#4# event 16 (19-24) WTF,IBO,IBF,WBC

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Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Archie Moore Jimmy Wilde 1-1 1 TKO 10 12
Preliminary 1 Rocky Marciano Roy Jones Jr 1-1 0 D 12 12
Preliminary 2 Naseem Hamed Mike Tyson 1-1 2 KO 11 15
Support Bout Salvador Sanchez Wilfredo Gomez 1-1 2 KO 6 12
Co-Feature Benny Leonard Jack Dempsey 3-2 1 SD 15 15
Main Event Ray Robinson Willie Pep 1-1 2 UD 15 15

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Opening Bout
Archie Moore vs Jimmy Wilde

Fight info: Palm Beach Convention Center, West Palm Beach, FL, United States, 2012-08-18, announcer is Amy Hayes, referee is Samuel Viruet, the bout will be scored by three judges: Artur Ellensohn (Germany), Mike England (United States) and Jerry Griffin (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: Archie Moore - Record: 12-9-1 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Dan Birmingham - Cut Man: Dai Dollings
In the blue corner: Jimmy Wilde - Record: 8-5-2 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bouie Fisher - Cut Man: Whitey Bimstein

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters look anxious as they wait for Round 1 to start. The bell rings and its show time. 0:0
0:09 Moore feints downstairs, then launches a scorching hook that lands flush on Wilde's jaw. 3:0
0:18 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 3:0
0:28 Moore doesn't connect with the cross. 3:0
0:31 Archie Moore moves in and gets impaled with a hook to the body from Wilde that stopped him in his tracks! 3:3
0:44 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 3:3
0:51 Wilde fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 3:3
01:02 Moore connects with an uppercut to the head of Wilde. 5:3
01:14 A sizzling cross from Wilde finds it's mark. 5:6
01:30 There's a hard shot off the top of Wilde's head! 10:6
01:30 Wilde's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 10:6
01:46 Wilde ties up Moore... 10:6
01:55 Viruet has to separate the two... 10:6
02:19 Moore just can't find the range with that hook. 10:6
02:29 Moore drives a stiff jab to the midsection. 13:6
02:47 Fans call for more action as Moore ties up Wilde. Viruet agrees with the fans and yells for Moore to quit playing games and fight. 13:6
02:56 Moore uses his shoulder to force Wilde out of the clinch. 13:6
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 12:6

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 Dan Birmingham not only gave Moore encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Wilde. Now it's up to Moore to implement it. 0:0
0:13 Moore is either lucky or has radar. Wilde's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:21 Jimmy Wilde rocks Moore with a short uppercut to the jaw from inside. 0:3
0:49 Wilde just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:3
0:49 Jimmy Wilde is hurt! 4:3
0:59 Moore throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 6:3
01:11 Moore seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:3
01:19 Moore fires a shot, but it glances off Wilde's shoulder. 6:3
01:21 Jimmy Wilde flicks a jab to Moore's stomach 6:5
01:30 Moore winds up and lands a nasty hook to Wilde's body. 9:5
01:48 Moore misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 9:5
01:55 Moore takes a heavy cross downstairs. 9:9
01:55 Moore is suddenly in trouble! 9:9
02:12 Moore throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Wilde but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 9:9
02:23 The action slows for the moment. 9:9
02:33 Archie Moore just comes up short with the hook. 9:9
02:35 Wilde splits Moore's gloves with an uppercut. 9:11
02:53 Wilde misses with that hook. 9:11
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 10:11

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Wilde's corner as the bell sounds for Round 3. 0:0
0:10 Moore lands a short left hook to the head. 2:0
0:19 Whatever Whitey Bimstein said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Wilde has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 2:0
0:24 Moore has his arms wrapped around Wilde... Now they separate. 2:0
0:36 Viruet separates the two... 2:0
0:48 Moore looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 2:0
0:50 Wilde is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 2:2
01:04 Moore really buried that punch into Wilde's ribs. 6:2
01:04 Wilde is clutching his side! 6:2
01:21 Jimmy Wilde throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 6:2
01:27 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 6:2
01:39 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 6:2
01:58 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 6:2
02:02 Moore pushes Jimmy Wilde away. 6:2
02:11 Moore scores with a forceful jab. 9:2
02:21 Wilde moves into a neutral corner. 9:2
02:35 Wilde is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 9:4
02:48 Moore seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:4
02:50 Moore fires a light jab to the stomach 11:4
03:00 Wilde retreats into a neutral corner. 11:4
03:00 Archie Moore ties up Wilde. Why would he want to clinch now? 11:4
03:00 Viruet steps in and breaks it up. 11:4
03:00 The bell ending Round 3 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 11:4

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Moore and Jimmy Wilde leave their corners. 0:0
0:10 A cross lands for Moore. Wilde didn't see that one coming. 2:0
0:15 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:23 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:0
0:27 Wilde pins Moore in the corner! 2:0
0:27 Wilde bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 2:2
0:45 Moore tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Jimmy Wilde blocks it. 2:2
01:03 Wilde ties up Moore. 2:2
01:07 Viruet moves in to break the clinch. 2:2
01:21 Wilde lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Moore. 2:2
01:37 Moore is off target with that uppercut. 2:2
01:44 Moore pins Wilde in the corner! 2:2
01:49 Wilde takes a hard combination from Moore 7:2
01:49 Moore has Wilde hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 7:2
02:01 Wilde moves into the right corner. 7:2
02:06 Moore is clinching... 7:2
02:10 Now they break clean. 7:2
02:20 Wilde cranks up the hook and connects to Moore's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 7:6
02:20 Moore is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 7:6
02:29 Moore slides into his own corner... 7:6
02:33 Wilde lands a hard uppercut! 7:10
02:33 Moore is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 7:10
02:42 A crisp jab from Wilde connects to the jaw of Archie Moore 7:13
02:56 Wilde's misses as Moore backpedals away. 7:13
03:00 Wilde traps Moore in the corner! 7:13
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 4, forcing Viruet to step in. 6:13

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wilde rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Wilde's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:12 Moore misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:14 Wilde looks to wear Moore down as he throws the uppercut to the body. 0:3
0:19 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:3
0:23 Jimmy Wilde scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 0:5
0:37 Wilde lands a crushing uppercut! 0:9
0:37 Moore looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 0:9
0:57 Wilde grabs Moore. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:9
01:02 Viruet separates the two... 0:9
01:11 Moore back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Jimmy Wilde. 0:9
01:15 Moore steals a quick glance at his corner. 0:9
01:24 Wilde approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Moore any room to breathe. 0:9
01:31 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:9
01:36 Wilde fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:9
01:38 Moore is getting the better of it on the inside. There's that crunching uppercut again! 3:9
01:48 Moore blasts two wicked shots to the ribs of Jimmy Wilde and you could see him wince in pain. 6:9
02:02 Moore has Wilde cornered! 6:9
02:02 The cross scores for Moore. He needs to throw that punch more often. 8:9
02:15 Wilde pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 8:9
02:23 Wilde has Moore trapped! 8:9
02:27 That was a violent straight right by Jimmy Wilde! 8:13
02:27 Moore is gasping for air!! 8:13
02:40 Moore is pinned in his own corner... 8:13
02:44 Wilde misses wildly with the hook. 8:13
02:47 Moore sneaks home the right cross. 10:13
02:56 Jimmy Wilde ducks into an uppercut from Moore. 12:13
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 13:15

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moore looks to be in good shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:24 Wilde lands a solid cross! 0:4
0:24 Moore is reeling.. 0:4
0:29 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:4
0:36 Moore flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 2:4
0:53 Moore just misses with a huge shot as Wilde chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:4
01:00 Wilde lands a strong cross! 2:9
01:00 Moore was stunned by that blow! 2:9
01:09 The action is back at ring center. 2:9
01:13 Wilde tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Moore. 2:9
01:20 Archie Moore retreats into his own corner... 2:9
01:24 Moore retreats into the left corner. 2:9
01:29 Wilde fires and misses. 2:9
01:40 Wilde looks to work the body, but Moore covers up nicely. 2:9
01:46 Moore backs into the far left corner. 2:9
01:46 Wilde scores with a piston-like jab. 2:12
01:46 Wilde has Moore is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 2:12
01:55 The action is at ring center. 2:12
01:59 Wilde wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Moore's defense. 2:12
02:06 Moore is trapped in Wilde's corner... 2:12
02:11 Wilde muscles his way inside. 2:12
02:15 Wilde feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 2:12
02:19 Wilde misses wildly with the Hook. 2:12
02:22 The fighters are at close quarters now as Moore lands a hook downstairs. 4:12
02:35 Moore is clinching. Viruet better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 4:12
02:40 Moore pushes Wilde away. 4:12
02:45 Wilde scores with a big right hand. That shot got Moore's attention. 4:15
02:54 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Moore has gotten the better of the exchange. 7:17
03:00 Wilde slides into the corner... 7:17
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Moore's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 6. 7:18

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moore and Wilde square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 7. 0:0
0:05 Archie Moore received a pep talk from Dan Birmingham before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:11 Wilde drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:5
0:11 Moore looks shaken! 0:5
0:15 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:5
0:28 Moore is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 0:5
0:37 Wilde does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Moore's punches in close. 0:5
0:40 Wilde forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Moore. 0:7
0:51 Wilde seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:7
0:58 Wilde tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:7
01:01 Moore lands a jolting uppercut that snaps back the head of Wilde. 3:7
01:15 Wilde grabs and holds Moore... 3:7
01:24 Viruet pries them apart. 3:7
01:35 Wilde backs into his own corner... 3:7
01:35 Moore wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 5:7
01:49 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Moore scored more on that exchange. 8:9
02:06 Moore picks off the uppercut by Wilde. 8:9
02:08 Moore gets in a short cross to the body. 10:9
02:28 That hook from Wilde snapped Moore's head back violently! 10:14
02:28 Wilde sent Moore reeling with that punch! 10:14
02:44 Moore slips out of a corner, as Wilde attempts to trap him. 10:14
02:50 Wilde has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 10:14
02:53 Moore has Wilde blocked in! 10:14
02:57 Moore pins Wilde's arms. Now they move apart. 10:14
03:00 Moore shoves Wilde away. 10:14
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Moore and Wilde really went at it. 12:13

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Viruet motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:15 Wilde dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Moore back on his heels! 0:4
0:15 That punch may have stunned Moore momentarily. 0:4
0:20 Moore is breathing heavily... 0:4
0:20 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:4
0:24 Wilde got some great advice from Whitey Bimstein between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 8. 0:4
0:31 Look out! That was a straight right by Wilde! 0:8
0:31 Moore looks shaken! 0:8
0:47 Moore picks off the jab thrown by Wilde. 0:8
0:54 Wilde goes to the head, then digs a nice combination to the body that had something on it. 0:11
01:03 Moore is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:11
01:10 Archie Moore fires a lead right that Wilde manages to avoid. 0:11
01:17 Wilde lands a devastating hook! 0:16
01:17 Moore is gasping for air!! 0:16
01:26 Moore is forced into his own corner... 0:16
01:31 And Moore tastes the power of a huge cross from Wilde! 0:20
01:31 Moore seems to have been hurt by that punch! 0:20
01:35 The sting is starting to go from Moore's punches... 0:20
01:47 Moore does a great job of moving as Wilde tries to work inside. 0:20
01:54 OH! Moore landed the big hook flush! 4:20
01:54 Wilde is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:20
02:03 Both fighters move to ring center. 4:20
02:07 Wilde landed a sharp combination that rocked Moore back on his heels! 4:24
02:07 Moore is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 4:24
02:17 Moore goes downstairs with the hook. 6:24
02:26 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 6:24
02:36 Moore throws a crushing right to Wilde's jaw! 10:24
02:36 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Wilde is trying to hang on... 10:24
02:51 Jimmy Wilde seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:24
02:54 Moore continues to pop the jab 12:24
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 12:25

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moore didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:07 Dan Birmingham knows Moore lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:12 Wilde telegraphed that shot and Archie Moore ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:24 * Moore lands a vicious combination and down goes Jimmy Wilde! 0:0
0:26 Viruet picks up the count from the timekeeper... 6:0
0:26 1... 6:0
0:27 2... 6:0
0:28 3... 6:0
0:28 * Wilde has regained his feet, but he definitely looks dazed! 6:0
0:28 Viruet gives Jimmy Wilde a quick once over and decides to let the fight go on. 6:0
0:28 Moore appears to have Wilde out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Wilde looks ready to go, as Moore closes in to try and end this fight. 6:0
0:37 Moore has Wilde pinned! 6:0
0:50 That punch actually went behind Wilde's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Moore. 6:0
0:56 Wilde backs into a neutral corner. 6:0
01:01 Moore lands a solid uppercut! 10:0
01:01 Wilde's knee almost touched the canvas... 10:0
01:10 Wilde slides into a neutral corner... 10:0
01:14 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 10:0
01:19 Watch Moore move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Wilde off balance. 10:0
01:28 Archie Moore lands a crushing hook! 14:0
01:28 Wilde is reeling.. 14:0
01:41 Moore is moving around the ring nicely. 14:0
01:49 Archie Moore scores with a tremendous left! 18:0
01:49 Wilde is going to need to regroup after that blow... 18:0
01:58 Moore has Wilde trapped in the near right neutral corner... 18:0
02:03 Moore misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 18:0
02:05 Wilde digs a short hook to ribs of Moore. 18:2
02:19 Wilde holds his arms up in disgust as Moore holds him around his waist. 18:2
02:23 Viruet moves them apart. 18:2
02:35 Moore cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Wilde had his elbows tucked in nicely. 18:2
02:47 Moore fires and misses. 18:2
02:55 Moore brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 18:2
02:59 Moore is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Wilde. 18:2
03:00 Wilde appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 18:2
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 20:2

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 10 begins. 0:0
0:13 Moore shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Wilde flush! 4:0
0:13 Moore has Wilde in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 4:0
0:18 Wilde is losing his legs... 4:0
0:27 Moore just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Wilde with a sharp combination! 9:0
0:27 Wilde was shaken by those blows! 9:0
0:43 Moore swings...and misses. 9:0
0:45 * Viruet steps in and admonishes Jimmy Wilde for rabbit punching. 9:3
01:08 Moore pummels Wilde, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 14:3
01:08 Wilde was staggered by those punches... 14:3
01:17 A lead right scores big for Moore. He stunned Wilde with that one. 17:3
01:22 Both fighters look fatigued... 17:3
01:22 Wilde is starting to puff up a little under his right eye. 17:3
01:35 Moore lands a hard cross! 21:3
01:35 Hide the women and children, that punch nearly took Wilde's head off and he is in a world of trouble!! 21:3
01:39 Wilde appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 21:3
01:44 Wilde is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 21:3
01:46 Moore misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 23:3
01:46 Wilde staggers backwards after that clash of heads onside. 23:3
01:51 Jimmy Wilde's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 23:3
02:03 Moore throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 25:3
02:20 Moore is clinching... Wilde is trying to free his gloves... They are under Moore's arms... 25:3
02:24 Referee Viruet has to separate the two... 25:3
02:28 Moore takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 25:3
02:39 Wilde lands a strong cross! 25:7
02:39 Moore is suddenly in trouble! 25:7
02:53 It's a sweet uppercut by Moore! He snapped Wilde's head straight back with that punch! 29:7
02:53 Wilde is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 29:7
02:57 * Viruet separates the fighters and sends them to their corners but the bell has not sounded yet to end the round. We're not sure what happened but Viruet is obviously confused. 29:7
02:57 * Moore lands punch after punch.Viruet grabs Wilde to save him from further punishment. Moore is the winner by TKO!!! 29:7

Fight Result

Amy Hayes has the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:58 mark in Round 10 is...

