Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Michael Moorer Donovan Ruddock 2-1 2 KO 5 10
Preliminary 1 Corrie Sanders Francois Botha 1-1 1 SD 10 10
Preliminary 2 Primo Carnera Tony Galento 1-1 1 TKO 6 10
Support Bout Marvin Hagler Mike Tyson 1-1 2 TKO 10 15
Co-Feature Joe Louis Billy Conn 1-1 2 SD 15 15
Main Event Pernell Whitaker Harry Greb 1-1 2 MD 15 15
#4# Event 23 AlphaBelts&Lonsdale Pride-&bouts of interest
Re: #4# Event 23 AlphaBelts&Lonsdale Pride-&bouts of interest
Opening Bout
Michael Moorer vs Donovan Ruddock
Fight info: Hammond Civic Center, Hammond, IN, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Dean Stone, referee is Randy Neumann, the bout will be scored by three judges: Jean Lapointe (Canada), Malcolm Bulner (Australia) and Omar Minton (Mexico), 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 adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Michael Moorer - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Manny Seamon
In the blue corner: Donovan Ruddock - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Kenny Adams - Cut Man: Ray Rodgers
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
0:13 Ruddock smothers Moorer's attack as Moorer tries to get off some shots inside. 0:0
0:20 Moorer put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 0:0
0:26 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Donovan Ruddock lands the right hand. 0:2
0:40 Moorer can't score with short uppercut inside. Ruddock got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:2
0:47 Ruddock lands a devastating hook! 0:6
0:47 Moorer is gasping for air!! 0:6
01:00 Ruddock wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 0:8
01:16 Moorer has freed himself from Ruddock. They move quickly to ring center. 0:8
01:24 Ruddock scores with a forceful jab. 0:11
01:37 Solid work to the body as Ruddock lands an uppercut. 0:14
01:49 As high as Moorer is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Ruddock takes advantage of it. 0:14
01:56 Moorer backs into a neutral corner. 0:14
02:01 Ruddock scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:19
02:01 Moorer was stunned by that blow! 0:19
02:05 Moorer looks a little puffy under his right eye. 0:19
02:15 Moorer misses with that punch. 0:19
02:21 Moorer takes a hard combination from Ruddock 0:23
02:21 Ruddock has Moorer in trouble after that punch! 0:23
02:31 Ruddock traps Moorer in the corner! 0:23
02:35 Ruddock dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Moorer back on his heels! 0:27
02:35 Michael Moorer is in serious trouble after absorbing those punches. He is staggering around like he was taken under the pier and beaten with blackjacks! 0:27
02:40 * Neumann waves his arms ending the round. We didn't hear a bell and the fighters look confused as they return to their corners. 0:27
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moorer and Ruddock square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 2. 0:0
0:15 Ruddock shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Moorer flush! 0:4
0:15 Moorer is staggered... 0:4
0:37 Moorer telegraphed that shot and Ruddock ducks under it easily. 0:4
0:45 Moorer is forced into his own corner... 0:4
0:49 Ruddock misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:4
0:56 Moorer lands a solid cross! 4:4
0:56 Ruddock is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 4:4
01:13 Ruddock can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:4
01:20 That hook by Moorer jarred Ruddock! 8:4
01:20 Ruddock looks stunned! 8:4
01:32 Ruddock ducks into an uppercut from Moorer. 10:4
01:32 * Bad Luck! Ruddock's cut! 11:4
01:32 That cut is doesn't look overly severe but it does appear to be in a bad spot above the right eyebrow. Its location could impact the fight if that blood flows into the fighter's eye. 11:4
01:32 Blood from a fighter in these early rounds can force a fighter to alter their strategy and change their style for the rest of the bout. 11:4
01:32 * Ruddock is bleeding after what appeared to be an accidental clash of heads. 11:4
01:46 OH! Ruddock landed the big hook flush! 11:9
01:46 Michael Moorer is hurt! 11:9
01:50 The swelling under Moorer's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 11:9
01:58 Ruddock lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Moorer on the end of that punch. 11:11
02:10 Moorer retreats into a neutral corner. 11:11
02:10 Ruddock and Moorer are really mauling each other inside as Ruddock connects with 2 hard shots to body! 11:14
02:19 Ruddock brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 11:14
02:24 Donovan Ruddock fires and misses. 11:14
02:26 Moorer lands two solid jabs that snap back the head of Ruddock. 14:14
02:39 Ruddock slides into a neutral corner... 14:14
02:44 Moorer is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 14:14
02:56 Moorer lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Donovan Ruddock. 14:14
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Moorer and Ruddock really went at it. 14:15
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 3 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Kenny Adams said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Donovan Ruddock has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:08 Quick efficient work in the corner of Ruddock has the cut above the right eyebrow under control. There's not even a trickle of blood showing. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Moorer is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Moorer still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Moorer drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:0
0:13 Ruddock was shaken by those blows! 4:0
0:22 Moorer was hearing it from Eddie Inabagsky between rounds, as did not let his hands go enough that last round. 4:0
0:27 Moorer fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 4:0
0:36 Michael Moorer moves into a neutral corner. 4:0
0:41 Ruddock doesn't connect with the cross. 4:0
0:52 Moorer just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Ruddock with a sharp combination! 8:0
0:52 Ruddock is out on his feet after that violent combination! 8:0
01:10 Donovan Ruddock charges in but Moorer avoids the rush. 8:0
01:15 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 8:0
01:18 Michael Moorer misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 10:0
01:38 Ruddock is clinching. Neumann better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 10:0
01:50 Neumann steps in and breaks it up. 10:0
02:00 Ruddock grabs Moorer. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 10:0
02:04 Moorer tries to get free... Here comes Neumann to break them up... 10:0
02:13 Moorer misses with that combination. 10:0
02:16 Ruddock fires away with both hands, banging some clean shots home. 10:3
02:28 Moorer backs into the upper corner. 10:3
02:28 Ruddock gets in a short cross to the body. 10:5
02:37 Not a lot on that hook to Ruddock's side, but it scored. 12:5
02:56 Moorer just comes up short with the jab. 12:5
03:00 Ruddock is holding on to Moorer. He seems to be taking a breather. 12:5
03:00 Ruddock uses his shoulder to force Michael Moorer out of the clinch. 12:5
03:00 Round 3 finishes with the sound of the bell. 13:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moorer is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:05 Kenny Adams seemed to pump up Ruddock between rounds. 0:0
0:05 If the swelling was lessened by Moorer's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:10 Ruddock looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 0:0
0:29 * Moorer has been knocked down with a strong hook! 0:0
0:32 Ruddock is ushered to a neutral corner by Neumann and the count begins.. 0:6
0:32 1... 0:6
0:33 2... 0:6
0:33 * Michael Moorer manages to get back to his feet but he still looks kind of shaky. 0:6
0:33 Neumann waves the two fighters together, he is allowing the fight to continue. 0:6
0:33 Ruddock has Michael Moorer is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 0:6
0:51 Ruddock tries to drop the right hand over the top but Moorer ducks under it. 0:6
0:57 Michael Moorer slides into the corner... 0:6
01:02 Ruddock just comes up short with the hook. 0:6
01:08 Donovan Ruddock pins Moorer in the corner! 0:6
01:13 Ruddock lands a wicked combination! 0:11
01:13 Moorer took far too many hard shots from Ruddock in that flurry and he is hurt! 0:11
01:26 Ruddock scores with three unanswered blows to the head of Moorer. 0:14
01:26 Ruddock has Moorer reeling. Ruddock can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 0:14
01:34 Ruddock has Moorer trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:14
01:39 Ruddock misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:14
01:50 Donovan Ruddock lets his hands go inside, but Moorer protects his body well. 0:14
01:53 A cross from Moorer lands with some power. 3:14
02:05 Ruddock really drove that combination to the body home with authority, you could hear those shots land all through the arena. 3:17
02:09 That swelling under the right eye of Moorer is definitely getting worse. 3:17
02:19 Ruddock throws a flurry of punches but Moorer either blocks or slips them. 3:17
02:30 Ruddock wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Michael Moorer's defense. 3:17
02:41 Ruddock catches Moorer coming in with a sweet uppercut! 3:22
02:41 That punch may have stunned Moorer momentarily. 3:22
02:50 Moorer moves into the upper left corner. 3:22
02:50 Donovan Ruddock blasts two wicked shots to the ribs of Moorer and you could see him wince in pain. 3:25
02:55 The swelling around Moorer's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 3:25
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. 3:26
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ruddock looks to be in excellent shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Kenny Adams not only gave Donovan Ruddock encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Moorer. Now it's up to Ruddock to implement it. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Moorer is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 Ruddock and Moorer are at close quarters as Donovan Ruddock lands a hook to Moorer's head. 0:2
0:25 Ruddock works his way in and leans on Michael Moorer. 0:2
0:30 Moorer is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:2
0:32 Ruddock has Moorer cornered! 0:2
0:37 Ruddock is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Moorer a decent target to shoot for. 0:2
0:45 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:2
0:49 Moorer landed a sharp combination that rocked Ruddock back on his heels! 4:2
0:49 Ruddock looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 4:2
0:59 A crisp jab from Ruddock connects to the jaw of Moorer 4:5
01:08 Ruddock has Moorer blocked in! 4:5
01:12 Ruddock connects with a violent combination! 4:10
01:12 How is Moorer standing after those shots? 4:10
01:17 Moorer's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 4:10
01:30 * Ruddock connects with a thundering cross and Moorer drops to the canvas! 4:10
01:32 Neumann picks up the count.. 4:19
01:32 1... 4:19
01:33 2... 4:19
01:34 3... 4:19
01:35 Moorer is desperately trying to stand as the count hits 4 but he is badly hurt. 4:19
01:36 5... 4:19
01:37 6... 4:19
01:38 7... 4:19
01:39 8... 4:19
01:40 9... 4:19
01:41 10! 4:19
01:41 * The referee reaches 10 as Moorer can't get up in time. Ruddock embraces his corner as they celebrate his knockout win. 4:19
Fight Result
Dean Stone has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by knockout at the 01:47 mark in Round 5 is...
Donovan Ruddock!
Score Cards
Jean Lapointe Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Moorer 9 9 10 8 36
Donovan Ruddock 10 10 9 10 39
Malcolm Bulner Round Total
Australia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Moorer 9 9 10 8 36
Donovan Ruddock 10 10 9 10 39
Omar Minton Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Moorer 9 9 9 8 35
Donovan Ruddock 10 10 10 10 40
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Moorer 27 27 29 24 107
Donovan Ruddock 30 30 28 30 118
Statistics
Categories Michael Moorer Donovan Ruddock
Knockdowns scored 0 2
Jabs / Round 3.60 9.00
Hooks / Round 2.00 8.80
Crosses / Round 3.20 4.60
Combinations / Round 2.20 4.80
Uppercuts / Round 2.20 4.60
Punches Landed / Round 13.20 31.80
Punches Missed / Round 51.60 43.60
Punching Accuracy 20.4% 42.2%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Suffered Accidental Head Butt causing Cut 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut above right eyebrow 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 2 / 2 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
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 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Michael Moorer vs Donovan Ruddock
Fight info: Hammond Civic Center, Hammond, IN, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Dean Stone, referee is Randy Neumann, the bout will be scored by three judges: Jean Lapointe (Canada), Malcolm Bulner (Australia) and Omar Minton (Mexico), 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 adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Michael Moorer - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Manny Seamon
In the blue corner: Donovan Ruddock - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Kenny Adams - Cut Man: Ray Rodgers
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
0:13 Ruddock smothers Moorer's attack as Moorer tries to get off some shots inside. 0:0
0:20 Moorer put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 0:0
0:26 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Donovan Ruddock lands the right hand. 0:2
0:40 Moorer can't score with short uppercut inside. Ruddock got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:2
0:47 Ruddock lands a devastating hook! 0:6
0:47 Moorer is gasping for air!! 0:6
01:00 Ruddock wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 0:8
01:16 Moorer has freed himself from Ruddock. They move quickly to ring center. 0:8
01:24 Ruddock scores with a forceful jab. 0:11
01:37 Solid work to the body as Ruddock lands an uppercut. 0:14
01:49 As high as Moorer is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Ruddock takes advantage of it. 0:14
01:56 Moorer backs into a neutral corner. 0:14
02:01 Ruddock scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:19
02:01 Moorer was stunned by that blow! 0:19
02:05 Moorer looks a little puffy under his right eye. 0:19
02:15 Moorer misses with that punch. 0:19
02:21 Moorer takes a hard combination from Ruddock 0:23
02:21 Ruddock has Moorer in trouble after that punch! 0:23
02:31 Ruddock traps Moorer in the corner! 0:23
02:35 Ruddock dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Moorer back on his heels! 0:27
02:35 Michael Moorer is in serious trouble after absorbing those punches. He is staggering around like he was taken under the pier and beaten with blackjacks! 0:27
02:40 * Neumann waves his arms ending the round. We didn't hear a bell and the fighters look confused as they return to their corners. 0:27
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moorer and Ruddock square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 2. 0:0
0:15 Ruddock shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Moorer flush! 0:4
0:15 Moorer is staggered... 0:4
0:37 Moorer telegraphed that shot and Ruddock ducks under it easily. 0:4
0:45 Moorer is forced into his own corner... 0:4
0:49 Ruddock misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:4
0:56 Moorer lands a solid cross! 4:4
0:56 Ruddock is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 4:4
01:13 Ruddock can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:4
01:20 That hook by Moorer jarred Ruddock! 8:4
01:20 Ruddock looks stunned! 8:4
01:32 Ruddock ducks into an uppercut from Moorer. 10:4
01:32 * Bad Luck! Ruddock's cut! 11:4
01:32 That cut is doesn't look overly severe but it does appear to be in a bad spot above the right eyebrow. Its location could impact the fight if that blood flows into the fighter's eye. 11:4
01:32 Blood from a fighter in these early rounds can force a fighter to alter their strategy and change their style for the rest of the bout. 11:4
01:32 * Ruddock is bleeding after what appeared to be an accidental clash of heads. 11:4
01:46 OH! Ruddock landed the big hook flush! 11:9
01:46 Michael Moorer is hurt! 11:9
01:50 The swelling under Moorer's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 11:9
01:58 Ruddock lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Moorer on the end of that punch. 11:11
02:10 Moorer retreats into a neutral corner. 11:11
02:10 Ruddock and Moorer are really mauling each other inside as Ruddock connects with 2 hard shots to body! 11:14
02:19 Ruddock brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 11:14
02:24 Donovan Ruddock fires and misses. 11:14
02:26 Moorer lands two solid jabs that snap back the head of Ruddock. 14:14
02:39 Ruddock slides into a neutral corner... 14:14
02:44 Moorer is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 14:14
02:56 Moorer lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Donovan Ruddock. 14:14
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Moorer and Ruddock really went at it. 14:15
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 3 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Kenny Adams said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Donovan Ruddock has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:08 Quick efficient work in the corner of Ruddock has the cut above the right eyebrow under control. There's not even a trickle of blood showing. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Moorer is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Moorer still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Moorer drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:0
0:13 Ruddock was shaken by those blows! 4:0
0:22 Moorer was hearing it from Eddie Inabagsky between rounds, as did not let his hands go enough that last round. 4:0
0:27 Moorer fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 4:0
0:36 Michael Moorer moves into a neutral corner. 4:0
0:41 Ruddock doesn't connect with the cross. 4:0
0:52 Moorer just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Ruddock with a sharp combination! 8:0
0:52 Ruddock is out on his feet after that violent combination! 8:0
01:10 Donovan Ruddock charges in but Moorer avoids the rush. 8:0
01:15 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 8:0
01:18 Michael Moorer misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 10:0
01:38 Ruddock is clinching. Neumann better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 10:0
01:50 Neumann steps in and breaks it up. 10:0
02:00 Ruddock grabs Moorer. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 10:0
02:04 Moorer tries to get free... Here comes Neumann to break them up... 10:0
02:13 Moorer misses with that combination. 10:0
02:16 Ruddock fires away with both hands, banging some clean shots home. 10:3
02:28 Moorer backs into the upper corner. 10:3
02:28 Ruddock gets in a short cross to the body. 10:5
02:37 Not a lot on that hook to Ruddock's side, but it scored. 12:5
02:56 Moorer just comes up short with the jab. 12:5
03:00 Ruddock is holding on to Moorer. He seems to be taking a breather. 12:5
03:00 Ruddock uses his shoulder to force Michael Moorer out of the clinch. 12:5
03:00 Round 3 finishes with the sound of the bell. 13:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moorer is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:05 Kenny Adams seemed to pump up Ruddock between rounds. 0:0
0:05 If the swelling was lessened by Moorer's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:10 Ruddock looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 0:0
0:29 * Moorer has been knocked down with a strong hook! 0:0
0:32 Ruddock is ushered to a neutral corner by Neumann and the count begins.. 0:6
0:32 1... 0:6
0:33 2... 0:6
0:33 * Michael Moorer manages to get back to his feet but he still looks kind of shaky. 0:6
0:33 Neumann waves the two fighters together, he is allowing the fight to continue. 0:6
0:33 Ruddock has Michael Moorer is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 0:6
0:51 Ruddock tries to drop the right hand over the top but Moorer ducks under it. 0:6
0:57 Michael Moorer slides into the corner... 0:6
01:02 Ruddock just comes up short with the hook. 0:6
01:08 Donovan Ruddock pins Moorer in the corner! 0:6
01:13 Ruddock lands a wicked combination! 0:11
01:13 Moorer took far too many hard shots from Ruddock in that flurry and he is hurt! 0:11
01:26 Ruddock scores with three unanswered blows to the head of Moorer. 0:14
01:26 Ruddock has Moorer reeling. Ruddock can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 0:14
01:34 Ruddock has Moorer trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:14
01:39 Ruddock misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:14
01:50 Donovan Ruddock lets his hands go inside, but Moorer protects his body well. 0:14
01:53 A cross from Moorer lands with some power. 3:14
02:05 Ruddock really drove that combination to the body home with authority, you could hear those shots land all through the arena. 3:17
02:09 That swelling under the right eye of Moorer is definitely getting worse. 3:17
02:19 Ruddock throws a flurry of punches but Moorer either blocks or slips them. 3:17
02:30 Ruddock wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Michael Moorer's defense. 3:17
02:41 Ruddock catches Moorer coming in with a sweet uppercut! 3:22
02:41 That punch may have stunned Moorer momentarily. 3:22
02:50 Moorer moves into the upper left corner. 3:22
02:50 Donovan Ruddock blasts two wicked shots to the ribs of Moorer and you could see him wince in pain. 3:25
02:55 The swelling around Moorer's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 3:25
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. 3:26
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ruddock looks to be in excellent shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Kenny Adams not only gave Donovan Ruddock encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Moorer. Now it's up to Ruddock to implement it. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Moorer is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 Ruddock and Moorer are at close quarters as Donovan Ruddock lands a hook to Moorer's head. 0:2
0:25 Ruddock works his way in and leans on Michael Moorer. 0:2
0:30 Moorer is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:2
0:32 Ruddock has Moorer cornered! 0:2
0:37 Ruddock is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Moorer a decent target to shoot for. 0:2
0:45 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:2
0:49 Moorer landed a sharp combination that rocked Ruddock back on his heels! 4:2
0:49 Ruddock looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 4:2
0:59 A crisp jab from Ruddock connects to the jaw of Moorer 4:5
01:08 Ruddock has Moorer blocked in! 4:5
01:12 Ruddock connects with a violent combination! 4:10
01:12 How is Moorer standing after those shots? 4:10
01:17 Moorer's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 4:10
01:30 * Ruddock connects with a thundering cross and Moorer drops to the canvas! 4:10
01:32 Neumann picks up the count.. 4:19
01:32 1... 4:19
01:33 2... 4:19
01:34 3... 4:19
01:35 Moorer is desperately trying to stand as the count hits 4 but he is badly hurt. 4:19
01:36 5... 4:19
01:37 6... 4:19
01:38 7... 4:19
01:39 8... 4:19
01:40 9... 4:19
01:41 10! 4:19
01:41 * The referee reaches 10 as Moorer can't get up in time. Ruddock embraces his corner as they celebrate his knockout win. 4:19
Fight Result
Dean Stone has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by knockout at the 01:47 mark in Round 5 is...
Donovan Ruddock!
