Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Rocky Marciano Floyd Patterson 1-1 2 SD 10 10
Preliminary 1 Henry Armstrong Manuel Medina 3-1 0 TD 4 10
Preliminary 2 Kid Chocolate Wayne McCullough 3-1 1 UD 10 10
Support Bout Ricardo Lopez Michael Carbajal 1-1 1 UD 10 10
Co-Feature Julio Cesar Chavez Azumah Nelson 1-1 0 D 10 10
Main Event Larry Holmes Jack Johnson 1-1 2 SD 10 10
#4# Event 23 1-6
Re: #4# Event 23 1-6
Opening Bout
Rocky Marciano vs Floyd Patterson
Fight info: Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, CT, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is Pat Russell, the bout will be scored by three judges: Steve Corbo (United States), Wan-Soo Yuh (South Korea) and Scott Morrison (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: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Lenny DeJesus
In the blue corner: Floyd Patterson - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Hector Roca - Cut Man: Chuck Bodak
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's no more time for speculation as the fight gets underway here in Round 1. 0:0
0:07 Patterson feints to the head, then goes downstairs with a wicked hook! 0:3
0:20 Patterson is holding on to Marciano. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:3
0:25 Russell breaks them up... 0:3
0:35 Marciano drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:3
0:35 Patterson was stunned by that blow! 4:3
0:51 Patterson lands a wicked combination! 4:8
0:51 Marciano was staggered by those punches... 4:8
01:05 Patterson swings...and misses. 4:8
01:15 Patterson scores with consecutive blows to the body of Rocky Marciano. 4:10
01:15 Patterson picks up the pace sensing he can get Marciano out of there! 4:10
01:29 Patterson feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 4:10
01:37 Patterson just comes up short with the hook. 4:10
01:53 Patterson telegraphed that shot and Marciano ducks under it easily. 4:10
02:02 The action slows for the moment. 4:10
02:15 Marciano is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Patterson can't throw punches, I guess. 4:10
02:24 The Referee breaks it up... 4:10
02:33 Marciano said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 4:10
02:39 Patterson catches Marciano with a short, powerful hook to the head as Marciano tried to move inside. That punch stopped Marciano in his tracks! 4:13
03:00 Marciano is jockeying for position as he tries to force Patterson back into the corner. 4:13
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 4:14
Round 2
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
0:18 Marciano dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Patterson back on his heels! 4:0
0:18 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Patterson is just trying to hang on! 4:0
0:41 Marciano drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 8:0
0:41 Patterson is trying to regroup after those punches... 8:0
0:58 Marciano misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:0
01:05 Patterson lands a hard uppercut! 8:4
01:05 Marciano looks like he was hurt by that punch! 8:4
01:27 Marciano tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Patterson blocks it. 8:4
01:34 Patterson lands a crushing cross! 8:8
01:34 Marciano looks shaken! 8:8
01:44 Patterson connects with a hard left hook to the jaw. 8:11
01:58 Marciano throws a flurry of punches but Floyd Patterson either blocks or slips them. 8:11
02:05 Marciano scores big with that hook to the jaw of Patterson. Patterson took a step back after absorbing that shot. 11:11
02:19 Patterson voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 11:11
02:24 Patterson bangs the uppercut home. 11:13
02:40 Marciano shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Patterson flush! 15:13
02:40 That's the punch Marciano hoped to land! Patterson looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 15:13
02:53 Marciano gets off a jab to the solar plexus 17:13
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 17:15
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 3 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:16 Rocky Marciano fires and misses. 0:0
0:23 Whatever Eddie Inabagsky said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Marciano has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:28 Marciano fires a left hand that Patterson takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:30 * Patterson is told to watch holding and hitting by Russell 0:4
0:56 Marciano just landed a three punch combo! 4:4
0:56 Patterson seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 4:4
01:09 Rocky Marciano ties up Floyd Patterson. 4:4
01:21 Marciano shoves Patterson away. 4:4
01:29 Patterson finds a home for that debilitating hook. 4:7
01:46 OH! Marciano landed the big hook flush! 8:7
01:46 Patterson is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 8:7
01:59 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Patterson. 8:10
02:20 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 8:10
02:28 And Marciano tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Patterson! 8:14
02:28 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Marciano is trying to hang on... 8:14
02:38 Marciano winds up and lands a nasty hook to Patterson's body. 11:14
02:54 Patterson is protecting the body nicely as Marciano fails to score inside. 11:14
02:56 Patterson lands a devastating hook to the body. 11:17
03:00 There seems to be a bit of puffiness under Marciano's right eye. 11:17
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 11:17
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:12 Marciano misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:14 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Patterson digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Marciano. 0:2
0:23 Hector Roca seemed to pump up Patterson between rounds. 0:2
0:29 Marciano misses wildly with the hook. 0:2
0:35 Patterson connects with a violent combination! 0:6
0:35 Marciano looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 0:6
0:48 Patterson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:6
01:01 Marciano tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:6
01:10 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:6
01:20 Patterson holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Marciano to score with a clean shot. 0:6
01:33 Marciano takes a hard combination from Patterson 0:10
01:33 Marciano is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 0:10
01:46 Patterson wraps his arms around Marciano. 0:10
01:51 Referee Russell separates the two... 0:10
01:56 Patterson rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:12
02:11 Considering the clinch Marciano has on Patterson it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Patterson pushes him away. 0:12
02:15 Patterson tries to get free... Here comes Russell to break them up... 0:12
02:25 Marciano just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Patterson with a sharp combination! 4:12
02:25 What a beautiful combination! Patterson might not survive this... 4:12
02:45 Marciano continues to follow Patterson about the ring. 4:12
02:50 Patterson is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:12
03:00 Hide the china because Marciano is like a bull in there, charging forward with reckless abandon. 4:12
03:00 And that ends Round number 4. 5:13
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:12 There's a straight right by Marciano! 4:0
0:12 Patterson takes a step back, obviously hurt! 4:0
0:32 Patterson looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 4:0
0:44 Patterson usues his legs to avoid Marciano's punches. 4:0
0:47 Some nice infighting ends with Floyd Patterson getting an uppercut in. 4:2
01:01 Rocky Marciano lands a solid cross! 8:2
01:01 Patterson was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 8:2
01:17 That hook by Rocky Marciano jarred Floyd Patterson! 12:2
01:17 Patterson looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 12:2
01:31 Marciano's misses as Patterson backpedals away. 12:2
01:38 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 12:2
01:46 Rocky Marciano looks to work the body, but Patterson covers up nicely. 12:2
01:58 Marciano fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 12:2
02:00 Patterson throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 12:4
02:04 The swelling is increasing around Marciano's right. 12:4
02:16 Rocky Marciano seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 12:4
02:24 Circling left, Marciano looks for an opening to fire a shot at Patterson. 12:4
02:33 Marciano misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 12:4
02:35 Patterson ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 12:6
02:51 Floyd Patterson tries to muscle inside but Marciano clinches him. 12:6
02:56 Russell steps in and breaks it up. 12:6
03:00 Round 5 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 13:6
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano and Patterson square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 6. 0:0
0:06 Marciano got some great advice from Eddie Inabagsky between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 6. 0:0
0:13 Patterson just comes up short with the cross. 0:0
0:24 Patterson scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Marciano. 0:2
0:29 That swelling under the right eye of Marciano is definitely getting worse. 0:2
0:41 Marciano cranks up the hook and connects to Patterson's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:2
0:41 Patterson is suddenly in trouble! 4:2
0:54 Marciano lands a crushing cross! 8:2
0:54 Floyd Patterson looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 8:2
01:09 Patterson gets off a quick combination to the body 8:4
01:22 Marciano really buried that punch into Patterson's ribs. 12:4
01:22 Those punches hurt Patterson and he looks to hang on. 12:4
01:36 Marciano misses with that cross. 12:4
01:43 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 12:4
01:50 Patterson works his way in and leans on Marciano... 12:4
01:55 Russell has to separate the two... 12:4
02:16 Patterson is challenging Marciano to fight him and quit clinching. 12:4
02:21 * Russell is telling Patterson to quit using the shoulder. 12:4
02:43 Patterson pins Marciano's arms. Now they move apart. 12:4
02:48 Referee Russell has to separate the two... 12:4
02:59 Marciano lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Patterson. 12:4
03:00 It looks like Patterson has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 12:4
03:00 The Referee has to get between Marciano and Patterson as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 12:3
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Patterson's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 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
0:09 Marciano fires a solid combination. 2:0
0:19 The fighters are at close quarters now as Patterson lands a hook downstairs. 2:2
0:35 Marciano scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 6:2
0:35 Patterson is hurt! 6:2
0:52 Patterson drills Marciano with a left and right and another left. 6:4
01:04 Patterson is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 9:6
01:17 Patterson scores with an uppercut that appeared to catch Marciano in the throat. That has to be painful. 9:9
01:22 Look for Patterson to start to target Marciano's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 9:9
01:31 Marciano lands a strong uppercut! 13:9
01:31 Marciano has Patterson hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 13:9
01:45 Patterson lands a devastating cross! 13:13
01:45 Marciano is badly hurt! 13:13
01:49 Marciano needs to catch his second wind... 13:13
02:05 Patterson just landed a devastating three punch combo! 13:17
02:05 That series of punches rocked Marciano and he looks to be in trouble. 13:17
02:19 Floyd Patterson is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Marciano attempts to move inside on him. 13:17
02:28 Marciano wings a big left hand at Patterson but the latter sidesteps the punch. 13:17
02:35 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 13:17
02:39 Marciano scores with a quick hook to the head of Patterson after Patterson missed with a wild shot of his own. 15:17
02:54 Patterson drops the right hand flush on Marciano's chin! 15:21
02:54 That blow connected solidly to the head of Marciano and he is stunned! 15:21
02:59 There has to be something done about the swelling around Marciano's right eye as it continues to worsen. 15:21
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Marciano and Floyd Patterson really went at it. 16:22
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 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
0:14 Patterson pummels Marciano, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 0:4
0:14 Marciano looks shaken! 0:4
0:18 Marciano looks to be losing his legs. 0:4
0:23 Marciano is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:4
0:30 Patterson bounces off the ropes, challenging Marciano to come get him. 0:4
0:38 Patterson lands a hard jab to the body of Rocky Marciano 0:7
0:42 Marciano seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 0:7
0:54 Patterson clinches... Marciano gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:7
01:03 Russell moves in to break the clinch. 0:7
01:12 OH! Patterson landed the big hook flush! 0:11
01:12 That shot landed square and Marciano felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 0:11
01:26 The fighters are tied up. Floyd Patterson tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:11
01:38 Russell moves them apart. 0:11
01:47 Patterson is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:11
01:55 Patterson feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 0:13
02:09 Marciano doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Patterson's head? 4:13
02:09 And Patterson's in big trouble now! 4:13
02:23 That was a violent straight right by Marciano! 8:13
02:23 Patterson appears shaken by those punches! 8:13
02:38 Marciano wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Patterson's defense. 8:13
02:45 Patterson scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 8:15
02:50 Marciano is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 8:15
03:00 Floyd Patterson has his arms wrapped around Rocky Marciano... Now they separate. 8:15
03:00 Patterson finally lets go of Rocky Marciano. 8:15
03:00 Patterson appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:15
03:00 The crowd is up and standing as the fighters finish Round 8. 8:15
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Patterson received a pep talk from Hector Roca before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Marciano's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Rocky Marciano's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:13 Marciano bores in determined to maul Patterson 0:0
0:22 Marciano is holding... 0:0
0:27 Marciano uses his shoulder to force Patterson out of the clinch. 0:0
0:31 Marciano doubles up to the body, though Patterson seems unfazed. 2:0
0:45 Marciano misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:0
0:47 Patterson lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 2:2
0:52 The swelling around Marciano's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 2:2
01:04 Marciano tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Patterson. 2:2
01:06 Patterson splits Marciano's gloves with an uppercut. 2:4
01:19 Marciano is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:4
01:27 Rocky Marciano will tie a guy up if he has to. 2:4
01:32 Patterson works his way free! 2:4
01:41 Marciano is like an old steam train going uphill. He just keeps chugging away trying to move inside on Patterson. 2:4
01:50 Marciano is clinching. Russell better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 2:4
01:59 Patterson pushes Marciano away. 2:4
02:11 Marciano lands a vicious uppercut! 6:4
02:11 Patterson appears shaken by that punch! 6:4
02:25 Russell tries to separate the boxers but Rocky Marciano has a vice-like grip on Patterson. 6:4
02:30 Russell separates the two... 6:4
02:39 Marciano misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 6:4
02:41 Patterson lands a nice looking uppercut inside, but it was mostly an arm punch. 6:6
02:57 Marciano forces his way inside. 6:6
03:00 Marciano wraps up Patterson... Neither fighter will break... 6:6
03:00 Marciano pushes Patterson away. 6:6
03:00 Patterson seems to have done enough to win this fight. 6:6
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. 6:6
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 10th. 0:0
0:06 Hector Roca knows Patterson lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:06 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
0:07 Patterson lands a flurry to the ribs of Marciano. 0:2
0:21 Marciano comes in low. Patterson puts a headlock on him. Russell knocks Patterson's arm off Marciano's head. 0:2
0:30 Referee Russell steps in to break it up. 0:2
0:38 Marciano shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:2
0:52 Marciano grabs Patterson. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:2
01:01 Russell has to break them apart. 2:2
01:05 Both men look to measure one another. 2:2
01:14 Patterson smothers Rocky Marciano's attack as Marciano tries to get off some shots inside. 2:2
01:16 Patterson scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 2:4
01:20 The increased swelling around the right eye of Marciano is fast becoming a hindurance. 2:4
01:30 Patterson throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Marciano's jaw. 2:6
01:43 Some good body work by Patterson but not much on those punches. 2:8
01:57 Marciano lets his hands go inside, but Patterson protects his body well. 2:8
02:04 Patterson scores with a tremendous left! 2:13
02:04 Marciano was shaken by that blow! 2:13
02:08 The swelling under Marciano's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 2:13
02:19 The quickness and footwork of Patterson is definitely keeping Marciano off balance. 2:13
02:30 Marciano patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Patterson little room to move. 2:13
02:35 Marciano appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 2:13
02:43 Patterson misses wildly with the Hook. 2:13
02:45 Marciano connects with stiff left hook to the body. 5:13
03:00 Floyd Patterson pins Marciano's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 5:13
03:00 Russell separates them. 5:13
03:00 Patterson appears to have this fight under control. 5:13
03:00 Both fighters look finished as the fight ends with the ringing of the bell. 6:12
Fight Result
Here's Johnny Addie with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Steve Corbo, United States scores the bout 97 to 94 for Floyd Patterson
Wan-Soo Yuh, South Korea scores the bout 97 to 93 for Rocky Marciano
Scott Morrison, United States scores the bout 97 to 94 for...
...Floyd Patterson
The winner by split decision is Floyd Patterson!
Score Cards
Steve Corbo Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Rocky Marciano 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 94
Floyd Patterson 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 97
Wan-Soo Yuh Round Total
South Korea 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Rocky Marciano 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 97
Floyd Patterson 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 93
Scott Morrison Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Rocky Marciano 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 94
Floyd Patterson 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 97
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Rocky Marciano 28 29 28 28 29 30 28 27 30 28 285
Floyd Patterson 29 28 29 29 28 27 29 30 29 29 287
Statistics
Categories Rocky Marciano Floyd Patterson
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 2.40 5.50
Hooks / Round 3.80 5.30
Crosses / Round 3.90 5.50
Combinations / Round 3.60 4.90
Uppercuts / Round 2.60 4.00
Punches Landed / Round 16.30 25.20
Punches Missed / Round 44.40 16.70
Punching Accuracy 26.9% 60.1%
Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
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 4 / 2 3 / 3
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Rocky Marciano vs Floyd Patterson
Fight info: Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, CT, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is Pat Russell, the bout will be scored by three judges: Steve Corbo (United States), Wan-Soo Yuh (South Korea) and Scott Morrison (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: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Lenny DeJesus
In the blue corner: Floyd Patterson - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Hector Roca - Cut Man: Chuck Bodak
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's no more time for speculation as the fight gets underway here in Round 1. 0:0
0:07 Patterson feints to the head, then goes downstairs with a wicked hook! 0:3
0:20 Patterson is holding on to Marciano. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:3
0:25 Russell breaks them up... 0:3
0:35 Marciano drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:3
0:35 Patterson was stunned by that blow! 4:3
0:51 Patterson lands a wicked combination! 4:8
0:51 Marciano was staggered by those punches... 4:8
01:05 Patterson swings...and misses. 4:8
01:15 Patterson scores with consecutive blows to the body of Rocky Marciano. 4:10
01:15 Patterson picks up the pace sensing he can get Marciano out of there! 4:10
01:29 Patterson feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 4:10
01:37 Patterson just comes up short with the hook. 4:10
01:53 Patterson telegraphed that shot and Marciano ducks under it easily. 4:10
02:02 The action slows for the moment. 4:10
02:15 Marciano is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Patterson can't throw punches, I guess. 4:10
02:24 The Referee breaks it up... 4:10
02:33 Marciano said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 4:10
02:39 Patterson catches Marciano with a short, powerful hook to the head as Marciano tried to move inside. That punch stopped Marciano in his tracks! 4:13
03:00 Marciano is jockeying for position as he tries to force Patterson back into the corner. 4:13
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 4:14
Round 2
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
0:18 Marciano dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Patterson back on his heels! 4:0
0:18 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Patterson is just trying to hang on! 4:0
0:41 Marciano drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 8:0
0:41 Patterson is trying to regroup after those punches... 8:0
0:58 Marciano misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:0
01:05 Patterson lands a hard uppercut! 8:4
01:05 Marciano looks like he was hurt by that punch! 8:4
01:27 Marciano tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Patterson blocks it. 8:4
01:34 Patterson lands a crushing cross! 8:8
01:34 Marciano looks shaken! 8:8
01:44 Patterson connects with a hard left hook to the jaw. 8:11
01:58 Marciano throws a flurry of punches but Floyd Patterson either blocks or slips them. 8:11
02:05 Marciano scores big with that hook to the jaw of Patterson. Patterson took a step back after absorbing that shot. 11:11
02:19 Patterson voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 11:11
02:24 Patterson bangs the uppercut home. 11:13
02:40 Marciano shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Patterson flush! 15:13
02:40 That's the punch Marciano hoped to land! Patterson looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 15:13
02:53 Marciano gets off a jab to the solar plexus 17:13
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 17:15
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 3 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:16 Rocky Marciano fires and misses. 0:0
0:23 Whatever Eddie Inabagsky said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Marciano has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:28 Marciano fires a left hand that Patterson takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:30 * Patterson is told to watch holding and hitting by Russell 0:4
0:56 Marciano just landed a three punch combo! 4:4
0:56 Patterson seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 4:4
01:09 Rocky Marciano ties up Floyd Patterson. 4:4
01:21 Marciano shoves Patterson away. 4:4
01:29 Patterson finds a home for that debilitating hook. 4:7
01:46 OH! Marciano landed the big hook flush! 8:7
01:46 Patterson is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 8:7
01:59 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Patterson. 8:10
02:20 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 8:10
02:28 And Marciano tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Patterson! 8:14
02:28 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Marciano is trying to hang on... 8:14
02:38 Marciano winds up and lands a nasty hook to Patterson's body. 11:14
02:54 Patterson is protecting the body nicely as Marciano fails to score inside. 11:14
02:56 Patterson lands a devastating hook to the body. 11:17
03:00 There seems to be a bit of puffiness under Marciano's right eye. 11:17
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 11:17
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:12 Marciano misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:14 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Patterson digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Marciano. 0:2
0:23 Hector Roca seemed to pump up Patterson between rounds. 0:2
0:29 Marciano misses wildly with the hook. 0:2
0:35 Patterson connects with a violent combination! 0:6
0:35 Marciano looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 0:6
0:48 Patterson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:6
01:01 Marciano tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:6
01:10 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:6
01:20 Patterson holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Marciano to score with a clean shot. 0:6
01:33 Marciano takes a hard combination from Patterson 0:10
01:33 Marciano is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 0:10
01:46 Patterson wraps his arms around Marciano. 0:10
01:51 Referee Russell separates the two... 0:10
01:56 Patterson rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:12
02:11 Considering the clinch Marciano has on Patterson it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Patterson pushes him away. 0:12
02:15 Patterson tries to get free... Here comes Russell to break them up... 0:12
02:25 Marciano just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Patterson with a sharp combination! 4:12
02:25 What a beautiful combination! Patterson might not survive this... 4:12
02:45 Marciano continues to follow Patterson about the ring. 4:12
02:50 Patterson is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:12
03:00 Hide the china because Marciano is like a bull in there, charging forward with reckless abandon. 4:12
03:00 And that ends Round number 4. 5:13
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:12 There's a straight right by Marciano! 4:0
0:12 Patterson takes a step back, obviously hurt! 4:0
0:32 Patterson looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 4:0
0:44 Patterson usues his legs to avoid Marciano's punches. 4:0
0:47 Some nice infighting ends with Floyd Patterson getting an uppercut in. 4:2
01:01 Rocky Marciano lands a solid cross! 8:2
