#4# EVent 24 19-24 Unified (WBO,IBF,WBA)Lonsdale, WBC

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Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Gregorio Peralta Jameel McCline 2-1 1 UD 15 15
Preliminary 1 Bob Fitzsimmons Joe Calzaghe 1-1 2 TechUD 13 15
Preliminary 2 George Foreman Antonio Cervantes 1-1 1 TKO 9 15
Support Bout Mike Tyson Archie Moore 1-1 2 TKO 6 15
Co-Feature Billy Conn Michael Spinks 1-1 0 D 15 15
Main Event Harry Greb Naseem Hamed 1-1 1 UD 15 15

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Support Bout
Mike Tyson vs Archie Moore

Fight info: DeSoto Civic Center, Southaven, MI, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Amy Hayes, referee is Frank Santore, the bout will be scored by three judges: Manuel Veliz (Argentina), Dave Parris (England) and John Rupert (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the WBC title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, 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: Mike Tyson - Record: 1-0-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Johnny Tocco
In the blue corner: Archie Moore - Record: 1-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Cus D'Amato - Cut Man: Pete Brodsky

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:16 There's a hard shot off the top of Tyson's head! 0:5
0:16 Moore has Tyson in trouble after that punch! 0:5
0:29 Moore just comes up short with the hook. 0:5
0:45 Moore scores with a tremendous left! 0:10
0:45 Tyson looks like he was hurt by that punch! 0:10
01:03 Moore lands a strong uppercut! 0:14
01:03 Tyson is staggered... 0:14
01:12 A flurry of punches are exchanged, but Moore is coming out on top. 2:17
01:12 Moore has Mike Tyson is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 2:17
01:16 It looks like there's a bit of swelling starting under Tyson's right eye. 2:17
01:25 Moore throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:17
01:36 Moore fires a shot, but it glances off Tyson's shoulder. 2:17
01:48 Moore lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Tyson. 2:17
01:59 Moore works his way in and leans on Tyson... 2:17
02:04 Referee Santore has to separate the two... 2:17
02:13 Tyson is challenging Moore to fight him and quit clinching. 2:17
02:22 Santore breaks them up... 2:17
02:26 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 2:17
02:33 Moore misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:17
02:35 Tyson fires a light jab to the stomach 4:17
02:51 Moore is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 4:17
03:00 Tyson will tie a guy up if he has to. 4:17
03:00 Referee Santore steps in to break it up. 4:17
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 3:17

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:12 Archie Moore fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:19 Pete Brodsky seemed to pump up Moore between rounds. 0:0
0:26 Tyson holds his arms up in disgust as Moore holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:38 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:43 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:0
01:00 Tyson misses with that punch. 0:0
01:06 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 0:0
01:14 Moore voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
01:26 Moore fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
01:54 Moore cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Mike Tyson had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
02:09 Moore picks off the jab thrown by Tyson. 0:0
02:11 Moore splits the gloves with a jab. He'd like to find a home for that punch during this fight. 0:2
02:28 Tyson lands a crushing hook! 4:2
02:28 Moore's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 4:2
02:42 Moore telegraphed that shot and Tyson ducks under it easily. 4:2
02:49 Tyson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:2
02:58 Moore just landed a three punch combo! 4:7
02:58 Tyson is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 4:7
03:00 The swelling is increasing around Tyson's right. 4:7
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 2, forcing Santore to step in. 5:7

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 Moore's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:16 It's a sweet uppercut by Tyson! He snapped Moore's head straight back with that punch! 4:0
0:16 Tyson has Moore in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 4:0
0:29 Archie Moore pins Tyson's arms. Now they move apart. 4:0
0:34 Moore shoves Tyson away. 4:0
0:38 The action slows for the moment. 4:0
0:45 Tyson throws a crushing right to Archie Moore's jaw! 8:0
0:45 Hide the women and children, that punch nearly took Moore's head off and he is in a world of trouble!! 8:0
0:45 * And now Moore is bleeding from that last punch! 9:0
0:45 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. 9:0
0:45 Even a small cut this early in the fight can become a problem in later rounds. 9:0
0:54 As high as Moore is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Tyson takes advantage of it. 9:0
01:03 The fighters are throwing punches now! Tyson is being much more effective in this exchange. 12:2
01:07 That swelling under the right eye of Tyson is definitely getting worse. 12:2
01:17 Tyson just misses with a huge shot as Moore chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 12:2
01:19 Moore jolts Mike Tyson with a hard jab. 12:5
01:33 Tyson ties up Moore. 12:5
01:42 Tyson uses his shoulder to force Archie Moore out of the clinch. 12:5
01:47 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 12:5
01:55 Moore feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Tyson's chin. 12:7
02:04 Moore doesn't have to look for Tyson this round. He is right there in front of him. 12:7
02:13 Moore fires and misses. 12:7
02:15 Tyson bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 14:7
02:32 Mike Tyson really buried that punch into Moore's ribs. 19:7
02:32 Moore is suddenly in trouble! 19:7
02:37 Moore suddenly has some swelling around this left eye. 19:7
02:46 Tyson scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 23:7
02:46 Moore is clutching his side! 23:7
02:51 The swelling under Moore's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 23:7
02:55 * Ouch, I felt that one Moore is being warned by Santore to watch the low blows. 23:9
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 22:9

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Tyson's corner as the bell sounds for Round 4. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Tyson is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:10 Moore sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 0:2
0:27 Moore ties up Tyson... 0:2
0:32 Santore pries them apart. 0:2
0:41 Tyson tries to muscle inside but Moore clinches him. 0:2
0:46 Mike Tyson tries to get free... Here comes Santore to break them up... 0:2
0:50 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:2
0:58 Moore doesn't connect with the hook. 0:2
01:04 OH! Tyson landed the big hook flush! 4:2
01:04 Moore was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 4:2
01:13 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:2
01:20 Moore feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 4:4
01:29 Moore fires a jab to the body 4:6
01:38 Moore plants a hard cross in Tyson's midsection. 4:9
01:42 The swelling under Tyson's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 4:9
01:51 Tyson takes a heavy hook downstairs. 4:14
01:51 Tyson is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:14
02:06 Moore lands a vicious hook! 4:18
02:06 Tyson appears shaken by that punch! 4:18
02:10 The swelling under Tyson's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 4:18
02:23 Moore tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Tyson blocks it. 4:18
02:30 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Moore can land a solid one. 4:20
02:42 Tyson tries a hook but Moore blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 4:22
03:00 Tyson frees himself from Moore's clutches! They move to ring center now. 4:22
03:00 The bell stops the action as Tyson and Moore go back to their corners. 5:22

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moore is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 5 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Cus D'Amato said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Moore has some spring in his step here in the 5th round. 0:0
0:08 Tyson's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:08 Moore's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:09 Moore scores with an excellent cross. 0:3
0:18 What an exchange, as both men unleash a torrent of blows at center ring! 2:5
0:28 Moore scores to the body with a jab 2:7
0:32 Mike Tyson is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 2:7
0:36 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 2:7
0:44 Tyson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:7
0:52 The fighters are at close quarters now as Moore lands a hook downstairs. 2:9
01:06 Moore wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Tyson's defense. 2:9
01:12 And Archie Moore tastes the power of a huge hook from Tyson! 6:9
01:12 Moore is going to need to regroup after that blow... 6:9
01:21 Moore lands a big hook to the jaw of Tyson. Tyson was stopped cold by that shot. 6:12
01:34 Archie Moore moves into the upper left corner. 6:12
01:39 That was a violent straight right by Tyson! 10:12
01:39 Moore is trying to regroup after those punches... 10:12
01:43 The swelling around Moore's left eye is worsening. 10:12
01:48 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 10:12
01:52 Moore drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 10:17
01:52 That series of punches rocked Tyson and he looks to be in trouble. 10:17
01:57 The swelling under Tyson'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. 10:17
02:05 Moore dances gracefully across the canvas 10:17
02:14 Moore misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 10:17
02:21 Archie Moore lands an uppercut that nearly decapitates Tyson, holy smokes that was a brutal shot! 10:20
02:21 Tyson was stopped cold by that punch! Moore has a reputation as a great finisher. Let's see if he can live up to it! 10:20
02:30 Archie Moore leans on Tyson and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 10:22
02:30 Moore takes a long look at Mike Tyson to see if he's playing possum. Moore is starting to pour it on so he must believe that he's really hurt Tyson. 10:22
02:38 Archie Moore pins Tyson in the corner! 10:22
02:43 Moore tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 10:22
02:54 Moore throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Tyson but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 10:22
03:00 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 10:22
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 10:24

