Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Muhammad Ali Joe Gans 2-1 1 UD 10 10
Preliminary 1 Duilio Loi Marcel Cerdan 3-2 2 SD 10 10
Preliminary 2 Roberto Duran Peter Jackson 3-2 0 D(m) 10 10
Support Bout Kid Chocolate Kid Gavilan 1-1 2 UD 10 10
Co-Feature Alexis Arguello Wilfredo Gomez 1-1 1 KO 3 10
Main Event Benny Leonard Salvador Sanchez 1-1 1 UD 10 10
#4# EVent 20: Million Drachma Tourney 7-12
Re: #4# EVent 20: Million Drachma Tourney 7-12
Opening Bout
Muhammad Ali vs Joe Gans
Fight info: Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, FL, United States, 2012-09-16, announcer is Frank Shain, referee is Pat Russell, the bout will be scored by three judges: Francisco Vazquez Marcos (Spain), Arturo Sanchez (Panama) and Masakazu Uchida (Japan), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Muhammad Ali - Record: 16-7-2 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Dan Birmingham - Cut Man: Bill Brady
In the blue corner: Joe Gans - Record: 8-8-2 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Tony Rivera
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:11 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if neither has gotten the better of the exchange. 2:2
0:23 Gans pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 2:4
0:40 Ali is protecting the body nicely as Gans fails to score inside. 2:4
0:48 Ali put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 2:4
0:55 Watch Ali move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Gans off balance. 2:4
01:06 Russell tries to separate the boxers but Gans has a vice-like grip on Ali. 2:4
01:15 Russell separates the two... 2:4
01:19 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 2:4
01:29 Ali is holding... 2:4
01:34 Russell moves them apart. 2:4
01:47 Muhammad Ali just landed a three punch combo! 6:4
01:47 That's the shot Ali hoped to land! Gans looks bad after that series of blows. 6:4
02:00 As high as Gans is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Ali takes advantage of it. 6:4
02:03 Gans's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 6:4
02:14 Ali scores with consecutive blows to the body of Gans. 8:4
02:30 Gans plods forward. 8:4
02:35 The action slows for the moment. 8:4
02:38 Gans gets off a quick combination to the body 8:6
02:56 Gans does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Ali's punches in close. 8:6
03:00 Gans's misses as Ali backpedals away. 8:6
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 8:7
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:16 Gans pins Ali's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:25 Ali works his way free! 0:0
0:29 Ali got some great advice from Bill Brady between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:0
0:36 Gans approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Ali any room to breathe. 0:0
0:40 Gans lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 0:2
0:58 Ali slides along the far ropes. 0:2
01:07 Joe Gans tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:2
01:19 Gans just misses with a huge shot as Ali chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:2
01:30 Muhammad Ali picks off the cross by Gans. 0:2
01:37 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:2
01:45 Joe Gans drops the right hand flush on Ali's chin! 0:6
01:45 Ali's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 0:6
01:59 Gans is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Muhammad Ali a decent target to shoot for. 0:6
02:03 Gans is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:6
02:29 Gans pushes Ali then steps away from him. 0:6
02:38 Gans tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:6
02:45 Ali connects with a violent cross! 5:6
02:45 That was a beautiful shot, Gans's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 5:6
02:59 * Joe Gans looks like he's now favoring his hand. Maybe he's injured it. 5:6
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! 6:6
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 * Russell is telling Gans to keep his punches up. 0:2
0:29 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:2
0:36 Gans misses wildly with the Hook. 0:2
0:50 Ali is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Joe Gans. 0:2
0:55 Not much happening at the moment. 0:2
01:03 Ali is circling his opponent. 0:2
01:12 Muhammad Ali can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:2
01:14 Gans rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:4
01:27 Ali is motioning with his gloves for Gans to bring it on, but Ali is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:4
01:31 Ali eats a jab from Gans 0:6
01:49 Ali just can't find the range with that cross. 0:6
02:01 Joe Gans telegraphed that shot and Ali ducks under it easily. 0:6
02:12 Muhammad Ali back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Joe Gans. 0:6
02:21 Ali lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Gans. 0:6
02:29 That's a nice solid jab from Gans 0:9
02:46 Gans misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:9
02:53 There's a straight right by Ali! 4:9
02:53 Gans is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 4:9
03:00 Joe Gans clamps Ali's arms to his side and holds on until Russell breaks the hold. 4:9
03:00 Ali pushes Gans away. 4:9
03:00 The boos are picking up around the arena. The crowd wants more action than they received this round. 6:6
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Russell motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:12 Gans lands a solid uppercut! 0:5
0:12 That blast sent Ali reeling into the ropes! 0:5
0:21 Bill Brady not only gave Ali encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Gans. Now it's up to Ali to implement it. 0:5
0:21 Gans snakes the jab through Ali's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 0:7
0:21 Gans has Ali hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Gans is. 0:7
0:29 Ali tries a hook but Gans blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 0:9
0:29 Gans has Ali is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 0:9
0:43 Gans tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 0:9
0:47 Gans connects with a cross to Ali's body. 0:11
0:47 Gans must sense that he's got Muhammad Ali just about out on his feet. Now, it's a matter of whether or not he can land the punches necessary to end this fight. 0:11
01:00 Gans lands a hard hook! 0:15
01:00 Ali takes a step back, obviously hurt! 0:15
01:09 Gans fires a punch over the jab of Muhammad Ali and gets it in for points. 0:17
01:09 Ali is badly stunned and Gans will try to finish him off here in the 4th round! 0:17
01:18 Gans lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 0:19
01:27 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 0:19
01:30 Ali lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Gans's midsection. 2:19
01:47 Ali traps Gans's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Russell breaks it up. 2:19
01:51 Gans tries to get free... Here comes Russell to break them up... 2:19
01:56 Gans gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Ali with an uppercut. 2:21
02:10 Gans ties up Muhammad Ali. Why would he want to clinch now? 2:21
02:14 Russell pries them apart. 2:21
02:23 Gans dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Muhammad Ali back on his heels! 2:25
02:23 Muhammad Ali careens wildly into the ropes! He's trying desperately to hang on! 2:25
02:37 The fighters are tied up. Gans tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:25
02:41 * Gans has been trying to sneak in a bit of extra damage by using his shoulders in close and now he's drawn a caution from the referee. 2:25
03:00 Ali works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 2:25
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 2:23
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ali looks a bit disgusted as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Muhammad Ali slides into the corner... 0:0
0:13 Gans fires a volley of punches but Ali was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:0
0:20 Ali lands a crushing hook! 4:0
0:20 Gans is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:0
0:28 Whatever Bill Brady said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Ali has some spring in his step here in the 5th round. 4:0
0:33 Gans looks to work the body, but Ali covers up nicely. 4:0
0:46 Ali works free! The fighters move to ring center. 4:0
0:52 Gans is trapped in Ali's corner... 4:0
0:52 Ali jolts Gans with a hard jab. 7:0
01:06 Gans frees himself from Ali's clutches! They move to ring center now. 7:0
01:10 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 7:0
01:20 Gans likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Ali's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 7:2
01:33 Ali seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:2
01:36 Ali gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 9:2
01:56 Ali catches Gans coming in with a sweet uppercut! 13:2
01:56 Gans seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 13:2
02:06 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 13:2
02:14 Gans fires and misses. 13:2
02:16 Ali works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 15:2
02:21 Some swelling has appeared around the right eye of Gans. 15:2
02:25 Joe Gans doesn't have to look for Ali this round. He is right there in front of him. 15:2
02:32 Ali is trying to free his gloves from under Gans's gloves. 15:2
02:36 The fighters separate after a clinch. 15:2
02:46 Ali tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Gans blocks it. 15:2
02:48 Gans scores with a glancing cross. 15:4
03:00 Gans feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 15:4
03:00 Round 5 finishes with the sound of the bell. 16:4
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Eddie Inabagsky seemed to pump up Joe Gans between rounds. 0:0
0:13 Gans leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:24 Joe Gans throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Ali but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:27 Ali lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Gans 2:0
0:40 Ali smothers Gans's attack as Gans tries to get off some shots inside. 2:0
0:43 * Ali is landing to the kidney area and Russell has seen enough as he issues a warning. 4:0
01:01 Gans traps Ali in the corner! 4:0
01:05 Gans misses with that punch. 4:0
01:12 Ali cranks up the hook and connects to Gans's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 9:0
01:12 That blow connected solidly to the head of Gans and he is stunned! 9:0
01:17 That swelling under the right eye of Gans is definitely getting worse. 9:0
01:21 Ali moves into a neutral corner. 9:0
01:26 Gans fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 9:0
01:43 He swings...and misses. 9:0
01:50 Gans'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. 9:0
02:03 Ali lets his hands go inside, but Gans protects his body well. 9:0
02:09 Gans throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 9:2
02:27 Ali pins Gans's arms! The fighters are tied up... 9:2
02:39 Ali pushes Gans away. 9:2
02:48 Russell warns Gans for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 9:2
02:53 The Referee breaks it up... 9:2
02:57 At this point in the fight, neither fighter appears to have gained a significant advantage. 9:2
03:00 Ali backs into his own corner... 9:2
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 6. 8:0
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ali rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Eddie Inabagsky knows Gans lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:12 Gans is clinching... Ali is trying to free his gloves... They are under Gans's arms... 0:0
0:21 Russell breaks them up... 0:0
0:33 Gans bounces Ali back as he drives his shoulder into him. That's probably not legal but, hey, if you can get away with it! 0:0
0:37 Gans brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:37 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Gans who scores with a short hook to the chest. 0:2
0:53 Ali slides into a neutral corner... 0:2
0:53 Gans moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:4
01:02 * Gans going way too low with his punches and Russell has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:6
01:02 * Russell is stopping the action and is going to take a point away from Gans! 0:6
01:18 Gans has Ali trapped in the far neutral corner... 0:6
01:22 Considering the clinch Gans has on Ali it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Ali pushes him away. 0:6
01:27 Russell separates the two... 0:6
01:31 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:6
01:39 Gans grabs Ali's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Russell has to force Gans to let go. 0:6
01:43 Russell separates them. 0:6
01:50 Gans fires a jab to the body 0:8
02:04 Ali is getting frustrated as Gans continues to hold on to him. Ali is punching Gans's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Russell pushes the fighters apart. 0:8
02:16 Russell moves in to break the clinch. 0:8
02:28 Gans has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Muhammad Ali. 0:8
02:33 Referee Russell has to separate the two... 0:8
02:40 Ali retreats into a neutral corner. 0:8
02:40 Gans sneaks home the right cross. 0:10
02:52 Gans traps Ali in the corner! 0:10
02:56 Gans misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:10
02:58 Ali feints to the head before burying the hook in Gans's side. 3:10
03:00 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Gans. 3:10
03:00 Joe Gans appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 3:10
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 3:8
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:20 Gans tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Ali. 0:0
0:26 Bill Brady was extremely upbeat during the break with Ali providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:32 Gans takes a hard combination from Ali 4:0
0:32 Gans was shaken by those blows! 4:0
0:36 Gans's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 4:0
0:41 Ali is trapped in the corner... 4:0
0:41 Gans fires the jab. It finds its target. 4:2
0:50 Ali takes a cross to the head from Joe Gans. 4:4
01:02 Ali tastes Gans's jab 4:6
01:20 Ali wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Gans's defense. 4:6
01:27 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:6
01:31 Gans backs into a neutral corner. 4:6
01:31 A flurry of blows from Ali lands to the body 6:6
01:41 Gans scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Ali's jaw. 6:8
01:58 The fighters are throwing punches but Gans is being much more effective in this battle. 8:11
02:14 Gans finds a home for his jab, keeping Ali at bay. 8:13
02:23 Ali retreats into his own corner... 8:13
02:23 Gans scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 8:15
02:46 Gans fires a left hand that Ali takes high on the shoulder. 8:15
02:53 Ali lands a crushing jab! 13:15
02:53 That punch may have stunned Gans momentarily. 13:15
02:58 Joe Gans seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 13:15
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 13:14
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ali and Gans square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 9. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Gans's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:11 Gans looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 0:0
0:13 Ali feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Gans's chin. 2:0
0:29 Circling left, Gans looks for an opening to fire a shot at Ali. 2:0
0:34 Ali's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:0
0:36 Gans has Ali cornered! 2:0
0:41 Gans lands a strong uppercut! 2:4
0:41 Gans just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 2:4
0:51 Muhammad Ali is trapped in his own corner... 2:4
0:55 Ali comes in low. Gans puts a headlock on him. Russell knocks Gans's arm off Ali's head. 2:4
01:04 Now they break clean. 2:4
01:15 Ali and Joe Gans clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 2:4
01:18 Gans lets a quick hook go, catching Ali moving in. 2:6
01:31 Gans shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Ali. 2:6
01:36 Ali seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 2:6
01:44 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 2:6
01:48 Russell has to break them apart. 2:6
01:53 Ali is staying at the center of the ring. 2:6
01:53 Ali lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 4:6
02:14 Ali is literally dancing circles around Gans this round. 4:6
02:19 Gans has Ali trapped! 4:6
02:23 Ali usues his legs to avoid Gans's punches. 4:6
02:31 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 4:6
02:39 Joe Gans smothers Ali's attack with a clinch! 4:6
02:43 Gans finally lets go of Ali. 4:6
02:51 Russell is getting too involved in the fight and is becoming more of a factor than a referee is supposed to be. 4:6
02:53 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 4:6
02:53 Ali lands a flurry to the ribs of Gans. 6:6
03:00 Joe Gans appears to have this fight under control. 6:6
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 9 comes to an end. 7:4
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 10th. 0:0
0:08 Bill Brady was really animated in Ali's corner and Ali was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 Gans'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 Gans throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:24 Muhammad Ali fires and misses. 0:0
0:31 Joe Gans lands a devastating uppercut! 0:4
0:31 Ali was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 0:4
0:41 Gans has Ali blocked in! 0:4
0:45 Gans tries to drop the right hand over the top but Ali ducks under it. 0:4
0:57 Gans fires a lead right that Ali manages to avoid. 0:4
01:11 Gans scores with a quick hook to the head of Ali after Ali missed with a wild shot of his own. 0:6
01:25 Ali does a great job of moving as Gans tries to work inside. 0:6
01:43 Gans doesn't connect with the jab. 0:6
01:45 Ali's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 2:6
01:54 Ali is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:6
01:59 Gans scores with a quick one-two to Ali's midsection 2:8
02:08 Gans slips in a jab to the body 2:10
02:24 That was a violent straight right by Gans! 2:14
02:24 Ali is suddenly in trouble! 2:14
02:28 Muhammad Ali is starting to suck wind... 2:14
02:44 Ali can't score with short uppercut inside. Gans got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:14
02:50 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:14
03:00 Gans seems to have done enough to win this fight. 2:14
03:00 This bout's over, fight fans! The scorecards will tell the tale in this one. 2:13
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Frank Shain is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Francisco Vazquez Marcos, Spain scores the bout 97 to 94
Arturo Sanchez, Panama scores the bout 98 to 94
Masakazu Uchida, Japan scores the bout 96 to 95
The winner by unanimous decision is Muhammad Ali!
Score Cards
Francisco Vazquez Marcos Round Total
Spain 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Muhammad Ali 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 97
Joe Gans 9 10 10 10 9 9 8 10 9 10 94
Arturo Sanchez Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Muhammad Ali 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 98
Joe Gans 9 10 10 10 9 9 8 10 9 10 94
Masakazu Uchida Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Muhammad Ali 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 96
Joe Gans 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 95
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Muhammad Ali 30 30 30 27 30 30 29 28 30 27 291
Joe Gans 27 30 30 30 27 27 25 30 27 30 283
Statistics
Categories Muhammad Ali Joe Gans
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.20 7.50
Hooks / Round 2.30 6.90
Crosses / Round 2.70 4.30
Combinations / Round 3.50 4.00
Uppercuts / Round 2.10 4.50
Punches Landed / Round 14.80 27.20
Punches Missed / Round 17.50 79.40
Punching Accuracy 45.8% 25.5%
Total Number of Fouls 1 3
Low Blow 2
Kidney Punching 1
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Caution 1 2
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 1 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 7 / 7 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 2 / 2
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Muhammad Ali vs Joe Gans
Fight info: Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, FL, United States, 2012-09-16, announcer is Frank Shain, referee is Pat Russell, the bout will be scored by three judges: Francisco Vazquez Marcos (Spain), Arturo Sanchez (Panama) and Masakazu Uchida (Japan), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Muhammad Ali - Record: 16-7-2 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Dan Birmingham - Cut Man: Bill Brady
In the blue corner: Joe Gans - Record: 8-8-2 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Tony Rivera
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:11 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if neither has gotten the better of the exchange. 2:2
0:23 Gans pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 2:4
0:40 Ali is protecting the body nicely as Gans fails to score inside. 2:4
0:48 Ali put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 2:4
0:55 Watch Ali move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Gans off balance. 2:4
01:06 Russell tries to separate the boxers but Gans has a vice-like grip on Ali. 2:4
01:15 Russell separates the two... 2:4
01:19 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 2:4
01:29 Ali is holding... 2:4
01:34 Russell moves them apart. 2:4
01:47 Muhammad Ali just landed a three punch combo! 6:4
01:47 That's the shot Ali hoped to land! Gans looks bad after that series of blows. 6:4
02:00 As high as Gans is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Ali takes advantage of it. 6:4
02:03 Gans's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 6:4
02:14 Ali scores with consecutive blows to the body of Gans. 8:4
02:30 Gans plods forward. 8:4
02:35 The action slows for the moment. 8:4
02:38 Gans gets off a quick combination to the body 8:6
02:56 Gans does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Ali's punches in close. 8:6
03:00 Gans's misses as Ali backpedals away. 8:6
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 8:7
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:16 Gans pins Ali's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:25 Ali works his way free! 0:0
0:29 Ali got some great advice from Bill Brady between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:0
0:36 Gans approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Ali any room to breathe. 0:0
0:40 Gans lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 0:2
0:58 Ali slides along the far ropes. 0:2
01:07 Joe Gans tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:2
01:19 Gans just misses with a huge shot as Ali chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:2
01:30 Muhammad Ali picks off the cross by Gans. 0:2
01:37 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:2
01:45 Joe Gans drops the right hand flush on Ali's chin! 0:6
01:45 Ali's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 0:6
01:59 Gans is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Muhammad Ali a decent target to shoot for. 0:6
02:03 Gans is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:6
02:29 Gans pushes Ali then steps away from him. 0:6
02:38 Gans tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:6
02:45 Ali connects with a violent cross! 5:6
02:45 That was a beautiful shot, Gans's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 5:6
02:59 * Joe Gans looks like he's now favoring his hand. Maybe he's injured it. 5:6
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! 6:6
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 * Russell is telling Gans to keep his punches up. 0:2
0:29 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:2
0:36 Gans misses wildly with the Hook. 0:2
0:50 Ali is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Joe Gans. 0:2
0:55 Not much happening at the moment. 0:2
01:03 Ali is circling his opponent. 0:2
01:12 Muhammad Ali can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:2
01:14 Gans rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:4
01:27 Ali is motioning with his gloves for Gans to bring it on, but Ali is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:4
01:31 Ali eats a jab from Gans 0:6
01:49 Ali just can't find the range with that cross. 0:6
02:01 Joe Gans telegraphed that shot and Ali ducks under it easily. 0:6
02:12 Muhammad Ali back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Joe Gans. 0:6
02:21 Ali lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Gans. 0:6
02:29 That's a nice solid jab from Gans 0:9
02:46 Gans misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:9
02:53 There's a straight right by Ali! 4:9
02:53 Gans is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 4:9
03:00 Joe Gans clamps Ali's arms to his side and holds on until Russell breaks the hold. 4:9
03:00 Ali pushes Gans away. 4:9
03:00 The boos are picking up around the arena. The crowd wants more action than they received this round. 6:6
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Russell motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:12 Gans lands a solid uppercut! 0:5
0:12 That blast sent Ali reeling into the ropes! 0:5
0:21 Bill Brady not only gave Ali encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Gans. Now it's up to Ali to implement it. 0:5
0:21 Gans snakes the jab through Ali's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 0:7
0:21 Gans has Ali hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Gans is. 0:7
0:29 Ali tries a hook but Gans blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 0:9
0:29 Gans has Ali is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 0:9
0:43 Gans tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 0:9
0:47 Gans connects with a cross to Ali's body. 0:11
0:47 Gans must sense that he's got Muhammad Ali just about out on his feet. Now, it's a matter of whether or not he can land the punches necessary to end this fight. 0:11
01:00 Gans lands a hard hook! 0:15
01:00 Ali takes a step back, obviously hurt! 0:15
01:09 Gans fires a punch over the jab of Muhammad Ali and gets it in for points. 0:17
01:09 Ali is badly stunned and Gans will try to finish him off here in the 4th round! 0:17
01:18 Gans lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 0:19
01:27 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 0:19
01:30 Ali lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Gans's midsection. 2:19
01:47 Ali traps Gans's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Russell breaks it up. 2:19
01:51 Gans tries to get free... Here comes Russell to break them up... 2:19
01:56 Gans gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Ali with an uppercut. 2:21
02:10 Gans ties up Muhammad Ali. Why would he want to clinch now? 2:21
02:14 Russell pries them apart. 2:21
02:23 Gans dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Muhammad Ali back on his heels! 2:25
02:23 Muhammad Ali careens wildly into the ropes! He's trying desperately to hang on! 2:25
02:37 The fighters are tied up. Gans tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:25
02:41 * Gans has been trying to sneak in a bit of extra damage by using his shoulders in close and now he's drawn a caution from the referee. 2:25
03:00 Ali works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 2:25
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 2:23
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ali looks a bit disgusted as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Muhammad Ali slides into the corner... 0:0
0:13 Gans fires a volley of punches but Ali was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:0
0:20 Ali lands a crushing hook! 4:0
0:20 Gans is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:0
0:28 Whatever Bill Brady said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Ali has some spring in his step here in the 5th round. 4:0
0:33 Gans looks to work the body, but Ali covers up nicely. 4:0
0:46 Ali works free! The fighters move to ring center. 4:0
0:52 Gans is trapped in Ali's corner... 4:0
0:52 Ali jolts Gans with a hard jab. 7:0
01:06 Gans frees himself from Ali's clutches! They move to ring center now. 7:0
01:10 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 7:0
01:20 Gans likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Ali's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 7:2
01:33 Ali seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:2
01:36 Ali gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 9:2
01:56 Ali catches Gans coming in with a sweet uppercut! 13:2
01:56 Gans seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 13:2
02:06 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 13:2
02:14 Gans fires and misses. 13:2
02:16 Ali works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 15:2
02:21 Some swelling has appeared around the right eye of Gans. 15:2
02:25 Joe Gans doesn't have to look for Ali this round. He is right there in front of him. 15:2
02:32 Ali is trying to free his gloves from under Gans's gloves. 15:2
02:36 The fighters separate after a clinch. 15:2
02:46 Ali tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Gans blocks it. 15:2
02:48 Gans scores with a glancing cross. 15:4
03:00 Gans feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 15:4
03:00 Round 5 finishes with the sound of the bell. 16:4
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Eddie Inabagsky seemed to pump up Joe Gans between rounds. 0:0