01:01 Patterson was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 8:2
01:17 That hook by Rocky Marciano jarred Floyd Patterson! 12:2
01:17 Patterson looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 12:2
01:31 Marciano's misses as Patterson backpedals away. 12:2
01:38 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 12:2
01:46 Rocky Marciano looks to work the body, but Patterson covers up nicely. 12:2
01:58 Marciano fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 12:2
02:00 Patterson throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 12:4
02:04 The swelling is increasing around Marciano's right. 12:4
02:16 Rocky Marciano seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 12:4
02:24 Circling left, Marciano looks for an opening to fire a shot at Patterson. 12:4
02:33 Marciano misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 12:4
02:35 Patterson ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 12:6
02:51 Floyd Patterson tries to muscle inside but Marciano clinches him. 12:6
02:56 Russell steps in and breaks it up. 12:6
03:00 Round 5 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 13:6
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano and Patterson square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 6. 0:0
0:06 Marciano got some great advice from Eddie Inabagsky between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 6. 0:0
0:13 Patterson just comes up short with the cross. 0:0
0:24 Patterson scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Marciano. 0:2
0:29 That swelling under the right eye of Marciano is definitely getting worse. 0:2
0:41 Marciano cranks up the hook and connects to Patterson's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:2
0:41 Patterson is suddenly in trouble! 4:2
0:54 Marciano lands a crushing cross! 8:2
0:54 Floyd Patterson looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 8:2
01:09 Patterson gets off a quick combination to the body 8:4
01:22 Marciano really buried that punch into Patterson's ribs. 12:4
01:22 Those punches hurt Patterson and he looks to hang on. 12:4
01:36 Marciano misses with that cross. 12:4
01:43 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 12:4
01:50 Patterson works his way in and leans on Marciano... 12:4
01:55 Russell has to separate the two... 12:4
02:16 Patterson is challenging Marciano to fight him and quit clinching. 12:4
02:21 * Russell is telling Patterson to quit using the shoulder. 12:4
02:43 Patterson pins Marciano's arms. Now they move apart. 12:4
02:48 Referee Russell has to separate the two... 12:4
02:59 Marciano lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Patterson. 12:4
03:00 It looks like Patterson has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 12:4
03:00 The Referee has to get between Marciano and Patterson as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 12:3
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Patterson's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 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
0:09 Marciano fires a solid combination. 2:0
0:19 The fighters are at close quarters now as Patterson lands a hook downstairs. 2:2
0:35 Marciano scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 6:2
0:35 Patterson is hurt! 6:2
0:52 Patterson drills Marciano with a left and right and another left. 6:4
01:04 Patterson is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 9:6
01:17 Patterson scores with an uppercut that appeared to catch Marciano in the throat. That has to be painful. 9:9
01:22 Look for Patterson to start to target Marciano's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 9:9
01:31 Marciano lands a strong uppercut! 13:9
01:31 Marciano has Patterson hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 13:9
01:45 Patterson lands a devastating cross! 13:13
01:45 Marciano is badly hurt! 13:13
01:49 Marciano needs to catch his second wind... 13:13
02:05 Patterson just landed a devastating three punch combo! 13:17
02:05 That series of punches rocked Marciano and he looks to be in trouble. 13:17
02:19 Floyd Patterson is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Marciano attempts to move inside on him. 13:17
02:28 Marciano wings a big left hand at Patterson but the latter sidesteps the punch. 13:17
02:35 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 13:17
02:39 Marciano scores with a quick hook to the head of Patterson after Patterson missed with a wild shot of his own. 15:17
02:54 Patterson drops the right hand flush on Marciano's chin! 15:21
02:54 That blow connected solidly to the head of Marciano and he is stunned! 15:21
02:59 There has to be something done about the swelling around Marciano's right eye as it continues to worsen. 15:21
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Marciano and Floyd Patterson really went at it. 16:22
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 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
0:14 Patterson pummels Marciano, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 0:4
0:14 Marciano looks shaken! 0:4
0:18 Marciano looks to be losing his legs. 0:4
0:23 Marciano is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:4
0:30 Patterson bounces off the ropes, challenging Marciano to come get him. 0:4
0:38 Patterson lands a hard jab to the body of Rocky Marciano 0:7
0:42 Marciano seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 0:7
0:54 Patterson clinches... Marciano gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:7
01:03 Russell moves in to break the clinch. 0:7
01:12 OH! Patterson landed the big hook flush! 0:11
01:12 That shot landed square and Marciano felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 0:11
01:26 The fighters are tied up. Floyd Patterson tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:11
01:38 Russell moves them apart. 0:11
01:47 Patterson is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:11
01:55 Patterson feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 0:13
02:09 Marciano doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Patterson's head? 4:13
02:09 And Patterson's in big trouble now! 4:13
02:23 That was a violent straight right by Marciano! 8:13
02:23 Patterson appears shaken by those punches! 8:13
02:38 Marciano wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Patterson's defense. 8:13
02:45 Patterson scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 8:15
02:50 Marciano is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 8:15
03:00 Floyd Patterson has his arms wrapped around Rocky Marciano... Now they separate. 8:15
03:00 Patterson finally lets go of Rocky Marciano. 8:15
03:00 Patterson appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:15
03:00 The crowd is up and standing as the fighters finish Round 8. 8:15
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Patterson received a pep talk from Hector Roca before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Marciano's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Rocky Marciano's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:13 Marciano bores in determined to maul Patterson 0:0
0:22 Marciano is holding... 0:0
0:27 Marciano uses his shoulder to force Patterson out of the clinch. 0:0
0:31 Marciano doubles up to the body, though Patterson seems unfazed. 2:0
0:45 Marciano misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:0
0:47 Patterson lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 2:2
0:52 The swelling around Marciano's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 2:2
01:04 Marciano tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Patterson. 2:2
01:06 Patterson splits Marciano's gloves with an uppercut. 2:4
01:19 Marciano is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:4
01:27 Rocky Marciano will tie a guy up if he has to. 2:4
01:32 Patterson works his way free! 2:4
01:41 Marciano is like an old steam train going uphill. He just keeps chugging away trying to move inside on Patterson. 2:4
01:50 Marciano is clinching. Russell better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 2:4
01:59 Patterson pushes Marciano away. 2:4
02:11 Marciano lands a vicious uppercut! 6:4
02:11 Patterson appears shaken by that punch! 6:4
02:25 Russell tries to separate the boxers but Rocky Marciano has a vice-like grip on Patterson. 6:4
02:30 Russell separates the two... 6:4
02:39 Marciano misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 6:4
02:41 Patterson lands a nice looking uppercut inside, but it was mostly an arm punch. 6:6
02:57 Marciano forces his way inside. 6:6
03:00 Marciano wraps up Patterson... Neither fighter will break... 6:6
03:00 Marciano pushes Patterson away. 6:6
03:00 Patterson seems to have done enough to win this fight. 6:6
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. 6:6
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 10th. 0:0
0:06 Hector Roca knows Patterson lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:06 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
0:07 Patterson lands a flurry to the ribs of Marciano. 0:2
0:21 Marciano comes in low. Patterson puts a headlock on him. Russell knocks Patterson's arm off Marciano's head. 0:2
0:30 Referee Russell steps in to break it up. 0:2
0:38 Marciano shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:2
0:52 Marciano grabs Patterson. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:2
01:01 Russell has to break them apart. 2:2
01:05 Both men look to measure one another. 2:2
01:14 Patterson smothers Rocky Marciano's attack as Marciano tries to get off some shots inside. 2:2
01:16 Patterson scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 2:4
01:20 The increased swelling around the right eye of Marciano is fast becoming a hindurance. 2:4
01:30 Patterson throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Marciano's jaw. 2:6
01:43 Some good body work by Patterson but not much on those punches. 2:8
01:57 Marciano lets his hands go inside, but Patterson protects his body well. 2:8
02:04 Patterson scores with a tremendous left! 2:13
02:04 Marciano was shaken by that blow! 2:13
02:08 The swelling under Marciano's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 2:13
02:19 The quickness and footwork of Patterson is definitely keeping Marciano off balance. 2:13
02:30 Marciano patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Patterson little room to move. 2:13
02:35 Marciano appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 2:13
02:43 Patterson misses wildly with the Hook. 2:13
02:45 Marciano connects with stiff left hook to the body. 5:13
03:00 Floyd Patterson pins Marciano's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 5:13
03:00 Russell separates them. 5:13
03:00 Patterson appears to have this fight under control. 5:13
03:00 Both fighters look finished as the fight ends with the ringing of the bell. 6:12
Fight Result
Here's Johnny Addie with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Steve Corbo, United States scores the bout 97 to 94 for Floyd Patterson
Wan-Soo Yuh, South Korea scores the bout 97 to 93 for Rocky Marciano
Scott Morrison, United States scores the bout 97 to 94 for...
...Floyd Patterson
The winner by split decision is Floyd Patterson!
Score Cards
Steve Corbo Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Rocky Marciano 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 94
Floyd Patterson 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 97
Wan-Soo Yuh Round Total
South Korea 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Rocky Marciano 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 97
Floyd Patterson 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 93
Scott Morrison Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Rocky Marciano 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 94
Floyd Patterson 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 97
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Rocky Marciano 28 29 28 28 29 30 28 27 30 28 285
Floyd Patterson 29 28 29 29 28 27 29 30 29 29 287
Statistics
Categories Rocky Marciano Floyd Patterson
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 2.40 5.50
Hooks / Round 3.80 5.30
Crosses / Round 3.90 5.50
Combinations / Round 3.60 4.90
Uppercuts / Round 2.60 4.00
Punches Landed / Round 16.30 25.20
Punches Missed / Round 44.40 16.70
Punching Accuracy 26.9% 60.1%
Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
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 4 / 2 3 / 3
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: #4# Event 23 1-6
Preliminary 1
Henry Armstrong vs Manuel Medina
Fight info: Laurel Gardens, Newark, NJ, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Jimmy Lennon, referee is Tommy Kimmons, the bout will be scored by three judges: Kenny Gray (United States), George Kachulis (United States) and Richard Flaherty (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: Henry Armstrong - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Angelo Dundee
In the blue corner: Manuel Medina - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Rudy Perez - Cut Man: Aaron Snowell
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center as the bell sounds to begin the first round. 0:0
0:10 Armstrong plants a cross on Manuel Medina's rib cage. 2:0
0:22 Armstrong scores with a hook to the side of the head. 4:0
0:37 Armstrong misses with that cross. 4:0
0:40 Medina lands the lead cross. 4:2
0:53 Armstrong drives that short hook into Medina's midsection! 8:2
0:53 Medina was stunned by that blow! 8:2
01:07 Armstrong just comes up short with the combination. 8:2
01:16 Armstrong scores with a brutal hook to the head. 11:2
01:30 Medina is just missing by a hair with his punches. 11:2
01:33 Some good body work by Armstrong but not much on those punches. 13:2
01:45 Henry Armstrong fires the jab. It finds its target. 15:2
02:04 Armstrong just landed a devastating three punch combo! 19:2
02:04 Those punches hurt Manuel Medina and he looks to hang on. 19:2
02:20 A crisp jab from Armstrong connects to the jaw of Medina 22:2
02:30 Henry Armstrong jolts Medina starting with the body and working up to the head. 25:2
02:44 Circling left, Armstrong looks for an opening to fire a shot at Medina. 25:2
02:55 Armstrong doesn't connect with the uppercut. 25:2
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 27:2
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Henry Armstrong looks to be in good shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Look out! That was a straight right by Armstrong! 4:0
0:12 Medina appears to have been staggered by that punch... 4:0
0:28 Armstrong is stalking his opponent. 4:0
0:36 Armstrong is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:0
0:43 Manuel Medina fires a shot, but it glances off Armstrong's shoulder. 4:0
0:54 Medina wraps up Armstrong. 4:0
01:06 Kimmons moves them apart. 4:0
01:11 Medina scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Armstrong. 4:2
01:25 Medina throws a punch and lands. Armstrong scores with a counter. Looks like Medina was a little more effective. 6:5
01:41 Armstrong throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Medina but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:5
02:03 Armstrong tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 6:5
02:05 Manuel Medina lands a hook to the ribs. 6:7
02:20 Armstrong is clinching... 6:7
02:29 * The referee is cautioning Armstrong about leaning on the neck of his opponent. It's a good tactic if you can get away with it because it tends to tire out the other fighter but Kimmons isn't going to let it happen. 6:7
02:47 Armstrong is trying to free his gloves from under Medina's gloves. 6:7
02:51 Kimmons moves in to break the clinch. 6:7
02:55 Medina quickly hitches up his trunks. 6:7
03:00 Armstrong works free! The fighters move to ring center. 6:7
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 2 to a close. 7:7
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 3 begins. 0:0
0:13 Medina 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. 0:0
0:20 Medina's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:24 Armstrong pushes Medina away to give himself a little more space to work with. 0:0
0:27 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:37 Armstrong traps Manuel Medina in the corner! 0:0
0:41 Armstrong lands a hard cross! 4:0
0:41 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Medina is trying to hang on... 4:0
0:55 Armstrong misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:0
01:17 Henry Armstrong tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Medina. 4:0
01:19 Medina throws the hook and connects. 4:2
01:31 Armstrong seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:2
01:42 Armstrong just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Medina with a sharp combination! 9:2
01:42 What a beautiful combination! Manuel Medina might not survive this... 9:2
01:51 * Armstrong is told to quit head butting by Kimmons. 11:2
02:08 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 11:2
02:23 Armstrong shoots the jab into the chest of Medina. 13:2
02:40 Armstrong lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Medina. 13:2
02:43 Medina's hands are free inside as he lands an uppercut on Armstrong's beltline. 13:4
03:00 Armstrong fires a left hand that Medina takes high on the shoulder. 13:4
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 3. 14:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Medina looks a bit disgusted as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:16 Medina bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 0:2
0:21 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:31 Medina takes a heavy hook downstairs. 4:2
0:31 Medina is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:2
0:43 Armstrong slides into a neutral corner... 4:2
0:43 Manuel Medina connects with an uppercut to the head of Armstrong. 4:4
01:04 Armstrong looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 4:4
01:06 Manuel Medina punctuates a great series of blows to the midsection by driving a wicked hook into Armstrong's liver. 4:7
01:20 Armstrong fires and misses. 4:7
01:31 Armstrong just can't find the range with that cross. 4:7
01:33 Medina bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 4:9
01:49 Medina shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:11
01:49 * Armstrong is bleeding! He's cut! 4:13
01:49 The severe bleeding is coming from the last place you'd want a cut, inside the left eyebrow of Henry Armstrong. The blood is running into his eye and, as a corner man, you know that the location is going to add to the challenge of getting that wound to close. 4:13
01:49 * Blood is trickling from the cut over Armstrong's eye; it has to be impairing his vision somewhat and it's definitely bothering him if the amount of blinking he's doing is any indication. And it looks like . . . yes . . . Referee Kimmons is notifying the timekeeper to stop the clock. He wants the doctor at ringside to take a look at Henry Armstrong's facial wound. 4:13
01:49 * Armstrong is bleeding after what appeared to be an accidental clash of heads. 4:13
01:54 * The blood is streaming down Armstrong's face, as the ring side Physician steps in to take a look. Kimmons has indicated the cut was a result of an accidental Head butt in round 4. After close examination the Doctor is stopping the fight! * 4 rounds are not in the books, so this bout is going to be called a Technical Draw! 4:13
Fight Result
Jimmy Lennon has the call...
This fight ends in a technical draw!
Score Cards
Kenny Gray Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Henry Armstrong 10 10 10 30
Manuel Medina 9 10 9 28
George Kachulis Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Henry Armstrong 10 10 10 30
Manuel Medina 9 10 9 28
Richard Flaherty Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Henry Armstrong 10 10 10 30
Manuel Medina 9 9 9 27
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Henry Armstrong 30 30 30 90
Manuel Medina 27 29 27 83
Statistics
Categories Henry Armstrong Manuel Medina
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.50 3.50
Hooks / Round 6.75 2.75
Crosses / Round 3.50 2.50
Combinations / Round 5.75 4.00
Uppercuts / Round 3.50 3.75
Punches Landed / Round 24.00 16.50
Punches Missed / Round 85.50 21.50
Punching Accuracy 21.9% 43.4%
Total Number of Fouls 2 0
Head Butting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt causing Cut 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 1 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 1 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on left eyebrow 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 1 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Henry Armstrong vs Manuel Medina
Fight info: Laurel Gardens, Newark, NJ, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Jimmy Lennon, referee is Tommy Kimmons, the bout will be scored by three judges: Kenny Gray (United States), George Kachulis (United States) and Richard Flaherty (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: Henry Armstrong - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Angelo Dundee
In the blue corner: Manuel Medina - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Rudy Perez - Cut Man: Aaron Snowell
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center as the bell sounds to begin the first round. 0:0
0:10 Armstrong plants a cross on Manuel Medina's rib cage. 2:0
0:22 Armstrong scores with a hook to the side of the head. 4:0
0:37 Armstrong misses with that cross. 4:0
0:40 Medina lands the lead cross. 4:2
0:53 Armstrong drives that short hook into Medina's midsection! 8:2
0:53 Medina was stunned by that blow! 8:2
01:07 Armstrong just comes up short with the combination. 8:2
01:16 Armstrong scores with a brutal hook to the head. 11:2
01:30 Medina is just missing by a hair with his punches. 11:2
01:33 Some good body work by Armstrong but not much on those punches. 13:2
01:45 Henry Armstrong fires the jab. It finds its target. 15:2
02:04 Armstrong just landed a devastating three punch combo! 19:2
02:04 Those punches hurt Manuel Medina and he looks to hang on. 19:2
02:20 A crisp jab from Armstrong connects to the jaw of Medina 22:2
02:30 Henry Armstrong jolts Medina starting with the body and working up to the head. 25:2
02:44 Circling left, Armstrong looks for an opening to fire a shot at Medina. 25:2
02:55 Armstrong doesn't connect with the uppercut. 25:2
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 27:2
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Henry Armstrong looks to be in good shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Look out! That was a straight right by Armstrong! 4:0
0:12 Medina appears to have been staggered by that punch... 4:0
0:28 Armstrong is stalking his opponent. 4:0
0:36 Armstrong is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:0
0:43 Manuel Medina fires a shot, but it glances off Armstrong's shoulder. 4:0
0:54 Medina wraps up Armstrong. 4:0
01:06 Kimmons moves them apart. 4:0
01:11 Medina scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Armstrong. 4:2
01:25 Medina throws a punch and lands. Armstrong scores with a counter. Looks like Medina was a little more effective. 6:5
01:41 Armstrong throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Medina but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:5
02:03 Armstrong tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 6:5
02:05 Manuel Medina lands a hook to the ribs. 6:7
02:20 Armstrong is clinching... 6:7
02:29 * The referee is cautioning Armstrong about leaning on the neck of his opponent. It's a good tactic if you can get away with it because it tends to tire out the other fighter but Kimmons isn't going to let it happen. 6:7
02:47 Armstrong is trying to free his gloves from under Medina's gloves. 6:7
02:51 Kimmons moves in to break the clinch. 6:7
02:55 Medina quickly hitches up his trunks. 6:7
03:00 Armstrong works free! The fighters move to ring center. 6:7
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 2 to a close. 7:7
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 3 begins. 0:0
0:13 Medina 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. 0:0
0:20 Medina's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:24 Armstrong pushes Medina away to give himself a little more space to work with. 0:0
0:27 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:37 Armstrong traps Manuel Medina in the corner! 0:0
0:41 Armstrong lands a hard cross! 4:0
0:41 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Medina is trying to hang on... 4:0
0:55 Armstrong misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:0
01:17 Henry Armstrong tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Medina. 4:0
01:19 Medina throws the hook and connects. 4:2
01:31 Armstrong seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:2
01:42 Armstrong just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Medina with a sharp combination! 9:2
01:42 What a beautiful combination! Manuel Medina might not survive this... 9:2
01:51 * Armstrong is told to quit head butting by Kimmons. 11:2
02:08 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 11:2
02:23 Armstrong shoots the jab into the chest of Medina. 13:2
02:40 Armstrong lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Medina. 13:2
02:43 Medina's hands are free inside as he lands an uppercut on Armstrong's beltline. 13:4
03:00 Armstrong fires a left hand that Medina takes high on the shoulder. 13:4
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 3. 14:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Medina looks a bit disgusted as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:16 Medina bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 0:2
0:21 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:31 Medina takes a heavy hook downstairs. 4:2
0:31 Medina is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:2
0:43 Armstrong slides into a neutral corner... 4:2
0:43 Manuel Medina connects with an uppercut to the head of Armstrong. 4:4
01:04 Armstrong looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 4:4
01:06 Manuel Medina punctuates a great series of blows to the midsection by driving a wicked hook into Armstrong's liver. 4:7
01:20 Armstrong fires and misses. 4:7
01:31 Armstrong just can't find the range with that cross. 4:7
01:33 Medina bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 4:9
01:49 Medina shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:11
01:49 * Armstrong is bleeding! He's cut! 4:13
01:49 The severe bleeding is coming from the last place you'd want a cut, inside the left eyebrow of Henry Armstrong. The blood is running into his eye and, as a corner man, you know that the location is going to add to the challenge of getting that wound to close. 4:13
01:49 * Blood is trickling from the cut over Armstrong's eye; it has to be impairing his vision somewhat and it's definitely bothering him if the amount of blinking he's doing is any indication. And it looks like . . . yes . . . Referee Kimmons is notifying the timekeeper to stop the clock. He wants the doctor at ringside to take a look at Henry Armstrong's facial wound. 4:13
01:49 * Armstrong is bleeding after what appeared to be an accidental clash of heads. 4:13
01:54 * The blood is streaming down Armstrong's face, as the ring side Physician steps in to take a look. Kimmons has indicated the cut was a result of an accidental Head butt in round 4. After close examination the Doctor is stopping the fight! * 4 rounds are not in the books, so this bout is going to be called a Technical Draw! 4:13
Fight Result
Jimmy Lennon has the call...
This fight ends in a technical draw!
