Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Ray Leonard Michael Spinks 1-1 1 SD 10 10
Preliminary 1 Larry Holmes Rocky Marciano 1-1 0 D(m) 10 10
Preliminary 2 Marcel Cerdan Duilio Loi 3-2 2 UD 10 10
Support Bout Joe Louis Ricardo Lopez 3-2 2 KO 8 10
Co-Feature Thomas Hearns Carlos Monzon 1-1 2 MD 10 10
Main Event Pernell Whitaker Salvador Sanchez 1-1 1 TKO 13 15
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
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Opening Bout
Ray Leonard vs Michael Spinks
Fight info: Pyramid Arena, Memphis, TN, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Joe Humphries, referee is Genaro Rodriguez, the bout will be scored by three judges: Des Bloyd (Australia), Eugenia Williams (United States) and Bill Holmes (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Ray Leonard - Record: 2-1-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Leo Flynn
In the blue corner: Michael Spinks - Record: 1-1-2 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Robert Garcia - Cut Man: Ray Rodgers
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:09 Spinks's jab is hitting Leonard's solar plexus like a jackhammer and Leonard does not look comfortable! 0:3
0:23 Leonard connects with a violent combination! 4:3
0:23 Spinks looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 4:3
0:42 Spinks shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Leonard flush! 4:7
0:42 Ray Leonard is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 4:7
0:51 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 4:7
0:55 A cross to body by Leonard gets through. 6:7
01:12 Spinks does a great job of moving as Ray Leonard tries to work inside. 6:7
01:19 Michael Spinks snakes the jab through Leonard's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 6:9
01:36 The uppercut just landed by Michael Spinks is a nice weapon on the inside. 6:11
01:44 Leonard doesn't have to look for Spinks this round. He is right there in front of him. 6:11
01:47 A hard jab lands from Spinks 6:14
02:07 Spinks's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 6:14
02:18 Leonard is protecting the body nicely as Spinks fails to score inside. 6:14
02:25 Leonard pummels Spinks, capping off his assault with a stiff hook! 10:14
02:25 Spinks appears to have been staggered by that punch... 10:14
02:44 Leonard's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 10:14
02:51 Michael Spinks lands a hard cross to the body, one of the better punches so far this round. 10:17
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 11:17
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Spinks is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 2 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Michael Spinks's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:13 Leonard leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:27 Leonard scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 2:0
0:44 Spinks misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:0
0:46 Leonard's finds a home on Spinks's jaw. 4:0
01:01 A solid right hand scores for Leonard. 7:0
01:23 Spinks lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 7:2
01:37 Spinks and Leonard are in a clinch, Rodriguez hollers at them to break and start fighting. 7:2
01:46 Spinks finally lets go of Leonard. 7:2
01:51 Both men look to measure one another. 7:2
01:55 Ray Leonard moves in and scores with a quick jab. 9:2
02:04 As high as Michael Spinks is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Leonard takes advantage of it. 9:2
02:12 Leonard tries to drop the right hand over the top but Spinks ducks under it. 9:2
02:18 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 9:2
02:26 Leonard moves to the center of the Ring taunting Michael Spinks with his hands by his sides. 9:2
02:41 Ray Leonard is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Spinks. 9:2
02:45 Ray Leonard gets off a nasty series of punches that shook Spinks. His corner has been screaming for that. 12:2
03:00 Spinks backs into the lower corner. 12:2
03:00 Leonard is off target with that combination. 12:2
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 2 to a close. 14:1
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 3. 0:0
0:11 Ray Leonard retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:15 Spinks lands a strong cross! 0:5
0:15 Leonard is dazed and he is in trouble!! 0:5
0:33 Spinks is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:5
0:39 Spinks flicks a jab to Leonard's stomach 0:7
0:53 Leonard wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Spinks's defense. 0:7
01:00 Spinks lands a wicked cross! 0:11
01:00 Leonard takes a step back, obviously hurt! 0:11
01:14 Leonard works free! He backs to ring center, with Spinks following. 0:11
01:18 Leonard backs into a neutral corner. 0:11
01:23 There's a straight right by Spinks! 0:15
01:23 Ray Leonard staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 0:15
01:37 Leonard lands a solid hook! 4:15
01:37 Spinks was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 4:15
01:54 Spinks fires a lead right that Leonard manages to avoid. 4:15
01:56 Leonard throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 6:15
02:13 Leonard tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 6:15
02:20 Leonard moves into a neutral corner. 6:15
02:20 Spinks's jab connects to Leonard's head 6:17
02:37 Spinks is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Ray Leonard's defense. 6:17
02:41 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 6:17
02:46 Leonard scores with the jab. 8:17
02:58 Ray Leonard eats a jab from Spinks 8:19
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 9:21
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:24 Leonard clamps Spinks's arms to his side and holds on until Rodriguez breaks the hold. 0:0
0:29 Rodriguez moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:29 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:43 Leonard is circling his opponent. 0:0
0:50 Leonard's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:53 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 0:0
01:00 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:0
01:03 Spinks flicks a lead right to the head of Leonard. 0:2
01:15 Spinks throws a punch and lands. Leonard scores with a counter. Looks like Spinks was a little more effective. 2:5
01:30 Spinks goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 2:7
01:44 Michael Spinks misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:7
01:52 Spinks seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:7
01:55 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:7
02:03 Leonard whiffs with the combination. 2:7
02:24 Leonard traps Spinks's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 2:7
02:33 Rodriguez pries them apart. 2:7
02:47 Spinks lands a nicely timed hook to Leonard's jaw from the outside. 2:10
03:00 The bell stops the action as Leonard and Michael Spinks go back to their corners. 1:11
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:05 Robert Garcia not only gave Spinks encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Leonard. Now it's up to Spinks to implement it. 0:0
0:06 Leonard feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:0
0:06 Leonard scores with three unanswered blows to the head of Spinks. 3:0
0:10 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 3:0
0:28 Spinks picks off the jab thrown by Leonard. 3:0
0:31 Spinks scores with a hard jab to the body. 3:3
0:48 Leonard misses wildly with the Hook. 3:3
0:57 Spinks throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 3:5
01:15 Spinks fires and misses. 3:5
01:22 Leonard lands a stinging jab. 5:5
01:31 Ray Leonard wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 7:5
01:44 Leonard splits Spinks's gloves with a powerful uppercut. 10:5
02:01 Spinks lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Leonard. 10:5
02:08 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 10:5
02:12 Spinks moves into the right corner. 10:5
02:16 Leonard is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Michael Spinks to chase him. 10:5
02:26 Leonard misses with that punch. 10:5
02:33 Leonard fires a jab to the body 12:5
02:53 Leonard telegraphed that shot and Spinks ducks under it easily. 12:5
03:00 Michael Spinks shows Ray Leonard his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 5. 14:5
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard looks to be in excellent shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:15 Leonard is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Spinks. 0:0
0:24 Rodriguez breaks them up... 0:0
0:24 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:29 Spinks fires away with both hands, banging some clean shots home. 0:3
0:50 Leonard is moving around the ring nicely. 0:3
0:55 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:3
01:03 Leonard throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:3
01:18 Ray Leonard is flicking the jab, trying to keep Spinks at long range. 0:3
01:23 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:3
01:27 The quickness and footwork of Leonard is definitely keeping Spinks off balance. 0:3
01:35 Leonard is blocked in his own corner... 0:3
01:39 Michael Spinks voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:3
01:49 Considering the clinch Leonard has on Spinks it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Spinks pushes him away. 0:3
01:54 Leonard shoves Spinks away. 0:3
02:04 Leonard works his way in and leans on Spinks... 0:3
02:08 Rodriguez separates the two... 0:3
02:13 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:3
02:17 Leonard retreats into the far corner. 0:3
02:21 Spinks wings a big left hand at Leonard but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:3
02:32 Leonard has Spinks trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 0:3
02:37 Leonard just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Spinks with a sharp combination! 5:3
02:37 Spinks is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 5:3
02:52 Leonard grabs and holds Spinks... 5:3
02:57 Rodriguez is shouting at Leonard to break! 5:3
03:00 Leonard pins Spinks in the corner! 5:3
03:00 Leonard fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 5:3
03:00 That was a stinker of a round. The fighters should never have left their corners if all they were going to do was run or clinch. The crowd's voicing those same sentiments in the form of boos. 5:4
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:18 Leonard is clinching... Spinks is trying to free his gloves... They are under Leonard's arms... 0:0
0:27 Rodriguez has to separate the two... 0:0
0:27 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:40 Spinks is clinching. Rodriguez better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 0:0
0:49 Rodriguez moves them apart. 0:0
0:56 Leonard is staying at the center of the ring. 0:0
0:56 * Leonard is hitting with the back of his glove and Rodriguez has seen enough as he issues a warning. 2:0
01:18 Spinks is forced into his own corner... 2:0
01:18 Some nice infighting ends with Leonard getting an uppercut in. 4:0
01:27 Ray Leonard has Spinks pinned! 4:0
01:31 Ray Leonard grabs Spinks. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:0
01:43 Rodriguez has to break the clinch. 4:0
01:56 Spinks frees himself from Leonard's clutches! They move to ring center now. 4:0
02:01 Leonard takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 7:0
02:21 Oh!!! Leonard unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 11:0
02:21 Spinks's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 11:0
02:36 Leonard slides into a neutral corner... 11:0
02:36 Spinks pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 11:2
02:53 Spinks bounces off the ropes, challenging Leonard to come get him. 11:2
02:57 Both men look to measure one another. 11:2
03:00 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 11:2
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 7. 11:3
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 8. There it is! 0:0
0:07 Leo Flynn was extremely upbeat during the break with Leonard providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:12 Leonard is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Spinks. 0:0
0:12 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:26 Spinks fires a left hand that Leonard takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:33 Leonard lands a hard hook! 4:0
0:33 Spinks is gasping for air!! 4:0
0:42 Spinks slides into the corner... 4:0
0:46 Leonard pins Spinks's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:0
0:51 Spinks pushes Leonard away. 4:0
0:55 The action slows for the moment. 4:0
01:02 Leonard feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 4:0
01:14 Spinks swings...and misses. 4:0
01:26 Spinks lands a strong cross! 4:4
01:26 Leonard is clutching his side! 4:4
01:37 The action is at ring center. 4:4
01:42 Leonard fires and misses. 4:4
01:58 Spinks misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:4
02:00 Leonard blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 7:4
02:13 Spinks traps Leonard in the corner! 7:4
02:18 Leonard takes a hard combination from Spinks 7:8
02:18 Leonard appears shaken by those punches! 7:8
02:31 Leonard lets his hands go inside, but Spinks protects his body well. 7:8
02:38 Spinks just landed a three punch combo! 7:12
02:38 Leonard's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 7:12
02:47 Fighters are exchanging blows! Spinks scored more on that exchange. 9:15
02:56 Leonard is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 9:15
03:00 Leonard slides into his own corner... 9:15
03:00 Spinks is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Leonard attempts to move inside on him. 9:15
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Leonard and Spinks really went at it. 11:16
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 9. 0:0
0:13 Leonard wraps up Michael Spinks. 0:0
0:17 Rodriguez separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:17 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 Spinks got some great advice from Robert Garcia between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 9. 0:0
0:26 Michael Spinks dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Leonard back on his heels! 0:4
0:26 Leonard seems to have been hurt by that punch! 0:4
0:36 Spinks has Leonard cornered! 0:4
0:41 Spinks just comes up short with the hook. 0:4
0:57 Spinks is giving Leonard a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:4
01:01 Spinks has Leonard blocked in! 0:4
01:01 Spinks drills Leonard with a left and right and another left. 0:6
01:21 Spinks darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:6
01:26 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:6
01:34 Leonard has his arms wrapped around Spinks... Now they separate. 0:6
01:38 * Rodriguez is telling Spinks he wants a clean break. 0:6
01:47 Leonard is fading... 0:6
02:00 Spinks misses wildly with the hook. 0:6
02:02 The fighters move in close and Leonard gets off first, landing a vicious combination that snaps back the head of Spinks. 3:6
02:21 Michael Spinks has Leonard trapped! 3:6
02:26 Spinks traps Leonard's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Rodriguez breaks it up. 3:6
02:35 Referee Rodriguez separates the two... 3:6
02:39 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 3:6
02:44 Ray Leonard traps Michael Spinks in the corner! 3:6
02:49 The fighters are tied up. Leonard tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 3:6
02:53 Referee Rodriguez has to separate the two... 3:6
03:00 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 3:6
03:00 Spinks misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 3:6
03:00 Spinks seems to have done enough to win this fight. 3:6
03:00 Round 9 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 2:8
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:05 Leo Flynn seemed to pump up Leonard between rounds. 0:0
0:06 Spinks has Leonard pinned! 0:0
0:06 Spinks gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Leonard. 0:2
0:10 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:2
0:23 Leonard is holding... 0:2
0:28 The Referee breaks it up... 0:2
0:40 Spinks just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:6
0:40 Leonard is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:6
0:54 Spinks seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:6
01:02 Michael Spinks is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:6
01:12 Spinks clinches... Ray Leonard gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:6
01:16 Rodriguez separates the two... 0:6
01:26 Spinks just misses with a huge shot as Leonard chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:6
01:28 Leonard slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Spinks. 3:6
01:37 Ray Leonard retreats into his own corner... 3:6
01:42 Spinks tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Leonard blocks it. 3:6
01:44 Leonard lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 5:6
02:00 Leonard's jab is landing with some authority. 8:6
02:18 Spinks lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Leonard. 8:6
02:34 Spinks tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 8:6
02:49 Spinks doesn't connect with the uppercut. 8:6
03:00 The fighters are back at ring center... 8:6
03:00 Spinks appears to have this fight under control. 8:6
03:00 The bell sounds ending the final round and now the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 7:7
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Joe Humphries is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Des Bloyd, Australia scores the bout 96 to 95 for Michael Spinks
Eugenia Williams, United States scores the bout 97 to 93 for Ray Leonard
Bill Holmes, United States scores the bout 97 to 95 for...
...Ray Leonard
The winner by split decision is Ray Leonard!
Score Cards
Des Bloyd Round Total
Australia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ray Leonard 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 95
Michael Spinks 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 96
Eugenia Williams Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ray Leonard 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 97
Michael Spinks 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 93
Bill Holmes Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ray Leonard 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 97
Michael Spinks 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 95
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ray Leonard 27 30 27 28 30 30 30 29 28 30 289
Michael Spinks 30 27 30 29 27 27 27 29 29 29 284
Statistics
Categories Ray Leonard Michael Spinks
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.60 3.50
Hooks / Round 2.60 3.30
Crosses / Round 2.90 5.40
Combinations / Round 3.50 3.20
Uppercuts / Round 3.20 3.10
Punches Landed / Round 17.80 18.50
Punches Missed / Round 41.20 49.80
Punching Accuracy 30.2% 27.1%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Backhanding 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 3 / 3 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 3 / 2 3 / 3
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Ray Leonard vs Michael Spinks
Fight info: Pyramid Arena, Memphis, TN, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Joe Humphries, referee is Genaro Rodriguez, the bout will be scored by three judges: Des Bloyd (Australia), Eugenia Williams (United States) and Bill Holmes (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Ray Leonard - Record: 2-1-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Leo Flynn
In the blue corner: Michael Spinks - Record: 1-1-2 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Robert Garcia - Cut Man: Ray Rodgers
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:09 Spinks's jab is hitting Leonard's solar plexus like a jackhammer and Leonard does not look comfortable! 0:3
0:23 Leonard connects with a violent combination! 4:3
0:23 Spinks looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 4:3
0:42 Spinks shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Leonard flush! 4:7
0:42 Ray Leonard is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 4:7
0:51 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 4:7
0:55 A cross to body by Leonard gets through. 6:7
01:12 Spinks does a great job of moving as Ray Leonard tries to work inside. 6:7
01:19 Michael Spinks snakes the jab through Leonard's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 6:9
01:36 The uppercut just landed by Michael Spinks is a nice weapon on the inside. 6:11
01:44 Leonard doesn't have to look for Spinks this round. He is right there in front of him. 6:11
01:47 A hard jab lands from Spinks 6:14
02:07 Spinks's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 6:14
02:18 Leonard is protecting the body nicely as Spinks fails to score inside. 6:14
02:25 Leonard pummels Spinks, capping off his assault with a stiff hook! 10:14
02:25 Spinks appears to have been staggered by that punch... 10:14
02:44 Leonard's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 10:14
02:51 Michael Spinks lands a hard cross to the body, one of the better punches so far this round. 10:17
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 11:17
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Spinks is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 2 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Michael Spinks's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:13 Leonard leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:27 Leonard scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 2:0
0:44 Spinks misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:0
0:46 Leonard's finds a home on Spinks's jaw. 4:0
01:01 A solid right hand scores for Leonard. 7:0
01:23 Spinks lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 7:2
01:37 Spinks and Leonard are in a clinch, Rodriguez hollers at them to break and start fighting. 7:2
01:46 Spinks finally lets go of Leonard. 7:2
01:51 Both men look to measure one another. 7:2
01:55 Ray Leonard moves in and scores with a quick jab. 9:2
02:04 As high as Michael Spinks is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Leonard takes advantage of it. 9:2
02:12 Leonard tries to drop the right hand over the top but Spinks ducks under it. 9:2
02:18 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 9:2
02:26 Leonard moves to the center of the Ring taunting Michael Spinks with his hands by his sides. 9:2
02:41 Ray Leonard is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Spinks. 9:2
02:45 Ray Leonard gets off a nasty series of punches that shook Spinks. His corner has been screaming for that. 12:2
03:00 Spinks backs into the lower corner. 12:2
03:00 Leonard is off target with that combination. 12:2
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 2 to a close. 14:1
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 3. 0:0
0:11 Ray Leonard retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:15 Spinks lands a strong cross! 0:5
0:15 Leonard is dazed and he is in trouble!! 0:5
0:33 Spinks is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:5
0:39 Spinks flicks a jab to Leonard's stomach 0:7
0:53 Leonard wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Spinks's defense. 0:7
01:00 Spinks lands a wicked cross! 0:11
01:00 Leonard takes a step back, obviously hurt! 0:11
01:14 Leonard works free! He backs to ring center, with Spinks following. 0:11
01:18 Leonard backs into a neutral corner. 0:11
01:23 There's a straight right by Spinks! 0:15
01:23 Ray Leonard staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 0:15
01:37 Leonard lands a solid hook! 4:15
01:37 Spinks was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 4:15
01:54 Spinks fires a lead right that Leonard manages to avoid. 4:15
01:56 Leonard throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 6:15
02:13 Leonard tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 6:15
02:20 Leonard moves into a neutral corner. 6:15
02:20 Spinks's jab connects to Leonard's head 6:17
02:37 Spinks is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Ray Leonard's defense. 6:17
02:41 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 6:17
02:46 Leonard scores with the jab. 8:17
02:58 Ray Leonard eats a jab from Spinks 8:19
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 9:21
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:24 Leonard clamps Spinks's arms to his side and holds on until Rodriguez breaks the hold. 0:0
0:29 Rodriguez moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:29 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:43 Leonard is circling his opponent. 0:0
0:50 Leonard's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:53 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 0:0
01:00 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:0
01:03 Spinks flicks a lead right to the head of Leonard. 0:2
01:15 Spinks throws a punch and lands. Leonard scores with a counter. Looks like Spinks was a little more effective. 2:5
01:30 Spinks goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 2:7
01:44 Michael Spinks misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:7
01:52 Spinks seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:7
01:55 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:7
02:03 Leonard whiffs with the combination. 2:7
02:24 Leonard traps Spinks's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 2:7
02:33 Rodriguez pries them apart. 2:7
02:47 Spinks lands a nicely timed hook to Leonard's jaw from the outside. 2:10
03:00 The bell stops the action as Leonard and Michael Spinks go back to their corners. 1:11
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:05 Robert Garcia not only gave Spinks encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Leonard. Now it's up to Spinks to implement it. 0:0
0:06 Leonard feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:0
0:06 Leonard scores with three unanswered blows to the head of Spinks. 3:0
0:10 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 3:0
0:28 Spinks picks off the jab thrown by Leonard. 3:0
0:31 Spinks scores with a hard jab to the body. 3:3
0:48 Leonard misses wildly with the Hook. 3:3
0:57 Spinks throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 3:5
01:15 Spinks fires and misses. 3:5
01:22 Leonard lands a stinging jab. 5:5
01:31 Ray Leonard wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 7:5
01:44 Leonard splits Spinks's gloves with a powerful uppercut. 10:5
02:01 Spinks lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Leonard. 10:5
02:08 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 10:5
02:12 Spinks moves into the right corner. 10:5
02:16 Leonard is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Michael Spinks to chase him. 10:5
02:26 Leonard misses with that punch. 10:5
02:33 Leonard fires a jab to the body 12:5
02:53 Leonard telegraphed that shot and Spinks ducks under it easily. 12:5
03:00 Michael Spinks shows Ray Leonard his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 5. 14:5
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard looks to be in excellent shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:15 Leonard is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Spinks. 0:0
0:24 Rodriguez breaks them up... 0:0
0:24 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:29 Spinks fires away with both hands, banging some clean shots home. 0:3
0:50 Leonard is moving around the ring nicely. 0:3
0:55 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:3
01:03 Leonard throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:3
01:18 Ray Leonard is flicking the jab, trying to keep Spinks at long range. 0:3
01:23 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:3
01:27 The quickness and footwork of Leonard is definitely keeping Spinks off balance. 0:3
01:35 Leonard is blocked in his own corner... 0:3
01:39 Michael Spinks voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:3
01:49 Considering the clinch Leonard has on Spinks it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Spinks pushes him away. 0:3
01:54 Leonard shoves Spinks away. 0:3
02:04 Leonard works his way in and leans on Spinks... 0:3
02:08 Rodriguez separates the two... 0:3
02:13 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:3
02:17 Leonard retreats into the far corner. 0:3
02:21 Spinks wings a big left hand at Leonard but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:3
02:32 Leonard has Spinks trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 0:3
02:37 Leonard just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Spinks with a sharp combination! 5:3
02:37 Spinks is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 5:3
02:52 Leonard grabs and holds Spinks... 5:3
02:57 Rodriguez is shouting at Leonard to break! 5:3
03:00 Leonard pins Spinks in the corner! 5:3
03:00 Leonard fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 5:3
03:00 That was a stinker of a round. The fighters should never have left their corners if all they were going to do was run or clinch. The crowd's voicing those same sentiments in the form of boos. 5:4
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:18 Leonard is clinching... Spinks is trying to free his gloves... They are under Leonard's arms... 0:0
0:27 Rodriguez has to separate the two... 0:0
0:27 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:40 Spinks is clinching. Rodriguez better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 0:0
0:49 Rodriguez moves them apart. 0:0
0:56 Leonard is staying at the center of the ring. 0:0
0:56 * Leonard is hitting with the back of his glove and Rodriguez has seen enough as he issues a warning. 2:0
01:18 Spinks is forced into his own corner... 2:0
01:18 Some nice infighting ends with Leonard getting an uppercut in. 4:0
01:27 Ray Leonard has Spinks pinned! 4:0
01:31 Ray Leonard grabs Spinks. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:0
01:43 Rodriguez has to break the clinch. 4:0
01:56 Spinks frees himself from Leonard's clutches! They move to ring center now. 4:0
02:01 Leonard takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 7:0
02:21 Oh!!! Leonard unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 11:0
02:21 Spinks's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 11:0
02:36 Leonard slides into a neutral corner... 11:0
02:36 Spinks pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 11:2
02:53 Spinks bounces off the ropes, challenging Leonard to come get him. 11:2
02:57 Both men look to measure one another. 11:2
03:00 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 11:2
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 7. 11:3
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 8. There it is! 0:0
0:07 Leo Flynn was extremely upbeat during the break with Leonard providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:12 Leonard is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Spinks. 0:0
0:12 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:26 Spinks fires a left hand that Leonard takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:33 Leonard lands a hard hook! 4:0
0:33 Spinks is gasping for air!! 4:0
0:42 Spinks slides into the corner... 4:0
0:46 Leonard pins Spinks's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:0
0:51 Spinks pushes Leonard away. 4:0
0:55 The action slows for the moment. 4:0
01:02 Leonard feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 4:0
01:14 Spinks swings...and misses. 4:0
01:26 Spinks lands a strong cross! 4:4
01:26 Leonard is clutching his side! 4:4
01:37 The action is at ring center. 4:4
01:42 Leonard fires and misses. 4:4
01:58 Spinks misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:4
02:00 Leonard blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 7:4
02:13 Spinks traps Leonard in the corner! 7:4
02:18 Leonard takes a hard combination from Spinks 7:8
02:18 Leonard appears shaken by those punches! 7:8
02:31 Leonard lets his hands go inside, but Spinks protects his body well. 7:8
02:38 Spinks just landed a three punch combo! 7:12
02:38 Leonard's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 7:12
02:47 Fighters are exchanging blows! Spinks scored more on that exchange. 9:15
02:56 Leonard is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 9:15
03:00 Leonard slides into his own corner... 9:15
03:00 Spinks is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Leonard attempts to move inside on him. 9:15
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Leonard and Spinks really went at it. 11:16
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 9. 0:0
0:13 Leonard wraps up Michael Spinks. 0:0
0:17 Rodriguez separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:17 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 Spinks got some great advice from Robert Garcia between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 9. 0:0
0:26 Michael Spinks dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Leonard back on his heels! 0:4
0:26 Leonard seems to have been hurt by that punch! 0:4
0:36 Spinks has Leonard cornered! 0:4
0:41 Spinks just comes up short with the hook. 0:4
0:57 Spinks is giving Leonard a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:4
01:01 Spinks has Leonard blocked in! 0:4
01:01 Spinks drills Leonard with a left and right and another left. 0:6
01:21 Spinks darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:6
01:26 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:6
01:34 Leonard has his arms wrapped around Spinks... Now they separate. 0:6
01:38 * Rodriguez is telling Spinks he wants a clean break. 0:6
01:47 Leonard is fading... 0:6
02:00 Spinks misses wildly with the hook. 0:6
02:02 The fighters move in close and Leonard gets off first, landing a vicious combination that snaps back the head of Spinks. 3:6
02:21 Michael Spinks has Leonard trapped! 3:6
02:26 Spinks traps Leonard's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Rodriguez breaks it up. 3:6
02:35 Referee Rodriguez separates the two... 3:6
02:39 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 3:6
02:44 Ray Leonard traps Michael Spinks in the corner! 3:6
02:49 The fighters are tied up. Leonard tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 3:6
02:53 Referee Rodriguez has to separate the two... 3:6
03:00 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 3:6
03:00 Spinks misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 3:6
03:00 Spinks seems to have done enough to win this fight. 3:6
03:00 Round 9 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 2:8
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:05 Leo Flynn seemed to pump up Leonard between rounds. 0:0
0:06 Spinks has Leonard pinned! 0:0
0:06 Spinks gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Leonard. 0:2
0:10 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:2
0:23 Leonard is holding... 0:2
0:28 The Referee breaks it up... 0:2
0:40 Spinks just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:6
0:40 Leonard is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:6
0:54 Spinks seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:6
01:02 Michael Spinks is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:6
01:12 Spinks clinches... Ray Leonard gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:6
01:16 Rodriguez separates the two... 0:6
01:26 Spinks just misses with a huge shot as Leonard chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:6
01:28 Leonard slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Spinks. 3:6
01:37 Ray Leonard retreats into his own corner... 3:6
01:42 Spinks tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Leonard blocks it. 3:6
01:44 Leonard lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 5:6
02:00 Leonard's jab is landing with some authority. 8:6
02:18 Spinks lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Leonard. 8:6
02:34 Spinks tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 8:6
02:49 Spinks doesn't connect with the uppercut. 8:6
03:00 The fighters are back at ring center... 8:6
03:00 Spinks appears to have this fight under control. 8:6
03:00 The bell sounds ending the final round and now the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 7:7
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Joe Humphries is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Des Bloyd, Australia scores the bout 96 to 95 for Michael Spinks
Eugenia Williams, United States scores the bout 97 to 93 for Ray Leonard
Bill Holmes, United States scores the bout 97 to 95 for...