Archie Moore!


Score Cards

Artur Ellensohn Round Total
Germany 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Archie Moore 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 84
Jimmy Wilde 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 8 87

Mike England Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Archie Moore 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 83
Jimmy Wilde 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 8 87

Jerry Griffin Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Archie Moore 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 84
Jimmy Wilde 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 8 86

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Archie Moore 29 27 29 27 27 27 28 27 30 251
Jimmy Wilde 28 30 28 30 30 30 30 30 24 260


Statistics
Categories Archie Moore Jimmy Wilde
Knockdowns scored 1 0


Jabs / Round 6.00 3.50
Hooks / Round 4.20 4.60
Crosses / Round 5.50 4.70
Combinations / Round 3.50 3.60
Uppercuts / Round 5.10 3.90


Punches Landed / Round 24.30 20.30
Punches Missed / Round 47.90 48.40


Punching Accuracy 33.7% 29.5%


Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Rabbit Punching 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1


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


No cuts occured


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


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments

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Preliminary 1
Rocky Marciano vs Roy Jones Jr

Fight info: Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino, Altoona, IA, United States, 2012-08-18, announcer is Ed Darien, referee is Wayne Kelly, the bout will be scored by three judges: Ezequiel Suarez (Colombia), Terrance Makaluza (South Africa) and Steve Corbo (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: Rocky Marciano - Record: 15-7-0 (13) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Danny Florio - Cut Man: Nick Florio
In the blue corner: Roy Jones Jr - Record: 7-8-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Buddy McGirt - Cut Man: Charley Goldman

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and the two fighters are ready to trade blows. 0:0
0:15 Rocky Marciano plods forward. 0:0
0:32 Roy Jones Jr usues his legs to avoid Marciano's punches. 0:0
0:38 That hook by Jones Jr jarred Marciano! 0:4
0:38 Marciano is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 0:4
0:56 Jones Jr looks to work the body, but Marciano covers up nicely. 0:4
01:12 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:4
01:15 Rocky Marciano backs away and hitches up his trunks. 0:4
01:23 Rocky Marciano telegraphed that shot and Jones Jr ducks under it easily. 0:4
01:35 That was a violent straight right by Marciano! 4:4
01:35 Those punches hurt Jones Jr and he looks to hang on. 4:4
02:00 Marciano lands a wicked cross! 8:4
02:00 Jones Jr was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 8:4
02:24 Jones Jr lands a devastating cross! 8:8
02:24 Marciano is suddenly in trouble! 8:8
02:52 Marciano lands a solid hook! 12:8
02:52 Jones Jr looks shaken! 12:8
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Kelly to step in and break it up. 13:9

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:13 Marciano lands a strong cross! 4:0
0:13 Jones Jr was stunned by that blow! 4:0
0:23 The action heats up as both men trade punches. 6:2
0:47 Marciano lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Jones Jr. 6:2
0:59 Jones Jr swings...and misses. 6:2
01:01 Marciano lands a perfectly timed cross that puts Roy Jones Jr back on his heels. 9:2
01:15 Marciano works his way in and leans on Jones Jr... 9:2
01:20 Kelly is shouting at Marciano to break! 9:2
01:29 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 9:2
01:34 Marciano pushes Jones Jr away. 9:2
01:39 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Jones Jr lands a short uppercut to the chin of Rocky Marciano. 9:4
01:51 Jones Jr lands a nicely timed cross to the jaw of Marciano from the outside. 9:7
02:08 Jones Jr wraps up Marciano. 9:7
02:12 Referee Kelly has to separate the two... 9:7
02:21 Marciano is getting frustrated as Jones Jr continues to hold on to him. Marciano is punching Jones Jr's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Kelly pushes the fighters apart. 9:7
02:26 Jones Jr finally lets go of Marciano. 9:7
02:40 Jones Jr lands a jab to the midsection 9:9
02:52 Jones Jr's hands are free inside as he lands an uppercut on Marciano's beltline. 9:11
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Marciano's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 2. 8:11

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:14 Marciano misses with that combination. 0:0
0:33 Marciano brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 0:0
0:37 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:0
0:40 Jones Jr walks in to a glancing hook from Marciano. 2:0
0:54 Jones Jr misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:0
01:01 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Jones Jr blasts home a hook. 2:2
01:10 Jones Jr scores with a quick hook to the head of Marciano after Marciano missed with a wild shot of his own. 2:4
01:30 Jones Jr is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 2:4
01:35 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 2:4
01:42 That hook from Marciano snapped Jones Jr's head back violently! 7:4
01:42 That blast sent Jones Jr reeling into the ropes! 7:4
01:57 Marciano pins Jones Jr's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 7:4
02:01 The Referee breaks it up... 7:4
02:10 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 7:4
02:18 Jones Jr tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 7:4
02:25 Marciano connects with a violent hook! 12:4
02:25 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Jones Jr is trying to hang on... 12:4
02:38 Jones Jr smothers Marciano's attack as Marciano tries to get off some shots inside. 12:4
02:50 Jones Jr takes a hard combination from Marciano 16:4
02:50 Marciano just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 16:4
03:00 Round 3 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 16:6

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:13 Marciano wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Jones Jr's defense. 0:0
0:15 Jones Jr works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 0:2
0:20 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:2
0:28 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:2
0:37 Marciano fires a shot, but it glances off Jones Jr's shoulder. 0:2
0:39 Jones Jr connects with a left-right combo. 0:4
0:56 Marciano keeps looking to get inside on Jones Jr 0:4
01:06 Jones Jr is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:4
01:17 Marciano looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Jones Jr. 0:4
01:26 Jones Jr is protecting the body nicely as Marciano fails to score inside. 0:4
01:29 Jones Jr is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 0:6
01:44 Roy Jones Jr scores with a hook to the side of the head. 0:8
01:53 Marciano lands two stinging combinations that stop Jones Jr in his tracks. 3:8
02:03 Jones Jr throws a big looping cross that lands high on the head of Marciano. 3:11
02:15 Some nice infighting ends with Jones Jr getting an uppercut in. 3:13
02:36 Marciano is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Jones Jr. 3:13
02:41 Referee Kelly separates the two... 3:13
02:53 Marciano whiffs with the jab. 3:13
03:00 Marciano misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 3:13
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 5:13

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Kelly motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:19 Marciano is like an old steam train going uphill. He just keeps chugging away trying to move inside on Jones Jr. 0:0
0:19 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:31 Marciano tries a hook but Jones Jr blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 0:2
0:45 Marciano landed a sharp combination that rocked Jones Jr back on his heels! 4:2
0:45 Those shots all landed square and Jones Jr felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 4:2
01:01 Jones Jr shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Marciano flush! 4:6
01:01 Marciano appears to be stunned! 4:6
01:14 Jones Jr likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Marciano's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 4:8
01:28 Marciano lands a crushing uppercut! 8:8
01:28 Jones Jr is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 8:8
01:42 Jones Jr is challenging Rocky Marciano to fight him and quit clinching. 8:8
01:46 Kelly separates the two... 8:8
02:01 Marciano is clinching. Kelly better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 8:8
02:05 Kelly steps in and breaks it up. 8:8
02:14 Jones Jr has freed himself from Marciano. They move quickly to ring center. 8:8
02:29 Roy Jones Jr is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 8:8
02:42 Rocky Marciano tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 8:8
02:50 Jones Jr pins Marciano in the corner! 8:8
02:50 The fighters exchange power punches at ring center, looks like Marciano got the best of it. 11:10
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 11:11

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 6 begins. 0:0
0:06 Marciano got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Danny Florio's instructions work. 0:0
0:11 Marciano lands a solid uppercut! 4:0
0:11 What a devastating shot, Jones Jr looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 4:0
0:15 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 4:0
0:23 Jones Jr feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 4:0
0:27 Jones Jr just comes up short with the cross. 4:0
0:39 He can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:0
0:51 Marciano wraps up Jones Jr... Neither fighter will break... 4:0
0:55 Marciano uses his shoulder to force Jones Jr out of the clinch. 4:0
01:05 Marciano just comes up short with the cross. 4:0
01:23 Marciano leans on the ropes and motions for Jones Jr to come in. 4:0
01:35 Marciano wings a big left hand at Jones Jr but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:0
01:53 Jones Jr misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:0
02:00 Jones Jr lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 4:2
02:24 Marciano tries to drop the right hand over the top but Roy Jones Jr ducks under it. 4:2
02:30 Jones Jr's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 4:2
02:39 Marciano tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Jones Jr blocks it. 4:2
02:41 Jones Jr lands a quick jab and follows up immediately with a heavy cross to the head of Marciano. 4:5
03:00 Rocky Marciano lands a vicious cross! 8:5
03:00 Jones Jr is badly hurt! 8:5
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 6 comes to an end. 8:6

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano and Roy Jones Jr square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 7. 0:0
0:07 Charley Goldman was extremely upbeat during the break with Jones Jr providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:13 Marciano ties up Roy Jones Jr. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:0
0:17 Kelly has to break them apart. 0:0
0:17 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:22 Jones Jr has Marciano pinned! 0:0
0:26 Jones Jr is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:0
0:37 Jones Jr is trapped in his own corner... 0:0
0:41 Marciano grabs and holds Jones Jr... 0:0
0:46 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:50 Jones Jr scores with a big right hand. That shot got Marciano's attention. 0:3
01:00 Marciano follows a beautiful a double jab with a solid cross! 3:3
01:17 Marciano scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 7:3
01:17 Jones Jr was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 7:3
01:35 It's a sweet uppercut by Marciano! He snapped Roy Jones Jr's head straight back with that punch! 11:3
01:35 Jones Jr was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 11:3
01:46 Jones Jr straightens Marciano up with the impact of that uppercut to the head. 11:6
01:56 Jones Jr backs into a neutral corner. 11:6
02:00 Marciano is holding on to Jones Jr. He seems to be taking a breather. 11:6
02:05 Kelly pries them apart. 11:6
02:17 Marciano doesn't connect with the hook. 11:6
02:24 Jones Jr is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 11:6
02:28 Marciano scores with a damaging cross. 14:6
02:42 Jones Jr traps Marciano's gloves under his arms, forcing Kelly to break them up. 14:6
02:54 Jones Jr shoves Marciano away. 14:6
03:00 Marciano wraps his arms around Roy Jones Jr. 14:6
03:00 Kelly separates them. 14:6
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 13:6

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 8 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:10 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:0
0:14 Jones Jr lands a hard uppercut! 0:4
0:14 Marciano takes a step back, obviously hurt! 0:4
0:19 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:4
0:23 Marciano got some great advice from Danny Florio between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 8. 0:4
0:23 Marciano has Roy Jones Jr blocked in! 0:4
0:23 Marciano throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 2:4
0:40 Marciano lands a crushing cross! 7:4
0:40 Roy Jones Jr was stunned by that blow! 7:4
0:54 There's a straight right by Jones Jr! 7:9
0:54 Marciano was shaken by that blow! 7:9
01:08 Marciano misses wildly with the hook. 7:9
01:19 Marciano drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 11:9
01:19 Jones Jr was shaken by those blows! 11:9
01:32 Rocky Marciano seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 11:9
01:44 Marciano is just missing by a hair with his punches. 11:9
01:46 Jones Jr goes downstairs with a right cross. 11:11
02:03 Marciano looks for a breather; he grabs Jones Jr and holds on. Jones Jr pushes Marciano off and looks for an opening. 11:11
02:07 Kelly moves in to break the clinch. 11:11
02:17 Marciano can't score with short uppercut inside. Roy Jones Jr got his gloves in front of the punch. 11:11
02:24 Jones Jr just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Marciano with a sharp combination! 11:15
02:24 That's the shot Jones Jr hoped to land! Marciano looks bad after that series of blows. 11:15
02:28 It appears as if Marciano has the makings of a tiny mouse under his right eye. 11:15
02:37 Marciano gets off a nasty series of punches that shook Roy Jones Jr. His corner has been screaming for that. 14:15
02:41 Jones Jr is fading... 14:15
02:46 Both fighters move to ring center. 14:15
02:51 Marciano throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Jones Jr but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 14:15
03:00 Marciano appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 14:15
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Marciano and Jones Jr really went at it. 14:15

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 9. 0:0
0:07 Danny Florio seemed to pump up Marciano between rounds. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Marciano's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Rocky Marciano's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Jones Jr has his arms wrapped around Rocky Marciano... Now they separate. 0:0
0:16 Kelly breaks them up... 0:0
0:28 Jones Jr really buried that punch into Rocky Marciano's ribs. 0:4
0:28 Marciano is gasping for air!! 0:4
0:48 Jones Jr throws a flurry of punches but Marciano either blocks or slips them. 0:4
01:00 Roy Jones Jr pins Marciano's arms. Now they move apart. 0:4
01:04 Kelly separates the two fighters. 0:4
01:09 Marciano retreats into a neutral corner. 0:4
01:09 * Jones Jr has Marciano in a headlock as he rains down punches, Kelly breaks the fighters and issues a stern warning to him 0:7
01:22 The swelling under Marciano's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 0:7
01:36 Marciano rips a hook to the head. 2:7
01:54 Marciano cranks up the hook and connects to Jones Jr's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 7:7
01:54 Jones Jr seems to have been hurt by that punch! 7:7
02:07 Marciano drives that short hook into Jones Jr's midsection! 11:7
02:07 Jones Jr is clutching his side! 11:7
02:12 Jones Jr looks to be losing his legs. 11:7
02:16 Marciano bangs home a hard cross. 14:7
02:16 Marciano has Jones Jr in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 9th. 14:7
02:25 Not the cleanest of combinations from Marciano but it still scored effectively. 17:7
02:25 Marciano hurt Jones Jr with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 17:7
02:38 Marciano suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 17:7
02:45 Jones Jr slides into a neutral corner... 17:7
02:50 Jones Jr does a great job of moving as Marciano tries to work inside. 17:7
02:56 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 17:7
03:00 Marciano catches Jones Jr coming in with a sweet uppercut! 22:7
03:00 Marciano has Jones Jr in trouble after that punch! 22:7
03:00 It looks like Marciano has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 22:7
03:00 There's another round in the books. 22:7