Score Cards
Kenny Gray Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Henry Armstrong 10 10 10 30
Manuel Medina 9 10 9 28
George Kachulis Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Henry Armstrong 10 10 10 30
Manuel Medina 9 10 9 28
Richard Flaherty Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Henry Armstrong 10 10 10 30
Manuel Medina 9 9 9 27
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Henry Armstrong 30 30 30 90
Manuel Medina 27 29 27 83
Statistics
Categories Henry Armstrong Manuel Medina
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.50 3.50
Hooks / Round 6.75 2.75
Crosses / Round 3.50 2.50
Combinations / Round 5.75 4.00
Uppercuts / Round 3.50 3.75
Punches Landed / Round 24.00 16.50
Punches Missed / Round 85.50 21.50
Punching Accuracy 21.9% 43.4%
Total Number of Fouls 2 0
Head Butting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt causing Cut 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 1 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 1 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on left eyebrow 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 1 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: #4# Event 23 1-6
Preliminary 2
Kid Chocolate vs Wayne McCullough
Fight info: Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2012-10-07, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is Dave Parris, the bout will be scored by three judges: Alfred Asaro (France), Horacio Castilla (Colombia) and Esa Lehtosaari (Finland), 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: Kid Chocolate - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Chuck Bodak
In the blue corner: Wayne McCullough - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Roger Mayweather - Cut Man: Chick Ferrara
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:19 Chocolate put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 0:0
0:23 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:34 Chocolate misses with that punch. 0:0
0:41 McCullough lands a strong uppercut! 0:5
0:41 That was a beautiful shot, Kid Chocolate's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 0:5
01:02 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:5
01:09 Wayne McCullough fires a left hand that Chocolate takes high on the shoulder. 0:5
01:11 Chocolate gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of McCullough with an uppercut. 2:5
01:28 Chocolate misses with that jab. 2:5
01:35 McCullough lands a devastating uppercut! 2:9
01:35 That blast sent Kid Chocolate reeling into the ropes! 2:9
01:55 Chocolate just can't find the range with that jab. 2:9
02:02 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:9
02:06 Both fighters take a half-step back. 2:9
02:14 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 2:9
02:18 Chocolate lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 4:9
02:39 Chocolate fires a light jab to the stomach 6:9
02:49 Chocolate lands a rapier like jab to the head of McCullough 8:9
03:00 Chocolate picks off the cross by McCullough. 8:9
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 8:10
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 Eddie Inabagsky was really animated in Chocolate's corner and Chocolate was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 Chocolate feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 2:0
0:19 McCullough lands a stinging jab. 2:2
0:32 Chocolate's finds a home on Wayne McCullough's jaw. 4:2
0:45 McCullough goes to the body landing an uppercut. 4:4
01:02 McCullough looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 4:6
01:20 McCullough looks to work the body, but Kid Chocolate covers up nicely. 4:6
01:26 Chocolate dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts McCullough back on his heels! 8:6
01:26 Wayne McCullough's knee almost touched the canvas... 8:6
01:38 Chocolate fires a solid combination. 10:6
01:47 Kid Chocolate doesn't have to look for McCullough this round. He is right there in front of him. 10:6
01:51 Chocolate throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 12:6
02:00 McCullough lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Chocolate 12:8
02:14 Chocolate grabs McCullough's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Parris has to force Chocolate to let go. 12:8
02:26 Chocolate finally lets go of McCullough. 12:8
02:40 McCullough will tie a guy up if he has to. 12:8
02:49 Chocolate pushes McCullough away. 12:8
02:57 Chocolate quickly hitches up his trunks. 12:8
03:00 McCullough knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 12:8
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 11:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 3 begins. 0:0
0:14 Chocolate catches McCullough coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:0
0:14 That shot landed square and McCullough felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 4:0
0:44 Chocolate leaves the jab just short. 4:0
0:57 Wayne McCullough smothers Chocolate's attack with a clinch! 4:0
01:02 McCullough pushes Chocolate away. 4:0
01:06 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. 4:0
01:22 McCullough is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Chocolate can't throw punches, I guess. 4:0
01:26 Parris is shouting at McCullough to break! 4:0
01:30 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 4:0
01:38 McCullough is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 4:0
01:42 Parris separates them. 4:0
01:51 McCullough ties up Chocolate. 4:0
01:56 Parris separates the two fighters. 4:0
02:00 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up. They've been a little overly cautious so far this round. 4:0
02:07 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 4:0
02:10 McCullough takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 6:0
02:28 There's a straight right by Chocolate! 10:0
02:28 McCullough looks stunned! 10:0
02:40 Chocolate throws a punch and lands. McCullough scores with a counter. Looks like Chocolate was a little more effective. 13:2
03:00 McCullough wraps up Chocolate... Neither fighter will break... 13:2
03:00 Parris moves in to break the clinch. 13:2
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 3 comes to an end. 13:2
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 McCullough's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 Chocolate lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 2:0
0:12 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:21 Chocolate lands a cross to the body. 4:0
0:35 McCullough grabs and holds Chocolate... 4:0
0:47 Parris separates the two... 4:0
0:57 McCullough misses wildly with the Hook. 4:0
0:59 Chocolate lands a short hook to the body. 6:0
01:15 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 6:0
01:26 Chocolate works his way in and leans on McCullough. 6:0
01:35 McCullough has his arms wrapped around Chocolate... Now they separate. 6:0
01:39 * McCullough has been trying to sneak in a bit of extra damage by using his shoulders in close and now he's drawn a caution from the referee. 6:0
02:00 Chocolate shoots the jab into the chest of McCullough. 8:0
02:14 McCullough goes straight at Chocolate, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 8:0
02:20 McCullough is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 11:2
02:34 McCullough just comes up short with the hook. 11:2
02:41 The action slows for the moment. 11:2
02:49 Wayne McCullough fires a lead right that Chocolate manages to avoid. 11:2
02:51 Chocolate moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 13:2
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 4. 14:2
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 McCullough looks a bit disgusted as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:09 Chocolate lands a nice looking uppercut inside, but it was mostly an arm punch. 2:0
0:14 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:30 Chocolate forces his way inside. 2:0
0:35 Chocolate lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 4:0
0:44 McCullough lands consecutive blows to Chocolate's midsection. 4:2
0:56 Kid Chocolate lands a flurry to the ribs of Wayne McCullough. 6:2
01:07 Chocolate seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:2
01:11 Chocolate lands a hook to the ribs. 8:2
01:23 Chocolate is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 10:2
01:38 Circling left, McCullough looks for an opening to fire a shot at Chocolate. 10:2
02:05 McCullough bounces Chocolate back as he drives his shoulder into him. That's probably not legal but, hey, if you can get away with it! 10:2
02:10 The uppercut just landed by Chocolate is a nice weapon on the inside. 12:2
02:19 Kid Chocolate splits McCullough's gloves with an uppercut. 14:2
02:40 Chocolate fires and misses. 14:2
02:47 McCullough fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 14:4
03:00 Kid Chocolate misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 14:4
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 5. 15:6
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wayne McCullough was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:12 Chocolate scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 2:0
0:17 "The Pocket Rocket" McCullough is breathing heavily... 2:0
0:17 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:21 Roger Mayweather not only gave McCullough encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Chocolate. Now it's up to McCullough to implement it. 2:0
0:27 Chocolate tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 2:0
0:31 McCullough is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:0
0:35 McCullough scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 2:2
0:50 McCullough whiffs with the hook. 2:2
0:57 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 2:2
01:05 McCullough looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 2:2
01:07 Chocolate lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 4:2
01:21 McCullough landed a sharp combination that rocked Chocolate back on his heels! 4:6
01:21 Chocolate is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 4:6
01:35 Chocolate feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 4:6
01:49 Chocolate lands a vicious jab! 8:6
01:49 McCullough is dazed and he is in trouble!! 8:6
02:03 Chocolate drives that short hook into McCullough's midsection! 13:6
02:03 McCullough looks shaken! 13:6
02:08 McCullough is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 13:6
02:24 McCullough fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 13:6
02:34 Chocolate rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 15:6
02:38 There seems to be a bit of puffiness under Wayne McCullough's right eye. 15:6
02:46 Chocolate can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 17:6
02:56 Kid Chocolate glances a hook off McCullough's side. 19:6
03:00 The swelling under McCullough's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 19:6
03:00 It looks like Chocolate has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 19:6
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Chocolate's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 6. 20:7
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Parris motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:13 McCullough is challenging Kid Chocolate to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:18 * McCullough is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 0:0
0:34 Chocolate slips in a jab to the body 2:0
0:47 These guys are really going at it and both will be in a little worse shape after this exchange is over. 4:2
0:52 You can see some increased swelling around the right of McCullough. 4:2
0:56 McCullough is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 4:2
01:01 Chocolate gets off a quick combination to the body 6:2
01:18 McCullough just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 10:2
01:18 McCullough is reeling.. 10:2
01:48 And Chocolate tastes the power of a huge combination from McCullough! 10:7
01:48 What a beautiful combination! Chocolate might not survive this... 10:7
01:57 McCullough scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 10:10
02:17 Chocolate charges in but McCullough avoids the rush. 10:10
02:26 Some good body work by Chocolate but not much on those punches. 12:10
02:30 McCullough's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 12:10
02:40 Chocolate fires and misses. 12:10
02:55 McCullough takes a heavy cross downstairs. 16:10
02:55 McCullough is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 16:10
03:00 Chocolate appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 16:10
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! 16:11
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of McCullough's corner as the bell sounds for Round 8. 0:0
0:07 McCullough'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 Chocolate rips a hard jab to McCullough's body 3:0
0:21 McCullough leans on the ropes and motions for Chocolate to come in. 3:0
0:26 Roger Mayweather knows McCullough lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 3:0
0:31 McCullough cranks up the hook and connects to Chocolate's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 3:4
0:31 Kid Chocolate was stopped cold by that series of shots! 3:4
0:45 Chocolate patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving McCullough little room to move. 3:4
0:49 McCullough seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 3:4
01:02 McCullough misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 3:4
01:04 Some nice infighting ends with Chocolate getting an uppercut in. 5:4
01:09 That swelling under the right eye of McCullough is definitely getting worse. 5:4
01:25 * Kid Chocolate drives home a brutal uppercut to McCullough's head and down he goes!!! 5:4
01:27 The count begins... 11:4
01:27 1... 11:4
01:28 2... 11:4
01:28 * McCullough lurches to his feet but there's no question that he's hurt. 11:4
01:28 Parris gives McCullough a quick once over and decides to let the fight go on. 11:4
01:28 Chocolate has McCullough is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 11:4
01:37 McCullough backs into his own corner... 11:4
01:37 Chocolate lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 13:4
01:37 Chocolate knows that McCullough is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at McCullough. 13:4
01:46 McCullough retreats into the lower corner. 13:4
01:50 Chocolate lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of McCullough. 13:4
02:01 Chocolate lets his hands go inside, but Wayne McCullough protects his body well. 13:4
02:08 McCullough slides into his own corner... 13:4
02:08 Chocolate goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 15:4
02:08 Chocolate hurt Wayne McCullough with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 15:4
02:21 Chocolate traps McCullough in the corner! 15:4
02:25 Chocolate is stalking his opponent. 15:4
02:37 McCullough is pinned in his own corner... 15:4
02:41 Chocolate wraps his arms around McCullough. 15:4
02:46 The fighters separate after a clinch. 15:4
02:51 Chocolate has McCullough cornered! 15:4
02:51 Chocolate lands a jab to the midsection 17:4
02:55 The swelling under McCullough'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. 17:4
03:00 Oh, there's nothing like a knockdown to bring a crowd to it's feet and those in attendance here are cheering loudly as the round closes. 18:6
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chocolate is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of McCullough is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:14 Chocolate bulls his way inside, pushing McCullough up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 0:0
0:18 McCullough eats a jab from Chocolate 2:0
0:23 The swelling under McCullough's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 2:0
0:28 McCullough is trapped in his own corner... 2:0
0:32 Chocolate pins McCullough's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:0
0:37 Parris has to separate the two... 2:0
0:48 The action is back at ring center. 2:0
0:48 Chocolate lands a jab to McCullough's midsection 4:0
01:00 Kid Chocolate has McCullough trapped! 4:0
01:00 Kid Chocolate gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 6:0
01:21 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 6:0
01:29 Chocolate looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down McCullough. 6:0
01:29 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made McCullough change his style. 6:0
01:36 McCullough slides into the corner... 6:0
01:36 Both men go at it at ring center, with Chocolate having the upper hand. 9:2
01:41 The increased swelling around the right eye of McCullough is fast becoming a hindurance. 9:2
01:49 Chocolate lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep McCullough on the end of that punch. 11:2
02:02 McCullough is blocked in his own corner... 11:2
02:07 Chocolate wraps up McCullough. 11:2
02:16 Parris steps in and breaks it up. 11:2
02:25 McCullough lands a wicked combination! 11:6
02:25 Kid Chocolate was staggered by those punches! 11:6
02:38 McCullough takes a cross to the head from Chocolate. 13:6
02:47 Chocolate tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 15:6
03:00 McCullough misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 15:6
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 9 to a close. 16:6
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters touch gloves in the middle of the ring as the 10th and final round begins. 0:0
0:06 Wayne McCullough'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
0:11 Chocolate grabs McCullough again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:0
0:20 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:25 McCullough got some great advice from Roger Mayweather between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 10. 0:0
0:31 McCullough drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:4
0:31 Chocolate was hurt by those blows! 0:4
0:35 Chocolate is slowing up... 0:4
0:49 McCullough lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Chocolate. 0:4
0:55 Chocolate throws a crushing right to McCullough's jaw! 4:4
0:55 McCullough is trying to regroup after that punch... 4:4
01:06 McCullough backs into the left corner. 4:4
01:06 Chocolate scores with a nice right cross. 6:4
01:10 McCullough's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 6:4
01:16 Both fighters move back to ring center. 6:4
01:20 Chocolate just landed a devastating three punch combo! 10:4
01:20 McCullough was shaken by those blows! 10:4
01:39 * Chocolate lands a hard cross to the head and McCullough is down!! 10:4
01:41 Parris begins counting... 18:4
01:41 1... 18:4
01:42 2... 18:4
01:43 McCullough rolls over and is trying to push himself up but will he have enough strength and time to do it? 18:4
01:44 4... 18:4
01:45 5... 18:4
01:46 6... 18:4
01:47 7... 18:4
01:47 * McCullough has regained his feet, but he definitely looks dazed! 18:4
01:47 Parris is allowing the fight to continue and the action resumes. 18:4
01:47 Chocolate has McCullough reeling. Chocolate can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 18:4
02:00 Chocolate lands a devastating hook! 23:4
02:00 McCullough was stunned by that blow! 23:4
02:05 McCullough's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 23:4
02:14 Chocolate cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. McCullough had his elbows tucked in nicely. 23:4
02:24 Chocolate 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. 23:4
02:36 Chocolate muscles his way inside. 23:4
02:44 McCullough is protecting the body nicely as Chocolate fails to score inside. 23:4
02:51 Chocolate's jab connects to McCullough's head 25:4
03:00 McCullough tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Chocolate blocks it. 25:4
03:00 Chocolate seems to have done enough to win this fight. 25:4
03:00 There's the bell and this contest is in the books. Both fighters act as if they've won. Let's listen to the call as the scorecards are handed to the ring announcer. 25:5
Fight Result
Johnny Addie has the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Alfred Asaro, France scores the bout 97 to 91
Horacio Castilla, Colombia scores the bout 100 to 89
Esa Lehtosaari, Finland scores the bout 98 to 90
The winner by unanimous decision is Kid Chocolate!
