#4# event 25 MDT Final

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Alexis Arguello vs Roberto Duran

Fight info: Pharaohs Casino, Managua, Nicaragua, 2012-10-07, announcer is Jim Fitzgerald, referee is Gustavo Padilla, the bout will be scored by three judges: Wally Snowball (South Africa), Fred Fensom (United States) and Lou Tabet (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the IBO 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: Alexis Arguello - Record: 3-0-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Jimmy Montoya
In the blue corner: Roberto Duran - Record: 3-0-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Nick Florio - Cut Man: Bill Gibson

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 1 of what should be a close fight. 0:0
0:06 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:0
0:14 Roberto Duran is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 0:0
0:24 Duran is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 0:0
0:28 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:36 Arguello fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:47 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:0
01:03 Duran lands a strong cross! 0:5
01:03 Arguello is trying to regroup after that punch... 0:5
01:16 That flurry by Roberto Duran scored cleanly as Arguello looks to clinch. 0:8
01:38 Arguello muscles his way inside. 0:8
01:50 Duran fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:8
01:57 Arguello drives that short hook into Duran's midsection! 5:8
01:57 Duran is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 5:8
02:10 Arguello fires away but finds nothing but air. 5:8
02:17 Arguello gets off a jab to the solar plexus 7:8
02:17 Arguello senses he has Duran in trouble and he is pouring it on! 7:8
02:26 Arguello's jab is landing with some authority. 10:8
02:26 Duran is hurt. Arguello is a decent finisher, but sometimes he gets too excited and just wings wild punches. Let's see what he does here. 10:8
02:39 Arguello lands a solid cross! 14:8
02:39 That punch may have stunned Duran momentarily. 14:8
02:48 Arguello lands a perfectly timed cross that puts Roberto Duran back on his heels. 17:8
02:48 Arguello knows he has Duran hurt as he wades in swinging! 17:8
02:52 A small mouse has formed under Duran's right eye. 17:8
03:00 Arguello lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Duran. 17:8
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! 18:10

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Arguello rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:13 Duran misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:20 Arguello shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Roberto Duran flush! 4:0
0:20 Duran was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 4:0
0:34 Arguello just can't find the range with that uppercut. 4:0
0:36 Duran scores with consecutive blows to the body of Arguello. 4:2
0:51 Arguello traps Duran in the corner! 4:2
0:55 Arguello tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Duran. 4:2
01:07 Arguello misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:2
01:30 Duran works free! He backs to ring center, with Arguello following. 4:2
01:42 Duran tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Arguello blocks it. 4:2
01:49 Arguello lands a hard cross! 8:2
01:49 Roberto Duran looks like he was hurt by that punch! 8:2
01:58 Arguello has Duran cornered! 8:2
02:02 Arguello and Duran are in a clinch, Padilla hollers at them to break and start fighting. 8:2
02:07 Arguello and Duran each take a step back. 8:2
02:17 Roberto Duran misses wildly with the hook. 8:2
02:27 Duran has a real weapon in that jab of his. he should use it more. 8:5
02:40 Arguello is holding on to Duran. He seems to be taking a breather. 8:5
02:49 Arguello uses his shoulder to force Duran out of the clinch. 8:5
03:00 That was a violent straight right by Duran! 8:9
03:00 Arguello is suddenly in trouble! 8:9
03:00 Round 2 finishes with the sound of the bell. 8:10

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duran looks to be in excellent shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Jimmy Montoya seemed to pump up Arguello between rounds. 0:0
0:13 Duran just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:4
0:13 Those punches hurt Arguello and he looks to hang on. 0:4
0:33 Arguello just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:9
0:33 That series of punches rocked Alexis Arguello and he looks to be in trouble. 0:9
0:46 Duran whiffs with the uppercut. 0:9
0:53 Duran throws a punch and lands. Arguello scores with a counter. Looks like Duran was a little more effective. 2:12
0:53 Duran must sense that he's got Arguello just about out on his feet. Now, it's a matter of whether or not he can land the punches necessary to end this fight. 2:12
01:10 Arguello takes a heavy combination downstairs. 2:16
01:10 Arguello was hurt by those blows! 2:16
01:15 Arguello is starting to puff up a little under his right eye. 2:16
01:23 Duran fires a left hand that Arguello takes high on the shoulder. 2:16
01:30 Duran lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 2:18
01:30 Arguello is dazed as Duran looks to put him away! 2:18
01:43 Duran throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:18
01:58 Duran pummels Arguello, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 2:22
01:58 Duran has Arguello in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 2:22
02:12 Duran just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Arguello with a sharp combination! 2:26
02:12 Arguello looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 2:26
02:16 That swelling under the right eye of Arguello is definitely getting worse. 2:26
02:25 Arguello is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Duran a decent target to shoot for. 2:26
02:40 Duran misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:26
02:57 Duran moves into the right corner. 2:26
03:00 Hide the china because Arguello is like a bull in there, charging forward with reckless abandon. 2:26
03:00 Arguello spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 3. 4:26