0:13 Gans leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:24 Joe Gans throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Ali but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:27 Ali lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Gans 2:0
0:40 Ali smothers Gans's attack as Gans tries to get off some shots inside. 2:0
0:43 * Ali is landing to the kidney area and Russell has seen enough as he issues a warning. 4:0
01:01 Gans traps Ali in the corner! 4:0
01:05 Gans misses with that punch. 4:0
01:12 Ali cranks up the hook and connects to Gans's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 9:0
01:12 That blow connected solidly to the head of Gans and he is stunned! 9:0
01:17 That swelling under the right eye of Gans is definitely getting worse. 9:0
01:21 Ali moves into a neutral corner. 9:0
01:26 Gans fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 9:0
01:43 He swings...and misses. 9:0
01:50 Gans'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. 9:0
02:03 Ali lets his hands go inside, but Gans protects his body well. 9:0
02:09 Gans throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 9:2
02:27 Ali pins Gans's arms! The fighters are tied up... 9:2
02:39 Ali pushes Gans away. 9:2
02:48 Russell warns Gans for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 9:2
02:53 The Referee breaks it up... 9:2
02:57 At this point in the fight, neither fighter appears to have gained a significant advantage. 9:2
03:00 Ali backs into his own corner... 9:2
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 6. 8:0
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ali rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Eddie Inabagsky knows Gans lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:12 Gans is clinching... Ali is trying to free his gloves... They are under Gans's arms... 0:0
0:21 Russell breaks them up... 0:0
0:33 Gans bounces Ali back as he drives his shoulder into him. That's probably not legal but, hey, if you can get away with it! 0:0
0:37 Gans brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:37 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Gans who scores with a short hook to the chest. 0:2
0:53 Ali slides into a neutral corner... 0:2
0:53 Gans moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:4
01:02 * Gans going way too low with his punches and Russell has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:6
01:02 * Russell is stopping the action and is going to take a point away from Gans! 0:6
01:18 Gans has Ali trapped in the far neutral corner... 0:6
01:22 Considering the clinch Gans has on Ali it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Ali pushes him away. 0:6
01:27 Russell separates the two... 0:6
01:31 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:6
01:39 Gans grabs Ali's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Russell has to force Gans to let go. 0:6
01:43 Russell separates them. 0:6
01:50 Gans fires a jab to the body 0:8
02:04 Ali is getting frustrated as Gans continues to hold on to him. Ali is punching Gans's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Russell pushes the fighters apart. 0:8
02:16 Russell moves in to break the clinch. 0:8
02:28 Gans has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Muhammad Ali. 0:8
02:33 Referee Russell has to separate the two... 0:8
02:40 Ali retreats into a neutral corner. 0:8
02:40 Gans sneaks home the right cross. 0:10
02:52 Gans traps Ali in the corner! 0:10
02:56 Gans misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:10
02:58 Ali feints to the head before burying the hook in Gans's side. 3:10
03:00 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Gans. 3:10
03:00 Joe Gans appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 3:10
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 3:8
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:20 Gans tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Ali. 0:0
0:26 Bill Brady was extremely upbeat during the break with Ali providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:32 Gans takes a hard combination from Ali 4:0
0:32 Gans was shaken by those blows! 4:0
0:36 Gans's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 4:0
0:41 Ali is trapped in the corner... 4:0
0:41 Gans fires the jab. It finds its target. 4:2
0:50 Ali takes a cross to the head from Joe Gans. 4:4
01:02 Ali tastes Gans's jab 4:6
01:20 Ali wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Gans's defense. 4:6
01:27 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:6
01:31 Gans backs into a neutral corner. 4:6
01:31 A flurry of blows from Ali lands to the body 6:6
01:41 Gans scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Ali's jaw. 6:8
01:58 The fighters are throwing punches but Gans is being much more effective in this battle. 8:11
02:14 Gans finds a home for his jab, keeping Ali at bay. 8:13
02:23 Ali retreats into his own corner... 8:13
02:23 Gans scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 8:15
02:46 Gans fires a left hand that Ali takes high on the shoulder. 8:15
02:53 Ali lands a crushing jab! 13:15
02:53 That punch may have stunned Gans momentarily. 13:15
02:58 Joe Gans seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 13:15
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 13:14
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ali and Gans square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 9. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Gans's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:11 Gans looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 0:0
0:13 Ali feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Gans's chin. 2:0
0:29 Circling left, Gans looks for an opening to fire a shot at Ali. 2:0
0:34 Ali's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:0
0:36 Gans has Ali cornered! 2:0
0:41 Gans lands a strong uppercut! 2:4
0:41 Gans just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 2:4
0:51 Muhammad Ali is trapped in his own corner... 2:4
0:55 Ali comes in low. Gans puts a headlock on him. Russell knocks Gans's arm off Ali's head. 2:4
01:04 Now they break clean. 2:4
01:15 Ali and Joe Gans clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 2:4
01:18 Gans lets a quick hook go, catching Ali moving in. 2:6
01:31 Gans shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Ali. 2:6
01:36 Ali seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 2:6
01:44 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 2:6
01:48 Russell has to break them apart. 2:6
01:53 Ali is staying at the center of the ring. 2:6
01:53 Ali lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 4:6
02:14 Ali is literally dancing circles around Gans this round. 4:6
02:19 Gans has Ali trapped! 4:6
02:23 Ali usues his legs to avoid Gans's punches. 4:6
02:31 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 4:6
02:39 Joe Gans smothers Ali's attack with a clinch! 4:6
02:43 Gans finally lets go of Ali. 4:6
02:51 Russell is getting too involved in the fight and is becoming more of a factor than a referee is supposed to be. 4:6
02:53 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 4:6
02:53 Ali lands a flurry to the ribs of Gans. 6:6
03:00 Joe Gans appears to have this fight under control. 6:6
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 9 comes to an end. 7:4
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 10th. 0:0
0:08 Bill Brady was really animated in Ali's corner and Ali was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 Gans'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 Gans throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:24 Muhammad Ali fires and misses. 0:0
0:31 Joe Gans lands a devastating uppercut! 0:4
0:31 Ali was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 0:4
0:41 Gans has Ali blocked in! 0:4
0:45 Gans tries to drop the right hand over the top but Ali ducks under it. 0:4
0:57 Gans fires a lead right that Ali manages to avoid. 0:4
01:11 Gans scores with a quick hook to the head of Ali after Ali missed with a wild shot of his own. 0:6
01:25 Ali does a great job of moving as Gans tries to work inside. 0:6
01:43 Gans doesn't connect with the jab. 0:6
01:45 Ali's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 2:6
01:54 Ali is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:6
01:59 Gans scores with a quick one-two to Ali's midsection 2:8
02:08 Gans slips in a jab to the body 2:10
02:24 That was a violent straight right by Gans! 2:14
02:24 Ali is suddenly in trouble! 2:14
02:28 Muhammad Ali is starting to suck wind... 2:14
02:44 Ali can't score with short uppercut inside. Gans got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:14
02:50 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:14
03:00 Gans seems to have done enough to win this fight. 2:14
03:00 This bout's over, fight fans! The scorecards will tell the tale in this one. 2:13
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Frank Shain is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Francisco Vazquez Marcos, Spain scores the bout 97 to 94
Arturo Sanchez, Panama scores the bout 98 to 94
Masakazu Uchida, Japan scores the bout 96 to 95
The winner by unanimous decision is Muhammad Ali!
Score Cards
Francisco Vazquez Marcos Round Total
Spain 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Muhammad Ali 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 97
Joe Gans 9 10 10 10 9 9 8 10 9 10 94
Arturo Sanchez Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Muhammad Ali 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 98
Joe Gans 9 10 10 10 9 9 8 10 9 10 94
Masakazu Uchida Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Muhammad Ali 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 96
Joe Gans 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 95
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Muhammad Ali 30 30 30 27 30 30 29 28 30 27 291
Joe Gans 27 30 30 30 27 27 25 30 27 30 283
Statistics
Categories Muhammad Ali Joe Gans
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.20 7.50
Hooks / Round 2.30 6.90
Crosses / Round 2.70 4.30
Combinations / Round 3.50 4.00
Uppercuts / Round 2.10 4.50
Punches Landed / Round 14.80 27.20
Punches Missed / Round 17.50 79.40
Punching Accuracy 45.8% 25.5%
Total Number of Fouls 1 3
Low Blow 2
Kidney Punching 1
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Caution 1 2
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 1 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 7 / 7 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 2 / 2
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: #4# EVent 20: Million Drachma Tourney 7-12
Preliminary 1
Duilio Loi vs Marcel Cerdan
Fight info: Gymnase du Port Marchand, Toulon, Var, France, 2012-09-16, announcer is Pat Harker, referee is Jorge Basile, the bout will be scored by three judges: Claude Paquette (Canada), Frank Lombardi (United States) and Joe Horn (South Africa), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Duilio Loi - Record: 9-9-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jeff Mayweather - Cut Man: Charley Goldman
In the blue corner: Marcel Cerdan - Record: 4-5-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Darkie Smith
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 That's the bell, summoning the two fighters to begin trading punches here in the first. 0:0
0:06 Cerdan flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 0:2
0:23 Cerdan dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Loi back on his heels! 0:6
0:23 Loi was shaken by that blow! 0:6
0:40 A flurry of blows from Loi lands to the body 2:6
0:59 Loi fires a short, ripping uppercut inside. 4:6
01:17 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 4:6
01:29 Cerdan lets his hands go inside, but Duilio Loi protects his body well. 4:6
01:37 Loi gets his head on the chest of Cerdan as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 6:6
01:51 Cerdan knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 6:6
01:59 Cerdan backs into a neutral corner. 6:6
02:04 Loi voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 6:6
02:10 Loi gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 8:6
02:21 As high as Cerdan is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Loi takes advantage of it. 8:6
02:30 Loi fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 8:6
02:32 Loi takes a cross to the head from Cerdan. 8:8
02:45 Loi catches Cerdan with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 10:8
03:00 Watch Loi move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Cerdan off balance. 10:8
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 11:10
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Loi and Marcel Cerdan leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Darkie Smith seemed to pump up Cerdan between rounds. 0:0
0:12 Cerdan lands a wicked uppercut! 0:4
0:12 Duilio Loi is trying to regroup after that punch... 0:4
0:21 Loi scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Cerdan. 2:4
0:21 Cerdan staggers backwards after that clash of heads onside. 2:4
0:32 Cerdan moves into the left corner. 2:4
0:37 Cerdan is either lucky or has radar. Loi's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:4
0:39 Cerdan slips inside and lands a hook. 2:6
0:48 Loi lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Cerdan on the end of that punch. 4:6
01:04 Loi is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 4:6
01:17 Loi is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 4:6
01:20 Cerdan is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 4:8
01:36 Loi goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 6:8
01:53 Duilio Loi can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 6:8
02:03 Loi is trapped in his own corner... 6:8
02:08 Cerdan lands a smashing cross! 6:12
02:08 Loi is clutching his side! 6:12
02:20 Loi retreats into the left corner. 6:12
02:25 Cerdan connects with a violent cross! 6:16
02:25 Loi is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 6:16
02:40 Cerdan has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 6:16
02:50 Look out! That was a straight right by Cerdan! 6:20
02:50 Loi was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 6:20
03:00 Loi has Cerdan trapped! 6:20
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 2. 8:20
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Loi and Cerdan square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Jeff Mayweather not only gave Loi encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Cerdan. Now it's up to Loi to implement it. 0:0
0:07 Loi's jab is fast and accurate. 2:0
0:21 Loi throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:0
0:23 Cerdan rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:2
0:38 Cerdan slides into a neutral corner... 2:2
0:43 Loi is holding... 2:2
0:47 * Cerdan has been trying to sneak in a bit of extra damage by using his shoulders in close and now he's drawn a caution from the referee. 2:2
01:01 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:2
01:05 Loi has Cerdan blocked in! 2:2
01:09 Loi traps Cerdan's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Basile breaks it up. 2:2
01:14 The Referee breaks it up... 2:2
01:23 Loi can't score with short uppercut inside. Cerdan got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:2
01:32 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 2:2
01:32 Loi bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 4:2
01:46 Cerdan forces the action inside with an arcing cross to Loi's head. 4:5
02:04 Duilio Loi just misses with a huge shot as Cerdan chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 4:5
02:14 Loi throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 6:5
02:24 Loi gets off a quick combination to the body 8:5
02:40 Loi slides along the far ropes. 8:5
02:47 A straight cross from Cerdan gets through Loi's guard. 8:7
03:00 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 8:7
03:00 Cerdan tries to get free... Here comes Basile to break them up... 8:7
03:00 Basile motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 3. 8:7
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Darkie Smith said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Cerdan has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:0
0:08 Cerdan has Duilio Loi cornered! 0:0
0:08 Cerdan gets inside and fires a hook to Loi's body. 0:2
0:12 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:2
0:19 Loi retreats into his own corner... 0:2
0:19 Cerdan connects with a left-right combo. 0:4
0:29 Loi scores with a nice right cross. 2:4
0:38 Loi slides into the corner... 2:4
0:43 Basile has to pull the fighters away from each other as Cerdan locks up Loi's arms. 2:4
0:47 Basile separates the two... 2:4
0:57 Cerdan is clinching... 2:4
01:06 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:4
01:11 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 2:4
01:11 Loi scores with consecutive blows to the body of Cerdan. 4:4
01:20 Loi moves into a neutral corner. 4:4
01:24 Cerdan just comes up short with the jab. 4:4
01:38 Cerdan lands a hard uppercut! 4:8
01:38 That was a beautiful shot, Loi's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 4:8
01:47 Cerdan dips and connects with a hook to the side of Loi's head. 4:10
02:04 Cerdan doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 4:10
02:08 Marcel Cerdan has Loi trapped in the far left neutral corner... 4:10
02:13 Cerdan wings a big left hand at Loi but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:10
02:15 Loi fires a jab to the body 6:10
02:32 Loi just landed a three punch combo! 10:10
02:32 How is Cerdan standing after those shots? 10:10
02:46 Cerdan lands a crushing uppercut! 10:14
02:46 Loi is badly hurt! 10:14
02:55 Loi fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 12:14
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Basile to step in and break it up. 12:14
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Loi's corner as the bell sounds for Round 5. 0:0
0:18 Cerdan is like an old steam train going uphill. He just keeps chugging away trying to move inside on Loi. 0:0
0:18 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:22 Cerdan's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:27 Cerdan tries to muscle inside but Loi clinches him. 0:0
0:36 Duilio Loi shoves Cerdan away. 0:0
0:45 Loi dances gracefully across the canvas 0:0
0:55 Cerdan lands a crushing cross! 0:4
0:55 Loi was stunned by that blow! 0:4
01:07 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:4
01:07 Loi gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Marcel Cerdan with an uppercut. 2:4
01:17 Loi lands a jab to Cerdan's midsection 4:4
01:34 Loi tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Cerdan. 4:4
01:45 Loi looks to work the body, but Cerdan covers up nicely. 4:4
01:56 Duilio Loi lands a strong cross! 8:4
01:56 Cerdan is suddenly in trouble! 8:4
02:06 Duilio Loi throws another good combination that temporarily slows Cerdan. 10:4
02:22 Loi grabs and holds Cerdan... 10:4
02:27 Loi pushes Cerdan away. 10:4
02:31 Both men look to measure one another. 10:4
02:34 Loi doubles up to the body, though Cerdan seems unfazed. 12:4
02:48 That punch actually went behind Cerdan's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Loi. 12:4
03:00 Cerdan drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 12:8
03:00 Loi is trying to regroup after those punches... 12:8
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 12:9
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 6 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:17 Cerdan slides along the far ropes. 0:0
0:17 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:25 Cerdan slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:25 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Loi lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Cerdan. 2:0
0:42 Cerdan doesn't connect with the jab. 2:0
0:44 Duilio Loi shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:0
01:01 Duilio Loi pins Cerdan's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:0
01:06 * It's good to see Basile paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Loi about leaning on his opponent's neck. 4:0
01:28 Loi lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Cerdan. 4:0
01:30 Cerdan lands two solid jabs that snap back the head of Loi. 4:3
01:42 Cerdan traps Loi in the corner! 4:3
01:42 Cerdan snaps Loi's head back with a jolting uppercut. 4:6
01:58 Cerdan ties up Loi. 4:6
02:02 Cerdan finally lets go of Loi. 4:6
02:12 Duilio Loi takes a hard combination from Cerdan 4:10
02:12 Cerdan has Loi in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 4:10
02:25 Cerdan is clinching... Loi is trying to free his gloves... They are under Cerdan's arms... 4:10
02:34 Basile has to break them apart. 4:10
02:44 Loi smothers Cerdan's attack as Cerdan tries to get off some shots inside. 4:10
02:46 Some good body work by Loi but not much on those punches. 6:10
02:55 Cerdan flicks a lead right to the head of Loi. 6:12
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 6. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 5:12
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duilio Loi looks to be in excellent shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Jeff Mayweather was extremely upbeat during the break with Loi providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:09 Loi lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 2:0
0:14 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 7th round of this fight. 2:0
0:30 Cerdan is holding on to Loi. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:0
0:39 Now they break clean. 2:0
0:46 Loi scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 4:0
0:55 Cerdan lands a hook to the ribs. 4:2
01:09 Cerdan clinches... Loi gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 4:2
01:14 * Cerdan is having a point deducted for hitting low. Basile is letting the judges know but as far as we're concerned he blew that call. Cerdan and his corner people can't believe the call. 4:2
01:14 Referee Basile separates the two... 4:2
01:18 Marcel Cerdan appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 4:2
01:25 Marcel Cerdan pins Duilio Loi's arms. Now they move apart. 4:2
01:30 Loi pushes Cerdan away. 4:2
01:39 Cerdan lands a short left hook to the head. 4:4
01:52 Cerdan retreats into a neutral corner. 4:4
01:56 Loi darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 4:4
02:01 Cerdan lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 4:6
02:15 Marcel Cerdan lands a solid cross! 4:10
02:15 Loi is gasping for air!! 4:10
02:24 Loi is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 4:10
02:28 The fighters are back at ring center... 4:10
02:33 Loi picks off the jab thrown by Cerdan. 4:10
02:35 Loi lands consecutive blows to Cerdan's midsection. 6:10
02:45 Cerdan is trapped in Loi's corner... 6:10
02:45 Loi lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Cerdan's midsection. 8:10
02:56 Cerdan seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:10
03:00 Duilio Loi is circling his opponent. 8:10
03:00 It looks like Cerdan has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:10
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 9:10
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Loi is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 8 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Loi got some great advice from Jeff Mayweather between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 8. 0:0
0:14 Cerdan lands a strong uppercut! 0:4
0:14 Loi is reeling.. 0:4
0:18 Loi is running out of gas... 0:4
0:18 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:4
0:22 Jeff Mayweather is just telling Loi the obvious: throw more punches, move your head, step it up. That's not going to help much! 0:4
0:27 Cerdan fires a left hand that Duilio Loi takes high on the shoulder. 0:4
0:39 It's a sweet uppercut by Cerdan! He snapped Duilio Loi's head straight back with that punch! 0:9
0:39 That shot landed square and Loi felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 0:9
0:43 Duilio Loi looks to be out of gas at this point. 0:9
0:47 Loi is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:9
0:51 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 0:9
0:51 Loi scores with a hook to the side of the head. 2:9
01:01 Cerdan wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 2:11
01:20 And Loi tastes the power of a huge combination from Cerdan! 2:15
01:20 Loi was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 2:15
01:34 Cerdan fires and misses. 2:15
01:46 He lands a devastating uppercut! 2:19
01:46 Loi is going to need to regroup after that blow... 2:19
01:59 Oh!!! Cerdan unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 2:24
01:59 Loi looks stunned! 2:24
02:11 Loi scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 4:24
02:28 Loi lands a flurry to the ribs of Cerdan. 6:24
02:41 Cerdan is blocked in his own corner... 6:24
02:41 Loi sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 8:24
02:50 Loi brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 8:24
02:55 Loi feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 8:24
03:00 Cerdan pins Loi in the corner! 8:24
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 9:25
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cerdan didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:06 Some nice infighting ends with Cerdan getting an uppercut in. 0:2
0:19 Loi has Cerdan pinned! 0:2
0:23 Loi just comes up short with the jab. 0:2
0:26 Cerdan lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Loi 0:4
0:40 Marcel Cerdan works free! The fighters move to ring center. 0:4
0:45 Loi pins Cerdan in the corner! 0:4
0:54 * Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Cerdan is down on his back! 0:4
0:56 Basile picks up the count from the timekeeper... 10:4
0:56 1... 10:4
0:57 2... 10:4
0:58 3... 10:4
0:59 4... 10:4
01:00 5... 10:4
01:01 The count is at 6 as Cerdan struggles to his knees. 10:4
01:02 7... 10:4
01:03 8... 10:4
01:04 9... 10:4
01:04 * Cerdan gets back up but he looks badly shaken. 10:4
01:04 Basile waves the two fighters together, he is allowing the fight to continue. 10:4
01:04 Loi takes a long look at Cerdan to see if he's playing possum. Loi is starting to pour it on so he must believe that he's really hurt Cerdan. 10:4
01:12 Cerdan backs into his own corner... 10:4
01:17 Both fighters move to ring center. 10:4
01:29 Loi misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 10:4
01:38 Cerdan and Duilio Loi lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 10:4
01:50 Marcel Cerdan grabs Loi's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Basile has to force Cerdan to let go. 10:4
01:54 Basile has to break the clinch. 10:4
02:06 Cerdan continues to follow Loi about the ring. 10:4
02:12 Cerdan throws the cross and scores to the head of Loi. 10:6
02:26 Loi shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Cerdan flush! 14:6
02:26 That's the punch Loi hoped to land! Marcel Cerdan looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 14:6
02:36 Loi backs into the upper left corner. 14:6
02:36 Cerdan connects with stiff left hook to the body. 14:9
02:57 Loi works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 14:9
03:00 Cerdan is protecting the body nicely as Loi fails to score inside. 14:9
03:00 Cerdan seems to have done enough to win this fight. 14:9
03:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 16:10
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 10, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:13 Loi picks off the cross by Cerdan. 0:0
0:15 Loi lands a nice cross but Cerdan turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 2:0
0:20 Cerdan needs to catch his second wind... 2:0
0:24 Darkie Smith was really animated in Cerdan's corner and Cerdan was nodding in agreement. 2:0
0:30 Cerdan lands a vicious cross! 2:5
0:30 Loi looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 2:5
0:42 Duilio Loi slides into a neutral corner... 2:5
0:42 * Cerdan is told to keep his glove closed when he hits by Basile 2:7
01:00 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 2:7
01:03 Loi is trapped in the corner... 2:7
01:08 Loi usues his legs to avoid Cerdan's punches. 2:7
01:15 Duilio Loi lands a solid uppercut! 6:7
01:15 Cerdan is staggered... 6:7
01:28 Cerdan drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 6:12
01:28 Loi looks shaken! 6:12
01:40 Loi lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 8:12
01:45 Cerdan doesn't seem bothered by the knockdown last round. He's winning this one. 8:12
01:49 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 8:12
01:58 That hook from Cerdan snapped Loi's head back violently! 8:16
01:58 Loi is reeling after that shot! 8:16
02:15 Marcel Cerdan is clinching. Basile better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 8:16
02:19 Basile is shouting at Marcel Cerdan to break! 8:16
02:36 Cerdan works his way in and leans on Loi. 8:16
02:45 Loi comes in low. Cerdan puts a headlock on him. Basile knocks Cerdan's arm off Loi's head. 8:16
02:54 Referee Basile has to separate the two... 8:16
02:59 Cerdan traps Loi in the corner! 8:16
03:00 Cerdan throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Duilio Loi but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 8:16
03:00 Cerdan appears to have this fight under control. 8:16
03:00 This fight is going to the scorecards as the bell sounds ending Round 10. 8:16
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Pat Harker is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Claude Paquette, Canada scores the bout 97 to 93 for Marcel Cerdan
Joe Horn, South Africa scores the bout 95 to 94 for Duilio Loi
Frank Lombardi, United States scores the bout 96 to 93 for...
