Froch's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 3:6
01:14 Bute scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Froch's jaw. 5:6
01:26 Froch takes a solid cross from Bute. 8:6
01:43 Bute pins Froch's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 8:6
01:52 Foster has to break the clinch. 8:6
02:05 Bute is either lucky or has radar. Froch's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 8:6
02:07 Bute is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 8:6
02:23 Bute tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 8:6
02:35 Bute does a great job of moving as Froch tries to work inside. 8:6
02:43 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Froch lands a short uppercut to the chin of Bute. 8:8
02:58 Froch has Bute trapped! 8:8
03:00 Bute just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 8:12
03:00 Bute was shaken by those blows! 8:12
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 8:13
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 8. 0:0
0:17 Froch clamps Bute's arms to his side and holds on until Foster breaks the hold. 0:0
0:26 * Froch 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. 0:0
0:26 * Foster is stopping the action and is going to take a point away from Froch! 0:0
0:26 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:31 Froch backs into the lower corner. 0:0
0:36 Bute is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:0
0:45 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 0:0
0:50 Froch is trapped in Bute's corner... 0:0
0:55 Bute lets his hands go inside, but Froch protects his body well. 0:0
0:57 Froch gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 0:2
01:18 Froch just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Bute with a sharp combination! 0:6
01:18 Bute was stopped cold by that series of shots! 0:6
01:30 Bute fires a jab to the body 2:6
01:49 Froch has freed himself from Bute. They move quickly to ring center. 2:6
01:53 Froch doubles up to the body, though Bute seems unfazed. 2:8
02:05 Bute slides into his own corner... 2:8
02:09 Carl Froch grabs Bute's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Foster has to force Carl Froch to let go. 2:8
02:14 Bute pushes Froch away. 2:8
02:23 Froch misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:8
02:30 Froch takes a heavy combination downstairs. 6:8
02:30 Froch is trying to regroup after those punches... 6:8
02:46 Froch lands a devastating uppercut! 6:13
02:46 Bute was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 6:13
02:55 Froch traps Bute in the corner! 6:13
02:55 Bute moves in and takes a crisp, hard jab from Froch. 6:16
02:55 Bute is dazed as Froch looks to put him away! 6:16
03:00 Bute is starting to puff up a little under his left eye. 6:16
03:00 Froch appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:16
03:00 Round 8 finishes with the sound of the bell. 7:17
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Spider Kelly was livid with Froch after his display in that last round. 0:0
0:14 Lucian Bute leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:17 Bute needs to catch his second wind... 0:0
0:29 The fighters are tied up. Bute tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
0:34 Froch works his way free! 0:0
0:39 Carl Froch retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:43 Bute misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:50 There's a straight right by Froch! 0:5
0:50 Bute is staggered... 0:5
0:59 Froch feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:5
01:03 Froch fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:5
01:14 Froch looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 0:5
01:25 Froch fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:5
01:36 Froch fires and misses. 0:5
01:47 Bute smothers Froch's attack as Froch tries to get off some shots inside. 0:5
01:54 That straight cross from Froch tagged Bute. He came right up the middle with that punch. 0:8
01:54 Froch stunned Bute with that last shot and Froch's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 0:8
02:03 This is turning onto a real pier sixer as both fighters mix it up 2:10
02:03 Froch has Bute in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 9th. 2:10
02:16 Bute backs into a neutral corner. 2:10
02:20 Froch 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. 2:10
02:29 Bute ties up Froch... 2:10
02:34 Froch tries to get free... Here comes Foster to break them up... 2:10
02:43 Bute wraps up Froch. 2:10
02:48 Foster is shouting at Bute to break! 2:10
02:55 Bute feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Froch's chin. 4:10
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 9. 4:11
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Froch looks to be in fair shape as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Froch retreats into his own corner... 0:0
0:12 Bute lands a wicked cross! 5:0
0:12 Froch looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 5:0
0:21 Froch is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 5:0
0:28 Froch lands a vicious cross! 5:4
0:28 Bute is going to need to regroup after that blow... 5:4
0:32 Bute is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 5:4
0:43 Froch has Bute cornered! 5:4
0:52 * Froch lands a thudding shot under Bute's ribcage and Bute crumbles like stale bread. He's down on both knees. 5:4
0:54 Foster starts counting... 5:10
0:54 1... 5:10
0:55 2... 5:10
0:56 3... 5:10
0:56 * Bute finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical! 5:10
0:56 Foster waves the two fighters together, he is allowing the fight to continue. 5:10
0:56 Froch must sense that he's got Bute 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. 5:10
01:09 Froch whiffs with the jab. 5:10
01:20 There's a hard shot off the top of Bute's head! 5:14
01:20 Bute is suddenly in trouble! 5:14
01:25 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Bute. 5:14
01:34 Froch misses with that hook. 5:14
01:40 Froch lands a jab to the midsection 5:16
01:40 Carl Froch stunned Bute. Froch knows how to finish an opponent when he has got one hurt, and he is going to work now! 5:16
01:49 Lucian Bute retreats into the far corner. 5:16
01:49 Froch connects with a left-right combo. 5:18
01:49 Froch hurt Bute with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 5:18
02:02 Froch lands a solid hook! 5:22
02:02 Bute is clutching his side! 5:22
02:07 The swelling under Bute's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 5:22
02:11 Froch catches Bute with a nice cross. 5:25
02:11 Froch is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 5:25
02:20 Froch pins Bute in the corner! 5:25
02:20 Froch splits Bute's gloves with an uppercut. 5:27
02:20 Froch has Bute hurt but is there enough time left for him to finish the job? 5:27
02:29 Bute moves into the left corner. 5:27
02:33 Froch grabs and holds Bute... 5:27
02:38 Referee Foster steps in to break it up. 5:27
02:50 Froch shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Bute flush! 5:32
02:50 That shot buckled Bute's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 5:32
02:54 * And Foster throws himself between the fighters! It's over! This fight ends at 02:55 of the 10th round, your winner by TKO...Froch!!! 5:32
Fight Result
Let's go to Michael Buffer for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:55 mark in Round 10 is...
Carl Froch!
Score Cards
Jose Martinez Round Total
Spain 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Lucian Bute 10 9 10 10 9 8 9 9 9 83
Carl Froch 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 86
Victor Salomon Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Lucian Bute 10 10 10 10 9 8 10 10 9 86
Carl Froch 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 8 10 83
Victor Cervantes Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Lucian Bute 10 9 10 10 9 8 9 9 9 83
Carl Froch 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 86
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Lucian Bute 30 28 30 30 27 24 28 28 27 252
Carl Froch 27 29 27 27 30 30 29 26 30 255
Statistics
Categories Lucian Bute Carl Froch
Knockdowns scored 0 2
Jabs / Round 3.50 4.60
Hooks / Round 3.70 5.00
Crosses / Round 4.10 5.40
Combinations / Round 3.20 5.20
Uppercuts / Round 4.70 6.50
Punches Landed / Round 19.20 26.70
Punches Missed / Round 39.50 75.40
Punching Accuracy 32.7% 26.2%
Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Using Shoulder 2
Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Caution 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 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 5 / 4 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 2 / 1 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 2 / 0
Re: #4# Event (8) 19-24
Co-Feature
Benny Leonard vs Jimmy Wilde
Fight info: Cow Palace, Daly City, CA, United States, 2012-05-28, announcer is Bob Alexander, referee is Tony Weeks, the bout will be scored by three judges: Brad Vocale (Australia), Paul Herman (United States) and Allen Krebs (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the WBC title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Benny Leonard - Record: 7-0-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Augie Scimeca - Cut Man: Dai Dollings
In the blue corner: Jimmy Wilde - Record: 3-2-2 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yank Durham - Cut Man: Jim Strickland
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Weeks gives the fighters their final instructions. They touch gloves and return to their respective corners to await the bell for the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:05 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:0
0:14 Leonard is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 0:0
0:23 Weeks steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:32 Leonard fires a lead right that Jimmy Wilde manages to avoid. 0:0
0:35 There's a combination of punches from Wilde that score big. 0:3
01:00 Weeks tries to separate the boxers but Wilde has a vice-like grip on Leonard. 0:3
01:05 Wilde and Leonard each take a step back. 0:3
01:09 Wilde is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:3
01:12 Leonard bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 2:3
01:25 Leonard lets a quick hook go, catching Wilde moving in. 4:3
01:42 Leonard grabs Wilde. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:3
01:47 Leonard shoves Jimmy Wilde away. 4:3
01:56 Leonard wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Wilde's defense. 4:3
02:03 Wilde lands a wicked combination! 4:7
02:03 Benny Leonard is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 4:7
02:20 Leonard misses wildly with the hook. 4:7
02:28 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:7
02:35 Wilde drives that short hook into Leonard's midsection! 4:11
02:35 Benny Leonard is reeling.. 4:11
02:54 Leonard is moving around the ring nicely. 4:11
03:00 Leonard bounces off the ropes, challenging Jimmy Wilde to come get him. 4:11
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 5:10
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:13 Leonard does a great job of moving as Wilde tries to work inside. 0:0
0:20 Whatever Augie Scimeca said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Leonard has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:0
0:25 Leonard drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:0
0:25 Wilde is hurt! 4:0
0:40 As high as Wilde is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Leonard takes advantage of it. 4:0
0:48 Wilde tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 4:0
01:00 Leonard tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Wilde. 4:0
01:18 Benny Leonard misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:0
01:24 Wilde steals a quick glance at his corner. 4:0
01:27 Leonard lands a short left hook to the head. 6:0
01:48 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 6:0
01:56 Wilde just comes up short with the hook. 6:0
02:02 Leonard backs away and hitches up his trunks. 6:0
02:06 Leonard is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 8:0
02:15 Leonard lands a nice cross but Wilde turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 10:0
02:34 Leonard drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 14:0
02:34 Wilde is trying to regroup after those punches... 14:0
02:43 Leonard splits the gloves with a jab. He'd like to find a home for that punch during this fight. 16:0
03:00 Benny Leonard picks off the uppercut by Wilde. 16:0
03:00 And that ends Round number 2. 16:2
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wilde rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:13 Leonard wraps his arms around Wilde. 0:0
0:17 Weeks separates the two... 0:0