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Arguello looks to be in fair shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Arguello is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Arguello tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 0:0
0:16 Whatever Bill Gibson said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Roberto Duran has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:0
0:17 Arguello pins Duran in the corner! 0:0
0:21 Arguello lands a devastating hook! 4:0
0:21 Duran takes a step back, obviously hurt! 4:0
0:36 Arguello misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:0
0:38 Duran fires a punch over the jab of Arguello and gets it in for points. 4:2
0:47 Duran fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Arguello. He rocked him with that one. 4:5
0:51 Arguello's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 4:5
0:56 Duran has Arguello trapped! 4:5
0:56 Duran ends that flurry with a stiff right hand! 4:8
01:10 Duran drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:12
01:10 Arguello is reeling.. 4:12
01:14 The swelling around Arguello's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 4:12
01:23 Arguello snaps Roberto Duran's head back with a jolting uppercut. 7:12
01:28 There appears to be increased swelling under Roberto Duran's right eye. 7:12
01:32 Roberto Duran has Arguello blocked in! 7:12
01:32 Roberto Duran winds up from the third row and lands a vicious hook to the head of Arguello! That one took forever to get there, but still scored! 7:15
01:47 Duran looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 7:15
01:49 Arguello gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 9:15
02:03 And Arguello tastes the power of a huge hook from Duran! 9:19
02:03 Duran has Arguello hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 9:19
02:19 Arguello is either lucky or has radar. Duran's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 9:19
02:26 Arguello really buried that punch into Duran's ribs. 14:19
02:26 Duran is hurt! 14:19
02:31 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Duran. 14:19
02:35 Duran lands a nicely timed hook to Arguello's jaw from the outside. 14:22
02:40 Arguello's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 14:22
02:44 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 14:22
02:52 Duran leaves the jab just short. 14:22
03:00 Alexis Arguello lands a solid jab! 18:22
03:00 Duran was stunned by that blow! 18:22
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 19:23

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 5. 0:0
0:05 Roberto Duran received a pep talk from Bill Gibson before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:05 Arguello'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
0:05 Duran's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:11 Arguello lands a vicious cross! 4:0
0:11 Duran appears to have been staggered by that punch... 4:0
0:16 The swelling under Duran's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 4:0
0:25 Duran takes a hard combination from Arguello 8:0
0:25 That's the punch Arguello hoped to land! Duran looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 8:0
0:38 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 8:0
0:46 Arguello clamps Duran's arms to his side and holds on until Padilla breaks the hold. 8:0
0:50 Padilla breaks them up... 8:0
0:55 Arguello looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 10:0
01:06 Arguello scores with a hard jab to the body. 13:0
01:10 Duran's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Arguello. 13:0
01:23 Duran tries to drop the right hand over the top but Arguello ducks under it. 13:0
01:31 Arguello takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 13:0
01:38 Duran is clinching... Arguello is trying to free his gloves... They are under Duran's arms... 13:0
01:53 Duran shoves Arguello away. 13:0
01:57 Duran retreats into a neutral corner. 13:0
02:02 That hook by Arguello jarred Duran! 17:0
02:02 That shot landed square and Duran felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 17:0
02:15 Duran turns on the hook and drives it home under Arguello's elbows. 17:3
02:26 Arguello gets off a quick combination to the body 19:3
02:31 The swelling under Duran's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 19:3
02:36 Duran retreats into the lower corner. 19:3
02:40 Arguello goes straight at Duran, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 19:3
02:50 No one is going to confuse Arguello with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 19:3
02:59 Arguello's misses as Duran backpedals away. 19:3
03:00 There's the bell. Alexis Arguello wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 5 is history. 21:2