Score Cards
Alfred Asaro Round Total
France 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Kid Chocolate 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 97
Wayne McCullough 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 8 9 8 91
Horacio Castilla Round Total
Colombia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Kid Chocolate 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 100
Wayne McCullough 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 8 9 8 89
Esa Lehtosaari Round Total
Finland 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Kid Chocolate 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 98
Wayne McCullough 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 8 9 8 90
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Kid Chocolate 28 29 30 30 29 30 29 30 30 30 295
Wayne McCullough 30 28 27 27 28 27 28 24 27 24 270
Statistics
Categories Kid Chocolate Wayne McCullough
Knockdowns scored 2 0
Jabs / Round 6.30 1.70
Hooks / Round 6.60 1.90
Crosses / Round 5.80 1.90
Combinations / Round 9.00 3.80
Uppercuts / Round 6.40 2.40
Punches Landed / Round 34.10 11.70
Punches Missed / Round 34.10 36.90
Punching Accuracy 50.0% 24.1%
Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Inside 4 / 3 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 1 / 0
Go for KO 2 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 0 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Kid Chocolate vs Wayne McCullough
Fight info: Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2012-10-07, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is Dave Parris, the bout will be scored by three judges: Alfred Asaro (France), Horacio Castilla (Colombia) and Esa Lehtosaari (Finland), 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: Kid Chocolate - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Chuck Bodak
In the blue corner: Wayne McCullough - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Roger Mayweather - Cut Man: Chick Ferrara
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:19 Chocolate put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 0:0
0:23 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:34 Chocolate misses with that punch. 0:0
0:41 McCullough lands a strong uppercut! 0:5
0:41 That was a beautiful shot, Kid Chocolate's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 0:5
01:02 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:5
01:09 Wayne McCullough fires a left hand that Chocolate takes high on the shoulder. 0:5
01:11 Chocolate gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of McCullough with an uppercut. 2:5
01:28 Chocolate misses with that jab. 2:5
01:35 McCullough lands a devastating uppercut! 2:9
01:35 That blast sent Kid Chocolate reeling into the ropes! 2:9
01:55 Chocolate just can't find the range with that jab. 2:9
02:02 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:9
02:06 Both fighters take a half-step back. 2:9
02:14 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 2:9
02:18 Chocolate lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 4:9
02:39 Chocolate fires a light jab to the stomach 6:9
02:49 Chocolate lands a rapier like jab to the head of McCullough 8:9
03:00 Chocolate picks off the cross by McCullough. 8:9
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 8:10
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 Eddie Inabagsky was really animated in Chocolate's corner and Chocolate was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 Chocolate feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 2:0
0:19 McCullough lands a stinging jab. 2:2
0:32 Chocolate's finds a home on Wayne McCullough's jaw. 4:2
0:45 McCullough goes to the body landing an uppercut. 4:4
01:02 McCullough looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 4:6
01:20 McCullough looks to work the body, but Kid Chocolate covers up nicely. 4:6
01:26 Chocolate dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts McCullough back on his heels! 8:6
01:26 Wayne McCullough's knee almost touched the canvas... 8:6
01:38 Chocolate fires a solid combination. 10:6
01:47 Kid Chocolate doesn't have to look for McCullough this round. He is right there in front of him. 10:6
01:51 Chocolate throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 12:6
02:00 McCullough lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Chocolate 12:8
02:14 Chocolate grabs McCullough's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Parris has to force Chocolate to let go. 12:8
02:26 Chocolate finally lets go of McCullough. 12:8
02:40 McCullough will tie a guy up if he has to. 12:8
02:49 Chocolate pushes McCullough away. 12:8
02:57 Chocolate quickly hitches up his trunks. 12:8
03:00 McCullough knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 12:8
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 11:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 3 begins. 0:0
0:14 Chocolate catches McCullough coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:0
0:14 That shot landed square and McCullough felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 4:0
0:44 Chocolate leaves the jab just short. 4:0
0:57 Wayne McCullough smothers Chocolate's attack with a clinch! 4:0
01:02 McCullough pushes Chocolate away. 4:0
01:06 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. 4:0
01:22 McCullough is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Chocolate can't throw punches, I guess. 4:0
01:26 Parris is shouting at McCullough to break! 4:0
01:30 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 4:0
01:38 McCullough is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 4:0
01:42 Parris separates them. 4:0
01:51 McCullough ties up Chocolate. 4:0
01:56 Parris separates the two fighters. 4:0
02:00 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up. They've been a little overly cautious so far this round. 4:0
02:07 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 4:0
02:10 McCullough takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 6:0
02:28 There's a straight right by Chocolate! 10:0
02:28 McCullough looks stunned! 10:0
02:40 Chocolate throws a punch and lands. McCullough scores with a counter. Looks like Chocolate was a little more effective. 13:2
03:00 McCullough wraps up Chocolate... Neither fighter will break... 13:2
03:00 Parris moves in to break the clinch. 13:2
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 3 comes to an end. 13:2
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 McCullough's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 Chocolate lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 2:0
0:12 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:21 Chocolate lands a cross to the body. 4:0
0:35 McCullough grabs and holds Chocolate... 4:0
0:47 Parris separates the two... 4:0
0:57 McCullough misses wildly with the Hook. 4:0
0:59 Chocolate lands a short hook to the body. 6:0
01:15 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 6:0
01:26 Chocolate works his way in and leans on McCullough. 6:0
01:35 McCullough has his arms wrapped around Chocolate... Now they separate. 6:0
01:39 * McCullough has been trying to sneak in a bit of extra damage by using his shoulders in close and now he's drawn a caution from the referee. 6:0
02:00 Chocolate shoots the jab into the chest of McCullough. 8:0
02:14 McCullough goes straight at Chocolate, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 8:0
02:20 McCullough is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 11:2
02:34 McCullough just comes up short with the hook. 11:2
02:41 The action slows for the moment. 11:2
02:49 Wayne McCullough fires a lead right that Chocolate manages to avoid. 11:2
02:51 Chocolate moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 13:2
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 4. 14:2
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 McCullough looks a bit disgusted as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:09 Chocolate lands a nice looking uppercut inside, but it was mostly an arm punch. 2:0
0:14 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:30 Chocolate forces his way inside. 2:0
0:35 Chocolate lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 4:0
0:44 McCullough lands consecutive blows to Chocolate's midsection. 4:2
0:56 Kid Chocolate lands a flurry to the ribs of Wayne McCullough. 6:2
01:07 Chocolate seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:2
01:11 Chocolate lands a hook to the ribs. 8:2
01:23 Chocolate is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 10:2
01:38 Circling left, McCullough looks for an opening to fire a shot at Chocolate. 10:2
02:05 McCullough bounces Chocolate back as he drives his shoulder into him. That's probably not legal but, hey, if you can get away with it! 10:2
02:10 The uppercut just landed by Chocolate is a nice weapon on the inside. 12:2
02:19 Kid Chocolate splits McCullough's gloves with an uppercut. 14:2
02:40 Chocolate fires and misses. 14:2
02:47 McCullough fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 14:4
03:00 Kid Chocolate misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 14:4
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 5. 15:6
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wayne McCullough was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:12 Chocolate scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 2:0
0:17 "The Pocket Rocket" McCullough is breathing heavily... 2:0
0:17 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:21 Roger Mayweather not only gave McCullough encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Chocolate. Now it's up to McCullough to implement it. 2:0
0:27 Chocolate tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 2:0
0:31 McCullough is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:0
0:35 McCullough scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 2:2
0:50 McCullough whiffs with the hook. 2:2
0:57 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 2:2
01:05 McCullough looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 2:2
01:07 Chocolate lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 4:2
01:21 McCullough landed a sharp combination that rocked Chocolate back on his heels! 4:6
01:21 Chocolate is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 4:6
01:35 Chocolate feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 4:6
01:49 Chocolate lands a vicious jab! 8:6
01:49 McCullough is dazed and he is in trouble!! 8:6
02:03 Chocolate drives that short hook into McCullough's midsection! 13:6
02:03 McCullough looks shaken! 13:6
02:08 McCullough is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 13:6
02:24 McCullough fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 13:6
02:34 Chocolate rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 15:6
02:38 There seems to be a bit of puffiness under Wayne McCullough's right eye. 15:6
02:46 Chocolate can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 17:6
02:56 Kid Chocolate glances a hook off McCullough's side. 19:6
03:00 The swelling under McCullough's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 19:6
03:00 It looks like Chocolate has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 19:6
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Chocolate's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 6. 20:7
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Parris motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:13 McCullough is challenging Kid Chocolate to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:18 * McCullough is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 0:0
0:34 Chocolate slips in a jab to the body 2:0
0:47 These guys are really going at it and both will be in a little worse shape after this exchange is over. 4:2
0:52 You can see some increased swelling around the right of McCullough. 4:2
0:56 McCullough is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 4:2
01:01 Chocolate gets off a quick combination to the body 6:2
01:18 McCullough just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 10:2
01:18 McCullough is reeling.. 10:2
01:48 And Chocolate tastes the power of a huge combination from McCullough! 10:7
01:48 What a beautiful combination! Chocolate might not survive this... 10:7
01:57 McCullough scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 10:10
02:17 Chocolate charges in but McCullough avoids the rush. 10:10
02:26 Some good body work by Chocolate but not much on those punches. 12:10
02:30 McCullough's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 12:10
02:40 Chocolate fires and misses. 12:10
02:55 McCullough takes a heavy cross downstairs. 16:10
02:55 McCullough is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 16:10
03:00 Chocolate appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 16:10
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! 16:11
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of McCullough's corner as the bell sounds for Round 8. 0:0
0:07 McCullough'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 Chocolate rips a hard jab to McCullough's body 3:0
0:21 McCullough leans on the ropes and motions for Chocolate to come in. 3:0
0:26 Roger Mayweather knows McCullough lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 3:0
0:31 McCullough cranks up the hook and connects to Chocolate's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 3:4
0:31 Kid Chocolate was stopped cold by that series of shots! 3:4
0:45 Chocolate patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving McCullough little room to move. 3:4
0:49 McCullough seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 3:4
01:02 McCullough misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 3:4
01:04 Some nice infighting ends with Chocolate getting an uppercut in. 5:4
01:09 That swelling under the right eye of McCullough is definitely getting worse. 5:4
01:25 * Kid Chocolate drives home a brutal uppercut to McCullough's head and down he goes!!! 5:4
01:27 The count begins... 11:4
01:27 1... 11:4
01:28 2... 11:4
01:28 * McCullough lurches to his feet but there's no question that he's hurt. 11:4
01:28 Parris gives McCullough a quick once over and decides to let the fight go on. 11:4
01:28 Chocolate has McCullough is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 11:4
01:37 McCullough backs into his own corner... 11:4
01:37 Chocolate lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 13:4
01:37 Chocolate knows that McCullough is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at McCullough. 13:4
01:46 McCullough retreats into the lower corner. 13:4
01:50 Chocolate lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of McCullough. 13:4
02:01 Chocolate lets his hands go inside, but Wayne McCullough protects his body well. 13:4
02:08 McCullough slides into his own corner... 13:4
02:08 Chocolate goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 15:4
02:08 Chocolate hurt Wayne McCullough with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 15:4
02:21 Chocolate traps McCullough in the corner! 15:4
02:25 Chocolate is stalking his opponent. 15:4
02:37 McCullough is pinned in his own corner... 15:4
02:41 Chocolate wraps his arms around McCullough. 15:4
02:46 The fighters separate after a clinch. 15:4
02:51 Chocolate has McCullough cornered! 15:4
02:51 Chocolate lands a jab to the midsection 17:4
02:55 The swelling under McCullough'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. 17:4
03:00 Oh, there's nothing like a knockdown to bring a crowd to it's feet and those in attendance here are cheering loudly as the round closes. 18:6
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chocolate is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of McCullough is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:14 Chocolate bulls his way inside, pushing McCullough up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 0:0
0:18 McCullough eats a jab from Chocolate 2:0
0:23 The swelling under McCullough's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 2:0
0:28 McCullough is trapped in his own corner... 2:0
0:32 Chocolate pins McCullough's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:0
0:37 Parris has to separate the two... 2:0
0:48 The action is back at ring center. 2:0
0:48 Chocolate lands a jab to McCullough's midsection 4:0
01:00 Kid Chocolate has McCullough trapped! 4:0
01:00 Kid Chocolate gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 6:0
01:21 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 6:0
01:29 Chocolate looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down McCullough. 6:0
01:29 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made McCullough change his style. 6:0
01:36 McCullough slides into the corner... 6:0
01:36 Both men go at it at ring center, with Chocolate having the upper hand. 9:2
01:41 The increased swelling around the right eye of McCullough is fast becoming a hindurance. 9:2
01:49 Chocolate lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep McCullough on the end of that punch. 11:2
02:02 McCullough is blocked in his own corner... 11:2
02:07 Chocolate wraps up McCullough. 11:2
02:16 Parris steps in and breaks it up. 11:2
02:25 McCullough lands a wicked combination! 11:6
02:25 Kid Chocolate was staggered by those punches! 11:6
02:38 McCullough takes a cross to the head from Chocolate. 13:6
02:47 Chocolate tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 15:6
03:00 McCullough misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 15:6
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 9 to a close. 16:6
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters touch gloves in the middle of the ring as the 10th and final round begins. 0:0
0:06 Wayne McCullough'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
0:11 Chocolate grabs McCullough again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:0
0:20 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:25 McCullough got some great advice from Roger Mayweather between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 10. 0:0
0:31 McCullough drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:4
0:31 Chocolate was hurt by those blows! 0:4
0:35 Chocolate is slowing up... 0:4
0:49 McCullough lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Chocolate. 0:4
0:55 Chocolate throws a crushing right to McCullough's jaw! 4:4
0:55 McCullough is trying to regroup after that punch... 4:4
01:06 McCullough backs into the left corner. 4:4
01:06 Chocolate scores with a nice right cross. 6:4
01:10 McCullough's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 6:4
01:16 Both fighters move back to ring center. 6:4
01:20 Chocolate just landed a devastating three punch combo! 10:4
01:20 McCullough was shaken by those blows! 10:4
01:39 * Chocolate lands a hard cross to the head and McCullough is down!! 10:4
01:41 Parris begins counting... 18:4
01:41 1... 18:4
01:42 2... 18:4
01:43 McCullough rolls over and is trying to push himself up but will he have enough strength and time to do it? 18:4
01:44 4... 18:4
01:45 5... 18:4
01:46 6... 18:4
01:47 7... 18:4
01:47 * McCullough has regained his feet, but he definitely looks dazed! 18:4
01:47 Parris is allowing the fight to continue and the action resumes. 18:4
01:47 Chocolate has McCullough reeling. Chocolate can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 18:4
02:00 Chocolate lands a devastating hook! 23:4
02:00 McCullough was stunned by that blow! 23:4
02:05 McCullough's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 23:4
02:14 Chocolate cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. McCullough had his elbows tucked in nicely. 23:4
02:24 Chocolate 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. 23:4
02:36 Chocolate muscles his way inside. 23:4
02:44 McCullough is protecting the body nicely as Chocolate fails to score inside. 23:4
02:51 Chocolate's jab connects to McCullough's head 25:4
03:00 McCullough tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Chocolate blocks it. 25:4
03:00 Chocolate seems to have done enough to win this fight. 25:4
03:00 There's the bell and this contest is in the books. Both fighters act as if they've won. Let's listen to the call as the scorecards are handed to the ring announcer. 25:5
Fight Result
Johnny Addie has the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Alfred Asaro, France scores the bout 97 to 91
Horacio Castilla, Colombia scores the bout 100 to 89
Esa Lehtosaari, Finland scores the bout 98 to 90
The winner by unanimous decision is Kid Chocolate!
Score Cards
Alfred Asaro Round Total
France 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Kid Chocolate 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 97
Wayne McCullough 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 8 9 8 91
Horacio Castilla Round Total
Colombia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Kid Chocolate 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 100
Wayne McCullough 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 8 9 8 89
Esa Lehtosaari Round Total
Finland 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Kid Chocolate 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 98
Wayne McCullough 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 8 9 8 90
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Kid Chocolate 28 29 30 30 29 30 29 30 30 30 295
Wayne McCullough 30 28 27 27 28 27 28 24 27 24 270
Statistics
Categories Kid Chocolate Wayne McCullough
Knockdowns scored 2 0
Jabs / Round 6.30 1.70
Hooks / Round 6.60 1.90
Crosses / Round 5.80 1.90
Combinations / Round 9.00 3.80
Uppercuts / Round 6.40 2.40
Punches Landed / Round 34.10 11.70
Punches Missed / Round 34.10 36.90
Punching Accuracy 50.0% 24.1%
Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Inside 4 / 3 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 1 / 0
Go for KO 2 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 0 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
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Ricardo Lopez vs Michael Carbajal
Fight info: St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa, FL, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Jeff Connor, referee is Rafael Ramos, the bout will be scored by three judges: Joel Elizondo (United States), Philippe Verbeke (Belgium) and Larry Layton (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: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Ray Rodgers
In the blue corner: Michael Carbajal - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jeff Mayweather - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center as the bell sounds to begin the first round. 0:0
0:20 Carbajal just comes up short with the hook. 0:0
0:22 Lopez throws a short, bristling uppercut to the chin of Carbajal 3:0
0:36 Lopez throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 3:0
0:44 Lopez lands a rapier like jab to the head of Carbajal 5:0
0:59 Lopez lands a crushing uppercut! 9:0
0:59 Carbajal's knee almost touched the canvas... 9:0
01:23 Lopez fires and misses. 9:0
01:26 The uppercut just landed by Carbajal is a nice weapon on the inside. 9:2
01:39 Lopez landed a sharp combination that rocked Carbajal back on his heels! 13:2
01:39 Carbajal is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 13:2
02:04 Carbajal grabs Lopez's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Ramos has to force Carbajal to let go. 13:2
02:08 Ramos has to break the clinch. 13:2
02:13 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 13:2
02:16 Carbajal eats a short cross from Ricardo Lopez amd backs away. 15:2
02:30 That punch actually went behind Lopez's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Carbajal. 15:2
02:37 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 15:2
02:40 Michael Carbajal moves in and scores with a quick jab. 15:4
03:00 Lopez does a great job of moving as Carbajal tries to work inside. 15:4
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 16:3
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is making some noise as the fighter come out for round number 2. 0:0
0:12 Lopez fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:19 Carbajal drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:4
0:19 Lopez appears shaken by those punches! 0:4
0:28 Whatever Eddie Inabagsky said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Ricardo Lopez has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:4
0:33 Carbajal 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
0:33 That shot landed square and Lopez felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 0:8
0:46 Carbajal slips in a jab to the body 0:10
0:56 Lopez lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:10
01:10 Carbajal fires a volley of punches but Ricardo Lopez was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 2:10
01:21 * A beautiful combination to the chin knocks Carbajal to the canvas! 2:10
01:24 The count starts... 8:10
01:24 1... 8:10
01:25 2... 8:10
01:26 3... 8:10
01:26 * Carbajal is having a hard time keeping his feet under him as he pulls himself up off the canvas, 8:10
01:26 The fight will go on as Ramos deems Carbajal is fit to conitnue. 8:10
01:26 Lopez must sense that he's got Carbajal 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. 8:10
01:39 Lopez ends up behind Carbajal as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 8:10
01:44 Lopez has Carbajal pinned! 8:10
01:44 Lopez lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 10:10
01:44 Lopez wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 10:10
01:57 Lopez is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Carbajal to chase him. 10:10
02:06 Lopez looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 10:10
02:13 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 10:10
02:21 Lopez misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 10:10
02:32 Oh!!! Lopez unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 14:10
02:32 Carbajal looks like he was hurt by that punch! 14:10
02:46 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 14:10
02:50 Lopez uses his shoulder to force Carbajal out of the clinch. 14:10
02:55 Lopez retreats into his own corner... 14:10
02:55 Carbajal gets his head on the chest of Lopez as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 14:12
03:00 Carbajal pins Lopez's arms. Now they move apart. 14:12
03:00 Referee Ramos separates the two... 14:12
03:00 Oh, there's nothing like a knockdown to bring a crowd to it's feet and those in attendance here are cheering loudly as the round closes. 15:12
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 3. 0:0
0:08 Jeff Mayweather knows Carbajal lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:09 Lopez follows a beautiful a double jab with a solid cross! 3:0
0:22 Lopez lands a solid cross! 7:0
0:22 Lopez has Carbajal hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 7:0
0:40 Lopez is clinching... Michael Carbajal is trying to free his gloves... They are under Lopez's arms... 7:0
0:52 Lopez finally lets go of Michael Carbajal. 7:0
01:04 Lopez just misses with a huge shot as Carbajal chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 7:0
01:16 Carbajal lands a devastating cross! 7:4
01:16 Lopez looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 7:4
01:32 Lopez misses with that punch. 7:4
01:39 Carbajal retreats into the upper corner. 7:4
01:39 Lopez gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 9:4
01:49 Michael Carbajal retreats into a neutral corner. 9:4
01:53 Lopez lands a strong uppercut! 13:4
01:53 Carbajal looks stunned! 13:4
01:58 Carbajal appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 13:4
02:11 Lopez scores with a tremendous left! 17:4
02:11 Carbajal was stunned by that blow! 17:4
02:15 A small mouse has formed under Carbajal's left eye. 17:4
02:27 Lopez is moving around the ring nicely. 17:4
02:31 Carbajal moves into a neutral corner. 17:4
02:31 Lopez shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 19:4
02:48 Lopez has his arms wrapped around Carbajal... Now they separate. 19:4
03:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 19:4
03:00 The Referee has to get between Lopez and Carbajal as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 19:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ricardo Lopez rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Jeff Mayweather was really animated in Carbajal's corner and Carbajal was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:13 Ricardo Lopez is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:0
0:35 Carbajal brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 0:0
0:44 Carbajal slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:48 There's a hard shot off the top of Michael Carbajal's head! 4:0
0:48 Carbajal looks shaken! 4:0
01:06 Carbajal works free! The fighters move to ring center. 4:0
01:15 Carbajal tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Lopez blocks it. 4:0
01:17 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Lopez. 7:0
01:33 Lopez seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:0
01:40 Carbajal has Lopez cornered! 7:0
01:40 Carbajal connects with a cross to Lopez's body. 7:2
02:04 Carbajal throws a flurry of punches but Lopez either blocks or slips them. 7:2
02:07 Ricardo Lopez lands a combination. Carbajal drops his guard and Lopez whacks him again! 10:2
02:11 The swelling under Carbajal's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 10:2
02:22 Carbajal catches Lopez with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 10:4
02:31 Lopez bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 12:4
02:40 Carbajal doesn't have to look for Lopez this round. He is right there in front of him. 12:4
02:47 Michael Carbajal lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Lopez. 12:4
02:49 Lopez finds a home for his jab, keeping Carbajal at bay. 14:4
03:00 Lopez works free! He backs to ring center, with Carbajal following. 14:4
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 4 to a close. 15:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Carbajal looks a bit disgusted as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Carbajal'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 Carbajal gets off a quick combination to the body 0:2
0:21 Lopez backs into his own corner... 0:2
0:35 Carbajal approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Lopez any room to breathe. 0:2
0:44 Carbajal continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 0:2
0:57 Ricardo Lopez lands a smashing hook! 4:2
0:57 Carbajal is clutching his side! 4:2
01:08 Lopez moves into the upper corner. 4:2
01:12 Carbajal grabs Lopez. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:2
01:17 Ramos is shouting at Carbajal to break! 4:2
01:21 Both men look to measure one another. 4:2
01:24 Carbajal is pinned in his own corner... 4:2
01:29 Lopez holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Carbajal to score with a clean shot. 4:2
01:34 Lopez pins Carbajal in the corner! 4:2
01:39 Lopez misses with that jab. 4:2
01:46 Carbajal lands a wicked hook! 4:6
01:46 Lopez is trying to regroup after that punch... 4:6
01:55 Lopez takes a cross to the head from Carbajal. 4:8
02:05 Carbajal traps Ricardo Lopez in the corner! 4:8
02:09 Carbajal connects with a violent uppercut! 4:12
02:09 Lopez is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 4:12
02:19 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 4:12
02:23 Ricardo Lopez darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 4:12
02:33 Lopez traps Carbajal in the corner! 4:12
02:33 There's the uppercut from Lopez. That opening has been there all fight for him. 6:12
02:50 Carbajal lets a quick hook go, catching Lopez moving in. 6:14
03:00 And that ends Round number 5. 7:16
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Carbajal's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:09 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Carbajal's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Carbajal's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:16 Lopez tries to muscle inside but Michael Carbajal clinches him. 0:0
0:28 Carbajal shoves Lopez away. 0:0
0:33 Carbajal lands a jab to the midsection 0:2
0:50 Lopez is challenging Carbajal to fight him and quit clinching. 0:2
0:54 Ramos has to separate the two... 0:2
0:59 The action slows for the moment. 0:2
01:08 Look out! That was a straight right by Lopez! 4:2
01:08 Carbajal appears shaken by that punch! 4:2
01:21 Carbajal bangs the uppercut home. 4:4
01:36 Carbajal tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:4
01:47 Lopez wraps up Michael Carbajal. 4:4
01:51 Carbajal tries to get free... Here comes Ramos to break them up... 4:4
01:56 Lopez has Carbajal trapped! 4:4
02:01 Lopez pummels Carbajal, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 8:4
02:01 That shot buckled Carbajal's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 8:4
02:05 The swelling under Carbajal's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 8:4
02:17 Ricardo Lopez has Carbajal blocked in! 8:4
02:17 Lopez rips a hook to the head. 10:4
02:21 Carbajal is slowing up... 10:4
02:32 Carbajal slips inside and lands a hook. 10:6
02:41 Lopez gets the cross through Carbajal's guard. 12:6
02:53 Michael Carbajal slides into the corner... 12:6
02:57 Lopez is holding... 12:6
03:00 The Referee breaks it up... 12:6
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 6 comes to an end. 12:5
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lopez and Carbajal square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 7. 0:0
0:07 Jeff Mayweather was extremely upbeat during the break with Carbajal providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Carbajal is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Carbajal still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Carbajal misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:27 Ricardo Lopez drops the right hand flush on Carbajal's chin! 4:0
0:27 Carbajal suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 4:0
0:45 Michael Carbajal fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:0
0:47 Lopez lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 6:0
0:57 Lopez backs into the far corner. 6:0
01:01 Carbajal 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. 6:0
01:06 Lopez feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 6:0
01:10 Lopez is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Carbajal. 6:0
01:15 Ramos separates them. 6:0
01:19 Lopez has Michael Carbajal trapped in the right neutral corner... 6:0
01:24 Lopez is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 6:0
01:28 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 6:0
01:36 Carbajal does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Lopez's punches in close. 6:0
01:39 Carbajal shoots the jab into the chest of Lopez. 6:2
01:52 Lopez shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Carbajal flush! 10:2
01:52 That blast sent Michael Carbajal reeling into the ropes! 10:2
01:57 Carbajal is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 10:2
01:57 There has to be something done about the swelling around Carbajal's left eye as it continues to worsen. 10:2
02:08 Lopez backs into a neutral corner. 10:2
02:12 Carbajal scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 10:6
02:12 Lopez is hurt! 10:6
02:22 Lopez slides into a neutral corner... 10:6
02:22 Michael Carbajal scores with a pinpoint hook to the chin of Lopez. 10:9
02:42 Carbajal moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 10:11
02:56 Lopez wraps up Carbajal... Neither fighter will break... 10:11
03:00 Now they break clean. 10:11
03:00 Lopez appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 10:11
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 10:12
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lopez didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Jeff Mayweather not only gave Carbajal encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Lopez. Now it's up to Carbajal to implement it. 0:0
0:07 Carbajal's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:14 Lopez smothers Carbajal's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:23 Referee Ramos steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:38 Lopez lands a crushing cross! 5:0
0:38 Carbajal is gasping for air!! 5:0
0:43 Carbajal's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 5:0
0:47 Lopez is trapped in his own corner... 5:0
0:52 Carbajal catches Lopez coming in with a sweet uppercut! 5:4
0:52 Lopez staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 5:4
01:05 Lopez tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 7:4
01:18 Carbajal misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 7:4
01:31 Carbajal looks to work the body, but Lopez covers up nicely. 7:4
01:34 Ricardo Lopez turns on the hook and drives it home under Carbajal's elbows. 10:4
01:54 Carbajal swings...and misses. 10:4
02:01 Michael Carbajal has Lopez pinned! 10:4
02:01 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Carbajal can land a solid one. 10:6
02:20 Lopez is protecting the body nicely as Carbajal fails to score inside. 10:6
02:27 Lopez just landed a devastating three punch combo! 15:6
02:27 Michael Carbajal was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 15:6
02:32 Carbajal is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 15:6
02:44 Carbajal knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 15:6
02:56 Michael Carbajal lets his hands go inside, but Lopez protects his body well. 15:6
03:00 Lopez lands a hard cross! 20:6
03:00 Carbajal is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 20:6
03:00 The bell stops the action as Lopez and Carbajal go back to their corners. 19:8
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it looks as if Carbajal is going to need a knockout to win this fight. 0:0
0:07 Carbajal'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 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Ramos is going to have to sort this out. 0:0
0:24 Carbajal pushes Lopez away. 0:0
0:28 Carbajal's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:29 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:0
0:29 Lopez lands consecutive blows to Carbajal's midsection. 2:0
0:39 Lopez's jab is fast and accurate. 4:0
0:43 Carbajal's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 4:0
0:48 Carbajal scores with a quick hook to the head of Lopez after Lopez missed with a wild shot of his own. 4:2
01:04 Michael Carbajal misses wildly with the hook. 4:2
01:11 There's a straight right by Ricardo Lopez! 8:2
01:11 That was a beautiful shot, Carbajal's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 8:2
01:29 Lopez grabs Carbajal again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 8:2
01:38 Ramos steps in and breaks it up. 8:2
01:51 Carbajal clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 8:2
01:55 Ramos has to break them apart. 8:2
02:06 Carbajal really buried that punch into Lopez's ribs. 8:6
02:06 Lopez is reeling.. 8:6
02:10 Ricardo Lopez is breathing heavily... 8:6
02:19 Carbajal is forced into his own corner... 8:6
02:24 Carbajal takes a hard combination from Lopez 12:6
02:24 How is Carbajal standing after that? 12:6
02:28 Carbajal seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 12:6
02:36 Carbajal tried a jab but he left it hanging out there, and Lopez lands a sizzling cross over the lazy jab. 15:6
02:48 Lopez ends that flurry with a stiff right hand! 18:6
03:00 Carbajal lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Lopez. 18:6
03:00 Round 9 ends with the sound of the bell. 17:6
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 10, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Carbajal is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Carbajal throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Lopez but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:28 Carbajal misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
0:35 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:0
0:50 Carbajal moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Lopez. 0:0
01:03 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 0:0
01:07 Ramos moves them apart. 0:0
01:15 Carbajal has Lopez trapped! 0:0
01:20 Carbajal misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
01:29 Both fighters take a breather as they clinch before Ramos breaks them apart. 0:0
01:37 Carbajal misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
01:47 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
01:50 Ricardo Lopez scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Carbajal. 2:0
01:55 The increased swelling around the left eye of Carbajal is fast becoming a hindurance. 2:0
02:00 Carbajal slides into a neutral corner... 2:0
02:05 Ricardo Lopez ties up Carbajal. 2:0
02:14 Ramos pries them apart. 2:0
02:26 Carbajal fires a left hand that Lopez takes high on the shoulder. 2:0
02:28 Lopez lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 4:0
02:41 Carbajal brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:0
02:45 Carbajal 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. 4:0
02:53 Not much steam behind Michael Carbajal's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 4:2
03:00 Ramos tries to separate the boxers but Carbajal has a vice-like grip on Lopez. 4:2
03:00 Carbajal and Lopez each take a step back. 4:2
03:00 Lopez seems to have done enough to win this fight. 4:2
03:00 There's the bell and this contest is in the books. Both fighters act as if they've won. Let's listen to the call as the scorecards are handed to the ring announcer. 4:2
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Jeff Connor is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Joel Elizondo, United States scores the bout 97 to 92
Philippe Verbeke, Belgium scores the bout 98 to 91
Larry Layton, United States scores the bout 98 to 92
The winner by unanimous decision is Ricardo Lopez!
