Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Mike Tyson Primo Carnera 3-2 1 KO 6 12
Preliminary 1 Marvin Hagler Terry Norris 2-1 1 TKO 1 12
Preliminary 2 Alexis Arguello Wilfredo Gomez 1-1 1 UD 12 12
Support Bout Pancho Villa Carmen Basilio 1-1 2 TKO 11 12
Co-Feature Jack Dempsey Ezzard Charles 1-1 1 UD 12 12
Main Event Pernell Whitaker Harry Greb 1-1 2 UD 12 12
#4# Event 14 (1-6)
Re: #4# Event 14 (1-6)
Opening Bout
Mike Tyson vs Primo Carnera
Fight info: Cape Cod Melody Tent, Hyannis, MA, United States, 2012-07-29, announcer is Michael Pass, referee is Gary Rosato, the bout will be scored by three judges: Frank Adams (United States), Jae-Bong Kim (South Korea) and William James (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Mike Tyson - Record: 3-4-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Thel Torrance - Cut Man: Jim Strickland
In the blue corner: Primo Carnera - Record: 2-3-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Lennox Blackmoore - Cut Man: Leo Flynn
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 1 of what we hope doesn't turn out to be a mismatch. 0:0
0:18 Tyson put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 0:0
0:26 There's a hard shot off the top of Carnera's head! 5:0
0:26 That shot buckled Carnera's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 5:0
0:38 Tyson gets his head on the chest of Carnera as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 7:0
0:55 Tyson is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 7:0
0:59 Tyson cuts loose with both hands and lands some big shots. 10:0
01:08 He lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 12:0
01:08 * That punch has opened a cut on Carnera. Blood is evident but exactly how bad the cut is can't be ascertained just yet. 13:0
01:08 Carnera has suffered a hairline cut on his forehead. It's bleeding but not too badly at this point. 13:0
01:08 First round cuts really complicate things for a fighter. 13:0
01:25 That was a violent straight right by Tyson! 17:0
01:25 Those punches hurt Carnera and he looks to hang on. 17:0
01:30 * Out of nowhere Carnera has developed swelling around his left eye. 17:0
01:35 Tyson doubles up to the body, though Carnera seems unfazed. 19:0
01:43 Tyson doesn't have to look for Carnera this round. He is right there in front of him. 19:0
01:56 Tyson grabs Carnera. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 19:0
02:00 Rosato moves in to break the clinch. 19:0
02:08 Tyson hitches up his trunks. He'd better be careful. He may get nailed while his hands are down. 19:0
02:16 Mike Tyson is stalking his opponent. 19:0
02:25 Mike Tyson lands a hard cross! 23:0
02:25 And Carnera's in big trouble now! 23:0
02:25 It looks like the last shot made the cut that Carnera suffered earlier worse. 23:0
02:25 What had appeared to be a minor cut on Carnera's forehead appears to be worsening here in Round 1. 23:0
02:25 It's only the first round and that cut will alter Primo Carnera's strategy. 23:0
02:39 Circling left, Tyson looks for an opening to fire a shot at Carnera. 23:0
02:44 That's a nice solid jab from Tyson 26:0
02:48 Carnera's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 26:0
02:57 Tyson 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. 26:0
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 28:0
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tyson looks to be in excellent shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Carnera is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Carnera still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Mike Tyson misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:15 Carnera goes downstairs with the hook. 0:2
0:24 Tyson received a pep talk from Thel Torrance before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:2
0:30 And Primo Carnera tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Tyson! 4:2
0:30 Primo Carnera looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:2
0:34 Carnera's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 2. 4:2
0:43 Tyson wraps his arms around Carnera. 4:2
0:52 Rosato has to break the clinch. 4:2
0:57 Tyson goes to the body landing an uppercut. 6:2
01:11 Tyson is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 6:2
01:22 Carnera swings...and misses. 6:2
01:25 Tyson throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 9:2
01:42 Carnera will tie a guy up if he has to. 9:2
01:51 Rosato separates the two fighters. 9:2
01:55 Both fighters take a half-step back. 9:2
01:58 Carnera rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 9:4
02:12 Tyson just landed a three punch combo! 13:4
02:12 Carnera took far too many hard shots from Tyson in that flurry and he is hurt! 13:4
02:16 The swelling under Carnera's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 13:4
02:21 Primo Carnera ducks into an uppercut from Tyson as he looks to work inside. 16:4
02:30 Tyson lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Carnera on the end of that punch. 18:4
02:39 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Tyson lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Carnera. 20:4
02:39 And now it appears as if Carnera's cut has been reopened by one of those punches that landed. 20:4
02:39 Carnera is bleeding once more from that small cut on his forehead. 20:4
02:39 Even a small cut this early in the fight can become a problem in later rounds. 20:4
02:56 Tyson picks off the jab thrown by Carnera. 20:4
03:00 The bell stops the action as Tyson and Carnera go back to their corners. 20:3
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Carnera didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Carnera is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:14 It's a sweet uppercut by Primo Carnera! He snapped Tyson's head straight back with that punch! 0:4
0:14 Carnera just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 0:4
0:22 Carnera got some great advice from Lennox Blackmoore between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 3. 0:4
0:27 Carnera lands a wicked cross! 0:8
0:27 Tyson is reeling after that shot! 0:8
0:37 Carnera splits Tyson's gloves with an uppercut. 0:10
0:53 Carnera drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:15
0:53 Tyson is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:15
01:23 Carnera fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:15
01:34 Carnera lets his hands go inside, but Tyson protects his body well. 0:15
01:36 Tyson lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 2:15
01:54 Carnera can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:15
02:14 Primo Carnera fires and misses. 2:15
02:29 Carnera is off target with that cross. 2:15
02:41 Carnera just can't find the range with that uppercut. 2:15
02:48 Carnera unleashes a wild hook that just glances off the side of Tyson's head, if that had landed flush this fight might have been over! 2:17
03:00 Carnera misses with that jab. 2:17
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 3, forcing Rosato to step in. 2:18
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tyson is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 4 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 Carnera'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 Carnera fires a lead right that Tyson manages to avoid. 0:0
0:20 Lennox Blackmoore was really animated in Carnera's corner and Carnera was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:25 Tyson clamps Primo Carnera's arms to his side and holds on until Rosato breaks the hold. 0:0
0:30 Rosato breaks them up... 0:0
0:41 Primo Carnera scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:4
0:41 Tyson appears shaken by those punches! 0:4
0:51 Tyson lands a devastating hook to the body. 3:4
01:06 Tyson is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Carnera. 3:4
01:10 Rosato is shouting at Tyson to break! 3:4
01:15 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 3:4
01:30 Carnera fires and misses. 3:4
01:32 Tyson goes to the head, the body and now back to the head. That was a beautiful sequence of punches. 6:4
01:37 The increased swelling around the left eye of Carnera is fast becoming a hindurance. 6:4
01:51 * Carnera drives home a brutal hook to Tyson's head and down he goes!!! 6:4
01:54 Rosato points Primo Carnera to a neutral corner and begins the count over Tyson... 6:11
01:54 1... 6:11
01:55 2... 6:11
01:56 3... 6:11
01:57 4... 6:11
01:57 * Tyson's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 6:11
01:57 Rosato gives Tyson a quick once over and decides to let the fight go on. 6:11
01:57 Carnera knows that Tyson is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Tyson. 6:11
02:10 Carnera misses wildly with the hook. 6:11
02:30 * Carnera lands a perfect uppercut and Tyson slumps to the canvas! 6:11
02:32 Rosato stands over Tyson and begins the count... 6:18
02:32 1... 6:18
02:33 2... 6:18
02:34 3... 6:18
02:35 4... 6:18
02:36 5... 6:18
02:36 * Tyson is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Rosato. 6:18
02:36 Rosato is looking at Tyson closely, and he will allow the fight to continue. 6:18
02:36 Carnera has Tyson in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 4th. 6:18
02:45 Tyson retreats into the left corner. 6:18
02:49 Carnera just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Tyson with a sharp combination! 6:23
02:49 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Tyson is just trying to hang on! 6:23
03:00 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 6:23
03:00 Carnera wraps up Tyson... Neither fighter will break... 6:23
03:00 Referee Rosato has to separate the two... 6:23
03:00 The knockdown in that last round really brought the crowd to life, you can feel the electricity in the air. 5:23
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tyson looks a bit disgusted as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 If the swelling was lessened by Carnera's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:06 Carnera moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:10 Tyson lands a crushing hook! 4:0
0:10 Primo Carnera is hurt! 4:0
0:15 Carnera seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 4:0
0:19 Thel Torrance not only gave Tyson encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Primo Carnera. Now it's up to Tyson to implement it. 4:0
0:25 Primo Carnera catches Tyson coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:4
0:25 Tyson is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 4:4
0:40 Tyson lands a strong cross! 8:4
0:40 Carnera appears shaken by that punch! 8:4
0:40 That punch has reopened a cut on Carnera as once again you can see blood on the face of Carnera. 8:4
0:40 The cut on the forehead of Primo Carnera has reopened here in Round 5. 8:4
0:49 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 8:4
0:57 Tyson knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 8:4
01:05 Tyson throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Primo Carnera. 11:4
01:18 Tyson is clinching... 11:4
01:23 Tyson shoves Carnera away. 11:4
01:27 The fighters are at ring center... 11:4
01:32 Tyson wraps up Carnera. 11:4
01:36 * Carnera is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 11:4
01:45 Tyson is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 11:4
01:50 Carnera backs into a neutral corner. 11:4
01:54 Primo Carnera takes a heavy combination downstairs. 15:4
01:54 Carnera was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 15:4
01:59 Carnera's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 15:4
02:06 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 15:4
02:13 The fighters are throwing punches but Carnera is being much more effective in this battle. 17:7
02:26 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Tyson seemed to get the better of it. 20:9
02:35 The fighters are grappling inside. Now Tyson works free and lands a hard hook to the head. 23:9
02:40 There has to be something done about the swelling around Carnera's left eye as it continues to worsen. 23:9
02:53 * Carnera goes down!! he walked right into a wicked cross from Tyson!! 23:9
02:55 Tyson is ushered to a neutral corner by Rosato and the count begins.. 30:9
02:55 1... 30:9
02:56 2... 30:9
02:57 3... 30:9
02:58 4... 30:9
02:59 The count is at 5 as Carnera struggles to his knees. 30:9
03:00 * Carnera is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Tyson. 30:9
03:00 Carnera looks to have steadied himself and Rosato will allow the fight to continue... 30:9
03:00 A knockdown is always exciting and this crowd is full of electricity after that last round! 30:9
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 6. 0:0
0:05 Thel Torrance seemed to pump up Tyson between rounds. 0:0
0:05 Carnera's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:06 Carnera backs into his own corner... 0:0
0:15 * Carnera has been knocked down with a strong uppercut! 0:0
0:18 Rosato begins the count... 10:0
0:18 1... 10:0
0:19 2... 10:0
0:20 3... 10:0
0:21 4... 10:0
0:22 5... 10:0
0:23 6... 10:0
0:24 7... 10:0
0:25 8... 10:0
0:26 9... 10:0
0:26 * Carnera 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. 10:0
0:26 Rosato is allowing the fight to continue and the action resumes. 10:0
0:26 Tyson has Carnera hurt very early in this round, it will be hard for Carnera to weather this storm! 10:0
0:39 Carnera takes a hard combination from Tyson 14:0
0:39 Tyson has Carnera in trouble after that punch! 14:0
0:39 Mike Tyson momentarily stuns Carnera with that last shot and it looks like Tyson is going to receive some added benefit from the punch because the blood is flowing much more freely from Carnera's cut. 14:0
0:39 What once was a small cut on Carnera's forehead is becoming more pronounced as the wound worsens here in Round 6. 14:0
0:39 * Carnera's pawing at his eye and there may be some blood trickling into that eye from the cut above it. The referee must have noticed because we have a stop in the action as Rosato motions toward the ringside physician. They're going to take a close look at the cut. 14:0
0:39 * 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 Carnera, it must be positive. Yep, this fight's going to continue as both fighters receive instructions to resume the mayhem here in round 6. 14:0
0:57 * Tyson lands a vicious cross and Carnera collapses like a house of cards! 14:0
0:59 Rosato crouches over Carnera as he starts the count 21:0
0:59 1... 21:0
01:00 Carnera rolls over and is trying to push himself up but will he have enough strength and time to do it? 21:0
01:01 3... 21:0
01:02 4... 21:0
01:02 * Primo Carnera lurches to his feet but there's no question that he's hurt. 21:0
01:02 Carnera raises his guard as Rosato asks him if he wants to continue. Carnera wants to keep on fighting but he still looks hurt. 21:0
01:02 Tyson picks up the pace sensing he can get Carnera out of there! 21:0
01:06 Carnera is taking a bad beating. Even the crowd wants this fight stopped. 21:0
01:11 Tyson has Carnera blocked in! 21:0
01:15 Tyson drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 26:0
01:15 Carnera in on unsteady legs after those punches. 26:0
01:24 * Tyson lands a sweet uppercut Carnera stumbles back and down he goes. What a knockdown! 26:0
01:27 Rosato begins counting... 34:0
01:27 1... 34:0
01:28 2... 34:0
01:29 3... 34:0
01:30 4... 34:0
01:31 5... 34:0
01:32 6... 34:0
01:33 Primo Carnera lurches to his feet at the count of 7 but he stumbles and is down on his knees again. He's making another effort! 34:0
01:34 8... 34:0
01:35 9... 34:0
01:36 10! 34:0
01:36 * Carnera is in dreamland as Rosato completes the count. Tyson is the winner by knockout in the 6th round! 34:0
Fight Result
Here's Michael Pass with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The end comes at 01:37 of round 6. The winner by knockout!!
Mike Tyson!
Score Cards
Frank Adams Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Mike Tyson 10 10 9 7 10 46
Primo Carnera 8 9 10 10 8 45
Jae-Bong Kim Round Total
South Korea 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Mike Tyson 10 10 9 7 10 46
Primo Carnera 8 9 10 10 8 45
William James Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Mike Tyson 10 10 9 7 10 46
Primo Carnera 8 9 10 10 8 45
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Mike Tyson 30 30 27 21 30 138
Primo Carnera 24 27 30 30 24 135
Statistics
Categories Mike Tyson Primo Carnera
Knockdowns scored 4 2
Jabs / Round 6.00 2.83
Hooks / Round 6.00 2.00
Crosses / Round 5.17 4.50
Combinations / Round 7.50 2.33
Uppercuts / Round 6.33 2.67
Punches Landed / Round 31.00 14.33
Punches Missed / Round 6.67 37.83
Punching Accuracy 82.3% 27.5%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 3 / 2 / 2
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) 0 1
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 4 / 2
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 3 / 3 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 1
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 1 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Mike Tyson vs Primo Carnera
Fight info: Cape Cod Melody Tent, Hyannis, MA, United States, 2012-07-29, announcer is Michael Pass, referee is Gary Rosato, the bout will be scored by three judges: Frank Adams (United States), Jae-Bong Kim (South Korea) and William James (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Mike Tyson - Record: 3-4-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Thel Torrance - Cut Man: Jim Strickland
In the blue corner: Primo Carnera - Record: 2-3-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Lennox Blackmoore - Cut Man: Leo Flynn
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 1 of what we hope doesn't turn out to be a mismatch. 0:0
0:18 Tyson put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 0:0
0:26 There's a hard shot off the top of Carnera's head! 5:0
0:26 That shot buckled Carnera's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 5:0
0:38 Tyson gets his head on the chest of Carnera as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 7:0
0:55 Tyson is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 7:0
0:59 Tyson cuts loose with both hands and lands some big shots. 10:0
01:08 He lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 12:0
01:08 * That punch has opened a cut on Carnera. Blood is evident but exactly how bad the cut is can't be ascertained just yet. 13:0
01:08 Carnera has suffered a hairline cut on his forehead. It's bleeding but not too badly at this point. 13:0
01:08 First round cuts really complicate things for a fighter. 13:0
01:25 That was a violent straight right by Tyson! 17:0
01:25 Those punches hurt Carnera and he looks to hang on. 17:0
01:30 * Out of nowhere Carnera has developed swelling around his left eye. 17:0
01:35 Tyson doubles up to the body, though Carnera seems unfazed. 19:0
01:43 Tyson doesn't have to look for Carnera this round. He is right there in front of him. 19:0
01:56 Tyson grabs Carnera. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 19:0
02:00 Rosato moves in to break the clinch. 19:0
02:08 Tyson hitches up his trunks. He'd better be careful. He may get nailed while his hands are down. 19:0
02:16 Mike Tyson is stalking his opponent. 19:0
02:25 Mike Tyson lands a hard cross! 23:0
02:25 And Carnera's in big trouble now! 23:0
02:25 It looks like the last shot made the cut that Carnera suffered earlier worse. 23:0
02:25 What had appeared to be a minor cut on Carnera's forehead appears to be worsening here in Round 1. 23:0
02:25 It's only the first round and that cut will alter Primo Carnera's strategy. 23:0
02:39 Circling left, Tyson looks for an opening to fire a shot at Carnera. 23:0
02:44 That's a nice solid jab from Tyson 26:0
02:48 Carnera's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 26:0
02:57 Tyson 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. 26:0
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 28:0
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tyson looks to be in excellent shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Carnera is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Carnera still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Mike Tyson misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:15 Carnera goes downstairs with the hook. 0:2
0:24 Tyson received a pep talk from Thel Torrance before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:2
0:30 And Primo Carnera tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Tyson! 4:2
0:30 Primo Carnera looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:2
0:34 Carnera's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 2. 4:2
0:43 Tyson wraps his arms around Carnera. 4:2
0:52 Rosato has to break the clinch. 4:2
0:57 Tyson goes to the body landing an uppercut. 6:2
01:11 Tyson is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 6:2
01:22 Carnera swings...and misses. 6:2
01:25 Tyson throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 9:2
01:42 Carnera will tie a guy up if he has to. 9:2
01:51 Rosato separates the two fighters. 9:2
01:55 Both fighters take a half-step back. 9:2
01:58 Carnera rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 9:4
02:12 Tyson just landed a three punch combo! 13:4
02:12 Carnera took far too many hard shots from Tyson in that flurry and he is hurt! 13:4
02:16 The swelling under Carnera's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 13:4
02:21 Primo Carnera ducks into an uppercut from Tyson as he looks to work inside. 16:4
02:30 Tyson lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Carnera on the end of that punch. 18:4
02:39 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Tyson lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Carnera. 20:4
02:39 And now it appears as if Carnera's cut has been reopened by one of those punches that landed. 20:4
02:39 Carnera is bleeding once more from that small cut on his forehead. 20:4
02:39 Even a small cut this early in the fight can become a problem in later rounds. 20:4
02:56 Tyson picks off the jab thrown by Carnera. 20:4
03:00 The bell stops the action as Tyson and Carnera go back to their corners. 20:3
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Carnera didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Carnera is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:14 It's a sweet uppercut by Primo Carnera! He snapped Tyson's head straight back with that punch! 0:4
0:14 Carnera just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 0:4
0:22 Carnera got some great advice from Lennox Blackmoore between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 3. 0:4
0:27 Carnera lands a wicked cross! 0:8
0:27 Tyson is reeling after that shot! 0:8
0:37 Carnera splits Tyson's gloves with an uppercut. 0:10
0:53 Carnera drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:15
0:53 Tyson is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:15
01:23 Carnera fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:15
01:34 Carnera lets his hands go inside, but Tyson protects his body well. 0:15
01:36 Tyson lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 2:15
01:54 Carnera can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:15
02:14 Primo Carnera fires and misses. 2:15
02:29 Carnera is off target with that cross. 2:15
02:41 Carnera just can't find the range with that uppercut. 2:15
02:48 Carnera unleashes a wild hook that just glances off the side of Tyson's head, if that had landed flush this fight might have been over! 2:17
03:00 Carnera misses with that jab. 2:17
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 3, forcing Rosato to step in. 2:18
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tyson is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 4 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 Carnera'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 Carnera fires a lead right that Tyson manages to avoid. 0:0
0:20 Lennox Blackmoore was really animated in Carnera's corner and Carnera was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:25 Tyson clamps Primo Carnera's arms to his side and holds on until Rosato breaks the hold. 0:0
0:30 Rosato breaks them up... 0:0
0:41 Primo Carnera scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:4
0:41 Tyson appears shaken by those punches! 0:4
0:51 Tyson lands a devastating hook to the body. 3:4
01:06 Tyson is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Carnera. 3:4
01:10 Rosato is shouting at Tyson to break! 3:4
01:15 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 3:4
01:30 Carnera fires and misses. 3:4
01:32 Tyson goes to the head, the body and now back to the head. That was a beautiful sequence of punches. 6:4
01:37 The increased swelling around the left eye of Carnera is fast becoming a hindurance. 6:4
01:51 * Carnera drives home a brutal hook to Tyson's head and down he goes!!! 6:4
01:54 Rosato points Primo Carnera to a neutral corner and begins the count over Tyson... 6:11
01:54 1... 6:11
01:55 2... 6:11
01:56 3... 6:11
01:57 4... 6:11
01:57 * Tyson's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 6:11
01:57 Rosato gives Tyson a quick once over and decides to let the fight go on. 6:11
01:57 Carnera knows that Tyson is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Tyson. 6:11
02:10 Carnera misses wildly with the hook. 6:11
02:30 * Carnera lands a perfect uppercut and Tyson slumps to the canvas! 6:11
02:32 Rosato stands over Tyson and begins the count... 6:18
02:32 1... 6:18
02:33 2... 6:18
02:34 3... 6:18
02:35 4... 6:18
02:36 5... 6:18
02:36 * Tyson is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Rosato. 6:18
02:36 Rosato is looking at Tyson closely, and he will allow the fight to continue. 6:18
02:36 Carnera has Tyson in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 4th. 6:18
02:45 Tyson retreats into the left corner. 6:18
02:49 Carnera just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Tyson with a sharp combination! 6:23
02:49 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Tyson is just trying to hang on! 6:23
03:00 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 6:23
03:00 Carnera wraps up Tyson... Neither fighter will break... 6:23
03:00 Referee Rosato has to separate the two... 6:23
03:00 The knockdown in that last round really brought the crowd to life, you can feel the electricity in the air. 5:23
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tyson looks a bit disgusted as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 If the swelling was lessened by Carnera's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:06 Carnera moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:10 Tyson lands a crushing hook! 4:0
0:10 Primo Carnera is hurt! 4:0
0:15 Carnera seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 4:0
0:19 Thel Torrance not only gave Tyson encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Primo Carnera. Now it's up to Tyson to implement it. 4:0
0:25 Primo Carnera catches Tyson coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:4
0:25 Tyson is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 4:4
0:40 Tyson lands a strong cross! 8:4
0:40 Carnera appears shaken by that punch! 8:4
0:40 That punch has reopened a cut on Carnera as once again you can see blood on the face of Carnera. 8:4
0:40 The cut on the forehead of Primo Carnera has reopened here in Round 5. 8:4
0:49 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 8:4
0:57 Tyson knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 8:4
01:05 Tyson throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Primo Carnera. 11:4
01:18 Tyson is clinching... 11:4
01:23 Tyson shoves Carnera away. 11:4
01:27 The fighters are at ring center... 11:4
01:32 Tyson wraps up Carnera. 11:4
01:36 * Carnera is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 11:4
01:45 Tyson is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 11:4
01:50 Carnera backs into a neutral corner. 11:4
01:54 Primo Carnera takes a heavy combination downstairs. 15:4
01:54 Carnera was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 15:4
01:59 Carnera's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 15:4
02:06 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 15:4
02:13 The fighters are throwing punches but Carnera is being much more effective in this battle. 17:7
02:26 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Tyson seemed to get the better of it. 20:9
02:35 The fighters are grappling inside. Now Tyson works free and lands a hard hook to the head. 23:9
02:40 There has to be something done about the swelling around Carnera's left eye as it continues to worsen. 23:9
02:53 * Carnera goes down!! he walked right into a wicked cross from Tyson!! 23:9
02:55 Tyson is ushered to a neutral corner by Rosato and the count begins.. 30:9
02:55 1... 30:9
02:56 2... 30:9
02:57 3... 30:9
02:58 4... 30:9
02:59 The count is at 5 as Carnera struggles to his knees. 30:9
03:00 * Carnera is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Tyson. 30:9
03:00 Carnera looks to have steadied himself and Rosato will allow the fight to continue... 30:9
03:00 A knockdown is always exciting and this crowd is full of electricity after that last round! 30:9
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 6. 0:0
0:05 Thel Torrance seemed to pump up Tyson between rounds. 0:0
0:05 Carnera's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:06 Carnera backs into his own corner... 0:0
0:15 * Carnera has been knocked down with a strong uppercut! 0:0
0:18 Rosato begins the count... 10:0
0:18 1... 10:0
0:19 2... 10:0
0:20 3... 10:0
0:21 4... 10:0
0:22 5... 10:0
0:23 6... 10:0
0:24 7... 10:0
0:25 8... 10:0
0:26 9... 10:0
0:26 * Carnera 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. 10:0
0:26 Rosato is allowing the fight to continue and the action resumes. 10:0
0:26 Tyson has Carnera hurt very early in this round, it will be hard for Carnera to weather this storm! 10:0
0:39 Carnera takes a hard combination from Tyson 14:0
0:39 Tyson has Carnera in trouble after that punch! 14:0
0:39 Mike Tyson momentarily stuns Carnera with that last shot and it looks like Tyson is going to receive some added benefit from the punch because the blood is flowing much more freely from Carnera's cut. 14:0
0:39 What once was a small cut on Carnera's forehead is becoming more pronounced as the wound worsens here in Round 6. 14:0
0:39 * Carnera's pawing at his eye and there may be some blood trickling into that eye from the cut above it. The referee must have noticed because we have a stop in the action as Rosato motions toward the ringside physician. They're going to take a close look at the cut. 14:0
0:39 * 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 Carnera, it must be positive. Yep, this fight's going to continue as both fighters receive instructions to resume the mayhem here in round 6. 14:0
0:57 * Tyson lands a vicious cross and Carnera collapses like a house of cards! 14:0
0:59 Rosato crouches over Carnera as he starts the count 21:0
0:59 1... 21:0
01:00 Carnera rolls over and is trying to push himself up but will he have enough strength and time to do it? 21:0
01:01 3... 21:0
01:02 4... 21:0
01:02 * Primo Carnera lurches to his feet but there's no question that he's hurt. 21:0
01:02 Carnera raises his guard as Rosato asks him if he wants to continue. Carnera wants to keep on fighting but he still looks hurt. 21:0
01:02 Tyson picks up the pace sensing he can get Carnera out of there! 21:0
01:06 Carnera is taking a bad beating. Even the crowd wants this fight stopped. 21:0
01:11 Tyson has Carnera blocked in! 21:0
01:15 Tyson drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 26:0
01:15 Carnera in on unsteady legs after those punches. 26:0
01:24 * Tyson lands a sweet uppercut Carnera stumbles back and down he goes. What a knockdown! 26:0
01:27 Rosato begins counting... 34:0
01:27 1... 34:0
01:28 2... 34:0
01:29 3... 34:0
01:30 4... 34:0
01:31 5... 34:0
01:32 6... 34:0
01:33 Primo Carnera lurches to his feet at the count of 7 but he stumbles and is down on his knees again. He's making another effort! 34:0
01:34 8... 34:0
01:35 9... 34:0
01:36 10! 34:0
01:36 * Carnera is in dreamland as Rosato completes the count. Tyson is the winner by knockout in the 6th round! 34:0
Fight Result
Here's Michael Pass with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The end comes at 01:37 of round 6. The winner by knockout!!