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
0:08 The swelling on the face of Arguello is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Arguello still has distension. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Duran's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:13 Arguello throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Duran but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:15 Not much steam behind Duran's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 0:2
0:19 Alexis Arguello seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 0:2
0:29 Arguello wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Roberto Duran's defense. 0:2
0:31 Duran sneaks home the right cross. 0:4
0:48 Arguello fires a shot, but it glances off Duran's shoulder. 0:4
0:50 Duran throws the hook and connects. 0:6
01:04 Alexis Arguello smothers Duran's attack with a clinch! 0:6
01:15 Padilla separates the two... 0:6
01:22 Duran slides into a neutral corner... 0:6
01:27 Arguello clinches... Duran gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:6
01:36 Referee Padilla separates the two... 0:6
01:41 Arguello has Duran trapped in the upper neutral corner... 0:6
01:41 Alexis Arguello rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Duran. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 3:6
01:50 Duran is forced into his own corner... 3:6
01:54 Arguello has his arms wrapped around Duran... Now they separate. 3:6
02:03 Roberto Duran works his way free! 3:6
02:13 Padilla yells at the fighters to separate but Arguello and Duran are a tangle of arms. 3:6
02:28 Padilla is shouting at Arguello to break! 3:6
02:33 Duran takes a solid cross from Arguello. 6:6
02:47 Arguello pins Duran's arms! The fighters are tied up... 6:6
02:51 Duran pushes Arguello away. 6:6
03:00 Duran throws a flurry of punches but Arguello either blocks or slips them. 6:6
03:00 The round ends and the crowd isn't hesitating to let the fighters know that it's not pleased with the lack of action. 6:6

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Arguello's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Arguello's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Duran is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Duran still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Duran lands a devastating hook! 0:4
0:13 Arguello is clutching his side! 0:4
0:17 Arguello is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 0:4
0:22 Arguello got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Eddie Inabagsky's instructions work. 0:4
0:23 Arguello ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 2:4
0:27 The swelling under Roberto Duran's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 2:4
0:32 A hard uppercut from Arguello lands flush. 5:4
0:41 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 5:4
0:48 Duran connects with a violent cross! 5:8
0:48 Arguello is reeling after that shot! 5:8
01:06 Duran is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 5:8
01:15 That punch actually went behind Duran's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Arguello. 5:8
01:22 There's a hard shot off the top of Arguello's head! 5:12
01:22 Arguello is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 5:12
01:26 Arguello's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 5:12
01:37 Arguello voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 5:12
01:43 Duran moves into a neutral corner. 5:12
01:47 Arguello catches Duran coming in with a sweet uppercut! 9:12
01:47 Duran appears shaken by that punch! 9:12
02:04 Duran picks off the hook by Arguello. 9:12
02:11 Duran doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Arguello's head? 9:16
02:11 Arguello is badly hurt! 9:16
02:24 Duran picks off the jab thrown by Arguello. 9:16
02:27 Duran shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 9:18
02:46 Duran's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 9:20
02:55 Great work to the body by Arguello as he scores with both hands. 12:20
03:00 The increased swelling around the right eye of Duran is fast becoming a hindurance. 12:20
03:00 The crowd is standing on its feet. Both fighters shoot their gloves skyward! What a great round of boxing! 14:21