Score Cards
Joel Elizondo Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ricardo Lopez 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 97
Michael Carbajal 9 8 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 92
Philippe Verbeke Round Total
Belgium 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ricardo Lopez 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 98
Michael Carbajal 9 8 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 91
Larry Layton Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ricardo Lopez 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 98
Michael Carbajal 9 8 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 92
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ricardo Lopez 30 30 30 30 27 29 27 30 30 30 293
Michael Carbajal 27 24 27 27 30 28 30 27 27 28 275
Statistics
Categories Ricardo Lopez Michael Carbajal
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 3.90 2.80
Hooks / Round 8.30 3.90
Crosses / Round 5.90 4.20
Combinations / Round 5.30 2.90
Uppercuts / Round 4.00 3.10
Punches Landed / Round 27.40 16.90
Punches Missed / Round 29.40 70.60
Punching Accuracy 48.2% 19.3%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 8 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Ricardo Lopez vs Michael Carbajal
Fight info: St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa, FL, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Jeff Connor, referee is Rafael Ramos, the bout will be scored by three judges: Joel Elizondo (United States), Philippe Verbeke (Belgium) and Larry Layton (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: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Ray Rodgers
In the blue corner: Michael Carbajal - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jeff Mayweather - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center as the bell sounds to begin the first round. 0:0
0:20 Carbajal just comes up short with the hook. 0:0
0:22 Lopez throws a short, bristling uppercut to the chin of Carbajal 3:0
0:36 Lopez throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 3:0
0:44 Lopez lands a rapier like jab to the head of Carbajal 5:0
0:59 Lopez lands a crushing uppercut! 9:0
0:59 Carbajal's knee almost touched the canvas... 9:0
01:23 Lopez fires and misses. 9:0
01:26 The uppercut just landed by Carbajal is a nice weapon on the inside. 9:2
01:39 Lopez landed a sharp combination that rocked Carbajal back on his heels! 13:2
01:39 Carbajal is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 13:2
02:04 Carbajal grabs Lopez's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Ramos has to force Carbajal to let go. 13:2
02:08 Ramos has to break the clinch. 13:2
02:13 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 13:2
02:16 Carbajal eats a short cross from Ricardo Lopez amd backs away. 15:2
02:30 That punch actually went behind Lopez's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Carbajal. 15:2
02:37 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 15:2
02:40 Michael Carbajal moves in and scores with a quick jab. 15:4
03:00 Lopez does a great job of moving as Carbajal tries to work inside. 15:4
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 16:3
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is making some noise as the fighter come out for round number 2. 0:0
0:12 Lopez fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:19 Carbajal drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:4
0:19 Lopez appears shaken by those punches! 0:4
0:28 Whatever Eddie Inabagsky said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Ricardo Lopez has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:4
0:33 Carbajal 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
0:33 That shot landed square and Lopez felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 0:8
0:46 Carbajal slips in a jab to the body 0:10
0:56 Lopez lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:10
01:10 Carbajal fires a volley of punches but Ricardo Lopez was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 2:10
01:21 * A beautiful combination to the chin knocks Carbajal to the canvas! 2:10
01:24 The count starts... 8:10
01:24 1... 8:10
01:25 2... 8:10
01:26 3... 8:10
01:26 * Carbajal is having a hard time keeping his feet under him as he pulls himself up off the canvas, 8:10
01:26 The fight will go on as Ramos deems Carbajal is fit to conitnue. 8:10
01:26 Lopez must sense that he's got Carbajal 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. 8:10
01:39 Lopez ends up behind Carbajal as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 8:10
01:44 Lopez has Carbajal pinned! 8:10
01:44 Lopez lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 10:10
01:44 Lopez wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 10:10
01:57 Lopez is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Carbajal to chase him. 10:10
02:06 Lopez looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 10:10
02:13 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 10:10
02:21 Lopez misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 10:10
02:32 Oh!!! Lopez unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 14:10
02:32 Carbajal looks like he was hurt by that punch! 14:10
02:46 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 14:10
02:50 Lopez uses his shoulder to force Carbajal out of the clinch. 14:10
02:55 Lopez retreats into his own corner... 14:10
02:55 Carbajal gets his head on the chest of Lopez as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 14:12
03:00 Carbajal pins Lopez's arms. Now they move apart. 14:12
03:00 Referee Ramos separates the two... 14:12
03:00 Oh, there's nothing like a knockdown to bring a crowd to it's feet and those in attendance here are cheering loudly as the round closes. 15:12
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 3. 0:0
0:08 Jeff Mayweather knows Carbajal lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:09 Lopez follows a beautiful a double jab with a solid cross! 3:0
0:22 Lopez lands a solid cross! 7:0
0:22 Lopez has Carbajal hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 7:0
0:40 Lopez is clinching... Michael Carbajal is trying to free his gloves... They are under Lopez's arms... 7:0
0:52 Lopez finally lets go of Michael Carbajal. 7:0
01:04 Lopez just misses with a huge shot as Carbajal chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 7:0
01:16 Carbajal lands a devastating cross! 7:4
01:16 Lopez looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 7:4
01:32 Lopez misses with that punch. 7:4
01:39 Carbajal retreats into the upper corner. 7:4
01:39 Lopez gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 9:4
01:49 Michael Carbajal retreats into a neutral corner. 9:4
01:53 Lopez lands a strong uppercut! 13:4
01:53 Carbajal looks stunned! 13:4
01:58 Carbajal appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 13:4
02:11 Lopez scores with a tremendous left! 17:4
02:11 Carbajal was stunned by that blow! 17:4
02:15 A small mouse has formed under Carbajal's left eye. 17:4
02:27 Lopez is moving around the ring nicely. 17:4
02:31 Carbajal moves into a neutral corner. 17:4
02:31 Lopez shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 19:4
02:48 Lopez has his arms wrapped around Carbajal... Now they separate. 19:4
03:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 19:4
03:00 The Referee has to get between Lopez and Carbajal as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 19:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ricardo Lopez rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Jeff Mayweather was really animated in Carbajal's corner and Carbajal was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:13 Ricardo Lopez is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:0
0:35 Carbajal brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 0:0
0:44 Carbajal slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:48 There's a hard shot off the top of Michael Carbajal's head! 4:0
0:48 Carbajal looks shaken! 4:0
01:06 Carbajal works free! The fighters move to ring center. 4:0
01:15 Carbajal tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Lopez blocks it. 4:0
01:17 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Lopez. 7:0
01:33 Lopez seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:0
01:40 Carbajal has Lopez cornered! 7:0
01:40 Carbajal connects with a cross to Lopez's body. 7:2
02:04 Carbajal throws a flurry of punches but Lopez either blocks or slips them. 7:2
02:07 Ricardo Lopez lands a combination. Carbajal drops his guard and Lopez whacks him again! 10:2
02:11 The swelling under Carbajal's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 10:2
02:22 Carbajal catches Lopez with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 10:4
02:31 Lopez bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 12:4
02:40 Carbajal doesn't have to look for Lopez this round. He is right there in front of him. 12:4
02:47 Michael Carbajal lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Lopez. 12:4
02:49 Lopez finds a home for his jab, keeping Carbajal at bay. 14:4
03:00 Lopez works free! He backs to ring center, with Carbajal following. 14:4
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 4 to a close. 15:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Carbajal looks a bit disgusted as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Carbajal'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 Carbajal gets off a quick combination to the body 0:2
0:21 Lopez backs into his own corner... 0:2
0:35 Carbajal approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Lopez any room to breathe. 0:2
0:44 Carbajal continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 0:2
0:57 Ricardo Lopez lands a smashing hook! 4:2
0:57 Carbajal is clutching his side! 4:2
01:08 Lopez moves into the upper corner. 4:2
01:12 Carbajal grabs Lopez. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:2
01:17 Ramos is shouting at Carbajal to break! 4:2
01:21 Both men look to measure one another. 4:2
01:24 Carbajal is pinned in his own corner... 4:2
01:29 Lopez holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Carbajal to score with a clean shot. 4:2
01:34 Lopez pins Carbajal in the corner! 4:2
01:39 Lopez misses with that jab. 4:2
01:46 Carbajal lands a wicked hook! 4:6
01:46 Lopez is trying to regroup after that punch... 4:6
01:55 Lopez takes a cross to the head from Carbajal. 4:8
02:05 Carbajal traps Ricardo Lopez in the corner! 4:8
02:09 Carbajal connects with a violent uppercut! 4:12
02:09 Lopez is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 4:12
02:19 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 4:12
02:23 Ricardo Lopez darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 4:12
02:33 Lopez traps Carbajal in the corner! 4:12
02:33 There's the uppercut from Lopez. That opening has been there all fight for him. 6:12
02:50 Carbajal lets a quick hook go, catching Lopez moving in. 6:14
03:00 And that ends Round number 5. 7:16
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Carbajal's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:09 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Carbajal's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Carbajal's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:16 Lopez tries to muscle inside but Michael Carbajal clinches him. 0:0
0:28 Carbajal shoves Lopez away. 0:0
0:33 Carbajal lands a jab to the midsection 0:2
0:50 Lopez is challenging Carbajal to fight him and quit clinching. 0:2
0:54 Ramos has to separate the two... 0:2
0:59 The action slows for the moment. 0:2
01:08 Look out! That was a straight right by Lopez! 4:2
01:08 Carbajal appears shaken by that punch! 4:2
01:21 Carbajal bangs the uppercut home. 4:4
01:36 Carbajal tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:4
01:47 Lopez wraps up Michael Carbajal. 4:4
01:51 Carbajal tries to get free... Here comes Ramos to break them up... 4:4
01:56 Lopez has Carbajal trapped! 4:4
02:01 Lopez pummels Carbajal, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 8:4
02:01 That shot buckled Carbajal's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 8:4
02:05 The swelling under Carbajal's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 8:4
02:17 Ricardo Lopez has Carbajal blocked in! 8:4
02:17 Lopez rips a hook to the head. 10:4
02:21 Carbajal is slowing up... 10:4
02:32 Carbajal slips inside and lands a hook. 10:6
02:41 Lopez gets the cross through Carbajal's guard. 12:6
02:53 Michael Carbajal slides into the corner... 12:6
02:57 Lopez is holding... 12:6
03:00 The Referee breaks it up... 12:6
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 6 comes to an end. 12:5
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lopez and Carbajal square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 7. 0:0
0:07 Jeff Mayweather was extremely upbeat during the break with Carbajal providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Carbajal is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Carbajal still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Carbajal misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:27 Ricardo Lopez drops the right hand flush on Carbajal's chin! 4:0
0:27 Carbajal suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 4:0
0:45 Michael Carbajal fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:0
0:47 Lopez lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 6:0
0:57 Lopez backs into the far corner. 6:0
01:01 Carbajal 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. 6:0
01:06 Lopez feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 6:0
01:10 Lopez is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Carbajal. 6:0
01:15 Ramos separates them. 6:0
01:19 Lopez has Michael Carbajal trapped in the right neutral corner... 6:0
01:24 Lopez is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 6:0
01:28 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 6:0
01:36 Carbajal does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Lopez's punches in close. 6:0
01:39 Carbajal shoots the jab into the chest of Lopez. 6:2
01:52 Lopez shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Carbajal flush! 10:2
01:52 That blast sent Michael Carbajal reeling into the ropes! 10:2
01:57 Carbajal is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 10:2
01:57 There has to be something done about the swelling around Carbajal's left eye as it continues to worsen. 10:2
02:08 Lopez backs into a neutral corner. 10:2
02:12 Carbajal scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 10:6
02:12 Lopez is hurt! 10:6
02:22 Lopez slides into a neutral corner... 10:6
02:22 Michael Carbajal scores with a pinpoint hook to the chin of Lopez. 10:9
02:42 Carbajal moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 10:11
02:56 Lopez wraps up Carbajal... Neither fighter will break... 10:11
03:00 Now they break clean. 10:11
03:00 Lopez appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 10:11
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 10:12
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lopez didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Jeff Mayweather not only gave Carbajal encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Lopez. Now it's up to Carbajal to implement it. 0:0
0:07 Carbajal's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:14 Lopez smothers Carbajal's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:23 Referee Ramos steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:38 Lopez lands a crushing cross! 5:0
0:38 Carbajal is gasping for air!! 5:0
0:43 Carbajal's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 5:0
0:47 Lopez is trapped in his own corner... 5:0
0:52 Carbajal catches Lopez coming in with a sweet uppercut! 5:4
0:52 Lopez staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 5:4
01:05 Lopez tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 7:4
01:18 Carbajal misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 7:4
01:31 Carbajal looks to work the body, but Lopez covers up nicely. 7:4
01:34 Ricardo Lopez turns on the hook and drives it home under Carbajal's elbows. 10:4
01:54 Carbajal swings...and misses. 10:4
02:01 Michael Carbajal has Lopez pinned! 10:4
02:01 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Carbajal can land a solid one. 10:6
02:20 Lopez is protecting the body nicely as Carbajal fails to score inside. 10:6
02:27 Lopez just landed a devastating three punch combo! 15:6
02:27 Michael Carbajal was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 15:6
02:32 Carbajal is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 15:6
02:44 Carbajal knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 15:6
02:56 Michael Carbajal lets his hands go inside, but Lopez protects his body well. 15:6
03:00 Lopez lands a hard cross! 20:6
03:00 Carbajal is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 20:6
03:00 The bell stops the action as Lopez and Carbajal go back to their corners. 19:8
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it looks as if Carbajal is going to need a knockout to win this fight. 0:0
0:07 Carbajal'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 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Ramos is going to have to sort this out. 0:0
0:24 Carbajal pushes Lopez away. 0:0
0:28 Carbajal's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:29 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:0
0:29 Lopez lands consecutive blows to Carbajal's midsection. 2:0
0:39 Lopez's jab is fast and accurate. 4:0
0:43 Carbajal's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 4:0
0:48 Carbajal scores with a quick hook to the head of Lopez after Lopez missed with a wild shot of his own. 4:2
01:04 Michael Carbajal misses wildly with the hook. 4:2
01:11 There's a straight right by Ricardo Lopez! 8:2
01:11 That was a beautiful shot, Carbajal's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 8:2
01:29 Lopez grabs Carbajal again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 8:2
01:38 Ramos steps in and breaks it up. 8:2
01:51 Carbajal clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 8:2
01:55 Ramos has to break them apart. 8:2
02:06 Carbajal really buried that punch into Lopez's ribs. 8:6
02:06 Lopez is reeling.. 8:6
02:10 Ricardo Lopez is breathing heavily... 8:6
02:19 Carbajal is forced into his own corner... 8:6
02:24 Carbajal takes a hard combination from Lopez 12:6
02:24 How is Carbajal standing after that? 12:6
02:28 Carbajal seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 12:6
02:36 Carbajal tried a jab but he left it hanging out there, and Lopez lands a sizzling cross over the lazy jab. 15:6
02:48 Lopez ends that flurry with a stiff right hand! 18:6
03:00 Carbajal lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Lopez. 18:6
03:00 Round 9 ends with the sound of the bell. 17:6
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 10, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Carbajal is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Carbajal throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Lopez but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:28 Carbajal misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
0:35 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:0
0:50 Carbajal moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Lopez. 0:0
01:03 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 0:0
01:07 Ramos moves them apart. 0:0
01:15 Carbajal has Lopez trapped! 0:0
01:20 Carbajal misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
01:29 Both fighters take a breather as they clinch before Ramos breaks them apart. 0:0
01:37 Carbajal misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
01:47 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
01:50 Ricardo Lopez scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Carbajal. 2:0
01:55 The increased swelling around the left eye of Carbajal is fast becoming a hindurance. 2:0
02:00 Carbajal slides into a neutral corner... 2:0
02:05 Ricardo Lopez ties up Carbajal. 2:0
02:14 Ramos pries them apart. 2:0
02:26 Carbajal fires a left hand that Lopez takes high on the shoulder. 2:0
02:28 Lopez lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 4:0
02:41 Carbajal brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:0
02:45 Carbajal 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. 4:0
02:53 Not much steam behind Michael Carbajal's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 4:2
03:00 Ramos tries to separate the boxers but Carbajal has a vice-like grip on Lopez. 4:2
03:00 Carbajal and Lopez each take a step back. 4:2
03:00 Lopez seems to have done enough to win this fight. 4:2
03:00 There's the bell and this contest is in the books. Both fighters act as if they've won. Let's listen to the call as the scorecards are handed to the ring announcer. 4:2
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Jeff Connor is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Joel Elizondo, United States scores the bout 97 to 92
Philippe Verbeke, Belgium scores the bout 98 to 91
Larry Layton, United States scores the bout 98 to 92
The winner by unanimous decision is Ricardo Lopez!