0:22 Wilde received a pep talk from Yank Durham before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:37 Leonard cranks up the hook and connects to Wilde's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:0
0:37 Wilde is badly hurt! 4:0
0:53 Wilde's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 4:0
01:05 Weeks has to pull the fighters away from each other as Benny Leonard locks up Wilde's arms. 4:0
01:09 Referee Weeks has to separate the two... 4:0
01:22 Wilde shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Leonard flush! 4:5
01:22 Leonard's knee almost touched the canvas... 4:5
01:44 Wilde bores in determined to maul Leonard 4:5
01:49 * Weeks is telling Leonard to keep his punches up. 6:5
02:12 They take a half-step back. 6:5
02:16 Leonard dips and connects with a hook to the side of Wilde's head. 8:5
02:37 Wilde misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 8:5
03:00 Wilde fires a shot, but it glances off Leonard's shoulder. 8:5
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. 7:7
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jimmy Wilde is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:12 Leonard fires and misses. 0:0
0:15 Wilde slips in a jab to the body 0:2
0:19 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:2
0:23 Yank Durham not only gave Wilde encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Leonard. Now it's up to Jimmy Wilde to implement it. 0:2
0:28 Leonard smothers Wilde's attack with a clinch! 0:2
0:33 Leonard pushes Jimmy Wilde away. 0:2
0:43 Wilde misses wildly with the Hook. 0:2
0:45 Leonard has been landing solid uppercuts with both his right and his left hand and there is another one! 3:2
0:54 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 3:2
0:58 Wilde gets inside and fires a hook to Leonard's body. 3:4
01:07 Leonard scores with several light punches to the head. 5:4
01:24 Leonard connects with a violent cross! 10:4
01:24 Leonard has Wilde in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 10:4
01:35 Leonard fires a jab to the body 12:4
01:49 Hide the china because Wilde is like a bull in there, charging forward with reckless abandon. 12:4
01:54 Leonard flicks a jab to Jimmy Wilde's stomach 14:4
02:06 Wilde scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Leonard. 14:6
02:20 OH! Leonard landed the big hook flush! 18:6
02:20 Wilde was stunned by that blow! 18:6
02:25 A small mouse has formed under Wilde's left eye. 18:6
02:34 Leonard wraps up Jimmy Wilde. 18:6
02:46 Wilde tries to get free... Here comes Weeks to break them up... 18:6
02:54 The action slows for the moment. 18:6
03:00 Leonard doesn't connect with the cross. 18:6
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Benny Leonard's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 4. 18:7
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 5. 0:0
0:08 Wilde's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:13 Wilde lands a hard cross! 0:4
0:13 Leonard looks stunned! 0:4
0:23 The fighters move in close and Wilde gets off first, landing a vicious combination that snaps back the head of Leonard. 0:7
0:41 Wilde does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Leonard's punches in close. 0:7
0:43 Jimmy Wilde bangs the uppercut home. 0:9
0:59 Wilde lands a flurry to the ribs of Leonard. 0:11
01:13 Wilde pins Leonard's arms. Now they move apart. 0:11
01:18 Now they break clean. 0:11
01:27 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 0:11
01:37 Leonard is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Jimmy Wilde can't throw punches, I guess. 0:11
01:41 Referee Weeks separates the two... 0:11
01:46 Benny Leonard throws the cross and scores to the head of Wilde. 2:11
02:02 Wilde is holding... 2:11
02:06 Weeks breaks them up... 2:11
02:10 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:11
02:23 Leonard moves into the right corner. 2:11
02:28 Leonard is getting frustrated as Wilde continues to hold on to him. Leonard is punching Wilde's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Weeks pushes the fighters apart. 2:11
02:32 Leonard works his way free! 2:11
02:37 * Leonard is told to watch holding and hitting by Weeks 5:11
02:55 Leonard feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 5:11
02:55 A cross lands for Leonard. Jimmy Wilde didn't see that one coming. 7:11
03:00 The Referee has to get between Benny Leonard and Wilde as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 8:10
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:12 Wilde looks to work the body, but Leonard covers up nicely. 0:0
0:15 Leonard rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:0
0:37 Leonard backs into the right corner. 2:0
0:42 Jimmy Wilde knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 2:0
0:46 Wilde appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 2:0
0:50 Leonard plants a cross on Wilde's rib cage. 4:0
01:04 Leonard works free! The fighters move to ring center. 4:0
01:08 Benny Leonard has Wilde pinned! 4:0
01:08 Leonard lands a brutal cross to head of Wilde. 7:0
01:18 * That was a blatant head butt by Leonard and Weeks has stopped the action to scold him 9:0
01:27 * Ouch, that's a cut! 11:0
01:27 * There's a very bad cut on the lip of Wilde. He could end up swallowing a lot of blood because of it. 11:0
01:27 * The two fighters are circling one another. Leonard looks like he's trying to target the bleeding that has become much more noticeable on the face of Wilde. The referee has also taken a sudden interest in the claret flowing down the face of Wilde and we're going to get a temporary - at least we hope it will be - halt in the action. The referee has called time and wants the doc at ringside to take a close look at Wilde's injury. Fortunately, none of the bleeding is above the fighter's eyes or matters would be much more serious. 11:0
01:27 * 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 Weeks is indicating exactly that - the bout is going to continue; and both fighters are getting ready to start punching again. 11:0
01:27 * Weeks has just indicated that Leonard is guilty of using his head and committing a foul. So Wilde's cut is the result of an intentional butt, not a punch. 11:0
01:31 Wilde's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 6. 11:0
01:40 Wilde retreats into the far left corner. 11:0
01:40 Leonard fires a punch over the jab of Wilde and gets it in for points. 13:0
01:57 Jimmy Wilde works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 13:0
02:02 Leonard throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 15:0
02:11 Leonard snaps Wilde's head back with a jolting uppercut. 18:0
02:20 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 18:0
02:28 Wilde is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 18:0
02:39 Wilde eats a short cross from Leonard amd backs away. 20:0
02:51 Leonard is trapped in the corner... 20:0
02:55 Wilde lands a devastating uppercut! 20:4
02:55 Leonard is staggered... 20:4
03:00 Round 6 finishes with the sound of the bell. 22:5
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wilde looks to be in good shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Wilde is ready to go. The cut at the lip he suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his corner man has the bleeding stopped. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Wilde is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:10 Wilde slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:15 Leonard is off target with that cross. 0:0
0:21 Augie Scimeca was really animated in Leonard's corner and Leonard was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:21 Wilde slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:21 Leonard wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 2:0
0:21 And now Wilde is bleeding again from that last punch as his previous cut has been reopened. 2:0
0:21 The cut on Wilde's lip has been reopened and there's blood streaming from it once more. 2:0
0:21 * More than once this round, it has appeared as if the referee has thought about stepping between the fighters due to the increased bleeding from at least one cut on Wilde's face. Now the third man in the ring is doing just that, as we get a stoppage in the action while the referee leads Wilde toward the ringside doctor for a quick consultation. In Wilde's favor, the bleeding isn't flowing into either of his eyes. 2:0
0:21 * The referee won't stop the fight on his own if the reason for the stoppage directly has to do with a cut or swelling; he'll always consult the ringside doctor. And it looks like, in this case, we're going to see some more boxing because the physician has given his okay to let the fight continue. Both fighters are assuming their positions and the timer has restarted here in Round 7 as the fighters approach one another. 2:0
0:36 Leonard is protecting the body nicely as Wilde fails to score inside. 2:0
0:51 Leonard is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 2:0
01:02 Leonard is literally dancing circles around Wilde this round. 2:0
01:11 Leonard holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Wilde to score with a clean shot. 2:0
01:19 Wilde pins Leonard in the corner! 2:0
01:19 Leonard tries a hook but Wilde blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 2:2
01:29 Leonard snakes the jab through Wilde's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 4:2
01:33 The swelling under Wilde's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 4:2
01:38 Wilde is pinned in his own corner... 4:2
01:42 Wilde usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Leonard tries vainly to score. 4:2
01:44 Wilde is getting the better of it on the inside. There's that crunching uppercut again! 4:5
02:03 The quickness and footwork of Leonard is definitely keeping Wilde off balance. 4:5
02:09 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:5
02:15 Both fighters move back to ring center. 4:5
02:15 Benny Leonard's finds a home on Wilde's jaw. 6:5
02:32 Jimmy Wilde works his way in and leans on Leonard. 6:5
02:41 Wilde throws a hook to the ribs with authority. 6:8
02:50 Wilde tastes Leonard's jab 8:8
03:00 Wilde feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 8:8
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. 10:9
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wilde was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:06 The cut at the lip suffered by Jimmy Wilde has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:06 Wilde's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:16 Wilde lands a vicious uppercut! 0:4
0:16 That's the punch Wilde hoped to land! Leonard looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 0:4
0:25 Yank Durham seemed to pump up Wilde between rounds. 0:4
0:30 Leonard throws a crushing right to Jimmy Wilde's jaw! 4:4
0:30 Wilde was shaken by that blow! 4:4
0:39 Benny Leonard slides into the corner... 4:4
0:44 There's a hard shot off the top of Benny Leonard's head! 4:8
0:44 Wilde has Leonard in trouble after that punch! 4:8
0:58 Wilde traps Leonard's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Weeks breaks it up. 4:8
01:02 Wilde uses his shoulder to force Leonard out of the clinch. 4:8
01:15 Benny Leonard moves to the center of the Ring taunting Wilde with his hands by his sides. 4:8
01:29 Wilde throws a flurry of punches but Leonard either blocks or slips them. 4:8
01:31 Leonard gets the cross through Wilde's guard. 6:8
01:45 Leonard is giving Wilde a lot of side-to-side movement. 6:8
01:54 Wilde looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 6:8
02:02 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 6:8
02:10 Wilde telegraphed that shot and Leonard ducks under it easily. 6:8
02:12 The fighters are tangled up inside. Leonard has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 8:8
02:17 The swelling under Wilde's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 8:8
02:37 Leonard leaves the jab just short. 8:8
02:49 "The Mighty Atom" Wilde tries to muscle inside but Leonard clinches him. 8:8
02:53 Weeks has to separate the two... 8:8
02:58 Leonard backs into a neutral corner. 8:8
03:00 Wilde 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. 8:8
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 9:9
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 9 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Wilde's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:07 Both fighters are throwing and neither is scoring more than the other. 2:2
0:11 The swelling around Wilde's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 2:2
0:19 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Leonard lands a short uppercut to the chin of Wilde. 4:2
0:34 Wilde whiffs with the jab. 4:2
0:37 Leonard lands a solid combination to the head of Wilde. 7:2