...Marcel Cerdan
The winner by split decision is Marcel Cerdan!
Score Cards
Claude Paquette Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Duilio Loi 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 93
Marcel Cerdan 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 8 10 97
Frank Lombardi Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Duilio Loi 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 93
Marcel Cerdan 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 8 10 96
Joe Horn Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Duilio Loi 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 95
Marcel Cerdan 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 8 10 94
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Duilio Loi 29 27 30 28 29 27 27 27 30 27 281
Marcel Cerdan 28 30 28 29 28 30 30 30 24 30 287
Statistics
Categories Duilio Loi Marcel Cerdan
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 4.00 4.80
Hooks / Round 4.70 5.00
Crosses / Round 5.60 5.70
Combinations / Round 3.60 3.90
Uppercuts / Round 5.10 5.00
Punches Landed / Round 23.00 24.40
Punches Missed / Round 38.30 31.40
Punching Accuracy 37.5% 43.7%
Total Number of Fouls 1 2
Using Open Glove 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go All Out for KO 3 / 1 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Duilio Loi vs Marcel Cerdan
Fight info: Gymnase du Port Marchand, Toulon, Var, France, 2012-09-16, announcer is Pat Harker, referee is Jorge Basile, the bout will be scored by three judges: Claude Paquette (Canada), Frank Lombardi (United States) and Joe Horn (South Africa), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Duilio Loi - Record: 9-9-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jeff Mayweather - Cut Man: Charley Goldman
In the blue corner: Marcel Cerdan - Record: 4-5-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Darkie Smith
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 That's the bell, summoning the two fighters to begin trading punches here in the first. 0:0
0:06 Cerdan flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 0:2
0:23 Cerdan dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Loi back on his heels! 0:6
0:23 Loi was shaken by that blow! 0:6
0:40 A flurry of blows from Loi lands to the body 2:6
0:59 Loi fires a short, ripping uppercut inside. 4:6
01:17 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 4:6
01:29 Cerdan lets his hands go inside, but Duilio Loi protects his body well. 4:6
01:37 Loi gets his head on the chest of Cerdan as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 6:6
01:51 Cerdan knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 6:6
01:59 Cerdan backs into a neutral corner. 6:6
02:04 Loi voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 6:6
02:10 Loi gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 8:6
02:21 As high as Cerdan is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Loi takes advantage of it. 8:6
02:30 Loi fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 8:6
02:32 Loi takes a cross to the head from Cerdan. 8:8
02:45 Loi catches Cerdan with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 10:8
03:00 Watch Loi move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Cerdan off balance. 10:8
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 11:10
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Loi and Marcel Cerdan leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Darkie Smith seemed to pump up Cerdan between rounds. 0:0
0:12 Cerdan lands a wicked uppercut! 0:4
0:12 Duilio Loi is trying to regroup after that punch... 0:4
0:21 Loi scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Cerdan. 2:4
0:21 Cerdan staggers backwards after that clash of heads onside. 2:4
0:32 Cerdan moves into the left corner. 2:4
0:37 Cerdan is either lucky or has radar. Loi's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:4
0:39 Cerdan slips inside and lands a hook. 2:6
0:48 Loi lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Cerdan on the end of that punch. 4:6
01:04 Loi is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 4:6
01:17 Loi is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 4:6
01:20 Cerdan is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 4:8
01:36 Loi goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 6:8
01:53 Duilio Loi can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 6:8
02:03 Loi is trapped in his own corner... 6:8
02:08 Cerdan lands a smashing cross! 6:12
02:08 Loi is clutching his side! 6:12
02:20 Loi retreats into the left corner. 6:12
02:25 Cerdan connects with a violent cross! 6:16
02:25 Loi is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 6:16
02:40 Cerdan has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 6:16
02:50 Look out! That was a straight right by Cerdan! 6:20
02:50 Loi was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 6:20
03:00 Loi has Cerdan trapped! 6:20
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 2. 8:20
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Loi and Cerdan square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Jeff Mayweather not only gave Loi encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Cerdan. Now it's up to Loi to implement it. 0:0
0:07 Loi's jab is fast and accurate. 2:0
0:21 Loi throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:0
0:23 Cerdan rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:2
0:38 Cerdan slides into a neutral corner... 2:2
0:43 Loi is holding... 2:2
0:47 * Cerdan has been trying to sneak in a bit of extra damage by using his shoulders in close and now he's drawn a caution from the referee. 2:2
01:01 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:2
01:05 Loi has Cerdan blocked in! 2:2
01:09 Loi traps Cerdan's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Basile breaks it up. 2:2
01:14 The Referee breaks it up... 2:2
01:23 Loi can't score with short uppercut inside. Cerdan got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:2
01:32 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 2:2
01:32 Loi bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 4:2
01:46 Cerdan forces the action inside with an arcing cross to Loi's head. 4:5
02:04 Duilio Loi just misses with a huge shot as Cerdan chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 4:5
02:14 Loi throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 6:5
02:24 Loi gets off a quick combination to the body 8:5
02:40 Loi slides along the far ropes. 8:5
02:47 A straight cross from Cerdan gets through Loi's guard. 8:7
03:00 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 8:7
03:00 Cerdan tries to get free... Here comes Basile to break them up... 8:7
03:00 Basile motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 3. 8:7
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Darkie Smith said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Cerdan has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:0
0:08 Cerdan has Duilio Loi cornered! 0:0
0:08 Cerdan gets inside and fires a hook to Loi's body. 0:2
0:12 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:2
0:19 Loi retreats into his own corner... 0:2
0:19 Cerdan connects with a left-right combo. 0:4
0:29 Loi scores with a nice right cross. 2:4
0:38 Loi slides into the corner... 2:4
0:43 Basile has to pull the fighters away from each other as Cerdan locks up Loi's arms. 2:4
0:47 Basile separates the two... 2:4
0:57 Cerdan is clinching... 2:4
01:06 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:4
01:11 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 2:4
01:11 Loi scores with consecutive blows to the body of Cerdan. 4:4
01:20 Loi moves into a neutral corner. 4:4
01:24 Cerdan just comes up short with the jab. 4:4
01:38 Cerdan lands a hard uppercut! 4:8
01:38 That was a beautiful shot, Loi's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 4:8
01:47 Cerdan dips and connects with a hook to the side of Loi's head. 4:10
02:04 Cerdan doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 4:10
02:08 Marcel Cerdan has Loi trapped in the far left neutral corner... 4:10
02:13 Cerdan wings a big left hand at Loi but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:10
02:15 Loi fires a jab to the body 6:10
02:32 Loi just landed a three punch combo! 10:10
02:32 How is Cerdan standing after those shots? 10:10
02:46 Cerdan lands a crushing uppercut! 10:14
02:46 Loi is badly hurt! 10:14
02:55 Loi fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 12:14
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Basile to step in and break it up. 12:14
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Loi's corner as the bell sounds for Round 5. 0:0
0:18 Cerdan is like an old steam train going uphill. He just keeps chugging away trying to move inside on Loi. 0:0
0:18 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:22 Cerdan's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:27 Cerdan tries to muscle inside but Loi clinches him. 0:0
0:36 Duilio Loi shoves Cerdan away. 0:0
0:45 Loi dances gracefully across the canvas 0:0
0:55 Cerdan lands a crushing cross! 0:4
0:55 Loi was stunned by that blow! 0:4
01:07 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:4
01:07 Loi gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Marcel Cerdan with an uppercut. 2:4
01:17 Loi lands a jab to Cerdan's midsection 4:4
01:34 Loi tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Cerdan. 4:4
01:45 Loi looks to work the body, but Cerdan covers up nicely. 4:4
01:56 Duilio Loi lands a strong cross! 8:4
01:56 Cerdan is suddenly in trouble! 8:4
02:06 Duilio Loi throws another good combination that temporarily slows Cerdan. 10:4
02:22 Loi grabs and holds Cerdan... 10:4
02:27 Loi pushes Cerdan away. 10:4
02:31 Both men look to measure one another. 10:4
02:34 Loi doubles up to the body, though Cerdan seems unfazed. 12:4
02:48 That punch actually went behind Cerdan's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Loi. 12:4
03:00 Cerdan drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 12:8
03:00 Loi is trying to regroup after those punches... 12:8
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 12:9
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 6 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:17 Cerdan slides along the far ropes. 0:0
0:17 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:25 Cerdan slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:25 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Loi lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Cerdan. 2:0
0:42 Cerdan doesn't connect with the jab. 2:0
0:44 Duilio Loi shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:0
01:01 Duilio Loi pins Cerdan's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:0
01:06 * It's good to see Basile paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Loi about leaning on his opponent's neck. 4:0
01:28 Loi lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Cerdan. 4:0
01:30 Cerdan lands two solid jabs that snap back the head of Loi. 4:3
01:42 Cerdan traps Loi in the corner! 4:3
01:42 Cerdan snaps Loi's head back with a jolting uppercut. 4:6
01:58 Cerdan ties up Loi. 4:6
02:02 Cerdan finally lets go of Loi. 4:6
02:12 Duilio Loi takes a hard combination from Cerdan 4:10
02:12 Cerdan has Loi in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 4:10
02:25 Cerdan is clinching... Loi is trying to free his gloves... They are under Cerdan's arms... 4:10
02:34 Basile has to break them apart. 4:10
02:44 Loi smothers Cerdan's attack as Cerdan tries to get off some shots inside. 4:10
02:46 Some good body work by Loi but not much on those punches. 6:10
02:55 Cerdan flicks a lead right to the head of Loi. 6:12
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 6. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 5:12
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duilio Loi looks to be in excellent shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Jeff Mayweather was extremely upbeat during the break with Loi providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:09 Loi lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 2:0
0:14 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 7th round of this fight. 2:0
0:30 Cerdan is holding on to Loi. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:0
0:39 Now they break clean. 2:0
0:46 Loi scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 4:0
0:55 Cerdan lands a hook to the ribs. 4:2
01:09 Cerdan clinches... Loi gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 4:2
01:14 * Cerdan is having a point deducted for hitting low. Basile is letting the judges know but as far as we're concerned he blew that call. Cerdan and his corner people can't believe the call. 4:2
01:14 Referee Basile separates the two... 4:2
01:18 Marcel Cerdan appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 4:2
01:25 Marcel Cerdan pins Duilio Loi's arms. Now they move apart. 4:2
01:30 Loi pushes Cerdan away. 4:2
01:39 Cerdan lands a short left hook to the head. 4:4
01:52 Cerdan retreats into a neutral corner. 4:4
01:56 Loi darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 4:4
02:01 Cerdan lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 4:6
02:15 Marcel Cerdan lands a solid cross! 4:10
02:15 Loi is gasping for air!! 4:10
02:24 Loi is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 4:10
02:28 The fighters are back at ring center... 4:10
02:33 Loi picks off the jab thrown by Cerdan. 4:10
02:35 Loi lands consecutive blows to Cerdan's midsection. 6:10
02:45 Cerdan is trapped in Loi's corner... 6:10
02:45 Loi lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Cerdan's midsection. 8:10
02:56 Cerdan seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:10
03:00 Duilio Loi is circling his opponent. 8:10
03:00 It looks like Cerdan has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:10
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 9:10
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Loi is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 8 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Loi got some great advice from Jeff Mayweather between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 8. 0:0
0:14 Cerdan lands a strong uppercut! 0:4
0:14 Loi is reeling.. 0:4
0:18 Loi is running out of gas... 0:4
0:18 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:4
0:22 Jeff Mayweather is just telling Loi the obvious: throw more punches, move your head, step it up. That's not going to help much! 0:4
0:27 Cerdan fires a left hand that Duilio Loi takes high on the shoulder. 0:4
0:39 It's a sweet uppercut by Cerdan! He snapped Duilio Loi's head straight back with that punch! 0:9
0:39 That shot landed square and Loi felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 0:9
0:43 Duilio Loi looks to be out of gas at this point. 0:9
0:47 Loi is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:9
0:51 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 0:9
0:51 Loi scores with a hook to the side of the head. 2:9
01:01 Cerdan wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 2:11
01:20 And Loi tastes the power of a huge combination from Cerdan! 2:15
01:20 Loi was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 2:15
01:34 Cerdan fires and misses. 2:15
01:46 He lands a devastating uppercut! 2:19
01:46 Loi is going to need to regroup after that blow... 2:19
01:59 Oh!!! Cerdan unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 2:24
01:59 Loi looks stunned! 2:24
02:11 Loi scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 4:24
02:28 Loi lands a flurry to the ribs of Cerdan. 6:24
02:41 Cerdan is blocked in his own corner... 6:24
02:41 Loi sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 8:24
02:50 Loi brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 8:24
02:55 Loi feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 8:24
03:00 Cerdan pins Loi in the corner! 8:24
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 9:25
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cerdan didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:06 Some nice infighting ends with Cerdan getting an uppercut in. 0:2
0:19 Loi has Cerdan pinned! 0:2
0:23 Loi just comes up short with the jab. 0:2
0:26 Cerdan lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Loi 0:4
0:40 Marcel Cerdan works free! The fighters move to ring center. 0:4
0:45 Loi pins Cerdan in the corner! 0:4
0:54 * Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Cerdan is down on his back! 0:4
0:56 Basile picks up the count from the timekeeper... 10:4
0:56 1... 10:4
0:57 2... 10:4
0:58 3... 10:4
0:59 4... 10:4
01:00 5... 10:4
01:01 The count is at 6 as Cerdan struggles to his knees. 10:4
01:02 7... 10:4
01:03 8... 10:4
01:04 9... 10:4
01:04 * Cerdan gets back up but he looks badly shaken. 10:4
01:04 Basile waves the two fighters together, he is allowing the fight to continue. 10:4
01:04 Loi takes a long look at Cerdan to see if he's playing possum. Loi is starting to pour it on so he must believe that he's really hurt Cerdan. 10:4
01:12 Cerdan backs into his own corner... 10:4
01:17 Both fighters move to ring center. 10:4
01:29 Loi misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 10:4
01:38 Cerdan and Duilio Loi lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 10:4
01:50 Marcel Cerdan grabs Loi's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Basile has to force Cerdan to let go. 10:4
01:54 Basile has to break the clinch. 10:4
02:06 Cerdan continues to follow Loi about the ring. 10:4
02:12 Cerdan throws the cross and scores to the head of Loi. 10:6
02:26 Loi shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Cerdan flush! 14:6
02:26 That's the punch Loi hoped to land! Marcel Cerdan looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 14:6
02:36 Loi backs into the upper left corner. 14:6
02:36 Cerdan connects with stiff left hook to the body. 14:9
02:57 Loi works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 14:9
03:00 Cerdan is protecting the body nicely as Loi fails to score inside. 14:9
03:00 Cerdan seems to have done enough to win this fight. 14:9
03:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 16:10
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 10, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:13 Loi picks off the cross by Cerdan. 0:0
0:15 Loi lands a nice cross but Cerdan turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 2:0
0:20 Cerdan needs to catch his second wind... 2:0
0:24 Darkie Smith was really animated in Cerdan's corner and Cerdan was nodding in agreement. 2:0
0:30 Cerdan lands a vicious cross! 2:5
0:30 Loi looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 2:5
0:42 Duilio Loi slides into a neutral corner... 2:5
0:42 * Cerdan is told to keep his glove closed when he hits by Basile 2:7
01:00 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 2:7
01:03 Loi is trapped in the corner... 2:7
01:08 Loi usues his legs to avoid Cerdan's punches. 2:7
01:15 Duilio Loi lands a solid uppercut! 6:7
01:15 Cerdan is staggered... 6:7
01:28 Cerdan drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 6:12
01:28 Loi looks shaken! 6:12
01:40 Loi lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 8:12
01:45 Cerdan doesn't seem bothered by the knockdown last round. He's winning this one. 8:12
01:49 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 8:12
01:58 That hook from Cerdan snapped Loi's head back violently! 8:16
01:58 Loi is reeling after that shot! 8:16
02:15 Marcel Cerdan is clinching. Basile better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 8:16
02:19 Basile is shouting at Marcel Cerdan to break! 8:16
02:36 Cerdan works his way in and leans on Loi. 8:16
02:45 Loi comes in low. Cerdan puts a headlock on him. Basile knocks Cerdan's arm off Loi's head. 8:16
02:54 Referee Basile has to separate the two... 8:16
02:59 Cerdan traps Loi in the corner! 8:16
03:00 Cerdan throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Duilio Loi but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 8:16
03:00 Cerdan appears to have this fight under control. 8:16
03:00 This fight is going to the scorecards as the bell sounds ending Round 10. 8:16
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Pat Harker is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Claude Paquette, Canada scores the bout 97 to 93 for Marcel Cerdan
Joe Horn, South Africa scores the bout 95 to 94 for Duilio Loi
Frank Lombardi, United States scores the bout 96 to 93 for...
...Marcel Cerdan
The winner by split decision is Marcel Cerdan!