Mike Tyson!
Score Cards
Frank Adams Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Mike Tyson 10 10 9 7 10 46
Primo Carnera 8 9 10 10 8 45
Jae-Bong Kim Round Total
South Korea 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Mike Tyson 10 10 9 7 10 46
Primo Carnera 8 9 10 10 8 45
William James Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Mike Tyson 10 10 9 7 10 46
Primo Carnera 8 9 10 10 8 45
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Mike Tyson 30 30 27 21 30 138
Primo Carnera 24 27 30 30 24 135
Statistics
Categories Mike Tyson Primo Carnera
Knockdowns scored 4 2
Jabs / Round 6.00 2.83
Hooks / Round 6.00 2.00
Crosses / Round 5.17 4.50
Combinations / Round 7.50 2.33
Uppercuts / Round 6.33 2.67
Punches Landed / Round 31.00 14.33
Punches Missed / Round 6.67 37.83
Punching Accuracy 82.3% 27.5%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 3 / 2 / 2
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) 0 1
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 4 / 2
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 3 / 3 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 1
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 1 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: #4# Event 14 (1-6)
Preliminary 1
Marvin Hagler vs Terry Norris
Fight info: Admiral Coontz Center, Hannibal, MO, United States, 2012-07-29, announcer is Frank Shain, referee is Wayne Kelly, the bout will be scored by three judges: Jose Rivera (Puerto Rico), Albert Wilensky (United States) and Louis Moret (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Marvin Hagler - Record: 4-0-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: John Scully - Cut Man: Charley Goldman
In the blue corner: Terry Norris - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Aaron Snowell - Cut Man: Bill Delaney
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:10 Hagler is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 2:3
0:26 Norris pins Hagler's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:3
0:30 Norris finally lets go of Hagler. 2:3
0:45 Norris doesn't connect with the cross. 2:3
0:55 Hagler scores with a hook to the side of the head. 4:3
01:14 * Norris goes down!! he walked right into a wicked uppercut from Hagler!! 4:3
01:17 Kelly crouches over Norris and begins to count.. 13:3
01:17 1... 13:3
01:18 2... 13:3
01:19 3... 13:3
01:20 4... 13:3
01:21 5... 13:3
01:22 6... 13:3
01:23 Norris is making a gallant try to get off the canvas as the count reaches 7. 13:3
01:24 8... 13:3
01:24 * Norris is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Hagler. 13:3
01:24 Norris looks to have steadied himself and Kelly will allow the fight to continue... 13:3
01:24 Hagler has Norris hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Hagler is. 13:3
01:33 Norris slides into the corner... 13:3
01:37 Hagler darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 13:3
01:41 Norris retreats into a neutral corner. 13:3
01:46 Hagler misses wildly with the Hook. 13:3
01:52 Hagler has Norris blocked in! 13:3
01:52 Hagler bangs a right cross off the face of Norris. 15:3
01:52 Norris is hurt. Hagler is a decent finisher, but sometimes he gets too excited and just wings wild punches. Let's see what he does here. 15:3
01:57 Some swelling has appeared around the left eye of Norris. 15:3
02:10 * Hagler drives home a brutal combination to Norris's head and down he goes!!! 15:3
02:13 Kelly stands over Norris and starts the count... 23:3
02:13 1... 23:3
02:14 2... 23:3
02:15 3... 23:3
02:16 4... 23:3
02:17 5... 23:3
02:18 6... 23:3
02:19 7... 23:3
02:19 * Norris is hurt, but manages to regain his feet.. 23:3
02:19 Norris tries to steady himself as Kelly takes a good look at him. he appears to be ok and the fight will go on. 23:3
02:19 Hagler senses he has Norris in trouble and he is pouring it on! 23:3
02:28 Norris backs into his own corner... 23:3
02:32 Hagler fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 23:3
02:44 Hagler lands a hard hook! 28:3
02:44 Hagler has Norris in trouble after that punch! 28:3
02:48 * And Kelly throws himself between the fighters! It's over! This fight ends at 02:49 of the 1st round, your winner by TKO...Hagler!!! 28:3
Fight Result
Let's go to Frank Shain for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:49 mark in Round 1 is...
Marvin Hagler!
Score Cards
Jose Rivera Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Marvin Hagler
Terry Norris
Albert Wilensky Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Marvin Hagler
Terry Norris
Louis Moret Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Marvin Hagler
Terry Norris
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Marvin Hagler
Terry Norris
Statistics
Categories Marvin Hagler Terry Norris
Knockdowns scored 2 0
Jabs / Round 5.00 3.00
Hooks / Round 6.00 0.00
Crosses / Round 4.00 1.00
Combinations / Round 7.00 1.00
Uppercuts / Round 12.00 1.00
Punches Landed / Round 34.00 6.00
Punches Missed / Round 50.00 25.00
Punching Accuracy 40.5% 19.4%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Marvin Hagler vs Terry Norris
Fight info: Admiral Coontz Center, Hannibal, MO, United States, 2012-07-29, announcer is Frank Shain, referee is Wayne Kelly, the bout will be scored by three judges: Jose Rivera (Puerto Rico), Albert Wilensky (United States) and Louis Moret (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Marvin Hagler - Record: 4-0-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: John Scully - Cut Man: Charley Goldman
In the blue corner: Terry Norris - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Aaron Snowell - Cut Man: Bill Delaney
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:10 Hagler is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 2:3
0:26 Norris pins Hagler's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:3
0:30 Norris finally lets go of Hagler. 2:3
0:45 Norris doesn't connect with the cross. 2:3
0:55 Hagler scores with a hook to the side of the head. 4:3
01:14 * Norris goes down!! he walked right into a wicked uppercut from Hagler!! 4:3
01:17 Kelly crouches over Norris and begins to count.. 13:3
01:17 1... 13:3
01:18 2... 13:3
01:19 3... 13:3
01:20 4... 13:3
01:21 5... 13:3
01:22 6... 13:3
01:23 Norris is making a gallant try to get off the canvas as the count reaches 7. 13:3
01:24 8... 13:3
01:24 * Norris is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Hagler. 13:3
01:24 Norris looks to have steadied himself and Kelly will allow the fight to continue... 13:3
01:24 Hagler has Norris hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Hagler is. 13:3
01:33 Norris slides into the corner... 13:3
01:37 Hagler darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 13:3
01:41 Norris retreats into a neutral corner. 13:3
01:46 Hagler misses wildly with the Hook. 13:3
01:52 Hagler has Norris blocked in! 13:3
01:52 Hagler bangs a right cross off the face of Norris. 15:3
01:52 Norris is hurt. Hagler is a decent finisher, but sometimes he gets too excited and just wings wild punches. Let's see what he does here. 15:3
01:57 Some swelling has appeared around the left eye of Norris. 15:3
02:10 * Hagler drives home a brutal combination to Norris's head and down he goes!!! 15:3
02:13 Kelly stands over Norris and starts the count... 23:3
02:13 1... 23:3
02:14 2... 23:3
02:15 3... 23:3
02:16 4... 23:3
02:17 5... 23:3
02:18 6... 23:3
02:19 7... 23:3
02:19 * Norris is hurt, but manages to regain his feet.. 23:3
02:19 Norris tries to steady himself as Kelly takes a good look at him. he appears to be ok and the fight will go on. 23:3
02:19 Hagler senses he has Norris in trouble and he is pouring it on! 23:3
02:28 Norris backs into his own corner... 23:3
02:32 Hagler fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 23:3
02:44 Hagler lands a hard hook! 28:3
02:44 Hagler has Norris in trouble after that punch! 28:3
02:48 * And Kelly throws himself between the fighters! It's over! This fight ends at 02:49 of the 1st round, your winner by TKO...Hagler!!! 28:3
Fight Result
Let's go to Frank Shain for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:49 mark in Round 1 is...
Marvin Hagler!
Score Cards
Jose Rivera Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Marvin Hagler
Terry Norris
Albert Wilensky Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Marvin Hagler
Terry Norris
Louis Moret Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Marvin Hagler
Terry Norris
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Marvin Hagler
Terry Norris
Statistics
Categories Marvin Hagler Terry Norris
Knockdowns scored 2 0
Jabs / Round 5.00 3.00
Hooks / Round 6.00 0.00
Crosses / Round 4.00 1.00
Combinations / Round 7.00 1.00
Uppercuts / Round 12.00 1.00
Punches Landed / Round 34.00 6.00
Punches Missed / Round 50.00 25.00
Punching Accuracy 40.5% 19.4%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: #4# Event 14 (1-6)
Preliminary 2
Alexis Arguello vs Wilfredo Gomez
Fight info: Coliseo Mario Morales, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, 2012-07-29, announcer is Chuck Hull, referee is Luis Pabon, the bout will be scored by three judges: Fritz Werner (United States), Jack Woodburn (Canada) and Torben Hansen (Denmark), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Alexis Arguello - Record: 8-5-0 (7) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Dennie Mancini - Cut Man: Dave Tenny
In the blue corner: Wilfredo Gomez - Record: 5-9-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Joe Byrd - Cut Man: Joe Souza
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and this fight is underway! 0:0
0:09 Alexis Arguello shoots the jab into the chest of Gomez. 2:0
0:26 Gomez just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 7:0
0:26 Wilfredo Gomez is gasping for air!! 7:0
0:43 Gomez fires and misses. 7:0
0:55 The action slows for the moment. 7:0
01:03 Arguello misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 7:0
01:10 Gomez lands a solid uppercut! 7:4
01:10 Arguello is suddenly in trouble! 7:4
01:24 Arguello is literally dancing circles around Gomez this round. 7:4
01:30 Arguello is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 7:4
01:34 Both fighters are being effective in this exchange of punches. 9:6
01:54 Arguello lands a crushing uppercut! 13:6
01:54 Gomez appears to have been staggered by that punch... 13:6
02:10 Arguello bounces off the ropes, challenging Gomez to come get him. 13:6
02:22 Alexis Arguello looks for a breather; he grabs Gomez and holds on. Gomez pushes Arguello off and looks for an opening. 13:6
02:26 Pabon breaks them up... 13:6
02:31 Gomez is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 13:6
02:39 Arguello drops the right hand flush on Gomez's chin! 17:6
02:39 Gomez suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 17:6
02:54 Fans call for more action as Gomez ties up Arguello. Pabon agrees with the fans and yells for Gomez to quit playing games and fight. 17:6
02:58 Pabon is shouting at Gomez to break! 17:6
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 19:5
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gomez looks to be in fair shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Arguello received a pep talk from Dennie Mancini before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:13 Gomez picks off the jab thrown by Arguello. 0:0
0:15 Gomez sneaks home the right cross. 0:2
0:27 Gomez is trying to put his punches together and he tags Arguello with a nice combination of punches. 0:4
0:40 Arguello pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 0:4
0:52 Arguello's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 0:4
01:01 Arguello is trapped in Gomez's corner... 0:4
01:06 Gomez lets his hands go inside, but Arguello protects his body well. 0:4
01:12 Arguello lands a strong cross! 4:4
01:12 Gomez is badly hurt! 4:4
01:24 Wilfredo Gomez retreats into the lower corner. 4:4
01:29 Arguello catches Gomez coming in with a sweet uppercut! 8:4
01:29 Gomez is staggered... 8:4
01:43 Gomez drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 8:8
01:43 That series of punches rocked Arguello and he looks to be in trouble. 8:8
01:52 The action is back at ring center. 8:8
01:57 Arguello misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:8
01:59 Arguello eats a short cross from Gomez amd backs away. 8:10
02:17 Gomez scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 8:14
02:17 Those punches hurt Arguello and he looks to hang on. 8:14
02:36 Arguello lands a hard cross! 12:14
02:36 And Gomez's in big trouble now! 12:14
02:55 * Arguello just landed a short, clean hook that caught Gomez flush. Wilfredo Gomez dropped like he'd been shot. 12:14
02:58 The count starts... 18:14
02:58 1... 18:14
02:59 2... 18:14
02:59 * Gomez is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. 18:14
02:59 Pabon wipes Gomez's gloves as he asks him if he wants the fight to go on... Gomez nods his head and the action resumes. 18:14
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. 20:14
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gomez rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:09 Arguello pins Gomez in the corner! 0:0
0:13 Arguello has his arms wrapped around Gomez... Now they separate. 0:0
0:22 Gomez works his way free! 0:0
0:31 Gomez misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:45 Arguello snakes the jab through Gomez's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:0
0:59 Wilfredo Gomez works free! He backs to ring center, with Arguello following. 2:0
01:09 Gomez is like an old steam train going uphill. He just keeps chugging away trying to move inside on Arguello. 2:0
01:18 Arguello backs into the right corner. 2:0
01:23 Gomez bounces Arguello back as he drives his shoulder into him. That's probably not legal but, hey, if you can get away with it! 2:0
01:27 Arguello seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:0
01:43 Arguello shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Gomez flush! 6:0
01:43 Gomez takes a step back, obviously hurt! 6:0
01:47 Gomez appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 6:0
02:00 Arguello takes a hard combination from Gomez 6:4
02:00 Arguello was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 6:4
02:16 Look out! That was a straight right by Arguello! 10:4
02:16 Gomez is reeling after that shot! 10:4
02:40 Gomez just misses with a huge shot as Arguello chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 10:4
02:47 That was a violent straight right by Arguello! 15:4
02:47 Gomez was stunned by that blow! 15:4
03:00 Gomez tries to drop the right hand over the top but Arguello ducks under it. 15:4
03:00 Round 3 finishes with the sound of the bell. 14:6
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Pabon motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:11 Alexis Arguello fires a light jab to the stomach 2:0
0:16 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:32 Gomez lands a devastating uppercut! 2:4
0:32 Gomez has Arguello hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 2:4
0:32 * And now it appears as if Alexis Arguello has been cut the last punch that landed. 2:6
0:32 * A very nasty torn lip is dripping blood down the chin and onto the chest of Arguello. 2:6
0:50 Gomez tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 2:6
0:58 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:6
01:03 Wilfredo Gomez moves into the near right corner. 2:6
01:07 Alexis Arguello is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 2:6
01:12 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 2:6
01:21 They take a half-step back. 2:6
01:23 Gomez moves into a neutral corner. 2:6
01:28 Arguello can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:6
01:30 Gomez wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 2:8
01:39 Gomez takes a solid cross from Arguello. 5:8
01:56 Gomez does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Arguello's punches in close. 5:8
02:03 Arguello takes a heavy hook downstairs. 5:12
02:03 Arguello is reeling.. 5:12
02:16 Arguello caught Gomez square with that uppercut. 8:12
02:34 Gomez misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 8:12
02:36 Arguello flicks a lead right to the head of Gomez. 10:12
02:45 Gomez is forced into his own corner... 10:12
02:45 Arguello bangs a right cross off the face of Gomez. 12:12
03:00 Gomez wraps up Arguello... Neither fighter will break... 12:12
03:00 Referee Pabon separates the two... 12:12
03:00 Arguello and Gomez can both be proud of that effort. They went full bore the entire round as the spectators serenade both men with a thunderous ovation. 14:12
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Arguello and Gomez square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Dennie Mancini was really animated in Arguello's corner and Arguello was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 Arguello's corner men worked their magic on his's cut at the lip. There's no bleeding at all under the Vaseline smear. 0:0
0:14 Arguello cranks up the hook and connects to Gomez's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:0
0:14 Gomez is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:0
0:27 Gomez has Arguello trapped! 4:0
0:31 Gomez pummels Arguello, capping off his assault with a stiff hook! 4:4
0:31 Arguello seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 4:4
0:40 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 4:4
0:48 And Arguello tastes the power of a huge cross from Gomez! 4:9
0:48 Arguello's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 4:9
01:02 Wilfredo Gomez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:9
01:13 Gomez brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 4:9
01:22 He is off target with that jab. 4:9
01:33 Gomez tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 4:9
01:38 Gomez is staying at the center of the ring. 4:9
01:42 Arguello is trapped in the corner... 4:9
01:47 There's a hard shot off the top of Arguello's head! 4:13
01:47 Arguello was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 4:13
02:00 Gomez misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 4:13
02:11 Gomez lands a crushing cross! 4:17
02:11 Arguello is hurt! 4:17
02:16 There seems to be a bit of puffiness under Arguello's right eye. 4:17
02:20 Gomez has Alexis Arguello trapped in the right neutral corner... 4:17
02:24 Gomez shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Arguello. 4:17
02:33 Gomez just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Arguello with a sharp combination! 4:21
02:33 Arguello was stopped cold by that series of shots! 4:21
02:38 The swelling under Arguello's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 4:21
02:51 Gomez can't score with short uppercut inside. Arguello got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:21
03:00 Gomez misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:21
03:00 Pabon motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 5. 4:23
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gomez looks to be in excellent shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Joe Byrd seemed to pump up Gomez between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Arguello retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 Gomez tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:27 Gomez tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:33 Arguello lands a devastating hook! 4:0
0:33 Gomez looks shaken! 4:0
0:45 Alexis Arguello slides into the corner... 4:0
0:45 Gomez scores with a quick one-two to Arguello's midsection 4:2
0:59 Gomez lands a wicked uppercut! 4:6
0:59 Arguello is going to need to regroup after that blow... 4:6
01:04 That swelling under the right eye of Arguello is definitely getting worse. 4:6
01:16 Gomez lands a vicious cross! 4:11
01:16 Arguello's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 4:11
01:35 There's a straight right by Gomez! 4:15
01:35 That shot landed square and Arguello felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 4:15
01:39 Arguello's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 4:15
01:52 Gomez connects with a violent uppercut! 4:19
01:52 Arguello is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 4:19
02:06 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 4:19
02:11 Arguello backs into a neutral corner. 4:19
02:11 There's a right cross from Gomez that lands flush. 4:22
02:15 The swelling under Arguello'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. 4:22
02:25 Gomez fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:22
02:27 Arguello connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 6:22
02:36 A straight cross from Gomez gets through Arguello's guard. 6:24
02:50 Gomez continues to follow Arguello about the ring. 6:24
02:55 Gomez scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 6:26
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 6 comes to an end. 7:28
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Arguello's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:13 Arguello scores with a tremendous left! 4:0
0:13 Arguello has Gomez in trouble after that punch! 4:0
0:18 Arguello's tank is just about on empty. 4:0
0:22 Dennie Mancini knows Alexis Arguello lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 4:0
0:23 Gomez has Alexis Arguello cornered! 4:0
0:23 Gomez rocks Alexis Arguello with a short uppercut to the jaw from inside. 4:3
0:33 Gomez slides into a neutral corner... 4:3
0:37 Arguello is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 4:3
0:47 Gomez slides into his own corner... 4:3
0:52 Arguello lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Wilfredo Gomez. 4:3
0:54 Gomez plants a hard cross in Arguello's midsection. 4:6
0:59 There has to be something done about the swelling around Arguello's right eye as it continues to worsen. 4:6
01:10 Gomez seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:6
01:22 Arguello is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Gomez. 4:6
01:37 Gomez just comes up short with the hook. 4:6
01:40 Arguello lands a stinging jab. 6:6
01:49 Arguello traps Gomez in the corner! 6:6
01:53 Arguello drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 10:6
01:53 Wilfredo Gomez is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 10:6
02:07 Arguello telegraphed that shot and Gomez ducks under it easily. 10:6
02:14 Gomez really buried that punch into Arguello's ribs. 10:11
02:14 Arguello was shaken by those blows! 10:11
02:31 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Arguello rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 10:11
02:35 Arguello's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 10:11
02:39 Arguello traps Gomez in the corner! 10:11
02:39 Arguello lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 12:11
02:44 Gomez is running out of gas... 12:11
02:49 Arguello scores with a rapid fire combination. 14:11
03:00 Arguello is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 14:11
03:00 Gomez appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 14:11
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 16:11
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 8 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Arguello is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Arguello still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Arguello pins Gomez in the corner! 0:0
0:07 Arguello moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:0
0:20 Arguello misses with that jab. 2:0
0:27 Gomez dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Arguello back on his heels! 2:4
0:27 How is Arguello standing after those shots? 2:4
0:41 Gomez wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Alexis Arguello's defense. 2:4
0:48 Arguello throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Gomez but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:4
0:59 Arguello usues his legs to avoid Wilfredo Gomez's punches. 2:4
01:20 Oh!!! Gomez unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 2:8
01:20 Arguello was shaken by that blow! 2:8
01:20 That punch has reopened a cut on Arguello as once again you can see blood on the face of Arguello. 2:8
01:20 Arguello is bleeding from the lip again; that cut has reopened and the blood is flowing. 2:8
01:20 * 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 Pabon about the amount of blood on the face of Arguello. Even though the damage isn't over either of Arguello's eyes, it's been deemed serious enough to have the ringside physician at least look at it. 2:8
01:20 * 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 Arguello, it must be positive. Yep, this fight's going to continue as both fighters receive instructions to resume the mayhem here in round 8. 2:8
01:25 Arguello's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 2:8
01:34 Arguello landed a sharp combination that rocked Gomez back on his heels! 7:8
01:34 Gomez appears shaken by those punches! 7:8
01:44 Arguello scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 9:8
01:48 Both fighters are carrying their arms low... 9:8
01:55 Gomez is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 9:8
02:07 Arguello is either lucky or has radar. Gomez's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 9:8
02:09 Alexis Arguello doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 11:8
02:31 Wilfredo Gomez just landed a three punch combo! 11:12
02:31 Arguello is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 11:12
02:47 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 11:12
02:52 Arguello lands a wicked cross! 15:12
02:52 Arguello has Gomez in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 15:12
02:56 It looks like there's a bit of swelling starting under Gomez's right eye. 15:12
03:00 Gomez is pinned in his own corner... 15:12
03:00 Arguello fires and misses. 15:12
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 15:12
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 16:12
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Arguello is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:08 Arguello's corner gave his cut at the lip priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of closing the wounds. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Arguello is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:10 Gomez has Arguello pinned! 0:0
0:14 Gomez moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Arguello. 0:0
0:19 Dennie Mancini not only gave Alexis Arguello encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Gomez. Now it's up to Alexis Arguello to implement it. 0:0
0:27 Wilfredo Gomez works his way in and leans on Arguello. 0:0
0:36 Gomez misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
0:43 Arguello lands a flurry to the ribs of Gomez. 2:0
01:00 That hook by Arguello jarred Gomez! 6:0
01:00 Gomez's knee almost touched the canvas... 6:0
01:14 Gomez just can't find the range with that jab. 6:0
01:49 Arguello has Gomez blocked in! 6:0
01:53 Arguello is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 6:0
01:58 Arguello quickly hitches up his trunks. 6:0
02:01 There's some nice hand speed. Arguello fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 8:0
02:06 Look for Arguello to start to target Gomez's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 8:0
02:18 OH! Wilfredo Gomez landed the big hook flush! 8:4
02:18 Arguello is suddenly in trouble! 8:4
02:23 It seems every shot Arguello takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 8:4
02:36 Arguello fires a lead right that Gomez manages to avoid. 8:4
02:43 Arguello takes a hard combination from Gomez 8:8
02:43 Arguello seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 8:8
02:57 Wilfredo Gomez drops the right hand flush on Arguello's chin! 8:12
02:57 That punch may have stunned Arguello momentarily. 8:12
03:00 The increased swelling around the right eye of Arguello is fast becoming a hindurance. 8:12
03:00 It looks like Wilfredo Gomez has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:12
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 10:13
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gomez didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:08 Arguello's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:14 Gomez holds his arms up in disgust as Arguello holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:18 Arguello shoves Gomez away. 0:0
0:30 Arguello tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Gomez. 0:0
0:37 Gomez drives that short hook into Arguello's midsection! 0:4
0:37 Arguello is clutching his side! 0:4
0:41 Arguello seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 0:4
0:50 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 0:4
0:54 Gomez just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:8
0:54 Arguello is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:8
01:03 Arguello slides into the corner... 0:8
01:08 Gomez leaves the jab just short. 0:8
01:18 Gomez finds a home for his jab, keeping Arguello at bay. 0:10
01:23 Arguello's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 0:10
01:35 Gomez swings...and misses. 0:10
01:42 Arguello lands a solid cross! 4:10
01:42 Gomez is gasping for air!! 4:10
01:46 Gomez's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 10. 4:10
02:06 Gomez fires a volley of punches but Arguello was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 4:10
02:17 Gomez just landed a three punch combo! 4:15
02:17 Arguello was staggered by those punches... 4:15
02:31 It's a sweet uppercut by Wilfredo Gomez! He snapped Arguello's head straight back with that punch! 4:19
02:31 Gomez sent Arguello reeling with that punch! 4:19
02:35 Arguello is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 4:19
02:44 Gomez doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 4:19
02:53 Gomez whiffs with the combination. 4:19
03:00 Gomez cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Arguello had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:19
03:00 Gomez appears to have this fight under control. 4:19
03:00 There's the bell. Arguello wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 10 is history. 3:21
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it's obvious that Arguello is going to need a knockout or at least a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:05 Wilfredo Gomez got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Joe Byrd's instructions work. 0:0
0:05 Arguello's corner has done a great job on his swelling. They've got it under control, at least for now. 0:0
0:10 Gomez is holding on to Arguello. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:22 Pabon has to break them apart. 0:0
0:30 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:0
0:35 Gomez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Arguello. 0:0
0:42 Arguello backs into the near right corner. 0:0
0:46 Gomez just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:5
0:46 Arguello was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 0:5
0:51 Arguello's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Gomez. 0:5
01:02 Gomez moves into the near corner. 0:5
01:07 Arguello is clinching... 0:5
01:11 * Arguello is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 0:5
01:26 Gomez brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:5
01:30 Gomez throws a flurry of punches but Alexis Arguello either blocks or slips them. 0:5
01:32 Wilfredo Gomez tastes Arguello's jab 2:5
01:37 The swelling is increasing around Gomez's right. 2:5
01:46 Gomez approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Arguello any room to breathe. 2:5
01:50 Gomez seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:5
01:55 Gomez traps Arguello in the corner! 2:5
01:59 That punch actually went behind Arguello's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Gomez. 2:5
02:14 Arguello misses wildly with the Hook. 2:5
02:22 Alexis Arguello retreats into his own corner... 2:5
02:26 Pabon yells at the fighters to separate but Gomez and Arguello are a tangle of arms. 2:5
02:31 Gomez and Arguello each take a step back. 2:5
02:40 Arguello is protecting the body nicely as Gomez fails to score inside. 2:5
02:53 Arguello connects with a cross to Gomez's body. 4:5
03:00 The crowd will be looking for some action after sitting through that round. 3:5
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Joe Byrd said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Gomez has some spring in his step here in the 12th round. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Arguello's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:08 Gomez connects with an uppercut to the head of Arguello. 0:2
0:20 Arguello has Gomez trapped! 0:2
0:25 Arguello is holding... 0:2
0:29 Pabon pries them apart. 0:2
0:42 Arguello smothers Gomez's attack as Gomez tries to get off some shots inside. 0:2
0:54 Gomez is challenging Arguello to fight him and quit clinching. 0:2
0:59 Arguello finally lets go of Gomez. 0:2
01:08 The fighters are tied up. Gomez tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:2
01:17 Pabon steps in and breaks it up. 0:2
01:22 Gomez is keeping away from the ropes. 0:2
01:27 Alexis Arguello picks off the cross by Wilfredo Gomez. 0:2
01:34 Arguello looks to work the body, but Gomez covers up nicely. 0:2
01:41 Arguello takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:2
01:49 Arguello tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Gomez blocks it. 0:2
02:00 Arguello lands consecutive blows to Gomez's midsection. 2:2
02:09 Gomez goes to the head, the body and now back to the head. That was a beautiful sequence of punches. 2:5
02:14 The swelling under Arguello's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 2:5
02:22 Gomez has Arguello blocked in! 2:5
02:26 Arguello does a great job smothering Gomez's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 2:5
02:41 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Pabon is going to have to sort this out. 2:5
02:46 Now they break clean. 2:5
02:54 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:5
02:59 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 2:5
03:00 Pabon separates the two... 2:5
03:00 Gomez seems to have done enough to win this fight. 2:5
03:00 There's the final bell! This fight's in the hands of the judges now. 2:4
Fight Result
Let's go to Chuck Hull for the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Fritz Werner, United States scores the bout 114 to 113
Jack Woodburn, Canada scores the bout 115 to 112
Torben Hansen, Denmark scores the bout 114 to 113
The winner by unanimous decision is Alexis Arguello!
