Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Jimmy Wilde Billy Conn 1-1 1 UD 10 10
Preliminary 1 Rocky Marciano Ezzard Charles 1-1 2 UD 10 10
Preliminary 2 Roy Jones Jr Marvin Hagler 1-1 2 TKO 8 10
Support Bout Willie Pep Harry Greb 1-1 1 SD 10 10
Co-Feature Ricardo Lopez Thomas Hearns 3-2 1 UD 10 10
Main Event Ray Leonard Ray Robinson 1-1 2 TKO 6 10
#4# Event 21 MDT 1-6 including WBC&IBO Titles
Re: #4# Event 21 MDT 1-6
Opening Bout
Jimmy Wilde vs Billy Conn
Fight info: DeltaPlex, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, 2012-09-23, announcer is Michael Pass, referee is <Generic>, the bout will be scored by three judges: Lynne Carter (United States), Keith MacDonald (United States) and John Wright (Australia), 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, only the referee 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: Jimmy Wilde - Record: 10-8-2 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Mustafa Muhammad - Cut Man: Carlos Vargas
In the blue corner: Billy Conn - Record: 4-5-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Frank Bagley
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:21 Wilde lands a solid hook! 5:0
0:21 Conn looks shaken! 5:0
0:35 Wilde lands a strong uppercut! 9:0
0:35 Conn is suddenly in trouble! 9:0
0:55 Wilde misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 9:0
0:57 Conn scores with a rapid fire combination. 9:2
01:11 Wilde drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 13:2
01:11 Conn is clutching his side! 13:2
01:22 Conn gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Wilde with an uppercut. 13:4
01:36 Wilde just comes up short with the combination. 13:4
01:49 Wilde throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Conn but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 13:4
01:51 Billy Conn throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 13:6
02:05 Wilde continues to follow Conn about the ring. 13:6
02:09 Wilde is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 13:6
02:16 Wilde whiffs with the hook. 13:6
02:19 Conn lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 13:8
02:28 Conn doesn't have to look for Wilde this round. He is right there in front of him. 13:8
02:36 Conn moves to the center of the Ring taunting Wilde with his hands by his sides. 13:8
02:48 The crowd comes to life as both fighters exchange blows, with the advantage going to Conn. 15:11
03:00 Wilde wraps his arms around Conn. 15:11
03:00 Wilde and Conn each take a step back. 15:11
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 16:12
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 2 begins. 0:0
0:06 Wilde's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:12 Wilde just can't find the range with that jab. 0:0
0:26 Wilde leaps at Conn and lands a cross that made Conn's legs buckle ever so slightly. That was a wild shot! 3:0
0:39 As high as Conn is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Wilde takes advantage of it. 3:0
0:46 Wilde patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Conn little room to move. 3:0
0:54 Both men look to measure one another. 3:0
0:57 Conn has Jimmy Wilde blocked in! 3:0
0:57 Conn scores with a quick one-two to Wilde's midsection 3:2
01:09 Conn goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 3:4
01:22 Conn connects with an uppercut to the head of Wilde. 3:6
01:38 Wilde is pinned in his own corner... 3:6
01:42 Conn dances gracefully across the canvas 3:6
01:47 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 3:6
01:57 Conn looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 3:6
02:07 Wilde quickly hitches up his trunks. 3:6
02:13 Wilde has Conn trapped in the lower neutral corner... 3:6
02:18 Wilde's misses as Conn backpedals away. 3:6
02:20 Conn lands a stinging jab. 3:8
02:32 Wilde moves into the lower right corner. 3:8
02:32 Conn lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Wilde's midsection. 3:10
02:41 Conn slides into the corner... 3:10
02:46 That was a violent straight right by Wilde! 7:10
02:46 That series of punches rocked Conn and he looks to be in trouble. 7:10
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 9:11
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 3. There it is! 0:0
0:12 There's a straight right by Conn! 0:4
0:12 Wilde is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 0:4
0:24 Conn retreats into the near right corner. 0:4
0:28 The fighters are tied up. Wilde tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:4
0:33 Jimmy Wilde pushes Conn away. 0:4
0:38 Wilde gets in a hook to the body of Conn. 2:4
0:50 Jimmy Wilde slides into a neutral corner... 2:4
0:54 Conn is holding... 2:4
01:03 Referee Jay Referson separates the two... 2:4
01:15 Conn fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:4
01:29 Wilde is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:4
01:37 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 2:4
01:39 Conn backs away and hitches up his trunks. 2:4
01:51 Wilde is challenging Billy Conn to fight him and quit clinching. 2:4
02:03 Jay Referson breaks them up... 2:4
02:11 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. 2:4
02:19 Conn misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:4
02:30 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 2:4
02:32 Some nice infighting ends with Conn getting an uppercut in. 2:6
02:52 Conn tries to drop the right hand over the top but Wilde ducks under it. 2:6
02:59 Wilde lands a crushing cross! 7:6
02:59 Conn was stunned by that blow! 7:6
03:00 Round 3 finishes with the sound of the bell. 7:5
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wilde didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:08 Conn gets inside and fires a hook to Wilde's body. 0:2
0:12 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:2
0:20 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:2
0:23 Billy Conn retreats into his own corner... 0:2
0:28 That punch actually went behind Conn's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Wilde. 0:2
0:35 The action slows for the moment. 0:2
0:38 Conn scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 0:4
0:38 They're both coming in head first. Someone's going to get cut if this keeps occurring! 0:4
0:48 Wilde feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:4
0:52 Wilde lands a smashing hook! 5:4
0:52 Conn is hurt! 5:4
01:08 Wilde is trapped in his own corner... 5:4
01:12 Conn tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Wilde blocks it. 5:4
01:15 Wilde connects with a cross to Billy Conn's body. 7:4
01:24 Conn lands a flurry to the ribs of Wilde. 7:6
01:34 Both fighters are flailing away and both are definitely landing good punches. 9:8
01:47 Conn moves into a neutral corner. 9:8
01:51 Billy Conn comes in low. Wilde puts a headlock on him. Jay Referson knocks Wilde's arm off Conn's head. 9:8
01:56 Jay Referson is shouting at Wilde to break! 9:8
02:01 These guys are really going at it but Wilde looks to be getting the worse of it. 11:11
02:11 Wilde pins Conn in the corner! 11:11
02:11 Wilde's finds a home on Conn's jaw. 13:11
02:20 Conn misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 13:13
02:40 Wilde lands a solid jab! 17:13
02:40 Conn's knee almost touched the canvas... 17:13
02:57 Jay Referson has to pull the fighters away from each other as Wilde locks up Conn's arms. 17:13
03:00 * Conn is told to watch hitting on the break by Jay Referson 17:13
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 17:13
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Conn lands the right hand. 0:2
0:13 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:2
0:17 Wilde brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:2
0:22 Hide the china because Wilde is like a bull in there, charging forward with reckless abandon. 0:2
0:26 Conn doubles up to the body, though Wilde seems unfazed. 0:4
0:50 * Conn is smothered in a barrage of punches! He's down!!! 0:4
0:53 Jay Referson picks up the count.. 7:4
0:53 1... 7:4
0:54 2... 7:4
0:55 3... 7:4
0:56 4... 7:4
0:56 * Conn manages to get back to his feet but he still looks kind of shaky. 7:4
0:56 Conn still looks unsteady, but Jay Referson allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 7:4
0:56 Conn suddenly looks very vulnerable. Wilde can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 7:4
01:05 Conn backs into a neutral corner. 7:4
01:05 Wilde shoots the jab. He doubles up on it and the second one carried some power with it. 10:4
01:05 Wilde has Conn reeling. Wilde can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 10:4
01:14 Wilde snaps Conn's head back with a solid jab. 13:4
01:14 Conn is badly stunned and Wilde will try to finish him off here in the 5th round! 13:4
01:28 Wilde misses with that hook. 13:4
01:39 There's a hard shot off the top of Conn's head! 17:4
01:39 Conn looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 17:4
01:53 Wilde lands a crushing hook! 21:4
01:53 Conn is reeling after that shot! 21:4
02:06 Conn backs into the near right corner. 21:4
02:11 Conn picks off the hook by Wilde. 21:4
02:22 Jay Referson tries to separate the boxers but Wilde has a vice-like grip on Conn. 21:4
02:26 Jay Referson pries them apart. 21:4
02:34 Conn gets off a quick combination to the body 21:6
02:48 Wilde cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Conn had his elbows tucked in nicely. 21:6
03:00 Conn pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 21:6
03:00 What a devastating knockdown, you can bet the fans in attendance will be talking about that round long after the fight is over. 22:7
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 6 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Conn has Wilde cornered! 0:0
0:08 Conn lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 0:2
0:12 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:2
0:26 Conn smothers Wilde's attack as Wilde tries to get off some shots inside. 0:2
0:37 Wilde traps Conn in the corner! 0:2
0:41 Wilde just misses with a huge shot as Conn chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:2
0:48 Conn finds a home for his jab, keeping Wilde at bay. 0:4
01:02 Wilde is clinching... 0:4
01:06 Wilde shoves Conn away. 0:4
01:11 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:4
01:28 Wilde has Conn pinned! 0:4
01:28 Wilde feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Billy Conn's chin. 2:4
01:45 Wilde traps Conn's gloves under his arms, forcing Jay Referson to break them up. 2:4
01:50 Referee Jay Referson steps in to break it up. 2:4
01:50 Conn doesn't seem bothered by the knockdown last round. He's winning this one. 2:4
01:59 Conn takes a hard combination from Wilde 6:4
01:59 Billy Conn was shaken by that blow! 6:4
02:04 Conn is breathing heavily... 6:4
02:13 Wilde doesn't connect with the uppercut. 6:4
02:15 Billy Conn rips a hook to the head. 6:6
02:29 Wilde lands a vicious cross! 10:6
02:29 Conn appears to have been staggered by that punch... 10:6
02:39 Wilde slides into his own corner... 10:6
02:43 Conn traps Wilde's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 10:6
02:48 Jay Referson separates the two... 10:6
02:57 Wilde lands a devastating cross! 14:6
02:57 Conn is reeling.. 14:6
03:00 Wilde appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 14:6
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 14:5
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Conn is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 7 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:18 Conn retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:18 Conn eats a sizzling hook from Wilde that has him backing up! 3:0
0:22 The sting is starting to go from Billy Conn's punches... 3:0
0:27 Conn is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 3:0
0:35 Wilde ties up Conn... 3:0
0:39 The fighters separate after a clinch. 3:0
0:48 These guys are exchanging punches at a furious rate, looks like Wilde had a slight edge, but it's hard to choose, what a display! 6:2
01:04 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 6:2
01:14 Wilde fires a left hand that Conn takes high on the shoulder. 6:2
01:17 Conn scores to the body with a jab 6:4
01:31 Wilde looks to work the body, but Billy Conn covers up nicely. 6:4
01:37 The fighters are trading punches and neither seems to have won that exchange. 8:6
01:52 Conn misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 8:6
02:08 Conn does a great job smothering Wilde's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 8:6
02:10 Billy Conn is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 8:8
02:27 Wilde shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Conn flush! 13:8
02:27 That blast sent Conn reeling into the ropes! 13:8
02:40 Wilde scores with an excellent cross. 16:8
02:44 * There's some angry swelling now around the right eye of Billy Conn. Clearly, this is going to hamper his vision. 16:8
02:49 Wilde is forced into his own corner... 16:8
02:54 Conn tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Wilde. 16:8
02:56 Jimmy Wilde ends that flurry with a stiff right hand! 19:8
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 7. 19:8
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wilde looks to be in fair shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad was extremely upbeat during the break with Wilde providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Conn's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Conn's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Conn pins Wilde in the corner! 0:0
0:08 Conn lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 0:2
0:22 Wilde ties up Conn. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:2
0:26 Jay Referson separates them. 0:2
0:35 Look out! That was a straight right by Wilde! 5:2
0:35 Billy Conn appears to be stunned! 5:2
0:40 The swelling around Billy Conn's right eye is worsening. 5:2
0:49 Wilde has freed himself from Conn. They move quickly to ring center. 5:2
0:54 Jimmy Wilde has Conn trapped! 5:2
0:58 Wilde wraps up Conn... Neither fighter will break... 5:2
01:03 Jay Referson has to separate the two... 5:2
01:08 Billy Conn is trapped in Wilde's corner... 5:2
01:08 Wilde lands a hard cross, one of the better punches so far this round. 8:2
01:17 "The Mighty Atom" Wilde is keeping away from the ropes. 8:2
01:22 Wilde misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 8:2
01:37 Wilde forces his way inside. 8:2
01:46 Wilde lands a wicked cross! 12:2
01:46 That absolutely rocked Conn, he is on queer street right now!! 12:2
01:56 Conn is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 12:2
01:59 Wilde tastes Conn's jab 12:4
02:20 Wilde misses wildly with the hook. 12:4
02:22 Conn fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 12:6
02:36 Wilde throws a flurry of punches but Conn either blocks or slips them. 12:6
02:51 Wilde moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Conn. 12:6
03:00 Wilde lands a hard cross! 16:6
03:00 Billy Conn is gasping for air!! 16:6
03:00 The swelling under Conn's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 16:6
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 8. 18:6
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Conn was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:08 Conn'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
0:09 Billy Conn traps Wilde in the corner! 0:0
0:13 Conn drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:4
0:13 Wilde is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:4
0:18 Wilde is fading... 0:4
0:23 The action is back at ring center. 0:4
0:27 Conn fires and misses. 0:4
0:34 Conn's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:4
0:46 Conn lands a hard cross! 0:8
0:46 Wilde is staggered... 0:8
01:04 Some good body work by Conn but not much on those punches. 0:10
01:24 Wilde backs into his own corner... 0:10
01:24 Conn goes downstairs with the hook. 0:12
01:45 Conn wraps up Wilde. 0:12
01:49 Jay Referson moves them apart. 0:12
01:54 Conn scores with a nice right cross. 0:14
01:58 Neither fighter has much left... 0:14
02:08 OH! Conn landed the big hook flush! 0:18
02:08 Wilde is suddenly in trouble! 0:18
02:12 Wilde looks a little puffy under his right eye. 0:18
02:24 Billy Conn lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Wilde. 0:18
02:30 Conn just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:18
02:30 Conn was hurt by those blows! 4:18
02:47 Wilde works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 4:18
02:52 Wilde retreats into a neutral corner. 4:18
02:56 Conn connects with a violent combination! 4:23
02:56 Wilde looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 4:23
03:00 Wilde seems to have done enough to win this fight. 4:23
03:00 There's another round in the books. 5:23
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 10th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:08 Conn's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 Billy Conn gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 0:2
0:17 Whatever Eddie Mustafa Muhammad said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Wilde has some spring in his step here in the 10th round. 0:2
0:23 Wilde charges Conn trying to get inside 0:2
0:32 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:2
0:41 Jay Referson steps in and breaks it up. 0:2
0:50 Conn clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 0:2
0:59 Jay Referson has to break them apart. 0:2
01:05 Conn is blocked in his own corner... 0:2
01:09 Wilde grabs Conn. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:2
01:21 * Jay Referson has stopped the action. He is issuing a warning to Conn for hitting on the break. 0:2
01:40 Conn takes a heavy hook downstairs. 4:2
01:40 Billy Conn looks shaken! 4:2
01:49 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 4:2
01:49 * Jay Referson motions to Jimmy Wilde to keep his punches up. 7:2
02:03 There has to be something done about the swelling around Conn's right eye as it continues to worsen. 7:2
02:12 Wilde gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 9:2
02:24 Wilde drills Conn with a left and right and another left. 11:2
02:37 Conn connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 11:4
02:49 The uppercut just landed by Conn is a nice weapon on the inside. 11:6
03:00 Conn is clinching... Wilde is trying to free his gloves... They are under Conn's arms... 11:6
03:00 Conn finally lets go of Wilde. 11:6
03:00 Wilde appears to have this fight under control. 11:6
03:00 The fighters hug each other in the middle of the ring as the 10th and final round ends. 11:6
Fight Result
And here with the call is Michael Pass
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Lynne Carter, United States scores the bout 99 to 90
Keith MacDonald, United States scores the bout 97 to 93
John Wright, Australia scores the bout 98 to 91
And your winner by unanimous decision Jimmy Wilde!!!
Score Cards
Lynne Carter Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Wilde 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 99
Billy Conn 9 9 9 9 8 9 9 9 10 9 90
Keith MacDonald Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Wilde 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 97
Billy Conn 10 10 9 9 8 10 9 9 10 9 93
John Wright Round Total
Australia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Wilde 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 98
Billy Conn 9 10 9 9 8 9 9 9 10 9 91
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Wilde 29 29 30 30 30 29 30 30 27 30 294
Billy Conn 28 29 27 27 24 28 27 27 30 27 274
Statistics
Categories Jimmy Wilde Billy Conn
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 3.30 6.80
Hooks / Round 4.50 3.80
Crosses / Round 4.50 4.80
Combinations / Round 6.10 5.20
Uppercuts / Round 4.10 4.40
Punches Landed / Round 22.50 25.00
Punches Missed / Round 56.30 25.00
Punching Accuracy 28.6% 50.0%
Total Number of Fouls 1 2
Low Blow 1
Hitting on the Break 2
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 3 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Jimmy Wilde vs Billy Conn
Fight info: DeltaPlex, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, 2012-09-23, announcer is Michael Pass, referee is <Generic>, the bout will be scored by three judges: Lynne Carter (United States), Keith MacDonald (United States) and John Wright (Australia), 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, only the referee 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: Jimmy Wilde - Record: 10-8-2 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Mustafa Muhammad - Cut Man: Carlos Vargas
In the blue corner: Billy Conn - Record: 4-5-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Frank Bagley
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:21 Wilde lands a solid hook! 5:0
0:21 Conn looks shaken! 5:0
0:35 Wilde lands a strong uppercut! 9:0
0:35 Conn is suddenly in trouble! 9:0
0:55 Wilde misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 9:0
0:57 Conn scores with a rapid fire combination. 9:2
01:11 Wilde drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 13:2
01:11 Conn is clutching his side! 13:2
01:22 Conn gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Wilde with an uppercut. 13:4
01:36 Wilde just comes up short with the combination. 13:4
01:49 Wilde throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Conn but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 13:4
01:51 Billy Conn throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 13:6
02:05 Wilde continues to follow Conn about the ring. 13:6
02:09 Wilde is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 13:6
02:16 Wilde whiffs with the hook. 13:6
02:19 Conn lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 13:8
02:28 Conn doesn't have to look for Wilde this round. He is right there in front of him. 13:8
02:36 Conn moves to the center of the Ring taunting Wilde with his hands by his sides. 13:8
02:48 The crowd comes to life as both fighters exchange blows, with the advantage going to Conn. 15:11
03:00 Wilde wraps his arms around Conn. 15:11
03:00 Wilde and Conn each take a step back. 15:11
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 16:12
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 2 begins. 0:0
0:06 Wilde's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:12 Wilde just can't find the range with that jab. 0:0
0:26 Wilde leaps at Conn and lands a cross that made Conn's legs buckle ever so slightly. That was a wild shot! 3:0
0:39 As high as Conn is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Wilde takes advantage of it. 3:0
0:46 Wilde patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Conn little room to move. 3:0
0:54 Both men look to measure one another. 3:0
0:57 Conn has Jimmy Wilde blocked in! 3:0
0:57 Conn scores with a quick one-two to Wilde's midsection 3:2
01:09 Conn goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 3:4
01:22 Conn connects with an uppercut to the head of Wilde. 3:6
01:38 Wilde is pinned in his own corner... 3:6
01:42 Conn dances gracefully across the canvas 3:6
01:47 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 3:6
01:57 Conn looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 3:6
02:07 Wilde quickly hitches up his trunks. 3:6
02:13 Wilde has Conn trapped in the lower neutral corner... 3:6
02:18 Wilde's misses as Conn backpedals away. 3:6
02:20 Conn lands a stinging jab. 3:8
02:32 Wilde moves into the lower right corner. 3:8
02:32 Conn lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Wilde's midsection. 3:10
02:41 Conn slides into the corner... 3:10
02:46 That was a violent straight right by Wilde! 7:10
02:46 That series of punches rocked Conn and he looks to be in trouble. 7:10
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 9:11
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 3. There it is! 0:0
0:12 There's a straight right by Conn! 0:4
0:12 Wilde is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 0:4
0:24 Conn retreats into the near right corner. 0:4
0:28 The fighters are tied up. Wilde tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:4
0:33 Jimmy Wilde pushes Conn away. 0:4
0:38 Wilde gets in a hook to the body of Conn. 2:4
0:50 Jimmy Wilde slides into a neutral corner... 2:4
0:54 Conn is holding... 2:4
01:03 Referee Jay Referson separates the two... 2:4
01:15 Conn fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:4
01:29 Wilde is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:4
01:37 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 2:4
01:39 Conn backs away and hitches up his trunks. 2:4
01:51 Wilde is challenging Billy Conn to fight him and quit clinching. 2:4
02:03 Jay Referson breaks them up... 2:4
02:11 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. 2:4
02:19 Conn misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:4
02:30 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 2:4
02:32 Some nice infighting ends with Conn getting an uppercut in. 2:6
02:52 Conn tries to drop the right hand over the top but Wilde ducks under it. 2:6
02:59 Wilde lands a crushing cross! 7:6
02:59 Conn was stunned by that blow! 7:6
03:00 Round 3 finishes with the sound of the bell. 7:5
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wilde didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:08 Conn gets inside and fires a hook to Wilde's body. 0:2
0:12 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:2
0:20 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:2
0:23 Billy Conn retreats into his own corner... 0:2
0:28 That punch actually went behind Conn's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Wilde. 0:2
0:35 The action slows for the moment. 0:2
0:38 Conn scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 0:4
0:38 They're both coming in head first. Someone's going to get cut if this keeps occurring! 0:4
0:48 Wilde feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:4
0:52 Wilde lands a smashing hook! 5:4
0:52 Conn is hurt! 5:4
01:08 Wilde is trapped in his own corner... 5:4
01:12 Conn tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Wilde blocks it. 5:4
01:15 Wilde connects with a cross to Billy Conn's body. 7:4
01:24 Conn lands a flurry to the ribs of Wilde. 7:6
01:34 Both fighters are flailing away and both are definitely landing good punches. 9:8
01:47 Conn moves into a neutral corner. 9:8
01:51 Billy Conn comes in low. Wilde puts a headlock on him. Jay Referson knocks Wilde's arm off Conn's head. 9:8
01:56 Jay Referson is shouting at Wilde to break! 9:8
02:01 These guys are really going at it but Wilde looks to be getting the worse of it. 11:11
02:11 Wilde pins Conn in the corner! 11:11
02:11 Wilde's finds a home on Conn's jaw. 13:11
02:20 Conn misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 13:13
02:40 Wilde lands a solid jab! 17:13
02:40 Conn's knee almost touched the canvas... 17:13
02:57 Jay Referson has to pull the fighters away from each other as Wilde locks up Conn's arms. 17:13
03:00 * Conn is told to watch hitting on the break by Jay Referson 17:13
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 17:13
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Conn lands the right hand. 0:2
0:13 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:2
0:17 Wilde brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:2
0:22 Hide the china because Wilde is like a bull in there, charging forward with reckless abandon. 0:2
0:26 Conn doubles up to the body, though Wilde seems unfazed. 0:4
0:50 * Conn is smothered in a barrage of punches! He's down!!! 0:4
0:53 Jay Referson picks up the count.. 7:4
0:53 1... 7:4
0:54 2... 7:4
0:55 3... 7:4
0:56 4... 7:4
0:56 * Conn manages to get back to his feet but he still looks kind of shaky. 7:4
0:56 Conn still looks unsteady, but Jay Referson allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 7:4
0:56 Conn suddenly looks very vulnerable. Wilde can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 7:4
01:05 Conn backs into a neutral corner. 7:4
01:05 Wilde shoots the jab. He doubles up on it and the second one carried some power with it. 10:4
01:05 Wilde has Conn reeling. Wilde can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 10:4
01:14 Wilde snaps Conn's head back with a solid jab. 13:4
01:14 Conn is badly stunned and Wilde will try to finish him off here in the 5th round! 13:4
01:28 Wilde misses with that hook. 13:4
01:39 There's a hard shot off the top of Conn's head! 17:4
01:39 Conn looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 17:4
01:53 Wilde lands a crushing hook! 21:4
01:53 Conn is reeling after that shot! 21:4
02:06 Conn backs into the near right corner. 21:4
02:11 Conn picks off the hook by Wilde. 21:4
02:22 Jay Referson tries to separate the boxers but Wilde has a vice-like grip on Conn. 21:4
02:26 Jay Referson pries them apart. 21:4
02:34 Conn gets off a quick combination to the body 21:6
02:48 Wilde cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Conn had his elbows tucked in nicely. 21:6
03:00 Conn pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 21:6
03:00 What a devastating knockdown, you can bet the fans in attendance will be talking about that round long after the fight is over. 22:7
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 6 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Conn has Wilde cornered! 0:0
0:08 Conn lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 0:2
0:12 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:2
0:26 Conn smothers Wilde's attack as Wilde tries to get off some shots inside. 0:2
0:37 Wilde traps Conn in the corner! 0:2
0:41 Wilde just misses with a huge shot as Conn chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:2
0:48 Conn finds a home for his jab, keeping Wilde at bay. 0:4
01:02 Wilde is clinching... 0:4
01:06 Wilde shoves Conn away. 0:4
01:11 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:4
01:28 Wilde has Conn pinned! 0:4
01:28 Wilde feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Billy Conn's chin. 2:4
01:45 Wilde traps Conn's gloves under his arms, forcing Jay Referson to break them up. 2:4