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jones Jr was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:08 Marciano's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:13 Jones Jr is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Marciano. 0:0
0:31 Marciano misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:37 Jones Jr lands a hard uppercut! 0:4
0:37 Marciano is reeling.. 0:4
0:42 Marciano's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 0:4
0:46 Jones Jr has Marciano trapped! 0:4
0:51 Marciano just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:8
0:51 Marciano in on unsteady legs after those punches. 0:8
01:08 Rocky Marciano drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:8
01:08 Jones Jr was hurt by those blows! 4:8
01:24 Marciano lands a strong hook! 8:8
01:24 Jones Jr is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 8:8
01:33 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Jones Jr had the edge. 10:11
01:38 There has to be something done about the swelling around Marciano's right eye as it continues to worsen. 10:11
01:47 Jones Jr is literally dancing circles around Marciano this round. 10:11
01:55 Jones Jr has Marciano trapped in the far neutral corner... 10:11
01:55 Roy Jones Jr lands a big hook to the head. That one had to hurt, even though Marciano took it well. 10:14
02:16 Marciano traps Jones Jr's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Kelly breaks it up. 10:14
02:25 Kelly separates the two... 10:14
02:36 Marciano lands a smashing cross! 14:14
02:36 Jones Jr is hurt! 14:14
02:50 Jones Jr is holding... 14:14
02:54 * Referee Kelly taps his shoulder as he issues a caution to Marciano. 14:14
03:00 Marciano appears to have this fight under control. 14:14
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 13:16

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it's obvious that Jones Jr is going to need a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:08 Charley Goldman not only gave Jones Jr encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Rocky Marciano. Now it's up to Jones Jr to implement it. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Marciano is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:14 Marciano's misses as Jones Jr backpedals away. 0:0
0:21 Jones Jr drops the right hand flush on Rocky Marciano's chin! 0:4
0:21 And Rocky Marciano's in big trouble now! 0:4
0:26 The swelling around Marciano's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 0:4
0:30 Jones Jr moves into the upper left corner. 0:4
0:35 Kelly tries to separate the boxers but Rocky Marciano has a vice-like grip on Jones Jr. 0:4
0:39 Jones Jr tries to get free... Here comes Kelly to break them up... 0:4
0:44 Marciano appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 0:4
0:52 Jones Jr throws a crushing right to Marciano's jaw! 0:8
0:52 That was a beautiful shot, Marciano's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 0:8
01:01 Marciano is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:8
01:09 Jones Jr is either lucky or has radar. Marciano's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:8
01:16 Marciano takes a heavy hook downstairs. 0:12
01:16 Marciano was stunned by that blow! 0:12
01:20 Marciano is running out of gas... 0:12
01:20 The swelling under Marciano's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 0:12
01:37 Marciano tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 0:12
01:52 Marciano holds his arms up in disgust as Jones Jr holds him around his waist. 0:12
02:04 Kelly has to separate the two... 0:12
02:09 Marciano brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:12
02:13 Marciano fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:12
02:20 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 0:12
02:28 Jones Jr does a great job smothering Marciano's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 0:12
02:35 Jones Jr just landed a three punch combo! 0:16
02:35 Marciano looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 0:16
02:44 Marciano pins Roy Jones Jr in the corner! 0:16
02:48 OH! Marciano landed the big hook flush! 4:16
02:48 Jones Jr looks shaken! 4:16
03:00 Marciano lands a strong hook! 9:16
03:00 Jones Jr is hurt! 9:16
03:00 Marciano seems to have done enough to win this fight. 9:16
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 10:15

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 The swelling on the face of Marciano is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Marciano still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Kelly is going to have to sort this out. 0:0
0:17 * Rocky Marciano is blatantly hitting after the break and Kelly has stopped the action to scold him 0:0
0:30 Jones Jr and Marciano lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 0:0
0:33 Jones Jr has Marciano cornered! 0:0
0:33 Jones Jr blasts two wicked shots to the ribs of Marciano and you could see him wince in pain. 0:3
0:38 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 0:3
0:42 Marciano is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:3
0:49 Marciano fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:3
0:57 Jones Jr catches Marciano with a nice cross. 0:6
01:15 Roy Jones Jr bounces off the ropes, challenging "The Brockton Blockbuster" to come get him. 0:6
01:24 Marciano has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Jones Jr. 0:6
01:33 Marciano pushes Jones Jr away. 0:6
01:45 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:6
01:49 Referee Kelly steps in to break it up. 0:6
02:06 Watch Jones Jr move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Marciano off balance. 0:6
02:18 Marciano lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Jones Jr. 0:6
02:25 There's a hard shot off the top of Marciano's head! 0:10
02:25 That punch may have stunned Marciano momentarily. 0:10
02:41 Marciano scores with a tremendous left! 4:10
02:41 Roy Jones Jr is suddenly in trouble! 4:10
02:54 Marciano scores with a winging right! Jones Jr's head snapped back violently with that punch! 8:10
02:54 Jones Jr is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 8:10
03:00 Jones Jr retreats into the near right corner. 8:10
03:00 Call it a night, sports fans, because this fight is over! Let's see who gets the nod from the judges. 8:11

Fight Result

Here's Ed Darien with the call...

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

Ezequiel Suarez, Colombia scores the bout 116 to 113 for Roy Jones Jr

Terrance Makaluza, South Africa scores the bout 115 to 115 - even

Steve Corbo, United States scores the bout 115 to 114 for Rocky Marciano

Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a draw!


Score Cards

Ezequiel Suarez Round Total
Colombia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Rocky Marciano 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 113
Roy Jones Jr 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 116

Terrance Makaluza Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Rocky Marciano 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 115
Roy Jones Jr 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 115

Steve Corbo Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Rocky Marciano 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 115
Roy Jones Jr 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 114

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Rocky Marciano 30 27 29 27 30 30 30 27 30 29 27 27 343
Roy Jones Jr 27 30 28 30 30 27 27 30 27 29 30 30 345


Statistics
Categories Rocky Marciano Roy Jones Jr
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 2.83 2.75
Hooks / Round 4.67 5.17
Crosses / Round 5.58 6.42
Combinations / Round 2.67 5.00
Uppercuts / Round 3.83 2.83


Punches Landed / Round 19.58 22.17
Punches Missed / Round 48.17 21.17


Punching Accuracy 28.9% 51.2%


Total Number of Fouls 2 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Shoulder 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 2 1


Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1


No cuts occured


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


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments

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Preliminary 2
Naseem Hamed vs Mike Tyson

Fight info: Mansfield Civic Centre, Mansfield, England, 2012-08-18, announcer is Jim Fitzgerald, referee is Arthur Mercante, the bout will be scored by three judges: George Hill (United States), Chuck Giampa (United States) and Mauro DiFiore (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Naseem Hamed - Record: 7-10-0 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Janks Morton - Cut Man: Ted Walker
In the blue corner: Mike Tyson - Record: 5-4-0 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: George Francis - Cut Man: Freddie Brown

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:10 Hamed is motioning with his gloves for Tyson to bring it on, but Naseem Hamed is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
0:22 Hamed lands a jab to Tyson's midsection 2:0
0:31 As high as Tyson is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Hamed takes advantage of it. 2:0
0:39 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Tyson who scores with a short hook to the chest. 2:2
0:49 Hamed ends that flurry with a stiff left hand! 5:2
01:06 Tyson lands a devastating hook! 5:6
01:06 Hamed looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 5:6
01:24 Mike Tyson pins Hamed's arms! The fighters are tied up... 5:6
01:28 Referee Mercante separates the two... 5:6
01:33 The action slows for the moment. 5:6
01:43 It's a sweet uppercut by Tyson! He snapped Hamed's head straight back with that punch! 5:10
01:43 That's the punch Tyson hoped to land! Hamed looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 5:10
01:57 Tyson lands a crushing cross! 5:14
01:57 Hamed is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 5:14
02:14 Hamed feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 5:14
02:18 Hamed's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 5:14
02:38 Hamed lets his hands go inside, but Tyson protects his body well. 5:14
02:47 Both fighters are scoring in this exchange and neither is coming out on top. 7:16
03:00 Mike Tyson is clinching... 7:16
03:00 Mercante breaks them up... 7:16
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 8:16

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Naseem Hamed rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:15 Tyson looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Hamed. 0:0
0:27 Tyson fires a shot, but it glances off Hamed's shoulder. 0:0
0:34 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:0
0:42 Hamed misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:44 Tyson shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 0:2
01:02 Hamed misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:2
01:09 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:2
01:18 Hamed backs away and hitches up his trunks. 0:2
01:31 Oh!!! Tyson unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 0:6
01:31 Hamed is staggered... 0:6
01:56 Both men look to measure one another. 0:6
02:09 Hamed 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. 0:6
02:16 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up. They've been a little overly cautious so far this round. 0:6
02:18 Tyson lands consecutive blows to Hamed's midsection. 0:8
02:27 Tyson flicks a jab to Naseem "The Prince" Hamed's stomach 0:10
02:36 Hamed said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 0:10
02:43 Tyson pushes Hamed then steps away from him. 0:10
02:55 Tyson can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:10
02:57 Hamed's jab is fast and accurate. 2:10
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 2 to a close. 2:12

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hamed is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 3 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:06 Hamed tried a jab but he left it hanging out there, and Tyson lands a sizzling cross over the lazy jab. 0:3
0:15 Janks Morton knows Hamed lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:3
0:20 Tyson lands a strong uppercut! 0:7
0:20 That punch may have stunned Hamed momentarily. 0:7
0:36 Tyson drops the right hand flush on Hamed's chin! 0:11
0:36 Naseem Hamed was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 0:11
0:57 That hook from Naseem Hamed snapped Tyson's head back violently! 4:11
0:57 Tyson looks like he was hurt by that punch! 4:11
01:18 Mercante tries to separate the boxers but Tyson has a vice-like grip on Hamed. 4:11
01:27 Mercante moves them apart. 4:11
01:36 Tyson connects with a violent cross! 4:16
01:36 Hamed is going to need to regroup after that blow... 4:16
01:50 Tyson just landed a devastating three punch combo! 4:20
01:50 Hamed in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:20
02:03 Tyson drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:24
02:03 Hamed was hurt by those blows! 4:24
02:17 Tyson scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:28
02:17 Hamed was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:28
02:31 Hamed is either lucky or has radar. Tyson's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 4:28
02:33 * Mercante is halting the fight and warning Hamed for rabbit punching. Hamed is pleading his case but to no avail. 7:28
02:59 Tyson cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Hamed had his elbows tucked in nicely. 7:28
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 3. 7:28

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 4. There it is! 0:0
0:12 Tyson misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:14 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:18 George Francis not only gave Tyson encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Hamed. Now it's up to Tyson to implement it. 0:0
0:24 Tyson lands a vicious hook! 0:4
0:24 Hamed was shaken by that blow! 0:4
0:41 Hamed misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:4
0:44 Tyson throws the hook and connects. 0:6
01:05 Hamed throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Tyson but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:6
01:07 Mike Tyson lets a quick hook go, catching Hamed moving in. 0:8
01:27 * Tyson is told to quit holding and hitting by Mercante. 0:12
01:49 Hamed holds his arms up in disgust as Tyson holds him around his waist. 0:12
02:01 Tyson finally lets go of Hamed. 0:12
02:11 Tyson really buried that punch into Naseem Hamed's ribs. 0:16
02:11 Hamed was shaken by those blows! 0:16
02:15 There's puffiness around Hamed's left eye. 0:16
02:20 Tyson bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 0:18
02:24 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Hamed. 0:18
02:33 Tyson lands a hard cross! 0:22
02:33 Hamed is gasping for air!! 0:22
02:38 Hamed's legs clearly buckled after taking that last shot. This fight is very close to being stopped. 0:22
02:42 Mike Tyson doesn't have to look for Hamed this round. He is right there in front of him. 0:22
02:54 Circling left, Tyson looks for an opening to fire a shot at Hamed. 0:22
02:58 Tyson's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 0:22
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 4. 0:23

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 5 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:05 Janks Morton really gave it to Hamed between rounds, but Hamed's didn't seem to be paying attention. 0:0
0:05 Hamed's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:10 Tyson muscles his way inside. 0:0
0:19 Hamed takes a hard combination from Tyson 0:4
0:19 Tyson sent Hamed reeling with that punch! 0:4
0:28 Hamed got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Janks Morton's instructions work. 0:4
0:33 Tyson grabs Hamed again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:4
0:38 Mercante has to separate the two... 0:4
0:42 Hamed is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:4
0:49 Hamed lands a wicked cross! 4:4
0:49 Tyson seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 4:4
01:03 Tyson lands a strong hook! 4:8
01:03 Hamed is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:8
01:07 That swelling under the left eye of Hamed is definitely getting worse. 4:8
01:16 Tyson misses with that hook. 4:8
01:19 Hamed buries a straight left, followed by a solid right hook to the ribs. 7:8
01:28 Mike Tyson doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 7:10
01:36 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 7:10
01:47 Tyson picks off the uppercut by Naseem Hamed. 7:10
01:54 Tyson catches Hamed coming in with a sweet uppercut! 7:15
01:54 Tyson just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 7:15
02:11 Tyson is stalking his opponent. 7:15
02:17 * Mercante steps in and admonishes Hamed for holding and hitting. 10:15
02:35 Tyson lands a stinging jab. 10:17
02:40 The swelling around Hamed's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 10:17
02:53 Tyson dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Hamed back on his heels! 10:21
02:53 That punch has Hamed staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 10:21
02:58 Mercante is taking a close look at Hamed, if he doesn't respond this fight could be over. 10:21
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Mercante to step in and break it up. 10:23