01:07 Wilde throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Leonard but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 7:2
01:09 Leonard bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 9:2
01:19 Benny Leonard is staying at the center of the ring. 9:2
01:19 A straight cross from Leonard gets through Wilde's guard. 11:2
01:24 Wilde is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 11:2
01:40 Wilde is trying to free his gloves from under Leonard's gloves. 11:2
01:44 Weeks separates the two... 11:2
01:57 Wilde just landed a three punch combo! 11:6
01:57 Leonard appears shaken by those punches! 11:6
02:07 Leonard continues to pop the jab 13:6
02:20 Leonard is trapped in Wilde's corner... 13:6
02:20 Wilde throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Leonard. 13:9
02:32 Leonard has Wilde trapped! 13:9
02:37 Leonard landed a sharp combination that rocked Wilde back on his heels! 17:9
02:37 Wilde was shaken by those blows! 17:9
02:51 Leonard has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Wilde. 17:9
02:56 Wilde pushes Leonard away. 17:9
03:00 Leonard retreats into his own corner... 17:9
03:00 Leonard appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 17:9
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 16:10
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard and Wilde square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 10. 0:0
0:08 Yank Durham knows Wilde lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Jimmy Wilde's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Wilde's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:13 Wilde cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Leonard had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:15 Leonard gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Jimmy Wilde with an uppercut. 2:0
0:32 Wilde leans on the ropes and motions for Leonard to come in. 2:0
0:40 Leonard lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 4:0
0:55 Wilde's misses as Leonard backpedals away. 4:0
01:01 That hook by Leonard jarred Wilde! 8:0
01:01 That punch may have stunned Wilde momentarily. 8:0
01:06 Wilde's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 8:0
01:18 Wilde just can't find the range with that combination. 8:0
01:20 Leonard lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 10:0
01:38 Wilde lands a solid cross! 10:4
01:38 Leonard was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 10:4
01:52 Leonard pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 12:4
01:52 That last shot has reopened a cut on Wilde because the blood is flowing again. 12:4
01:52 Wilde is bleeding from the lip again; that cut has reopened and the blood is flowing. 12:4
01:52 * There's a sudden halt in the action and we're not sure why. Oh, apparently there's some concern on the part of Referee Weeks about the amount of blood on the face of Wilde. Even though the damage isn't over either of Wilde's eyes, it's been deemed serious enough to have the ringside physician at least look at it. 12:4
01:56 * Referee Weeks is stopping this fight. He's calling for the ring doctor. The ring doctor is taking a close look at Wilde... Wilde's corner is pleading its case.* The doctor is shaking his head. The fight is over as Weeks calls for the bell! Leonard is the winner by TKO as the doctor will not let Wilde continue! 12:4
Fight Result
Bob Alexander has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner and still WBC lightweight champion by technical knockout at the 01:57 mark in Round 10 is...
Benny Leonard!
Score Cards
Brad Vocale Round Total
Australia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Benny Leonard 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 88
Jimmy Wilde 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 85
Paul Herman Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Benny Leonard 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 88
Jimmy Wilde 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 85
Allen Krebs Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Benny Leonard 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 88
Jimmy Wilde 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 85
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Benny Leonard 27 30 30 30 28 30 29 30 30 264
Jimmy Wilde 30 27 30 27 29 27 28 30 27 255
Statistics
Categories Benny Leonard Jimmy Wilde
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 8.70 3.30
Hooks / Round 5.30 2.00
Crosses / Round 9.10 3.70
Combinations / Round 4.40 3.00
Uppercuts / Round 5.00 2.20
Punches Landed / Round 32.50 14.20
Punches Missed / Round 34.00 52.20
Punching Accuracy 48.9% 21.4%
Total Number of Fouls 3 0
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Head Butting 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 3
Suffered Intentional Head Butt causing Cut (not during Clinching) 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 3 / 2 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Split lip 3 / 2 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 3
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 2 / 2
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 6 / 6 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Benny Leonard vs Jimmy Wilde
Fight info: Cow Palace, Daly City, CA, United States, 2012-05-28, announcer is Bob Alexander, referee is Tony Weeks, the bout will be scored by three judges: Brad Vocale (Australia), Paul Herman (United States) and Allen Krebs (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the WBC title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Benny Leonard - Record: 7-0-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Augie Scimeca - Cut Man: Dai Dollings
In the blue corner: Jimmy Wilde - Record: 3-2-2 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yank Durham - Cut Man: Jim Strickland
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Weeks gives the fighters their final instructions. They touch gloves and return to their respective corners to await the bell for the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:05 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:0
0:14 Leonard is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 0:0
0:23 Weeks steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:32 Leonard fires a lead right that Jimmy Wilde manages to avoid. 0:0
0:35 There's a combination of punches from Wilde that score big. 0:3
01:00 Weeks tries to separate the boxers but Wilde has a vice-like grip on Leonard. 0:3
01:05 Wilde and Leonard each take a step back. 0:3
01:09 Wilde is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:3
01:12 Leonard bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 2:3
01:25 Leonard lets a quick hook go, catching Wilde moving in. 4:3
01:42 Leonard grabs Wilde. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:3
01:47 Leonard shoves Jimmy Wilde away. 4:3
01:56 Leonard wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Wilde's defense. 4:3
02:03 Wilde lands a wicked combination! 4:7
02:03 Benny Leonard is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 4:7
02:20 Leonard misses wildly with the hook. 4:7
02:28 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:7
02:35 Wilde drives that short hook into Leonard's midsection! 4:11
02:35 Benny Leonard is reeling.. 4:11
02:54 Leonard is moving around the ring nicely. 4:11
03:00 Leonard bounces off the ropes, challenging Jimmy Wilde to come get him. 4:11
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 5:10
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:13 Leonard does a great job of moving as Wilde tries to work inside. 0:0
0:20 Whatever Augie Scimeca said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Leonard has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:0
0:25 Leonard drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:0
0:25 Wilde is hurt! 4:0
0:40 As high as Wilde is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Leonard takes advantage of it. 4:0
0:48 Wilde tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 4:0
01:00 Leonard tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Wilde. 4:0
01:18 Benny Leonard misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:0
01:24 Wilde steals a quick glance at his corner. 4:0
01:27 Leonard lands a short left hook to the head. 6:0
01:48 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 6:0
01:56 Wilde just comes up short with the hook. 6:0
02:02 Leonard backs away and hitches up his trunks. 6:0
02:06 Leonard is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 8:0
02:15 Leonard lands a nice cross but Wilde turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 10:0
02:34 Leonard drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 14:0
02:34 Wilde is trying to regroup after those punches... 14:0
02:43 Leonard splits the gloves with a jab. He'd like to find a home for that punch during this fight. 16:0
03:00 Benny Leonard picks off the uppercut by Wilde. 16:0
03:00 And that ends Round number 2. 16:2
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wilde rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:13 Leonard wraps his arms around Wilde. 0:0
0:17 Weeks separates the two... 0:0
0:22 Wilde received a pep talk from Yank Durham before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:37 Leonard cranks up the hook and connects to Wilde's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:0
0:37 Wilde is badly hurt! 4:0
0:53 Wilde's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 4:0
01:05 Weeks has to pull the fighters away from each other as Benny Leonard locks up Wilde's arms. 4:0
01:09 Referee Weeks has to separate the two... 4:0
01:22 Wilde shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Leonard flush! 4:5
01:22 Leonard's knee almost touched the canvas... 4:5
01:44 Wilde bores in determined to maul Leonard 4:5
01:49 * Weeks is telling Leonard to keep his punches up. 6:5
02:12 They take a half-step back. 6:5
02:16 Leonard dips and connects with a hook to the side of Wilde's head. 8:5
02:37 Wilde misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 8:5
03:00 Wilde fires a shot, but it glances off Leonard's shoulder. 8:5
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. 7:7
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jimmy Wilde is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:12 Leonard fires and misses. 0:0
0:15 Wilde slips in a jab to the body 0:2
0:19 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:2
0:23 Yank Durham not only gave Wilde encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Leonard. Now it's up to Jimmy Wilde to implement it. 0:2
0:28 Leonard smothers Wilde's attack with a clinch! 0:2
0:33 Leonard pushes Jimmy Wilde away. 0:2
0:43 Wilde misses wildly with the Hook. 0:2
0:45 Leonard has been landing solid uppercuts with both his right and his left hand and there is another one! 3:2
0:54 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 3:2
0:58 Wilde gets inside and fires a hook to Leonard's body. 3:4
01:07 Leonard scores with several light punches to the head. 5:4
01:24 Leonard connects with a violent cross! 10:4
01:24 Leonard has Wilde in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 10:4
01:35 Leonard fires a jab to the body 12:4
01:49 Hide the china because Wilde is like a bull in there, charging forward with reckless abandon. 12:4
01:54 Leonard flicks a jab to Jimmy Wilde's stomach 14:4
02:06 Wilde scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Leonard. 14:6
02:20 OH! Leonard landed the big hook flush! 18:6
02:20 Wilde was stunned by that blow! 18:6
02:25 A small mouse has formed under Wilde's left eye. 18:6
02:34 Leonard wraps up Jimmy Wilde. 18:6
02:46 Wilde tries to get free... Here comes Weeks to break them up... 18:6
02:54 The action slows for the moment. 18:6
03:00 Leonard doesn't connect with the cross. 18:6
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Benny Leonard's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 4. 18:7
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 5. 0:0
0:08 Wilde's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:13 Wilde lands a hard cross! 0:4
0:13 Leonard looks stunned! 0:4
0:23 The fighters move in close and Wilde gets off first, landing a vicious combination that snaps back the head of Leonard. 0:7
0:41 Wilde does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Leonard's punches in close. 0:7
0:43 Jimmy Wilde bangs the uppercut home. 0:9
0:59 Wilde lands a flurry to the ribs of Leonard. 0:11
01:13 Wilde pins Leonard's arms. Now they move apart. 0:11
01:18 Now they break clean. 0:11
01:27 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 0:11
01:37 Leonard is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Jimmy Wilde can't throw punches, I guess. 0:11