01:50 Referee Jay Referson steps in to break it up. 2:4
01:50 Conn doesn't seem bothered by the knockdown last round. He's winning this one. 2:4
01:59 Conn takes a hard combination from Wilde 6:4
01:59 Billy Conn was shaken by that blow! 6:4
02:04 Conn is breathing heavily... 6:4
02:13 Wilde doesn't connect with the uppercut. 6:4
02:15 Billy Conn rips a hook to the head. 6:6
02:29 Wilde lands a vicious cross! 10:6
02:29 Conn appears to have been staggered by that punch... 10:6
02:39 Wilde slides into his own corner... 10:6
02:43 Conn traps Wilde's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 10:6
02:48 Jay Referson separates the two... 10:6
02:57 Wilde lands a devastating cross! 14:6
02:57 Conn is reeling.. 14:6
03:00 Wilde appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 14:6
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 14:5
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Conn is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 7 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:18 Conn retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:18 Conn eats a sizzling hook from Wilde that has him backing up! 3:0
0:22 The sting is starting to go from Billy Conn's punches... 3:0
0:27 Conn is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 3:0
0:35 Wilde ties up Conn... 3:0
0:39 The fighters separate after a clinch. 3:0
0:48 These guys are exchanging punches at a furious rate, looks like Wilde had a slight edge, but it's hard to choose, what a display! 6:2
01:04 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 6:2
01:14 Wilde fires a left hand that Conn takes high on the shoulder. 6:2
01:17 Conn scores to the body with a jab 6:4
01:31 Wilde looks to work the body, but Billy Conn covers up nicely. 6:4
01:37 The fighters are trading punches and neither seems to have won that exchange. 8:6
01:52 Conn misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 8:6
02:08 Conn does a great job smothering Wilde's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 8:6
02:10 Billy Conn is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 8:8
02:27 Wilde shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Conn flush! 13:8
02:27 That blast sent Conn reeling into the ropes! 13:8
02:40 Wilde scores with an excellent cross. 16:8
02:44 * There's some angry swelling now around the right eye of Billy Conn. Clearly, this is going to hamper his vision. 16:8
02:49 Wilde is forced into his own corner... 16:8
02:54 Conn tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Wilde. 16:8
02:56 Jimmy Wilde ends that flurry with a stiff right hand! 19:8
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 7. 19:8
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wilde looks to be in fair shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad was extremely upbeat during the break with Wilde providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Conn's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Conn's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Conn pins Wilde in the corner! 0:0
0:08 Conn lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 0:2
0:22 Wilde ties up Conn. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:2
0:26 Jay Referson separates them. 0:2
0:35 Look out! That was a straight right by Wilde! 5:2
0:35 Billy Conn appears to be stunned! 5:2
0:40 The swelling around Billy Conn's right eye is worsening. 5:2
0:49 Wilde has freed himself from Conn. They move quickly to ring center. 5:2
0:54 Jimmy Wilde has Conn trapped! 5:2
0:58 Wilde wraps up Conn... Neither fighter will break... 5:2
01:03 Jay Referson has to separate the two... 5:2
01:08 Billy Conn is trapped in Wilde's corner... 5:2
01:08 Wilde lands a hard cross, one of the better punches so far this round. 8:2
01:17 "The Mighty Atom" Wilde is keeping away from the ropes. 8:2
01:22 Wilde misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 8:2
01:37 Wilde forces his way inside. 8:2
01:46 Wilde lands a wicked cross! 12:2
01:46 That absolutely rocked Conn, he is on queer street right now!! 12:2
01:56 Conn is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 12:2
01:59 Wilde tastes Conn's jab 12:4
02:20 Wilde misses wildly with the hook. 12:4
02:22 Conn fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 12:6
02:36 Wilde throws a flurry of punches but Conn either blocks or slips them. 12:6
02:51 Wilde moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Conn. 12:6
03:00 Wilde lands a hard cross! 16:6
03:00 Billy Conn is gasping for air!! 16:6
03:00 The swelling under Conn's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 16:6
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 8. 18:6
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Conn was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:08 Conn'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
0:09 Billy Conn traps Wilde in the corner! 0:0
0:13 Conn drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:4
0:13 Wilde is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:4
0:18 Wilde is fading... 0:4
0:23 The action is back at ring center. 0:4
0:27 Conn fires and misses. 0:4
0:34 Conn's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:4
0:46 Conn lands a hard cross! 0:8
0:46 Wilde is staggered... 0:8
01:04 Some good body work by Conn but not much on those punches. 0:10
01:24 Wilde backs into his own corner... 0:10
01:24 Conn goes downstairs with the hook. 0:12
01:45 Conn wraps up Wilde. 0:12
01:49 Jay Referson moves them apart. 0:12
01:54 Conn scores with a nice right cross. 0:14
01:58 Neither fighter has much left... 0:14
02:08 OH! Conn landed the big hook flush! 0:18
02:08 Wilde is suddenly in trouble! 0:18
02:12 Wilde looks a little puffy under his right eye. 0:18
02:24 Billy Conn lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Wilde. 0:18
02:30 Conn just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:18
02:30 Conn was hurt by those blows! 4:18
02:47 Wilde works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 4:18
02:52 Wilde retreats into a neutral corner. 4:18
02:56 Conn connects with a violent combination! 4:23
02:56 Wilde looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 4:23
03:00 Wilde seems to have done enough to win this fight. 4:23
03:00 There's another round in the books. 5:23
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 10th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:08 Conn's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 Billy Conn gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 0:2
0:17 Whatever Eddie Mustafa Muhammad said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Wilde has some spring in his step here in the 10th round. 0:2
0:23 Wilde charges Conn trying to get inside 0:2
0:32 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:2
0:41 Jay Referson steps in and breaks it up. 0:2
0:50 Conn clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 0:2
0:59 Jay Referson has to break them apart. 0:2
01:05 Conn is blocked in his own corner... 0:2
01:09 Wilde grabs Conn. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:2
01:21 * Jay Referson has stopped the action. He is issuing a warning to Conn for hitting on the break. 0:2
01:40 Conn takes a heavy hook downstairs. 4:2
01:40 Billy Conn looks shaken! 4:2
01:49 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 4:2
01:49 * Jay Referson motions to Jimmy Wilde to keep his punches up. 7:2
02:03 There has to be something done about the swelling around Conn's right eye as it continues to worsen. 7:2
02:12 Wilde gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 9:2
02:24 Wilde drills Conn with a left and right and another left. 11:2
02:37 Conn connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 11:4
02:49 The uppercut just landed by Conn is a nice weapon on the inside. 11:6
03:00 Conn is clinching... Wilde is trying to free his gloves... They are under Conn's arms... 11:6
03:00 Conn finally lets go of Wilde. 11:6
03:00 Wilde appears to have this fight under control. 11:6
03:00 The fighters hug each other in the middle of the ring as the 10th and final round ends. 11:6
Fight Result
And here with the call is Michael Pass
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Lynne Carter, United States scores the bout 99 to 90
Keith MacDonald, United States scores the bout 97 to 93
John Wright, Australia scores the bout 98 to 91
And your winner by unanimous decision Jimmy Wilde!!!
Score Cards
Lynne Carter Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Wilde 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 99
Billy Conn 9 9 9 9 8 9 9 9 10 9 90
Keith MacDonald Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Wilde 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 97
Billy Conn 10 10 9 9 8 10 9 9 10 9 93
John Wright Round Total
Australia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Wilde 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 98
Billy Conn 9 10 9 9 8 9 9 9 10 9 91
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Wilde 29 29 30 30 30 29 30 30 27 30 294
Billy Conn 28 29 27 27 24 28 27 27 30 27 274
Statistics
Categories Jimmy Wilde Billy Conn
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 3.30 6.80
Hooks / Round 4.50 3.80
Crosses / Round 4.50 4.80
Combinations / Round 6.10 5.20
Uppercuts / Round 4.10 4.40
Punches Landed / Round 22.50 25.00
Punches Missed / Round 56.30 25.00
Punching Accuracy 28.6% 50.0%
Total Number of Fouls 1 2
Low Blow 1
Hitting on the Break 2
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 3 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: #4# Event 21 MDT 1-6
Preliminary 1
Rocky Marciano vs Ezzard Charles
Fight info: St. Joseph Civic Arena, St. Joseph, MO, United States, 2012-09-23, announcer is Chuck Hull, referee is Brian Garry, the bout will be scored by three judges: Manfred Kuechler (Germany), Gustavo Padilla (Panama) and John Poturaj (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, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Rocky Marciano - Record: 18-8-1 (14) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tommy Gallagher - Cut Man: Bill Gore
In the blue corner: Ezzard Charles - Record: 13-12-1 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Carlos Vargas
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's the bell and this contest is underway. 0:0
0:11 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Charles lands a short uppercut to the chin of Marciano. 0:2
0:27 * Charles has been shaking his hand ever since he landed that last punch. He may have hurt it... 0:2
0:37 Marciano lands a solid uppercut! 4:2
0:37 Charles is dazed and he is in trouble!! 4:2
0:46 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 4:2
0:49 Charles gets in a short cross to the body. 4:4
01:04 Charles lets his hands go inside, but Marciano protects his body well. 4:4
01:10 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 4:4
01:18 Marciano lands a wicked cross! 8:4
01:18 Charles was stunned by that blow! 8:4
01:41 Charles is clinching... 8:4
01:46 Charles uses his shoulder to force Marciano out of the clinch. 8:4
01:50 Ezzard Charles quickly hitches up his trunks. 8:4
02:10 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 8:4
02:14 Marciano works his way free! 8:4
02:28 Marciano fires and misses. 8:4
02:30 Charles feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 8:6
02:47 Ezzard Charles is really fluid in his movement. 8:6
03:00 Ezzard Charles takes a hard combination from Rocky Marciano 12:6
03:00 And Charles's in big trouble now! 12:6
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 13:3
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:11 Marciano fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:17 Charles received a pep talk from Eddie Inabagsky before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:19 Marciano takes a right to the body. 0:2
0:33 Marciano tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:2
0:49 Marciano drives that short hook into Charles's midsection! 4:2
0:49 Charles is suddenly in trouble! 4:2
01:05 * Charles is being warned for kidney punching. Garry is letting the judges know. 4:4
01:24 Charles follows the jab with a with hard overhand right to the jaw. 4:7
01:33 Marciano forces the action inside with an arcing cross to Charles's head. 7:7
01:47 Marciano lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Charles. 7:7
02:04 Marciano wraps up Charles... Neither fighter will break... 7:7
02:08 Garry moves them apart. 7:7
02:20 Charles scores with a stunning hook to the head. 7:10
02:41 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 7:10
02:50 Charles misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 7:10
03:00 Charles lands a strong cross! 7:14
03:00 Marciano looks shaken! 7:14
03:00 Round 2 ends with the sound of the bell. 7:12
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:14 Marciano swings...and misses. 0:0
0:16 Charles drops in a solid cross just above Marciano's trunks. 0:3
0:29 A lead right scores big for Charles. He stunned Marciano with that one. 0:6
0:39 As high as Marciano is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Charles takes advantage of it. 0:6
0:47 Garry yells at the fighters to separate but Charles and Marciano are a tangle of arms. 0:6
0:59 Marciano tries to get free... Here comes Garry to break them up... 0:6
01:13 Marciano tries to drop the right hand over the top but Charles ducks under it. 0:6
01:20 Charles lands a nice cross but Marciano turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 0:8
01:41 Marciano catches Charles coming in with a sweet uppercut! 5:8
01:41 Charles was staggered by that punch! 5:8
01:54 Marciano looks to work the body, but Charles covers up nicely. 5:8
02:05 Charles does a great job of moving as Marciano tries to work inside. 5:8
02:16 Charles is protecting the body nicely as Marciano fails to score inside. 5:8
02:28 Marciano whiffs with the uppercut. 5:8
02:34 Marciano lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 7:8
02:34 Marciano must sense that he's got Charles 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. 7:8
02:47 Marciano tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Charles. 7:8
02:53 Marciano fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 9:8
02:53 Charles is hurt. He's lucky this round is almost over as Marciano looks to end it! 9:8
03:00 Marciano is jockeying for position as he tries to force Charles back into the corner. 9:8
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 11:5
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 4 begins. 0:0
0:07 Marciano got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Tommy Gallagher's instructions work. 0:0
0:07 Ezzard Charles gets off a quick combination to the body 0:2
0:26 Charles dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Marciano back on his heels! 0:7
0:26 Marciano seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 0:7
0:41 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 0:7
0:49 Charles fires a left hand that Marciano takes high on the shoulder. 0:7
0:56 Charles takes a heavy combination downstairs. 4:7
0:56 Charles was hurt by those blows! 4:7
01:04 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:7
01:08 Charles lands a nicely timed cross to the jaw of Marciano from the outside. 4:10
01:22 Charles can't score with short uppercut inside. Marciano got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:10
01:24 The cross scores for Marciano. He needs to throw that punch more often. 6:10
01:38 Charles lands a strong uppercut! 6:15
01:38 That's the punch Charles hoped to land! Marciano looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 6:15
01:42 It appears as if Marciano has the makings of a tiny mouse under his left eye. 6:15
01:52 That hook from Charles snapped Marciano's head back violently! 6:19
01:52 Marciano is badly hurt! 6:19
02:06 It's a sweet uppercut by Marciano! He snapped Charles's head straight back with that punch! 11:19
02:06 Ezzard Charles looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 11:19
02:20 Marciano really buried that punch into Charles's ribs. 15:19
02:20 Charles is hurt! 15:19
02:24 * Ezzard Charles has suddenly developed some obvious swelling under his left eye. 15:19
02:36 That was a violent straight right by Charles! 15:23
02:36 Marciano is trying to regroup after those punches... 15:23
02:50 Charles is clinching... Marciano is trying to free his gloves... They are under Charles's arms... 15:23
02:54 Garry has to break them apart. 15:23
03:00 Charles has his arms wrapped around Marciano... Now they separate. 15:23
03:00 Garry pries them apart. 15:23
03:00 The place is rocking as a great round of boxing comes to an end. Most of the crowd is standing, cheering loudly for both men. 15:21
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Charles's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:11 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Charles rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:0
0:25 Rocky Marciano throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:31 Charles just landed a three punch combo! 0:5
0:31 Marciano took far too many hard shots from Charles in that flurry and he is hurt! 0:5
0:43 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Charles lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Marciano. 0:7
0:48 The swelling is increasing around Marciano's left. 0:7
01:03 Charles pins Marciano's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:7
01:08 Garry moves in to break the clinch. 0:7
01:12 Charles flicks a lead right to the head of Marciano. 0:9
01:31 Charles lands a quick jab and follows up immediately with a heavy cross to the head of Marciano. 0:12
01:42 Charles scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 0:14
02:00 Charles is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:14
02:09 Charles wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Marciano's defense. 0:14
02:21 Charles and Marciano are in a clinch, Garry hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:14
02:25 Referee Garry separates the two... 0:14
02:35 That hook by Charles jarred Marciano! 0:18
02:35 That blow connected solidly to the head of Rocky Marciano and he is stunned! 0:18
02:40 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Marciano. 0:18
02:47 Marciano is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:18
02:56 Marciano tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:18
02:58 Charles buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Marciano 0:21
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 5, forcing Garry to step in. 0:20
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Marciano's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Marciano is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:11 Not the cleanest of combinations from Marciano but it still scored effectively. 3:0
0:15 Look for Marciano to start to target Charles's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 3:0
0:29 Marciano lands a vicious uppercut! 8:0
0:29 Charles's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 8:0
0:42 Marciano just landed a devastating three punch combo! 12:0
0:42 Those punches hurt Charles and he looks to hang on. 12:0
0:47 The swelling under Charles's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 12:0
01:07 Marciano just comes up short with the hook. 12:0
01:18 Marciano throws a crushing right to Charles's jaw! 17:0
01:18 Ezzard Charles appears shaken by that punch! 17:0
01:35 Marciano clamps Charles's arms to his side and holds on until Garry breaks the hold. 17:0
01:39 Garry separates the two... 17:0
01:53 Marciano misses with that hook. 17:0
02:00 Charles lands a devastating jab! 17:5
02:00 Marciano suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 17:5
02:04 Marciano is starting to fatigue... 17:5
02:04 That swelling under the left eye of Marciano is definitely getting worse. 17:5
02:08 Marciano doesn't have to look for Charles this round. He is right there in front of him. 17:5
02:16 Marciano misses wildly with the Hook. 17:5
02:29 Marciano fires away but finds nothing but air. 17:5
02:41 Marciano looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 17:5
02:43 Charles misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 17:7
03:00 Marciano works his way in and leans on Charles... 17:7
03:00 Garry separates the two fighters. 17:7
03:00 "The Cincinnati Cobra" appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 17:7
03:00 There's another round in the books. 17:5
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano and Charles square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 7. 0:0
0:08 Marciano's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Charles is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Charles still has distension. 0:0
0:14 Marciano lands a solid cross! 4:0
0:14 Charles was stunned by that blow! 4:0
0:19 The swelling under Charles's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 4:0
0:36 Charles launches a strong uppercut that connects to Rocky Marciano's jaw. 4:3
0:41 Marciano is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 4:3
0:41 The swelling around Marciano's left eye is worsening. 4:3
0:50 Marciano charges in but Charles avoids the rush. 4:3
01:02 Marciano pummels Ezzard Charles, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 8:3
01:02 Charles is staggered... 8:3
01:10 Ezzard Charles is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 8:3
01:18 Marciano misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:3
01:21 Charles lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 8:5
01:35 Marciano is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Charles a decent target to shoot for. 8:5
01:40 Marciano ducks into an uppercut from Charles. 8:7
01:52 Charles's jab is fast and accurate. 8:9
02:01 Charles scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 8:11
02:06 Marciano's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 8:11
02:15 Charles is off target with that combination. 8:11
02:30 Marciano smothers Charles's attack with a clinch! 8:11
02:34 Referee Garry has to separate the two... 8:11
02:38 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 8:11
02:46 Watch Charles move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Marciano off balance. 8:11
02:59 Marciano cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Charles had his elbows tucked in nicely. 8:11
03:00 It looks like Charles has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:11
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Rocky Marciano and Charles really went at it. 9:11
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 8 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:06 Marciano'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
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Charles's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Charles's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:11 Rocky Marciano misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:22 Rocky Marciano lands a crushing uppercut! 4:0
0:22 That blast sent Charles reeling into the ropes! 4:0
0:27 Charles's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 4:0
0:43 And Charles tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Marciano! 8:0
0:43 Marciano has Charles hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 8:0
0:48 It looks like Rocky Marciano and Charles are both fading... 8:0
01:01 Marciano lands a devastating cross! 12:0
01:01 Charles is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 12:0
01:05 The swelling under Charles's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 12:0
01:13 A cross lands for Charles. Marciano didn't see that one coming. 12:2
01:17 Ezzard Charles is running out of gas... 12:2
01:30 Rocky Marciano just can't find the range with that combination. 12:2
01:32 Charles bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 12:4
01:41 Ezzard Charles doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 12:6
01:55 Marciano scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 16:6
01:55 Charles is reeling.. 16:6
01:59 Neither fighter has much left... 16:6
02:07 Ezzard Charles snaps Marciano's head back with a jolting uppercut. 16:9
02:11 Marciano's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Charles. 16:9
02:20 Charles picks off the combination by Marciano. 16:9
02:31 * A solid combination drops Marciano on his back! 16:9
02:34 Garry picks up the count from the timekeeper... 16:18
02:34 1... 16:18
02:35 2... 16:18
02:36 3... 16:18
02:37 4... 16:18
02:38 5... 16:18
02:39 6... 16:18
02:40 7... 16:18
02:41 8... 16:18
02:41 * Marciano looks stunned, but he is able to beat the count. 16:18
02:41 Garry is allowing the fight to continue. Marciano looks real shaken to us, however. 16:18
02:41 Charles senses he has Marciano in trouble and he is pouring it on! 16:18
02:50 Ezzard Charles has Marciano trapped! 16:18
02:50 Charles sneaks home the right cross. 16:20
02:50 Charles knows he has Marciano hurt as he wades in swinging! 16:20
02:59 Marciano slides into his own corner... 16:20
03:00 Charles appears to have this fight under control. 16:20
03:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 17:18
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Garry motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:08 Tommy Gallagher not only gave Marciano encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle "The Cincinnati Cobra". Now it's up to Marciano to implement it. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Marciano'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 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Charles's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Charles's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:10 Charles catches Marciano with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 0:2
0:20 Charles retreats into the lower corner. 0:2
0:24 Marciano can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:2
0:32 * Garry steps in and admonishes Marciano for holding and hitting. 4:2
0:45 The swelling under Charles's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 4:2
0:50 Marciano has Charles blocked in! 4:2
0:54 Rocky Marciano lands a hard uppercut! 8:2
0:54 Charles is gasping for air!! 8:2
01:08 Rocky Marciano tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Charles blocks it. 8:2
01:10 A nice combination to the body by Ezzard Charles. 8:5
01:15 The swelling around Marciano's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 8:5
01:24 Marciano just misses with a huge shot as Charles chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 8:5
01:31 Rocky Marciano has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 8:5
01:38 Marciano misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 8:5
01:45 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 8:5
01:53 Rocky Marciano shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Charles flush! 12:5
01:53 Charles seems to have been hurt by that punch! 12:5
01:57 Marciano doesn't seem bothered by the knockdown last round. He's winning this one. 12:5
02:02 Marciano has Charles pinned! 12:5
02:06 OH! Marciano landed the big hook flush! 16:5
02:06 Charles is trying to regroup after that punch... 16:5
02:11 Ezzard Charles's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 16:5
02:20 Marciano suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 16:5
02:22 Charles rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 16:7
02:31 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 16:7
02:39 Marciano lands a hard uppercut! 20:7
02:39 Charles takes a step back, obviously hurt! 20:7
03:00 Charles usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Marciano tries vainly to score. 20:7
03:00 Marciano seems to have done enough to win this fight. 20:7
03:00 There's the bell. Marciano wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 9 is history. 21:5
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Marciano is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Rocky Marciano still has distension. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Charles's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:10 Charles is forced into his own corner... 0:0
0:15 Charles usues his legs to avoid Marciano's punches. 0:0
0:26 OH! Marciano landed the big hook flush! 5:0
0:26 Charles is clutching his side! 5:0
0:40 Marciano's misses as Charles backpedals away. 5:0
0:50 Marciano fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 5:0
01:01 Charles moves into the near corner. 5:0
01:06 Marciano telegraphed that shot and Charles ducks under it easily. 5:0
01:17 Rocky Marciano misses with that punch. 5:0
01:28 Marciano connects with a violent combination! 9:0
01:28 Charles is out on his feet after that violent combination! 9:0
01:32 It seems every shot Charles takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 9:0
01:37 Charles is pinned in his own corner... 9:0
01:41 Marciano can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 9:0
01:52 He misses wildly with the hook. 9:0
02:07 He lands a devastating uppercut! 14:0
02:07 Charles looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 14:0
02:28 Marciano traps Ezzard Charles's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Garry breaks it up. 14:0
02:32 Garry separates them. 14:0
02:40 Charles scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 14:2
02:57 Marciano pins Charles's arms. Now they move apart. 14:2
03:00 Marciano pushes Charles away. 14:2
03:00 Marciano seems to have done enough to win this fight. 14:2
03:00 That's it! This fight is over and we'll go to the scorecards. 14:0
Fight Result
Let's go to Chuck Hull for the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Manfred Kuechler, Germany scores the bout 95 to 94
Gustavo Padilla, Panama scores the bout 95 to 94
John Poturaj, United States scores the bout 95 to 94
And your winner by unanimous decision Ezzard Charles!!!