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Padilla motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Arguello'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 The swelling on the face of Duran is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Duran still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Duran is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:0
0:21 Arguello backs into the near right corner. 0:0
0:21 * Duran is told to quit holding and hitting by Padilla. 0:4
0:35 There has to be something done about the swelling around Arguello's right eye as it continues to worsen. 0:4
0:42 Duran has Arguello pinned! 0:4
0:42 Duran rips a hook to the body. 0:6
0:57 Roberto Duran wings a big left hand at Arguello but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:6
01:09 Padilla has to pull the fighters away from each other as Arguello locks up Roberto Duran's arms. 0:6
01:13 Padilla separates them. 0:6
01:21 Arguello is trapped in the corner... 0:6
01:26 Roberto Duran lands a strong hook! 0:10
01:26 Arguello is gasping for air!! 0:10
01:43 Arguello works free! The fighters move to ring center. 0:10
02:06 Arguello approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Duran any room to breathe. 0:10
02:11 Arguello slides into the corner... 0:10
02:11 Duran doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 0:12
02:15 Arguello's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 0:12
02:26 Arguello works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 0:12
02:37 Arguello looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Duran. 0:12
02:49 Duran lands consecutive blows to Arguello's midsection. 0:14
02:58 Arguello is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:14
03:00 Duran appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 0:14
03:00 Round 8 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 1:16

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Arguello's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Arguello's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Duran is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:13 Duran just comes up short with the hook. 0:0
0:19 Arguello cranks up the hook and connects to Duran's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:0
0:19 Duran appears to be stunned! 4:0
0:29 Arguello backs into a neutral corner. 4:0
0:29 Duran gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Arguello with an uppercut. 4:2
0:50 Duran just landed a three punch combo! 4:6
0:50 Alexis Arguello is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 4:6
01:02 Arguello retreats into the right corner. 4:6
01:07 Duran is circling his opponent. 4:6
01:14 Alexis Arguello moves into a neutral corner. 4:6
01:18 Duran darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 4:6
01:24 Arguello moves into the lower corner. 4:6
01:29 Duran misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:6
01:40 Duran fires and misses. 4:6
01:47 Arguello drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 8:6
01:47 Duran looks shaken! 8:6
01:52 It seems every shot Duran takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 8:6
01:57 Arguello traps Duran in the corner! 8:6
02:02 Arguello is jockeying for position as he tries to force Duran back into the corner. 8:6
02:06 Both fighters move back to ring center. 8:6
02:06 Duran slips in a jab to the body 8:8
02:11 Arguello needs to catch his second wind... 8:8
02:11 Alexis Arguello seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 8:8
02:16 Arguello has Duran trapped in the left neutral corner... 8:8
02:20 Oh!!! Arguello unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 12:8
02:20 Duran looks shaken! 12:8
02:32 Arguello seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 12:8
02:42 Arguello comes in low. Duran puts a headlock on him. Padilla knocks Roberto Duran's arm off Arguello's head. 12:8
02:46 Padilla has to break them apart. 12:8
02:59 Duran lets his hands go inside, but Arguello protects his body well. 12:8
03:00 It looks like Duran has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 12:8
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 13:10

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 10. There it is! 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Arguello'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 Duran's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Duran's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Duran is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:19 Arguello lands a crushing hook! 4:0
0:19 Duran looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:0
0:23 The swelling around Duran's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 4:0
0:29 Duran is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:0
0:35 Roberto Duran throws the cross and scores to the head of Arguello. 4:2
0:39 Alexis Arguello's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 4:2
0:53 Alexis Arguello lands a wicked uppercut! 8:2
0:53 Duran's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 8:2
01:10 Alexis Arguello lands a hard hook! 12:2
01:10 Duran looks shaken! 12:2
01:24 Duran misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 12:2
01:35 Arguello gets in two or three punishing shots to the head of Duran. 15:2
01:39 It looks like Duran and Arguello are both starting to fatigue... 15:2
01:39 Duran's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 15:2
01:48 Duran backs into a neutral corner. 15:2
01:53 Alexis Arguello dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Duran back on his heels! 19:2
01:53 What a devastating shot, Duran looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 19:2
02:06 Roberto Duran fires and misses. 19:2
02:13 Arguello scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 23:2
02:13 Duran is trying to regroup after those punches... 23:2
02:18 There has to be something done about the swelling around Duran's right eye as it continues to worsen. 23:2
02:35 Duran tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 23:2
02:50 Duran drops the right hand flush on Arguello's chin! 23:6
02:50 Arguello is suddenly in trouble! 23:6
03:00 The fighters are tied up. Alexis Arguello tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 23:6
03:00 Referee Padilla has to separate the two... 23:6
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 10. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 22:7