Score Cards
Fritz Werner Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Alexis Arguello 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 114
Wilfredo Gomez 9 8 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 113
Jack Woodburn Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Alexis Arguello 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 115
Wilfredo Gomez 9 8 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 112
Torben Hansen Round Total
Denmark 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Alexis Arguello 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 114
Wilfredo Gomez 9 8 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 113
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Alexis Arguello 30 30 30 30 27 27 30 30 27 27 28 27 343
Wilfredo Gomez 27 24 27 27 30 30 27 27 30 30 29 30 338
Statistics
Categories Alexis Arguello Wilfredo Gomez
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 3.83 3.92
Hooks / Round 3.08 4.58
Crosses / Round 4.33 3.67
Combinations / Round 4.00 3.58
Uppercuts / Round 3.08 4.33
Punches Landed / Round 18.33 20.08
Punches Missed / Round 36.92 73.25
Punching Accuracy 33.2% 21.5%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 2 / 1 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Split lip 2 / 1 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 1 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
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Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 2 / 2 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
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Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 10 / 8 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 5 / 4
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Alexis Arguello vs Wilfredo Gomez
Fight info: Coliseo Mario Morales, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, 2012-07-29, announcer is Chuck Hull, referee is Luis Pabon, the bout will be scored by three judges: Fritz Werner (United States), Jack Woodburn (Canada) and Torben Hansen (Denmark), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Alexis Arguello - Record: 8-5-0 (7) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Dennie Mancini - Cut Man: Dave Tenny
In the blue corner: Wilfredo Gomez - Record: 5-9-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Joe Byrd - Cut Man: Joe Souza
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and this fight is underway! 0:0
0:09 Alexis Arguello shoots the jab into the chest of Gomez. 2:0
0:26 Gomez just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 7:0
0:26 Wilfredo Gomez is gasping for air!! 7:0
0:43 Gomez fires and misses. 7:0
0:55 The action slows for the moment. 7:0
01:03 Arguello misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 7:0
01:10 Gomez lands a solid uppercut! 7:4
01:10 Arguello is suddenly in trouble! 7:4
01:24 Arguello is literally dancing circles around Gomez this round. 7:4
01:30 Arguello is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 7:4
01:34 Both fighters are being effective in this exchange of punches. 9:6
01:54 Arguello lands a crushing uppercut! 13:6
01:54 Gomez appears to have been staggered by that punch... 13:6
02:10 Arguello bounces off the ropes, challenging Gomez to come get him. 13:6
02:22 Alexis Arguello looks for a breather; he grabs Gomez and holds on. Gomez pushes Arguello off and looks for an opening. 13:6
02:26 Pabon breaks them up... 13:6
02:31 Gomez is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 13:6
02:39 Arguello drops the right hand flush on Gomez's chin! 17:6
02:39 Gomez suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 17:6
02:54 Fans call for more action as Gomez ties up Arguello. Pabon agrees with the fans and yells for Gomez to quit playing games and fight. 17:6
02:58 Pabon is shouting at Gomez to break! 17:6
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 19:5
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gomez looks to be in fair shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Arguello received a pep talk from Dennie Mancini before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:13 Gomez picks off the jab thrown by Arguello. 0:0
0:15 Gomez sneaks home the right cross. 0:2
0:27 Gomez is trying to put his punches together and he tags Arguello with a nice combination of punches. 0:4
0:40 Arguello pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 0:4
0:52 Arguello's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 0:4
01:01 Arguello is trapped in Gomez's corner... 0:4
01:06 Gomez lets his hands go inside, but Arguello protects his body well. 0:4
01:12 Arguello lands a strong cross! 4:4
01:12 Gomez is badly hurt! 4:4
01:24 Wilfredo Gomez retreats into the lower corner. 4:4
01:29 Arguello catches Gomez coming in with a sweet uppercut! 8:4
01:29 Gomez is staggered... 8:4
01:43 Gomez drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 8:8
01:43 That series of punches rocked Arguello and he looks to be in trouble. 8:8
01:52 The action is back at ring center. 8:8
01:57 Arguello misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:8
01:59 Arguello eats a short cross from Gomez amd backs away. 8:10
02:17 Gomez scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 8:14
02:17 Those punches hurt Arguello and he looks to hang on. 8:14
02:36 Arguello lands a hard cross! 12:14
02:36 And Gomez's in big trouble now! 12:14
02:55 * Arguello just landed a short, clean hook that caught Gomez flush. Wilfredo Gomez dropped like he'd been shot. 12:14
02:58 The count starts... 18:14
02:58 1... 18:14
02:59 2... 18:14
02:59 * Gomez is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. 18:14
02:59 Pabon wipes Gomez's gloves as he asks him if he wants the fight to go on... Gomez nods his head and the action resumes. 18:14
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. 20:14
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gomez rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:09 Arguello pins Gomez in the corner! 0:0
0:13 Arguello has his arms wrapped around Gomez... Now they separate. 0:0
0:22 Gomez works his way free! 0:0
0:31 Gomez misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:45 Arguello snakes the jab through Gomez's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:0
0:59 Wilfredo Gomez works free! He backs to ring center, with Arguello following. 2:0
01:09 Gomez is like an old steam train going uphill. He just keeps chugging away trying to move inside on Arguello. 2:0
01:18 Arguello backs into the right corner. 2:0
01:23 Gomez bounces Arguello back as he drives his shoulder into him. That's probably not legal but, hey, if you can get away with it! 2:0
01:27 Arguello seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:0
01:43 Arguello shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Gomez flush! 6:0
01:43 Gomez takes a step back, obviously hurt! 6:0
01:47 Gomez appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 6:0
02:00 Arguello takes a hard combination from Gomez 6:4
02:00 Arguello was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 6:4
02:16 Look out! That was a straight right by Arguello! 10:4
02:16 Gomez is reeling after that shot! 10:4
02:40 Gomez just misses with a huge shot as Arguello chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 10:4
02:47 That was a violent straight right by Arguello! 15:4
02:47 Gomez was stunned by that blow! 15:4
03:00 Gomez tries to drop the right hand over the top but Arguello ducks under it. 15:4
03:00 Round 3 finishes with the sound of the bell. 14:6
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Pabon motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:11 Alexis Arguello fires a light jab to the stomach 2:0
0:16 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:32 Gomez lands a devastating uppercut! 2:4
0:32 Gomez has Arguello hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 2:4
0:32 * And now it appears as if Alexis Arguello has been cut the last punch that landed. 2:6
0:32 * A very nasty torn lip is dripping blood down the chin and onto the chest of Arguello. 2:6
0:50 Gomez tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 2:6
0:58 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:6
01:03 Wilfredo Gomez moves into the near right corner. 2:6
01:07 Alexis Arguello is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 2:6
01:12 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 2:6
01:21 They take a half-step back. 2:6
01:23 Gomez moves into a neutral corner. 2:6
01:28 Arguello can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:6
01:30 Gomez wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 2:8
01:39 Gomez takes a solid cross from Arguello. 5:8
01:56 Gomez does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Arguello's punches in close. 5:8
02:03 Arguello takes a heavy hook downstairs. 5:12
02:03 Arguello is reeling.. 5:12
02:16 Arguello caught Gomez square with that uppercut. 8:12
02:34 Gomez misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 8:12
02:36 Arguello flicks a lead right to the head of Gomez. 10:12
02:45 Gomez is forced into his own corner... 10:12
02:45 Arguello bangs a right cross off the face of Gomez. 12:12
03:00 Gomez wraps up Arguello... Neither fighter will break... 12:12
03:00 Referee Pabon separates the two... 12:12
03:00 Arguello and Gomez can both be proud of that effort. They went full bore the entire round as the spectators serenade both men with a thunderous ovation. 14:12
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Arguello and Gomez square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Dennie Mancini was really animated in Arguello's corner and Arguello was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 Arguello's corner men worked their magic on his's cut at the lip. There's no bleeding at all under the Vaseline smear. 0:0
0:14 Arguello cranks up the hook and connects to Gomez's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:0
0:14 Gomez is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:0
0:27 Gomez has Arguello trapped! 4:0
0:31 Gomez pummels Arguello, capping off his assault with a stiff hook! 4:4
0:31 Arguello seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 4:4
0:40 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 4:4
0:48 And Arguello tastes the power of a huge cross from Gomez! 4:9
0:48 Arguello's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 4:9
01:02 Wilfredo Gomez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:9
01:13 Gomez brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 4:9
01:22 He is off target with that jab. 4:9
01:33 Gomez tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 4:9
01:38 Gomez is staying at the center of the ring. 4:9
01:42 Arguello is trapped in the corner... 4:9
01:47 There's a hard shot off the top of Arguello's head! 4:13
01:47 Arguello was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 4:13
02:00 Gomez misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 4:13
02:11 Gomez lands a crushing cross! 4:17
02:11 Arguello is hurt! 4:17
02:16 There seems to be a bit of puffiness under Arguello's right eye. 4:17
02:20 Gomez has Alexis Arguello trapped in the right neutral corner... 4:17
02:24 Gomez shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Arguello. 4:17
02:33 Gomez just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Arguello with a sharp combination! 4:21
02:33 Arguello was stopped cold by that series of shots! 4:21
02:38 The swelling under Arguello's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 4:21
02:51 Gomez can't score with short uppercut inside. Arguello got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:21
03:00 Gomez misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:21
03:00 Pabon motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 5. 4:23
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gomez looks to be in excellent shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Joe Byrd seemed to pump up Gomez between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Arguello retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 Gomez tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:27 Gomez tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:33 Arguello lands a devastating hook! 4:0
0:33 Gomez looks shaken! 4:0
0:45 Alexis Arguello slides into the corner... 4:0
0:45 Gomez scores with a quick one-two to Arguello's midsection 4:2
0:59 Gomez lands a wicked uppercut! 4:6
0:59 Arguello is going to need to regroup after that blow... 4:6
01:04 That swelling under the right eye of Arguello is definitely getting worse. 4:6
01:16 Gomez lands a vicious cross! 4:11
01:16 Arguello's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 4:11
01:35 There's a straight right by Gomez! 4:15
01:35 That shot landed square and Arguello felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 4:15
01:39 Arguello's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 4:15
01:52 Gomez connects with a violent uppercut! 4:19
01:52 Arguello is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 4:19
02:06 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 4:19
02:11 Arguello backs into a neutral corner. 4:19
02:11 There's a right cross from Gomez that lands flush. 4:22
02:15 The swelling under Arguello'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. 4:22
02:25 Gomez fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:22
02:27 Arguello connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 6:22
02:36 A straight cross from Gomez gets through Arguello's guard. 6:24
02:50 Gomez continues to follow Arguello about the ring. 6:24
02:55 Gomez scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 6:26
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 6 comes to an end. 7:28
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Arguello's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:13 Arguello scores with a tremendous left! 4:0
0:13 Arguello has Gomez in trouble after that punch! 4:0
0:18 Arguello's tank is just about on empty. 4:0
0:22 Dennie Mancini knows Alexis Arguello lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 4:0
0:23 Gomez has Alexis Arguello cornered! 4:0
0:23 Gomez rocks Alexis Arguello with a short uppercut to the jaw from inside. 4:3
0:33 Gomez slides into a neutral corner... 4:3
0:37 Arguello is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 4:3
0:47 Gomez slides into his own corner... 4:3
0:52 Arguello lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Wilfredo Gomez. 4:3
0:54 Gomez plants a hard cross in Arguello's midsection. 4:6
0:59 There has to be something done about the swelling around Arguello's right eye as it continues to worsen. 4:6
01:10 Gomez seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:6
01:22 Arguello is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Gomez. 4:6
01:37 Gomez just comes up short with the hook. 4:6
01:40 Arguello lands a stinging jab. 6:6
01:49 Arguello traps Gomez in the corner! 6:6
01:53 Arguello drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 10:6
01:53 Wilfredo Gomez is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 10:6
02:07 Arguello telegraphed that shot and Gomez ducks under it easily. 10:6
02:14 Gomez really buried that punch into Arguello's ribs. 10:11
02:14 Arguello was shaken by those blows! 10:11
02:31 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Arguello rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 10:11
02:35 Arguello's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 10:11
02:39 Arguello traps Gomez in the corner! 10:11
02:39 Arguello lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 12:11
02:44 Gomez is running out of gas... 12:11
02:49 Arguello scores with a rapid fire combination. 14:11
03:00 Arguello is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 14:11
03:00 Gomez appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 14:11
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 16:11
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 8 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Arguello is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Arguello still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Arguello pins Gomez in the corner! 0:0
0:07 Arguello moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:0
0:20 Arguello misses with that jab. 2:0
0:27 Gomez dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Arguello back on his heels! 2:4
0:27 How is Arguello standing after those shots? 2:4
0:41 Gomez wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Alexis Arguello's defense. 2:4
0:48 Arguello throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Gomez but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:4
0:59 Arguello usues his legs to avoid Wilfredo Gomez's punches. 2:4
01:20 Oh!!! Gomez unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 2:8
01:20 Arguello was shaken by that blow! 2:8
01:20 That punch has reopened a cut on Arguello as once again you can see blood on the face of Arguello. 2:8
01:20 Arguello is bleeding from the lip again; that cut has reopened and the blood is flowing. 2:8
01:20 * 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 Pabon about the amount of blood on the face of Arguello. Even though the damage isn't over either of Arguello's eyes, it's been deemed serious enough to have the ringside physician at least look at it. 2:8
01:20 * 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 Arguello, it must be positive. Yep, this fight's going to continue as both fighters receive instructions to resume the mayhem here in round 8. 2:8
01:25 Arguello's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 2:8
01:34 Arguello landed a sharp combination that rocked Gomez back on his heels! 7:8
01:34 Gomez appears shaken by those punches! 7:8
01:44 Arguello scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 9:8
01:48 Both fighters are carrying their arms low... 9:8
01:55 Gomez is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 9:8
02:07 Arguello is either lucky or has radar. Gomez's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 9:8
02:09 Alexis Arguello doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 11:8
02:31 Wilfredo Gomez just landed a three punch combo! 11:12
02:31 Arguello is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 11:12
02:47 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 11:12
02:52 Arguello lands a wicked cross! 15:12
02:52 Arguello has Gomez in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 15:12
02:56 It looks like there's a bit of swelling starting under Gomez's right eye. 15:12
03:00 Gomez is pinned in his own corner... 15:12
03:00 Arguello fires and misses. 15:12
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 15:12
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 16:12
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Arguello is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:08 Arguello's corner gave his cut at the lip priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of closing the wounds. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Arguello is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:10 Gomez has Arguello pinned! 0:0
0:14 Gomez moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Arguello. 0:0
0:19 Dennie Mancini not only gave Alexis Arguello encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Gomez. Now it's up to Alexis Arguello to implement it. 0:0
0:27 Wilfredo Gomez works his way in and leans on Arguello. 0:0
0:36 Gomez misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
0:43 Arguello lands a flurry to the ribs of Gomez. 2:0
01:00 That hook by Arguello jarred Gomez! 6:0
01:00 Gomez's knee almost touched the canvas... 6:0
01:14 Gomez just can't find the range with that jab. 6:0
01:49 Arguello has Gomez blocked in! 6:0
01:53 Arguello is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 6:0
01:58 Arguello quickly hitches up his trunks. 6:0
02:01 There's some nice hand speed. Arguello fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 8:0
02:06 Look for Arguello to start to target Gomez's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 8:0
02:18 OH! Wilfredo Gomez landed the big hook flush! 8:4
02:18 Arguello is suddenly in trouble! 8:4
02:23 It seems every shot Arguello takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 8:4
02:36 Arguello fires a lead right that Gomez manages to avoid. 8:4
02:43 Arguello takes a hard combination from Gomez 8:8
02:43 Arguello seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 8:8
02:57 Wilfredo Gomez drops the right hand flush on Arguello's chin! 8:12
02:57 That punch may have stunned Arguello momentarily. 8:12
03:00 The increased swelling around the right eye of Arguello is fast becoming a hindurance. 8:12
03:00 It looks like Wilfredo Gomez has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:12
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 10:13
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gomez didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:08 Arguello's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:14 Gomez holds his arms up in disgust as Arguello holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:18 Arguello shoves Gomez away. 0:0
0:30 Arguello tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Gomez. 0:0
0:37 Gomez drives that short hook into Arguello's midsection! 0:4
0:37 Arguello is clutching his side! 0:4
0:41 Arguello seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 0:4
0:50 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 0:4
0:54 Gomez just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:8
0:54 Arguello is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:8
01:03 Arguello slides into the corner... 0:8
01:08 Gomez leaves the jab just short. 0:8
01:18 Gomez finds a home for his jab, keeping Arguello at bay. 0:10
01:23 Arguello's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 0:10
01:35 Gomez swings...and misses. 0:10
01:42 Arguello lands a solid cross! 4:10
01:42 Gomez is gasping for air!! 4:10
01:46 Gomez's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 10. 4:10
02:06 Gomez fires a volley of punches but Arguello was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 4:10
02:17 Gomez just landed a three punch combo! 4:15
02:17 Arguello was staggered by those punches... 4:15
02:31 It's a sweet uppercut by Wilfredo Gomez! He snapped Arguello's head straight back with that punch! 4:19
02:31 Gomez sent Arguello reeling with that punch! 4:19
02:35 Arguello is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 4:19
02:44 Gomez doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 4:19
02:53 Gomez whiffs with the combination. 4:19
03:00 Gomez cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Arguello had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:19
03:00 Gomez appears to have this fight under control. 4:19
03:00 There's the bell. Arguello wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 10 is history. 3:21
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it's obvious that Arguello is going to need a knockout or at least a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:05 Wilfredo Gomez got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Joe Byrd's instructions work. 0:0
0:05 Arguello's corner has done a great job on his swelling. They've got it under control, at least for now. 0:0
0:10 Gomez is holding on to Arguello. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:22 Pabon has to break them apart. 0:0
0:30 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:0
0:35 Gomez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Arguello. 0:0
0:42 Arguello backs into the near right corner. 0:0
0:46 Gomez just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:5
0:46 Arguello was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 0:5
0:51 Arguello's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Gomez. 0:5
01:02 Gomez moves into the near corner. 0:5
01:07 Arguello is clinching... 0:5
01:11 * Arguello is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 0:5
01:26 Gomez brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:5
01:30 Gomez throws a flurry of punches but Alexis Arguello either blocks or slips them. 0:5
01:32 Wilfredo Gomez tastes Arguello's jab 2:5
01:37 The swelling is increasing around Gomez's right. 2:5
01:46 Gomez approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Arguello any room to breathe. 2:5
01:50 Gomez seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:5
01:55 Gomez traps Arguello in the corner! 2:5
01:59 That punch actually went behind Arguello's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Gomez. 2:5
02:14 Arguello misses wildly with the Hook. 2:5
02:22 Alexis Arguello retreats into his own corner... 2:5
02:26 Pabon yells at the fighters to separate but Gomez and Arguello are a tangle of arms. 2:5
02:31 Gomez and Arguello each take a step back. 2:5
02:40 Arguello is protecting the body nicely as Gomez fails to score inside. 2:5
02:53 Arguello connects with a cross to Gomez's body. 4:5
03:00 The crowd will be looking for some action after sitting through that round. 3:5
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Joe Byrd said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Gomez has some spring in his step here in the 12th round. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Arguello's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:08 Gomez connects with an uppercut to the head of Arguello. 0:2
0:20 Arguello has Gomez trapped! 0:2
0:25 Arguello is holding... 0:2
0:29 Pabon pries them apart. 0:2
0:42 Arguello smothers Gomez's attack as Gomez tries to get off some shots inside. 0:2
0:54 Gomez is challenging Arguello to fight him and quit clinching. 0:2
0:59 Arguello finally lets go of Gomez. 0:2
01:08 The fighters are tied up. Gomez tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:2
01:17 Pabon steps in and breaks it up. 0:2
01:22 Gomez is keeping away from the ropes. 0:2
01:27 Alexis Arguello picks off the cross by Wilfredo Gomez. 0:2
01:34 Arguello looks to work the body, but Gomez covers up nicely. 0:2
01:41 Arguello takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:2
01:49 Arguello tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Gomez blocks it. 0:2
02:00 Arguello lands consecutive blows to Gomez's midsection. 2:2
02:09 Gomez goes to the head, the body and now back to the head. That was a beautiful sequence of punches. 2:5
02:14 The swelling under Arguello's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 2:5
02:22 Gomez has Arguello blocked in! 2:5
02:26 Arguello does a great job smothering Gomez's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 2:5
02:41 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Pabon is going to have to sort this out. 2:5
02:46 Now they break clean. 2:5
02:54 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:5
02:59 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 2:5
03:00 Pabon separates the two... 2:5
03:00 Gomez seems to have done enough to win this fight. 2:5
03:00 There's the final bell! This fight's in the hands of the judges now. 2:4
Fight Result
Let's go to Chuck Hull for the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Fritz Werner, United States scores the bout 114 to 113
Jack Woodburn, Canada scores the bout 115 to 112
Torben Hansen, Denmark scores the bout 114 to 113
The winner by unanimous decision is Alexis Arguello!