Score Cards
Joel Elizondo Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ricardo Lopez 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 97
Michael Carbajal 9 8 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 92
Philippe Verbeke Round Total
Belgium 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ricardo Lopez 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 98
Michael Carbajal 9 8 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 91
Larry Layton Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ricardo Lopez 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 98
Michael Carbajal 9 8 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 92
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ricardo Lopez 30 30 30 30 27 29 27 30 30 30 293
Michael Carbajal 27 24 27 27 30 28 30 27 27 28 275
Statistics
Categories Ricardo Lopez Michael Carbajal
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 3.90 2.80
Hooks / Round 8.30 3.90
Crosses / Round 5.90 4.20
Combinations / Round 5.30 2.90
Uppercuts / Round 4.00 3.10
Punches Landed / Round 27.40 16.90
Punches Missed / Round 29.40 70.60
Punching Accuracy 48.2% 19.3%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 8 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: #4# Event 23 1-6
Co-Feature
Julio Cesar Chavez vs Azumah Nelson
Fight info: Guadalajara Arena Coliseo, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, 2012-10-07, announcer is Lupe Contreras, referee is Jose Cobian, the bout will be scored by three judges: Joel Dovenbarger (United States), Jose Rivera (Puerto Rico) and Victor Kakone (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: Julio Cesar Chavez - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Ted Walker
In the blue corner: Azumah Nelson - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Kevin Cunningham - Cut Man: Lou Duva
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cobian gives the fighters their final instructions. They touch gloves and return to their respective corners to await the bell for the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:08 Chavez bangs a right cross off the face of Azumah Nelson. 2:0
0:19 * Cobian steps in and admonishes Chavez for holding and hitting. 6:0
0:45 Julio Cesar Chavez is holding Nelson tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 6:0
0:50 Referee Cobian has to separate the two... 6:0
01:03 Nelson smothers Chavez's attack as Chavez tries to get off some shots inside. 6:0
01:09 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 6:0
01:30 Chavez lands a solid hook! 10:0
01:30 Azumah Nelson is reeling.. 10:0
01:44 Chavez tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 10:0
01:54 Azumah Nelson lands a strong cross! 10:4
01:54 That shot landed square and Chavez felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 10:4
02:08 Nelson works free! The fighters move to ring center. 10:4
02:21 Chavez just misses with a huge shot as Nelson chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 10:4
02:28 Nelson really buried that punch into Chavez's ribs. 10:8
02:28 That series of punches rocked Chavez and he looks to be in trouble. 10:8
02:37 Nelson doesn't have to look for Chavez this round. He is right there in front of him. 10:8
02:45 Nelson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 10:8
02:48 Julio Cesar Chavez is trying to put his punches together and he tags Azumah Nelson with a nice combination of punches. 12:8
02:57 Nelson has Chavez trapped in the far neutral corner... 12:8
03:00 Julio Cesar Chavez takes a heavy hook downstairs. 12:12
03:00 Chavez is hurt! 12:12
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 13:13
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Nelson looks to be in good shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Nelson buries a hook to the body of Chavez. 0:3
0:20 Nelson got some great advice from Kevin Cunningham between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:3
0:20 Nelson brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:3
0:20 Nelson scores with a piston-like jab. 0:6
0:37 That hook by Nelson jarred Chavez! 0:10
0:37 Chavez suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 0:10
0:49 Nelson throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Chavez. 0:13
01:02 Nelson smothers Chavez's attack with a clinch! 0:13
01:11 Cobian separates them. 0:13
01:20 Nelson pins Chavez's arms. Now they move apart. 0:13
01:32 Cobian breaks them up... 0:13
01:42 Nelson misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:13
01:44 Chavez goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 2:13
02:02 Chavez slides into a neutral corner... 2:13
02:02 Nelson snaps Chavez's head back with a jolting uppercut. 2:16
02:11 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 2:16
02:16 Nelson connects with a violent uppercut! 2:20
02:16 Chavez was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 2:20
02:25 Nelson catches Chavez with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 2:22
02:39 Chavez shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Nelson flush! 6:22
02:39 And Nelson's in big trouble now! 6:22
02:56 Chavez is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 6:22
03:00 Nelson works his way free! 6:22
03:00 There's the bell. Chavez wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 2 is history. 5:22
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Chavez and Nelson leave their corners. 0:0
0:25 Nelson lands a devastating jab! 0:4
0:25 That blast sent Chavez reeling into the ropes! 0:4
0:34 Nelson rips a hook to the body. 0:6
0:43 Nelson wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 0:8
0:59 Chavez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Nelson. 0:8
01:14 Chavez fires a left hand that Nelson takes high on the shoulder. 0:8
01:16 Nelson hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Chavez. 0:10
01:33 Chavez misses with that hook. 0:10
01:41 Chavez stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 2:10
01:52 Azumah Nelson scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Chavez. 2:12
02:05 Azumah Nelson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:12
02:13 Chavez takes a hard combination from Nelson 2:16
02:13 Chavez looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 2:16
02:30 Nelson retreats into his own corner... 2:16
02:34 Chavez can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:16
02:46 Chavez wings a big left hand at Nelson but the latter sidesteps the punch. 2:16
02:53 OH! Nelson landed the big hook flush! 2:21
02:53 Chavez is clutching his side! 2:21
03:00 The Referee has to get between Chavez and Azumah Nelson as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 2:22
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chavez looks a bit disgusted as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Chavez received a pep talk from Ted Walker before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Nelson sinks a stiff uppercut between Chavez's elbows. 0:3
0:12 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:3
0:22 Azumah Nelson keeps looking to get inside on Chavez 0:3
0:37 Nelson holds his arms up in disgust as Chavez holds him around his waist. 0:3
0:42 Cobian steps in and breaks it up. 0:3
0:46 Nelson scores with a hard jab to the body. 0:6
01:00 Nelson lands a vicious uppercut! 0:11
01:00 Chavez looks stunned! 0:11
01:09 Nelson rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:13
01:09 Nelson has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 0:13
01:22 Nelson continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 0:13
01:31 Nelson looks to work the body, but Chavez covers up nicely. 0:13
01:38 Azumah Nelson flicks a lead right to the head of Chavez. 0:15
01:38 Nelson knows he has Chavez hurt as he wades in swinging! 0:15
01:47 Nelson traps Chavez in the corner! 0:15
01:47 Nelson buries a straight right, followed by a solid left hook to the ribs. 0:18
01:47 Chavez is dazed as Nelson looks to put him away! 0:18
02:00 Nelson just comes up short with the jab. 0:18
02:06 Nelson scores with consecutive blows to the body of Chavez. 0:20
02:06 Nelson wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Julio Cesar Chavez away! 0:20
02:15 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:20
02:15 Nelson lands a flurry to the ribs of Chavez. 0:22
02:24 Chavez retreats into the lower corner. 0:22
02:24 Chavez takes a right to the body. 0:24
02:40 Nelson moves into a neutral corner. 0:24
02:40 Chavez lands a rapier like jab to the head of Nelson 2:24
02:57 Julio Cesar Chavez forces his way inside. 2:24
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 2:26
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:11 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:19 Nelson lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Chavez on the end of that punch. 0:2
0:23 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:2
0:28 Kevin Cunningham was really animated in Nelson's corner and Nelson was nodding in agreement. 0:2
0:29 Chavez backs into the right corner. 0:2
0:29 Nelson scores with a forceful jab. 0:5
0:43 Chavez can't score with short uppercut inside. Azumah Nelson got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:5
0:45 Nelson continues to pop the jab 0:7
0:45 * Nelson's last punch snapped back the head of Chavez. And it looks like it has also drawn blood! 0:8
0:45 The blood is coming from somewhere on the inside of Chavez's left eyebrow and it's following a path downward alongside his nose and onto his upper lip. 0:8
0:55 Chavez pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 2:8
01:12 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 2:8
01:17 Nelson just landed a three punch combo! 2:12
01:17 Chavez was stopped cold by that series of shots! 2:12
01:28 Chavez has Nelson blocked in! 2:12
01:33 Nelson is either lucky or has radar. Chavez's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:12
01:39 Nelson lands a hard cross! 2:16
01:39 Chavez is gasping for air!! 2:16
01:53 OH! Chavez landed the big hook flush! 6:16
01:53 Nelson is staggered... 6:16
02:07 Chavez grabs and holds Nelson... 6:16
02:16 Now they break clean. 6:16
02:32 Chavez is keeping away from the ropes. 6:16
02:32 Chavez lands consecutive blows to Azumah Nelson's midsection. 8:16
02:41 Chavez is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 8:16
02:52 Azumah Nelson lands a strong cross! 8:20
02:52 Chavez was stunned by that blow! 8:20
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Chavez's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 5. 8:20
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chavez rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Eddie Inabagsky implored Julio Cesar Chavez to stay busy, to do more but Chavez's mind seems elsewhere. 0:0
0:07 Chavez lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 2:0
0:11 The sting is starting to go from Chavez's punches... 2:0
0:16 Nelson backs into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:21 Chavez lands a devastating uppercut! 6:0
0:21 Nelson is suddenly in trouble! 6:0
0:30 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 6:0
0:33 Nelson slides into his own corner... 6:0
0:38 Chavez lands a wicked uppercut! 11:0
0:38 Nelson was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 11:0
0:47 Nelson slides into the corner... 11:0
0:51 Chavez charges Azumah Nelson trying to get inside 11:0
0:55 Chavez gets in a short cross to the body. 13:0
0:55 Chavez has Nelson reeling. Chavez can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 13:0
01:04 Nelson moves into the lower right corner. 13:0
01:09 Nelson picks off the uppercut by Chavez. 13:0
01:15 Chavez pins Nelson in the corner! 13:0
01:20 Chavez fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 13:0
01:31 Look out! That was a straight right by Chavez! 18:0
01:31 Chavez has Nelson in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 18:0
01:35 * There's now a huge mouse under the left eye of Nelson. 18:0
01:40 Nelson backs into his own corner... 18:0
01:40 Nelson ducks into an uppercut from Chavez. 20:0
01:40 Azumah Nelson has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Chavez needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 20:0
01:44 It seems every shot Nelson takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 20:0
01:53 Chavez is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 20:0
02:02 Chavez cranks up the hook and connects to Nelson's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 24:0
02:02 Nelson was stunned by that blow! 24:0
02:15 Chavez doesn't connect with the combination. 24:0
02:28 Chavez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 24:0
02:35 Chavez and Nelson lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 24:0
02:43 Chavez is just missing by a hair with his punches. 24:0
02:53 Nelson slips in a jab to the body 24:2
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 6. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 26:2
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 7. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Nelson's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:12 Nelson lands a crushing cross! 0:4
0:12 Nelson has Chavez hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 0:4
0:21 The fighters are throwing punches now! Chavez is being much more effective in this exchange. 3:6
0:35 Both fighters landed effectively in that exchange. 5:8
0:47 Nelson retreats into a neutral corner. 5:8
0:47 Julio Cesar Chavez bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 7:8
0:52 Nelson seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 7:8
01:01 Chavez is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Nelson can't throw punches, I guess. 7:8
01:06 Cobian has to break them apart. 7:8
01:10 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 7:8
01:17 Chavez dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Nelson back on his heels! 11:8
01:17 Nelson is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 11:8
01:31 Chavez tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Nelson. 11:8
01:33 Nelson leaps at Chavez and lands a cross that made Chavez's legs buckle ever so slightly. That was a wild shot! 11:11
01:46 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 11:11
01:55 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 11:11
02:11 Chavez looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Nelson. 11:11
02:16 Nelson slips inside and lands a hook. 11:13
02:30 Chavez catches Nelson coming in with a sweet uppercut! 15:13
02:30 Nelson's knee almost touched the canvas... 15:13
02:35 Nelson is losing his legs... 15:13
02:44 Julio Cesar Chavez is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Nelson. 15:13
02:48 The fighters separate after a clinch. 15:13
02:53 Both fighters are trying to work inside. It's Julio Cesar Chavez, though, who manages to score with a solid uppercut that shakes Nelson. 18:13
02:58 The increased swelling around the left eye of Azumah Nelson is fast becoming a hindurance. 18:13
03:00 It looks like Nelson has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 18:13
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 18:13
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chavez is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Nelson is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:13 Chavez whiffs with the jab. 0:0
0:16 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 0:0
0:28 Chavez grabs Nelson. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:33 Chavez shoves Nelson away. 0:0
0:42 Azumah Nelson is protecting the body nicely as Chavez fails to score inside. 0:0
0:48 There's a straight right by Nelson! 0:5
0:48 Chavez looks like he was hurt by that punch! 0:5
01:02 Julio Cesar Chavez fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:5
01:09 Nelson is motioning with his gloves for Chavez to bring it on, but Nelson is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:5
01:16 Chavez misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:5
01:18 Nelson moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:7
01:31 Chavez lands a hard cross, one of the better punches so far this round. 3:7
01:35 The swelling around Nelson's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 3:7
01:42 Chavez throws another good combination that temporarily slows Nelson. 5:7
02:01 * Julio Cesar Chavez catches Nelson with a hard uppercut as he's coming in and Nelson drops to the canvas. a tremendous shot by Chavez! 5:7
02:04 Cobian stands over Nelson and begins the count... 11:7
02:04 1... 11:7
02:05 2... 11:7
02:06 3... 11:7
02:06 * Nelson finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical! 11:7
02:06 Cobian waves the two fighters together. 11:7
02:06 Julio Cesar Chavez knows that Nelson is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Azumah Nelson. 11:7
02:23 That hook from Chavez snapped Nelson's head back violently! 15:7
02:23 Chavez has Nelson in trouble after that punch! 15:7
02:36 Chavez tries to drop the right hand over the top but Nelson ducks under it. 15:7
02:52 Chavez misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 15:7
02:58 Chavez scores to the midsection with a nice uppercut. 18:7
02:58 Chavez senses he has Nelson in trouble and he is pouring it on! 18:7
03:00 Nelson is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 18:7
03:00 Nelson appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 18:7
03:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 18:7
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it appears as if Chavez is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:05 Kevin Cunningham knows Nelson lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:05 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Nelson's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Nelson's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:10 Nelson grabs Chavez's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Cobian has to force Nelson to let go. 0:0
0:15 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:28 Chavez tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:39 Nelson just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Chavez with a sharp combination! 0:5
0:39 Chavez was staggered by those punches... 0:5
0:39 Nelson last connect snapped back the head of Chavez. And it looks like it has reopened Chavez's cut. 0:5
0:39 Blood is clearly coming from the reopened cut on the inside of Chavez's left eyebrow. It may well become a target for Nelson. 0:5
0:56 Nelson just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:9
0:56 Chavez in on unsteady legs after those punches. 0:9
01:09 Nelson scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 0:11
01:18 Chavez tries a hook but Nelson blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 0:13
01:18 And now Chavez is bleeding even more profusely from that last punch as his cut worsens! 0:13
01:18 As he takes more punishment, Chavez also suffers from more noticeable bleeding as the cut inside his left eyebrow widens and worsens. 0:13
01:30 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Nelson who scores with a short hook to the chest. 0:15
01:44 Nelson throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Chavez but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:15
01:51 Chavez lands a smashing hook! 5:15
01:51 Nelson looks shaken! 5:15
01:55 Nelson is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 5:15
01:55 The swelling under Nelson's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 5:15
02:04 Chavez pummels Nelson, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 9:15
02:04 Nelson's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 9:15
02:08 Nelson's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 9:15
02:21 Chavez is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 11:15
02:21 Julio Cesar Chavez is raining blows down on Nelson, who is obviously hurt. Chavez wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 11:15
02:30 Chavez has Nelson cornered! 11:15
02:30 Chavez is getting the better of it on the inside. There's that crunching uppercut again! 14:15
02:30 Chavez won't want to let Nelson off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 14:15
02:43 Chavez throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 16:15
02:43 Chavez stunned Nelson with that last shot and Chavez's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 16:15
02:56 * Cobian is halting the fight and warning Chavez for using the elbow. Julio Cesar Chavez is pleading his case but to no avail. 20:15
03:00 Nelson's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Chavez. 20:15
03:00 Azumah Nelson seems to have done enough to win this fight. 20:15
03:00 Chavez and Nelson can both be proud of that effort. They went full bore the entire round as the spectators serenade both men with a thunderous ovation. 20:15
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 The cut inside the left eyebrow suffered by Chavez has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:07 Quick efficient work in the corner of Nelson has his facial puffiness under control. The swelling actually looks as if it has lessened somewhat. 0:0
0:08 Nelson has Chavez pinned! 0:0
0:12 Nelson doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Chavez's head? 0:4
0:12 That was a beautiful shot, Chavez's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 0:4
0:29 Nelson doubles up to the body, though Chavez seems unfazed. 0:6
0:38 Julio Cesar Chavez sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 2:6
0:54 Nelson is trapped in the corner... 2:6
0:54 Chavez caught Nelson square with that uppercut. 5:6
0:58 The swelling under Nelson'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. 5:6
01:06 Nelson tries to clinch, but Chavez shakes him off and lands an uppercut to the body. 7:6
01:26 Chavez just comes up short with the hook. 7:6
01:33 It's a sweet uppercut by Nelson! He snapped Chavez's head straight back with that punch! 7:10
01:33 That blow connected solidly to the head of Chavez and he is stunned! 7:10
01:49 Chavez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Azumah Nelson. 7:10
01:51 Nelson gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Chavez with an uppercut. 7:12
02:07 Nelson is trying to free his gloves from under Chavez's gloves. 7:12
02:12 Cobian separates the two... 7:12
02:23 Chavez landed a sharp combination that rocked Nelson back on his heels! 11:12
02:23 Nelson took far too many hard shots from Julio Cesar Chavez in that flurry and he is hurt! 11:12
02:40 Nelson frees himself from Chavez's clutches! They move to ring center now. 11:12
02:56 That was a violent straight right by Nelson! 11:16
02:56 Chavez was shaken by those blows! 11:16
03:00 Nelson appears to have this fight under control. 11:16
03:00 Call it a night, sports fans, because this fight is over! Let's see who gets the nod from the judges. 11:17
Fight Result
Lupe Contreras has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Joel Dovenbarger, United States scores the bout 95 to 94 for Julio Cesar Chavez
Jose Rivera, Puerto Rico scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
Victor Kakone, United States scores the bout 96 to 95 for Azumah Nelson
Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a draw!