...Ray Leonard
The winner by split decision is Ray Leonard!
Score Cards
Des Bloyd Round Total
Australia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ray Leonard 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 95
Michael Spinks 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 96
Eugenia Williams Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ray Leonard 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 97
Michael Spinks 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 93
Bill Holmes Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ray Leonard 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 97
Michael Spinks 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 95
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ray Leonard 27 30 27 28 30 30 30 29 28 30 289
Michael Spinks 30 27 30 29 27 27 27 29 29 29 284
Statistics
Categories Ray Leonard Michael Spinks
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.60 3.50
Hooks / Round 2.60 3.30
Crosses / Round 2.90 5.40
Combinations / Round 3.50 3.20
Uppercuts / Round 3.20 3.10
Punches Landed / Round 17.80 18.50
Punches Missed / Round 41.20 49.80
Punching Accuracy 30.2% 27.1%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Backhanding 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 3 / 3 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 3 / 2 3 / 3
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: #4$ Event 27 7-12&IBObelt WhitakerVsSanchez
Preliminary 1
Larry Holmes vs Rocky Marciano
Fight info: Jimmys Bronx Café, Bronx, NY, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Jeff Connor, referee is Brian Garry, the bout will be scored by three judges: Jean Louis Legland (France), Marty Denkin (United States) and Manuel Rodriguez (Colombia), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Larry Holmes - Record: 1-2-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Carlos Vargas
In the blue corner: Rocky Marciano - Record: 2-2-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jimmy Glenn - Cut Man: Angelo Dundee
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd's been waiting for the start of this fight but they don't have to wait any longer as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:06 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:0
0:16 Holmes back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Marciano. 0:0
0:25 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:29 Marciano walks into a hard jab from Holmes 3:0
0:42 Marciano tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 3:0
0:45 Holmes rips off a series of jabs that score! Marciano eats them and tries to bull his way inside but Holmes quickly ties him up. Now, they separate. 6:0
0:54 Holmes eats a sizzling hook from Rocky Marciano that has him backing up! 6:3
01:10 Marciano tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 6:3
01:17 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 6:3
01:32 Holmes lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Marciano. 6:3
01:45 Holmes takes a heavy combination downstairs. 6:7
01:45 Larry Holmes is trying to regroup after those punches... 6:7
01:59 Marciano is just missing by a hair with his punches. 6:7
02:01 Holmes scores with a nice right cross. 8:7
02:11 Holmes catches Marciano with a nice cross. 11:7
02:24 OH! Marciano landed the big hook flush! 11:11
02:24 That's the punch Marciano hoped to land! Holmes looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 11:11
02:33 Holmes doesn't have to look for Marciano this round. He is right there in front of him. 11:11
02:42 Holmes works free! The fighters move to ring center. 11:11
02:51 It's a sweet uppercut by Rocky Marciano! He snapped Holmes's head straight back with that punch! 11:16
02:51 Holmes is staggered... 11:16
03:00 Marciano misses with that uppercut. 11:16
03:00 Holmes and Marciano can both be proud of that effort. They went full bore the entire round as the spectators serenade both men with a thunderous ovation. 12:17
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is making some noise as the fighter come out for round number 2. 0:0
0:07 Marciano got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jimmy Glenn's instructions work. 0:0
0:11 Rocky Marciano slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:11 A crisp jab from Holmes connects to the jaw of Marciano 3:0
0:20 Holmes gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 5:0
0:30 Marciano is pinned in his own corner... 5:0
0:30 Some nice infighting ends with Larry Holmes getting an uppercut in. 7:0
0:39 Marciano backs into a neutral corner. 7:0
0:48 Marciano takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 9:0
01:02 Holmes is flicking the jab, trying to keep Marciano at long range. 9:0
01:07 Holmes goes downstairs with the hook. 11:0
01:20 Holmes fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 11:0
01:28 Holmes is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 11:0
01:34 Marciano sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 11:2
01:44 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Marciano scored more on that exchange. 13:5
01:53 Both fighters scored in that exchange, which is dead even. 15:7
02:03 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 15:7
02:14 Marciano is trapped in the corner... 15:7
02:18 Holmes ties up Marciano. 15:7
02:27 Marciano works his way free! 15:7
02:36 Holmes forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Marciano. 17:7
02:50 Marciano looks to work the body, but Holmes covers up nicely. 17:7
02:57 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 17:7
03:00 Marciano is trying to free his gloves from under Holmes's gloves. 17:7
03:00 Garry separates them. 17:7
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 2, forcing Garry to step in. 17:7
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 Jimmy Glenn not only gave Marciano encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Holmes. Now it's up to Marciano to implement it. 0:0
0:11 Marciano lands a solid cross! 0:5
0:11 Holmes is gasping for air!! 0:5
0:24 Marciano scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:9
0:24 Larry Holmes is hurt! 0:9
0:38 Holmes is protecting the body nicely as Marciano fails to score inside. 0:9
0:50 Marciano ties up Holmes... 0:9
0:59 Garry steps in and breaks it up. 0:9
01:04 Holmes digs a short hook to ribs of Marciano. 2:9
01:20 Marciano just landed a devastating three punch combo! 2:13
01:20 Holmes was hurt by those blows! 2:13
01:32 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Holmes is scoring more than Marciano. 5:15
01:46 Marciano just can't find the range with that uppercut. 5:15
01:53 Holmes lands a devastating uppercut! 9:15
01:53 Marciano is suddenly in trouble! 9:15
02:02 Marciano lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 9:17
02:11 Both fighters are flailing away but Marciano is definitely landing the better punches. 11:20
02:28 Holmes picks off the cross by Marciano. 11:20
02:35 Holmes lands a wicked cross! 15:20
02:35 Marciano is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 15:20
02:49 Holmes misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 17:20
02:59 Marciano has Larry Holmes trapped! 17:20
03:00 Marciano is jockeying for position as he tries to force Holmes back into the corner. 17:20
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 17:21
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 4. 0:0
0:12 Holmes is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 0:0
0:12 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:23 Marciano tries to drop the right hand over the top but Holmes ducks under it. 0:0
0:38 Holmes takes a hard combination from Rocky Marciano 0:4
0:38 Larry Holmes looks shaken! 0:4
0:47 Marciano is forced into his own corner... 0:4
0:47 Holmes bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 2:4
01:04 The fighters are tied up. Holmes tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:4
01:13 Larry Holmes uses his shoulder to force Marciano out of the clinch. 2:4
01:18 Marciano moves into the left corner. 2:4
01:22 Garry tries to separate the boxers but Holmes has a vice-like grip on Marciano. 2:4
01:27 Referee Garry has to separate the two... 2:4
01:35 Holmes traps Marciano in the corner! 2:4
01:39 Holmes lands a vicious cross! 7:4
01:39 Marciano is reeling after that shot! 7:4
01:51 Holmes lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Rocky Marciano on the end of that punch. 9:4
02:03 Holmes shoots the jab. He doubles up on it and the second one carried some power with it. 12:4
02:22 Marciano tries to muscle inside but Holmes clinches him. 12:4
02:26 Referee Garry steps in to break it up. 12:4
02:37 Marciano misses wildly with the Hook. 12:4
02:48 Marciano doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Holmes's head? 12:8
02:48 Holmes appears to have been staggered by that punch... 12:8
03:00 The action is at ring center. 12:8
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 4 to a close. 12:8
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 5. There it is! 0:0
0:06 Eddie Inabagsky was extremely upbeat during the break with Holmes providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 Marciano fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Holmes. He rocked him with that one. 0:3
0:11 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:3
0:23 Marciano 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. 0:3
0:27 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 0:3
0:31 Larry Holmes moves into a neutral corner. 0:3
0:35 Marciano connects with a violent cross! 0:7
0:35 That was a beautiful shot, Holmes's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 0:7
0:48 Larry Holmes pins Marciano in the corner! 0:7
0:52 Holmes fires a shot, but it glances off Marciano's shoulder. 0:7
0:59 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:7
01:01 A straight cross from Rocky Marciano gets through Larry Holmes's guard. 0:9
01:18 Holmes does a great job of moving as Marciano tries to work inside. 0:9
01:26 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:9
01:30 Marciano misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:9
01:37 Holmes pins Marciano in the corner! 0:9
01:42 Holmes throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Marciano but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:9
01:54 Holmes grabs Marciano. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:9
01:58 Garry separates the two... 0:9
02:11 And Marciano tastes the power of a huge jab from Holmes! 4:9
02:11 Marciano is suddenly in trouble! 4:9
02:27 Holmes drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 8:9
02:27 Marciano in on unsteady legs after those punches. 8:9
02:48 OH! Holmes landed the big hook flush! 13:9
02:48 Marciano is reeling.. 13:9
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 12:11
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:11 Holmes shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Marciano flush! 4:0
0:11 And Marciano's in big trouble now! 4:0
0:15 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 4:0
0:21 Marciano has Holmes blocked in! 4:0
0:25 That punch actually went behind Holmes's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Marciano. 4:0
0:32 Holmes lands a crushing uppercut! 8:0
0:32 Marciano is trying to regroup after that punch... 8:0
0:49 Holmes is blocked in his own corner... 8:0
0:53 Marciano doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 8:0
0:58 Marciano ducks into an uppercut from Holmes. 10:0
01:08 Larry Holmes retreats into the right corner. 10:0
01:12 Marciano misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 10:0
01:14 Marciano eats a jab from Holmes 12:0
01:31 Holmes is trapped in his own corner... 12:0
01:35 Marciano fires a lead right that Holmes manages to avoid. 12:0
01:38 Holmes scores with a punishing jab 15:0
01:46 Marciano is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 15:0
01:57 Holmes misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 15:0
02:06 Holmes moves in and scores with a quick jab. 17:0
02:18 * Garry is telling Marciano to keep his punches up. 17:3
02:39 Marciano has Holmes cornered! 17:3
02:44 Marciano patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Holmes little room to move. 17:3
02:48 Holmes and Marciano lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 17:3
02:57 Holmes really buried that punch into Marciano's ribs. 22:3
02:57 Marciano is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 22:3
03:00 Round 6 ends with the sound of the bell. 22:5
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Holmes is trapped in Marciano's corner... 0:0
0:08 That was a savage uppercut from Marciano, it's amazing Holmes is still on his feet with the force that punch had behind it! 0:3
0:13 Marciano is running out of gas... 0:3
0:13 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:3
0:17 Jimmy Glenn seemed to pump up Marciano between rounds. 0:3
0:22 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 0:3
0:29 Holmes backs into the far corner. 0:3
0:34 Marciano drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:7
0:34 Holmes was shaken by those blows! 0:7
0:44 Holmes retreats into a neutral corner. 0:7
0:48 Marciano moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Holmes. 0:7
0:53 Marciano has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 0:7
01:00 Holmes seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 0:7
01:04 Holmes is trying to put his punches together and he tags Marciano with a nice combination of punches. 2:7
01:21 Holmes wings a big left hand at Marciano but the latter sidesteps the punch. 2:7
01:27 The action slows for the moment. 2:7
01:35 Marciano wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Larry Holmes's defense. 2:7
01:42 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 2:7
01:49 Marciano lands a hard uppercut! 2:11
01:49 Holmes's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 2:11
02:07 Marciano drives that short hook into Holmes's midsection! 2:15
02:07 Holmes was stunned by that blow! 2:15
02:11 It looks like there's a bit of swelling starting under Holmes's left eye. 2:15
02:23 Marciano is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 2:15
02:29 Larry Holmes moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 4:15
02:42 Marciano seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:15
02:50 Holmes pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 4:15
03:00 Marciano lands a hard cross! 4:19
03:00 Holmes looks shaken! 4:19
03:00 It looks like Marciano and Larry Holmes are both starting to fatigue... 4:19
03:00 Holmes appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 4:19
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 7 comes to an end. 6:20
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 8 begins. 0:0
0:16 Holmes is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Marciano. 0:0
0:28 Holmes shoves Marciano away. 0:0
0:28 Both fighters look fatigued... 0:0
0:41 Holmes smothers Marciano's attack as Marciano tries to get off some shots inside. 0:0
0:53 Marciano cranks up the hook and connects to Holmes's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:4
0:53 Holmes appears shaken by that punch! 0:4
01:02 Holmes is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:4
01:05 Marciano has Holmes trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:4
01:09 There's a hard shot off the top of Holmes's head! 0:9
01:09 Larry Holmes looks stunned! 0:9
01:14 The swelling around Holmes's left eye is worsening. 0:9
01:22 Marciano traps Holmes in the corner! 0:9
01:27 Marciano pummels Larry Holmes, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 0:13
01:27 Holmes's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 0:13
01:43 Rocky Marciano tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 0:13
01:54 Marciano tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Larry Holmes. 0:13
01:56 Holmes scores with consecutive blows to the body of Marciano. 2:13
02:10 Marciano scores with a winging right! Holmes's head snapped back violently with that punch! 2:17
02:10 Larry Holmes is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 2:17
02:23 Marciano lands a strong hook! 2:22
02:23 Holmes is badly hurt! 2:22
02:28 There appears to be increased swelling under Holmes's left eye. 2:22
02:37 Holmes picks off the jab thrown by Marciano. 2:22
02:47 Holmes slips inside and lands a hook. 4:22
03:00 Holmes slides into the corner... 4:22
03:00 Marciano throws a flurry of punches but Larry Holmes either blocks or slips them. 4:22
03:00 It looks like Marciano has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 4:22
03:00 There's the bell. Holmes wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 8 is history. 3:24
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it looks as if Holmes is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:07 Holmes's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:07 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:0
0:12 Marciano misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:14 Larry Holmes launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Rocky Marciano's jaw. Holmes is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 2:0
0:26 Holmes has Marciano pinned! 2:0
0:30 Holmes lands a crushing jab! 6:0
0:30 Marciano is clutching his side! 6:0
0:48 Larry Holmes drops the right hand flush on Rocky Marciano's chin! 10:0
0:48 Marciano seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 10:0
01:04 Holmes holds his arms up in disgust as Marciano holds him around his waist. 10:0
01:08 Garry breaks them up... 10:0
01:20 Holmes works his way in and leans on Marciano... 10:0
01:25 Marciano tries to get free... Here comes Garry to break them up... 10:0
01:36 Marciano has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Holmes. 10:0
01:40 Garry moves them apart. 10:0
01:48 At this point in the fight, neither fighter appears to have gained a significant advantage. 10:0
01:51 Marciano retreats into the left corner. 10:0
01:56 Holmes just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Marciano with a sharp combination! 14:0
01:56 Marciano seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 14:0
02:13 Marciano wraps up Holmes... Neither fighter will break... 14:0
02:22 Garry separates the two fighters. 14:0
02:32 Holmes is holding Marciano tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 14:0
02:36 Garry moves in to break the clinch. 14:0
02:45 Marciano dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Holmes back on his heels! 14:4
02:45 Marciano has Larry Holmes in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 14:4
02:50 Holmes's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 14:4
02:55 Marciano slides into the corner... 14:4
02:55 Fighters are exchanging blows! Marciano scored more on that exchange. 16:7
03:00 There's another round in the books. 15:7
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Holmes's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Holmes's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:24 Marciano finally lets go of Holmes. 0:0
0:33 Marciano and Holmes are in a clinch, Garry hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:0
0:37 Referee Garry separates the two... 0:0
0:42 Holmes and Marciano clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 0:0
0:49 Marciano lands a solid uppercut! 0:4
0:49 Larry Holmes was stunned by that blow! 0:4
0:54 That swelling under the left eye of Larry Holmes is definitely getting worse. 0:4
01:01 Marciano scores with an excellent cross. 0:7
01:17 Oh!!! Marciano unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 0:12
01:17 Holmes is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 0:12
01:22 Holmes's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 0:12
01:30 Holmes's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 2:12
01:44 Marciano ties up Holmes. Why would he want to clinch now? 2:12
01:48 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:12
01:54 Larry Holmes retreats into a neutral corner. 2:12
01:54 Marciano lands a short left hook to the head. 2:14
02:08 Both fighters move to ring center. 2:14
02:13 Apparently Holmes feels it's a good strategy to hug Marciano and force Garry to come separate them. 2:14
02:17 Garry has to separate the two... 2:14
02:21 Marciano takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 2:14
02:30 Marciano is holding... 2:14
02:34 Marciano and Holmes each take a step back. 2:14
02:38 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 2:14
02:42 Marciano retreats into the lower corner. 2:14
02:47 Garry warns Holmes for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 2:14
02:59 Holmes pushes Marciano away. 2:14
03:00 Marciano seems to have done enough to win this fight. 2:14
03:00 The bell sounds ending the final round and now the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 1:14
Fight Result
And here with the call is Jeff Connor
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Jean Louis Legland, France scores the bout 97 to 94 for Rocky Marciano
Marty Denkin, United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
Manuel Rodriguez, Colombia scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
This fight has been declared a majority draw!