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hamed looks a bit disgusted as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Hamed is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Hamed still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Tyson fires a lead right that Hamed manages to avoid. 0:0
0:24 Tyson smothers Hamed's attack as Hamed tries to get off some shots inside. 0:0
0:31 Tyson lands a devastating hook! 0:4
0:31 Hamed is suddenly in trouble! 0:4
0:44 Hamed patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Tyson little room to move. 0:4
0:49 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 0:4
01:00 Tyson pummels Hamed, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 0:8
01:00 Hamed was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 0:8
01:04 Hamed seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 0:8
01:14 Hamed bores in determined to maul Tyson 0:8
01:26 And Hamed tastes the power of a huge cross from Tyson! 0:13
01:26 Hamed looks stunned! 0:13
01:36 Hamed and Mike Tyson trade punches in an even exchange. 2:15
01:40 The swelling under Hamed's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 2:15
01:55 Tyson throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:15
01:57 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Hamed lands the right hand. 4:15
02:10 Hamed tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:15
02:17 Look out! That was a straight right by Tyson! 4:20
02:17 That was a beautiful shot, Hamed's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 4:20
02:26 Hamed goes to the head, then digs a nice combination to the body that had something on it. 7:20
02:43 Tyson clinches... Hamed gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 7:20
02:48 Tyson shoves Hamed away. 7:20
02:57 Hamed steals a quick glance at his corner. 7:20
03:00 Tyson keeps looking to get inside on "The Prince" 7:20
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 9:20

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Naseem Hamed and Tyson leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Hamed is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:13 Naseem Hamed is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:25 Tyson fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:27 Hamed wallops Mike Tyson with a cross to the liver! 3:0
0:42 Hamed just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 3:4
0:42 That series of punches rocked Naseem Hamed and he looks to be in trouble. 3:4
0:51 Hamed is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 3:4
01:04 Tyson tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 3:4
01:08 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 3:4
01:16 Tyson is holding on to Hamed. He seems to be taking a breather. 3:4
01:20 Mercante has to break the clinch. 3:4
01:30 Tyson tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Hamed blocks it. 3:4
01:44 Hamed shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Tyson flush! 7:4
01:44 Tyson's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 7:4
01:57 The cross scores for Hamed. He needs to throw that punch more often. 9:4
02:11 Tyson lands a crushing hook! 9:9
02:11 Hamed is clutching his side! 9:9
02:15 The increased swelling around the left eye of Naseem Hamed is fast becoming a hindurance. 9:9
02:33 Hamed misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:9
02:36 Tyson misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 9:11
02:52 Tyson lands a solid cross! 9:15
02:52 Naseem Hamed was stunned by that blow! 9:15
02:56 There has to be something done about the swelling around Hamed's left eye as it continues to worsen. 9:15
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Hamed and Mike Tyson really went at it. 10:15

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tyson didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:07 George Francis was really animated in Tyson's corner and Tyson was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 Quick efficient work in the corner of Hamed has his facial puffiness under control. The swelling actually looks as if it has lessened somewhat. 0:0
0:14 Hamed lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Mike Tyson. 0:0
0:20 Tyson cranks up the hook and connects to Hamed's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:4
0:20 Hamed is trying to regroup after that punch... 0:4
0:25 Hamed doesn't have much left... 0:4
0:25 Hamed is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 0:4
0:34 Tyson works free! The fighters move to ring center. 0:4
0:43 Tyson moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Hamed. 0:4
0:52 Tyson just can't find the range with that cross. 0:4
01:04 Mercante has to pull the fighters away from each other as Tyson locks up Hamed's arms. 0:4
01:13 Tyson pushes Hamed away. 0:4
01:20 Tyson traps Hamed in the corner! 0:4
01:25 Tyson lands a solid hook! 0:8
01:25 Hamed looks shaken! 0:8
01:45 The fighters are tied up. Naseem Hamed tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:8
01:49 The Referee breaks it up... 0:8
01:58 Tyson bulls his way inside, pushing Hamed up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 0:8
02:10 Tyson lands a hard uppercut! 0:12
02:10 Hamed appears to be stunned! 0:12
02:23 Tyson lands a crushing uppercut! 0:17
02:23 Hamed careens wildly into the ropes! He's trying desperately to hang on! 0:17
02:28 Hamed's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 0:17
02:37 Hamed takes a hard combination from Tyson 0:21
02:37 That blast sent Hamed reeling into the ropes! 0:21
02:50 Hamed does a great job smothering Tyson's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 0:21
02:57 Hamed backs into a neutral corner. 0:21
03:00 Tyson approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Hamed any room to breathe. 0:21
03:00 Tyson appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 0:21
03:00 And that ends Round number 8. 0:23

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Hamed's cutman worked his magic on Hamed's swelling. Knowledgeable work on reducing it has the puffiness under control at this point. 0:0
0:06 Mike Tyson backs into the right corner. 0:0
0:10 Hamed wraps up Tyson. 0:0
0:15 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:28 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:36 There's a hard shot off the top of Tyson's head! 5:0
0:36 Tyson is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 5:0
0:50 Hamed drives that short hook into Tyson's midsection! 10:0
0:50 Mike Tyson is reeling.. 10:0
01:03 Tyson is blocked in his own corner... 10:0
01:08 Hamed fires and misses. 10:0
01:14 Tyson retreats into a neutral corner. 10:0
01:23 Hamed tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 10:0
01:35 Hamed throws a crushing right to Tyson's jaw! 14:0
01:35 Tyson suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 14:0
01:48 Tyson does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Hamed's punches in close. 14:0
01:58 Tyson moves into a neutral corner. 14:0
02:03 Naseem Hamed whiffs with the jab. 14:0
02:05 Tyson likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Hamed's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 14:2
02:24 Tyson stays on the inside, and he lands a short, crisp uppercut that scored big. 14:5
02:38 Mercante yells at the fighters to separate but Hamed and Tyson are a tangle of arms. 14:5
02:50 * Mercante is telling Hamed to quit leaning on the neck. 14:5
03:00 That ends Round 9... But the fighters are still punching! Now Mercante jumps between them. 14:5

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Hamed's corner as the bell sounds for Round 10. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Hamed'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
0:09 Hamed has Tyson trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:0
0:13 Considering the clinch Hamed has on Tyson it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Tyson pushes him away. 0:0
0:18 * Referee Mercante taps his shoulder as he issues a caution to Hamed. 0:0
0:36 Tyson just landed a three punch combo! 0:5
0:36 Hamed is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 0:5
0:47 Tyson slides into the corner... 0:5
0:52 Hamed traps Tyson's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Mercante breaks it up. 0:5
01:04 Mercante has to break them apart. 0:5
01:08 Tyson and Hamed lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 0:5
01:14 It looks like both fighters would benefit if they could catch a second wind. 0:5
01:17 Hamed hitches up his trunks. He'd better be careful. He may get nailed while his hands are down. 0:5
01:25 Tyson is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Hamed. 0:5
01:30 Hamed pushes Tyson away. 0:5
01:45 Tyson just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Hamed with a sharp combination! 0:9
01:45 Hamed is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 0:9
01:50 The swelling under Hamed'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. 0:9
01:59 Maybe they ought to nickname Tyson "Octopus" if he's going to keep clinching every round. 0:9
02:04 Mercante separates them. 0:9
02:09 Tyson is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:9
02:17 Hamed telegraphed that shot and Tyson ducks under it easily. 0:9
02:19 Tyson drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Hamed. 0:12
02:29 Tyson retreats into the right corner. 0:12
02:29 Hamed finds a home for his jab, keeping Tyson at bay. 2:12
02:42 Tyson is getting frustrated as Hamed continues to hold on to him. Tyson is punching Hamed's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Mercante pushes the fighters apart. 2:12
02:54 Mercante steps in and breaks it up. 2:12
02:58 Both men look to measure one another. 2:12
03:00 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Mercante is going to have to sort this out. 2:12
03:00 Hamed uses his shoulder to force Tyson out of the clinch. 2:12
03:00 It looks like Mike Tyson has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 2:12
03:00 The bell stops the action as Hamed and Tyson go back to their corners. 2:11

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tyson looks to be in fair shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Hamed's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Hamed's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Hamed misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 0:0
0:23 * Tyson catches Hamed with a hard combination as he's coming in and Hamed drops to the canvas. a tremendous shot by Tyson! 0:0
0:26 Mercante positions himself over Hamed and starts the count.. 0:7
0:26 1... 0:7
0:27 2... 0:7
0:28 3... 0:7
0:29 4... 0:7
0:29 * Hamed's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 0:7
0:29 Hamed still looks unsteady, but Mercante allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 0:7
0:29 Tyson appears to have Hamed out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Hamed looks ready to go, as Tyson closes in to try and end this fight. 0:7
0:42 There's a straight right by Tyson! 0:12
0:42 That shot landed square and Hamed felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 0:12
01:00 Tyson charges Naseem Hamed trying to get inside 0:12
01:04 Tyson has Hamed cornered! 0:12
01:04 Tyson fires a light jab to the stomach 0:14
01:04 Tyson has hurt Naseem Hamed early in the round. Hamed is going to have to call on all his tricks to survive with this much time to go. 0:14
01:17 Tyson landed a sharp combination that rocked Hamed back on his heels! 0:19
01:17 How is Hamed standing after those shots? 0:19
01:22 Hamed's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 0:19
01:35 * OH my,Tyson lands a huge uppercut and Hamed hits the canvas. 0:19
01:38 Mercante starts counting... 0:26
01:38 1... 0:26
01:39 2... 0:26
01:40 3... 0:26
01:41 4... 0:26
01:42 5... 0:26
01:43 6... 0:26
01:43 * Hamed manages to get back to his feet but he still looks kind of shaky. 0:26
01:43 Mercante is allowing the fight to go on as he motions the fighters together. 0:26
01:43 Tyson wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Hamed away! 0:26
01:52 Mike Tyson has Hamed trapped! 0:26
01:57 Tyson lands a devastating uppercut! 0:30
01:57 Hamed appears shaken by that punch! 0:30
02:06 * Tyson lands a powerful combination to Hamed's temple knocking him off balance and he goes down!!!. 0:30
02:09 The count starts... 0:38
02:09 1... 0:38
02:10 2... 0:38
02:11 3... 0:38
02:12 4... 0:38
02:13 5... 0:38
02:14 6... 0:38
02:15 7... 0:38
02:16 8... 0:38
02:17 9... 0:38
02:18 10! 0:38
02:18 * That's a ten count! Hamed is out cold here in round 11. 0:38

Fight Result

And here with the call is Jim Fitzgerald

Ladies and gentlemen! The victor by knockout at 02:18 of the 11th round...

Mike Tyson!


Score Cards

George Hill Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Naseem Hamed 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 91
Mike Tyson 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 99

Chuck Giampa Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Naseem Hamed 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 92
Mike Tyson 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 98

Mauro DiFiore Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Naseem Hamed 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 91
Mike Tyson 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 99

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Naseem Hamed 27 27 27 27 27 27 28 27 30 27 274
Mike Tyson 30 30 30 30 30 30 29 30 27 30 296


Statistics
Categories Naseem Hamed Mike Tyson
Knockdowns scored 0 3


Jabs / Round 1.55 6.45
Hooks / Round 1.55 5.45
Crosses / Round 2.73 5.00
Combinations / Round 2.64 6.91
Uppercuts / Round 2.09 6.18


Punches Landed / Round 10.55 30.00
Punches Missed / Round 46.18 21.18


Punching Accuracy 18.6% 58.6%


Total Number of Fouls 4 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1


Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 3 1


Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1


No cuts occured


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


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Salvador Sanchez vs Wilfredo Gomez

Fight info: Auditorio Juan Pachin Vicens, Ponce, Puerto Rico, 2012-08-18, announcer is Jimmy Lennon, referee is Luis Pabon, the bout will be scored by three judges: John Rupert (United States), Robert Paolino (United States) and Fritz Werner (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the IBO title(s), 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: Salvador Sanchez - Record: 9-3-2 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Pepe Correa - Cut Man: Ray Rodgers
In the blue corner: Wilfredo Gomez - Record: 6-10-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Pete Brodsky - Cut Man: Freddie Brown

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:08 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:0
0:13 Gomez connects with a cross to Sanchez's body. 0:2
0:26 Sanchez doubles up to the body, though Gomez seems unfazed. 2:2
0:42 Gomez misses wildly with the Hook. 2:2
0:45 Salvador Sanchez fires the jab. It finds its target. 4:2
0:58 Gomez tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:2
01:00 Sanchez scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 6:2
01:15 Sanchez swings...and misses. 6:2
01:22 Gomez lands a hard cross, one of the better punches so far this round. 6:5
01:40 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 6:5
01:45 Pabon has to separate the two... 6:5
01:54 Gomez holds his arms up in disgust as Sanchez holds him around his waist. 6:5
01:59 The Referee breaks it up... 6:5
02:03 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:5
02:06 Sanchez takes a cross to the head from Gomez. 6:7
02:23 And Sanchez tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Wilfredo Gomez! 6:11
02:23 And Sanchez's in big trouble now! 6:11
02:37 Sanchez smothers Gomez's attack as Gomez tries to get off some shots inside. 6:11
02:50 Gomez lands a crushing uppercut! 6:16
02:50 Sanchez is suddenly in trouble! 6:16
02:55 Sanchez's right eye looks like it may have a bit of swelling starting. 6:16
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 5:17

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 2. 0:0
0:12 Gomez just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Sanchez with a sharp combination! 0:5
0:12 Salvador Sanchez's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 0:5
0:16 Look for Wilfredo Gomez to start to target Salvador Sanchez's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 0:5
0:26 Gomez drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:9
0:26 Sanchez was hurt by those blows! 0:9
0:43 Sanchez moves to the center of the Ring taunting Gomez with his hands by his sides. 0:9
01:05 Gomez slides along the far ropes. 0:9
01:24 The uppercut just landed by Sanchez is a nice weapon on the inside. 2:9
01:33 Gomez pumps a solid jab into the face of Sanchez; now he tries to move inside behind the punch. 2:12
01:42 Gomez lands a perfectly timed cross that puts Sanchez back on his heels. 2:15
01:47 The swelling is increasing around Sanchez's right. 2:15
01:51 Sanchez doesn't have to look for Gomez this round. He is right there in front of him. 2:15
01:54 Gomez retreats into his own corner... 2:15
01:58 Sanchez just misses with a huge shot as Gomez chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:15
02:01 Gomez lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Salvador Sanchez on the end of that punch. 2:17
02:10 A lead right scores big for Sanchez. He stunned Gomez with that one. 5:17
02:20 Sanchez catches Gomez with a short, powerful hook to the head as Wilfredo Gomez tried to move inside. That punch stopped Gomez in his tracks! 8:17
02:30 Sanchez moves into a neutral corner. 8:17
02:30 Salvador Sanchez walks in to a glancing hook from Wilfredo Gomez. 8:19
02:48 Sanchez retreats into a neutral corner. 8:19
02:52 Gomez lands a hard hook! 8:23
02:52 Sanchez is badly hurt! 8:23
03:00 Gomez looks to work the body, but Salvador Sanchez covers up nicely. 8:23
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 9:25