Score Cards
Claude Paquette Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Duilio Loi 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 93
Marcel Cerdan 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 8 10 97
Frank Lombardi Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Duilio Loi 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 93
Marcel Cerdan 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 8 10 96
Joe Horn Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Duilio Loi 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 95
Marcel Cerdan 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 8 10 94
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Duilio Loi 29 27 30 28 29 27 27 27 30 27 281
Marcel Cerdan 28 30 28 29 28 30 30 30 24 30 287
Statistics
Categories Duilio Loi Marcel Cerdan
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 4.00 4.80
Hooks / Round 4.70 5.00
Crosses / Round 5.60 5.70
Combinations / Round 3.60 3.90
Uppercuts / Round 5.10 5.00
Punches Landed / Round 23.00 24.40
Punches Missed / Round 38.30 31.40
Punching Accuracy 37.5% 43.7%
Total Number of Fouls 1 2
Using Open Glove 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go All Out for KO 3 / 1 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: #4# EVent 20: Million Drachma Tourney 7-12
Preliminary 2
Roberto Duran vs Peter Jackson
Fight info: Sydney Stadium, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 2012-09-16, announcer is Ben Bentley, referee is Guillermo Perez Pineda, the bout will be scored by three judges: Richard Houck (United States), David Hess (United States) and Eric Fetzer (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: Roberto Duran - Record: 13-5-1 (10) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Rudy Hernandez - Cut Man: Tony Rivera
In the blue corner: Peter Jackson - Record: 13-11-2 (10) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Danny Milano
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and the two fighters are ready to trade blows. 0:0
0:17 Jackson scores with an excellent cross. 0:3
0:31 Roberto Duran misses wildly with the Hook. 0:3
0:38 Jackson lands a devastating uppercut! 0:7
0:38 Duran seems to have been hurt by that punch! 0:7
0:49 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:7
01:00 Jackson scores with a winging right! Duran's head snapped back violently with that punch! 0:11
01:00 That was a beautiful shot, Roberto Duran's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 0:11
01:18 Duran just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Jackson with a sharp combination! 5:11
01:18 How is Jackson standing after those shots? 5:11
01:39 A flurry of blows from Jackson lands to the body 5:13
02:04 Jackson keeps looking to get inside on Duran 5:13
02:13 Duran lands a wicked combination! 9:13
02:13 Jackson's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 9:13
02:30 Jackson charges Duran trying to get inside 9:13
02:39 Chants of Boring, Boring echo through the arena as Duran puts his arms around Jackson, causing Perez Pineda to separate the fighters. 9:13
02:48 Perez Pineda is shouting at Roberto Duran to break! 9:13
02:54 Both fighters take a half-step back. 9:13
03:00 Jackson tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Duran blocks it. 9:13
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Perez Pineda to step in and break it up. 9:14
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:18 Duran's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:27 Duran shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Jackson flush! 5:0
0:27 Jackson's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 5:0
0:41 Duran ties up Jackson... 5:0
0:50 * Duran is hitting on the break and Perez Pineda has seen enough as he issues a warning. 5:0
01:12 Jackson takes a hard combination from Duran 9:0
01:12 That blow connected solidly to the head of Peter Jackson and he is stunned! 9:0
01:29 Jackson picks off the jab thrown by Duran. 9:0
01:41 Jackson just comes up short with the combination. 9:0
01:52 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 9:0
02:06 Duran wraps up "The Black Prince" Jackson. 9:0
02:11 Perez Pineda moves in to break the clinch. 9:0
02:16 Duran buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Jackson 12:0
02:32 Duran pummels Jackson, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 16:0
02:32 Jackson looks shaken! 16:0
02:37 * There's now a huge mouse under the left eye of Jackson. 16:0
02:42 Duran doesn't have to look for Jackson this round. He is right there in front of him. 16:0
02:49 Duran continues to follow Jackson about the ring. 16:0
02:57 Roberto Duran pounds the body with those short punishing hooks. 19:0
03:00 Perez Pineda motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 2. 18:1
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duran 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
0:07 The swelling on the face of Jackson is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Jackson still has distension. 0:0
0:09 Some good body work by Duran but not much on those punches. 2:0
0:18 Rudy Hernandez not only gave Duran encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Peter Jackson. Now it's up to Duran to implement it. 2:0
0:18 Jackson lands a hook to the ribs. 2:2
0:37 Duran telegraphed that shot and Jackson ducks under it easily. 2:2
0:39 Jackson's jab is fast and accurate. 2:4
0:48 Duran takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 2:6
01:02 Jackson misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:6
01:13 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Peter Jackson seemed to get the better of it. 4:9
01:17 There appears to be increased swelling under Jackson's left eye. 4:9
01:27 Jackson and Duran are in a clinch, Perez Pineda hollers at them to break and start fighting. 4:9
01:39 * It's good to see Perez Pineda paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Jackson about leaning on his opponent's neck. 4:9
01:53 There's some nice hand speed. Jackson fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 4:11
02:03 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Jackson can land a solid one. 4:13
02:20 Jackson lands a crushing hook! 4:17
02:20 That punch may have stunned Duran momentarily. 4:17
02:37 Jackson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Duran. 4:17
02:44 Jackson's jab connects to Duran's head 4:19
02:53 The fighters are trading punches and Jackson seems to have won that exchange. 6:22
02:58 * Perez Pineda waves his arms ending the round. We didn't hear a bell and the fighters look confused as they return to their corners. 6:22
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duran looks to be in good shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Jackson's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:09 Jackson fires a punishing jab into the face of Duran. He wasn't probing with that punch. 0:3
0:18 Jackson got some great advice from Eddie Inabagsky between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 0:3
0:24 Duran misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:3
0:26 Jackson goes to the head, then digs a nice combination to the body that had something on it. 0:6
0:40 Jackson lands a strong cross! 0:10
0:40 That's the punch Peter Jackson hoped to land! Duran looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 0:10
0:49 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:10
0:56 Duran lands a vicious uppercut! 4:10
0:56 Jackson is trying to regroup after that punch... 4:10
01:00 That swelling under the left eye of Jackson is definitely getting worse. 4:10
01:17 Jackson lets his hands go inside, but Duran protects his body well. 4:10
01:28 Duran fires and misses. 4:10
01:35 Jackson just landed a three punch combo! 4:15
01:35 That's the shot Jackson hoped to land! Duran looks bad after that series of blows. 4:15
01:39 * Duran clearly has some swelling under his left eye. 4:15
01:49 Duran looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 4:15
02:04 Duran wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Jackson's defense. 4:15
02:19 Duran grabs Jackson. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:15
02:24 Jackson tries to get free... Here comes Perez Pineda to break them up... 4:15
02:33 Jackson comes in low. Duran puts a headlock on him. Perez Pineda knocks Duran's arm off Jackson's head. 4:15
02:42 Jackson pushes Duran away. 4:15
02:51 That hook by Duran jarred Jackson! 8:15
02:51 Jackson seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 8:15
03:00 Duran misses with that combination. 8:15
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 4. 8:15
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Jackson's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:11 Duran tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 0:0
0:20 The fighters are tied up. Duran tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
0:24 Roberto Duran pushes Jackson away. 0:0
0:36 Circling left, Duran looks for an opening to fire a shot at Peter Jackson. 0:0
0:40 Duran quickly hitches up his trunks. 0:0
0:47 Roberto Duran lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Jackson's ribs. 3:0
0:52 Jackson seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 3:0
01:12 It's a sweet uppercut by Roberto Duran! He snapped Jackson's head straight back with that punch! 7:0
01:12 Jackson's knee almost touched the canvas... 7:0
01:28 Duran fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 7:0
01:34 Duran splits Jackson's gloves with an uppercut. 9:0
01:39 There has to be something done about the swelling around Jackson's left eye as it continues to worsen. 9:0
01:47 The fighters are tangled up inside. Jackson has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 9:2
01:51 Duran's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 9:2
02:04 A flurry of punches are exchanged, but Duran is coming out on top. 12:4
02:18 Duran wings a big left hand at Jackson but the latter sidesteps the punch. 12:4
02:25 Jackson lands a hard uppercut! 12:8
02:25 And Duran's in big trouble now! 12:8
02:35 Duran and Jackson go toe to toe with Duran getting the better of it. 15:10
02:46 * Perez Pineda is telling Duran to quit holding and hitting. 19:10
03:00 The swelling around Jackson's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 19:10
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. 21:10
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Duran is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 Jackson's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:13 Duran picks off the uppercut by Jackson. 0:0
0:20 Duran is trying to keep his hands moving on the inside. Oh! He rocks Jackson with a hard uppercut that lands flush on the point of the chin. 3:0
0:24 Jackson seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 3:0
0:34 Jackson leaves the jab just short. 3:0
0:36 A cross from Duran lands with some power. 6:0
0:50 Duran looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Jackson. 6:0
01:02 Jackson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:0
01:09 And Jackson tastes the power of a huge combination from Duran! 10:0
01:09 Jackson was staggered by those punches! 10:0
01:13 Jackson's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Duran. 10:0
01:22 Jackson has his arms wrapped around Duran... Now they separate. 10:0
01:31 Jackson and Roberto Duran each take a step back. 10:0
01:41 Peter Jackson throws a flurry of punches but Duran either blocks or slips them. 10:0
01:48 Peter Jackson snakes the jab through Duran's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 10:2
02:01 Duran fires a lead right that Peter Jackson manages to avoid. 10:2
02:13 Jackson muscles his way inside. 10:2
02:23 Duran 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. 10:2
02:35 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 10:2
02:44 Jackson shoves Duran away. 10:2
02:49 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 10:2
02:56 Jackson pins Duran's arms. Now they move apart. 10:2
03:00 Perez Pineda breaks them up... 10:2
03:00 Duran spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 6. 11:2
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Peter Jackson rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Eddie Inabagsky said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Jackson has some spring in his step here in the 7th round. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Jackson's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Jackson's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Jackson lands the right hand. 0:2
0:26 Peter Jackson catches Duran coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:7
0:26 Jackson has Duran in trouble after that punch! 0:7
0:30 Duran's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 0:7
0:44 Duran leans on the ropes and motions for Jackson to come in. 0:7
0:53 Jackson swings...and misses. 0:7
0:56 Duran wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 2:7
01:00 Jackson's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 2:7
01:09 Jackson wraps his arms around Duran. 2:7
01:14 Perez Pineda has to separate the two... 2:7
01:19 Jackson goes downstairs with the hook. 2:9
01:31 Jackson eats a left-right from Duran 4:9
01:48 Jackson looks to work the body, but Duran covers up nicely. 4:9
01:55 The action slows for the moment. 4:9
02:03 Jackson looks for a breather; he grabs Duran and holds on. Duran pushes Peter Jackson off and looks for an opening. 4:9
02:12 Referee Perez Pineda steps in to break it up. 4:9
02:24 Jackson misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 4:9
02:36 Jackson throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:9
02:43 Duran landed a sharp combination that rocked Jackson back on his heels! 8:9
02:43 Jackson is dazed after that three punch salvo from Duran. He keeps eating leather like that and I'm going to throw in the towel!! 8:9
03:00 Duran drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 13:9
03:00 Jackson is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 13:9
03:00 Jackson is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 13:9
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 14:9
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 8 begins. 0:0
0:08 Jackson got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Eddie Inabagsky's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Duran is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Peter Jackson's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:13 Duran lands a solid cross! 4:0
0:13 Duran sent Jackson reeling with that punch! 4:0
0:18 Jackson needs to catch his second wind... 4:0
0:27 Jackson is clinching... 4:0
0:36 Perez Pineda steps in and breaks it up. 4:0
0:45 Jackson pushes Duran then steps away from him. 4:0
0:56 Jackson dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Duran back on his heels! 4:5
0:56 That blast sent Duran reeling into the ropes! 4:5
01:01 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Duran. 4:5
01:11 Duran connects with a violent uppercut! 8:5
01:11 How is Jackson standing after that? 8:5
01:15 The sting is starting to go from Jackson's punches... 8:5
01:24 Jackson lands a solid hook! 8:9
01:24 Duran is hurt! 8:9
01:29 Duran is fading... 8:9
01:43 * Roberto Duran is smothered in a barrage of punches! He's down!!! 8:9
01:46 Perez Pineda moves into position over Duran and begins the count 8:16
01:46 1... 8:16
01:47 2... 8:16
01:48 3... 8:16
01:49 4... 8:16
01:50 5... 8:16
01:51 6... 8:16
01:51 * Duran is hurt, but manages to regain his feet.. 8:16
01:51 The fight will go on as Perez Pineda deems Duran is fit to conitnue. 8:16
01:51 Jackson has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 8:16
01:55 Neither fighter has much left... 8:16
02:04 Jackson misses with that punch. 8:16
02:15 Jackson doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 8:16
02:24 Duran is protecting the body nicely as Jackson fails to score inside. 8:16
02:39 Jackson throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 8:18
02:39 He appears to have Duran out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Duran looks ready to go, as Jackson closes in to try and end this fight. 8:18
02:44 The swelling around Duran's left eye is worsening. 8:18
02:48 Roberto Duran backs into the near right corner. 8:18
02:52 Jackson tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 8:18
03:00 Jackson cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Duran had his elbows tucked in nicely. 8:18
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 8:20
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's six minutes of boxing left and the fight's still too close to call! 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Duran is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Duran still has distension. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Jackson's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:08 Peter Jackson slides into the corner... 0:0
0:13 Jackson takes a heavy combination downstairs. 4:0
0:13 Jackson appears shaken by those punches! 4:0
0:17 Duran's tank is just about on empty. 4:0
0:17 The swelling under Jackson's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 4:0
0:22 Rudy Hernandez seemed to pump up Duran between rounds. 4:0
0:26 Oh!!! Jackson unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:4
0:26 Duran appears to be stunned! 4:4
0:39 Duran is keeping away from the ropes. 4:4
0:44 Jackson does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Duran's punches in close. 4:4
0:46 Jackson digs a short hook to ribs of Duran. 4:6
0:50 The swelling under Duran's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 4:6
0:55 Jackson throws the hook and connects. 4:8
01:13 Duran appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 4:8
01:21 Duran approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Jackson any room to breathe. 4:8
01:34 Jackson lands a solid jab! 4:13
01:34 Duran looks like he was hurt by that punch! 4:13
01:38 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 9. 4:13
01:48 Jackson can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:13
01:55 Duran really buried that punch into Peter Jackson's ribs. 8:13
01:55 That series of punches rocked Jackson and he looks to be in trouble. 8:13
02:08 Jackson retreats into a neutral corner. 8:13
02:12 Roberto Duran cranks up the hook and connects to Jackson's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 12:13
02:12 Jackson was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 12:13
02:17 It seems every shot Jackson takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 12:13
02:21 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 12:13
02:25 Jackson is blocked in his own corner... 12:13
02:29 Duran is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Jackson a decent target to shoot for. 12:13
02:38 Roberto Duran clamps Jackson's arms to his side and holds on until Perez Pineda breaks the hold. 12:13
02:43 Jackson works his way free! 12:13
02:47 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 12:13
02:55 Duran lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Jackson. 12:13
03:00 That was a violent straight right by Jackson! 12:18
03:00 Duran is reeling.. 12:18
03:00 The swelling under Duran'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. 12:18
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 13:19
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 10th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:05 Duran'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
0:05 The swelling on the face of Jackson is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:06 Duran has Jackson trapped! 0:0
0:10 There's a straight right by Duran! 5:0
0:10 Jackson is staggered... 5:0
0:19 Duran received a pep talk from Rudy Hernandez before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 5:0
0:24 Duran pins Jackson's arms! The fighters are tied up... 5:0
0:33 Now they break clean. 5:0
0:42 Duran scores with a tremendous left! 9:0
0:42 Jackson was stunned by that blow! 9:0
0:47 Jackson's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 9:0
0:59 Duran drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 13:0
0:59 Jackson is trying to regroup after those punches... 13:0
01:15 Jackson just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 18:0
01:15 Those punches hurt Jackson and he looks to hang on. 18:0
01:20 The increased swelling around the left eye of Jackson is fast becoming a hindurance. 18:0
01:29 Jackson lands a smashing hook! 18:5
01:29 Duran is clutching his side! 18:5
01:34 Duran's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 18:5
01:47 Jackson has freed himself from Duran. They move quickly to ring center. 18:5
02:03 Jackson scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 18:9
02:03 Duran in on unsteady legs after those punches. 18:9
02:35 Look out! That was a straight right by Jackson! 18:13
02:35 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Duran is trying to hang on... 18:13
02:44 Jackson retreats into his own corner... 18:13
02:48 Duran misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 18:13
02:55 There's lot of headhunting going on this round. Both fighters are looking for a quick stoppage to the fight. 18:13
03:00 * Jackson goes down!! he walked right into a wicked uppercut from Duran!! 18:13
03:00 Perez Pineda stands over Peter Jackson and begins the count... 26:13
03:00 1... 26:13
03:00 * Jackson has been saved by the bell here in the last Round! 26:13
03:00 "Manos de Piedra" seems to have done enough to win this fight. 26:13
03:00 Both fighters look finished as the fight ends with the ringing of the bell. 26:14
Fight Result
Let's go to Ben Bentley for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Richard Houck, United States scores the bout 94 to 94 - even
David Hess, United States scores the bout 94 to 94 - even
Eric Fetzer, United States scores the bout 95 to 93 for Roberto Duran
This fight has been declared a majority draw!