Score Cards
Fritz Werner Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Alexis Arguello 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 114
Wilfredo Gomez 9 8 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 113
Jack Woodburn Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Alexis Arguello 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 115
Wilfredo Gomez 9 8 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 112
Torben Hansen Round Total
Denmark 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Alexis Arguello 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 114
Wilfredo Gomez 9 8 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 113
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Alexis Arguello 30 30 30 30 27 27 30 30 27 27 28 27 343
Wilfredo Gomez 27 24 27 27 30 30 27 27 30 30 29 30 338
Statistics
Categories Alexis Arguello Wilfredo Gomez
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 3.83 3.92
Hooks / Round 3.08 4.58
Crosses / Round 4.33 3.67
Combinations / Round 4.00 3.58
Uppercuts / Round 3.08 4.33
Punches Landed / Round 18.33 20.08
Punches Missed / Round 36.92 73.25
Punching Accuracy 33.2% 21.5%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 2 / 1 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Split lip 2 / 1 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 1 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 2 / 2 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 10 / 8 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 5 / 4
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: #4# Event 14 (1-6)
Support Bout
Pancho Villa vs Carmen Basilio
Fight info: Jacob Brown Auditorium, Brownsville, TX, United States, 2012-07-29, announcer is Ray Connelly, referee is Tony Weeks, the bout will be scored by three judges: Walter Cavalieri (United States), Roberto Ramirez (Puerto Rico) and Gary Kruse (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Pancho Villa - Record: 3-10-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Lee Espinoza - Cut Man: Joe Souza
In the blue corner: Carmen Basilio - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Hector Roca - Cut Man: Ralph Citro
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd's been waiting for the start of this fight but they don't have to wait any longer as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:08 Villa scores with the jab. 2:0
0:23 Villa and Basilio are in a clinch, Weeks hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:0
0:35 Now they break clean. 2:0
0:47 Basilio is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 2:0
01:00 Pancho Villa picks off the combination by Basilio. 2:0
01:07 There's a straight right by Villa! 6:0
01:07 Basilio is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 6:0
01:16 As high as Basilio is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Villa takes advantage of it. 6:0
01:23 Basilio telegraphed that shot and Villa ducks under it easily. 6:0
01:26 Villa fires a jab to the body 8:0
01:38 Pancho Villa lands a cross to the body. 10:0
01:54 Villa does a great job of moving as Basilio tries to work inside. 10:0
01:56 Not much steam behind Villa's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 12:0
02:15 Carmen Basilio grabs Villa's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Weeks has to force Basilio to let go. 12:0
02:20 Villa works his way free! 12:0
02:27 Villa lands a stinging jab. 14:0
02:44 Villa lands a flurry to the ribs of Basilio. 16:0
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 16:0
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is making some noise as the fighter come out for round number 2. 0:0
0:08 Basilio's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:09 Basilio splits the gloves with a jab. He'd like to find a home for that punch during this fight. 0:2
0:22 Basilio doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 0:4
0:35 Basilio lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 0:6
0:47 Basilio seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:6
0:50 Basilio fires a light jab to the stomach 0:8
01:04 Villa lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Basilio. 0:8
01:16 Basilio wings a big left hand at Pancho Villa but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:8
01:19 Villa lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 2:8
01:30 Basilio feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 2:10
01:47 Basilio fires and misses. 2:10
01:49 Villa gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 4:10
02:02 These guys are really going at it but Villa looks to be getting the worse of it. 6:13
02:11 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 6:13
02:14 Basilio continues to pop the jab 6:15
02:23 Villa eats a left-right from Basilio 6:17
02:40 That punch actually went behind Villa's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Basilio. 6:17
02:42 Villa scores with a rapid fire combination. 8:17
02:56 Basilio is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 8:17
03:00 Villa is either lucky or has radar. Basilio's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 8:17
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 2. 8:19
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 3. 0:0
0:17 Basilio is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 0:0
0:29 Carmen Basilio misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:40 Villa is protecting the body nicely as Basilio fails to score inside. 0:0
0:52 The fighters are tied up. Basilio tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
0:56 Weeks breaks them up... 0:0
01:01 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:0
01:09 Basilio misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:0
01:11 Villa ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 2:0
01:25 Basilio fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:0
01:49 Villa is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:0
01:57 Villa looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 2:0
02:11 Basilio comes in low. Villa puts a headlock on him. Weeks knocks Villa's arm off Basilio's head. 2:0
02:20 Weeks separates the two... 2:0
02:25 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 2:0
02:29 Basilio fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 2:2
02:43 Basilio wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Villa's defense. 2:2
02:55 You would think Villa had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Basilio looked trying to score there! 2:2
03:00 Basilio's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 2:2
03:00 The round is over and the crowd is jeering and unless they want to hear more of it, these two fighters better start throwing some punches. 1:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Villa received a pep talk from Lee Espinoza before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Basilio tries a hook but Villa blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 2:0
0:11 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:24 Basilio fires a left hand that Villa takes high on the shoulder. 2:0
0:26 Villa throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Basilio's jaw. 4:0
0:40 Villa fires and misses. 4:0
0:42 * Weeks is telling Basilio to quit holding and hitting. 4:3
01:02 Villa scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 6:3
01:15 Basilio is motioning with his gloves for Villa to bring it on, but Basilio is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 6:3
01:18 Carmen Basilio throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 6:5
01:31 Villa scores with a quick hook to the head of Basilio after Basilio missed with a wild shot of his own. 8:5
01:40 * Basilio is told to quit head butting by Weeks. 8:7
02:03 Carmen Basilio is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 8:9
02:17 Villa bangs a right cross off the face of Basilio. 10:9
02:26 Basilio forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Villa. 10:11
02:51 Basilio tries to drop the right hand over the top but Villa ducks under it. 10:11
03:00 Villa has freed himself from Basilio. They move quickly to ring center. 10:11
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 11:12
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Villa's corner as the bell sounds for Round 5. 0:0
0:11 Villa is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:13 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:17 Lee Espinoza was extremely upbeat during the break with Villa providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:18 Villa's jab connects to Basilio's head 2:0
0:41 Basilio grabs Villa. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:0
0:45 Referee Weeks steps in to break it up. 2:0
0:54 Villa tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:0
01:02 Pancho Villa takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 2:0
01:09 Villa is trapped in Carmen Basilio's corner... 2:0
01:14 Basilio just misses with a huge shot as Villa chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:0
01:20 The crowd wants more action but I don't know if they are ever satisfied with what is going on in the ring. 2:0
01:29 Basilio pins Villa's arms. Now they move apart. 2:0
01:38 Weeks steps in and breaks it up. 2:0
01:51 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:0
02:02 Basilio steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:0
02:14 Villa misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:0
02:17 Those were mostly arm punches from Basilio but several got through. 2:2
02:29 Carmen Basilio lands several quick blows, not much behind them, but they still count in the judges eyes. 2:4
02:42 Carmen Basilio has Villa trapped! 2:4
02:42 Villa eats a jab from Basilio 2:6
03:00 Villa is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Basilio. 2:6
03:00 Weeks moves them apart. 2:6
03:00 What a horrible round, neither Fighter looked too interested in mixing it up. 2:5
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 6 begins. 0:0
0:13 Villa misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:15 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:19 There's the uppercut from Basilio. That opening has been there all fight for him. 0:2
0:32 Villa backs into a neutral corner. 0:2
0:32 The fighters are at close quarters now as Basilio lands a hook downstairs. 0:4
0:45 Carmen Basilio moves into a neutral corner. 0:4
0:45 Villa splits Basilio's gloves with an uppercut. 2:4
0:58 Weeks tries to separate the boxers but Basilio has a vice-like grip on Villa. 2:4
01:07 Weeks separates the two... 2:4
01:12 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:4
01:19 There's some nice hand speed. Basilio fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 2:6
01:33 Basilio swings...and misses. 2:6
01:48 He misses with that punch. 2:6
01:51 Villa lands a nice cross but Basilio turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 4:6
02:05 Villa throws a flurry of punches but Basilio either blocks or slips them. 4:6
02:20 Villa picks off the jab thrown by Basilio. 4:6
02:26 Villa and Basilio lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 4:6
02:29 Weeks is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 4:6
02:33 Carmen Basilio moves into the lower right corner. 4:6
02:33 Villa leans on Basilio and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 6:6
02:51 Weeks yells at the fighters to separate but Basilio and Villa are a tangle of arms. 6:6
02:56 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:6
03:00 Basilio misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 6:6
03:00 We have completed the halfway point of the fight as Round 6 ends. 6:6
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 7 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:07 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:15 Basilio is holding on to Villa. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:24 Villa pushes Carmen Basilio away. 0:0
0:24 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
0:33 Basilio throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:45 Basilio is throwing that hook from outside, but it still connects with plenty of zip! 0:3
0:59 Basilio voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:3
01:10 Basilio feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:3
01:14 Basilio leaves the jab just short. 0:3
01:16 Some good body work by Villa but not much on those punches. 2:3
01:37 Basilio can't score with short uppercut inside. Villa got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:3
01:49 * Weeks is telling Villa to watch holding and hitting. 5:3
02:07 Weeks is talking to Carmen Basilio and seems to be telling him to quit playing around and start fighting. 5:3
02:13 Villa scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 7:3
02:26 Basilio is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Villa's defense. 7:3
02:34 Villa pushes Basilio away to give himself a little more space to work with. 7:3
02:45 Basilio has Villa blocked in! 7:3
02:49 Basilio doesn't connect with the cross. 7:3
02:52 Villa lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 9:3
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 7 to a close. 9:5
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Basilio is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Lee Espinoza said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Pancho Villa has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:0
0:12 Basilio fires a volley of punches but Villa was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:0
0:19 Villa shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Basilio flush! 4:0
0:19 Basilio is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 4:0
0:23 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 4:0
0:30 Villa digs a short hook to ribs of Basilio. 6:0
0:40 Basilio slides into his own corner... 6:0
0:40 Villa scores with consecutive blows to the body of Basilio. 8:0
0:54 Pancho Villa tries to muscle inside but Basilio clinches him. 8:0
0:58 Weeks is shouting at Basilio to break! 8:0
01:10 The cross scores for Basilio. He needs to throw that punch more often. 8:2
01:21 Villa moves in and scores with a quick jab. 10:2
01:31 Basilio traps Villa in the corner! 10:2
01:35 Basilio landed a sharp combination that rocked Villa back on his heels! 10:6
01:35 Villa is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 10:6
01:35 * Basilio's last punch snapped back the head of Pancho Villa. And it looks like it has also drawn blood! 10:8
01:35 A nasty gash has opened on the left eyelid of Villa and it's bleeding badly. 10:8
01:35 * 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 Villa's eye. Now, he just steps in and stops the action. Weeks is escorting Villa over to the ringside doctor to get an opinion on the severity of the cut. 10:8
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 8 as the fighters approach one another. 10:8
01:44 Some nice infighting ends with Villa getting an uppercut in. 12:8
01:54 Villa lands the lead cross. 14:8
02:09 Basilio clamps Villa's arms to his side and holds on until Weeks breaks the hold. 14:8
02:14 Weeks has to separate the two... 14:8
02:19 Villa gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 16:8
02:23 A small mouse has formed under Basilio's left eye. 16:8
02:31 Villa pins Basilio in the corner! 16:8
02:35 Villa grabs and holds Basilio... 16:8
02:40 Villa finally lets go of Basilio. 16:8
02:45 Basilio's finds a home on Villa's jaw. 16:10
03:00 Basilio pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 16:10
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 16:9
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Basilio is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 9 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Villa's corner has done a great job on the cut on the left eyelid. They've got the bleeding stopped, at least for now. 0:0
0:09 A cross to body by Basilio gets through. 0:2
0:21 Villa retreats into his own corner... 0:2
0:21 Basilio goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 0:4
0:30 Villa retreats into a neutral corner. 0:4
0:35 Apparently Basilio feels it's a good strategy to hug Villa and force Weeks to come separate them. 0:4
0:39 Weeks has to break the clinch. 0:4
0:49 Basilio dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Villa back on his heels! 0:8
0:49 Basilio has Pancho Villa hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 0:8
0:58 Villa tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 2:8
01:12 Villa takes a hard combination from Basilio 2:12
01:12 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Villa is trying to hang on... 2:12
01:30 Basilio tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Villa blocks it. 2:12
01:33 Villa gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 4:12
01:47 Basilio misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:12
01:49 Pancho Villa moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 6:12
01:58 Villa doesn't have to look for Basilio this round. He is right there in front of him. 6:12
02:01 Villa pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 8:12
02:10 Villa pins Basilio in the corner! 8:12
02:10 Villa lands consecutive blows to Basilio's midsection. 10:12
02:22 Villa wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 12:12
02:27 The swelling is increasing around Basilio's left. 12:12
02:31 Upstairs and downstairs! Villa lands two quick blows and then moves away from Basilio's counters. 14:12
02:43 Basilio takes a cross to the head from Villa. 16:12
02:52 Basilio lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Villa on the end of that punch. 16:14
03:00 Villa and Basilio can both be proud of that effort. They went full bore the entire round as the spectators serenade both men with a thunderous ovation. 17:13
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Villa didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:07 Basilio's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:14 Carmen Basilio tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:16 Villa lets a quick hook go, catching Basilio moving in. 2:0
0:25 Hector Roca not only gave Basilio encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Villa. Now it's up to Basilio to implement it. 2:0
0:26 Basilio lands a hard, compact hook to the head of Villa. 2:3
0:50 Basilio fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:3
0:52 Villa lands a hook to the ribs. 4:3
01:05 Oh!!! Basilio unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:8
01:05 Basilio has Villa in trouble after that punch! 4:8
01:20 Basilio fires a shot, but it glances off Villa's shoulder. 4:8
01:23 * Basilio is complaining and Weeks agrees. A warning for a low blow is being given to Villa. 6:8
01:41 Both fighters take a half-step back. 6:8
01:45 Carmen Basilio connects with an uppercut to the head of Villa. 6:10
01:57 Villa lands a jab to the midsection 8:10
02:02 That swelling under the left eye of Basilio is definitely getting worse. 8:10
02:14 Villa is circling his opponent. 8:10
02:21 Villa drills Basilio with a left and right and another left. 10:10
02:35 Basilio lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Villa. 10:10
02:37 * Weeks is all over Villa for holding and hitting and he better clean up his act immediately. 13:10
02:50 The swelling around Basilio's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 13:10
02:55 Basilio is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 13:10
03:00 * Basilio is shaking his hand; that's usually a good indicator that he's hurt it. 13:10
03:00 Pancho Villa appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 13:10
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. 14:9
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it looks as if Basilio is going to need a knockout or at least a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:06 Lee Espinoza was really animated in Villa's corner and Villa was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Basilio's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Basilio's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Villa scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Basilio. 2:0
0:12 Basilio seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 2:0
0:25 Basilio fires a lead right that Villa manages to avoid. 2:0
0:27 Villa scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 4:0
0:44 Pancho Villa circles around the ring. 4:0
0:53 Basilio's misses as Villa backpedals away. 4:0
0:55 Villa gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Basilio. 6:0
01:00 Basilio is running out of gas... 6:0
01:09 Basilio whiffs with the combination. 6:0
01:15 Pancho Villa seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:0
01:22 Carmen Basilio slides into a neutral corner... 6:0
01:27 Watch Pancho Villa move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Basilio off balance. 6:0
01:31 Pancho Villa backs away and hitches up his trunks. 6:0
01:37 Basilio's jab is fast and accurate. 6:2
01:46 Basilio has Pancho Villa trapped in the near right neutral corner... 6:2
01:51 Basilio lands a strong jab! 6:6
01:51 Villa appears shaken by that punch! 6:6
02:11 Villa moves to the center of the Ring taunting Basilio with his hands by his sides. 6:6
02:16 Villa retreats into the left corner. 6:6
02:16 The cross scores for Basilio. He needs to throw that punch more often. 6:8
02:16 That last shot has reopened a cut on Villa because the blood is flowing again. 6:8
02:16 Blood is visible once again on the face of Villa as the gash on his eyelid has reopened. Villa is blinking furiously, trying to clear his vision. 6:8
02:16 * Blood is trickling from the cut over Villa'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 Weeks is notifying the timekeeper to stop the clock. He wants the doctor at ringside to take a look at Villa's facial wound. 6:8
02:20 * Referee Weeks is calling a halt to this fight. He's leading Villa to the corner and calling for the ring doctor. The ring doctor is studying the cut... Pancho Villa's corner is pleading its case.* And on the advice of the doctor Weeks is stopping the fight! Villa's cuts are just too severe and Basilio is the winner by TKO! 6:8
Fight Result
Let's go to Ray Connelly for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:21 mark in Round 11 is...
Carmen Basilio!