Score Cards
Jean Lapointe Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Moorer 9 9 10 8 36
Donovan Ruddock 10 10 9 10 39
Malcolm Bulner Round Total
Australia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Moorer 9 9 10 8 36
Donovan Ruddock 10 10 9 10 39
Omar Minton Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Moorer 9 9 9 8 35
Donovan Ruddock 10 10 10 10 40
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Moorer 27 27 29 24 107
Donovan Ruddock 30 30 28 30 118
Statistics
Categories Michael Moorer Donovan Ruddock
Knockdowns scored 0 2
Jabs / Round 3.60 9.00
Hooks / Round 2.00 8.80
Crosses / Round 3.20 4.60
Combinations / Round 2.20 4.80
Uppercuts / Round 2.20 4.60
Punches Landed / Round 13.20 31.80
Punches Missed / Round 51.60 43.60
Punching Accuracy 20.4% 42.2%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Suffered Accidental Head Butt causing Cut 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut above right eyebrow 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 2 / 2 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
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 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: #4# Event 23 AlphaBelts&Lonsdale Pride-&bouts of interest
Preliminary 1
Corrie Sanders vs Francois Botha
Fight info: Mdantsane Indoor Sports Centre, Mdantsane, South Africa, 2012-10-07, announcer is Jim Fitzgerald, referee is Stanley Christodoulou, the bout will be scored by three judges: Matteo Fratini (Italy), Harold Buck (United States) and Sylvain Leblanc (Canada), 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: Corrie Sanders - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Jack DeForrest
In the blue corner: Francois Botha - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Joey Fariello - Cut Man: Ace Marotta
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and this fight is underway! 0:0
0:07 Botha lands a jab to the midsection 0:2
0:29 Francois Botha lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Sanders 0:4
0:48 Francois Botha looks to work the body, but Sanders covers up nicely. 0:4
0:55 Oh!!! Sanders unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 5:4
0:55 Botha appears to be stunned! 5:4
01:09 There's a hard shot off the top of Botha's head! 9:4
01:09 Botha is trying to regroup after that punch... 9:4
01:18 Sanders tastes Botha's jab 9:6
01:27 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 9:6
01:38 Botha moves in and scores with a quick jab. 9:8
01:47 Botha doesn't have to look for Sanders this round. He is right there in front of him. 9:8
01:55 Botha fires and misses. 9:8
02:10 Corrie Sanders misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 9:8
02:12 Botha lets a quick hook go, catching Corrie Sanders moving in. 9:10
02:25 A nice exchange of blows there, though neither fighter seemed to gain the upper hand. 11:12
02:37 Botha's jab is fast and accurate. 11:14
02:51 Botha fires a left hand that Sanders takes high on the shoulder. 11:14
02:53 Sanders plants a vicious hook under Botha's rib cage. 14:14
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! 15:14
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Francois Botha is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 2 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:17 Sanders landed a sharp combination that rocked Botha back on his heels! 4:0
0:17 Botha is out on his feet after that violent combination! 4:0
0:26 Sanders got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jack DeForrest's instructions work. 4:0
0:31 Sanders misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 4:0
0:46 Botha smothers Sanders's attack as Sanders tries to get off some shots inside. 4:0
0:49 Botha bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 4:2
0:58 Botha 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. 4:4
01:08 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if neither has gotten the better of the exchange. 6:6
01:32 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 6:6
01:39 Sanders forces his way inside. 6:6
01:44 The action slows for the moment. 6:6
01:54 Botha doesn't connect with the jab. 6:6
02:01 Sanders lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 8:6
02:17 Botha eats a right-left from Sanders 10:6
02:34 You would think Sanders had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Botha looked trying to score there! 10:6
02:36 Sanders and Botha are tangled up on the inside and Sanders gets off a solid uppercut to the midsection. 13:6
02:45 Botha takes a hard cross to the chin from Corrie Sanders. 16:6
03:00 Botha is clinching... Sanders is trying to free his gloves... They are under Botha's arms... 16:6
03:00 * Botha is blatantly hitting after the break and Christodoulou has stopped the action to scold him 16:6
03:00 Christodoulou motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 2. 18:5
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Botha looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Jack DeForrest said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Sanders has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:13 Sanders misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:15 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Botha digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Corrie Sanders. 0:2
0:24 Joey Fariello implored Botha to stay busy, to do more but Botha's mind seems elsewhere. 0:2
0:25 Botha lands the lead cross. 0:4
0:40 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Botha can land a solid one. 0:6
0:57 Sanders looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 0:6
0:59 Botha gets in a short cross to the body. 0:8
01:08 As high as Sanders is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Botha takes advantage of it. 0:8
01:16 Sanders just can't find the range with that jab. 0:8
01:23 Both men look to measure one another. 0:8
01:43 Corrie Sanders traps Botha's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Christodoulou breaks it up. 0:8
01:48 Now they break clean. 0:8
01:52 Corrie Sanders quickly hitches up his trunks. 0:8
02:00 Francois Botha fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:8
02:13 Sanders tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Botha. 0:8
02:15 Botha throws the hook and connects. 0:10
02:29 Sanders looks for a breather; he grabs Botha and holds on. Botha pushes Sanders off and looks for an opening. 0:10
02:33 Botha tries to get free... Here comes Christodoulou to break them up... 0:10
02:38 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:10
02:49 Botha moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:12
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. 1:12
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Sanders's corner as the bell sounds for Round 4. 0:0
0:07 Joey Fariello was extremely upbeat during the break with Botha providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:12 Sanders pushes Botha then steps away from him. 0:0
0:12 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:20 Francois Botha lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 0:2
0:29 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:2
0:37 Sanders lands a solid uppercut! 4:2
0:37 Botha's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 4:2
0:47 Corrie Sanders finds a home for his jab, keeping Botha at bay. 6:2
01:04 Sanders is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 6:2
01:10 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 6:2
01:18 Sanders shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Botha flush! 10:2
01:18 Botha is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 10:2
01:27 Botha tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 10:4
01:39 Botha gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Sanders with an uppercut. 10:6
01:49 Botha doubles up on the jab and each one scored cleanly. 10:9
02:06 Sanders drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 14:9
02:06 That series of punches rocked Francois Botha and he looks to be in trouble. 14:9
02:20 Botha lands consecutive blows to Sanders's midsection. 14:11
02:34 Sanders continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 14:11
02:42 There's a wicked right by Sanders. He had some steam on that punch. 17:11
02:54 Sanders digs two shots to the body and then rips Botha with a short uppercut on the inside. 20:11
03:00 Sanders misses with that punch. 20:11
03:00 Sanders and Francois Botha can both be proud of that effort. They went full bore the entire round as the spectators serenade both men with a thunderous ovation. 22:11
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Botha looks to be in fair shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Jack DeForrest was really animated in Sanders's corner and Sanders was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 Botha flicks a lead right to the head of Sanders. 0:2
0:13 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:2
0:21 Sanders throws a punch and lands. Botha scores with a counter. Looks like Sanders was a little more effective. 3:4
0:30 Botha lands a solid shot to the head and follows up with a better one! He can be very effective when he remembers to throw his punches in combinations. 3:6
0:40 There's a crushing hook to the head, landed by Sanders! Botha flashes a quick smile at Sanders as if to acknowledge the blow. 6:6
0:49 Botha lands a stinging jab. 6:8
0:58 Sanders is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 6:8
01:01 The cross scores for Sanders. He needs to throw that punch more often. 8:8
01:15 Sanders misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 8:8
01:30 Botha picks off the jab thrown by Sanders. 8:8
01:33 The cross scores for Botha. He needs to throw that punch more often. 8:10
01:44 The fighters are at close quarters now as Botha lands a hook downstairs. 8:12
02:00 Sanders drops the right hand flush on Botha's chin! 12:12
02:00 Francois Botha looks shaken! 12:12
02:16 Both fighters are flailing away but Botha is definitely landing the better punches. 14:15
02:30 Botha tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 14:15
02:41 Botha throws a crushing right to Sanders's jaw! 14:19
02:41 Sanders looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 14:19
02:53 Some good body work by Botha but not much on those punches. 14:21
03:00 Botha is clinching... 14:21
03:00 Christodoulou pries them apart. 14:21
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 14:22
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 6. 0:0
0:06 Sanders throws a punch and lands. Botha scores with a counter. Looks like Sanders was a little more effective. 3:2
0:11 The sting is starting to go from Sanders's punches... 3:2
0:11 Botha is starting to suck wind... 3:2
0:15 Botha is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 3:2
0:27 Botha takes a hard combination from Sanders 7:2
0:27 Botha was stunned by that blow! 7:2
0:37 Sanders dips and connects with a hook to the side of Botha's head. 9:2
0:46 Botha goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 9:4
0:59 Botha eats a jab from Sanders 11:4
01:04 Both fighters are breathing hard... 11:4
01:12 Sanders seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 11:4
01:16 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 11:4
01:24 Sanders leaves the jab just short. 11:4
01:26 Botha flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 11:6
01:42 Sanders just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Botha with a sharp combination! 15:6
01:42 Botha was shaken by those blows! 15:6
01:51 Botha goes downstairs with the hook. 15:8
02:12 The fighters are tied up. Sanders tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 15:8
02:16 Sanders shoves Botha away. 15:8
02:29 Botha holds his arms up in disgust as Sanders holds him around his waist. 15:8
02:41 Christodoulou separates the two... 15:8
02:46 Francois Botha fires a jab to the body 15:10
02:56 Botha is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 15:12
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Christodoulou to step in and break it up. 14:13
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 7. There it is! 0:0
0:13 Botha lands a devastating uppercut! 0:4
0:13 That absolutely rocked Corrie Sanders, he is on queer street right now!! 0:4
0:27 Sanders will tie a guy up if he has to. 0:4
0:32 Corrie Sanders uses his shoulder to force Botha out of the clinch. 0:4
0:41 Christodoulou has to pull the fighters away from each other as Sanders locks up Botha's arms. 0:4
0:45 Botha works his way free! 0:4
0:49 Sanders appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 0:4
01:03 Sanders wings a big left hand at Botha but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:4
01:15 Sanders is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:4
01:22 Francois Botha fires a lead right that Corrie Sanders manages to avoid. 0:4
01:24 Corrie Sanders is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 2:4
01:41 Sanders tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:4
01:52 Sanders can't score with short uppercut inside. Botha got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:4
02:04 Corrie Sanders fires a shot, but it glances off Francois Botha's shoulder. 2:4
02:18 Sanders has shifted to an orthodox stance. Maybe he believes he can land from this position. No, his jab comes up short as a righty, too. Now, he returns to his natural left handed stance. 2:4
02:31 Not much steam behind Sanders's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 4:4
02:46 Sanders has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Botha. 4:4
02:55 Christodoulou is shouting at Sanders to break! 4:4
03:00 Sanders ties up Botha. 4:4
03:00 Referee Christodoulou has to separate the two... 4:4
03:00 It looks like Sanders has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 4:4
03:00 The round comes to a close and neither fighter did a thing. Maybe someone should inform them that this is a boxing match. 4:4
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Botha rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Jack DeForrest seemed to pump up Sanders between rounds. 0:0
0:13 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:22 Sanders pushes Francois Botha away. 0:0
0:30 Botha scores with consecutive blows to the body of Sanders. 0:2
0:47 Botha is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Sanders. 0:2
0:59 Christodoulou steps in and breaks it up. 0:2
01:03 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Botha had the edge. 2:5
01:17 Botha pins Sanders's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:5
01:29 Christodoulou separates the two... 2:5
01:38 Francois Botha just comes up short with the combination. 2:5
01:45 Both fighters are flailing away but Botha is definitely landing the better punches. 4:8
01:59 Botha is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 4:8
02:08 Christodoulou yells at the fighters to separate but Botha and Sanders are a tangle of arms. 4:8
02:17 Christodoulou has to break them apart. 4:8
02:27 Sanders swings...and misses. 4:8
02:29 Sanders takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 4:10
02:49 Corrie Sanders works his way in and leans on Botha... 4:10
02:54 Christodoulou separates them. 4:10
03:00 Francois Botha is holding on to Sanders. He seems to be taking a breather. 4:10
03:00 Botha finally lets go of Corrie Sanders. 4:10
03:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 4:10
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 8. 3:10
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:13 Sanders tries to drop the right hand over the top but Botha ducks under it. 0:0
0:19 Corrie Sanders received a pep talk from Jack DeForrest before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:24 Botha is either lucky or has radar. Sanders's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:27 Botha throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 0:2
0:40 Sanders telegraphed that shot and Botha ducks under it easily. 0:2
0:43 Botha goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 0:4
0:56 Sanders drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:4
0:56 Botha in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:4
01:10 Sanders fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:4
01:22 Sanders scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 8:4
01:22 Those punches hurt Botha and he looks to hang on. 8:4
01:31 Sanders scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 10:4
01:31 * Bad Luck! Botha's cut! 11:4
01:31 * They will need to do a little work on Botha's nose between rounds; it's obviously cut. 11:4
01:31 * Botha is cut after an accidental head butt. 11:4
01:51 Sanders is off target with that combination. 11:4
02:05 Christodoulou tries to separate the boxers but Sanders has a vice-like grip on Botha. 11:4
02:09 Christodoulou breaks them up... 11:4
02:19 Sanders lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Botha. 11:4
02:21 Botha's finds a home on Sanders's jaw. 11:6
02:35 Botha is challenging Sanders to fight him and quit clinching. 11:6
02:39 Referee Christodoulou separates the two... 11:6
02:51 Sanders misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 11:6
02:54 Botha lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 11:8
03:00 Sanders throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 11:8
03:00 The bell stops the action as Sanders and Botha go back to their corners. 11:8
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 Jack DeForrest not only gave Sanders encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Francois Botha. Now it's up to Sanders to implement it. 0:0
0:09 Botha slips in a jab to the body 0:2
0:24 Botha lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 0:4
0:38 That punch actually went behind Sanders's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Botha. 0:4
0:41 Sanders scores with a quick one-two to Botha's midsection 2:4
0:54 Sanders misses wildly with the Hook. 2:4
0:56 Botha throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:6
01:11 Sanders has his arms wrapped around Botha... Now they separate. 2:6
01:16 Christodoulou moves in to break the clinch. 2:6
01:28 Botha comes in low. Sanders puts a headlock on him. Christodoulou knocks Sanders's arm off Botha's head. 2:6
01:37 Sanders and Botha each take a step back. 2:6
01:41 Both fighters take a half-step back. 2:6
01:50 Sanders misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:6
02:04 Sanders lets his hands go inside, but Botha protects his body well. 2:6
02:19 Corrie Sanders just landed a three punch combo! 7:6
02:19 That's the shot Sanders hoped to land! Botha looks bad after that series of blows. 7:6
02:33 Sanders lands a hard uppercut! 12:6
02:33 Sanders has Botha in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 12:6
02:49 Sanders connects with a violent combination! 17:6
02:49 Botha appears shaken by those punches! 17:6
03:00 Sanders appears to have this fight under control. 17:6
03:00 This fight is history! The last round is over and we await the decision of the judges. 17:6
Fight Result
Jim Fitzgerald has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Matteo Fratini, Italy scores the bout 96 to 94 for Corrie Sanders
Sylvain Leblanc, Canada scores the bout 97 to 95 for Francois Botha
Harold Buck, United States scores the bout 96 to 95 for...
...Corrie Sanders
The winner by split decision is Corrie Sanders!
Score Cards
Matteo Fratini Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Corrie Sanders 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 96
Francois Botha 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 94
Harold Buck Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Corrie Sanders 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 96
Francois Botha 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 95
Sylvain Leblanc Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Corrie Sanders 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 95
Francois Botha 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 97
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Corrie Sanders 30 30 27 30 27 27 30 27 29 30 287
Francois Botha 28 27 30 27 30 30 29 30 28 27 286
Statistics
Categories Corrie Sanders Francois Botha
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.40 6.60
Hooks / Round 3.30 4.40
Crosses / Round 6.60 5.90
Combinations / Round 4.50 5.80
Uppercuts / Round 2.80 5.60
Punches Landed / Round 22.60 28.30
Punches Missed / Round 60.20 18.00
Punching Accuracy 27.3% 61.1%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt causing Cut 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on bridge of nose 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 1 / 1
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 3 / 3 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 2 / 1 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 2 2 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Corrie Sanders vs Francois Botha
Fight info: Mdantsane Indoor Sports Centre, Mdantsane, South Africa, 2012-10-07, announcer is Jim Fitzgerald, referee is Stanley Christodoulou, the bout will be scored by three judges: Matteo Fratini (Italy), Harold Buck (United States) and Sylvain Leblanc (Canada), 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: Corrie Sanders - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Jack DeForrest
In the blue corner: Francois Botha - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Joey Fariello - Cut Man: Ace Marotta
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and this fight is underway! 0:0
0:07 Botha lands a jab to the midsection 0:2
0:29 Francois Botha lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Sanders 0:4
0:48 Francois Botha looks to work the body, but Sanders covers up nicely. 0:4
0:55 Oh!!! Sanders unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 5:4
0:55 Botha appears to be stunned! 5:4
01:09 There's a hard shot off the top of Botha's head! 9:4
01:09 Botha is trying to regroup after that punch... 9:4
01:18 Sanders tastes Botha's jab 9:6
01:27 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 9:6
01:38 Botha moves in and scores with a quick jab. 9:8
01:47 Botha doesn't have to look for Sanders this round. He is right there in front of him. 9:8
01:55 Botha fires and misses. 9:8
02:10 Corrie Sanders misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 9:8
02:12 Botha lets a quick hook go, catching Corrie Sanders moving in. 9:10
02:25 A nice exchange of blows there, though neither fighter seemed to gain the upper hand. 11:12
02:37 Botha's jab is fast and accurate. 11:14
02:51 Botha fires a left hand that Sanders takes high on the shoulder. 11:14
02:53 Sanders plants a vicious hook under Botha's rib cage. 14:14
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! 15:14
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Francois Botha is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 2 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:17 Sanders landed a sharp combination that rocked Botha back on his heels! 4:0
0:17 Botha is out on his feet after that violent combination! 4:0
0:26 Sanders got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jack DeForrest's instructions work. 4:0
0:31 Sanders misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 4:0
0:46 Botha smothers Sanders's attack as Sanders tries to get off some shots inside. 4:0
0:49 Botha bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 4:2
0:58 Botha 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. 4:4
01:08 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if neither has gotten the better of the exchange. 6:6
01:32 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 6:6
01:39 Sanders forces his way inside. 6:6
01:44 The action slows for the moment. 6:6
01:54 Botha doesn't connect with the jab. 6:6
02:01 Sanders lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 8:6
02:17 Botha eats a right-left from Sanders 10:6
02:34 You would think Sanders had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Botha looked trying to score there! 10:6
02:36 Sanders and Botha are tangled up on the inside and Sanders gets off a solid uppercut to the midsection. 13:6
02:45 Botha takes a hard cross to the chin from Corrie Sanders. 16:6
03:00 Botha is clinching... Sanders is trying to free his gloves... They are under Botha's arms... 16:6
03:00 * Botha is blatantly hitting after the break and Christodoulou has stopped the action to scold him 16:6
03:00 Christodoulou motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 2. 18:5
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Botha looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Jack DeForrest said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Sanders has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:13 Sanders misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:15 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Botha digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Corrie Sanders. 0:2
0:24 Joey Fariello implored Botha to stay busy, to do more but Botha's mind seems elsewhere. 0:2
0:25 Botha lands the lead cross. 0:4
0:40 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Botha can land a solid one. 0:6
0:57 Sanders looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 0:6
0:59 Botha gets in a short cross to the body. 0:8
01:08 As high as Sanders is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Botha takes advantage of it. 0:8
01:16 Sanders just can't find the range with that jab. 0:8
01:23 Both men look to measure one another. 0:8
01:43 Corrie Sanders traps Botha's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Christodoulou breaks it up. 0:8
01:48 Now they break clean. 0:8
01:52 Corrie Sanders quickly hitches up his trunks. 0:8
02:00 Francois Botha fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:8
02:13 Sanders tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Botha. 0:8
02:15 Botha throws the hook and connects. 0:10
02:29 Sanders looks for a breather; he grabs Botha and holds on. Botha pushes Sanders off and looks for an opening. 0:10
02:33 Botha tries to get free... Here comes Christodoulou to break them up... 0:10
02:38 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:10
02:49 Botha moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:12
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. 1:12
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Sanders's corner as the bell sounds for Round 4. 0:0
0:07 Joey Fariello was extremely upbeat during the break with Botha providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:12 Sanders pushes Botha then steps away from him. 0:0
0:12 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:20 Francois Botha lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 0:2
0:29 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:2
0:37 Sanders lands a solid uppercut! 4:2
0:37 Botha's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 4:2
0:47 Corrie Sanders finds a home for his jab, keeping Botha at bay. 6:2
01:04 Sanders is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 6:2
01:10 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 6:2
01:18 Sanders shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Botha flush! 10:2
01:18 Botha is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 10:2
01:27 Botha tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 10:4
01:39 Botha gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Sanders with an uppercut. 10:6
01:49 Botha doubles up on the jab and each one scored cleanly. 10:9
02:06 Sanders drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 14:9
02:06 That series of punches rocked Francois Botha and he looks to be in trouble. 14:9
02:20 Botha lands consecutive blows to Sanders's midsection. 14:11
02:34 Sanders continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 14:11
02:42 There's a wicked right by Sanders. He had some steam on that punch. 17:11
02:54 Sanders digs two shots to the body and then rips Botha with a short uppercut on the inside. 20:11
03:00 Sanders misses with that punch. 20:11
03:00 Sanders and Francois Botha can both be proud of that effort. They went full bore the entire round as the spectators serenade both men with a thunderous ovation. 22:11
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Botha looks to be in fair shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Jack DeForrest was really animated in Sanders's corner and Sanders was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 Botha flicks a lead right to the head of Sanders. 0:2
0:13 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:2
0:21 Sanders throws a punch and lands. Botha scores with a counter. Looks like Sanders was a little more effective. 3:4
0:30 Botha lands a solid shot to the head and follows up with a better one! He can be very effective when he remembers to throw his punches in combinations. 3:6
0:40 There's a crushing hook to the head, landed by Sanders! Botha flashes a quick smile at Sanders as if to acknowledge the blow. 6:6
0:49 Botha lands a stinging jab. 6:8
0:58 Sanders is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 6:8
01:01 The cross scores for Sanders. He needs to throw that punch more often. 8:8
01:15 Sanders misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 8:8
01:30 Botha picks off the jab thrown by Sanders. 8:8
01:33 The cross scores for Botha. He needs to throw that punch more often. 8:10
01:44 The fighters are at close quarters now as Botha lands a hook downstairs. 8:12
02:00 Sanders drops the right hand flush on Botha's chin! 12:12
02:00 Francois Botha looks shaken! 12:12
02:16 Both fighters are flailing away but Botha is definitely landing the better punches. 14:15
02:30 Botha tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 14:15
02:41 Botha throws a crushing right to Sanders's jaw! 14:19
02:41 Sanders looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 14:19
02:53 Some good body work by Botha but not much on those punches. 14:21
03:00 Botha is clinching... 14:21
03:00 Christodoulou pries them apart. 14:21
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 14:22
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 6. 0:0
0:06 Sanders throws a punch and lands. Botha scores with a counter. Looks like Sanders was a little more effective. 3:2
0:11 The sting is starting to go from Sanders's punches... 3:2
0:11 Botha is starting to suck wind... 3:2
0:15 Botha is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 3:2
0:27 Botha takes a hard combination from Sanders 7:2
0:27 Botha was stunned by that blow! 7:2
0:37 Sanders dips and connects with a hook to the side of Botha's head. 9:2
0:46 Botha goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 9:4
0:59 Botha eats a jab from Sanders 11:4
01:04 Both fighters are breathing hard... 11:4
01:12 Sanders seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 11:4
01:16 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 11:4
01:24 Sanders leaves the jab just short. 11:4
01:26 Botha flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 11:6
01:42 Sanders just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Botha with a sharp combination! 15:6
01:42 Botha was shaken by those blows! 15:6
01:51 Botha goes downstairs with the hook. 15:8
02:12 The fighters are tied up. Sanders tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 15:8
02:16 Sanders shoves Botha away. 15:8
02:29 Botha holds his arms up in disgust as Sanders holds him around his waist. 15:8
02:41 Christodoulou separates the two... 15:8
02:46 Francois Botha fires a jab to the body 15:10
02:56 Botha is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 15:12
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Christodoulou to step in and break it up. 14:13
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 7. There it is! 0:0
0:13 Botha lands a devastating uppercut! 0:4
0:13 That absolutely rocked Corrie Sanders, he is on queer street right now!! 0:4
0:27 Sanders will tie a guy up if he has to. 0:4
0:32 Corrie Sanders uses his shoulder to force Botha out of the clinch. 0:4
0:41 Christodoulou has to pull the fighters away from each other as Sanders locks up Botha's arms. 0:4
0:45 Botha works his way free! 0:4
0:49 Sanders appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 0:4
01:03 Sanders wings a big left hand at Botha but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:4
01:15 Sanders is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:4
01:22 Francois Botha fires a lead right that Corrie Sanders manages to avoid. 0:4
01:24 Corrie Sanders is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 2:4
01:41 Sanders tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:4
01:52 Sanders can't score with short uppercut inside. Botha got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:4
02:04 Corrie Sanders fires a shot, but it glances off Francois Botha's shoulder. 2:4
02:18 Sanders has shifted to an orthodox stance. Maybe he believes he can land from this position. No, his jab comes up short as a righty, too. Now, he returns to his natural left handed stance. 2:4
02:31 Not much steam behind Sanders's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 4:4
02:46 Sanders has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Botha. 4:4
02:55 Christodoulou is shouting at Sanders to break! 4:4
03:00 Sanders ties up Botha. 4:4
03:00 Referee Christodoulou has to separate the two... 4:4
03:00 It looks like Sanders has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 4:4
03:00 The round comes to a close and neither fighter did a thing. Maybe someone should inform them that this is a boxing match. 4:4
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Botha rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Jack DeForrest seemed to pump up Sanders between rounds. 0:0
0:13 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:22 Sanders pushes Francois Botha away. 0:0
0:30 Botha scores with consecutive blows to the body of Sanders. 0:2
0:47 Botha is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Sanders. 0:2
0:59 Christodoulou steps in and breaks it up. 0:2
01:03 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Botha had the edge. 2:5
01:17 Botha pins Sanders's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:5
01:29 Christodoulou separates the two... 2:5
01:38 Francois Botha just comes up short with the combination. 2:5
01:45 Both fighters are flailing away but Botha is definitely landing the better punches. 4:8
01:59 Botha is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 4:8
02:08 Christodoulou yells at the fighters to separate but Botha and Sanders are a tangle of arms. 4:8
02:17 Christodoulou has to break them apart. 4:8
02:27 Sanders swings...and misses. 4:8
02:29 Sanders takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 4:10
02:49 Corrie Sanders works his way in and leans on Botha... 4:10
02:54 Christodoulou separates them. 4:10
03:00 Francois Botha is holding on to Sanders. He seems to be taking a breather. 4:10
03:00 Botha finally lets go of Corrie Sanders. 4:10
03:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 4:10
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 8. 3:10
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:13 Sanders tries to drop the right hand over the top but Botha ducks under it. 0:0
0:19 Corrie Sanders received a pep talk from Jack DeForrest before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:24 Botha is either lucky or has radar. Sanders's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:27 Botha throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 0:2
0:40 Sanders telegraphed that shot and Botha ducks under it easily. 0:2
0:43 Botha goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 0:4
0:56 Sanders drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:4
0:56 Botha in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:4
01:10 Sanders fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:4
01:22 Sanders scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 8:4
01:22 Those punches hurt Botha and he looks to hang on. 8:4
01:31 Sanders scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 10:4
01:31 * Bad Luck! Botha's cut! 11:4
01:31 * They will need to do a little work on Botha's nose between rounds; it's obviously cut. 11:4
01:31 * Botha is cut after an accidental head butt. 11:4
01:51 Sanders is off target with that combination. 11:4
02:05 Christodoulou tries to separate the boxers but Sanders has a vice-like grip on Botha. 11:4
02:09 Christodoulou breaks them up... 11:4
02:19 Sanders lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Botha. 11:4
02:21 Botha's finds a home on Sanders's jaw. 11:6
02:35 Botha is challenging Sanders to fight him and quit clinching. 11:6
02:39 Referee Christodoulou separates the two... 11:6
02:51 Sanders misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 11:6
02:54 Botha lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 11:8
03:00 Sanders throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 11:8
03:00 The bell stops the action as Sanders and Botha go back to their corners. 11:8
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 Jack DeForrest not only gave Sanders encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Francois Botha. Now it's up to Sanders to implement it. 0:0
0:09 Botha slips in a jab to the body 0:2
0:24 Botha lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 0:4
0:38 That punch actually went behind Sanders's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Botha. 0:4
0:41 Sanders scores with a quick one-two to Botha's midsection 2:4
0:54 Sanders misses wildly with the Hook. 2:4
0:56 Botha throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:6
01:11 Sanders has his arms wrapped around Botha... Now they separate. 2:6
01:16 Christodoulou moves in to break the clinch. 2:6
01:28 Botha comes in low. Sanders puts a headlock on him. Christodoulou knocks Sanders's arm off Botha's head. 2:6
01:37 Sanders and Botha each take a step back. 2:6
01:41 Both fighters take a half-step back. 2:6
01:50 Sanders misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:6
02:04 Sanders lets his hands go inside, but Botha protects his body well. 2:6
02:19 Corrie Sanders just landed a three punch combo! 7:6
02:19 That's the shot Sanders hoped to land! Botha looks bad after that series of blows. 7:6
02:33 Sanders lands a hard uppercut! 12:6
02:33 Sanders has Botha in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 12:6
02:49 Sanders connects with a violent combination! 17:6
02:49 Botha appears shaken by those punches! 17:6
03:00 Sanders appears to have this fight under control. 17:6
03:00 This fight is history! The last round is over and we await the decision of the judges. 17:6
Fight Result
Jim Fitzgerald has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Matteo Fratini, Italy scores the bout 96 to 94 for Corrie Sanders
Sylvain Leblanc, Canada scores the bout 97 to 95 for Francois Botha
Harold Buck, United States scores the bout 96 to 95 for...