Score Cards
Manfred Kuechler Round Total
Germany 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Rocky Marciano 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 8 10 10 94
Ezzard Charles 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 95
Gustavo Padilla Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Rocky Marciano 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 8 10 10 94
Ezzard Charles 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 95
John Poturaj Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Rocky Marciano 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 8 10 10 94
Ezzard Charles 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 95
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Rocky Marciano 30 27 30 27 27 30 27 24 30 30 282
Ezzard Charles 27 30 27 30 30 27 30 30 27 27 285
Statistics
Categories Rocky Marciano Ezzard Charles
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 2.50 4.80
Hooks / Round 3.50 4.20
Crosses / Round 3.70 5.10
Combinations / Round 3.60 5.90
Uppercuts / Round 4.50 4.60
Punches Landed / Round 17.80 24.60
Punches Missed / Round 71.70 16.90
Punching Accuracy 19.9% 59.3%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Kidney Punching 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Inside 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 4 / 2
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 1 / 1 1 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Rocky Marciano vs Ezzard Charles
Fight info: St. Joseph Civic Arena, St. Joseph, MO, United States, 2012-09-23, announcer is Chuck Hull, referee is Brian Garry, the bout will be scored by three judges: Manfred Kuechler (Germany), Gustavo Padilla (Panama) and John Poturaj (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, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Rocky Marciano - Record: 18-8-1 (14) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tommy Gallagher - Cut Man: Bill Gore
In the blue corner: Ezzard Charles - Record: 13-12-1 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Carlos Vargas
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's the bell and this contest is underway. 0:0
0:11 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Charles lands a short uppercut to the chin of Marciano. 0:2
0:27 * Charles has been shaking his hand ever since he landed that last punch. He may have hurt it... 0:2
0:37 Marciano lands a solid uppercut! 4:2
0:37 Charles is dazed and he is in trouble!! 4:2
0:46 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 4:2
0:49 Charles gets in a short cross to the body. 4:4
01:04 Charles lets his hands go inside, but Marciano protects his body well. 4:4
01:10 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 4:4
01:18 Marciano lands a wicked cross! 8:4
01:18 Charles was stunned by that blow! 8:4
01:41 Charles is clinching... 8:4
01:46 Charles uses his shoulder to force Marciano out of the clinch. 8:4
01:50 Ezzard Charles quickly hitches up his trunks. 8:4
02:10 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 8:4
02:14 Marciano works his way free! 8:4
02:28 Marciano fires and misses. 8:4
02:30 Charles feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 8:6
02:47 Ezzard Charles is really fluid in his movement. 8:6
03:00 Ezzard Charles takes a hard combination from Rocky Marciano 12:6
03:00 And Charles's in big trouble now! 12:6
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 13:3
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:11 Marciano fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:17 Charles received a pep talk from Eddie Inabagsky before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:19 Marciano takes a right to the body. 0:2
0:33 Marciano tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:2
0:49 Marciano drives that short hook into Charles's midsection! 4:2
0:49 Charles is suddenly in trouble! 4:2
01:05 * Charles is being warned for kidney punching. Garry is letting the judges know. 4:4
01:24 Charles follows the jab with a with hard overhand right to the jaw. 4:7
01:33 Marciano forces the action inside with an arcing cross to Charles's head. 7:7
01:47 Marciano lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Charles. 7:7
02:04 Marciano wraps up Charles... Neither fighter will break... 7:7
02:08 Garry moves them apart. 7:7
02:20 Charles scores with a stunning hook to the head. 7:10
02:41 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 7:10
02:50 Charles misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 7:10
03:00 Charles lands a strong cross! 7:14
03:00 Marciano looks shaken! 7:14
03:00 Round 2 ends with the sound of the bell. 7:12
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:14 Marciano swings...and misses. 0:0
0:16 Charles drops in a solid cross just above Marciano's trunks. 0:3
0:29 A lead right scores big for Charles. He stunned Marciano with that one. 0:6
0:39 As high as Marciano is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Charles takes advantage of it. 0:6
0:47 Garry yells at the fighters to separate but Charles and Marciano are a tangle of arms. 0:6
0:59 Marciano tries to get free... Here comes Garry to break them up... 0:6
01:13 Marciano tries to drop the right hand over the top but Charles ducks under it. 0:6
01:20 Charles lands a nice cross but Marciano turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 0:8
01:41 Marciano catches Charles coming in with a sweet uppercut! 5:8
01:41 Charles was staggered by that punch! 5:8
01:54 Marciano looks to work the body, but Charles covers up nicely. 5:8
02:05 Charles does a great job of moving as Marciano tries to work inside. 5:8
02:16 Charles is protecting the body nicely as Marciano fails to score inside. 5:8
02:28 Marciano whiffs with the uppercut. 5:8
02:34 Marciano lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 7:8
02:34 Marciano must sense that he's got Charles 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. 7:8
02:47 Marciano tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Charles. 7:8
02:53 Marciano fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 9:8
02:53 Charles is hurt. He's lucky this round is almost over as Marciano looks to end it! 9:8
03:00 Marciano is jockeying for position as he tries to force Charles back into the corner. 9:8
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 11:5
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 4 begins. 0:0
0:07 Marciano got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Tommy Gallagher's instructions work. 0:0
0:07 Ezzard Charles gets off a quick combination to the body 0:2
0:26 Charles dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Marciano back on his heels! 0:7
0:26 Marciano seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 0:7
0:41 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 0:7
0:49 Charles fires a left hand that Marciano takes high on the shoulder. 0:7
0:56 Charles takes a heavy combination downstairs. 4:7
0:56 Charles was hurt by those blows! 4:7
01:04 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:7
01:08 Charles lands a nicely timed cross to the jaw of Marciano from the outside. 4:10
01:22 Charles can't score with short uppercut inside. Marciano got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:10
01:24 The cross scores for Marciano. He needs to throw that punch more often. 6:10
01:38 Charles lands a strong uppercut! 6:15
01:38 That's the punch Charles hoped to land! Marciano looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 6:15
01:42 It appears as if Marciano has the makings of a tiny mouse under his left eye. 6:15
01:52 That hook from Charles snapped Marciano's head back violently! 6:19
01:52 Marciano is badly hurt! 6:19
02:06 It's a sweet uppercut by Marciano! He snapped Charles's head straight back with that punch! 11:19
02:06 Ezzard Charles looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 11:19
02:20 Marciano really buried that punch into Charles's ribs. 15:19
02:20 Charles is hurt! 15:19
02:24 * Ezzard Charles has suddenly developed some obvious swelling under his left eye. 15:19
02:36 That was a violent straight right by Charles! 15:23
02:36 Marciano is trying to regroup after those punches... 15:23
02:50 Charles is clinching... Marciano is trying to free his gloves... They are under Charles's arms... 15:23
02:54 Garry has to break them apart. 15:23
03:00 Charles has his arms wrapped around Marciano... Now they separate. 15:23
03:00 Garry pries them apart. 15:23
03:00 The place is rocking as a great round of boxing comes to an end. Most of the crowd is standing, cheering loudly for both men. 15:21
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Charles's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:11 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Charles rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:0
0:25 Rocky Marciano throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:31 Charles just landed a three punch combo! 0:5
0:31 Marciano took far too many hard shots from Charles in that flurry and he is hurt! 0:5
0:43 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Charles lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Marciano. 0:7
0:48 The swelling is increasing around Marciano's left. 0:7
01:03 Charles pins Marciano's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:7
01:08 Garry moves in to break the clinch. 0:7
01:12 Charles flicks a lead right to the head of Marciano. 0:9
01:31 Charles lands a quick jab and follows up immediately with a heavy cross to the head of Marciano. 0:12
01:42 Charles scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 0:14
02:00 Charles is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:14
02:09 Charles wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Marciano's defense. 0:14
02:21 Charles and Marciano are in a clinch, Garry hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:14
02:25 Referee Garry separates the two... 0:14
02:35 That hook by Charles jarred Marciano! 0:18
02:35 That blow connected solidly to the head of Rocky Marciano and he is stunned! 0:18
02:40 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Marciano. 0:18
02:47 Marciano is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:18
02:56 Marciano tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:18
02:58 Charles buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Marciano 0:21
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 5, forcing Garry to step in. 0:20
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Marciano's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Marciano is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:11 Not the cleanest of combinations from Marciano but it still scored effectively. 3:0
0:15 Look for Marciano to start to target Charles's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 3:0
0:29 Marciano lands a vicious uppercut! 8:0
0:29 Charles's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 8:0
0:42 Marciano just landed a devastating three punch combo! 12:0
0:42 Those punches hurt Charles and he looks to hang on. 12:0
0:47 The swelling under Charles's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 12:0
01:07 Marciano just comes up short with the hook. 12:0
01:18 Marciano throws a crushing right to Charles's jaw! 17:0
01:18 Ezzard Charles appears shaken by that punch! 17:0
01:35 Marciano clamps Charles's arms to his side and holds on until Garry breaks the hold. 17:0
01:39 Garry separates the two... 17:0
01:53 Marciano misses with that hook. 17:0
02:00 Charles lands a devastating jab! 17:5
02:00 Marciano suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 17:5
02:04 Marciano is starting to fatigue... 17:5
02:04 That swelling under the left eye of Marciano is definitely getting worse. 17:5
02:08 Marciano doesn't have to look for Charles this round. He is right there in front of him. 17:5
02:16 Marciano misses wildly with the Hook. 17:5
02:29 Marciano fires away but finds nothing but air. 17:5
02:41 Marciano looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 17:5
02:43 Charles misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 17:7
03:00 Marciano works his way in and leans on Charles... 17:7
03:00 Garry separates the two fighters. 17:7
03:00 "The Cincinnati Cobra" appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 17:7
03:00 There's another round in the books. 17:5
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano and Charles square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 7. 0:0
0:08 Marciano's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Charles is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Charles still has distension. 0:0
0:14 Marciano lands a solid cross! 4:0
0:14 Charles was stunned by that blow! 4:0
0:19 The swelling under Charles's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 4:0
0:36 Charles launches a strong uppercut that connects to Rocky Marciano's jaw. 4:3
0:41 Marciano is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 4:3
0:41 The swelling around Marciano's left eye is worsening. 4:3
0:50 Marciano charges in but Charles avoids the rush. 4:3
01:02 Marciano pummels Ezzard Charles, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 8:3
01:02 Charles is staggered... 8:3
01:10 Ezzard Charles is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 8:3
01:18 Marciano misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:3
01:21 Charles lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 8:5
01:35 Marciano is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Charles a decent target to shoot for. 8:5
01:40 Marciano ducks into an uppercut from Charles. 8:7
01:52 Charles's jab is fast and accurate. 8:9
02:01 Charles scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 8:11
02:06 Marciano's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 8:11
02:15 Charles is off target with that combination. 8:11
02:30 Marciano smothers Charles's attack with a clinch! 8:11
02:34 Referee Garry has to separate the two... 8:11
02:38 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 8:11
02:46 Watch Charles move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Marciano off balance. 8:11
02:59 Marciano cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Charles had his elbows tucked in nicely. 8:11
03:00 It looks like Charles has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:11
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Rocky Marciano and Charles really went at it. 9:11
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 8 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:06 Marciano'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
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Charles's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Charles's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:11 Rocky Marciano misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:22 Rocky Marciano lands a crushing uppercut! 4:0
0:22 That blast sent Charles reeling into the ropes! 4:0
0:27 Charles's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 4:0
0:43 And Charles tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Marciano! 8:0
0:43 Marciano has Charles hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 8:0
0:48 It looks like Rocky Marciano and Charles are both fading... 8:0
01:01 Marciano lands a devastating cross! 12:0
01:01 Charles is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 12:0
01:05 The swelling under Charles's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 12:0
01:13 A cross lands for Charles. Marciano didn't see that one coming. 12:2
01:17 Ezzard Charles is running out of gas... 12:2
01:30 Rocky Marciano just can't find the range with that combination. 12:2
01:32 Charles bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 12:4
01:41 Ezzard Charles doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 12:6
01:55 Marciano scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 16:6
01:55 Charles is reeling.. 16:6
01:59 Neither fighter has much left... 16:6
02:07 Ezzard Charles snaps Marciano's head back with a jolting uppercut. 16:9
02:11 Marciano's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Charles. 16:9
02:20 Charles picks off the combination by Marciano. 16:9
02:31 * A solid combination drops Marciano on his back! 16:9
02:34 Garry picks up the count from the timekeeper... 16:18
02:34 1... 16:18
02:35 2... 16:18
02:36 3... 16:18
02:37 4... 16:18
02:38 5... 16:18
02:39 6... 16:18
02:40 7... 16:18
02:41 8... 16:18
02:41 * Marciano looks stunned, but he is able to beat the count. 16:18
02:41 Garry is allowing the fight to continue. Marciano looks real shaken to us, however. 16:18
02:41 Charles senses he has Marciano in trouble and he is pouring it on! 16:18
02:50 Ezzard Charles has Marciano trapped! 16:18
02:50 Charles sneaks home the right cross. 16:20
02:50 Charles knows he has Marciano hurt as he wades in swinging! 16:20
02:59 Marciano slides into his own corner... 16:20
03:00 Charles appears to have this fight under control. 16:20
03:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 17:18
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Garry motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:08 Tommy Gallagher not only gave Marciano encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle "The Cincinnati Cobra". Now it's up to Marciano to implement it. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Marciano'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 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Charles's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Charles's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:10 Charles catches Marciano with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 0:2
0:20 Charles retreats into the lower corner. 0:2
0:24 Marciano can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:2
0:32 * Garry steps in and admonishes Marciano for holding and hitting. 4:2
0:45 The swelling under Charles's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 4:2
0:50 Marciano has Charles blocked in! 4:2
0:54 Rocky Marciano lands a hard uppercut! 8:2
0:54 Charles is gasping for air!! 8:2
01:08 Rocky Marciano tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Charles blocks it. 8:2
01:10 A nice combination to the body by Ezzard Charles. 8:5
01:15 The swelling around Marciano's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 8:5
01:24 Marciano just misses with a huge shot as Charles chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 8:5
01:31 Rocky Marciano has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 8:5
01:38 Marciano misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 8:5
01:45 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 8:5
01:53 Rocky Marciano shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Charles flush! 12:5
01:53 Charles seems to have been hurt by that punch! 12:5
01:57 Marciano doesn't seem bothered by the knockdown last round. He's winning this one. 12:5
02:02 Marciano has Charles pinned! 12:5
02:06 OH! Marciano landed the big hook flush! 16:5
02:06 Charles is trying to regroup after that punch... 16:5
02:11 Ezzard Charles's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 16:5
02:20 Marciano suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 16:5
02:22 Charles rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 16:7
02:31 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 16:7
02:39 Marciano lands a hard uppercut! 20:7
02:39 Charles takes a step back, obviously hurt! 20:7
03:00 Charles usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Marciano tries vainly to score. 20:7
03:00 Marciano seems to have done enough to win this fight. 20:7
03:00 There's the bell. Marciano wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 9 is history. 21:5
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Marciano is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Rocky Marciano still has distension. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Charles's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:10 Charles is forced into his own corner... 0:0
0:15 Charles usues his legs to avoid Marciano's punches. 0:0
0:26 OH! Marciano landed the big hook flush! 5:0
0:26 Charles is clutching his side! 5:0
0:40 Marciano's misses as Charles backpedals away. 5:0
0:50 Marciano fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 5:0
01:01 Charles moves into the near corner. 5:0
01:06 Marciano telegraphed that shot and Charles ducks under it easily. 5:0
01:17 Rocky Marciano misses with that punch. 5:0
01:28 Marciano connects with a violent combination! 9:0
01:28 Charles is out on his feet after that violent combination! 9:0
01:32 It seems every shot Charles takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 9:0
01:37 Charles is pinned in his own corner... 9:0
01:41 Marciano can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 9:0
01:52 He misses wildly with the hook. 9:0
02:07 He lands a devastating uppercut! 14:0
02:07 Charles looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 14:0
02:28 Marciano traps Ezzard Charles's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Garry breaks it up. 14:0
02:32 Garry separates them. 14:0
02:40 Charles scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 14:2
02:57 Marciano pins Charles's arms. Now they move apart. 14:2
03:00 Marciano pushes Charles away. 14:2
03:00 Marciano seems to have done enough to win this fight. 14:2
03:00 That's it! This fight is over and we'll go to the scorecards. 14:0
Fight Result
Let's go to Chuck Hull for the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Manfred Kuechler, Germany scores the bout 95 to 94
Gustavo Padilla, Panama scores the bout 95 to 94
John Poturaj, United States scores the bout 95 to 94
And your winner by unanimous decision Ezzard Charles!!!