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 11 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Arguello'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
0:06 Duran's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:07 Duran lands two stinging combinations that stop Arguello in his tracks. 0:3
0:11 There has to be something done about the swelling around Arguello's right eye as it continues to worsen. 0:3
0:27 Arguello misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:3
0:40 Duran backs into a neutral corner. 0:3
0:44 Arguello knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 0:3
01:08 Arguello landed a sharp combination that rocked Duran back on his heels! 4:3
01:08 What a beautiful combination! Duran might not survive this... 4:3
01:12 Duran's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 4:3
01:25 Duran backs into the near right corner. 4:3
01:30 Arguello swings...and misses. 4:3
01:37 Look out! That was a straight right by Roberto Duran! 4:7
01:37 Arguello staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 4:7
01:58 There's a straight right by Arguello! 8:7
01:58 Duran was staggered by that punch! 8:7
02:12 Arguello fires a lead right that Duran manages to avoid. 8:7
02:19 Duran just landed a three punch combo! 8:11
02:19 Arguello is out on his feet after that violent combination! 8:11
02:23 Alexis Arguello is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 8:11
02:23 Duran is breathing heavily... 8:11
02:30 Duran slides into a neutral corner... 8:11
02:35 Duran takes a heavy combination downstairs. 12:11
02:35 Duran was shaken by those blows! 12:11
02:39 The swelling around Duran's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 12:11
02:44 Duran buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Arguello 12:14
02:49 Arguello seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 12:14
03:00 Arguello ties up Duran... 12:14
03:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 12:14
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 13:14

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Arguello was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Arguello is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Duran'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 Alexis Arguello telegraphed that shot and Duran ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:29 Duran 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
0:35 Arguello really buried that punch into Duran's ribs. 4:0
0:35 Duran appears shaken by those punches! 4:0
0:40 Roberto Duran seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 4:0
0:45 Arguello retreats into a neutral corner. 4:0
0:50 Arguello holds his arms up in disgust as Duran holds him around his waist. 4:0
0:54 Padilla separates the two... 4:0
01:03 Duran does a great job of moving as Arguello tries to work inside. 4:0
01:10 OH! Duran landed the big hook flush! 4:4
01:10 That blast sent Arguello reeling into the ropes! 4:4
01:24 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 4:4
01:33 Arguello tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:4
01:45 Arguello lands a smashing hook! 8:4
01:45 Duran is hurt! 8:4
01:49 Both fighters are breathing hard... 8:4
01:58 That was a violent straight right by Arguello! 12:4
01:58 Duran was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 12:4
02:03 There has to be something done about the swelling around Duran's right eye as it continues to worsen. 12:4
02:08 Duran has Arguello blocked in! 12:4
02:08 Duran splits Alexis Arguello's gloves with an uppercut. 12:6
02:21 Arguello just landed a three punch combo! 17:6
02:21 Duran is trying to regroup after those punches... 17:6
02:26 Duran's right eye is close to closing with all the swelling around it, which could well bring about a stoppage to this fight. 17:6
02:39 Duran smothers Alexis Arguello's attack as Arguello tries to get off some shots inside. 17:6
02:50 Duran misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 17:6
02:57 Both men look to measure one another. 17:6
03:00 It looks like Arguello has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 17:6
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 12. 19:5