Score Cards
Joel Dovenbarger Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Julio Cesar Chavez 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 95
Azumah Nelson 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 8 9 10 94
Jose Rivera Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Julio Cesar Chavez 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 95
Azumah Nelson 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 8 9 10 95
Victor Kakone Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Julio Cesar Chavez 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 95
Azumah Nelson 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 96
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Julio Cesar Chavez 30 27 27 27 27 30 30 30 30 27 285
Azumah Nelson 29 30 30 30 30 27 27 25 27 30 285
Statistics
Categories Julio Cesar Chavez Azumah Nelson
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 3.40 5.50
Hooks / Round 5.80 4.60
Crosses / Round 3.20 4.90
Combinations / Round 4.60 6.70
Uppercuts / Round 5.60 7.70
Punches Landed / Round 22.60 29.40
Punches Missed / Round 68.70 13.50
Punching Accuracy 24.8% 68.5%
Total Number of Fouls 2 0
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Elbow 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 2 / 1 / 1 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut inside left eyebrow 2 / 1 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 1 / 1 0 / 0
Bleeding 1 / 1 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Inside 4 / 4 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Julio Cesar Chavez vs Azumah Nelson
Fight info: Guadalajara Arena Coliseo, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, 2012-10-07, announcer is Lupe Contreras, referee is Jose Cobian, the bout will be scored by three judges: Joel Dovenbarger (United States), Jose Rivera (Puerto Rico) and Victor Kakone (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: Julio Cesar Chavez - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Ted Walker
In the blue corner: Azumah Nelson - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Kevin Cunningham - Cut Man: Lou Duva
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cobian gives the fighters their final instructions. They touch gloves and return to their respective corners to await the bell for the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:08 Chavez bangs a right cross off the face of Azumah Nelson. 2:0
0:19 * Cobian steps in and admonishes Chavez for holding and hitting. 6:0
0:45 Julio Cesar Chavez is holding Nelson tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 6:0
0:50 Referee Cobian has to separate the two... 6:0
01:03 Nelson smothers Chavez's attack as Chavez tries to get off some shots inside. 6:0
01:09 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 6:0
01:30 Chavez lands a solid hook! 10:0
01:30 Azumah Nelson is reeling.. 10:0
01:44 Chavez tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 10:0
01:54 Azumah Nelson lands a strong cross! 10:4
01:54 That shot landed square and Chavez felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 10:4
02:08 Nelson works free! The fighters move to ring center. 10:4
02:21 Chavez just misses with a huge shot as Nelson chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 10:4
02:28 Nelson really buried that punch into Chavez's ribs. 10:8
02:28 That series of punches rocked Chavez and he looks to be in trouble. 10:8
02:37 Nelson doesn't have to look for Chavez this round. He is right there in front of him. 10:8
02:45 Nelson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 10:8
02:48 Julio Cesar Chavez is trying to put his punches together and he tags Azumah Nelson with a nice combination of punches. 12:8
02:57 Nelson has Chavez trapped in the far neutral corner... 12:8
03:00 Julio Cesar Chavez takes a heavy hook downstairs. 12:12
03:00 Chavez is hurt! 12:12
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 13:13
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Nelson looks to be in good shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Nelson buries a hook to the body of Chavez. 0:3
0:20 Nelson got some great advice from Kevin Cunningham between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:3
0:20 Nelson brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:3
0:20 Nelson scores with a piston-like jab. 0:6
0:37 That hook by Nelson jarred Chavez! 0:10
0:37 Chavez suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 0:10
0:49 Nelson throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Chavez. 0:13
01:02 Nelson smothers Chavez's attack with a clinch! 0:13
01:11 Cobian separates them. 0:13
01:20 Nelson pins Chavez's arms. Now they move apart. 0:13
01:32 Cobian breaks them up... 0:13
01:42 Nelson misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:13
01:44 Chavez goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 2:13
02:02 Chavez slides into a neutral corner... 2:13
02:02 Nelson snaps Chavez's head back with a jolting uppercut. 2:16
02:11 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 2:16
02:16 Nelson connects with a violent uppercut! 2:20
02:16 Chavez was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 2:20
02:25 Nelson catches Chavez with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 2:22
02:39 Chavez shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Nelson flush! 6:22
02:39 And Nelson's in big trouble now! 6:22
02:56 Chavez is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 6:22
03:00 Nelson works his way free! 6:22
03:00 There's the bell. Chavez wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 2 is history. 5:22
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Chavez and Nelson leave their corners. 0:0
0:25 Nelson lands a devastating jab! 0:4
0:25 That blast sent Chavez reeling into the ropes! 0:4
0:34 Nelson rips a hook to the body. 0:6
0:43 Nelson wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 0:8
0:59 Chavez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Nelson. 0:8
01:14 Chavez fires a left hand that Nelson takes high on the shoulder. 0:8
01:16 Nelson hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Chavez. 0:10
01:33 Chavez misses with that hook. 0:10
01:41 Chavez stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 2:10
01:52 Azumah Nelson scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Chavez. 2:12
02:05 Azumah Nelson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:12
02:13 Chavez takes a hard combination from Nelson 2:16
02:13 Chavez looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 2:16
02:30 Nelson retreats into his own corner... 2:16
02:34 Chavez can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:16
02:46 Chavez wings a big left hand at Nelson but the latter sidesteps the punch. 2:16
02:53 OH! Nelson landed the big hook flush! 2:21
02:53 Chavez is clutching his side! 2:21
03:00 The Referee has to get between Chavez and Azumah Nelson as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 2:22
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chavez looks a bit disgusted as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Chavez received a pep talk from Ted Walker before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Nelson sinks a stiff uppercut between Chavez's elbows. 0:3
0:12 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:3
0:22 Azumah Nelson keeps looking to get inside on Chavez 0:3
0:37 Nelson holds his arms up in disgust as Chavez holds him around his waist. 0:3
0:42 Cobian steps in and breaks it up. 0:3
0:46 Nelson scores with a hard jab to the body. 0:6
01:00 Nelson lands a vicious uppercut! 0:11
01:00 Chavez looks stunned! 0:11
01:09 Nelson rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:13
01:09 Nelson has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 0:13
01:22 Nelson continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 0:13
01:31 Nelson looks to work the body, but Chavez covers up nicely. 0:13
01:38 Azumah Nelson flicks a lead right to the head of Chavez. 0:15
01:38 Nelson knows he has Chavez hurt as he wades in swinging! 0:15
01:47 Nelson traps Chavez in the corner! 0:15
01:47 Nelson buries a straight right, followed by a solid left hook to the ribs. 0:18
01:47 Chavez is dazed as Nelson looks to put him away! 0:18
02:00 Nelson just comes up short with the jab. 0:18
02:06 Nelson scores with consecutive blows to the body of Chavez. 0:20
02:06 Nelson wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Julio Cesar Chavez away! 0:20
02:15 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:20
02:15 Nelson lands a flurry to the ribs of Chavez. 0:22
02:24 Chavez retreats into the lower corner. 0:22
02:24 Chavez takes a right to the body. 0:24
02:40 Nelson moves into a neutral corner. 0:24
02:40 Chavez lands a rapier like jab to the head of Nelson 2:24
02:57 Julio Cesar Chavez forces his way inside. 2:24
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 2:26
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:11 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:19 Nelson lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Chavez on the end of that punch. 0:2
0:23 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:2
0:28 Kevin Cunningham was really animated in Nelson's corner and Nelson was nodding in agreement. 0:2
0:29 Chavez backs into the right corner. 0:2
0:29 Nelson scores with a forceful jab. 0:5
0:43 Chavez can't score with short uppercut inside. Azumah Nelson got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:5
0:45 Nelson continues to pop the jab 0:7
0:45 * Nelson's last punch snapped back the head of Chavez. And it looks like it has also drawn blood! 0:8
0:45 The blood is coming from somewhere on the inside of Chavez's left eyebrow and it's following a path downward alongside his nose and onto his upper lip. 0:8
0:55 Chavez pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 2:8
01:12 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 2:8
01:17 Nelson just landed a three punch combo! 2:12
01:17 Chavez was stopped cold by that series of shots! 2:12
01:28 Chavez has Nelson blocked in! 2:12
01:33 Nelson is either lucky or has radar. Chavez's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:12
01:39 Nelson lands a hard cross! 2:16
01:39 Chavez is gasping for air!! 2:16
01:53 OH! Chavez landed the big hook flush! 6:16
01:53 Nelson is staggered... 6:16
02:07 Chavez grabs and holds Nelson... 6:16
02:16 Now they break clean. 6:16
02:32 Chavez is keeping away from the ropes. 6:16
02:32 Chavez lands consecutive blows to Azumah Nelson's midsection. 8:16
02:41 Chavez is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 8:16
02:52 Azumah Nelson lands a strong cross! 8:20
02:52 Chavez was stunned by that blow! 8:20
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Chavez's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 5. 8:20
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chavez rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Eddie Inabagsky implored Julio Cesar Chavez to stay busy, to do more but Chavez's mind seems elsewhere. 0:0
0:07 Chavez lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 2:0
0:11 The sting is starting to go from Chavez's punches... 2:0
0:16 Nelson backs into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:21 Chavez lands a devastating uppercut! 6:0
0:21 Nelson is suddenly in trouble! 6:0
0:30 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 6:0
0:33 Nelson slides into his own corner... 6:0
0:38 Chavez lands a wicked uppercut! 11:0
0:38 Nelson was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 11:0
0:47 Nelson slides into the corner... 11:0
0:51 Chavez charges Azumah Nelson trying to get inside 11:0
0:55 Chavez gets in a short cross to the body. 13:0
0:55 Chavez has Nelson reeling. Chavez can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 13:0
01:04 Nelson moves into the lower right corner. 13:0
01:09 Nelson picks off the uppercut by Chavez. 13:0
01:15 Chavez pins Nelson in the corner! 13:0
01:20 Chavez fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 13:0
01:31 Look out! That was a straight right by Chavez! 18:0
01:31 Chavez has Nelson in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 18:0
01:35 * There's now a huge mouse under the left eye of Nelson. 18:0
01:40 Nelson backs into his own corner... 18:0
01:40 Nelson ducks into an uppercut from Chavez. 20:0
01:40 Azumah Nelson has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Chavez needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 20:0
01:44 It seems every shot Nelson takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 20:0
01:53 Chavez is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 20:0
02:02 Chavez cranks up the hook and connects to Nelson's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 24:0
02:02 Nelson was stunned by that blow! 24:0
02:15 Chavez doesn't connect with the combination. 24:0
02:28 Chavez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 24:0
02:35 Chavez and Nelson lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 24:0
02:43 Chavez is just missing by a hair with his punches. 24:0
02:53 Nelson slips in a jab to the body 24:2
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 6. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 26:2
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 7. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Nelson's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:12 Nelson lands a crushing cross! 0:4
0:12 Nelson has Chavez hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 0:4
0:21 The fighters are throwing punches now! Chavez is being much more effective in this exchange. 3:6
0:35 Both fighters landed effectively in that exchange. 5:8
0:47 Nelson retreats into a neutral corner. 5:8
0:47 Julio Cesar Chavez bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 7:8
0:52 Nelson seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 7:8
01:01 Chavez is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Nelson can't throw punches, I guess. 7:8
01:06 Cobian has to break them apart. 7:8
01:10 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 7:8
01:17 Chavez dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Nelson back on his heels! 11:8
01:17 Nelson is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 11:8
01:31 Chavez tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Nelson. 11:8
01:33 Nelson leaps at Chavez and lands a cross that made Chavez's legs buckle ever so slightly. That was a wild shot! 11:11
01:46 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 11:11
01:55 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 11:11
02:11 Chavez looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Nelson. 11:11
02:16 Nelson slips inside and lands a hook. 11:13
02:30 Chavez catches Nelson coming in with a sweet uppercut! 15:13
02:30 Nelson's knee almost touched the canvas... 15:13
02:35 Nelson is losing his legs... 15:13
02:44 Julio Cesar Chavez is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Nelson. 15:13
02:48 The fighters separate after a clinch. 15:13
02:53 Both fighters are trying to work inside. It's Julio Cesar Chavez, though, who manages to score with a solid uppercut that shakes Nelson. 18:13
02:58 The increased swelling around the left eye of Azumah Nelson is fast becoming a hindurance. 18:13
03:00 It looks like Nelson has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 18:13
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 18:13
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chavez is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Nelson is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:13 Chavez whiffs with the jab. 0:0
0:16 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 0:0
0:28 Chavez grabs Nelson. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:33 Chavez shoves Nelson away. 0:0
0:42 Azumah Nelson is protecting the body nicely as Chavez fails to score inside. 0:0
0:48 There's a straight right by Nelson! 0:5
0:48 Chavez looks like he was hurt by that punch! 0:5
01:02 Julio Cesar Chavez fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:5
01:09 Nelson is motioning with his gloves for Chavez to bring it on, but Nelson is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:5
01:16 Chavez misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:5
01:18 Nelson moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:7
01:31 Chavez lands a hard cross, one of the better punches so far this round. 3:7
01:35 The swelling around Nelson's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 3:7
01:42 Chavez throws another good combination that temporarily slows Nelson. 5:7
02:01 * Julio Cesar Chavez catches Nelson with a hard uppercut as he's coming in and Nelson drops to the canvas. a tremendous shot by Chavez! 5:7
02:04 Cobian stands over Nelson and begins the count... 11:7
02:04 1... 11:7
02:05 2... 11:7
02:06 3... 11:7
02:06 * Nelson finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical! 11:7
02:06 Cobian waves the two fighters together. 11:7
02:06 Julio Cesar Chavez knows that Nelson is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Azumah Nelson. 11:7
02:23 That hook from Chavez snapped Nelson's head back violently! 15:7
02:23 Chavez has Nelson in trouble after that punch! 15:7
02:36 Chavez tries to drop the right hand over the top but Nelson ducks under it. 15:7
02:52 Chavez misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 15:7
02:58 Chavez scores to the midsection with a nice uppercut. 18:7
02:58 Chavez senses he has Nelson in trouble and he is pouring it on! 18:7
03:00 Nelson is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 18:7
03:00 Nelson appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 18:7
03:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 18:7
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it appears as if Chavez is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:05 Kevin Cunningham knows Nelson lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:05 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Nelson's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Nelson's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:10 Nelson grabs Chavez's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Cobian has to force Nelson to let go. 0:0
0:15 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:28 Chavez tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:39 Nelson just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Chavez with a sharp combination! 0:5
0:39 Chavez was staggered by those punches... 0:5
0:39 Nelson last connect snapped back the head of Chavez. And it looks like it has reopened Chavez's cut. 0:5
0:39 Blood is clearly coming from the reopened cut on the inside of Chavez's left eyebrow. It may well become a target for Nelson. 0:5
0:56 Nelson just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:9
0:56 Chavez in on unsteady legs after those punches. 0:9
01:09 Nelson scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 0:11
01:18 Chavez tries a hook but Nelson blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 0:13
01:18 And now Chavez is bleeding even more profusely from that last punch as his cut worsens! 0:13
01:18 As he takes more punishment, Chavez also suffers from more noticeable bleeding as the cut inside his left eyebrow widens and worsens. 0:13
01:30 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Nelson who scores with a short hook to the chest. 0:15
01:44 Nelson throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Chavez but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:15
01:51 Chavez lands a smashing hook! 5:15
01:51 Nelson looks shaken! 5:15
01:55 Nelson is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 5:15
01:55 The swelling under Nelson's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 5:15
02:04 Chavez pummels Nelson, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 9:15
02:04 Nelson's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 9:15
02:08 Nelson's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 9:15
02:21 Chavez is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 11:15
02:21 Julio Cesar Chavez is raining blows down on Nelson, who is obviously hurt. Chavez wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 11:15
02:30 Chavez has Nelson cornered! 11:15
02:30 Chavez is getting the better of it on the inside. There's that crunching uppercut again! 14:15
02:30 Chavez won't want to let Nelson off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 14:15
02:43 Chavez throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 16:15
02:43 Chavez stunned Nelson with that last shot and Chavez's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 16:15
02:56 * Cobian is halting the fight and warning Chavez for using the elbow. Julio Cesar Chavez is pleading his case but to no avail. 20:15
03:00 Nelson's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Chavez. 20:15
03:00 Azumah Nelson seems to have done enough to win this fight. 20:15
03:00 Chavez and Nelson can both be proud of that effort. They went full bore the entire round as the spectators serenade both men with a thunderous ovation. 20:15
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 The cut inside the left eyebrow suffered by Chavez has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:07 Quick efficient work in the corner of Nelson has his facial puffiness under control. The swelling actually looks as if it has lessened somewhat. 0:0
0:08 Nelson has Chavez pinned! 0:0
0:12 Nelson doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Chavez's head? 0:4
0:12 That was a beautiful shot, Chavez's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 0:4
0:29 Nelson doubles up to the body, though Chavez seems unfazed. 0:6
0:38 Julio Cesar Chavez sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 2:6
0:54 Nelson is trapped in the corner... 2:6
0:54 Chavez caught Nelson square with that uppercut. 5:6
0:58 The swelling under Nelson'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. 5:6
01:06 Nelson tries to clinch, but Chavez shakes him off and lands an uppercut to the body. 7:6
01:26 Chavez just comes up short with the hook. 7:6
01:33 It's a sweet uppercut by Nelson! He snapped Chavez's head straight back with that punch! 7:10
01:33 That blow connected solidly to the head of Chavez and he is stunned! 7:10
01:49 Chavez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Azumah Nelson. 7:10
01:51 Nelson gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Chavez with an uppercut. 7:12
02:07 Nelson is trying to free his gloves from under Chavez's gloves. 7:12
02:12 Cobian separates the two... 7:12
02:23 Chavez landed a sharp combination that rocked Nelson back on his heels! 11:12
02:23 Nelson took far too many hard shots from Julio Cesar Chavez in that flurry and he is hurt! 11:12
02:40 Nelson frees himself from Chavez's clutches! They move to ring center now. 11:12
02:56 That was a violent straight right by Nelson! 11:16
02:56 Chavez was shaken by those blows! 11:16
03:00 Nelson appears to have this fight under control. 11:16
03:00 Call it a night, sports fans, because this fight is over! Let's see who gets the nod from the judges. 11:17
Fight Result
Lupe Contreras has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Joel Dovenbarger, United States scores the bout 95 to 94 for Julio Cesar Chavez
Jose Rivera, Puerto Rico scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
Victor Kakone, United States scores the bout 96 to 95 for Azumah Nelson
Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a draw!
Score Cards
Joel Dovenbarger Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Julio Cesar Chavez 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 95
Azumah Nelson 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 8 9 10 94
Jose Rivera Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Julio Cesar Chavez 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 95
Azumah Nelson 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 8 9 10 95
Victor Kakone Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Julio Cesar Chavez 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 95
Azumah Nelson 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 96
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Julio Cesar Chavez 30 27 27 27 27 30 30 30 30 27 285
Azumah Nelson 29 30 30 30 30 27 27 25 27 30 285
Statistics
Categories Julio Cesar Chavez Azumah Nelson
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 3.40 5.50
Hooks / Round 5.80 4.60
Crosses / Round 3.20 4.90
Combinations / Round 4.60 6.70
Uppercuts / Round 5.60 7.70
Punches Landed / Round 22.60 29.40
Punches Missed / Round 68.70 13.50
Punching Accuracy 24.8% 68.5%
Total Number of Fouls 2 0
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Elbow 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 2 / 1 / 1 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut inside left eyebrow 2 / 1 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 1 / 1 0 / 0
Bleeding 1 / 1 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Inside 4 / 4 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: #4# Event 23 1-6
Main Event
Larry Holmes vs Jack Johnson
Fight info: Grand Ballroom, New York, NY, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Jake Gutierrez, referee is Vic Drakulich, the bout will be scored by three judges: Keith MacDonald (United States), Uriel Aguilera (Colombia) and Pat Russell (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: Larry Holmes - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Lou Duva
In the blue corner: Jack Johnson - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Johnny Lewis - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters look anxious as they wait for Round 1 to start. The bell rings and its show time. 0:0
0:07 Holmes goes downstairs with a right cross. 2:0
0:26 Holmes leaves the jab just short. 2:0
0:34 That jab from Holmes stopped Jack Johnson in his tracks. 5:0
0:48 Johnson works free! He backs to ring center, with Holmes following. 5:0
0:55 Johnson lands a hook to the ribs. 5:2
01:14 Johnson is off target with that combination. 5:2
01:16 A straight cross from Holmes gets through Johnson's guard. 7:2
01:32 Jack Johnson will tie a guy up if he has to. 7:2
01:36 Holmes tries to get free... Here comes Drakulich to break them up... 7:2
01:49 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 7:2
01:53 Johnson fires the jab. It finds its target. 7:4
02:07 Holmes fires a volley of punches but Johnson was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 7:4
02:09 Johnson scores with a quick hook to the head of Holmes after Holmes missed with a wild shot of his own. 7:6
02:26 Johnson slides along the far ropes. 7:6
02:35 The action slows for the moment. 7:6
02:37 Holmes is forced into his own corner... 7:6
02:42 Johnson fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 7:6
02:49 Holmes lands a vicious cross! 11:6
02:49 Johnson was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 11:6
02:58 He moves into a neutral corner. 11:6
03:00 Holmes isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Johnson fits. 11:6
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 13:7
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:11 Holmes gets off a jab to the solar plexus 2:0
0:26 Johnson gets off a quick combination to the body 2:2
0:36 Jack Johnson pins Holmes in the corner! 2:2
0:36 Holmes and Jack Johnson are both throwing wildly, a nice flurry, with Holmes having the edge. 5:4
01:00 Holmes tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 5:4
01:11 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 5:4
01:19 Johnson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Holmes. 5:4
01:30 Johnson traps Holmes in the corner! 5:4
01:34 Johnson is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Holmes attempts to move inside on him. 5:4
01:46 Holmes pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 5:4
01:59 The quickness and footwork of Johnson is definitely keeping Holmes off balance. 5:4
02:04 The fighters are tangled up inside. Holmes has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 7:4
02:21 Holmes darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 7:4
02:31 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Johnson lands the right hand. 7:6
02:48 Holmes wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Johnson's defense. 7:6
02:50 * Johnson is told to keep his punches up by Drakulich. 7:8
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 9:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:15 Holmes can't score with short uppercut inside. Johnson got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:22 Johnny Lewis not only gave Johnson encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Holmes. Now it's up to Johnson to implement it. 0:0
0:28 Jack Johnson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:49 Holmes takes a heavy combination downstairs. 0:5
0:49 Holmes was shaken by those blows! 0:5
0:58 Johnson has Holmes trapped in the upper neutral corner... 0:5
0:58 Johnson slips in a jab to the body 0:7
01:14 Johnson snakes the jab through Holmes's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 0:9
01:37 Holmes and Jack Johnson go toe to toe with Holmes getting the better of it. 3:11
01:57 Jack Johnson fires a left hand that Holmes takes high on the shoulder. 3:11
02:00 Holmes sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Johnson. 6:11
02:30 Holmes just comes up short with the jab. 6:11
02:32 Johnson lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 6:13
02:41 Holmes doesn't have to look for Johnson this round. He is right there in front of him. 6:13
02:55 Johnson is really fluid in his movement. 6:13
03:00 Johnson telegraphed that shot and Holmes ducks under it easily. 6:13
03:00 The bell stops the action as Holmes and Johnson go back to their corners. 7:14
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 4 begins. 0:0
0:08 Fighters are exchanging blows! Holmes scored more on that exchange. 3:2
0:13 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 3:2
0:17 Johnson got some great advice from Johnny Lewis between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 3:2
0:20 Holmes traps Johnson in the corner! 3:2
0:24 That punch actually went behind Johnson's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Holmes. 3:2
0:26 Johnson lands a stinging jab. 3:4
0:36 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 3:4