Score Cards
Manfred Kuechler Round Total
Germany 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Rocky Marciano 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 8 10 10 94
Ezzard Charles 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 95
Gustavo Padilla Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Rocky Marciano 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 8 10 10 94
Ezzard Charles 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 95
John Poturaj Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Rocky Marciano 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 8 10 10 94
Ezzard Charles 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 95
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Rocky Marciano 30 27 30 27 27 30 27 24 30 30 282
Ezzard Charles 27 30 27 30 30 27 30 30 27 27 285
Statistics
Categories Rocky Marciano Ezzard Charles
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 2.50 4.80
Hooks / Round 3.50 4.20
Crosses / Round 3.70 5.10
Combinations / Round 3.60 5.90
Uppercuts / Round 4.50 4.60
Punches Landed / Round 17.80 24.60
Punches Missed / Round 71.70 16.90
Punching Accuracy 19.9% 59.3%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Kidney Punching 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Inside 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 4 / 2
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 1 / 1 1 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: #4# Event 21 MDT 1-6
Preliminary 2
Roy Jones Jr vs Marvin Hagler
Fight info: Kezar Pavilion, San Francisco, CA, United States, 2012-09-23, announcer is Dean Stone, referee is Mike England, the bout will be scored by three judges: John Schorle (United States), Jerry Griffin (United States) and Malcolm Bulner (Australia), 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, only the referee 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: Roy Jones Jr - Record: 9-10-1 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Buddy McGirt - Cut Man: Johnny Tocco
In the blue corner: Marvin Hagler - Record: 8-3-1 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Sid Brumbach
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:12 Hagler is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:19 Hagler put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 0:0
0:27 Considering the clinch Hagler has on Jones Jr it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Jones Jr pushes him away. 0:0
0:39 England has to break them apart. 0:0
0:44 Not much happening at the moment. 0:0
0:51 Jones Jr fires a left hand that Hagler takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:58 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:0
01:05 Some good body work by Jones Jr but not much on those punches. 2:0
01:19 Marvin Hagler charges in but Jones Jr avoids the rush. 2:0
01:23 Roy Jones Jr is motioning with his gloves for Hagler to bring it on, but Roy Jones Jr is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 2:0
01:25 Hagler delivers a cross to the nose of Jones Jr. 2:3
01:43 Roy Jones Jr drops the right hand flush on Hagler's chin! 6:3
01:43 Hagler staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 6:3
01:52 Hagler gets off a jab to the solar plexus 6:5
02:15 Hagler doesn't connect with the cross. 6:5
02:30 Jones Jr throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Hagler but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:5
02:41 * Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Jones Jr is down on his back! 6:5
02:44 England starts the count... 6:11
02:44 1... 6:11
02:45 2... 6:11
02:45 * Jones Jr lurches to his feet but there's no question that he's hurt. 6:11
02:45 England looks closely at Jones Jr who indicates he is ok, and the fight will continue... 6:11
02:45 Jones Jr is dazed as Hagler looks to put him away! 6:11
02:54 Roy Jones Jr moves into the far corner. 6:11
02:58 Hagler fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 6:11
03:00 The knockdown in that last round really brought the crowd to life, you can feel the electricity in the air. 6:12
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jones Jr didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:13 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:0
0:24 Jones Jr fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:38 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:44 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:0
0:47 Hagler flicks a lead left to the head of Jones Jr. 0:2
01:04 Hagler is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:2
01:07 Hagler rips a hook to the body. 0:4
01:28 Marvin Hagler is jockeying for position as he tries to force Jones Jr back into the corner. 0:4
01:34 The action slows for the moment. 0:4
01:42 Jones Jr is circling his opponent. 0:4
01:42 Jones Jr seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 0:4
01:58 Hagler tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Jones Jr. 0:4
02:04 Hagler takes a heavy combination downstairs. 4:4
02:04 Hagler was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:4
02:23 Jones Jr gets in two or three punishing shots to the head of Hagler. 7:4
02:40 Hagler misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 7:4
02:42 Jones Jr lands a solid shot to the head and follows up with a better one! He can be very effective when he remembers to throw his punches in combinations. 9:4
02:56 Hagler lets his hands go inside, but Jones Jr protects his body well. 9:4
03:00 There's a hard shot off the top of Hagler's head! 14:4
03:00 Hagler is staggered... 14:4
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 2. 15:6
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Eddie Inabagsky said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Hagler has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:09 Jones Jr is pinned in his own corner... 0:0
0:13 Marvin Hagler lands a vicious uppercut! 0:4
0:13 That shot buckled Jones Jr's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 0:4
0:26 Hagler has Jones Jr cornered! 0:4
0:30 Hagler lands a crushing cross! 0:9
0:30 That shot landed square and Jones Jr felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 0:9
0:40 Hagler has Roy Jones Jr pinned! 0:9
0:40 Hagler winds up and connects with a vicious uppercut to the chin of Jones Jr, it looked like his eyes nearly rolled back into his head but he manages to stay upright! 0:12
0:49 Hagler has Jones Jr trapped in the lower neutral corner... 0:12
0:54 Hagler telegraphed that shot and Jones Jr ducks under it easily. 0:12
01:01 Jones Jr drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:12
01:01 Hagler was stunned by that blow! 4:12
01:17 It's a sweet uppercut by Marvin Hagler! He snapped Jones Jr's head straight back with that punch! 4:16
01:17 Hagler has Jones Jr in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 4:16
01:26 Hagler backs into his own corner... 4:16
01:31 England has to pull the fighters away from each other as Jones Jr locks up Hagler's arms. 4:16
01:35 Hagler tries to get free... Here comes England to break them up... 4:16
01:40 Hagler has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 4:16
01:47 Jones Jr is staying at the center of the ring. 4:16
01:51 Jones Jr scores with a winging right! Hagler's head snapped back violently with that punch! 8:16
01:51 Jones Jr has Hagler hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 8:16
02:00 Jones Jr fires away with both hands, banging some clean shots home. 11:16
02:09 Hagler doesn't have to look for Jones Jr this round. He is right there in front of him. 11:16
02:12 Jones Jr is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 13:19
02:28 Hagler brings the cross straight down main street, snapping Jones Jr's head. 13:22
02:41 Hagler cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Jones Jr had his elbows tucked in nicely. 13:22
02:56 Jones Jr is clinching... 13:22
03:00 Referee England separates the two... 13:22
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 13:22
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hagler looks to be in fair shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:10 Jones Jr slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:14 Circling left, Hagler looks for an opening to fire a shot at Jones Jr. 0:0
0:14 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:19 Both fighters are throwing and neither is scoring more than the other. 2:2
0:28 Jones Jr got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Buddy McGirt's instructions work. 2:2
0:36 Jones Jr misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:2
0:48 Hagler works his way in and leans on Jones Jr... 2:2
01:00 Now they break clean. 2:2
01:05 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 2:2
01:13 Jones Jr is blocked in his own corner... 2:2
01:17 England tries to separate the boxers but Hagler has a vice-like grip on Jones Jr. 2:2
01:26 Hagler uses his shoulder to force Jones Jr out of the clinch. 2:2
01:31 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 2:2
01:38 Jones Jr misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:2
01:57 Hagler just landed a devastating three punch combo! 2:6
01:57 Jones Jr appears shaken by those punches! 2:6
02:06 Jones Jr backs into the right corner. 2:6
02:10 Hagler can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:6
02:13 Hagler walks in to a glancing hook from Jones Jr. 4:6
02:21 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:6
02:35 Roy Jones Jr is forced into his own corner... 4:6
02:39 Hagler misses with that combination. 4:6
02:46 OH! Jones Jr landed the big hook flush! 8:6
02:46 Hagler is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 8:6
03:00 Hagler whiffs with the uppercut. 8:6
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 4 comes to an end. 8:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 5. 0:0
0:13 Hagler retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:17 Watch Jones Jr move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Hagler off balance. 0:0
0:17 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:26 Hagler feints to the head, then goes downstairs with a wicked hook! 0:3
0:36 Jones Jr feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 2:3
0:45 Jones Jr fires a short right cross that lands square. That was a nice punch. 5:3
0:45 Hagler staggers backwards after that clash of heads onside. 5:3
0:49 Hagler's left eye looks like it may have a bit of swelling starting. 5:3
0:59 That was a violent straight left by Hagler! 5:7
0:59 Jones Jr was shaken by those blows! 5:7
01:13 Jones Jr retreats into the upper left corner. 5:7
01:17 Hagler wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Jones Jr's defense. 5:7
01:36 Hagler 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. 5:7
01:45 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 5:7
01:53 Jones Jr frees himself from Hagler's clutches! They move to ring center now. 5:7
02:04 Jones Jr wraps his arms around Hagler. 5:7
02:08 England separates the two fighters. 5:7
02:18 Hagler lands a hard cross! 5:11
02:18 Jones Jr looks shaken! 5:11
02:27 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 5:11
02:32 That straight cross from Hagler tagged Jones Jr. He came right up the middle with that punch. 5:14
02:41 Hagler moves into a neutral corner. 5:14
02:41 There's a wicked right by Jones Jr. He had some steam on that punch. 8:14
02:50 Jones Jr brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 8:14
02:50 Jones Jr turns on the hook and drives it home under Hagler's elbows. 11:14
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing England to step in and break it up. 13:15
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 6 begins. 0:0
0:08 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:16 Hagler lands a hard uppercut! 0:4
0:16 Jones Jr is going to need to regroup after that blow... 0:4
0:25 Buddy McGirt was really animated in Jones Jr's corner and Jones Jr was nodding in agreement. 0:4
0:31 Jones Jr has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Hagler. 0:4
0:43 England has to break the clinch. 0:4
0:48 Jones Jr has Marvin Hagler blocked in! 0:4
0:52 Jones Jr dances gracefully across the canvas 0:4
0:57 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:4
0:59 Hagler is doing great work inside as he jars Jones Jr with an uppercut. 0:7
01:13 Hagler grabs and holds Jones Jr... 0:7
01:22 England separates them. 0:7
01:27 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:7
01:30 The action is at ring center. 0:7
01:35 Hagler lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Jones Jr. 0:7
01:37 A nice combination to the body by Jones Jr. 3:7
01:46 Jones Jr slides into his own corner... 3:7
01:51 Hagler tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 3:7
02:03 Hagler misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 3:7
02:17 Marvin Hagler swings...and misses. 3:7
02:24 And Hagler tastes the power of a huge combination from Jones Jr! 7:7
02:24 Hagler was staggered by those punches... 7:7
02:40 Hagler brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 7:7
02:47 Both men look to measure one another. 7:7
02:51 The fighters move in close and Marvin "Marvelous Marvin" Hagler gets off first, landing a vicious combination that snaps back the head of Jones Jr. 7:10
03:00 Hagler appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 7:10
03:00 Marvin Hagler breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 6 ends. 7:11
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marvin Hagler is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:08 Buddy McGirt not only gave Roy Jones Jr encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Hagler. Now it's up to Jones Jr to implement it. 0:0
0:09 Marvin Hagler backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:13 Roy Jones Jr pins Hagler's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
0:18 England pries them apart. 0:0
0:27 Hagler finds a home for that debilitating hook. 0:3
0:37 Hagler is trapped in his own corner... 0:3
0:41 Jones Jr is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Hagler. 0:3
0:50 Jones Jr is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:3
0:53 Hagler pins Jones Jr in the corner! 0:3
0:57 Hagler is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:3
01:00 Jones Jr catches Hagler with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 2:3
01:12 Hagler seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:3
01:17 The action heats up as both men trade punches. 4:5
01:22 Jones Jr is breathing heavily... 4:5
01:22 That swelling under the left eye of Hagler is definitely getting worse. 4:5
01:34 Hagler really buried that punch into Jones Jr's ribs. 4:9
01:34 Those punches hurt Jones Jr and he looks to hang on. 4:9
01:46 Jones Jr shoots a cross to the midsection. 6:9
02:03 Jones Jr smothers Hagler's attack with a clinch! 6:9
02:08 England separates the two... 6:9
02:13 Hagler splits Jones Jr's gloves with a powerful uppercut. 6:12
02:29 Jones Jr and Hagler stand toe to toe at center ring exchanging leather. 8:14
02:38 Hagler pins Jones Jr in the corner! 8:14
02:43 Hagler charges Jones Jr trying to get inside 8:14
02:47 Jones Jr's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 8:14
02:49 Jones Jr traps Hagler in the corner! 8:14
02:54 Jones Jr grabs Hagler. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 8:14
03:00 * Jones Jr is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 8:14
03:00 Hagler shows Jones Jr his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 8:15
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Roy Jones Jr was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:06 Hagler's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:12 Jones Jr throws a flurry of punches but Marvin Hagler either blocks or slips them. 0:0
0:14 Jones Jr looks to be losing his legs. 0:0
0:18 Jones Jr's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:23 Hagler tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Jones Jr blocks it. 0:0
0:25 Jones Jr flicks a jab to Hagler's stomach 2:0
0:44 * Hagler just landed a short, clean cross that caught Jones Jr flush. Jones Jr dropped like he'd been shot. 2:0
0:47 England begins the count... 2:6
0:47 1... 2:6
0:48 2... 2:6
0:49 3... 2:6
0:49 * Somehow Jones Jr has made it back up after taking that vicious shot. He looks like he's out of it. 2:6
0:49 The fight will continue as England appears satisfied that Jones Jr is OK. 2:6
0:49 There's time for Hagler to finish Jones Jr if he can do it. 2:6
0:58 Jones Jr slides into the corner... 2:6
01:07 * There's a devastating hook to the head of Jones Jr. It came out of nowhere and Jones Jr drops to the canvas! It's the punches that you don't see coming that do the most harm, and Jones Jr looks hurt. 2:6
01:09 England crouches over Jones Jr as he starts the count 2:12
01:09 1... 2:12
01:10 2... 2:12
01:10 * Jones Jr is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Hagler. 2:12
01:10 England wipes off Jones Jr's gloves and waves the fighters together. 2:12
01:10 Hagler knows he has Jones Jr hurt as he wades in swinging! 2:12
01:18 Jones Jr retreats into his own corner... 2:12
01:18 Hagler straightens Jones Jr up with the impact of that uppercut to the head. 2:15
01:18 Hagler is reaching down deep to try and end this fight now as he knows he has Jones Jr in trouble! 2:15
01:23 A small mouse has formed under Jones Jr's right eye. 2:15
01:36 * Hagler lands a powerful cross to Jones Jr's temple knocking him off balance and he goes down!!!. 2:15
01:39 England moves into position over Jones Jr and begins the count 2:22
01:39 1... 2:22
01:40 2... 2:22
01:41 3... 2:22
01:42 4... 2:22
01:43 5... 2:22
01:43 * Jones Jr still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and England is taking a long look at him. 2:22
01:43 This bout will continue as England signals to both men to fight. 2:22
01:43 Hagler is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 2:22
01:57 Hagler continues to follow Jones Jr about the ring. 2:22
02:01 Marvin Hagler throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Jones Jr. 2:25
02:01 Marvin Hagler has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 2:25
02:14 Jones Jr picks off the jab thrown by Hagler. 2:25
02:20 Hagler delivers a solid cross to the body of Jones Jr. 2:28
02:20 Hagler has Jones Jr hurt but is there enough time left for him to finish the job? 2:28
02:25 * And it's over!!! Englandjumps in and wraps his arms around Jones Jr!! The winner by TKO at the 02:26 in round 8 Hagler!! 2:28
Fight Result
Dean Stone has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:26 mark in Round 8 is...
Marvin Hagler!
Score Cards
John Schorle Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Roy Jones Jr 8 10 9 10 9 9 9 64
Marvin Hagler 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 68
Jerry Griffin Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Roy Jones Jr 8 10 9 10 10 9 9 65
Marvin Hagler 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 67
Malcolm Bulner Round Total
Australia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Roy Jones Jr 8 10 9 10 9 9 9 64
Marvin Hagler 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 68
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Roy Jones Jr 24 30 27 30 28 27 27 193
Marvin Hagler 30 27 30 27 29 30 30 203
Statistics
Categories Roy Jones Jr Marvin Hagler
Knockdowns scored 0 4
Jabs / Round 2.75 4.63
Hooks / Round 5.25 6.25
Crosses / Round 5.50 5.13
Combinations / Round 3.75 3.63
Uppercuts / Round 2.75 3.63
Punches Landed / Round 20.00 23.25
Punches Missed / Round 21.75 68.50
Punching Accuracy 47.9% 25.3%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling after accidental headbutt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 6 / 6 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 2 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 1 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 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
Roy Jones Jr vs Marvin Hagler
Fight info: Kezar Pavilion, San Francisco, CA, United States, 2012-09-23, announcer is Dean Stone, referee is Mike England, the bout will be scored by three judges: John Schorle (United States), Jerry Griffin (United States) and Malcolm Bulner (Australia), 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, only the referee 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: Roy Jones Jr - Record: 9-10-1 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Buddy McGirt - Cut Man: Johnny Tocco
In the blue corner: Marvin Hagler - Record: 8-3-1 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Sid Brumbach
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:12 Hagler is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:19 Hagler put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 0:0
0:27 Considering the clinch Hagler has on Jones Jr it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Jones Jr pushes him away. 0:0
0:39 England has to break them apart. 0:0
0:44 Not much happening at the moment. 0:0
0:51 Jones Jr fires a left hand that Hagler takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:58 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:0
01:05 Some good body work by Jones Jr but not much on those punches. 2:0
01:19 Marvin Hagler charges in but Jones Jr avoids the rush. 2:0
01:23 Roy Jones Jr is motioning with his gloves for Hagler to bring it on, but Roy Jones Jr is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 2:0
01:25 Hagler delivers a cross to the nose of Jones Jr. 2:3
01:43 Roy Jones Jr drops the right hand flush on Hagler's chin! 6:3
01:43 Hagler staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 6:3
01:52 Hagler gets off a jab to the solar plexus 6:5
02:15 Hagler doesn't connect with the cross. 6:5
02:30 Jones Jr throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Hagler but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:5
02:41 * Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Jones Jr is down on his back! 6:5
02:44 England starts the count... 6:11
02:44 1... 6:11
02:45 2... 6:11
02:45 * Jones Jr lurches to his feet but there's no question that he's hurt. 6:11
02:45 England looks closely at Jones Jr who indicates he is ok, and the fight will continue... 6:11
02:45 Jones Jr is dazed as Hagler looks to put him away! 6:11
02:54 Roy Jones Jr moves into the far corner. 6:11
02:58 Hagler fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 6:11
03:00 The knockdown in that last round really brought the crowd to life, you can feel the electricity in the air. 6:12
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jones Jr didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:13 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:0
0:24 Jones Jr fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:38 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:44 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:0
0:47 Hagler flicks a lead left to the head of Jones Jr. 0:2
01:04 Hagler is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:2
01:07 Hagler rips a hook to the body. 0:4
01:28 Marvin Hagler is jockeying for position as he tries to force Jones Jr back into the corner. 0:4
01:34 The action slows for the moment. 0:4
01:42 Jones Jr is circling his opponent. 0:4
01:42 Jones Jr seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 0:4
01:58 Hagler tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Jones Jr. 0:4
02:04 Hagler takes a heavy combination downstairs. 4:4
02:04 Hagler was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:4
02:23 Jones Jr gets in two or three punishing shots to the head of Hagler. 7:4
02:40 Hagler misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 7:4
02:42 Jones Jr lands a solid shot to the head and follows up with a better one! He can be very effective when he remembers to throw his punches in combinations. 9:4
02:56 Hagler lets his hands go inside, but Jones Jr protects his body well. 9:4
03:00 There's a hard shot off the top of Hagler's head! 14:4
03:00 Hagler is staggered... 14:4
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 2. 15:6
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Eddie Inabagsky said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Hagler has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:09 Jones Jr is pinned in his own corner... 0:0
0:13 Marvin Hagler lands a vicious uppercut! 0:4
0:13 That shot buckled Jones Jr's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 0:4
0:26 Hagler has Jones Jr cornered! 0:4
0:30 Hagler lands a crushing cross! 0:9
0:30 That shot landed square and Jones Jr felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 0:9
0:40 Hagler has Roy Jones Jr pinned! 0:9
0:40 Hagler winds up and connects with a vicious uppercut to the chin of Jones Jr, it looked like his eyes nearly rolled back into his head but he manages to stay upright! 0:12
0:49 Hagler has Jones Jr trapped in the lower neutral corner... 0:12
0:54 Hagler telegraphed that shot and Jones Jr ducks under it easily. 0:12
01:01 Jones Jr drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:12
01:01 Hagler was stunned by that blow! 4:12
01:17 It's a sweet uppercut by Marvin Hagler! He snapped Jones Jr's head straight back with that punch! 4:16
01:17 Hagler has Jones Jr in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 4:16
01:26 Hagler backs into his own corner... 4:16
01:31 England has to pull the fighters away from each other as Jones Jr locks up Hagler's arms. 4:16
01:35 Hagler tries to get free... Here comes England to break them up... 4:16
01:40 Hagler has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 4:16
01:47 Jones Jr is staying at the center of the ring. 4:16
01:51 Jones Jr scores with a winging right! Hagler's head snapped back violently with that punch! 8:16
01:51 Jones Jr has Hagler hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 8:16
02:00 Jones Jr fires away with both hands, banging some clean shots home. 11:16
02:09 Hagler doesn't have to look for Jones Jr this round. He is right there in front of him. 11:16
02:12 Jones Jr is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 13:19
02:28 Hagler brings the cross straight down main street, snapping Jones Jr's head. 13:22
02:41 Hagler cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Jones Jr had his elbows tucked in nicely. 13:22
02:56 Jones Jr is clinching... 13:22
03:00 Referee England separates the two... 13:22
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 13:22
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hagler looks to be in fair shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:10 Jones Jr slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:14 Circling left, Hagler looks for an opening to fire a shot at Jones Jr. 0:0
0:14 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:19 Both fighters are throwing and neither is scoring more than the other. 2:2
0:28 Jones Jr got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Buddy McGirt's instructions work. 2:2
0:36 Jones Jr misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:2
0:48 Hagler works his way in and leans on Jones Jr... 2:2
01:00 Now they break clean. 2:2
01:05 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 2:2
01:13 Jones Jr is blocked in his own corner... 2:2
01:17 England tries to separate the boxers but Hagler has a vice-like grip on Jones Jr. 2:2
01:26 Hagler uses his shoulder to force Jones Jr out of the clinch. 2:2
01:31 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 2:2
01:38 Jones Jr misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:2
01:57 Hagler just landed a devastating three punch combo! 2:6
01:57 Jones Jr appears shaken by those punches! 2:6
02:06 Jones Jr backs into the right corner. 2:6
02:10 Hagler can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:6
02:13 Hagler walks in to a glancing hook from Jones Jr. 4:6
02:21 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:6
02:35 Roy Jones Jr is forced into his own corner... 4:6
02:39 Hagler misses with that combination. 4:6
02:46 OH! Jones Jr landed the big hook flush! 8:6
02:46 Hagler is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 8:6
03:00 Hagler whiffs with the uppercut. 8:6
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 4 comes to an end. 8:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 5. 0:0
0:13 Hagler retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:17 Watch Jones Jr move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Hagler off balance. 0:0
0:17 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:26 Hagler feints to the head, then goes downstairs with a wicked hook! 0:3
0:36 Jones Jr feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 2:3
0:45 Jones Jr fires a short right cross that lands square. That was a nice punch. 5:3
0:45 Hagler staggers backwards after that clash of heads onside. 5:3
0:49 Hagler's left eye looks like it may have a bit of swelling starting. 5:3
0:59 That was a violent straight left by Hagler! 5:7
0:59 Jones Jr was shaken by those blows! 5:7
01:13 Jones Jr retreats into the upper left corner. 5:7
01:17 Hagler wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Jones Jr's defense. 5:7
01:36 Hagler 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. 5:7
01:45 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 5:7
01:53 Jones Jr frees himself from Hagler's clutches! They move to ring center now. 5:7
02:04 Jones Jr wraps his arms around Hagler. 5:7
02:08 England separates the two fighters. 5:7
02:18 Hagler lands a hard cross! 5:11
02:18 Jones Jr looks shaken! 5:11
02:27 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 5:11
02:32 That straight cross from Hagler tagged Jones Jr. He came right up the middle with that punch. 5:14
02:41 Hagler moves into a neutral corner. 5:14
02:41 There's a wicked right by Jones Jr. He had some steam on that punch. 8:14
02:50 Jones Jr brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 8:14
02:50 Jones Jr turns on the hook and drives it home under Hagler's elbows. 11:14
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing England to step in and break it up. 13:15
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 6 begins. 0:0
0:08 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:16 Hagler lands a hard uppercut! 0:4
0:16 Jones Jr is going to need to regroup after that blow... 0:4
0:25 Buddy McGirt was really animated in Jones Jr's corner and Jones Jr was nodding in agreement. 0:4
0:31 Jones Jr has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Hagler. 0:4
0:43 England has to break the clinch. 0:4
0:48 Jones Jr has Marvin Hagler blocked in! 0:4
0:52 Jones Jr dances gracefully across the canvas 0:4
0:57 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:4
0:59 Hagler is doing great work inside as he jars Jones Jr with an uppercut. 0:7
01:13 Hagler grabs and holds Jones Jr... 0:7
01:22 England separates them. 0:7
01:27 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:7
01:30 The action is at ring center. 0:7
01:35 Hagler lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Jones Jr. 0:7
01:37 A nice combination to the body by Jones Jr. 3:7
01:46 Jones Jr slides into his own corner... 3:7
01:51 Hagler tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 3:7
02:03 Hagler misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 3:7
02:17 Marvin Hagler swings...and misses. 3:7
02:24 And Hagler tastes the power of a huge combination from Jones Jr! 7:7
02:24 Hagler was staggered by those punches... 7:7
02:40 Hagler brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 7:7
02:47 Both men look to measure one another. 7:7
02:51 The fighters move in close and Marvin "Marvelous Marvin" Hagler gets off first, landing a vicious combination that snaps back the head of Jones Jr. 7:10
03:00 Hagler appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 7:10
03:00 Marvin Hagler breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 6 ends. 7:11
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marvin Hagler is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:08 Buddy McGirt not only gave Roy Jones Jr encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Hagler. Now it's up to Jones Jr to implement it. 0:0
0:09 Marvin Hagler backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:13 Roy Jones Jr pins Hagler's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
0:18 England pries them apart. 0:0
0:27 Hagler finds a home for that debilitating hook. 0:3
0:37 Hagler is trapped in his own corner... 0:3
0:41 Jones Jr is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Hagler. 0:3
0:50 Jones Jr is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:3
0:53 Hagler pins Jones Jr in the corner! 0:3
0:57 Hagler is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:3
01:00 Jones Jr catches Hagler with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 2:3
01:12 Hagler seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:3
01:17 The action heats up as both men trade punches. 4:5
01:22 Jones Jr is breathing heavily... 4:5
01:22 That swelling under the left eye of Hagler is definitely getting worse. 4:5
01:34 Hagler really buried that punch into Jones Jr's ribs. 4:9
01:34 Those punches hurt Jones Jr and he looks to hang on. 4:9
01:46 Jones Jr shoots a cross to the midsection. 6:9
02:03 Jones Jr smothers Hagler's attack with a clinch! 6:9
02:08 England separates the two... 6:9
02:13 Hagler splits Jones Jr's gloves with a powerful uppercut. 6:12
02:29 Jones Jr and Hagler stand toe to toe at center ring exchanging leather. 8:14
02:38 Hagler pins Jones Jr in the corner! 8:14
02:43 Hagler charges Jones Jr trying to get inside 8:14
02:47 Jones Jr's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 8:14
02:49 Jones Jr traps Hagler in the corner! 8:14
02:54 Jones Jr grabs Hagler. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 8:14
03:00 * Jones Jr is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 8:14
03:00 Hagler shows Jones Jr his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 8:15
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Roy Jones Jr was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:06 Hagler's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:12 Jones Jr throws a flurry of punches but Marvin Hagler either blocks or slips them. 0:0
0:14 Jones Jr looks to be losing his legs. 0:0
0:18 Jones Jr's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:23 Hagler tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Jones Jr blocks it. 0:0
0:25 Jones Jr flicks a jab to Hagler's stomach 2:0
0:44 * Hagler just landed a short, clean cross that caught Jones Jr flush. Jones Jr dropped like he'd been shot. 2:0
0:47 England begins the count... 2:6
0:47 1... 2:6
0:48 2... 2:6
0:49 3... 2:6
0:49 * Somehow Jones Jr has made it back up after taking that vicious shot. He looks like he's out of it. 2:6
0:49 The fight will continue as England appears satisfied that Jones Jr is OK. 2:6
0:49 There's time for Hagler to finish Jones Jr if he can do it. 2:6
0:58 Jones Jr slides into the corner... 2:6
01:07 * There's a devastating hook to the head of Jones Jr. It came out of nowhere and Jones Jr drops to the canvas! It's the punches that you don't see coming that do the most harm, and Jones Jr looks hurt. 2:6
01:09 England crouches over Jones Jr as he starts the count 2:12
01:09 1... 2:12
01:10 2... 2:12
01:10 * Jones Jr is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Hagler. 2:12
01:10 England wipes off Jones Jr's gloves and waves the fighters together. 2:12
01:10 Hagler knows he has Jones Jr hurt as he wades in swinging! 2:12
01:18 Jones Jr retreats into his own corner... 2:12
01:18 Hagler straightens Jones Jr up with the impact of that uppercut to the head. 2:15
01:18 Hagler is reaching down deep to try and end this fight now as he knows he has Jones Jr in trouble! 2:15
01:23 A small mouse has formed under Jones Jr's right eye. 2:15
01:36 * Hagler lands a powerful cross to Jones Jr's temple knocking him off balance and he goes down!!!. 2:15
01:39 England moves into position over Jones Jr and begins the count 2:22
01:39 1... 2:22
01:40 2... 2:22
01:41 3... 2:22
01:42 4... 2:22
01:43 5... 2:22
01:43 * Jones Jr still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and England is taking a long look at him. 2:22
01:43 This bout will continue as England signals to both men to fight. 2:22
01:43 Hagler is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 2:22
01:57 Hagler continues to follow Jones Jr about the ring. 2:22
02:01 Marvin Hagler throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Jones Jr. 2:25
02:01 Marvin Hagler has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 2:25
02:14 Jones Jr picks off the jab thrown by Hagler. 2:25
02:20 Hagler delivers a solid cross to the body of Jones Jr. 2:28
02:20 Hagler has Jones Jr hurt but is there enough time left for him to finish the job? 2:28
02:25 * And it's over!!! Englandjumps in and wraps his arms around Jones Jr!! The winner by TKO at the 02:26 in round 8 Hagler!! 2:28
Fight Result
Dean Stone has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:26 mark in Round 8 is...