Score Cards
Jean Louis Legland Round Total
France 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Larry Holmes 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 94
Rocky Marciano 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 97
Marty Denkin Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Larry Holmes 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 95
Rocky Marciano 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 95
Manuel Rodriguez Round Total
Colombia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Larry Holmes 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 95
Rocky Marciano 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 95
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Larry Holmes 27 30 27 30 30 30 27 27 29 27 284
Rocky Marciano 30 27 30 28 27 27 30 30 28 30 287
Statistics
Categories Larry Holmes Rocky Marciano
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 10.40 3.10
Hooks / Round 3.90 4.70
Crosses / Round 5.80 4.90
Combinations / Round 3.80 3.70
Uppercuts / Round 4.10 5.10
Punches Landed / Round 28.00 21.50
Punches Missed / Round 11.90 40.40
Punching Accuracy 70.2% 34.7%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Low Blow 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 3 / 1 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 2 2 / 2
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Larry Holmes vs Rocky Marciano
Fight info: Jimmys Bronx Café, Bronx, NY, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Jeff Connor, referee is Brian Garry, the bout will be scored by three judges: Jean Louis Legland (France), Marty Denkin (United States) and Manuel Rodriguez (Colombia), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Larry Holmes - Record: 1-2-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Carlos Vargas
In the blue corner: Rocky Marciano - Record: 2-2-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jimmy Glenn - Cut Man: Angelo Dundee
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd's been waiting for the start of this fight but they don't have to wait any longer as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:06 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:0
0:16 Holmes back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Marciano. 0:0
0:25 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:29 Marciano walks into a hard jab from Holmes 3:0
0:42 Marciano tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 3:0
0:45 Holmes rips off a series of jabs that score! Marciano eats them and tries to bull his way inside but Holmes quickly ties him up. Now, they separate. 6:0
0:54 Holmes eats a sizzling hook from Rocky Marciano that has him backing up! 6:3
01:10 Marciano tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 6:3
01:17 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 6:3
01:32 Holmes lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Marciano. 6:3
01:45 Holmes takes a heavy combination downstairs. 6:7
01:45 Larry Holmes is trying to regroup after those punches... 6:7
01:59 Marciano is just missing by a hair with his punches. 6:7
02:01 Holmes scores with a nice right cross. 8:7
02:11 Holmes catches Marciano with a nice cross. 11:7
02:24 OH! Marciano landed the big hook flush! 11:11
02:24 That's the punch Marciano hoped to land! Holmes looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 11:11
02:33 Holmes doesn't have to look for Marciano this round. He is right there in front of him. 11:11
02:42 Holmes works free! The fighters move to ring center. 11:11
02:51 It's a sweet uppercut by Rocky Marciano! He snapped Holmes's head straight back with that punch! 11:16
02:51 Holmes is staggered... 11:16
03:00 Marciano misses with that uppercut. 11:16
03:00 Holmes and Marciano can both be proud of that effort. They went full bore the entire round as the spectators serenade both men with a thunderous ovation. 12:17
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is making some noise as the fighter come out for round number 2. 0:0
0:07 Marciano got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jimmy Glenn's instructions work. 0:0
0:11 Rocky Marciano slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:11 A crisp jab from Holmes connects to the jaw of Marciano 3:0
0:20 Holmes gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 5:0
0:30 Marciano is pinned in his own corner... 5:0
0:30 Some nice infighting ends with Larry Holmes getting an uppercut in. 7:0
0:39 Marciano backs into a neutral corner. 7:0
0:48 Marciano takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 9:0
01:02 Holmes is flicking the jab, trying to keep Marciano at long range. 9:0
01:07 Holmes goes downstairs with the hook. 11:0
01:20 Holmes fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 11:0
01:28 Holmes is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 11:0
01:34 Marciano sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 11:2
01:44 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Marciano scored more on that exchange. 13:5
01:53 Both fighters scored in that exchange, which is dead even. 15:7
02:03 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 15:7
02:14 Marciano is trapped in the corner... 15:7
02:18 Holmes ties up Marciano. 15:7
02:27 Marciano works his way free! 15:7
02:36 Holmes forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Marciano. 17:7
02:50 Marciano looks to work the body, but Holmes covers up nicely. 17:7
02:57 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 17:7
03:00 Marciano is trying to free his gloves from under Holmes's gloves. 17:7
03:00 Garry separates them. 17:7
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 2, forcing Garry to step in. 17:7
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 Jimmy Glenn not only gave Marciano encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Holmes. Now it's up to Marciano to implement it. 0:0
0:11 Marciano lands a solid cross! 0:5
0:11 Holmes is gasping for air!! 0:5
0:24 Marciano scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:9
0:24 Larry Holmes is hurt! 0:9
0:38 Holmes is protecting the body nicely as Marciano fails to score inside. 0:9
0:50 Marciano ties up Holmes... 0:9
0:59 Garry steps in and breaks it up. 0:9
01:04 Holmes digs a short hook to ribs of Marciano. 2:9
01:20 Marciano just landed a devastating three punch combo! 2:13
01:20 Holmes was hurt by those blows! 2:13
01:32 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Holmes is scoring more than Marciano. 5:15
01:46 Marciano just can't find the range with that uppercut. 5:15
01:53 Holmes lands a devastating uppercut! 9:15
01:53 Marciano is suddenly in trouble! 9:15
02:02 Marciano lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 9:17
02:11 Both fighters are flailing away but Marciano is definitely landing the better punches. 11:20
02:28 Holmes picks off the cross by Marciano. 11:20
02:35 Holmes lands a wicked cross! 15:20
02:35 Marciano is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 15:20
02:49 Holmes misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 17:20
02:59 Marciano has Larry Holmes trapped! 17:20
03:00 Marciano is jockeying for position as he tries to force Holmes back into the corner. 17:20
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 17:21
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 4. 0:0
0:12 Holmes is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 0:0
0:12 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:23 Marciano tries to drop the right hand over the top but Holmes ducks under it. 0:0
0:38 Holmes takes a hard combination from Rocky Marciano 0:4
0:38 Larry Holmes looks shaken! 0:4
0:47 Marciano is forced into his own corner... 0:4
0:47 Holmes bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 2:4
01:04 The fighters are tied up. Holmes tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:4
01:13 Larry Holmes uses his shoulder to force Marciano out of the clinch. 2:4
01:18 Marciano moves into the left corner. 2:4
01:22 Garry tries to separate the boxers but Holmes has a vice-like grip on Marciano. 2:4
01:27 Referee Garry has to separate the two... 2:4
01:35 Holmes traps Marciano in the corner! 2:4
01:39 Holmes lands a vicious cross! 7:4
01:39 Marciano is reeling after that shot! 7:4
01:51 Holmes lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Rocky Marciano on the end of that punch. 9:4
02:03 Holmes shoots the jab. He doubles up on it and the second one carried some power with it. 12:4
02:22 Marciano tries to muscle inside but Holmes clinches him. 12:4
02:26 Referee Garry steps in to break it up. 12:4
02:37 Marciano misses wildly with the Hook. 12:4
02:48 Marciano doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Holmes's head? 12:8
02:48 Holmes appears to have been staggered by that punch... 12:8
03:00 The action is at ring center. 12:8
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 4 to a close. 12:8
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 5. There it is! 0:0
0:06 Eddie Inabagsky was extremely upbeat during the break with Holmes providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 Marciano fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Holmes. He rocked him with that one. 0:3
0:11 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:3
0:23 Marciano 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. 0:3
0:27 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 0:3
0:31 Larry Holmes moves into a neutral corner. 0:3
0:35 Marciano connects with a violent cross! 0:7
0:35 That was a beautiful shot, Holmes's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 0:7
0:48 Larry Holmes pins Marciano in the corner! 0:7
0:52 Holmes fires a shot, but it glances off Marciano's shoulder. 0:7
0:59 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:7
01:01 A straight cross from Rocky Marciano gets through Larry Holmes's guard. 0:9
01:18 Holmes does a great job of moving as Marciano tries to work inside. 0:9
01:26 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:9
01:30 Marciano misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:9
01:37 Holmes pins Marciano in the corner! 0:9
01:42 Holmes throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Marciano but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:9
01:54 Holmes grabs Marciano. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:9
01:58 Garry separates the two... 0:9
02:11 And Marciano tastes the power of a huge jab from Holmes! 4:9
02:11 Marciano is suddenly in trouble! 4:9
02:27 Holmes drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 8:9
02:27 Marciano in on unsteady legs after those punches. 8:9
02:48 OH! Holmes landed the big hook flush! 13:9
02:48 Marciano is reeling.. 13:9
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 12:11
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:11 Holmes shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Marciano flush! 4:0
0:11 And Marciano's in big trouble now! 4:0
0:15 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 4:0
0:21 Marciano has Holmes blocked in! 4:0
0:25 That punch actually went behind Holmes's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Marciano. 4:0
0:32 Holmes lands a crushing uppercut! 8:0
0:32 Marciano is trying to regroup after that punch... 8:0
0:49 Holmes is blocked in his own corner... 8:0
0:53 Marciano doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 8:0
0:58 Marciano ducks into an uppercut from Holmes. 10:0
01:08 Larry Holmes retreats into the right corner. 10:0
01:12 Marciano misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 10:0
01:14 Marciano eats a jab from Holmes 12:0
01:31 Holmes is trapped in his own corner... 12:0
01:35 Marciano fires a lead right that Holmes manages to avoid. 12:0
01:38 Holmes scores with a punishing jab 15:0
01:46 Marciano is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 15:0
01:57 Holmes misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 15:0
02:06 Holmes moves in and scores with a quick jab. 17:0
02:18 * Garry is telling Marciano to keep his punches up. 17:3
02:39 Marciano has Holmes cornered! 17:3
02:44 Marciano patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Holmes little room to move. 17:3
02:48 Holmes and Marciano lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 17:3
02:57 Holmes really buried that punch into Marciano's ribs. 22:3
02:57 Marciano is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 22:3
03:00 Round 6 ends with the sound of the bell. 22:5
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Holmes is trapped in Marciano's corner... 0:0
0:08 That was a savage uppercut from Marciano, it's amazing Holmes is still on his feet with the force that punch had behind it! 0:3
0:13 Marciano is running out of gas... 0:3
0:13 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:3
0:17 Jimmy Glenn seemed to pump up Marciano between rounds. 0:3
0:22 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 0:3
0:29 Holmes backs into the far corner. 0:3
0:34 Marciano drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:7
0:34 Holmes was shaken by those blows! 0:7
0:44 Holmes retreats into a neutral corner. 0:7
0:48 Marciano moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Holmes. 0:7
0:53 Marciano has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 0:7
01:00 Holmes seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 0:7
01:04 Holmes is trying to put his punches together and he tags Marciano with a nice combination of punches. 2:7
01:21 Holmes wings a big left hand at Marciano but the latter sidesteps the punch. 2:7
01:27 The action slows for the moment. 2:7
01:35 Marciano wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Larry Holmes's defense. 2:7
01:42 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 2:7
01:49 Marciano lands a hard uppercut! 2:11
01:49 Holmes's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 2:11
02:07 Marciano drives that short hook into Holmes's midsection! 2:15
02:07 Holmes was stunned by that blow! 2:15
02:11 It looks like there's a bit of swelling starting under Holmes's left eye. 2:15
02:23 Marciano is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 2:15
02:29 Larry Holmes moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 4:15
02:42 Marciano seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:15
02:50 Holmes pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 4:15
03:00 Marciano lands a hard cross! 4:19
03:00 Holmes looks shaken! 4:19
03:00 It looks like Marciano and Larry Holmes are both starting to fatigue... 4:19
03:00 Holmes appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 4:19
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 7 comes to an end. 6:20
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 8 begins. 0:0
0:16 Holmes is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Marciano. 0:0
0:28 Holmes shoves Marciano away. 0:0
0:28 Both fighters look fatigued... 0:0
0:41 Holmes smothers Marciano's attack as Marciano tries to get off some shots inside. 0:0
0:53 Marciano cranks up the hook and connects to Holmes's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:4
0:53 Holmes appears shaken by that punch! 0:4
01:02 Holmes is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:4
01:05 Marciano has Holmes trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:4
01:09 There's a hard shot off the top of Holmes's head! 0:9
01:09 Larry Holmes looks stunned! 0:9
01:14 The swelling around Holmes's left eye is worsening. 0:9
01:22 Marciano traps Holmes in the corner! 0:9
01:27 Marciano pummels Larry Holmes, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 0:13
01:27 Holmes's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 0:13
01:43 Rocky Marciano tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 0:13
01:54 Marciano tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Larry Holmes. 0:13
01:56 Holmes scores with consecutive blows to the body of Marciano. 2:13
02:10 Marciano scores with a winging right! Holmes's head snapped back violently with that punch! 2:17
02:10 Larry Holmes is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 2:17
02:23 Marciano lands a strong hook! 2:22
02:23 Holmes is badly hurt! 2:22
02:28 There appears to be increased swelling under Holmes's left eye. 2:22
02:37 Holmes picks off the jab thrown by Marciano. 2:22
02:47 Holmes slips inside and lands a hook. 4:22
03:00 Holmes slides into the corner... 4:22
03:00 Marciano throws a flurry of punches but Larry Holmes either blocks or slips them. 4:22
03:00 It looks like Marciano has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 4:22
03:00 There's the bell. Holmes wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 8 is history. 3:24
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it looks as if Holmes is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:07 Holmes's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:07 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:0
0:12 Marciano misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:14 Larry Holmes launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Rocky Marciano's jaw. Holmes is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 2:0
0:26 Holmes has Marciano pinned! 2:0
0:30 Holmes lands a crushing jab! 6:0
0:30 Marciano is clutching his side! 6:0
0:48 Larry Holmes drops the right hand flush on Rocky Marciano's chin! 10:0
0:48 Marciano seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 10:0
01:04 Holmes holds his arms up in disgust as Marciano holds him around his waist. 10:0
01:08 Garry breaks them up... 10:0
01:20 Holmes works his way in and leans on Marciano... 10:0
01:25 Marciano tries to get free... Here comes Garry to break them up... 10:0
01:36 Marciano has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Holmes. 10:0
01:40 Garry moves them apart. 10:0
01:48 At this point in the fight, neither fighter appears to have gained a significant advantage. 10:0
01:51 Marciano retreats into the left corner. 10:0
01:56 Holmes just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Marciano with a sharp combination! 14:0
01:56 Marciano seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 14:0
02:13 Marciano wraps up Holmes... Neither fighter will break... 14:0
02:22 Garry separates the two fighters. 14:0
02:32 Holmes is holding Marciano tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 14:0
02:36 Garry moves in to break the clinch. 14:0
02:45 Marciano dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Holmes back on his heels! 14:4
02:45 Marciano has Larry Holmes in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 14:4
02:50 Holmes's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 14:4
02:55 Marciano slides into the corner... 14:4
02:55 Fighters are exchanging blows! Marciano scored more on that exchange. 16:7
03:00 There's another round in the books. 15:7
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Holmes's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Holmes's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:24 Marciano finally lets go of Holmes. 0:0
0:33 Marciano and Holmes are in a clinch, Garry hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:0
0:37 Referee Garry separates the two... 0:0
0:42 Holmes and Marciano clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 0:0
0:49 Marciano lands a solid uppercut! 0:4
0:49 Larry Holmes was stunned by that blow! 0:4
0:54 That swelling under the left eye of Larry Holmes is definitely getting worse. 0:4
01:01 Marciano scores with an excellent cross. 0:7
01:17 Oh!!! Marciano unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 0:12
01:17 Holmes is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 0:12
01:22 Holmes's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 0:12
01:30 Holmes's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 2:12
01:44 Marciano ties up Holmes. Why would he want to clinch now? 2:12
01:48 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:12
01:54 Larry Holmes retreats into a neutral corner. 2:12
01:54 Marciano lands a short left hook to the head. 2:14
02:08 Both fighters move to ring center. 2:14
02:13 Apparently Holmes feels it's a good strategy to hug Marciano and force Garry to come separate them. 2:14
02:17 Garry has to separate the two... 2:14
02:21 Marciano takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 2:14
02:30 Marciano is holding... 2:14
02:34 Marciano and Holmes each take a step back. 2:14
02:38 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 2:14
02:42 Marciano retreats into the lower corner. 2:14
02:47 Garry warns Holmes for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 2:14
02:59 Holmes pushes Marciano away. 2:14
03:00 Marciano seems to have done enough to win this fight. 2:14
03:00 The bell sounds ending the final round and now the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 1:14
Fight Result
And here with the call is Jeff Connor
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Jean Louis Legland, France scores the bout 97 to 94 for Rocky Marciano
Marty Denkin, United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
Manuel Rodriguez, Colombia scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
This fight has been declared a majority draw!
Score Cards
Jean Louis Legland Round Total
France 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Larry Holmes 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 94
Rocky Marciano 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 97
Marty Denkin Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Larry Holmes 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 95
Rocky Marciano 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 95
Manuel Rodriguez Round Total
Colombia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Larry Holmes 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 95
Rocky Marciano 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 95
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Larry Holmes 27 30 27 30 30 30 27 27 29 27 284
Rocky Marciano 30 27 30 28 27 27 30 30 28 30 287
Statistics
Categories Larry Holmes Rocky Marciano
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 10.40 3.10
Hooks / Round 3.90 4.70
Crosses / Round 5.80 4.90
Combinations / Round 3.80 3.70
Uppercuts / Round 4.10 5.10
Punches Landed / Round 28.00 21.50
Punches Missed / Round 11.90 40.40
Punching Accuracy 70.2% 34.7%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Low Blow 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 3 / 1 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 2 2 / 2
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: #4$ Event 27 7-12&IBObelt WhitakerVsSanchez
Preliminary 2
Marcel Cerdan vs Duilio Loi
Fight info: Salle la Soucoupe, Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Atlantique, France, 2012-10-07, announcer is Jimmy Lennon Jr., referee is Jorge Basile, the bout will be scored by three judges: Rogelio Perez (Panama), Dalby Shirley (United States) and John Lawson (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Marcel Cerdan - Record: 1-3-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Bill Gibson
In the blue corner: Duilio Loi - Record: 0-4-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Victor Vallee Jr. - Cut Man: Tommy Gallagher
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center as the bell sounds to begin the first round. 0:0
0:15 Duilio Loi lands a stinging jab. 0:2
0:29 Loi misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:2
0:40 Loi is circling his opponent. 0:2
0:45 Loi rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 0:4
01:06 Loi has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Cerdan. 0:4
01:18 Basile separates the two... 0:4
01:27 Loi misses wildly with the Hook. 0:4
01:34 Duilio Loi lands a nice cross but Marcel Cerdan turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 0:6
01:54 Loi slides along the far ropes. 0:6
01:59 The action slows for the moment. 0:6
02:02 Cerdan rips a hook to the head. 2:6
02:21 Not the cleanest of combinations from Cerdan but it still scored effectively. 5:6
02:37 Cerdan tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 5:6
02:40 Loi lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 5:8
02:53 Duilio Loi misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 5:8
03:00 That was a violent straight right by Cerdan! 9:8
03:00 Loi was stunned by that blow! 9:8
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Marcel Cerdan and Loi really went at it. 9:10
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 2. 0:0
0:05 Bill Gibson knows Cerdan lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:11 Cerdan tries to muscle inside but Loi clinches him. 0:0
0:16 Basile has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:23 Cerdan lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 2:0
0:37 Cerdan pumps the jab into the face of Loi. 5:0
0:54 Cerdan plods forward. 5:0
01:03 Cerdan misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 5:0
01:16 Cerdan ties up Loi. 5:0
01:20 Referee Basile steps in to break it up. 5:0
01:32 Cerdan usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Loi tries vainly to score. 5:0
01:39 Duilio Loi scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Cerdan's jaw. 5:2
01:53 Basile has to pull the fighters away from each other as Cerdan locks up Loi's arms. 5:2
02:02 Basile moves them apart. 5:2
02:07 Cerdan is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 5:2
02:10 Loi wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 5:4
02:23 Cerdan had the upper hand in an action packed exchange! 8:6
02:36 Cerdan dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Loi back on his heels! 12:6
02:36 Loi looks stunned! 12:6
02:50 Cerdan looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 12:6
02:52 Loi finds a home for his jab, keeping Marcel Cerdan at bay. 12:8
03:00 Loi picks off the jab thrown by Marcel Cerdan. 12:8
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 12:7
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duilio Loi looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Loi eats a short cross from Marcel Cerdan amd backs away. 2:0
0:14 Cerdan got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Bill Gibson's instructions work. 2:0
0:19 Cerdan 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
0:28 Cerdan drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 6:0
0:28 Loi looks shaken! 6:0
0:46 Cerdan pins Loi's arms! The fighters are tied up... 6:0
0:50 The Referee breaks it up... 6:0
0:59 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 6:0
01:07 Basile yells at the fighters to separate but Loi and Cerdan are a tangle of arms. 6:0
01:12 Basile separates the two fighters. 6:0
01:21 Watch Loi move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Cerdan off balance. 6:0
01:30 Cerdan lands a wicked cross! 10:0
01:30 Loi's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 10:0
01:47 Cerdan throws a flurry of punches but Loi either blocks or slips them. 10:0
01:49 Loi gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 10:2
02:02 Loi sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 10:4
02:11 Marcel Cerdan shoots the jab. He doubles up on it and the second one carried some power with it. 13:4
02:24 Cerdan seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 13:4
02:32 Cerdan clinches... Loi gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 13:4
02:36 Basile pries them apart. 13:4
02:41 Cerdan unleashes a wild hook that just glances off the side of Loi's head, if that had landed flush this fight might have been over! 15:4
02:49 Cerdan doesn't have to look for Loi this round. He is right there in front of him. 15:4
03:00 Cerdan charges Loi trying to get inside 15:4
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 16:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:15 Upstairs and downstairs! Loi lands two quick blows and then moves away from Cerdan's counters. 0:2
0:19 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:2
0:24 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:2
0:28 Marcel Cerdan's jab is finds it's mark. 3:2
0:37 As high as Loi is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Cerdan takes advantage of it. 3:2
0:50 Loi wraps up Cerdan. 3:2
0:54 Basile has to break them apart. 3:2
01:07 Cerdan does a great job smothering Loi's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 3:2
01:14 Cerdan's jab is fast and accurate. 5:2
01:32 Loi fires away but finds nothing but air. 5:2
01:39 There's a hard shot off the top of Duilio Loi's head! 9:2
01:39 Loi is dazed and he is in trouble!! 9:2
01:52 Cerdan lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Loi. 9:2
02:04 Cerdan just can't find the range with that hook. 9:2
02:06 Loi's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 9:4
02:15 Cerdan goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 11:4
02:29 Loi picks off the jab by Cerdan. 11:4
02:32 Loi lands a cross to the body. 11:6
02:48 Loi grabs Marcel Cerdan's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Basile has to force Loi to let go. 11:6
03:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 11:6
03:00 The bell stops the action as Cerdan and Loi go back to their corners. 12:5
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 5. There it is! 0:0
0:18 Loi is clinching... 0:0
0:23 Basile steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:23 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:27 Bill Gibson was really animated in Cerdan's corner and Cerdan was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:32 Cerdan lands a crushing uppercut! 5:0
0:32 How is Loi standing after that? 5:0
0:44 Loi gets the cross through Cerdan's guard. 5:2
01:00 Loi telegraphed that shot and Cerdan ducks under it easily. 5:2
01:07 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 5:2
01:10 Loi fires a solid combination. 5:4
01:24 Cerdan looks to work the body, but Loi covers up nicely. 5:4
01:26 Loi scores with consecutive blows to the body of Cerdan. 5:6
01:41 Loi gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Cerdan. 5:8
01:53 Loi lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 5:10
02:06 Cerdan throws the cross and scores to the head of Loi. 7:10
02:15 Loi lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 7:12
02:29 Cerdan fires a volley of punches but Loi was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 7:12
02:46 Cerdan traps Loi's gloves under his arms, forcing Basile to break them up. 7:12
02:55 Cerdan pushes Loi away. 7:12
03:00 There's another round in the books. 7:11
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Loi and Cerdan square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 6. 0:0
0:16 Marcel Cerdan is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 2:0
0:21 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:30 Cerdan whiffs with the uppercut. 2:0
0:32 Loi scores with a glancing cross. 2:2
0:46 Loi comes in low. Cerdan puts a headlock on him. Basile knocks "The Casablanca Clouter"'s arm off Loi's head. 2:2
0:50 Loi works his way free! 2:2
0:54 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:2
01:05 Cerdan fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:2
01:07 Cerdan takes a right to the body. 2:4
01:26 Loi is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Cerdan. 2:4
01:30 Loi uses his shoulder to force Cerdan out of the clinch. 2:4
01:43 Loi misses wildly with the hook. 2:4
01:54 Cerdan leaves the jab just short. 2:4
01:56 Loi sneaks home the right cross. 2:6
02:10 Cerdan wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Loi's defense. 2:6
02:13 Loi lands the lead cross. 2:8
02:30 Duilio Loi grabs and holds Cerdan... 2:8
02:35 Referee Basile separates the two... 2:8
02:39 Both men look to measure one another. 2:8
02:48 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Loi rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 2:8
02:58 Loi is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Cerdan. 2:8
03:00 Loi fires and misses. 2:8
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 6. 2:8
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cerdan rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:17 Loi fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:23 It's a sweet uppercut by Cerdan! He snapped Loi's head straight back with that punch! 4:0
0:23 Loi was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 4:0
0:28 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 4:0
0:41 Circling left, Cerdan looks for an opening to fire a shot at Loi. 4:0
0:45 Cerdan seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:0
0:53 Cerdan tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:0
0:56 Loi bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 4:2
01:16 Loi works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 4:2
01:21 Loi takes a solid cross from Cerdan. 7:2
01:35 Cerdan lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Loi. 7:2
01:38 Loi scores with a nice right cross. 7:4
01:50 Loi slides into the corner... 7:4
01:55 Cerdan charges in but Loi avoids the rush. 7:4
02:05 Cerdan ties up Loi... 7:4
02:09 * Cerdan is told to quit hitting on the break by Basile. 7:4
02:27 Loi fires a shot, but it glances off Cerdan's shoulder. 7:4
02:34 Cerdan lands a devastating hook! 11:4
02:34 Loi is reeling after that shot! 11:4
02:44 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Cerdan can land a solid one. 13:4
02:56 The fighters are trading punches and Cerdan seems to have won that exchange. 16:6
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 7. 17:8
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 8 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:06 Tommy Gallagher was extremely upbeat during the break with Loi providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:12 Loi shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Cerdan flush! 0:5
0:12 That's the shot Loi hoped to land! Cerdan looks bad after that series of blows. 0:5
0:17 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:5
0:26 Cerdan just misses with a huge shot as Duilio Loi chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:5
0:37 Loi lands a hard uppercut! 0:10
0:37 Cerdan is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:10
0:50 Cerdan does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Loi's punches in close. 0:10
01:02 Loi lands a solid uppercut! 0:14
01:02 Cerdan suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 0:14
01:19 Loi's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 0:14
01:28 Loi doesn't connect with the combination. 0:14
01:36 Cerdan has Loi cornered! 0:14
01:36 Cerdan scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 2:14
01:49 Loi has Cerdan blocked in! 2:14
01:53 Loi misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:14
02:00 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:14
02:11 * Loi lands a vicious uppercut and Cerdan collapses like a house of cards! 2:14
02:13 Basile begins the count over Marcel Cerdan as Loi moves to a neutral corner.. 2:24
02:13 1... 2:24
02:14 2... 2:24
02:15 3... 2:24
02:16 4... 2:24
02:17 5... 2:24
02:18 6... 2:24
02:19 7... 2:24
02:20 8... 2:24
02:21 9... 2:24
02:21 * Cerdan gets up on his feet! He doesn't look very steady... 2:24
02:21 This fight is going to be allowed to continue. However, one has to just wonder how much more punishment Cerdan can take. 2:24
02:21 That shot hurt Cerdan. Duilio Loi isn't a great finisher, though. Let's see if he takes it to him or lets him off the hook! 2:24
02:30 Loi lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:26
02:30 Cerdan is in trouble. Loi needs to stay on him if he wants to end this now. 2:26
02:35 Cerdan is losing his legs... 2:26
02:48 Loi pins Cerdan in the corner! 2:26
02:52 Loi wraps up Cerdan... Neither fighter will break... 2:26
03:00 Basile separates them. 2:26
03:00 This fight is very close at this point. 2:26
03:00 The knockdown in that last round really brought the crowd to life, you can feel the electricity in the air. 2:27
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cerdan is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Tommy Gallagher said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Loi has some spring in his step here in the 9th round. 0:0
0:12 Cerdan tries to drop the right hand over the top but Loi ducks under it. 0:0
0:14 Both Loi and Cerdan are really starting to wear down... 0:0
0:14 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:24 Cerdan pins Loi's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:28 Basile breaks them up... 0:0
0:41 Loi brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:48 Cerdan moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:48 Some good body work by Loi but not much on those punches. 0:2
0:57 Cerdan is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:2
01:01 Cerdan backs into his own corner... 0:2
01:01 Loi pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 0:4
01:16 Loi just comes up short with the hook. 0:4
01:18 Cerdan's jab is landing with some authority. 3:4
01:28 Cerdan has Loi trapped in the left neutral corner... 3:4
01:32 Cerdan lets his hands go inside, but Loi protects his body well. 3:4
01:34 Loi goes to the body landing an uppercut. 3:6
01:39 Cerdan appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 3:6
01:49 Cerdan muscles his way inside. 3:6
01:56 Loi dips and connects with a hook to the side of Cerdan's head. 3:8
02:09 Loi throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Cerdan's jaw. 3:10
02:14 Marcel Cerdan is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 3:10
02:14 Loi is fading... 3:10
02:20 Cerdan is trapped in Loi's corner... 3:10
02:25 Loi fires a left hand that Cerdan takes high on the shoulder. 3:10
02:33 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 3:10
02:35 Marcel Cerdan slides into a neutral corner... 3:10
02:35 Loi scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 3:12
02:52 Cerdan frees himself from Loi's clutches! They move to ring center now. 3:12
02:59 Cerdan backs into a neutral corner. 3:12
03:00 The Referee has to get between Cerdan and Loi as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 4:14
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 10, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:11 Cerdan tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Loi blocks it. 0:0
0:24 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:35 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:0
0:39 Cerdan lands a vicious cross! 4:0
0:39 Duilio Loi appears shaken by that punch! 4:0
0:44 Both fighters are breathing hard... 4:0
0:49 Loi is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 4:0
0:57 Cerdan just comes up short with the cross. 4:0
01:03 Loi takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 4:0
01:15 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 4:0
01:19 Basile separates the two... 4:0
01:26 Loi's hands are free inside as he lands an uppercut on Cerdan's beltline. 4:2
01:36 Loi throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 4:4
01:45 Cerdan retreats into the left corner. 4:4
01:45 Loi flicks a lead right to the head of Cerdan. 4:6
01:59 Loi wings a big left hand at Cerdan but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:6
02:10 Loi smothers Cerdan's attack with a clinch! 4:6
02:15 Cerdan tries to get free... Here comes Basile to break them up... 4:6
02:20 Loi quickly hitches up his trunks. 4:6
02:28 Basile tries to separate the boxers but Loi has a vice-like grip on Marcel Cerdan. 4:6
02:33 Basile is shouting at Loi to break! 4:6
02:45 Cerdan fires and misses. 4:6
03:00 Duilio Loi grabs Cerdan. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:6
03:00 Basile has to separate the two... 4:6
03:00 Loi seems to have done enough to win this fight. 4:6
03:00 That's it. This fight has gone the distance and now we'll await the official decision. 3:6
Fight Result
Here's Jimmy Lennon Jr. with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Rogelio Perez, Panama scores the bout 96 to 93
Dalby Shirley, United States scores the bout 96 to 93
John Lawson, United States scores the bout 96 to 93
And your winner by unanimous decision Duilio Loi!!!