Score Cards
Walter Cavalieri Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pancho Villa 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 98
Carmen Basilio 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 93
Roberto Ramirez Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pancho Villa 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 96
Carmen Basilio 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 95
Gary Kruse Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pancho Villa 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 97
Carmen Basilio 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 95
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pancho Villa 30 27 29 27 28 30 30 30 30 30 291
Carmen Basilio 27 30 28 30 29 30 27 27 27 28 283
Statistics
Categories Pancho Villa Carmen Basilio
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.36 4.00
Hooks / Round 4.27 3.64
Crosses / Round 5.91 3.36
Combinations / Round 5.64 3.45
Uppercuts / Round 5.45 3.82
Punches Landed / Round 26.64 18.27
Punches Missed / Round 19.18 82.27
Punching Accuracy 58.1% 18.2%
Total Number of Fouls 3 2
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 2 1
Head Butting 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 2
Caution 1 2
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 2 / 1 / 1 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on left eyelid 2 / 1 / 1
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 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 1 / 1 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 3 / 3 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 4 / 4 3 / 3
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Pancho Villa vs Carmen Basilio
Fight info: Jacob Brown Auditorium, Brownsville, TX, United States, 2012-07-29, announcer is Ray Connelly, referee is Tony Weeks, the bout will be scored by three judges: Walter Cavalieri (United States), Roberto Ramirez (Puerto Rico) and Gary Kruse (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Pancho Villa - Record: 3-10-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Lee Espinoza - Cut Man: Joe Souza
In the blue corner: Carmen Basilio - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Hector Roca - Cut Man: Ralph Citro
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd's been waiting for the start of this fight but they don't have to wait any longer as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:08 Villa scores with the jab. 2:0
0:23 Villa and Basilio are in a clinch, Weeks hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:0
0:35 Now they break clean. 2:0
0:47 Basilio is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 2:0
01:00 Pancho Villa picks off the combination by Basilio. 2:0
01:07 There's a straight right by Villa! 6:0
01:07 Basilio is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 6:0
01:16 As high as Basilio is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Villa takes advantage of it. 6:0
01:23 Basilio telegraphed that shot and Villa ducks under it easily. 6:0
01:26 Villa fires a jab to the body 8:0
01:38 Pancho Villa lands a cross to the body. 10:0
01:54 Villa does a great job of moving as Basilio tries to work inside. 10:0
01:56 Not much steam behind Villa's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 12:0
02:15 Carmen Basilio grabs Villa's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Weeks has to force Basilio to let go. 12:0
02:20 Villa works his way free! 12:0
02:27 Villa lands a stinging jab. 14:0
02:44 Villa lands a flurry to the ribs of Basilio. 16:0
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 16:0
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is making some noise as the fighter come out for round number 2. 0:0
0:08 Basilio's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:09 Basilio splits the gloves with a jab. He'd like to find a home for that punch during this fight. 0:2
0:22 Basilio doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 0:4
0:35 Basilio lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 0:6
0:47 Basilio seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:6
0:50 Basilio fires a light jab to the stomach 0:8
01:04 Villa lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Basilio. 0:8
01:16 Basilio wings a big left hand at Pancho Villa but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:8
01:19 Villa lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 2:8
01:30 Basilio feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 2:10
01:47 Basilio fires and misses. 2:10
01:49 Villa gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 4:10
02:02 These guys are really going at it but Villa looks to be getting the worse of it. 6:13
02:11 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 6:13
02:14 Basilio continues to pop the jab 6:15
02:23 Villa eats a left-right from Basilio 6:17
02:40 That punch actually went behind Villa's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Basilio. 6:17
02:42 Villa scores with a rapid fire combination. 8:17
02:56 Basilio is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 8:17
03:00 Villa is either lucky or has radar. Basilio's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 8:17
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 2. 8:19
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 3. 0:0
0:17 Basilio is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 0:0
0:29 Carmen Basilio misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:40 Villa is protecting the body nicely as Basilio fails to score inside. 0:0
0:52 The fighters are tied up. Basilio tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
0:56 Weeks breaks them up... 0:0
01:01 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:0
01:09 Basilio misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:0
01:11 Villa ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 2:0
01:25 Basilio fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:0
01:49 Villa is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:0
01:57 Villa looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 2:0
02:11 Basilio comes in low. Villa puts a headlock on him. Weeks knocks Villa's arm off Basilio's head. 2:0
02:20 Weeks separates the two... 2:0
02:25 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 2:0
02:29 Basilio fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 2:2
02:43 Basilio wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Villa's defense. 2:2
02:55 You would think Villa had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Basilio looked trying to score there! 2:2
03:00 Basilio's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 2:2
03:00 The round is over and the crowd is jeering and unless they want to hear more of it, these two fighters better start throwing some punches. 1:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Villa received a pep talk from Lee Espinoza before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Basilio tries a hook but Villa blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 2:0
0:11 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:24 Basilio fires a left hand that Villa takes high on the shoulder. 2:0
0:26 Villa throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Basilio's jaw. 4:0
0:40 Villa fires and misses. 4:0
0:42 * Weeks is telling Basilio to quit holding and hitting. 4:3
01:02 Villa scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 6:3
01:15 Basilio is motioning with his gloves for Villa to bring it on, but Basilio is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 6:3
01:18 Carmen Basilio throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 6:5
01:31 Villa scores with a quick hook to the head of Basilio after Basilio missed with a wild shot of his own. 8:5
01:40 * Basilio is told to quit head butting by Weeks. 8:7
02:03 Carmen Basilio is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 8:9
02:17 Villa bangs a right cross off the face of Basilio. 10:9
02:26 Basilio forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Villa. 10:11
02:51 Basilio tries to drop the right hand over the top but Villa ducks under it. 10:11
03:00 Villa has freed himself from Basilio. They move quickly to ring center. 10:11
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 11:12
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Villa's corner as the bell sounds for Round 5. 0:0
0:11 Villa is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:13 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:17 Lee Espinoza was extremely upbeat during the break with Villa providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:18 Villa's jab connects to Basilio's head 2:0
0:41 Basilio grabs Villa. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:0
0:45 Referee Weeks steps in to break it up. 2:0
0:54 Villa tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:0
01:02 Pancho Villa takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 2:0
01:09 Villa is trapped in Carmen Basilio's corner... 2:0
01:14 Basilio just misses with a huge shot as Villa chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:0
01:20 The crowd wants more action but I don't know if they are ever satisfied with what is going on in the ring. 2:0
01:29 Basilio pins Villa's arms. Now they move apart. 2:0
01:38 Weeks steps in and breaks it up. 2:0
01:51 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:0
02:02 Basilio steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:0
02:14 Villa misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:0
02:17 Those were mostly arm punches from Basilio but several got through. 2:2
02:29 Carmen Basilio lands several quick blows, not much behind them, but they still count in the judges eyes. 2:4
02:42 Carmen Basilio has Villa trapped! 2:4
02:42 Villa eats a jab from Basilio 2:6
03:00 Villa is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Basilio. 2:6
03:00 Weeks moves them apart. 2:6
03:00 What a horrible round, neither Fighter looked too interested in mixing it up. 2:5
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 6 begins. 0:0
0:13 Villa misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:15 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:19 There's the uppercut from Basilio. That opening has been there all fight for him. 0:2
0:32 Villa backs into a neutral corner. 0:2
0:32 The fighters are at close quarters now as Basilio lands a hook downstairs. 0:4
0:45 Carmen Basilio moves into a neutral corner. 0:4
0:45 Villa splits Basilio's gloves with an uppercut. 2:4
0:58 Weeks tries to separate the boxers but Basilio has a vice-like grip on Villa. 2:4
01:07 Weeks separates the two... 2:4
01:12 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:4
01:19 There's some nice hand speed. Basilio fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 2:6
01:33 Basilio swings...and misses. 2:6
01:48 He misses with that punch. 2:6
01:51 Villa lands a nice cross but Basilio turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 4:6
02:05 Villa throws a flurry of punches but Basilio either blocks or slips them. 4:6
02:20 Villa picks off the jab thrown by Basilio. 4:6
02:26 Villa and Basilio lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 4:6
02:29 Weeks is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 4:6
02:33 Carmen Basilio moves into the lower right corner. 4:6
02:33 Villa leans on Basilio and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 6:6
02:51 Weeks yells at the fighters to separate but Basilio and Villa are a tangle of arms. 6:6
02:56 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:6
03:00 Basilio misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 6:6
03:00 We have completed the halfway point of the fight as Round 6 ends. 6:6
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 7 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:07 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:15 Basilio is holding on to Villa. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:24 Villa pushes Carmen Basilio away. 0:0
0:24 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
0:33 Basilio throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:45 Basilio is throwing that hook from outside, but it still connects with plenty of zip! 0:3
0:59 Basilio voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:3
01:10 Basilio feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:3
01:14 Basilio leaves the jab just short. 0:3
01:16 Some good body work by Villa but not much on those punches. 2:3
01:37 Basilio can't score with short uppercut inside. Villa got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:3
01:49 * Weeks is telling Villa to watch holding and hitting. 5:3
02:07 Weeks is talking to Carmen Basilio and seems to be telling him to quit playing around and start fighting. 5:3
02:13 Villa scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 7:3
02:26 Basilio is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Villa's defense. 7:3
02:34 Villa pushes Basilio away to give himself a little more space to work with. 7:3
02:45 Basilio has Villa blocked in! 7:3
02:49 Basilio doesn't connect with the cross. 7:3
02:52 Villa lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 9:3
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 7 to a close. 9:5
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Basilio is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Lee Espinoza said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Pancho Villa has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:0
0:12 Basilio fires a volley of punches but Villa was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:0
0:19 Villa shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Basilio flush! 4:0
0:19 Basilio is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 4:0
0:23 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 4:0
0:30 Villa digs a short hook to ribs of Basilio. 6:0
0:40 Basilio slides into his own corner... 6:0
0:40 Villa scores with consecutive blows to the body of Basilio. 8:0
0:54 Pancho Villa tries to muscle inside but Basilio clinches him. 8:0
0:58 Weeks is shouting at Basilio to break! 8:0
01:10 The cross scores for Basilio. He needs to throw that punch more often. 8:2
01:21 Villa moves in and scores with a quick jab. 10:2
01:31 Basilio traps Villa in the corner! 10:2
01:35 Basilio landed a sharp combination that rocked Villa back on his heels! 10:6
01:35 Villa is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 10:6
01:35 * Basilio's last punch snapped back the head of Pancho Villa. And it looks like it has also drawn blood! 10:8
01:35 A nasty gash has opened on the left eyelid of Villa and it's bleeding badly. 10:8
01:35 * 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 Villa's eye. Now, he just steps in and stops the action. Weeks is escorting Villa over to the ringside doctor to get an opinion on the severity of the cut. 10:8
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 8 as the fighters approach one another. 10:8
01:44 Some nice infighting ends with Villa getting an uppercut in. 12:8
01:54 Villa lands the lead cross. 14:8
02:09 Basilio clamps Villa's arms to his side and holds on until Weeks breaks the hold. 14:8
02:14 Weeks has to separate the two... 14:8
02:19 Villa gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 16:8
02:23 A small mouse has formed under Basilio's left eye. 16:8
02:31 Villa pins Basilio in the corner! 16:8
02:35 Villa grabs and holds Basilio... 16:8
02:40 Villa finally lets go of Basilio. 16:8
02:45 Basilio's finds a home on Villa's jaw. 16:10
03:00 Basilio pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 16:10
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 16:9
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Basilio is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 9 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Villa's corner has done a great job on the cut on the left eyelid. They've got the bleeding stopped, at least for now. 0:0
0:09 A cross to body by Basilio gets through. 0:2
0:21 Villa retreats into his own corner... 0:2
0:21 Basilio goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 0:4
0:30 Villa retreats into a neutral corner. 0:4
0:35 Apparently Basilio feels it's a good strategy to hug Villa and force Weeks to come separate them. 0:4
0:39 Weeks has to break the clinch. 0:4
0:49 Basilio dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Villa back on his heels! 0:8
0:49 Basilio has Pancho Villa hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 0:8
0:58 Villa tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 2:8
01:12 Villa takes a hard combination from Basilio 2:12
01:12 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Villa is trying to hang on... 2:12
01:30 Basilio tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Villa blocks it. 2:12
01:33 Villa gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 4:12
01:47 Basilio misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:12
01:49 Pancho Villa moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 6:12
01:58 Villa doesn't have to look for Basilio this round. He is right there in front of him. 6:12
02:01 Villa pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 8:12
02:10 Villa pins Basilio in the corner! 8:12
02:10 Villa lands consecutive blows to Basilio's midsection. 10:12
02:22 Villa wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 12:12
02:27 The swelling is increasing around Basilio's left. 12:12
02:31 Upstairs and downstairs! Villa lands two quick blows and then moves away from Basilio's counters. 14:12
02:43 Basilio takes a cross to the head from Villa. 16:12
02:52 Basilio lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Villa on the end of that punch. 16:14
03:00 Villa and Basilio can both be proud of that effort. They went full bore the entire round as the spectators serenade both men with a thunderous ovation. 17:13
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Villa didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:07 Basilio's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:14 Carmen Basilio tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:16 Villa lets a quick hook go, catching Basilio moving in. 2:0
0:25 Hector Roca not only gave Basilio encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Villa. Now it's up to Basilio to implement it. 2:0
0:26 Basilio lands a hard, compact hook to the head of Villa. 2:3
0:50 Basilio fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:3
0:52 Villa lands a hook to the ribs. 4:3
01:05 Oh!!! Basilio unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:8
01:05 Basilio has Villa in trouble after that punch! 4:8
01:20 Basilio fires a shot, but it glances off Villa's shoulder. 4:8
01:23 * Basilio is complaining and Weeks agrees. A warning for a low blow is being given to Villa. 6:8
01:41 Both fighters take a half-step back. 6:8
01:45 Carmen Basilio connects with an uppercut to the head of Villa. 6:10
01:57 Villa lands a jab to the midsection 8:10
02:02 That swelling under the left eye of Basilio is definitely getting worse. 8:10
02:14 Villa is circling his opponent. 8:10
02:21 Villa drills Basilio with a left and right and another left. 10:10
02:35 Basilio lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Villa. 10:10
02:37 * Weeks is all over Villa for holding and hitting and he better clean up his act immediately. 13:10
02:50 The swelling around Basilio's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 13:10
02:55 Basilio is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 13:10
03:00 * Basilio is shaking his hand; that's usually a good indicator that he's hurt it. 13:10
03:00 Pancho Villa appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 13:10
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. 14:9
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it looks as if Basilio is going to need a knockout or at least a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:06 Lee Espinoza was really animated in Villa's corner and Villa was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Basilio's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Basilio's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Villa scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Basilio. 2:0
0:12 Basilio seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 2:0
0:25 Basilio fires a lead right that Villa manages to avoid. 2:0
0:27 Villa scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 4:0
0:44 Pancho Villa circles around the ring. 4:0
0:53 Basilio's misses as Villa backpedals away. 4:0
0:55 Villa gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Basilio. 6:0
01:00 Basilio is running out of gas... 6:0
01:09 Basilio whiffs with the combination. 6:0
01:15 Pancho Villa seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:0
01:22 Carmen Basilio slides into a neutral corner... 6:0
01:27 Watch Pancho Villa move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Basilio off balance. 6:0
01:31 Pancho Villa backs away and hitches up his trunks. 6:0
01:37 Basilio's jab is fast and accurate. 6:2
01:46 Basilio has Pancho Villa trapped in the near right neutral corner... 6:2
01:51 Basilio lands a strong jab! 6:6
01:51 Villa appears shaken by that punch! 6:6
02:11 Villa moves to the center of the Ring taunting Basilio with his hands by his sides. 6:6
02:16 Villa retreats into the left corner. 6:6
02:16 The cross scores for Basilio. He needs to throw that punch more often. 6:8
02:16 That last shot has reopened a cut on Villa because the blood is flowing again. 6:8
02:16 Blood is visible once again on the face of Villa as the gash on his eyelid has reopened. Villa is blinking furiously, trying to clear his vision. 6:8
02:16 * Blood is trickling from the cut over Villa'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 Weeks is notifying the timekeeper to stop the clock. He wants the doctor at ringside to take a look at Villa's facial wound. 6:8
02:20 * Referee Weeks is calling a halt to this fight. He's leading Villa to the corner and calling for the ring doctor. The ring doctor is studying the cut... Pancho Villa's corner is pleading its case.* And on the advice of the doctor Weeks is stopping the fight! Villa's cuts are just too severe and Basilio is the winner by TKO! 6:8
Fight Result
Let's go to Ray Connelly for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:21 mark in Round 11 is...
Carmen Basilio!
Score Cards
Walter Cavalieri Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pancho Villa 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 98
Carmen Basilio 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 93
Roberto Ramirez Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pancho Villa 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 96
Carmen Basilio 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 95
Gary Kruse Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pancho Villa 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 97
Carmen Basilio 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 95
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pancho Villa 30 27 29 27 28 30 30 30 30 30 291
Carmen Basilio 27 30 28 30 29 30 27 27 27 28 283
Statistics
Categories Pancho Villa Carmen Basilio
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.36 4.00
Hooks / Round 4.27 3.64
Crosses / Round 5.91 3.36
Combinations / Round 5.64 3.45
Uppercuts / Round 5.45 3.82
Punches Landed / Round 26.64 18.27
Punches Missed / Round 19.18 82.27
Punching Accuracy 58.1% 18.2%
Total Number of Fouls 3 2
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 2 1
Head Butting 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 2
Caution 1 2
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 2 / 1 / 1 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on left eyelid 2 / 1 / 1
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 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 1 / 1 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 3 / 3 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 4 / 4 3 / 3
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: #4# Event 14 (1-6)
Co-Feature
Jack Dempsey vs Ezzard Charles
Fight info: Comiskey Park, Chicago, IL, United States, 2012-07-29, announcer is Joe Antonacci, referee is Rocky Burke, the bout will be scored by three judges: Jeffrey Belton (New Zealand), Matteo Fratini (Italy) and David Hess (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Jack Dempsey - Record: 11-7-2 (9) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Brendan Ingle - Cut Man: Bill Delaney
In the blue corner: Ezzard Charles - Record: 9-9-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Alton Merkerson - Cut Man: Ralph Citro
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center as the bell sounds to begin the first round. 0:0
0:06 * Dempsey has Charles in a headlock as he rains down punches, Burke breaks the fighters and issues a stern warning to him 4:0
0:29 Charles scores with a tremendous left! 4:4
0:29 Dempsey takes a step back, obviously hurt! 4:4
0:42 Charles scores with three unanswered blows to the head of Dempsey. 4:7
0:53 Charles takes a hard jab to the face from Dempsey 7:7
01:07 Dempsey wraps his arms around Charles. 7:7
01:16 Burke separates the two... 7:7
01:24 Charles is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 7:9
01:41 Charles gets off a nasty series of punches that shook Dempsey. His corner has been screaming for that. 7:12
01:50 Jack Dempsey doesn't have to look for Charles this round. He is right there in front of him. 7:12
01:53 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Dempsey. 10:12
02:06 Charles takes a hard combination from Dempsey 14:12
02:06 Charles was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 14:12
02:15 As high as Charles is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Dempsey takes advantage of it. 14:12
02:19 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 14:12
02:30 Dempsey frees himself from Ezzard Charles's clutches! They move to ring center now. 14:12
02:40 Dempsey is protecting the body nicely as Charles fails to score inside. 14:12
02:47 Seems like both fighters are landing a lot of punches, which will start to takes it's toll. 14:12
02:52 Charles traps Jack "The Manassa Mauler" Dempsey in the corner! 14:12
02:52 An even exchange that sees both men score. 16:14
02:57 * Charles brushed his glove under his left eye and you can see why . . . Wow there's some major swelling under that eye!! 16:14
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 17:14
Round 2
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 2. 0:0
0:06 Charles's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:12 Charles works his way in and leans on Dempsey... 0:0
0:16 Burke breaks them up... 0:0
0:21 Charles got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Alton Merkerson's instructions work. 0:0
0:21 Charles feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:0
0:26 Charles connects with a violent uppercut! 0:4
0:26 Dempsey's knee almost touched the canvas... 0:4
0:40 Dempsey traps Charles's gloves under his arms, forcing Burke to break them up. 0:4
0:45 Burke moves them apart. 0:4
0:58 Charles bounces off the ropes, challenging Dempsey to come get him. 0:4
01:02 Charles is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:4
01:12 Dempsey lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 2:4
01:24 Dempsey pins Charles in the corner! 2:4
01:28 That punch actually went behind Charles's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Dempsey. 2:4
01:31 That uppercut to the stomach didn't hurt Dempsey but it scores points for Charles none the less. 2:6
01:42 Those were mostly arm punches from Dempsey but several got through. 4:6
02:05 Dempsey drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 8:6
02:05 That series of punches rocked Charles and he looks to be in trouble. 8:6
02:09 The swelling under Charles's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 8:6
02:20 Charles takes a heavy combination downstairs. 13:6
02:20 Charles in on unsteady legs after those punches. 13:6
02:29 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Jack Dempsey lands a short uppercut to the chin of Charles. 15:6
02:34 The swelling around Charles's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 15:6
02:44 Dempsey misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 15:6
02:46 Charles connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 15:8
02:56 Charles has Dempsey trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 15:8
03:00 Charles is giving Dempsey a lot of side-to-side movement. 15:8
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 15:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles looks to be in good shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Charles's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Charles's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 The fighters are at ring center... 0:0
0:08 That uppercut landed from way outside, but Charles is slick enough to get away with it. 0:3
0:18 Dempsey ducks into an uppercut from Charles. 0:5
0:27 Bill Delaney not only gave Dempsey encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Charles. Now it's up to Dempsey to implement it. 0:5
0:32 Charles traps Dempsey's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Burke breaks it up. 0:5
0:36 Ezzard Charles pushes Dempsey away. 0:5
0:46 Charles catches Dempsey coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:10
0:46 That punch may have stunned Dempsey momentarily. 0:10
0:59 * Ref is shouting at Charles, cautioning him to keep his punches away from Dempsey's kidneys. 0:12
01:17 Charles scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 0:15
01:30 Ezzard Charles smothers Dempsey's attack with a clinch! 0:15
01:35 Burke has to separate the two... 0:15
01:43 Charles slides into the corner... 0:15
01:43 Dempsey finds a home for his jab, keeping Charles at bay. 2:15
01:47 The swelling under Charles's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 2:15
02:00 Charles just misses with a huge shot as Dempsey chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:15
02:02 Dempsey's hands are free inside as he lands an uppercut on Charles's beltline. 4:15
02:17 Charles tries to drop the right hand over the top but Dempsey ducks under it. 4:15
02:20 Dempsey scores with consecutive blows to the body of Charles. 6:15
02:33 Dempsey lands a rapier like jab to the head of Charles 8:15
02:42 Dempsey slides into a neutral corner... 8:15
02:47 Ezzard Charles doesn't connect with the jab. 8:15
02:54 Charles sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 8:17
03:00 The fighters are back at ring center... 8:17
03:00 Dempsey fires a volley of punches but Charles was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 8:17
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 8:17
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Dempsey and Charles square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 4. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Bill Delaney said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Jack Dempsey has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Charles'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
0:11 Charles drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:4
0:11 Those punches hurt Dempsey and he looks to hang on. 0:4
0:20 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:4
0:26 Charles continues to pop the jab 0:6
0:39 Both fighters move in close as Charles goes to the body with an uppercut. 0:8
0:52 Dempsey picks off the jab by Charles. 0:8
0:59 Dempsey scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 5:8
0:59 Charles appears shaken by those punches! 5:8
01:03 There has to be something done about the swelling around Charles's left eye as it continues to worsen. 5:8
01:07 Dempsey dips and connects with a hook to the side of Charles's head. 7:8
01:07 Ezzard Charles has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Dempsey needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 7:8
01:20 Dempsey misses wildly with the hook. 7:8
01:27 Charles is trapped in Jack Dempsey's corner... 7:8
01:32 Jack Dempsey misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 7:8
01:43 Jack Dempsey tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 7:8
01:52 Charles smothers Dempsey's attack as Dempsey tries to get off some shots inside. 7:8
01:59 The action is at ring center. 7:8
02:03 Dempsey dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Charles back on his heels! 11:8
02:03 Charles is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 11:8
02:08 It seems every shot Charles takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 11:8
02:12 Dempsey works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 13:8
02:12 Dempsey wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Charles away! 13:8
02:21 Charles is forced into his own corner... 13:8
02:26 Jack Dempsey lands a crushing hook! 17:8
02:26 Charles was staggered by that punch! 17:8
02:34 Dempsey lands a short hook to the body. 19:8
02:34 Dempsey stunned Charles. Dempsey knows how to finish an opponent when he has got one hurt, and he is going to work now! 19:8
02:39 Charles is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 19:8
02:47 Dempsey is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 19:8
02:52 Dempsey backs into the right corner. 19:8
02:52 Charles scores with a nice two-punch combination. 19:10
03:00 Dempsey moves into the near right corner. 19:10
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 20:11
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Dempsey and Charles leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Charles is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Dempsey plods forward. 0:0
0:22 Charles misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:29 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
0:33 Charles pins Dempsey's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
0:42 Charles uses his shoulder to force Dempsey out of the clinch. 0:0
0:47 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:0
0:49 Charles tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 0:2
01:05 Charles is literally dancing circles around Dempsey this round. 0:2
01:10 Dempsey backs into a neutral corner. 0:2
01:14 Charles leaves the jab just short. 0:2
01:21 He brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:2
01:26 Charles is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Dempsey. 0:2
01:36 Charles's jab connects to Dempsey's head 0:4
01:50 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Dempsey lands the right hand. 2:4
01:59 Charles pins Jack Dempsey in the corner! 2:4
02:03 Charles really buried that punch into Dempsey's ribs. 2:8
02:03 Dempsey was shaken by those blows! 2:8
02:13 Charles doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:10
02:22 Dempsey has Charles cornered! 2:10
02:27 Dempsey is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:10
02:34 Dempsey takes a cross to the head from Charles. 2:12
02:50 Charles sometimes falls in love with his hook ... but when it scores like that one, it's hard to blame him! 2:15
02:58 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 2:15
03:00 Dempsey continues to follow Charles about the ring. 2:15
03:00 Round 5 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 3:17
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Dempsey is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:06 Charles'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 Ezzard Charles can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:14 Dempsey moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 2:0
0:19 The swelling under Charles's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 2:0
0:23 Alton Merkerson was extremely upbeat during the break with Charles providing some solid encouragement. 2:0
0:23 Charles traps Dempsey in the corner! 2:0
0:23 Charles's jab is fast and accurate. 2:2
0:40 Dempsey fires a left hand that Charles takes high on the shoulder. 2:2
0:43 Charles lands consecutive blows to Dempsey's midsection. 2:4
0:59 Dempsey appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 2:4
01:03 Dempsey fires the jab. It finds its target. 4:4
01:12 Charles moves into a neutral corner. 4:4
01:16 Dempsey looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Charles. 4:4
01:28 Charles feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Dempsey's chin. 4:6
01:41 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 4:6
01:46 Charles is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Dempsey attempts to move inside on him. 4:6
01:59 Charles lands a strong hook! 4:11
01:59 Dempsey is gasping for air!! 4:11
02:16 Dempsey grabs Ezzard Charles. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:11
02:21 Charles pushes Dempsey away. 4:11
02:29 Dempsey retreats into the lower corner. 4:11
02:33 Charles ties up Jack Dempsey. Why would he want to clinch now? 4:11
02:42 Burke separates them. 4:11
02:54 Dempsey lets his hands go inside, but Charles protects his body well. 4:11
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 6. 5:11
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Burke motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:07 Bill Delaney knows Dempsey lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Charles is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Charles still has distension. 0:0
0:08 Dempsey rips off a series of jabs that score! Charles eats them and tries to bull his way inside but Dempsey quickly ties him up. Now, they separate. 3:0
0:20 Charles is trapped in his own corner... 3:0
0:25 Dempsey looks to work the body, but Charles covers up nicely. 3:0
0:39 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 3:0
0:48 Burke separates the two fighters. 3:0
0:57 Dempsey feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 3:0
01:02 Dempsey has Charles trapped! 3:0
01:06 Dempsey forces his way inside. 3:0
01:18 Charles gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Dempsey with an uppercut. 3:2
01:35 Dempsey landed a sharp combination that rocked Charles back on his heels! 7:2
01:35 Charles was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 7:2
01:39 The increased swelling around the left eye of Charles is fast becoming a hindurance. 7:2
01:47 Charles is not known for mixing it up inside, but he did land a solid uppercut to the body right there. 7:5
02:01 Dempsey just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Charles with a sharp combination! 11:5
02:01 Charles is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 11:5
02:15 It's a sweet uppercut by Dempsey! He snapped Charles's head straight back with that punch! 15:5
02:15 That shot landed square and Charles felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 15:5
02:19 Charles's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 15:5
02:35 Jack Dempsey misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 15:5
02:48 Jack Dempsey goes straight at Charles, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 15:5
02:48 * Burke is talking to Dempsey's corner men as he stops the round. Burke has stopped the round early and it appears to be an error on his part because no bell ever sounded. 15:5
02:48 This fight is very close at this point. 15:5
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Dempsey is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 8 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Charles's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Charles's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:10 * Charles is having a point deducted for hitting low. Burke is letting the judges know but as far as we're concerned he blew that call. Charles and his corner people can't believe the call. 0:2
0:10 A straight cross from Charles gets through Dempsey's guard. 0:2