...Corrie Sanders
The winner by split decision is Corrie Sanders!
Score Cards
Matteo Fratini Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Corrie Sanders 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 96
Francois Botha 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 94
Harold Buck Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Corrie Sanders 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 96
Francois Botha 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 95
Sylvain Leblanc Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Corrie Sanders 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 95
Francois Botha 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 97
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Corrie Sanders 30 30 27 30 27 27 30 27 29 30 287
Francois Botha 28 27 30 27 30 30 29 30 28 27 286
Statistics
Categories Corrie Sanders Francois Botha
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.40 6.60
Hooks / Round 3.30 4.40
Crosses / Round 6.60 5.90
Combinations / Round 4.50 5.80
Uppercuts / Round 2.80 5.60
Punches Landed / Round 22.60 28.30
Punches Missed / Round 60.20 18.00
Punching Accuracy 27.3% 61.1%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt causing Cut 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on bridge of nose 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 1 / 1
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 3 / 3 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 2 / 1 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 2 2 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: #4# Event 23 AlphaBelts&Lonsdale Pride-&bouts of interest
Preliminary 2
Primo Carnera vs Tony Galento
Fight info: Yankee Stadium, New York, NY, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Bob Alexander, referee is Tony Weeks, the bout will be scored by three judges: John Parish Jr. (United States), Larry Rozadilla (United States) and Stuart Winston (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: Primo Carnera - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Emotional Problems - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Sid Brumbach
In the blue corner: Tony Galento - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ted Bentham - Cut Man: George Francis
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Weeks 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
0:11 Galento grabs Carnera. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:16 * The referee is cautioning Galento 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 Weeks isn't going to let it happen. 0:0
0:35 Carnera lands a strong hook! 4:0
0:35 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Galento is trying to hang on... 4:0
0:55 Galento swings...and misses. 4:0
01:06 Tony Galento lands a crushing uppercut! 4:4
01:06 Carnera is dazed and he is in trouble!! 4:4
01:23 Carnera digs a short hook to ribs of Galento. 6:4
01:39 Galento brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 6:4
01:44 * Weeks is telling Galento to watch holding and hitting. 6:8
02:11 Galento is holding on to Carnera. He seems to be taking a breather. 6:8
02:15 Galento finally lets go of Carnera. 6:8
02:20 Galento lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 6:10
02:34 Galento is holding... 6:10
02:43 Weeks separates the two... 6:10
02:56 Galento lands a hard uppercut! 6:14
02:56 Carnera is staggered... 6:14
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 6:14
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Carnera didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:08 Galento got some great advice from Ted Bentham between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:0
0:13 Primo Carnera dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Tony Galento back on his heels! 5:0
0:13 Galento suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 5:0
0:26 Carnera bores in determined to maul Galento 5:0
0:31 Carnera's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 5:0
0:34 * Carnera is being warned for a low blow. Weeks is letting the judges know. 7:0
0:52 Galento gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Carnera. 7:2
01:08 Carnera misses wildly with the Hook. 7:2
01:16 That straight cross from Galento tagged Carnera. He came right up the middle with that punch. 7:5
01:29 Carnera scores with a piston-like jab. 10:5
01:41 Galento forces the action inside with an arcing cross to Carnera's head. 10:8
01:52 Primo Carnera lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 12:8
02:02 Galento gets the cross through Carnera's guard. 12:10
02:19 Carnera lands a solid cross! 16:10
02:19 Galento staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 16:10
02:35 Carnera shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Galento flush! 20:10
02:35 Tony Galento appears shaken by that punch! 20:10
02:49 Carnera knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 20:10
02:58 Primo Carnera lands a vicious cross! 25:10
02:58 Galento appears to be stunned! 25:10
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Weeks to step in and break it up. 27:10
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Ted Bentham said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Galento has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:11 Galento misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:13 Carnera gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:0
0:27 Carnera throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:0
0:39 Carnera throws the cross and scores to the head of Galento. 4:0
0:59 Carnera holds his arms up in disgust as Galento holds him around his waist. 4:0
01:08 Galento and Carnera each take a step back. 4:0
01:26 Carnera lands a devastating cross! 9:0
01:26 Galento is trying to regroup after that punch... 9:0
01:44 Carnera is jockeying for position as he tries to force Galento back into the corner. 9:0
01:57 Tony Galento wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Carnera's defense. 9:0
02:12 Carnera fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 9:0
02:24 Galento just misses with a huge shot as Carnera chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 9:0
02:26 Carnera catches Galento with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 11:0
02:40 Carnera just can't find the range with that hook. 11:0
02:43 Galento gets in a hook to the body of Carnera. 11:2
02:58 Both fighters are looking to bang inside, as Carnera lands an uppercut to the jaw. 13:2
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 3. 14:2
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 4 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Ted Bentham was extremely upbeat during the break with Galento providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 Galento lands a nice cross but Carnera turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 0:2
0:13 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:2
0:17 Primo Carnera tries a hook but Galento blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 0:4
0:33 Galento lands a wicked hook! 0:8
0:33 Carnera is reeling after that shot! 0:8
0:42 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:8
0:56 Oh!!! Carnera unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 5:8
0:56 That punch may have stunned Galento momentarily. 5:8
01:08 As high as Primo Carnera is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Galento takes advantage of it. 5:8
01:11 Carnera drops in a solid cross just above Galento's trunks. 8:8
01:23 Tony Galento has a real weapon in that jab of his. he should use it more. 8:11
01:33 Primo Carnera lands a jab to the midsection 10:11
01:49 Galento wraps up Carnera... Neither fighter will break... 10:11
01:58 * Weeks is giving Galento a warning for leaning on the opponent's neck. 10:11
02:20 Galento fires and misses. 10:11
02:32 Galento fires a lead right that Carnera manages to avoid. 10:11
02:39 Galento lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Primo Carnera's ribs. 10:14
02:53 Galento is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 10:14
02:59 Carnera scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 14:14
02:59 Galento is hurt! 14:14
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 14:14
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Carnera and Galento square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 5. 0:0
0:16 Galento lands a crushing hook! 0:4
0:16 Carnera is gasping for air!! 0:4
0:20 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:4
0:32 Carnera takes a hard combination from Galento 0:8
0:32 Carnera appears to have been staggered by that punch... 0:8
0:45 Galento takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 2:8
0:59 Carnera continues to follow Galento about the ring. 2:8
01:06 Galento lands a short left hook to the head. 2:10
01:21 Galento lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 2:12
01:38 Galento drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 2:16
01:38 Carnera looks shaken! 2:16
01:43 Some swelling has appeared around the left eye of Carnera. 2:16
01:53 Galento shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Carnera. 2:16
02:07 Galento lands a strong hook! 2:20
02:07 Carnera is suddenly in trouble! 2:20
02:19 A flurry of blows from Galento lands to the body 2:22
02:32 There's a straight right by Galento! 2:26
02:32 That blow connected solidly to the head of Carnera and he is stunned! 2:26
02:37 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Carnera. 2:26
02:53 Primo Carnera ties up Galento... 2:26
03:00 * Carnera is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 2:26
03:00 There's another round in the books. 2:28
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:16 Carnera connects with a violent cross! 4:0
0:16 Carnera has Galento hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 4:0
0:21 Carnera is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 4:0
0:25 Primo Carnera got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Eddie Inabagsky's instructions work. 4:0
0:26 Primo Carnera scores with a nice right cross. 6:0
0:39 The fighters are tied up. Carnera tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 6:0
0:48 Primo Carnera pushes Tony Galento away. 6:0
0:53 Both men look to measure one another. 6:0
01:00 Galento comes in low. Carnera puts a headlock on him. Weeks knocks Carnera's arm off Tony Galento's head. 6:0
01:05 Carnera shoves Galento away. 6:0
01:10 Carnera blasts two wicked shots to the ribs of Galento and you could see him wince in pain. 9:0
01:24 Galento scores with a tremendous left! 9:4
01:24 How is Carnera standing after that? 9:4
01:29 Carnera's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 9:4
01:36 Carnera gets inside and fires a hook to Galento's body. 11:4
01:50 There's a hard shot off the top of Galento's head! 15:4
01:50 And Galento's in big trouble now! 15:4
01:55 Galento is slowing up... 15:4
01:59 Fighters are exchanging blows! Carnera scored more on that exchange. 18:6
02:13 Galento takes a heavy cross downstairs. 22:6
02:13 Galento is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 22:6
02:27 Look out! That was a straight right by Carnera! 26:6
02:27 Galento looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 26:6
02:31 Both fighters look fatigued... 26:6
02:41 Carnera just comes up short with the cross. 26:6
02:52 Carnera catches Galento coming in with a sweet uppercut! 30:6
02:52 Galento is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 30:6
02:57 * Galento cannot fend for himself. Weeks wraps his arms around Galento... He's saving him from further punishment. It's a TKO win for Carnera! 30:6
Fight Result
Let's go to Bob Alexander for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:58 mark in Round 6 is...
Primo Carnera!
Score Cards
John Parish Jr. Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Primo Carnera 9 10 10 10 9 48
Tony Galento 10 9 9 10 10 48
Larry Rozadilla Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Primo Carnera 9 10 10 10 8 47
Tony Galento 10 9 9 10 10 48
Stuart Winston Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Primo Carnera 9 10 10 10 8 47
Tony Galento 10 9 9 10 10 48
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Primo Carnera 27 30 30 30 25 142
Tony Galento 30 27 27 30 30 144
Statistics
Categories Primo Carnera Tony Galento
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 8.67 3.50
Hooks / Round 5.50 8.83
Crosses / Round 8.00 4.67
Combinations / Round 4.50 3.67
Uppercuts / Round 4.67 4.17
Punches Landed / Round 31.33 24.83
Punches Missed / Round 15.83 23.17
Punching Accuracy 66.4% 51.7%
Total Number of Fouls 2 3
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1 2
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1 1
Caution 1 2
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 3 / 1 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 1 / 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
Primo Carnera vs Tony Galento
Fight info: Yankee Stadium, New York, NY, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Bob Alexander, referee is Tony Weeks, the bout will be scored by three judges: John Parish Jr. (United States), Larry Rozadilla (United States) and Stuart Winston (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: Primo Carnera - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Emotional Problems - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Sid Brumbach
In the blue corner: Tony Galento - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ted Bentham - Cut Man: George Francis
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Weeks 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
0:11 Galento grabs Carnera. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:16 * The referee is cautioning Galento 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 Weeks isn't going to let it happen. 0:0
0:35 Carnera lands a strong hook! 4:0
0:35 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Galento is trying to hang on... 4:0
0:55 Galento swings...and misses. 4:0
01:06 Tony Galento lands a crushing uppercut! 4:4
01:06 Carnera is dazed and he is in trouble!! 4:4
01:23 Carnera digs a short hook to ribs of Galento. 6:4
01:39 Galento brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 6:4
01:44 * Weeks is telling Galento to watch holding and hitting. 6:8
02:11 Galento is holding on to Carnera. He seems to be taking a breather. 6:8
02:15 Galento finally lets go of Carnera. 6:8
02:20 Galento lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 6:10
02:34 Galento is holding... 6:10
02:43 Weeks separates the two... 6:10
02:56 Galento lands a hard uppercut! 6:14
02:56 Carnera is staggered... 6:14
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 6:14
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Carnera didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:08 Galento got some great advice from Ted Bentham between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:0
0:13 Primo Carnera dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Tony Galento back on his heels! 5:0
0:13 Galento suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 5:0
0:26 Carnera bores in determined to maul Galento 5:0
0:31 Carnera's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 5:0
0:34 * Carnera is being warned for a low blow. Weeks is letting the judges know. 7:0
0:52 Galento gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Carnera. 7:2
01:08 Carnera misses wildly with the Hook. 7:2
01:16 That straight cross from Galento tagged Carnera. He came right up the middle with that punch. 7:5
01:29 Carnera scores with a piston-like jab. 10:5
01:41 Galento forces the action inside with an arcing cross to Carnera's head. 10:8
01:52 Primo Carnera lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 12:8
02:02 Galento gets the cross through Carnera's guard. 12:10
02:19 Carnera lands a solid cross! 16:10
02:19 Galento staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 16:10
02:35 Carnera shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Galento flush! 20:10
02:35 Tony Galento appears shaken by that punch! 20:10
02:49 Carnera knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 20:10
02:58 Primo Carnera lands a vicious cross! 25:10
02:58 Galento appears to be stunned! 25:10
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Weeks to step in and break it up. 27:10
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Ted Bentham said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Galento has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:11 Galento misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:13 Carnera gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:0
0:27 Carnera throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:0
0:39 Carnera throws the cross and scores to the head of Galento. 4:0
0:59 Carnera holds his arms up in disgust as Galento holds him around his waist. 4:0
01:08 Galento and Carnera each take a step back. 4:0
01:26 Carnera lands a devastating cross! 9:0
01:26 Galento is trying to regroup after that punch... 9:0
01:44 Carnera is jockeying for position as he tries to force Galento back into the corner. 9:0
01:57 Tony Galento wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Carnera's defense. 9:0
02:12 Carnera fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 9:0
02:24 Galento just misses with a huge shot as Carnera chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 9:0
02:26 Carnera catches Galento with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 11:0
02:40 Carnera just can't find the range with that hook. 11:0
02:43 Galento gets in a hook to the body of Carnera. 11:2
02:58 Both fighters are looking to bang inside, as Carnera lands an uppercut to the jaw. 13:2
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 3. 14:2
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 4 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Ted Bentham was extremely upbeat during the break with Galento providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 Galento lands a nice cross but Carnera turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 0:2
0:13 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:2
0:17 Primo Carnera tries a hook but Galento blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 0:4
0:33 Galento lands a wicked hook! 0:8
0:33 Carnera is reeling after that shot! 0:8
0:42 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:8
0:56 Oh!!! Carnera unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 5:8
0:56 That punch may have stunned Galento momentarily. 5:8
01:08 As high as Primo Carnera is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Galento takes advantage of it. 5:8
01:11 Carnera drops in a solid cross just above Galento's trunks. 8:8
01:23 Tony Galento has a real weapon in that jab of his. he should use it more. 8:11
01:33 Primo Carnera lands a jab to the midsection 10:11
01:49 Galento wraps up Carnera... Neither fighter will break... 10:11
01:58 * Weeks is giving Galento a warning for leaning on the opponent's neck. 10:11
02:20 Galento fires and misses. 10:11
02:32 Galento fires a lead right that Carnera manages to avoid. 10:11
02:39 Galento lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Primo Carnera's ribs. 10:14
02:53 Galento is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 10:14
02:59 Carnera scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 14:14
02:59 Galento is hurt! 14:14
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 14:14
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Carnera and Galento square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 5. 0:0
0:16 Galento lands a crushing hook! 0:4
0:16 Carnera is gasping for air!! 0:4
0:20 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:4
0:32 Carnera takes a hard combination from Galento 0:8
0:32 Carnera appears to have been staggered by that punch... 0:8
0:45 Galento takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 2:8
0:59 Carnera continues to follow Galento about the ring. 2:8
01:06 Galento lands a short left hook to the head. 2:10
01:21 Galento lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 2:12
01:38 Galento drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 2:16
01:38 Carnera looks shaken! 2:16
01:43 Some swelling has appeared around the left eye of Carnera. 2:16
01:53 Galento shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Carnera. 2:16
02:07 Galento lands a strong hook! 2:20
02:07 Carnera is suddenly in trouble! 2:20
02:19 A flurry of blows from Galento lands to the body 2:22
02:32 There's a straight right by Galento! 2:26
02:32 That blow connected solidly to the head of Carnera and he is stunned! 2:26
02:37 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Carnera. 2:26
02:53 Primo Carnera ties up Galento... 2:26
03:00 * Carnera is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 2:26
03:00 There's another round in the books. 2:28
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:16 Carnera connects with a violent cross! 4:0
0:16 Carnera has Galento hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 4:0
0:21 Carnera is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 4:0
0:25 Primo Carnera got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Eddie Inabagsky's instructions work. 4:0
0:26 Primo Carnera scores with a nice right cross. 6:0
0:39 The fighters are tied up. Carnera tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 6:0
0:48 Primo Carnera pushes Tony Galento away. 6:0
0:53 Both men look to measure one another. 6:0
01:00 Galento comes in low. Carnera puts a headlock on him. Weeks knocks Carnera's arm off Tony Galento's head. 6:0
01:05 Carnera shoves Galento away. 6:0
01:10 Carnera blasts two wicked shots to the ribs of Galento and you could see him wince in pain. 9:0
01:24 Galento scores with a tremendous left! 9:4
01:24 How is Carnera standing after that? 9:4
01:29 Carnera's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 9:4
01:36 Carnera gets inside and fires a hook to Galento's body. 11:4
01:50 There's a hard shot off the top of Galento's head! 15:4
01:50 And Galento's in big trouble now! 15:4
01:55 Galento is slowing up... 15:4
01:59 Fighters are exchanging blows! Carnera scored more on that exchange. 18:6
02:13 Galento takes a heavy cross downstairs. 22:6
02:13 Galento is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 22:6
02:27 Look out! That was a straight right by Carnera! 26:6
02:27 Galento looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 26:6
02:31 Both fighters look fatigued... 26:6
02:41 Carnera just comes up short with the cross. 26:6
02:52 Carnera catches Galento coming in with a sweet uppercut! 30:6
02:52 Galento is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 30:6
02:57 * Galento cannot fend for himself. Weeks wraps his arms around Galento... He's saving him from further punishment. It's a TKO win for Carnera! 30:6
Fight Result
Let's go to Bob Alexander for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:58 mark in Round 6 is...
Primo Carnera!