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 Gomez got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Pete Brodsky's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Sanchez is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 Gomez misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 0:2
0:16 The action is at ring center. 0:2
0:20 Gomez scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:6
0:20 Sanchez was stunned by that blow! 0:6
0:25 Sanchez seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 0:6
0:29 As high as Sanchez is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Gomez takes advantage of it. 0:6
0:37 Gomez takes a heavy hook downstairs. 5:6
0:37 Wilfredo Gomez is hurt! 5:6
0:50 Sanchez lets his hands go inside, but Gomez protects his body well. 5:6
0:56 Sanchez scores with a forceful jab. 8:6
0:56 Sanchez is raining blows down on Gomez, who is obviously hurt. Sanchez wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 8:6
01:05 Gomez slides into a neutral corner... 8:6
01:05 Sanchez bangs a right cross off the face of Gomez. 10:6
01:05 Gomez is badly stunned and Sanchez will try to finish him off here in the 3rd round! 10:6
01:14 Sanchez wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 12:6
01:14 Sanchez picks up the pace sensing he can get Gomez out of there! 12:6
01:27 Sanchez lands a solid uppercut! 17:6
01:27 Salvador Sanchez just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 17:6
01:36 Sanchez pins Gomez in the corner! 17:6
01:36 Sanchez throws a hook to the ribs with authority. 20:6
01:48 Gomez is keeping away from the ropes. 20:6
01:52 Gomez has his arms wrapped around Sanchez... Now they separate. 20:6
02:01 Pabon moves in to break the clinch. 20:6
02:06 Gomez has Sanchez cornered! 20:6
02:06 Gomez scores with three unanswered blows to the head of Sanchez. 20:9
02:26 Salvador Sanchez misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 20:9
02:28 Gomez scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 20:12
02:38 Gomez gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Sanchez with an uppercut. 20:14
02:42 The swelling under Sanchez's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 20:14
02:54 Gomez is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 20:14
03:00 Gomez is like an old steam train going uphill. He just keeps chugging away trying to move inside on Sanchez. 20:14
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 20:16

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Salvador Sanchez looks to be in good shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 Sanchez's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:07 Sanchez fires a light jab to the stomach 2:0
0:20 Gomez lands a smashing hook! 2:4
0:20 Sanchez is clutching his side! 2:4
0:25 Salvador Sanchez is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 2:4
0:30 Gomez pins Salvador Sanchez in the corner! 2:4
0:30 Both fighters miss, now Gomez follows up with a solid hook to the body of Gomez! 2:7
0:43 Gomez is clinching. Pabon better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 2:7
0:55 Pabon steps in and breaks it up. 2:7
01:07 Gomez just can't find the range with that combination. 2:7
01:23 Sanchez continues to pop the jab 4:7
01:36 Sanchez is motioning with his gloves for Gomez to bring it on, but Salvador Sanchez is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 4:7
01:45 Sanchez takes a hard combination from Wilfredo Gomez 4:11
01:45 Salvador Sanchez's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 4:11
01:49 The increased swelling around the right eye of Sanchez is fast becoming a hindurance. 4:11
01:56 The fighters are at ring center... 4:11
02:01 Gomez grabs Sanchez. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:11
02:10 Sanchez works his way free! 4:11
02:19 Wilfredo Gomez really buried that punch into Sanchez's ribs. 4:15
02:19 Sanchez is gasping for air!! 4:15
02:33 Gomez misses with that uppercut. 4:15
02:35 Sanchez's finds a home on Gomez's jaw. 6:15
02:51 Gomez cranks up the hook and connects to Sanchez's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 6:19
02:51 Sanchez looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 6:19
02:56 The swelling around Sanchez's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 6:19
03:00 Gomez fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:19
03:00 Round 4 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 6:19

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gomez didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Pete Brodsky seemed to pump up Gomez between rounds. 0:0
0:06 Sanchez's cutman worked his magic on Sanchez's swelling. Knowledgeable work on reducing it has the puffiness under control at this point. 0:0
0:06 Gomez cuts loose with both hands and lands some big shots. 0:3
0:16 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 0:3
0:19 Gomez slides into the corner... 0:3
0:19 Sanchez moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:3
0:31 Sanchez is trapped in the corner... 2:3
0:36 Gomez lands a wicked uppercut! 2:7
0:36 Sanchez is going to need to regroup after that blow... 2:7
0:40 Sanchez's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Gomez. 2:7
0:49 Gomez looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Sanchez. 2:7
0:54 Sanchez backs into a neutral corner. 2:7
0:59 Sanchez is protecting the body nicely as Gomez fails to score inside. 2:7
01:01 Sanchez scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 4:7
01:10 Sanchez is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:7
01:17 Gomez has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Sanchez. 4:7
01:22 Gomez and Sanchez each take a step back. 4:7
01:26 Sanchez tries a hook but Gomez blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 4:9
01:36 Gomez is staying at the center of the ring. 4:9
01:40 He doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 4:9
01:52 Gomez is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 4:9
01:59 Sanchez lands a vicious uppercut! 8:9
01:59 Gomez is trying to regroup after that punch... 8:9
02:12 Gomez seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:9
02:23 Sanchez is either lucky or has radar. Gomez's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 8:9
02:30 OH! Salvador Sanchez landed the big hook flush! 12:9
02:30 That blow connected solidly to the head of Gomez and he is stunned! 12:9
02:42 Salvador Sanchez has Gomez trapped in the upper neutral corner... 12:9
02:47 Sanchez is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Gomez attempts to move inside on him. 12:9
02:54 Gomez ducks into an uppercut from Sanchez. 14:9
03:00 Pabon tries to separate the boxers but Sanchez has a vice-like grip on Gomez. 14:9
03:00 Sanchez uses his shoulder to force Gomez out of the clinch. 14:9
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. 14:11

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Pepe Correa really gave it to Salvador Sanchez between rounds, but Sanchez's didn't seem to be paying attention. 0:0
0:07 Sanchez's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:07 Sanchez lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 2:0
0:22 Sanchez backs into his own corner... 2:0
0:27 Gomez shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Sanchez flush! 2:4
0:27 Sanchez was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 2:4
0:41 Sanchez fires and misses. 2:4
0:48 Gomez pummels Sanchez, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 2:8
0:48 Sanchez seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 2:8
01:02 Gomez has Sanchez trapped! 2:8
01:02 Gomez flicks a jab to Sanchez's stomach 2:10
01:06 The swelling under Sanchez'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. 2:10
01:16 Gomez moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Sanchez. 2:10
01:20 Gomez throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Sanchez. 2:13
01:32 Gomez has Sanchez blocked in! 2:13
01:32 Both men go at it at ring center, with Sanchez having the upper hand. 5:15
01:46 Wilfredo Gomez catches Sanchez coming in with a sweet uppercut! 5:20
01:46 Gomez has Sanchez in trouble after that punch! 5:20
01:50 It seems every shot Sanchez takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 5:20
02:04 * Sanchez has been knocked down with a strong uppercut! 5:20
02:06 Pabon begins the count over Sanchez as Gomez moves to a neutral corner.. 5:26
02:06 1... 5:26
02:07 The count is at 2 as Sanchez struggles to his knees. 5:26
02:08 3... 5:26
02:08 * Sanchez lurches to his feet but there's no question that he's hurt. 5:26
02:08 Salvador Sanchez still looks unsteady, but Pabon allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 5:26
02:08 There's time for Gomez to finish Sanchez if he can do it. 5:26
02:17 Gomez traps Sanchez in the corner! 5:26
02:21 Gomez bores in determined to maul Sanchez 5:26
02:30 Gomez lands a strong cross! 5:30
02:30 Sanchez is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 5:30
02:39 * Gomez lands a perfect cross and Sanchez slumps to the canvas! 5:30
02:42 Pabon begins counting... 5:39
02:42 1... 5:39
02:43 2... 5:39
02:44 3... 5:39
02:45 4... 5:39
02:46 5... 5:39
02:47 6... 5:39
02:48 7... 5:39
02:49 8... 5:39
02:50 9... 5:39
02:51 10! 5:39
02:51 * He's not going to make it. Sanchez gave it a valliant effort but he he can't regain his feet and is counted out here in the 6th round. 5:39
02:51 * Pabon waves his arms ending the round. We didn't hear a bell and the fighters look confused as they return to their corners. 5:39

Fight Result

Jimmy Lennon has the call...

Ladies and gentlemen! The victor and new IBO featherweight champion by knockout at 02:52 of the 6th round...

Wilfredo Gomez!


Score Cards

John Rupert Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Salvador Sanchez 9 9 10 9 10 47
Wilfredo Gomez 10 10 9 10 9 48

Robert Paolino Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Salvador Sanchez 9 9 10 9 10 47
Wilfredo Gomez 10 10 9 10 10 49

Fritz Werner Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Salvador Sanchez 9 9 10 9 9 46
Wilfredo Gomez 10 10 9 10 10 49

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Salvador Sanchez 27 27 30 27 29 140
Wilfredo Gomez 30 30 27 30 29 146


Statistics
Categories Salvador Sanchez Wilfredo Gomez
Knockdowns scored 0 2


Jabs / Round 5.00 7.33
Hooks / Round 4.67 6.17
Crosses / Round 6.17 6.33
Combinations / Round 3.67 6.83
Uppercuts / Round 3.67 7.33


Punches Landed / Round 23.17 34.00
Punches Missed / Round 23.00 46.67


Punching Accuracy 50.2% 42.1%


Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 5 / 5 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 2 / 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

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Co-Feature
Benny Leonard vs Jack Dempsey

Fight info: Philadelphia Convention Hall, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 2012-08-18, announcer is Ray Connelly, referee is Randy Neumann, the bout will be scored by three judges: Gale Van Hoy (United States), Rocky Burke (United States) and Bill Ray (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the IBF title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Benny Leonard - Record: 12-1-2 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Robert Garcia - Cut Man: Lenny DeJesus
In the blue corner: Jack Dempsey - Record: 12-8-2 (9) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Peter Manfredo Sr. - Cut Man: Spider Kelly

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:07 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:0
0:15 Dempsey gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Leonard. 0:2
0:27 Jack Dempsey goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 0:4
0:42 That was a violent straight right by Leonard! 4:4
0:42 "The Manassa Mauler" is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:4
0:55 Leonard dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Dempsey back on his heels! 8:4
0:55 What a devastating shot, Dempsey looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 8:4
01:08 Leonard scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 10:4
01:22 Dempsey's misses as Leonard backpedals away. 10:4
01:30 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 10:4
01:38 Dempsey lands a vicious cross! 10:8
01:38 Dempsey sent Leonard reeling with that punch! 10:8
01:50 Leonard's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 12:8
02:11 Leonard misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 12:8
02:18 Leonard lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 14:8
02:34 Leonard is off target with that hook. 14:8
02:48 He is moving around the ring nicely. 14:8
02:53 Jack Dempsey is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 14:8
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 16:8

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Neumann motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:15 Dempsey tries to drop the right hand over the top but Leonard ducks under it. 0:0
0:21 Dempsey got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Peter Manfredo Sr.'s instructions work. 0:0
0:26 Jack Dempsey lands a solid hook! 0:4
0:26 Leonard is suddenly in trouble! 0:4
0:40 Dempsey telegraphed that shot and Leonard ducks under it easily. 0:4
0:42 Leonard tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 2:4
0:51 As high as Leonard is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Jack Dempsey takes advantage of it. 2:4
0:59 And Dempsey tastes the power of a huge hook from Leonard! 6:4
0:59 Dempsey is badly hurt! 6:4
01:11 Leonard seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:4
01:15 A cross lands for Leonard. Dempsey didn't see that one coming. 8:4
01:31 Dempsey lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Leonard. 8:4
01:33 Leonard lands two stinging combinations that stop Dempsey in his tracks. 11:4
01:47 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 11:4
01:56 Neumann has to break them apart. 11:4
02:05 Dempsey lets his hands go inside, but Leonard protects his body well. 11:4
02:20 Dempsey lands a hard hook! 11:8
02:20 That's the punch Dempsey hoped to land! Leonard looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 11:8
02:34 Dempsey is just missing by a hair with his punches. 11:8
02:43 The action slows for the moment. 11:8
02:47 Leonard throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 13:8
03:00 Jack Dempsey lands a crushing uppercut! 13:12
03:00 Dempsey has Leonard in trouble after that punch! 13:12
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Neumann to step in and break it up. 13:12

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:12 Leonard lands a wicked cross! 4:0
0:12 Jack Dempsey is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 4:0
0:21 Leonard snakes the jab through Dempsey's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 6:0
0:37 Dempsey is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 6:0
0:54 Leonard just can't find the range with that cross. 6:0
01:00 Leonard steals a quick glance at his corner. 6:0
01:05 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:0
01:08 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 6:0
01:12 Dempsey pumps a solid jab into the face of Leonard; now he tries to move inside behind the punch. 6:3
01:29 Leonard catches Jack Dempsey coming in with a sweet uppercut! 10:3
01:29 That blast sent Dempsey reeling into the ropes! 10:3
01:39 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Benny Leonard lands the right hand. 12:3
01:59 Leonard is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 12:3
02:04 Neumann separates the two... 12:3
02:09 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 12:3
02:22 Benny Leonard is protecting the body nicely as Dempsey fails to score inside. 12:3
02:24 Leonard rips off a series of jabs that score! Dempsey eats them and tries to bull his way inside but Leonard quickly ties him up. Now, they separate. 15:3
02:38 Dempsey lands a solid uppercut! 15:8
02:38 Leonard looks like he was hurt by that punch! 15:8
02:56 Leonard scores with a glancing cross. 17:8
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 16:9