01:41 Referee Weeks separates the two... 0:11
01:46 Benny Leonard throws the cross and scores to the head of Wilde. 2:11
02:02 Wilde is holding... 2:11
02:06 Weeks breaks them up... 2:11
02:10 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:11
02:23 Leonard moves into the right corner. 2:11
02:28 Leonard is getting frustrated as Wilde continues to hold on to him. Leonard is punching Wilde's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Weeks pushes the fighters apart. 2:11
02:32 Leonard works his way free! 2:11
02:37 * Leonard is told to watch holding and hitting by Weeks 5:11
02:55 Leonard feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 5:11
02:55 A cross lands for Leonard. Jimmy Wilde didn't see that one coming. 7:11
03:00 The Referee has to get between Benny Leonard and Wilde as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 8:10
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:12 Wilde looks to work the body, but Leonard covers up nicely. 0:0
0:15 Leonard rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:0
0:37 Leonard backs into the right corner. 2:0
0:42 Jimmy Wilde knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 2:0
0:46 Wilde appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 2:0
0:50 Leonard plants a cross on Wilde's rib cage. 4:0
01:04 Leonard works free! The fighters move to ring center. 4:0
01:08 Benny Leonard has Wilde pinned! 4:0
01:08 Leonard lands a brutal cross to head of Wilde. 7:0
01:18 * That was a blatant head butt by Leonard and Weeks has stopped the action to scold him 9:0
01:27 * Ouch, that's a cut! 11:0
01:27 * There's a very bad cut on the lip of Wilde. He could end up swallowing a lot of blood because of it. 11:0
01:27 * The two fighters are circling one another. Leonard looks like he's trying to target the bleeding that has become much more noticeable on the face of Wilde. The referee has also taken a sudden interest in the claret flowing down the face of Wilde and we're going to get a temporary - at least we hope it will be - halt in the action. The referee has called time and wants the doc at ringside to take a close look at Wilde's injury. Fortunately, none of the bleeding is above the fighter's eyes or matters would be much more serious. 11:0
01:27 * 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 Weeks is indicating exactly that - the bout is going to continue; and both fighters are getting ready to start punching again. 11:0
01:27 * Weeks has just indicated that Leonard is guilty of using his head and committing a foul. So Wilde's cut is the result of an intentional butt, not a punch. 11:0
01:31 Wilde's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 6. 11:0
01:40 Wilde retreats into the far left corner. 11:0
01:40 Leonard fires a punch over the jab of Wilde and gets it in for points. 13:0
01:57 Jimmy Wilde works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 13:0
02:02 Leonard throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 15:0
02:11 Leonard snaps Wilde's head back with a jolting uppercut. 18:0
02:20 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 18:0
02:28 Wilde is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 18:0
02:39 Wilde eats a short cross from Leonard amd backs away. 20:0
02:51 Leonard is trapped in the corner... 20:0
02:55 Wilde lands a devastating uppercut! 20:4
02:55 Leonard is staggered... 20:4
03:00 Round 6 finishes with the sound of the bell. 22:5
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wilde looks to be in good shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Wilde is ready to go. The cut at the lip he suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his corner man has the bleeding stopped. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Wilde is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:10 Wilde slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:15 Leonard is off target with that cross. 0:0
0:21 Augie Scimeca was really animated in Leonard's corner and Leonard was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:21 Wilde slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:21 Leonard wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 2:0
0:21 And now Wilde is bleeding again from that last punch as his previous cut has been reopened. 2:0
0:21 The cut on Wilde's lip has been reopened and there's blood streaming from it once more. 2:0
0:21 * More than once this round, it has appeared as if the referee has thought about stepping between the fighters due to the increased bleeding from at least one cut on Wilde's face. Now the third man in the ring is doing just that, as we get a stoppage in the action while the referee leads Wilde toward the ringside doctor for a quick consultation. In Wilde's favor, the bleeding isn't flowing into either of his eyes. 2:0
0:21 * The referee won't stop the fight on his own if the reason for the stoppage directly has to do with a cut or swelling; he'll always consult the ringside doctor. And it looks like, in this case, we're going to see some more boxing because the physician has given his okay to let the fight continue. Both fighters are assuming their positions and the timer has restarted here in Round 7 as the fighters approach one another. 2:0
0:36 Leonard is protecting the body nicely as Wilde fails to score inside. 2:0
0:51 Leonard is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 2:0
01:02 Leonard is literally dancing circles around Wilde this round. 2:0
01:11 Leonard holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Wilde to score with a clean shot. 2:0
01:19 Wilde pins Leonard in the corner! 2:0
01:19 Leonard tries a hook but Wilde blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 2:2
01:29 Leonard snakes the jab through Wilde's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 4:2
01:33 The swelling under Wilde's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 4:2
01:38 Wilde is pinned in his own corner... 4:2
01:42 Wilde usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Leonard tries vainly to score. 4:2
01:44 Wilde is getting the better of it on the inside. There's that crunching uppercut again! 4:5
02:03 The quickness and footwork of Leonard is definitely keeping Wilde off balance. 4:5
02:09 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:5
02:15 Both fighters move back to ring center. 4:5
02:15 Benny Leonard's finds a home on Wilde's jaw. 6:5
02:32 Jimmy Wilde works his way in and leans on Leonard. 6:5
02:41 Wilde throws a hook to the ribs with authority. 6:8
02:50 Wilde tastes Leonard's jab 8:8
03:00 Wilde feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 8:8
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. 10:9
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wilde was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:06 The cut at the lip suffered by Jimmy Wilde has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:06 Wilde's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:16 Wilde lands a vicious uppercut! 0:4
0:16 That's the punch Wilde hoped to land! Leonard looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 0:4
0:25 Yank Durham seemed to pump up Wilde between rounds. 0:4
0:30 Leonard throws a crushing right to Jimmy Wilde's jaw! 4:4
0:30 Wilde was shaken by that blow! 4:4
0:39 Benny Leonard slides into the corner... 4:4
0:44 There's a hard shot off the top of Benny Leonard's head! 4:8
0:44 Wilde has Leonard in trouble after that punch! 4:8
0:58 Wilde traps Leonard's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Weeks breaks it up. 4:8
01:02 Wilde uses his shoulder to force Leonard out of the clinch. 4:8
01:15 Benny Leonard moves to the center of the Ring taunting Wilde with his hands by his sides. 4:8
01:29 Wilde throws a flurry of punches but Leonard either blocks or slips them. 4:8
01:31 Leonard gets the cross through Wilde's guard. 6:8
01:45 Leonard is giving Wilde a lot of side-to-side movement. 6:8
01:54 Wilde looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 6:8
02:02 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 6:8
02:10 Wilde telegraphed that shot and Leonard ducks under it easily. 6:8
02:12 The fighters are tangled up inside. Leonard has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 8:8
02:17 The swelling under Wilde's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 8:8
02:37 Leonard leaves the jab just short. 8:8
02:49 "The Mighty Atom" Wilde tries to muscle inside but Leonard clinches him. 8:8
02:53 Weeks has to separate the two... 8:8
02:58 Leonard backs into a neutral corner. 8:8
03:00 Wilde 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. 8:8
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 9:9
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 9 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Wilde's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:07 Both fighters are throwing and neither is scoring more than the other. 2:2
0:11 The swelling around Wilde's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 2:2
0:19 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Leonard lands a short uppercut to the chin of Wilde. 4:2
0:34 Wilde whiffs with the jab. 4:2
0:37 Leonard lands a solid combination to the head of Wilde. 7:2
01:07 Wilde throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Leonard but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 7:2
01:09 Leonard bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 9:2
01:19 Benny Leonard is staying at the center of the ring. 9:2
01:19 A straight cross from Leonard gets through Wilde's guard. 11:2
01:24 Wilde is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 11:2
01:40 Wilde is trying to free his gloves from under Leonard's gloves. 11:2
01:44 Weeks separates the two... 11:2
01:57 Wilde just landed a three punch combo! 11:6
01:57 Leonard appears shaken by those punches! 11:6
02:07 Leonard continues to pop the jab 13:6
02:20 Leonard is trapped in Wilde's corner... 13:6
02:20 Wilde throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Leonard. 13:9
02:32 Leonard has Wilde trapped! 13:9
02:37 Leonard landed a sharp combination that rocked Wilde back on his heels! 17:9
02:37 Wilde was shaken by those blows! 17:9
02:51 Leonard has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Wilde. 17:9
02:56 Wilde pushes Leonard away. 17:9
03:00 Leonard retreats into his own corner... 17:9
03:00 Leonard appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 17:9
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 16:10
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard and Wilde square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 10. 0:0
0:08 Yank Durham knows Wilde lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Jimmy Wilde's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Wilde's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:13 Wilde cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Leonard had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:15 Leonard gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Jimmy Wilde with an uppercut. 2:0
0:32 Wilde leans on the ropes and motions for Leonard to come in. 2:0
0:40 Leonard lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 4:0
0:55 Wilde's misses as Leonard backpedals away. 4:0
01:01 That hook by Leonard jarred Wilde! 8:0
01:01 That punch may have stunned Wilde momentarily. 8:0
01:06 Wilde's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 8:0
01:18 Wilde just can't find the range with that combination. 8:0
01:20 Leonard lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 10:0
01:38 Wilde lands a solid cross! 10:4
01:38 Leonard was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 10:4
01:52 Leonard pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 12:4
01:52 That last shot has reopened a cut on Wilde because the blood is flowing again. 12:4
01:52 Wilde is bleeding from the lip again; that cut has reopened and the blood is flowing. 12:4
01:52 * There's a sudden halt in the action and we're not sure why. Oh, apparently there's some concern on the part of Referee Weeks about the amount of blood on the face of Wilde. Even though the damage isn't over either of Wilde's eyes, it's been deemed serious enough to have the ringside physician at least look at it. 12:4
01:56 * Referee Weeks is stopping this fight. He's calling for the ring doctor. The ring doctor is taking a close look at Wilde... Wilde's corner is pleading its case.* The doctor is shaking his head. The fight is over as Weeks calls for the bell! Leonard is the winner by TKO as the doctor will not let Wilde continue! 12:4
Fight Result
Bob Alexander has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner and still WBC lightweight champion by technical knockout at the 01:57 mark in Round 10 is...