0:19 Bill Delaney seemed to pump up Dempsey between rounds. 0:2
0:23 Dempsey lands a devastating hook! 4:2
0:23 Charles is suddenly in trouble! 4:2
0:33 Jack Dempsey lands a flurry to the ribs of Charles. 6:2
0:47 Dempsey is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 6:2
0:51 Charles's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 6:2
0:54 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 6:2
01:02 Charles swings...and misses. 6:2
01:04 Dempsey throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Charles. 9:2
01:08 Charles's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 9:2
01:16 Not much steam behind Dempsey's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 11:2
01:30 Charles lands a strong hook! 11:7
01:30 Charles has Dempsey in trouble after that punch! 11:7
01:42 Dempsey has Charles blocked in! 11:7
01:47 Dempsey lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Charles. 11:7
01:57 Charles lands a stinging jab. 11:9
02:11 Dempsey just landed a three punch combo! 15:9
02:11 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Charles is just trying to hang on! 15:9
02:16 Charles is losing his legs... 15:9
02:25 Charles works free! The fighters move to ring center. 15:9
02:31 That straight cross from Charles tagged Dempsey. He came right up the middle with that punch. 15:12
02:40 Charles is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 15:12
02:47 Charles fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 15:12
02:49 The fighters are at close quarters now as Dempsey lands a hook downstairs. 17:12
02:59 * The crowd, corners, and fighters are stunned as Burke ends the round before the bell rings. Everyone else knows what is going on, but not Burke. 17:12
02:59 It looks like Dempsey has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 17:12
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Alton Merkerson was really animated in Charles's corner and Charles was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Charles is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 Dempsey glances a hook off Charles's side. 2:0
0:18 Charles is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:0
0:24 Charles has Dempsey pinned! 2:0
0:28 Charles lands a hard uppercut! 2:4
0:28 Dempsey seems to have been hurt by that punch! 2:4
0:48 Dempsey has freed himself from Charles. They move quickly to ring center. 2:4
01:00 There's a hard shot off the top of Charles's head! 6:4
01:00 Charles suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 6:4
01:04 Charles seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 6:4
01:17 Charles just comes up short with the combination. 6:4
01:24 Dempsey seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:4
01:26 Dempsey rips a hard jab to Ezzard Charles's body 9:4
01:31 Charles is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 9:4
01:46 Dempsey shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Charles. 9:4
01:59 Charles lands a solid jab! 9:9
01:59 Jack Dempsey is reeling.. 9:9
02:12 Jack Dempsey fires a lead right that Charles manages to avoid. 9:9
02:15 Charles gets off a quick combination to the body 9:11
02:28 OH! Dempsey landed the big hook flush! 13:11
02:28 Charles is hurt! 13:11
02:33 Charles's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 13:11
02:38 Dempsey lands a hook to the ribs. 15:11
02:52 Dempsey lands a wicked combination! 19:11
02:52 Charles appears shaken by those punches! 19:11
03:00 Dempsey retreats into a neutral corner. 19:11
03:00 Dempsey appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 19:11
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 21:11
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Charles's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 Quick efficient work in the corner of Charles has his facial puffiness under control. The swelling actually looks as if it has lessened somewhat. 0:0
0:13 Dempsey has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Charles. 0:0
0:18 Referee Burke separates the two... 0:0
0:25 Charles slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:30 Dempsey cranks up the hook and connects to Charles's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:0
0:30 Dempsey sent Charles reeling with that punch! 4:0
0:47 Oh!!! Charles unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:5
0:47 Dempsey is badly hurt! 4:5
01:03 Dempsey has Charles trapped! 4:5
01:03 Charles's head is snapped back following a sharp combination from Dempsey. 7:5
01:12 Dempsey is keeping away from the ropes. 7:5
01:17 Dempsey moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Charles. 7:5
01:22 Charles moves into a neutral corner. 7:5
01:26 Dempsey doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Charles's head? 12:5
01:26 That blow connected solidly to the head of Charles and he is stunned! 12:5
01:31 Charles's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Dempsey. 12:5
01:40 Dempsey misses with that punch. 12:5
01:47 Charles seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 12:5
01:53 Both men look to measure one another. 12:5
02:01 Dempsey picks off the jab thrown by Ezzard Charles. 12:5
02:07 Dempsey lands a vicious cross! 17:5
02:07 That absolutely rocked Charles, he is on queer street right now!! 17:5
02:19 Dempsey retreats into his own corner... 17:5
02:24 Charles shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Dempsey flush! 17:9
02:24 Dempsey looks like he was hurt by that punch! 17:9
02:28 Dempsey is fading... 17:9
02:35 Dempsey seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 17:9
02:43 Charles can't score with short uppercut inside. Dempsey got his gloves in front of the punch. 17:9
02:49 Dempsey just landed a devastating three punch combo! 21:9
02:49 Charles was hurt by those blows! 21:9
02:54 The swelling around Ezzard Charles's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 21:9
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Burke to step in and break it up. 22:9
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Charles's corner as the bell sounds for Round 11. 0:0
0:06 Charles's corner has done a great job on his swelling. They've got it under control, at least for now. 0:0
0:07 Dempsey slides into the corner... 0:0
0:11 Ezzard Charles tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:23 * There's a devastating cross to the head of Charles. It came out of nowhere and Charles drops to the canvas! It's the punches that you don't see coming that do the most harm, and Charles looks hurt. 0:0
0:26 Burke begins the count over Charles as Dempsey moves to a neutral corner.. 9:0
0:26 1... 9:0
0:27 2... 9:0
0:28 3... 9:0
0:29 4... 9:0
0:30 5... 9:0
0:31 6... 9:0
0:32 7... 9:0
0:33 8... 9:0
0:33 * Charles beats the count, but he appears to be hurt badly! 9:0
0:33 Burke looks closely at Charles who indicates he is ok, and the fight will continue... 9:0
0:33 Charles was stopped cold by that punch! Dempsey has a reputation as a great finisher. Let's see if he can live up to it! 9:0
0:46 Jack Dempsey is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Charles a decent target to shoot for. 9:0
0:55 Charles usues his legs to avoid Dempsey's punches. 9:0
01:06 And Charles tastes the power of a huge combination from Dempsey! 14:0
01:06 Charles looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 14:0
01:10 The swelling around Charles's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 14:0
01:19 Dempsey fires away but finds nothing but air. 14:0
01:30 There's a straight right by Dempsey! 19:0
01:30 How is Charles standing after that? 19:0
01:47 Dempsey charges in but Charles avoids the rush. 19:0
01:51 Charles retreats into the lower corner. 19:0
01:56 Jack Dempsey's misses as Charles backpedals away. 19:0
02:07 Jack Dempsey wings a big left hand at Ezzard Charles but the latter sidesteps the punch. 19:0
02:14 Charles moves into the lower right corner. 19:0
02:18 Dempsey leans on the ropes and motions for Charles to come in. 19:0
02:28 Charles and Dempsey are in a clinch, Burke hollers at them to break and start fighting. 19:0
02:32 The fighters separate after a clinch. 19:0
02:41 Burke tries to separate the boxers but Charles has a vice-like grip on Jack Dempsey. 19:0
02:50 Burke has to break the clinch. 19:0
02:55 Dempsey moves into a neutral corner. 19:0
02:55 Charles gets his head on the chest of Dempsey as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 19:2
03:00 Dempsey seems to have done enough to win this fight. 19:2
03:00 The bell sounded, ending the round but it's a wonder the referee and the fighters could hear it over the noise being made by the crowd. That knockdown really pumped up the spectators here tonight. 20:2
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 12th. 0:0
0:08 Ezzard Charles is ready to go. The swelling he's suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his cutman has done a nice job keeping it under control. 0:0
0:13 Dempsey doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 0:0
0:17 Dempsey got some great advice from Bill Delaney between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 12. 0:0
0:23 Charles fires and misses. 0:0
0:25 Dempsey winds up and lands a nasty hook to Charles's body. 3:0
0:46 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 3:0
0:51 Dempsey works his way free! 3:0
0:55 Dempsey shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 5:0
01:09 Dempsey fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 5:0
01:22 He tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 5:0
01:29 Charles hitches up his trunks. He'd better be careful. He may get nailed while his hands are down. 5:0
01:40 Dempsey is holding Charles tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 5:0
01:45 Referee Burke has to separate the two... 5:0
01:45 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 12. 5:0
01:49 Charles is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 8:2
01:54 Neither fighter has much left... 8:2
01:54 Charles's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 8:2
02:01 Charles follows a beautiful a double jab with a solid cross! 8:5
02:16 Charles lands a smashing cross! 8:9
02:16 Dempsey was stunned by that blow! 8:9
02:28 Dempsey backs into his own corner... 8:9
02:37 * Dempsey walks into a uppercut and folds like an accordion. He went down section by section. 8:9
02:39 Burke points Charles to a neutral corner and begins the count over Dempsey... 8:16
02:39 1... 8:16
02:40 2... 8:16
02:41 3... 8:16
02:42 4... 8:16
02:42 * Dempsey's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 8:16
02:42 Burke looks into Dempsey eyes and decides to let the fight to go on... 8:16
02:42 Charles stunned Dempsey with that last shot and Charles's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 8:16
02:56 Charles suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 8:16
03:00 Charles has Dempsey blocked in! 8:16
03:00 Charles brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 8:16
03:00 Dempsey appears to have this fight under control. 8:16
03:00 That's it! This fight is over and we'll go to the scorecards. 9:16
Fight Result
Joe Antonacci has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Jeffrey Belton, New Zealand scores the bout 115 to 111
Matteo Fratini, Italy scores the bout 115 to 111
David Hess, United States scores the bout 114 to 112
The winner by unanimous decision is Jack Dempsey!
Score Cards
Jeffrey Belton Round Total
New Zealand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Jack Dempsey 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 8 115
Ezzard Charles 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 8 10 111
Matteo Fratini Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Jack Dempsey 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 8 115
Ezzard Charles 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 8 10 111
David Hess Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Jack Dempsey 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 8 114
Ezzard Charles 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 8 10 112
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Jack Dempsey 30 30 27 30 27 27 30 30 29 30 30 24 344
Ezzard Charles 27 27 30 27 30 30 27 27 28 27 24 30 334
Statistics
Categories Jack Dempsey Ezzard Charles
Knockdowns scored 1 1
Jabs / Round 7.00 3.83
Hooks / Round 3.25 5.75
Crosses / Round 5.42 3.92
Combinations / Round 7.67 5.00
Uppercuts / Round 4.17 3.25
Punches Landed / Round 27.50 21.75
Punches Missed / Round 33.25 38.17
Punching Accuracy 45.3% 36.3%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Kidney Punching 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Inside 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 5 / 4
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 3 / 3 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 1 5 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Jack Dempsey vs Ezzard Charles
Fight info: Comiskey Park, Chicago, IL, United States, 2012-07-29, announcer is Joe Antonacci, referee is Rocky Burke, the bout will be scored by three judges: Jeffrey Belton (New Zealand), Matteo Fratini (Italy) and David Hess (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Jack Dempsey - Record: 11-7-2 (9) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Brendan Ingle - Cut Man: Bill Delaney
In the blue corner: Ezzard Charles - Record: 9-9-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Alton Merkerson - Cut Man: Ralph Citro
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center as the bell sounds to begin the first round. 0:0
0:06 * Dempsey has Charles in a headlock as he rains down punches, Burke breaks the fighters and issues a stern warning to him 4:0
0:29 Charles scores with a tremendous left! 4:4
0:29 Dempsey takes a step back, obviously hurt! 4:4
0:42 Charles scores with three unanswered blows to the head of Dempsey. 4:7
0:53 Charles takes a hard jab to the face from Dempsey 7:7
01:07 Dempsey wraps his arms around Charles. 7:7
01:16 Burke separates the two... 7:7
01:24 Charles is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 7:9
01:41 Charles gets off a nasty series of punches that shook Dempsey. His corner has been screaming for that. 7:12
01:50 Jack Dempsey doesn't have to look for Charles this round. He is right there in front of him. 7:12
01:53 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Dempsey. 10:12
02:06 Charles takes a hard combination from Dempsey 14:12
02:06 Charles was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 14:12
02:15 As high as Charles is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Dempsey takes advantage of it. 14:12
02:19 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 14:12
02:30 Dempsey frees himself from Ezzard Charles's clutches! They move to ring center now. 14:12
02:40 Dempsey is protecting the body nicely as Charles fails to score inside. 14:12
02:47 Seems like both fighters are landing a lot of punches, which will start to takes it's toll. 14:12
02:52 Charles traps Jack "The Manassa Mauler" Dempsey in the corner! 14:12
02:52 An even exchange that sees both men score. 16:14
02:57 * Charles brushed his glove under his left eye and you can see why . . . Wow there's some major swelling under that eye!! 16:14
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 17:14
Round 2
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 2. 0:0
0:06 Charles's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:12 Charles works his way in and leans on Dempsey... 0:0
0:16 Burke breaks them up... 0:0
0:21 Charles got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Alton Merkerson's instructions work. 0:0
0:21 Charles feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:0
0:26 Charles connects with a violent uppercut! 0:4
0:26 Dempsey's knee almost touched the canvas... 0:4
0:40 Dempsey traps Charles's gloves under his arms, forcing Burke to break them up. 0:4
0:45 Burke moves them apart. 0:4
0:58 Charles bounces off the ropes, challenging Dempsey to come get him. 0:4
01:02 Charles is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:4
01:12 Dempsey lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 2:4
01:24 Dempsey pins Charles in the corner! 2:4
01:28 That punch actually went behind Charles's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Dempsey. 2:4
01:31 That uppercut to the stomach didn't hurt Dempsey but it scores points for Charles none the less. 2:6
01:42 Those were mostly arm punches from Dempsey but several got through. 4:6
02:05 Dempsey drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 8:6
02:05 That series of punches rocked Charles and he looks to be in trouble. 8:6
02:09 The swelling under Charles's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 8:6
02:20 Charles takes a heavy combination downstairs. 13:6
02:20 Charles in on unsteady legs after those punches. 13:6
02:29 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Jack Dempsey lands a short uppercut to the chin of Charles. 15:6
02:34 The swelling around Charles's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 15:6
02:44 Dempsey misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 15:6
02:46 Charles connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 15:8
02:56 Charles has Dempsey trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 15:8
03:00 Charles is giving Dempsey a lot of side-to-side movement. 15:8
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 15:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles looks to be in good shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Charles's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Charles's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 The fighters are at ring center... 0:0
0:08 That uppercut landed from way outside, but Charles is slick enough to get away with it. 0:3
0:18 Dempsey ducks into an uppercut from Charles. 0:5
0:27 Bill Delaney not only gave Dempsey encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Charles. Now it's up to Dempsey to implement it. 0:5
0:32 Charles traps Dempsey's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Burke breaks it up. 0:5
0:36 Ezzard Charles pushes Dempsey away. 0:5
0:46 Charles catches Dempsey coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:10
0:46 That punch may have stunned Dempsey momentarily. 0:10
0:59 * Ref is shouting at Charles, cautioning him to keep his punches away from Dempsey's kidneys. 0:12
01:17 Charles scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 0:15
01:30 Ezzard Charles smothers Dempsey's attack with a clinch! 0:15
01:35 Burke has to separate the two... 0:15
01:43 Charles slides into the corner... 0:15
01:43 Dempsey finds a home for his jab, keeping Charles at bay. 2:15
01:47 The swelling under Charles's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 2:15
02:00 Charles just misses with a huge shot as Dempsey chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:15
02:02 Dempsey's hands are free inside as he lands an uppercut on Charles's beltline. 4:15
02:17 Charles tries to drop the right hand over the top but Dempsey ducks under it. 4:15
02:20 Dempsey scores with consecutive blows to the body of Charles. 6:15
02:33 Dempsey lands a rapier like jab to the head of Charles 8:15
02:42 Dempsey slides into a neutral corner... 8:15
02:47 Ezzard Charles doesn't connect with the jab. 8:15
02:54 Charles sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 8:17
03:00 The fighters are back at ring center... 8:17
03:00 Dempsey fires a volley of punches but Charles was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 8:17
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 8:17
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Dempsey and Charles square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 4. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Bill Delaney said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Jack Dempsey has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Charles'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
0:11 Charles drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:4
0:11 Those punches hurt Dempsey and he looks to hang on. 0:4
0:20 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:4
0:26 Charles continues to pop the jab 0:6
0:39 Both fighters move in close as Charles goes to the body with an uppercut. 0:8
0:52 Dempsey picks off the jab by Charles. 0:8
0:59 Dempsey scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 5:8
0:59 Charles appears shaken by those punches! 5:8
01:03 There has to be something done about the swelling around Charles's left eye as it continues to worsen. 5:8
01:07 Dempsey dips and connects with a hook to the side of Charles's head. 7:8
01:07 Ezzard Charles has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Dempsey needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 7:8
01:20 Dempsey misses wildly with the hook. 7:8
01:27 Charles is trapped in Jack Dempsey's corner... 7:8
01:32 Jack Dempsey misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 7:8
01:43 Jack Dempsey tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 7:8
01:52 Charles smothers Dempsey's attack as Dempsey tries to get off some shots inside. 7:8
01:59 The action is at ring center. 7:8
02:03 Dempsey dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Charles back on his heels! 11:8
02:03 Charles is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 11:8
02:08 It seems every shot Charles takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 11:8
02:12 Dempsey works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 13:8
02:12 Dempsey wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Charles away! 13:8
02:21 Charles is forced into his own corner... 13:8
02:26 Jack Dempsey lands a crushing hook! 17:8
02:26 Charles was staggered by that punch! 17:8
02:34 Dempsey lands a short hook to the body. 19:8
02:34 Dempsey stunned Charles. Dempsey knows how to finish an opponent when he has got one hurt, and he is going to work now! 19:8
02:39 Charles is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 19:8
02:47 Dempsey is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 19:8
02:52 Dempsey backs into the right corner. 19:8
02:52 Charles scores with a nice two-punch combination. 19:10
03:00 Dempsey moves into the near right corner. 19:10
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 20:11
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Dempsey and Charles leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Charles is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Dempsey plods forward. 0:0
0:22 Charles misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:29 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
0:33 Charles pins Dempsey's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
0:42 Charles uses his shoulder to force Dempsey out of the clinch. 0:0
0:47 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:0
0:49 Charles tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 0:2
01:05 Charles is literally dancing circles around Dempsey this round. 0:2
01:10 Dempsey backs into a neutral corner. 0:2
01:14 Charles leaves the jab just short. 0:2
01:21 He brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:2
01:26 Charles is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Dempsey. 0:2
01:36 Charles's jab connects to Dempsey's head 0:4
01:50 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Dempsey lands the right hand. 2:4
01:59 Charles pins Jack Dempsey in the corner! 2:4
02:03 Charles really buried that punch into Dempsey's ribs. 2:8
02:03 Dempsey was shaken by those blows! 2:8
02:13 Charles doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:10
02:22 Dempsey has Charles cornered! 2:10
02:27 Dempsey is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:10
02:34 Dempsey takes a cross to the head from Charles. 2:12
02:50 Charles sometimes falls in love with his hook ... but when it scores like that one, it's hard to blame him! 2:15
02:58 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 2:15
03:00 Dempsey continues to follow Charles about the ring. 2:15
03:00 Round 5 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 3:17
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Dempsey is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:06 Charles'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 Ezzard Charles can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:14 Dempsey moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 2:0
0:19 The swelling under Charles's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 2:0
0:23 Alton Merkerson was extremely upbeat during the break with Charles providing some solid encouragement. 2:0
0:23 Charles traps Dempsey in the corner! 2:0
0:23 Charles's jab is fast and accurate. 2:2
0:40 Dempsey fires a left hand that Charles takes high on the shoulder. 2:2
0:43 Charles lands consecutive blows to Dempsey's midsection. 2:4
0:59 Dempsey appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 2:4
01:03 Dempsey fires the jab. It finds its target. 4:4
01:12 Charles moves into a neutral corner. 4:4
01:16 Dempsey looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Charles. 4:4
01:28 Charles feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Dempsey's chin. 4:6
01:41 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 4:6
01:46 Charles is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Dempsey attempts to move inside on him. 4:6
01:59 Charles lands a strong hook! 4:11
01:59 Dempsey is gasping for air!! 4:11
02:16 Dempsey grabs Ezzard Charles. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:11
02:21 Charles pushes Dempsey away. 4:11
02:29 Dempsey retreats into the lower corner. 4:11
02:33 Charles ties up Jack Dempsey. Why would he want to clinch now? 4:11
02:42 Burke separates them. 4:11
02:54 Dempsey lets his hands go inside, but Charles protects his body well. 4:11
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 6. 5:11
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Burke motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:07 Bill Delaney knows Dempsey lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Charles is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Charles still has distension. 0:0
0:08 Dempsey rips off a series of jabs that score! Charles eats them and tries to bull his way inside but Dempsey quickly ties him up. Now, they separate. 3:0
0:20 Charles is trapped in his own corner... 3:0
0:25 Dempsey looks to work the body, but Charles covers up nicely. 3:0
0:39 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 3:0
0:48 Burke separates the two fighters. 3:0
0:57 Dempsey feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 3:0
01:02 Dempsey has Charles trapped! 3:0
01:06 Dempsey forces his way inside. 3:0
01:18 Charles gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Dempsey with an uppercut. 3:2
01:35 Dempsey landed a sharp combination that rocked Charles back on his heels! 7:2
01:35 Charles was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 7:2
01:39 The increased swelling around the left eye of Charles is fast becoming a hindurance. 7:2
01:47 Charles is not known for mixing it up inside, but he did land a solid uppercut to the body right there. 7:5
02:01 Dempsey just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Charles with a sharp combination! 11:5
02:01 Charles is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 11:5
02:15 It's a sweet uppercut by Dempsey! He snapped Charles's head straight back with that punch! 15:5
02:15 That shot landed square and Charles felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 15:5
02:19 Charles's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 15:5
02:35 Jack Dempsey misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 15:5
02:48 Jack Dempsey goes straight at Charles, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 15:5
02:48 * Burke is talking to Dempsey's corner men as he stops the round. Burke has stopped the round early and it appears to be an error on his part because no bell ever sounded. 15:5
02:48 This fight is very close at this point. 15:5
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Dempsey is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 8 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Charles's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Charles's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:10 * Charles is having a point deducted for hitting low. Burke is letting the judges know but as far as we're concerned he blew that call. Charles and his corner people can't believe the call. 0:2
0:10 A straight cross from Charles gets through Dempsey's guard. 0:2
0:19 Bill Delaney seemed to pump up Dempsey between rounds. 0:2
0:23 Dempsey lands a devastating hook! 4:2
0:23 Charles is suddenly in trouble! 4:2
0:33 Jack Dempsey lands a flurry to the ribs of Charles. 6:2
0:47 Dempsey is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 6:2
0:51 Charles's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 6:2
0:54 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 6:2
01:02 Charles swings...and misses. 6:2
01:04 Dempsey throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Charles. 9:2
01:08 Charles's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 9:2
01:16 Not much steam behind Dempsey's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 11:2
01:30 Charles lands a strong hook! 11:7
01:30 Charles has Dempsey in trouble after that punch! 11:7
01:42 Dempsey has Charles blocked in! 11:7
01:47 Dempsey lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Charles. 11:7
01:57 Charles lands a stinging jab. 11:9
02:11 Dempsey just landed a three punch combo! 15:9
02:11 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Charles is just trying to hang on! 15:9
02:16 Charles is losing his legs... 15:9
02:25 Charles works free! The fighters move to ring center. 15:9
02:31 That straight cross from Charles tagged Dempsey. He came right up the middle with that punch. 15:12
02:40 Charles is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 15:12
02:47 Charles fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 15:12
02:49 The fighters are at close quarters now as Dempsey lands a hook downstairs. 17:12
02:59 * The crowd, corners, and fighters are stunned as Burke ends the round before the bell rings. Everyone else knows what is going on, but not Burke. 17:12
02:59 It looks like Dempsey has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 17:12
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Alton Merkerson was really animated in Charles's corner and Charles was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Charles is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 Dempsey glances a hook off Charles's side. 2:0
0:18 Charles is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:0
0:24 Charles has Dempsey pinned! 2:0
0:28 Charles lands a hard uppercut! 2:4
0:28 Dempsey seems to have been hurt by that punch! 2:4
0:48 Dempsey has freed himself from Charles. They move quickly to ring center. 2:4
01:00 There's a hard shot off the top of Charles's head! 6:4
01:00 Charles suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 6:4
01:04 Charles seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 6:4
01:17 Charles just comes up short with the combination. 6:4
01:24 Dempsey seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:4
01:26 Dempsey rips a hard jab to Ezzard Charles's body 9:4
01:31 Charles is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 9:4
01:46 Dempsey shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Charles. 9:4
01:59 Charles lands a solid jab! 9:9
01:59 Jack Dempsey is reeling.. 9:9
02:12 Jack Dempsey fires a lead right that Charles manages to avoid. 9:9
02:15 Charles gets off a quick combination to the body 9:11
02:28 OH! Dempsey landed the big hook flush! 13:11
02:28 Charles is hurt! 13:11
02:33 Charles's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 13:11
02:38 Dempsey lands a hook to the ribs. 15:11
02:52 Dempsey lands a wicked combination! 19:11
02:52 Charles appears shaken by those punches! 19:11
03:00 Dempsey retreats into a neutral corner. 19:11
03:00 Dempsey appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 19:11
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 21:11
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Charles's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 Quick efficient work in the corner of Charles has his facial puffiness under control. The swelling actually looks as if it has lessened somewhat. 0:0
0:13 Dempsey has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Charles. 0:0
0:18 Referee Burke separates the two... 0:0
0:25 Charles slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:30 Dempsey cranks up the hook and connects to Charles's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:0
0:30 Dempsey sent Charles reeling with that punch! 4:0
0:47 Oh!!! Charles unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:5
0:47 Dempsey is badly hurt! 4:5
01:03 Dempsey has Charles trapped! 4:5
01:03 Charles's head is snapped back following a sharp combination from Dempsey. 7:5
01:12 Dempsey is keeping away from the ropes. 7:5
01:17 Dempsey moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Charles. 7:5
01:22 Charles moves into a neutral corner. 7:5
01:26 Dempsey doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Charles's head? 12:5
01:26 That blow connected solidly to the head of Charles and he is stunned! 12:5
01:31 Charles's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Dempsey. 12:5
01:40 Dempsey misses with that punch. 12:5
01:47 Charles seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 12:5
01:53 Both men look to measure one another. 12:5
02:01 Dempsey picks off the jab thrown by Ezzard Charles. 12:5
02:07 Dempsey lands a vicious cross! 17:5
02:07 That absolutely rocked Charles, he is on queer street right now!! 17:5
02:19 Dempsey retreats into his own corner... 17:5
02:24 Charles shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Dempsey flush! 17:9
02:24 Dempsey looks like he was hurt by that punch! 17:9
02:28 Dempsey is fading... 17:9
02:35 Dempsey seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 17:9
02:43 Charles can't score with short uppercut inside. Dempsey got his gloves in front of the punch. 17:9
02:49 Dempsey just landed a devastating three punch combo! 21:9
02:49 Charles was hurt by those blows! 21:9
02:54 The swelling around Ezzard Charles's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 21:9
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Burke to step in and break it up. 22:9
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Charles's corner as the bell sounds for Round 11. 0:0
0:06 Charles's corner has done a great job on his swelling. They've got it under control, at least for now. 0:0
0:07 Dempsey slides into the corner... 0:0
0:11 Ezzard Charles tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:23 * There's a devastating cross to the head of Charles. It came out of nowhere and Charles drops to the canvas! It's the punches that you don't see coming that do the most harm, and Charles looks hurt. 0:0
0:26 Burke begins the count over Charles as Dempsey moves to a neutral corner.. 9:0
0:26 1... 9:0
0:27 2... 9:0
0:28 3... 9:0
0:29 4... 9:0
0:30 5... 9:0
0:31 6... 9:0
0:32 7... 9:0
0:33 8... 9:0
0:33 * Charles beats the count, but he appears to be hurt badly! 9:0
0:33 Burke looks closely at Charles who indicates he is ok, and the fight will continue... 9:0
0:33 Charles was stopped cold by that punch! Dempsey has a reputation as a great finisher. Let's see if he can live up to it! 9:0
0:46 Jack Dempsey is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Charles a decent target to shoot for. 9:0
0:55 Charles usues his legs to avoid Dempsey's punches. 9:0
01:06 And Charles tastes the power of a huge combination from Dempsey! 14:0
01:06 Charles looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 14:0
01:10 The swelling around Charles's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 14:0
01:19 Dempsey fires away but finds nothing but air. 14:0
01:30 There's a straight right by Dempsey! 19:0
01:30 How is Charles standing after that? 19:0
01:47 Dempsey charges in but Charles avoids the rush. 19:0
01:51 Charles retreats into the lower corner. 19:0
01:56 Jack Dempsey's misses as Charles backpedals away. 19:0
02:07 Jack Dempsey wings a big left hand at Ezzard Charles but the latter sidesteps the punch. 19:0
02:14 Charles moves into the lower right corner. 19:0
02:18 Dempsey leans on the ropes and motions for Charles to come in. 19:0
02:28 Charles and Dempsey are in a clinch, Burke hollers at them to break and start fighting. 19:0
02:32 The fighters separate after a clinch. 19:0
02:41 Burke tries to separate the boxers but Charles has a vice-like grip on Jack Dempsey. 19:0
02:50 Burke has to break the clinch. 19:0
02:55 Dempsey moves into a neutral corner. 19:0
02:55 Charles gets his head on the chest of Dempsey as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 19:2
03:00 Dempsey seems to have done enough to win this fight. 19:2
03:00 The bell sounded, ending the round but it's a wonder the referee and the fighters could hear it over the noise being made by the crowd. That knockdown really pumped up the spectators here tonight. 20:2
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 12th. 0:0
0:08 Ezzard Charles is ready to go. The swelling he's suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his cutman has done a nice job keeping it under control. 0:0
0:13 Dempsey doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 0:0
0:17 Dempsey got some great advice from Bill Delaney between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 12. 0:0
0:23 Charles fires and misses. 0:0
0:25 Dempsey winds up and lands a nasty hook to Charles's body. 3:0
0:46 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 3:0
0:51 Dempsey works his way free! 3:0
0:55 Dempsey shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 5:0
01:09 Dempsey fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 5:0
01:22 He tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 5:0
01:29 Charles hitches up his trunks. He'd better be careful. He may get nailed while his hands are down. 5:0
01:40 Dempsey is holding Charles tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 5:0
01:45 Referee Burke has to separate the two... 5:0
01:45 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 12. 5:0
01:49 Charles is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 8:2
01:54 Neither fighter has much left... 8:2
01:54 Charles's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 8:2
02:01 Charles follows a beautiful a double jab with a solid cross! 8:5
02:16 Charles lands a smashing cross! 8:9
02:16 Dempsey was stunned by that blow! 8:9
02:28 Dempsey backs into his own corner... 8:9
02:37 * Dempsey walks into a uppercut and folds like an accordion. He went down section by section. 8:9
02:39 Burke points Charles to a neutral corner and begins the count over Dempsey... 8:16
02:39 1... 8:16
02:40 2... 8:16
02:41 3... 8:16
02:42 4... 8:16
02:42 * Dempsey's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 8:16
02:42 Burke looks into Dempsey eyes and decides to let the fight to go on... 8:16
02:42 Charles stunned Dempsey with that last shot and Charles's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 8:16
02:56 Charles suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 8:16
03:00 Charles has Dempsey blocked in! 8:16
03:00 Charles brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 8:16
03:00 Dempsey appears to have this fight under control. 8:16
03:00 That's it! This fight is over and we'll go to the scorecards. 9:16
Fight Result
Joe Antonacci has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Jeffrey Belton, New Zealand scores the bout 115 to 111
Matteo Fratini, Italy scores the bout 115 to 111
David Hess, United States scores the bout 114 to 112
The winner by unanimous decision is Jack Dempsey!