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 4. 0:0
0:07 Peter Manfredo Sr. knows Dempsey lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Jack Dempsey rocks Leonard with a quick, powerful uppercut on the inside. 0:3
0:12 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:3
0:26 Dempsey fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:3
0:28 Leonard moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:3
0:45 Leonard misses with that combination. 2:3
0:53 Leonard lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 4:3
01:06 Circling left, Dempsey looks for an opening to fire a shot at Leonard. 4:3
01:11 Jack Dempsey continues to pop the jab 4:5
01:27 Leonard's jab is fast and accurate. 6:5
01:45 Leonard really buried that punch into Dempsey's ribs. 10:5
01:45 Dempsey was shaken by those blows! 10:5
01:56 A flurry of punches are exchanged, but Leonard is coming out on top. 13:7
02:06 These guys are really going at it but Dempsey looks to be getting the worse of it. 16:9
02:23 Dempsey has freed himself from Leonard. They move quickly to ring center. 16:9
02:35 Dempsey throws a crushing right to Leonard's jaw! 16:13
02:35 Leonard looks shaken! 16:13
02:45 He backs into the right corner. 16:13
02:50 Leonard smothers Dempsey's attack as Dempsey tries to get off some shots inside. 16:13
03:00 Dempsey swings...and misses. 16:13
03:00 What a terrific round! The crowd is going crazy. These two fighters just gave us a candidate for Round of the Year! 16:15

Round 5
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 5. 0:0
0:08 Leonard pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 2:0
0:12 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 2:0
0:17 Dempsey's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 2:0
0:18 Leonard lands the lead cross. 4:0
0:26 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 4:0
0:29 Benny Leonard flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 6:0
0:43 Leonard ties up Dempsey. Why would he want to clinch now? 6:0
0:52 Leonard and Jack Dempsey each take a step back. 6:0
0:59 Leonard moves into the near right corner. 6:0
01:04 Dempsey works his way in and leans on Leonard. 6:0
01:08 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 6:0
01:13 Leonard slides along the far ropes. 6:0
01:19 Both men look to measure one another. 6:0
01:27 Benny Leonard misses wildly with the Hook. 6:0
01:40 Leonard fires a jab to the body 8:0
01:49 Leonard rips a cross to the stomach of Jack Dempsey, but there was really no power behind it. 10:0
01:58 Leonard has Dempsey cornered! 10:0
01:58 Both fighters scored in that exchange, which is dead even. 12:2
02:10 Leonard seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 12:2
02:20 Look out! That was a straight right by Dempsey! 12:6
02:20 And Leonard's in big trouble now! 12:6
02:38 Benny Leonard tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Dempsey. 12:6
02:51 Watch Leonard move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Dempsey off balance. 12:6
02:56 Leonard traps Dempsey in the corner! 12:6
02:56 Leonard gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 14:6
03:00 Round 5 ends with the sound of the bell. 16:7

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Leonard received a pep talk from Robert Garcia before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:0
0:08 Dempsey misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 0:2
0:13 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:2
0:26 Benny Leonard will tie a guy up if he has to. 0:2
0:30 Referee Neumann has to separate the two... 0:2
0:42 Dempsey wraps up Leonard. 0:2
0:46 Neumann pries them apart. 0:2
0:56 Dempsey misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:2
0:58 Leonard lands a stinging jab. 2:2
01:12 Benny Leonard tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Jack Dempsey blocks it. 2:2
01:19 A flurry of blows from Leonard lands to the body 4:2
01:31 Leonard lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Dempsey's midsection. 6:2
01:45 Dempsey tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 6:2
01:48 Not much steam behind Leonard's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 8:2
02:13 Jack Dempsey takes a hard combination from Leonard 12:2
02:13 Dempsey's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 12:2
02:31 Leonard picks off the jab thrown by Dempsey. 12:2
02:43 Dempsey 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. 12:2
02:48 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Leonard. 15:2
03:00 There's another round in the books. 14:3

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Leonard retreats into his own corner... 0:0
0:13 Dempsey just comes up short with the combination. 0:0
0:15 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:19 Whatever Robert Garcia said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Leonard has some spring in his step here in the 7th round. 0:0
0:20 Some nice infighting ends with Jack Dempsey getting an uppercut in. 0:2
0:29 Dempsey is keeping away from the ropes. 0:2
0:33 Dempsey fires a shot, but it glances off Leonard's shoulder. 0:2
0:36 Leonard shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:2
0:46 Dempsey shoots a cross to the midsection. 2:4
01:00 Dempsey has Leonard trapped! 2:4
01:05 Dempsey throws a flurry of punches but Leonard either blocks or slips them. 2:4
01:24 OH! Dempsey landed the big hook flush! 2:9
01:24 Leonard is reeling.. 2:9
01:38 Jack Dempsey misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:9
01:40 Benny Leonard lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Dempsey on the end of that punch. 4:9
01:50 Leonard is blocked in his own corner... 4:9
01:50 Dempsey throws a hook to the ribs with authority. 4:12
02:07 Dempsey misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:12
02:09 Leonard fires the jab. It finds its target. 6:12
02:21 Dempsey has Leonard pinned! 6:12
02:25 Dempsey just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Leonard with a sharp combination! 6:16
02:25 Leonard took far too many hard shots from Jack Dempsey in that flurry and he is hurt! 6:16
02:30 * Leonard brushed his glove under his right eye and you can see why . . . Wow there's some major swelling under that eye!! 6:16
02:42 Dempsey throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Leonard but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:16
02:44 Leonard scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Dempsey's jaw. 8:16
02:59 Dempsey does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Leonard's punches in close. 8:16
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 7, forcing Neumann to step in. 8:17

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Leonard's corner as the bell sounds for Round 8. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Leonard is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:11 Dempsey is staying at the center of the ring. 0:0
0:15 Dempsey wraps his arms around Leonard. 0:0
0:20 Dempsey finally lets go of Leonard. 0:0
0:29 Leonard wings a big left hand at Dempsey but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:31 The uppercut just landed by Dempsey is a nice weapon on the inside. 0:2
0:49 Dempsey connects with a violent combination! 0:6
0:49 Leonard was stopped cold by that series of shots! 0:6
01:03 The fighters are tied up. Leonard tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:6
01:08 * Neumann steps in and admonishes Leonard for using his shoulder. 0:6
01:28 Dempsey is clinching... 0:6
01:33 Neumann breaks them up... 0:6
01:37 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:6
01:41 Dempsey has Leonard trapped in the near neutral corner... 0:6
01:45 Dempsey misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:6
01:47 Leonard splits Dempsey's gloves with an uppercut. 2:6
02:01 Leonard is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 4:6
02:18 Dempsey ties up Leonard... 4:6
02:30 Leonard tries to get free... Here comes Neumann to break them up... 4:6
02:35 Jack Dempsey traps Leonard in the corner! 4:6
02:40 It's a sweet uppercut by Dempsey! He snapped Leonard's head straight back with that punch! 4:11
02:40 Leonard is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 4:11
02:44 The swelling is increasing around Leonard's right. 4:11
02:54 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 4:11
03:00 Dempsey breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 8 ends. 5:10

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard looks to be in excellent shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Leonard is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Leonard still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Dempsey slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:11 Leonard lands a strong cross! 5:0
0:11 That blow connected solidly to the head of Dempsey and he is stunned! 5:0
0:20 Robert Garcia was extremely upbeat during the break with Leonard providing some solid encouragement. 5:0
0:20 Dempsey brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 5:0
0:20 Jack Dempsey gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 5:2
0:37 Leonard does a great job of moving as Dempsey tries to work inside. 5:2
0:46 Dempsey eats a jab from Leonard 7:2
0:55 Dempsey slides into the corner... 7:2
0:55 Benny Leonard straightens Dempsey up with the impact of that uppercut to the head. 10:2
01:04 Dempsey is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 10:2
01:15 Dempsey just landed a devastating three punch combo! 10:6
01:15 Those punches hurt Leonard and he looks to hang on. 10:6
01:20 Leonard seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 10:6
01:32 Leonard fires and misses. 10:6
01:43 Benny Leonard usues his legs to avoid Dempsey's punches. 10:6
01:55 Jack Dempsey cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Leonard had his elbows tucked in nicely. 10:6
01:57 Dempsey takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 12:6
02:10 Dempsey throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 12:8
02:28 Leonard tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 12:8
02:38 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 9th. 12:8
02:46 Leonard lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Jack Dempsey. 12:8
02:48 Dempsey throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Leonard's jaw. 12:10
03:00 Jack Dempsey landed a sharp combination that rocked Benny Leonard back on his heels! 12:15
03:00 Leonard was shaken by those blows! 12:15
03:00 The increased swelling around the right eye of Leonard is fast becoming a hindurance. 12:15
03:00 Leonard appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 12:15
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 12:16

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Dempsey looks to be in fair shape as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Peter Manfredo Sr. seemed to pump up "The Manassa Mauler" Dempsey between rounds. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Leonard's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:06 Leonard is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 2:0
0:24 Leonard lands a quick jab and follows up immediately with a heavy cross to the head of Dempsey. 5:0
0:28 Dempsey needs to catch his second wind... 5:0
0:35 Dempsey is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 5:0
0:46 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 5:0
0:50 Referee Neumann steps in to break it up. 5:0
01:00 Leonard is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Dempsey. 5:0
01:09 Dempsey pushes Leonard away. 5:0
01:14 Benny Leonard's jab connects to Dempsey's head 7:0
01:25 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 7:0
01:25 Leonard flicks a jab to Jack Dempsey's stomach 9:0
01:34 Leonard lands a jab to the midsection 11:0
01:48 Dempsey is trying to free his gloves from under Leonard's gloves. 11:0
01:57 Neumann separates them. 11:0
02:02 Both fighters miss, now Leonard follows up with a solid hook to the body of Leonard! 14:0
02:11 Dempsey is trapped in his own corner... 14:0
02:15 Leonard fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 14:0
02:27 Leonard isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Dempsey fits. 14:0
02:36 Benny Leonard looks to work the body, but Dempsey covers up nicely. 14:0
02:43 Dempsey is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 14:0
02:47 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 14:0
02:55 Dempsey fires a left hand that Leonard takes high on the shoulder. 14:0
02:57 Leonard is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 16:0
03:00 Dempsey's left eye looks like it may have a bit of swelling starting. 16:0
03:00 Leonard moves slowly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 10. 16:0

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 11 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Leonard's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:12 Dempsey can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:19 Jack Dempsey got some great advice from Peter Manfredo Sr. between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 11. 0:0
0:25 Dempsey drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:4
0:25 Leonard was hurt by those blows! 0:4
0:38 Dempsey grabs and holds Leonard... 0:4
0:43 Neumann steps in and breaks it up. 0:4
0:51 Dempsey's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:4
0:54 There's some nice hand speed. Leonard fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 2:4
01:03 The cross scores for Dempsey. He needs to throw that punch more often. 2:6
01:08 Benny Leonard's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 2:6
01:18 Considering the clinch Benny Leonard has on Dempsey it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Dempsey pushes him away. 2:6
01:27 Leonard shoves Dempsey away. 2:6
01:36 Dempsey wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Leonard's defense. 2:6
01:48 Jack Dempsey fires a lead right that Leonard manages to avoid. 2:6
02:02 Dempsey just comes up short with the hook. 2:6
02:09 Leonard drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 6:6
02:09 Dempsey appears shaken by those punches! 6:6
02:14 Dempsey doesn't have much left... 6:6
02:26 Dempsey patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Benny Leonard little room to move. 6:6
02:35 That's a nice solid jab from Dempsey 6:9
02:50 Leonard lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 8:9
03:00 It looks like Benny Leonard has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:9
03:00 There's the bell. Benny Leonard wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 11 is history. 7:10

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Benny Leonard looks to be in good shape as Round 12 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Leonard's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Leonard's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Dempsey scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:4
0:12 Leonard in on unsteady legs after those punches. 0:4
0:16 It seems every shot Leonard takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 0:4
0:21 Dempsey pins Leonard in the corner! 0:4
0:25 Dempsey misses wildly with the Hook. 0:4
0:28 * Leonard is told to quit rabbit punching by Neumann. 2:4
0:49 Leonard rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 4:4
01:01 Leonard moves into a neutral corner. 4:4
01:05 Dempsey continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 4:4
01:13 Leonard retreats into the left corner. 4:4
01:17 Dempsey knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 4:4
01:30 Dempsey throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:4
01:39 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 4:4
01:42 Leonard slides into his own corner... 4:4
01:47 Dempsey fires and misses. 4:4
01:49 Leonard rips a hard jab to Dempsey's body 7:4
01:54 Dempsey's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 7:4
02:10 Dempsey shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Leonard flush! 7:8
02:10 How is Leonard standing after those shots? 7:8
02:20 Leonard's finds a home on Dempsey's jaw. 9:8
02:29 Leonard doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Dempsey. 12:8
02:39 Dempsey has Leonard blocked in! 12:8
02:43 Dempsey lands a devastating uppercut! 12:12
02:43 Leonard is dazed and he is in trouble!! 12:12
02:48 The swelling around Leonard's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 12:12
02:59 Dempsey can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 12:12
03:00 It looks like Leonard has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 12:12
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 12:14

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard and Dempsey square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 13. 0:0
0:07 Peter Manfredo Sr. not only gave Dempsey encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Leonard. Now it's up to Dempsey to implement it. 0:0
0:07 Leonard's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Dempsey's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:07 Dempsey scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 0:2
0:24 Dempsey charges in but Leonard avoids the rush. 0:2
0:29 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:2
0:39 The action is at ring center. 0:2
0:44 Benny Leonard is giving Jack Dempsey a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:2
0:48 Leonard's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. He seems to hear but it remains to be seen if he'll follow the advice. 0:2
0:58 Dempsey traps Leonard's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Neumann breaks it up. 0:2
01:03 The Referee breaks it up... 0:2
01:15 Dempsey misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:2
01:17 Dempsey takes a cross to the head from Leonard. 2:2
01:38 Dempsey keeps looking to get inside on Leonard 2:2
01:47 Leonard is literally dancing circles around Jack Dempsey this round. 2:2
01:57 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Neumann is going to have to sort this out. 2:2
02:01 Leonard uses his shoulder to force Dempsey out of the clinch. 2:2
02:09 Dempsey backs into a neutral corner. 2:2
02:09 Leonard bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 4:2
02:19 Dempsey retreats into a neutral corner. 4:2
02:19 Leonard glances a hook off Dempsey's side. 6:2
02:23 Look for Benny Leonard to start to target Dempsey's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 6:2
02:29 Leonard slides into the corner... 6:2
02:34 Dempsey fires a volley of punches but Leonard was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 6:2
02:36 Leonard scores with consecutive blows to the body of Dempsey. 8:2
02:48 Leonard is pinned in his own corner... 8:2
02:53 Dempsey misses with that punch. 8:2
02:55 * Neumann has stopped the action. He is issuing a warning to Leonard for using the elbow. 12:2
03:00 Dempsey seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 12:2
03:00 Round 13 finishes with the sound of the bell. 14:3