Score Cards
Richard Houck Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Roberto Duran 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 8 9 10 94
Peter Jackson 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 8 94
David Hess Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Roberto Duran 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 8 9 10 94
Peter Jackson 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 8 94
Eric Fetzer Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Roberto Duran 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 8 9 10 95
Peter Jackson 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 8 93
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Roberto Duran 28 30 27 27 30 30 30 24 27 30 283
Peter Jackson 29 27 30 30 27 27 27 30 30 24 281
Statistics
Categories Roberto Duran Peter Jackson
Knockdowns scored 1 1
Jabs / Round 4.30 5.60
Hooks / Round 4.20 3.80
Crosses / Round 4.20 5.70
Combinations / Round 5.60 5.00
Uppercuts / Round 2.60 3.50
Punches Landed / Round 20.90 23.60
Punches Missed / Round 40.00 34.90
Punching Accuracy 34.3% 40.3%
Total Number of Fouls 2 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 2 / 2 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 1 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 2 3 / 2
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Roberto Duran vs Peter Jackson
Fight info: Sydney Stadium, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 2012-09-16, announcer is Ben Bentley, referee is Guillermo Perez Pineda, the bout will be scored by three judges: Richard Houck (United States), David Hess (United States) and Eric Fetzer (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: Roberto Duran - Record: 13-5-1 (10) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Rudy Hernandez - Cut Man: Tony Rivera
In the blue corner: Peter Jackson - Record: 13-11-2 (10) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Danny Milano
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and the two fighters are ready to trade blows. 0:0
0:17 Jackson scores with an excellent cross. 0:3
0:31 Roberto Duran misses wildly with the Hook. 0:3
0:38 Jackson lands a devastating uppercut! 0:7
0:38 Duran seems to have been hurt by that punch! 0:7
0:49 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:7
01:00 Jackson scores with a winging right! Duran's head snapped back violently with that punch! 0:11
01:00 That was a beautiful shot, Roberto Duran's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 0:11
01:18 Duran just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Jackson with a sharp combination! 5:11
01:18 How is Jackson standing after those shots? 5:11
01:39 A flurry of blows from Jackson lands to the body 5:13
02:04 Jackson keeps looking to get inside on Duran 5:13
02:13 Duran lands a wicked combination! 9:13
02:13 Jackson's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 9:13
02:30 Jackson charges Duran trying to get inside 9:13
02:39 Chants of Boring, Boring echo through the arena as Duran puts his arms around Jackson, causing Perez Pineda to separate the fighters. 9:13
02:48 Perez Pineda is shouting at Roberto Duran to break! 9:13
02:54 Both fighters take a half-step back. 9:13
03:00 Jackson tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Duran blocks it. 9:13
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Perez Pineda to step in and break it up. 9:14
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:18 Duran's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:27 Duran shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Jackson flush! 5:0
0:27 Jackson's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 5:0
0:41 Duran ties up Jackson... 5:0
0:50 * Duran is hitting on the break and Perez Pineda has seen enough as he issues a warning. 5:0
01:12 Jackson takes a hard combination from Duran 9:0
01:12 That blow connected solidly to the head of Peter Jackson and he is stunned! 9:0
01:29 Jackson picks off the jab thrown by Duran. 9:0
01:41 Jackson just comes up short with the combination. 9:0
01:52 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 9:0
02:06 Duran wraps up "The Black Prince" Jackson. 9:0
02:11 Perez Pineda moves in to break the clinch. 9:0
02:16 Duran buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Jackson 12:0
02:32 Duran pummels Jackson, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 16:0
02:32 Jackson looks shaken! 16:0
02:37 * There's now a huge mouse under the left eye of Jackson. 16:0
02:42 Duran doesn't have to look for Jackson this round. He is right there in front of him. 16:0
02:49 Duran continues to follow Jackson about the ring. 16:0
02:57 Roberto Duran pounds the body with those short punishing hooks. 19:0
03:00 Perez Pineda motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 2. 18:1
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duran 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
0:07 The swelling on the face of Jackson is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Jackson still has distension. 0:0
0:09 Some good body work by Duran but not much on those punches. 2:0
0:18 Rudy Hernandez not only gave Duran encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Peter Jackson. Now it's up to Duran to implement it. 2:0
0:18 Jackson lands a hook to the ribs. 2:2
0:37 Duran telegraphed that shot and Jackson ducks under it easily. 2:2
0:39 Jackson's jab is fast and accurate. 2:4
0:48 Duran takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 2:6
01:02 Jackson misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:6
01:13 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Peter Jackson seemed to get the better of it. 4:9
01:17 There appears to be increased swelling under Jackson's left eye. 4:9
01:27 Jackson and Duran are in a clinch, Perez Pineda hollers at them to break and start fighting. 4:9
01:39 * It's good to see Perez Pineda paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Jackson about leaning on his opponent's neck. 4:9
01:53 There's some nice hand speed. Jackson fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 4:11
02:03 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Jackson can land a solid one. 4:13
02:20 Jackson lands a crushing hook! 4:17
02:20 That punch may have stunned Duran momentarily. 4:17
02:37 Jackson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Duran. 4:17
02:44 Jackson's jab connects to Duran's head 4:19
02:53 The fighters are trading punches and Jackson seems to have won that exchange. 6:22
02:58 * Perez Pineda waves his arms ending the round. We didn't hear a bell and the fighters look confused as they return to their corners. 6:22
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duran looks to be in good shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Jackson's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:09 Jackson fires a punishing jab into the face of Duran. He wasn't probing with that punch. 0:3
0:18 Jackson got some great advice from Eddie Inabagsky between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 0:3
0:24 Duran misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:3
0:26 Jackson goes to the head, then digs a nice combination to the body that had something on it. 0:6
0:40 Jackson lands a strong cross! 0:10
0:40 That's the punch Peter Jackson hoped to land! Duran looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 0:10
0:49 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:10
0:56 Duran lands a vicious uppercut! 4:10
0:56 Jackson is trying to regroup after that punch... 4:10
01:00 That swelling under the left eye of Jackson is definitely getting worse. 4:10
01:17 Jackson lets his hands go inside, but Duran protects his body well. 4:10
01:28 Duran fires and misses. 4:10
01:35 Jackson just landed a three punch combo! 4:15
01:35 That's the shot Jackson hoped to land! Duran looks bad after that series of blows. 4:15
01:39 * Duran clearly has some swelling under his left eye. 4:15
01:49 Duran looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 4:15
02:04 Duran wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Jackson's defense. 4:15
02:19 Duran grabs Jackson. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:15
02:24 Jackson tries to get free... Here comes Perez Pineda to break them up... 4:15
02:33 Jackson comes in low. Duran puts a headlock on him. Perez Pineda knocks Duran's arm off Jackson's head. 4:15
02:42 Jackson pushes Duran away. 4:15
02:51 That hook by Duran jarred Jackson! 8:15
02:51 Jackson seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 8:15
03:00 Duran misses with that combination. 8:15
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 4. 8:15
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Jackson's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:11 Duran tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 0:0
0:20 The fighters are tied up. Duran tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
0:24 Roberto Duran pushes Jackson away. 0:0
0:36 Circling left, Duran looks for an opening to fire a shot at Peter Jackson. 0:0
0:40 Duran quickly hitches up his trunks. 0:0
0:47 Roberto Duran lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Jackson's ribs. 3:0
0:52 Jackson seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 3:0
01:12 It's a sweet uppercut by Roberto Duran! He snapped Jackson's head straight back with that punch! 7:0
01:12 Jackson's knee almost touched the canvas... 7:0
01:28 Duran fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 7:0
01:34 Duran splits Jackson's gloves with an uppercut. 9:0
01:39 There has to be something done about the swelling around Jackson's left eye as it continues to worsen. 9:0
01:47 The fighters are tangled up inside. Jackson has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 9:2
01:51 Duran's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 9:2
02:04 A flurry of punches are exchanged, but Duran is coming out on top. 12:4
02:18 Duran wings a big left hand at Jackson but the latter sidesteps the punch. 12:4
02:25 Jackson lands a hard uppercut! 12:8
02:25 And Duran's in big trouble now! 12:8
02:35 Duran and Jackson go toe to toe with Duran getting the better of it. 15:10
02:46 * Perez Pineda is telling Duran to quit holding and hitting. 19:10
03:00 The swelling around Jackson's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 19:10
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. 21:10
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Duran is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 Jackson's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:13 Duran picks off the uppercut by Jackson. 0:0
0:20 Duran is trying to keep his hands moving on the inside. Oh! He rocks Jackson with a hard uppercut that lands flush on the point of the chin. 3:0
0:24 Jackson seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 3:0
0:34 Jackson leaves the jab just short. 3:0
0:36 A cross from Duran lands with some power. 6:0
0:50 Duran looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Jackson. 6:0
01:02 Jackson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:0
01:09 And Jackson tastes the power of a huge combination from Duran! 10:0
01:09 Jackson was staggered by those punches! 10:0
01:13 Jackson's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Duran. 10:0
01:22 Jackson has his arms wrapped around Duran... Now they separate. 10:0
01:31 Jackson and Roberto Duran each take a step back. 10:0
01:41 Peter Jackson throws a flurry of punches but Duran either blocks or slips them. 10:0
01:48 Peter Jackson snakes the jab through Duran's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 10:2
02:01 Duran fires a lead right that Peter Jackson manages to avoid. 10:2
02:13 Jackson muscles his way inside. 10:2
02:23 Duran 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. 10:2
02:35 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 10:2
02:44 Jackson shoves Duran away. 10:2
02:49 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 10:2
02:56 Jackson pins Duran's arms. Now they move apart. 10:2
03:00 Perez Pineda breaks them up... 10:2
03:00 Duran spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 6. 11:2
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Peter Jackson rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Eddie Inabagsky said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Jackson has some spring in his step here in the 7th round. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Jackson's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Jackson's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Jackson lands the right hand. 0:2
0:26 Peter Jackson catches Duran coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:7
0:26 Jackson has Duran in trouble after that punch! 0:7
0:30 Duran's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 0:7
0:44 Duran leans on the ropes and motions for Jackson to come in. 0:7
0:53 Jackson swings...and misses. 0:7
0:56 Duran wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 2:7
01:00 Jackson's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 2:7
01:09 Jackson wraps his arms around Duran. 2:7
01:14 Perez Pineda has to separate the two... 2:7
01:19 Jackson goes downstairs with the hook. 2:9
01:31 Jackson eats a left-right from Duran 4:9
01:48 Jackson looks to work the body, but Duran covers up nicely. 4:9
01:55 The action slows for the moment. 4:9
02:03 Jackson looks for a breather; he grabs Duran and holds on. Duran pushes Peter Jackson off and looks for an opening. 4:9
02:12 Referee Perez Pineda steps in to break it up. 4:9
02:24 Jackson misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 4:9
02:36 Jackson throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:9
02:43 Duran landed a sharp combination that rocked Jackson back on his heels! 8:9
02:43 Jackson is dazed after that three punch salvo from Duran. He keeps eating leather like that and I'm going to throw in the towel!! 8:9
03:00 Duran drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 13:9
03:00 Jackson is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 13:9
03:00 Jackson is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 13:9
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 14:9
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 8 begins. 0:0
0:08 Jackson got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Eddie Inabagsky's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Duran is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Peter Jackson's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:13 Duran lands a solid cross! 4:0
0:13 Duran sent Jackson reeling with that punch! 4:0
0:18 Jackson needs to catch his second wind... 4:0
0:27 Jackson is clinching... 4:0
0:36 Perez Pineda steps in and breaks it up. 4:0
0:45 Jackson pushes Duran then steps away from him. 4:0
0:56 Jackson dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Duran back on his heels! 4:5
0:56 That blast sent Duran reeling into the ropes! 4:5
01:01 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Duran. 4:5
01:11 Duran connects with a violent uppercut! 8:5
01:11 How is Jackson standing after that? 8:5
01:15 The sting is starting to go from Jackson's punches... 8:5
01:24 Jackson lands a solid hook! 8:9
01:24 Duran is hurt! 8:9
01:29 Duran is fading... 8:9
01:43 * Roberto Duran is smothered in a barrage of punches! He's down!!! 8:9
01:46 Perez Pineda moves into position over Duran and begins the count 8:16
01:46 1... 8:16
01:47 2... 8:16
01:48 3... 8:16
01:49 4... 8:16
01:50 5... 8:16
01:51 6... 8:16
01:51 * Duran is hurt, but manages to regain his feet.. 8:16
01:51 The fight will go on as Perez Pineda deems Duran is fit to conitnue. 8:16
01:51 Jackson has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 8:16
01:55 Neither fighter has much left... 8:16
02:04 Jackson misses with that punch. 8:16
02:15 Jackson doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 8:16
02:24 Duran is protecting the body nicely as Jackson fails to score inside. 8:16
02:39 Jackson throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 8:18
02:39 He appears to have Duran out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Duran looks ready to go, as Jackson closes in to try and end this fight. 8:18
02:44 The swelling around Duran's left eye is worsening. 8:18
02:48 Roberto Duran backs into the near right corner. 8:18
02:52 Jackson tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 8:18
03:00 Jackson cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Duran had his elbows tucked in nicely. 8:18
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 8:20
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's six minutes of boxing left and the fight's still too close to call! 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Duran is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Duran still has distension. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Jackson's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:08 Peter Jackson slides into the corner... 0:0
0:13 Jackson takes a heavy combination downstairs. 4:0
0:13 Jackson appears shaken by those punches! 4:0
0:17 Duran's tank is just about on empty. 4:0
0:17 The swelling under Jackson's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 4:0
0:22 Rudy Hernandez seemed to pump up Duran between rounds. 4:0
0:26 Oh!!! Jackson unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:4
0:26 Duran appears to be stunned! 4:4
0:39 Duran is keeping away from the ropes. 4:4
0:44 Jackson does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Duran's punches in close. 4:4
0:46 Jackson digs a short hook to ribs of Duran. 4:6
0:50 The swelling under Duran's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 4:6
0:55 Jackson throws the hook and connects. 4:8
01:13 Duran appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 4:8
01:21 Duran approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Jackson any room to breathe. 4:8
01:34 Jackson lands a solid jab! 4:13
01:34 Duran looks like he was hurt by that punch! 4:13
01:38 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 9. 4:13
01:48 Jackson can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:13
01:55 Duran really buried that punch into Peter Jackson's ribs. 8:13
01:55 That series of punches rocked Jackson and he looks to be in trouble. 8:13
02:08 Jackson retreats into a neutral corner. 8:13
02:12 Roberto Duran cranks up the hook and connects to Jackson's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 12:13
02:12 Jackson was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 12:13
02:17 It seems every shot Jackson takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 12:13
02:21 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 12:13
02:25 Jackson is blocked in his own corner... 12:13
02:29 Duran is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Jackson a decent target to shoot for. 12:13
02:38 Roberto Duran clamps Jackson's arms to his side and holds on until Perez Pineda breaks the hold. 12:13
02:43 Jackson works his way free! 12:13
02:47 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 12:13
02:55 Duran lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Jackson. 12:13
03:00 That was a violent straight right by Jackson! 12:18
03:00 Duran is reeling.. 12:18
03:00 The swelling under Duran'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. 12:18
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 13:19
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 10th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:05 Duran'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
0:05 The swelling on the face of Jackson is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:06 Duran has Jackson trapped! 0:0
0:10 There's a straight right by Duran! 5:0
0:10 Jackson is staggered... 5:0
0:19 Duran received a pep talk from Rudy Hernandez before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 5:0
0:24 Duran pins Jackson's arms! The fighters are tied up... 5:0
0:33 Now they break clean. 5:0
0:42 Duran scores with a tremendous left! 9:0
0:42 Jackson was stunned by that blow! 9:0
0:47 Jackson's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 9:0
0:59 Duran drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 13:0
0:59 Jackson is trying to regroup after those punches... 13:0
01:15 Jackson just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 18:0
01:15 Those punches hurt Jackson and he looks to hang on. 18:0
01:20 The increased swelling around the left eye of Jackson is fast becoming a hindurance. 18:0
01:29 Jackson lands a smashing hook! 18:5
01:29 Duran is clutching his side! 18:5
01:34 Duran's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 18:5
01:47 Jackson has freed himself from Duran. They move quickly to ring center. 18:5
02:03 Jackson scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 18:9
02:03 Duran in on unsteady legs after those punches. 18:9
02:35 Look out! That was a straight right by Jackson! 18:13
02:35 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Duran is trying to hang on... 18:13
02:44 Jackson retreats into his own corner... 18:13
02:48 Duran misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 18:13
02:55 There's lot of headhunting going on this round. Both fighters are looking for a quick stoppage to the fight. 18:13
03:00 * Jackson goes down!! he walked right into a wicked uppercut from Duran!! 18:13
03:00 Perez Pineda stands over Peter Jackson and begins the count... 26:13
03:00 1... 26:13
03:00 * Jackson has been saved by the bell here in the last Round! 26:13
03:00 "Manos de Piedra" seems to have done enough to win this fight. 26:13
03:00 Both fighters look finished as the fight ends with the ringing of the bell. 26:14
Fight Result
Let's go to Ben Bentley for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Richard Houck, United States scores the bout 94 to 94 - even
David Hess, United States scores the bout 94 to 94 - even
Eric Fetzer, United States scores the bout 95 to 93 for Roberto Duran
This fight has been declared a majority draw!
Score Cards
Richard Houck Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Roberto Duran 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 8 9 10 94
Peter Jackson 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 8 94
David Hess Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Roberto Duran 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 8 9 10 94
Peter Jackson 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 8 94
Eric Fetzer Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Roberto Duran 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 8 9 10 95
Peter Jackson 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 8 93
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Roberto Duran 28 30 27 27 30 30 30 24 27 30 283
Peter Jackson 29 27 30 30 27 27 27 30 30 24 281
Statistics
Categories Roberto Duran Peter Jackson
Knockdowns scored 1 1
Jabs / Round 4.30 5.60
Hooks / Round 4.20 3.80
Crosses / Round 4.20 5.70
Combinations / Round 5.60 5.00
Uppercuts / Round 2.60 3.50
Punches Landed / Round 20.90 23.60
Punches Missed / Round 40.00 34.90
Punching Accuracy 34.3% 40.3%
Total Number of Fouls 2 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 2 / 2 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 1 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 2 3 / 2
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: #4# EVent 20: Million Drachma Tourney 7-12
Support Bout
Kid Chocolate vs Kid Gavilan
Fight info: Oriental Park, Havana, Cuba, 2012-09-16, announcer is Henry Jones, referee is Paul Field, the bout will be scored by three judges: Joel Elizondo (United States), Ruben Garcia (United States) and Alfred Buqwana (South Africa), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: Kid Chocolate - Record: 10-8-4 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Charley Goldman - Cut Man: Don Turner
In the blue corner: Kid Gavilan - Record: 5-4-2 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Ted Walker
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is anticipating a good fight tonight as the bell sounds for Round 1. 0:0
0:08 Gavilan's finds a home on Chocolate's jaw. 0:2
0:18 An even exchange that sees both men score. 2:4
0:30 As high as Chocolate is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Gavilan takes advantage of it. 2:4
0:39 Gavilan misses wildly with the Hook. 2:4
0:57 Hide the china because Chocolate is like a bull in there, charging forward with reckless abandon. 2:4
01:02 Chocolate steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:4
01:10 Chocolate tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 2:4
01:19 Chocolate landed a sharp combination that rocked Gavilan back on his heels! 6:4
01:19 What a beautiful combination! Gavilan might not survive this... 6:4
01:28 Gavilan tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 6:6
01:39 Gavilan gets the cross through Chocolate's guard. 6:8
01:56 Chocolate traps Gavilan's gloves under his arms, forcing Field to break them up. 6:8
02:01 Field moves in to break the clinch. 6:8
02:06 Gavilan is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 6:8
02:14 Chocolate misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:8
02:16 Kid Gavilan throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 6:10
02:29 Gavilan tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 6:10
02:36 Chocolate catches Gavilan coming in with a sweet uppercut! 11:10
02:36 Gavilan was staggered by that punch! 11:10
02:51 Gavilan fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 11:12
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 12:13
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:19 Chocolate looks to work the body, but Gavilan covers up nicely. 0:0
0:34 Gavilan wings a big left hand at Chocolate but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:36 Not much steam behind Chocolate's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:0
0:59 Field yells at the fighters to separate but Gavilan and Chocolate are a tangle of arms. 2:0
01:08 Gavilan and Chocolate each take a step back. 2:0
01:12 Chocolate continues to pop the jab 4:0
01:30 Chocolate works his way in and leans on Gavilan... 4:0
01:39 Field separates the two... 4:0
01:52 Chocolate misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:0
02:03 Chocolate lets his hands go inside, but Gavilan protects his body well. 4:0
02:15 Chocolate leaves the jab just short. 4:0
02:17 Gavilan misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 4:2
02:34 Kid Chocolate slides along the far ropes. 4:2
02:39 Both fighters move in close as Gavilan goes to the body with an uppercut. 4:4
02:56 Chocolate moves to the center of the Ring taunting Gavilan with his hands by his sides. 4:4
03:00 Kid Chocolate fires a left hand that Gavilan takes high on the shoulder. 4:4
03:00 Both Fighters are hearing it from their corners as neither seemed willing to let their fists go in that round. 6:3
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Chocolate and Gavilan leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Gavilan has Chocolate trapped! 0:0
0:11 Gavilan traps Kid Chocolate's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Field breaks it up. 0:0
0:20 Gavilan shoves Chocolate away. 0:0
0:25 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:36 Chocolate frees himself from Gavilan's clutches! They move to ring center now. 0:0
0:44 Not a lot on that hook to Gavilan's side, but it scored. 2:0
01:06 Gavilan is clinching... Kid Chocolate is trying to free his gloves... They are under Gavilan's arms... 2:0
01:10 Gavilan pushes Chocolate away. 2:0
01:25 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Gavilan rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 2:0
01:36 Some nice infighting ends with Chocolate getting an uppercut in. 4:0
01:49 Kid Gavilan wraps his arms around Chocolate. 4:0
01:54 Gavilan uses his shoulder to force Chocolate out of the clinch. 4:0
02:07 Chocolate looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Gavilan. 4:0
02:12 Gavilan lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 4:2
02:26 Gavilan lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Kid Chocolate. 4:2
02:33 Chocolate just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Gavilan with a sharp combination! 8:2
02:33 Those shots all landed square and Gavilan felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 8:2
02:54 Gavilan gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Chocolate. 8:4
03:00 Field warns Chocolate for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 8:4
03:00 Field has to break them apart. 8:4
03:00 The bell stops the action as Chocolate and Gavilan go back to their corners. 9:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chocolate looks to be in excellent shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Charley Goldman not only gave Chocolate encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Gavilan. Now it's up to Chocolate to implement it. 0:0
0:09 Gavilan sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 0:2
0:13 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:2
0:18 Chocolate slides into the corner... 0:2
0:18 Chocolate takes a right to the body. 0:4
0:30 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:4
0:35 Kid Gavilan does a great job of moving as Chocolate tries to work inside. 0:4
0:47 Chocolate likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Gavilan's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 2:4
01:05 Gavilan misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:4
01:12 Chocolate slides into a neutral corner... 2:4
01:17 Chocolate does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Gavilan's punches in close. 2:4
01:19 Chocolate scores with a quick one-two to Gavilan's midsection 4:4
01:29 Gavilan is keeping away from the ropes. 4:4
01:34 Gavilan dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Chocolate back on his heels! 4:8
01:34 Chocolate is reeling after that shot! 4:8
01:47 Chocolate feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Gavilan's chin. 6:8
01:56 Chocolate scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 8:8
02:09 Chocolate connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 10:8
02:24 Gavilan throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Chocolate but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 10:8
02:35 Chocolate seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:8
02:44 Chocolate fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 10:8
02:46 Gavilan launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Chocolate's jaw. Gavilan is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 10:10
03:00 Gavilan grabs Kid Chocolate again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 10:10
03:00 Referee Field separates the two... 10:10
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 10:10
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Ted Walker really gave it to Kid Gavilan between rounds, but Gavilan's didn't seem to be paying attention. 0:0
0:13 Chocolate does a great job smothering Gavilan's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 0:0
0:15 There's the uppercut from Chocolate. That opening has been there all fight for him. 2:0
0:20 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:24 Gavilan finds a home for his jab, keeping Chocolate at bay. 2:2
0:42 Kid Chocolate forces his way inside. 2:2
0:49 Gavilan lands consecutive blows to Chocolate's midsection. 2:4
01:04 Chocolate misses with that combination. 2:4
01:07 * Field is halting the fight and warning Gavilan for a low blow. Gavilan is pleading his case but to no avail. 2:6
01:25 Chocolate tastes Gavilan's jab 2:8
01:48 Gavilan doesn't connect with the jab. 2:8
01:54 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:8
02:12 Chocolate is holding on to Gavilan. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:8
02:16 Field pries them apart. 2:8
02:27 Chocolate is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 4:11
02:54 Gavilan ends up behind Kid Chocolate as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 4:11
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 4:13
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Chocolate's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:06 Ted Walker was really animated in Gavilan's corner and Gavilan was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:11 Gavilan fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:13 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:21 Chocolate pins Gavilan in the corner! 0:0
0:25 Gavilan is either lucky or has radar. Chocolate's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:37 Chocolate voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:46 Kid Chocolate lands a wicked cross! 4:0
0:46 Kid Gavilan looks like he was hurt by that punch! 4:0
01:04 Chocolate is clinching... 4:0
01:13 Field separates the two... 4:0
01:17 The cross scores for Gavilan. He needs to throw that punch more often. 4:2
01:27 Both fighters move to ring center. 4:2
01:31 Gavilan slips out of a corner, as Chocolate attempts to trap him. 4:2
01:36 Gavilan has Chocolate cornered! 4:2
01:40 Gavilan circles around the ring. 4:2
01:48 He sneaks home the right cross. 4:4
01:57 Chocolate has Gavilan blocked in! 4:4
01:57 Chocolate scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Gavilan. 6:4
02:07 Chocolate bangs a right cross off the face of Gavilan. 8:4
02:21 Gavilan is challenging Chocolate to fight him and quit clinching. 8:4
02:33 Field separates the two fighters. 8:4
02:39 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 8:4
02:42 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Gavilan lands a short uppercut to the chin of Chocolate. 8:6
02:56 Kid Gavilan works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 8:6
03:00 Chocolate backs into a neutral corner. 8:6
03:00 Gavilan is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 8:6
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 8:6
03:00 There's another round in the books. 7:8
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chocolate looks to be in good shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Ted Walker said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Gavilan has some spring in his step here in the 7th round. 0:0
0:09 Gavilan snakes the jab through Kid Chocolate's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 0:2
0:13 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:25 Chocolate fires and misses. 0:2
0:36 Kid Chocolate moves into the upper left corner. 0:2
0:36 A flurry of punches are exchanged, but Gavilan is coming out on top. 2:5
0:46 Gavilan gets in a short cross to the body. 2:7
01:00 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 2:7
01:10 Kid Chocolate tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 2:7
01:20 Gavilan misses with that punch. 2:7
01:22 Chocolate lands a stinging jab. 4:7
01:31 Gavilan moves into a neutral corner. 4:7
01:31 Chocolate lands a flurry to the ribs of Gavilan. 6:7
01:42 A flurry of blows from Kid Chocolate lands to the body 8:7
01:51 Chocolate gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 10:7
02:10 Gavilan can't score with short uppercut inside. Chocolate got his gloves in front of the punch. 10:7
02:12 Chocolate gets in a hook to the body of Gavilan. 12:7
02:26 Chocolate misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 12:7
02:28 Chocolate tries a hook but Gavilan blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 12:9
02:41 The fighters are at ring center... 12:9
02:46 Gavilan is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Chocolate to chase him. 12:9
02:51 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 12:9
02:55 Kid Gavilan backs into his own corner... 12:9
02:59 Chocolate is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Gavilan a decent target to shoot for. 12:9
03:00 Chocolate lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Kid Gavilan. 12:9
03:00 This fight is very close at this point. 12:9
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 14:10
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chocolate rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:15 Chocolate is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:17 Gavilan scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 0:2
0:21 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:34 Chocolate swings...and misses. 0:2
0:36 Gavilan throws the cross and scores to the head of Chocolate. 0:4
0:46 Chocolate is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:4
0:52 A straight cross from Kid Gavilan gets through Chocolate's guard. 0:6
0:56 Chocolate needs to catch his second wind... 0:6
01:05 That punch actually went behind Gavilan's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Chocolate. 0:6
01:16 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 8th. 0:6
01:24 Kid Gavilan is protecting the body nicely as Chocolate fails to score inside. 0:6
01:26 Gavilan moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:8
01:35 Chocolate retreats into a neutral corner. 0:8
01:40 Field has to pull the fighters away from each other as Gavilan locks up Chocolate's arms. 0:8
01:44 Referee Field has to separate the two... 0:8
01:49 Chocolate appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 0:8
01:52 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:8
01:57 Gavilan misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:8
02:12 Chocolate will tie a guy up if he has to. 0:8
02:17 Field moves them apart. 0:8
02:22 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 0:8
02:24 Chocolate throws the hook and connects. 2:8
02:38 Gavilan grabs Chocolate's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Field has to force Gavilan to let go. 2:8
02:43 Field steps in and breaks it up. 2:8
02:54 Gavilan usues his legs to avoid Chocolate's punches. 2:8
02:57 Gavilan fires a punch over the jab of Chocolate and gets it in for points. 2:10
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 8. 2:9
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it looks as if Chocolate is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:06 Chocolate's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:15 Chocolate retreats into the upper corner. 0:0
0:15 The crowd comes to life as both fighters exchange blows, with the advantage going to Kid Gavilan. 2:3
0:20 Chocolate doesn't have much left... 2:3
0:24 Gavilan traps Kid Chocolate in the corner! 2:3
0:29 Gavilan throws a flurry of punches but Chocolate either blocks or slips them. 2:3
0:41 Kid Chocolate shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Gavilan flush! 6:3
0:41 Gavilan was shaken by that blow! 6:3
0:50 Gavilan scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 6:5
0:59 Gavilan traps Chocolate in the corner! 6:5
0:59 Gavilan stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 6:7
01:09 Gavilan is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 6:9
01:23 Chocolate pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 6:9
01:45 Gavilan can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 6:9
01:52 Chocolate takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 6:9
01:56 Gavilan is forced into his own corner... 6:9
02:00 Chocolate is off target with that jab. 6:9
02:07 Field is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 6:9
02:18 Chocolate muscles his way inside. 6:9
02:28 Chocolate grabs Gavilan. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 6:9
02:40 Field separates them. 6:9
02:54 Chocolate has Gavilan trapped in the right neutral corner... 6:9
02:58 Chocolate misses wildly with the hook. 6:9
03:00 Kid Gavilan appears to have this fight under control. 6:9
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 9. 7:10
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 10th. 0:0
0:07 Gavilan leans on Chocolate and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 0:2
0:23 The fighters are tied up. Chocolate tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:2
0:28 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:2
0:37 Chocolate brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:2
0:42 Chocolate clinches... Kid Gavilan gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:2
0:51 Field has to break the clinch. 0:2
0:55 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:2
0:59 Chocolate and Gavilan 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. 0:2
01:02 Chocolate lands a short hook to the body. 2:2
01:15 Chocolate has Gavilan pinned! 2:2
01:19 Chocolate telegraphed that shot and Kid Gavilan ducks under it easily. 2:2
01:30 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 2:2
01:40 Gavilan backs into the far left corner. 2:2
01:44 Chocolate pummels Gavilan, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 7:2
01:44 Kid Gavilan seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 7:2
01:49 Gavilan is fading... 7:2
01:58 Kid Chocolate has Gavilan blocked in! 7:2
02:11 Gavilan slides into the corner... 7:2
02:15 Chocolate cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Gavilan had his elbows tucked in nicely. 7:2
02:24 Chocolate backs into a neutral corner. 7:2
02:29 Gavilan feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 7:2
02:42 Kid Chocolate works free! The fighters move to ring center. 7:2
03:00 Chocolate tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Gavilan. 7:2
03:00 Gavilan seems to have done enough to win this fight. 7:2
03:00 The bell sounds ending the final round and now the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 6:4
Fight Result
Here's Henry Jones with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Joel Elizondo, United States scores the bout 96 to 95
Ruben Garcia, United States scores the bout 97 to 94
Alfred Buqwana, South Africa scores the bout 97 to 94
And your winner by unanimous decision Kid Gavilan!!!