Score Cards
Jeffrey Belton Round Total
New Zealand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Jack Dempsey 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 8 115
Ezzard Charles 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 8 10 111
Matteo Fratini Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Jack Dempsey 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 8 115
Ezzard Charles 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 8 10 111
David Hess Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Jack Dempsey 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 8 114
Ezzard Charles 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 8 10 112
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Jack Dempsey 30 30 27 30 27 27 30 30 29 30 30 24 344
Ezzard Charles 27 27 30 27 30 30 27 27 28 27 24 30 334
Statistics
Categories Jack Dempsey Ezzard Charles
Knockdowns scored 1 1
Jabs / Round 7.00 3.83
Hooks / Round 3.25 5.75
Crosses / Round 5.42 3.92
Combinations / Round 7.67 5.00
Uppercuts / Round 4.17 3.25
Punches Landed / Round 27.50 21.75
Punches Missed / Round 33.25 38.17
Punching Accuracy 45.3% 36.3%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Kidney Punching 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Inside 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 5 / 4
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 3 / 3 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 1 5 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: #4# Event 14 (1-6)
Main Event
Pernell Whitaker vs Harry Greb
Fight info: Patriot Center, Fairfax, VA, United States, 2012-07-29, announcer is Lupe Contreras, referee is James Jen-Kin, the bout will be scored by three judges: Mark Green (England), Michael Fischer (Germany) and David Robertson (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Pernell Whitaker - Record: 8-4-4 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Freddie Brown - Cut Man: Sid Brumbach
In the blue corner: Harry Greb - Record: 8-6-0 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: George Francis - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:18 Whitaker looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 0:0
0:20 Greb ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 0:2
0:34 Greb tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:2
0:36 Whitaker doubles up to the body, though Greb seems unfazed. 2:2
0:50 Greb just can't find the range with that cross. 2:2
0:52 Whitaker bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 4:2
01:16 Whitaker slides along the far ropes. 4:2
01:25 Greb grabs Whitaker's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Jen-Kin has to force Harry Greb to let go. 4:2
01:34 Jen-Kin has to break them apart. 4:2
01:46 Greb can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:2
01:48 Whitaker connects with a cross to Greb's body. 6:2
02:02 Greb fires away but finds nothing but air. 6:2
02:14 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 6:2
02:22 Whitaker pins Greb's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 6:2
02:27 Jen-Kin has to separate the two... 6:2
02:36 Greb fires a left hand that Whitaker takes high on the shoulder. 6:2
02:39 Whitaker continues to pop the jab 8:2
02:55 Greb looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Whitaker. 8:2
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 8:3
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Freddie Brown not only gave Whitaker encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Harry Greb. Now it's up to Whitaker to implement it. 0:0
0:06 Greb lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Whitaker 0:2
0:24 Whitaker is trying to free his gloves from under Greb's gloves. 0:2
0:28 Both fighters reach instinctively for their head. There must have been a head butt in there, but we don't see any blood. 0:2
0:33 Greb scores with several light punches to the head. 0:4
0:46 Greb misses with that punch. 0:4
0:53 Greb's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:4
01:01 Greb's jab is fast and accurate. 0:6
01:13 Greb catches Pernell Whitaker with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 0:8
01:27 Greb wraps up Whitaker... Neither fighter will break... 0:8
01:31 Jen-Kin separates the two fighters. 0:8
01:40 Greb is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:8
01:47 Greb scores with the jab. 0:10
02:01 Whitaker has shifted to an orthodox stance. Maybe he believes he can land from this position. No, his jab comes up short as a righty, too. Now, he returns to his natural left handed stance. 0:10
02:08 Both men look to measure one another. 0:10
02:20 Greb is jockeying for position as he tries to force Whitaker back into the corner. 0:10
02:24 * Jen-Kin steps in and admonishes Harry Greb for hitting below the belt. 0:12
02:47 Harry Greb cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Whitaker had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:12
02:54 Whitaker lands a smashing hook! 4:12
02:54 Harry Greb is reeling.. 4:12
03:00 Round 2 finishes with the sound of the bell. 4:12
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 3. There it is! 0:0
0:21 Greb lets his hands go inside, but Whitaker protects his body well. 0:0
0:23 Greb ducks into an uppercut from Whitaker. 2:0
0:35 As high as Greb is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Whitaker takes advantage of it. 2:0
0:38 Both fighters are throwing but Greb is scoring more than Pernell Whitaker. 4:3
0:51 Whitaker is clinching. Jen-Kin better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 4:3
01:03 Greb tries to get free... Here comes Jen-Kin to break them up... 4:3
01:11 Both fighters take a half-step back. 4:3
01:14 Whitaker is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:3
01:29 Some nice infighting ends with Whitaker getting an uppercut in. 6:3
01:56 * Whitaker goes down!! he walked right into a wicked combination from Greb!! 6:3
01:59 Jen-Kin brings his arm down over Whitaker as he begins the count... 6:10
01:59 1... 6:10
02:00 Whitaker makes it to a knee at the count of 2 but he's still struggling to get his legs under him! 6:10
02:01 3... 6:10
02:02 4... 6:10
02:02 * Whitaker is back on his feet! He looks shaken... 6:10
02:02 Jen-Kin gives Pernell Whitaker a quick once over and decides to let the fight go on. 6:10
02:02 Greb senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 6:10
02:15 Greb doesn't connect with the combination. 6:10
02:26 Greb fires and misses. 6:10
02:38 Greb can't score with short uppercut inside. Whitaker got his gloves in front of the punch. 6:10
02:44 Whitaker eats a jab from Harry Greb 6:12
02:44 Pernell Whitaker has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Greb needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 6:12
02:53 Greb bangs the uppercut home. 6:14
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 6:14
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Whitaker and Greb leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Greb received a pep talk from George Francis before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 Greb has Whitaker cornered! 0:0
0:13 Jen-Kin yells at the fighters to separate but Greb and Whitaker are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:22 Whitaker works his way free! 0:0
0:22 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:31 Greb landed a sharp combination that rocked Pernell Whitaker back on his heels! 0:4
0:31 Whitaker was shaken by those blows! 0:4
0:40 Greb lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 0:6
0:50 Greb slides into the corner... 0:6
0:50 Greb's head is snapped back following a sharp combination from Pernell Whitaker. 3:6
01:03 Greb wraps up Whitaker. 3:6
01:12 Greb pushes Whitaker away. 3:6
01:17 The action slows for the moment. 3:6
01:19 Pernell Whitaker retreats into a neutral corner. 3:6
01:19 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Harry Greb can land a solid one. 3:8
01:35 Greb wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Pernell Whitaker's defense. 3:8
01:47 Greb ties up Whitaker. 3:8
01:52 Referee Jen-Kin steps in to break it up. 3:8
01:52 Whitaker seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 3:8
01:59 Whitaker gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 5:8
02:08 Whitaker is trapped in Greb's corner... 5:8
02:08 Greb throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Pernell Whitaker's jaw. 5:10
02:18 Greb glances a hook off Whitaker's side. 5:12
02:28 Whitaker has Greb blocked in! 5:12
02:32 Whitaker dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Greb back on his heels! 9:12
02:32 Greb is glassy eyed and on wobbly Legs after that barrage of punches. Whitaker just gave him an absolute lacing! 9:12
02:50 Greb is holding on to Whitaker. He seems to be taking a breather. 9:12
02:59 * The referee cautions Greb about leaning on Whitaker's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 9:12
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 9:12
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker and Greb square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 5. 0:0
0:19 Greb just comes up short with the jab. 0:0
0:22 Whitaker rips a hook to the head. 2:0
0:26 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 2:0
0:31 Greb's cross finds a home in Whitaker's midsection. 2:3
0:48 Whitaker leaves the jab just short. 2:3
0:50 Greb lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Whitaker's ribs. 2:6
0:59 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 2:6
01:14 Greb tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 2:6
01:19 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:6
01:27 Greb lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Whitaker. 2:6
01:29 Whitaker shoots the jab into the chest of Greb. 4:6
01:41 Greb lands a stinging jab. 4:8
02:00 Whitaker holds his arms up in disgust as Greb holds him around his waist. 4:8
02:05 Jen-Kin separates the two... 4:8
02:14 Greb's misses as Pernell Whitaker backpedals away. 4:8
02:28 Greb slides along the far ropes. 4:8
02:37 Greb fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:8
02:39 Pernell Whitaker scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 6:8
02:48 Greb scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Whitaker. 6:10
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 5 to a close. 6:12
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:14 Greb unleashes a flurry and Whitaker fires back, a close exchange with Greb coming out on top. 2:3
0:19 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:3
0:27 Whitaker lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 4:3
0:36 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 4:3
0:40 Harry Greb just misses with a huge shot as Whitaker chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 4:3
0:43 Whitaker moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 6:3
0:59 "The Pittsburgh Windmill" throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 6:3
01:01 Whitaker lands a short right hook to the head. 8:3
01:15 Whitaker retreats into the left corner. 8:3
01:15 Greb feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Whitaker's chin. 8:5
01:31 Greb wallops Whitaker with a cross to the liver! 8:8
01:43 Greb fires a punch over the jab of Whitaker and gets it in for points. 8:10
01:55 Greb pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 8:12
02:05 Greb digs a short hook to ribs of Pernell Whitaker. 8:14
02:14 The fighters are at close quarters now as Whitaker lands a hook downstairs. 10:14
02:28 Greb knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 10:14
02:33 Whitaker moves into a neutral corner. 10:14
02:33 Greb is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 10:16
02:45 The fighters are at ring center... 10:16
02:45 Greb shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 10:18
03:00 Jen-Kin tries to separate the boxers but Greb has a vice-like grip on Whitaker. 10:18
03:00 * Jen-Kin steps in and admonishes Greb for head butting. 10:18
03:00 Pernell Whitaker reels backwards and the referee quickly steps between Whitaker and Greb, who simply pulled his head back, like cocking the hammer of a gun, and slammed it forward. That head butt was about as blatant as they come. 10:18
03:00 It appears as if Whitaker has the makings of a tiny mouse under his left eye. 10:18
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 10:19
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:11 Jen-Kin has to pull the fighters away from each other as Whitaker locks up Harry Greb's arms. 0:0
0:15 Whitaker uses his shoulder to force Greb out of the clinch. 0:0
0:19 Sid Brumbach implored Whitaker to stay busy, to do more but Whitaker's mind seems elsewhere. 0:0
0:20 Whitaker lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:0
0:37 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 2:0
0:40 Greb fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Pernell Whitaker. He rocked him with that one. 2:3
0:54 Greb misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:3
01:01 Greb has Whitaker trapped! 2:3
01:06 Greb grabs Whitaker. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:3
01:15 Greb shoves Whitaker away. 2:3
01:27 Greb bores in determined to maul Whitaker 2:3
01:36 Whitaker picks off the uppercut by Greb. 2:3
01:43 Greb just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 6:3
01:43 Greb is clutching his side! 6:3
01:52 A straight cross from Greb gets through Whitaker's guard. 6:5
02:04 Greb goes downstairs with a series of hard blows. 6:8
02:15 Whitaker is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 6:8
02:23 Greb fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:8
02:25 A hard combination lands for Whitaker. 9:8
02:42 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 9:8
02:46 Greb and Whitaker each take a step back. 9:8
02:51 Greb appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 9:8
02:54 Greb's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 9:10
03:00 Greb whiffs with the jab. 9:10
03:00 The bell stops the action as Whitaker and Greb go back to their corners. 8:10
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 8 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 Whitaker retreats into his own corner... 0:0
0:08 Greb fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 0:2
0:13 Whitaker is slowing up... 0:2
0:17 Greb has Whitaker pinned! 0:2
0:22 Greb tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Whitaker blocks it. 0:2
0:24 Whitaker lands a nice cross but Greb turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 2:2
0:34 Greb lands a flurry to the ribs of Whitaker. 2:4
0:47 Greb looks to work the body, but Whitaker covers up nicely. 2:4
0:50 Pernell Whitaker lands a stinging jab. 4:4
01:07 Greb misses wildly with the Hook. 4:4
01:14 Whitaker really buried that punch into Greb's ribs. 9:4
01:14 Those punches hurt Greb and he looks to hang on. 9:4
01:27 Greb telegraphed that shot and Whitaker ducks under it easily. 9:4
01:34 Whitaker lands a devastating cross! 13:4
01:34 Greb's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 13:4
01:48 It's a sweet uppercut by Whitaker! He snapped Greb's head straight back with that punch! 17:4
01:48 Greb is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 17:4
02:03 Greb slides into a neutral corner... 17:4
02:03 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Whitaker lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Greb. 19:4
02:13 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 19:4
02:17 Whitaker does a great job of moving as Greb tries to work inside. 19:4
02:20 Whitaker scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Greb's jaw. 21:4
02:34 Greb keeps looking to get inside on Pernell Whitaker 21:4
02:52 Greb fires a lead right that Whitaker manages to avoid. 21:4
02:59 Whitaker doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Greb's head? 25:4
02:59 That blow connected solidly to the head of Greb and he is stunned! 25:4
03:00 And that ends Round number 8. 25:6
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 George Francis seemed to pump up Greb between rounds. 0:0
0:06 A cross to body by Greb gets through. 0:2
0:15 Greb sneaks home the right cross. 0:4
0:20 There appears to be increased swelling under Whitaker's left eye. 0:4
0:24 That flurry by Harry Greb scored cleanly as Whitaker looks to clinch. 0:7
0:29 Whitaker looks to be losing his legs. 0:7
0:38 Whitaker is protecting the body nicely as Greb fails to score inside. 0:7
0:40 Whitaker scores with a razor sharp combination from the outside. 3:7
0:45 Greb needs to catch his second wind... 3:7
0:51 Whitaker throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 5:7
01:04 Jen-Kin warns Harry Greb for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 5:7
01:13 The Referee breaks it up... 5:7
01:18 Greb scores with an excellent cross. 5:10
01:35 Greb has his arms wrapped around Whitaker... Now they separate. 5:10
01:39 Jen-Kin is shouting at Greb to break! 5:10
01:44 Whitaker 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. 5:10
01:49 Greb is trapped in his own corner... 5:10
01:54 Whitaker tries to drop the right hand over the top but Greb ducks under it. 5:10
02:00 The fighters exchange power punches at ring center, looks like Greb got the best of it. 7:13
02:05 That swelling under the left eye of Pernell Whitaker is definitely getting worse. 7:13
02:14 Whitaker takes a heavy uppercut downstairs. 7:18
02:14 Pernell Whitaker is suddenly in trouble! 7:18
02:27 Greb backs into the upper corner. 7:18
02:27 Whitaker lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 9:18
02:36 Greb splits Whitaker's gloves with an uppercut. 9:20
02:49 Greb seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:20
02:53 Whitaker moves into the upper left corner. 9:20
02:58 Harry Greb throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Whitaker but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 9:20
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 9:20
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Whitaker's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:06 Greb traps Whitaker in the corner! 0:0
0:10 Greb charges Whitaker trying to get inside 0:0
0:15 Both fighters are flailing away and both are definitely landing good punches. 2:2
0:24 George Francis was extremely upbeat during the break with Greb providing some solid encouragement. 2:2
0:29 Whitaker works his way in and leans on Greb... 2:2
0:33 Greb pushes Whitaker away. 2:2
0:43 Greb drops the right hand flush on Whitaker's chin! 2:7
0:43 Whitaker was stunned by that blow! 2:7
0:47 The swelling is increasing around Whitaker's left. 2:7
0:57 Whitaker misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 2:7
01:07 Whitaker is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:7
01:18 Harry Greb just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Whitaker with a sharp combination! 2:12
01:18 Whitaker was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 2:12
01:27 Greb sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 2:14
01:31 Pernell Whitaker seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 2:14
01:43 Greb pins Whitaker's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:14
01:48 * Jen-Kin is telling Greb to quit using the shoulder. 2:14
02:06 There's a straight right by Harry Greb! 2:18
02:06 That punch has Whitaker staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 2:18
02:18 Greb has Whitaker trapped in the far left neutral corner... 2:18
02:23 Harry Greb misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:18
02:41 Whitaker fires a shot, but it glances off Greb's shoulder. 2:18
02:43 Not much steam behind Greb's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:20
02:52 Greb pins Whitaker in the corner! 2:20
02:52 Greb gets off a quick combination to the body 2:22
02:56 The swelling under Whitaker's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 2:22
03:00 Whitaker pins Greb's arms. Now they move apart. 2:22
03:00 Whitaker finally lets go of Greb. 2:22
03:00 It looks like Greb has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 2:22
03:00 Whitaker spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 10. 1:23
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb looks to be in fair shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Whitaker's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Whitaker's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:11 Whitaker misses with that cross. 0:0
0:14 Greb goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 0:2
0:18 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 0:2
0:23 Greb got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if George Francis's instructions work. 0:2
0:28 Whitaker isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Greb fits. 0:2
0:33 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:2
0:42 * Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Whitaker is down on his back! 0:2
0:45 Jen-Kin motions Greb to a neutral corner and starts the count. 0:12
0:45 1... 0:12
0:46 2... 0:12
0:47 3... 0:12
0:48 4... 0:12
0:49 5... 0:12
0:50 6... 0:12
0:51 7... 0:12
0:52 Whitaker lurches to his feet at the count of 8 but he stumbles and is down on his knees again. He's making another effort! 0:12
0:53 9... 0:12
0:53 * Whitaker is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. 0:12
0:53 Jen-Kin seems convinced that Whitaker is ok, and the fight will continue! 0:12
0:53 Greb appears to have Whitaker out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Whitaker looks ready to go, as Greb closes in to try and end this fight. 0:12
01:10 Greb lands a wicked combination! 0:16
01:10 Whitaker is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 0:16
01:15 Whitaker's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 0:16
01:19 Greb finds a home for his jab, keeping Whitaker at bay. 0:18
01:19 Pernell Whitaker suddenly looks very vulnerable. Greb can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 0:18
01:32 Whitaker is either lucky or has radar. Greb's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:18
01:39 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Harry Greb is scoring more than Whitaker. 2:21
01:44 Whitaker's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Greb. 2:21
01:51 Whitaker's jab connects to Greb's head 4:21
02:00 Whitaker backs into a neutral corner. 4:21
02:05 You would think Whitaker had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Greb looked trying to score there! 4:21
02:07 Whitaker is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 6:21
02:16 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 6:21
02:41 That was a violent straight right by Greb! 6:25
02:41 Whitaker was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 6:25
02:52 Harry Greb is forced into his own corner... 6:25
02:57 Whitaker traps Greb's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 6:25
03:00 Jen-Kin breaks them up... 6:25
03:00 Greb seems to have done enough to win this fight. 6:25
03:00 These fans will be looking for more of the same after that last round. That knockdown really whipped them into a frenzy, they are still all on their feet. 6:26
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Greb got some great advice from George Francis between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 12. 0:0
0:07 Whitaker'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 Whitaker scores with a winging right! Greb's head snapped back violently with that punch! 4:0
0:13 Greb appears to have been staggered by that punch... 4:0
0:29 Greb has Whitaker trapped in the near neutral corner... 4:0
0:29 Greb scores with three hard shots in a row! 4:3
0:43 He can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:3
0:49 Whitaker lands a hard hook! 8:3
0:49 Harry Greb looks shaken! 8:3
01:12 Whitaker ties up Greb... 8:3
01:16 Jen-Kin separates the two... 8:3
01:23 Greb retreats into the lower right corner. 8:3
01:23 Greb tries a hook but Pernell Whitaker blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 10:3
01:45 Greb throws a crushing right to Whitaker's jaw! 10:7
01:45 Greb has Whitaker in trouble after that punch! 10:7
01:49 Whitaker is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 10:7
01:58 Whitaker tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Greb. 10:7
02:12 Pernell Whitaker throws the cross and scores to the head of Greb. 12:7
02:29 Greb fires a volley of punches but Whitaker was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 12:7
02:32 Whitaker sneaks home the left cross. 14:7
02:48 Whitaker backs into the near corner. 14:7
02:53 Greb wings a big left hand at Whitaker but the latter sidesteps the punch. 14:7
02:59 Pernell Whitaker connects with a violent cross! 18:7
02:59 Greb is reeling after that shot! 18:7
03:00 Greb appears to have this fight under control. 18:7
03:00 Both fighters look finished as the fight ends with the ringing of the bell. 18:7
Fight Result
And here with the call is Lupe Contreras
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Mark Green, England scores the bout 116 to 111
Michael Fischer, Germany scores the bout 117 to 109
David Robertson, United States scores the bout 117 to 109
The winner by unanimous decision is Harry Greb!