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 14 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Leonard is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Leonard still has distension. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Dempsey'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
0:12 Benny Leonard grabs Dempsey again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:0
0:21 Neumann has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:25 Robert Garcia was really animated in Leonard's corner and Leonard was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:26 Dempsey walks in to a glancing hook from Leonard. 2:0
0:35 Leonard lands a rapier like jab to the head of Dempsey 4:0
0:51 Leonard seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:0
0:59 Dempsey lands a hard uppercut! 4:4
0:59 Leonard appears to have been staggered by that punch... 4:4
01:03 Leonard's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 4:4
01:13 Leonard is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Dempsey attempts to move inside on him. 4:4
01:25 Leonard is challenging Dempsey to fight him and quit clinching. 4:4
01:34 Referee Neumann separates the two... 4:4
01:41 Dempsey pins Leonard in the corner! 4:4
01:46 Dempsey pins Leonard's arms. Now they move apart. 4:4
01:50 Neumann is shouting at Dempsey to break! 4:4
01:55 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 4:4
01:58 Leonard dips and connects with a hook to the side of Dempsey's head. 6:4
02:03 There has to be something done about the swelling around Dempsey's left eye as it continues to worsen. 6:4
02:11 Leonard gets the cross through Dempsey's guard. 8:4
02:20 Leonard lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 10:4
02:30 Leonard has Jack Dempsey trapped! 10:4
02:34 Leonard looks for a breather; he grabs Dempsey and holds on. Dempsey pushes Leonard off and looks for an opening. 10:4
02:43 Neumann has to separate the two... 10:4
02:48 Both fighters move back to ring center. 10:4
02:53 You would think Leonard had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Jack Dempsey looked trying to score there! 10:4
03:00 Dempsey has Leonard blocked in! 10:4
03:00 Dempsey pins Leonard's arms! The fighters are tied up... 10:4
03:00 Neumann separates the two fighters. 10:4
03:00 Leonard seems to have done enough to win this fight. 10:4
03:00 The bell ending Round 14 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 10:3

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 03:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 15th and final round. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Benny Leonard is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Dempsey is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Dempsey still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Dempsey has Leonard pinned! 0:0
0:12 Dempsey misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:21 Dempsey snaps Leonard's head back with a solid jab. 0:3
0:44 Dempsey clamps Leonard's arms to his side and holds on until Neumann breaks the hold. 0:3
0:49 Neumann moves them apart. 0:3
0:59 Dempsey whiffs with the uppercut. 0:3
01:01 Leonard connects with a violent hook to the chin, but Jack Dempsey just shakes his head and smiles. 3:3
01:14 Leonard moves into a neutral corner. 3:3
01:19 Dempsey tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Leonard blocks it. 3:3
01:31 There's a straight right by Dempsey! 3:7
01:31 That punch may have stunned Leonard momentarily. 3:7
01:35 Leonard's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 3:7
01:40 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 3:7
01:40 Leonard gets in a hook to the body of Dempsey. 5:7
01:44 The swelling under Dempsey's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 5:7
01:50 Leonard lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 7:7
01:59 Leonard lands a nice cross but Dempsey turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 9:7
02:15 Leonard just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 9:11
02:15 Benny Leonard was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 9:11
02:31 Neumann yells at the fighters to separate but Dempsey and Leonard are a tangle of arms. 9:11
02:36 Neumann moves in to break the clinch. 9:11
02:45 Dempsey looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 9:11
02:47 Leonard throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 11:11
02:57 Leonard is trapped in Dempsey's corner... 11:11
02:57 Jack Dempsey lands a short hook to the body. 11:13
03:00 That's the bell ending the fight and leaving the outcome in the hands of the judges. 11:13

Fight Result

Here's Ray Connelly with the call...

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

Gale Van Hoy, United States scores the bout 143 to 142 for Benny Leonard

Rocky Burke, United States scores the bout 143 to 142 for Jack Dempsey

Bill Ray, United States scores the bout 144 to 141 for...

...Benny Leonard

The winner and new IBF heavyweight champion by split decision is Benny Leonard!


Score Cards

Gale Van Hoy Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Benny Leonard 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 143
Jack Dempsey 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 142

Rocky Burke Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Benny Leonard 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 142
Jack Dempsey 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 143

Bill Ray Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Benny Leonard 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 144
Jack Dempsey 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 141

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Benny Leonard 30 29 29 30 29 30 27 27 27 30 27 27 30 30 27 429
Jack Dempsey 27 28 28 27 28 27 30 30 30 27 30 30 27 27 30 426


Statistics
Categories Benny Leonard Jack Dempsey
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 9.87 4.47
Hooks / Round 5.27 3.27
Crosses / Round 10.07 2.87
Combinations / Round 4.60 5.07
Uppercuts / Round 4.13 2.73


Punches Landed / Round 33.93 18.40
Punches Missed / Round 27.13 54.80


Punching Accuracy 55.6% 25.1%


Total Number of Fouls 3 0
Using Elbow 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Using Shoulder 1


Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 2


Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 12 / 10 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 7 / 6
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 1


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments

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Main Event
Ray Robinson vs Willie Pep

Fight info: Club Amazura, Jamaica, NY, United States, 2012-08-18, announcer is Jimmy Lennon, referee is Raul Caiz Sr., the bout will be scored by three judges: Tony Perez (Puerto Rico), Marcos Torres (Panama) and Lee McCowan (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the WBC title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Ray Robinson - Record: 11-2-2 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Peter Manfredo Sr. - Cut Man: Ted Walker
In the blue corner: Willie Pep - Record: 9-4-4 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Panama Lewis - Cut Man: Jimmy Montoya

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters look anxious as they wait for Round 1 to start. The bell rings and its show time. 0:0
0:09 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:0
0:19 Robinson pushes Pep then steps away from him. 0:0
0:29 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:33 Caiz Sr. pries them apart. 0:0
0:42 Pep lets his hands go inside, but Robinson protects his body well. 0:0
0:45 Ray Robinson fires a light jab to the stomach 2:0
01:01 Pep is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 2:0
01:06 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 2:0
01:15 Pep will tie a guy up if he has to. 2:0
01:19 * Robinson is going to use every weapon at his disposal from the looks of things and now he's being cautioned by the referee about using his shoulders illegally. 2:0
01:32 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 2:0
01:47 Pep cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Robinson had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:0
01:49 Robinson lands a stinging jab. 4:0
02:03 Pep traps Robinson's gloves under his arms, forcing Caiz Sr. to break them up. 4:0
02:07 Pep finally lets go of Ray Robinson. 4:0
02:19 Pep fires and misses. 4:0
02:29 Willie Pep's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 4:0
02:37 Pep is giving Robinson a lot of side-to-side movement. 4:0
02:49 Pep just misses with a huge shot as Ray Robinson chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 4:0
02:58 Pep lands a solid combination to the head of Robinson. 4:3
03:00 It looks like a scuffle has broken out among a couple of spectators in the crowd... and people are cheering. I guess after seeing no punches thrown in the ring, they're just happy to see some action somewhere! 4:4

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Pep looks to be in fair shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Panama Lewis was really animated in Pep's corner and Pep was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:10 Pep dances gracefully across the canvas 0:0
0:16 Robinson slips inside and lands a hook. 2:0
0:28 Pep throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:2
0:37 * Caiz Sr. is telling Pep to watch holding and hitting. 2:5
0:55 The action slows for the moment. 2:5
01:12 Robinson fires a solid combination. 4:5
01:26 Robinson throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:5
01:28 Pep lands a short uppercut in close. 4:7
01:47 Robinson looks to work the body, but Pep covers up nicely. 4:7
01:49 Both fighters miss, now Pep follows up with a solid hook to the body of Pep! 4:10
02:03 Pep is really fluid in his movement. 4:10
02:08 As high as Robinson is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Pep takes advantage of it. 4:10
02:20 Caiz Sr. has to pull the fighters away from each other as Robinson locks up Pep's arms. 4:10
02:29 The Referee breaks it up... 4:10
02:34 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Robinson has gotten the better of the exchange. 7:12
02:42 Robinson doesn't have to look for Pep this round. He is right there in front of him. 7:12
02:50 Pep is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 7:12
03:00 Robinson fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 7:12
03:00 The bell stops the action as Robinson and Pep go back to their corners. 6:14

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Robinson received a pep talk from Peter Manfredo Sr. before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:11 Robinson's misses as Pep backpedals away. 0:0
0:21 The action heats up as both men trade punches. 2:2
0:39 Pep made Robinson look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Ray Robinson would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 2:2
0:41 * Caiz Sr. is telling Pep to keep his punches up. 2:4
01:10 Pep fires a lead right that Robinson manages to avoid. 2:4
01:19 Robinson throws the hook and connects. 4:4
01:42 Pep just comes up short with the combination. 4:4
01:45 Robinson's jab connects to Pep's head 6:4
01:59 Willie Pep misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:4
02:02 Robinson lands a short left hook to the head. 8:4
02:25 Pep fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 8:4
02:34 Ray Robinson goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 10:4
02:46 Robinson hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Pep. 12:4
02:55 Pep lands a flurry to the ribs of Ray Robinson. 12:6
03:00 Robinson traps Pep's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Caiz Sr. breaks it up. 12:6
03:00 * Caiz Sr. is all over Robinson for using the shoulder and he better clean up his act immediately. 12:6
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 3. 11:7

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:10 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Pep had the edge. 2:3
0:14 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:3
0:22 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:3
0:33 Pep holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Robinson to score with a clean shot. 2:3
0:49 Pep tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Ray Robinson. 2:3
0:55 Not much happening at the moment. 2:3
01:03 Willie Pep just can't find the range with that jab. 2:3
01:05 A flurry of blows from Robinson lands to the body 4:3
01:20 Robinson leaves the jab just short. 4:3
01:22 The fighters are at close quarters now as Pep lands a hook downstairs. 4:5
01:36 You would think Pep had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Robinson looked trying to score there! 4:5
01:46 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 4:5
01:50 Both men look to measure one another. 4:5
01:58 Robinson suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 4:5
02:09 Pep pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 4:5
02:18 Robinson picks off the combination by Pep. 4:5
02:31 Robinson lands a strong cross! 9:5
02:31 Robinson just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 9:5
02:43 Pep lands a short hook to the body. 9:7
02:57 Robinson lands consecutive blows to Pep's midsection. 11:7
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 11:9

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:13 The cross scores for Pep. He needs to throw that punch more often. 0:2
0:17 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:2
0:22 Willie Pep has Robinson cornered! 0:2
0:22 Robinson tastes Pep's jab 0:4
0:39 Robinson misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:4
0:50 Pep lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Robinson. 0:4
0:53 Robinson gets off a quick combination to the body 2:4
01:04 Robinson retreats into his own corner... 2:4
01:09 Pep brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:4
01:21 Pep throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:6
01:33 Robinson backs into the right corner. 2:6
01:33 Pep continues to pop the jab 2:8
01:42 Pep works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 2:10
01:54 Pep seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:10
02:00 Robinson eats a jab from Pep 2:12
02:14 Pep is circling his opponent. 2:12
02:18 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 2:12
02:26 Pep is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:12
02:33 Pep connects with a left-right combo. 2:14
02:54 Pep is holding... 2:14
02:58 Now they break clean. 2:14
03:00 And that ends Round number 5. 2:16

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:05 Robinson's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 Robinson shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 2:0
0:11 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:28 Robinson wings a big left hand at Pep but the latter sidesteps the punch. 2:0
0:31 Not a lot on that hook to Robinson's side, but it scored. 2:2
0:47 Robinson drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 6:2
0:47 Pep is suddenly in trouble! 6:2
01:00 Robinson swings...and misses. 6:2
01:11 Robinson gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 8:2
01:22 Robinson lands several punches in a row to the head of Pep, though none of them had much steam behind them. 10:2
01:40 Robinson lands a wicked cross! 14:2
01:40 Pep's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 14:2
01:49 Robinson scores with a hard uppercut upstairs from the inside. 17:2
01:53 * Willie Pep has suddenly developed some obvious swelling under his left eye. 17:2
01:58 Robinson doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 19:2
02:09 Robinson has Willie Pep blocked in! 19:2
02:14 Robinson doesn't connect with the uppercut. 19:2
02:16 Willie Pep likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Robinson's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 19:4
02:26 Both fighters scored in that exchange, which is dead even. 21:6
02:40 Robinson misses wildly with the Hook. 21:6
02:50 Pep unleashes a wild hook that just glances off the side of Robinson's head, if that had landed flush this fight might have been over! 21:8
02:58 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 21:8
03:00 Robinson slides into the corner... 21:8
03:00 Pep is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 21:8
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 22:9

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 7. There it is! 0:0
0:07 Pep's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:13 And Pep tastes the power of a huge hook from Robinson! 4:0
0:13 Pep was stunned by that blow! 4:0
0:22 Robinson put on a good show in his last fight but so far tonight his performance has been a bit flat. 4:0
0:30 Robinson wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Pep's defense. 4:0
0:41 Robinson scores with a classic left-right combination. 7:0
0:46 The swelling under Pep's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 7:0
0:55 Robinson just landed a three punch combo! 11:0
0:55 Pep was stopped cold by that series of shots! 11:0
01:12 Robinson is clinching. Caiz Sr. better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 11:0
01:17 Robinson uses his shoulder to force Pep out of the clinch. 11:0
01:26 Pep smothers Robinson's attack as Robinson tries to get off some shots inside. 11:0
01:28 The fighters are tangled up inside. Pep has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 11:2
01:45 "Will O' the Wisp" Pep backs into his own corner... 11:2
01:49 Robinson grabs Pep's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Caiz Sr. has to force Robinson to let go. 11:2
01:54 Robinson and "Will O' the Wisp" Pep each take a step back. 11:2
02:03 Robinson ties up Pep. 11:2
02:07 Robinson shoves Pep away. 11:2
02:14 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 11:2
02:27 Ray Robinson comes in low. Pep puts a headlock on him. Caiz Sr. knocks Pep's arm off Robinson's head. 11:2
02:32 Pep pushes Robinson away. 11:2
02:41 OH! Pep landed the big hook flush! 11:7
02:41 Robinson is clutching his side! 11:7
02:54 Pep misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 11:7
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 7. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 11:6