0:46 Johnson lands a solid hook! 3:8
0:46 Holmes is gasping for air!! 3:8
01:00 Johnson lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Holmes on the end of that punch. 3:10
01:09 The fighters are trading punches and Johnson seems to have won that exchange. 5:13
01:22 Holmes gets the cross through Johnson's guard. 7:13
01:36 The fighters are back at ring center... 7:13
01:40 Holmes is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 7:13
01:45 Johnson is trapped in Holmes's corner... 7:13
01:50 Holmes is holding... 7:13
01:54 Drakulich has to break the clinch. 7:13
01:59 Johnson connects with an uppercut to the head of Holmes. 7:15
02:18 Johnson cranks up the hook and connects to Holmes's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 7:19
02:18 Holmes was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 7:19
02:27 Holmes continues to pop the jab 9:19
02:41 It's a sweet uppercut by Johnson! He snapped Holmes's head straight back with that punch! 9:23
02:41 Holmes was stunned by that blow! 9:23
02:54 Johnson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:23
02:57 Johnson lands a jab to Larry Holmes's midsection 9:25
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 9:26
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Holmes and Johnson leave their corners. 0:0
0:17 Holmes back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Jack Johnson. 0:0
0:17 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:25 Holmes pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 2:0
0:38 Holmes fires a shot, but it glances off Johnson's shoulder. 2:0
0:45 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 2:0
0:53 Holmes holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Jack Johnson to score with a clean shot. 2:0
01:02 Johnson whiffs with the cross. 2:0
01:14 Johnson backs away and hitches up his trunks. 2:0
01:21 Holmes has Johnson blocked in! 2:0
01:26 Drakulich tries to separate the boxers but Holmes has a vice-like grip on Johnson. 2:0
01:38 Drakulich separates the two fighters. 2:0
01:47 Holmes is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Johnson. 2:0
01:51 Referee Drakulich has to separate the two... 2:0
02:05 Johnson's misses as Holmes backpedals away. 2:0
02:17 Johnson throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:0
02:19 A cross from Holmes lands with some power. 5:0
02:35 Johnson's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 5:0
02:49 Holmes ties up Johnson... 5:0
02:58 Drakulich has to separate the two... 5:0
03:00 Holmes retreats into a neutral corner. 5:0
03:00 Johnson brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 5:0
03:00 And that ends Round number 5. 5:1
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Holmes's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:16 Holmes tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Johnson. 0:0
0:19 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:32 Johnson clinches... Holmes gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:41 Referee Drakulich steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:46 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:0
0:49 * That was a blatant backhand by Johnson and Drakulich has stopped the action to scold him 0:2
01:07 Johnson quickly hitches up his trunks. 0:2
01:25 Holmes throws a flurry of punches but Johnson either blocks or slips them. 0:2
01:28 Johnson lands a perfectly timed cross that puts Holmes back on his heels. 0:5
01:37 Johnson finds a home for his jab, keeping Holmes at bay. 0:7
01:49 Johnson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:7
01:57 Johnson ties up Holmes. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:7
02:06 Drakulich is shouting at Johnson to break! 0:7
02:11 Drakulich is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 0:7
02:22 Johnson is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:7
02:31 Johnson tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:7
02:42 Johnson looks to work the body, but Holmes covers up nicely. 0:7
02:44 Holmes lands several punches in a row to the head of Johnson, though none of them had much steam behind them. 2:7
02:59 Johnson just misses with a huge shot as Holmes chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:7
03:00 Round 6 ends with the sound of the bell. 2:7
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Holmes looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:10 Larry Holmes throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 2:0
0:15 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:19 Lou Duva was really animated in Larry Holmes's corner and Holmes was nodding in agreement. 2:0
0:19 Holmes has Johnson trapped! 2:0
0:19 Holmes gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Jack Johnson with an uppercut. 4:0
0:51 Jack Johnson lets his hands go inside, but Holmes protects his body well. 4:0
0:57 Both fighters take a half-step back. 4:0
01:17 Holmes lands a crushing uppercut! 8:0
01:17 Johnson is reeling after that shot! 8:0
01:30 Both fighters move back to ring center. 8:0
01:35 Johnson grabs Larry Holmes's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Drakulich has to force Johnson to let go. 8:0
01:39 Johnson pushes Larry Holmes away. 8:0
01:51 Larry Holmes fires away but finds nothing but air. 8:0
01:58 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 8:0
02:01 Johnson tries a hook but Holmes blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 10:0
02:14 The uppercut just landed by Johnson is a nice weapon on the inside. 10:2
02:35 Holmes works the body, landing an uppercut. 12:2
02:49 Johnson just can't find the range with that jab. 12:2
03:00 Holmes misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 12:2
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 7 to a close. 13:1
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
0:14 Holmes does a great job of moving as Johnson tries to work inside. 0:0
0:16 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:20 Lou Duva seemed to pump up Holmes between rounds. 0:0
0:22 Holmes backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:22 Johnson hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Holmes. 0:2
0:36 Holmes tries to drop the right hand over the top but Johnson ducks under it. 0:2
0:46 Johnson feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:2
0:46 Not much steam behind Johnson's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 0:4
01:02 Johnson lands a flurry to the ribs of Holmes. 0:6
01:17 Holmes fires a lead right that Johnson manages to avoid. 0:6
01:19 Johnson gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 0:8
01:31 Johnson connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 0:10
01:31 Holmes reels backward from what appears to be a head butt! 0:10
01:49 Holmes holds his arms up in disgust as Johnson holds him around his waist. 0:10
01:53 Drakulich steps in and breaks it up. 0:10
01:57 Jack Johnson takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:10
02:06 Holmes retreats into the far corner. 0:10
02:10 Johnson is clinching... Holmes is trying to free his gloves... They are under Johnson's arms... 0:10
02:19 The Referee breaks it up... 0:10
02:24 Both fighters take a breather as they clinch before Drakulich breaks them apart. 0:10
02:33 Holmes pins Johnson's arms. Now they move apart. 0:10
02:38 Drakulich breaks them up... 0:10
02:47 Holmes lands a smashing jab! 4:10
02:47 Johnson is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:10
03:00 Round 8 finishes with the sound of the bell. 3:10
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it looks as if Holmes is going to need a knockout or at least a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:09 Holmes dips and connects with a hook to the side of Jack Johnson's head. 2:0
0:13 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 9th round of this fight. 2:0
0:22 Larry Holmes pummels Johnson, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 6:0
0:22 Johnson seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 6:0
0:49 Holmes misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 6:0
01:00 And Johnson tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Holmes! 10:0
01:00 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Jack Johnson is trying to hang on... 10:0
01:16 Jack Johnson slides into the corner... 10:0
01:21 Holmes misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 10:0
01:27 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 10:0
01:35 Holmes lands a crushing cross! 14:0
01:35 Johnson was stunned by that blow! 14:0
01:44 Holmes's jab connects to Johnson's head 16:0
01:58 Holmes is giving Johnson a lot of side-to-side movement. 16:0
02:08 Holmes is flicking the jab, trying to keep Johnson at long range. 16:0
02:17 There's a straight right by Larry Holmes! 20:0
02:17 Johnson is staggered... 20:0
02:38 Larry Holmes has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Johnson. 20:0
02:47 Drakulich separates the two... 20:0
02:57 Holmes grabs Johnson again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 20:0
03:00 Drakulich has to break them apart. 20:0
03:00 Holmes seems to have done enough to win this fight. 20:0
03:00 Johnson shows Holmes his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 9. 21:0
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 10th. 0:0
0:08 Johnson got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Johnny Lewis's instructions work. 0:0
0:14 Larry Holmes fires and misses. 0:0
0:17 Johnson fires a solid combination. 0:2
0:21 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:51 Holmes slips out of a corner, as Johnson attempts to trap him. 0:2
01:01 Larry Holmes swings...and misses. 0:2
01:07 Johnson steals a quick glance at his corner. 0:2
01:11 Holmes brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:2
01:16 Holmes shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Johnson flush! 4:2
01:16 Holmes sent Johnson reeling with that punch! 4:2
01:25 Holmes eats a jab from Johnson 4:4
01:42 Johnson made Holmes look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Holmes would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 4:4
02:09 A nice exchange of blows there, though neither fighter seemed to gain the upper hand. 6:6
02:22 Johnson moves in and scores with a quick jab. 6:8
02:39 Drakulich warns Holmes for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 6:8
02:43 Referee Drakulich separates the two... 6:8
02:48 Holmes is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 6:8
03:00 Holmes moves into the far left corner. 6:8
03:00 Johnson circles around the ring. 6:8
03:00 Larry Holmes appears to have this fight under control. 6:8
03:00 There's the final bell! This fight's in the hands of the judges now. 6:10
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Jake Gutierrez is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Keith MacDonald, United States scores the bout 97 to 95 for Jack Johnson
Pat Russell, United States scores the bout 96 to 95 for Larry Holmes
Uriel Aguilera, Colombia scores the bout 97 to 94 for...
...Jack Johnson
The winner by split decision is Jack Johnson!
Score Cards
Keith MacDonald Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Larry Holmes 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 95
Jack Johnson 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 97
Uriel Aguilera Round Total
Colombia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Larry Holmes 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 94
Jack Johnson 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 97
Pat Russell Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Larry Holmes 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 96
Jack Johnson 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 95
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Larry Holmes 30 30 27 27 29 27 30 27 30 28 285
Jack Johnson 27 30 30 30 29 30 27 30 27 29 289
Statistics
Categories Larry Holmes Jack Johnson
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 6.70 6.80
Hooks / Round 2.90 3.40
Crosses / Round 3.90 3.80
Combinations / Round 3.00 4.00
Uppercuts / Round 3.10 4.00
Punches Landed / Round 19.60 22.00
Punches Missed / Round 36.90 29.10
Punching Accuracy 34.7% 43.1%
Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Low Blow 1
Backhanding 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 3 / 3 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 5 / 5
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Larry Holmes vs Jack Johnson
Fight info: Grand Ballroom, New York, NY, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Jake Gutierrez, referee is Vic Drakulich, the bout will be scored by three judges: Keith MacDonald (United States), Uriel Aguilera (Colombia) and Pat Russell (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: Larry Holmes - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Lou Duva
In the blue corner: Jack Johnson - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Johnny Lewis - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters look anxious as they wait for Round 1 to start. The bell rings and its show time. 0:0
0:07 Holmes goes downstairs with a right cross. 2:0
0:26 Holmes leaves the jab just short. 2:0
0:34 That jab from Holmes stopped Jack Johnson in his tracks. 5:0
0:48 Johnson works free! He backs to ring center, with Holmes following. 5:0
0:55 Johnson lands a hook to the ribs. 5:2
01:14 Johnson is off target with that combination. 5:2
01:16 A straight cross from Holmes gets through Johnson's guard. 7:2
01:32 Jack Johnson will tie a guy up if he has to. 7:2
01:36 Holmes tries to get free... Here comes Drakulich to break them up... 7:2
01:49 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 7:2
01:53 Johnson fires the jab. It finds its target. 7:4
02:07 Holmes fires a volley of punches but Johnson was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 7:4
02:09 Johnson scores with a quick hook to the head of Holmes after Holmes missed with a wild shot of his own. 7:6
02:26 Johnson slides along the far ropes. 7:6
02:35 The action slows for the moment. 7:6
02:37 Holmes is forced into his own corner... 7:6
02:42 Johnson fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 7:6
02:49 Holmes lands a vicious cross! 11:6
02:49 Johnson was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 11:6
02:58 He moves into a neutral corner. 11:6
03:00 Holmes isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Johnson fits. 11:6
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 13:7
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:11 Holmes gets off a jab to the solar plexus 2:0
0:26 Johnson gets off a quick combination to the body 2:2
0:36 Jack Johnson pins Holmes in the corner! 2:2
0:36 Holmes and Jack Johnson are both throwing wildly, a nice flurry, with Holmes having the edge. 5:4
01:00 Holmes tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 5:4
01:11 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 5:4
01:19 Johnson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Holmes. 5:4
01:30 Johnson traps Holmes in the corner! 5:4
01:34 Johnson is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Holmes attempts to move inside on him. 5:4
01:46 Holmes pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 5:4
01:59 The quickness and footwork of Johnson is definitely keeping Holmes off balance. 5:4
02:04 The fighters are tangled up inside. Holmes has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 7:4
02:21 Holmes darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 7:4
02:31 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Johnson lands the right hand. 7:6
02:48 Holmes wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Johnson's defense. 7:6
02:50 * Johnson is told to keep his punches up by Drakulich. 7:8
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 9:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:15 Holmes can't score with short uppercut inside. Johnson got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:22 Johnny Lewis not only gave Johnson encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Holmes. Now it's up to Johnson to implement it. 0:0
0:28 Jack Johnson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:49 Holmes takes a heavy combination downstairs. 0:5
0:49 Holmes was shaken by those blows! 0:5
0:58 Johnson has Holmes trapped in the upper neutral corner... 0:5
0:58 Johnson slips in a jab to the body 0:7
01:14 Johnson snakes the jab through Holmes's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 0:9
01:37 Holmes and Jack Johnson go toe to toe with Holmes getting the better of it. 3:11
01:57 Jack Johnson fires a left hand that Holmes takes high on the shoulder. 3:11
02:00 Holmes sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Johnson. 6:11
02:30 Holmes just comes up short with the jab. 6:11
02:32 Johnson lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 6:13
02:41 Holmes doesn't have to look for Johnson this round. He is right there in front of him. 6:13
02:55 Johnson is really fluid in his movement. 6:13
03:00 Johnson telegraphed that shot and Holmes ducks under it easily. 6:13
03:00 The bell stops the action as Holmes and Johnson go back to their corners. 7:14
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 4 begins. 0:0
0:08 Fighters are exchanging blows! Holmes scored more on that exchange. 3:2
0:13 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 3:2
0:17 Johnson got some great advice from Johnny Lewis between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 3:2
0:20 Holmes traps Johnson in the corner! 3:2
0:24 That punch actually went behind Johnson's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Holmes. 3:2
0:26 Johnson lands a stinging jab. 3:4
0:36 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 3:4
0:46 Johnson lands a solid hook! 3:8
0:46 Holmes is gasping for air!! 3:8
01:00 Johnson lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Holmes on the end of that punch. 3:10
01:09 The fighters are trading punches and Johnson seems to have won that exchange. 5:13
01:22 Holmes gets the cross through Johnson's guard. 7:13
01:36 The fighters are back at ring center... 7:13
01:40 Holmes is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 7:13
01:45 Johnson is trapped in Holmes's corner... 7:13
01:50 Holmes is holding... 7:13
01:54 Drakulich has to break the clinch. 7:13
01:59 Johnson connects with an uppercut to the head of Holmes. 7:15
02:18 Johnson cranks up the hook and connects to Holmes's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 7:19
02:18 Holmes was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 7:19
02:27 Holmes continues to pop the jab 9:19
02:41 It's a sweet uppercut by Johnson! He snapped Holmes's head straight back with that punch! 9:23
02:41 Holmes was stunned by that blow! 9:23
02:54 Johnson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:23
02:57 Johnson lands a jab to Larry Holmes's midsection 9:25
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 9:26
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Holmes and Johnson leave their corners. 0:0
0:17 Holmes back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Jack Johnson. 0:0
0:17 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:25 Holmes pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 2:0
0:38 Holmes fires a shot, but it glances off Johnson's shoulder. 2:0
0:45 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 2:0
0:53 Holmes holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Jack Johnson to score with a clean shot. 2:0
01:02 Johnson whiffs with the cross. 2:0
01:14 Johnson backs away and hitches up his trunks. 2:0
01:21 Holmes has Johnson blocked in! 2:0
01:26 Drakulich tries to separate the boxers but Holmes has a vice-like grip on Johnson. 2:0
01:38 Drakulich separates the two fighters. 2:0
01:47 Holmes is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Johnson. 2:0
01:51 Referee Drakulich has to separate the two... 2:0
02:05 Johnson's misses as Holmes backpedals away. 2:0
02:17 Johnson throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:0
02:19 A cross from Holmes lands with some power. 5:0
02:35 Johnson's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 5:0
02:49 Holmes ties up Johnson... 5:0
02:58 Drakulich has to separate the two... 5:0
03:00 Holmes retreats into a neutral corner. 5:0
03:00 Johnson brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 5:0
03:00 And that ends Round number 5. 5:1
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Holmes's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:16 Holmes tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Johnson. 0:0
0:19 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:32 Johnson clinches... Holmes gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:41 Referee Drakulich steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:46 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:0
0:49 * That was a blatant backhand by Johnson and Drakulich has stopped the action to scold him 0:2
01:07 Johnson quickly hitches up his trunks. 0:2
01:25 Holmes throws a flurry of punches but Johnson either blocks or slips them. 0:2
01:28 Johnson lands a perfectly timed cross that puts Holmes back on his heels. 0:5
01:37 Johnson finds a home for his jab, keeping Holmes at bay. 0:7
01:49 Johnson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:7
01:57 Johnson ties up Holmes. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:7
02:06 Drakulich is shouting at Johnson to break! 0:7
02:11 Drakulich is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 0:7
02:22 Johnson is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:7
02:31 Johnson tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:7
02:42 Johnson looks to work the body, but Holmes covers up nicely. 0:7
02:44 Holmes lands several punches in a row to the head of Johnson, though none of them had much steam behind them. 2:7
02:59 Johnson just misses with a huge shot as Holmes chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:7
03:00 Round 6 ends with the sound of the bell. 2:7
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Holmes looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:10 Larry Holmes throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 2:0
0:15 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:19 Lou Duva was really animated in Larry Holmes's corner and Holmes was nodding in agreement. 2:0
0:19 Holmes has Johnson trapped! 2:0
0:19 Holmes gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Jack Johnson with an uppercut. 4:0
0:51 Jack Johnson lets his hands go inside, but Holmes protects his body well. 4:0
0:57 Both fighters take a half-step back. 4:0
01:17 Holmes lands a crushing uppercut! 8:0
01:17 Johnson is reeling after that shot! 8:0
01:30 Both fighters move back to ring center. 8:0
01:35 Johnson grabs Larry Holmes's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Drakulich has to force Johnson to let go. 8:0
01:39 Johnson pushes Larry Holmes away. 8:0
01:51 Larry Holmes fires away but finds nothing but air. 8:0
01:58 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 8:0
02:01 Johnson tries a hook but Holmes blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 10:0
02:14 The uppercut just landed by Johnson is a nice weapon on the inside. 10:2
02:35 Holmes works the body, landing an uppercut. 12:2
02:49 Johnson just can't find the range with that jab. 12:2
03:00 Holmes misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 12:2
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 7 to a close. 13:1
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
0:14 Holmes does a great job of moving as Johnson tries to work inside. 0:0
0:16 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:20 Lou Duva seemed to pump up Holmes between rounds. 0:0
0:22 Holmes backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:22 Johnson hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Holmes. 0:2
0:36 Holmes tries to drop the right hand over the top but Johnson ducks under it. 0:2
0:46 Johnson feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:2
0:46 Not much steam behind Johnson's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 0:4
01:02 Johnson lands a flurry to the ribs of Holmes. 0:6
01:17 Holmes fires a lead right that Johnson manages to avoid. 0:6
01:19 Johnson gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 0:8
01:31 Johnson connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 0:10
01:31 Holmes reels backward from what appears to be a head butt! 0:10
01:49 Holmes holds his arms up in disgust as Johnson holds him around his waist. 0:10
01:53 Drakulich steps in and breaks it up. 0:10
01:57 Jack Johnson takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:10
02:06 Holmes retreats into the far corner. 0:10
02:10 Johnson is clinching... Holmes is trying to free his gloves... They are under Johnson's arms... 0:10
02:19 The Referee breaks it up... 0:10
02:24 Both fighters take a breather as they clinch before Drakulich breaks them apart. 0:10
02:33 Holmes pins Johnson's arms. Now they move apart. 0:10
02:38 Drakulich breaks them up... 0:10
02:47 Holmes lands a smashing jab! 4:10
02:47 Johnson is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:10
03:00 Round 8 finishes with the sound of the bell. 3:10
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it looks as if Holmes is going to need a knockout or at least a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:09 Holmes dips and connects with a hook to the side of Jack Johnson's head. 2:0
0:13 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 9th round of this fight. 2:0
0:22 Larry Holmes pummels Johnson, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 6:0
0:22 Johnson seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 6:0
0:49 Holmes misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 6:0
01:00 And Johnson tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Holmes! 10:0
01:00 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Jack Johnson is trying to hang on... 10:0
01:16 Jack Johnson slides into the corner... 10:0
01:21 Holmes misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 10:0
01:27 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 10:0
01:35 Holmes lands a crushing cross! 14:0
01:35 Johnson was stunned by that blow! 14:0
01:44 Holmes's jab connects to Johnson's head 16:0
01:58 Holmes is giving Johnson a lot of side-to-side movement. 16:0
02:08 Holmes is flicking the jab, trying to keep Johnson at long range. 16:0
02:17 There's a straight right by Larry Holmes! 20:0
02:17 Johnson is staggered... 20:0
02:38 Larry Holmes has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Johnson. 20:0
02:47 Drakulich separates the two... 20:0
02:57 Holmes grabs Johnson again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 20:0
03:00 Drakulich has to break them apart. 20:0
03:00 Holmes seems to have done enough to win this fight. 20:0
03:00 Johnson shows Holmes his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 9. 21:0
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 10th. 0:0
0:08 Johnson got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Johnny Lewis's instructions work. 0:0
0:14 Larry Holmes fires and misses. 0:0
0:17 Johnson fires a solid combination. 0:2
0:21 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:51 Holmes slips out of a corner, as Johnson attempts to trap him. 0:2
01:01 Larry Holmes swings...and misses. 0:2
01:07 Johnson steals a quick glance at his corner. 0:2
01:11 Holmes brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:2
01:16 Holmes shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Johnson flush! 4:2
01:16 Holmes sent Johnson reeling with that punch! 4:2
01:25 Holmes eats a jab from Johnson 4:4
01:42 Johnson made Holmes look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Holmes would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 4:4
02:09 A nice exchange of blows there, though neither fighter seemed to gain the upper hand. 6:6
02:22 Johnson moves in and scores with a quick jab. 6:8
02:39 Drakulich warns Holmes for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 6:8
02:43 Referee Drakulich separates the two... 6:8
02:48 Holmes is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 6:8
03:00 Holmes moves into the far left corner. 6:8
03:00 Johnson circles around the ring. 6:8
03:00 Larry Holmes appears to have this fight under control. 6:8
03:00 There's the final bell! This fight's in the hands of the judges now. 6:10
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Jake Gutierrez is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Keith MacDonald, United States scores the bout 97 to 95 for Jack Johnson
Pat Russell, United States scores the bout 96 to 95 for Larry Holmes
Uriel Aguilera, Colombia scores the bout 97 to 94 for...
...Jack Johnson
The winner by split decision is Jack Johnson!
Score Cards
Keith MacDonald Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Larry Holmes 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 95
Jack Johnson 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 97
Uriel Aguilera Round Total
Colombia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Larry Holmes 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 94
Jack Johnson 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 97
Pat Russell Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Larry Holmes 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 96
Jack Johnson 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 95
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Larry Holmes 30 30 27 27 29 27 30 27 30 28 285
Jack Johnson 27 30 30 30 29 30 27 30 27 29 289
Statistics
Categories Larry Holmes Jack Johnson
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 6.70 6.80
Hooks / Round 2.90 3.40
Crosses / Round 3.90 3.80
Combinations / Round 3.00 4.00
Uppercuts / Round 3.10 4.00
Punches Landed / Round 19.60 22.00
Punches Missed / Round 36.90 29.10
Punching Accuracy 34.7% 43.1%
Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Low Blow 1
Backhanding 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 3 / 3 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 5 / 5
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: #4# Event 23 1-6
Not sure what's going with Armstrong. Another fight decided by a cut he has suffered. This time a tech draw. Seriously, thats about 6 fights he has lost or drawn on cuts and he was ahead in at least 4 of them and evens with Ali, when he got cut.