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 6 begins. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Tyson's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Moore's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Moore's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 That hook by Moore jarred Tyson! 0:4
0:12 Tyson appears to have been staggered by that punch... 0:4
0:20 Moore received a pep talk from Pete Brodsky before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:4
0:22 Moore traps Tyson in the corner! 0:4
0:22 There's a right cross from Moore that lands flush. 0:7
0:27 Tyson seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 0:7
0:35 Tyson slides into a neutral corner... 0:7
0:35 The crowd comes to it's feet as Mike Tyson and Moore engage in a furious exchange. 2:9
0:44 Tyson backs into the upper corner. 2:9
0:44 Archie Moore throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Mike Tyson's jaw. 2:11
0:44 * That punch has opened a cut on Tyson. Blood is evident but exactly how bad the cut is can't be ascertained just yet. 2:13
0:44 A solid red line has appeared on the forehead of Tyson and it's bleeding badly. That gash is going to cause problems if his corner can staunch the flow. 2:13
0:44 * Blood is trickling from the cut over Tyson's eye; it has to be impairing his vision somewhat and it's definitely bothering him if the amount of blinking he's doing is any indication. And it looks like . . . yes . . . Referee Santore is notifying the timekeeper to stop the clock. He wants the doctor at ringside to take a look at Tyson's facial wound. 2:13
0:44 * The ringside physician is making a thorough examination of the cut, after having cleared away some of the blood. He's dabbing at the wound again and from the way all three participants, doctor, ref and fighter, are nodding their heads, it looks like this contest is going to get back underway. Referee Santore is indicating exactly that - the bout is going to continue; and both fighters are getting ready to start punching again. 2:13
01:01 Archie Moore fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:13
01:08 Tyson is trapped in Moore's corner... 2:13
01:13 That hook from Moore snapped Tyson's head back violently! 2:17
01:13 Tyson is trying to regroup after that punch... 2:17
01:17 Tyson's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 2:17
01:22 Moore goes downstairs with the hook. 2:19
01:35 Moore gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Tyson. 2:21
01:47 These guys are really going at it but Mike Tyson looks to be getting the worse of it. 4:24
01:52 Tyson's right eye is close to closing with all the swelling around it, which could well bring about a stoppage to this fight. 4:24
01:52 Moore seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 4:24
01:56 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 4:24
01:56 Moore ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 4:26
02:01 Santore needs to consider stepping in and ending this fight as Tyson is taking some serious punishment! 4:26
02:11 Moore slides into the corner... 4:26
02:15 Moore does a great job smothering Tyson's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 4:26
02:18 Archie Moore's finds a home on Tyson's jaw. 4:28
02:27 Moore has Tyson trapped! 4:28
02:27 Moore lands a nice cross but Tyson turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 4:30
02:31 * Tyson is seriously hurt!! Santore is waving his arms! He's stopping the fight! Moore is the winner on a TKO! 4:30

Fight Result

Let's go to Amy Hayes for the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner and new WBC heavyweight champion by technical knockout at the 02:32 mark in Round 6 is...

Archie Moore!


Score Cards

Manuel Veliz Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Mike Tyson 9 9 10 9 9 46
Archie Moore 10 10 9 10 10 49

Dave Parris Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Mike Tyson 9 9 10 9 9 46
Archie Moore 10 10 9 10 10 49

John Rupert Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Mike Tyson 9 9 10 9 9 46
Archie Moore 10 10 9 10 10 49

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Mike Tyson 27 27 30 27 27 138
Archie Moore 30 30 27 30 30 147


Statistics
Categories Mike Tyson Archie Moore
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 2.83 6.00
Hooks / Round 2.83 7.17
Crosses / Round 2.33 7.33
Combinations / Round 2.50 8.33
Uppercuts / Round 4.50 8.17


Punches Landed / Round 15.00 37.00
Punches Missed / Round 15.67 78.33


Punching Accuracy 48.9% 32.1%


Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Low Blow 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1


Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1


Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 1 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0


Cut locations breakdown:
Cut above right eyebrow 1 / 0 / 0
Cut on forehead 1 / 0 / 0


Bouts halted to check cut(s) 1 0


Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 2 / 1
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 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Inside 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 5 / 5
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 0 / 0


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Co-Feature
Billy Conn vs Michael Spinks

Fight info: Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport, LA, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Michael Pass, referee is Paul Field, the bout will be scored by three judges: Mark Streisand (United States), Wan-Soo Yuh (South Korea) and Valerie Dorsett (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: Billy Conn - Record: 1-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Percy Richardson
In the blue corner: Michael Spinks - Record: 1-0-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Charley Goldman - Cut Man: Nick Florio

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's no more time for speculation as the fight gets underway here in Round 1. 0:0
0:17 Spinks wings a big left hand at Conn but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:20 Conn doubles up to the body, though Spinks seems unfazed. 2:0
0:29 Conn lands a stinging jab. 4:0
0:41 Conn lands a hook to the ribs. 6:0
0:55 Spinks wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Conn's defense. 6:0
01:07 Conn slips out of a corner, as Michael Spinks attempts to trap him. 6:0
01:16 Conn darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 6:0
01:21 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 6:0
01:25 Conn lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Spinks's midsection. 8:0
01:44 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Billy Conn rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 8:0
01:54 Spinks works his way in and leans on Conn... 8:0
01:58 Field moves in to break the clinch. 8:0
02:06 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Conn who scores with a short hook to the chest. 10:0
02:19 Conn flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 12:0
02:32 Conn just comes up short with the cross. 12:0
02:39 Conn is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 12:0
02:47 Conn misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 12:0
02:53 Look out! That was a straight right by Spinks! 12:4
02:53 Conn seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 12:4
03:00 Conn lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Spinks. 12:4
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 14:3

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Michael Spinks looks a bit disgusted as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 Conn got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Eddie Inabagsky's instructions work. 0:0
0:10 Spinks drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:5
0:10 Billy Conn is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:5
0:25 Michael Spinks dances gracefully across the canvas 0:5
0:29 Spinks is motioning with his gloves for Conn to bring it on, but Michael Spinks is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:5
0:33 Conn feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 2:5
0:43 Billy Conn lands a jab to the midsection 4:5
0:53 Conn looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 6:5
01:09 Billy Conn is challenging Michael Spinks to fight him and quit clinching. 6:5
01:21 Field pries them apart. 6:5
01:30 Spinks has freed himself from Conn. They move quickly to ring center. 6:5
01:35 Conn slides into a neutral corner... 6:5
01:35 Spinks and Conn are both throwing wildly, a nice flurry, with Michael Spinks having the edge. 8:8
01:48 The fighters are back at ring center... 8:8
01:53 Conn misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 8:8
02:00 Spinks slides into the corner... 8:8
02:05 Conn whiffs with the uppercut. 8:8
02:17 Conn smothers Spinks's attack with a clinch! 8:8
02:21 Field separates the two... 8:8
02:30 Spinks is clinching... Conn is trying to free his gloves... They are under Spinks's arms... 8:8
02:39 Spinks uses his shoulder to force Conn out of the clinch. 8:8
02:44 Spinks lands a nice cross but Conn turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 8:10
03:00 The fighters are tied up. Michael Spinks tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 8:10
03:00 Conn tries to get free... Here comes Field to break them up... 8:10
03:00 Round 2 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 7:10