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Pep is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Pep still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Robinson ties up Pep. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:0
0:17 Caiz Sr. breaks them up... 0:0
0:22 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:29 Robinson drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:0
0:29 Pep was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:0
0:34 There appears to be increased swelling under Pep's left eye. 4:0
0:42 Not much steam behind Robinson's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 6:0
0:57 Robinson scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 10:0
0:57 Those punches hurt Pep and he looks to hang on. 10:0
01:11 Robinson fires and misses. 10:0
01:17 Pep lands a devastating cross! 10:4
01:17 And Robinson's in big trouble now! 10:4
01:27 The fighters are at ring center... 10:4
01:31 Pep just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 14:4
01:31 Willie Pep was hurt by those blows! 14:4
01:36 It seems every shot Pep takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 14:4
01:46 The quickness and footwork of Pep is definitely keeping Robinson off balance. 14:4
01:55 Ray Robinson tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Pep blocks it. 14:4
02:07 Pep takes a heavy combination downstairs. 18:4
02:07 That series of punches rocked Pep and he looks to be in trouble. 18:4
02:22 Robinson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 18:4
02:25 Robinson plants a hard cross in Pep's midsection. 21:4
02:29 Pep's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 21:4
02:38 Robinson goes straight at Pep, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 21:4
02:43 Robinson has Pep pinned! 21:4
02:48 Robinson lands a hard uppercut! 25:4
02:48 Pep is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 25:4
02:57 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 25:4
03:00 Pep retreats into the upper left corner. 25:4
03:00 Round 8 ends with the sound of the bell. 26:5

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Pep'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
0:09 Robinson connects to the head with a powerful right cross. 3:0
0:18 Pep got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Panama Lewis's instructions work. 3:0
0:24 Pep just comes up short with the combination. 3:0
0:31 Robinson lands a strong cross! 8:0
0:31 Pep looks shaken! 8:0
0:35 Willie Pep seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 8:0
0:39 Pep backs into a neutral corner. 8:0
0:39 Robinson rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 10:0
0:39 Robinson has Willie Pep in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 9th. 10:0
0:52 Ray Robinson misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 10:0
01:03 Pep does a great job of moving as Robinson tries to work inside. 10:0
01:10 Robinson is staying at the center of the ring. 10:0
01:14 Robinson dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Pep back on his heels! 14:0
01:14 Willie Pep is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 14:0
01:19 The swelling around Pep's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 14:0
01:23 Robinson shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 16:0
01:23 Pep is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Robinson just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 16:0
01:36 Robinson connects with a violent cross! 20:0
01:36 Robinson has Pep in trouble after that punch! 20:0
01:41 Pep is starting to fatigue... 20:0
01:54 Robinson fires a volley of punches but Pep was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 20:0
02:05 Robinson fires away but finds nothing but air. 20:0
02:12 Willie Pep traps Robinson in the corner! 20:0
02:16 Pep pins Robinson's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 20:0
02:21 Referee Caiz Sr. has to separate the two... 20:0
02:28 Pep lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 20:2
02:41 These guys are throwing caution to the wind as they go at it blow for blow. 22:4
02:45 Pep's left eye is now in terrible shape as his corner has not been abel to curtail the swelling. 22:4
02:55 Pep grabs Ray Robinson. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 22:4
02:59 Caiz Sr. steps in and breaks it up. 22:4
03:00 Robinson appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 22:4
03:00 Pep shows Robinson his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 9. 23:3

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 10. 0:0
0:07 Willie Pep's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:08 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
0:08 Pep lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 0:2
0:16 Panama Lewis not only gave Pep encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Robinson. Now it's up to Pep to implement it. 0:2
0:17 Pep wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 0:4
0:27 Robinson slides into a neutral corner... 0:4
0:31 Pep wraps his arms around Robinson. 0:4
0:36 * Caiz Sr. is telling Pep to quit using the shoulder. 0:4
0:50 Robinson lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 2:4
01:01 Pep gets in a short cross to the body. 2:6
01:18 Robinson looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 2:6
01:20 Pep scores with consecutive blows to the body of Robinson. 2:8
01:34 Pep is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 2:8
01:39 Pep has Ray Robinson trapped! 2:8
01:43 Pep lands a solid hook! 2:12
01:43 Robinson is gasping for air!! 2:12
01:59 Pep darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 2:12
02:07 Pep scores with a forceful jab. 2:15
02:21 Pep really buried that punch into Robinson's ribs. 2:19
02:21 Robinson is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 2:19
02:34 Some good body work by Pep but not much on those punches. 2:21
02:48 Pep shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Robinson flush! 2:25
02:48 Robinson appears shaken by that punch! 2:25
03:00 Willie Pep takes a hard combination from Robinson 6:25
03:00 That punch may have stunned Pep momentarily. 6:25
03:00 Pep's left eye continues to swell and soon his vision will be completely obscured from that side. Don't be surprised if a punch he doesn't see ends the night for him. 6:25
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 10 comes to an end. 6:27

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 11. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Pep is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:06 Pep has Robinson trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:0
0:11 The fighters are tied up. Willie Pep tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
0:15 Caiz Sr. has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:19 Panama Lewis was extremely upbeat during the break with Pep providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:25 Robinson pins Willie Pep's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
0:34 Caiz Sr. moves them apart. 0:0
0:42 Pep lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 0:2
0:56 Pep is moving around the ring nicely. 0:2
01:09 Robinson ties up Pep... 0:2
01:13 Pep works his way free! 0:2
01:18 Robinson appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 0:2
01:26 Pep is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Robinson. 0:2
01:31 Robinson brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:2
01:35 Robinson throws a flurry of punches but Pep either blocks or slips them. 0:2
01:47 Robinson pins Pep in the corner! 0:2
01:47 Robinson fires a short right cross that lands square. That was a nice punch. 3:2
02:00 Robinson is trapped in the corner... 3:2
02:00 Pep tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 3:4
02:13 Robinson takes a right to the body. 3:6
02:27 Pep fires a shot, but it glances off Robinson's shoulder. 3:6
02:29 Robinson scores with a quick hook to the head of Pep after Pep missed with a wild shot of his own. 5:6
02:34 The sting is starting to go from Pep's punches... 5:6
02:47 Ray Robinson can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 5:6
02:59 Pep's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 5:6
03:00 Pep grabs Robinson again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 5:6
03:00 Referee Caiz Sr. separates the two... 5:6
03:00 The bell ending Round 11 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 4:8

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 12 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Pep's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Pep's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 * Robinson is told to watch holding and hitting by Caiz Sr. 3:0
0:26 Panama Lewis seemed to pump up Willie Pep between rounds. 3:0
0:30 Robinson is clinching... Pep is trying to free his gloves... They are under Robinson's arms... 3:0
0:42 Referee Caiz Sr. steps in to break it up. 3:0
0:47 Pep is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 3:0
0:55 Willie Pep misses with that punch. 3:0
01:02 Robinson sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Pep. 6:0
01:07 Pep's left eye is on the verge of closing and he's at a huge disadvantage now, especially from a defensive standpoint. 6:0
01:27 * That punch caught Robinson clean. He brings his arms up in a defensive posture. Now he pitches forward! Ray Robinson goes down after a delayed reaction to the combination by Pep! 6:0
01:30 Caiz Sr. stands over Robinson and begins counting... 6:7
01:30 1... 6:7
01:31 2... 6:7
01:32 3... 6:7
01:33 4... 6:7
01:34 5... 6:7
01:34 * Robinson gets up on his feet! He doesn't look very steady... 6:7
01:34 Caiz Sr. is allowing the fight to continue. Ray Robinson looks real shaken to us, however. 6:7
01:34 Pep appears to have Robinson out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Robinson looks ready to go, as Pep closes in to try and end this fight. 6:7
01:48 That punch actually went behind Robinson's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Pep. 6:7
01:59 Pep lands a devastating hook! 6:11
01:59 Robinson is hurt! 6:11
02:08 Robinson moves into a neutral corner. 6:11
02:21 Pep tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 6:11
02:28 Pep lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Robinson's midsection. 6:13
02:28 Willie Pep stunned Robinson. Pep knows how to finish an opponent when he has got one hurt, and he is going to work now! 6:13
02:36 Robinson moves into the lower right corner. 6:13
02:36 Pep throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 6:15
02:41 Some swelling has appeared around the left eye of Robinson. 6:15
02:57 Pep misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:15
03:00 Pep back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Robinson. 6:15
03:00 It looks like Robinson has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:15
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 6:16

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Robinson's corner as the bell sounds for Round 13. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Pep's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Pep's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:14 Pep pins Robinson's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:18 Caiz Sr. has to break them apart. 0:0
0:23 Whatever Panama Lewis said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Pep has some spring in his step here in the 13th round. 0:0
0:28 Robinson approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Pep any room to breathe. 0:0
0:37 Robinson connects with an uppercut to the head of Pep. 2:0
0:52 Ray Robinson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:0
0:56 Robinson's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:0
01:01 Robinson retreats into a neutral corner. 2:0
01:06 Pep is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Robinson can't throw punches, I guess. 2:0
01:10 Caiz Sr. separates the two... 2:0
01:21 Pep backs away and hitches up his trunks. 2:0
01:24 Pep is telegraphing his punches making it pretty easy for Robinson to avoid them. He is going to have to disguise his attempts a little. 2:0
01:31 Robinson works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 2:0
01:48 Robinson moves into a neutral corner. 2:0
01:48 Both men go at it at ring center, with Willie Pep having the upper hand. 4:3
01:52 Robinson eyes look good. He seems to be clear-headed after last round's knockdown. 4:3
02:05 Robinson picks off the jab thrown by Pep. 4:3
02:07 Robinson forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Pep. 6:3
02:24 Apparently Ray Robinson feels it's a good strategy to hug Pep and force Caiz Sr. to come separate them. 6:3
02:33 * The referee is cautioning Robinson about leaning on the neck of his opponent. It's a good tactic if you can get away with it because it tends to tire out the other fighter but Caiz Sr. isn't going to let it happen. 6:3
02:51 Ray Robinson frees himself from Pep's clutches! They move to ring center now. 6:3
03:00 Robinson can't score with short uppercut inside. Pep got his gloves in front of the punch. 6:3
03:00 Robinson appears to have this fight under control. 6:3
03:00 The Referee has to get between Robinson and Pep as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 8:2

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Robinson and Pep leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Pep's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:07 Robinson is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 2:3
0:11 Robinson needs to catch his second wind... 2:3
0:11 Pep's left eye is nearing the point of closure as the swelling worsens. 2:3
0:16 Robinson got some great advice from Peter Manfredo Sr. between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 14. 2:3
0:17 Ray Robinson throws a short, bristling uppercut to the chin of Pep 5:3
0:27 Pep pins Robinson in the corner! 5:3
0:27 Pep rips a hook to the body. 5:5
0:39 Ray Robinson doubles up to the body, though Pep seems unfazed. 7:5
0:56 Robinson is protecting the body nicely as Pep fails to score inside. 7:5
0:58 Robinson rips a hook to the head. 9:5
01:03 Willie Pep's left eye is little more than a slit right now as the swelling has just about closed it. 9:5
01:15 Robinson does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Pep's punches in close. 9:5
01:23 Pep's jab is fast and accurate. 9:7
01:36 Robinson lands a jolting uppercut that snaps back the head of Willie Pep. 12:7
01:48 Neither fighter is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 14:9
02:06 Pep usues his legs to avoid Robinson's punches. 14:9
02:13 Ray Robinson slides into his own corner... 14:9
02:18 Pep misses wildly with the hook. 14:9
02:25 Robinson retreats into a neutral corner. 14:9
02:29 Pep tries to drop the right hand over the top but Robinson ducks under it. 14:9
02:41 Willie Pep lands a smashing hook! 14:14
02:41 Robinson was stunned by that blow! 14:14
02:46 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Robinson. 14:14
02:58 Willie Pep misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 14:14
03:00 Robinson seems to have done enough to win this fight. 14:14
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 14:15

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Robinson's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Robinson's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Pep's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:08 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:0
0:13 Robinson tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:28 Willie Pep and Robinson are in a clinch, Caiz Sr. hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:0
0:32 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:42 Robinson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Willie Pep. 0:0
0:44 Pep shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 0:2
0:49 Both fighters look fatigued... 0:2
01:00 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Pep digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Robinson. 0:4
01:15 Pep seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:4
01:21 Robinson pins Pep in the corner! 0:4
01:26 Robinson misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:4
01:28 Pep digs a short hook to ribs of Ray Robinson. 0:6
01:40 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:6
01:45 Robinson throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Pep but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:6
01:47 Pep moves in and scores with a quick jab. 0:8
01:57 Pep scores with a hook to the side of the head. 0:10
02:01 The swelling under Robinson's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 0:10
02:07 Pep has Robinson cornered! 0:10
02:11 Pep clinches... Robinson gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:10
02:16 Caiz Sr. separates them. 0:10
02:24 Pep is blocked in his own corner... 0:10
02:24 Robinson flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 2:10
02:41 Robinson grabs and holds Pep... 2:10
02:45 Caiz Sr. separates the two fighters. 2:10
02:50 Ray Robinson misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 4:10
03:00 Robinson appears to have this fight under control. 4:10
03:00 The final seconds of Round 15 expire and this bout is going to go to the scorecards. 4:9

Fight Result

Let's go to Jimmy Lennon for the call...

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

Tony Perez, Puerto Rico scores the bout 143 to 142

Marcos Torres, Panama scores the bout 143 to 142

Lee McCowan, United States scores the bout 143 to 142

The winner and new WBC welterweight champion by unanimous decision is Willie Pep!


Score Cards

Tony Perez Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 8 10 10 9 142
Willie Pep 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 143

Marcos Torres Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 8 10 9 9 142
Willie Pep 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 143

Lee McCowan Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 8 10 9 9 142
Willie Pep 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 143

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 29 27 30 30 27 30 30 30 30 27 27 24 30 28 27 426
Willie Pep 30 30 28 27 30 27 27 27 27 30 30 30 27 29 30 429


Statistics
Categories Ray Robinson Willie Pep
Knockdowns scored 0 1


Jabs / Round 5.73 7.47
Hooks / Round 4.00 6.27
Crosses / Round 4.87 3.47
Combinations / Round 4.27 4.87
Uppercuts / Round 4.87 3.33


Punches Landed / Round 23.73 25.40
Punches Missed / Round 56.00 48.53


Punching Accuracy 29.8% 34.4%


Total Number of Fouls 4 3
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1 1
Using Shoulder 2 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1


Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 3 3


Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1


No cuts occured


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


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