Score Cards
Joel Elizondo Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Kid Chocolate 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 95
Kid Gavilan 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 96
Ruben Garcia Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Kid Chocolate 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 94
Kid Gavilan 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 97
Alfred Buqwana Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Kid Chocolate 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 94
Kid Gavilan 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 97
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Kid Chocolate 27 30 28 30 27 27 29 27 28 30 283
Kid Gavilan 30 27 29 30 30 30 28 30 29 27 290
Statistics
Categories Kid Chocolate Kid Gavilan
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 3.50 3.50
Hooks / Round 3.60 3.10
Crosses / Round 2.70 8.20
Combinations / Round 4.20 3.60
Uppercuts / Round 2.80 4.70
Punches Landed / Round 16.80 23.10
Punches Missed / Round 65.30 43.20
Punching Accuracy 20.5% 34.8%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Low Blow 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 5 / 5
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 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
Kid Chocolate vs Kid Gavilan
Fight info: Oriental Park, Havana, Cuba, 2012-09-16, announcer is Henry Jones, referee is Paul Field, the bout will be scored by three judges: Joel Elizondo (United States), Ruben Garcia (United States) and Alfred Buqwana (South Africa), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: Kid Chocolate - Record: 10-8-4 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Charley Goldman - Cut Man: Don Turner
In the blue corner: Kid Gavilan - Record: 5-4-2 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Ted Walker
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is anticipating a good fight tonight as the bell sounds for Round 1. 0:0
0:08 Gavilan's finds a home on Chocolate's jaw. 0:2
0:18 An even exchange that sees both men score. 2:4
0:30 As high as Chocolate is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Gavilan takes advantage of it. 2:4
0:39 Gavilan misses wildly with the Hook. 2:4
0:57 Hide the china because Chocolate is like a bull in there, charging forward with reckless abandon. 2:4
01:02 Chocolate steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:4
01:10 Chocolate tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 2:4
01:19 Chocolate landed a sharp combination that rocked Gavilan back on his heels! 6:4
01:19 What a beautiful combination! Gavilan might not survive this... 6:4
01:28 Gavilan tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 6:6
01:39 Gavilan gets the cross through Chocolate's guard. 6:8
01:56 Chocolate traps Gavilan's gloves under his arms, forcing Field to break them up. 6:8
02:01 Field moves in to break the clinch. 6:8
02:06 Gavilan is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 6:8
02:14 Chocolate misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:8
02:16 Kid Gavilan throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 6:10
02:29 Gavilan tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 6:10
02:36 Chocolate catches Gavilan coming in with a sweet uppercut! 11:10
02:36 Gavilan was staggered by that punch! 11:10
02:51 Gavilan fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 11:12
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 12:13
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:19 Chocolate looks to work the body, but Gavilan covers up nicely. 0:0
0:34 Gavilan wings a big left hand at Chocolate but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:36 Not much steam behind Chocolate's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:0
0:59 Field yells at the fighters to separate but Gavilan and Chocolate are a tangle of arms. 2:0
01:08 Gavilan and Chocolate each take a step back. 2:0
01:12 Chocolate continues to pop the jab 4:0
01:30 Chocolate works his way in and leans on Gavilan... 4:0
01:39 Field separates the two... 4:0
01:52 Chocolate misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:0
02:03 Chocolate lets his hands go inside, but Gavilan protects his body well. 4:0
02:15 Chocolate leaves the jab just short. 4:0
02:17 Gavilan misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 4:2
02:34 Kid Chocolate slides along the far ropes. 4:2
02:39 Both fighters move in close as Gavilan goes to the body with an uppercut. 4:4
02:56 Chocolate moves to the center of the Ring taunting Gavilan with his hands by his sides. 4:4
03:00 Kid Chocolate fires a left hand that Gavilan takes high on the shoulder. 4:4
03:00 Both Fighters are hearing it from their corners as neither seemed willing to let their fists go in that round. 6:3
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Chocolate and Gavilan leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Gavilan has Chocolate trapped! 0:0
0:11 Gavilan traps Kid Chocolate's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Field breaks it up. 0:0
0:20 Gavilan shoves Chocolate away. 0:0
0:25 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:36 Chocolate frees himself from Gavilan's clutches! They move to ring center now. 0:0
0:44 Not a lot on that hook to Gavilan's side, but it scored. 2:0
01:06 Gavilan is clinching... Kid Chocolate is trying to free his gloves... They are under Gavilan's arms... 2:0
01:10 Gavilan pushes Chocolate away. 2:0
01:25 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Gavilan rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 2:0
01:36 Some nice infighting ends with Chocolate getting an uppercut in. 4:0
01:49 Kid Gavilan wraps his arms around Chocolate. 4:0
01:54 Gavilan uses his shoulder to force Chocolate out of the clinch. 4:0
02:07 Chocolate looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Gavilan. 4:0
02:12 Gavilan lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 4:2
02:26 Gavilan lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Kid Chocolate. 4:2
02:33 Chocolate just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Gavilan with a sharp combination! 8:2
02:33 Those shots all landed square and Gavilan felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 8:2
02:54 Gavilan gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Chocolate. 8:4
03:00 Field warns Chocolate for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 8:4
03:00 Field has to break them apart. 8:4
03:00 The bell stops the action as Chocolate and Gavilan go back to their corners. 9:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chocolate looks to be in excellent shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Charley Goldman not only gave Chocolate encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Gavilan. Now it's up to Chocolate to implement it. 0:0
0:09 Gavilan sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 0:2
0:13 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:2
0:18 Chocolate slides into the corner... 0:2
0:18 Chocolate takes a right to the body. 0:4
0:30 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:4
0:35 Kid Gavilan does a great job of moving as Chocolate tries to work inside. 0:4
0:47 Chocolate likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Gavilan's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 2:4
01:05 Gavilan misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:4
01:12 Chocolate slides into a neutral corner... 2:4
01:17 Chocolate does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Gavilan's punches in close. 2:4
01:19 Chocolate scores with a quick one-two to Gavilan's midsection 4:4
01:29 Gavilan is keeping away from the ropes. 4:4
01:34 Gavilan dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Chocolate back on his heels! 4:8
01:34 Chocolate is reeling after that shot! 4:8
01:47 Chocolate feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Gavilan's chin. 6:8
01:56 Chocolate scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 8:8
02:09 Chocolate connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 10:8
02:24 Gavilan throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Chocolate but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 10:8
02:35 Chocolate seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:8
02:44 Chocolate fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 10:8
02:46 Gavilan launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Chocolate's jaw. Gavilan is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 10:10
03:00 Gavilan grabs Kid Chocolate again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 10:10
03:00 Referee Field separates the two... 10:10
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 10:10
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Ted Walker really gave it to Kid Gavilan between rounds, but Gavilan's didn't seem to be paying attention. 0:0
0:13 Chocolate does a great job smothering Gavilan's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 0:0
0:15 There's the uppercut from Chocolate. That opening has been there all fight for him. 2:0
0:20 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:24 Gavilan finds a home for his jab, keeping Chocolate at bay. 2:2
0:42 Kid Chocolate forces his way inside. 2:2
0:49 Gavilan lands consecutive blows to Chocolate's midsection. 2:4
01:04 Chocolate misses with that combination. 2:4
01:07 * Field is halting the fight and warning Gavilan for a low blow. Gavilan is pleading his case but to no avail. 2:6
01:25 Chocolate tastes Gavilan's jab 2:8
01:48 Gavilan doesn't connect with the jab. 2:8
01:54 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:8
02:12 Chocolate is holding on to Gavilan. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:8
02:16 Field pries them apart. 2:8
02:27 Chocolate is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 4:11
02:54 Gavilan ends up behind Kid Chocolate as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 4:11
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 4:13
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Chocolate's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:06 Ted Walker was really animated in Gavilan's corner and Gavilan was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:11 Gavilan fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:13 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:21 Chocolate pins Gavilan in the corner! 0:0
0:25 Gavilan is either lucky or has radar. Chocolate's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:37 Chocolate voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:46 Kid Chocolate lands a wicked cross! 4:0
0:46 Kid Gavilan looks like he was hurt by that punch! 4:0
01:04 Chocolate is clinching... 4:0
01:13 Field separates the two... 4:0
01:17 The cross scores for Gavilan. He needs to throw that punch more often. 4:2
01:27 Both fighters move to ring center. 4:2
01:31 Gavilan slips out of a corner, as Chocolate attempts to trap him. 4:2
01:36 Gavilan has Chocolate cornered! 4:2
01:40 Gavilan circles around the ring. 4:2
01:48 He sneaks home the right cross. 4:4
01:57 Chocolate has Gavilan blocked in! 4:4
01:57 Chocolate scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Gavilan. 6:4
02:07 Chocolate bangs a right cross off the face of Gavilan. 8:4
02:21 Gavilan is challenging Chocolate to fight him and quit clinching. 8:4
02:33 Field separates the two fighters. 8:4
02:39 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 8:4
02:42 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Gavilan lands a short uppercut to the chin of Chocolate. 8:6
02:56 Kid Gavilan works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 8:6
03:00 Chocolate backs into a neutral corner. 8:6
03:00 Gavilan is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 8:6
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 8:6
03:00 There's another round in the books. 7:8
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chocolate looks to be in good shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Ted Walker said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Gavilan has some spring in his step here in the 7th round. 0:0
0:09 Gavilan snakes the jab through Kid Chocolate's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 0:2
0:13 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:25 Chocolate fires and misses. 0:2
0:36 Kid Chocolate moves into the upper left corner. 0:2
0:36 A flurry of punches are exchanged, but Gavilan is coming out on top. 2:5
0:46 Gavilan gets in a short cross to the body. 2:7
01:00 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 2:7
01:10 Kid Chocolate tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 2:7
01:20 Gavilan misses with that punch. 2:7
01:22 Chocolate lands a stinging jab. 4:7
01:31 Gavilan moves into a neutral corner. 4:7
01:31 Chocolate lands a flurry to the ribs of Gavilan. 6:7
01:42 A flurry of blows from Kid Chocolate lands to the body 8:7
01:51 Chocolate gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 10:7
02:10 Gavilan can't score with short uppercut inside. Chocolate got his gloves in front of the punch. 10:7
02:12 Chocolate gets in a hook to the body of Gavilan. 12:7
02:26 Chocolate misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 12:7
02:28 Chocolate tries a hook but Gavilan blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 12:9
02:41 The fighters are at ring center... 12:9
02:46 Gavilan is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Chocolate to chase him. 12:9
02:51 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 12:9
02:55 Kid Gavilan backs into his own corner... 12:9
02:59 Chocolate is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Gavilan a decent target to shoot for. 12:9
03:00 Chocolate lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Kid Gavilan. 12:9
03:00 This fight is very close at this point. 12:9
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 14:10
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chocolate rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:15 Chocolate is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:17 Gavilan scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 0:2
0:21 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:34 Chocolate swings...and misses. 0:2
0:36 Gavilan throws the cross and scores to the head of Chocolate. 0:4
0:46 Chocolate is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:4
0:52 A straight cross from Kid Gavilan gets through Chocolate's guard. 0:6
0:56 Chocolate needs to catch his second wind... 0:6
01:05 That punch actually went behind Gavilan's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Chocolate. 0:6
01:16 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 8th. 0:6
01:24 Kid Gavilan is protecting the body nicely as Chocolate fails to score inside. 0:6
01:26 Gavilan moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:8
01:35 Chocolate retreats into a neutral corner. 0:8
01:40 Field has to pull the fighters away from each other as Gavilan locks up Chocolate's arms. 0:8
01:44 Referee Field has to separate the two... 0:8
01:49 Chocolate appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 0:8
01:52 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:8
01:57 Gavilan misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:8
02:12 Chocolate will tie a guy up if he has to. 0:8
02:17 Field moves them apart. 0:8
02:22 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 0:8
02:24 Chocolate throws the hook and connects. 2:8
02:38 Gavilan grabs Chocolate's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Field has to force Gavilan to let go. 2:8
02:43 Field steps in and breaks it up. 2:8
02:54 Gavilan usues his legs to avoid Chocolate's punches. 2:8
02:57 Gavilan fires a punch over the jab of Chocolate and gets it in for points. 2:10
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 8. 2:9
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it looks as if Chocolate is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:06 Chocolate's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:15 Chocolate retreats into the upper corner. 0:0
0:15 The crowd comes to life as both fighters exchange blows, with the advantage going to Kid Gavilan. 2:3
0:20 Chocolate doesn't have much left... 2:3
0:24 Gavilan traps Kid Chocolate in the corner! 2:3
0:29 Gavilan throws a flurry of punches but Chocolate either blocks or slips them. 2:3
0:41 Kid Chocolate shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Gavilan flush! 6:3
0:41 Gavilan was shaken by that blow! 6:3
0:50 Gavilan scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 6:5
0:59 Gavilan traps Chocolate in the corner! 6:5
0:59 Gavilan stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 6:7
01:09 Gavilan is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 6:9
01:23 Chocolate pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 6:9
01:45 Gavilan can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 6:9
01:52 Chocolate takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 6:9
01:56 Gavilan is forced into his own corner... 6:9
02:00 Chocolate is off target with that jab. 6:9
02:07 Field is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 6:9
02:18 Chocolate muscles his way inside. 6:9
02:28 Chocolate grabs Gavilan. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 6:9
02:40 Field separates them. 6:9
02:54 Chocolate has Gavilan trapped in the right neutral corner... 6:9
02:58 Chocolate misses wildly with the hook. 6:9
03:00 Kid Gavilan appears to have this fight under control. 6:9
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 9. 7:10
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 10th. 0:0
0:07 Gavilan leans on Chocolate and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 0:2
0:23 The fighters are tied up. Chocolate tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:2
0:28 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:2
0:37 Chocolate brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:2
0:42 Chocolate clinches... Kid Gavilan gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:2
0:51 Field has to break the clinch. 0:2
0:55 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:2
0:59 Chocolate and Gavilan 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. 0:2
01:02 Chocolate lands a short hook to the body. 2:2
01:15 Chocolate has Gavilan pinned! 2:2
01:19 Chocolate telegraphed that shot and Kid Gavilan ducks under it easily. 2:2
01:30 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 2:2
01:40 Gavilan backs into the far left corner. 2:2
01:44 Chocolate pummels Gavilan, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 7:2
01:44 Kid Gavilan seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 7:2
01:49 Gavilan is fading... 7:2
01:58 Kid Chocolate has Gavilan blocked in! 7:2
02:11 Gavilan slides into the corner... 7:2
02:15 Chocolate cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Gavilan had his elbows tucked in nicely. 7:2
02:24 Chocolate backs into a neutral corner. 7:2
02:29 Gavilan feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 7:2
02:42 Kid Chocolate works free! The fighters move to ring center. 7:2
03:00 Chocolate tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Gavilan. 7:2
03:00 Gavilan seems to have done enough to win this fight. 7:2
03:00 The bell sounds ending the final round and now the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 6:4
Fight Result
Here's Henry Jones with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Joel Elizondo, United States scores the bout 96 to 95
Ruben Garcia, United States scores the bout 97 to 94
Alfred Buqwana, South Africa scores the bout 97 to 94
And your winner by unanimous decision Kid Gavilan!!!