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Spinks looks to be in good shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Spinks's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:12 Conn fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:20 Conn is trapped in Spinks's corner... 0:0
0:24 Spinks and Conn are in a clinch, Field hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:0
0:33 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:46 Spinks leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:48 Conn finds a home for his jab, keeping Spinks at bay. 2:0
01:00 Spinks has Conn cornered! 2:0
01:05 Spinks lands a vicious cross! 2:5
01:05 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Conn is trying to hang on... 2:5
01:19 Spinks is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Conn. 2:5
01:28 Spinks is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Conn attempts to move inside on him. 2:5
01:32 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:5
01:39 There's a wicked cross to the stomach by Conn. He had some steam on that punch. 5:5
01:53 Spinks tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 5:5
01:55 Conn gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Spinks with an uppercut. 7:5
02:04 Michael Spinks scores with the jab. 7:7
02:18 Conn moves to the center of the Ring taunting Spinks with his hands by his sides. 7:7
02:26 Spinks pins Conn in the corner! 7:7
02:30 Michael Spinks really buried that punch into Conn's ribs. 7:12
02:30 Billy Conn is clutching his side! 7:12
02:47 It's a sweet uppercut by Spinks! He snapped Conn's head straight back with that punch! 7:16
02:47 Conn suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 7:16
02:57 Both fighters move back to ring center. 7:16
02:57 These guys are really going at it but Conn looks to be getting the worse of it. 9:19
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 10:21

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 4. There it is! 0:0
0:11 Conn rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:0
0:16 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:28 Conn is moving around the ring nicely. 2:0
0:33 Conn goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 4:0
0:42 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:0
0:46 Billy Conn has Spinks trapped in the far neutral corner... 4:0
0:50 Conn drops the right hand flush on Spinks's chin! 8:0
0:50 Spinks is staggered... 8:0
01:08 Spinks works free! The fighters move to ring center. 8:0
01:14 Spinks has Conn trapped! 8:0
01:18 Conn does a great job of moving as Spinks tries to work inside. 8:0
01:20 Conn scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Spinks. 10:0
01:36 Conn grabs Spinks. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 10:0
01:41 An accidental clash of heads occurs as the fighters are tied up. 10:0
01:53 Spinks throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 10:0
02:00 Conn catches Michael Spinks coming in with a sweet uppercut! 15:0
02:00 Spinks appears to be stunned! 15:0
02:12 Spinks snaps Conn's head back with a jolting uppercut. 15:3
02:22 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 15:3
02:26 Conn fires a shot, but it glances off Spinks's shoulder. 15:3
02:40 You would think Spinks had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Billy Conn looked trying to score there! 15:3
02:47 The crowd comes to it's feet as Conn and Spinks engage in a furious exchange. 17:5
03:00 The quickness and footwork of Spinks is definitely keeping Conn off balance. 17:5
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 4. 18:6

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Charley Goldman not only gave Spinks encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Conn. Now it's up to Spinks to implement it. 0:0
0:12 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:18 Both fighters are flailing away but Conn is definitely landing the better punches. 3:2
0:27 Conn scores with a glancing cross. 5:2
0:39 Spinks traps Conn in the corner! 5:2
0:44 Spinks is just missing by a hair with his punches. 5:2
0:46 Not much steam behind Conn's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 7:2
0:59 Conn seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:2
01:06 Conn retreats into the lower right corner. 7:2
01:06 Spinks rams the jab into the chest of Billy Conn. He's making very effective use of that punch. 7:5
01:20 Spinks looks to work the body, but Conn covers up nicely. 7:5
01:35 Spinks is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 7:5
01:41 Spinks digs a short hook to ribs of Conn. 7:7
01:55 Conn just can't find the range with that hook. 7:7
02:07 Spinks slips in a jab to the body 7:9
02:19 Conn retreats into a neutral corner. 7:9
02:24 Spinks is circling his opponent. 7:9
02:29 The action slows for the moment. 7:9
02:37 Spinks cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Conn had his elbows tucked in nicely. 7:9
02:39 Conn gets inside and fires a hook to Spinks's body. 9:9
02:57 Spinks shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Conn flush! 9:13
02:57 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Conn is just trying to hang on! 9:13
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 10:14

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Billy Conn looks to be in fair shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Spinks received a pep talk from Charley Goldman before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:12 Spinks suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 0:0
0:14 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:28 Spinks tries to drop the right hand over the top but Conn ducks under it. 0:0
0:42 Conn is clinching... 0:0
0:47 Field separates the two... 0:0
01:02 Spinks swings...and misses. 0:0
01:12 Conn has Spinks pinned! 0:0
01:12 Billy Conn fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 2:0
01:32 Spinks lands a strong cross! 2:4
01:32 Billy Conn is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 2:4
01:47 Conn throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Spinks but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:4
01:54 Both men look to measure one another. 2:4
02:02 Spinks lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Conn. 2:4
02:13 Conn looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 2:4
02:20 Both fighters take a breather as they clinch before Field breaks them apart. 2:4
02:28 Conn is protecting the body nicely as Spinks fails to score inside. 2:4
02:40 That punch actually went behind Conn's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Spinks. 2:4
02:54 Conn will tie a guy up if he has to. 2:4
02:58 Field moves them apart. 2:4
03:00 Spinks is staying at the center of the ring. 2:4
03:00 Spinks is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 2:4
03:00 There's another round in the books. 1:5

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Conn and Spinks leave their corners. 0:0
0:19 Spinks tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Conn blocks it. 0:0
0:21 Conn rips a hook to the body. 2:0
0:25 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 7th round of this fight. 2:0
0:31 Spinks is trapped in his own corner... 2:0
0:35 Conn tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:0
0:57 Conn moves into the lower corner. 2:0
0:57 Spinks catches Conn with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 2:2
01:06 Spinks throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:4
01:22 The fighters are throwing punches but Conn is being much more effective in this battle. 5:6
01:37 Spinks misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 5:6
01:48 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 5:6
01:57 Conn lets his hands go inside, but Spinks protects his body well. 5:6
02:07 Conn is trapped in the corner... 5:6
02:07 That's a nice solid jab from Spinks 5:9
02:28 Spinks pins Conn's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 5:9
02:37 * Field is telling Spinks to quit using the shoulder. 5:9
02:50 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 5:9
02:53 Spinks has Conn blocked in! 5:9
02:58 Conn usues his legs to avoid Spinks's punches. 5:9
03:00 There's the bell. Conn wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 7 is history. 6:8

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Conn was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:10 Conn backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:15 Spinks can't score with short uppercut inside. Conn got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:17 Conn moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:0
0:22 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 2:0
0:26 Whatever Eddie Inabagsky said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Conn has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 2:0
0:32 Spinks is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 2:0
0:42 That was a violent straight right by Spinks! 2:4
0:42 Conn in on unsteady legs after those punches. 2:4
0:51 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Conn digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Spinks. 4:4
01:09 Conn pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 4:4
01:22 Oh!!! Michael Spinks unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:9
01:22 Conn is trying to regroup after that punch... 4:9
01:31 Spinks lands two hard body shots that made Billy Conn grunt. 4:12
01:31 Spinks appears to have Conn out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Conn looks ready to go, as Spinks closes in to try and end this fight. 4:12
01:44 He can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:12
01:51 Spinks pins Conn in the corner! 4:12
01:55 Spinks misses with that combination. 4:12
02:06 Michael Spinks scores with a winging right! Billy Conn's head snapped back violently with that punch! 4:16
02:06 Conn appears shaken by that punch! 4:16
02:15 Conn backs into the near corner. 4:16
02:19 Spinks's misses as Conn backpedals away. 4:16
02:31 Spinks lands a solid uppercut! 4:20
02:31 Conn is reeling after that shot! 4:20
02:44 Spinks misses wildly with the Hook. 4:20
02:50 Conn moves into a neutral corner. 4:20
02:54 Spinks lands a hard uppercut! 4:24
02:54 That's the punch Michael Spinks hoped to land! Conn looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 4:24
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 8. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 6:25