Score Cards
John Parish Jr. Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Primo Carnera 9 10 10 10 9 48
Tony Galento 10 9 9 10 10 48
Larry Rozadilla Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Primo Carnera 9 10 10 10 8 47
Tony Galento 10 9 9 10 10 48
Stuart Winston Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Primo Carnera 9 10 10 10 8 47
Tony Galento 10 9 9 10 10 48
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Primo Carnera 27 30 30 30 25 142
Tony Galento 30 27 27 30 30 144
Statistics
Categories Primo Carnera Tony Galento
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 8.67 3.50
Hooks / Round 5.50 8.83
Crosses / Round 8.00 4.67
Combinations / Round 4.50 3.67
Uppercuts / Round 4.67 4.17
Punches Landed / Round 31.33 24.83
Punches Missed / Round 15.83 23.17
Punching Accuracy 66.4% 51.7%
Total Number of Fouls 2 3
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1 2
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1 1
Caution 1 2
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 3 / 1 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 1 / 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 AlphaBelts&Lonsdale Pride-&bouts of interest
Support Bout
Marvin Hagler vs Mike Tyson
Fight info: Admiral Coontz Center, Hannibal, MO, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Chuck Hull, referee is Raul Caiz Sr., the bout will be scored by three judges: Thabo Spampool (South Africa), Tom McDonough (United States) and Sergio Silvi (Italy), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the WBC title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, 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: Marvin Hagler - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Phil Borgia - Cut Man: Danny Milano
In the blue corner: Mike Tyson - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yoel Judah - Cut Man: Aaron Snowell
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:13 Hagler just landed a devastating three punch combo! 4:0
0:13 Tyson was hurt by those blows! 4:0
0:31 It's a sweet uppercut by Tyson! He snapped Marvin Hagler's head straight back with that punch! 4:5
0:31 That punch has Hagler staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 4:5
0:40 As high as Hagler is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Tyson takes advantage of it. 4:5
0:54 Hagler is just missing by a hair with his punches. 4:5
01:06 Hagler scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 9:5
01:06 Tyson was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 9:5
01:26 Both men go at it at ring center, with Hagler having the upper hand. 12:7
01:54 * Hagler lands a violent shot under Tyson's ribcage and Tyson instantly drops down on both knees. 12:7
01:56 Caiz Sr. starts counting... 18:7
01:56 1... 18:7
01:57 2... 18:7
01:58 3... 18:7
01:58 * Somehow Tyson has made it back up after taking that vicious shot. He looks like he's out of it. 18:7
01:58 Caiz Sr. seems convinced that Tyson is ok, and the fight will continue! 18:7
01:58 Hagler picks up the pace sensing he can get Tyson out of there! 18:7
02:07 Some good body work by Hagler but not much on those punches. 20:7
02:07 Hagler knows he has Tyson hurt as he wades in swinging! 20:7
02:16 Hagler traps Tyson in the corner! 20:7
02:16 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Hagler lands a short uppercut to the chin of Tyson. 22:7
02:16 Hagler has Tyson hurt but is there enough time left for him to finish the job? 22:7
02:29 Marvin Hagler leaves the jab just short. 22:7
02:40 Hagler misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 22:7
02:51 Hagler scores with a nice left cross. 24:7
02:51 Tyson is in trouble. Marvin Hagler needs to stay on him if he wants to end this now. 24:7
03:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 24:8
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hagler and Tyson square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 2. 0:0
0:10 Hagler slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:15 Tyson works his way in and leans on Hagler. 0:0
0:19 Yoel Judah seemed agitated with Tyson, who stared at his shoes almost the entire minute. 0:0
0:21 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:0
0:26 Hagler picks off the hook by Tyson. 0:0
0:28 Hagler lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 2:0
0:40 Hagler goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 4:0
0:54 Hagler made Tyson look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Tyson would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 4:0
0:57 Hagler feints to the head before burying the hook in Tyson's side. 7:0
01:12 Hagler is clinching... 7:0
01:16 Caiz Sr. has to separate the two... 7:0
01:21 Hagler backs into a neutral corner. 7:0
01:25 Tyson patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Hagler little room to move. 7:0
01:25 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 2. 7:0
01:30 Hagler takes a cross to the head from Tyson. 7:2
01:43 Tyson is motioning with his gloves for Hagler to bring it on, but Tyson is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 7:2
01:51 These guys are really going at it but Tyson looks to be getting the worse of it. 10:4
02:04 Tyson drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 10:9
02:04 Hagler is trying to regroup after those punches... 10:9
02:13 Hagler tries a hook but Tyson blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 10:11
02:13 Hagler is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Tyson just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 10:11
02:27 Tyson cranks up the hook and connects to Marvin Hagler's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 10:15
02:27 How is Hagler standing after that? 10:15
02:31 There appears to be some minor swelling under Hagler's right eye. 10:15
02:44 Tyson cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Marvin Hagler had his elbows tucked in nicely. 10:15
02:51 Marvin Hagler retreats into a neutral corner. 10:15
02:55 Tyson fires a left hand that Hagler takes high on the shoulder. 10:15
03:00 Hagler is protecting the body nicely as Tyson fails to score inside. 10:15
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 9:17
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Caiz Sr. motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Tyson has Hagler blocked in! 0:0
0:11 Hagler is trying to free his gloves from under Tyson's gloves. 0:0
0:15 Caiz Sr. pries them apart. 0:0
0:20 Hagler's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:24 Hagler slides into the corner... 0:0
0:28 That punch actually went behind Hagler's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Tyson. 0:0
0:35 Tyson moves into the upper left corner. 0:0
0:40 Hagler just misses with a huge shot as Mike Tyson chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:46 Tyson lands a vicious uppercut! 0:4
0:46 Marvin Hagler looks shaken! 0:4
01:03 Tyson frees himself from Hagler's clutches! They move to ring center now. 0:4
01:26 Hagler isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Tyson fits. 0:4
01:31 Both men look to measure one another. 0:4
01:40 Hagler lets his hands go inside, but Tyson protects his body well. 0:4
01:54 Hagler lands a solid uppercut! 4:4
01:54 Tyson takes a step back, obviously hurt! 4:4
02:12 Tyson doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 4:4
02:23 Hagler is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 4:4
02:28 Hagler moves into a neutral corner. 4:4
02:33 Tyson throws a flurry of punches but Hagler either blocks or slips them. 4:4
02:40 Hagler retreats into the left corner. 4:4
02:45 Tyson connects with a violent combination! 4:9
02:45 Hagler is glassy eyed and on wobbly Legs after that barrage of punches. Tyson just gave him an absolute lacing! 4:9
02:49 Hagler seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 4:9
03:00 Hagler misses wildly with the Hook. 4:9
03:00 Round 3 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 6:10
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hagler looks a bit disgusted as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Tyson has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Hagler. 0:0
0:17 Referee Caiz Sr. separates the two... 0:0
0:21 Whatever Yoel Judah said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Tyson has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:0
0:27 Mike Tyson lands a strong cross! 0:4
0:27 Hagler seems to have been hurt by that punch! 0:4
0:32 Look for Tyson to start to target Hagler's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 0:4
0:41 Hagler tries to muscle inside but Tyson clinches him. 0:4
0:45 Referee Caiz Sr. has to separate the two... 0:4
0:50 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 0:4
0:58 Hagler does a great job of moving as Tyson tries to work inside. 0:4
01:09 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:4
01:14 Tyson pins Marvin Hagler's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:4
01:18 Caiz Sr. steps in and breaks it up. 0:4
01:23 Not much happening at the moment. 0:4
01:27 Tyson pins Hagler in the corner! 0:4
01:31 Tyson keeps looking to get inside on Marvin Hagler 0:4
01:36 Hagler is blocked in his own corner... 0:4
01:41 Tyson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Hagler. 0:4
01:58 Tyson wraps his arms around Hagler. 0:4
02:02 Tyson and Marvin Hagler each take a step back. 0:4
02:07 Mike Tyson has Hagler pinned! 0:4
02:11 Tyson can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:4
02:23 Hagler just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:8
02:23 Hagler is hurt! 0:8
02:32 Mike Tyson has Hagler cornered! 0:8
02:36 Tyson drives that short hook into Hagler's midsection! 0:12
02:36 Hagler is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:12
02:41 There appears to be increased swelling under Hagler's right eye. 0:12
02:57 Mike Tyson just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Hagler with a sharp combination! 0:16
02:57 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Hagler is just trying to hang on! 0:16
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 0:16
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Hagler received a pep talk from Phil Borgia before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Hagler is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:13 Tyson catches Hagler coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:4
0:13 That shot landed square and Hagler felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 0:4
0:17 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Marvin Hagler. 0:4
0:22 Tyson backs into the far corner. 0:4
0:27 Hagler ties up Tyson. 0:4
0:31 Referee Caiz Sr. steps in to break it up. 0:4
0:44 Hagler ties up Tyson... 0:4
0:49 Tyson tries to get free... Here comes Caiz Sr. to break them up... 0:4
0:58 Tyson takes a hard combination from Hagler 4:4
0:58 Hagler has Tyson in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 4:4
01:11 Tyson rips a hook to the body. 4:6
01:28 Hagler lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Tyson. 4:6
01:39 Tyson grabs Hagler again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 4:6
01:48 Caiz Sr. breaks them up... 4:6
02:02 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 4:6
02:16 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 4:6
02:20 Caiz Sr. separates the two... 4:6
02:27 Mike Tyson splits Marvin Hagler's gloves with an uppercut. 4:8
02:37 Mike Tyson catches Hagler with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 4:10
02:53 Hagler looks to work the body, but Tyson covers up nicely. 4:10
02:56 Mike Tyson is doing great work inside as he jars Hagler with an uppercut. 4:13
03:00 Hagler seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 4:13
03:00 Round 5 ends with the sound of the bell. 3:14
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Mike Tyson's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Yoel Judah seemed to pump up Tyson between rounds. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Hagler'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 Tyson goes straight at Hagler, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 0:0
0:22 Hagler rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:0
0:36 Tyson is clinching... Hagler is trying to free his gloves... They are under Tyson's arms... 2:0
0:40 Caiz Sr. moves them apart. 2:0
0:53 Tyson drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 2:4
0:53 Hagler is suddenly in trouble! 2:4
01:12 Hagler landed a sharp combination that rocked Tyson back on his heels! 7:4
01:12 Tyson is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 7:4
01:32 Hagler comes in over Tyson's guard with a solid hook. 10:4
01:42 This is turning onto a real pier sixer as both fighters mix it up 12:6
01:56 Mike Tyson misses wildly with the hook. 12:6
02:02 Hagler doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Tyson's head? 16:6
02:02 Tyson's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 16:6
02:16 Mike Tyson tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 16:6
02:19 Upstairs and downstairs! Hagler lands two quick blows and then moves away from Tyson's counters. 18:6
02:33 Hagler buries a straight left, followed by a solid right hook to the ribs. 21:6
02:47 Tyson tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 21:6
02:54 That was a violent straight left by Hagler! 25:6
02:54 Tyson is clutching his side! 25:6
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 6. 25:7
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tyson is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 7 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 Phil Borgia was really animated in Hagler's corner and Hagler was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Hagler is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Hagler still has distension. 0:0
0:08 Hagler ducks into an uppercut from Tyson. 0:2
0:18 Tyson has Hagler trapped in the near neutral corner... 0:2
0:18 Both fighters scored in that exchange, which is dead even. 2:4
0:39 Tyson is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 2:4
0:46 The action slows for the moment. 2:4
0:50 Hagler feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 2:4
0:54 Mike Tyson does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Hagler's punches in close. 2:4
0:57 Tyson scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 2:7
01:09 Tyson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:7
01:17 Marvin Hagler and Tyson are in a clinch, Caiz Sr. hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:7
01:22 Hagler uses his shoulder to force Tyson out of the clinch. 2:7
01:26 Tyson has Hagler trapped! 2:7
01:31 Tyson is stalking his opponent. 2:7
01:35 Hagler eats a jab from Tyson 2:9
01:40 It seems every shot Hagler takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 2:9
01:49 Tyson slides into a neutral corner... 2:9
01:53 Hagler ends up behind Tyson as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 2:9
02:03 Hagler dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Tyson back on his heels! 6:9
02:03 That was a beautiful shot, Tyson's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 6:9
02:19 Tyson shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Hagler flush! 6:13
02:19 Hagler is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 6:13
02:33 Mike Tyson lands a wicked uppercut! 6:17
02:33 Hagler is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 6:17
02:37 Hagler's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 6:17
02:44 Tyson feints to the head, then goes downstairs with a wicked hook! 6:20
02:58 Considering the clinch Tyson has on Hagler it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Hagler pushes him away. 6:20
03:00 Caiz Sr. separates them. 6:20
03:00 The bell stops the action as Hagler and Tyson go back to their corners. 6:21
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Tyson's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Hagler's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Hagler's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:13 Tyson moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Hagler. 0:0
0:25 Tyson just can't find the range with that cross. 0:0
0:36 OH! Tyson landed the big hook flush! 0:4
0:36 Hagler is reeling.. 0:4
01:01 Hagler fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 0:4
01:08 Tyson lands a hard hook! 0:8
01:08 Tyson has Hagler in trouble after that punch! 0:8
01:12 Hagler's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 0:8
01:25 There's a straight right by Hagler! 4:8
01:25 Hagler has Tyson hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 4:8
01:37 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 4:8
01:41 Hagler scores with consecutive blows to the body of Tyson. 6:8
01:50 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 6:8
01:54 Tyson doesn't connect with the combination. 6:8
02:01 Tyson takes a heavy combination downstairs. 11:8
02:01 Tyson appears shaken by those punches! 11:8
02:13 Hagler moves into the upper corner. 11:8
02:13 Tyson lands a short hook to the body. 11:10
02:27 Tyson tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 11:10
02:31 Hagler has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 11:10
02:39 Hagler misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 11:10
02:46 That was a violent straight right by Tyson! 11:15
02:46 Hagler is gasping for air!! 11:15
03:00 Tyson pummels Hagler, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 11:19
03:00 Hagler is suddenly in trouble! 11:19
03:00 Hagler's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 11:19
03:00 Tyson appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 11:19
03:00 Wow, they really went at in that stanza, that was puglistic nirvana, and the fans are clamoring for more. 11:21
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 9 begins. 0:0
0:08 Yoel Judah was extremely upbeat during the break with Tyson providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 Quick efficient work in the corner of Hagler has his facial puffiness under control. The swelling actually looks as if it has lessened somewhat. 0:0
0:14 Caiz Sr. warns Tyson for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:0
0:19 Tyson finally lets go of Hagler. 0:0
0:32 Tyson continues to follow Hagler about the ring. 0:0
0:41 There's a hard shot off the top of Hagler's head! 0:5
0:41 That punch may have stunned Hagler momentarily. 0:5
0:45 Hagler is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 0:5
0:54 Hagler smothers Tyson's attack as Tyson tries to get off some shots inside. 0:5
01:00 Tyson lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 0:7
01:00 Tyson wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Hagler away! 0:7
01:13 Circling left, Mike Tyson looks for an opening to fire a shot at Marvin Hagler. 0:7
01:22 Tyson just landed a three punch combo! 0:11
01:22 Hagler is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:11
01:35 Tyson fires a volley of punches but Hagler was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:11
01:51 Mike Tyson fires a lead right that Hagler manages to avoid. 0:11
02:01 Tyson swings...and misses. 0:11
02:08 Tyson is keeping away from the ropes. 0:11
02:12 Oh!!! Tyson unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 0:16
02:12 Hagler is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 0:16
02:17 Hagler needs to catch his second wind... 0:16
02:17 Hagler's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Tyson. 0:16
02:21 Tyson has Hagler pinned! 0:16
02:26 Tyson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:16
02:33 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 0:16
02:38 Tyson comes in low. Hagler puts a headlock on him. Caiz Sr. knocks Hagler's arm off Tyson's head. 0:16
02:42 * Hagler is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 0:16
03:00 Tyson leans on the ropes and motions for Hagler to come in. 0:16
03:00 It looks like Tyson has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 0:16
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 9. 0:18
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tyson didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:06 Hagler got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Phil Borgia's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 Hagler'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
0:11 Tyson lands a crushing uppercut! 0:4
0:11 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Hagler is trying to hang on... 0:4
0:15 It looks like Tyson and Hagler both need to catch their second wind... 0:4
0:15 The swelling under Hagler's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 0:4
0:27 Hagler is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:4
0:34 Hagler just comes up short with the hook. 0:4
0:37 Tyson gets off a nasty series of punches that shook Hagler. His corner has been screaming for that. 0:7
0:49 Hagler moves into a neutral corner. 0:7
0:49 Tyson lands a devastating hook to the body. 0:10
01:13 Mike Tyson picks off the jab thrown by Hagler. 0:10
01:19 Tyson lands a devastating hook! 0:14
01:19 Hagler was stunned by that blow! 0:14
01:24 Hagler's tank is just about on empty. 0:14
01:24 Tyson is starting to suck wind... 0:14
01:24 The swelling around Hagler's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 0:14
01:33 Hagler fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:14
01:40 Tyson lands a solid hook! 0:18
01:40 Hagler looks shaken! 0:18
01:44 Some swelling has appeared around the left eye of Hagler. 0:18
01:49 Hagler doesn't have to look for Tyson this round. He is right there in front of him. 0:18
01:53 Tyson backs into the upper left corner. 0:18
01:57 Hagler is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Tyson attempts to move inside on him. 0:18
02:05 Tyson retreats into a neutral corner. 0:18
02:10 Hagler scores with a tremendous left! 4:18
02:10 Tyson is trying to regroup after that punch... 4:18
02:22 Hagler slides into a neutral corner... 4:18
02:31 * Tyson lands a thudding shot under Hagler's ribcage and Hagler crumbles like stale bread. He's down on both knees. 4:18
02:34 Caiz Sr. stands over Marvin Hagler and begins the count... 4:25
02:34 1... 4:25
02:35 Hagler tries to clear his head as Caiz Sr. reaches the count of 2. 4:25
02:36 3... 4:25
02:37 4... 4:25
02:38 5... 4:25
02:38 * Hagler makes it to his feet but his legs look wobbly! He is going to have to call on all his skills to remain in the fight. 4:25
02:38 Caiz Sr. is looking at Hagler closely, and he will allow the fight to continue. 4:25
02:38 Tyson has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 4:25
02:47 Hagler retreats into the near corner. 4:25
02:51 Tyson lands a hard cross! 4:30
02:51 Hagler is gasping for air!! 4:30
02:56 * Hagler can't go on much longer.. Caiz Sr. is waving his arms! He's stopping the fight! Tyson is the winner on a TKO! 4:30
Fight Result
Chuck Hull has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner and new WBC heavyweight champion by technical knockout at the 02:57 mark in Round 10 is...
Mike Tyson!
Score Cards
Thabo Spampool Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Marvin Hagler 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 83
Mike Tyson 8 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 87
Tom McDonough Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Marvin Hagler 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 84
Mike Tyson 8 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 86
Sergio Silvi Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Marvin Hagler 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 83
Mike Tyson 8 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 87
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Marvin Hagler 30 27 28 27 27 30 27 27 27 250
Mike Tyson 24 30 29 30 30 27 30 30 30 260
Statistics
Categories Marvin Hagler Mike Tyson
Knockdowns scored 1 1
Jabs / Round 3.40 5.50
Hooks / Round 3.30 5.00
Crosses / Round 4.30 4.60
Combinations / Round 1.80 5.20
Uppercuts / Round 3.80 5.50
Punches Landed / Round 16.60 25.80
Punches Missed / Round 40.70 41.70
Punching Accuracy 29.0% 38.2%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 2
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 3 / 3 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 3 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 1 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Marvin Hagler vs Mike Tyson
Fight info: Admiral Coontz Center, Hannibal, MO, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Chuck Hull, referee is Raul Caiz Sr., the bout will be scored by three judges: Thabo Spampool (South Africa), Tom McDonough (United States) and Sergio Silvi (Italy), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the WBC title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, 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: Marvin Hagler - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Phil Borgia - Cut Man: Danny Milano
In the blue corner: Mike Tyson - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yoel Judah - Cut Man: Aaron Snowell
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:13 Hagler just landed a devastating three punch combo! 4:0
0:13 Tyson was hurt by those blows! 4:0
0:31 It's a sweet uppercut by Tyson! He snapped Marvin Hagler's head straight back with that punch! 4:5
0:31 That punch has Hagler staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 4:5
0:40 As high as Hagler is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Tyson takes advantage of it. 4:5
0:54 Hagler is just missing by a hair with his punches. 4:5
01:06 Hagler scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 9:5
01:06 Tyson was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 9:5
01:26 Both men go at it at ring center, with Hagler having the upper hand. 12:7
01:54 * Hagler lands a violent shot under Tyson's ribcage and Tyson instantly drops down on both knees. 12:7
01:56 Caiz Sr. starts counting... 18:7
01:56 1... 18:7
01:57 2... 18:7
01:58 3... 18:7
01:58 * Somehow Tyson has made it back up after taking that vicious shot. He looks like he's out of it. 18:7
01:58 Caiz Sr. seems convinced that Tyson is ok, and the fight will continue! 18:7
01:58 Hagler picks up the pace sensing he can get Tyson out of there! 18:7
02:07 Some good body work by Hagler but not much on those punches. 20:7
02:07 Hagler knows he has Tyson hurt as he wades in swinging! 20:7
02:16 Hagler traps Tyson in the corner! 20:7
02:16 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Hagler lands a short uppercut to the chin of Tyson. 22:7
02:16 Hagler has Tyson hurt but is there enough time left for him to finish the job? 22:7
02:29 Marvin Hagler leaves the jab just short. 22:7
02:40 Hagler misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 22:7
02:51 Hagler scores with a nice left cross. 24:7
02:51 Tyson is in trouble. Marvin Hagler needs to stay on him if he wants to end this now. 24:7
03:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 24:8
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hagler and Tyson square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 2. 0:0
0:10 Hagler slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:15 Tyson works his way in and leans on Hagler. 0:0
0:19 Yoel Judah seemed agitated with Tyson, who stared at his shoes almost the entire minute. 0:0
0:21 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:0
0:26 Hagler picks off the hook by Tyson. 0:0
0:28 Hagler lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 2:0
0:40 Hagler goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 4:0
0:54 Hagler made Tyson look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Tyson would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 4:0
0:57 Hagler feints to the head before burying the hook in Tyson's side. 7:0
01:12 Hagler is clinching... 7:0
01:16 Caiz Sr. has to separate the two... 7:0
01:21 Hagler backs into a neutral corner. 7:0
01:25 Tyson patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Hagler little room to move. 7:0
01:25 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 2. 7:0
01:30 Hagler takes a cross to the head from Tyson. 7:2
01:43 Tyson is motioning with his gloves for Hagler to bring it on, but Tyson is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 7:2
01:51 These guys are really going at it but Tyson looks to be getting the worse of it. 10:4
02:04 Tyson drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 10:9
02:04 Hagler is trying to regroup after those punches... 10:9
02:13 Hagler tries a hook but Tyson blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 10:11
02:13 Hagler is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Tyson just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 10:11
02:27 Tyson cranks up the hook and connects to Marvin Hagler's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 10:15
02:27 How is Hagler standing after that? 10:15
02:31 There appears to be some minor swelling under Hagler's right eye. 10:15
02:44 Tyson cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Marvin Hagler had his elbows tucked in nicely. 10:15
02:51 Marvin Hagler retreats into a neutral corner. 10:15
02:55 Tyson fires a left hand that Hagler takes high on the shoulder. 10:15
03:00 Hagler is protecting the body nicely as Tyson fails to score inside. 10:15
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 9:17
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Caiz Sr. motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Tyson has Hagler blocked in! 0:0
0:11 Hagler is trying to free his gloves from under Tyson's gloves. 0:0
0:15 Caiz Sr. pries them apart. 0:0
0:20 Hagler's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:24 Hagler slides into the corner... 0:0
0:28 That punch actually went behind Hagler's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Tyson. 0:0
0:35 Tyson moves into the upper left corner. 0:0
0:40 Hagler just misses with a huge shot as Mike Tyson chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:46 Tyson lands a vicious uppercut! 0:4
0:46 Marvin Hagler looks shaken! 0:4
01:03 Tyson frees himself from Hagler's clutches! They move to ring center now. 0:4
01:26 Hagler isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Tyson fits. 0:4
01:31 Both men look to measure one another. 0:4
01:40 Hagler lets his hands go inside, but Tyson protects his body well. 0:4
01:54 Hagler lands a solid uppercut! 4:4
01:54 Tyson takes a step back, obviously hurt! 4:4
02:12 Tyson doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 4:4
02:23 Hagler is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 4:4
02:28 Hagler moves into a neutral corner. 4:4
02:33 Tyson throws a flurry of punches but Hagler either blocks or slips them. 4:4
02:40 Hagler retreats into the left corner. 4:4
02:45 Tyson connects with a violent combination! 4:9
02:45 Hagler is glassy eyed and on wobbly Legs after that barrage of punches. Tyson just gave him an absolute lacing! 4:9
02:49 Hagler seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 4:9
03:00 Hagler misses wildly with the Hook. 4:9
03:00 Round 3 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 6:10
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hagler looks a bit disgusted as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Tyson has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Hagler. 0:0
0:17 Referee Caiz Sr. separates the two... 0:0
0:21 Whatever Yoel Judah said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Tyson has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:0
0:27 Mike Tyson lands a strong cross! 0:4
0:27 Hagler seems to have been hurt by that punch! 0:4
0:32 Look for Tyson to start to target Hagler's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 0:4
0:41 Hagler tries to muscle inside but Tyson clinches him. 0:4
0:45 Referee Caiz Sr. has to separate the two... 0:4
0:50 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 0:4
0:58 Hagler does a great job of moving as Tyson tries to work inside. 0:4
01:09 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:4
01:14 Tyson pins Marvin Hagler's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:4
01:18 Caiz Sr. steps in and breaks it up. 0:4
01:23 Not much happening at the moment. 0:4
01:27 Tyson pins Hagler in the corner! 0:4
01:31 Tyson keeps looking to get inside on Marvin Hagler 0:4
01:36 Hagler is blocked in his own corner... 0:4
01:41 Tyson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Hagler. 0:4
01:58 Tyson wraps his arms around Hagler. 0:4
02:02 Tyson and Marvin Hagler each take a step back. 0:4
02:07 Mike Tyson has Hagler pinned! 0:4
02:11 Tyson can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:4
02:23 Hagler just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:8
02:23 Hagler is hurt! 0:8
02:32 Mike Tyson has Hagler cornered! 0:8
02:36 Tyson drives that short hook into Hagler's midsection! 0:12
02:36 Hagler is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:12
02:41 There appears to be increased swelling under Hagler's right eye. 0:12
02:57 Mike Tyson just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Hagler with a sharp combination! 0:16
02:57 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Hagler is just trying to hang on! 0:16
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 0:16
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Hagler received a pep talk from Phil Borgia before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Hagler is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:13 Tyson catches Hagler coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:4
0:13 That shot landed square and Hagler felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 0:4
0:17 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Marvin Hagler. 0:4
0:22 Tyson backs into the far corner. 0:4
0:27 Hagler ties up Tyson. 0:4
0:31 Referee Caiz Sr. steps in to break it up. 0:4
0:44 Hagler ties up Tyson... 0:4
0:49 Tyson tries to get free... Here comes Caiz Sr. to break them up... 0:4
0:58 Tyson takes a hard combination from Hagler 4:4
0:58 Hagler has Tyson in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 4:4
01:11 Tyson rips a hook to the body. 4:6
01:28 Hagler lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Tyson. 4:6
01:39 Tyson grabs Hagler again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 4:6
01:48 Caiz Sr. breaks them up... 4:6
02:02 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 4:6
02:16 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 4:6
02:20 Caiz Sr. separates the two... 4:6
02:27 Mike Tyson splits Marvin Hagler's gloves with an uppercut. 4:8
02:37 Mike Tyson catches Hagler with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 4:10
02:53 Hagler looks to work the body, but Tyson covers up nicely. 4:10
02:56 Mike Tyson is doing great work inside as he jars Hagler with an uppercut. 4:13
03:00 Hagler seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 4:13
03:00 Round 5 ends with the sound of the bell. 3:14
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Mike Tyson's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Yoel Judah seemed to pump up Tyson between rounds. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Hagler'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 Tyson goes straight at Hagler, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 0:0
0:22 Hagler rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:0
0:36 Tyson is clinching... Hagler is trying to free his gloves... They are under Tyson's arms... 2:0
0:40 Caiz Sr. moves them apart. 2:0
0:53 Tyson drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 2:4
0:53 Hagler is suddenly in trouble! 2:4
01:12 Hagler landed a sharp combination that rocked Tyson back on his heels! 7:4
01:12 Tyson is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 7:4
01:32 Hagler comes in over Tyson's guard with a solid hook. 10:4
01:42 This is turning onto a real pier sixer as both fighters mix it up 12:6
01:56 Mike Tyson misses wildly with the hook. 12:6
02:02 Hagler doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Tyson's head? 16:6
02:02 Tyson's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 16:6
02:16 Mike Tyson tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 16:6
02:19 Upstairs and downstairs! Hagler lands two quick blows and then moves away from Tyson's counters. 18:6
02:33 Hagler buries a straight left, followed by a solid right hook to the ribs. 21:6
02:47 Tyson tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 21:6
02:54 That was a violent straight left by Hagler! 25:6
02:54 Tyson is clutching his side! 25:6
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 6. 25:7
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tyson is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 7 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 Phil Borgia was really animated in Hagler's corner and Hagler was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Hagler is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Hagler still has distension. 0:0
0:08 Hagler ducks into an uppercut from Tyson. 0:2
0:18 Tyson has Hagler trapped in the near neutral corner... 0:2
0:18 Both fighters scored in that exchange, which is dead even. 2:4
0:39 Tyson is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 2:4
0:46 The action slows for the moment. 2:4
0:50 Hagler feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 2:4
0:54 Mike Tyson does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Hagler's punches in close. 2:4
0:57 Tyson scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 2:7
01:09 Tyson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:7
01:17 Marvin Hagler and Tyson are in a clinch, Caiz Sr. hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:7
01:22 Hagler uses his shoulder to force Tyson out of the clinch. 2:7
01:26 Tyson has Hagler trapped! 2:7
01:31 Tyson is stalking his opponent. 2:7
01:35 Hagler eats a jab from Tyson 2:9
01:40 It seems every shot Hagler takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 2:9
01:49 Tyson slides into a neutral corner... 2:9
01:53 Hagler ends up behind Tyson as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 2:9
02:03 Hagler dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Tyson back on his heels! 6:9
02:03 That was a beautiful shot, Tyson's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 6:9
02:19 Tyson shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Hagler flush! 6:13
02:19 Hagler is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 6:13
02:33 Mike Tyson lands a wicked uppercut! 6:17
02:33 Hagler is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 6:17
02:37 Hagler's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 6:17
02:44 Tyson feints to the head, then goes downstairs with a wicked hook! 6:20
02:58 Considering the clinch Tyson has on Hagler it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Hagler pushes him away. 6:20
03:00 Caiz Sr. separates them. 6:20
03:00 The bell stops the action as Hagler and Tyson go back to their corners. 6:21
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Tyson's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Hagler's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Hagler's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:13 Tyson moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Hagler. 0:0
0:25 Tyson just can't find the range with that cross. 0:0
0:36 OH! Tyson landed the big hook flush! 0:4
0:36 Hagler is reeling.. 0:4
01:01 Hagler fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 0:4
01:08 Tyson lands a hard hook! 0:8
01:08 Tyson has Hagler in trouble after that punch! 0:8
01:12 Hagler's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 0:8
01:25 There's a straight right by Hagler! 4:8
01:25 Hagler has Tyson hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 4:8
01:37 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 4:8
01:41 Hagler scores with consecutive blows to the body of Tyson. 6:8
01:50 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 6:8
01:54 Tyson doesn't connect with the combination. 6:8
02:01 Tyson takes a heavy combination downstairs. 11:8
02:01 Tyson appears shaken by those punches! 11:8
02:13 Hagler moves into the upper corner. 11:8
02:13 Tyson lands a short hook to the body. 11:10
02:27 Tyson tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 11:10
02:31 Hagler has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 11:10
02:39 Hagler misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 11:10
02:46 That was a violent straight right by Tyson! 11:15
02:46 Hagler is gasping for air!! 11:15
03:00 Tyson pummels Hagler, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 11:19
03:00 Hagler is suddenly in trouble! 11:19
03:00 Hagler's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 11:19
03:00 Tyson appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 11:19
03:00 Wow, they really went at in that stanza, that was puglistic nirvana, and the fans are clamoring for more. 11:21
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 9 begins. 0:0
0:08 Yoel Judah was extremely upbeat during the break with Tyson providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 Quick efficient work in the corner of Hagler has his facial puffiness under control. The swelling actually looks as if it has lessened somewhat. 0:0
0:14 Caiz Sr. warns Tyson for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:0
0:19 Tyson finally lets go of Hagler. 0:0
0:32 Tyson continues to follow Hagler about the ring. 0:0
0:41 There's a hard shot off the top of Hagler's head! 0:5
0:41 That punch may have stunned Hagler momentarily. 0:5
0:45 Hagler is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 0:5
0:54 Hagler smothers Tyson's attack as Tyson tries to get off some shots inside. 0:5
01:00 Tyson lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 0:7
01:00 Tyson wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Hagler away! 0:7
01:13 Circling left, Mike Tyson looks for an opening to fire a shot at Marvin Hagler. 0:7
01:22 Tyson just landed a three punch combo! 0:11
01:22 Hagler is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:11
01:35 Tyson fires a volley of punches but Hagler was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:11
01:51 Mike Tyson fires a lead right that Hagler manages to avoid. 0:11
02:01 Tyson swings...and misses. 0:11
02:08 Tyson is keeping away from the ropes. 0:11
02:12 Oh!!! Tyson unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 0:16
02:12 Hagler is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 0:16
02:17 Hagler needs to catch his second wind... 0:16
02:17 Hagler's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Tyson. 0:16
02:21 Tyson has Hagler pinned! 0:16
02:26 Tyson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:16
02:33 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 0:16
02:38 Tyson comes in low. Hagler puts a headlock on him. Caiz Sr. knocks Hagler's arm off Tyson's head. 0:16
02:42 * Hagler is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 0:16
03:00 Tyson leans on the ropes and motions for Hagler to come in. 0:16
03:00 It looks like Tyson has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 0:16
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 9. 0:18
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tyson didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:06 Hagler got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Phil Borgia's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 Hagler'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
0:11 Tyson lands a crushing uppercut! 0:4
0:11 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Hagler is trying to hang on... 0:4
0:15 It looks like Tyson and Hagler both need to catch their second wind... 0:4
0:15 The swelling under Hagler's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 0:4
0:27 Hagler is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:4
0:34 Hagler just comes up short with the hook. 0:4
0:37 Tyson gets off a nasty series of punches that shook Hagler. His corner has been screaming for that. 0:7
0:49 Hagler moves into a neutral corner. 0:7
0:49 Tyson lands a devastating hook to the body. 0:10
01:13 Mike Tyson picks off the jab thrown by Hagler. 0:10
01:19 Tyson lands a devastating hook! 0:14
01:19 Hagler was stunned by that blow! 0:14
01:24 Hagler's tank is just about on empty. 0:14
01:24 Tyson is starting to suck wind... 0:14
01:24 The swelling around Hagler's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 0:14
01:33 Hagler fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:14
01:40 Tyson lands a solid hook! 0:18
01:40 Hagler looks shaken! 0:18
01:44 Some swelling has appeared around the left eye of Hagler. 0:18
01:49 Hagler doesn't have to look for Tyson this round. He is right there in front of him. 0:18
01:53 Tyson backs into the upper left corner. 0:18
01:57 Hagler is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Tyson attempts to move inside on him. 0:18
02:05 Tyson retreats into a neutral corner. 0:18
02:10 Hagler scores with a tremendous left! 4:18
02:10 Tyson is trying to regroup after that punch... 4:18
02:22 Hagler slides into a neutral corner... 4:18
02:31 * Tyson lands a thudding shot under Hagler's ribcage and Hagler crumbles like stale bread. He's down on both knees. 4:18
02:34 Caiz Sr. stands over Marvin Hagler and begins the count... 4:25
02:34 1... 4:25
02:35 Hagler tries to clear his head as Caiz Sr. reaches the count of 2. 4:25
02:36 3... 4:25
02:37 4... 4:25
02:38 5... 4:25
02:38 * Hagler makes it to his feet but his legs look wobbly! He is going to have to call on all his skills to remain in the fight. 4:25
02:38 Caiz Sr. is looking at Hagler closely, and he will allow the fight to continue. 4:25
02:38 Tyson has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 4:25
02:47 Hagler retreats into the near corner. 4:25
02:51 Tyson lands a hard cross! 4:30
02:51 Hagler is gasping for air!! 4:30
02:56 * Hagler can't go on much longer.. Caiz Sr. is waving his arms! He's stopping the fight! Tyson is the winner on a TKO! 4:30
Fight Result
Chuck Hull has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner and new WBC heavyweight champion by technical knockout at the 02:57 mark in Round 10 is...