Benny Leonard!
Score Cards
Brad Vocale Round Total
Australia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Benny Leonard 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 88
Jimmy Wilde 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 85
Paul Herman Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Benny Leonard 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 88
Jimmy Wilde 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 85
Allen Krebs Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Benny Leonard 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 88
Jimmy Wilde 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 85
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Benny Leonard 27 30 30 30 28 30 29 30 30 264
Jimmy Wilde 30 27 30 27 29 27 28 30 27 255
Statistics
Categories Benny Leonard Jimmy Wilde
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 8.70 3.30
Hooks / Round 5.30 2.00
Crosses / Round 9.10 3.70
Combinations / Round 4.40 3.00
Uppercuts / Round 5.00 2.20
Punches Landed / Round 32.50 14.20
Punches Missed / Round 34.00 52.20
Punching Accuracy 48.9% 21.4%
Total Number of Fouls 3 0
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Head Butting 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 3
Suffered Intentional Head Butt causing Cut (not during Clinching) 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 3 / 2 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Split lip 3 / 2 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 3
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 2 / 2
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 6 / 6 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Re: #4# Event (8) 19-24
Main Event
Ray Robinson vs Joe Louis
Fight info: Rainbo Arena, Chicago, IL, United States, 2012-05-28, announcer is Joe Humphries, referee is Eddie Cotton, the bout will be scored by three judges: John Gradowski (United States), Tammye Jenkins (United States) and Dick Young (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the WBA title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Ray Robinson - Record: 5-0-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ted Bentham - Cut Man: Manny Seamon
In the blue corner: Joe Louis - Record: 7-4-2 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Sam Colonna - Cut Man: Don Turner
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters look anxious as they wait for Round 1 to start. The bell rings and its show time. 0:0
0:08 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:0
0:15 Louis charges in but Robinson avoids the rush. 0:0
0:23 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:37 Louis works his way in and leans on Robinson... 0:0
0:41 Robinson pushes Louis away. 0:0
0:54 Joe Louis pushes Robinson then steps away from him. 0:0
01:08 Robinson picks off the jab thrown by Louis. 0:0
01:15 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
01:22 Robinson usues his legs to avoid Louis's punches. 0:0
01:29 A cross to body by Robinson gets through. 2:0
01:43 And Louis tastes the power of a huge cross from Robinson! 6:0
01:43 What a devastating shot, Joe Louis looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 6:0
01:53 Robinson sneaks home the right cross. 8:0
02:02 As high as Louis is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Robinson takes advantage of it. 8:0
02:07 Robinson works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 10:0
02:16 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 10:0
02:25 Louis's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 10:0
02:32 Robinson sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 12:0
02:53 Ray Robinson just can't find the range with that uppercut. 12:0
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 12:2
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson looks to be in excellent shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:15 Louis lands a strong hook! 0:5
0:15 Robinson was stunned by that blow! 0:5
0:23 Louis gets the cross through Robinson's guard. 0:7
0:23 Robinson is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Louis just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 0:7
0:41 Louis plods forward. 0:7
0:54 Louis fires and misses. 0:7
01:05 Joe Louis looks to work the body, but Robinson covers up nicely. 0:7
01:16 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Louis lands a short uppercut to the chin of Robinson. 0:9
01:16 Louis has Robinson reeling. Louis can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 0:9
01:30 Joe Louis lands a vicious uppercut! 0:14
01:30 Robinson takes a step back, obviously hurt! 0:14
01:43 OH! Louis landed the big hook flush! 0:18
01:43 Robinson looks shaken! 0:18
01:52 Robinson is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 2:18
02:01 Robinson doesn't have to look for Louis this round. He is right there in front of him. 2:18
02:06 Both fighters landed effectively in that exchange. 4:20
02:18 Robinson connects with an uppercut to the head of Louis. 6:20
02:31 Louis lets a quick hook go, catching Robinson moving in. 6:22
02:41 Robinson goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 8:22
02:56 Louis holds his arms up in disgust as Ray Robinson holds him around his waist. 8:22
03:00 Referee Cotton has to separate the two... 8:22
03:00 That ends Round 2... But the fighters are still punching! Now Cotton jumps between them. 8:23
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cotton motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:20 Louis lands a wicked cross! 0:4
0:20 Robinson looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 0:4
0:28 Ted Bentham was extremely upbeat during the break with Robinson providing some solid encouragement. 0:4
0:29 Louis rocks Robinson with a quick, powerful uppercut on the inside. 0:7
0:43 Robinson doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Louis's head? 5:7
0:43 Louis was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 5:7
0:57 Ray Robinson wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Louis's defense. 5:7
01:00 Louis finds a home for his jab, keeping Robinson at bay. 5:9
01:13 Louis takes a hard combination from Robinson 10:9
01:13 Louis is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 10:9
01:22 Robinson throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Louis. 13:9
01:39 Louis traps Robinson's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 13:9
01:43 Cotton separates the two... 13:9
01:52 Robinson just misses with a huge shot as Louis chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 13:9
01:55 Louis scores with a hard jab but he misses with the right hand, coming behind it. 13:12
02:09 Robinson fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 13:12
02:20 Robinson wings a big left hand at Louis but the latter sidesteps the punch. 13:12
02:28 Robinson likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Joe Louis's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 15:12
02:41 Robinson tries to drop the right hand over the top but Louis ducks under it. 15:12
02:48 Louis tries a hook but Robinson blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 17:12
03:00 Ray Robinson looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 17:12
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 18:11
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:18 There's a straight right by Louis! 0:5
0:18 Robinson appears to be stunned! 0:5
0:23 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:5
0:27 Sam Colonna was really animated in Louis's corner and Louis was nodding in agreement. 0:5
0:32 Robinson connects with a violent uppercut! 4:5
0:32 Robinson just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 4:5
0:41 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:5
0:50 Robinson misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:5
0:57 Louis is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:5
01:07 Robinson whiffs with the cross. 4:5
01:18 * A beautiful combination to the chin knocks Robinson to the canvas! 4:5
01:21 Cotton begins the count over Robinson as Louis moves to a neutral corner.. 4:11
01:21 1... 4:11
01:22 2... 4:11
01:23 3... 4:11
01:23 * Robinson makes it to his feet but his legs look wobbly! He is going to have to call on all his skills to remain in the fight. 4:11
01:23 Cotton seems convinced that Robinson is ok, and the fight will continue! 4:11
01:23 Joe Louis is like a human windmill as he tries to take advantage of Robinson's condition and end the fight! 4:11
01:32 Robinson retreats into the left corner. 4:11
01:36 Louis telegraphed that shot and Robinson ducks under it easily. 4:11
01:48 Louis tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Robinson blocks it. 4:11
01:54 The fighters are at ring center... 4:11
01:59 Louis voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 4:11
02:07 Louis misses with that combination. 4:11
02:18 Robinson backs into the right corner. 4:11
02:23 Louis is off target with that cross. 4:11
02:29 Robinson slides into his own corner... 4:11
02:38 Robinson usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Louis tries vainly to score. 4:11
02:45 Robinson backs into a neutral corner. 4:11
02:45 Louis lands a jab to Robinson's midsection 4:13
02:45 Louis picks up the pace sensing he can get Ray Robinson out of there! 4:13
02:58 Robinson does a great job of moving as Louis tries to work inside. 4:13
03:00 The round's over but the effects of the knockdown on the crowd linger as many of them remain on their feet, shouting their approval of this fight. 5:14
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 5. There it is! 0:0
0:12 Louis ties up Robinson... 0:0
0:21 Cotton steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:21 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:33 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:37 Louis finally lets go of Robinson. 0:0
0:42 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:50 Ray Robinson is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
01:02 Louis is holding Robinson tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 0:0
01:06 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
01:16 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
01:20 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
01:25 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Robinson has gotten the better of the exchange. 3:2
01:42 Circling left, Louis looks for an opening to fire a shot at Robinson. 3:2
01:42 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 5. 3:2
01:50 Both fighters move back to ring center. 3:2
01:50 Joe Louis delivers a cross to the nose of Robinson. 3:5
02:04 Louis misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 3:5
02:06 The fighters are tangled up inside. Robinson has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 5:5
02:18 Louis lands a brutal cross to head of Robinson. 5:8
02:31 Robinson is pinned in his own corner... 5:8
02:31 The fighters move in close and Louis gets off first, landing a vicious combination that snaps back the head of Robinson. 5:11
02:40 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 5:11
02:48 Louis lands a solid cross! 5:15
02:48 Robinson is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 5:15
03:00 Louis misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 5:15
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 5. 5:15