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Spinks's corner as the bell sounds for Round 9. 0:0
0:12 Spinks goes to the head, then digs a nice combination to the body that had something on it. 0:3
0:16 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:3
0:26 Spinks picks off the hook by Conn. 0:3
0:34 Conn brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:3
0:39 Conn is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Spinks to chase him. 0:3
0:48 Conn circles around the ring. 0:3
0:52 Field is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 0:3
0:55 Spinks retreats into the left corner. 0:3
0:59 Spinks tries to muscle inside but Conn clinches him. 0:3
01:04 Field steps in and breaks it up. 0:3
01:13 Field warns Spinks for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:3
01:18 Field separates the two fighters. 0:3
01:25 Spinks and Conn go toe to toe with Spinks getting the better of it. 2:6
01:38 Spinks moves into the far left corner. 2:6
01:42 Billy Conn throws a flurry of punches but Spinks either blocks or slips them. 2:6
01:49 Conn lands a flurry to the ribs of Spinks. 4:6
01:58 Spinks slides into the corner... 4:6
01:58 Conn's jab is fast and accurate. 6:6
02:13 Conn drills Michael Spinks with a left and right and another left. 8:6
02:27 Billy Conn is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Spinks. 8:6
02:31 Now they break clean. 8:6
02:36 Spinks slides into his own corner... 8:6
02:36 Billy Conn lands consecutive blows to Spinks's midsection. 10:6
02:48 Conn lands a rapier like jab to the head of Spinks 12:6
03:00 Spinks appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 12:6
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 13:5

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 Charley Goldman knows Spinks lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:07 Conn retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 Spinks is flicking the jab, trying to keep Conn at long range. 0:0
0:12 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:23 Spinks misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:32 Spinks feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:0
0:37 Spinks fires and misses. 0:0
0:47 The fighters are tangled up inside. Conn has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 2:0
0:57 Conn retreats into the lower corner. 2:0
01:01 Spinks 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! 2:5
01:01 Spinks just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 2:5
01:19 * OH my,Spinks lands a huge uppercut and Conn hits the canvas. 2:5
01:22 Field stands over Conn and begins the count... 2:14
01:22 1... 2:14
01:23 2... 2:14
01:24 3... 2:14
01:25 4... 2:14
01:26 5... 2:14
01:27 6... 2:14
01:28 7... 2:14
01:29 8... 2:14
01:29 * Conn 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. 2:14
01:29 Field is allowing the fight to continue and the action resumes. 2:14
01:29 Spinks knows he has Conn hurt as he wades in swinging! 2:14
01:42 Michael Spinks lands a wicked uppercut! 2:18
01:42 Conn's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 2:18
01:51 Conn moves into the upper corner. 2:18
01:55 Spinks misses with that punch. 2:18
02:02 Spinks has Conn trapped! 2:18
02:02 Spinks lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 2:20
02:02 There's time for Spinks to finish Billy Conn if he can do it. 2:20
02:11 Spinks has Conn pinned! 2:20
02:15 Spinks is giving Conn a lot of side-to-side movement. 2:20
02:24 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Spinks can land a solid one. 2:22
02:24 Conn suddenly looks very vulnerable. Spinks can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 2:22
02:33 Spinks has Billy Conn trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 2:22
02:37 Spinks lands a crushing uppercut! 2:26
02:37 And Conn's in big trouble now! 2:26
02:51 Michael Spinks misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:26
02:54 Billy Conn tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 4:26
03:00 Michael Spinks fires and misses. 4:26
03:00 The round's over but the effects of the knockdown on the crowd linger as many of them remain on their feet, shouting their approval of this fight. 4:28

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 11. 0:0
0:06 Conn got some great advice from Eddie Inabagsky between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 11. 0:0
0:11 Conn comes in low. Spinks puts a headlock on him. Field knocks Spinks's arm off Conn's head. 0:0
0:16 Field has to break them apart. 0:0
0:16 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:25 Conn fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:31 Spinks just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Conn with a sharp combination! 0:4
0:31 Conn was staggered by those punches! 0:4
0:45 Spinks just comes up short with the hook. 0:4
0:52 Spinks has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 0:4
0:56 Conn has Spinks trapped! 0:4
01:00 Conn misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:4
01:07 It looks like both fighters would benefit if they could catch a second wind. 0:4
01:10 Spinks backs into his own corner... 0:4
01:15 Conn can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:4
01:17 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Spinks. 0:7
01:26 Spinks walks into a hard jab from Conn 3:7
01:30 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Conn change his style. 3:7
01:43 Conn clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 3:7
01:47 Field separates them. 3:7
01:56 Billy Conn is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Spinks can't throw punches, I guess. 3:7
02:01 Field has to break the clinch. 3:7
02:13 Conn drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 7:7
02:13 Spinks was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 7:7
02:30 Spinks landed a sharp combination that rocked Conn back on his heels! 7:11
02:30 Conn is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 7:11
02:43 The fighters are at ring center... 7:11
02:47 Conn is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Spinks. 7:11
02:57 Conn traps Spinks's gloves under his arms, forcing Field to break them up. 7:11
03:00 Field has to separate the two... 7:11
03:00 It looks like Spinks has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 7:11
03:00 Field motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 11. 7:10

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Conn didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 12. 0:0
0:08 Charley Goldman seemed to pump up Spinks between rounds. 0:0
0:14 Billy Conn fires a left hand that Spinks takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:16 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:21 Spinks retreats into his own corner... 0:0
0:25 Conn is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Spinks 0:0
0:34 Conn is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:0
0:44 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:51 Spinks lands a hard cross, one of the better punches so far this round. 0:3
01:00 Conn lands a short left hook to the head. 2:3
01:09 Spinks moves into a neutral corner. 2:3
01:09 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Conn lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Spinks. 4:3
01:22 Spinks is pinned in his own corner... 4:3
01:27 Spinks picks off the jab thrown by Conn. 4:3
01:29 Conn's head is snapped back following a sharp combination from Michael Spinks. 4:6
01:38 Conn is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:6
01:41 Spinks slides into a neutral corner... 4:6
01:46 Conn just landed a devastating three punch combo! 8:6
01:46 That series of punches rocked Spinks and he looks to be in trouble. 8:6
02:00 Spinks takes a heavy combination downstairs. 12:6
02:00 Michael Spinks was shaken by those blows! 12:6
02:13 Conn pins Spinks's arms. Now they move apart. 12:6
02:18 The Referee breaks it up... 12:6
02:33 Conn just misses with a huge shot as Spinks chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 12:6
02:39 * Field steps in and admonishes Billy Conn for using an open glove. 14:6
02:57 Both fighters move to ring center. 14:6
03:00 Conn slides along the far ropes. 14:6
03:00 Spinks breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 12 ends. 16:6