Mike Tyson!
Score Cards
Thabo Spampool Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Marvin Hagler 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 83
Mike Tyson 8 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 87
Tom McDonough Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Marvin Hagler 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 84
Mike Tyson 8 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 86
Sergio Silvi Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Marvin Hagler 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 83
Mike Tyson 8 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 87
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Marvin Hagler 30 27 28 27 27 30 27 27 27 250
Mike Tyson 24 30 29 30 30 27 30 30 30 260
Statistics
Categories Marvin Hagler Mike Tyson
Knockdowns scored 1 1
Jabs / Round 3.40 5.50
Hooks / Round 3.30 5.00
Crosses / Round 4.30 4.60
Combinations / Round 1.80 5.20
Uppercuts / Round 3.80 5.50
Punches Landed / Round 16.60 25.80
Punches Missed / Round 40.70 41.70
Punching Accuracy 29.0% 38.2%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 2
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 3 / 3 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 3 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 1 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: #4# Event 23 AlphaBelts&Lonsdale Pride-&bouts of interest
Co-Feature
Joe Louis vs Billy Conn
Fight info: Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, LA, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Howard Leigh, referee is Mike England, the bout will be scored by three judges: Yusaku Yoshida (Japan), Pinij Prayadsub (Thailand) and John Poturaj (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the IBF, WBA, WBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 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: Joe Louis - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Whitey Bimstein
In the blue corner: Billy Conn - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: John David Jackson - Cut Man: Ted Bentham
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 England 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
0:13 Louis misses with that hook. 0:0
0:20 Conn lands a wicked cross! 0:4
0:20 Joe Louis suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 0:4
0:34 Conn throws a flurry of punches but Louis either blocks or slips them. 0:4
0:41 Louis really buried that punch into Conn's ribs. 4:4
0:41 Conn looks shaken! 4:4
0:54 Conn connects with a violent hook! 4:9
0:54 And Louis's in big trouble now! 4:9
01:08 Conn is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Louis's defense. 4:9
01:17 Louis takes a heavy hook downstairs. 4:13
01:17 Louis is suddenly in trouble! 4:13
01:25 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 4:13
01:33 Punch and move, punch and move, Conn will do it all night if Louis doesn't do a more consistent job of cutting off the ring. 4:13
01:38 Conn lands a nice cross but Joe Louis turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 4:15
01:47 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 4:15
01:51 Conn sneaks home the right cross. 4:17
02:05 Conn grabs Louis. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:17
02:09 England is shouting at Conn to break! 4:17
02:20 Conn lands a smashing uppercut! 4:21
02:20 Louis is clutching his side! 4:21
02:31 Conn's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 4:23
02:48 Louis shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Billy Conn flush! 8:23
02:48 Conn is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 8:23
03:00 Conn frees himself from Louis's clutches! They move to ring center now. 8:23
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 8:25
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 2. 0:0
0:08 That uppercut landed from way outside, but Louis is slick enough to get away with it. 3:0
0:25 Conn fires and misses. 3:0
0:41 Conn lands a stinging jab. 3:2
0:57 Conn lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 3:4
01:06 Conn has Joe Louis pinned! 3:4
01:06 Conn gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 3:6
01:18 Louis backs into a neutral corner. 3:6
01:22 Conn ties up Louis. Why would he want to clinch now? 3:6
01:31 Referee England separates the two... 3:6
01:47 Conn fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 3:6
01:54 Louis drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 7:6
01:54 Conn is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 7:6
02:06 Both fighters move to ring center. 7:6
02:10 Louis swings...and misses. 7:6
02:17 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 7:6
02:27 Louis has Conn trapped in the far left neutral corner... 7:6
02:32 Conn is protecting the body nicely as Joe Louis fails to score inside. 7:6
02:34 Conn with a stiff jab. 7:9
02:44 The action is back at ring center. 7:9
02:48 Conn is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 7:9
02:53 Louis's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 7:9
02:58 Louis lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 9:9
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Louis and Conn really went at it. 9:10
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 3. There it is! 0:0
0:06 John David Jackson was extremely upbeat during the break with Conn providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:12 Louis cranks up the hook and connects to Conn's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:0
0:12 Conn was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 4:0
0:25 Conn goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 4:2
0:34 Billy Conn pins Louis in the corner! 4:2
0:34 Conn flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 4:4
0:48 Conn throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Louis but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:4
01:03 Louis usues his legs to avoid Conn's punches. 4:4
01:09 OH! Louis landed the big hook flush! 8:4
01:09 Conn is suddenly in trouble! 8:4
01:25 Joe Louis is blocked in his own corner... 8:4
01:25 Conn gets off a jab to the solar plexus 8:6
01:34 Billy Conn throws the cross and scores to the head of Louis. 8:8
01:52 Louis scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 13:8
01:52 Conn was stunned by that blow! 13:8
02:01 Louis punishes Conn with his piston-like jab and if he keeps doing it, he might bust Conn up. 16:8
02:11 As high as Conn is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Louis takes advantage of it. 16:8
02:23 Louis traps Conn in the corner! 16:8
02:23 Louis lets a quick hook go, catching Billy Conn moving in. 18:8
02:38 Billy Conn moves to the center of the Ring taunting Louis with his hands by his sides. 18:8
02:48 Conn misses wildly with the Hook. 18:8
02:55 Louis just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Conn with a sharp combination! 22:8
02:55 Conn is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 22:8
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 22:10
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:13 Conn lands a jab to Louis's midsection 0:2
0:17 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:2
0:27 Louis dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Conn back on his heels! 4:2
0:27 Conn is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 4:2
0:36 Conn scores with a hard, snapping jab. 4:5
0:50 A straight cross from Louis gets through Conn's guard. 6:5
01:10 Louis brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 6:5
01:22 He is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 6:5
01:27 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:5
01:31 The action slows for the moment. 6:5
01:39 Conn slides into the corner... 6:5
01:44 Billy Conn takes a hard combination from Louis 10:5
01:44 Conn looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 10:5
01:57 That was a reckless uppercut from Louis but it still manages to score cleanly. 13:5
02:11 Conn misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 13:5
02:18 That was a violent straight right by Joe Louis! 18:5
02:18 Conn is hurt! 18:5
02:31 Louis is just missing by a hair with his punches. 18:5
02:38 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 18:5
02:46 Joe Louis lets his hands go inside, but Billy Conn protects his body well. 18:5
02:53 Louis lands a hook to the ribs. 20:5
02:53 Conn suddenly looks very vulnerable. Louis can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 20:5
03:00 Conn is trapped in his own corner... 20:5
03:00 Louis misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 20:5
03:00 That ends Round 4... But the fighters are still punching! Now England jumps between them. 21:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 5. 0:0
0:18 That punch actually went behind Conn's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Louis. 0:0
0:20 Conn pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 0:2
0:25 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:29 Conn received a pep talk from John David Jackson before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:2
0:30 Conn moves into the upper corner. 0:2
0:30 Louis gets the cross through Conn's guard. 2:2
0:45 Louis slides into his own corner... 2:2
0:50 Conn lands a hard hook! 2:6
0:50 Joe Louis is reeling.. 2:6
0:59 Conn gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:8
01:11 Conn gets his head on the chest of Louis as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 2:10
01:23 Conn fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:12
01:42 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:12
01:42 Conn throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:14
02:04 * Conn has been knocked down with a strong hook! 2:14
02:07 England begins the count... 11:14
02:07 1... 11:14
02:08 2... 11:14
02:09 3... 11:14
02:10 4... 11:14
02:11 5... 11:14
02:12 6... 11:14
02:13 7... 11:14
02:14 Conn is desperately trying to stand as the count hits 8 but he is badly hurt. 11:14
02:14 * Somehow Conn has made it back up after taking that vicious shot. He looks like he's out of it. 11:14
02:14 England checks Conn closely and will allow the fight to continue. 11:14
02:14 Conn has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Louis needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 11:14
02:27 Louis misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 11:14
02:34 Louis ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 13:14
02:34 Joe Louis won't want to let Conn off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 13:14
02:47 Louis is getting the better of it on the inside. There's that crunching uppercut again! 16:14
02:47 Louis has a reputation as a great finisher and he's got Conn badly hurt; however, we're closing in on the end of the 5th round, and there might not be enough time to take advantage of Conn's condition. 16:14
03:00 Louis fires away but finds nothing but air. 16:14
03:00 The bell sounded, ending the round but it's a wonder the referee and the fighters could hear it over the noise being made by the crowd. That knockdown really pumped up the spectators here tonight. 16:15
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 6 begins. 0:0
0:07 Whatever John David Jackson said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Conn has some spring in his step here in the 6th round. 0:0
0:12 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:21 Conn is clinching... Louis is trying to free his gloves... They are under Conn's arms... 0:0
0:30 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:39 Conn fires a lead right that Louis manages to avoid. 0:0
0:51 Conn just can't find the range with that hook. 0:0
0:53 Louis rips a cross to the stomach of Conn, but there was really no power behind it. 2:0
01:11 Louis tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:0
01:13 Conn scores with a hook to the side of the head. 2:2
01:25 Louis fires a jab to the body 4:2
01:34 Conn has Louis trapped! 4:2
01:39 Conn can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:2
01:49 Conn gets inside and fires a hook to Louis's body. 4:4
02:05 Louis picks off the uppercut by Conn. 4:4
02:08 Billy Conn appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 4:4
02:18 Conn is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 4:4
02:22 Conn looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 4:6
02:36 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 4:6
02:45 Conn and Louis each take a step back. 4:6
02:54 Conn ends up behind Louis as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 4:6
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 6. 4:7
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Louis and Conn leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Louis traps Conn in the corner! 0:0
0:12 Louis is holding... 0:0
0:17 England separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:17 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:22 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:25 Louis retreats into the left corner. 0:0
0:25 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Conn lands a short uppercut to the chin of Louis. 0:2
0:34 Louis feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:2
0:39 Louis fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:2
01:03 England yells at the fighters to separate but Joe Louis and Conn are a tangle of arms. 0:2
01:12 England moves them apart. 0:2
01:17 Conn retreats into his own corner... 0:2
01:17 Louis pounds the body with those short punishing hooks. 3:2
01:37 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 3:2
01:47 Louis tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Conn blocks it. 3:2
02:11 Conn is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Louis. 3:2
02:16 Conn retreats into a neutral corner. 3:2
02:20 Louis misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 3:2
02:34 Joe Louis catches Conn coming in with a sweet uppercut! 7:2
02:34 Conn's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 7:2
02:43 There's a crushing hook to the head, landed by Louis! Conn flashes a quick smile at Louis as if to acknowledge the blow. 10:2
02:57 Joe Louis tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Conn. 10:2
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 10:3
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Conn looks to be in excellent shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:09 Louis has Conn blocked in! 0:0
0:09 Louis likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Conn's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 2:0
0:13 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:26 Louis isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Conn fits. 2:0
0:31 Louis slides into a neutral corner... 2:0
0:31 Conn lands a stinging jab. 2:2
0:45 Louis holds his arms up in disgust as Conn holds him around his waist. 2:2
0:54 England steps in and breaks it up. 2:2
0:59 Louis moves into a neutral corner. 2:2
01:03 Conn cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Louis had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:2
01:05 Louis digs a short hook to ribs of Conn. 4:2
01:18 Louis seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:2
01:25 Conn lands a solid hook! 4:6
01:25 Louis is gasping for air!! 4:6
01:39 Conn is flicking the jab, trying to keep Louis at long range. 4:6
01:46 Louis is trapped in the corner... 4:6
01:51 Conn is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Louis 4:6
02:01 Conn is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Joe Louis. 4:6
02:10 Conn pins Louis's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:6
02:14 England separates the two... 4:6
02:18 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 4:6
02:21 Conn scores to the body with a jab 4:8
02:33 Conn shoots a cross to the midsection. 4:10
02:43 Louis backs into the lower corner. 4:10
02:47 Conn just comes up short with the cross. 4:10
02:54 Louis is pinned in his own corner... 4:10
02:59 Billy Conn wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Louis's defense. 4:10
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 8. 5:12
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Louis was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:10 Conn has Louis cornered! 0:0
0:14 Considering the clinch Conn has on Louis it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Louis pushes him away. 0:0
0:19 England separates them. 0:0
0:19 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 9th round of this fight. 0:0
0:26 Conn scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 0:2
0:39 Joe Louis lands several punches in a row to the head of Conn, though none of them had much steam behind them. 2:2
0:53 Conn fires a left hand that Louis takes high on the shoulder. 2:2
0:55 Louis fires a punishing jab into the face of Conn. He wasn't probing with that punch. 5:2
01:14 Louis leaves the jab just short. 5:2
01:22 Conn pins Louis in the corner! 5:2
01:27 Conn misses with that punch. 5:2
01:38 * That punch caught Billy Conn clean. He brings his arms up in a defensive posture. Now he pitches forward! Conn goes down after a delayed reaction to the uppercut by Louis! 5:2
01:40 England brings his arm down over Conn as he begins the count... 12:2
01:40 1... 12:2
01:41 The count is at 2 as Conn struggles to his knees. 12:2
01:42 3... 12:2
01:43 4... 12:2
01:43 * Conn gets up on his feet! He doesn't look very steady... 12:2
01:43 Conn still looks unsteady, but England allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 12:2
01:43 Conn is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Louis just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 12:2
01:56 Louis triple jabs and at least two of the punches scored. His hand speed is amazing at times. 15:2
01:56 Louis stunned Billy Conn. Louis knows how to finish an opponent when he has got one hurt, and he is going to work now! 15:2
02:05 Joe Louis has Conn trapped! 15:2
02:09 Louis lands a devastating jab! 20:2
02:09 That's the punch Louis hoped to land! Billy Conn looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 20:2
02:27 Louis hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Billy Conn. 22:2
02:27 Joe Louis has Conn hurt but is there enough time left for him to finish the job? 22:2
02:35 Conn backs into the upper left corner. 22:2
02:35 Louis scores with a quick hook to the head of Conn after Conn missed with a wild shot of his own. 24:2
02:35 Louis has Conn in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 9th. 24:2
02:49 Louis telegraphed that shot and Conn ducks under it easily. 24:2
02:55 Louis is staying at the center of the ring. 24:2
03:00 He] constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 24:2
03:00 He appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 24:2
03:00 A knockdown is always exciting and this crowd is full of electricity after that last round! 25:2
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Louis looks to be in good shape as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 John David Jackson knows Conn lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Louis slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:13 The quickness and footwork of Conn is definitely keeping Joe Louis off balance. 0:0
0:13 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:26 Conn is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Louis attempts to move inside on him. 0:0
0:35 Louis slides into the corner... 0:0
0:39 Louis does a great job of moving as Conn tries to work inside. 0:0
0:41 Louis moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:0
0:51 Louis lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 4:0
01:05 Louis works free! He backs to ring center, with Conn following. 4:0
01:14 Louis lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Billy Conn. 4:0
01:21 Conn is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:0
01:28 Conn backs into his own corner... 4:0
01:32 Louis's misses as Conn backpedals away. 4:0
01:39 Conn lands a devastating hook! 4:4
01:39 "The Brown Bomber" was stunned by that blow! 4:4
01:53 Louis slides along the far ropes. 4:4
01:53 Conn seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 4:4
02:02 Louis misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:4
02:04 Conn lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Louis's midsection. 4:6
02:18 Billy Conn tries to drop the right hand over the top but Louis ducks under it. 4:6
02:29 Conn moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 4:8
02:38 Conn moves into a neutral corner. 4:8
02:38 The fighters are throwing punches now! Billy Conn is being much more effective in this exchange. 6:11
02:51 Louis retreats into the far left corner. 6:11
02:51 Billy Conn throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 6:13
03:00 Louis works free! The fighters move to ring center. 6:13
03:00 The bell stops the action as Louis and Conn go back to their corners. 8:14
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Billy Conn looks to be in fair shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:18 Conn just misses with a huge shot as Louis chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:25 Louis drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:0
0:25 Conn looks shaken! 4:0
0:30 Conn is losing his legs... 4:0
0:30 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 4:0
0:38 Conn lands a rapier like jab to the head of Louis 4:2
0:57 Conn looks to work the body, but Louis covers up nicely. 4:2
01:06 Both men look to measure one another. 4:2
01:08 Louis eats a jab from Conn 4:4
01:24 There's a hard shot off the top of Louis's head! 4:8
01:24 Joe Louis is badly hurt! 4:8
01:38 Louis darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 4:8
01:49 Conn suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 4:8
01:55 England is really doing a good job of controlling this fight. He's making sure that these fighters keep it clean. 4:8
02:08 Louis is holding Conn tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 4:8
02:13 Conn works his way free! 4:8
02:18 Louis lands a flurry to the ribs of Conn. 6:8
02:36 * Louis seemed to just paw with that last he threw. It looks like his hand is bothering him more than just a little. 6:8
02:49 Louis is trying to free his gloves from under Conn's gloves. 6:8
02:58 * England steps in and admonishes Conn for using his shoulder. 6:8
03:00 It looks like Louis has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:8
03:00 There's another round in the books. 4:8
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 12 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:12 Conn circles around the ring. 0:0
0:17 Whitey Bimstein not only gave Louis encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Conn. Now it's up to Louis to implement it. 0:0
0:22 Conn lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Louis. 0:0
0:37 Oh!!! Conn unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 0:5
0:37 Louis appears shaken by that punch! 0:5
0:47 Conn pins Louis in the corner! 0:5
0:47 Conn works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 0:7
01:03 Louis fires a shot, but it glances off Conn's shoulder. 0:7
01:15 England has to pull the fighters away from each other as Conn locks up Louis's arms. 0:7
01:27 Conn pushes Louis away. 0:7
01:41 Conn is clinching. England better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 0:7
01:53 Joe Louis pushes Conn away. 0:7
02:02 Conn fires and misses. 0:7
02:14 Conn is literally dancing circles around Joe Louis this round. 0:7
02:23 Conn lands a strong cross! 0:12
02:23 Louis looks shaken! 0:12
02:37 Billy Conn fires a volley of punches but Louis was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:12
02:44 Louis just landed a devastating three punch combo! 5:12
02:44 Conn was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 5:12
02:48 Conn is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 5:12
03:00 Conn lands a hard uppercut! 5:16
03:00 Louis is dazed and he is in trouble!! 5:16
03:00 There's a small knot now under the left eye of Joe Louis. 5:16
03:00 It looks like Louis has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 5:16
03:00 There's the bell. Louis wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 12 is history. 3:17
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Louis rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:09 Conn throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Louis's jaw. 0:2
0:18 Louis got some great advice from Eddie Inabagsky between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 13. 0:2
0:19 Conn has Louis trapped! 0:2
0:23 Louis usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Conn tries vainly to score. 0:2
0:39 Louis has freed himself from Conn. They move quickly to ring center. 0:2
0:48 Louis is challenging Conn to fight him and quit clinching. 0:2
0:53 Now they break clean. 0:2
01:00 Conn splits Louis's gloves with an uppercut. 0:4
01:20 Conn just comes up short with the jab. 0:4
01:22 Louis lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Conn's defense. 3:4
01:39 Louis misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 3:4
01:46 Conn moves into the lower corner. 3:4
01:46 Louis bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 5:4
01:56 Joe Louis turns on the hook and drives it home under Conn's elbows. 8:4
02:14 OH! Conn landed the big hook flush! 8:8
02:14 Louis is clutching his side! 8:8
02:31 Louis misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 8:8
02:38 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 8:8
02:38 Louis rips off a series of jabs that score! Conn eats them and tries to bull his way inside but Joe Louis quickly ties him up. Now, they separate. 11:8
02:49 Conn is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 11:8
03:00 Conn is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Louis to chase him. 11:8
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 13 comes to an end. 11:8
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it's obvious that Conn is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:15 Billy Conn tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:22 Louis has Billy Conn trapped! 0:0
0:26 Louis tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Conn blocks it. 0:0
0:34 Louis quickly hitches up his trunks. 0:0
0:48 Billy Conn works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
01:02 Conn doesn't connect with the cross. 0:0
01:04 Louis scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 3:0
01:13 Conn fires a short, ripping uppercut inside. 3:2
01:23 Billy Conn has Louis blocked in! 3:2
01:28 Conn wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Louis's defense. 3:2
01:46 Conn wings a big left hand at Louis but the latter sidesteps the punch. 3:2
01:54 Conn pins Louis in the corner! 3:2
01:58 Conn landed a sharp combination that rocked Joe Louis back on his heels! 3:6
01:58 Louis's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 3:6
02:03 Louis seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 3:6
02:12 Conn looks to work the body, but Louis covers up nicely. 3:6
02:34 Joe Louis lands a strong uppercut! 7:6
02:34 That shot buckled Conn's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 7:6
02:48 Conn misses wildly with the hook. 7:6
03:00 Billy Conn can't score with short uppercut inside. Louis got his gloves in front of the punch. 7:6
03:00 Louis seems to have done enough to win this fight. 7:6
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 14. 6:7
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
0:12 Joe Louis throws a punch and lands. Billy Conn scores with a counter. Looks like both fighters were effective in that exchange. 2:2
0:22 Conn leans on Louis and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 2:4
0:27 The swelling under Louis's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 2:4
0:32 Some nice infighting ends with Billy Conn getting an uppercut in. 2:6
0:48 Conn dances gracefully across the canvas 2:6
0:56 Louis moves into the left corner. 2:6
01:01 Conn doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Louis's head? 2:10
01:01 Louis is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 2:10
01:12 Conn is forced into his own corner... 2:10
01:17 Watch Louis move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Conn off balance. 2:10
01:33 Conn is off target with that uppercut. 2:10
01:44 Louis has Conn trapped in the left neutral corner... 2:10
01:48 Louis is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 2:10
01:55 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 2:10
01:58 Conn flicks a jab to Louis's stomach 2:12
02:18 Maybe they ought to nickname Conn "Octopus" if he's going to keep clinching every round. 2:12
02:23 Referee England steps in to break it up. 2:12
02:28 Louis pumps a heavy jab to the midsection. 5:12
02:38 Conn throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 5:14
02:56 Louis is trapped in Conn's corner... 5:14
02:56 Louis ducks into an uppercut from Conn. 5:16
03:00 Call it a night, sports fans, because this fight is over! Let's see who gets the nod from the judges. 5:16
Fight Result
And here with the call is Howard Leigh
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Yusaku Yoshida, Japan scores the bout 142 to 141 for Billy Conn
Pinij Prayadsub, Thailand scores the bout 142 to 141 for Joe Louis
John Poturaj, United States scores the bout 142 to 141 for...