Score Cards
Joel Elizondo Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Kid Chocolate 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 95
Kid Gavilan 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 96
Ruben Garcia Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Kid Chocolate 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 94
Kid Gavilan 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 97
Alfred Buqwana Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Kid Chocolate 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 94
Kid Gavilan 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 97
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Kid Chocolate 27 30 28 30 27 27 29 27 28 30 283
Kid Gavilan 30 27 29 30 30 30 28 30 29 27 290
Statistics
Categories Kid Chocolate Kid Gavilan
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 3.50 3.50
Hooks / Round 3.60 3.10
Crosses / Round 2.70 8.20
Combinations / Round 4.20 3.60
Uppercuts / Round 2.80 4.70
Punches Landed / Round 16.80 23.10
Punches Missed / Round 65.30 43.20
Punching Accuracy 20.5% 34.8%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Low Blow 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 5 / 5
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: #4# EVent 20: Million Drachma Tourney 7-12
Co-Feature
Alexis Arguello vs Wilfredo Gomez
Fight info: Coliseo Mario Morales, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, 2012-09-16, announcer is Michael Pass, referee is Luis Pabon, the bout will be scored by three judges: Silvestre Abainza (Philippines), Arthur Mercante (United States) and Gary Camponeschi (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Alexis Arguello - Record: 10-8-1 (8) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Joey Fariello - Cut Man: Ace Marotta
In the blue corner: Wilfredo Gomez - Record: 9-11-0 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Bill Gibson
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's the start of Round 1 of what we hope to be an exciting contest. 0:0
0:18 Arguello is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:0
0:31 Arguello slips out of a corner, as Gomez attempts to trap him. 0:0
0:35 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:49 Arguello lands a smashing hook! 4:0
0:49 Gomez is clutching his side! 4:0
0:58 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 4:0
01:07 Circling left, Gomez looks for an opening to fire a shot at Arguello. 4:0
01:11 As high as Gomez is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Arguello takes advantage of it. 4:0
01:20 Gomez keeps looking to get inside on Arguello 4:0
01:31 It's a sweet uppercut by Gomez! He snapped Arguello's head straight back with that punch! 4:5
01:31 Alexis Arguello is dazed and he is in trouble!! 4:5
01:45 Gomez lands a devastating hook! 4:9
01:45 Arguello looks shaken! 4:9
02:02 Arguello lands a strong uppercut! 8:9
02:02 Gomez looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 8:9
02:16 There's a straight right by Arguello! 12:9
02:16 How is Gomez standing after that? 12:9
02:30 Arguello lands a solid cross! 16:9
02:30 Gomez is hurt! 16:9
02:34 Gomez now has some bruising under his left eye. 16:9
02:39 Arguello throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 18:9
02:58 * Gomez connects with a thundering cross and Arguello drops to the canvas! 18:9
03:00 Gomez is ushered to a neutral corner by Pabon and the count begins.. 18:18
03:00 1... 18:18
03:00 * Arguello still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Pabon is taking a long look at him. 18:18
03:00 Pabon looks closely at Arguello who indicates he is ok, and the fight will continue... 18:18
03:00 A knockdown is always exciting and this crowd is full of electricity after that last round! 20:19
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 Joey Fariello not only gave Arguello encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Gomez. Now it's up to Arguello to implement it. 0:0
0:07 * Gomez is told to watch using his elbows by Pabon 0:4
0:25 Wilfredo Gomez retreats into his own corner... 0:4
0:30 Arguello lands a crushing cross! 4:4
0:30 Arguello sent Wilfredo Gomez reeling with that punch! 4:4
0:38 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 4:4
0:42 Arguello lands a jolting uppercut that snaps back the head of Gomez. 7:4
01:06 Wilfredo Gomez just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Arguello with a sharp combination! 7:8
01:06 Arguello is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 7:8
01:15 Wilfredo Gomez retreats into a neutral corner. 7:8
01:20 Arguello lands a devastating uppercut! 11:8
01:20 Wilfredo Gomez looks stunned! 11:8
01:24 The swelling around Gomez's left eye is worsening. 11:8
01:37 Arguello dances gracefully across the canvas 11:8
01:44 Not a lot on that hook to Gomez's side, but it scored. 13:8
02:01 Gomez dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Arguello back on his heels! 13:12
02:01 Arguello looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 13:12
02:06 Arguello seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 13:12
02:11 Gomez doesn't have to look for Arguello this round. He is right there in front of him. 13:12
02:22 Arguello lands a hard uppercut! 17:12
02:22 Gomez appears to be stunned! 17:12
02:32 Alexis Arguello goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 19:12
02:37 The swelling under Wilfredo Gomez's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 19:12
02:46 Arguello misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 19:12
02:58 Arguello looks to work the body, but Gomez covers up nicely. 19:12
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Arguello and Gomez really went at it. 21:12
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gomez looks to be in excellent shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Arguello got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Joey Fariello's instructions work. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Gomez's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Gomez's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:10 Arguello hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Gomez. 2:0
0:19 Arguello rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Gomez. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 5:0
0:24 Gomez seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 5:0
0:33 Arguello is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 5:0
0:42 Gomez is protecting the body nicely as Arguello fails to score inside. 5:0
0:49 Arguello scores with the jab. 7:0
01:03 Gomez takes a heavy combination downstairs. 11:0
01:03 Gomez is trying to regroup after those punches... 11:0
01:17 Arguello drops the right hand flush on Gomez's chin! 15:0
01:17 Wilfredo Gomez is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 15:0
01:21 Gomez seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 15:0
01:30 Gomez just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 19:0
01:30 Gomez is suddenly in trouble! 19:0
01:51 Gomez can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 19:0
01:58 Arguello catches Gomez coming in with a sweet uppercut! 23:0
01:58 Gomez is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 23:0
02:02 Gomez's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Arguello. 23:0
02:07 Gomez lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 23:2
02:21 Gomez shoots the jab into the chest of Arguello. 23:4
02:35 And Gomez tastes the power of a huge hook from Arguello! 28:4
02:35 Gomez looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 28:4
02:44 * Gomez is smothered in a barrage of punches! He's down!!! 28:4
02:47 Pabon crouches over Gomez as he starts the count 37:4
02:47 1... 37:4
02:48 2... 37:4
02:49 3... 37:4
02:50 4... 37:4
02:51 Gomez lurches to his feet at the count of 5 but he stumbles and is down on his knees again. He's making another effort! 37:4
02:52 6... 37:4
02:53 7... 37:4
02:54 8... 37:4
02:55 9... 37:4
02:56 10! 37:4
02:56 * Gomez can't beat the count! It's over! Gomez has been stopped in round 3. 37:4
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Michael Pass is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The time of the stoppage is 02:57 of round number 3. The winner by knockout is...
Alexis Arguello!
Score Cards
Silvestre Abainza Round Total
Philippines 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Alexis Arguello 8 10 18
Wilfredo Gomez 10 9 19
Arthur Mercante Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Alexis Arguello 8 10 18
Wilfredo Gomez 10 9 19
Gary Camponeschi Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Alexis Arguello 9 9 18
Wilfredo Gomez 10 10 20
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Alexis Arguello 25 29 54
Wilfredo Gomez 30 28 58
Statistics
Categories Alexis Arguello Wilfredo Gomez
Knockdowns scored 1 1
Jabs / Round 8.00 2.00
Hooks / Round 9.33 4.00
Crosses / Round 11.67 2.67
Combinations / Round 7.00 3.67
Uppercuts / Round 7.67 3.67
Punches Landed / Round 43.67 16.00
Punches Missed / Round 29.33 10.00
Punching Accuracy 59.8% 61.5%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Using Elbow 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 2 / 1
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
Alexis Arguello vs Wilfredo Gomez
Fight info: Coliseo Mario Morales, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, 2012-09-16, announcer is Michael Pass, referee is Luis Pabon, the bout will be scored by three judges: Silvestre Abainza (Philippines), Arthur Mercante (United States) and Gary Camponeschi (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Alexis Arguello - Record: 10-8-1 (8) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Joey Fariello - Cut Man: Ace Marotta
In the blue corner: Wilfredo Gomez - Record: 9-11-0 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Bill Gibson
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's the start of Round 1 of what we hope to be an exciting contest. 0:0
0:18 Arguello is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:0
0:31 Arguello slips out of a corner, as Gomez attempts to trap him. 0:0
0:35 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:49 Arguello lands a smashing hook! 4:0
0:49 Gomez is clutching his side! 4:0
0:58 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 4:0
01:07 Circling left, Gomez looks for an opening to fire a shot at Arguello. 4:0
01:11 As high as Gomez is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Arguello takes advantage of it. 4:0
01:20 Gomez keeps looking to get inside on Arguello 4:0
01:31 It's a sweet uppercut by Gomez! He snapped Arguello's head straight back with that punch! 4:5
01:31 Alexis Arguello is dazed and he is in trouble!! 4:5
01:45 Gomez lands a devastating hook! 4:9
01:45 Arguello looks shaken! 4:9
02:02 Arguello lands a strong uppercut! 8:9
02:02 Gomez looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 8:9
02:16 There's a straight right by Arguello! 12:9
02:16 How is Gomez standing after that? 12:9
02:30 Arguello lands a solid cross! 16:9
02:30 Gomez is hurt! 16:9
02:34 Gomez now has some bruising under his left eye. 16:9
02:39 Arguello throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 18:9
02:58 * Gomez connects with a thundering cross and Arguello drops to the canvas! 18:9
03:00 Gomez is ushered to a neutral corner by Pabon and the count begins.. 18:18
03:00 1... 18:18
03:00 * Arguello still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Pabon is taking a long look at him. 18:18
03:00 Pabon looks closely at Arguello who indicates he is ok, and the fight will continue... 18:18
03:00 A knockdown is always exciting and this crowd is full of electricity after that last round! 20:19
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 Joey Fariello not only gave Arguello encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Gomez. Now it's up to Arguello to implement it. 0:0
0:07 * Gomez is told to watch using his elbows by Pabon 0:4
0:25 Wilfredo Gomez retreats into his own corner... 0:4
0:30 Arguello lands a crushing cross! 4:4
0:30 Arguello sent Wilfredo Gomez reeling with that punch! 4:4
0:38 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 4:4
0:42 Arguello lands a jolting uppercut that snaps back the head of Gomez. 7:4
01:06 Wilfredo Gomez just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Arguello with a sharp combination! 7:8
01:06 Arguello is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 7:8
01:15 Wilfredo Gomez retreats into a neutral corner. 7:8
01:20 Arguello lands a devastating uppercut! 11:8
01:20 Wilfredo Gomez looks stunned! 11:8
01:24 The swelling around Gomez's left eye is worsening. 11:8
01:37 Arguello dances gracefully across the canvas 11:8
01:44 Not a lot on that hook to Gomez's side, but it scored. 13:8
02:01 Gomez dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Arguello back on his heels! 13:12
02:01 Arguello looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 13:12
02:06 Arguello seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 13:12
02:11 Gomez doesn't have to look for Arguello this round. He is right there in front of him. 13:12
02:22 Arguello lands a hard uppercut! 17:12
02:22 Gomez appears to be stunned! 17:12
02:32 Alexis Arguello goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 19:12
02:37 The swelling under Wilfredo Gomez's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 19:12
02:46 Arguello misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 19:12
02:58 Arguello looks to work the body, but Gomez covers up nicely. 19:12
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Arguello and Gomez really went at it. 21:12
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gomez looks to be in excellent shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Arguello got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Joey Fariello's instructions work. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Gomez's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Gomez's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:10 Arguello hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Gomez. 2:0
0:19 Arguello rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Gomez. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 5:0
0:24 Gomez seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 5:0
0:33 Arguello is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 5:0
0:42 Gomez is protecting the body nicely as Arguello fails to score inside. 5:0
0:49 Arguello scores with the jab. 7:0
01:03 Gomez takes a heavy combination downstairs. 11:0
01:03 Gomez is trying to regroup after those punches... 11:0
01:17 Arguello drops the right hand flush on Gomez's chin! 15:0
01:17 Wilfredo Gomez is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 15:0
01:21 Gomez seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 15:0
01:30 Gomez just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 19:0
01:30 Gomez is suddenly in trouble! 19:0
01:51 Gomez can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 19:0
01:58 Arguello catches Gomez coming in with a sweet uppercut! 23:0
01:58 Gomez is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 23:0
02:02 Gomez's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Arguello. 23:0
02:07 Gomez lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 23:2
02:21 Gomez shoots the jab into the chest of Arguello. 23:4
02:35 And Gomez tastes the power of a huge hook from Arguello! 28:4
02:35 Gomez looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 28:4
02:44 * Gomez is smothered in a barrage of punches! He's down!!! 28:4
02:47 Pabon crouches over Gomez as he starts the count 37:4
02:47 1... 37:4
02:48 2... 37:4
02:49 3... 37:4
02:50 4... 37:4
02:51 Gomez lurches to his feet at the count of 5 but he stumbles and is down on his knees again. He's making another effort! 37:4
02:52 6... 37:4
02:53 7... 37:4
02:54 8... 37:4
02:55 9... 37:4
02:56 10! 37:4
02:56 * Gomez can't beat the count! It's over! Gomez has been stopped in round 3. 37:4
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Michael Pass is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The time of the stoppage is 02:57 of round number 3. The winner by knockout is...
Alexis Arguello!
Score Cards
Silvestre Abainza Round Total
Philippines 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Alexis Arguello 8 10 18
Wilfredo Gomez 10 9 19
Arthur Mercante Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Alexis Arguello 8 10 18
Wilfredo Gomez 10 9 19
Gary Camponeschi Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Alexis Arguello 9 9 18
Wilfredo Gomez 10 10 20
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Alexis Arguello 25 29 54
Wilfredo Gomez 30 28 58
Statistics
Categories Alexis Arguello Wilfredo Gomez
Knockdowns scored 1 1
Jabs / Round 8.00 2.00
Hooks / Round 9.33 4.00
Crosses / Round 11.67 2.67
Combinations / Round 7.00 3.67
Uppercuts / Round 7.67 3.67
Punches Landed / Round 43.67 16.00
Punches Missed / Round 29.33 10.00
Punching Accuracy 59.8% 61.5%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Using Elbow 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 2 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: #4# EVent 20: Million Drachma Tourney 7-12
Main Event
Benny Leonard vs Salvador Sanchez
Fight info: La Villita, San Antonio, TX, United States, 2012-09-16, announcer is Mark Beiro, referee is Barry Yeats, the bout will be scored by three judges: Gary Merritt (United States), Chris Wilson (United States) and John Schorle (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: 13-3-3 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Joe Byrd - Cut Man: Lou Duva
In the blue corner: Salvador Sanchez - Record: 9-7-2 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the boxers out of the corners. We've got a fight about to break out! 0:0
0:13 Sanchez voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:25 Leonard misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:37 Sanchez works his way in and leans on Leonard... 0:0
0:46 Yeats pries them apart. 0:0
0:50 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
01:13 Leonard is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 0:0
01:18 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 0:0
01:21 Sanchez pumps the jab into the face of Leonard. 0:3
01:30 Leonard rips a hook to the head. 2:3
01:42 The fighters are trading punches and neither seems to have won that exchange. 4:5
02:01 Sanchez scores with the jab. 4:7
02:17 Leonard bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 6:7
02:34 Leonard clinches... Sanchez gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 6:7
02:43 Yeats steps in and breaks it up. 6:7
02:47 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:7
02:50 Leonard shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 8:7
03:00 Salvador Sanchez is trying to free his gloves from under Leonard's gloves. 8:7
03:00 Leonard uses his shoulder to force Sanchez out of the clinch. 8:7
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 7:8
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is making some noise as the fighter come out for round number 2. 0:0
0:06 Joe Byrd knows Leonard lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:11 Sanchez scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:5
0:11 That series of punches rocked Leonard and he looks to be in trouble. 0:5
0:20 Salvador Sanchez feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Leonard's chin. 0:7
0:36 Leonard pins Sanchez's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:7
0:41 Yeats moves in to break the clinch. 0:7
0:45 Both men look to measure one another. 0:7
0:53 Sanchez misses with that hook. 0:7
0:56 Leonard lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 2:7
01:12 Leonard smothers Sanchez's attack as Sanchez tries to get off some shots inside. 2:7
01:33 Oh!!! Leonard unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 6:7
01:33 Sanchez looks shaken! 6:7
01:46 The cross scores for Leonard. He needs to throw that punch more often. 8:7
02:00 Sanchez leaves the jab just short. 8:7
02:12 Leonard pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 8:7
02:20 Sanchez moves into the lower right corner. 8:7
02:20 Leonard's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 10:7
02:34 Leonard flicks a jab to Sanchez's stomach 12:7
02:48 Sanchez can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 12:7
02:50 Leonard rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 14:7
03:00 Leonard spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 2. 14:8
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Sanchez rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:12 Sanchez is challenging Leonard to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:16 Yeats separates the two... 0:0
0:25 Sanchez's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:39 Leonard gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Sanchez with an uppercut. 2:0
01:00 As high as Sanchez is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Leonard takes advantage of it. 2:0
01:08 Sanchez holds his arms up in disgust as Leonard holds him around his waist. 2:0
01:12 Referee Yeats has to separate the two... 2:0
01:25 Leonard is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 2:0
01:31 Sanchez lands a hard uppercut! 2:4
01:31 Salvador Sanchez has Leonard hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 2:4
01:41 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 2:4
01:41 Leonard's jab is fast and accurate. 4:4
01:50 Sanchez backs into a neutral corner. 4:4
01:55 Leonard tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:4
02:10 Sanchez clamps Leonard's arms to his side and holds on until Yeats breaks the hold. 4:4
02:19 Sanchez and Leonard each take a step back. 4:4
02:28 Benny Leonard connects with a violent uppercut! 8:4
02:28 Sanchez is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 8:4
02:42 Benny Leonard wraps up Sanchez. 8:4
02:46 * Yeats cautions Leonard for striking with his his shoulder. 8:4
03:00 Leonard is keeping away from the ropes. 8:4
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 8:3
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Leonard and Sanchez leave their corners. 0:0
0:09 Leonard traps Sanchez in the corner! 0:0
0:13 Leonard has his arms wrapped around Sanchez... Now they separate. 0:0
0:18 Yeats separates the two... 0:0
0:18 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:26 Sanchez and Leonard swap blows with neither taking a step back. 2:2
0:41 Sanchez picks off the jab thrown by Leonard. 2:2
0:48 Sanchez lands a wicked uppercut! 2:6
0:48 Leonard is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 2:6
01:02 Leonard lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Sanchez. 2:6
01:09 Leonard has Sanchez blocked in! 2:6
01:14 Leonard pummels Sanchez, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 6:6
01:14 Sanchez is going to need to regroup after that blow... 6:6
01:30 Leonard lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 8:6
01:50 Sanchez misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 8:6
01:57 Leonard has Sanchez cornered! 8:6
02:02 Leonard back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Sanchez. 8:6
02:11 Leonard voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 8:6
02:18 Benny Leonard has Salvador Sanchez trapped! 8:6
02:23 Leonard fires and misses. 8:6
02:25 Leonard winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Sanchez. 8:9
02:34 Benny Leonard doesn't have to look for Sanchez this round. He is right there in front of him. 8:9
02:42 Leonard misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:9
02:48 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 8:9
03:00 Salvador Sanchez works free! He backs to ring center, with Leonard following. 8:9
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 10:10
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:07 Joe Byrd seemed to pump up Leonard between rounds. 0:0
0:12 Leonard is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:0
0:12 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:28 Leonard fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:36 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:44 Sanchez wings a big left hand at Leonard but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:46 Leonard gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:0
0:56 Leonard scores with consecutive blows to the body of Sanchez. 4:0
01:20 Leonard is just missing by a hair with his punches. 4:0
01:37 That was a violent straight right by Salvador Sanchez! 4:5
01:37 Leonard is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:5
01:46 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Leonard can land a solid one. 6:5
02:03 Leonard lands a solid uppercut! 10:5
02:03 Sanchez appears shaken by that punch! 10:5
02:23 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 10:5
02:28 Sanchez works his way free! 10:5
02:32 Sanchez moves into a neutral corner. 10:5
02:37 Sanchez does a great job smothering Leonard's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 10:5
02:47 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 10:5
02:57 That hook from Sanchez snapped Leonard's head back violently! 10:9
02:57 Sanchez sent Benny Leonard reeling with that punch! 10:9
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 11:9
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Eddie Inabagsky said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Sanchez has some spring in his step here in the 6th round. 0:0
0:14 Leonard tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Sanchez blocks it. 0:0
0:16 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:26 Sanchez throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Benny Leonard but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:34 The fighters are at ring center... 0:0
0:39 Leonard looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 0:0
0:54 Leonard picks off the hook by Sanchez. 0:0
01:01 Leonard and Sanchez clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 0:0
01:05 Leonard slides into the corner... 0:0
01:10 Sanchez charges in but Leonard avoids the rush. 0:0
01:15 Leonard lands the lead cross. 2:0
01:24 Salvador Sanchez is pinned in his own corner... 2:0
01:24 Leonard lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Sanchez on the end of that punch. 4:0
01:39 Leonard does a great job of moving as Sanchez tries to work inside. 4:0
01:46 The action is at ring center. 4:0
01:46 Leonard fires a punch over the jab of Sanchez and gets it in for points. 6:0
01:58 Leonard connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 8:0
02:15 Benny Leonard ends up behind Sanchez as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 8:0
02:27 Sanchez backs into the upper corner. 8:0
02:31 Leonard slips out of a corner, as Sanchez attempts to trap him. 8:0
02:36 Leonard is staying at the center of the ring. 8:0
02:41 Leonard lets his hands go inside, but Sanchez protects his body well. 8:0
02:48 It's a knowledgeable crowd tonight. They are letting the fighters know they want to see some action and when it slows down they are quick with their show of displeasure. 8:0
02:51 Salvador Sanchez pins Leonard in the corner! 8:0
02:55 Sanchez looks for a breather; he grabs Leonard and holds on. Leonard pushes Sanchez off and looks for an opening. 8:0
03:00 Leonard pushes Salvador Sanchez away. 8:0
03:00 Leonard appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:0
03:00 The Referee has to get between Leonard and Salvador Sanchez as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 10:0
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 Leonard got some great advice from Joe Byrd between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:0
0:09 Leonard throws a hook to the ribs with authority. 3:0
0:13 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 3:0
0:32 Sanchez traps Leonard's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 3:0
0:36 Benny Leonard tries to get free... Here comes Yeats to break them up... 3:0
0:45 "The Ghetto Wizard" scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Salvador Sanchez's jaw. 5:0
01:05 Leonard's finds a home on Salvador Sanchez's jaw. 7:0
01:17 Sanchez retreats into a neutral corner. 7:0
01:17 Benny Leonard slips in a jab to the body 9:0
01:29 Leonard seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:0
01:36 Sanchez slides into a neutral corner... 9:0
01:40 Leonard is moving around the ring nicely. 9:0
01:50 Leonard is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 9:0
02:05 Sanchez retreats into the far corner. 9:0
02:10 Leonard is clinching... Sanchez is trying to free his gloves... They are under Benny Leonard's arms... 9:0
02:14 Referee Yeats steps in to break it up. 9:0
02:18 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 9:0
02:29 Sanchez moves to the center of the Ring taunting Leonard with his hands by his sides. 9:0
02:38 Leonard is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Sanchez's defense. 9:0
02:46 Leonard slides into his own corner... 9:0
02:50 Sanchez lands a crushing hook! 9:4
02:50 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Leonard is trying to hang on... 9:4
03:00 Salvador Sanchez fires a shot, but it glances off Leonard's shoulder. 9:4
03:00 It looks like Leonard has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 9:4
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 7. 11:4
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Sanchez is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Leonard got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Joe Byrd's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 Sanchez has Leonard pinned! 0:0
0:12 Sanchez forces his way inside. 0:0
0:12 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 8th round of this fight. 0:0
0:17 Leonard eats a jab from "Chava" Sanchez 0:2
0:34 Leonard moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:2
0:46 Leonard flicks a lead right to the head of Sanchez. 4:2
01:02 Sanchez eats a short cross from Leonard amd backs away. 6:2
01:11 Leonard has Sanchez trapped in the near right neutral corner... 6:2
01:11 Leonard gets the cross through Sanchez's guard. 8:2
01:21 Sanchez has Leonard cornered! 8:2
01:25 Benny Leonard takes a heavy combination downstairs. 8:6
01:25 Leonard in on unsteady legs after those punches. 8:6
01:34 Sanchez is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 8:6
01:38 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 8:6
01:43 Sanchez fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 8:6
01:45 Leonard lands consecutive blows to Sanchez's midsection. 10:6
02:11 Sanchez just comes up short with the uppercut. 10:6
02:23 Yeats warns Sanchez for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 10:6
02:27 Sanchez finally lets go of Leonard. 10:6
02:41 Salvador Sanchez slides along the far ropes. 10:6
02:47 Sanchez tries to push Leonard back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 10:6
02:55 Leonard bounces off the ropes, challenging Sanchez to come get him. 10:6
03:00 Leonard is really fluid in his movement. 10:6
03:00 Leonard appears to have this fight under control. 10:6
03:00 And that ends Round number 8. 12:7
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Sanchez looks to be in fair shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Sanchez gets his head on the chest of Leonard as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 0:2
0:15 Sanchez is starting to fatigue... 0:2
0:15 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:2
0:20 Joe Byrd was extremely upbeat during the break with Leonard providing some solid encouragement. 0:2
0:25 Sanchez just can't find the range with that cross. 0:2
0:27 Leonard lands a rapier like jab to the head of Sanchez 2:2
0:39 Sanchez is trapped in the corner... 2:2
0:44 Benny Leonard is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Sanchez. 2:2
0:54 Both fighters move back to ring center. 2:2
0:59 Leonard misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:2
01:14 Sanchez 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. 2:2
01:21 Yeats is really doing a good job of controlling this fight. He's making sure that these fighters keep it clean. 2:2
01:24 A straight cross from Leonard gets through Sanchez's guard. 4:2
01:33 Sanchez is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 4:2
01:40 Sanchez retreats into the near right corner. 4:2
01:45 Leonard fires a lead right that Sanchez manages to avoid. 4:2
01:51 Sanchez appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 4:2
01:59 Sanchez backs into the right corner. 4:2
01:59 Leonard is not known for mixing it up inside, but he did land a solid uppercut to the body right there. 7:2
02:04 Sanchez is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 7:2
02:09 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 7:2
02:13 Leonard lands a strong cross! 12:2
02:13 Sanchez is suddenly in trouble! 12:2
02:26 Leonard lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 14:2
02:38 Leonard gets off a quick combination to the body 16:2
02:55 Salvador Sanchez is clinching. Yeats better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 16:2
03:00 Yeats has to break the clinch. 16:2
03:00 One more round to go as the bell ending Round 9 sounds. 18:1
Round 10
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
0:14 Sanchez just landed a three punch combo! 0:4
0:14 Leonard is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 0:4
0:34 Yeats yells at the fighters to separate but Leonard and Sanchez are a tangle of arms. 0:4
0:43 Yeats separates the two fighters. 0:4
01:01 Leonard clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 0:4
01:05 Yeats has to break them apart. 0:4
01:18 Salvador Sanchez works his way in and leans on Leonard. 0:4
01:23 Both fighters miss, now Sanchez follows up with a solid hook to the body of Sanchez! 0:7
01:52 Yeats tries to separate the boxers but Leonard has a vice-like grip on Sanchez. 0:7
02:01 Yeats moves them apart. 0:7
02:06 Leonard doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:7
02:20 Sanchez pins Leonard's arms. Now they move apart. 2:7
02:29 Now they break clean. 2:7
02:44 Leonard usues his legs to avoid Sanchez's punches. 2:7
02:58 Sanchez is jockeying for position as he tries to force Leonard back into the corner. 2:7
03:00 Leonard has Sanchez pinned! 2:7
03:00 Sanchez usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Leonard tries vainly to score. 2:7
03:00 The fighters hug each other in the middle of the ring as the 10th and final round ends. 1:9
Fight Result
Let's go to Mark Beiro for the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Gary Merritt, United States scores the bout 97 to 93
Chris Wilson, United States scores the bout 97 to 94
John Schorle, United States scores the bout 98 to 93
The winner by unanimous decision is Benny Leonard!