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Conn and Michael Spinks square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 13. 0:0
0:14 Conn fires and misses. 0:0
0:21 There's a hard shot off the top of Conn's head! 0:5
0:21 Conn takes a step back, obviously hurt! 0:5
0:25 Conn needs to catch his second wind... 0:5
0:25 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:5
0:34 Michael Spinks misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:5
0:41 Spinks's cross finds a home in Conn's midsection. 0:8
0:41 Spinks has Billy Conn reeling. Spinks can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 0:8
0:50 Spinks lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Conn on the end of that punch. 0:10
0:50 Spinks has Conn in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 13th. 0:10
0:58 Conn takes a hard jab to the face from Spinks 0:13
0:58 Spinks wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 0:13
01:12 Spinks back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Conn. 0:13
01:16 Michael Spinks has Conn pinned! 0:13
01:16 Spinks splits Conn's gloves with an uppercut. 0:15
01:16 Spinks takes a long look at Conn to see if he's playing possum. Spinks is starting to pour it on so he must believe that he's really hurt Conn. 0:15
01:25 Spinks has Conn trapped in the near right neutral corner... 0:15
01:38 Spinks fires a lead right that Conn manages to avoid. 0:15
01:49 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 0:15
01:54 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 0:15
01:57 Conn is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:15
02:05 Conn brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:15
02:10 Conn slides into the corner... 0:15
02:15 Conn takes a hard combination from Michael Spinks 0:20
02:15 Conn looks stunned! 0:20
02:15 * That last shot stunned Conn and it looks like Spinks is going to receive an added benefit from the punch because Conn is now bleeding. 0:21
02:15 The cut that has opened up is right in the middle of the left eyebrow from the looks of it and that is a nasty place for a cut. If it isn't closed, you can be sure that Billy Conn's vision is going to be obscured. 0:21
02:15 * Conn seems to be having some difficulty seeing. It's not that he's bleeding all that badly but the location of the cut - over the eye - makes it a bit more serious. And talk about timing, the referee has stepped in and momentarily stopped the fight. He's looking at the cut above Billy Conn's eye and is now leading him toward the ringside physician. 0:21
02:15 * The doctor is peering at the wound and he's shrugged his shoulders and he's shaking his head - is that a good thing or bad? Well, it's good from Conn's perspective and the cheer that arises from the crowd tells us all we need to know: there's going to be more fisticuffs in just a moment. Obviously, the damage isn't that bad and Conn and Spinks await the signal from the referee to commence firing. The fight resumes here in Round 13. 0:21
02:19 Conn is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 0:21
02:28 Conn is forced into his own corner... 0:21
02:32 Spinks fires a volley of punches but Conn was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:21
02:39 Conn backs into the near corner. 0:21
02:43 Conn does a great job of moving as Spinks tries to work inside. 0:21
02:54 Conn usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Spinks tries vainly to score. 0:21
03:00 Spinks tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Billy Conn blocks it. 0:21
03:00 The crowd is up and standing as the fighters finish Round 13. 2:22

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Conn is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 14. 0:0
0:06 Eddie Inabagsky was really animated in Conn's corner and Billy Conn was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:06 Conn's corner gave his cut on the left eyebrow priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of closing the wounds. 0:0
0:07 Conn lands a jab to Spinks's midsection 2:0
0:16 Conn is keeping away from the ropes. 2:0
0:21 Spinks does a great job of moving as Conn tries to work inside. 2:0
0:27 There's a straight right by Spinks! 2:4
0:27 Conn looks shaken! 2:4
0:39 Conn snakes the jab through Spinks's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 4:4
0:53 Conn's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 4:4
01:04 Spinks is really fluid in his movement. 4:4
01:14 Conn is literally dancing circles around Spinks this round. 4:4
01:26 Billy Conn doesn't connect with the jab. 4:4
01:33 He fires the jab. It finds its target. 6:4
01:49 Conn tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Michael Spinks. 6:4
01:56 Spinks retreats into the lower corner. 6:4
02:01 Conn is off target with that uppercut. 6:4
02:11 Conn traps Michael Spinks in the corner! 6:4
02:11 Conn gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 8:4
02:16 Spinks is breathing heavily... 8:4
02:26 Conn is holding... 8:4
02:31 Conn pushes Spinks away. 8:4
02:36 Conn scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 10:4
02:53 Spinks cranks up the hook and connects to Conn's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 10:9
02:53 That blast sent Conn reeling into the ropes! 10:9
03:00 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 10:9
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 12:10

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Eddie Inabagsky was extremely upbeat during the break with Billy Conn providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:11 Conn fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:22 Conn retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:27 Spinks wraps up Billy Conn. 0:0
0:31 Billy Conn pushes Spinks away. 0:0
0:44 Field yells at the fighters to separate but Spinks and Conn are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:49 Referee Field has to separate the two... 0:0
01:07 Spinks grabs Conn's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Field has to force Michael Spinks to let go. 0:0
01:12 Field is shouting at Michael Spinks to break! 0:0
01:21 Spinks clamps Conn's arms to his side and holds on until Field breaks the hold. 0:0
01:25 Spinks and Conn each take a step back. 0:0
01:30 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 0:0
01:38 Billy Conn tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Spinks blocks it. 0:0
01:53 Conn lands a devastating uppercut! 5:0
01:53 Spinks is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 5:0
02:11 Spinks telegraphed that shot and Conn ducks under it easily. 5:0
02:18 Michael Spinks is blocked in his own corner... 5:0
02:23 Conn is moving like a ghost out there, as Spinks trys in vain to corner him 5:0
02:34 Conn scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Spinks's jaw. 7:0
02:49 Conn pummels Spinks, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 12:0
02:49 Spinks was stunned by that blow! 12:0
03:00 Watch Conn move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Spinks off balance. 12:0
03:00 This fight is going to the scorecards as the bell sounds ending Round 15. 13:1

Fight Result

Michael Pass has the call...

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

Mark Streisand, United States scores the bout 143 to 141 for Michael Spinks

Wan-Soo Yuh, South Korea scores the bout 142 to 142 - even

Valerie Dorsett, United States scores the bout 143 to 141 for Billy Conn

This fight has been declared a draw!


Score Cards

Mark Streisand Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Billy Conn 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 8 9 10 9 10 10 141
Michael Spinks 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 143

Wan-Soo Yuh Round Total
South Korea 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Billy Conn 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 8 10 10 9 10 10 142
Michael Spinks 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 142

Valerie Dorsett Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Billy Conn 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 8 9 9 9 10 10 143
Michael Spinks 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 141

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Billy Conn 30 29 27 30 29 28 28 27 30 24 28 29 27 30 30 426
Michael Spinks 27 28 30 27 28 29 29 30 27 30 29 28 30 27 27 426


Statistics
Categories Billy Conn Michael Spinks
Knockdowns scored 0 1


Jabs / Round 5.93 6.00
Hooks / Round 3.33 2.80
Crosses / Round 4.53 5.93
Combinations / Round 3.93 3.93
Uppercuts / Round 3.53 3.20


Punches Landed / Round 21.27 21.87
Punches Missed / Round 52.00 70.00


Punching Accuracy 29.0% 23.8%


Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Using Open Glove 1
Using Shoulder 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1


Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1


Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 1 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0


Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on left eyebrow 1 / 0 / 0


Bouts halted to check cut(s) 1 0


Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 1 / 1 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 3 / 3 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 5 / 5
Fight Outside (Defensive) 7 / 3 4 / 4
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 5 / 2 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 0


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Harry Greb vs Naseem Hamed

Fight info: Selland Arena, Fresno, CA, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Joe Antonacci, referee is Raul Caiz Jr., the bout will be scored by three judges: Renato Caddeo (San Marino), Rick Crocker (United States) and Mark Green (England), 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: Harry Greb - Record: 1-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Chuck Bodak
In the blue corner: Naseem Hamed - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Richie Giachetti - Cut Man: Percy Richardson