Score Cards
Mark Green Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pernell Whitaker 10 9 8 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 8 10 111
Harry Greb 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 116
Michael Fischer Round Total
Germany 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pernell Whitaker 10 9 8 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 8 10 109
Harry Greb 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 117
David Robertson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pernell Whitaker 10 9 8 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 8 10 109
Harry Greb 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 117
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pernell Whitaker 30 27 24 28 28 27 27 30 27 27 24 30 329
Harry Greb 27 30 30 30 29 30 30 27 30 30 30 27 350
Statistics
Categories Pernell Whitaker Harry Greb
Knockdowns scored 0 2
Jabs / Round 4.92 4.00
Hooks / Round 3.25 4.92
Crosses / Round 4.42 6.33
Combinations / Round 4.83 8.67
Uppercuts / Round 4.83 5.75
Punches Landed / Round 22.25 29.67
Punches Missed / Round 18.42 84.08
Punching Accuracy 54.7% 26.1%
Total Number of Fouls 0 4
Low Blow 1
Head Butting 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 4
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Suffered Intentional Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling after intentional headbutt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 4 / 3 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 3 / 3
Go All Out for KO 5 / 4 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Pernell Whitaker vs Harry Greb
Fight info: Patriot Center, Fairfax, VA, United States, 2012-07-29, announcer is Lupe Contreras, referee is James Jen-Kin, the bout will be scored by three judges: Mark Green (England), Michael Fischer (Germany) and David Robertson (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Pernell Whitaker - Record: 8-4-4 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Freddie Brown - Cut Man: Sid Brumbach
In the blue corner: Harry Greb - Record: 8-6-0 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: George Francis - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:18 Whitaker looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 0:0
0:20 Greb ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 0:2
0:34 Greb tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:2
0:36 Whitaker doubles up to the body, though Greb seems unfazed. 2:2
0:50 Greb just can't find the range with that cross. 2:2
0:52 Whitaker bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 4:2
01:16 Whitaker slides along the far ropes. 4:2
01:25 Greb grabs Whitaker's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Jen-Kin has to force Harry Greb to let go. 4:2
01:34 Jen-Kin has to break them apart. 4:2
01:46 Greb can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:2
01:48 Whitaker connects with a cross to Greb's body. 6:2
02:02 Greb fires away but finds nothing but air. 6:2
02:14 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 6:2
02:22 Whitaker pins Greb's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 6:2
02:27 Jen-Kin has to separate the two... 6:2
02:36 Greb fires a left hand that Whitaker takes high on the shoulder. 6:2
02:39 Whitaker continues to pop the jab 8:2
02:55 Greb looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Whitaker. 8:2
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 8:3
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Freddie Brown not only gave Whitaker encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Harry Greb. Now it's up to Whitaker to implement it. 0:0
0:06 Greb lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Whitaker 0:2
0:24 Whitaker is trying to free his gloves from under Greb's gloves. 0:2
0:28 Both fighters reach instinctively for their head. There must have been a head butt in there, but we don't see any blood. 0:2
0:33 Greb scores with several light punches to the head. 0:4
0:46 Greb misses with that punch. 0:4
0:53 Greb's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:4
01:01 Greb's jab is fast and accurate. 0:6
01:13 Greb catches Pernell Whitaker with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 0:8
01:27 Greb wraps up Whitaker... Neither fighter will break... 0:8
01:31 Jen-Kin separates the two fighters. 0:8
01:40 Greb is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:8
01:47 Greb scores with the jab. 0:10
02:01 Whitaker has shifted to an orthodox stance. Maybe he believes he can land from this position. No, his jab comes up short as a righty, too. Now, he returns to his natural left handed stance. 0:10
02:08 Both men look to measure one another. 0:10
02:20 Greb is jockeying for position as he tries to force Whitaker back into the corner. 0:10
02:24 * Jen-Kin steps in and admonishes Harry Greb for hitting below the belt. 0:12
02:47 Harry Greb cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Whitaker had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:12
02:54 Whitaker lands a smashing hook! 4:12
02:54 Harry Greb is reeling.. 4:12
03:00 Round 2 finishes with the sound of the bell. 4:12
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 3. There it is! 0:0
0:21 Greb lets his hands go inside, but Whitaker protects his body well. 0:0
0:23 Greb ducks into an uppercut from Whitaker. 2:0
0:35 As high as Greb is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Whitaker takes advantage of it. 2:0
0:38 Both fighters are throwing but Greb is scoring more than Pernell Whitaker. 4:3
0:51 Whitaker is clinching. Jen-Kin better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 4:3
01:03 Greb tries to get free... Here comes Jen-Kin to break them up... 4:3
01:11 Both fighters take a half-step back. 4:3
01:14 Whitaker is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:3
01:29 Some nice infighting ends with Whitaker getting an uppercut in. 6:3
01:56 * Whitaker goes down!! he walked right into a wicked combination from Greb!! 6:3
01:59 Jen-Kin brings his arm down over Whitaker as he begins the count... 6:10
01:59 1... 6:10
02:00 Whitaker makes it to a knee at the count of 2 but he's still struggling to get his legs under him! 6:10
02:01 3... 6:10
02:02 4... 6:10
02:02 * Whitaker is back on his feet! He looks shaken... 6:10
02:02 Jen-Kin gives Pernell Whitaker a quick once over and decides to let the fight go on. 6:10
02:02 Greb senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 6:10
02:15 Greb doesn't connect with the combination. 6:10
02:26 Greb fires and misses. 6:10
02:38 Greb can't score with short uppercut inside. Whitaker got his gloves in front of the punch. 6:10
02:44 Whitaker eats a jab from Harry Greb 6:12
02:44 Pernell Whitaker has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Greb needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 6:12
02:53 Greb bangs the uppercut home. 6:14
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 6:14
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Whitaker and Greb leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Greb received a pep talk from George Francis before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 Greb has Whitaker cornered! 0:0
0:13 Jen-Kin yells at the fighters to separate but Greb and Whitaker are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:22 Whitaker works his way free! 0:0
0:22 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:31 Greb landed a sharp combination that rocked Pernell Whitaker back on his heels! 0:4
0:31 Whitaker was shaken by those blows! 0:4
0:40 Greb lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 0:6
0:50 Greb slides into the corner... 0:6
0:50 Greb's head is snapped back following a sharp combination from Pernell Whitaker. 3:6
01:03 Greb wraps up Whitaker. 3:6
01:12 Greb pushes Whitaker away. 3:6
01:17 The action slows for the moment. 3:6
01:19 Pernell Whitaker retreats into a neutral corner. 3:6
01:19 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Harry Greb can land a solid one. 3:8
01:35 Greb wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Pernell Whitaker's defense. 3:8
01:47 Greb ties up Whitaker. 3:8
01:52 Referee Jen-Kin steps in to break it up. 3:8
01:52 Whitaker seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 3:8
01:59 Whitaker gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 5:8
02:08 Whitaker is trapped in Greb's corner... 5:8
02:08 Greb throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Pernell Whitaker's jaw. 5:10
02:18 Greb glances a hook off Whitaker's side. 5:12
02:28 Whitaker has Greb blocked in! 5:12
02:32 Whitaker dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Greb back on his heels! 9:12
02:32 Greb is glassy eyed and on wobbly Legs after that barrage of punches. Whitaker just gave him an absolute lacing! 9:12
02:50 Greb is holding on to Whitaker. He seems to be taking a breather. 9:12
02:59 * The referee cautions Greb about leaning on Whitaker's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 9:12
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 9:12
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker and Greb square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 5. 0:0
0:19 Greb just comes up short with the jab. 0:0
0:22 Whitaker rips a hook to the head. 2:0
0:26 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 2:0
0:31 Greb's cross finds a home in Whitaker's midsection. 2:3
0:48 Whitaker leaves the jab just short. 2:3
0:50 Greb lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Whitaker's ribs. 2:6
0:59 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 2:6
01:14 Greb tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 2:6
01:19 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:6
01:27 Greb lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Whitaker. 2:6
01:29 Whitaker shoots the jab into the chest of Greb. 4:6
01:41 Greb lands a stinging jab. 4:8
02:00 Whitaker holds his arms up in disgust as Greb holds him around his waist. 4:8
02:05 Jen-Kin separates the two... 4:8
02:14 Greb's misses as Pernell Whitaker backpedals away. 4:8
02:28 Greb slides along the far ropes. 4:8
02:37 Greb fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:8
02:39 Pernell Whitaker scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 6:8
02:48 Greb scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Whitaker. 6:10
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 5 to a close. 6:12
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:14 Greb unleashes a flurry and Whitaker fires back, a close exchange with Greb coming out on top. 2:3
0:19 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:3
0:27 Whitaker lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 4:3
0:36 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 4:3
0:40 Harry Greb just misses with a huge shot as Whitaker chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 4:3
0:43 Whitaker moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 6:3
0:59 "The Pittsburgh Windmill" throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 6:3
01:01 Whitaker lands a short right hook to the head. 8:3
01:15 Whitaker retreats into the left corner. 8:3
01:15 Greb feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Whitaker's chin. 8:5
01:31 Greb wallops Whitaker with a cross to the liver! 8:8
01:43 Greb fires a punch over the jab of Whitaker and gets it in for points. 8:10
01:55 Greb pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 8:12
02:05 Greb digs a short hook to ribs of Pernell Whitaker. 8:14
02:14 The fighters are at close quarters now as Whitaker lands a hook downstairs. 10:14
02:28 Greb knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 10:14
02:33 Whitaker moves into a neutral corner. 10:14
02:33 Greb is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 10:16
02:45 The fighters are at ring center... 10:16
02:45 Greb shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 10:18
03:00 Jen-Kin tries to separate the boxers but Greb has a vice-like grip on Whitaker. 10:18
03:00 * Jen-Kin steps in and admonishes Greb for head butting. 10:18
03:00 Pernell Whitaker reels backwards and the referee quickly steps between Whitaker and Greb, who simply pulled his head back, like cocking the hammer of a gun, and slammed it forward. That head butt was about as blatant as they come. 10:18
03:00 It appears as if Whitaker has the makings of a tiny mouse under his left eye. 10:18
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 10:19
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:11 Jen-Kin has to pull the fighters away from each other as Whitaker locks up Harry Greb's arms. 0:0
0:15 Whitaker uses his shoulder to force Greb out of the clinch. 0:0
0:19 Sid Brumbach implored Whitaker to stay busy, to do more but Whitaker's mind seems elsewhere. 0:0
0:20 Whitaker lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:0
0:37 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 2:0
0:40 Greb fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Pernell Whitaker. He rocked him with that one. 2:3
0:54 Greb misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:3
01:01 Greb has Whitaker trapped! 2:3
01:06 Greb grabs Whitaker. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:3
01:15 Greb shoves Whitaker away. 2:3
01:27 Greb bores in determined to maul Whitaker 2:3
01:36 Whitaker picks off the uppercut by Greb. 2:3
01:43 Greb just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 6:3
01:43 Greb is clutching his side! 6:3
01:52 A straight cross from Greb gets through Whitaker's guard. 6:5
02:04 Greb goes downstairs with a series of hard blows. 6:8
02:15 Whitaker is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 6:8
02:23 Greb fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:8
02:25 A hard combination lands for Whitaker. 9:8
02:42 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 9:8
02:46 Greb and Whitaker each take a step back. 9:8
02:51 Greb appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 9:8
02:54 Greb's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 9:10
03:00 Greb whiffs with the jab. 9:10
03:00 The bell stops the action as Whitaker and Greb go back to their corners. 8:10
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 8 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 Whitaker retreats into his own corner... 0:0
0:08 Greb fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 0:2
0:13 Whitaker is slowing up... 0:2
0:17 Greb has Whitaker pinned! 0:2
0:22 Greb tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Whitaker blocks it. 0:2
0:24 Whitaker lands a nice cross but Greb turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 2:2
0:34 Greb lands a flurry to the ribs of Whitaker. 2:4
0:47 Greb looks to work the body, but Whitaker covers up nicely. 2:4
0:50 Pernell Whitaker lands a stinging jab. 4:4
01:07 Greb misses wildly with the Hook. 4:4
01:14 Whitaker really buried that punch into Greb's ribs. 9:4
01:14 Those punches hurt Greb and he looks to hang on. 9:4
01:27 Greb telegraphed that shot and Whitaker ducks under it easily. 9:4
01:34 Whitaker lands a devastating cross! 13:4
01:34 Greb's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 13:4
01:48 It's a sweet uppercut by Whitaker! He snapped Greb's head straight back with that punch! 17:4
01:48 Greb is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 17:4
02:03 Greb slides into a neutral corner... 17:4
02:03 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Whitaker lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Greb. 19:4
02:13 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 19:4
02:17 Whitaker does a great job of moving as Greb tries to work inside. 19:4
02:20 Whitaker scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Greb's jaw. 21:4
02:34 Greb keeps looking to get inside on Pernell Whitaker 21:4
02:52 Greb fires a lead right that Whitaker manages to avoid. 21:4
02:59 Whitaker doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Greb's head? 25:4
02:59 That blow connected solidly to the head of Greb and he is stunned! 25:4
03:00 And that ends Round number 8. 25:6
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 George Francis seemed to pump up Greb between rounds. 0:0
0:06 A cross to body by Greb gets through. 0:2
0:15 Greb sneaks home the right cross. 0:4
0:20 There appears to be increased swelling under Whitaker's left eye. 0:4
0:24 That flurry by Harry Greb scored cleanly as Whitaker looks to clinch. 0:7
0:29 Whitaker looks to be losing his legs. 0:7
0:38 Whitaker is protecting the body nicely as Greb fails to score inside. 0:7
0:40 Whitaker scores with a razor sharp combination from the outside. 3:7
0:45 Greb needs to catch his second wind... 3:7
0:51 Whitaker throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 5:7
01:04 Jen-Kin warns Harry Greb for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 5:7
01:13 The Referee breaks it up... 5:7
01:18 Greb scores with an excellent cross. 5:10
01:35 Greb has his arms wrapped around Whitaker... Now they separate. 5:10
01:39 Jen-Kin is shouting at Greb to break! 5:10
01:44 Whitaker 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. 5:10
01:49 Greb is trapped in his own corner... 5:10
01:54 Whitaker tries to drop the right hand over the top but Greb ducks under it. 5:10
02:00 The fighters exchange power punches at ring center, looks like Greb got the best of it. 7:13
02:05 That swelling under the left eye of Pernell Whitaker is definitely getting worse. 7:13
02:14 Whitaker takes a heavy uppercut downstairs. 7:18
02:14 Pernell Whitaker is suddenly in trouble! 7:18
02:27 Greb backs into the upper corner. 7:18
02:27 Whitaker lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 9:18
02:36 Greb splits Whitaker's gloves with an uppercut. 9:20
02:49 Greb seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:20
02:53 Whitaker moves into the upper left corner. 9:20
02:58 Harry Greb throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Whitaker but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 9:20
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 9:20
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Whitaker's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:06 Greb traps Whitaker in the corner! 0:0
0:10 Greb charges Whitaker trying to get inside 0:0
0:15 Both fighters are flailing away and both are definitely landing good punches. 2:2
0:24 George Francis was extremely upbeat during the break with Greb providing some solid encouragement. 2:2
0:29 Whitaker works his way in and leans on Greb... 2:2
0:33 Greb pushes Whitaker away. 2:2
0:43 Greb drops the right hand flush on Whitaker's chin! 2:7
0:43 Whitaker was stunned by that blow! 2:7
0:47 The swelling is increasing around Whitaker's left. 2:7
0:57 Whitaker misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 2:7
01:07 Whitaker is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:7
01:18 Harry Greb just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Whitaker with a sharp combination! 2:12
01:18 Whitaker was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 2:12
01:27 Greb sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 2:14
01:31 Pernell Whitaker seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 2:14
01:43 Greb pins Whitaker's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:14
01:48 * Jen-Kin is telling Greb to quit using the shoulder. 2:14
02:06 There's a straight right by Harry Greb! 2:18
02:06 That punch has Whitaker staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 2:18
02:18 Greb has Whitaker trapped in the far left neutral corner... 2:18
02:23 Harry Greb misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:18
02:41 Whitaker fires a shot, but it glances off Greb's shoulder. 2:18
02:43 Not much steam behind Greb's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:20
02:52 Greb pins Whitaker in the corner! 2:20
02:52 Greb gets off a quick combination to the body 2:22
02:56 The swelling under Whitaker's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 2:22
03:00 Whitaker pins Greb's arms. Now they move apart. 2:22
03:00 Whitaker finally lets go of Greb. 2:22
03:00 It looks like Greb has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 2:22
03:00 Whitaker spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 10. 1:23
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb looks to be in fair shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Whitaker's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Whitaker's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:11 Whitaker misses with that cross. 0:0
0:14 Greb goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 0:2
0:18 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 0:2
0:23 Greb got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if George Francis's instructions work. 0:2
0:28 Whitaker isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Greb fits. 0:2
0:33 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:2
0:42 * Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Whitaker is down on his back! 0:2
0:45 Jen-Kin motions Greb to a neutral corner and starts the count. 0:12
0:45 1... 0:12
0:46 2... 0:12
0:47 3... 0:12
0:48 4... 0:12
0:49 5... 0:12
0:50 6... 0:12
0:51 7... 0:12
0:52 Whitaker lurches to his feet at the count of 8 but he stumbles and is down on his knees again. He's making another effort! 0:12
0:53 9... 0:12
0:53 * Whitaker is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. 0:12
0:53 Jen-Kin seems convinced that Whitaker is ok, and the fight will continue! 0:12
0:53 Greb appears to have Whitaker out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Whitaker looks ready to go, as Greb closes in to try and end this fight. 0:12
01:10 Greb lands a wicked combination! 0:16
01:10 Whitaker is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 0:16
01:15 Whitaker's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 0:16
01:19 Greb finds a home for his jab, keeping Whitaker at bay. 0:18
01:19 Pernell Whitaker suddenly looks very vulnerable. Greb can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 0:18
01:32 Whitaker is either lucky or has radar. Greb's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:18
01:39 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Harry Greb is scoring more than Whitaker. 2:21
01:44 Whitaker's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Greb. 2:21
01:51 Whitaker's jab connects to Greb's head 4:21
02:00 Whitaker backs into a neutral corner. 4:21
02:05 You would think Whitaker had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Greb looked trying to score there! 4:21
02:07 Whitaker is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 6:21
02:16 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 6:21
02:41 That was a violent straight right by Greb! 6:25
02:41 Whitaker was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 6:25
02:52 Harry Greb is forced into his own corner... 6:25
02:57 Whitaker traps Greb's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 6:25
03:00 Jen-Kin breaks them up... 6:25
03:00 Greb seems to have done enough to win this fight. 6:25
03:00 These fans will be looking for more of the same after that last round. That knockdown really whipped them into a frenzy, they are still all on their feet. 6:26
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Greb got some great advice from George Francis between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 12. 0:0
0:07 Whitaker'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 Whitaker scores with a winging right! Greb's head snapped back violently with that punch! 4:0
0:13 Greb appears to have been staggered by that punch... 4:0
0:29 Greb has Whitaker trapped in the near neutral corner... 4:0
0:29 Greb scores with three hard shots in a row! 4:3
0:43 He can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:3
0:49 Whitaker lands a hard hook! 8:3
0:49 Harry Greb looks shaken! 8:3
01:12 Whitaker ties up Greb... 8:3
01:16 Jen-Kin separates the two... 8:3
01:23 Greb retreats into the lower right corner. 8:3
01:23 Greb tries a hook but Pernell Whitaker blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 10:3
01:45 Greb throws a crushing right to Whitaker's jaw! 10:7
01:45 Greb has Whitaker in trouble after that punch! 10:7
01:49 Whitaker is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 10:7
01:58 Whitaker tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Greb. 10:7
02:12 Pernell Whitaker throws the cross and scores to the head of Greb. 12:7
02:29 Greb fires a volley of punches but Whitaker was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 12:7
02:32 Whitaker sneaks home the left cross. 14:7
02:48 Whitaker backs into the near corner. 14:7
02:53 Greb wings a big left hand at Whitaker but the latter sidesteps the punch. 14:7
02:59 Pernell Whitaker connects with a violent cross! 18:7
02:59 Greb is reeling after that shot! 18:7
03:00 Greb appears to have this fight under control. 18:7
03:00 Both fighters look finished as the fight ends with the ringing of the bell. 18:7
Fight Result
And here with the call is Lupe Contreras
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Mark Green, England scores the bout 116 to 111
Michael Fischer, Germany scores the bout 117 to 109
David Robertson, United States scores the bout 117 to 109
The winner by unanimous decision is Harry Greb!
Score Cards
Mark Green Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pernell Whitaker 10 9 8 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 8 10 111
Harry Greb 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 116
Michael Fischer Round Total
Germany 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pernell Whitaker 10 9 8 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 8 10 109
Harry Greb 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 117
David Robertson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pernell Whitaker 10 9 8 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 8 10 109
Harry Greb 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 117
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pernell Whitaker 30 27 24 28 28 27 27 30 27 27 24 30 329
Harry Greb 27 30 30 30 29 30 30 27 30 30 30 27 350
Statistics
Categories Pernell Whitaker Harry Greb
Knockdowns scored 0 2
Jabs / Round 4.92 4.00
Hooks / Round 3.25 4.92
Crosses / Round 4.42 6.33
Combinations / Round 4.83 8.67
Uppercuts / Round 4.83 5.75
Punches Landed / Round 22.25 29.67
Punches Missed / Round 18.42 84.08
Punching Accuracy 54.7% 26.1%
Total Number of Fouls 0 4
Low Blow 1
Head Butting 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 4
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Suffered Intentional Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling after intentional headbutt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 4 / 3 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 3 / 3
Go All Out for KO 5 / 4 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
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