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Louis received a pep talk from Sam Colonna before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:09 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:0
0:14 Louis ties up Robinson. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:0
0:18 Referee Cotton separates the two... 0:0
0:18 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:38 Joe Louis misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:45 Robinson lands a hook to the ribs. 2:0
0:54 There's a wicked right by Robinson. He had some steam on that punch. 5:0
01:09 Louis doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 5:0
01:18 Robinson cranks up the hook and connects to Louis's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 10:0
01:18 Louis is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 10:0
01:31 Robinson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Louis. 10:0
01:42 Louis is either lucky or has radar. Robinson's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 10:0
01:53 Robinson circles around the ring. 10:0
01:58 Louis tastes Ray Robinson's jab 12:0
01:58 Robinson senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 12:0
02:11 Robinson is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Louis's defense. 12:0
02:20 Robinson lets his hands go inside, but Louis protects his body well. 12:0
02:26 Robinson has Louis trapped in the far neutral corner... 12:0
02:26 Robinson throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 15:0
02:26 Robinson has Louis hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Robinson is. 15:0
02:35 A cross lands for Robinson. Louis didn't see that one coming. 17:0
02:35 Robinson has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 17:0
02:48 Louis comes in low. Robinson puts a headlock on him. Cotton knocks Robinson's arm off Louis's head. 17:0
03:00 Joe Louis tries to get free... Here comes Cotton to break them up... 17:0
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 19:0
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 7 begins. 0:0
0:06 Sam Colonna seemed to pump up Louis between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Louis traps Robinson in the corner! 0:0
0:12 Louis drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:4
0:12 Robinson was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 0:4
0:17 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:4
0:29 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 0:4
0:39 Ray Robinson throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Louis but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:4
0:51 Joe Louis tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Ray Robinson. 0:4
0:53 Robinson scores big with that hook to the jaw of Louis. Louis took a step back after absorbing that shot. 3:4
01:09 Robinson is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 3:4
01:17 Robinson lands a cross to the body. 5:4
01:26 Louis moves into the lower right corner. 5:4
01:30 Louis is protecting the body nicely as Ray Robinson fails to score inside. 5:4
01:37 Louis drops the right hand flush on Robinson's chin! 5:8
01:37 And Robinson's in big trouble now! 5:8
01:53 Louis's jab connects to Robinson's head 5:10
02:14 * Robinson drives home a brutal uppercut to Louis's head and down he goes!!! 5:10
02:16 Cotton picks up the count from the timekeeper... 14:10
02:16 1... 14:10
02:17 2... 14:10
02:18 3... 14:10
02:19 The count is at 4 as Louis struggles to his knees. 14:10
02:20 5... 14:10
02:21 6... 14:10
02:22 7... 14:10
02:23 8... 14:10
02:23 * Louis lurches to his feet but there's no question that he's hurt. 14:10
02:23 Cotton wipes off Louis's gloves and waves the fighters together. 14:10
02:23 Robinson knows that Louis is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Louis. 14:10
02:36 Robinson fires away but finds nothing but air. 14:10
02:52 Robinson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 14:10
02:58 Louis slides into a neutral corner... 14:10
03:00 Robinson dances gracefully across the canvas 14:10
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 16:10
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:11 Robinson misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:13 Both fighters are flatfooted now. Louis blasts home a short hook to the body. 0:3
0:18 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:3
0:22 Whatever Ted Bentham said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Robinson has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:3
0:35 Louis has Robinson cornered! 0:3
0:40 Louis ties up Ray Robinson. 0:3
0:49 Cotton is shouting at Louis to break! 0:3
0:53 Robinson has Louis trapped! 0:3
0:58 Robinson cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Louis had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:3
01:00 Joe Louis is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 0:5
01:13 Robinson traps Louis in the corner! 0:5
01:13 Robinson catches Louis with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 2:5
01:30 Robinson is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Louis can't throw punches, I guess. 2:5
01:34 The fighters accidentally butt heads as they manuever inside. 2:5
01:34 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Louis change his style. 2:5
01:44 Robinson ends up behind Louis as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 2:5
01:56 Louis can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:5
02:02 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 8th. 2:5
02:06 Ray Robinson goes downstairs with a right cross. 4:5
02:20 Robinson is flicking the jab, trying to keep Louis at long range. 4:5
02:29 Robinson looks for a breather; he grabs Louis and holds on. Louis pushes Robinson off and looks for an opening. 4:5
02:34 Robinson pushes Louis away. 4:5
02:38 Robinson has Louis blocked in! 4:5
02:43 Ray Robinson lands a devastating uppercut! 8:5
02:43 Louis staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 8:5
02:56 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 8:5
03:00 Louis really buried that punch into Robinson's ribs. 8:9
03:00 Robinson appears shaken by those punches! 8:9
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Robinson's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 8. 9:8
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Joe Louis looks to be in fair shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:14 Joe Louis continues to follow Robinson about the ring. 0:0
0:14 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:19 Robinson slides into the corner... 0:0
0:24 Louis lands a strong uppercut! 0:4
0:24 That punch may have stunned Robinson momentarily. 0:4
0:33 Louis pins Robinson in the corner! 0:4
0:33 Joe Louis throws a punch and lands. Robinson scores with a counter. Looks like Louis was a little more effective. 2:7
0:44 Joe Louis has Robinson pinned! 2:7
0:49 Louis fires a left hand that Robinson takes high on the shoulder. 2:7
0:51 Ray Robinson 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. 4:7
01:08 Oh!!! Louis unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:11
01:08 Ray Robinson suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 4:11
01:31 Robinson moves into a neutral corner. 4:11
01:35 Louis just comes up short with the uppercut. 4:11
01:53 * A combination to the jaw has Robinson hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 4:11
01:55 Louis is ushered to a neutral corner by Cotton and the count begins.. 4:19
01:55 1... 4:19
01:56 2... 4:19
01:57 3... 4:19
01:58 4... 4:19
01:59 5... 4:19
02:00 6... 4:19
02:01 7... 4:19
02:01 * Robinson is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Cotton. 4:19
02:01 Cotton checks Robinson closely and will allow the fight to continue. 4:19
02:01 Robinson is definitely in trouble. Louis needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 4:19
02:19 Louis scores with a tremendous left! 4:23
02:19 Robinson seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 4:23
02:28 He retreats into a neutral corner. 4:23
02:32 Louis tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:23
02:39 Robinson is forced into his own corner... 4:23
02:44 Louis dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Robinson back on his heels! 4:27
02:44 Robinson looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 4:27
02:52 Louis has Robinson blocked in! 4:27
03:00 Louis misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:27
03:00 Oh, there's nothing like a knockdown to bring a crowd to it's feet and those in attendance here are cheering loudly as the round closes. 4:29
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Robinson's corner as the bell sounds for Round 10. 0:0
0:06 Louis got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Sam Colonna's instructions work. 0:0
0:12 Cotton tries to separate the boxers but Louis has a vice-like grip on Robinson. 0:0
0:17 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:17 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:21 Robinson fires a jab to the body 2:0
0:31 Louis retreats into the lower right corner. 2:0
0:36 Robinson just landed a three punch combo! 7:0
0:36 Joe Louis is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 7:0
0:52 Robinson bounces off the ropes, challenging Louis to come get him. 7:0
01:07 * Robinson connects with a thundering uppercut and Louis drops to the canvas! 7:0
01:10 Cotton picks up the count.. 14:0
01:10 1... 14:0
01:11 2... 14:0
01:12 3... 14:0
01:13 4... 14:0
01:13 * Louis gets back up but he looks badly shaken. 14:0
01:13 Louis appears to be badly shaken, but Cotton is going to allow the fight to go on. 14:0
01:13 Robinson stunned Louis. Robinson knows how to finish an opponent when he has got one hurt, and he is going to work now! 14:0
01:21 Joe Louis backs into the lower right corner. 14:0
01:21 Robinson lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 16:0
01:21 Robinson has Louis in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 10th. 16:0
01:35 Robinson just comes up short with the cross. 16:0
01:37 He is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 16:0
01:41 Louis moves into a neutral corner. 16:0
01:45 Robinson fires and misses. 16:0
01:52 Robinson is keeping away from the ropes. 16:0
01:57 Louis takes a heavy combination downstairs. 20:0
01:57 That series of punches rocked Louis and he looks to be in trouble. 20:0
02:05 Louis backs into a neutral corner. 20:0
02:10 Robinson lands a crushing cross! 25:0
02:10 Louis is clutching his side! 25:0
02:19 Louis retreats into a neutral corner. 25:0
02:28 * Robinson lands a thudding shot under Louis's ribcage and Louis crumbles like stale bread. He's down on both knees. 25:0
02:30 Cotton moves into position over Louis and begins the count 33:0
02:30 1... 33:0
02:31 2... 33:0
02:32 3... 33:0
02:33 4... 33:0
02:34 5... 33:0
02:35 6... 33:0
02:36 7... 33:0
02:36 * Louis is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. 33:0
02:36 Cotton is allowing the fight to go on as he motions the fighters together. 33:0
02:36 Louis is hurt. He's lucky this round is almost over as Robinson looks to end it! 33:0
02:40 * Louis is seriously hurt!!Cotton grabs Louis to save him from further punishment. Robinson is the winner by TKO!!! 33:0
Fight Result
Joe Humphries has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner and new WBA heavyweight champion by technical knockout at the 02:41 mark in Round 10 is...