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:12 Greb misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:19 Greb put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 0:0
0:23 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:27 Hamed gets off a nasty series of punches that shook Greb. His corner has been screaming for that. 0:3
0:45 Hamed connects with a violent hook! 0:7
0:45 Greb is dazed and he is in trouble!! 0:7
01:10 Hamed picks off the combination by Greb. 0:7
01:17 Greb just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:11
01:17 Greb is suddenly in trouble! 0:11
01:34 Greb brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 0:11
01:39 Hamed is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:11
01:48 Greb whiffs with the combination. 0:11
01:55 Greb takes a hard combination from Naseem Hamed 0:15
01:55 And Greb's in big trouble now! 0:15
02:08 As high as Greb is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Hamed takes advantage of it. 0:15
02:16 Greb misses wildly with the Hook. 0:15
02:23 Greb misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 2:15
02:35 Hamed lets his hands go, but Greb answers right back. 4:17
02:51 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 4:17
02:56 Greb uses his shoulder to force Hamed out of the clinch. 4:17
03:00 Greb throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Naseem Hamed but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:17
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 5:17

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 Hamed got some great advice from Richie Giachetti between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:0
0:12 Greb looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 0:0
0:25 Harry Greb tries to drop the right hand over the top but Hamed ducks under it. 0:0
0:27 Hamed scores with a nice two-punch combination. 0:2
0:38 Harry Greb lands a solid combination to the head of Hamed. 3:2
0:51 Hamed just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Greb with a sharp combination! 3:6
0:51 Greb took far too many hard shots from Hamed in that flurry and he is hurt! 3:6
01:03 Hamed seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 3:6
01:06 Greb scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Hamed. 5:6
01:20 Greb tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Hamed. 5:6
01:30 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 5:6
01:33 Greb gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Hamed with an uppercut. 7:6
01:45 Greb bangs home a hard cross. 10:6
02:00 Hamed lands a vicious uppercut! 10:10
02:00 Greb seems to have been hurt by that punch! 10:10
02:12 Hamed tries a hook but Greb blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 12:10
02:26 Greb just comes up short with the combination. 12:10
02:37 Hamed throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 12:12
02:54 Hamed telegraphed that shot and Greb ducks under it easily. 12:12
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 12:13

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Greb's corner as the bell sounds for Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Eddie Inabagsky not only gave Greb encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Hamed. Now it's up to Greb to implement it. 0:0
0:11 Greb is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:26 Greb fires and misses. 0:0
0:33 Naseem Hamed shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Greb flush! 0:4
0:33 Greb is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 0:4
0:49 Greb goes straight at Hamed, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 0:4
0:56 The action slows for the moment. 0:4
01:04 Greb lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Hamed. 0:4
01:11 Hamed lands a devastating uppercut! 0:8
01:11 Greb is trying to regroup after that punch... 0:8
01:22 Harry Greb lands a stinging jab. 2:8
01:36 Greb misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:8
01:42 Greb takes a heavy combination downstairs. 2:12
01:42 Greb was hurt by those blows! 2:12
01:57 Harry Greb rakes Naseem Hamed with some solid shots to the head and body. 5:12
02:06 Greb feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Hamed's chin. 7:12
02:24 Harry Greb pins Hamed's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 7:12
02:28 Referee Caiz Jr. steps in to break it up. 7:12
02:37 Greb gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Hamed. 9:12
02:53 Greb tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Hamed blocks it. 9:12
03:00 Harry Greb fires a left hand that Hamed takes high on the shoulder. 9:12
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 10:12

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 Whatever Richie Giachetti said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Hamed has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:0
0:13 Hamed lands a hard hook! 0:4
0:13 Greb is clutching his side! 0:4
0:17 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:4
0:27 Greb drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:4
0:27 Hamed was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:4
0:48 That punch actually went behind Hamed's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Greb. 4:4
0:51 Hamed's jab rips into Greb. 4:7
01:03 Greb dips and connects with a hook to the side of Hamed's head. 6:7
01:15 Greb throws another good combination that temporarily slows Hamed. 8:7
01:27 Greb gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 10:7
01:41 Hamed lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Greb. 10:7
01:43 Greb fires a jab to the body 12:7
01:56 Greb goes downstairs with a right cross. 14:7
02:12 Greb looks to work the body, but Hamed covers up nicely. 14:7
02:23 Greb flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 16:7
02:41 Greb is protecting the body nicely as Hamed fails to score inside. 16:7
02:43 Greb lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 18:7
03:00 Hamed landed a sharp combination that rocked Greb back on his heels! 18:11
03:00 How is Greb standing after those shots? 18:11
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 19:11

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb looks to be in excellent shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Hamed snaps Greb's head back with a jolting uppercut. 0:3
0:11 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:3
0:25 Greb just landed a three punch combo! 4:3
0:25 Hamed is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 4:3
0:45 Greb looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Hamed. 4:3
0:49 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 4:3
01:01 Greb bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 6:3
01:18 Greb drills Naseem Hamed with a left and right and another left. 8:3
01:32 Harry Greb gets in two or three punishing shots to the head of Hamed. 11:3
01:46 Hamed catches Greb coming in with a sweet uppercut! 11:7
01:46 Greb is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 11:7
02:04 Hamed misses with that hook. 11:7
02:14 Greb gets his head on the chest of Hamed as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 13:7
02:31 And Greb tastes the power of a huge combination from Hamed! 13:11
02:31 Greb was staggered by those punches... 13:11
02:39 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 13:11
02:43 Hamed and Greb are really mauling each other inside as Hamed connects with 2 hard shots to body! 13:14
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Caiz Jr. to step in and break it up. 14:15

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hamed is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 6 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:15 Hamed tried a jab but he left it hanging out there, and Greb lands a sizzling cross over the lazy jab. 3:0
0:20 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 3:0
0:27 A flurry of blows from Hamed lands to the body 3:2
0:48 Hamed charges Greb trying to get inside 3:2
0:53 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 3:2
01:02 Oh!!! Greb unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 7:2
01:02 Hamed looks shaken! 7:2
01:22 Hamed holds his arms up in disgust as Greb holds him around his waist. 7:2
01:27 Greb finally lets go of Hamed. 7:2
01:37 Greb flicks a lead right to the head of Hamed. 9:2
01:55 Greb doesn't connect with the combination. 9:2
02:02 He scores with a nice right cross. 11:2
02:02 Hamed reels backward from what appears to be a head butt! 11:2
02:20 Greb wings a big left hand at Hamed but the latter sidesteps the punch. 11:2
02:31 Hamed really buried that punch into Greb's ribs. 11:6
02:31 That series of punches rocked Greb and he looks to be in trouble. 11:6
02:43 Harry Greb lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 13:6
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 12:8

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Greb lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 2:0
0:11 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:0
0:16 Greb received a pep talk from Eddie Inabagsky before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 2:0
0:21 Greb shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Hamed. 2:0
0:25 Richie Giachetti implored Hamed to stay busy, to do more but Hamed's mind seems elsewhere. 2:0
0:31 Greb tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 2:0
0:46 Harry Greb clinches... Hamed gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 2:0
0:50 Hamed pushes Greb away. 2:0
0:59 Hamed scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 2:4
0:59 Greb appears shaken by those punches! 2:4
01:16 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Greb lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Hamed. 4:4
01:41 Greb tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:4
01:47 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 4:4
01:55 Greb splits Hamed's gloves with an uppercut. 6:4
02:11 Hamed fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 6:4
02:18 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 6:4
02:26 * Harry Greb continues to hammer away as he holds Hamed and Caiz Jr. has seen enough as he issues a warning. 10:4
02:44 Greb blasts two wicked shots to the ribs of Hamed and you could see him wince in pain. 13:4
03:00 The bell stops the action as Harry Greb and Hamed go back to their corners. 14:5