Score Cards
Gary Merritt Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Benny Leonard 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 97
Salvador Sanchez 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 93
Chris Wilson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Benny Leonard 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 97
Salvador Sanchez 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 94
John Schorle Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Benny Leonard 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 98
Salvador Sanchez 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 93
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Benny Leonard 27 30 29 29 30 30 30 30 30 27 292
Salvador Sanchez 30 27 28 30 27 27 27 27 27 30 280
Statistics
Categories Benny Leonard Salvador Sanchez
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 7.20 2.40
Hooks / Round 5.70 2.30
Crosses / Round 8.60 3.00
Combinations / Round 3.60 1.70
Uppercuts / Round 3.60 2.50
Punches Landed / Round 28.70 11.90
Punches Missed / Round 50.10 46.50
Punching Accuracy 36.4% 20.4%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 4 / 4 1 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 2 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 2 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Benny Leonard vs Salvador Sanchez
Fight info: La Villita, San Antonio, TX, United States, 2012-09-16, announcer is Mark Beiro, referee is Barry Yeats, the bout will be scored by three judges: Gary Merritt (United States), Chris Wilson (United States) and John Schorle (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: 13-3-3 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Joe Byrd - Cut Man: Lou Duva
In the blue corner: Salvador Sanchez - Record: 9-7-2 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the boxers out of the corners. We've got a fight about to break out! 0:0
0:13 Sanchez voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:25 Leonard misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:37 Sanchez works his way in and leans on Leonard... 0:0
0:46 Yeats pries them apart. 0:0
0:50 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
01:13 Leonard is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 0:0
01:18 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 0:0
01:21 Sanchez pumps the jab into the face of Leonard. 0:3
01:30 Leonard rips a hook to the head. 2:3
01:42 The fighters are trading punches and neither seems to have won that exchange. 4:5
02:01 Sanchez scores with the jab. 4:7
02:17 Leonard bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 6:7
02:34 Leonard clinches... Sanchez gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 6:7
02:43 Yeats steps in and breaks it up. 6:7
02:47 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:7
02:50 Leonard shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 8:7
03:00 Salvador Sanchez is trying to free his gloves from under Leonard's gloves. 8:7
03:00 Leonard uses his shoulder to force Sanchez out of the clinch. 8:7
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 7:8
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is making some noise as the fighter come out for round number 2. 0:0
0:06 Joe Byrd knows Leonard lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:11 Sanchez scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:5
0:11 That series of punches rocked Leonard and he looks to be in trouble. 0:5
0:20 Salvador Sanchez feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Leonard's chin. 0:7
0:36 Leonard pins Sanchez's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:7
0:41 Yeats moves in to break the clinch. 0:7
0:45 Both men look to measure one another. 0:7
0:53 Sanchez misses with that hook. 0:7
0:56 Leonard lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 2:7
01:12 Leonard smothers Sanchez's attack as Sanchez tries to get off some shots inside. 2:7
01:33 Oh!!! Leonard unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 6:7
01:33 Sanchez looks shaken! 6:7
01:46 The cross scores for Leonard. He needs to throw that punch more often. 8:7
02:00 Sanchez leaves the jab just short. 8:7
02:12 Leonard pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 8:7
02:20 Sanchez moves into the lower right corner. 8:7
02:20 Leonard's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 10:7
02:34 Leonard flicks a jab to Sanchez's stomach 12:7
02:48 Sanchez can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 12:7
02:50 Leonard rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 14:7
03:00 Leonard spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 2. 14:8
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Sanchez rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:12 Sanchez is challenging Leonard to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:16 Yeats separates the two... 0:0
0:25 Sanchez's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:39 Leonard gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Sanchez with an uppercut. 2:0
01:00 As high as Sanchez is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Leonard takes advantage of it. 2:0
01:08 Sanchez holds his arms up in disgust as Leonard holds him around his waist. 2:0
01:12 Referee Yeats has to separate the two... 2:0
01:25 Leonard is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 2:0
01:31 Sanchez lands a hard uppercut! 2:4
01:31 Salvador Sanchez has Leonard hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 2:4
01:41 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 2:4
01:41 Leonard's jab is fast and accurate. 4:4
01:50 Sanchez backs into a neutral corner. 4:4
01:55 Leonard tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:4
02:10 Sanchez clamps Leonard's arms to his side and holds on until Yeats breaks the hold. 4:4
02:19 Sanchez and Leonard each take a step back. 4:4
02:28 Benny Leonard connects with a violent uppercut! 8:4
02:28 Sanchez is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 8:4
02:42 Benny Leonard wraps up Sanchez. 8:4
02:46 * Yeats cautions Leonard for striking with his his shoulder. 8:4
03:00 Leonard is keeping away from the ropes. 8:4
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 8:3
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Leonard and Sanchez leave their corners. 0:0
0:09 Leonard traps Sanchez in the corner! 0:0
0:13 Leonard has his arms wrapped around Sanchez... Now they separate. 0:0
0:18 Yeats separates the two... 0:0
0:18 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:26 Sanchez and Leonard swap blows with neither taking a step back. 2:2
0:41 Sanchez picks off the jab thrown by Leonard. 2:2
0:48 Sanchez lands a wicked uppercut! 2:6
0:48 Leonard is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 2:6
01:02 Leonard lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Sanchez. 2:6
01:09 Leonard has Sanchez blocked in! 2:6
01:14 Leonard pummels Sanchez, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 6:6
01:14 Sanchez is going to need to regroup after that blow... 6:6
01:30 Leonard lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 8:6
01:50 Sanchez misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 8:6
01:57 Leonard has Sanchez cornered! 8:6
02:02 Leonard back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Sanchez. 8:6
02:11 Leonard voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 8:6
02:18 Benny Leonard has Salvador Sanchez trapped! 8:6
02:23 Leonard fires and misses. 8:6
02:25 Leonard winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Sanchez. 8:9
02:34 Benny Leonard doesn't have to look for Sanchez this round. He is right there in front of him. 8:9
02:42 Leonard misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:9
02:48 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 8:9
03:00 Salvador Sanchez works free! He backs to ring center, with Leonard following. 8:9
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 10:10
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:07 Joe Byrd seemed to pump up Leonard between rounds. 0:0
0:12 Leonard is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:0
0:12 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:28 Leonard fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:36 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:44 Sanchez wings a big left hand at Leonard but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:46 Leonard gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:0
0:56 Leonard scores with consecutive blows to the body of Sanchez. 4:0
01:20 Leonard is just missing by a hair with his punches. 4:0
01:37 That was a violent straight right by Salvador Sanchez! 4:5
01:37 Leonard is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:5
01:46 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Leonard can land a solid one. 6:5
02:03 Leonard lands a solid uppercut! 10:5
02:03 Sanchez appears shaken by that punch! 10:5
02:23 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 10:5
02:28 Sanchez works his way free! 10:5
02:32 Sanchez moves into a neutral corner. 10:5
02:37 Sanchez does a great job smothering Leonard's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 10:5
02:47 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 10:5
02:57 That hook from Sanchez snapped Leonard's head back violently! 10:9
02:57 Sanchez sent Benny Leonard reeling with that punch! 10:9
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 11:9
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Eddie Inabagsky said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Sanchez has some spring in his step here in the 6th round. 0:0
0:14 Leonard tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Sanchez blocks it. 0:0
0:16 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:26 Sanchez throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Benny Leonard but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:34 The fighters are at ring center... 0:0
0:39 Leonard looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 0:0
0:54 Leonard picks off the hook by Sanchez. 0:0
01:01 Leonard and Sanchez clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 0:0
01:05 Leonard slides into the corner... 0:0
01:10 Sanchez charges in but Leonard avoids the rush. 0:0
01:15 Leonard lands the lead cross. 2:0
01:24 Salvador Sanchez is pinned in his own corner... 2:0
01:24 Leonard lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Sanchez on the end of that punch. 4:0
01:39 Leonard does a great job of moving as Sanchez tries to work inside. 4:0
01:46 The action is at ring center. 4:0
01:46 Leonard fires a punch over the jab of Sanchez and gets it in for points. 6:0
01:58 Leonard connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 8:0
02:15 Benny Leonard ends up behind Sanchez as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 8:0
02:27 Sanchez backs into the upper corner. 8:0
02:31 Leonard slips out of a corner, as Sanchez attempts to trap him. 8:0
02:36 Leonard is staying at the center of the ring. 8:0
02:41 Leonard lets his hands go inside, but Sanchez protects his body well. 8:0
02:48 It's a knowledgeable crowd tonight. They are letting the fighters know they want to see some action and when it slows down they are quick with their show of displeasure. 8:0
02:51 Salvador Sanchez pins Leonard in the corner! 8:0
02:55 Sanchez looks for a breather; he grabs Leonard and holds on. Leonard pushes Sanchez off and looks for an opening. 8:0
03:00 Leonard pushes Salvador Sanchez away. 8:0
03:00 Leonard appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:0
03:00 The Referee has to get between Leonard and Salvador Sanchez as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 10:0
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 Leonard got some great advice from Joe Byrd between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:0
0:09 Leonard throws a hook to the ribs with authority. 3:0
0:13 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 3:0
0:32 Sanchez traps Leonard's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 3:0
0:36 Benny Leonard tries to get free... Here comes Yeats to break them up... 3:0
0:45 "The Ghetto Wizard" scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Salvador Sanchez's jaw. 5:0
01:05 Leonard's finds a home on Salvador Sanchez's jaw. 7:0
01:17 Sanchez retreats into a neutral corner. 7:0
01:17 Benny Leonard slips in a jab to the body 9:0
01:29 Leonard seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:0
01:36 Sanchez slides into a neutral corner... 9:0
01:40 Leonard is moving around the ring nicely. 9:0
01:50 Leonard is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 9:0
02:05 Sanchez retreats into the far corner. 9:0
02:10 Leonard is clinching... Sanchez is trying to free his gloves... They are under Benny Leonard's arms... 9:0
02:14 Referee Yeats steps in to break it up. 9:0
02:18 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 9:0
02:29 Sanchez moves to the center of the Ring taunting Leonard with his hands by his sides. 9:0
02:38 Leonard is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Sanchez's defense. 9:0
02:46 Leonard slides into his own corner... 9:0
02:50 Sanchez lands a crushing hook! 9:4
02:50 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Leonard is trying to hang on... 9:4
03:00 Salvador Sanchez fires a shot, but it glances off Leonard's shoulder. 9:4
03:00 It looks like Leonard has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 9:4
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 7. 11:4
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Sanchez is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Leonard got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Joe Byrd's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 Sanchez has Leonard pinned! 0:0
0:12 Sanchez forces his way inside. 0:0
0:12 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 8th round of this fight. 0:0
0:17 Leonard eats a jab from "Chava" Sanchez 0:2
0:34 Leonard moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:2
0:46 Leonard flicks a lead right to the head of Sanchez. 4:2
01:02 Sanchez eats a short cross from Leonard amd backs away. 6:2
01:11 Leonard has Sanchez trapped in the near right neutral corner... 6:2
01:11 Leonard gets the cross through Sanchez's guard. 8:2
01:21 Sanchez has Leonard cornered! 8:2
01:25 Benny Leonard takes a heavy combination downstairs. 8:6
01:25 Leonard in on unsteady legs after those punches. 8:6
01:34 Sanchez is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 8:6
01:38 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 8:6
01:43 Sanchez fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 8:6
01:45 Leonard lands consecutive blows to Sanchez's midsection. 10:6
02:11 Sanchez just comes up short with the uppercut. 10:6
02:23 Yeats warns Sanchez for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 10:6
02:27 Sanchez finally lets go of Leonard. 10:6
02:41 Salvador Sanchez slides along the far ropes. 10:6
02:47 Sanchez tries to push Leonard back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 10:6
02:55 Leonard bounces off the ropes, challenging Sanchez to come get him. 10:6
03:00 Leonard is really fluid in his movement. 10:6
03:00 Leonard appears to have this fight under control. 10:6
03:00 And that ends Round number 8. 12:7
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Sanchez looks to be in fair shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Sanchez gets his head on the chest of Leonard as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 0:2
0:15 Sanchez is starting to fatigue... 0:2
0:15 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:2
0:20 Joe Byrd was extremely upbeat during the break with Leonard providing some solid encouragement. 0:2
0:25 Sanchez just can't find the range with that cross. 0:2
0:27 Leonard lands a rapier like jab to the head of Sanchez 2:2
0:39 Sanchez is trapped in the corner... 2:2
0:44 Benny Leonard is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Sanchez. 2:2
0:54 Both fighters move back to ring center. 2:2
0:59 Leonard misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:2
01:14 Sanchez 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. 2:2
01:21 Yeats is really doing a good job of controlling this fight. He's making sure that these fighters keep it clean. 2:2
01:24 A straight cross from Leonard gets through Sanchez's guard. 4:2
01:33 Sanchez is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 4:2
01:40 Sanchez retreats into the near right corner. 4:2
01:45 Leonard fires a lead right that Sanchez manages to avoid. 4:2
01:51 Sanchez appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 4:2
01:59 Sanchez backs into the right corner. 4:2
01:59 Leonard is not known for mixing it up inside, but he did land a solid uppercut to the body right there. 7:2
02:04 Sanchez is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 7:2
02:09 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 7:2
02:13 Leonard lands a strong cross! 12:2
02:13 Sanchez is suddenly in trouble! 12:2
02:26 Leonard lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 14:2
02:38 Leonard gets off a quick combination to the body 16:2
02:55 Salvador Sanchez is clinching. Yeats better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 16:2
03:00 Yeats has to break the clinch. 16:2
03:00 One more round to go as the bell ending Round 9 sounds. 18:1
Round 10
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
0:14 Sanchez just landed a three punch combo! 0:4
0:14 Leonard is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 0:4
0:34 Yeats yells at the fighters to separate but Leonard and Sanchez are a tangle of arms. 0:4
0:43 Yeats separates the two fighters. 0:4
01:01 Leonard clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 0:4
01:05 Yeats has to break them apart. 0:4
01:18 Salvador Sanchez works his way in and leans on Leonard. 0:4
01:23 Both fighters miss, now Sanchez follows up with a solid hook to the body of Sanchez! 0:7
01:52 Yeats tries to separate the boxers but Leonard has a vice-like grip on Sanchez. 0:7
02:01 Yeats moves them apart. 0:7
02:06 Leonard doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:7
02:20 Sanchez pins Leonard's arms. Now they move apart. 2:7
02:29 Now they break clean. 2:7
02:44 Leonard usues his legs to avoid Sanchez's punches. 2:7
02:58 Sanchez is jockeying for position as he tries to force Leonard back into the corner. 2:7
03:00 Leonard has Sanchez pinned! 2:7
03:00 Sanchez usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Leonard tries vainly to score. 2:7
03:00 The fighters hug each other in the middle of the ring as the 10th and final round ends. 1:9
Fight Result
Let's go to Mark Beiro for the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Gary Merritt, United States scores the bout 97 to 93
Chris Wilson, United States scores the bout 97 to 94
John Schorle, United States scores the bout 98 to 93
The winner by unanimous decision is Benny Leonard!
Score Cards
Gary Merritt Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Benny Leonard 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 97
Salvador Sanchez 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 93
Chris Wilson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Benny Leonard 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 97
Salvador Sanchez 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 94
John Schorle Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Benny Leonard 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 98
Salvador Sanchez 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 93
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Benny Leonard 27 30 29 29 30 30 30 30 30 27 292
Salvador Sanchez 30 27 28 30 27 27 27 27 27 30 280
Statistics
Categories Benny Leonard Salvador Sanchez
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 7.20 2.40
Hooks / Round 5.70 2.30
Crosses / Round 8.60 3.00
Combinations / Round 3.60 1.70
Uppercuts / Round 3.60 2.50
Punches Landed / Round 28.70 11.90
Punches Missed / Round 50.10 46.50
Punching Accuracy 36.4% 20.4%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 4 / 4 1 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 2 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 2 / 1
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