...Billy Conn
The winner and new IBF, WBA, WBO heavyweight champion by split decision is Billy Conn!
Score Cards
Yusaku Yoshida Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Louis 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 141
Billy Conn 10 10 9 9 8 10 9 10 8 10 10 10 9 10 10 142
Pinij Prayadsub Round Total
Thailand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Louis 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 142
Billy Conn 10 10 9 9 8 10 9 10 8 9 10 10 9 10 10 141
John Poturaj Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Louis 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 141
Billy Conn 10 10 9 9 8 10 9 10 8 10 10 10 9 10 10 142
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Louis 27 27 30 30 30 27 30 27 30 28 27 27 30 27 27 424
Billy Conn 30 30 27 27 24 30 27 30 24 29 30 30 27 30 30 425
Statistics
Categories Joe Louis Billy Conn
Knockdowns scored 2 0
Jabs / Round 4.87 6.47
Hooks / Round 4.87 3.67
Crosses / Round 4.07 4.87
Combinations / Round 3.87 4.60
Uppercuts / Round 3.13 3.60
Punches Landed / Round 20.80 23.20
Punches Missed / Round 30.93 64.47
Punching Accuracy 40.2% 26.5%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 3 / 3
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 3 / 3 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 9 / 9 3 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 8 / 8
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Joe Louis vs Billy Conn
Fight info: Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, LA, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Howard Leigh, referee is Mike England, the bout will be scored by three judges: Yusaku Yoshida (Japan), Pinij Prayadsub (Thailand) and John Poturaj (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the IBF, WBA, WBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 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: Joe Louis - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Whitey Bimstein
In the blue corner: Billy Conn - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: John David Jackson - Cut Man: Ted Bentham
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 England 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
0:13 Louis misses with that hook. 0:0
0:20 Conn lands a wicked cross! 0:4
0:20 Joe Louis suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 0:4
0:34 Conn throws a flurry of punches but Louis either blocks or slips them. 0:4
0:41 Louis really buried that punch into Conn's ribs. 4:4
0:41 Conn looks shaken! 4:4
0:54 Conn connects with a violent hook! 4:9
0:54 And Louis's in big trouble now! 4:9
01:08 Conn is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Louis's defense. 4:9
01:17 Louis takes a heavy hook downstairs. 4:13
01:17 Louis is suddenly in trouble! 4:13
01:25 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 4:13
01:33 Punch and move, punch and move, Conn will do it all night if Louis doesn't do a more consistent job of cutting off the ring. 4:13
01:38 Conn lands a nice cross but Joe Louis turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 4:15
01:47 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 4:15
01:51 Conn sneaks home the right cross. 4:17
02:05 Conn grabs Louis. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:17
02:09 England is shouting at Conn to break! 4:17
02:20 Conn lands a smashing uppercut! 4:21
02:20 Louis is clutching his side! 4:21
02:31 Conn's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 4:23
02:48 Louis shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Billy Conn flush! 8:23
02:48 Conn is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 8:23
03:00 Conn frees himself from Louis's clutches! They move to ring center now. 8:23
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 8:25
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 2. 0:0
0:08 That uppercut landed from way outside, but Louis is slick enough to get away with it. 3:0
0:25 Conn fires and misses. 3:0
0:41 Conn lands a stinging jab. 3:2
0:57 Conn lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 3:4
01:06 Conn has Joe Louis pinned! 3:4
01:06 Conn gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 3:6
01:18 Louis backs into a neutral corner. 3:6
01:22 Conn ties up Louis. Why would he want to clinch now? 3:6
01:31 Referee England separates the two... 3:6
01:47 Conn fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 3:6
01:54 Louis drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 7:6
01:54 Conn is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 7:6
02:06 Both fighters move to ring center. 7:6
02:10 Louis swings...and misses. 7:6
02:17 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 7:6
02:27 Louis has Conn trapped in the far left neutral corner... 7:6
02:32 Conn is protecting the body nicely as Joe Louis fails to score inside. 7:6
02:34 Conn with a stiff jab. 7:9
02:44 The action is back at ring center. 7:9
02:48 Conn is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 7:9
02:53 Louis's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 7:9
02:58 Louis lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 9:9
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Louis and Conn really went at it. 9:10
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 3. There it is! 0:0
0:06 John David Jackson was extremely upbeat during the break with Conn providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:12 Louis cranks up the hook and connects to Conn's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:0
0:12 Conn was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 4:0
0:25 Conn goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 4:2
0:34 Billy Conn pins Louis in the corner! 4:2
0:34 Conn flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 4:4
0:48 Conn throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Louis but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:4
01:03 Louis usues his legs to avoid Conn's punches. 4:4
01:09 OH! Louis landed the big hook flush! 8:4
01:09 Conn is suddenly in trouble! 8:4
01:25 Joe Louis is blocked in his own corner... 8:4
01:25 Conn gets off a jab to the solar plexus 8:6
01:34 Billy Conn throws the cross and scores to the head of Louis. 8:8
01:52 Louis scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 13:8
01:52 Conn was stunned by that blow! 13:8
02:01 Louis punishes Conn with his piston-like jab and if he keeps doing it, he might bust Conn up. 16:8
02:11 As high as Conn is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Louis takes advantage of it. 16:8
02:23 Louis traps Conn in the corner! 16:8
02:23 Louis lets a quick hook go, catching Billy Conn moving in. 18:8
02:38 Billy Conn moves to the center of the Ring taunting Louis with his hands by his sides. 18:8
02:48 Conn misses wildly with the Hook. 18:8
02:55 Louis just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Conn with a sharp combination! 22:8
02:55 Conn is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 22:8
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 22:10
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:13 Conn lands a jab to Louis's midsection 0:2
0:17 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:2
0:27 Louis dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Conn back on his heels! 4:2
0:27 Conn is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 4:2
0:36 Conn scores with a hard, snapping jab. 4:5
0:50 A straight cross from Louis gets through Conn's guard. 6:5
01:10 Louis brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 6:5
01:22 He is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 6:5
01:27 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:5
01:31 The action slows for the moment. 6:5
01:39 Conn slides into the corner... 6:5
01:44 Billy Conn takes a hard combination from Louis 10:5
01:44 Conn looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 10:5
01:57 That was a reckless uppercut from Louis but it still manages to score cleanly. 13:5
02:11 Conn misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 13:5
02:18 That was a violent straight right by Joe Louis! 18:5
02:18 Conn is hurt! 18:5
02:31 Louis is just missing by a hair with his punches. 18:5
02:38 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 18:5
02:46 Joe Louis lets his hands go inside, but Billy Conn protects his body well. 18:5
02:53 Louis lands a hook to the ribs. 20:5
02:53 Conn suddenly looks very vulnerable. Louis can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 20:5
03:00 Conn is trapped in his own corner... 20:5
03:00 Louis misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 20:5
03:00 That ends Round 4... But the fighters are still punching! Now England jumps between them. 21:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 5. 0:0
0:18 That punch actually went behind Conn's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Louis. 0:0
0:20 Conn pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 0:2
0:25 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:29 Conn received a pep talk from John David Jackson before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:2
0:30 Conn moves into the upper corner. 0:2
0:30 Louis gets the cross through Conn's guard. 2:2
0:45 Louis slides into his own corner... 2:2
0:50 Conn lands a hard hook! 2:6
0:50 Joe Louis is reeling.. 2:6
0:59 Conn gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:8
01:11 Conn gets his head on the chest of Louis as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 2:10
01:23 Conn fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:12
01:42 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:12
01:42 Conn throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:14
02:04 * Conn has been knocked down with a strong hook! 2:14
02:07 England begins the count... 11:14
02:07 1... 11:14
02:08 2... 11:14
02:09 3... 11:14
02:10 4... 11:14
02:11 5... 11:14
02:12 6... 11:14
02:13 7... 11:14
02:14 Conn is desperately trying to stand as the count hits 8 but he is badly hurt. 11:14
02:14 * Somehow Conn has made it back up after taking that vicious shot. He looks like he's out of it. 11:14
02:14 England checks Conn closely and will allow the fight to continue. 11:14
02:14 Conn has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Louis needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 11:14
02:27 Louis misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 11:14
02:34 Louis ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 13:14
02:34 Joe Louis won't want to let Conn off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 13:14
02:47 Louis is getting the better of it on the inside. There's that crunching uppercut again! 16:14
02:47 Louis has a reputation as a great finisher and he's got Conn badly hurt; however, we're closing in on the end of the 5th round, and there might not be enough time to take advantage of Conn's condition. 16:14
03:00 Louis fires away but finds nothing but air. 16:14
03:00 The bell sounded, ending the round but it's a wonder the referee and the fighters could hear it over the noise being made by the crowd. That knockdown really pumped up the spectators here tonight. 16:15
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 6 begins. 0:0
0:07 Whatever John David Jackson said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Conn has some spring in his step here in the 6th round. 0:0
0:12 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:21 Conn is clinching... Louis is trying to free his gloves... They are under Conn's arms... 0:0
0:30 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:39 Conn fires a lead right that Louis manages to avoid. 0:0
0:51 Conn just can't find the range with that hook. 0:0
0:53 Louis rips a cross to the stomach of Conn, but there was really no power behind it. 2:0
01:11 Louis tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:0
01:13 Conn scores with a hook to the side of the head. 2:2
01:25 Louis fires a jab to the body 4:2
01:34 Conn has Louis trapped! 4:2
01:39 Conn can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:2
01:49 Conn gets inside and fires a hook to Louis's body. 4:4
02:05 Louis picks off the uppercut by Conn. 4:4
02:08 Billy Conn appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 4:4
02:18 Conn is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 4:4
02:22 Conn looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 4:6
02:36 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 4:6
02:45 Conn and Louis each take a step back. 4:6
02:54 Conn ends up behind Louis as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 4:6
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 6. 4:7
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Louis and Conn leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Louis traps Conn in the corner! 0:0
0:12 Louis is holding... 0:0
0:17 England separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:17 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:22 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:25 Louis retreats into the left corner. 0:0
0:25 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Conn lands a short uppercut to the chin of Louis. 0:2
0:34 Louis feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:2
0:39 Louis fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:2
01:03 England yells at the fighters to separate but Joe Louis and Conn are a tangle of arms. 0:2
01:12 England moves them apart. 0:2
01:17 Conn retreats into his own corner... 0:2
01:17 Louis pounds the body with those short punishing hooks. 3:2
01:37 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 3:2
01:47 Louis tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Conn blocks it. 3:2
02:11 Conn is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Louis. 3:2
02:16 Conn retreats into a neutral corner. 3:2
02:20 Louis misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 3:2
02:34 Joe Louis catches Conn coming in with a sweet uppercut! 7:2
02:34 Conn's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 7:2
02:43 There's a crushing hook to the head, landed by Louis! Conn flashes a quick smile at Louis as if to acknowledge the blow. 10:2
02:57 Joe Louis tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Conn. 10:2
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 10:3
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Conn looks to be in excellent shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:09 Louis has Conn blocked in! 0:0
0:09 Louis likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Conn's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 2:0
0:13 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:26 Louis isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Conn fits. 2:0
0:31 Louis slides into a neutral corner... 2:0
0:31 Conn lands a stinging jab. 2:2
0:45 Louis holds his arms up in disgust as Conn holds him around his waist. 2:2
0:54 England steps in and breaks it up. 2:2
0:59 Louis moves into a neutral corner. 2:2
01:03 Conn cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Louis had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:2
01:05 Louis digs a short hook to ribs of Conn. 4:2
01:18 Louis seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:2
01:25 Conn lands a solid hook! 4:6
01:25 Louis is gasping for air!! 4:6
01:39 Conn is flicking the jab, trying to keep Louis at long range. 4:6
01:46 Louis is trapped in the corner... 4:6
01:51 Conn is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Louis 4:6
02:01 Conn is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Joe Louis. 4:6
02:10 Conn pins Louis's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:6
02:14 England separates the two... 4:6
02:18 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 4:6
02:21 Conn scores to the body with a jab 4:8
02:33 Conn shoots a cross to the midsection. 4:10
02:43 Louis backs into the lower corner. 4:10
02:47 Conn just comes up short with the cross. 4:10
02:54 Louis is pinned in his own corner... 4:10
02:59 Billy Conn wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Louis's defense. 4:10
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 8. 5:12
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Louis was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:10 Conn has Louis cornered! 0:0
0:14 Considering the clinch Conn has on Louis it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Louis pushes him away. 0:0
0:19 England separates them. 0:0
0:19 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 9th round of this fight. 0:0
0:26 Conn scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 0:2
0:39 Joe Louis lands several punches in a row to the head of Conn, though none of them had much steam behind them. 2:2
0:53 Conn fires a left hand that Louis takes high on the shoulder. 2:2
0:55 Louis fires a punishing jab into the face of Conn. He wasn't probing with that punch. 5:2
01:14 Louis leaves the jab just short. 5:2
01:22 Conn pins Louis in the corner! 5:2
01:27 Conn misses with that punch. 5:2
01:38 * That punch caught Billy Conn clean. He brings his arms up in a defensive posture. Now he pitches forward! Conn goes down after a delayed reaction to the uppercut by Louis! 5:2
01:40 England brings his arm down over Conn as he begins the count... 12:2
01:40 1... 12:2
01:41 The count is at 2 as Conn struggles to his knees. 12:2
01:42 3... 12:2
01:43 4... 12:2
01:43 * Conn gets up on his feet! He doesn't look very steady... 12:2
01:43 Conn still looks unsteady, but England allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 12:2
01:43 Conn is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Louis just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 12:2
01:56 Louis triple jabs and at least two of the punches scored. His hand speed is amazing at times. 15:2
01:56 Louis stunned Billy Conn. Louis knows how to finish an opponent when he has got one hurt, and he is going to work now! 15:2
02:05 Joe Louis has Conn trapped! 15:2
02:09 Louis lands a devastating jab! 20:2
02:09 That's the punch Louis hoped to land! Billy Conn looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 20:2
02:27 Louis hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Billy Conn. 22:2
02:27 Joe Louis has Conn hurt but is there enough time left for him to finish the job? 22:2
02:35 Conn backs into the upper left corner. 22:2
02:35 Louis scores with a quick hook to the head of Conn after Conn missed with a wild shot of his own. 24:2
02:35 Louis has Conn in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 9th. 24:2
02:49 Louis telegraphed that shot and Conn ducks under it easily. 24:2
02:55 Louis is staying at the center of the ring. 24:2
03:00 He] constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 24:2
03:00 He appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 24:2
03:00 A knockdown is always exciting and this crowd is full of electricity after that last round! 25:2
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Louis looks to be in good shape as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 John David Jackson knows Conn lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Louis slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:13 The quickness and footwork of Conn is definitely keeping Joe Louis off balance. 0:0
0:13 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:26 Conn is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Louis attempts to move inside on him. 0:0
0:35 Louis slides into the corner... 0:0
0:39 Louis does a great job of moving as Conn tries to work inside. 0:0
0:41 Louis moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:0
0:51 Louis lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 4:0
01:05 Louis works free! He backs to ring center, with Conn following. 4:0
01:14 Louis lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Billy Conn. 4:0
01:21 Conn is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:0
01:28 Conn backs into his own corner... 4:0
01:32 Louis's misses as Conn backpedals away. 4:0
01:39 Conn lands a devastating hook! 4:4
01:39 "The Brown Bomber" was stunned by that blow! 4:4
01:53 Louis slides along the far ropes. 4:4
01:53 Conn seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 4:4
02:02 Louis misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:4
02:04 Conn lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Louis's midsection. 4:6
02:18 Billy Conn tries to drop the right hand over the top but Louis ducks under it. 4:6
02:29 Conn moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 4:8
02:38 Conn moves into a neutral corner. 4:8
02:38 The fighters are throwing punches now! Billy Conn is being much more effective in this exchange. 6:11
02:51 Louis retreats into the far left corner. 6:11
02:51 Billy Conn throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 6:13
03:00 Louis works free! The fighters move to ring center. 6:13
03:00 The bell stops the action as Louis and Conn go back to their corners. 8:14
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Billy Conn looks to be in fair shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:18 Conn just misses with a huge shot as Louis chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:25 Louis drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:0
0:25 Conn looks shaken! 4:0
0:30 Conn is losing his legs... 4:0
0:30 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 4:0
0:38 Conn lands a rapier like jab to the head of Louis 4:2
0:57 Conn looks to work the body, but Louis covers up nicely. 4:2
01:06 Both men look to measure one another. 4:2
01:08 Louis eats a jab from Conn 4:4
01:24 There's a hard shot off the top of Louis's head! 4:8
01:24 Joe Louis is badly hurt! 4:8
01:38 Louis darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 4:8
01:49 Conn suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 4:8
01:55 England is really doing a good job of controlling this fight. He's making sure that these fighters keep it clean. 4:8
02:08 Louis is holding Conn tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 4:8
02:13 Conn works his way free! 4:8
02:18 Louis lands a flurry to the ribs of Conn. 6:8
02:36 * Louis seemed to just paw with that last he threw. It looks like his hand is bothering him more than just a little. 6:8
02:49 Louis is trying to free his gloves from under Conn's gloves. 6:8
02:58 * England steps in and admonishes Conn for using his shoulder. 6:8
03:00 It looks like Louis has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:8
03:00 There's another round in the books. 4:8
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 12 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:12 Conn circles around the ring. 0:0
0:17 Whitey Bimstein not only gave Louis encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Conn. Now it's up to Louis to implement it. 0:0
0:22 Conn lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Louis. 0:0
0:37 Oh!!! Conn unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 0:5
0:37 Louis appears shaken by that punch! 0:5
0:47 Conn pins Louis in the corner! 0:5
0:47 Conn works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 0:7
01:03 Louis fires a shot, but it glances off Conn's shoulder. 0:7
01:15 England has to pull the fighters away from each other as Conn locks up Louis's arms. 0:7
01:27 Conn pushes Louis away. 0:7
01:41 Conn is clinching. England better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 0:7
01:53 Joe Louis pushes Conn away. 0:7
02:02 Conn fires and misses. 0:7
02:14 Conn is literally dancing circles around Joe Louis this round. 0:7
02:23 Conn lands a strong cross! 0:12
02:23 Louis looks shaken! 0:12
02:37 Billy Conn fires a volley of punches but Louis was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:12
02:44 Louis just landed a devastating three punch combo! 5:12
02:44 Conn was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 5:12
02:48 Conn is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 5:12
03:00 Conn lands a hard uppercut! 5:16
03:00 Louis is dazed and he is in trouble!! 5:16
03:00 There's a small knot now under the left eye of Joe Louis. 5:16
03:00 It looks like Louis has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 5:16
03:00 There's the bell. Louis wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 12 is history. 3:17
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Louis rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:09 Conn throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Louis's jaw. 0:2
0:18 Louis got some great advice from Eddie Inabagsky between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 13. 0:2
0:19 Conn has Louis trapped! 0:2
0:23 Louis usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Conn tries vainly to score. 0:2
0:39 Louis has freed himself from Conn. They move quickly to ring center. 0:2
0:48 Louis is challenging Conn to fight him and quit clinching. 0:2
0:53 Now they break clean. 0:2
01:00 Conn splits Louis's gloves with an uppercut. 0:4
01:20 Conn just comes up short with the jab. 0:4
01:22 Louis lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Conn's defense. 3:4
01:39 Louis misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 3:4
01:46 Conn moves into the lower corner. 3:4
01:46 Louis bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 5:4
01:56 Joe Louis turns on the hook and drives it home under Conn's elbows. 8:4
02:14 OH! Conn landed the big hook flush! 8:8
02:14 Louis is clutching his side! 8:8
02:31 Louis misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 8:8
02:38 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 8:8
02:38 Louis rips off a series of jabs that score! Conn eats them and tries to bull his way inside but Joe Louis quickly ties him up. Now, they separate. 11:8
02:49 Conn is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 11:8
03:00 Conn is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Louis to chase him. 11:8
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 13 comes to an end. 11:8
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it's obvious that Conn is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:15 Billy Conn tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:22 Louis has Billy Conn trapped! 0:0
0:26 Louis tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Conn blocks it. 0:0
0:34 Louis quickly hitches up his trunks. 0:0
0:48 Billy Conn works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
01:02 Conn doesn't connect with the cross. 0:0
01:04 Louis scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 3:0
01:13 Conn fires a short, ripping uppercut inside. 3:2
01:23 Billy Conn has Louis blocked in! 3:2
01:28 Conn wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Louis's defense. 3:2
01:46 Conn wings a big left hand at Louis but the latter sidesteps the punch. 3:2
01:54 Conn pins Louis in the corner! 3:2
01:58 Conn landed a sharp combination that rocked Joe Louis back on his heels! 3:6
01:58 Louis's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 3:6
02:03 Louis seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 3:6
02:12 Conn looks to work the body, but Louis covers up nicely. 3:6
02:34 Joe Louis lands a strong uppercut! 7:6
02:34 That shot buckled Conn's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 7:6
02:48 Conn misses wildly with the hook. 7:6
03:00 Billy Conn can't score with short uppercut inside. Louis got his gloves in front of the punch. 7:6
03:00 Louis seems to have done enough to win this fight. 7:6
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 14. 6:7
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
0:12 Joe Louis throws a punch and lands. Billy Conn scores with a counter. Looks like both fighters were effective in that exchange. 2:2
0:22 Conn leans on Louis and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 2:4
0:27 The swelling under Louis's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 2:4
0:32 Some nice infighting ends with Billy Conn getting an uppercut in. 2:6
0:48 Conn dances gracefully across the canvas 2:6
0:56 Louis moves into the left corner. 2:6
01:01 Conn doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Louis's head? 2:10
01:01 Louis is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 2:10
01:12 Conn is forced into his own corner... 2:10
01:17 Watch Louis move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Conn off balance. 2:10
01:33 Conn is off target with that uppercut. 2:10
01:44 Louis has Conn trapped in the left neutral corner... 2:10
01:48 Louis is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 2:10
01:55 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 2:10
01:58 Conn flicks a jab to Louis's stomach 2:12
02:18 Maybe they ought to nickname Conn "Octopus" if he's going to keep clinching every round. 2:12
02:23 Referee England steps in to break it up. 2:12
02:28 Louis pumps a heavy jab to the midsection. 5:12
02:38 Conn throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 5:14
02:56 Louis is trapped in Conn's corner... 5:14
02:56 Louis ducks into an uppercut from Conn. 5:16
03:00 Call it a night, sports fans, because this fight is over! Let's see who gets the nod from the judges. 5:16
Fight Result
And here with the call is Howard Leigh
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Yusaku Yoshida, Japan scores the bout 142 to 141 for Billy Conn
Pinij Prayadsub, Thailand scores the bout 142 to 141 for Joe Louis
John Poturaj, United States scores the bout 142 to 141 for...
...Billy Conn
The winner and new IBF, WBA, WBO heavyweight champion by split decision is Billy Conn!
Score Cards
Yusaku Yoshida Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Louis 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 141
Billy Conn 10 10 9 9 8 10 9 10 8 10 10 10 9 10 10 142
Pinij Prayadsub Round Total
Thailand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Louis 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 142
Billy Conn 10 10 9 9 8 10 9 10 8 9 10 10 9 10 10 141
John Poturaj Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Louis 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 141
Billy Conn 10 10 9 9 8 10 9 10 8 10 10 10 9 10 10 142
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Louis 27 27 30 30 30 27 30 27 30 28 27 27 30 27 27 424
Billy Conn 30 30 27 27 24 30 27 30 24 29 30 30 27 30 30 425
Statistics
Categories Joe Louis Billy Conn
Knockdowns scored 2 0
Jabs / Round 4.87 6.47
Hooks / Round 4.87 3.67
Crosses / Round 4.07 4.87
Combinations / Round 3.87 4.60
Uppercuts / Round 3.13 3.60
Punches Landed / Round 20.80 23.20
Punches Missed / Round 30.93 64.47
Punching Accuracy 40.2% 26.5%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 3 / 3
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 3 / 3 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 9 / 9 3 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 8 / 8
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 AlphaBelts&Lonsdale Pride-&bouts of interest
Main Event
Pernell Whitaker vs Harry Greb
Fight info: San Jose Civic Auditorium, San Jose, CA, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Joe Humphries, referee is Frank Garza, the bout will be scored by three judges: Dave Moretti (United States), Jose Martinez (Spain) and Emma DeUrrunaga (Paraguay), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, 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: Pernell Whitaker - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Bill Gore
In the blue corner: Harry Greb - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Johnny Lewis - Cut Man: Gil Clancy
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 That's the bell, summoning the two fighters to begin trading punches here in the first. 0:0
0:09 Greb misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 0:2
0:21 Greb scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 0:4
0:30 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:4
0:45 Whitaker throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Greb but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:4
01:01 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Greb lands the right hand. 0:6
01:16 Greb misses wildly with the Hook. 0:6
01:28 Greb pins Whitaker's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:6
01:33 Garza moves in to break the clinch. 0:6
01:37 The action slows for the moment. 0:6
01:53 A flurry of blows from Whitaker lands to the body 2:6
02:06 Greb's misses as Whitaker backpedals away. 2:6
02:17 Greb gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Whitaker. 2:8
02:37 Greb is off target with that combination. 2:8
02:40 Whitaker lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Greb 4:8
02:58 Greb is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 4:8
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 4:9
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 2 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:06 Whitaker looks a little confused and his corner isn't offering any useful advice. 0:0
0:06 Greb looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 0:2
0:15 Whitaker got some great advice from Bill Gore between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:2
0:21 Greb tries to drop the right hand over the top but Whitaker ducks under it. 0:2
0:23 Whitaker goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 2:2
0:40 Greb wings a big left hand at Whitaker but the latter sidesteps the punch. 2:2
0:42 Whitaker snakes the jab through Greb's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 4:2
0:52 Whitaker throws a big looping cross that lands high on the head of Greb. 7:2
01:09 Greb ties up Whitaker. 7:2
01:18 Garza separates the two... 7:2
01:28 Whitaker is just missing by a hair with his punches. 7:2
01:38 Greb lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 7:4
01:51 Greb patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Pernell Whitaker little room to move. 7:4
01:58 Greb fires the jab. It finds its target. 7:6
02:07 As high as Greb is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Whitaker takes advantage of it. 7:6
02:14 Harry Greb brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 7:6
02:24 He cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Whitaker had his elbows tucked in nicely. 7:6
02:34 Greb throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 7:8
02:44 Greb lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 7:10
02:57 Greb lets his hands go inside, but Pernell Whitaker protects his body well. 7:10
03:00 Whitaker and Greb are in a clinch, Garza hollers at them to break and start fighting. 7:10
03:00 Greb works his way free! 7:10
03:00 Round 2 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 6:12
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Greb's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:14 Greb muscles his way inside. 0:0
0:24 Greb looks to work the body, but Whitaker covers up nicely. 0:0
0:30 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:40 Whitaker lands a jab to the midsection 2:0
0:49 Greb shoots a cross to the midsection. 2:2
01:04 Greb is protecting the body nicely as Whitaker fails to score inside. 2:2
01:06 Greb drills Whitaker with a left and right and another left. 2:4
01:18 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Greb who scores with a short hook to the chest. 2:6
01:32 Garza has to pull the fighters away from each other as Greb locks up Whitaker's arms. 2:6
01:36 Garza is shouting at Greb to break! 2:6
01:41 Greb gets the cross through Whitaker's guard. 2:8
01:53 Not much steam behind Greb's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:10
02:06 Greb seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:10
02:15 Greb tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:10
02:17 Whitaker buries a straight left, followed by a solid right hook to the ribs. 5:10
02:42 Whitaker just comes up short with the combination. 5:10
02:53 Garza tries to separate the boxers but Greb has a vice-like grip on Whitaker. 5:10
02:58 * The referee cautions Greb about leaning on Pernell Whitaker's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 5:10
03:00 There's the bell. Whitaker wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 3 is history. 5:10
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker looks to be in good shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Bill Gore not only gave Whitaker encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Greb. Now it's up to Whitaker to implement it. 0:0
0:07 Harry Greb scores with a rapid fire combination. 0:2
0:12 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:24 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:2
0:33 Garza separates the two... 0:2
0:43 Garza yells at the fighters to separate but Whitaker and Harry Greb are a tangle of arms. 0:2
0:47 Whitaker finally lets go of Greb. 0:2
0:57 Greb tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Pernell Whitaker blocks it. 0:2
0:59 Whitaker rakes Greb with some solid shots to the head and body. 3:2
01:12 Whitaker is either lucky or has radar. Greb's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 3:2
01:29 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 3:2
01:33 Garza has to break them apart. 3:2
01:38 Both fighters take a half-step back. 3:2
01:54 Whitaker misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 3:2
02:05 Harry Greb shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Whitaker flush! 3:6
02:05 Whitaker was stopped cold by that series of shots! 3:6
02:14 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 3:6
02:21 * Garza motions to Greb to keep his punches up. 3:8
02:39 Whitaker ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 5:8
02:53 Greb keeps looking to get inside on Whitaker 5:8
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 4. 4:8
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Garza motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:11 Whitaker lands a stinging jab. 2:0
0:15 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:20 Not a lot on that hook to Greb's side, but it scored. 4:0
0:45 Greb clinches... Pernell Whitaker gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 4:0
0:50 Greb pushes Whitaker away. 4:0
0:54 Not much happening at the moment. 4:0
01:02 Greb has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Whitaker. 4:0
01:06 Garza has to break the clinch. 4:0
01:10 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 4:0
01:21 Whitaker brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:0
01:34 Greb misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:0
01:36 Greb takes a left to the body. 6:0
01:57 Greb fires a lead right that Whitaker manages to avoid. 6:0
01:59 The fighters are at close quarters now as Whitaker lands a hook downstairs. 8:0
02:11 Greb scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 8:2
02:31 Whitaker looks for a breather; he grabs Greb and holds on. Greb pushes Whitaker off and looks for an opening. 8:2
02:36 Garza breaks them up... 8:2
02:48 Greb lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Pernell Whitaker. 8:2
02:50 Some good body work by Whitaker but not much on those punches. 10:2
03:00 Greb misses with that combination. 10:2
03:00 Whitaker spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 5. 10:2
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker looks to be in excellent shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:14 Whitaker eats a short cross from Harry Greb amd backs away. 0:2
0:19 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:2
0:23 Johnny Lewis seemed to pump up Greb between rounds. 0:2
0:28 Whitaker does a great job of moving as Greb tries to work inside. 0:2
0:31 Whitaker rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:2
0:43 Harry Greb lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 2:4
0:57 Greb wraps his arms around Whitaker. 2:4
01:06 Referee Garza has to separate the two... 2:4
01:15 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Greb digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Whitaker. 2:6
01:28 Greb traps Whitaker's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Garza breaks it up. 2:6
01:33 Greb shoves Whitaker away. 2:6
01:44 Greb swings...and misses. 2:6
01:51 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 2:6
01:59 Greb wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Whitaker's defense. 2:6
02:14 Greb misses wildly with the hook. 2:6
02:17 Whitaker lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Greb on the end of that punch. 4:6
02:26 Greb throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 4:8
02:40 No one is going to confuse Greb with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 4:8
02:45 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Greb had the edge. 6:11
02:57 Whitaker lands a short right hook to the head. 8:11
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 6. 8:11
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Pernell Whitaker was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:15 Greb doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 0:2
0:20 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:2
0:40 Greb misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:2
0:56 * A combination to the jaw has Whitaker hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 0:2
0:58 Garza crouches over Whitaker and begins to count.. 0:9
0:58 1... 0:9
0:59 2... 0:9
01:00 3... 0:9
01:01 4... 0:9
01:02 5... 0:9
01:03 6... 0:9
01:03 * Whitaker is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. 0:9
01:03 Garza seems convinced that Whitaker is ok, and the fight will continue! 0:9
01:03 Whitaker is hurt. Greb is a decent finisher, but sometimes he gets too excited and just wings wild punches. Let's see what he does here. 0:9
01:12 Pernell Whitaker is trapped in the corner... 0:9
01:16 Greb misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:9
01:23 Greb connects with a cross to Whitaker's body. 0:11
01:23 Whitaker is badly stunned and Greb will try to finish him off here in the 7th round! 0:11
01:32 Greb scores with three unanswered blows to the head of Whitaker. 0:14
01:32 Greb is like a human windmill as he tries to take advantage of Whitaker's condition and end the fight! 0:14
01:45 Greb just comes up short with the uppercut. 0:14
01:52 Whitaker tries to clinch, but Harry Greb shakes him off and lands an uppercut to the body. 0:16
02:05 Greb flicks a jab to Whitaker's stomach 0:18
02:14 Greb tastes Whitaker's jab 2:18
02:28 Greb can't score with short uppercut inside. Whitaker got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:18
02:31 Pernell Whitaker shoots the jab into the chest of Greb. 4:18
02:41 * Garza is halting the fight and warning Greb for a low blow. Greb is pleading his case but to no avail. 4:21
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 4:22
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin the Round 8, we will have to see if that knockdown last round has any carryover effect on Whitaker. 0:0
0:07 Whitaker eats a jab from Greb 0:2
0:12 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:2
0:21 Greb 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. 0:2
0:23 Whitaker moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:2
0:40 Whitaker lands a strong hook! 7:2
0:40 Harry Greb is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 7:2
0:54 Whitaker clamps Greb's arms to his side and holds on until Garza breaks the hold. 7:2
01:03 The fighters appear to have clashed heads. 7:2
01:07 Whitaker feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 7:2
01:12 Oh!!! Whitaker unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 11:2
01:12 Whitaker has Greb in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 11:2
01:21 Greb retreats into the upper left corner. 11:2
01:25 Whitaker cranks up the hook and connects to Greb's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 16:2
01:25 Greb's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 16:2
01:30 Whitaker seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 16:2
01:39 Harry Greb pins Whitaker's arms. Now they move apart. 16:2
01:51 Garza steps in and breaks it up. 16:2
02:04 Whitaker lands a devastating uppercut! 21:2
02:04 Greb is reeling.. 21:2
02:23 Greb pummels Whitaker, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 21:7
02:23 What a devastating shot, Whitaker looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 21:7
02:32 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 21:7
02:36 Whitaker dips and connects with a hook to the side of Harry Greb's head. 23:7
02:46 Pernell Whitaker seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 23:7
02:50 The action is back at ring center. 23:7
02:54 Whitaker wraps up Greb. 23:7
03:00 Whitaker and Greb each take a step back. 23:7
03:00 That ends Round 8... But the fighters are still punching! Now Garza jumps between them. 23:6
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 9. 0:0
0:06 Greb backs into the near right corner. 0:0
0:11 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 9th round of this fight. 0:0
0:15 Greb got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Johnny Lewis's instructions work. 0:0
0:21 Whitaker drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:0
0:21 Greb in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:0
0:39 That was a violent straight left by Whitaker! 8:0
0:39 Those punches hurt Greb and he looks to hang on. 8:0
0:50 The action is at ring center. 8:0
0:50 Greb lands a rapier like jab to the head of Whitaker 8:2
0:59 Whitaker is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 10:5
01:11 Greb feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 10:7
01:20 Greb has Whitaker blocked in! 10:7
01:25 Greb scores with a tremendous left! 10:12
01:25 Whitaker is reeling after that shot! 10:12
01:36 Whitaker's jab is fast and accurate. 12:12
01:50 Greb lands a stinging jab. 12:14
02:00 Greb feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Whitaker's chin. 12:16
02:22 Greb throws a flurry of punches but Whitaker either blocks or slips them. 12:16
02:29 Whitaker lands a solid cross! 16:16
02:29 That shot buckled Greb's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 16:16
02:33 There's the beginning of a mouse under the right eye of Greb. 16:16
02:38 Greb has Whitaker pinned! 16:16
02:42 Harry Greb smothers Whitaker's attack with a clinch! 16:16
02:47 Greb uses his shoulder to force Whitaker out of the clinch. 16:16
02:56 Greb fires and misses. 16:16
02:58 Whitaker flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 18:16
03:00 Greb appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 18:16
03:00 My co-announcer is on his feet cheering along with the rest of the crowd after that amazing round. 18:16
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Something's wrong. The bell should have sounded to start...there it goes. Both fighters got a few extra seconds rest here at the start of Round 10. 0:0
0:06 Greb received a pep talk from Johnny Lewis before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:11 Greb fires a left hand that Whitaker takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:14 Whitaker lands a nice cross but Greb turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 2:0
0:18 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Greb. 2:0
0:23 Greb ducks into an uppercut from Whitaker. 4:0
0:39 Greb scores to the body with a jab 4:2
0:55 Greb misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:2
01:07 That was smooth combination from Pernell Whitaker as he lands effectively from the outside. 7:2
01:24 Whitaker throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 7:2
01:31 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 7:2
01:31 Whitaker forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Greb. 9:2
01:43 Not the cleanest of combinations from Greb but it still scored effectively. 9:5
01:57 Greb has Whitaker trapped! 9:5
02:01 Greb is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 9:5
02:18 * Pernell Whitaker just landed a short, clean cross that caught Greb flush. Greb dropped like he'd been shot. 9:5
02:21 Garza stands over Greb and begins counting... 19:5
02:21 1... 19:5
02:22 2... 19:5
02:23 3... 19:5
02:24 4... 19:5
02:25 5... 19:5
02:26 6... 19:5
02:27 7... 19:5
02:28 8... 19:5
02:29 9... 19:5
02:29 * Greb looks stunned, but he is able to beat the count. 19:5
02:29 This bout will continue as Garza signals to both men to fight. 19:5
02:29 Whitaker has Greb in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 10th. 19:5
02:42 Whitaker is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 21:5
02:42 Whitaker's last punch has given him a chance to end the fight this round. He's got Greb on Queer Street. Now, can Pernell Whitaker finish him? 21:5
02:47 Harry Greb seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 21:5
02:51 Greb is blocked in his own corner... 21:5
02:55 Whitaker really buried that punch into Greb's ribs. 25:5
02:55 Greb was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 25:5
03:00 What a devastating knockdown, you can bet the fans in attendance will be talking about that round long after the fight is over. 26:6
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Bill Gore was really animated in Whitaker's corner and Whitaker was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Greb's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:12 There's a hard shot off the top of Greb's head! 4:0
0:12 That's the punch Pernell Whitaker hoped to land! Greb looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 4:0
0:16 The swelling is increasing around Greb's right. 4:0
0:23 Whitaker and Greb go toe to toe with Pernell Whitaker getting the better of it. 7:2
0:27 Whitaker is fading... 7:2
0:37 Whitaker is holding on to Greb. He seems to be taking a breather. 7:2
0:46 Garza separates them. 7:2
0:51 Greb has Whitaker cornered! 7:2
0:51 Greb throws the cross and scores to the head of Pernell Whitaker. 7:4
0:59 Greb is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 7:4
01:02 These guys are really going at it but Greb looks to be getting the worse of it. 10:6
01:06 Greb and Whitaker are both on the verge of exhaustion.. 10:6
01:15 This is turning onto a real pier sixer as both fighters mix it up 12:8
01:19 Harry Greb's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Whitaker. 12:8
01:28 Whitaker works free! He backs to ring center, with Greb following. 12:8
01:33 Greb slides into his own corner... 12:8
01:33 These guys are exchanging punches at a furious rate, looks like Whitaker had a slight edge, but it's hard to choose, what a display! 15:10
01:43 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 15:10
01:43 Greb and Whitaker stand toe to toe at center ring exchanging leather. 17:12
01:47 Greb appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 17:12
01:52 Greb is pinned in his own corner... 17:12
01:56 Whitaker grabs Greb again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 17:12
02:05 Garza has to separate the two... 17:12
02:15 Whitaker holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Greb to score with a clean shot. 17:12
02:22 Greb slides into the corner... 17:12
02:26 Whitaker grabs and holds Greb... 17:12
02:31 Greb tries to get free... Here comes Garza to break them up... 17:12
02:46 Both fighters are flailing away but Greb is definitely landing the better punches. 19:15
02:50 Whitaker looks a little puffy under his left eye. 19:15
03:00 OH! Whitaker landed the big hook flush! 24:15
03:00 Greb is suddenly in trouble! 24:15
03:00 Greb seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 24:15
03:00 It looks like Whitaker has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 24:15
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 24:15
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 12. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Greb's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Greb's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Whitaker gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:0
0:13 Whitaker looks to be losing his legs. 2:0
0:13 Greb is slowing up... 2:0
0:25 The action heats up as both men trade punches. 4:2
0:29 Both fighters look fatigued... 4:2
0:43 Greb fires and misses. 4:2
0:50 Greb takes a hard combination from Whitaker 8:2
0:50 Harry Greb is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 8:2
0:54 The swelling under Harry Greb's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 8:2
01:10 Greb knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 8:2
01:19 Greb charges Whitaker trying to get inside 8:2
01:28 Greb goes straight at Whitaker, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 8:2
01:38 Greb misses with that punch. 8:2
01:45 And Greb tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Whitaker! 12:2
01:45 Greb looks like he was hurt by that punch! 12:2
01:58 Harry Greb doesn't connect with the jab. 12:2
02:05 Whitaker lands a vicious hook! 16:2
02:05 Greb is staggered... 16:2
02:17 Some nice infighting ends with Whitaker getting an uppercut in. 18:2
02:22 Greb's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 18:2
02:27 Whitaker gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 20:2
02:36 Whitaker is trapped in his own corner... 20:2
02:45 * Harry Greb drives home a brutal combination to Whitaker's head and down he goes!!! 20:2
02:47 Garza brings his arm down over Whitaker as he begins the count... 20:10
02:47 1... 20:10
02:48 2... 20:10
02:49 3... 20:10
02:50 4... 20:10
02:51 5... 20:10
02:52 6... 20:10
02:53 7... 20:10
02:53 * Whitaker beats the count, but he appears to be hurt badly! 20:10
02:53 The fight will continue as Garza appears satisfied that Whitaker is OK. 20:10
03:00 Greb pins Whitaker in the corner! 20:10
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 20:12
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker and Greb square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 13. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Greb is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Greb still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Whitaker's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 2:0
0:16 Greb rips a hook to the head. 2:2
0:30 Whitaker misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 2:2
0:32 Greb pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 2:4
0:43 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 2:4
0:43 Whitaker lands the lead cross. 4:4
0:47 There has to be something done about the swelling around Greb's right eye as it continues to worsen. 4:4
0:52 Greb traps Pernell Whitaker in the corner! 4:4
0:52 Greb lands consecutive blows to Whitaker's midsection. 4:6
01:04 Harry Greb is staying at the center of the ring. 4:6
01:04 Greb wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 4:8
01:18 Greb scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:13
01:18 Whitaker appears shaken by those punches! 4:13
01:22 Look for Greb to start to target Whitaker's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 4:13
01:27 Whitaker moves into the near right corner. 4:13
01:31 Greb can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:13
01:33 The knockdown suffered by Whitaker should have made that last round Harry Greb's by a wide margin. 4:13
01:38 The fighters are tangled up inside. Greb has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 4:15
01:38 Greb stunned Whitaker with that last shot and Greb's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 4:15
01:51 Greb misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:15
02:03 Greb drops the right hand flush on Whitaker's chin! 4:19
02:03 Whitaker was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 4:19
02:12 Whitaker slides into a neutral corner... 4:19
02:16 Greb tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Whitaker. 4:19
02:18 Whitaker scores with consecutive blows to the body of Greb. 6:19
02:35 Whitaker picks off the jab thrown by Greb. 6:19
02:42 Both fighters move back to ring center. 6:19
02:46 Greb fires a volley of punches but Whitaker was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 6:19
02:56 Whitaker goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 8:19
03:00 Whitaker appears to have this fight under control. 8:19
03:00 Garza motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 13. 8:20
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 14. There it is! 0:0
0:06 Eddie Inabagsky knows Whitaker lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:06 Whitaker's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Greb is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 Whitaker feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 2:0
0:24 Pernell Whitaker is clinching... Greb is trying to free his gloves... They are under Whitaker's arms... 2:0
0:29 Referee Garza separates the two... 2:0
0:38 Whitaker picks off the hook by Harry Greb. 2:0
0:47 Greb lands a solid combination to the head of Whitaker. 2:3
01:04 Whitaker smothers Greb's attack as Greb tries to get off some shots inside. 2:3
01:06 Whitaker continues to pop the jab 4:3
01:18 Greb has Pernell Whitaker trapped in the far neutral corner... 4:3
01:23 Greb telegraphed that shot and Whitaker ducks under it easily. 4:3
01:29 Greb appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 4:3
01:36 That punch actually went behind Whitaker's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Greb. 4:3
01:43 Whitaker lands a solid hook! 8:3
01:43 Harry Greb was stunned by that blow! 8:3
01:48 Greb is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 8:3
01:57 Greb clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 8:3
02:06 * Whitaker is told to quit hitting on the break by Garza. 8:3
02:31 Whitaker lands a strong hook! 12:3
02:31 Greb looks shaken! 12:3
02:48 Greb misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 12:3
02:55 Whitaker seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 12:3
02:58 Whitaker retreats into a neutral corner. 12:3
02:58 Harry Greb scores with a nice right cross. 12:5
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 11:5
Round 15
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 Whitaker's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Greb is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 Pernell Whitaker moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:08 Greb scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 0:2
0:25 Whitaker fires a shot, but it glances off Greb's shoulder. 0:2
0:27 * Garza steps in and admonishes Greb for rabbit punching. 0:4
0:49 Whitaker is trapped in Greb's corner... 0:4
0:53 Harry Greb leaves the jab just short. 0:4
0:56 Whitaker lands a flurry to the ribs of Greb. 2:4
01:10 Whitaker throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 4:4
01:24 Harry Greb fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:4
01:30 Whitaker lands a hard hook! 8:4
01:30 Greb is hurt! 8:4
01:35 Greb's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 8:4
01:48 Whitaker lands a crushing uppercut! 12:4
01:48 Greb's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 12:4
01:59 Whitaker seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 12:4
02:07 Whitaker whiffs with the hook. 12:4
02:13 The action slows for the moment. 12:4
02:18 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Whitaker lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Greb. 14:4
02:35 Whitaker lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Greb. 14:4
02:37 Harry Greb lets a quick hook go, catching Whitaker moving in. 14:6
02:54 Greb looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 14:6
02:56 Pernell Whitaker scores with the jab. 16:6
03:00 The final round concludes and we're going to have to await a decision to find out who won this contest. 16:7
Fight Result
And here with the call is Joe Humphries
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Dave Moretti, United States scores the bout 143 to 139 for Harry Greb
Jose Martinez, Spain scores the bout 141 to 141 - even
Emma DeUrrunaga, Paraguay scores the bout 142 to 140 for...
...Harry Greb
The winner by majority decision is Harry Greb!
Score Cards
Dave Moretti Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Pernell Whitaker 9 9 9 9 10 9 8 10 10 10 9 8 9 10 10 139
Harry Greb 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 8 10 10 10 9 9 143
Jose Martinez Round Total
Spain 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Pernell Whitaker 9 9 10 9 10 9 8 10 10 10 10 8 9 10 10 141
Harry Greb 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 8 9 10 10 9 9 141
Emma DeUrrunaga Round Total
Paraguay 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Pernell Whitaker 9 9 9 9 10 9 8 10 10 10 10 8 9 10 10 140
Harry Greb 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 8 9 10 10 9 9 142
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Pernell Whitaker 27 27 28 27 30 27 24 30 30 30 29 24 27 30 30 420
Harry Greb 30 30 29 30 27 30 30 27 27 24 28 30 30 27 27 426
Statistics
Categories Pernell Whitaker Harry Greb
Knockdowns scored 1 2
Jabs / Round 7.20 4.20
Hooks / Round 4.60 4.53
Crosses / Round 4.73 4.53
Combinations / Round 5.07 6.73
Uppercuts / Round 5.67 5.53
Punches Landed / Round 27.27 25.53
Punches Missed / Round 19.13 82.00
Punching Accuracy 58.8% 23.7%
Total Number of Fouls 1 4
Low Blow 2
Hitting on the Break 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 2
Caution 1 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 3 / 3 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 6 / 6 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 6 / 6
Go All Out for KO 8 / 8 2 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Pernell Whitaker vs Harry Greb
Fight info: San Jose Civic Auditorium, San Jose, CA, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Joe Humphries, referee is Frank Garza, the bout will be scored by three judges: Dave Moretti (United States), Jose Martinez (Spain) and Emma DeUrrunaga (Paraguay), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, 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: Pernell Whitaker - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Bill Gore
In the blue corner: Harry Greb - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Johnny Lewis - Cut Man: Gil Clancy
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 That's the bell, summoning the two fighters to begin trading punches here in the first. 0:0
0:09 Greb misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 0:2
0:21 Greb scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 0:4
0:30 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:4
0:45 Whitaker throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Greb but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:4
01:01 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Greb lands the right hand. 0:6
01:16 Greb misses wildly with the Hook. 0:6
01:28 Greb pins Whitaker's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:6
01:33 Garza moves in to break the clinch. 0:6
01:37 The action slows for the moment. 0:6
01:53 A flurry of blows from Whitaker lands to the body 2:6
02:06 Greb's misses as Whitaker backpedals away. 2:6
02:17 Greb gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Whitaker. 2:8
02:37 Greb is off target with that combination. 2:8
02:40 Whitaker lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Greb 4:8
02:58 Greb is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 4:8
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 4:9
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 2 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:06 Whitaker looks a little confused and his corner isn't offering any useful advice. 0:0
0:06 Greb looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 0:2
0:15 Whitaker got some great advice from Bill Gore between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:2
0:21 Greb tries to drop the right hand over the top but Whitaker ducks under it. 0:2
0:23 Whitaker goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 2:2
0:40 Greb wings a big left hand at Whitaker but the latter sidesteps the punch. 2:2
0:42 Whitaker snakes the jab through Greb's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 4:2
0:52 Whitaker throws a big looping cross that lands high on the head of Greb. 7:2
01:09 Greb ties up Whitaker. 7:2
01:18 Garza separates the two... 7:2
01:28 Whitaker is just missing by a hair with his punches. 7:2
01:38 Greb lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 7:4
01:51 Greb patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Pernell Whitaker little room to move. 7:4
01:58 Greb fires the jab. It finds its target. 7:6
02:07 As high as Greb is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Whitaker takes advantage of it. 7:6
02:14 Harry Greb brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 7:6
02:24 He cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Whitaker had his elbows tucked in nicely. 7:6
02:34 Greb throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 7:8
02:44 Greb lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 7:10
02:57 Greb lets his hands go inside, but Pernell Whitaker protects his body well. 7:10
03:00 Whitaker and Greb are in a clinch, Garza hollers at them to break and start fighting. 7:10
03:00 Greb works his way free! 7:10
03:00 Round 2 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 6:12
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Greb's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:14 Greb muscles his way inside. 0:0
0:24 Greb looks to work the body, but Whitaker covers up nicely. 0:0
0:30 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:40 Whitaker lands a jab to the midsection 2:0
0:49 Greb shoots a cross to the midsection. 2:2
01:04 Greb is protecting the body nicely as Whitaker fails to score inside. 2:2
01:06 Greb drills Whitaker with a left and right and another left. 2:4
01:18 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Greb who scores with a short hook to the chest. 2:6
01:32 Garza has to pull the fighters away from each other as Greb locks up Whitaker's arms. 2:6
01:36 Garza is shouting at Greb to break! 2:6
01:41 Greb gets the cross through Whitaker's guard. 2:8
01:53 Not much steam behind Greb's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:10
02:06 Greb seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:10
02:15 Greb tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:10
02:17 Whitaker buries a straight left, followed by a solid right hook to the ribs. 5:10
02:42 Whitaker just comes up short with the combination. 5:10
02:53 Garza tries to separate the boxers but Greb has a vice-like grip on Whitaker. 5:10
02:58 * The referee cautions Greb about leaning on Pernell Whitaker's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 5:10
03:00 There's the bell. Whitaker wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 3 is history. 5:10
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker looks to be in good shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Bill Gore not only gave Whitaker encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Greb. Now it's up to Whitaker to implement it. 0:0
0:07 Harry Greb scores with a rapid fire combination. 0:2
0:12 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:24 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:2
0:33 Garza separates the two... 0:2
0:43 Garza yells at the fighters to separate but Whitaker and Harry Greb are a tangle of arms. 0:2
0:47 Whitaker finally lets go of Greb. 0:2
0:57 Greb tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Pernell Whitaker blocks it. 0:2
0:59 Whitaker rakes Greb with some solid shots to the head and body. 3:2
01:12 Whitaker is either lucky or has radar. Greb's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 3:2
01:29 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 3:2
01:33 Garza has to break them apart. 3:2
01:38 Both fighters take a half-step back. 3:2
01:54 Whitaker misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 3:2
02:05 Harry Greb shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Whitaker flush! 3:6
02:05 Whitaker was stopped cold by that series of shots! 3:6
02:14 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 3:6
02:21 * Garza motions to Greb to keep his punches up. 3:8
02:39 Whitaker ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 5:8
02:53 Greb keeps looking to get inside on Whitaker 5:8
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 4. 4:8
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Garza motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:11 Whitaker lands a stinging jab. 2:0
0:15 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:20 Not a lot on that hook to Greb's side, but it scored. 4:0
0:45 Greb clinches... Pernell Whitaker gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 4:0
0:50 Greb pushes Whitaker away. 4:0
0:54 Not much happening at the moment. 4:0
01:02 Greb has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Whitaker. 4:0
01:06 Garza has to break the clinch. 4:0
01:10 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 4:0
01:21 Whitaker brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:0
01:34 Greb misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:0
01:36 Greb takes a left to the body. 6:0
01:57 Greb fires a lead right that Whitaker manages to avoid. 6:0
01:59 The fighters are at close quarters now as Whitaker lands a hook downstairs. 8:0
02:11 Greb scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 8:2
02:31 Whitaker looks for a breather; he grabs Greb and holds on. Greb pushes Whitaker off and looks for an opening. 8:2
02:36 Garza breaks them up... 8:2
02:48 Greb lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Pernell Whitaker. 8:2
02:50 Some good body work by Whitaker but not much on those punches. 10:2
03:00 Greb misses with that combination. 10:2
03:00 Whitaker spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 5. 10:2
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker looks to be in excellent shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:14 Whitaker eats a short cross from Harry Greb amd backs away. 0:2
0:19 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:2
0:23 Johnny Lewis seemed to pump up Greb between rounds. 0:2
0:28 Whitaker does a great job of moving as Greb tries to work inside. 0:2
0:31 Whitaker rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:2
0:43 Harry Greb lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 2:4
0:57 Greb wraps his arms around Whitaker. 2:4
01:06 Referee Garza has to separate the two... 2:4
01:15 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Greb digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Whitaker. 2:6
01:28 Greb traps Whitaker's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Garza breaks it up. 2:6
01:33 Greb shoves Whitaker away. 2:6
01:44 Greb swings...and misses. 2:6
01:51 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 2:6
01:59 Greb wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Whitaker's defense. 2:6
02:14 Greb misses wildly with the hook. 2:6
02:17 Whitaker lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Greb on the end of that punch. 4:6
02:26 Greb throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 4:8
02:40 No one is going to confuse Greb with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 4:8
02:45 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Greb had the edge. 6:11
02:57 Whitaker lands a short right hook to the head. 8:11
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 6. 8:11
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Pernell Whitaker was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:15 Greb doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 0:2
0:20 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:2
0:40 Greb misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:2
0:56 * A combination to the jaw has Whitaker hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 0:2
0:58 Garza crouches over Whitaker and begins to count.. 0:9
0:58 1... 0:9
0:59 2... 0:9
01:00 3... 0:9
01:01 4... 0:9
01:02 5... 0:9
01:03 6... 0:9
01:03 * Whitaker is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. 0:9
01:03 Garza seems convinced that Whitaker is ok, and the fight will continue! 0:9
01:03 Whitaker is hurt. Greb is a decent finisher, but sometimes he gets too excited and just wings wild punches. Let's see what he does here. 0:9
01:12 Pernell Whitaker is trapped in the corner... 0:9
01:16 Greb misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:9
01:23 Greb connects with a cross to Whitaker's body. 0:11
01:23 Whitaker is badly stunned and Greb will try to finish him off here in the 7th round! 0:11
01:32 Greb scores with three unanswered blows to the head of Whitaker. 0:14
01:32 Greb is like a human windmill as he tries to take advantage of Whitaker's condition and end the fight! 0:14
01:45 Greb just comes up short with the uppercut. 0:14
01:52 Whitaker tries to clinch, but Harry Greb shakes him off and lands an uppercut to the body. 0:16
02:05 Greb flicks a jab to Whitaker's stomach 0:18
02:14 Greb tastes Whitaker's jab 2:18
02:28 Greb can't score with short uppercut inside. Whitaker got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:18
02:31 Pernell Whitaker shoots the jab into the chest of Greb. 4:18
02:41 * Garza is halting the fight and warning Greb for a low blow. Greb is pleading his case but to no avail. 4:21
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 4:22
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin the Round 8, we will have to see if that knockdown last round has any carryover effect on Whitaker. 0:0
0:07 Whitaker eats a jab from Greb 0:2
0:12 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:2
0:21 Greb 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. 0:2
0:23 Whitaker moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:2
0:40 Whitaker lands a strong hook! 7:2
0:40 Harry Greb is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 7:2
0:54 Whitaker clamps Greb's arms to his side and holds on until Garza breaks the hold. 7:2
01:03 The fighters appear to have clashed heads. 7:2
01:07 Whitaker feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 7:2
01:12 Oh!!! Whitaker unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 11:2
01:12 Whitaker has Greb in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 11:2
01:21 Greb retreats into the upper left corner. 11:2
01:25 Whitaker cranks up the hook and connects to Greb's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 16:2
01:25 Greb's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 16:2
01:30 Whitaker seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 16:2
01:39 Harry Greb pins Whitaker's arms. Now they move apart. 16:2
01:51 Garza steps in and breaks it up. 16:2
02:04 Whitaker lands a devastating uppercut! 21:2
02:04 Greb is reeling.. 21:2
02:23 Greb pummels Whitaker, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 21:7
02:23 What a devastating shot, Whitaker looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 21:7
02:32 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 21:7
02:36 Whitaker dips and connects with a hook to the side of Harry Greb's head. 23:7
02:46 Pernell Whitaker seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 23:7
02:50 The action is back at ring center. 23:7
02:54 Whitaker wraps up Greb. 23:7
03:00 Whitaker and Greb each take a step back. 23:7
03:00 That ends Round 8... But the fighters are still punching! Now Garza jumps between them. 23:6
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 9. 0:0
0:06 Greb backs into the near right corner. 0:0
0:11 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 9th round of this fight. 0:0
0:15 Greb got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Johnny Lewis's instructions work. 0:0
0:21 Whitaker drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:0
0:21 Greb in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:0
0:39 That was a violent straight left by Whitaker! 8:0
0:39 Those punches hurt Greb and he looks to hang on. 8:0
0:50 The action is at ring center. 8:0
0:50 Greb lands a rapier like jab to the head of Whitaker 8:2
0:59 Whitaker is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 10:5
01:11 Greb feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 10:7
01:20 Greb has Whitaker blocked in! 10:7
01:25 Greb scores with a tremendous left! 10:12
01:25 Whitaker is reeling after that shot! 10:12
01:36 Whitaker's jab is fast and accurate. 12:12
01:50 Greb lands a stinging jab. 12:14
02:00 Greb feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Whitaker's chin. 12:16
02:22 Greb throws a flurry of punches but Whitaker either blocks or slips them. 12:16
02:29 Whitaker lands a solid cross! 16:16
02:29 That shot buckled Greb's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 16:16
02:33 There's the beginning of a mouse under the right eye of Greb. 16:16
02:38 Greb has Whitaker pinned! 16:16
02:42 Harry Greb smothers Whitaker's attack with a clinch! 16:16
02:47 Greb uses his shoulder to force Whitaker out of the clinch. 16:16
02:56 Greb fires and misses. 16:16
02:58 Whitaker flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 18:16
03:00 Greb appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 18:16
03:00 My co-announcer is on his feet cheering along with the rest of the crowd after that amazing round. 18:16
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Something's wrong. The bell should have sounded to start...there it goes. Both fighters got a few extra seconds rest here at the start of Round 10. 0:0
0:06 Greb received a pep talk from Johnny Lewis before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:11 Greb fires a left hand that Whitaker takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:14 Whitaker lands a nice cross but Greb turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 2:0
0:18 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Greb. 2:0
0:23 Greb ducks into an uppercut from Whitaker. 4:0
0:39 Greb scores to the body with a jab 4:2
0:55 Greb misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:2
01:07 That was smooth combination from Pernell Whitaker as he lands effectively from the outside. 7:2
01:24 Whitaker throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 7:2
01:31 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 7:2
01:31 Whitaker forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Greb. 9:2
01:43 Not the cleanest of combinations from Greb but it still scored effectively. 9:5
01:57 Greb has Whitaker trapped! 9:5
02:01 Greb is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 9:5
02:18 * Pernell Whitaker just landed a short, clean cross that caught Greb flush. Greb dropped like he'd been shot. 9:5
02:21 Garza stands over Greb and begins counting... 19:5
02:21 1... 19:5
02:22 2... 19:5
02:23 3... 19:5
02:24 4... 19:5
02:25 5... 19:5
02:26 6... 19:5
02:27 7... 19:5
02:28 8... 19:5
02:29 9... 19:5
02:29 * Greb looks stunned, but he is able to beat the count. 19:5
02:29 This bout will continue as Garza signals to both men to fight. 19:5
02:29 Whitaker has Greb in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 10th. 19:5
02:42 Whitaker is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 21:5
02:42 Whitaker's last punch has given him a chance to end the fight this round. He's got Greb on Queer Street. Now, can Pernell Whitaker finish him? 21:5
02:47 Harry Greb seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 21:5
02:51 Greb is blocked in his own corner... 21:5
02:55 Whitaker really buried that punch into Greb's ribs. 25:5
02:55 Greb was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 25:5
03:00 What a devastating knockdown, you can bet the fans in attendance will be talking about that round long after the fight is over. 26:6
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Bill Gore was really animated in Whitaker's corner and Whitaker was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Greb's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:12 There's a hard shot off the top of Greb's head! 4:0
0:12 That's the punch Pernell Whitaker hoped to land! Greb looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 4:0
0:16 The swelling is increasing around Greb's right. 4:0
0:23 Whitaker and Greb go toe to toe with Pernell Whitaker getting the better of it. 7:2
0:27 Whitaker is fading... 7:2
0:37 Whitaker is holding on to Greb. He seems to be taking a breather. 7:2
0:46 Garza separates them. 7:2
0:51 Greb has Whitaker cornered! 7:2
0:51 Greb throws the cross and scores to the head of Pernell Whitaker. 7:4
0:59 Greb is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 7:4
01:02 These guys are really going at it but Greb looks to be getting the worse of it. 10:6
01:06 Greb and Whitaker are both on the verge of exhaustion.. 10:6
01:15 This is turning onto a real pier sixer as both fighters mix it up 12:8
01:19 Harry Greb's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Whitaker. 12:8
01:28 Whitaker works free! He backs to ring center, with Greb following. 12:8
01:33 Greb slides into his own corner... 12:8
01:33 These guys are exchanging punches at a furious rate, looks like Whitaker had a slight edge, but it's hard to choose, what a display! 15:10
01:43 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 15:10
01:43 Greb and Whitaker stand toe to toe at center ring exchanging leather. 17:12
01:47 Greb appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 17:12
01:52 Greb is pinned in his own corner... 17:12
01:56 Whitaker grabs Greb again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 17:12
02:05 Garza has to separate the two... 17:12
02:15 Whitaker holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Greb to score with a clean shot. 17:12
02:22 Greb slides into the corner... 17:12
02:26 Whitaker grabs and holds Greb... 17:12
02:31 Greb tries to get free... Here comes Garza to break them up... 17:12
02:46 Both fighters are flailing away but Greb is definitely landing the better punches. 19:15
02:50 Whitaker looks a little puffy under his left eye. 19:15
03:00 OH! Whitaker landed the big hook flush! 24:15
03:00 Greb is suddenly in trouble! 24:15
03:00 Greb seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 24:15
03:00 It looks like Whitaker has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 24:15
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 24:15
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 12. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Greb's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Greb's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Whitaker gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:0
0:13 Whitaker looks to be losing his legs. 2:0
0:13 Greb is slowing up... 2:0
0:25 The action heats up as both men trade punches. 4:2
0:29 Both fighters look fatigued... 4:2
0:43 Greb fires and misses. 4:2
0:50 Greb takes a hard combination from Whitaker 8:2
0:50 Harry Greb is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 8:2
0:54 The swelling under Harry Greb's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 8:2
01:10 Greb knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 8:2
01:19 Greb charges Whitaker trying to get inside 8:2
01:28 Greb goes straight at Whitaker, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 8:2
01:38 Greb misses with that punch. 8:2
01:45 And Greb tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Whitaker! 12:2
01:45 Greb looks like he was hurt by that punch! 12:2
01:58 Harry Greb doesn't connect with the jab. 12:2
02:05 Whitaker lands a vicious hook! 16:2
02:05 Greb is staggered... 16:2
02:17 Some nice infighting ends with Whitaker getting an uppercut in. 18:2
02:22 Greb's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 18:2
02:27 Whitaker gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 20:2
02:36 Whitaker is trapped in his own corner... 20:2
02:45 * Harry Greb drives home a brutal combination to Whitaker's head and down he goes!!! 20:2
02:47 Garza brings his arm down over Whitaker as he begins the count... 20:10
02:47 1... 20:10
02:48 2... 20:10
02:49 3... 20:10
02:50 4... 20:10
02:51 5... 20:10
02:52 6... 20:10
02:53 7... 20:10
02:53 * Whitaker beats the count, but he appears to be hurt badly! 20:10
02:53 The fight will continue as Garza appears satisfied that Whitaker is OK. 20:10
03:00 Greb pins Whitaker in the corner! 20:10
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 20:12
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker and Greb square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 13. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Greb is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Greb still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Whitaker's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 2:0
0:16 Greb rips a hook to the head. 2:2
0:30 Whitaker misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 2:2
0:32 Greb pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 2:4
0:43 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 2:4
0:43 Whitaker lands the lead cross. 4:4
0:47 There has to be something done about the swelling around Greb's right eye as it continues to worsen. 4:4
0:52 Greb traps Pernell Whitaker in the corner! 4:4
0:52 Greb lands consecutive blows to Whitaker's midsection. 4:6
01:04 Harry Greb is staying at the center of the ring. 4:6
01:04 Greb wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 4:8
01:18 Greb scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:13
01:18 Whitaker appears shaken by those punches! 4:13
01:22 Look for Greb to start to target Whitaker's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 4:13
01:27 Whitaker moves into the near right corner. 4:13
01:31 Greb can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:13
01:33 The knockdown suffered by Whitaker should have made that last round Harry Greb's by a wide margin. 4:13
01:38 The fighters are tangled up inside. Greb has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 4:15
01:38 Greb stunned Whitaker with that last shot and Greb's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 4:15
01:51 Greb misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:15
02:03 Greb drops the right hand flush on Whitaker's chin! 4:19
02:03 Whitaker was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 4:19
02:12 Whitaker slides into a neutral corner... 4:19
02:16 Greb tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Whitaker. 4:19
02:18 Whitaker scores with consecutive blows to the body of Greb. 6:19
02:35 Whitaker picks off the jab thrown by Greb. 6:19
02:42 Both fighters move back to ring center. 6:19
02:46 Greb fires a volley of punches but Whitaker was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 6:19
02:56 Whitaker goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 8:19
03:00 Whitaker appears to have this fight under control. 8:19
03:00 Garza motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 13. 8:20
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 14. There it is! 0:0
0:06 Eddie Inabagsky knows Whitaker lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:06 Whitaker's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Greb is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 Whitaker feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 2:0
0:24 Pernell Whitaker is clinching... Greb is trying to free his gloves... They are under Whitaker's arms... 2:0
0:29 Referee Garza separates the two... 2:0
0:38 Whitaker picks off the hook by Harry Greb. 2:0
0:47 Greb lands a solid combination to the head of Whitaker. 2:3
01:04 Whitaker smothers Greb's attack as Greb tries to get off some shots inside. 2:3
01:06 Whitaker continues to pop the jab 4:3
01:18 Greb has Pernell Whitaker trapped in the far neutral corner... 4:3
01:23 Greb telegraphed that shot and Whitaker ducks under it easily. 4:3
01:29 Greb appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 4:3
01:36 That punch actually went behind Whitaker's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Greb. 4:3
01:43 Whitaker lands a solid hook! 8:3
01:43 Harry Greb was stunned by that blow! 8:3
01:48 Greb is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 8:3
01:57 Greb clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 8:3
02:06 * Whitaker is told to quit hitting on the break by Garza. 8:3
02:31 Whitaker lands a strong hook! 12:3
02:31 Greb looks shaken! 12:3
02:48 Greb misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 12:3
02:55 Whitaker seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 12:3
02:58 Whitaker retreats into a neutral corner. 12:3
02:58 Harry Greb scores with a nice right cross. 12:5
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 11:5
Round 15
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 Whitaker's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Greb is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 Pernell Whitaker moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:08 Greb scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 0:2
0:25 Whitaker fires a shot, but it glances off Greb's shoulder. 0:2
0:27 * Garza steps in and admonishes Greb for rabbit punching. 0:4
0:49 Whitaker is trapped in Greb's corner... 0:4
0:53 Harry Greb leaves the jab just short. 0:4
0:56 Whitaker lands a flurry to the ribs of Greb. 2:4
01:10 Whitaker throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 4:4
01:24 Harry Greb fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:4
01:30 Whitaker lands a hard hook! 8:4
01:30 Greb is hurt! 8:4
01:35 Greb's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 8:4
01:48 Whitaker lands a crushing uppercut! 12:4
01:48 Greb's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 12:4
01:59 Whitaker seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 12:4
02:07 Whitaker whiffs with the hook. 12:4
02:13 The action slows for the moment. 12:4
02:18 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Whitaker lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Greb. 14:4
02:35 Whitaker lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Greb. 14:4
02:37 Harry Greb lets a quick hook go, catching Whitaker moving in. 14:6
02:54 Greb looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 14:6
02:56 Pernell Whitaker scores with the jab. 16:6
03:00 The final round concludes and we're going to have to await a decision to find out who won this contest. 16:7
Fight Result
And here with the call is Joe Humphries
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Dave Moretti, United States scores the bout 143 to 139 for Harry Greb
Jose Martinez, Spain scores the bout 141 to 141 - even
Emma DeUrrunaga, Paraguay scores the bout 142 to 140 for...
...Harry Greb
The winner by majority decision is Harry Greb!
Score Cards
Dave Moretti Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Pernell Whitaker 9 9 9 9 10 9 8 10 10 10 9 8 9 10 10 139
Harry Greb 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 8 10 10 10 9 9 143
Jose Martinez Round Total
Spain 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Pernell Whitaker 9 9 10 9 10 9 8 10 10 10 10 8 9 10 10 141
Harry Greb 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 8 9 10 10 9 9 141
Emma DeUrrunaga Round Total
Paraguay 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Pernell Whitaker 9 9 9 9 10 9 8 10 10 10 10 8 9 10 10 140
Harry Greb 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 8 9 10 10 9 9 142
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Pernell Whitaker 27 27 28 27 30 27 24 30 30 30 29 24 27 30 30 420
Harry Greb 30 30 29 30 27 30 30 27 27 24 28 30 30 27 27 426
Statistics
Categories Pernell Whitaker Harry Greb
Knockdowns scored 1 2
Jabs / Round 7.20 4.20
Hooks / Round 4.60 4.53
Crosses / Round 4.73 4.53
Combinations / Round 5.07 6.73
Uppercuts / Round 5.67 5.53
Punches Landed / Round 27.27 25.53
Punches Missed / Round 19.13 82.00
Punching Accuracy 58.8% 23.7%
Total Number of Fouls 1 4
Low Blow 2
Hitting on the Break 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 2
Caution 1 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 3 / 3 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 6 / 6 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 6 / 6
Go All Out for KO 8 / 8 2 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
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