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hamed is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:13 Greb is holding... 0:0
0:17 Caiz Jr. breaks them up... 0:0
0:17 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:22 Richie Giachetti was extremely upbeat during the break with Hamed providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:27 Naseem Hamed smothers Greb's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:39 Greb tries to get free... Here comes Caiz Jr. to break them up... 0:0
0:48 Greb swings...and misses. 0:0
0:55 Hamed dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Greb back on his heels! 0:4
0:55 That blow connected solidly to the head of Greb and he is stunned! 0:4
01:08 Greb is clinching... 0:4
01:17 Caiz Jr. has to separate the two... 0:4
01:22 Harry Greb appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 0:4
01:25 Greb lands consecutive blows to Hamed's midsection. 2:4
01:39 The fighters are tied up. Greb tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:4
01:43 Caiz Jr. separates them. 2:4
01:51 Both men look to measure one another. 2:4
01:58 Greb leans on the ropes and motions for Hamed to come in. 2:4
02:03 Greb cuts loose with both hands and lands some big shots. 5:4
02:17 Hamed is holding on to Greb. He seems to be taking a breather. 5:4
02:22 * It's good to see Caiz Jr. paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Hamed about leaning on his opponent's neck. 5:4
02:40 Greb and Hamed are in a clinch, Caiz Jr. hollers at them to break and start fighting. 5:4
02:44 Caiz Jr. separates the two... 5:4
02:49 Greb finds a home for his jab, keeping Hamed at bay. 7:4
02:58 Greb gets in a hook to the body of Hamed. 9:4
03:00 It looks like Greb has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 9:4
03:00 Hamed breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 8 ends. 9:3

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb and Hamed square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 9. 0:0
0:06 Hamed's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:11 Greb usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Hamed tries vainly to score. 0:0
0:13 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 9th round of this fight. 0:0
0:21 Greb lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 2:0
0:38 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Greb digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Hamed. 4:0
0:52 Hamed works free! He backs to ring center, with Greb following. 4:0
01:01 Naseem Hamed misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:0
01:03 Greb hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Hamed. 6:0
01:13 Not the cleanest of combinations from Greb but it still scored effectively. 9:0
01:28 Hamed lands a crushing hook! 9:4
01:28 Greb looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 9:4
01:42 Greb is trapped in Naseem Hamed's corner... 9:4
01:42 Hamed throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Greb's jaw. 9:6
01:55 Hamed misses with that punch. 9:6
02:02 Greb pummels Hamed, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 14:6
02:02 Hamed is suddenly in trouble! 14:6
02:16 Greb fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 14:6
02:23 Greb ends that flurry with a stiff right hand! 17:6
02:23 Hamed is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Greb just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 17:6
02:27 * Hamed brushed his glove under his left eye and you can see why . . . Wow there's some major swelling under that eye!! 17:6
02:31 Greb goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 19:6
02:31 I don't know if there's enough time left in this round for Harry Greb to finish Naseem Hamed off! 19:6
02:40 Hamed backs into a neutral corner. 19:6
02:40 Greb lands a flurry to the ribs of Hamed. 21:6
02:40 Harry Greb hurt Hamed with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 21:6
02:45 Hamed's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 21:6
02:49 Hamed eats some nasty leather as Greb strings his shots together nicely. That was a brutal three punch combo! 24:6
02:54 Hamed is breathing heavily... 24:6
03:00 Greb throws a flurry of punches but Hamed either blocks or slips them. 24:6
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 9. 24:8

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 10 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Naseem Hamed is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Hamed still has distension. 0:0
0:08 Hamed lands a nice cross but Greb turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 0:2
0:17 Eddie Inabagsky seemed to pump up Greb between rounds. 0:2
0:18 Naseem Hamed retreats into his own corner... 0:2
0:22 Naseem Hamed is challenging Greb to fight him and quit clinching. 0:2
0:27 Caiz Jr. is shouting at Harry Greb to break! 0:2
0:35 Greb's head is snapped back following a sharp combination from Hamed. 0:5
0:53 Greb has Hamed blocked in! 0:5
0:57 Greb lands a hard uppercut! 4:5
0:57 Hamed is badly hurt! 4:5
01:14 Harry Greb cranks up the hook and connects to Hamed's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 8:5
01:14 Hamed was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 8:5
01:18 The sting is starting to go from Hamed's punches... 8:5
01:18 The swelling under Hamed's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 8:5
01:34 Greb pushes Hamed then steps away from him. 8:5
01:48 * Greb throws a wild overhand right that lands flush! Hamed drops to one knee and will take the count! 8:5
01:51 Caiz Jr. picks up the count.. 14:5
01:51 1... 14:5
01:52 2... 14:5
01:52 * Hamed 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. 14:5
01:52 Caiz Jr. wipes off Hamed's gloves and waves the fighters together. 14:5
01:52 Hamed 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. 14:5
02:05 Greb can't score with short uppercut inside. Hamed got his gloves in front of the punch. 14:5
02:11 Hamed moves into a neutral corner. 14:5
02:16 Greb keeps looking to get inside on Hamed 14:5
02:20 Hamed retreats into a neutral corner. 14:5
02:24 Greb works his way in and leans on Hamed. 14:5
02:29 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if neither has gotten the better of the exchange. 16:7
02:29 Greb picks up the pace sensing he can get Hamed out of there! 16:7
02:42 Greb leaves the jab just short. 16:7
02:49 Hamed is doing great work inside as he jars Greb with an uppercut. 16:10
03:00 Greb pins Hamed's arms! The fighters are tied up... 16:10
03:00 Hamed works his way free! 16:10
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 17:11

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb looks to be in good shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Hamed got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Richie Giachetti's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 Hamed'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 Hamed traps Greb in the corner! 0:0
0:11 Hamed lands a wicked combination! 0:4
0:11 Greb appears shaken by those punches! 0:4
0:15 Greb is starting to fatigue... 0:4
0:25 Hamed lands a solid cross! 0:8
0:25 That blast sent Greb reeling into the ropes! 0:8
0:34 Greb is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:8
0:37 Hamed pins Greb in the corner! 0:8
0:42 Hamed lands a strong hook! 0:12
0:42 Greb is gasping for air!! 0:12
0:51 Hamed eats a left-right from Greb 2:12
0:51 They're both coming in head first. Someone's going to get cut if this keeps occurring! 2:12
01:12 OH! Hamed landed the big hook flush! 2:16
01:12 Harry Greb was stunned by that blow! 2:16
01:33 Hamed misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 2:16
01:35 Greb shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:16
01:40 The knockdown suffered by Hamed should have made that last round Greb's by a wide margin. 4:16
01:49 Hamed scores with a tremendous left! 4:20
01:49 Greb appears to be stunned! 4:20
01:54 Neither fighter has much left... 4:20
02:06 Hamed cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Greb had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:20
02:08 Greb lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Hamed 6:20
02:12 The swelling under Hamed's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 6:20
02:26 Hamed traps Greb's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Caiz Jr. breaks it up. 6:20
02:35 Hamed shoves Greb away. 6:20
02:39 Harry Greb's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 6:20
02:42 Hamed retreats into the left corner. 6:20
02:42 There's the uppercut from Greb. That opening has been there all fight for him. 8:20
02:57 Greb wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 10:20
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 10:20

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb looks a bit disgusted as Round 12 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Naseem Hamed's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Naseem Hamed's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 Greb glances a hook off Hamed's side. 2:0
0:29 Greb fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:0
0:35 Greb's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:0
0:46 Hamed does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Greb's punches in close. 2:0
0:53 It's a sweet uppercut by Hamed! He snapped Greb's head straight back with that punch! 2:5
0:53 Greb looks stunned! 2:5
01:05 Hamed is staying at the center of the ring. 2:5
01:10 Hamed can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:5
01:12 Greb feints to the head before burying the hook in Hamed's side. 5:5
01:16 Hamed's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 5:5
01:27 Hamed approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Greb any room to breathe. 5:5
01:36 Greb tries to muscle inside but Hamed clinches him. 5:5
01:40 Caiz Jr. steps in and breaks it up. 5:5
01:50 Hamed just can't find the range with that cross. 5:5
01:57 Harry Greb scores with a rapid fire combination. 7:5
02:11 Hamed drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 7:9
02:11 Greb was shaken by those blows! 7:9
02:34 Greb misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 7:9
02:45 Naseem Hamed throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 7:9
02:47 Greb lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 9:9
03:00 Naseem Hamed wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Greb's defense. 9:9
03:00 Greb appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:9
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 9:10