Ray Robinson!
Score Cards
John Gradowski Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 9 9 10 8 10 10 10 10 8 84
Joe Louis 10 10 9 10 9 9 8 10 10 85
Tammye Jenkins Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 10 9 10 8 9 10 10 10 8 84
Joe Louis 9 10 9 10 10 9 8 9 10 84
Dick Young Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 9 9 10 8 9 10 10 10 8 83
Joe Louis 10 10 9 10 10 9 8 9 10 85
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 28 27 30 24 28 30 30 30 24 251
Joe Louis 29 30 27 30 29 27 24 28 30 254
Statistics
Categories Ray Robinson Joe Louis
Knockdowns scored 3 2
Jabs / Round 4.60 4.90
Hooks / Round 5.70 4.00
Crosses / Round 3.70 4.30
Combinations / Round 4.60 3.30
Uppercuts / Round 5.00 2.60
Punches Landed / Round 23.60 19.10
Punches Missed / Round 56.40 36.90
Punching Accuracy 29.5% 34.1%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 3 / 3 3 / 3
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 1
Ray Robinson vs Joe Louis
Fight info: Rainbo Arena, Chicago, IL, United States, 2012-05-28, announcer is Joe Humphries, referee is Eddie Cotton, the bout will be scored by three judges: John Gradowski (United States), Tammye Jenkins (United States) and Dick Young (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the WBA title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Ray Robinson - Record: 5-0-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ted Bentham - Cut Man: Manny Seamon
In the blue corner: Joe Louis - Record: 7-4-2 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Sam Colonna - Cut Man: Don Turner
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters look anxious as they wait for Round 1 to start. The bell rings and its show time. 0:0
0:08 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:0
0:15 Louis charges in but Robinson avoids the rush. 0:0
0:23 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:37 Louis works his way in and leans on Robinson... 0:0
0:41 Robinson pushes Louis away. 0:0
0:54 Joe Louis pushes Robinson then steps away from him. 0:0
01:08 Robinson picks off the jab thrown by Louis. 0:0
01:15 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
01:22 Robinson usues his legs to avoid Louis's punches. 0:0
01:29 A cross to body by Robinson gets through. 2:0
01:43 And Louis tastes the power of a huge cross from Robinson! 6:0
01:43 What a devastating shot, Joe Louis looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 6:0
01:53 Robinson sneaks home the right cross. 8:0
02:02 As high as Louis is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Robinson takes advantage of it. 8:0
02:07 Robinson works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 10:0
02:16 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 10:0
02:25 Louis's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 10:0
02:32 Robinson sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 12:0
02:53 Ray Robinson just can't find the range with that uppercut. 12:0
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 12:2
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson looks to be in excellent shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:15 Louis lands a strong hook! 0:5
0:15 Robinson was stunned by that blow! 0:5
0:23 Louis gets the cross through Robinson's guard. 0:7
0:23 Robinson is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Louis just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 0:7
0:41 Louis plods forward. 0:7
0:54 Louis fires and misses. 0:7
01:05 Joe Louis looks to work the body, but Robinson covers up nicely. 0:7
01:16 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Louis lands a short uppercut to the chin of Robinson. 0:9
01:16 Louis has Robinson reeling. Louis can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 0:9
01:30 Joe Louis lands a vicious uppercut! 0:14
01:30 Robinson takes a step back, obviously hurt! 0:14
01:43 OH! Louis landed the big hook flush! 0:18
01:43 Robinson looks shaken! 0:18
01:52 Robinson is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 2:18
02:01 Robinson doesn't have to look for Louis this round. He is right there in front of him. 2:18
02:06 Both fighters landed effectively in that exchange. 4:20
02:18 Robinson connects with an uppercut to the head of Louis. 6:20
02:31 Louis lets a quick hook go, catching Robinson moving in. 6:22
02:41 Robinson goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 8:22
02:56 Louis holds his arms up in disgust as Ray Robinson holds him around his waist. 8:22
03:00 Referee Cotton has to separate the two... 8:22
03:00 That ends Round 2... But the fighters are still punching! Now Cotton jumps between them. 8:23
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cotton motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:20 Louis lands a wicked cross! 0:4
0:20 Robinson looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 0:4
0:28 Ted Bentham was extremely upbeat during the break with Robinson providing some solid encouragement. 0:4
0:29 Louis rocks Robinson with a quick, powerful uppercut on the inside. 0:7
0:43 Robinson doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Louis's head? 5:7
0:43 Louis was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 5:7
0:57 Ray Robinson wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Louis's defense. 5:7
01:00 Louis finds a home for his jab, keeping Robinson at bay. 5:9
01:13 Louis takes a hard combination from Robinson 10:9
01:13 Louis is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 10:9
01:22 Robinson throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Louis. 13:9
01:39 Louis traps Robinson's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 13:9
01:43 Cotton separates the two... 13:9
01:52 Robinson just misses with a huge shot as Louis chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 13:9
01:55 Louis scores with a hard jab but he misses with the right hand, coming behind it. 13:12
02:09 Robinson fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 13:12
02:20 Robinson wings a big left hand at Louis but the latter sidesteps the punch. 13:12
02:28 Robinson likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Joe Louis's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 15:12
02:41 Robinson tries to drop the right hand over the top but Louis ducks under it. 15:12
02:48 Louis tries a hook but Robinson blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 17:12
03:00 Ray Robinson looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 17:12
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 18:11
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:18 There's a straight right by Louis! 0:5
0:18 Robinson appears to be stunned! 0:5
0:23 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:5
0:27 Sam Colonna was really animated in Louis's corner and Louis was nodding in agreement. 0:5
0:32 Robinson connects with a violent uppercut! 4:5
0:32 Robinson just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 4:5
0:41 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:5
0:50 Robinson misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:5
0:57 Louis is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:5
01:07 Robinson whiffs with the cross. 4:5
01:18 * A beautiful combination to the chin knocks Robinson to the canvas! 4:5
01:21 Cotton begins the count over Robinson as Louis moves to a neutral corner.. 4:11
01:21 1... 4:11
01:22 2... 4:11
01:23 3... 4:11
01:23 * Robinson makes it to his feet but his legs look wobbly! He is going to have to call on all his skills to remain in the fight. 4:11
01:23 Cotton seems convinced that Robinson is ok, and the fight will continue! 4:11
01:23 Joe Louis is like a human windmill as he tries to take advantage of Robinson's condition and end the fight! 4:11
01:32 Robinson retreats into the left corner. 4:11
01:36 Louis telegraphed that shot and Robinson ducks under it easily. 4:11
01:48 Louis tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Robinson blocks it. 4:11
01:54 The fighters are at ring center... 4:11
01:59 Louis voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 4:11
02:07 Louis misses with that combination. 4:11
02:18 Robinson backs into the right corner. 4:11
02:23 Louis is off target with that cross. 4:11
02:29 Robinson slides into his own corner... 4:11
02:38 Robinson usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Louis tries vainly to score. 4:11
02:45 Robinson backs into a neutral corner. 4:11
02:45 Louis lands a jab to Robinson's midsection 4:13
02:45 Louis picks up the pace sensing he can get Ray Robinson out of there! 4:13
02:58 Robinson does a great job of moving as Louis tries to work inside. 4:13
03:00 The round's over but the effects of the knockdown on the crowd linger as many of them remain on their feet, shouting their approval of this fight. 5:14
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 5. There it is! 0:0
0:12 Louis ties up Robinson... 0:0
0:21 Cotton steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:21 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:33 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:37 Louis finally lets go of Robinson. 0:0
0:42 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:50 Ray Robinson is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
01:02 Louis is holding Robinson tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 0:0
01:06 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
01:16 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
01:20 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
01:25 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Robinson has gotten the better of the exchange. 3:2
01:42 Circling left, Louis looks for an opening to fire a shot at Robinson. 3:2
01:42 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 5. 3:2
01:50 Both fighters move back to ring center. 3:2
01:50 Joe Louis delivers a cross to the nose of Robinson. 3:5
02:04 Louis misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 3:5
02:06 The fighters are tangled up inside. Robinson has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 5:5
02:18 Louis lands a brutal cross to head of Robinson. 5:8
02:31 Robinson is pinned in his own corner... 5:8
02:31 The fighters move in close and Louis gets off first, landing a vicious combination that snaps back the head of Robinson. 5:11
02:40 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 5:11
02:48 Louis lands a solid cross! 5:15
02:48 Robinson is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 5:15
03:00 Louis misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 5:15
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 5. 5:15
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Louis received a pep talk from Sam Colonna before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:09 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:0
0:14 Louis ties up Robinson. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:0
0:18 Referee Cotton separates the two... 0:0
0:18 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:38 Joe Louis misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:45 Robinson lands a hook to the ribs. 2:0
0:54 There's a wicked right by Robinson. He had some steam on that punch. 5:0
01:09 Louis doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 5:0
01:18 Robinson cranks up the hook and connects to Louis's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 10:0
01:18 Louis is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 10:0