Marvin Hagler!
Score Cards
John Schorle Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Roy Jones Jr 8 10 9 10 9 9 9 64
Marvin Hagler 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 68
Jerry Griffin Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Roy Jones Jr 8 10 9 10 10 9 9 65
Marvin Hagler 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 67
Malcolm Bulner Round Total
Australia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Roy Jones Jr 8 10 9 10 9 9 9 64
Marvin Hagler 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 68
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Roy Jones Jr 24 30 27 30 28 27 27 193
Marvin Hagler 30 27 30 27 29 30 30 203
Statistics
Categories Roy Jones Jr Marvin Hagler
Knockdowns scored 0 4
Jabs / Round 2.75 4.63
Hooks / Round 5.25 6.25
Crosses / Round 5.50 5.13
Combinations / Round 3.75 3.63
Uppercuts / Round 2.75 3.63
Punches Landed / Round 20.00 23.25
Punches Missed / Round 21.75 68.50
Punching Accuracy 47.9% 25.3%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling after accidental headbutt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 6 / 6 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 2 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 1 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 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 21 MDT 1-6
Support Bout
Willie Pep vs Harry Greb
Fight info: Miami Stadium, Miami, FL, United States, 2012-09-23, announcer is Jimmy Lennon, referee is Robert Ferrara, the bout will be scored by three judges: Claude Paquette (Canada), Anek Hongtongkam (Thailand) and Derek Milham (Australia), 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, only the referee 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: Willie Pep - Record: 13-6-4 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yank Durham - Cut Man: Danny Florio
In the blue corner: Harry Greb - Record: 13-7-1 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Don Turner
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and the two fighters are ready to trade blows. 0:0
0:17 * Pep is being lectured for using his head to butt Harry Greb. Ferrara is letting the judges know but as far as we're concerned he blew that call. Pep and his corner people can't believe the call. 2:0
0:17 Pep scores with a quick hook to the head of Greb after Greb missed with a wild shot of his own. 2:0
0:26 Pep's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 4:0
0:35 Greb scores with consecutive blows to the body of Pep. 4:2
0:45 There's a crushing hook to the head, landed by Greb! Pep flashes a quick smile at Greb as if to acknowledge the blow. 4:5
0:59 Greb fires and misses. 4:5
01:01 Willie Pep's finds a home on Greb's jaw. 6:5
01:13 Pep is motioning with his gloves for Greb to bring it on, but Pep is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 6:5
01:17 Greb gets in a short cross to the body. 6:7
01:26 Greb ducks into an uppercut from Pep. 8:7
01:26 Greb comes out of his crouch and there is a clash of heads as Pep leans in. That's how nasty cuts occur! 8:7
01:30 Greb is starting to swell just a little under his right eye. It remains to be seen if it will become a problem. 8:7
01:39 Fans call for more action as Pep ties up Greb. Ferrara agrees with the fans and yells for Pep to quit playing games and fight. 8:7
01:44 Now they break clean. 8:7
01:56 Greb lands a strong uppercut! 8:11
01:56 Pep looks stunned! 8:11
02:11 Pep bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 10:11
02:26 Pep gets off a jab to the solar plexus 12:11
02:40 Pep darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 12:11
02:44 Pep is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 14:11
03:00 Pep swings...and misses. 14:11
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 15:11
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 2. 0:0
0:11 Greb is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:0
0:15 Yank Durham not only gave Pep encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Greb. Now it's up to Willie Pep to implement it. 0:0
0:17 Pep bangs a right cross off the face of Greb. 2:0
0:27 Pep winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Greb. 2:3
0:43 Greb fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:3
0:50 Harry Greb doubles up to the body. He got Pep's attention with those shots. 2:6
01:00 Harry Greb moves in and takes a crisp, hard jab from Willie Pep. 5:6
01:17 Pep misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 7:6
01:22 Greb's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 7:6
01:32 Pep takes a cross to the head from Greb. 7:8
01:45 Greb fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 7:10
01:54 Greb scores with several light punches to the head. 7:12
02:12 Pep wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Greb's defense. 7:12
02:28 Greb feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 7:12
02:36 Pep lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 9:12
02:51 Greb sneaks home the right cross. 9:14
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Ferrara to step in and break it up. 9:16
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Pep and Greb leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Pep got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Yank Durham's instructions work. 0:0
0:14 Pep isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Greb fits. 0:0
0:27 Greb scores with a quick one-two to Pep's midsection 0:2
0:41 No one is going to confuse Greb with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 0:2
0:49 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:2
0:57 Pep is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 0:2
01:06 The fighters are tied up. Pep tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:2
01:10 Referee Ferrara steps in to break it up. 0:2
01:18 The fighters are trading punches and neither seems to have won that exchange. 2:4
01:22 Harry Greb seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 2:4
01:26 As high as Pep is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Greb takes advantage of it. 2:4
01:31 Pep scores with a nice right cross. 4:4
01:51 Pep is clinching. Ferrara better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 4:4
02:00 Ferrara has to separate the two... 4:4
02:12 Pep clamps Greb's arms to his side and holds on until Ferrara breaks the hold. 4:4
02:21 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:4
02:26 Both fighters take a half-step back. 4:4
02:30 Not much steam behind Willie Pep's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 6:4
02:49 Greb does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Pep's punches in close. 6:4
02:56 Both men look to measure one another. 6:4
03:00 Pep grabs Greb. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 6:4
03:00 Ferrara separates them. 6:4
03:00 Hoots and hollers and cries for more action can be heard all over the arena as a less than scintillating round goes into the books. 5:6
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 4 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Greb is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Greb still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Pep dips and connects with a hook to the side of Greb's head. 2:0
0:16 Pep's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 2:0
0:21 Greb works free! He backs to ring center, with Willie Pep following. 2:0
0:29 Pep splits Greb's gloves with an uppercut. 4:0
0:39 Pep lands a stinging jab. 6:0
0:49 Pep has Greb trapped in the right neutral corner... 6:0
0:49 Pep ducks inside, connecting with an uppercut downstairs. 8:0
0:53 Harry Greb's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 8:0
01:00 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 8:0
01:04 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 8:0
01:04 Pep lands a rapier like jab to the head of Greb 10:0
01:18 Harry Greb slides into a neutral corner... 10:0
01:18 Pep's jab connects to Greb's head 12:0
01:27 The crowd comes to life as both fighters exchange blows, with the advantage going to Greb. 14:3
01:41 Pep is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Greb. 14:3
01:53 Willie Pep uses his shoulder to force Greb out of the clinch. 14:3
02:02 Pep smothers Greb's attack with a clinch! 14:3
02:11 Pep and Greb each take a step back. 14:3
02:16 Pep lands a jab to the midsection 16:3
02:20 Greb is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 16:3
02:25 Pep lands a flurry to the ribs of Greb. 18:3
02:34 Pep goes to the body with an uppercut, though there was not much behind it. 20:3
02:49 Pep lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Greb. 20:3
03:00 Greb grabs and holds Willie Pep... 20:3
03:00 Greb finally lets go of Pep. 20:3
03:00 Round 4 ends with the sound of the bell. 20:3
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ferrara motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:08 Greb'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 Pep is really fluid in his movement. 0:0
0:18 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 0:0
0:21 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:0
0:25 Greb shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Pep flush! 0:4
0:25 Pep is badly hurt! 0:4
0:42 Pep drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:4
0:42 Greb was stunned by that blow! 4:4
0:51 Pep pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 6:4
0:56 Greb seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 6:4
01:07 Pep bangs the uppercut home. 8:4
01:16 Pep throws the hook and connects. 10:4
01:30 Pep drives that short hook into Greb's midsection! 14:4
01:30 Greb is reeling.. 14:4
01:34 The increased swelling around the right eye of Greb is fast becoming a hindurance. 14:4
01:39 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 14:4
01:46 Pep scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Greb's jaw. 16:4
01:55 Pep digs a short hook to ribs of Greb. 18:4
02:05 "The Pittsburgh Windmill" Greb fires a jab to the body 18:6
02:14 Greb has Pep blocked in! 18:6
02:19 Greb misses wildly with the hook. 18:6
02:21 Greb eats a short cross from Willie Pep amd backs away. 20:6
02:31 Pep lands a short left hook to the head. 22:6
02:47 Willie Pep ties up Greb. 22:6
02:51 Ferrara moves in to break the clinch. 22:6
02:56 Pep gets inside and fires a hook to Greb's body. 24:6
03:00 The swelling under Greb's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 24:6
03:00 Round 5 finishes with the sound of the bell. 25:6
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Pep's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:05 Greb's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:06 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 Greb lands the lead cross. 0:2
0:15 Pep moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:2
0:20 Harry Greb's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 2:2
0:24 Pep retreats into the near right corner. 2:2
0:24 Greb leans on Pep and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 2:4
0:42 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 2:4
0:46 Harry Greb is trying to free his gloves from under Pep's gloves. 2:4
0:51 Ferrara has to break them apart. 2:4
0:55 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:4
01:16 Greb launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Pep's jaw. Greb is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 2:6
01:29 Greb seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:6
01:34 Pep flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 4:6
01:51 Greb misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:6
01:58 The action slows for the moment. 4:6
02:02 Pep's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 4:6
02:10 Pep dances gracefully across the canvas 4:6
02:23 Pep misses with that hook. 4:6
02:36 Both fighters take a breather as they clinch before Ferrara breaks them apart. 4:6
02:40 Greb throws a punch and lands. Pep scores with a counter. Looks like both fighters were effective in that exchange. 6:8
02:52 Harry Greb pins Willie Pep in the corner! 6:8
02:52 Greb gets off a quick combination to the body 6:10
03:00 Pep is trapped in his own corner... 6:10
03:00 Pep appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:10
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 6:11
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Yank Durham said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Pep has some spring in his step here in the 7th round. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Greb's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:09 Willie Pep slips inside and lands a hook. 2:0
0:18 Both fighters are throwing and neither is scoring more than the other. 4:2
0:28 Pep gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Harry Greb. 6:2
0:32 Greb's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Pep. 6:2
0:41 Pep slips out of a corner, as Greb attempts to trap him. 6:2
0:46 Greb is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 6:2
0:54 Pep scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 8:2
01:07 Greb is staying at the center of the ring. 8:2
01:12 Greb misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 8:2
01:14 Greb tries a hook but Pep blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 10:2
01:28 Pep seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:2
01:32 Pep shoots the jab into the chest of Greb. 12:2
01:42 Pep scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 14:2
01:46 Greb needs to catch his second wind... 14:2
01:46 Harry Greb's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 14:2
01:51 Harry Greb finds a home for his jab, keeping Pep at bay. 14:4
02:05 Pep ties up Greb. Why would he want to clinch now? 14:4
02:14 Greb tries to get free... Here comes Ferrara to break them up... 14:4
02:19 Pep pushes Greb away to give himself a little more space to work with. 14:4
02:22 Greb is trying to put his punches together and he tags Pep with a nice combination of punches. 14:6
02:35 Willie Pep pins Greb's arms! The fighters are tied up... 14:6
02:40 Ferrara separates the two... 14:6
02:45 Pep is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 14:6
02:52 Greb is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 14:6
02:54 Pep scores with a piston-like jab. 17:6
03:00 It looks like Pep has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 17:6
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 7. 17:6
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 8. There it is! 0:0
0:08 Harry Greb's cutman does a nice job on Greb's facial swelling. The distension doesn't seem so obvious now. 0:0
0:08 Pep scores to the body with a jab 2:0
0:12 Greb's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 2:0
0:17 Eddie Inabagsky seemed to pump up Greb between rounds. 2:0
0:17 Greb is blocked in his own corner... 2:0
0:21 Pep back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Greb. 2:0
0:26 Pep lets a quick hook go, catching Greb moving in. 4:0
0:35 Pep doubles up to the body, though Harry Greb seems unfazed. 6:0
0:40 The sting is starting to go from Greb's punches... 6:0
0:44 Greb is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 6:0
0:52 OH! Pep landed the big hook flush! 10:0
0:52 Greb is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 10:0
0:56 The swelling around Greb's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 10:0
01:08 Pep scores with a winging right! Greb's head snapped back violently with that punch! 15:0
01:08 Greb is suddenly in trouble! 15:0
01:22 Greb pins Pep's arms. Now they move apart. 15:0
01:26 Greb shoves Pep away. 15:0
01:35 Pep moves into the left corner. 15:0
01:39 Greb ties up Pep... 15:0
01:48 Referee Ferrara has to separate the two... 15:0
01:56 Pep slides into the corner... 15:0
02:01 Greb traps Pep's gloves under his arms, forcing Ferrara to break them up. 15:0
02:05 Ferrara has to break the clinch. 15:0
02:15 Pep comes in low. Greb puts a headlock on him. Ferrara knocks Greb's arm off Pep's head. 15:0
02:19 Willie Pep works his way free! 15:0
02:23 Greb and Pep clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 15:0
02:30 The fighters are back at ring center... 15:0
02:30 A cross lands for Harry Greb. Pep didn't see that one coming. 15:2
02:43 Pep moves into a neutral corner. 15:2
02:43 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Harry Greb who scores with a short hook to the chest. 15:4
02:53 Greb is trapped in Pep's corner... 15:4
02:53 The cross scores for Pep. He needs to throw that punch more often. 17:4
03:00 Greb traps Pep in the corner! 17:4
03:00 Greb lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Pep. 17:4
03:00 There's another round in the books. 19:3
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:05 Harry Greb's cutman worked his magic on Greb's swelling. Knowledgeable work on reducing it has the puffiness under control at this point. 0:0
0:06 Greb walks in to a glancing hook from Pep. 2:0
0:23 Greb tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Willie Pep blocks it. 2:0
0:29 Eddie Inabagsky is just telling Greb the obvious: throw more punches, move your head, step it up. That's not going to help much! 2:0
0:34 Pep does a great job of moving as Greb tries to work inside. 2:0
0:36 Pep glances a hook off Greb's side. 4:0
0:51 Greb can't score with short uppercut inside. Pep got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:0
01:01 * Ferrara is telling Greb to quit holding and hitting. 4:3
01:23 Pep tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 6:3
01:32 Fighters are exchanging blows! Greb scored more on that exchange. 8:6
01:49 Greb and Pep are in a clinch, Ferrara hollers at them to break and start fighting. 8:6
01:53 The Referee breaks it up... 8:6
01:58 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 8:6
02:13 Pep is either lucky or has radar. Greb's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 8:6
02:15 Pep lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 10:6
02:20 It seems every shot Greb takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 10:6
02:24 Pep backs into a neutral corner. 10:6
02:29 Harry Greb 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. 10:6
02:37 Pep scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Greb. 12:6
02:46 Pep backs into the left corner. 12:6
02:51 Pep usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Greb tries vainly to score. 12:6
03:00 Greb shows Pep his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 9. 12:7
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
0:07 Quick efficient work in the corner of Greb has his facial puffiness under control. The swelling actually looks as if it has lessened somewhat. 0:0
0:07 Greb fires a solid combination. 0:2
0:16 Greb received a pep talk from Eddie Inabagsky before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:2
0:22 Greb lands a hard hook! 0:7
0:22 Pep looks shaken! 0:7
0:40 Greb grabs Pep again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:7
0:44 Ferrara separates the two... 0:7
0:59 Pep traps Greb's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 0:7
01:04 Ferrara pries them apart. 0:7
01:13 Greb is clinching... 0:7
01:17 Pep pushes Greb away. 0:7
01:22 Harry Greb has Pep trapped! 0:7
01:22 Harry Greb scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 0:9
01:36 Greb lands a solid cross! 0:13
01:36 Pep seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 0:13
01:53 Greb charges in but Pep avoids the rush. 0:13
01:58 The action slows for the moment. 0:13
02:08 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:13
02:08 Pep doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:13
02:13 The swelling under Greb's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 2:13
02:28 Willie Pep is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Greb can't throw punches, I guess. 2:13
02:33 Ferrara steps in and breaks it up. 2:13
02:38 Pep rips a hook to the body. 4:13
02:52 Maybe they ought to nickname Pep "Octopus" if he's going to keep clinching every round. 4:13
03:00 Pep pushes Greb away. 4:13
03:00 The final round concludes and we're going to have to await a decision to find out who won this contest. 3:13
Fight Result
Here's Jimmy Lennon with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Claude Paquette, Canada scores the bout 96 to 94 for Harry Greb
Anek Hongtongkam, Thailand scores the bout 96 to 94 for Willie Pep
Derek Milham, Australia scores the bout 98 to 94 for...
...Willie Pep
The winner by split decision is Willie Pep!