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Arguello and Duran square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 13. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Arguello is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Duran's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Duran's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Roberto Duran blasts home a hook. 0:2
0:16 Bill Gibson not only gave Duran encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Arguello. Now it's up to Duran to implement it. 0:2
0:23 It's a sweet uppercut by Arguello! He snapped Duran's head straight back with that punch! 4:2
0:23 Duran seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 4:2
0:28 Duran is at a severe disadvantage now that his right eye has swollen to the point of near-closure. 4:2
0:37 Arguello is protecting the body nicely as Duran fails to score inside. 4:2
0:39 Arguello moves in and scores with a quick jab. 6:2
0:53 Duran just landed a devastating three punch combo! 6:6
0:53 Arguello in on unsteady legs after those punches. 6:6
0:58 Alexis Arguello's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 6:6
01:07 Duran is off target with that cross. 6:6
01:18 Duran's jab is fast and accurate. 6:8
01:32 Apparently Arguello feels it's a good strategy to hug Duran and force Padilla to come separate them. 6:8
01:37 Padilla has to break the clinch. 6:8
01:45 Duran pins Arguello in the corner! 6:8
01:45 * Padilla is giving Duran a warning for holding and hitting. 6:12
02:06 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 6:12
02:12 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 6:12
02:17 Duran can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 6:12
02:33 * Alexis Arguello goes down!! he walked right into a wicked combination from Roberto Duran!! 6:12
02:35 Padilla motions Duran to a neutral corner and starts the count. 6:21
02:35 1... 6:21
02:36 2... 6:21
02:37 3... 6:21
02:38 4... 6:21
02:39 5... 6:21
02:40 6... 6:21
02:41 7... 6:21
02:42 8... 6:21
02:42 * Arguello beats the count, but he appears to be hurt badly! 6:21
02:42 The fight will go on as Padilla deems Arguello is fit to conitnue. 6:21
02:42 Duran is reaching down deep to try and end this fight now as he knows he has Arguello in trouble! 6:21
02:50 Arguello eats a jab from Duran 6:23
02:50 Duran wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Arguello away! 6:23
02:55 The swelling around Arguello's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 6:23
03:00 Duran appears to have this fight under control. 6:23
03:00 The knockdown in that last round really brought the crowd to life, you can feel the electricity in the air. 5:24

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin Round 14, we will see if Duran can take advantage of the knockdown he scored last round. 0:0
0:05 Arguello'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
0:05 Duran's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:10 Duran takes a hard combination from Arguello 4:0
0:10 Duran was stunned by that blow! 4:0
0:15 Duran's right eye is nearing the point of closure as the swelling worsens. 4:0
0:19 Eddie Inabagsky was really animated in Arguello's corner and Alexis Arguello was nodding in agreement. 4:0
0:24 Arguello lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of "Manos de Piedra" Duran. 4:0
0:36 Arguello throws a crushing right to Duran's jaw! 8:0
0:36 Roberto Duran looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 8:0
0:45 Arguello lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 10:0
0:49 The swelling under Duran's right eye is becoming hideous, it has got to be a major detriment to him at this point. 10:0
01:00 Arguello ties up Duran. 10:0
01:04 Padilla has to separate the two... 10:0
01:12 Roberto Duran retreats into the right corner. 10:0
01:17 Arguello just misses with a huge shot as Duran chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 10:0
01:24 Duran quickly hitches up his trunks. 10:0
01:26 The fighters are at ring center... 10:0
01:31 Duran circles around the ring. 10:0
01:46 Duran usues his legs to avoid Arguello's punches. 10:0
01:49 A hard jab to the stomach makes Arguello gasp!! 10:3
01:53 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Arguello change his style. 10:3
01:53 Arguello's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 10:3
02:00 Duran slides into a neutral corner... 10:3
02:05 Arguello lands a crushing hook! 14:3
02:05 Duran is reeling.. 14:3
02:21 Arguello just comes up short with the cross. 14:3
02:23 Duran shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 14:5
02:39 Arguello's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 14:5
02:52 Arguello misses with that cross. 14:5
03:00 Duran slides into his own corner... 14:5
03:00 Arguello traps Duran's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Padilla breaks it up. 14:5
03:00 Padilla moves them apart. 14:5
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 14. 14:6

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters touch gloves in the middle of the ring as the 15th and final round begins. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Arguello is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Duran is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Duran still has distension. 0:0
0:11 Arguello doesn't connect with the cross. 0:0
0:13 * Padilla is telling Duran to quit holding and hitting. 0:4
0:13 * Padilla is taking a point away from Roberto Duran and that hurts as he was winning the round! 0:4
0:36 Arguello does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Duran's punches in close. 0:4
0:42 Arguello lands a strong uppercut! 5:4
0:42 Duran is going to need to regroup after that blow... 5:4
0:59 Arguello has Duran blocked in! 5:4
01:03 Arguello can't score with short uppercut inside. Duran got his gloves in front of the punch. 5:4
01:16 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 5:4
01:28 Arguello is clinching... 5:4
01:40 Arguello pushes Duran away. 5:4
01:49 Arguello fires a volley of punches but Duran was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 5:4
02:04 Arguello wraps up Duran... Neither fighter will break... 5:4
02:09 Now they break clean. 5:4
02:21 Oh!!! Arguello unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 9:4
02:21 Duran looks stunned! 9:4
02:35 Arguello cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Duran had his elbows tucked in nicely. 9:4
02:42 Roberto Duran looks to work the body, but Alexis Arguello covers up nicely. 9:4
02:49 Duran's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 9:4
02:58 Arguello wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Duran's defense. 9:4
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 9:4
03:00 That's it. This fight has gone the distance and now we'll await the official decision. 9:4

Fight Result

Here's Jim Fitzgerald with the call...

Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...

Fred Fensom, United States scores the bout 143 to 141 for Roberto Duran

Wally Snowball, South Africa scores the bout 142 to 142 - even

Lou Tabet, United States scores the bout 143 to 141 for...

...Roberto Duran

The winner and new IBO lightweight champion by majority decision is Roberto Duran!


Score Cards

Wally Snowball Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Alexis Arguello 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 8 10 10 142
Roberto Duran 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 8 142

Fred Fensom Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Alexis Arguello 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 8 9 9 141
Roberto Duran 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 143

Lou Tabet Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Alexis Arguello 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 8 10 10 141
Roberto Duran 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 8 143

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Alexis Arguello 29 28 27 28 30 30 27 27 29 30 27 30 24 29 29 424
Roberto Duran 28 29 30 29 27 30 30 30 28 27 30 27 30 28 25 428


Statistics
Categories Alexis Arguello Roberto Duran
Knockdowns scored 0 1


Jabs / Round 3.47 4.00
Hooks / Round 3.20 3.73
Crosses / Round 5.60 4.53
Combinations / Round 4.27 6.13
Uppercuts / Round 4.20 4.07


Punches Landed / Round 20.73 22.47
Punches Missed / Round 64.80 58.33


Punching Accuracy 24.2% 27.8%


Total Number of Fouls 0 3
Holding Head and Hitting 3


Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Official Warning 1
Caution 1


Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 2 / 2
Fight Inside 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 9 / 9
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 8 / 6 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 2 / 1


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments

[JDC]

[JDC]

Very close fight. A worthy final. Thanks D

[kevo]

You're part of a very exclusive cub now, welcome to the fold.

[JDC]

You're part of a very exclusive cub now, welcome to the fold.

That's because I didn't get you in the final this season ;;-)

I remember you saying in the draft thread (or some time close after), that you'd have drafted Duran if he hadn't gone. Could have been a hattrick.

[kevo]

You're part of a very exclusive cub now, welcome to the fold.

That's because I didn't get you in the final this season ;;-)

I remember you saying in the draft thread (or some time close after), that you'd have drafted Duran if he hadn't gone. Could have been a hattrick.

That's just the way of The Sim. One season you're up, next season you're Adam.

Your official MDT Winner Purple Blazer is in the post.

[JDC]

No one wants to end up like Adam, fvck that

Can't you send the Blazer round with some whores?

I don't trust the postal service with such a prized possession.

[kevo]

No one wants to end up like Adam, fvck that

Can't you send the Blazer round with some whores?

I don't trust the postal service with such a prized possession.

Will D's Ma do?

[Crease]

Here's a query for all to consider:

Should the Hall Of Fame have a Roll Of Honour for the Million Dollar Tournament Champions?

And the Champions would not necessarily be in the Hall Of Fame, but they would be noted and enshriend in the Roll Of Honour.

Have a wee think about it and each of you can get back to me. As always the majority will decide.

[kevo]

Yes.

[JDC]

No one wants to end up like Adam, fvck that

Can't you send the Blazer round with some whores?

I don't trust the postal service with such a prized possession.

Will D's Ma do?

What does D's Ma do?

[JDC]

Yes.

I agree

[kevo]

No one wants to end up like Adam, fvck that

Can't you send the Blazer round with some whores?

I don't trust the postal service with such a prized possession.

Will D's Ma do?

What does D's Ma do?

F*ck for a buck, do something strange for a piece of change, and make you holla for a dollar.

You ever had your dick sucked from the back?

[JDC]

You ever had your dick sucked from the back?

Would that involve her head being up my arse? Sounds painful.

She's sucked my nob, for a bob. It be a fine Blazer