01:31 Robinson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Louis. 10:0
01:42 Louis is either lucky or has radar. Robinson's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 10:0
01:53 Robinson circles around the ring. 10:0
01:58 Louis tastes Ray Robinson's jab 12:0
01:58 Robinson senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 12:0
02:11 Robinson is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Louis's defense. 12:0
02:20 Robinson lets his hands go inside, but Louis protects his body well. 12:0
02:26 Robinson has Louis trapped in the far neutral corner... 12:0
02:26 Robinson throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 15:0
02:26 Robinson has Louis hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Robinson is. 15:0
02:35 A cross lands for Robinson. Louis didn't see that one coming. 17:0
02:35 Robinson has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 17:0
02:48 Louis comes in low. Robinson puts a headlock on him. Cotton knocks Robinson's arm off Louis's head. 17:0
03:00 Joe Louis tries to get free... Here comes Cotton to break them up... 17:0
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 19:0
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 7 begins. 0:0
0:06 Sam Colonna seemed to pump up Louis between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Louis traps Robinson in the corner! 0:0
0:12 Louis drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:4
0:12 Robinson was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 0:4
0:17 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:4
0:29 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 0:4
0:39 Ray Robinson throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Louis but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:4
0:51 Joe Louis tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Ray Robinson. 0:4
0:53 Robinson scores big with that hook to the jaw of Louis. Louis took a step back after absorbing that shot. 3:4
01:09 Robinson is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 3:4
01:17 Robinson lands a cross to the body. 5:4
01:26 Louis moves into the lower right corner. 5:4
01:30 Louis is protecting the body nicely as Ray Robinson fails to score inside. 5:4
01:37 Louis drops the right hand flush on Robinson's chin! 5:8
01:37 And Robinson's in big trouble now! 5:8
01:53 Louis's jab connects to Robinson's head 5:10
02:14 * Robinson drives home a brutal uppercut to Louis's head and down he goes!!! 5:10
02:16 Cotton picks up the count from the timekeeper... 14:10
02:16 1... 14:10
02:17 2... 14:10
02:18 3... 14:10
02:19 The count is at 4 as Louis struggles to his knees. 14:10
02:20 5... 14:10
02:21 6... 14:10
02:22 7... 14:10
02:23 8... 14:10
02:23 * Louis lurches to his feet but there's no question that he's hurt. 14:10
02:23 Cotton wipes off Louis's gloves and waves the fighters together. 14:10
02:23 Robinson knows that Louis is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Louis. 14:10
02:36 Robinson fires away but finds nothing but air. 14:10
02:52 Robinson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 14:10
02:58 Louis slides into a neutral corner... 14:10
03:00 Robinson dances gracefully across the canvas 14:10
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 16:10
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:11 Robinson misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:13 Both fighters are flatfooted now. Louis blasts home a short hook to the body. 0:3
0:18 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:3
0:22 Whatever Ted Bentham said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Robinson has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:3
0:35 Louis has Robinson cornered! 0:3
0:40 Louis ties up Ray Robinson. 0:3
0:49 Cotton is shouting at Louis to break! 0:3
0:53 Robinson has Louis trapped! 0:3
0:58 Robinson cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Louis had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:3
01:00 Joe Louis is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 0:5
01:13 Robinson traps Louis in the corner! 0:5
01:13 Robinson catches Louis with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 2:5
01:30 Robinson is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Louis can't throw punches, I guess. 2:5
01:34 The fighters accidentally butt heads as they manuever inside. 2:5
01:34 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Louis change his style. 2:5
01:44 Robinson ends up behind Louis as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 2:5
01:56 Louis can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:5
02:02 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 8th. 2:5
02:06 Ray Robinson goes downstairs with a right cross. 4:5
02:20 Robinson is flicking the jab, trying to keep Louis at long range. 4:5
02:29 Robinson looks for a breather; he grabs Louis and holds on. Louis pushes Robinson off and looks for an opening. 4:5
02:34 Robinson pushes Louis away. 4:5
02:38 Robinson has Louis blocked in! 4:5
02:43 Ray Robinson lands a devastating uppercut! 8:5
02:43 Louis staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 8:5
02:56 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 8:5
03:00 Louis really buried that punch into Robinson's ribs. 8:9
03:00 Robinson appears shaken by those punches! 8:9
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Robinson's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 8. 9:8
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Joe Louis looks to be in fair shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:14 Joe Louis continues to follow Robinson about the ring. 0:0
0:14 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:19 Robinson slides into the corner... 0:0
0:24 Louis lands a strong uppercut! 0:4
0:24 That punch may have stunned Robinson momentarily. 0:4
0:33 Louis pins Robinson in the corner! 0:4
0:33 Joe Louis throws a punch and lands. Robinson scores with a counter. Looks like Louis was a little more effective. 2:7
0:44 Joe Louis has Robinson pinned! 2:7
0:49 Louis fires a left hand that Robinson takes high on the shoulder. 2:7
0:51 Ray Robinson 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. 4:7
01:08 Oh!!! Louis unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:11
01:08 Ray Robinson suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 4:11
01:31 Robinson moves into a neutral corner. 4:11
01:35 Louis just comes up short with the uppercut. 4:11
01:53 * A combination to the jaw has Robinson hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 4:11
01:55 Louis is ushered to a neutral corner by Cotton and the count begins.. 4:19
01:55 1... 4:19
01:56 2... 4:19
01:57 3... 4:19
01:58 4... 4:19
01:59 5... 4:19
02:00 6... 4:19
02:01 7... 4:19
02:01 * Robinson is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Cotton. 4:19
02:01 Cotton checks Robinson closely and will allow the fight to continue. 4:19
02:01 Robinson is definitely in trouble. Louis needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 4:19
02:19 Louis scores with a tremendous left! 4:23
02:19 Robinson seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 4:23
02:28 He retreats into a neutral corner. 4:23
02:32 Louis tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:23
02:39 Robinson is forced into his own corner... 4:23
02:44 Louis dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Robinson back on his heels! 4:27
02:44 Robinson looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 4:27
02:52 Louis has Robinson blocked in! 4:27
03:00 Louis misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:27
03:00 Oh, there's nothing like a knockdown to bring a crowd to it's feet and those in attendance here are cheering loudly as the round closes. 4:29
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Robinson's corner as the bell sounds for Round 10. 0:0
0:06 Louis got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Sam Colonna's instructions work. 0:0
0:12 Cotton tries to separate the boxers but Louis has a vice-like grip on Robinson. 0:0
0:17 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:17 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:21 Robinson fires a jab to the body 2:0
0:31 Louis retreats into the lower right corner. 2:0
0:36 Robinson just landed a three punch combo! 7:0
0:36 Joe Louis is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 7:0
0:52 Robinson bounces off the ropes, challenging Louis to come get him. 7:0
01:07 * Robinson connects with a thundering uppercut and Louis drops to the canvas! 7:0
01:10 Cotton picks up the count.. 14:0
01:10 1... 14:0
01:11 2... 14:0
01:12 3... 14:0
01:13 4... 14:0
01:13 * Louis gets back up but he looks badly shaken. 14:0
01:13 Louis appears to be badly shaken, but Cotton is going to allow the fight to go on. 14:0
01:13 Robinson stunned Louis. Robinson knows how to finish an opponent when he has got one hurt, and he is going to work now! 14:0
01:21 Joe Louis backs into the lower right corner. 14:0
01:21 Robinson lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 16:0
01:21 Robinson has Louis in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 10th. 16:0
01:35 Robinson just comes up short with the cross. 16:0
01:37 He is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 16:0
01:41 Louis moves into a neutral corner. 16:0
01:45 Robinson fires and misses. 16:0
01:52 Robinson is keeping away from the ropes. 16:0
01:57 Louis takes a heavy combination downstairs. 20:0
01:57 That series of punches rocked Louis and he looks to be in trouble. 20:0
02:05 Louis backs into a neutral corner. 20:0
02:10 Robinson lands a crushing cross! 25:0
02:10 Louis is clutching his side! 25:0
02:19 Louis retreats into a neutral corner. 25:0
02:28 * Robinson lands a thudding shot under Louis's ribcage and Louis crumbles like stale bread. He's down on both knees. 25:0
02:30 Cotton moves into position over Louis and begins the count 33:0
02:30 1... 33:0
02:31 2... 33:0
02:32 3... 33:0
02:33 4... 33:0
02:34 5... 33:0
02:35 6... 33:0
02:36 7... 33:0
02:36 * Louis is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. 33:0
02:36 Cotton is allowing the fight to go on as he motions the fighters together. 33:0
02:36 Louis is hurt. He's lucky this round is almost over as Robinson looks to end it! 33:0
02:40 * Louis is seriously hurt!!Cotton grabs Louis to save him from further punishment. Robinson is the winner by TKO!!! 33:0
Fight Result
Joe Humphries has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner and new WBA heavyweight champion by technical knockout at the 02:41 mark in Round 10 is...
Ray Robinson!
Score Cards
John Gradowski Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 9 9 10 8 10 10 10 10 8 84
Joe Louis 10 10 9 10 9 9 8 10 10 85
Tammye Jenkins Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 10 9 10 8 9 10 10 10 8 84
Joe Louis 9 10 9 10 10 9 8 9 10 84
Dick Young Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 9 9 10 8 9 10 10 10 8 83
Joe Louis 10 10 9 10 10 9 8 9 10 85
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 28 27 30 24 28 30 30 30 24 251
Joe Louis 29 30 27 30 29 27 24 28 30 254
Statistics
Categories Ray Robinson Joe Louis
Knockdowns scored 3 2
Jabs / Round 4.60 4.90
Hooks / Round 5.70 4.00
Crosses / Round 3.70 4.30
Combinations / Round 4.60 3.30
Uppercuts / Round 5.00 2.60
Punches Landed / Round 23.60 19.10
Punches Missed / Round 56.40 36.90
Punching Accuracy 29.5% 34.1%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 3 / 3 3 / 3
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 1