Score Cards
Claude Paquette Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Willie Pep 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 94
Harry Greb 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 96
Anek Hongtongkam Round Total
Thailand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Willie Pep 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 96
Harry Greb 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 94
Derek Milham Round Total
Australia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Willie Pep 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 98
Harry Greb 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 94
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Willie Pep 29 27 27 30 30 28 30 30 29 28 288
Harry Greb 29 30 30 27 27 30 27 27 28 29 284
Statistics
Categories Willie Pep Harry Greb
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 11.10 2.80
Hooks / Round 12.10 3.00
Crosses / Round 5.50 3.60
Combinations / Round 7.80 6.60
Uppercuts / Round 4.70 4.10
Punches Landed / Round 41.20 20.10
Punches Missed / Round 14.60 32.60
Punching Accuracy 73.8% 38.1%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling after accidental headbutt 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 2 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 0 2 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Willie Pep vs Harry Greb
Fight info: Miami Stadium, Miami, FL, United States, 2012-09-23, announcer is Jimmy Lennon, referee is Robert Ferrara, the bout will be scored by three judges: Claude Paquette (Canada), Anek Hongtongkam (Thailand) and Derek Milham (Australia), 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, only the referee 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: Willie Pep - Record: 13-6-4 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yank Durham - Cut Man: Danny Florio
In the blue corner: Harry Greb - Record: 13-7-1 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Don Turner
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and the two fighters are ready to trade blows. 0:0
0:17 * Pep is being lectured for using his head to butt Harry Greb. Ferrara is letting the judges know but as far as we're concerned he blew that call. Pep and his corner people can't believe the call. 2:0
0:17 Pep scores with a quick hook to the head of Greb after Greb missed with a wild shot of his own. 2:0
0:26 Pep's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 4:0
0:35 Greb scores with consecutive blows to the body of Pep. 4:2
0:45 There's a crushing hook to the head, landed by Greb! Pep flashes a quick smile at Greb as if to acknowledge the blow. 4:5
0:59 Greb fires and misses. 4:5
01:01 Willie Pep's finds a home on Greb's jaw. 6:5
01:13 Pep is motioning with his gloves for Greb to bring it on, but Pep is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 6:5
01:17 Greb gets in a short cross to the body. 6:7
01:26 Greb ducks into an uppercut from Pep. 8:7
01:26 Greb comes out of his crouch and there is a clash of heads as Pep leans in. That's how nasty cuts occur! 8:7
01:30 Greb is starting to swell just a little under his right eye. It remains to be seen if it will become a problem. 8:7
01:39 Fans call for more action as Pep ties up Greb. Ferrara agrees with the fans and yells for Pep to quit playing games and fight. 8:7
01:44 Now they break clean. 8:7
01:56 Greb lands a strong uppercut! 8:11
01:56 Pep looks stunned! 8:11
02:11 Pep bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 10:11
02:26 Pep gets off a jab to the solar plexus 12:11
02:40 Pep darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 12:11
02:44 Pep is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 14:11
03:00 Pep swings...and misses. 14:11
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 15:11
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 2. 0:0
0:11 Greb is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:0
0:15 Yank Durham not only gave Pep encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Greb. Now it's up to Willie Pep to implement it. 0:0
0:17 Pep bangs a right cross off the face of Greb. 2:0
0:27 Pep winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Greb. 2:3
0:43 Greb fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:3
0:50 Harry Greb doubles up to the body. He got Pep's attention with those shots. 2:6
01:00 Harry Greb moves in and takes a crisp, hard jab from Willie Pep. 5:6
01:17 Pep misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 7:6
01:22 Greb's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 7:6
01:32 Pep takes a cross to the head from Greb. 7:8
01:45 Greb fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 7:10
01:54 Greb scores with several light punches to the head. 7:12
02:12 Pep wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Greb's defense. 7:12
02:28 Greb feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 7:12
02:36 Pep lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 9:12
02:51 Greb sneaks home the right cross. 9:14
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Ferrara to step in and break it up. 9:16
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Pep and Greb leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Pep got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Yank Durham's instructions work. 0:0
0:14 Pep isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Greb fits. 0:0
0:27 Greb scores with a quick one-two to Pep's midsection 0:2
0:41 No one is going to confuse Greb with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 0:2
0:49 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:2
0:57 Pep is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 0:2
01:06 The fighters are tied up. Pep tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:2
01:10 Referee Ferrara steps in to break it up. 0:2
01:18 The fighters are trading punches and neither seems to have won that exchange. 2:4
01:22 Harry Greb seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 2:4
01:26 As high as Pep is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Greb takes advantage of it. 2:4
01:31 Pep scores with a nice right cross. 4:4
01:51 Pep is clinching. Ferrara better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 4:4
02:00 Ferrara has to separate the two... 4:4
02:12 Pep clamps Greb's arms to his side and holds on until Ferrara breaks the hold. 4:4
02:21 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:4
02:26 Both fighters take a half-step back. 4:4
02:30 Not much steam behind Willie Pep's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 6:4
02:49 Greb does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Pep's punches in close. 6:4
02:56 Both men look to measure one another. 6:4
03:00 Pep grabs Greb. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 6:4
03:00 Ferrara separates them. 6:4
03:00 Hoots and hollers and cries for more action can be heard all over the arena as a less than scintillating round goes into the books. 5:6
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 4 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Greb is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Greb still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Pep dips and connects with a hook to the side of Greb's head. 2:0
0:16 Pep's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 2:0
0:21 Greb works free! He backs to ring center, with Willie Pep following. 2:0
0:29 Pep splits Greb's gloves with an uppercut. 4:0
0:39 Pep lands a stinging jab. 6:0
0:49 Pep has Greb trapped in the right neutral corner... 6:0
0:49 Pep ducks inside, connecting with an uppercut downstairs. 8:0
0:53 Harry Greb's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 8:0
01:00 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 8:0
01:04 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 8:0
01:04 Pep lands a rapier like jab to the head of Greb 10:0
01:18 Harry Greb slides into a neutral corner... 10:0
01:18 Pep's jab connects to Greb's head 12:0
01:27 The crowd comes to life as both fighters exchange blows, with the advantage going to Greb. 14:3
01:41 Pep is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Greb. 14:3
01:53 Willie Pep uses his shoulder to force Greb out of the clinch. 14:3
02:02 Pep smothers Greb's attack with a clinch! 14:3
02:11 Pep and Greb each take a step back. 14:3
02:16 Pep lands a jab to the midsection 16:3
02:20 Greb is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 16:3
02:25 Pep lands a flurry to the ribs of Greb. 18:3
02:34 Pep goes to the body with an uppercut, though there was not much behind it. 20:3
02:49 Pep lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Greb. 20:3
03:00 Greb grabs and holds Willie Pep... 20:3
03:00 Greb finally lets go of Pep. 20:3
03:00 Round 4 ends with the sound of the bell. 20:3
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ferrara motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:08 Greb'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 Pep is really fluid in his movement. 0:0
0:18 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 0:0
0:21 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:0
0:25 Greb shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Pep flush! 0:4
0:25 Pep is badly hurt! 0:4
0:42 Pep drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:4
0:42 Greb was stunned by that blow! 4:4
0:51 Pep pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 6:4
0:56 Greb seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 6:4
01:07 Pep bangs the uppercut home. 8:4
01:16 Pep throws the hook and connects. 10:4
01:30 Pep drives that short hook into Greb's midsection! 14:4
01:30 Greb is reeling.. 14:4
01:34 The increased swelling around the right eye of Greb is fast becoming a hindurance. 14:4
01:39 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 14:4
01:46 Pep scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Greb's jaw. 16:4
01:55 Pep digs a short hook to ribs of Greb. 18:4
02:05 "The Pittsburgh Windmill" Greb fires a jab to the body 18:6
02:14 Greb has Pep blocked in! 18:6
02:19 Greb misses wildly with the hook. 18:6
02:21 Greb eats a short cross from Willie Pep amd backs away. 20:6
02:31 Pep lands a short left hook to the head. 22:6
02:47 Willie Pep ties up Greb. 22:6
02:51 Ferrara moves in to break the clinch. 22:6
02:56 Pep gets inside and fires a hook to Greb's body. 24:6
03:00 The swelling under Greb's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 24:6
03:00 Round 5 finishes with the sound of the bell. 25:6
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Pep's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:05 Greb's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:06 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 Greb lands the lead cross. 0:2
0:15 Pep moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:2
0:20 Harry Greb's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 2:2
0:24 Pep retreats into the near right corner. 2:2
0:24 Greb leans on Pep and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 2:4
0:42 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 2:4
0:46 Harry Greb is trying to free his gloves from under Pep's gloves. 2:4
0:51 Ferrara has to break them apart. 2:4
0:55 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:4
01:16 Greb launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Pep's jaw. Greb is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 2:6
01:29 Greb seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:6
01:34 Pep flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 4:6
01:51 Greb misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:6
01:58 The action slows for the moment. 4:6
02:02 Pep's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 4:6
02:10 Pep dances gracefully across the canvas 4:6
02:23 Pep misses with that hook. 4:6
02:36 Both fighters take a breather as they clinch before Ferrara breaks them apart. 4:6
02:40 Greb throws a punch and lands. Pep scores with a counter. Looks like both fighters were effective in that exchange. 6:8
02:52 Harry Greb pins Willie Pep in the corner! 6:8
02:52 Greb gets off a quick combination to the body 6:10
03:00 Pep is trapped in his own corner... 6:10
03:00 Pep appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:10
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 6:11
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Yank Durham said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Pep has some spring in his step here in the 7th round. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Greb's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:09 Willie Pep slips inside and lands a hook. 2:0
0:18 Both fighters are throwing and neither is scoring more than the other. 4:2
0:28 Pep gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Harry Greb. 6:2
0:32 Greb's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Pep. 6:2
0:41 Pep slips out of a corner, as Greb attempts to trap him. 6:2
0:46 Greb is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 6:2
0:54 Pep scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 8:2
01:07 Greb is staying at the center of the ring. 8:2
01:12 Greb misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 8:2
01:14 Greb tries a hook but Pep blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 10:2
01:28 Pep seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:2
01:32 Pep shoots the jab into the chest of Greb. 12:2
01:42 Pep scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 14:2
01:46 Greb needs to catch his second wind... 14:2
01:46 Harry Greb's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 14:2
01:51 Harry Greb finds a home for his jab, keeping Pep at bay. 14:4
02:05 Pep ties up Greb. Why would he want to clinch now? 14:4
02:14 Greb tries to get free... Here comes Ferrara to break them up... 14:4
02:19 Pep pushes Greb away to give himself a little more space to work with. 14:4
02:22 Greb is trying to put his punches together and he tags Pep with a nice combination of punches. 14:6
02:35 Willie Pep pins Greb's arms! The fighters are tied up... 14:6
02:40 Ferrara separates the two... 14:6
02:45 Pep is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 14:6
02:52 Greb is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 14:6
02:54 Pep scores with a piston-like jab. 17:6
03:00 It looks like Pep has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 17:6
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 7. 17:6
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 8. There it is! 0:0
0:08 Harry Greb's cutman does a nice job on Greb's facial swelling. The distension doesn't seem so obvious now. 0:0
0:08 Pep scores to the body with a jab 2:0
0:12 Greb's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 2:0
0:17 Eddie Inabagsky seemed to pump up Greb between rounds. 2:0
0:17 Greb is blocked in his own corner... 2:0
0:21 Pep back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Greb. 2:0
0:26 Pep lets a quick hook go, catching Greb moving in. 4:0
0:35 Pep doubles up to the body, though Harry Greb seems unfazed. 6:0
0:40 The sting is starting to go from Greb's punches... 6:0
0:44 Greb is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 6:0
0:52 OH! Pep landed the big hook flush! 10:0
0:52 Greb is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 10:0
0:56 The swelling around Greb's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 10:0
01:08 Pep scores with a winging right! Greb's head snapped back violently with that punch! 15:0
01:08 Greb is suddenly in trouble! 15:0
01:22 Greb pins Pep's arms. Now they move apart. 15:0
01:26 Greb shoves Pep away. 15:0
01:35 Pep moves into the left corner. 15:0
01:39 Greb ties up Pep... 15:0
01:48 Referee Ferrara has to separate the two... 15:0
01:56 Pep slides into the corner... 15:0
02:01 Greb traps Pep's gloves under his arms, forcing Ferrara to break them up. 15:0
02:05 Ferrara has to break the clinch. 15:0
02:15 Pep comes in low. Greb puts a headlock on him. Ferrara knocks Greb's arm off Pep's head. 15:0
02:19 Willie Pep works his way free! 15:0
02:23 Greb and Pep clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 15:0
02:30 The fighters are back at ring center... 15:0
02:30 A cross lands for Harry Greb. Pep didn't see that one coming. 15:2
02:43 Pep moves into a neutral corner. 15:2
02:43 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Harry Greb who scores with a short hook to the chest. 15:4
02:53 Greb is trapped in Pep's corner... 15:4
02:53 The cross scores for Pep. He needs to throw that punch more often. 17:4
03:00 Greb traps Pep in the corner! 17:4
03:00 Greb lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Pep. 17:4
03:00 There's another round in the books. 19:3
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:05 Harry Greb's cutman worked his magic on Greb's swelling. Knowledgeable work on reducing it has the puffiness under control at this point. 0:0
0:06 Greb walks in to a glancing hook from Pep. 2:0
0:23 Greb tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Willie Pep blocks it. 2:0
0:29 Eddie Inabagsky is just telling Greb the obvious: throw more punches, move your head, step it up. That's not going to help much! 2:0
0:34 Pep does a great job of moving as Greb tries to work inside. 2:0
0:36 Pep glances a hook off Greb's side. 4:0
0:51 Greb can't score with short uppercut inside. Pep got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:0
01:01 * Ferrara is telling Greb to quit holding and hitting. 4:3
01:23 Pep tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 6:3
01:32 Fighters are exchanging blows! Greb scored more on that exchange. 8:6
01:49 Greb and Pep are in a clinch, Ferrara hollers at them to break and start fighting. 8:6
01:53 The Referee breaks it up... 8:6
01:58 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 8:6
02:13 Pep is either lucky or has radar. Greb's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 8:6
02:15 Pep lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 10:6
02:20 It seems every shot Greb takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 10:6
02:24 Pep backs into a neutral corner. 10:6
02:29 Harry Greb 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. 10:6
02:37 Pep scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Greb. 12:6
02:46 Pep backs into the left corner. 12:6
02:51 Pep usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Greb tries vainly to score. 12:6
03:00 Greb shows Pep his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 9. 12:7
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
0:07 Quick efficient work in the corner of Greb has his facial puffiness under control. The swelling actually looks as if it has lessened somewhat. 0:0
0:07 Greb fires a solid combination. 0:2
0:16 Greb received a pep talk from Eddie Inabagsky before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:2
0:22 Greb lands a hard hook! 0:7
0:22 Pep looks shaken! 0:7
0:40 Greb grabs Pep again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:7
0:44 Ferrara separates the two... 0:7
0:59 Pep traps Greb's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 0:7
01:04 Ferrara pries them apart. 0:7
01:13 Greb is clinching... 0:7
01:17 Pep pushes Greb away. 0:7
01:22 Harry Greb has Pep trapped! 0:7
01:22 Harry Greb scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 0:9
01:36 Greb lands a solid cross! 0:13
01:36 Pep seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 0:13
01:53 Greb charges in but Pep avoids the rush. 0:13
01:58 The action slows for the moment. 0:13
02:08 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:13
02:08 Pep doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:13
02:13 The swelling under Greb's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 2:13
02:28 Willie Pep is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Greb can't throw punches, I guess. 2:13
02:33 Ferrara steps in and breaks it up. 2:13
02:38 Pep rips a hook to the body. 4:13
02:52 Maybe they ought to nickname Pep "Octopus" if he's going to keep clinching every round. 4:13
03:00 Pep pushes Greb away. 4:13
03:00 The final round concludes and we're going to have to await a decision to find out who won this contest. 3:13
Fight Result
Here's Jimmy Lennon with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Claude Paquette, Canada scores the bout 96 to 94 for Harry Greb
Anek Hongtongkam, Thailand scores the bout 96 to 94 for Willie Pep
Derek Milham, Australia scores the bout 98 to 94 for...
...Willie Pep
The winner by split decision is Willie Pep!
Score Cards
Claude Paquette Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Willie Pep 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 94
Harry Greb 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 96
Anek Hongtongkam Round Total
Thailand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Willie Pep 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 96
Harry Greb 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 94
Derek Milham Round Total
Australia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Willie Pep 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 98
Harry Greb 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 94
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Willie Pep 29 27 27 30 30 28 30 30 29 28 288
Harry Greb 29 30 30 27 27 30 27 27 28 29 284
Statistics
Categories Willie Pep Harry Greb
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 11.10 2.80
Hooks / Round 12.10 3.00
Crosses / Round 5.50 3.60
Combinations / Round 7.80 6.60
Uppercuts / Round 4.70 4.10
Punches Landed / Round 41.20 20.10
Punches Missed / Round 14.60 32.60
Punching Accuracy 73.8% 38.1%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling after accidental headbutt 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 2 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 0 2 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: #4# Event 21 MDT 1-6
Co-Feature
Ricardo Lopez vs Thomas Hearns
Fight info: Roy Wilkins Auditorium, St. Paul, MN, United States, 2012-09-23, announcer is Michael Pass, referee is Jorge Alonso, the bout will be scored by three judges: Claude Paquette (Canada), Manuel Rodriguez (Colombia) and Marty Bickle (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, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Ricardo Lopez - Record: 8-9-4 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Ronnie Shields - Cut Man: Freddie Brown
In the blue corner: Thomas Hearns - Record: 4-9-1 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Danny Milano
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters come out of their corners, ready to initiate action here in the first. 0:0
0:05 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:0
0:14 Lopez tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 0:0
0:36 Lopez is either lucky or has radar. Hearns's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:57 Ricardo Lopez really buried that punch into Hearns's ribs. 4:0
0:57 Hearns was shaken by those blows! 4:0
01:11 Thomas Hearns is just missing by a hair with his punches. 4:0
01:13 Lopez lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 6:0
01:27 Lopez has freed himself from Hearns. They move quickly to ring center. 6:0
01:33 Lopez pounds the body with those short punishing hooks. 9:0
01:41 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 9:0
01:44 As high as Hearns is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Lopez takes advantage of it. 9:0
01:48 Hearns bulls his way inside and drives home a cross to the body. 9:3
02:07 Lopez lands a smashing hook! 13:3
02:07 Thomas Hearns is suddenly in trouble! 13:3
02:21 Lopez lands a hard cross! 17:3
02:21 Hearns is clutching his side! 17:3
02:25 It appears as if Hearns has the makings of a tiny mouse under his right eye. 17:3
02:30 Hearns doesn't have to look for Lopez this round. He is right there in front of him. 17:3
02:36 Hearns moves into the left corner. 17:3
02:41 Lopez telegraphed that shot and Hearns ducks under it easily. 17:3
02:48 Both fighters move to ring center. 17:3
02:53 The fighters are tied up. Lopez tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 17:3
03:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 17:3
03:00 The crowd is up and standing as the fighters finish the first Round. 19:3
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lopez looks to be in fair shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:10 Hearns fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:22 Hearns misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:25 Ricardo Lopez scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 2:0
0:37 Hearns scores with a piston-like jab. 2:3
0:49 Hearns seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:3
0:53 Hearns's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:3
01:00 You would think Lopez had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Hearns looked trying to score there! 2:3
01:07 Lopez just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Hearns with a sharp combination! 6:3
01:07 Hearns's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 6:3
01:20 The cross scores for Lopez. He needs to throw that punch more often. 8:3
01:38 Hearns is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 8:5
01:54 Circling left, Hearns looks for an opening to fire a shot at Lopez. 8:5
02:03 Hearns drops the right hand flush on Lopez's chin! 8:9
02:03 That blast sent Ricardo Lopez reeling into the ropes! 8:9
02:20 Hearns retreats into a neutral corner. 8:9
02:20 Not a lot on that hook to Hearns's side, but it scored. 10:9
02:24 Hearns's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 2. 10:9
02:30 A cross to body by Lopez gets through. 12:9
02:48 Lopez is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 12:9
03:00 Lopez looks to work the body, but Hearns covers up nicely. 12:9
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 13:11
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Lopez and Hearns leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Lopez and Hearns stand toe to toe at center ring exchanging leather. 2:2
0:13 The swelling around Hearns's right eye is worsening. 2:2
0:24 Hearns is motioning with his gloves for Lopez to bring it on, but Hearns is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 2:2
0:29 Hearns straightens Lopez up with the impact of that uppercut to the head. 2:5
0:38 Hearns slides into the corner... 2:5
0:38 Lopez pumps the jab into the face of Hearns. 5:5
0:51 Lopez traps Hearns in the corner! 5:5
0:56 Lopez tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Hearns blocks it. 5:5
01:02 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 5:5
01:13 Lopez just can't find the range with that cross. 5:5
01:20 Lopez is trapped in the corner... 5:5
01:24 Hearns is holding... 5:5
01:33 Alonso steps in and breaks it up. 5:5
01:49 Hearns tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 5:5
01:51 Lopez gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 7:5
02:04 Lopez seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:5
02:12 Lopez pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 7:5
02:21 Hearns scores with an excellent cross. 7:8
02:35 Hearns misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 7:8
02:37 Ricardo Lopez catches Hearns with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 9:8
02:53 Lopez shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Hearns flush! 14:8
02:53 Hearns looks like he was hurt by that punch! 14:8
02:58 There appears to be increased swelling under Hearns's right eye. 14:8
03:00 Thomas Hearns fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 14:8
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 3. 16:7
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hearns looks a bit disgusted as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Hearns's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:09 Hearns has Lopez blocked in! 0:0
0:13 Hearns lands a devastating cross! 0:4
0:13 That blow connected solidly to the head of Lopez and he is stunned! 0:4
0:22 Ricardo Lopez got some great advice from Freddie Brown between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 0:4
0:22 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:4
0:27 Hearns dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Lopez back on his heels! 0:8
0:27 That was a beautiful shot, Lopez's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 0:8
0:43 Hearns lands a devastating hook! 0:12
0:43 Lopez is reeling.. 0:12
0:56 Lopez throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Hearns's jaw. 2:12
01:00 The swelling under Hearns's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 2:12
01:07 Hearns lands a stinging jab. 2:14
01:21 Lopez misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:14
01:33 Lopez lands a crushing uppercut! 7:14
01:33 Hearns is hurt! 7:14
01:46 Hearns pins Lopez's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 7:14
01:51 Alonso has to separate the two... 7:14
02:00 Lopez takes a heavy hook downstairs. 7:18
02:00 Ricardo Lopez is gasping for air!! 7:18
02:09 Hearns has Ricardo Lopez pinned! 7:18
02:14 Lopez just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 7:22
02:14 Lopez in on unsteady legs after those punches. 7:22
02:31 Hearns cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Lopez had his elbows tucked in nicely. 7:22
02:38 Lopez sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 9:22
02:48 Ricardo Lopez takes a hard cross to the chin from Hearns. 9:25
02:57 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 9:25
03:00 Lopez misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 9:25
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 9:25
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 5 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Hearns is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Lopez has gotten the better of the exchange. 3:2
0:21 Lopez is blocked in his own corner... 3:2
0:25 Hearns wings a big left hand at Ricardo Lopez but the latter sidesteps the punch. 3:2
0:28 Lopez throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 5:2
0:45 Hearns tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 5:2
0:53 Lopez is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 5:2
0:56 Lopez lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 7:2
01:05 Hearns has Lopez trapped! 7:2
01:09 Thomas Hearns brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 7:2
01:22 Lopez traps Hearns's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Alonso breaks it up. 7:2
01:27 Referee Alonso steps in to break it up. 7:2
01:32 Lopez slides into a neutral corner... 7:2
01:36 Thomas Hearns is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Ricardo Lopez can't throw punches, I guess. 7:2
01:45 Hearns shoves Lopez away. 7:2
02:03 * Hearns lands a powerful cross to Lopez's temple knocking him off balance and he goes down!!!. 7:2
02:06 The count starts... 7:9
02:06 1... 7:9
02:07 2... 7:9
02:08 3... 7:9
02:09 4... 7:9
02:09 * Lopez looks stunned, but he is able to beat the count. 7:9
02:09 The fight will continue as Alonso appears satisfied that Lopez is OK. 7:9
02:09 Hearns knows he has Lopez hurt as he wades in swinging! 7:9
02:26 There's a straight right by Hearns! 7:14
02:26 Lopez seems to have been hurt by that punch! 7:14
02:35 Hearns rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 7:16
02:35 Lopez is badly stunned and Hearns will try to finish him off here in the 5th round! 7:16
02:44 Lopez is trapped in Hearns's corner... 7:16
02:48 Hearns can't score with short uppercut inside. Ricardo Lopez got his gloves in front of the punch. 7:16
02:59 Hearns doesn't connect with the uppercut. 7:16
03:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 6:18
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 6 begins. 0:0
0:08 Freddie Brown knows Lopez lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Hearns is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Hearns still has distension. 0:0
0:09 Lopez presses the attack, landing a crisp uppercut inside. 3:0
0:14 Hearns is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 3:0
0:25 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 3:0
0:31 Lopez is keeping away from the ropes. 3:0
0:36 Lopez drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 7:0
0:36 Hearns was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 7:0
0:45 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 7:0
0:48 Ricardo Lopez pins Hearns in the corner! 7:0
0:52 Lopez clamps Hearns's arms to his side and holds on until Alonso breaks the hold. 7:0
01:04 Alonso pries them apart. 7:0
01:14 Lopez is holding on to Hearns. He seems to be taking a breather. 7:0
01:23 Lopez and Hearns each take a step back. 7:0
01:31 Lopez has Hearns cornered! 7:0
01:35 Lopez grabs Hearns again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 7:0
01:40 Hearns tries to get free... Here comes Alonso to break them up... 7:0
01:49 Lopez tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 7:0
01:51 Lopez doesn't seem bothered by the knockdown last round. He's winning this one. 7:0
02:01 Hearns moves to the center of the Ring taunting Lopez with his hands by his sides. 7:0
02:06 Hearns is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 7:0
02:19 The fighters are tangled up inside. Lopez has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 9:0
02:24 The increased swelling around the right eye of Hearns is fast becoming a hindurance. 9:0
02:36 Hearns lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Lopez. 9:0
02:43 Hearns takes a hard combination from Lopez 13:0
02:43 Hearns is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 13:0
03:00 Lopez scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 17:0
03:00 Hearns is trying to regroup after those punches... 17:0
03:00 There seems to be a bit of puffiness under Hearns's left eye. 17:0
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 16:2
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Thomas Hearns was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Hearns's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Hearns's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:11 That was a violent straight right by Lopez! 5:0
0:11 Hearns is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 5:0
0:23 Lopez retreats into the lower right corner. 5:0
0:28 Thomas Hearns fires a lead right that Lopez manages to avoid. 5:0
0:30 Lopez scores with a classic left-right combination. 8:0
0:39 Hearns continues to pop the jab 8:2
0:52 Hearns pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 8:4
01:10 Hearns lands a vicious uppercut! 8:8
01:10 Hearns has Lopez in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 8:8
01:27 Lopez smothers Hearns's attack as Hearns tries to get off some shots inside. 8:8
01:29 Lopez fires a light jab to the stomach 10:8
01:41 Hearns scores with the jab. 10:10
01:59 Lopez is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 12:13
02:03 Hearns seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 12:13
02:10 Not much steam behind Hearns's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 12:15
02:20 Lopez moves into a neutral corner. 12:15
02:24 Lopez is protecting the body nicely as Hearns fails to score inside. 12:15
02:36 Lopez picks off the cross by Hearns. 12:15
02:38 * Alonso is all over Ricardo Lopez for kidney punching and he better clean up his act immediately. 15:15
03:00 Lopez appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 15:15
03:00 Wow, they really went at in that stanza, that was puglistic nirvana, and the fans are clamoring for more. 15:16
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lopez looks to be in good shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Hearns's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:12 Lopez pins Thomas Hearns's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
0:17 Alonso has to break them apart. 0:0
0:24 Hearns backs into the near right corner. 0:0
0:24 Lopez gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 2:0
0:37 Lopez tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Hearns. 2:0
0:39 Hearns forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Ricardo Lopez. 2:2
0:44 Lopez is starting to suck wind... 2:2
0:54 Hearns lands a hard uppercut! 2:6
0:54 Lopez was shaken by that blow! 2:6
01:11 Lopez backs into a neutral corner. 2:6
01:16 Lopez picks off the jab thrown by Hearns. 2:6
01:18 Lopez splits Hearns's gloves with a powerful uppercut. 5:6
01:22 Hearns is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 5:6
01:38 Hearns throws a flurry of punches but Lopez either blocks or slips them. 5:6
01:41 Lopez lands consecutive blows to Hearns's midsection. 7:6
01:55 Hearns wraps up Lopez... Neither fighter will break... 7:6
01:59 The Referee breaks it up... 7:6
02:04 Hearns appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 7:6
02:07 Hearns lands an uppercut that nearly decapitates Lopez, holy smokes that was a brutal shot! 7:9
02:34 Hearns just comes up short with the cross. 7:9
02:48 Hearns pins Lopez in the corner! 7:9
02:52 Hearns misses wildly with the Hook. 7:9
02:55 Hearns takes a cross to the head from Lopez. 9:9
03:00 Hearns swings...and misses. 9:9
03:00 Hearns breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 8 ends. 9:8
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:09 Hearns's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:14 Ricardo Lopez is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Thomas Hearns a decent target to shoot for. 0:0
0:18 Hearns's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:23 Thomas Hearns fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:26 Lopez connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 2:0
0:30 The swelling around Hearns's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 2:0
0:37 Thomas Hearns has Lopez trapped in the lower neutral corner... 2:0
0:42 Alonso yells at the fighters to separate but Hearns and Ricardo Lopez are a tangle of arms. 2:0
0:46 Alonso is shouting at Hearns to break! 2:0
0:55 Hearns 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. 2:0
0:57 Both fighters move back to ring center. 2:0
01:02 Hearns fires a shot, but it glances off Lopez's shoulder. 2:0
01:09 Hearns'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. 2:0
01:16 Considering the clinch Hearns has on Lopez it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Lopez pushes him away. 2:0
01:25 Hearns finally lets go of Lopez. 2:0
01:34 Lopez does a great job smothering Hearns's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 2:0
01:37 Lopez lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 4:0
02:07 Hearns looks for a breather; he grabs Lopez and holds on. Lopez pushes Hearns off and looks for an opening. 4:0
02:11 Alonso separates them. 4:0
02:16 Hearns slides into the corner... 4:0
02:16 Ricardo Lopez rocks Hearns with a quick, powerful uppercut on the inside. 7:0
02:33 Hearns looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 7:0
02:40 Lopez lands a strong cross! 11:0
02:40 Hearns looks shaken! 11:0
02:45 Hearns's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 11:0
02:57 Hearns can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 11:0
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 9. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 12:1
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Freddie Brown was really animated in Ricardo Lopez's corner and Lopez was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 Hearns's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:12 Hearns lands a solid uppercut! 0:4
0:12 Lopez was stunned by that blow! 0:4
0:17 Both fighters look fatigued... 0:4
0:26 Lopez voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:4
0:39 * Lopez lands a hard combination to the head and Hearns is down!! 0:4
0:41 Alonso motions Lopez to a neutral corner and starts the count. 8:4
0:41 1... 8:4
0:42 Hearns rolls over and is trying to push himself up but will he have enough strength and time to do it? 8:4
0:43 3... 8:4
0:44 4... 8:4
0:45 5... 8:4
0:46 6... 8:4
0:47 7... 8:4
0:47 * Hearns is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Alonso. 8:4
0:47 Alonso is allowing the fight to go on as he motions the fighters together. 8:4
0:47 Ricardo Lopez picks up the pace sensing he can get Hearns out of there! 8:4
01:01 Lopez connects with a violent combination! 12:4
01:01 Hearns is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 12:4
01:05 There has to be something done about the swelling around Hearns's left eye as it continues to worsen. 12:4
01:14 Lopez fires a left hand that Hearns takes high on the shoulder. 12:4
01:21 Lopez is trying to keep his hands moving on the inside. Oh! He rocks Hearns with a hard uppercut that lands flush on the point of the chin. 15:4
01:21 Hearns looks bad after taking that last blow from Lopez. Lopez's a pretty good finisher and there's a lot of time left in this round. Hearns is going to have to reach deep to survive here in the 10th! 15:4
01:34 Lopez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Hearns. 15:4
01:58 Lopez lands a strong uppercut! 20:4
01:58 Hearns seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 20:4
02:11 Lopez wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Hearns's defense. 20:4
02:26 Hearns is clinching... Lopez is trying to free his gloves... They are under Hearns's arms... 20:4
02:30 Alonso has to break the clinch. 20:4
02:41 Ricardo Lopez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 20:4
02:43 Hearns bangs a right cross off the face of Ricardo Lopez. 20:6
03:00 Ricardo Lopez holds his arms up in disgust as Hearns holds him around his waist. 20:6
03:00 Alonso separates the two fighters. 20:6
03:00 The final seconds of Round 10 expire and this bout is going to go to the scorecards. 22:5
Fight Result
And here with the call is Michael Pass
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Claude Paquette, Canada scores the bout 96 to 93
Manuel Rodriguez, Colombia scores the bout 96 to 92
Marty Bickle, United States scores the bout 96 to 92
The winner by unanimous decision is Ricardo Lopez!
Score Cards
Claude Paquette Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ricardo Lopez 10 10 10 9 8 10 9 10 10 10 96
Thomas Hearns 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 8 93
Manuel Rodriguez Round Total
Colombia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ricardo Lopez 10 10 10 9 8 10 9 10 10 10 96
Thomas Hearns 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 8 92
Marty Bickle Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ricardo Lopez 10 10 10 9 8 10 9 10 10 10 96
Thomas Hearns 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 8 92
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ricardo Lopez 30 30 30 27 24 30 27 30 30 30 288
Thomas Hearns 27 28 27 30 30 27 30 27 27 24 277
Statistics
Categories Ricardo Lopez Thomas Hearns
Knockdowns scored 1 1
Jabs / Round 4.90 5.10
Hooks / Round 7.20 2.20
Crosses / Round 6.50 4.40
Combinations / Round 4.30 3.20
Uppercuts / Round 3.70 2.80
Punches Landed / Round 26.60 17.70
Punches Missed / Round 31.50 74.50
Punching Accuracy 45.8% 19.2%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Kidney Punching 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 2
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 3 / 3 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 2 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 3 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Ricardo Lopez vs Thomas Hearns
Fight info: Roy Wilkins Auditorium, St. Paul, MN, United States, 2012-09-23, announcer is Michael Pass, referee is Jorge Alonso, the bout will be scored by three judges: Claude Paquette (Canada), Manuel Rodriguez (Colombia) and Marty Bickle (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, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Ricardo Lopez - Record: 8-9-4 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Ronnie Shields - Cut Man: Freddie Brown
In the blue corner: Thomas Hearns - Record: 4-9-1 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Danny Milano
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters come out of their corners, ready to initiate action here in the first. 0:0
0:05 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:0
0:14 Lopez tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 0:0
0:36 Lopez is either lucky or has radar. Hearns's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:57 Ricardo Lopez really buried that punch into Hearns's ribs. 4:0
0:57 Hearns was shaken by those blows! 4:0
01:11 Thomas Hearns is just missing by a hair with his punches. 4:0
01:13 Lopez lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 6:0
01:27 Lopez has freed himself from Hearns. They move quickly to ring center. 6:0
01:33 Lopez pounds the body with those short punishing hooks. 9:0
01:41 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 9:0
01:44 As high as Hearns is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Lopez takes advantage of it. 9:0
01:48 Hearns bulls his way inside and drives home a cross to the body. 9:3
02:07 Lopez lands a smashing hook! 13:3
02:07 Thomas Hearns is suddenly in trouble! 13:3
02:21 Lopez lands a hard cross! 17:3
02:21 Hearns is clutching his side! 17:3
02:25 It appears as if Hearns has the makings of a tiny mouse under his right eye. 17:3
02:30 Hearns doesn't have to look for Lopez this round. He is right there in front of him. 17:3
02:36 Hearns moves into the left corner. 17:3
02:41 Lopez telegraphed that shot and Hearns ducks under it easily. 17:3
02:48 Both fighters move to ring center. 17:3
02:53 The fighters are tied up. Lopez tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 17:3
03:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 17:3
03:00 The crowd is up and standing as the fighters finish the first Round. 19:3
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lopez looks to be in fair shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:10 Hearns fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:22 Hearns misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:25 Ricardo Lopez scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 2:0
0:37 Hearns scores with a piston-like jab. 2:3
0:49 Hearns seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:3
0:53 Hearns's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:3
01:00 You would think Lopez had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Hearns looked trying to score there! 2:3
01:07 Lopez just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Hearns with a sharp combination! 6:3
01:07 Hearns's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 6:3
01:20 The cross scores for Lopez. He needs to throw that punch more often. 8:3
01:38 Hearns is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 8:5
01:54 Circling left, Hearns looks for an opening to fire a shot at Lopez. 8:5
02:03 Hearns drops the right hand flush on Lopez's chin! 8:9
02:03 That blast sent Ricardo Lopez reeling into the ropes! 8:9
02:20 Hearns retreats into a neutral corner. 8:9
02:20 Not a lot on that hook to Hearns's side, but it scored. 10:9
02:24 Hearns's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 2. 10:9
02:30 A cross to body by Lopez gets through. 12:9
02:48 Lopez is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 12:9
03:00 Lopez looks to work the body, but Hearns covers up nicely. 12:9
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 13:11
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Lopez and Hearns leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Lopez and Hearns stand toe to toe at center ring exchanging leather. 2:2
0:13 The swelling around Hearns's right eye is worsening. 2:2
0:24 Hearns is motioning with his gloves for Lopez to bring it on, but Hearns is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 2:2
0:29 Hearns straightens Lopez up with the impact of that uppercut to the head. 2:5
0:38 Hearns slides into the corner... 2:5
0:38 Lopez pumps the jab into the face of Hearns. 5:5
0:51 Lopez traps Hearns in the corner! 5:5
0:56 Lopez tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Hearns blocks it. 5:5
01:02 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 5:5
01:13 Lopez just can't find the range with that cross. 5:5
01:20 Lopez is trapped in the corner... 5:5
01:24 Hearns is holding... 5:5
01:33 Alonso steps in and breaks it up. 5:5
01:49 Hearns tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 5:5
01:51 Lopez gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 7:5
02:04 Lopez seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:5
02:12 Lopez pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 7:5
02:21 Hearns scores with an excellent cross. 7:8
02:35 Hearns misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 7:8
02:37 Ricardo Lopez catches Hearns with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 9:8
02:53 Lopez shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Hearns flush! 14:8
02:53 Hearns looks like he was hurt by that punch! 14:8
02:58 There appears to be increased swelling under Hearns's right eye. 14:8
03:00 Thomas Hearns fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 14:8
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 3. 16:7
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hearns looks a bit disgusted as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Hearns's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:09 Hearns has Lopez blocked in! 0:0
0:13 Hearns lands a devastating cross! 0:4
0:13 That blow connected solidly to the head of Lopez and he is stunned! 0:4
0:22 Ricardo Lopez got some great advice from Freddie Brown between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 0:4
0:22 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:4
0:27 Hearns dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Lopez back on his heels! 0:8
0:27 That was a beautiful shot, Lopez's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 0:8
0:43 Hearns lands a devastating hook! 0:12
0:43 Lopez is reeling.. 0:12
0:56 Lopez throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Hearns's jaw. 2:12
01:00 The swelling under Hearns's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 2:12
01:07 Hearns lands a stinging jab. 2:14
01:21 Lopez misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:14
01:33 Lopez lands a crushing uppercut! 7:14
01:33 Hearns is hurt! 7:14
01:46 Hearns pins Lopez's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 7:14
01:51 Alonso has to separate the two... 7:14
02:00 Lopez takes a heavy hook downstairs. 7:18
02:00 Ricardo Lopez is gasping for air!! 7:18
02:09 Hearns has Ricardo Lopez pinned! 7:18
02:14 Lopez just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 7:22
02:14 Lopez in on unsteady legs after those punches. 7:22
02:31 Hearns cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Lopez had his elbows tucked in nicely. 7:22
02:38 Lopez sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 9:22
02:48 Ricardo Lopez takes a hard cross to the chin from Hearns. 9:25
02:57 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 9:25
03:00 Lopez misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 9:25
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 9:25
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 5 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Hearns is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Lopez has gotten the better of the exchange. 3:2
0:21 Lopez is blocked in his own corner... 3:2
0:25 Hearns wings a big left hand at Ricardo Lopez but the latter sidesteps the punch. 3:2
0:28 Lopez throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 5:2
0:45 Hearns tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 5:2
0:53 Lopez is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 5:2
0:56 Lopez lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 7:2
01:05 Hearns has Lopez trapped! 7:2
01:09 Thomas Hearns brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 7:2
01:22 Lopez traps Hearns's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Alonso breaks it up. 7:2
01:27 Referee Alonso steps in to break it up. 7:2
01:32 Lopez slides into a neutral corner... 7:2
01:36 Thomas Hearns is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Ricardo Lopez can't throw punches, I guess. 7:2
01:45 Hearns shoves Lopez away. 7:2
02:03 * Hearns lands a powerful cross to Lopez's temple knocking him off balance and he goes down!!!. 7:2
02:06 The count starts... 7:9
02:06 1... 7:9
02:07 2... 7:9
02:08 3... 7:9
02:09 4... 7:9
02:09 * Lopez looks stunned, but he is able to beat the count. 7:9
02:09 The fight will continue as Alonso appears satisfied that Lopez is OK. 7:9
02:09 Hearns knows he has Lopez hurt as he wades in swinging! 7:9
02:26 There's a straight right by Hearns! 7:14
02:26 Lopez seems to have been hurt by that punch! 7:14
02:35 Hearns rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 7:16
02:35 Lopez is badly stunned and Hearns will try to finish him off here in the 5th round! 7:16
02:44 Lopez is trapped in Hearns's corner... 7:16
02:48 Hearns can't score with short uppercut inside. Ricardo Lopez got his gloves in front of the punch. 7:16
02:59 Hearns doesn't connect with the uppercut. 7:16
03:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 6:18
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 6 begins. 0:0
0:08 Freddie Brown knows Lopez lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Hearns is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Hearns still has distension. 0:0
0:09 Lopez presses the attack, landing a crisp uppercut inside. 3:0
0:14 Hearns is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 3:0
0:25 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 3:0
0:31 Lopez is keeping away from the ropes. 3:0
0:36 Lopez drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 7:0
0:36 Hearns was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 7:0
0:45 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 7:0
0:48 Ricardo Lopez pins Hearns in the corner! 7:0
0:52 Lopez clamps Hearns's arms to his side and holds on until Alonso breaks the hold. 7:0
01:04 Alonso pries them apart. 7:0
01:14 Lopez is holding on to Hearns. He seems to be taking a breather. 7:0
01:23 Lopez and Hearns each take a step back. 7:0
01:31 Lopez has Hearns cornered! 7:0
01:35 Lopez grabs Hearns again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 7:0
01:40 Hearns tries to get free... Here comes Alonso to break them up... 7:0
01:49 Lopez tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 7:0
01:51 Lopez doesn't seem bothered by the knockdown last round. He's winning this one. 7:0
02:01 Hearns moves to the center of the Ring taunting Lopez with his hands by his sides. 7:0
02:06 Hearns is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 7:0
02:19 The fighters are tangled up inside. Lopez has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 9:0
02:24 The increased swelling around the right eye of Hearns is fast becoming a hindurance. 9:0
02:36 Hearns lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Lopez. 9:0
02:43 Hearns takes a hard combination from Lopez 13:0
02:43 Hearns is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 13:0
03:00 Lopez scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 17:0
03:00 Hearns is trying to regroup after those punches... 17:0
03:00 There seems to be a bit of puffiness under Hearns's left eye. 17:0
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 16:2
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Thomas Hearns was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Hearns's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Hearns's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:11 That was a violent straight right by Lopez! 5:0
0:11 Hearns is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 5:0
0:23 Lopez retreats into the lower right corner. 5:0
0:28 Thomas Hearns fires a lead right that Lopez manages to avoid. 5:0
0:30 Lopez scores with a classic left-right combination. 8:0
0:39 Hearns continues to pop the jab 8:2
0:52 Hearns pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 8:4
01:10 Hearns lands a vicious uppercut! 8:8
01:10 Hearns has Lopez in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 8:8
01:27 Lopez smothers Hearns's attack as Hearns tries to get off some shots inside. 8:8
01:29 Lopez fires a light jab to the stomach 10:8
01:41 Hearns scores with the jab. 10:10
01:59 Lopez is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 12:13
02:03 Hearns seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 12:13
02:10 Not much steam behind Hearns's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 12:15
02:20 Lopez moves into a neutral corner. 12:15
02:24 Lopez is protecting the body nicely as Hearns fails to score inside. 12:15
02:36 Lopez picks off the cross by Hearns. 12:15
02:38 * Alonso is all over Ricardo Lopez for kidney punching and he better clean up his act immediately. 15:15
03:00 Lopez appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 15:15
03:00 Wow, they really went at in that stanza, that was puglistic nirvana, and the fans are clamoring for more. 15:16
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lopez looks to be in good shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Hearns's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:12 Lopez pins Thomas Hearns's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
0:17 Alonso has to break them apart. 0:0
0:24 Hearns backs into the near right corner. 0:0
0:24 Lopez gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 2:0
0:37 Lopez tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Hearns. 2:0
0:39 Hearns forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Ricardo Lopez. 2:2
0:44 Lopez is starting to suck wind... 2:2
0:54 Hearns lands a hard uppercut! 2:6
0:54 Lopez was shaken by that blow! 2:6
01:11 Lopez backs into a neutral corner. 2:6
01:16 Lopez picks off the jab thrown by Hearns. 2:6
01:18 Lopez splits Hearns's gloves with a powerful uppercut. 5:6
01:22 Hearns is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 5:6
01:38 Hearns throws a flurry of punches but Lopez either blocks or slips them. 5:6
01:41 Lopez lands consecutive blows to Hearns's midsection. 7:6
01:55 Hearns wraps up Lopez... Neither fighter will break... 7:6
01:59 The Referee breaks it up... 7:6
02:04 Hearns appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 7:6
02:07 Hearns lands an uppercut that nearly decapitates Lopez, holy smokes that was a brutal shot! 7:9
02:34 Hearns just comes up short with the cross. 7:9
02:48 Hearns pins Lopez in the corner! 7:9
02:52 Hearns misses wildly with the Hook. 7:9
02:55 Hearns takes a cross to the head from Lopez. 9:9
03:00 Hearns swings...and misses. 9:9
03:00 Hearns breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 8 ends. 9:8
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:09 Hearns's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:14 Ricardo Lopez is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Thomas Hearns a decent target to shoot for. 0:0
0:18 Hearns's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:23 Thomas Hearns fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:26 Lopez connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 2:0
0:30 The swelling around Hearns's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 2:0
0:37 Thomas Hearns has Lopez trapped in the lower neutral corner... 2:0
0:42 Alonso yells at the fighters to separate but Hearns and Ricardo Lopez are a tangle of arms. 2:0
0:46 Alonso is shouting at Hearns to break! 2:0
0:55 Hearns 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. 2:0
0:57 Both fighters move back to ring center. 2:0
01:02 Hearns fires a shot, but it glances off Lopez's shoulder. 2:0
01:09 Hearns'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. 2:0
01:16 Considering the clinch Hearns has on Lopez it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Lopez pushes him away. 2:0
01:25 Hearns finally lets go of Lopez. 2:0
01:34 Lopez does a great job smothering Hearns's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 2:0
01:37 Lopez lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 4:0
02:07 Hearns looks for a breather; he grabs Lopez and holds on. Lopez pushes Hearns off and looks for an opening. 4:0
02:11 Alonso separates them. 4:0
02:16 Hearns slides into the corner... 4:0
02:16 Ricardo Lopez rocks Hearns with a quick, powerful uppercut on the inside. 7:0
02:33 Hearns looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 7:0
02:40 Lopez lands a strong cross! 11:0
02:40 Hearns looks shaken! 11:0
02:45 Hearns's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 11:0
02:57 Hearns can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 11:0
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 9. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 12:1
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Freddie Brown was really animated in Ricardo Lopez's corner and Lopez was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 Hearns's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:12 Hearns lands a solid uppercut! 0:4
0:12 Lopez was stunned by that blow! 0:4
0:17 Both fighters look fatigued... 0:4
0:26 Lopez voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:4
0:39 * Lopez lands a hard combination to the head and Hearns is down!! 0:4
0:41 Alonso motions Lopez to a neutral corner and starts the count. 8:4
0:41 1... 8:4
0:42 Hearns rolls over and is trying to push himself up but will he have enough strength and time to do it? 8:4
0:43 3... 8:4
0:44 4... 8:4
0:45 5... 8:4
0:46 6... 8:4
0:47 7... 8:4
0:47 * Hearns is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Alonso. 8:4
0:47 Alonso is allowing the fight to go on as he motions the fighters together. 8:4
0:47 Ricardo Lopez picks up the pace sensing he can get Hearns out of there! 8:4
01:01 Lopez connects with a violent combination! 12:4
01:01 Hearns is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 12:4
01:05 There has to be something done about the swelling around Hearns's left eye as it continues to worsen. 12:4
01:14 Lopez fires a left hand that Hearns takes high on the shoulder. 12:4
01:21 Lopez is trying to keep his hands moving on the inside. Oh! He rocks Hearns with a hard uppercut that lands flush on the point of the chin. 15:4
01:21 Hearns looks bad after taking that last blow from Lopez. Lopez's a pretty good finisher and there's a lot of time left in this round. Hearns is going to have to reach deep to survive here in the 10th! 15:4
01:34 Lopez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Hearns. 15:4
01:58 Lopez lands a strong uppercut! 20:4
01:58 Hearns seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 20:4
02:11 Lopez wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Hearns's defense. 20:4
02:26 Hearns is clinching... Lopez is trying to free his gloves... They are under Hearns's arms... 20:4
02:30 Alonso has to break the clinch. 20:4
02:41 Ricardo Lopez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 20:4
02:43 Hearns bangs a right cross off the face of Ricardo Lopez. 20:6
03:00 Ricardo Lopez holds his arms up in disgust as Hearns holds him around his waist. 20:6
03:00 Alonso separates the two fighters. 20:6
03:00 The final seconds of Round 10 expire and this bout is going to go to the scorecards. 22:5
Fight Result
And here with the call is Michael Pass
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Claude Paquette, Canada scores the bout 96 to 93
Manuel Rodriguez, Colombia scores the bout 96 to 92
Marty Bickle, United States scores the bout 96 to 92
The winner by unanimous decision is Ricardo Lopez!