Score Cards
Rogelio Perez Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Marcel Cerdan 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 8 9 9 93
Duilio Loi 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 96
Dalby Shirley Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Marcel Cerdan 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 8 9 9 93
Duilio Loi 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 96
John Lawson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Marcel Cerdan 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 8 9 9 93
Duilio Loi 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 96
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Marcel Cerdan 27 30 30 30 27 27 30 24 27 27 279
Duilio Loi 30 27 27 27 30 30 27 30 30 30 288
Statistics
Categories Marcel Cerdan Duilio Loi
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 3.30 5.30
Hooks / Round 2.60 4.30
Crosses / Round 3.90 4.90
Combinations / Round 2.40 4.40
Uppercuts / Round 3.50 5.00
Punches Landed / Round 15.70 23.90
Punches Missed / Round 60.90 46.80
Punching Accuracy 20.5% 33.8%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Hitting on the Break 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Marcel Cerdan vs Duilio Loi
Fight info: Salle la Soucoupe, Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Atlantique, France, 2012-10-07, announcer is Jimmy Lennon Jr., referee is Jorge Basile, the bout will be scored by three judges: Rogelio Perez (Panama), Dalby Shirley (United States) and John Lawson (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Marcel Cerdan - Record: 1-3-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Bill Gibson
In the blue corner: Duilio Loi - Record: 0-4-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Victor Vallee Jr. - Cut Man: Tommy Gallagher
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center as the bell sounds to begin the first round. 0:0
0:15 Duilio Loi lands a stinging jab. 0:2
0:29 Loi misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:2
0:40 Loi is circling his opponent. 0:2
0:45 Loi rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 0:4
01:06 Loi has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Cerdan. 0:4
01:18 Basile separates the two... 0:4
01:27 Loi misses wildly with the Hook. 0:4
01:34 Duilio Loi lands a nice cross but Marcel Cerdan turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 0:6
01:54 Loi slides along the far ropes. 0:6
01:59 The action slows for the moment. 0:6
02:02 Cerdan rips a hook to the head. 2:6
02:21 Not the cleanest of combinations from Cerdan but it still scored effectively. 5:6
02:37 Cerdan tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 5:6
02:40 Loi lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 5:8
02:53 Duilio Loi misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 5:8
03:00 That was a violent straight right by Cerdan! 9:8
03:00 Loi was stunned by that blow! 9:8
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Marcel Cerdan and Loi really went at it. 9:10
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 2. 0:0
0:05 Bill Gibson knows Cerdan lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:11 Cerdan tries to muscle inside but Loi clinches him. 0:0
0:16 Basile has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:23 Cerdan lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 2:0
0:37 Cerdan pumps the jab into the face of Loi. 5:0
0:54 Cerdan plods forward. 5:0
01:03 Cerdan misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 5:0
01:16 Cerdan ties up Loi. 5:0
01:20 Referee Basile steps in to break it up. 5:0
01:32 Cerdan usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Loi tries vainly to score. 5:0
01:39 Duilio Loi scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Cerdan's jaw. 5:2
01:53 Basile has to pull the fighters away from each other as Cerdan locks up Loi's arms. 5:2
02:02 Basile moves them apart. 5:2
02:07 Cerdan is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 5:2
02:10 Loi wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 5:4
02:23 Cerdan had the upper hand in an action packed exchange! 8:6
02:36 Cerdan dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Loi back on his heels! 12:6
02:36 Loi looks stunned! 12:6
02:50 Cerdan looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 12:6
02:52 Loi finds a home for his jab, keeping Marcel Cerdan at bay. 12:8
03:00 Loi picks off the jab thrown by Marcel Cerdan. 12:8
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 12:7
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duilio Loi looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Loi eats a short cross from Marcel Cerdan amd backs away. 2:0
0:14 Cerdan got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Bill Gibson's instructions work. 2:0
0:19 Cerdan 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
0:28 Cerdan drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 6:0
0:28 Loi looks shaken! 6:0
0:46 Cerdan pins Loi's arms! The fighters are tied up... 6:0
0:50 The Referee breaks it up... 6:0
0:59 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 6:0
01:07 Basile yells at the fighters to separate but Loi and Cerdan are a tangle of arms. 6:0
01:12 Basile separates the two fighters. 6:0
01:21 Watch Loi move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Cerdan off balance. 6:0
01:30 Cerdan lands a wicked cross! 10:0
01:30 Loi's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 10:0
01:47 Cerdan throws a flurry of punches but Loi either blocks or slips them. 10:0
01:49 Loi gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 10:2
02:02 Loi sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 10:4
02:11 Marcel Cerdan shoots the jab. He doubles up on it and the second one carried some power with it. 13:4
02:24 Cerdan seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 13:4
02:32 Cerdan clinches... Loi gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 13:4
02:36 Basile pries them apart. 13:4
02:41 Cerdan unleashes a wild hook that just glances off the side of Loi's head, if that had landed flush this fight might have been over! 15:4
02:49 Cerdan doesn't have to look for Loi this round. He is right there in front of him. 15:4
03:00 Cerdan charges Loi trying to get inside 15:4
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 16:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:15 Upstairs and downstairs! Loi lands two quick blows and then moves away from Cerdan's counters. 0:2
0:19 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:2
0:24 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:2
0:28 Marcel Cerdan's jab is finds it's mark. 3:2
0:37 As high as Loi is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Cerdan takes advantage of it. 3:2
0:50 Loi wraps up Cerdan. 3:2
0:54 Basile has to break them apart. 3:2
01:07 Cerdan does a great job smothering Loi's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 3:2
01:14 Cerdan's jab is fast and accurate. 5:2
01:32 Loi fires away but finds nothing but air. 5:2
01:39 There's a hard shot off the top of Duilio Loi's head! 9:2
01:39 Loi is dazed and he is in trouble!! 9:2
01:52 Cerdan lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Loi. 9:2
02:04 Cerdan just can't find the range with that hook. 9:2
02:06 Loi's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 9:4
02:15 Cerdan goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 11:4
02:29 Loi picks off the jab by Cerdan. 11:4
02:32 Loi lands a cross to the body. 11:6
02:48 Loi grabs Marcel Cerdan's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Basile has to force Loi to let go. 11:6
03:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 11:6
03:00 The bell stops the action as Cerdan and Loi go back to their corners. 12:5
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 5. There it is! 0:0
0:18 Loi is clinching... 0:0
0:23 Basile steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:23 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:27 Bill Gibson was really animated in Cerdan's corner and Cerdan was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:32 Cerdan lands a crushing uppercut! 5:0
0:32 How is Loi standing after that? 5:0
0:44 Loi gets the cross through Cerdan's guard. 5:2
01:00 Loi telegraphed that shot and Cerdan ducks under it easily. 5:2
01:07 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 5:2
01:10 Loi fires a solid combination. 5:4
01:24 Cerdan looks to work the body, but Loi covers up nicely. 5:4
01:26 Loi scores with consecutive blows to the body of Cerdan. 5:6
01:41 Loi gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Cerdan. 5:8
01:53 Loi lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 5:10
02:06 Cerdan throws the cross and scores to the head of Loi. 7:10
02:15 Loi lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 7:12
02:29 Cerdan fires a volley of punches but Loi was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 7:12
02:46 Cerdan traps Loi's gloves under his arms, forcing Basile to break them up. 7:12
02:55 Cerdan pushes Loi away. 7:12
03:00 There's another round in the books. 7:11
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Loi and Cerdan square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 6. 0:0
0:16 Marcel Cerdan is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 2:0
0:21 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:30 Cerdan whiffs with the uppercut. 2:0
0:32 Loi scores with a glancing cross. 2:2
0:46 Loi comes in low. Cerdan puts a headlock on him. Basile knocks "The Casablanca Clouter"'s arm off Loi's head. 2:2
0:50 Loi works his way free! 2:2
0:54 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:2
01:05 Cerdan fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:2
01:07 Cerdan takes a right to the body. 2:4
01:26 Loi is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Cerdan. 2:4
01:30 Loi uses his shoulder to force Cerdan out of the clinch. 2:4
01:43 Loi misses wildly with the hook. 2:4
01:54 Cerdan leaves the jab just short. 2:4
01:56 Loi sneaks home the right cross. 2:6
02:10 Cerdan wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Loi's defense. 2:6
02:13 Loi lands the lead cross. 2:8
02:30 Duilio Loi grabs and holds Cerdan... 2:8
02:35 Referee Basile separates the two... 2:8
02:39 Both men look to measure one another. 2:8
02:48 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Loi rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 2:8
02:58 Loi is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Cerdan. 2:8
03:00 Loi fires and misses. 2:8
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 6. 2:8
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cerdan rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:17 Loi fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:23 It's a sweet uppercut by Cerdan! He snapped Loi's head straight back with that punch! 4:0
0:23 Loi was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 4:0
0:28 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 4:0
0:41 Circling left, Cerdan looks for an opening to fire a shot at Loi. 4:0
0:45 Cerdan seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:0
0:53 Cerdan tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:0
0:56 Loi bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 4:2
01:16 Loi works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 4:2
01:21 Loi takes a solid cross from Cerdan. 7:2
01:35 Cerdan lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Loi. 7:2
01:38 Loi scores with a nice right cross. 7:4
01:50 Loi slides into the corner... 7:4
01:55 Cerdan charges in but Loi avoids the rush. 7:4
02:05 Cerdan ties up Loi... 7:4
02:09 * Cerdan is told to quit hitting on the break by Basile. 7:4
02:27 Loi fires a shot, but it glances off Cerdan's shoulder. 7:4
02:34 Cerdan lands a devastating hook! 11:4
02:34 Loi is reeling after that shot! 11:4
02:44 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Cerdan can land a solid one. 13:4
02:56 The fighters are trading punches and Cerdan seems to have won that exchange. 16:6
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 7. 17:8
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 8 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:06 Tommy Gallagher was extremely upbeat during the break with Loi providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:12 Loi shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Cerdan flush! 0:5
0:12 That's the shot Loi hoped to land! Cerdan looks bad after that series of blows. 0:5
0:17 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:5
0:26 Cerdan just misses with a huge shot as Duilio Loi chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:5
0:37 Loi lands a hard uppercut! 0:10
0:37 Cerdan is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:10
0:50 Cerdan does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Loi's punches in close. 0:10
01:02 Loi lands a solid uppercut! 0:14
01:02 Cerdan suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 0:14
01:19 Loi's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 0:14
01:28 Loi doesn't connect with the combination. 0:14
01:36 Cerdan has Loi cornered! 0:14
01:36 Cerdan scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 2:14
01:49 Loi has Cerdan blocked in! 2:14
01:53 Loi misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:14
02:00 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:14
02:11 * Loi lands a vicious uppercut and Cerdan collapses like a house of cards! 2:14
02:13 Basile begins the count over Marcel Cerdan as Loi moves to a neutral corner.. 2:24
02:13 1... 2:24
02:14 2... 2:24
02:15 3... 2:24
02:16 4... 2:24
02:17 5... 2:24
02:18 6... 2:24
02:19 7... 2:24
02:20 8... 2:24
02:21 9... 2:24
02:21 * Cerdan gets up on his feet! He doesn't look very steady... 2:24
02:21 This fight is going to be allowed to continue. However, one has to just wonder how much more punishment Cerdan can take. 2:24
02:21 That shot hurt Cerdan. Duilio Loi isn't a great finisher, though. Let's see if he takes it to him or lets him off the hook! 2:24
02:30 Loi lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:26
02:30 Cerdan is in trouble. Loi needs to stay on him if he wants to end this now. 2:26
02:35 Cerdan is losing his legs... 2:26
02:48 Loi pins Cerdan in the corner! 2:26
02:52 Loi wraps up Cerdan... Neither fighter will break... 2:26
03:00 Basile separates them. 2:26
03:00 This fight is very close at this point. 2:26
03:00 The knockdown in that last round really brought the crowd to life, you can feel the electricity in the air. 2:27
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cerdan is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Tommy Gallagher said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Loi has some spring in his step here in the 9th round. 0:0
0:12 Cerdan tries to drop the right hand over the top but Loi ducks under it. 0:0
0:14 Both Loi and Cerdan are really starting to wear down... 0:0
0:14 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:24 Cerdan pins Loi's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:28 Basile breaks them up... 0:0
0:41 Loi brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:48 Cerdan moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:48 Some good body work by Loi but not much on those punches. 0:2
0:57 Cerdan is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:2
01:01 Cerdan backs into his own corner... 0:2
01:01 Loi pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 0:4
01:16 Loi just comes up short with the hook. 0:4
01:18 Cerdan's jab is landing with some authority. 3:4
01:28 Cerdan has Loi trapped in the left neutral corner... 3:4
01:32 Cerdan lets his hands go inside, but Loi protects his body well. 3:4
01:34 Loi goes to the body landing an uppercut. 3:6
01:39 Cerdan appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 3:6
01:49 Cerdan muscles his way inside. 3:6
01:56 Loi dips and connects with a hook to the side of Cerdan's head. 3:8
02:09 Loi throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Cerdan's jaw. 3:10
02:14 Marcel Cerdan is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 3:10
02:14 Loi is fading... 3:10
02:20 Cerdan is trapped in Loi's corner... 3:10
02:25 Loi fires a left hand that Cerdan takes high on the shoulder. 3:10
02:33 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 3:10
02:35 Marcel Cerdan slides into a neutral corner... 3:10
02:35 Loi scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 3:12
02:52 Cerdan frees himself from Loi's clutches! They move to ring center now. 3:12
02:59 Cerdan backs into a neutral corner. 3:12
03:00 The Referee has to get between Cerdan and Loi as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 4:14
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 10, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:11 Cerdan tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Loi blocks it. 0:0
0:24 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:35 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:0
0:39 Cerdan lands a vicious cross! 4:0
0:39 Duilio Loi appears shaken by that punch! 4:0
0:44 Both fighters are breathing hard... 4:0
0:49 Loi is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 4:0
0:57 Cerdan just comes up short with the cross. 4:0
01:03 Loi takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 4:0
01:15 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 4:0
01:19 Basile separates the two... 4:0
01:26 Loi's hands are free inside as he lands an uppercut on Cerdan's beltline. 4:2
01:36 Loi throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 4:4
01:45 Cerdan retreats into the left corner. 4:4
01:45 Loi flicks a lead right to the head of Cerdan. 4:6
01:59 Loi wings a big left hand at Cerdan but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:6
02:10 Loi smothers Cerdan's attack with a clinch! 4:6
02:15 Cerdan tries to get free... Here comes Basile to break them up... 4:6
02:20 Loi quickly hitches up his trunks. 4:6
02:28 Basile tries to separate the boxers but Loi has a vice-like grip on Marcel Cerdan. 4:6
02:33 Basile is shouting at Loi to break! 4:6
02:45 Cerdan fires and misses. 4:6
03:00 Duilio Loi grabs Cerdan. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:6
03:00 Basile has to separate the two... 4:6
03:00 Loi seems to have done enough to win this fight. 4:6
03:00 That's it. This fight has gone the distance and now we'll await the official decision. 3:6
Fight Result
Here's Jimmy Lennon Jr. with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Rogelio Perez, Panama scores the bout 96 to 93
Dalby Shirley, United States scores the bout 96 to 93
John Lawson, United States scores the bout 96 to 93
And your winner by unanimous decision Duilio Loi!!!
Score Cards
Rogelio Perez Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Marcel Cerdan 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 8 9 9 93
Duilio Loi 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 96
Dalby Shirley Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Marcel Cerdan 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 8 9 9 93
Duilio Loi 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 96
John Lawson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Marcel Cerdan 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 8 9 9 93
Duilio Loi 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 96
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Marcel Cerdan 27 30 30 30 27 27 30 24 27 27 279
Duilio Loi 30 27 27 27 30 30 27 30 30 30 288
Statistics
Categories Marcel Cerdan Duilio Loi
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 3.30 5.30
Hooks / Round 2.60 4.30
Crosses / Round 3.90 4.90
Combinations / Round 2.40 4.40
Uppercuts / Round 3.50 5.00
Punches Landed / Round 15.70 23.90
Punches Missed / Round 60.90 46.80
Punching Accuracy 20.5% 33.8%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Hitting on the Break 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 0
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Joe Louis vs Ricardo Lopez
Fight info: Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, Hampton Beach, NH, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Dean Stone, referee is Raul Caiz Jr., the bout will be scored by three judges: Jean Louis Legland (France), Mike Ross (United States) and Roy Francis (England), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Joe Louis - Record: 2-2-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Phil Borgia - Cut Man: Percy Richardson
In the blue corner: Ricardo Lopez - Record: 4-0-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jack Loew - Cut Man: Angelo Dundee
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center as the bell sounds to begin the first round. 0:0
0:07 Joe Louis shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:0
0:21 Louis 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
0:26 The fighters are trading punches and Louis seems to have won that exchange. 5:2
0:40 Louis drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 9:2
0:40 Lopez is suddenly in trouble! 9:2
0:53 Louis is jockeying for position as he tries to force Lopez back into the corner. 9:2
0:58 Lopez put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 9:2
01:09 Louis approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Ricardo Lopez any room to breathe. 9:2
01:14 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 9:2
01:17 Louis rocks Lopez with a short uppercut to the jaw from inside. 12:2
01:31 Louis lands a strong hook! 16:2
01:31 Lopez is gasping for air!! 16:2
01:41 Some good body work by Louis but not much on those punches. 18:2
01:57 Circling left, Louis looks for an opening to fire a shot at Lopez. 18:2
02:09 Louis pins Ricardo Lopez's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 18:2
02:14 The fighters appear to have clashed heads. 18:2
02:19 * Lopez continues to hammer away as he holds Louis and Caiz Jr. has seen enough as he issues a warning. 18:5
02:42 Louis doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 18:5
02:52 Louis really buried that punch into Lopez's ribs. 22:5
02:52 Ricardo Lopez is reeling.. 22:5
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 24:5
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 2 begins. 0:0
0:08 Louis tastes Lopez's jab 0:2
0:20 Lopez lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Louis's midsection. 0:4
0:34 Louis is either lucky or has radar. Ricardo Lopez's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:4
0:41 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:4
0:52 Lopez fires a shot, but it glances off Louis's shoulder. 0:4
0:59 Louis just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Lopez with a sharp combination! 5:4
0:59 Lopez was staggered by those punches... 5:4
01:14 Louis seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:4
01:21 Lopez seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 5:4
01:24 The action slows for the moment. 5:4
01:42 Louis moves to the center of the Ring taunting Lopez with his hands by his sides. 5:4
01:55 Lopez is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 5:4
02:04 Caiz Jr. separates the two fighters. 5:4
02:15 Louis is trapped in Ricardo Lopez's corner... 5:4
02:20 It's a sweet uppercut by Lopez! He snapped Louis's head straight back with that punch! 5:8
02:20 Lopez has Louis hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 5:8
02:36 Louis works free! He backs to ring center, with Lopez following. 5:8
02:40 Louis backs into the left corner. 5:8
02:45 Louis holds his arms up in disgust as Lopez holds him around his waist. 5:8
02:49 * Louis is leaning on the back of Lopez's neck and Caiz Jr. has seen enough as he issues a warning. 5:8
03:00 Louis retreats into his own corner... 5:8
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 6:8
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Louis and Lopez square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 3. 0:0
0:12 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:0
0:12 Lopez lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 0:2
0:23 Lopez slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Joe Louis. 0:5
0:35 Lopez lands a stinging jab. 0:7
0:49 Louis misses with that punch. 0:7
01:03 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:7
01:12 Caiz Jr. moves in to break the clinch. 0:7
01:18 Lopez feints downstairs, then launches a scorching hook that lands flush on Louis's jaw. 0:10
01:35 Lopez is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:10
01:43 Lopez does a great job of moving as Louis tries to work inside. 0:10
01:49 Lopez connects with a violent combination! 0:15
01:49 Louis is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:15
01:58 Joe Louis takes a hard cross to the chin from Lopez. 0:18
01:58 Lopez senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 0:18
02:11 Lopez scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:23
02:11 Louis was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 0:23
02:20 Louis moves into the right corner. 0:23
02:24 Lopez is moving around the ring nicely. 0:23
02:29 Louis backs into his own corner... 0:23
02:33 Lopez tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 0:25
02:33 Louis is in trouble. Lopez needs to stay on him if he wants to end this now. 0:25
02:47 Louis usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Lopez tries vainly to score. 0:25
02:57 Oh!!! Lopez unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 0:30
02:57 Louis is badly hurt! 0:30
03:00 Lopez shows Louis his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 3. 0:31
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 4. 0:0
0:08 Louis got some great advice from Phil Borgia between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 0:0
0:08 Lopez finds a home for his jab, keeping Louis at bay. 0:2
0:13 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:2
0:17 Phil Borgia felt Louis lost that last round and he let him know in no uncertain terms during the break. 0:2
0:18 Lopez backs into a neutral corner. 0:2
0:18 Louis pins Lopez in the corner and digs a hook to the body. 3:2
0:35 Lopez wraps his arms around Louis. 3:2
0:44 Ricardo Lopez finally lets go of Louis. 3:2
0:49 Lopez steals a quick glance at his corner. 3:2
0:57 Joe Louis lands a solid cross! 7:2
0:57 Lopez was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 7:2
01:14 Louis landed a sharp combination that rocked Ricardo Lopez back on his heels! 11:2
01:14 That's the shot Louis hoped to land! Lopez looks bad after that series of blows. 11:2
01:27 Lopez's finds a home on Louis's jaw. 11:4
01:40 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 11:4
01:49 Lopez can't score with short uppercut inside. Joe Louis got his gloves in front of the punch. 11:4
02:02 Lopez is protecting the body nicely as Louis fails to score inside. 11:4
02:16 That punch actually went behind Lopez's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Louis. 11:4
02:28 Louis misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 11:4
02:35 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 11:4
02:45 Louis lands a hard uppercut! 16:4
02:45 Lopez looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 16:4
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 4 comes to an end. 16:5
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lopez didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:17 Lopez's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:21 Lopez can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 0:2
0:25 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:2
0:37 Louis knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 0:2
0:44 Louis shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 2:2
0:58 Louis misses with that hook. 2:2
01:05 Louis has Lopez pinned! 2:2
01:09 Louis charges Lopez trying to get inside 2:2
01:17 Louis brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:2
01:22 He lands a crushing uppercut! 6:2
01:22 Lopez appears to have been staggered by that punch... 6:2
01:38 Louis misses wildly with the hook. 6:2
01:45 OH! Ricardo Lopez landed the big hook flush! 6:7
01:45 Louis seems to have been hurt by that punch! 6:7
01:58 Lopez is really fluid in his movement. 6:7
02:07 Watch Lopez move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Louis off balance. 6:7
02:12 Louis slides into a neutral corner... 6:7
02:16 Lopez is just missing by a hair with his punches. 6:7
02:27 Lopez just landed a devastating three punch combo! 6:12
02:27 Those punches hurt Louis and he looks to hang on. 6:12
02:41 Joe Louis picks off the cross by Lopez. 6:12
02:52 Ricardo Lopez dances gracefully across the canvas 6:12
02:56 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 6:12
02:56 Lopez lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 6:14
02:56 Ricardo Lopez knows he has Louis hurt as he wades in swinging! 6:14
03:00 The bell stops the action as Louis and Lopez go back to their corners. 8:15
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Lopez's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:13 Louis misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:20 Lopez cranks up the hook and connects to Joe Louis's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:4
0:20 That blast sent Joe Louis reeling into the ropes! 0:4
0:25 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:4
0:34 Louis pushes Lopez then steps away from him. 0:4
0:47 Louis continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 0:4
0:52 Lopez pushes Louis away to give himself a little more space to work with. 0:4
0:55 Lopez retreats into a neutral corner. 0:4
0:59 Joe Louis fires a left hand that Lopez takes high on the shoulder. 0:4
01:10 Caiz Jr. is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 0:4
01:18 Lopez just misses with a huge shot as Louis chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:4
01:29 Joe Louis's misses as Lopez backpedals away. 0:4
01:38 Louis is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 0:4
01:41 Lopez is trapped in the corner... 0:4
01:46 Louis is holding on to Lopez. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:4
01:50 Louis shoves Lopez away. 0:4
01:59 It's a knowledgeable crowd tonight. They are letting the fighters know they want to see some action and when it slows down they are quick with their show of displeasure. 0:4
02:07 Lopez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Louis. 0:4
02:18 * A hook to the jaw has Lopez hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 0:4
02:20 Caiz Jr. brings his arm down over Lopez as he begins the count... 6:4
02:20 1... 6:4
02:21 2... 6:4
02:22 Lopez makes it to a knee at the count of 3 but he's still struggling to get his legs under him! 6:4
02:22 * Lopez beats the count, but he appears to be hurt badly! 6:4
02:22 Lopez does not looks like he has fully recovered from the knockdown but he tells the ref that he can still fight. Caiz Jr. must agree as he signals for the fight to go on. 6:4
02:22 Louis is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 6:4
02:31 Louis traps Lopez in the corner! 6:4
02:36 Lopez moves into a neutral corner. 6:4
02:40 Look out! That was a straight right by Louis! 10:4
02:40 That shot buckled Lopez's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 10:4
02:45 * Caiz Jr. separates the fighters and sends them to their corners but the bell has not sounded yet to end the round. We're not sure what happened but Caiz Jr. is obviously confused. 10:4
02:45 Lopez appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 10:4
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 Whatever Phil Borgia said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Louis has some spring in his step here in the 7th round. 0:0
0:11 Caiz Jr. yells at the fighters to separate but Joe Louis and Lopez are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:20 Caiz Jr. separates the two... 0:0
0:20 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:25 Lopez put on a good show in his last fight but so far tonight his performance has been a bit flat. 0:0
0:28 Lopez winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Louis. 3:0
0:43 Ricardo Lopez pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 3:2
0:52 The fighters are at ring center... 3:2
0:57 Louis shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Lopez flush! 7:2
0:57 Lopez seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 7:2
01:11 Lopez traps Louis's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 7:2
01:20 Louis tries to get free... Here comes Caiz Jr. to break them up... 7:2
01:27 Lopez connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 7:4
01:42 That was a violent straight right by Louis! 11:4
01:42 Ricardo Lopez was shaken by those blows! 11:4
01:46 Lopez is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 11:4
01:51 Louis slides into his own corner... 11:4
01:56 Ricardo Lopez is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Louis. 11:4
02:00 Ricardo Lopez is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 11:4
02:08 Louis is off target with that jab. 11:4
02:10 Lopez feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 11:6
02:29 Lopez telegraphed that shot and Louis ducks under it easily. 11:6
02:35 That hook from Louis snapped Ricardo Lopez's head back violently! 15:6
02:35 Lopez is staggered... 15:6
02:40 Lopez is slowing up... 15:6
02:45 Joe Louis doesn't have to look for Lopez this round. He is right there in front of him. 15:6
02:53 Louis tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 15:6
03:00 Louis cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Lopez had his elbows tucked in nicely. 15:6
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Louis's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 7. 14:7
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Louis looks to be in good shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 Jack Loew seemed to pump up Lopez between rounds. 0:0
0:10 Lopez slides along the far ropes. 0:0
0:10 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 8th round of this fight. 0:0
0:22 Ricardo Lopez looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 0:0
0:36 Lopez fires and misses. 0:0
0:43 Louis lands a wicked combination! 4:0
0:43 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Lopez is just trying to hang on! 4:0
0:48 Ricardo Lopez is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 4:0
0:53 A cross lands for Louis. Lopez didn't see that one coming. 6:0
01:05 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 6:0
01:10 Lopez works his way in and leans on Louis... 6:0
01:19 The fighters have just banged heads! 6:0
01:28 Louis lands a crushing hook! 11:0
01:28 Lopez is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 11:0
01:37 Lopez is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 11:0
01:41 Louis is forced into his own corner... 11:0
01:45 Ricardo Lopez throws a flurry of punches but Louis either blocks or slips them. 11:0
02:00 Lopez is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 11:0
02:04 Lopez's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. He seems to hear but it remains to be seen if he'll follow the advice. 11:0
02:14 Joe Louis fires a jab to the body 13:0
02:35 * A beautiful uppercut to the chin knocks Louis to the canvas! 13:0
02:38 Caiz Jr. starts the count... 13:10
02:38 1... 13:10
02:39 2... 13:10
02:40 3... 13:10
02:41 4... 13:10
02:42 5... 13:10
02:43 6... 13:10
02:44 Louis tries to clear his head as Caiz Jr. reaches the count of 7. 13:10
02:45 8... 13:10
02:46 9... 13:10
02:47 10! 13:10
02:47 * Louis can't regain his feet! His legs just won't support him. Louis rolls over on his back... Lopez wins by knockout! 13:10
Fight Result
And here with the call is Dean Stone
Ladies and Gentlemen! The time of the stoppage is 02:52 of round number 8. The winner by knockout is...
Ricardo Lopez!
Score Cards
Jean Louis Legland Round Total
France 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Joe Louis 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 67
Ricardo Lopez 9 10 10 9 10 8 9 65
Mike Ross Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Joe Louis 10 9 8 10 10 10 9 66
Ricardo Lopez 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 66
Roy Francis Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Joe Louis 10 9 8 10 9 10 10 66
Ricardo Lopez 9 10 10 9 10 8 9 65
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Joe Louis 30 27 25 30 28 30 29 199
Ricardo Lopez 27 30 30 27 29 25 28 196
Statistics
Categories Joe Louis Ricardo Lopez
Knockdowns scored 1 1
Jabs / Round 3.75 2.75
Hooks / Round 4.38 6.75
Crosses / Round 4.38 2.50
Combinations / Round 3.25 4.50
Uppercuts / Round 2.63 3.25
Punches Landed / Round 18.38 19.75
Punches Missed / Round 32.38 42.13
Punching Accuracy 36.2% 31.9%
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 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 1 / 1
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 3 / 3
Go for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Joe Louis vs Ricardo Lopez
Fight info: Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, Hampton Beach, NH, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Dean Stone, referee is Raul Caiz Jr., the bout will be scored by three judges: Jean Louis Legland (France), Mike Ross (United States) and Roy Francis (England), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Joe Louis - Record: 2-2-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Phil Borgia - Cut Man: Percy Richardson
In the blue corner: Ricardo Lopez - Record: 4-0-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jack Loew - Cut Man: Angelo Dundee
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center as the bell sounds to begin the first round. 0:0
0:07 Joe Louis shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:0
0:21 Louis 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
0:26 The fighters are trading punches and Louis seems to have won that exchange. 5:2
0:40 Louis drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 9:2
0:40 Lopez is suddenly in trouble! 9:2
0:53 Louis is jockeying for position as he tries to force Lopez back into the corner. 9:2
0:58 Lopez put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 9:2
01:09 Louis approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Ricardo Lopez any room to breathe. 9:2
01:14 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 9:2
01:17 Louis rocks Lopez with a short uppercut to the jaw from inside. 12:2
01:31 Louis lands a strong hook! 16:2
01:31 Lopez is gasping for air!! 16:2
01:41 Some good body work by Louis but not much on those punches. 18:2
01:57 Circling left, Louis looks for an opening to fire a shot at Lopez. 18:2
02:09 Louis pins Ricardo Lopez's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 18:2
02:14 The fighters appear to have clashed heads. 18:2
02:19 * Lopez continues to hammer away as he holds Louis and Caiz Jr. has seen enough as he issues a warning. 18:5
02:42 Louis doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 18:5
02:52 Louis really buried that punch into Lopez's ribs. 22:5
02:52 Ricardo Lopez is reeling.. 22:5
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 24:5
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 2 begins. 0:0
0:08 Louis tastes Lopez's jab 0:2
0:20 Lopez lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Louis's midsection. 0:4
0:34 Louis is either lucky or has radar. Ricardo Lopez's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:4
0:41 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:4
0:52 Lopez fires a shot, but it glances off Louis's shoulder. 0:4
0:59 Louis just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Lopez with a sharp combination! 5:4
0:59 Lopez was staggered by those punches... 5:4
01:14 Louis seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:4
01:21 Lopez seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 5:4
01:24 The action slows for the moment. 5:4
01:42 Louis moves to the center of the Ring taunting Lopez with his hands by his sides. 5:4
01:55 Lopez is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 5:4
02:04 Caiz Jr. separates the two fighters. 5:4
02:15 Louis is trapped in Ricardo Lopez's corner... 5:4
02:20 It's a sweet uppercut by Lopez! He snapped Louis's head straight back with that punch! 5:8
02:20 Lopez has Louis hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 5:8
02:36 Louis works free! He backs to ring center, with Lopez following. 5:8
02:40 Louis backs into the left corner. 5:8
02:45 Louis holds his arms up in disgust as Lopez holds him around his waist. 5:8
02:49 * Louis is leaning on the back of Lopez's neck and Caiz Jr. has seen enough as he issues a warning. 5:8
03:00 Louis retreats into his own corner... 5:8
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 6:8
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Louis and Lopez square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 3. 0:0
0:12 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:0
0:12 Lopez lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 0:2
0:23 Lopez slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Joe Louis. 0:5
0:35 Lopez lands a stinging jab. 0:7
0:49 Louis misses with that punch. 0:7
01:03 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:7
01:12 Caiz Jr. moves in to break the clinch. 0:7
01:18 Lopez feints downstairs, then launches a scorching hook that lands flush on Louis's jaw. 0:10
01:35 Lopez is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:10
01:43 Lopez does a great job of moving as Louis tries to work inside. 0:10
01:49 Lopez connects with a violent combination! 0:15
01:49 Louis is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:15
01:58 Joe Louis takes a hard cross to the chin from Lopez. 0:18
01:58 Lopez senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 0:18
02:11 Lopez scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:23
02:11 Louis was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 0:23
02:20 Louis moves into the right corner. 0:23
02:24 Lopez is moving around the ring nicely. 0:23
02:29 Louis backs into his own corner... 0:23
02:33 Lopez tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 0:25
02:33 Louis is in trouble. Lopez needs to stay on him if he wants to end this now. 0:25
02:47 Louis usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Lopez tries vainly to score. 0:25
02:57 Oh!!! Lopez unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 0:30
02:57 Louis is badly hurt! 0:30
03:00 Lopez shows Louis his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 3. 0:31
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 4. 0:0
0:08 Louis got some great advice from Phil Borgia between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 0:0
0:08 Lopez finds a home for his jab, keeping Louis at bay. 0:2
0:13 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:2
0:17 Phil Borgia felt Louis lost that last round and he let him know in no uncertain terms during the break. 0:2
0:18 Lopez backs into a neutral corner. 0:2
0:18 Louis pins Lopez in the corner and digs a hook to the body. 3:2
0:35 Lopez wraps his arms around Louis. 3:2
0:44 Ricardo Lopez finally lets go of Louis. 3:2
0:49 Lopez steals a quick glance at his corner. 3:2
0:57 Joe Louis lands a solid cross! 7:2
0:57 Lopez was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 7:2
01:14 Louis landed a sharp combination that rocked Ricardo Lopez back on his heels! 11:2
01:14 That's the shot Louis hoped to land! Lopez looks bad after that series of blows. 11:2
01:27 Lopez's finds a home on Louis's jaw. 11:4
01:40 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 11:4
01:49 Lopez can't score with short uppercut inside. Joe Louis got his gloves in front of the punch. 11:4
02:02 Lopez is protecting the body nicely as Louis fails to score inside. 11:4
02:16 That punch actually went behind Lopez's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Louis. 11:4
02:28 Louis misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 11:4
02:35 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 11:4
02:45 Louis lands a hard uppercut! 16:4
02:45 Lopez looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 16:4
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 4 comes to an end. 16:5
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lopez didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:17 Lopez's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:21 Lopez can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 0:2
0:25 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:2
0:37 Louis knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 0:2
0:44 Louis shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 2:2
0:58 Louis misses with that hook. 2:2
01:05 Louis has Lopez pinned! 2:2
01:09 Louis charges Lopez trying to get inside 2:2
01:17 Louis brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:2
01:22 He lands a crushing uppercut! 6:2
01:22 Lopez appears to have been staggered by that punch... 6:2
01:38 Louis misses wildly with the hook. 6:2
01:45 OH! Ricardo Lopez landed the big hook flush! 6:7
01:45 Louis seems to have been hurt by that punch! 6:7
01:58 Lopez is really fluid in his movement. 6:7
02:07 Watch Lopez move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Louis off balance. 6:7
02:12 Louis slides into a neutral corner... 6:7
02:16 Lopez is just missing by a hair with his punches. 6:7
02:27 Lopez just landed a devastating three punch combo! 6:12
02:27 Those punches hurt Louis and he looks to hang on. 6:12
02:41 Joe Louis picks off the cross by Lopez. 6:12
02:52 Ricardo Lopez dances gracefully across the canvas 6:12
02:56 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 6:12
02:56 Lopez lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 6:14
02:56 Ricardo Lopez knows he has Louis hurt as he wades in swinging! 6:14
03:00 The bell stops the action as Louis and Lopez go back to their corners. 8:15
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Lopez's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:13 Louis misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:20 Lopez cranks up the hook and connects to Joe Louis's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:4
0:20 That blast sent Joe Louis reeling into the ropes! 0:4
0:25 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:4
0:34 Louis pushes Lopez then steps away from him. 0:4
0:47 Louis continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 0:4
0:52 Lopez pushes Louis away to give himself a little more space to work with. 0:4
0:55 Lopez retreats into a neutral corner. 0:4
0:59 Joe Louis fires a left hand that Lopez takes high on the shoulder. 0:4
01:10 Caiz Jr. is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 0:4
01:18 Lopez just misses with a huge shot as Louis chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:4
01:29 Joe Louis's misses as Lopez backpedals away. 0:4
01:38 Louis is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 0:4
01:41 Lopez is trapped in the corner... 0:4
01:46 Louis is holding on to Lopez. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:4
01:50 Louis shoves Lopez away. 0:4
01:59 It's a knowledgeable crowd tonight. They are letting the fighters know they want to see some action and when it slows down they are quick with their show of displeasure. 0:4
02:07 Lopez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Louis. 0:4
02:18 * A hook to the jaw has Lopez hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 0:4
02:20 Caiz Jr. brings his arm down over Lopez as he begins the count... 6:4
02:20 1... 6:4
02:21 2... 6:4
02:22 Lopez makes it to a knee at the count of 3 but he's still struggling to get his legs under him! 6:4
02:22 * Lopez beats the count, but he appears to be hurt badly! 6:4
02:22 Lopez does not looks like he has fully recovered from the knockdown but he tells the ref that he can still fight. Caiz Jr. must agree as he signals for the fight to go on. 6:4
02:22 Louis is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 6:4
02:31 Louis traps Lopez in the corner! 6:4
02:36 Lopez moves into a neutral corner. 6:4
02:40 Look out! That was a straight right by Louis! 10:4
02:40 That shot buckled Lopez's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 10:4
02:45 * Caiz Jr. separates the fighters and sends them to their corners but the bell has not sounded yet to end the round. We're not sure what happened but Caiz Jr. is obviously confused. 10:4
02:45 Lopez appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 10:4
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 Whatever Phil Borgia said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Louis has some spring in his step here in the 7th round. 0:0
0:11 Caiz Jr. yells at the fighters to separate but Joe Louis and Lopez are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:20 Caiz Jr. separates the two... 0:0
0:20 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:25 Lopez put on a good show in his last fight but so far tonight his performance has been a bit flat. 0:0
0:28 Lopez winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Louis. 3:0
0:43 Ricardo Lopez pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 3:2
0:52 The fighters are at ring center... 3:2
0:57 Louis shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Lopez flush! 7:2
0:57 Lopez seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 7:2
01:11 Lopez traps Louis's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 7:2
01:20 Louis tries to get free... Here comes Caiz Jr. to break them up... 7:2
01:27 Lopez connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 7:4
01:42 That was a violent straight right by Louis! 11:4
01:42 Ricardo Lopez was shaken by those blows! 11:4
01:46 Lopez is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 11:4
01:51 Louis slides into his own corner... 11:4
01:56 Ricardo Lopez is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Louis. 11:4
02:00 Ricardo Lopez is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 11:4
02:08 Louis is off target with that jab. 11:4
02:10 Lopez feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 11:6
02:29 Lopez telegraphed that shot and Louis ducks under it easily. 11:6
02:35 That hook from Louis snapped Ricardo Lopez's head back violently! 15:6
02:35 Lopez is staggered... 15:6
02:40 Lopez is slowing up... 15:6
02:45 Joe Louis doesn't have to look for Lopez this round. He is right there in front of him. 15:6
02:53 Louis tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 15:6
03:00 Louis cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Lopez had his elbows tucked in nicely. 15:6
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Louis's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 7. 14:7
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Louis looks to be in good shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 Jack Loew seemed to pump up Lopez between rounds. 0:0
0:10 Lopez slides along the far ropes. 0:0
0:10 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 8th round of this fight. 0:0
0:22 Ricardo Lopez looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 0:0
0:36 Lopez fires and misses. 0:0
0:43 Louis lands a wicked combination! 4:0
0:43 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Lopez is just trying to hang on! 4:0
0:48 Ricardo Lopez is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 4:0
0:53 A cross lands for Louis. Lopez didn't see that one coming. 6:0
01:05 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 6:0
01:10 Lopez works his way in and leans on Louis... 6:0
01:19 The fighters have just banged heads! 6:0
01:28 Louis lands a crushing hook! 11:0
01:28 Lopez is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 11:0
01:37 Lopez is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 11:0
01:41 Louis is forced into his own corner... 11:0
01:45 Ricardo Lopez throws a flurry of punches but Louis either blocks or slips them. 11:0
02:00 Lopez is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 11:0
02:04 Lopez's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. He seems to hear but it remains to be seen if he'll follow the advice. 11:0
02:14 Joe Louis fires a jab to the body 13:0
02:35 * A beautiful uppercut to the chin knocks Louis to the canvas! 13:0
02:38 Caiz Jr. starts the count... 13:10
02:38 1... 13:10
02:39 2... 13:10
02:40 3... 13:10
02:41 4... 13:10
02:42 5... 13:10
02:43 6... 13:10
02:44 Louis tries to clear his head as Caiz Jr. reaches the count of 7. 13:10
02:45 8... 13:10
02:46 9... 13:10
02:47 10! 13:10
02:47 * Louis can't regain his feet! His legs just won't support him. Louis rolls over on his back... Lopez wins by knockout! 13:10
Fight Result
And here with the call is Dean Stone
Ladies and Gentlemen! The time of the stoppage is 02:52 of round number 8. The winner by knockout is...
Ricardo Lopez!
Score Cards
Jean Louis Legland Round Total
France 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Joe Louis 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 67
Ricardo Lopez 9 10 10 9 10 8 9 65
Mike Ross Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Joe Louis 10 9 8 10 10 10 9 66
Ricardo Lopez 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 66
Roy Francis Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Joe Louis 10 9 8 10 9 10 10 66
Ricardo Lopez 9 10 10 9 10 8 9 65
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Joe Louis 30 27 25 30 28 30 29 199
Ricardo Lopez 27 30 30 27 29 25 28 196
Statistics
Categories Joe Louis Ricardo Lopez
Knockdowns scored 1 1
Jabs / Round 3.75 2.75
Hooks / Round 4.38 6.75
Crosses / Round 4.38 2.50
Combinations / Round 3.25 4.50
Uppercuts / Round 2.63 3.25
Punches Landed / Round 18.38 19.75
Punches Missed / Round 32.38 42.13
Punching Accuracy 36.2% 31.9%
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 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 1 / 1
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 3 / 3
Go for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: #4$ Event 27 7-12&IBObelt WhitakerVsSanchez
Co-Feature
Thomas Hearns vs Carlos Monzon
Fight info: Galveston City Auditorium, Galveston, TX, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Jimmy Lennon Jr., referee is Randy Neumann, the bout will be scored by three judges: Dennis Nelson (United States), Michael Lee (South Korea) and Jack Gordon (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Thomas Hearns - Record: 2-2-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Chuck Bodak
In the blue corner: Carlos Monzon - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Freddie Brown - Cut Man: Cassius Green
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters look anxious as they wait for Round 1 to start. The bell rings and its show time. 0:0
0:11 Thomas Hearns is motioning with his gloves for Monzon to bring it on, but Hearns is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
0:14 Monzon connects with an uppercut to the head of Hearns. 0:2
0:28 Neumann has to pull the fighters away from each other as Monzon locks up Hearns's arms. 0:2
0:32 Neumann separates the two... 0:2
0:37 Both fighters are throwing and neither is scoring more than the other. 2:4
0:50 Monzon lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 2:6
0:59 As high as Hearns is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Monzon takes advantage of it. 2:6
01:10 Monzon just comes up short with the uppercut. 2:6
01:12 There's a right cross from Hearns that lands flush. 5:6
01:22 Monzon scores to the body with a jab 5:8
01:31 Carlos Monzon is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 5:10
01:40 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 5:10
01:48 Monzon cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Hearns had his elbows tucked in nicely. 5:10
01:55 Monzon lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 5:12
02:08 That punch actually went behind Hearns's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Monzon. 5:12
02:15 Monzon is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 5:12
02:23 Monzon glances a hook off Thomas Hearns's side. 5:14
02:33 The action heats up as both men trade punches. 7:16
02:42 Monzon lands the lead cross. 7:18
02:51 Carlos Monzon continues to pop the jab 7:20
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 7:20
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hearns is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 2 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:27 Monzon is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 0:2
0:44 Hearns wraps his arms around Carlos Monzon. 0:2
0:53 Neumann steps in and breaks it up. 0:2
0:57 Monzon seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:2
01:06 Hearns drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:2
01:06 Monzon was hurt by those blows! 4:2
01:22 Monzon just comes up short with the combination. 4:2
01:24 Hearns tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 6:2
01:38 Hearns can't score with short uppercut inside. Monzon got his gloves in front of the punch. 6:2
01:50 Hearns drops the right hand flush on Monzon's chin! 10:2
01:50 Monzon looks shaken! 10:2
02:07 Hearns is just missing by a hair with his punches. 10:2
02:19 Thomas Hearns misses with that hook. 10:2
02:25 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 10:2
02:38 Monzon works free! He backs to ring center, with Hearns following. 10:2
02:43 A cross lands for Monzon. Hearns didn't see that one coming. 10:4
02:52 Monzon said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 10:4
02:59 Thomas Hearns is flicking the jab, trying to keep Monzon at long range. 10:4
03:00 Thomas Hearns is forced into his own corner... 10:4
03:00 Round 2 finishes with the sound of the bell. 11:5
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Hearns and Monzon leave their corners. 0:0
0:10 Hearns catches Monzon coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:0
0:10 Monzon is suddenly in trouble! 4:0
0:19 Whatever Freddie Brown said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Monzon has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 4:0
0:20 Monzon flicks a jab to Hearns's stomach 4:2
0:29 The uppercut just landed by Hearns is a nice weapon on the inside. 6:2
0:43 Hearns throws a flurry of punches but Monzon either blocks or slips them. 6:2
0:57 Hearns tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Monzon blocks it. 6:2
01:05 That jab from Hearns stopped Monzon in his tracks. 9:2
01:15 Monzon lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 9:4
01:29 Monzon takes a heavy uppercut downstairs. 13:4
01:29 Monzon is gasping for air!! 13:4
01:38 Hearns is keeping away from the ropes. 13:4
01:42 Hearns misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 13:4
01:45 Monzon bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 13:6
01:57 Hearns has Monzon pinned! 13:6
02:02 Thomas Hearns tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 13:6
02:04 Monzon lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 13:8
02:20 Hearns fires and misses. 13:8
02:22 Monzon splits Thomas Hearns's gloves with an uppercut. 13:10
02:31 Hearns doesn't have to look for Monzon this round. He is right there in front of him. 13:10
02:46 Hearns throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 13:10
02:54 Carlos Monzon's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 13:10
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 14:10
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 4 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Freddie Brown seemed to pump up Monzon between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Hearns bangs the uppercut home. 2:0
0:13 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:25 Hearns back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Monzon. 2:0
0:30 Monzon traps Hearns in the corner! 2:0
0:34 Hearns is protecting the body nicely as Monzon fails to score inside. 2:0
0:48 Monzon wings a big left hand at Hearns but the latter sidesteps the punch. 2:0
01:06 Monzon is off target with that jab. 2:0
01:22 Monzon looks to work the body, but Hearns covers up nicely. 2:0
01:29 We hadn't expected such a tactical battle tonight, but both fighters are being very cautious in this fight. 2:0
01:36 Monzon tries to drop the right hand over the top but Hearns ducks under it. 2:0
01:43 Those were mostly arm punches from Monzon but several got through. 2:2
01:55 Hearns moves into the near corner. 2:2
01:55 Monzon gets his head on the chest of Hearns as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 2:4
02:07 Hearns is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:4
02:15 Monzon wraps up Hearns. 2:4
02:24 Neumann breaks them up... 2:4
02:31 Monzon slides into his own corner... 2:4
02:36 Carlos Monzon takes a hard combination from Hearns 6:4
02:36 Monzon is reeling after that shot! 6:4
02:49 Hearns fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:4
02:52 Hearns tastes Monzon's jab 6:6
03:00 Monzon fires a volley of punches but Hearns was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 6:6
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 4. 8:5
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hearns looks to be in fair shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:14 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:23 Neumann separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:23 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:27 Freddie Brown was really animated in Monzon's corner and Monzon was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:28 Monzon straightens Thomas Hearns up with the impact of that uppercut to the head. 0:3
0:41 Hearns is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:3
0:49 Hearns lands a devastating uppercut! 4:3
0:49 Monzon was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 4:3
0:59 Monzon drills Hearns with a left and right and another left. 4:5
01:20 Monzon lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Hearns. 4:5
01:30 Hearns finds a home for his jab, keeping Monzon at bay. 6:5
01:44 Hearns darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 6:5
01:57 Carlos Monzon misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:5
02:09 Oh!!! Thomas Hearns unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 10:5
02:09 That shot landed square and Monzon felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 10:5
02:27 Monzon pins Hearns's arms! The fighters are tied up... 10:5
02:36 Neumann moves them apart. 10:5
02:44 Monzon fires a jab to the body 10:7
02:53 Carlos Monzon backs into the lower corner. 10:7
02:58 Hearns scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 14:7
02:58 Monzon was shaken by those blows! 14:7
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 5. 15:6
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Monzon didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:13 Monzon swings...and misses. 0:0
0:16 Hearns's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 0:0
0:20 Monzon got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Freddie Brown's instructions work. 0:0
0:21 The action is back at ring center. 0:0
0:25 Monzon misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:32 Monzon just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:0
0:32 Those punches hurt Monzon and he looks to hang on. 4:0
0:45 Monzon pins Hearns in the corner! 4:0
0:49 Monzon fires a shot, but it glances off Hearns's shoulder. 4:0
0:52 Hearns punishes Monzon with his piston-like jab and if he keeps doing it, he might bust Monzon up. 7:0
01:02 Hearns has Monzon trapped! 7:0
01:06 Thomas Hearns is literally dancing circles around Monzon this round. 7:0
01:17 Hearns does a great job of moving as Monzon tries to work inside. 7:0
01:29 Monzon feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Hearns's chin. 7:2
01:46 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 7:2
01:56 Hearns tries to muscle inside but Monzon clinches him. 7:2
02:01 The fighters have just banged heads! 7:2
02:15 Monzon works his way in and leans on Hearns. 7:2
02:19 Monzon's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 7:2
02:26 Monzon misses with that punch. 7:2
02:49 Monzon 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. 7:2
02:56 Monzon has Hearns trapped in the left neutral corner... 7:2
03:00 Monzon fires and misses. 7:2
03:00 That ends Round 6... But the fighters are still punching! Now Neumann jumps between them. 9:3
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Thomas Hearns received a pep talk from Eddie Inabagsky before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:09 Monzon buries a straight right, followed by a solid left hook to the ribs. 0:3
0:23 Monzon gets the cross through Hearns's guard. 0:5
0:47 Monzon scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 0:7
0:56 Monzon slides into the corner... 0:7
01:00 Hearns has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Monzon. 0:7
01:05 Hearns shoves Monzon away. 0:7
01:16 Hearns ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 2:7
01:25 Carlos Monzon shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 2:9
01:35 Fighters are exchanging blows! Monzon scored more on that exchange. 4:12
01:46 Monzon has Hearns cornered! 4:12
01:46 Both fighters move in close as Carlos Monzon goes to the body with an uppercut. 4:14
01:56 Both fighters move back to ring center. 4:14
01:56 Monzon lands a short left hook to the head. 4:16
02:00 Thomas Hearns has some swelling under his left eye. 4:16
02:15 Carlos Monzon just can't find the range with that cross. 4:16
02:23 The action slows for the moment. 4:16
02:26 Hearns scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 6:16
02:47 * A solid cross drops Hearns on his back! 6:16
02:49 Neumann moves into position over Hearns and begins the count 6:22
02:49 1... 6:22
02:50 2... 6:22
02:51 3... 6:22
02:51 * Hearns finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical! 6:22
02:51 Hearns still looks unsteady, but Neumann allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 6:22
03:00 Hearns retreats into a neutral corner. 6:22
03:00 This fight is almost dead even at this juncture. 6:22
03:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 6:22
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 8. 0:0
0:10 You would think Hearns had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Monzon looked trying to score there! 0:0
0:17 Hearns drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:0
0:17 Carlos Monzon was stunned by that blow! 4:0
0:26 Monzon's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 4:0
0:31 Monzon has his arms wrapped around Thomas Hearns... Now they separate. 4:0
0:35 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:0
0:46 Monzon pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 4:2
0:58 Hearns is pinned in his own corner... 4:2
01:02 Monzon is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 4:2
01:12 Monzon traps Hearns's gloves under his arms, forcing Neumann to break them up. 4:2
01:16 Referee Neumann steps in to break it up. 4:2
01:21 The fighters are tangled up inside. Monzon has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 4:4
01:37 Monzon wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Hearns's defense. 4:4
01:44 Hearns connects with a violent cross! 8:4
01:44 Monzon is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 8:4
02:01 Monzon picks off the jab thrown by Hearns. 8:4
02:04 Monzon bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 8:6
02:08 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 8. 8:6
02:08 Look for Monzon to start to target Hearns's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 8:6
02:19 Hearns usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Monzon tries vainly to score. 8:6
02:31 Neumann yells at the fighters to separate but Monzon and Hearns are a tangle of arms. 8:6
02:35 Neumann separates them. 8:6
02:44 Monzon is holding Thomas Hearns tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 8:6
02:53 Neumann has to break them apart. 8:6
03:00 Monzon lands a strong uppercut! 8:10
03:00 Hearns is trying to regroup after that punch... 8:10
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 8:10
03:00 Round 8 ends with the sound of the bell. 8:10
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's anybody's fight here in the last two rounds. 0:0
0:07 Freddie Brown not only gave Monzon encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Hearns. Now it's up to Monzon to implement it. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Hearns is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Hearns still has distension. 0:0
0:08 Carlos Monzon backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 Hearns pins Monzon's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:17 Hearns uses his shoulder to force Monzon out of the clinch. 0:0
0:24 Monzon dips and connects with a hook to the side of Hearns's head. 0:2
0:37 Hearns slides into a neutral corner... 0:2
0:37 Monzon rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:4
0:48 Hearns retreats into the left corner. 0:4
0:48 Monzon and Hearns exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Monzon get in the most telling blows. 2:7
01:00 Monzon jolts Hearns starting with the body and working up to the head. 2:10
01:05 The swelling is increasing around Hearns's left. 2:10
01:12 Monzon lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 2:12
01:21 Carlos Monzon traps Hearns in the corner! 2:12
01:26 Monzon shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Hearns flush! 2:16
01:26 How is Hearns standing after that? 2:16
01:26 * That punch has opened a cut on Thomas Hearns. Blood is evident but exactly how bad the cut is can't be ascertained just yet. 2:18
01:26 The gash that has opened up is right in the middle of the right 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 Hearns's vision is going to be obscured. 2:18
01:26 * Blood is trickling from the cut over Hearns'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 Neumann is notifying the timekeeper to stop the clock. He wants the doctor at ringside to take a look at Hearns's facial wound. 2:18
01:26 * Well, after talking a long look at Hearns's face, the ringside physician has indicated to the referee that the bout can continue. The third man in the ring is going to position both fighters where he wants them and get the action started again here in Round 9. 2:18
01:39 Monzon cranks up the hook and connects to Hearns's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 2:23
01:39 That blow connected solidly to the head of Hearns and he is stunned! 2:23
01:44 Hearns seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 2:23
01:49 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 2:23
01:52 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 2:23
01:57 No one is going to confuse Monzon with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 2:23
02:06 Considering the clinch Monzon has on Hearns it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Hearns pushes him away. 2:23
02:15 Hearns tries to get free... Here comes Neumann to break them up... 2:23
02:20 Hearns has Monzon blocked in! 2:23
02:24 Carlos Monzon comes in low. Hearns puts a headlock on him. Neumann knocks Thomas Hearns's arm off Monzon's head. 2:23
02:29 Neumann moves in to break the clinch. 2:23
02:38 Monzon lands a crushing uppercut! 2:27
02:38 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Hearns is trying to hang on... 2:27
02:50 The fighters are at ring center... 2:27
02:54 Monzon is holding on to Hearns. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:27
02:59 Now they break clean. 2:27
03:00 Monzon ties up Hearns. Why would he want to clinch now? 2:27
03:00 Neumann pries them apart. 2:27
03:00 Monzon appears to have this fight under control. 2:27
03:00 There's another round in the books. 1:27
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 10, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:08 Hearns's corner has done a great job on the cut on the right eyebrow. They've got the bleeding stopped, at least for now. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Hearns's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:10 Hearns moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:15 That was a violent straight right by Monzon! 0:4
0:15 Thomas Hearns is hurt! 0:4
0:31 Hearns moves into the upper left corner. 0:4
0:35 Monzon continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 0:4
0:40 Hearns slides into the corner... 0:4
0:45 Monzon clamps Hearns's arms to his side and holds on until Neumann breaks the hold. 0:4
0:49 Referee Neumann has to separate the two... 0:4
0:54 Not much happening at the moment. 0:4
01:05 Hearns is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Monzon can't throw punches, I guess. 0:4
01:14 Hearns and Monzon each take a step back. 0:4
01:22 Carlos Monzon plants a hard cross in Hearns's midsection. 0:7
01:38 Hearns lands a hard uppercut! 4:7
01:38 Monzon is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:7
01:51 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 4:7
01:55 Monzon clinches... Hearns gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 4:7
02:00 Hearns works his way free! 4:7
02:05 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:7
02:10 Carlos Monzon lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 4:9
02:20 Hearns throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Monzon's jaw. 6:9
02:33 Hearns fires away but finds nothing but air. 6:9
02:36 Monzon throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 6:11
02:50 Hearns tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 6:11
03:00 Monzon whiffs with the uppercut. 6:11
03:00 Monzon seems to have done enough to win this fight. 6:11
03:00 The final round concludes and we're going to have to await a decision to find out who won this contest. 6:10
Fight Result
Let's go to Jimmy Lennon Jr. for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Michael Lee, South Korea scores the bout 96 to 92 for Carlos Monzon
Dennis Nelson, United States scores the bout 94 to 94 - even
Jack Gordon, United States scores the bout 96 to 92 for...
...Carlos Monzon
The winner by majority decision is Carlos Monzon!
Score Cards
Dennis Nelson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Thomas Hearns 9 10 10 10 10 10 8 9 8 10 94
Carlos Monzon 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 94
Michael Lee Round Total
South Korea 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Thomas Hearns 9 9 10 10 10 9 8 10 8 9 92
Carlos Monzon 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 96
Jack Gordon Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Thomas Hearns 9 10 9 10 10 10 8 9 8 9 92
Carlos Monzon 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 96
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Thomas Hearns 27 29 29 30 30 29 24 28 24 28 278
Carlos Monzon 30 28 28 27 27 28 30 29 30 29 286
Statistics
Categories Thomas Hearns Carlos Monzon
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 2.60 5.70
Hooks / Round 2.40 7.50
Crosses / Round 4.50 4.50
Combinations / Round 2.80 4.90
Uppercuts / Round 2.80 6.00
Punches Landed / Round 15.10 28.60
Punches Missed / Round 34.20 62.30
Punching Accuracy 30.6% 31.5%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 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 right eyebrow 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 1 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 1 / 1 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 3 / 1 2 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 1 2 / 2
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Thomas Hearns vs Carlos Monzon
Fight info: Galveston City Auditorium, Galveston, TX, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Jimmy Lennon Jr., referee is Randy Neumann, the bout will be scored by three judges: Dennis Nelson (United States), Michael Lee (South Korea) and Jack Gordon (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Thomas Hearns - Record: 2-2-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Chuck Bodak
In the blue corner: Carlos Monzon - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Freddie Brown - Cut Man: Cassius Green
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters look anxious as they wait for Round 1 to start. The bell rings and its show time. 0:0
0:11 Thomas Hearns is motioning with his gloves for Monzon to bring it on, but Hearns is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
0:14 Monzon connects with an uppercut to the head of Hearns. 0:2
0:28 Neumann has to pull the fighters away from each other as Monzon locks up Hearns's arms. 0:2
0:32 Neumann separates the two... 0:2
0:37 Both fighters are throwing and neither is scoring more than the other. 2:4
0:50 Monzon lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 2:6
0:59 As high as Hearns is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Monzon takes advantage of it. 2:6
01:10 Monzon just comes up short with the uppercut. 2:6
01:12 There's a right cross from Hearns that lands flush. 5:6
01:22 Monzon scores to the body with a jab 5:8
01:31 Carlos Monzon is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 5:10
01:40 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 5:10
01:48 Monzon cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Hearns had his elbows tucked in nicely. 5:10
01:55 Monzon lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 5:12
02:08 That punch actually went behind Hearns's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Monzon. 5:12
02:15 Monzon is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 5:12
02:23 Monzon glances a hook off Thomas Hearns's side. 5:14
02:33 The action heats up as both men trade punches. 7:16
02:42 Monzon lands the lead cross. 7:18
02:51 Carlos Monzon continues to pop the jab 7:20
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 7:20
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hearns is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 2 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:27 Monzon is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 0:2
0:44 Hearns wraps his arms around Carlos Monzon. 0:2
0:53 Neumann steps in and breaks it up. 0:2
0:57 Monzon seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:2
01:06 Hearns drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:2
01:06 Monzon was hurt by those blows! 4:2
01:22 Monzon just comes up short with the combination. 4:2
01:24 Hearns tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 6:2
01:38 Hearns can't score with short uppercut inside. Monzon got his gloves in front of the punch. 6:2
01:50 Hearns drops the right hand flush on Monzon's chin! 10:2
01:50 Monzon looks shaken! 10:2
02:07 Hearns is just missing by a hair with his punches. 10:2
02:19 Thomas Hearns misses with that hook. 10:2
02:25 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 10:2
02:38 Monzon works free! He backs to ring center, with Hearns following. 10:2
02:43 A cross lands for Monzon. Hearns didn't see that one coming. 10:4
02:52 Monzon said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 10:4
02:59 Thomas Hearns is flicking the jab, trying to keep Monzon at long range. 10:4
03:00 Thomas Hearns is forced into his own corner... 10:4
03:00 Round 2 finishes with the sound of the bell. 11:5
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Hearns and Monzon leave their corners. 0:0
0:10 Hearns catches Monzon coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:0
0:10 Monzon is suddenly in trouble! 4:0
0:19 Whatever Freddie Brown said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Monzon has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 4:0
0:20 Monzon flicks a jab to Hearns's stomach 4:2
0:29 The uppercut just landed by Hearns is a nice weapon on the inside. 6:2
0:43 Hearns throws a flurry of punches but Monzon either blocks or slips them. 6:2
0:57 Hearns tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Monzon blocks it. 6:2
01:05 That jab from Hearns stopped Monzon in his tracks. 9:2
01:15 Monzon lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 9:4
01:29 Monzon takes a heavy uppercut downstairs. 13:4
01:29 Monzon is gasping for air!! 13:4
01:38 Hearns is keeping away from the ropes. 13:4
01:42 Hearns misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 13:4
01:45 Monzon bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 13:6
01:57 Hearns has Monzon pinned! 13:6
02:02 Thomas Hearns tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 13:6
02:04 Monzon lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 13:8
02:20 Hearns fires and misses. 13:8
02:22 Monzon splits Thomas Hearns's gloves with an uppercut. 13:10
02:31 Hearns doesn't have to look for Monzon this round. He is right there in front of him. 13:10
02:46 Hearns throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 13:10
02:54 Carlos Monzon's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 13:10
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 14:10
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 4 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Freddie Brown seemed to pump up Monzon between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Hearns bangs the uppercut home. 2:0
0:13 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:25 Hearns back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Monzon. 2:0
0:30 Monzon traps Hearns in the corner! 2:0
0:34 Hearns is protecting the body nicely as Monzon fails to score inside. 2:0
0:48 Monzon wings a big left hand at Hearns but the latter sidesteps the punch. 2:0
01:06 Monzon is off target with that jab. 2:0
01:22 Monzon looks to work the body, but Hearns covers up nicely. 2:0
01:29 We hadn't expected such a tactical battle tonight, but both fighters are being very cautious in this fight. 2:0
01:36 Monzon tries to drop the right hand over the top but Hearns ducks under it. 2:0
01:43 Those were mostly arm punches from Monzon but several got through. 2:2
01:55 Hearns moves into the near corner. 2:2
01:55 Monzon gets his head on the chest of Hearns as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 2:4
02:07 Hearns is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:4
02:15 Monzon wraps up Hearns. 2:4
02:24 Neumann breaks them up... 2:4
02:31 Monzon slides into his own corner... 2:4
02:36 Carlos Monzon takes a hard combination from Hearns 6:4
02:36 Monzon is reeling after that shot! 6:4
02:49 Hearns fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:4
02:52 Hearns tastes Monzon's jab 6:6
03:00 Monzon fires a volley of punches but Hearns was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 6:6
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 4. 8:5
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hearns looks to be in fair shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:14 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:23 Neumann separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:23 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:27 Freddie Brown was really animated in Monzon's corner and Monzon was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:28 Monzon straightens Thomas Hearns up with the impact of that uppercut to the head. 0:3
0:41 Hearns is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:3
0:49 Hearns lands a devastating uppercut! 4:3
0:49 Monzon was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 4:3
0:59 Monzon drills Hearns with a left and right and another left. 4:5
01:20 Monzon lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Hearns. 4:5
01:30 Hearns finds a home for his jab, keeping Monzon at bay. 6:5
01:44 Hearns darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 6:5
01:57 Carlos Monzon misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:5
02:09 Oh!!! Thomas Hearns unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 10:5
02:09 That shot landed square and Monzon felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 10:5
02:27 Monzon pins Hearns's arms! The fighters are tied up... 10:5
02:36 Neumann moves them apart. 10:5
02:44 Monzon fires a jab to the body 10:7
02:53 Carlos Monzon backs into the lower corner. 10:7
02:58 Hearns scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 14:7
02:58 Monzon was shaken by those blows! 14:7
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 5. 15:6
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Monzon didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:13 Monzon swings...and misses. 0:0
0:16 Hearns's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 0:0
0:20 Monzon got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Freddie Brown's instructions work. 0:0
0:21 The action is back at ring center. 0:0
0:25 Monzon misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:32 Monzon just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:0
0:32 Those punches hurt Monzon and he looks to hang on. 4:0
0:45 Monzon pins Hearns in the corner! 4:0
0:49 Monzon fires a shot, but it glances off Hearns's shoulder. 4:0
0:52 Hearns punishes Monzon with his piston-like jab and if he keeps doing it, he might bust Monzon up. 7:0
01:02 Hearns has Monzon trapped! 7:0
01:06 Thomas Hearns is literally dancing circles around Monzon this round. 7:0
01:17 Hearns does a great job of moving as Monzon tries to work inside. 7:0
01:29 Monzon feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Hearns's chin. 7:2
01:46 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 7:2
01:56 Hearns tries to muscle inside but Monzon clinches him. 7:2
02:01 The fighters have just banged heads! 7:2
02:15 Monzon works his way in and leans on Hearns. 7:2
02:19 Monzon's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 7:2
02:26 Monzon misses with that punch. 7:2
02:49 Monzon 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. 7:2
02:56 Monzon has Hearns trapped in the left neutral corner... 7:2
03:00 Monzon fires and misses. 7:2
03:00 That ends Round 6... But the fighters are still punching! Now Neumann jumps between them. 9:3
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Thomas Hearns received a pep talk from Eddie Inabagsky before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:09 Monzon buries a straight right, followed by a solid left hook to the ribs. 0:3
0:23 Monzon gets the cross through Hearns's guard. 0:5
0:47 Monzon scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 0:7
0:56 Monzon slides into the corner... 0:7
01:00 Hearns has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Monzon. 0:7
01:05 Hearns shoves Monzon away. 0:7
01:16 Hearns ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 2:7
01:25 Carlos Monzon shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 2:9
01:35 Fighters are exchanging blows! Monzon scored more on that exchange. 4:12
01:46 Monzon has Hearns cornered! 4:12
01:46 Both fighters move in close as Carlos Monzon goes to the body with an uppercut. 4:14
01:56 Both fighters move back to ring center. 4:14
01:56 Monzon lands a short left hook to the head. 4:16
02:00 Thomas Hearns has some swelling under his left eye. 4:16
02:15 Carlos Monzon just can't find the range with that cross. 4:16
02:23 The action slows for the moment. 4:16
02:26 Hearns scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 6:16
02:47 * A solid cross drops Hearns on his back! 6:16
02:49 Neumann moves into position over Hearns and begins the count 6:22
02:49 1... 6:22
02:50 2... 6:22
02:51 3... 6:22
02:51 * Hearns finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical! 6:22
02:51 Hearns still looks unsteady, but Neumann allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 6:22
03:00 Hearns retreats into a neutral corner. 6:22
03:00 This fight is almost dead even at this juncture. 6:22
03:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 6:22
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 8. 0:0
0:10 You would think Hearns had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Monzon looked trying to score there! 0:0
0:17 Hearns drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:0
0:17 Carlos Monzon was stunned by that blow! 4:0
0:26 Monzon's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 4:0
0:31 Monzon has his arms wrapped around Thomas Hearns... Now they separate. 4:0
0:35 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:0
0:46 Monzon pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 4:2
0:58 Hearns is pinned in his own corner... 4:2
01:02 Monzon is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 4:2
01:12 Monzon traps Hearns's gloves under his arms, forcing Neumann to break them up. 4:2
01:16 Referee Neumann steps in to break it up. 4:2
01:21 The fighters are tangled up inside. Monzon has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 4:4
01:37 Monzon wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Hearns's defense. 4:4
01:44 Hearns connects with a violent cross! 8:4
01:44 Monzon is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 8:4
02:01 Monzon picks off the jab thrown by Hearns. 8:4
02:04 Monzon bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 8:6
02:08 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 8. 8:6
02:08 Look for Monzon to start to target Hearns's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 8:6
02:19 Hearns usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Monzon tries vainly to score. 8:6
02:31 Neumann yells at the fighters to separate but Monzon and Hearns are a tangle of arms. 8:6
02:35 Neumann separates them. 8:6
02:44 Monzon is holding Thomas Hearns tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 8:6
02:53 Neumann has to break them apart. 8:6
03:00 Monzon lands a strong uppercut! 8:10
03:00 Hearns is trying to regroup after that punch... 8:10
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 8:10
03:00 Round 8 ends with the sound of the bell. 8:10
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's anybody's fight here in the last two rounds. 0:0
0:07 Freddie Brown not only gave Monzon encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Hearns. Now it's up to Monzon to implement it. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Hearns is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Hearns still has distension. 0:0
0:08 Carlos Monzon backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 Hearns pins Monzon's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:17 Hearns uses his shoulder to force Monzon out of the clinch. 0:0
0:24 Monzon dips and connects with a hook to the side of Hearns's head. 0:2
0:37 Hearns slides into a neutral corner... 0:2
0:37 Monzon rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:4
0:48 Hearns retreats into the left corner. 0:4
0:48 Monzon and Hearns exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Monzon get in the most telling blows. 2:7
01:00 Monzon jolts Hearns starting with the body and working up to the head. 2:10
01:05 The swelling is increasing around Hearns's left. 2:10
01:12 Monzon lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 2:12
01:21 Carlos Monzon traps Hearns in the corner! 2:12
01:26 Monzon shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Hearns flush! 2:16
01:26 How is Hearns standing after that? 2:16
01:26 * That punch has opened a cut on Thomas Hearns. Blood is evident but exactly how bad the cut is can't be ascertained just yet. 2:18
01:26 The gash that has opened up is right in the middle of the right 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 Hearns's vision is going to be obscured. 2:18
01:26 * Blood is trickling from the cut over Hearns'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 Neumann is notifying the timekeeper to stop the clock. He wants the doctor at ringside to take a look at Hearns's facial wound. 2:18
01:26 * Well, after talking a long look at Hearns's face, the ringside physician has indicated to the referee that the bout can continue. The third man in the ring is going to position both fighters where he wants them and get the action started again here in Round 9. 2:18
01:39 Monzon cranks up the hook and connects to Hearns's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 2:23
01:39 That blow connected solidly to the head of Hearns and he is stunned! 2:23
01:44 Hearns seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 2:23
01:49 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 2:23
01:52 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 2:23
01:57 No one is going to confuse Monzon with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 2:23
02:06 Considering the clinch Monzon has on Hearns it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Hearns pushes him away. 2:23
02:15 Hearns tries to get free... Here comes Neumann to break them up... 2:23
02:20 Hearns has Monzon blocked in! 2:23
02:24 Carlos Monzon comes in low. Hearns puts a headlock on him. Neumann knocks Thomas Hearns's arm off Monzon's head. 2:23
02:29 Neumann moves in to break the clinch. 2:23
02:38 Monzon lands a crushing uppercut! 2:27
02:38 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Hearns is trying to hang on... 2:27
02:50 The fighters are at ring center... 2:27
02:54 Monzon is holding on to Hearns. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:27
02:59 Now they break clean. 2:27
03:00 Monzon ties up Hearns. Why would he want to clinch now? 2:27
03:00 Neumann pries them apart. 2:27
03:00 Monzon appears to have this fight under control. 2:27
03:00 There's another round in the books. 1:27
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 10, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:08 Hearns's corner has done a great job on the cut on the right eyebrow. They've got the bleeding stopped, at least for now. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Hearns's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:10 Hearns moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:15 That was a violent straight right by Monzon! 0:4
0:15 Thomas Hearns is hurt! 0:4
0:31 Hearns moves into the upper left corner. 0:4
0:35 Monzon continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 0:4
0:40 Hearns slides into the corner... 0:4
0:45 Monzon clamps Hearns's arms to his side and holds on until Neumann breaks the hold. 0:4
0:49 Referee Neumann has to separate the two... 0:4
0:54 Not much happening at the moment. 0:4
01:05 Hearns is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Monzon can't throw punches, I guess. 0:4
01:14 Hearns and Monzon each take a step back. 0:4
01:22 Carlos Monzon plants a hard cross in Hearns's midsection. 0:7
01:38 Hearns lands a hard uppercut! 4:7
01:38 Monzon is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:7
01:51 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 4:7
01:55 Monzon clinches... Hearns gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 4:7
02:00 Hearns works his way free! 4:7
02:05 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:7
02:10 Carlos Monzon lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 4:9
02:20 Hearns throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Monzon's jaw. 6:9
02:33 Hearns fires away but finds nothing but air. 6:9
02:36 Monzon throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 6:11
02:50 Hearns tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 6:11
03:00 Monzon whiffs with the uppercut. 6:11
03:00 Monzon seems to have done enough to win this fight. 6:11
03:00 The final round concludes and we're going to have to await a decision to find out who won this contest. 6:10
Fight Result
Let's go to Jimmy Lennon Jr. for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Michael Lee, South Korea scores the bout 96 to 92 for Carlos Monzon
Dennis Nelson, United States scores the bout 94 to 94 - even
Jack Gordon, United States scores the bout 96 to 92 for...
...Carlos Monzon
The winner by majority decision is Carlos Monzon!
Score Cards
Dennis Nelson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Thomas Hearns 9 10 10 10 10 10 8 9 8 10 94
Carlos Monzon 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 94
Michael Lee Round Total
South Korea 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Thomas Hearns 9 9 10 10 10 9 8 10 8 9 92
Carlos Monzon 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 96
Jack Gordon Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Thomas Hearns 9 10 9 10 10 10 8 9 8 9 92
Carlos Monzon 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 96
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Thomas Hearns 27 29 29 30 30 29 24 28 24 28 278
Carlos Monzon 30 28 28 27 27 28 30 29 30 29 286
Statistics
Categories Thomas Hearns Carlos Monzon
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 2.60 5.70
Hooks / Round 2.40 7.50
Crosses / Round 4.50 4.50
Combinations / Round 2.80 4.90
Uppercuts / Round 2.80 6.00
Punches Landed / Round 15.10 28.60
Punches Missed / Round 34.20 62.30
Punching Accuracy 30.6% 31.5%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 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 right eyebrow 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 1 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 1 / 1 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 3 / 1 2 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 1 2 / 2
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: #4$ Event 27 7-12&IBObelt WhitakerVsSanchez
Main Event
Pernell Whitaker vs Salvador Sanchez
Fight info: Genetti Manor, Dickson, PA, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Jake Gutierrez, referee is Bill Clancy, the bout will be scored by three judges: Omar Fernandez (Argentina), Guy Jutras (Canada) and Doug Tucker (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: Pernell Whitaker - Record: 2-1-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Ted Bentham
In the blue corner: Salvador Sanchez - Record: 3-1-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: John David Jackson - Cut Man: Sid Brumbach
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Clancy gives the fighters their final instructions. They touch gloves and return to their respective corners to await the bell for the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:12 Salvador Sanchez plods forward. 0:0
0:25 Whitaker is moving around the ring nicely. 0:0
0:41 Whitaker is holding on to Sanchez. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:53 Referee Clancy has to separate the two... 0:0
01:04 That hook from Sanchez snapped Whitaker's head back violently! 0:4
01:04 Whitaker suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 0:4
01:13 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:4
01:21 Whitaker usues his legs to avoid Sanchez's punches. 0:4
01:36 A flurry of blows from Whitaker lands to the body 2:4
01:50 Sanchez clamps Whitaker's arms to his side and holds on until Clancy breaks the hold. 2:4
01:54 Referee Clancy steps in to break it up. 2:4
02:07 Pernell Whitaker pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 2:4
02:24 Sanchez is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:4
02:37 Sanchez tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Whitaker blocks it. 2:4
02:53 Sanchez misses with that punch. 2:4
02:55 Whitaker finds a home for his jab, keeping Sanchez at bay. 4:4
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 5:5
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Sanchez didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Whitaker looks a little confused and his corner isn't offering any useful advice. 0:0
0:07 Pernell Whitaker retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:11 Salvador Sanchez fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:18 Whatever Ted Bentham said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Whitaker has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:0
0:21 Whitaker can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 2:0
0:36 Sanchez lands a smashing hook! 2:4
0:36 Whitaker is reeling.. 2:4
0:59 Sanchez catches Whitaker coming in with a sweet uppercut! 2:9
0:59 That blast sent Whitaker reeling into the ropes! 2:9
01:13 Sanchez misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:9
01:19 Whitaker is trapped in Sanchez's corner... 2:9
01:24 Sanchez misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:9
01:35 Pernell Whitaker is either lucky or has radar. Sanchez's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:9
01:42 Sanchez traps Whitaker in the corner! 2:9
01:47 Sanchez throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:9
01:53 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 2:9
02:02 Whitaker is challenging Sanchez to fight him and quit clinching. 2:9
02:14 Sanchez finally lets go of Whitaker. 2:9
02:19 * Sanchez's punches are straying south of the border prompting a warning from Clancy to keep 'em up. 2:11
02:36 Salvador Sanchez steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:11
02:39 Whitaker scores with a rapid fire combination. 4:11
02:48 As high as Whitaker is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Sanchez takes advantage of it. 4:11
03:00 Whitaker ties up Sanchez... 4:11
03:00 Referee Clancy separates the two... 4:11
03:00 Whitaker spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 2. 3:11
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Whitaker got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Ted Bentham's instructions work. 0:0
0:12 Sanchez smothers Whitaker's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:21 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:29 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:37 Whitaker misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:45 Sanchez slides into the corner... 0:0
0:49 Whitaker lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Sanchez. 0:0
01:08 Sanchez pins Whitaker in the corner! 0:0
01:12 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
01:17 Sanchez shoves Whitaker away. 0:0
01:25 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:0
01:25 Pernell Whitaker moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:0
01:46 Whitaker lands a strong hook! 6:0
01:46 Sanchez is gasping for air!! 6:0
01:59 Whitaker gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Salvador Sanchez with an uppercut. 8:0
02:17 Sanchez wings a big left hand at Whitaker but the latter sidesteps the punch. 8:0
02:24 Whitaker takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 8:0
02:28 Sanchez slides into a neutral corner... 8:0
02:28 Whitaker slips in a jab to the body 10:0
02:41 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 10:0
02:46 Whitaker is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Sanchez. 10:0
02:54 Sanchez backs into a neutral corner. 10:0
02:58 Pernell Whitaker wraps up Sanchez. 10:0
03:00 Whitaker uses his shoulder to force Sanchez out of the clinch. 10:0
03:00 And that ends Round number 3. 10:1
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 John David Jackson was extremely upbeat during the break with Sanchez providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:12 Sanchez fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:15 Whitaker's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 2:0
0:19 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 2:0
0:23 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:0
0:26 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 2:0
0:30 Sanchez drops the right hand flush on Whitaker's chin! 2:4
0:30 Sanchez just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 2:4
0:46 Sanchez winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Whitaker. 5:4
01:02 Whitaker is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 5:4
01:12 Whitaker works his way in and leans on Sanchez... 5:4
01:21 Clancy breaks them up... 5:4
01:30 Sanchez dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Whitaker back on his heels! 5:8
01:30 Whitaker is trying to regroup after those punches... 5:8
01:52 Whitaker is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Sanchez attempts to move inside on him. 5:8
02:08 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 5:8
02:17 Clancy separates the two... 5:8
02:26 Sanchez tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 5:8
02:44 Pernell Whitaker slides into his own corner... 5:8
02:49 Clancy yells at the fighters to separate but Sanchez and Pernell Whitaker are a tangle of arms. 5:8
02:58 Clancy separates the two... 5:8
03:00 Sanchez is holding Whitaker tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 5:8
03:00 Whitaker tries to get free... Here comes Clancy to break them up... 5:8
03:00 The bell stops the action as Whitaker and Sanchez go back to their corners. 6:8
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 "Chava" looks to be in fair shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Whitaker's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:0
0:12 Sanchez tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:14 Whitaker fires away with both hands, banging some clean shots home. 3:0
0:19 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 3:0
0:35 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 3:0
0:39 Sanchez has Whitaker trapped in the left neutral corner... 3:0
0:39 Sanchez lands a lead right to the midsection. 3:3
0:48 Whitaker has Sanchez trapped! 3:3
0:48 Whitaker lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 5:3
01:13 Sanchez lands a rapier like jab to the head of Whitaker 5:5
01:23 Sanchez forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Whitaker. 5:7
01:38 Oh!!! Sanchez unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 5:11
01:38 Whitaker's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 5:11
01:47 Sanchez doesn't have to look for Whitaker this round. He is right there in front of him. 5:11
01:51 Sanchez brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 5:11
01:51 Sanchez misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 5:13
02:08 Whitaker darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 5:13
02:18 Pernell Whitaker whiffs with the uppercut. 5:13
02:29 Sanchez 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. 5:13
02:36 Whitaker seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 5:13
02:51 Sanchez tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Whitaker. 5:13
02:58 Whitaker lands a solid uppercut! 9:13
02:58 Sanchez was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 9:13
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 10:14
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Ted Bentham seemed to pump up Whitaker between rounds. 0:0
0:07 * Whitaker has Sanchez in a headlock as he rains down punches, Clancy breaks the fighters and issues a stern warning to him 3:0
0:20 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 3:0
0:36 No one is going to confuse Sanchez with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 3:0
0:41 Whitaker's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 3:0
0:45 * That was a blatant rabbit punch by Sanchez and Clancy has stopped the action to scold him 3:2
01:03 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Salvador Sanchez. 3:5
01:16 Sanchez retreats into the upper left corner. 3:5
01:20 Whitaker lands a wicked uppercut! 7:5
01:20 Sanchez looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 7:5
01:38 Sanchez appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 7:5
01:41 Whitaker gets in a short cross to the body. 9:5
01:54 Both fighters move back to ring center. 9:5
01:54 Salvador Sanchez flicks a jab to Whitaker's stomach 9:7
02:11 Sanchez pins Whitaker in the corner! 9:7
02:15 Sanchez lands a solid hook! 9:12
02:15 Whitaker is hurt! 9:12
02:28 Sanchez muscles his way inside. 9:12
02:37 Sanchez is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 9:12
02:42 Sanchez has Whitaker cornered! 9:12
02:42 Sanchez unleashes a flurry and Whitaker fires back, a close exchange with Sanchez coming out on top. 11:15
02:42 Sanchez picks up the pace sensing he can get Whitaker out of there! 11:15
02:46 It appears as if Pernell Whitaker has the makings of a tiny mouse under his left eye. 11:15
02:50 Whitaker is blocked in his own corner... 11:15
02:55 Sanchez bulls his way inside and drives home a cross to the body. 11:18
02:55 Sanchez has Whitaker on the run. Maybe he can finish Whitaker off before the clock ends this round. 11:18
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 11:20
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Salvador Sanchez is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 7 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:10 Whitaker has Sanchez blocked in! 0:0
0:10 Whitaker scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Sanchez's jaw. 2:0
0:30 There's the uppercut from Whitaker. That opening has been there all fight for him. 4:0
0:41 Pernell Whitaker has Sanchez pinned! 4:0
0:41 Whitaker doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 6:0
0:55 Whitaker traps Sanchez's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Clancy breaks it up. 6:0
0:59 Clancy has to separate the two... 6:0
01:11 That was a violent straight right by Sanchez! 6:5
01:11 Whitaker looks shaken! 6:5
01:28 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 6:5
01:37 Sanchez sneaks home the right cross. 6:7
01:51 Sanchez forces his way inside. 6:7
02:01 Whitaker grabs and holds Sanchez... 6:7
02:05 Sanchez works his way free! 6:7
02:19 Sanchez pummels Whitaker, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 6:11
02:19 Pernell Whitaker was staggered by those punches! 6:11
02:23 The swelling is increasing around Whitaker's left. 6:11
02:33 Whitaker is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 6:11
02:38 Sanchez seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:11
02:44 Sanchez launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Whitaker's jaw. Sanchez is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 6:13
03:00 Sanchez tries to muscle inside but Whitaker clinches him. 6:13
03:00 The Referee breaks it up... 6:13
03:00 There's another round in the books. 6:14
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Sanchez and Whitaker square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 8. 0:0
0:06 John David Jackson was really animated in Sanchez's corner and Sanchez was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:06 Sanchez moves into the left corner. 0:0
0:11 Sanchez comes in low. Whitaker puts a headlock on him. Clancy knocks Pernell Whitaker's arm off Sanchez's head. 0:0
0:15 Clancy is shouting at Pernell Whitaker to break! 0:0
0:20 Salvador Sanchez moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:24 Whitaker really buried that punch into Sanchez's ribs. 4:0
0:24 Those punches hurt Sanchez and he looks to hang on. 4:0
0:38 Whitaker is flicking the jab, trying to keep Salvador Sanchez at long range. 4:0
0:47 Whitaker connects with a violent cross! 8:0
0:47 Sanchez looks shaken! 8:0
0:57 Sanchez backs into the upper corner. 8:0
0:57 Whitaker snakes the jab through Salvador Sanchez's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 10:0
01:07 Sanchez lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 10:2
01:07 Whitaker reels backward from what might have been a head butt! 10:2
01:30 Whitaker back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Sanchez. 10:2
01:39 Whitaker cranks up the hook and connects to Salvador Sanchez's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 14:2
01:39 Sanchez seems to have been hurt by that punch! 14:2
01:48 Whitaker traps Sanchez in the corner! 14:2
01:53 Sanchez holds his arms up in disgust as Whitaker holds him around his waist. 14:2
01:57 * Whitaker has been trying to sneak in a bit of extra damage by using his shoulders in close and now he's drawn a caution from the referee. 14:2
02:17 Whitaker shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Sanchez flush! 18:2
02:17 Sanchez looks stunned! 18:2
02:21 Sanchez suddenly has some swelling around this left eye. 18:2
02:31 There's a straight right by Salvador Sanchez! 18:6
02:31 Whitaker appears to have been staggered by that punch... 18:6
02:35 Whitaker's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 18:6
02:43 Both fighters are flailing away but Whitaker is definitely landing the better punches. 21:8
02:57 Whitaker sneaks home the left cross. 23:8
03:00 Sanchez appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 23:8
03:00 The bell ending Round 8 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 24:8
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 9. 0:0
0:06 John David Jackson knows Sanchez lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Pernell Whitaker's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Whitaker's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Whitaker lands a flurry to the ribs of Sanchez. 2:0
0:16 Sanchez scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 2:2
0:20 Look for Sanchez to start to target Whitaker's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 2:2
0:32 Sanchez just landed a three punch combo! 2:6
0:32 Whitaker was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 2:6
0:45 Sanchez has Whitaker blocked in! 2:6
0:50 Sanchez grabs Pernell Whitaker. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:6
0:54 Clancy separates the two fighters. 2:6
0:59 The fighters are at ring center... 2:6
01:04 Whitaker lands a crushing cross! 6:6
01:04 That shot landed square and Sanchez felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 6:6
01:08 The swelling under Sanchez's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 6:6
01:16 Whitaker has Sanchez pinned! 6:6
01:20 Whitaker is giving Sanchez a lot of side-to-side movement. 6:6
01:29 Sanchez drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 6:10
01:29 Whitaker was shaken by those blows! 6:10
01:34 There has to be something done about the swelling around Pernell Whitaker's left eye as it continues to worsen. 6:10
01:38 Pernell Whitaker is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 6:10
01:47 Whitaker lands a vicious uppercut! 10:10
01:47 Sanchez is going to need to regroup after that blow... 10:10
01:57 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 10:10
02:04 Whitaker scores with a glancing cross. 12:10
02:18 Whitaker just comes up short with the jab. 12:10
02:25 Whitaker has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 12:10
02:34 Whitaker lands a hard cross! 16:10
02:34 Sanchez was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 16:10
02:38 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Sanchez. 16:10
02:46 The action is at ring center. 16:10
02:50 Pernell Whitaker fires and misses. 16:10
02:57 There's a hard shot off the top of Whitaker's head! 16:14
02:57 Whitaker is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 16:14
03:00 It looks like Sanchez has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 16:14
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. 17:14
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 10 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Whitaker's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:08 Sanchez's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:09 Whitaker eats a left-right from Sanchez 0:2
0:13 Whitaker is fading... 0:2
0:13 It seems every shot Whitaker takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 0:2
0:19 Salvador Sanchez is pinned in his own corner... 0:2
0:23 Whitaker traps Salvador Sanchez's gloves under his arms, forcing Clancy to break them up. 0:2
0:35 Clancy separates them. 0:2
0:45 That was a blistering exchange of punches between Whitaker and Sanchez! 2:4
0:50 Sanchez's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 10. 2:4
0:55 Whitaker has a real weapon in that jab of his. he should use it more. 5:4
01:04 Whitaker splits Sanchez's gloves with an uppercut. 7:4
01:15 Sanchez eats a short cross from Whitaker amd backs away. 9:4
01:20 The increased swelling around the left eye of Sanchez is fast becoming a hindurance. 9:4
01:29 Sanchez takes a heavy cross downstairs. 13:4
01:29 Sanchez is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 13:4
01:33 It looks like Sanchez and Whitaker are slowing up... 13:4
01:38 Those were mostly arm punches from Pernell Whitaker but several got through. 15:4
01:56 That was a violent straight left by Pernell Whitaker! 19:4
01:56 Sanchez was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 19:4
02:01 Sanchez's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 19:4
02:10 Look out! That was a straight right by Whitaker! 23:4
02:10 Sanchez appears to be stunned! 23:4
02:28 Whitaker is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Sanchez's defense. 23:4
02:32 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 23:4
02:40 Pernell Whitaker lands a strong cross! 27:4
02:40 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Sanchez is trying to hang on... 27:4
02:44 Clancy makes a move toward Salvador Sanchez, who's getting hit with almost every punch thrown his way. Clancy should stop this fight before Sanchez gets hurt. 27:4
02:44 Sanchez is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 27:4
02:44 Sanchez's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 27:4
02:53 That punch actually went behind Sanchez's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Whitaker. 27:4
03:00 Whitaker appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 27:4
03:00 Round 10 finishes with the sound of the bell. 28:4
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker looks to be in good shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Whitaker is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Sanchez is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Sanchez still has distension. 0:0
0:09 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:0
0:21 Sanchez lands a devastating cross! 0:4
0:21 That's the punch Sanchez hoped to land! Whitaker looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 0:4
0:29 Sanchez received a pep talk from John David Jackson before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:4
0:30 These guys are really going at it but Whitaker looks to be getting the worse of it. 2:7
0:35 Pernell Whitaker's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Sanchez. 2:7
0:39 Whitaker backs into a neutral corner. 2:7
0:44 And Whitaker tastes the power of a huge cross from Sanchez! 2:12
0:44 Sanchez has Whitaker in trouble after that punch! 2:12
0:48 Both fighters are carrying their arms low... 2:12
01:00 Sanchez grabs Whitaker's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Clancy has to force Sanchez to let go. 2:12
01:09 Clancy moves them apart. 2:12
01:19 It's a sweet uppercut by Sanchez! He snapped Whitaker's head straight back with that punch! 2:16
01:19 Whitaker looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 2:16
01:23 The swelling under Whitaker'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. 2:16
01:37 Salvador Sanchez misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:16
01:48 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:16
01:55 Whitaker takes a hard combination from Sanchez 2:21
01:55 That blow connected solidly to the head of Pernell Whitaker and he is stunned! 2:21
02:04 Whitaker fires a jab to the body 4:21
02:19 Sanchez lands a devastating hook! 4:25
02:19 Whitaker was stunned by that blow! 4:25
02:23 Whitaker's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 4:25
02:29 Whitaker retreats into the lower right corner. 4:25
02:33 Sanchez pins Whitaker's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:25
02:42 Now they break clean. 4:25
02:54 Sanchez ties up Whitaker. 4:25
02:58 Clancy pries them apart. 4:25
03:00 Sanchez has Whitaker trapped in the right neutral corner... 4:25
03:00 Sanchez patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Whitaker little room to move. 4:25
03:00 This fight is almost dead even at this juncture. 4:25
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 11 comes to an end. 4:25
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 12 begins. 0:0
0:07 John David Jackson not only gave Sanchez encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Pernell Whitaker. Now it's up to Sanchez to implement it. 0:0
0:07 Whitaker's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Sanchez is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Sanchez still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Whitaker looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 0:0
0:14 Sanchez dips and connects with a hook to the side of Pernell Whitaker's head. 0:2
0:19 The swelling under Pernell Whitaker's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 0:2
0:35 Whitaker throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Sanchez but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:2
0:47 Whitaker fires a left hand that Sanchez takes high on the shoulder. 0:2
0:49 Sanchez scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 0:4
01:10 Whitaker can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:4
01:20 Sanchez moves into the lower right corner. 0:4
01:25 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Clancy is going to have to sort this out. 0:4
01:29 Whitaker and Sanchez each take a step back. 0:4
01:34 It looks like both fighters would benefit if they could catch a second wind. 0:4
01:41 Whitaker catches Sanchez coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:4
01:41 Sanchez is trying to regroup after that punch... 4:4
01:58 Sanchez's misses as Whitaker backpedals away. 4:4
02:10 Whitaker lands a short hook to the body. 6:4
02:15 The swelling around Sanchez's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 6:4
02:23 Whitaker has Sanchez pinned! 6:4
02:27 Whitaker is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Sanchez to chase him. 6:4
02:37 Whitaker lands a crushing uppercut! 11:4
02:37 Sanchez is suddenly in trouble! 11:4
02:56 Salvador Sanchez just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Whitaker with a sharp combination! 11:9
02:56 Whitaker is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 11:9
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 11:9
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Whitaker and Sanchez really went at it. 11:10
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Something's wrong. The bell should have sounded to start...there it goes. Both fighters got a few extra seconds rest here at the start of Round 13. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Pernell Whitaker's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Whitaker's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Sanchez's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:11 Sanchez backs into the lower right corner. 0:0
0:20 * Sanchez walks into a combination and folds like an accordion. He went down section by section. 0:0
0:23 Clancy begins the count... 6:0
0:23 1... 6:0
0:24 2... 6:0
0:25 3... 6:0
0:25 * Sanchez's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 6:0
0:25 Clancy wipes Sanchez's gloves as he asks him if he wants the fight to go on... Salvador Sanchez nods his head and the action resumes. 6:0
0:25 Sanchez is dazed as Whitaker looks to put him away! 6:0
0:34 Whitaker drills Sanchez with a left and right and another left. 8:0
0:34 Whitaker is reaching down deep to try and end this fight now as he knows he has Sanchez in trouble! 8:0
0:43 Whitaker tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 10:0
0:43 Whitaker is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 10:0
0:48 Sanchez seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 10:0
0:57 Whitaker throws a flurry of punches but Sanchez either blocks or slips them. 10:0
01:08 Whitaker scores with a tremendous left! 14:0
01:08 Sanchez looks like he was hurt by that punch! 14:0
01:16 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Pernell Whitaker lands the right hand. 16:0
01:16 Pernell Whitaker knows that Sanchez is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Sanchez. 16:0
01:25 Whitaker has Sanchez trapped! 16:0
01:29 Whitaker lands a devastating cross! 20:0
01:29 Pernell Whitaker sent Sanchez reeling with that punch! 20:0
01:34 Salvador Sanchez is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 20:0
01:42 Whitaker has Sanchez cornered! 20:0
01:51 * A hard cross from Whitaker and Sanchez is down!! 20:0
01:53 The count starts... 30:0
01:53 1... 30:0
01:54 2... 30:0
01:55 Sanchez is making a gallant try to get off the canvas as the count reaches 3. 30:0
01:56 4... 30:0
01:57 5... 30:0
01:58 6... 30:0
01:59 7... 30:0
02:00 8... 30:0
02:01 9... 30:0
02:01 * Sanchez looks stunned, but he is able to beat the count. 30:0
02:01 Clancy asks Sanchez if he wants to continue... He nods that he can. 30:0
02:01 Whitaker senses he has "Chava" in trouble and he is pouring it on! 30:0
02:05 * Clancy has got to step in!Clancy pulls Whitaker off of Sanchez and he's stopping the fight!! Whitaker is the winner by TKO here in the 13th round! 30:0
Fight Result
Here's Jake Gutierrez with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner and new IBO lightweight champion by technical knockout at the 02:06 mark in Round 13 is...
Pernell Whitaker!
Score Cards
Omar Fernandez Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Pernell Whitaker 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 114
Salvador Sanchez 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 115
Guy Jutras Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Pernell Whitaker 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 113
Salvador Sanchez 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 116
Doug Tucker Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Pernell Whitaker 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 114
Salvador Sanchez 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 115
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Pernell Whitaker 30 27 29 27 27 27 27 30 30 30 27 30 341
Salvador Sanchez 30 30 28 30 30 30 30 27 27 27 30 27 346
Statistics
Categories Pernell Whitaker Salvador Sanchez
Knockdowns scored 2 0
Jabs / Round 7.77 3.77
Hooks / Round 5.23 4.23
Crosses / Round 4.00 5.69
Combinations / Round 5.15 2.54
Uppercuts / Round 4.46 3.46
Punches Landed / Round 26.62 19.69
Punches Missed / Round 26.23 35.92
Punching Accuracy 50.4% 35.4%
Total Number of Fouls 2 2
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 5 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 4 / 4
Go All Out for KO 6 / 5 2 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Pernell Whitaker vs Salvador Sanchez
Fight info: Genetti Manor, Dickson, PA, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Jake Gutierrez, referee is Bill Clancy, the bout will be scored by three judges: Omar Fernandez (Argentina), Guy Jutras (Canada) and Doug Tucker (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: Pernell Whitaker - Record: 2-1-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Ted Bentham
In the blue corner: Salvador Sanchez - Record: 3-1-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: John David Jackson - Cut Man: Sid Brumbach
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Clancy gives the fighters their final instructions. They touch gloves and return to their respective corners to await the bell for the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:12 Salvador Sanchez plods forward. 0:0
0:25 Whitaker is moving around the ring nicely. 0:0
0:41 Whitaker is holding on to Sanchez. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:53 Referee Clancy has to separate the two... 0:0
01:04 That hook from Sanchez snapped Whitaker's head back violently! 0:4
01:04 Whitaker suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 0:4
01:13 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:4
01:21 Whitaker usues his legs to avoid Sanchez's punches. 0:4
01:36 A flurry of blows from Whitaker lands to the body 2:4
01:50 Sanchez clamps Whitaker's arms to his side and holds on until Clancy breaks the hold. 2:4
01:54 Referee Clancy steps in to break it up. 2:4
02:07 Pernell Whitaker pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 2:4
02:24 Sanchez is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:4
02:37 Sanchez tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Whitaker blocks it. 2:4
02:53 Sanchez misses with that punch. 2:4
02:55 Whitaker finds a home for his jab, keeping Sanchez at bay. 4:4
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 5:5
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Sanchez didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Whitaker looks a little confused and his corner isn't offering any useful advice. 0:0
0:07 Pernell Whitaker retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:11 Salvador Sanchez fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:18 Whatever Ted Bentham said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Whitaker has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:0
0:21 Whitaker can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 2:0
0:36 Sanchez lands a smashing hook! 2:4
0:36 Whitaker is reeling.. 2:4
0:59 Sanchez catches Whitaker coming in with a sweet uppercut! 2:9
0:59 That blast sent Whitaker reeling into the ropes! 2:9
01:13 Sanchez misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:9
01:19 Whitaker is trapped in Sanchez's corner... 2:9
01:24 Sanchez misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:9
01:35 Pernell Whitaker is either lucky or has radar. Sanchez's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:9
01:42 Sanchez traps Whitaker in the corner! 2:9
01:47 Sanchez throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:9
01:53 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 2:9
02:02 Whitaker is challenging Sanchez to fight him and quit clinching. 2:9
02:14 Sanchez finally lets go of Whitaker. 2:9
02:19 * Sanchez's punches are straying south of the border prompting a warning from Clancy to keep 'em up. 2:11
02:36 Salvador Sanchez steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:11
02:39 Whitaker scores with a rapid fire combination. 4:11
02:48 As high as Whitaker is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Sanchez takes advantage of it. 4:11
03:00 Whitaker ties up Sanchez... 4:11
03:00 Referee Clancy separates the two... 4:11
03:00 Whitaker spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 2. 3:11
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Whitaker got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Ted Bentham's instructions work. 0:0
0:12 Sanchez smothers Whitaker's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:21 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:29 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:37 Whitaker misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:45 Sanchez slides into the corner... 0:0
0:49 Whitaker lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Sanchez. 0:0
01:08 Sanchez pins Whitaker in the corner! 0:0
01:12 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
01:17 Sanchez shoves Whitaker away. 0:0
01:25 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:0
01:25 Pernell Whitaker moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:0
01:46 Whitaker lands a strong hook! 6:0
01:46 Sanchez is gasping for air!! 6:0
01:59 Whitaker gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Salvador Sanchez with an uppercut. 8:0
02:17 Sanchez wings a big left hand at Whitaker but the latter sidesteps the punch. 8:0
02:24 Whitaker takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 8:0
02:28 Sanchez slides into a neutral corner... 8:0
02:28 Whitaker slips in a jab to the body 10:0
02:41 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 10:0
02:46 Whitaker is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Sanchez. 10:0
02:54 Sanchez backs into a neutral corner. 10:0
02:58 Pernell Whitaker wraps up Sanchez. 10:0
03:00 Whitaker uses his shoulder to force Sanchez out of the clinch. 10:0
03:00 And that ends Round number 3. 10:1
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 John David Jackson was extremely upbeat during the break with Sanchez providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:12 Sanchez fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:15 Whitaker's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 2:0
0:19 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 2:0
0:23 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:0
0:26 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 2:0
0:30 Sanchez drops the right hand flush on Whitaker's chin! 2:4
0:30 Sanchez just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 2:4
0:46 Sanchez winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Whitaker. 5:4
01:02 Whitaker is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 5:4
01:12 Whitaker works his way in and leans on Sanchez... 5:4
01:21 Clancy breaks them up... 5:4
01:30 Sanchez dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Whitaker back on his heels! 5:8
01:30 Whitaker is trying to regroup after those punches... 5:8
01:52 Whitaker is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Sanchez attempts to move inside on him. 5:8
02:08 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 5:8
02:17 Clancy separates the two... 5:8
02:26 Sanchez tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 5:8
02:44 Pernell Whitaker slides into his own corner... 5:8
02:49 Clancy yells at the fighters to separate but Sanchez and Pernell Whitaker are a tangle of arms. 5:8
02:58 Clancy separates the two... 5:8
03:00 Sanchez is holding Whitaker tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 5:8
03:00 Whitaker tries to get free... Here comes Clancy to break them up... 5:8
03:00 The bell stops the action as Whitaker and Sanchez go back to their corners. 6:8
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 "Chava" looks to be in fair shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Whitaker's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:0
0:12 Sanchez tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:14 Whitaker fires away with both hands, banging some clean shots home. 3:0
0:19 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 3:0
0:35 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 3:0
0:39 Sanchez has Whitaker trapped in the left neutral corner... 3:0
0:39 Sanchez lands a lead right to the midsection. 3:3
0:48 Whitaker has Sanchez trapped! 3:3
0:48 Whitaker lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 5:3
01:13 Sanchez lands a rapier like jab to the head of Whitaker 5:5
01:23 Sanchez forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Whitaker. 5:7
01:38 Oh!!! Sanchez unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 5:11
01:38 Whitaker's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 5:11
01:47 Sanchez doesn't have to look for Whitaker this round. He is right there in front of him. 5:11
01:51 Sanchez brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 5:11
01:51 Sanchez misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 5:13
02:08 Whitaker darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 5:13
02:18 Pernell Whitaker whiffs with the uppercut. 5:13
02:29 Sanchez 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. 5:13
02:36 Whitaker seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 5:13
02:51 Sanchez tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Whitaker. 5:13
02:58 Whitaker lands a solid uppercut! 9:13
02:58 Sanchez was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 9:13
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 10:14
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Ted Bentham seemed to pump up Whitaker between rounds. 0:0
0:07 * Whitaker has Sanchez in a headlock as he rains down punches, Clancy breaks the fighters and issues a stern warning to him 3:0
0:20 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 3:0
0:36 No one is going to confuse Sanchez with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 3:0
0:41 Whitaker's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 3:0
0:45 * That was a blatant rabbit punch by Sanchez and Clancy has stopped the action to scold him 3:2
01:03 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Salvador Sanchez. 3:5
01:16 Sanchez retreats into the upper left corner. 3:5
01:20 Whitaker lands a wicked uppercut! 7:5
01:20 Sanchez looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 7:5
01:38 Sanchez appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 7:5
01:41 Whitaker gets in a short cross to the body. 9:5
01:54 Both fighters move back to ring center. 9:5
01:54 Salvador Sanchez flicks a jab to Whitaker's stomach 9:7
02:11 Sanchez pins Whitaker in the corner! 9:7
02:15 Sanchez lands a solid hook! 9:12
02:15 Whitaker is hurt! 9:12
02:28 Sanchez muscles his way inside. 9:12
02:37 Sanchez is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 9:12
02:42 Sanchez has Whitaker cornered! 9:12
02:42 Sanchez unleashes a flurry and Whitaker fires back, a close exchange with Sanchez coming out on top. 11:15
02:42 Sanchez picks up the pace sensing he can get Whitaker out of there! 11:15
02:46 It appears as if Pernell Whitaker has the makings of a tiny mouse under his left eye. 11:15
02:50 Whitaker is blocked in his own corner... 11:15
02:55 Sanchez bulls his way inside and drives home a cross to the body. 11:18
02:55 Sanchez has Whitaker on the run. Maybe he can finish Whitaker off before the clock ends this round. 11:18
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 11:20
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Salvador Sanchez is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 7 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:10 Whitaker has Sanchez blocked in! 0:0
0:10 Whitaker scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Sanchez's jaw. 2:0
0:30 There's the uppercut from Whitaker. That opening has been there all fight for him. 4:0
0:41 Pernell Whitaker has Sanchez pinned! 4:0
0:41 Whitaker doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 6:0
0:55 Whitaker traps Sanchez's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Clancy breaks it up. 6:0
0:59 Clancy has to separate the two... 6:0
01:11 That was a violent straight right by Sanchez! 6:5
01:11 Whitaker looks shaken! 6:5
01:28 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 6:5
01:37 Sanchez sneaks home the right cross. 6:7
01:51 Sanchez forces his way inside. 6:7
02:01 Whitaker grabs and holds Sanchez... 6:7
02:05 Sanchez works his way free! 6:7
02:19 Sanchez pummels Whitaker, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 6:11
02:19 Pernell Whitaker was staggered by those punches! 6:11
02:23 The swelling is increasing around Whitaker's left. 6:11
02:33 Whitaker is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 6:11
02:38 Sanchez seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:11
02:44 Sanchez launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Whitaker's jaw. Sanchez is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 6:13
03:00 Sanchez tries to muscle inside but Whitaker clinches him. 6:13
03:00 The Referee breaks it up... 6:13
03:00 There's another round in the books. 6:14
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Sanchez and Whitaker square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 8. 0:0
0:06 John David Jackson was really animated in Sanchez's corner and Sanchez was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:06 Sanchez moves into the left corner. 0:0
0:11 Sanchez comes in low. Whitaker puts a headlock on him. Clancy knocks Pernell Whitaker's arm off Sanchez's head. 0:0
0:15 Clancy is shouting at Pernell Whitaker to break! 0:0
0:20 Salvador Sanchez moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:24 Whitaker really buried that punch into Sanchez's ribs. 4:0
0:24 Those punches hurt Sanchez and he looks to hang on. 4:0
0:38 Whitaker is flicking the jab, trying to keep Salvador Sanchez at long range. 4:0
0:47 Whitaker connects with a violent cross! 8:0
0:47 Sanchez looks shaken! 8:0
0:57 Sanchez backs into the upper corner. 8:0
0:57 Whitaker snakes the jab through Salvador Sanchez's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 10:0
01:07 Sanchez lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 10:2
01:07 Whitaker reels backward from what might have been a head butt! 10:2
01:30 Whitaker back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Sanchez. 10:2
01:39 Whitaker cranks up the hook and connects to Salvador Sanchez's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 14:2
01:39 Sanchez seems to have been hurt by that punch! 14:2
01:48 Whitaker traps Sanchez in the corner! 14:2
01:53 Sanchez holds his arms up in disgust as Whitaker holds him around his waist. 14:2
01:57 * Whitaker has been trying to sneak in a bit of extra damage by using his shoulders in close and now he's drawn a caution from the referee. 14:2
02:17 Whitaker shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Sanchez flush! 18:2
02:17 Sanchez looks stunned! 18:2
02:21 Sanchez suddenly has some swelling around this left eye. 18:2
02:31 There's a straight right by Salvador Sanchez! 18:6
02:31 Whitaker appears to have been staggered by that punch... 18:6
02:35 Whitaker's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 18:6
02:43 Both fighters are flailing away but Whitaker is definitely landing the better punches. 21:8
02:57 Whitaker sneaks home the left cross. 23:8
03:00 Sanchez appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 23:8
03:00 The bell ending Round 8 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 24:8
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 9. 0:0
0:06 John David Jackson knows Sanchez lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Pernell Whitaker's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Whitaker's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Whitaker lands a flurry to the ribs of Sanchez. 2:0
0:16 Sanchez scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 2:2
0:20 Look for Sanchez to start to target Whitaker's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 2:2
0:32 Sanchez just landed a three punch combo! 2:6
0:32 Whitaker was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 2:6
0:45 Sanchez has Whitaker blocked in! 2:6
0:50 Sanchez grabs Pernell Whitaker. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:6
0:54 Clancy separates the two fighters. 2:6
0:59 The fighters are at ring center... 2:6
01:04 Whitaker lands a crushing cross! 6:6
01:04 That shot landed square and Sanchez felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 6:6
01:08 The swelling under Sanchez's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 6:6
01:16 Whitaker has Sanchez pinned! 6:6
01:20 Whitaker is giving Sanchez a lot of side-to-side movement. 6:6
01:29 Sanchez drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 6:10
01:29 Whitaker was shaken by those blows! 6:10
01:34 There has to be something done about the swelling around Pernell Whitaker's left eye as it continues to worsen. 6:10
01:38 Pernell Whitaker is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 6:10
01:47 Whitaker lands a vicious uppercut! 10:10
01:47 Sanchez is going to need to regroup after that blow... 10:10
01:57 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 10:10
02:04 Whitaker scores with a glancing cross. 12:10
02:18 Whitaker just comes up short with the jab. 12:10
02:25 Whitaker has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 12:10
02:34 Whitaker lands a hard cross! 16:10
02:34 Sanchez was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 16:10
02:38 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Sanchez. 16:10
02:46 The action is at ring center. 16:10
02:50 Pernell Whitaker fires and misses. 16:10
02:57 There's a hard shot off the top of Whitaker's head! 16:14
02:57 Whitaker is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 16:14
03:00 It looks like Sanchez has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 16:14
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. 17:14
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 10 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Whitaker's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:08 Sanchez's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:09 Whitaker eats a left-right from Sanchez 0:2
0:13 Whitaker is fading... 0:2
0:13 It seems every shot Whitaker takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 0:2
0:19 Salvador Sanchez is pinned in his own corner... 0:2
0:23 Whitaker traps Salvador Sanchez's gloves under his arms, forcing Clancy to break them up. 0:2
0:35 Clancy separates them. 0:2
0:45 That was a blistering exchange of punches between Whitaker and Sanchez! 2:4
0:50 Sanchez's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 10. 2:4
0:55 Whitaker has a real weapon in that jab of his. he should use it more. 5:4
01:04 Whitaker splits Sanchez's gloves with an uppercut. 7:4
01:15 Sanchez eats a short cross from Whitaker amd backs away. 9:4
01:20 The increased swelling around the left eye of Sanchez is fast becoming a hindurance. 9:4
01:29 Sanchez takes a heavy cross downstairs. 13:4
01:29 Sanchez is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 13:4
01:33 It looks like Sanchez and Whitaker are slowing up... 13:4
01:38 Those were mostly arm punches from Pernell Whitaker but several got through. 15:4
01:56 That was a violent straight left by Pernell Whitaker! 19:4
01:56 Sanchez was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 19:4
02:01 Sanchez's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 19:4
02:10 Look out! That was a straight right by Whitaker! 23:4
02:10 Sanchez appears to be stunned! 23:4
02:28 Whitaker is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Sanchez's defense. 23:4
02:32 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 23:4
02:40 Pernell Whitaker lands a strong cross! 27:4
02:40 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Sanchez is trying to hang on... 27:4
02:44 Clancy makes a move toward Salvador Sanchez, who's getting hit with almost every punch thrown his way. Clancy should stop this fight before Sanchez gets hurt. 27:4
02:44 Sanchez is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 27:4
02:44 Sanchez's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 27:4
02:53 That punch actually went behind Sanchez's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Whitaker. 27:4
03:00 Whitaker appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 27:4
03:00 Round 10 finishes with the sound of the bell. 28:4
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker looks to be in good shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Whitaker is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Sanchez is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Sanchez still has distension. 0:0
0:09 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:0
0:21 Sanchez lands a devastating cross! 0:4
0:21 That's the punch Sanchez hoped to land! Whitaker looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 0:4
0:29 Sanchez received a pep talk from John David Jackson before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:4
0:30 These guys are really going at it but Whitaker looks to be getting the worse of it. 2:7
0:35 Pernell Whitaker's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Sanchez. 2:7
0:39 Whitaker backs into a neutral corner. 2:7
0:44 And Whitaker tastes the power of a huge cross from Sanchez! 2:12
0:44 Sanchez has Whitaker in trouble after that punch! 2:12
0:48 Both fighters are carrying their arms low... 2:12
01:00 Sanchez grabs Whitaker's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Clancy has to force Sanchez to let go. 2:12
01:09 Clancy moves them apart. 2:12
01:19 It's a sweet uppercut by Sanchez! He snapped Whitaker's head straight back with that punch! 2:16
01:19 Whitaker looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 2:16
01:23 The swelling under Whitaker'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. 2:16
01:37 Salvador Sanchez misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:16
01:48 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:16
01:55 Whitaker takes a hard combination from Sanchez 2:21
01:55 That blow connected solidly to the head of Pernell Whitaker and he is stunned! 2:21
02:04 Whitaker fires a jab to the body 4:21
02:19 Sanchez lands a devastating hook! 4:25
02:19 Whitaker was stunned by that blow! 4:25
02:23 Whitaker's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 4:25
02:29 Whitaker retreats into the lower right corner. 4:25
02:33 Sanchez pins Whitaker's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:25
02:42 Now they break clean. 4:25
02:54 Sanchez ties up Whitaker. 4:25
02:58 Clancy pries them apart. 4:25
03:00 Sanchez has Whitaker trapped in the right neutral corner... 4:25
03:00 Sanchez patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Whitaker little room to move. 4:25
03:00 This fight is almost dead even at this juncture. 4:25
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 11 comes to an end. 4:25
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 12 begins. 0:0
0:07 John David Jackson not only gave Sanchez encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Pernell Whitaker. Now it's up to Sanchez to implement it. 0:0
0:07 Whitaker's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Sanchez is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Sanchez still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Whitaker looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 0:0
0:14 Sanchez dips and connects with a hook to the side of Pernell Whitaker's head. 0:2
0:19 The swelling under Pernell Whitaker's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 0:2
0:35 Whitaker throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Sanchez but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:2
0:47 Whitaker fires a left hand that Sanchez takes high on the shoulder. 0:2
0:49 Sanchez scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 0:4
01:10 Whitaker can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:4
01:20 Sanchez moves into the lower right corner. 0:4
01:25 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Clancy is going to have to sort this out. 0:4
01:29 Whitaker and Sanchez each take a step back. 0:4
01:34 It looks like both fighters would benefit if they could catch a second wind. 0:4
01:41 Whitaker catches Sanchez coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:4
01:41 Sanchez is trying to regroup after that punch... 4:4
01:58 Sanchez's misses as Whitaker backpedals away. 4:4
02:10 Whitaker lands a short hook to the body. 6:4
02:15 The swelling around Sanchez's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 6:4
02:23 Whitaker has Sanchez pinned! 6:4
02:27 Whitaker is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Sanchez to chase him. 6:4
02:37 Whitaker lands a crushing uppercut! 11:4
02:37 Sanchez is suddenly in trouble! 11:4
02:56 Salvador Sanchez just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Whitaker with a sharp combination! 11:9
02:56 Whitaker is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 11:9
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 11:9
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Whitaker and Sanchez really went at it. 11:10
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Something's wrong. The bell should have sounded to start...there it goes. Both fighters got a few extra seconds rest here at the start of Round 13. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Pernell Whitaker's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Whitaker's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Sanchez's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:11 Sanchez backs into the lower right corner. 0:0
0:20 * Sanchez walks into a combination and folds like an accordion. He went down section by section. 0:0
0:23 Clancy begins the count... 6:0
0:23 1... 6:0
0:24 2... 6:0
0:25 3... 6:0
0:25 * Sanchez's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 6:0
0:25 Clancy wipes Sanchez's gloves as he asks him if he wants the fight to go on... Salvador Sanchez nods his head and the action resumes. 6:0
0:25 Sanchez is dazed as Whitaker looks to put him away! 6:0
0:34 Whitaker drills Sanchez with a left and right and another left. 8:0
0:34 Whitaker is reaching down deep to try and end this fight now as he knows he has Sanchez in trouble! 8:0
0:43 Whitaker tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 10:0
0:43 Whitaker is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 10:0
0:48 Sanchez seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 10:0
0:57 Whitaker throws a flurry of punches but Sanchez either blocks or slips them. 10:0
01:08 Whitaker scores with a tremendous left! 14:0
01:08 Sanchez looks like he was hurt by that punch! 14:0
01:16 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Pernell Whitaker lands the right hand. 16:0
01:16 Pernell Whitaker knows that Sanchez is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Sanchez. 16:0
01:25 Whitaker has Sanchez trapped! 16:0
01:29 Whitaker lands a devastating cross! 20:0
01:29 Pernell Whitaker sent Sanchez reeling with that punch! 20:0
01:34 Salvador Sanchez is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 20:0
01:42 Whitaker has Sanchez cornered! 20:0
01:51 * A hard cross from Whitaker and Sanchez is down!! 20:0
01:53 The count starts... 30:0
01:53 1... 30:0
01:54 2... 30:0
01:55 Sanchez is making a gallant try to get off the canvas as the count reaches 3. 30:0
01:56 4... 30:0
01:57 5... 30:0
01:58 6... 30:0
01:59 7... 30:0
02:00 8... 30:0
02:01 9... 30:0
02:01 * Sanchez looks stunned, but he is able to beat the count. 30:0
02:01 Clancy asks Sanchez if he wants to continue... He nods that he can. 30:0
02:01 Whitaker senses he has "Chava" in trouble and he is pouring it on! 30:0
02:05 * Clancy has got to step in!Clancy pulls Whitaker off of Sanchez and he's stopping the fight!! Whitaker is the winner by TKO here in the 13th round! 30:0
Fight Result
Here's Jake Gutierrez with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner and new IBO lightweight champion by technical knockout at the 02:06 mark in Round 13 is...
Pernell Whitaker!
Score Cards
Omar Fernandez Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Pernell Whitaker 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 114
Salvador Sanchez 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 115
Guy Jutras Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Pernell Whitaker 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 113
Salvador Sanchez 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 116
Doug Tucker Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Pernell Whitaker 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 114
Salvador Sanchez 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 115
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Pernell Whitaker 30 27 29 27 27 27 27 30 30 30 27 30 341
Salvador Sanchez 30 30 28 30 30 30 30 27 27 27 30 27 346
Statistics
Categories Pernell Whitaker Salvador Sanchez
Knockdowns scored 2 0
Jabs / Round 7.77 3.77
Hooks / Round 5.23 4.23
Crosses / Round 4.00 5.69
Combinations / Round 5.15 2.54
Uppercuts / Round 4.46 3.46
Punches Landed / Round 26.62 19.69
Punches Missed / Round 26.23 35.92
Punching Accuracy 50.4% 35.4%
Total Number of Fouls 2 2
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 5 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 4 / 4
Go All Out for KO 6 / 5 2 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: #4$ Event 27 7-12&IBObelt WhitakerVsSanchez
In the blue corner: Salvador Sanchez - Record: 3-1-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained -