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Naseem Hamed looks to be in fair shape as Round 13 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 If the swelling was lessened by Hamed's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:11 Hamed fires a lead right that Greb manages to avoid. 0:0
0:22 * Greb just landed a short, clean uppercut that caught Naseem Hamed flush. Hamed dropped like he'd been shot. 0:0
0:25 Caiz Jr. crouches over Hamed and begins to count.. 6:0
0:25 1... 6:0
0:26 Hamed is desperately trying to stand as the count hits 2 but he is badly hurt. 6:0
0:27 3... 6:0
0:27 * Hamed still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Caiz Jr. is taking a long look at him. 6:0
0:27 Caiz Jr. is looking at Hamed closely, and he will allow the fight to continue. 6:0
0:27 Greb is reaching down deep to try and end this fight now as he knows he has Hamed in trouble! 6:0
0:41 Greb lands a strong uppercut! 10:0
0:41 Hamed was stunned by that blow! 10:0
0:45 It seems every shot Hamed takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 10:0
0:49 Greb gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 12:0
0:49 Naseem Hamed has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Greb needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 12:0
0:58 Harry Greb and Naseem Hamed are at close quarters as Greb lands a hook to Hamed's head. 14:0
0:58 That last punch by Greb just turned Hamed's legs to Jell-O! Hamed did a little dance and he's trying to regroup. Greb moves in for the kill. 14:0
01:07 Greb scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 16:0
01:07 Hamed comes out of his crouch and there is a clash of heads as Greb leans in. That's how nasty cuts occur! 16:0
01:07 Greb has Hamed reeling. Greb can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 16:0
01:11 There has to be something done about the swelling around Hamed's left eye as it continues to worsen. 16:0
01:20 Greb feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 16:0
01:33 Hamed lets his hands go inside, but Greb protects his body well. 16:0
01:40 Greb drops the right hand flush on Hamed's chin! 20:0
01:40 That shot landed square and Hamed felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 20:0
01:44 The increased swelling around the left eye of Hamed is fast becoming a hindurance. 20:0
01:53 Hamed fires and misses. 20:0
02:00 Greb's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 20:0
02:09 That was a violent straight left by Hamed! 20:4
02:09 Greb looks shaken! 20:4
02:21 Hamed has Greb trapped! 20:4
02:25 Hamed lands a crushing uppercut! 20:9
02:25 That shot buckled Greb's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 20:9
02:46 Both fighters move in close as Greb goes to the body with an uppercut. 22:9
03:00 Greb appears to have this fight under control. 22:9
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 23:10

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hamed was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:08 Hamed's corner has done a great job on his swelling. They've got it under control, at least for now. 0:0
0:13 Harry Greb smothers Hamed's attack as Hamed tries to get off some shots inside. 0:0
0:28 Greb slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:28 Hamed scores with a quick one-two to Greb's midsection 0:2
0:45 Hamed is clinching. Caiz Jr. better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 0:2
0:49 Referee Caiz Jr. separates the two... 0:2
0:53 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:2
0:59 Greb gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 2:2
01:04 Hamed is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 2:2
01:19 Greb misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:2
01:26 Hamed just landed a three punch combo! 2:6
01:26 Greb is out on his feet after that violent combination! 2:6
01:38 Greb slides into the corner... 2:6
01:42 Hamed ties up Greb... 2:6
01:47 Caiz Jr. has to break them apart. 2:6
01:47 Hamed doesn't seem bothered by the knockdown last round. He's winning this one. 2:6
01:59 Harry Greb grabs Naseem Hamed. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:6
02:08 Caiz Jr. has to break the clinch. 2:6
02:14 The action slows for the moment. 2:6
02:22 Greb misses wildly with the Hook. 2:6
02:29 Greb leans on Naseem Hamed and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 4:6
02:39 Harry Greb scores with consecutive blows to the body of Naseem Hamed. 6:6
02:58 Greb grabs Hamed again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 6:6
03:00 Greb pushes Hamed away. 6:6
03:00 Greb seems to have done enough to win this fight. 6:6
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. 5:6

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 15, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:05 Hamed's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:10 Greb misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:22 Greb fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:29 Hamed scores with a winging right! Harry Greb's head snapped back violently with that punch! 0:4
0:29 That was a beautiful shot, Greb's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 0:4
0:45 Hamed is off target with that hook. 0:4
0:47 Greb gets off a quick combination to the body 2:4
0:56 Greb pins Hamed in the corner! 2:4
0:56 Upstairs and downstairs! Greb lands two quick blows and then moves away from Hamed's counters. 4:4
01:06 Greb feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 4:4
01:06 These guys are really going at it but Hamed looks to be getting the worse of it. 7:6
01:18 Greb scores with several light punches to the head. 9:6
01:23 Hamed seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 9:6
01:32 Greb is either lucky or has radar. Hamed's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 9:6
01:44 Hamed can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 9:6
01:46 Greb connects with a left-right combo. 11:6
01:46 Hamed steps back and checks for blood after the fighters bump heads. 11:6
02:00 Greb comes in low. Hamed puts a headlock on him. Caiz Jr. knocks Hamed's arm off Greb's head. 11:6
02:05 The Referee breaks it up... 11:6
02:10 Greb backs into his own corner... 11:6
02:15 It's a sweet uppercut by Hamed! He snapped Greb's head straight back with that punch! 11:11
02:15 Greb was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 11:11
02:26 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Greb can land a solid one. 13:11
02:40 Greb lands a solid uppercut! 18:11
02:40 Hamed looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 18:11
02:57 Naseem Hamed just landed a devastating three punch combo! 18:16
02:57 Greb is trying to regroup after those punches... 18:16
03:00 Greb appears to have this fight under control. 18:16
03:00 This fight is going to the scorecards as the bell sounds ending Round 15. 19:15

Fight Result

Let's go to Joe Antonacci for the call...

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

Renato Caddeo, San Marino scores the bout 143 to 140

Rick Crocker, United States scores the bout 143 to 140

Mark Green, England scores the bout 146 to 137

And your winner by unanimous decision Harry Greb!!!


Score Cards

Renato Caddeo Round Total
San Marino 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Harry Greb 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 143
Naseem Hamed 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 8 10 10 8 10 9 140

Rick Crocker Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Harry Greb 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 143
Naseem Hamed 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 8 10 10 8 9 9 140

Mark Green Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Harry Greb 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 146
Naseem Hamed 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 8 10 9 8 9 10 137

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Harry Greb 27 27 28 30 29 30 28 30 30 30 27 28 30 29 29 432
Naseem Hamed 30 30 29 27 28 27 29 27 27 24 30 29 24 28 28 417


Statistics
Categories Harry Greb Naseem Hamed
Knockdowns scored 2 0


Jabs / Round 4.80 2.87
Hooks / Round 5.40 3.47
Crosses / Round 5.27 2.93
Combinations / Round 9.93 4.33
Uppercuts / Round 6.27 3.53


Punches Landed / Round 31.67 17.13
Punches Missed / Round 58.20 37.80


Punching Accuracy 35.2% 31.2%


Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1


Suffered Accidental Head Butt 4
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 3 / 2 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 2 / 1
Go for KO 5 / 2 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 1 7 / 5
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 2 / 1


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