Score Cards
Claude Paquette Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ricardo Lopez 10 10 10 9 8 10 9 10 10 10 96
Thomas Hearns 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 8 93
Manuel Rodriguez Round Total
Colombia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ricardo Lopez 10 10 10 9 8 10 9 10 10 10 96
Thomas Hearns 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 8 92
Marty Bickle Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ricardo Lopez 10 10 10 9 8 10 9 10 10 10 96
Thomas Hearns 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 8 92
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ricardo Lopez 30 30 30 27 24 30 27 30 30 30 288
Thomas Hearns 27 28 27 30 30 27 30 27 27 24 277
Statistics
Categories Ricardo Lopez Thomas Hearns
Knockdowns scored 1 1
Jabs / Round 4.90 5.10
Hooks / Round 7.20 2.20
Crosses / Round 6.50 4.40
Combinations / Round 4.30 3.20
Uppercuts / Round 3.70 2.80
Punches Landed / Round 26.60 17.70
Punches Missed / Round 31.50 74.50
Punching Accuracy 45.8% 19.2%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Kidney Punching 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 2
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 3 / 3 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 2 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 3 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: #4# Event 21 MDT 1-6
Main Event
Ray Leonard vs Ray Robinson
Fight info: Sands Hotel, Atlantic City, NJ, United States, 2012-09-23, announcer is Frank Shain, referee is Steve Smoger, the bout will be scored by three judges: Stanley Christodoulou (South Africa), Francisco Vazquez Marcos (Spain) and Daniel Berger Fucs (Brazil), 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, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Ray Leonard - Record: 10-7-4 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Whitey Bimstein - Cut Man: Chuck Bodak
In the blue corner: Ray Robinson - Record: 13-5-3 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:12 Robinson landed a sharp combination that rocked Leonard back on his heels! 0:4
0:12 Leonard was shaken by those blows! 0:4
0:26 Leonard has his arms wrapped around Robinson... Now they separate. 0:4
0:35 Leonard pushes Robinson away. 0:4
0:44 Leonard just misses with a huge shot as Robinson chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:4
0:59 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:4
01:07 Ray Leonard tries to drop the right hand over the top but Robinson ducks under it. 0:4
01:14 Robinson scores with a tremendous left! 0:8
01:14 How is Leonard standing after that? 0:8
01:26 Leonard pushes Robinson away from him, trying to get some punching room and lands a crisp uppercut to the head from inside. 3:8
01:40 Robinson is just missing by a hair with his punches. 3:8
01:47 Robinson is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 3:8
01:56 Leonard clamps Robinson's arms to his side and holds on until Smoger breaks the hold. 3:8
02:00 Referee Smoger separates the two... 3:8
02:15 Robinson sneaks home the right cross. 3:10
02:28 Robinson just comes up short with the hook. 3:10
02:44 There's a hard shot off the top of Leonard's head! 3:15
02:44 Ray Leonard looks like he was hurt by that punch! 3:15
02:57 Robinson has freed himself from Leonard. They move quickly to ring center. 3:15
03:00 Robinson tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Leonard blocks it. 3:15
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 2:17
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 2 begins. 0:0
0:06 Eddie Inabagsky was extremely upbeat during the break with Robinson providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:11 Robinson cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Leonard had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:14 Ray Leonard throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:0
0:26 Robinson has Leonard trapped! 2:0
0:31 Robinson back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Leonard. 2:0
0:39 Robinson pins Leonard in the corner! 2:0
01:01 Smoger yells at the fighters to separate but Robinson and Leonard are a tangle of arms. 2:0
01:13 Smoger has to break the clinch. 2:0
01:18 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:0
01:31 Leonard works free! He backs to ring center, with Ray Robinson following. 2:0
01:43 Ray Leonard is stalking his opponent. 2:0
01:51 Ray Robinson moves into the left corner. 2:0
01:56 Leonard fires a lead right that Robinson manages to avoid. 2:0
01:58 Robinson punishes Leonard with his piston-like jab and if he keeps doing it, he might bust Leonard up. 2:3
02:15 Leonard traps Robinson's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Smoger breaks it up. 2:3
02:27 Smoger separates the two fighters. 2:3
02:36 Leonard is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Robinson a decent target to shoot for. 2:3
02:41 Leonard said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 2:3
02:44 Leonard scores to the body with a jab 4:3
02:54 Leonard is trapped in the corner... 4:3
02:58 Robinson smothers Leonard's attack with a clinch! 4:3
03:00 * Leonard is hitting with his shoulder in the close and Smoger has seen enough as he issues a warning. 4:3
03:00 That was a stinker of a round. The fighters should never have left their corners if all they were going to do was run or clinch. The crowd's voicing those same sentiments in the form of boos. 6:2
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Robinson unleashes a wild hook that just glances off the side of Leonard's head, if that had landed flush this fight might have been over! 0:2
0:17 Robinson rips a hook to the body. 0:4
0:26 Whitey Bimstein seemed to pump up Ray Leonard between rounds. 0:4
0:31 Leonard tries to muscle inside but Ray Robinson clinches him. 0:4
0:35 Smoger separates the two... 0:4
0:40 Robinson traps Leonard in the corner! 0:4
0:40 Robinson goes downstairs with a right cross. 0:6
0:57 Robinson shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Leonard flush! 0:11
0:57 Leonard is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 0:11
01:15 Leonard works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 0:11
01:28 Leonard tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 0:11
01:41 The action slows for the moment. 0:11
01:47 Ray Robinson has Leonard cornered! 0:11
01:52 Smoger tries to separate the boxers but Robinson has a vice-like grip on Leonard. 0:11
01:56 Smoger moves in to break the clinch. 0:11
02:10 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:11
02:14 Leonard wings a big left hand at Ray Robinson but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:11
02:17 Robinson sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 0:13
02:30 Robinson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:13
02:33 Leonard's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 0:13
02:37 Leonard lets his hands go, but Robinson answers right back. 2:15
03:00 Robinson swings...and misses. 2:15
03:00 Leonard spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 3. 3:15
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 4. 0:0
0:08 Ray Robinson got some great advice from Eddie Inabagsky between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 0:0
0:13 Robinson fires a left hand that Ray Leonard takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:20 Robinson just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:0
0:20 Robinson is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:0
0:25 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 4:0
0:34 Robinson ends up behind Leonard as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 4:0
0:38 Robinson pins Ray Leonard in the corner! 4:0
0:38 Robinson digs a short hook to ribs of Leonard. 4:2
0:52 That was a violent straight right by Robinson! 4:6
0:52 Leonard appears shaken by those punches! 4:6
01:10 Robinson really buried that punch into Ray Leonard's ribs. 4:10
01:10 Leonard is clutching his side! 4:10
01:24 Robinson is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Leonard to chase him. 4:10
01:29 Leonard has Robinson blocked in! 4:10
01:38 * Robinson has been knocked down with a strong combination! 4:10
01:41 Leonard is ushered to a neutral corner by Smoger and the count begins.. 13:10
01:41 1... 13:10
01:42 2... 13:10
01:43 3... 13:10
01:44 4... 13:10
01:45 5... 13:10
01:46 6... 13:10
01:47 7... 13:10
01:48 8... 13:10
01:48 * Robinson's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 13:10
01:48 The fight will continue as Smoger appears satisfied that Robinson is OK. 13:10
01:48 Leonard won't want to let Robinson off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 13:10
02:01 Leonard has Robinson pinned! 13:10
02:06 Leonard misses wildly with the Hook. 13:10
02:17 Leonard looks to work the body, but Robinson covers up nicely. 13:10
02:29 Leonard just can't find the range with that hook. 13:10
02:35 Robinson slides into a neutral corner... 13:10
02:35 Ray Leonard is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 15:10
02:35 Leonard is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 15:10
02:48 Leonard is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 15:10
02:57 Robinson made Leonard look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Leonard would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 15:10
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 16:12
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Leonard's corner as the bell sounds for Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Robinson splits Leonard's gloves with a powerful uppercut. 0:3
0:12 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:3
0:16 Leonard got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Whitey Bimstein's instructions work. 0:3
0:22 Robinson connects with a violent cross! 0:7
0:22 That blow connected solidly to the head of Leonard and he is stunned! 0:7
0:32 Leonard mauls Robinson inside as he delivers a hard hook to the side of the head! 3:7
0:41 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 3:7
0:52 The action is back at ring center. 3:7
0:52 Robinson scores with a hook to the side of the head. 3:9
0:52 * That punch has opened a cut on Ray Leonard. Blood is evident but exactly how bad the cut is can't be ascertained just yet. 3:11
0:52 A lot of blood is coming from a gash on the right eyelid of Leonard and it's certainly appears as if it's going to inhibit his vision if it stays open throughout the fight. That's a bad place for a serious cut. 3:11
0:52 * Smoger is taking a close look at the blood trickling down Ray Leonard's face; and now he steps in and stops the contest. Apparently, he wants the doctor to take a look at the damage done to Leonard's face, especially the cut above the eye. 3:11
0:52 * The ringside physician is making a thorough examination of the cut, after having cleared away some of the blood. He's dabbing at the wound again and from the way all three participants, doctor, ref and fighter, are nodding their heads, it looks like this contest is going to get back underway. Referee Smoger is indicating exactly that - the bout is going to continue; and both fighters are getting ready to start punching again. 3:11
01:01 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 3:11
01:09 Leonard looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Robinson. 3:11
01:13 Both men look to measure one another. 3:11
01:17 Robinson misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 3:13
01:34 Robinson lands a wicked combination! 3:18
01:34 Leonard was staggered by those punches... 3:18
01:39 Robinson appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 3:18
01:48 Robinson lets his hands go inside, but Leonard protects his body well. 3:18
01:54 Robinson lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 3:20
01:54 Robinson has Leonard is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 3:20
02:07 Leonard is protecting the body nicely as Robinson fails to score inside. 3:20
02:18 Ray Robinson lands a vicious uppercut! 3:24
02:18 Robinson has Leonard in trouble after that punch! 3:24
02:26 Robinson continues to pop the jab 3:26
02:26 Leonard is hurt. Robinson is a decent finisher, but sometimes he gets too excited and just wings wild punches. Let's see what he does here. 3:26
02:40 Robinson is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 3:26
02:46 Robinson connects with an uppercut to the head of Leonard. 3:28
02:46 Robinson probably can't finish Leonard this round as time winds down, but He should carry this momentum into the next round. 3:28
02:59 Robinson just comes up short with the combination. 3:28
03:00 That ends Round 5... But the fighters are still punching! Now Smoger jumps between them. 5:28
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 6. 0:0
0:07 Quick efficient work in the corner of Ray Leonard has the cut on the right eyelid under control. There's not even a trickle of blood showing. 0:0
0:07 Leonard lands a flurry to the ribs of Robinson. 2:0
0:12 Leonard is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 2:0
0:21 Ray Leonard pins Robinson's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:0
0:30 Referee Smoger steps in to break it up. 2:0
0:40 Robinson lands a crushing hook! 2:4
0:40 Leonard was staggered by that punch! 2:4
0:40 That punch has reopened a cut on Leonard as once again you can see blood on the face of Leonard. 2:4
0:40 Leonard is wiping his eye with his glove. The gash on his eyelid has started to spout blood once again and Leonard is going to have to wage war with only one good eye to see his opponent. 2:4
0:40 * Ray Leonard's pawing at his eye and there may be some blood trickling into that eye from the cut above it. The referee must have noticed because we have a stop in the action as Smoger motions toward the ringside physician. They're going to take a close look at the cut. 2:4
0:45 * Smoger is halting this fight. He steers Leonard to his corner and calls the ring doctor. The ring doctor is taking a close look at it... Leonard's corner is pleading with Smoger.* No! Smoger waves it off. The fight is over! The doctor is not going to let it continue. The winner by TKO is Robinson! 2:4
Fight Result
Here's Frank Shain with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 0:46 mark in Round 6 is...
Ray Robinson!
Score Cards
Stanley Christodoulou Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ray Leonard 9 10 9 10 9 47
Ray Robinson 10 9 10 8 10 47
Francisco Vazquez Marcos Round Total
Spain 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ray Leonard 9 10 9 10 9 47
Ray Robinson 10 9 10 8 10 47
Daniel Berger Fucs Round Total
Brazil 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ray Leonard 9 10 9 10 9 47
Ray Robinson 10 9 10 8 10 47
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ray Leonard 27 30 27 30 27 141
Ray Robinson 30 27 30 24 30 141
Statistics
Categories Ray Leonard Ray Robinson
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 2.67 4.83
Hooks / Round 1.33 6.33
Crosses / Round 1.33 5.17
Combinations / Round 3.17 4.83
Uppercuts / Round 1.33 3.17
Punches Landed / Round 9.83 24.33
Punches Missed / Round 37.33 46.50
Punching Accuracy 20.8% 34.4%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 2 / 1 / 1 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on right eyelid 2 / 1 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 2 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 1 / 1 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 1 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 2 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Ray Leonard vs Ray Robinson
Fight info: Sands Hotel, Atlantic City, NJ, United States, 2012-09-23, announcer is Frank Shain, referee is Steve Smoger, the bout will be scored by three judges: Stanley Christodoulou (South Africa), Francisco Vazquez Marcos (Spain) and Daniel Berger Fucs (Brazil), 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, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Ray Leonard - Record: 10-7-4 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Whitey Bimstein - Cut Man: Chuck Bodak
In the blue corner: Ray Robinson - Record: 13-5-3 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:12 Robinson landed a sharp combination that rocked Leonard back on his heels! 0:4
0:12 Leonard was shaken by those blows! 0:4
0:26 Leonard has his arms wrapped around Robinson... Now they separate. 0:4
0:35 Leonard pushes Robinson away. 0:4
0:44 Leonard just misses with a huge shot as Robinson chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:4
0:59 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:4
01:07 Ray Leonard tries to drop the right hand over the top but Robinson ducks under it. 0:4
01:14 Robinson scores with a tremendous left! 0:8
01:14 How is Leonard standing after that? 0:8
01:26 Leonard pushes Robinson away from him, trying to get some punching room and lands a crisp uppercut to the head from inside. 3:8
01:40 Robinson is just missing by a hair with his punches. 3:8
01:47 Robinson is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 3:8
01:56 Leonard clamps Robinson's arms to his side and holds on until Smoger breaks the hold. 3:8
02:00 Referee Smoger separates the two... 3:8
02:15 Robinson sneaks home the right cross. 3:10
02:28 Robinson just comes up short with the hook. 3:10
02:44 There's a hard shot off the top of Leonard's head! 3:15
02:44 Ray Leonard looks like he was hurt by that punch! 3:15
02:57 Robinson has freed himself from Leonard. They move quickly to ring center. 3:15
03:00 Robinson tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Leonard blocks it. 3:15
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 2:17
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 2 begins. 0:0
0:06 Eddie Inabagsky was extremely upbeat during the break with Robinson providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:11 Robinson cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Leonard had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:14 Ray Leonard throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:0
0:26 Robinson has Leonard trapped! 2:0
0:31 Robinson back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Leonard. 2:0
0:39 Robinson pins Leonard in the corner! 2:0
01:01 Smoger yells at the fighters to separate but Robinson and Leonard are a tangle of arms. 2:0
01:13 Smoger has to break the clinch. 2:0
01:18 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:0
01:31 Leonard works free! He backs to ring center, with Ray Robinson following. 2:0
01:43 Ray Leonard is stalking his opponent. 2:0
01:51 Ray Robinson moves into the left corner. 2:0
01:56 Leonard fires a lead right that Robinson manages to avoid. 2:0
01:58 Robinson punishes Leonard with his piston-like jab and if he keeps doing it, he might bust Leonard up. 2:3
02:15 Leonard traps Robinson's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Smoger breaks it up. 2:3
02:27 Smoger separates the two fighters. 2:3
02:36 Leonard is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Robinson a decent target to shoot for. 2:3
02:41 Leonard said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 2:3
02:44 Leonard scores to the body with a jab 4:3
02:54 Leonard is trapped in the corner... 4:3
02:58 Robinson smothers Leonard's attack with a clinch! 4:3
03:00 * Leonard is hitting with his shoulder in the close and Smoger has seen enough as he issues a warning. 4:3
03:00 That was a stinker of a round. The fighters should never have left their corners if all they were going to do was run or clinch. The crowd's voicing those same sentiments in the form of boos. 6:2
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Robinson unleashes a wild hook that just glances off the side of Leonard's head, if that had landed flush this fight might have been over! 0:2
0:17 Robinson rips a hook to the body. 0:4
0:26 Whitey Bimstein seemed to pump up Ray Leonard between rounds. 0:4
0:31 Leonard tries to muscle inside but Ray Robinson clinches him. 0:4
0:35 Smoger separates the two... 0:4
0:40 Robinson traps Leonard in the corner! 0:4
0:40 Robinson goes downstairs with a right cross. 0:6
0:57 Robinson shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Leonard flush! 0:11
0:57 Leonard is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 0:11
01:15 Leonard works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 0:11
01:28 Leonard tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 0:11
01:41 The action slows for the moment. 0:11
01:47 Ray Robinson has Leonard cornered! 0:11
01:52 Smoger tries to separate the boxers but Robinson has a vice-like grip on Leonard. 0:11
01:56 Smoger moves in to break the clinch. 0:11
02:10 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:11
02:14 Leonard wings a big left hand at Ray Robinson but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:11
02:17 Robinson sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 0:13
02:30 Robinson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:13
02:33 Leonard's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 0:13
02:37 Leonard lets his hands go, but Robinson answers right back. 2:15
03:00 Robinson swings...and misses. 2:15
03:00 Leonard spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 3. 3:15
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 4. 0:0
0:08 Ray Robinson got some great advice from Eddie Inabagsky between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 0:0
0:13 Robinson fires a left hand that Ray Leonard takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:20 Robinson just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:0
0:20 Robinson is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:0
0:25 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 4:0
0:34 Robinson ends up behind Leonard as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 4:0
0:38 Robinson pins Ray Leonard in the corner! 4:0
0:38 Robinson digs a short hook to ribs of Leonard. 4:2
0:52 That was a violent straight right by Robinson! 4:6
0:52 Leonard appears shaken by those punches! 4:6
01:10 Robinson really buried that punch into Ray Leonard's ribs. 4:10
01:10 Leonard is clutching his side! 4:10
01:24 Robinson is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Leonard to chase him. 4:10
01:29 Leonard has Robinson blocked in! 4:10
01:38 * Robinson has been knocked down with a strong combination! 4:10
01:41 Leonard is ushered to a neutral corner by Smoger and the count begins.. 13:10
01:41 1... 13:10
01:42 2... 13:10
01:43 3... 13:10
01:44 4... 13:10
01:45 5... 13:10
01:46 6... 13:10
01:47 7... 13:10
01:48 8... 13:10
01:48 * Robinson's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 13:10
01:48 The fight will continue as Smoger appears satisfied that Robinson is OK. 13:10
01:48 Leonard won't want to let Robinson off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 13:10
02:01 Leonard has Robinson pinned! 13:10
02:06 Leonard misses wildly with the Hook. 13:10
02:17 Leonard looks to work the body, but Robinson covers up nicely. 13:10
02:29 Leonard just can't find the range with that hook. 13:10
02:35 Robinson slides into a neutral corner... 13:10
02:35 Ray Leonard is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 15:10
02:35 Leonard is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 15:10
02:48 Leonard is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 15:10
02:57 Robinson made Leonard look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Leonard would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 15:10
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 16:12
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Leonard's corner as the bell sounds for Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Robinson splits Leonard's gloves with a powerful uppercut. 0:3
0:12 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:3
0:16 Leonard got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Whitey Bimstein's instructions work. 0:3
0:22 Robinson connects with a violent cross! 0:7
0:22 That blow connected solidly to the head of Leonard and he is stunned! 0:7
0:32 Leonard mauls Robinson inside as he delivers a hard hook to the side of the head! 3:7
0:41 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 3:7
0:52 The action is back at ring center. 3:7
0:52 Robinson scores with a hook to the side of the head. 3:9
0:52 * That punch has opened a cut on Ray Leonard. Blood is evident but exactly how bad the cut is can't be ascertained just yet. 3:11
0:52 A lot of blood is coming from a gash on the right eyelid of Leonard and it's certainly appears as if it's going to inhibit his vision if it stays open throughout the fight. That's a bad place for a serious cut. 3:11
0:52 * Smoger is taking a close look at the blood trickling down Ray Leonard's face; and now he steps in and stops the contest. Apparently, he wants the doctor to take a look at the damage done to Leonard's face, especially the cut above the eye. 3:11
0:52 * The ringside physician is making a thorough examination of the cut, after having cleared away some of the blood. He's dabbing at the wound again and from the way all three participants, doctor, ref and fighter, are nodding their heads, it looks like this contest is going to get back underway. Referee Smoger is indicating exactly that - the bout is going to continue; and both fighters are getting ready to start punching again. 3:11
01:01 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 3:11
01:09 Leonard looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Robinson. 3:11
01:13 Both men look to measure one another. 3:11
01:17 Robinson misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 3:13
01:34 Robinson lands a wicked combination! 3:18
01:34 Leonard was staggered by those punches... 3:18
01:39 Robinson appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 3:18
01:48 Robinson lets his hands go inside, but Leonard protects his body well. 3:18
01:54 Robinson lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 3:20
01:54 Robinson has Leonard is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 3:20
02:07 Leonard is protecting the body nicely as Robinson fails to score inside. 3:20
02:18 Ray Robinson lands a vicious uppercut! 3:24
02:18 Robinson has Leonard in trouble after that punch! 3:24
02:26 Robinson continues to pop the jab 3:26
02:26 Leonard is hurt. Robinson is a decent finisher, but sometimes he gets too excited and just wings wild punches. Let's see what he does here. 3:26
02:40 Robinson is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 3:26
02:46 Robinson connects with an uppercut to the head of Leonard. 3:28
02:46 Robinson probably can't finish Leonard this round as time winds down, but He should carry this momentum into the next round. 3:28
02:59 Robinson just comes up short with the combination. 3:28
03:00 That ends Round 5... But the fighters are still punching! Now Smoger jumps between them. 5:28
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 6. 0:0
0:07 Quick efficient work in the corner of Ray Leonard has the cut on the right eyelid under control. There's not even a trickle of blood showing. 0:0
0:07 Leonard lands a flurry to the ribs of Robinson. 2:0
0:12 Leonard is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 2:0
0:21 Ray Leonard pins Robinson's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:0
0:30 Referee Smoger steps in to break it up. 2:0
0:40 Robinson lands a crushing hook! 2:4
0:40 Leonard was staggered by that punch! 2:4
0:40 That punch has reopened a cut on Leonard as once again you can see blood on the face of Leonard. 2:4
0:40 Leonard is wiping his eye with his glove. The gash on his eyelid has started to spout blood once again and Leonard is going to have to wage war with only one good eye to see his opponent. 2:4
0:40 * Ray Leonard's pawing at his eye and there may be some blood trickling into that eye from the cut above it. The referee must have noticed because we have a stop in the action as Smoger motions toward the ringside physician. They're going to take a close look at the cut. 2:4
0:45 * Smoger is halting this fight. He steers Leonard to his corner and calls the ring doctor. The ring doctor is taking a close look at it... Leonard's corner is pleading with Smoger.* No! Smoger waves it off. The fight is over! The doctor is not going to let it continue. The winner by TKO is Robinson! 2:4
Fight Result
Here's Frank Shain with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 0:46 mark in Round 6 is...
Ray Robinson!
Score Cards
Stanley Christodoulou Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ray Leonard 9 10 9 10 9 47
Ray Robinson 10 9 10 8 10 47
Francisco Vazquez Marcos Round Total
Spain 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ray Leonard 9 10 9 10 9 47
Ray Robinson 10 9 10 8 10 47
Daniel Berger Fucs Round Total
Brazil 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ray Leonard 9 10 9 10 9 47
Ray Robinson 10 9 10 8 10 47
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ray Leonard 27 30 27 30 27 141
Ray Robinson 30 27 30 24 30 141
Statistics
Categories Ray Leonard Ray Robinson
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 2.67 4.83
Hooks / Round 1.33 6.33
Crosses / Round 1.33 5.17
Combinations / Round 3.17 4.83
Uppercuts / Round 1.33 3.17
Punches Landed / Round 9.83 24.33
Punches Missed / Round 37.33 46.50
Punching Accuracy 20.8% 34.4%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 2 / 1 / 1 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on right eyelid 2 / 1 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 2 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 1 / 1 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 1 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 2 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments