Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Jack Dempsey Young Stribling 1-1 2 KO 7 15
Preliminary 1 Tommy Gibbons Bob Foster 1-1 1 TKO 15 15
Preliminary 2 Barney Ross Mike McCallum 3-2 0 D(m) 15 15
Support Bout Mike Tyson Joe Frazier 1-1 2 KO 15 15
Co-Feature Willie Pep Archie Moore 1-1 1 UD 15 15
Main Event Ray Robinson Pernell Whitaker 2-1 1 SD 15 15
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
#4# event 29 Lonsdale/WBC....IBF,WBO,WBA. & WTF....
Re: #4# event 29 Major Belts, and Guest Matches.
Support Bout
Mike Tyson vs Joe Frazier
Fight info: Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, CO, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Frank Shain, referee is Jorge Alonso, the bout will be scored by three judges: Octavio Rodriguez (Panama), Mark Streisand (United States) and David Hess (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Mike Tyson - Record: 4-2-1 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Danny Milano
In the blue corner: Joe Frazier - Record: 4-3-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Johnny Tocco
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:14 That hook by Tyson jarred Frazier! 5:0
0:14 How is Frazier standing after that? 5:0
0:23 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 5:0
0:33 Oh!!! Tyson unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 9:0
0:33 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Frazier is trying to hang on... 9:0
0:46 A cross lands for Joe Frazier. Tyson didn't see that one coming. 9:2
01:03 Frazier drops the right hand flush on Tyson's chin! 9:6
01:03 That blow connected solidly to the head of Tyson and he is stunned! 9:6
01:21 Tyson really buried that punch into Frazier's ribs. 13:6
01:21 Frazier is suddenly in trouble! 13:6
01:39 Mike Tyson just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Frazier with a sharp combination! 17:6
01:39 Frazier was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 17:6
01:56 Tyson just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 17:10
01:56 Tyson is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 17:10
02:05 These guys are really going at it and both will be in a little worse shape after this exchange is over. 19:12
02:13 Frazier doesn't have to look for Tyson this round. He is right there in front of him. 19:12
02:17 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Mike Tyson. 22:12
03:00 Frazier looks to work the body, but Tyson covers up nicely. 22:12
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 22:13
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Tyson's corner as the bell sounds for Round 2. 0:0
0:21 Frazier takes a heavy combination downstairs. 4:0
0:21 Frazier was hurt by those blows! 4:0
0:35 There's a hard shot off the top of Tyson's head! 4:5
0:35 Tyson is dazed and he is in trouble!! 4:5
0:49 Tyson drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 9:5
0:49 Joe Frazier is gasping for air!! 9:5
01:08 Tyson lands a crushing cross! 13:5
01:08 Frazier is going to need to regroup after that blow... 13:5
01:29 Frazier wraps his arms around Tyson. 13:5
01:38 The Referee breaks it up... 13:5
01:51 Mike Tyson misses wildly with the hook. 13:5
01:53 Frazier buries a straight right, followed by a solid left hook to the ribs. 13:8
02:07 Frazier fires and misses. 13:8
02:14 Tyson lands a wicked combination! 17:8
02:14 Frazier was shaken by those blows! 17:8
02:23 Frazier throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 17:11
02:43 Tyson moves to the center of the Ring taunting Frazier with his hands by his sides. 17:11
02:48 Frazier scores with three unanswered blows to the head of Tyson. 17:14
03:00 Tyson traps Frazier in the corner! 17:14
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 18:14
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tyson rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:21 Tyson landed a sharp combination that rocked Frazier back on his heels! 4:0
0:21 Joe Frazier is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:0
0:37 Tyson whiffs with the hook. 4:0
0:49 Tyson traps Frazier's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Alonso breaks it up. 4:0
0:58 Joe Frazier tries to get free... Here comes Alonso to break them up... 4:0
01:03 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 4:0
01:10 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 4:0
01:20 Tyson just landed a three punch combo! 8:0
01:20 Frazier was staggered by those punches... 8:0
01:36 Tyson is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 8:0
01:41 Frazier digs a short hook to ribs of Tyson. 8:2
02:08 Tyson wraps up Frazier. 8:2
02:13 Alonso breaks them up... 8:2
02:20 Tyson has Frazier cornered! 8:2
02:25 Tyson moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Frazier. 8:2
02:39 * Tyson takes a sizzling combination flush to the chin and drops to his hands and knees!!! 8:2
02:41 Alonso crouches over Tyson as he starts the count 8:9
02:41 1... 8:9
02:42 The count is at 2 as Tyson struggles to his knees. 8:9
02:43 3... 8:9
02:44 4... 8:9
02:44 * Tyson looks stunned, but he is able to beat the count. 8:9
02:44 Alonso wipes Tyson's gloves as he asks him if he wants the fight to go on... Tyson nods his head and the action resumes. 8:9
02:44 I don't think there's time for Joe Frazier to finish Tyson this round. 8:9
02:57 Frazier tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Tyson. 8:9
03:00 The bell sounded, ending the round but it's a wonder the referee and the fighters could hear it over the noise being made by the crowd. That knockdown really pumped up the spectators here tonight. 8:9
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Frazier looks to be in excellent shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:09 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:31 Tyson just misses with a huge shot as Frazier chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:33 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:41 Mike Tyson pins Frazier in the corner! 0:0
0:45 Tyson tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:53 Frazier moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:57 Tyson lands a hard cross! 4:0
0:57 Frazier looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:0
01:15 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 4:0
01:31 Tyson fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:0
01:38 That was a violent straight right by Frazier! 4:4
01:38 Tyson looks shaken! 4:4
01:42 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Tyson change his style. 4:4
01:55 Tyson feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 4:4
02:09 Frazier looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Tyson. 4:4
02:13 Tyson retreats into the lower right corner. 4:4
02:18 Frazier is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Tyson. 4:4
02:22 Alonso has to break them apart. 4:4
02:30 Frazier moves into the right corner. 4:4
02:34 Tyson scores with a winging right! Frazier's head snapped back violently with that punch! 8:4
02:34 That was a beautiful shot, Joe Frazier's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 8:4
02:46 Tyson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:4
02:56 Tyson dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Joe Frazier back on his heels! 12:4
02:56 That's the shot Mike Tyson hoped to land! Joe Frazier looks bad after that series of blows. 12:4
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 4 to a close. 12:5
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Tyson and Frazier leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 These guys are really going at it but Frazier looks to be getting the worse of it. 3:2
0:10 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 3:2
0:21 Frazier plods forward. 3:2
0:26 Eddie Inabagsky felt Frazier lost that last round and he let him know in no uncertain terms during the break. 3:2
0:27 Both fighters are flatfooted now. Tyson blasts home a short hook to the body. 6:2
0:41 Tyson connects with a violent hook! 10:2
0:41 Frazier suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 10:2
0:54 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 10:2
0:59 Tyson is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 10:2
01:05 Tyson bangs a right cross off the face of Frazier. 12:2
01:23 Mike Tyson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 12:2
01:32 Frazier forces his way inside. 12:2
01:45 Tyson shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Frazier flush! 16:2
01:45 Joe Frazier was stopped cold by that series of shots! 16:2
01:49 Joe Frazier's right eye looks like it may have a bit of swelling starting. 16:2
01:58 Tyson slides into the corner... 16:2
02:02 Frazier catches Mike Tyson coming in with a sweet uppercut! 16:6
02:02 Tyson was shaken by that blow! 16:6
02:16 Frazier goes straight at Tyson, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 16:6
02:34 Both fighters take a half-step back. 16:6
02:42 Tyson is clinching... 16:6
02:46 Mike Tyson and Frazier each take a step back. 16:6
02:51 Frazier is staying at the center of the ring. 16:6
02:55 Frazier will tie a guy up if he has to. 16:6
03:00 Frazier uses his shoulder to force Tyson out of the clinch. 16:6
03:00 The Referee has to get between Tyson and Frazier as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 16:8
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 6. 0:0
0:11 Alonso has to pull the fighters away from each other as Mike Tyson locks up Frazier's arms. 0:0
0:20 * It's good to see Alonso paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Frazier about leaning on his opponent's neck. 0:0
0:38 Tyson tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 0:0
0:45 Tyson pins Frazier in the corner! 0:0
0:50 Tyson lands a vicious uppercut! 4:0
0:50 Tyson has Frazier in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 4:0
01:07 Tyson just landed a devastating three punch combo! 9:0
01:07 Those punches hurt Frazier and he looks to hang on. 9:0
01:20 Tyson lands a crushing hook! 14:0
01:20 Frazier is hurt! 14:0
01:25 Frazier seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 14:0
01:32 Frazier tried a jab but he left it hanging out there, and Tyson lands a sizzling cross over the lazy jab. 17:0
01:48 Frazier usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Tyson tries vainly to score. 17:0
01:59 Tyson looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 17:0
02:02 Frazier shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 17:2
02:18 Frazier fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 17:2
02:29 Tyson lands a solid hook! 21:2
02:29 Frazier is reeling.. 21:2
02:34 Frazier's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 6. 21:2
02:45 Tyson is keeping away from the ropes. 21:2
02:50 Tyson works his way in and leans on Joe Frazier. 21:2
02:54 Frazier is trapped in his own corner... 21:2
02:59 That hook from Tyson snapped Frazier's head back violently! 25:2
02:59 Frazier's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 25:2
03:00 The bell ending Round 6 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 27:2
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Frazier looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Frazier is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Tyson clinches... Frazier gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:24 Alonso moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:36 Frazier is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:0
0:41 Tyson brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:46 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:50 Now they break clean. 0:0
01:04 * A beautiful combination to the chin knocks Tyson to the canvas! 0:0
01:07 Alonso moves into position over Tyson and begins the count 0:6
01:07 1... 0:6
01:08 Tyson is struggling to regain his feet as the count reaches 2. 0:6
01:09 3... 0:6
01:09 * Tyson's eyes are glazed as he rises and tries to get his legs under him. 0:6
01:09 Alonso waves the two fighters together. 0:6
01:09 Frazier stunned Tyson. Frazier knows how to finish an opponent when he has got one hurt, and he is going to work now! 0:6
01:22 Frazier lands a strong uppercut! 0:10
01:22 Tyson was stunned by that blow! 0:10
01:36 Frazier lets his hands go inside, but Tyson protects his body well. 0:10
01:42 Tyson is pinned in his own corner... 0:10
01:46 Frazier charges in but Tyson avoids the rush. 0:10
01:55 Frazier fires a left hand that Tyson takes high on the shoulder. 0:10
02:06 Frazier can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:10
02:13 Tyson backs into a neutral corner. 0:10
02:17 Tyson is either lucky or has radar. Frazier's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:10
02:29 Frazier is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:10
02:35 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:10
02:40 Frazier misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:10
02:46 Frazier launches a strong uppercut that connects to Tyson's jaw. 0:13
02:46 Tyson is hurt. He's lucky this round is almost over as Frazier looks to end it! 0:13
02:55 Frazier continues to pop the jab 0:15
03:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 0:17
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 The swelling on the face of Frazier is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Joe Frazier still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Frazier swings...and misses. 0:0
0:24 Tyson takes a hard combination from Frazier 0:5
0:24 Tyson is suddenly in trouble! 0:5
0:32 Frazier has Tyson trapped! 0:5
0:37 Frazier scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:10
0:37 Tyson is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:10
0:50 Frazier doesn't connect with the hook. 0:10
01:01 Frazier cranks up the hook and connects to Tyson's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:14
01:01 That's the punch Frazier hoped to land! Tyson looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 0:14
01:15 Frazier pummels Tyson, capping off his assault with a stiff hook! 0:18
01:15 Tyson looks like he was hurt by that punch! 0:18
01:19 * Oh, there's some major swelling under the left eye of Tyson. 0:18
01:28 Frazier muscles his way inside. 0:18
01:37 Frazier lands consecutive blows to Tyson's midsection. 0:20
01:37 Tyson is dazed as Frazier looks to put him away! 0:20
01:41 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 8. 0:20
01:41 The increased swelling around the left eye of Tyson is fast becoming a hindurance. 0:20
01:50 Frazier misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:20
02:01 Joe Frazier is jockeying for position as he tries to force Tyson back into the corner. 0:20
02:10 Frazier tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:20
02:12 Tyson looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 2:20
02:26 Frazier is holding Tyson tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 2:20
02:30 Referee Alonso separates the two... 2:20
02:35 Frazier has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 2:20
02:53 * A uppercut to the jaw has Tyson hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 2:20
02:55 Alonso stands over Tyson and begins the count... 2:26
02:55 1... 2:26
02:56 2... 2:26
02:56 * Tyson still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Alonso is taking a long look at him. 2:26
02:56 This bout will continue as Alonso signals to both men to fight. 2:26
03:00 Tyson appears to have a pretty good lead 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. 2:28
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Tyson's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:12 Tyson pins Frazier's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
0:17 Alonso separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:25 Joe Frazier lands a jab to the midsection 0:2
0:34 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:2
0:44 Mike Tyson tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Frazier blocks it. 0:2
0:51 Not a lot on that hook to Frazier's side, but it scored. 2:2
0:56 The swelling around Frazier's right eye is worsening. 2:2
01:03 Frazier has Tyson blocked in! 2:2
01:03 Frazier works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 2:4
01:15 Mike Tyson is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:4
01:22 And Tyson tastes the power of a huge combination from Frazier! 2:8
01:22 Tyson's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 2:8
01:27 Tyson is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 2:8
01:32 Frazier has Tyson trapped in the near neutral corner... 2:8
01:37 Frazier patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Tyson little room to move. 2:8
01:37 Tyson still doesn't have his legs under under him after being down last round! 2:8
01:46 Tyson lands a hard hook! 6:8
01:46 Frazier is clutching his side! 6:8
01:56 Both fighters move back to ring center. 6:8
01:56 Joe Frazier doubles up to the body, though Tyson seems unfazed. 6:10
02:05 Tyson traps Joe Frazier in the corner! 6:10
02:05 Tyson punctuates a great series of blows to the midsection by driving a wicked hook into Frazier's liver. 9:10
02:32 Frazier lands a solid hook! 9:15
02:32 Tyson looks shaken! 9:15
02:37 Tyson is breathing heavily... 9:15
02:37 It seems every shot Tyson takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 9:15
02:41 Tyson has Frazier pinned! 9:15
02:46 Tyson doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 9:15
02:55 There's a straight right by Joe Frazier! 9:19
02:55 That punch has Tyson staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 9:19
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 10:20
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tyson was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Tyson'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 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Frazier's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Frazier's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:15 Joe Frazier lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Tyson. 0:0
0:21 Tyson just landed a three punch combo! 4:0
0:21 Frazier is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 4:0
0:26 Tyson looks to be out of gas at this point. 4:0
0:26 Frazier is running out of gas... 4:0
0:36 Tyson is holding... 4:0
0:40 Frazier pushes Tyson away. 4:0
0:44 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:0
01:04 Frazier does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Tyson's punches in close. 4:0
01:12 Tyson lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 6:0
01:31 Frazier slides into a neutral corner... 6:0
01:36 Frazier smothers Tyson's attack as Tyson tries to get off some shots inside. 6:0
01:43 Frazier flicks a lead right to the head of Tyson. 6:2
02:00 Tyson fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:2
02:02 A solid right hand scores for Frazier. 6:5
02:22 It's a sweet uppercut by Tyson! He snapped Frazier's head straight back with that punch! 10:5
02:22 That shot buckled Frazier's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 10:5
02:27 Look for Tyson to start to target Frazier's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 10:5
02:31 Frazier retreats into a neutral corner. 10:5
02:36 Tyson doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Frazier's head? 14:5
02:36 That blast sent Frazier reeling into the ropes! 14:5
02:49 Tyson can't score with short uppercut inside. Frazier got his gloves in front of the punch. 14:5
02:56 Frazier drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 14:9
02:56 Tyson is hurt! 14:9
03:00 Tyson seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 14:9
03:00 It looks like Tyson has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 14:9
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 14:9
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tyson is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 11 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Tyson's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Frazier's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:12 Tyson really buried that punch into Frazier's ribs. 4:0
0:12 That series of punches rocked Frazier and he looks to be in trouble. 4:0
0:16 Both fighters are breathing hard... 4:0
0:16 The swelling is increasing around Frazier's right. 4:0
0:25 Tyson works his way in and leans on Frazier... 4:0
0:30 Referee Alonso has to separate the two... 4:0
0:34 Frazier's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 4:0
0:42 Alonso yells at the fighters to separate but Joe Frazier and Tyson are a tangle of arms. 4:0
0:51 Alonso is shouting at Frazier to break! 4:0
0:56 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 4:0
01:00 Tyson just landed a devastating three punch combo! 9:0
01:00 Frazier in on unsteady legs after those punches. 9:0
01:13 Tyson feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Frazier's chin. 11:0
01:18 Frazier's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Tyson. 11:0
01:27 Mike Tyson grabs Frazier. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 11:0
01:39 Tyson pushes Frazier away. 11:0
01:48 Frazier lands a strong hook! 11:5
01:48 Tyson seems to have been hurt by that punch! 11:5
01:53 The swelling under Mike Tyson's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 11:5
02:02 Tyson tries to drop the right hand over the top but Frazier ducks under it. 11:5
02:04 Frazier gets the cross through Mike Tyson's guard. 11:7
02:18 Tyson looks for a breather; he grabs Frazier and holds on. Frazier pushes Mike Tyson off and looks for an opening. 11:7
02:23 Alonso separates the two... 11:7
02:27 The action slows for the moment. 11:7
02:30 Tyson lands a cross to the body. 13:7
02:44 Tyson just landed a three punch combo! 18:7
02:44 Frazier is out on his feet after that violent combination! 18:7
03:00 Tyson ties up Frazier. Why would he want to clinch now? 18:7
03:00 Tyson finally lets go of Frazier. 18:7
03:00 Tyson spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 11. 18:6
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 Tyson's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Frazier's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:11 Frazier grabs Tyson's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Alonso has to force Frazier to let go. 0:0
0:16 Tyson works his way free! 0:0
0:24 Frazier backs into the upper corner. 0:0
0:28 Apparently Mike Tyson feels it's a good strategy to hug Frazier and force Alonso to come separate them. 0:0
0:40 Alonso steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:45 Tyson and Frazier 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. 0:0
0:53 Maybe they ought to nickname Tyson "Octopus" if he's going to keep clinching every round. 0:0
0:58 Alonso moves them apart. 0:0
01:08 Frazier is getting frustrated as Tyson continues to hold on to him. Frazier is punching Tyson's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Alonso pushes the fighters apart. 0:0
01:13 Alonso pries them apart. 0:0
01:17 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:0
01:25 Look out! That was a straight right by Tyson! 4:0
01:25 Joe Frazier is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 4:0
01:41 Frazier lands a devastating cross! 4:4
01:41 Tyson's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 4:4
01:45 Tyson's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 4:4
01:58 Tyson pushes Frazier then steps away from him. 4:4
02:11 Tyson takes a heavy combination downstairs. 4:8
02:11 Tyson was shaken by those blows! 4:8
02:25 Oh!!! Frazier unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:12
02:25 Frazier has Tyson hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 4:12
02:41 Frazier works free! The fighters move to ring center. 4:12
02:56 Tyson just landed a devastating three punch combo! 8:12
02:56 Frazier was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 8:12
03:00 The swelling under Frazier's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 8:12
03:00 It looks like Tyson has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:12
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 12. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 7:13
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tyson and Frazier square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 13. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Eddie Inabagsky said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Frazier has some spring in his step here in the 13th round. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Tyson's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:07 Frazier'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
0:12 Tyson is clinching... Joe Frazier is trying to free his gloves... They are under Tyson's arms... 0:0
0:21 Referee Alonso steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:30 Joe Frazier misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:37 Tyson gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 2:0
0:50 Tyson slides into a neutral corner... 2:0
0:54 Frazier 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
0:59 Frazier appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 2:0
01:06 Tyson catches Frazier coming in with a sweet uppercut! 6:0
01:06 Frazier is reeling.. 6:0
01:18 Tyson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:0
01:20 Frazier's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 6:2
01:25 Mike Tyson's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 6:2
01:33 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 6:2
01:42 * Tyson goes down!! he walked right into a wicked cross from Frazier!! 6:2
01:44 Alonso starts the count... 6:8
01:44 1... 6:8
01:45 2... 6:8
01:45 * Tyson has regained his feet, but he definitely looks dazed! 6:8
01:45 Alonso is allowing the fight to continue and the action resumes. 6:8
01:45 Frazier won't want to let Tyson off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 6:8
01:58 Frazier misses with that hook. 6:8
02:09 Frazier fires a lead right that Tyson manages to avoid. 6:8
02:16 Tyson retreats into a neutral corner. 6:8
02:16 Joe Frazier feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 6:10
02:16 Tyson suddenly looks very vulnerable. Frazier can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 6:10
02:25 Mike Tyson eats a short cross from Frazier amd backs away. 6:12
02:25 Frazier must sense that he's got Tyson just about out on his feet. Now, it's a matter of whether or not he can land the punches necessary to end this fight. 6:12
02:33 Tyson is forced into his own corner... 6:12
02:38 Frazier is stalking his opponent. 6:12
02:47 That was a violent straight right by Frazier! 6:17
02:47 Tyson appears shaken by those punches! 6:17
02:51 Tyson's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 6:17
03:00 Tyson is protecting the body nicely as Frazier fails to score inside. 6:17
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 6:17
03:00 A knockdown is always exciting and this crowd is full of electricity after that last round! 6:18
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tyson might have a slight edge going into this round but he can't coast. It's too close, at least unofficially. 0:0
0:07 Eddie Inabagsky knows Tyson lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Tyson's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Tyson's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Frazier'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
0:17 Mike Tyson throws a crushing right to Frazier's jaw! 4:0
0:17 Frazier is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 4:0
0:21 There has to be something done about the swelling around Frazier's right eye as it continues to worsen. 4:0
0:29 Frazier moves into a neutral corner. 4:0
0:33 Tyson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Frazier. 4:0
0:40 Frazier drives that short hook into Tyson's midsection! 4:5
0:40 Tyson looks shaken! 4:5
0:44 The swelling around Mike Tyson's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 4:5
0:53 Frazier misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:5
01:00 Joe Frazier blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 4:8
01:00 Mike Tyson is badly stunned and Frazier will try to finish him off here in the 14th round! 4:8
01:08 The fighters are at ring center... 4:8
01:08 Frazier scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 4:10
01:08 There's time for Frazier to finish Tyson if he can do it. 4:10
01:13 Tyson's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 4:10
01:17 That was a blistering exchange of punches between Tyson and Frazier! 6:12
01:17 Tyson looks bad after taking that last blow from Frazier. Frazier's a pretty good finisher and there's a lot of time left in this round. Tyson is going to have to reach deep to survive here in the 14th! 6:12
01:31 Frazier just comes up short with the combination. 6:12
01:38 Tyson eyes look good. He seems to be clear-headed after last round's knockdown. 6:12
01:47 Frazier lands a crushing uppercut! 6:16
01:47 Tyson's knee almost touched the canvas... 6:16
01:56 Tyson backs into the right corner. 6:16
02:05 * Frazier lands a tremendous hook to the liver and Tyson drops to his knees gasping for air. 6:16
02:07 Alonso stands over Tyson and starts the count... 6:25
02:07 1... 6:25
02:08 2... 6:25
02:09 3... 6:25
02:10 4... 6:25
02:11 5... 6:25
02:12 6... 6:25
02:13 Tyson is making a gallant try to get off the canvas as the count reaches 7. 6:25
02:14 8... 6:25
02:14 * Mike Tyson is hurt, but manages to regain his feet.. 6:25
02:14 Alonso gives Tyson a quick once over and decides to let the fight go on. 6:25
02:14 Frazier has Tyson is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 6:25
02:18 Tyson's legs are wobbly from the knockdown in the last round and from being down in this round as well! 6:25
02:27 Frazier is off target with that uppercut. 6:25
02:33 Frazier has Tyson blocked in! 6:25
02:38 Frazier slides along the far ropes. 6:25
02:47 Tyson 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. 6:25
02:49 Frazier lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Tyson's midsection. 6:27
02:54 Tyson's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 6:27
03:00 Tyson is trapped in the corner... 6:27
03:00 Frazier pins Mike Tyson's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 6:27
03:00 Alonso has to separate the two... 6:27
03:00 Joe Frazier appears to have this fight under control. 6:27
03:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 7:27
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 15, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Tyson's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Tyson's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Frazier'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
0:15 Frazier wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Tyson's defense. 0:0
0:21 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:25 The action is at ring center. 0:0
0:29 Tyson holds his arms up in disgust as Frazier holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:34 Alonso has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:43 Frazier throws a flurry of punches but Tyson either blocks or slips them. 0:0
0:45 There's a wicked right by Tyson. He had some steam on that punch. 3:0
0:50 Frazier's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 3:0
0:55 Frazier pins Tyson in the corner! 3:0
01:04 * Frazier lands a powerful combination to Tyson's temple knocking him off balance and he goes down!!!. 3:0
01:06 Alonso starts counting... 3:8
01:06 1... 3:8
01:07 Tyson is in bad shape as he tries to regain his feet. 3:8
01:08 3... 3:8
01:09 4... 3:8
01:10 5... 3:8
01:11 6... 3:8
01:12 7... 3:8
01:13 8... 3:8
01:14 9... 3:8
01:15 10! 3:8
01:15 * The referee reaches 10 and the fight's over. Tyson has just suffered a knockout here in round 15! 3:8
Fight Result
And here with the call is Frank Shain
Ladies and Gentlemen! The end comes at 01:20 of round 15. The winner by knockout!!
Joe Frazier!
Score Cards
Octavio Rodriguez Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Mike Tyson 10 10 8 10 10 10 8 7 9 10 10 9 8 8 127
Joe Frazier 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 133
Mark Streisand Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Mike Tyson 10 10 9 10 9 10 8 7 9 10 10 9 8 8 127
Joe Frazier 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 134
David Hess Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Mike Tyson 10 10 8 10 10 10 8 7 9 10 10 9 8 8 127
Joe Frazier 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 133
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Mike Tyson 30 30 25 30 29 30 24 21 27 30 30 27 24 24 381
Joe Frazier 27 27 30 27 28 27 30 30 30 27 27 30 30 30 400
Statistics
Categories Mike Tyson Joe Frazier
Knockdowns scored 0 6
Jabs / Round 3.47 3.27
Hooks / Round 2.53 6.47
Crosses / Round 3.73 3.20
Combinations / Round 4.27 3.60
Uppercuts / Round 4.20 4.60
Punches Landed / Round 18.20 21.13
Punches Missed / Round 19.33 31.87
Punching Accuracy 48.5% 39.9%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Inside 3 / 1 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 0 0 / 0
Go for KO 1 / 0 5 / 3
Go All Out for KO 6 / 0 3 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Mike Tyson vs Joe Frazier
Fight info: Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, CO, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Frank Shain, referee is Jorge Alonso, the bout will be scored by three judges: Octavio Rodriguez (Panama), Mark Streisand (United States) and David Hess (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Mike Tyson - Record: 4-2-1 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Danny Milano
In the blue corner: Joe Frazier - Record: 4-3-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Johnny Tocco
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:14 That hook by Tyson jarred Frazier! 5:0
0:14 How is Frazier standing after that? 5:0
0:23 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 5:0
0:33 Oh!!! Tyson unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 9:0
0:33 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Frazier is trying to hang on... 9:0
0:46 A cross lands for Joe Frazier. Tyson didn't see that one coming. 9:2
01:03 Frazier drops the right hand flush on Tyson's chin! 9:6
01:03 That blow connected solidly to the head of Tyson and he is stunned! 9:6
01:21 Tyson really buried that punch into Frazier's ribs. 13:6
01:21 Frazier is suddenly in trouble! 13:6
01:39 Mike Tyson just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Frazier with a sharp combination! 17:6
01:39 Frazier was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 17:6
01:56 Tyson just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 17:10
01:56 Tyson is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 17:10
02:05 These guys are really going at it and both will be in a little worse shape after this exchange is over. 19:12
02:13 Frazier doesn't have to look for Tyson this round. He is right there in front of him. 19:12
02:17 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Mike Tyson. 22:12
03:00 Frazier looks to work the body, but Tyson covers up nicely. 22:12
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 22:13
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Tyson's corner as the bell sounds for Round 2. 0:0
0:21 Frazier takes a heavy combination downstairs. 4:0
0:21 Frazier was hurt by those blows! 4:0
0:35 There's a hard shot off the top of Tyson's head! 4:5
0:35 Tyson is dazed and he is in trouble!! 4:5
0:49 Tyson drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 9:5
0:49 Joe Frazier is gasping for air!! 9:5
01:08 Tyson lands a crushing cross! 13:5
01:08 Frazier is going to need to regroup after that blow... 13:5
01:29 Frazier wraps his arms around Tyson. 13:5
01:38 The Referee breaks it up... 13:5
01:51 Mike Tyson misses wildly with the hook. 13:5
01:53 Frazier buries a straight right, followed by a solid left hook to the ribs. 13:8
02:07 Frazier fires and misses. 13:8
02:14 Tyson lands a wicked combination! 17:8
02:14 Frazier was shaken by those blows! 17:8
02:23 Frazier throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 17:11
02:43 Tyson moves to the center of the Ring taunting Frazier with his hands by his sides. 17:11
02:48 Frazier scores with three unanswered blows to the head of Tyson. 17:14
03:00 Tyson traps Frazier in the corner! 17:14
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 18:14
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tyson rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:21 Tyson landed a sharp combination that rocked Frazier back on his heels! 4:0
0:21 Joe Frazier is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:0
0:37 Tyson whiffs with the hook. 4:0
0:49 Tyson traps Frazier's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Alonso breaks it up. 4:0
0:58 Joe Frazier tries to get free... Here comes Alonso to break them up... 4:0
01:03 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 4:0
01:10 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 4:0
01:20 Tyson just landed a three punch combo! 8:0
01:20 Frazier was staggered by those punches... 8:0
01:36 Tyson is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 8:0
01:41 Frazier digs a short hook to ribs of Tyson. 8:2
02:08 Tyson wraps up Frazier. 8:2
02:13 Alonso breaks them up... 8:2
02:20 Tyson has Frazier cornered! 8:2
02:25 Tyson moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Frazier. 8:2
02:39 * Tyson takes a sizzling combination flush to the chin and drops to his hands and knees!!! 8:2
02:41 Alonso crouches over Tyson as he starts the count 8:9
02:41 1... 8:9
02:42 The count is at 2 as Tyson struggles to his knees. 8:9
02:43 3... 8:9
02:44 4... 8:9
02:44 * Tyson looks stunned, but he is able to beat the count. 8:9
02:44 Alonso wipes Tyson's gloves as he asks him if he wants the fight to go on... Tyson nods his head and the action resumes. 8:9
02:44 I don't think there's time for Joe Frazier to finish Tyson this round. 8:9
02:57 Frazier tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Tyson. 8:9
03:00 The bell sounded, ending the round but it's a wonder the referee and the fighters could hear it over the noise being made by the crowd. That knockdown really pumped up the spectators here tonight. 8:9
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Frazier looks to be in excellent shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:09 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:31 Tyson just misses with a huge shot as Frazier chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:33 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:41 Mike Tyson pins Frazier in the corner! 0:0
0:45 Tyson tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:53 Frazier moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:57 Tyson lands a hard cross! 4:0
0:57 Frazier looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:0
01:15 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 4:0
01:31 Tyson fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:0
01:38 That was a violent straight right by Frazier! 4:4
01:38 Tyson looks shaken! 4:4
01:42 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Tyson change his style. 4:4
01:55 Tyson feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 4:4
02:09 Frazier looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Tyson. 4:4
02:13 Tyson retreats into the lower right corner. 4:4
02:18 Frazier is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Tyson. 4:4
02:22 Alonso has to break them apart. 4:4
02:30 Frazier moves into the right corner. 4:4
02:34 Tyson scores with a winging right! Frazier's head snapped back violently with that punch! 8:4
02:34 That was a beautiful shot, Joe Frazier's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 8:4
02:46 Tyson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:4
02:56 Tyson dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Joe Frazier back on his heels! 12:4
02:56 That's the shot Mike Tyson hoped to land! Joe Frazier looks bad after that series of blows. 12:4
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 4 to a close. 12:5
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Tyson and Frazier leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 These guys are really going at it but Frazier looks to be getting the worse of it. 3:2
0:10 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 3:2
0:21 Frazier plods forward. 3:2
0:26 Eddie Inabagsky felt Frazier lost that last round and he let him know in no uncertain terms during the break. 3:2
0:27 Both fighters are flatfooted now. Tyson blasts home a short hook to the body. 6:2
0:41 Tyson connects with a violent hook! 10:2
0:41 Frazier suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 10:2
0:54 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 10:2
0:59 Tyson is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 10:2
01:05 Tyson bangs a right cross off the face of Frazier. 12:2
01:23 Mike Tyson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 12:2
01:32 Frazier forces his way inside. 12:2
01:45 Tyson shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Frazier flush! 16:2
01:45 Joe Frazier was stopped cold by that series of shots! 16:2
01:49 Joe Frazier's right eye looks like it may have a bit of swelling starting. 16:2
01:58 Tyson slides into the corner... 16:2
02:02 Frazier catches Mike Tyson coming in with a sweet uppercut! 16:6
02:02 Tyson was shaken by that blow! 16:6
02:16 Frazier goes straight at Tyson, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 16:6
02:34 Both fighters take a half-step back. 16:6
02:42 Tyson is clinching... 16:6
02:46 Mike Tyson and Frazier each take a step back. 16:6
02:51 Frazier is staying at the center of the ring. 16:6
02:55 Frazier will tie a guy up if he has to. 16:6
03:00 Frazier uses his shoulder to force Tyson out of the clinch. 16:6
03:00 The Referee has to get between Tyson and Frazier as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 16:8
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 6. 0:0
0:11 Alonso has to pull the fighters away from each other as Mike Tyson locks up Frazier's arms. 0:0
0:20 * It's good to see Alonso paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Frazier about leaning on his opponent's neck. 0:0
0:38 Tyson tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 0:0
0:45 Tyson pins Frazier in the corner! 0:0
0:50 Tyson lands a vicious uppercut! 4:0
0:50 Tyson has Frazier in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 4:0
01:07 Tyson just landed a devastating three punch combo! 9:0
01:07 Those punches hurt Frazier and he looks to hang on. 9:0
01:20 Tyson lands a crushing hook! 14:0
01:20 Frazier is hurt! 14:0
01:25 Frazier seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 14:0
01:32 Frazier tried a jab but he left it hanging out there, and Tyson lands a sizzling cross over the lazy jab. 17:0
01:48 Frazier usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Tyson tries vainly to score. 17:0
01:59 Tyson looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 17:0
02:02 Frazier shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 17:2
02:18 Frazier fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 17:2
02:29 Tyson lands a solid hook! 21:2
02:29 Frazier is reeling.. 21:2
02:34 Frazier's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 6. 21:2
02:45 Tyson is keeping away from the ropes. 21:2
02:50 Tyson works his way in and leans on Joe Frazier. 21:2
02:54 Frazier is trapped in his own corner... 21:2
02:59 That hook from Tyson snapped Frazier's head back violently! 25:2
02:59 Frazier's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 25:2
03:00 The bell ending Round 6 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 27:2
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Frazier looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Frazier is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Tyson clinches... Frazier gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:24 Alonso moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:36 Frazier is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:0
0:41 Tyson brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:46 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:50 Now they break clean. 0:0
01:04 * A beautiful combination to the chin knocks Tyson to the canvas! 0:0
01:07 Alonso moves into position over Tyson and begins the count 0:6
01:07 1... 0:6
01:08 Tyson is struggling to regain his feet as the count reaches 2. 0:6
01:09 3... 0:6
01:09 * Tyson's eyes are glazed as he rises and tries to get his legs under him. 0:6
01:09 Alonso waves the two fighters together. 0:6
01:09 Frazier stunned Tyson. Frazier knows how to finish an opponent when he has got one hurt, and he is going to work now! 0:6
01:22 Frazier lands a strong uppercut! 0:10
01:22 Tyson was stunned by that blow! 0:10
01:36 Frazier lets his hands go inside, but Tyson protects his body well. 0:10
01:42 Tyson is pinned in his own corner... 0:10
01:46 Frazier charges in but Tyson avoids the rush. 0:10
01:55 Frazier fires a left hand that Tyson takes high on the shoulder. 0:10
02:06 Frazier can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:10
02:13 Tyson backs into a neutral corner. 0:10
02:17 Tyson is either lucky or has radar. Frazier's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:10
02:29 Frazier is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:10
02:35 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:10
02:40 Frazier misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:10
02:46 Frazier launches a strong uppercut that connects to Tyson's jaw. 0:13
02:46 Tyson is hurt. He's lucky this round is almost over as Frazier looks to end it! 0:13
02:55 Frazier continues to pop the jab 0:15
03:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 0:17
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 The swelling on the face of Frazier is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Joe Frazier still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Frazier swings...and misses. 0:0
0:24 Tyson takes a hard combination from Frazier 0:5
0:24 Tyson is suddenly in trouble! 0:5
0:32 Frazier has Tyson trapped! 0:5
0:37 Frazier scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:10
0:37 Tyson is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:10
0:50 Frazier doesn't connect with the hook. 0:10
01:01 Frazier cranks up the hook and connects to Tyson's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:14
01:01 That's the punch Frazier hoped to land! Tyson looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 0:14
01:15 Frazier pummels Tyson, capping off his assault with a stiff hook! 0:18
01:15 Tyson looks like he was hurt by that punch! 0:18
01:19 * Oh, there's some major swelling under the left eye of Tyson. 0:18
01:28 Frazier muscles his way inside. 0:18
01:37 Frazier lands consecutive blows to Tyson's midsection. 0:20
01:37 Tyson is dazed as Frazier looks to put him away! 0:20
01:41 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 8. 0:20
01:41 The increased swelling around the left eye of Tyson is fast becoming a hindurance. 0:20
01:50 Frazier misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:20
02:01 Joe Frazier is jockeying for position as he tries to force Tyson back into the corner. 0:20
02:10 Frazier tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:20
02:12 Tyson looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 2:20
02:26 Frazier is holding Tyson tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 2:20
02:30 Referee Alonso separates the two... 2:20
02:35 Frazier has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 2:20
02:53 * A uppercut to the jaw has Tyson hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 2:20
02:55 Alonso stands over Tyson and begins the count... 2:26
02:55 1... 2:26
02:56 2... 2:26
02:56 * Tyson still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Alonso is taking a long look at him. 2:26
02:56 This bout will continue as Alonso signals to both men to fight. 2:26
03:00 Tyson appears to have a pretty good lead 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. 2:28
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Tyson's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:12 Tyson pins Frazier's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
0:17 Alonso separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:25 Joe Frazier lands a jab to the midsection 0:2
0:34 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:2
0:44 Mike Tyson tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Frazier blocks it. 0:2
0:51 Not a lot on that hook to Frazier's side, but it scored. 2:2
0:56 The swelling around Frazier's right eye is worsening. 2:2
01:03 Frazier has Tyson blocked in! 2:2
01:03 Frazier works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 2:4
01:15 Mike Tyson is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:4
01:22 And Tyson tastes the power of a huge combination from Frazier! 2:8
01:22 Tyson's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 2:8
01:27 Tyson is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 2:8
01:32 Frazier has Tyson trapped in the near neutral corner... 2:8
01:37 Frazier patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Tyson little room to move. 2:8
01:37 Tyson still doesn't have his legs under under him after being down last round! 2:8
01:46 Tyson lands a hard hook! 6:8
01:46 Frazier is clutching his side! 6:8
01:56 Both fighters move back to ring center. 6:8
01:56 Joe Frazier doubles up to the body, though Tyson seems unfazed. 6:10
02:05 Tyson traps Joe Frazier in the corner! 6:10
02:05 Tyson punctuates a great series of blows to the midsection by driving a wicked hook into Frazier's liver. 9:10
02:32 Frazier lands a solid hook! 9:15
02:32 Tyson looks shaken! 9:15
02:37 Tyson is breathing heavily... 9:15
02:37 It seems every shot Tyson takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 9:15
02:41 Tyson has Frazier pinned! 9:15
02:46 Tyson doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 9:15
02:55 There's a straight right by Joe Frazier! 9:19
02:55 That punch has Tyson staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 9:19
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 10:20
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tyson was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Tyson'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 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Frazier's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Frazier's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:15 Joe Frazier lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Tyson. 0:0
0:21 Tyson just landed a three punch combo! 4:0
0:21 Frazier is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 4:0
0:26 Tyson looks to be out of gas at this point. 4:0
0:26 Frazier is running out of gas... 4:0
0:36 Tyson is holding... 4:0
0:40 Frazier pushes Tyson away. 4:0
0:44 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:0
01:04 Frazier does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Tyson's punches in close. 4:0
01:12 Tyson lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 6:0
01:31 Frazier slides into a neutral corner... 6:0
01:36 Frazier smothers Tyson's attack as Tyson tries to get off some shots inside. 6:0
01:43 Frazier flicks a lead right to the head of Tyson. 6:2
02:00 Tyson fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:2
02:02 A solid right hand scores for Frazier. 6:5
02:22 It's a sweet uppercut by Tyson! He snapped Frazier's head straight back with that punch! 10:5
02:22 That shot buckled Frazier's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 10:5
02:27 Look for Tyson to start to target Frazier's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 10:5
02:31 Frazier retreats into a neutral corner. 10:5
02:36 Tyson doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Frazier's head? 14:5
02:36 That blast sent Frazier reeling into the ropes! 14:5
02:49 Tyson can't score with short uppercut inside. Frazier got his gloves in front of the punch. 14:5
02:56 Frazier drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 14:9
02:56 Tyson is hurt! 14:9
03:00 Tyson seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 14:9
03:00 It looks like Tyson has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 14:9
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 14:9
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tyson is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 11 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Tyson's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Frazier's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:12 Tyson really buried that punch into Frazier's ribs. 4:0
0:12 That series of punches rocked Frazier and he looks to be in trouble. 4:0
0:16 Both fighters are breathing hard... 4:0
0:16 The swelling is increasing around Frazier's right. 4:0
0:25 Tyson works his way in and leans on Frazier... 4:0
0:30 Referee Alonso has to separate the two... 4:0
0:34 Frazier's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 4:0
0:42 Alonso yells at the fighters to separate but Joe Frazier and Tyson are a tangle of arms. 4:0
0:51 Alonso is shouting at Frazier to break! 4:0
0:56 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 4:0
01:00 Tyson just landed a devastating three punch combo! 9:0
01:00 Frazier in on unsteady legs after those punches. 9:0
01:13 Tyson feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Frazier's chin. 11:0
01:18 Frazier's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Tyson. 11:0
01:27 Mike Tyson grabs Frazier. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 11:0
01:39 Tyson pushes Frazier away. 11:0
01:48 Frazier lands a strong hook! 11:5
01:48 Tyson seems to have been hurt by that punch! 11:5
01:53 The swelling under Mike Tyson's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 11:5
02:02 Tyson tries to drop the right hand over the top but Frazier ducks under it. 11:5
02:04 Frazier gets the cross through Mike Tyson's guard. 11:7
02:18 Tyson looks for a breather; he grabs Frazier and holds on. Frazier pushes Mike Tyson off and looks for an opening. 11:7
02:23 Alonso separates the two... 11:7
02:27 The action slows for the moment. 11:7
02:30 Tyson lands a cross to the body. 13:7
02:44 Tyson just landed a three punch combo! 18:7
02:44 Frazier is out on his feet after that violent combination! 18:7
03:00 Tyson ties up Frazier. Why would he want to clinch now? 18:7
03:00 Tyson finally lets go of Frazier. 18:7
03:00 Tyson spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 11. 18:6
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 Tyson's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Frazier's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:11 Frazier grabs Tyson's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Alonso has to force Frazier to let go. 0:0
0:16 Tyson works his way free! 0:0
0:24 Frazier backs into the upper corner. 0:0
0:28 Apparently Mike Tyson feels it's a good strategy to hug Frazier and force Alonso to come separate them. 0:0
0:40 Alonso steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:45 Tyson and Frazier 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. 0:0
0:53 Maybe they ought to nickname Tyson "Octopus" if he's going to keep clinching every round. 0:0
0:58 Alonso moves them apart. 0:0
01:08 Frazier is getting frustrated as Tyson continues to hold on to him. Frazier is punching Tyson's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Alonso pushes the fighters apart. 0:0
01:13 Alonso pries them apart. 0:0
01:17 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:0
01:25 Look out! That was a straight right by Tyson! 4:0
01:25 Joe Frazier is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 4:0
01:41 Frazier lands a devastating cross! 4:4
01:41 Tyson's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 4:4
01:45 Tyson's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 4:4
01:58 Tyson pushes Frazier then steps away from him. 4:4
02:11 Tyson takes a heavy combination downstairs. 4:8
02:11 Tyson was shaken by those blows! 4:8
02:25 Oh!!! Frazier unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:12
02:25 Frazier has Tyson hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 4:12
02:41 Frazier works free! The fighters move to ring center. 4:12
02:56 Tyson just landed a devastating three punch combo! 8:12
02:56 Frazier was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 8:12
03:00 The swelling under Frazier's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 8:12
03:00 It looks like Tyson has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:12
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 12. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 7:13
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tyson and Frazier square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 13. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Eddie Inabagsky said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Frazier has some spring in his step here in the 13th round. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Tyson's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:07 Frazier'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
0:12 Tyson is clinching... Joe Frazier is trying to free his gloves... They are under Tyson's arms... 0:0
0:21 Referee Alonso steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:30 Joe Frazier misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:37 Tyson gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 2:0
0:50 Tyson slides into a neutral corner... 2:0
0:54 Frazier 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
0:59 Frazier appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 2:0
01:06 Tyson catches Frazier coming in with a sweet uppercut! 6:0
01:06 Frazier is reeling.. 6:0
01:18 Tyson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:0
01:20 Frazier's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 6:2
01:25 Mike Tyson's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 6:2
01:33 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 6:2
01:42 * Tyson goes down!! he walked right into a wicked cross from Frazier!! 6:2
01:44 Alonso starts the count... 6:8
01:44 1... 6:8
01:45 2... 6:8
01:45 * Tyson has regained his feet, but he definitely looks dazed! 6:8
01:45 Alonso is allowing the fight to continue and the action resumes. 6:8
01:45 Frazier won't want to let Tyson off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 6:8
01:58 Frazier misses with that hook. 6:8
02:09 Frazier fires a lead right that Tyson manages to avoid. 6:8
02:16 Tyson retreats into a neutral corner. 6:8
02:16 Joe Frazier feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 6:10
02:16 Tyson suddenly looks very vulnerable. Frazier can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 6:10
02:25 Mike Tyson eats a short cross from Frazier amd backs away. 6:12
02:25 Frazier must sense that he's got Tyson just about out on his feet. Now, it's a matter of whether or not he can land the punches necessary to end this fight. 6:12
02:33 Tyson is forced into his own corner... 6:12
02:38 Frazier is stalking his opponent. 6:12
02:47 That was a violent straight right by Frazier! 6:17
02:47 Tyson appears shaken by those punches! 6:17
02:51 Tyson's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 6:17
03:00 Tyson is protecting the body nicely as Frazier fails to score inside. 6:17
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 6:17
03:00 A knockdown is always exciting and this crowd is full of electricity after that last round! 6:18
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tyson might have a slight edge going into this round but he can't coast. It's too close, at least unofficially. 0:0
0:07 Eddie Inabagsky knows Tyson lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Tyson's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Tyson's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Frazier'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
0:17 Mike Tyson throws a crushing right to Frazier's jaw! 4:0
0:17 Frazier is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 4:0
0:21 There has to be something done about the swelling around Frazier's right eye as it continues to worsen. 4:0
0:29 Frazier moves into a neutral corner. 4:0
0:33 Tyson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Frazier. 4:0
0:40 Frazier drives that short hook into Tyson's midsection! 4:5
0:40 Tyson looks shaken! 4:5
0:44 The swelling around Mike Tyson's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 4:5
0:53 Frazier misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:5
01:00 Joe Frazier blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 4:8
01:00 Mike Tyson is badly stunned and Frazier will try to finish him off here in the 14th round! 4:8
01:08 The fighters are at ring center... 4:8
01:08 Frazier scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 4:10
01:08 There's time for Frazier to finish Tyson if he can do it. 4:10
01:13 Tyson's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 4:10
01:17 That was a blistering exchange of punches between Tyson and Frazier! 6:12
01:17 Tyson looks bad after taking that last blow from Frazier. Frazier's a pretty good finisher and there's a lot of time left in this round. Tyson is going to have to reach deep to survive here in the 14th! 6:12
01:31 Frazier just comes up short with the combination. 6:12
01:38 Tyson eyes look good. He seems to be clear-headed after last round's knockdown. 6:12
01:47 Frazier lands a crushing uppercut! 6:16
01:47 Tyson's knee almost touched the canvas... 6:16
01:56 Tyson backs into the right corner. 6:16
02:05 * Frazier lands a tremendous hook to the liver and Tyson drops to his knees gasping for air. 6:16
02:07 Alonso stands over Tyson and starts the count... 6:25
02:07 1... 6:25
02:08 2... 6:25
02:09 3... 6:25
02:10 4... 6:25
02:11 5... 6:25
02:12 6... 6:25
02:13 Tyson is making a gallant try to get off the canvas as the count reaches 7. 6:25
02:14 8... 6:25
02:14 * Mike Tyson is hurt, but manages to regain his feet.. 6:25
02:14 Alonso gives Tyson a quick once over and decides to let the fight go on. 6:25
02:14 Frazier has Tyson is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 6:25
02:18 Tyson's legs are wobbly from the knockdown in the last round and from being down in this round as well! 6:25
02:27 Frazier is off target with that uppercut. 6:25
02:33 Frazier has Tyson blocked in! 6:25
02:38 Frazier slides along the far ropes. 6:25
02:47 Tyson 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. 6:25
02:49 Frazier lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Tyson's midsection. 6:27
02:54 Tyson's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 6:27
03:00 Tyson is trapped in the corner... 6:27
03:00 Frazier pins Mike Tyson's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 6:27
03:00 Alonso has to separate the two... 6:27
03:00 Joe Frazier appears to have this fight under control. 6:27
03:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 7:27
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 15, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Tyson's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Tyson's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Frazier'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
0:15 Frazier wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Tyson's defense. 0:0
0:21 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:25 The action is at ring center. 0:0
0:29 Tyson holds his arms up in disgust as Frazier holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:34 Alonso has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:43 Frazier throws a flurry of punches but Tyson either blocks or slips them. 0:0
0:45 There's a wicked right by Tyson. He had some steam on that punch. 3:0
0:50 Frazier's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 3:0
0:55 Frazier pins Tyson in the corner! 3:0
01:04 * Frazier lands a powerful combination to Tyson's temple knocking him off balance and he goes down!!!. 3:0
01:06 Alonso starts counting... 3:8
01:06 1... 3:8
01:07 Tyson is in bad shape as he tries to regain his feet. 3:8
01:08 3... 3:8
01:09 4... 3:8
01:10 5... 3:8
01:11 6... 3:8
01:12 7... 3:8
01:13 8... 3:8
01:14 9... 3:8
01:15 10! 3:8
01:15 * The referee reaches 10 and the fight's over. Tyson has just suffered a knockout here in round 15! 3:8
Fight Result
And here with the call is Frank Shain
Ladies and Gentlemen! The end comes at 01:20 of round 15. The winner by knockout!!
Joe Frazier!
Score Cards
Octavio Rodriguez Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Mike Tyson 10 10 8 10 10 10 8 7 9 10 10 9 8 8 127
Joe Frazier 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 133
Mark Streisand Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Mike Tyson 10 10 9 10 9 10 8 7 9 10 10 9 8 8 127
Joe Frazier 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 134
David Hess Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Mike Tyson 10 10 8 10 10 10 8 7 9 10 10 9 8 8 127
Joe Frazier 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 133
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Mike Tyson 30 30 25 30 29 30 24 21 27 30 30 27 24 24 381
Joe Frazier 27 27 30 27 28 27 30 30 30 27 27 30 30 30 400
Statistics
Categories Mike Tyson Joe Frazier
Knockdowns scored 0 6
Jabs / Round 3.47 3.27
Hooks / Round 2.53 6.47
Crosses / Round 3.73 3.20
Combinations / Round 4.27 3.60
Uppercuts / Round 4.20 4.60
Punches Landed / Round 18.20 21.13
Punches Missed / Round 19.33 31.87
Punching Accuracy 48.5% 39.9%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Inside 3 / 1 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 0 0 / 0
Go for KO 1 / 0 5 / 3
Go All Out for KO 6 / 0 3 / 2
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 29 Major Belts, and Guest Matches.
Co-Feature
Willie Pep vs Archie Moore
Fight info: Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, IL, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Curtis Thrasher, the bout will be scored by three judges: Carlos Colon (Puerto Rico), Jose Martinez (Spain) and Jim LeBel (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the WBC title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Willie Pep - Record: 5-3-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Darkie Smith
In the blue corner: Archie Moore - Record: 4-2-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Aaron Snowell
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 1 of what should be a close fight. 0:0
0:16 Pep tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:23 Archie Moore doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Pep's head? 0:5
0:23 Pep looks like he was hurt by that punch! 0:5
0:37 Pep picks off the jab thrown by Moore. 0:5
0:50 Moore darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:5
0:58 Pep is motioning with his gloves for Moore to bring it on, but Pep is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:5
01:05 Moore doesn't connect with the jab. 0:5
01:07 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Pep blasts home a hook. 2:5
01:16 The uppercut just landed by Pep is a nice weapon on the inside. 4:5
01:25 Pep gets the cross through Moore's guard. 6:5
01:25 * That punch has opened a cut on Moore. Blood is evident but exactly how bad the cut is can't be ascertained just yet. 7:5
01:25 The cut couldn't be in much worse of a spot. It appears to be literally inside the left eyebrow of Moore. That's a tough place for a cut man to work. 7:5
01:25 Getting cut in the first round like this will not bode well for Moore as the fight goes on. 7:5
01:35 Moore gets off a quick combination to the body 7:7
01:47 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 7:7
01:50 Pep lands a hook to the ribs. 9:7
02:07 Moore dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Pep back on his heels! 9:11
02:07 Pep took far too many hard shots from Moore in that flurry and he is hurt! 9:11
02:19 As high as Pep is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Moore takes advantage of it. 9:11
02:26 Moore can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 9:11
02:29 Pep digs a short hook to ribs of Moore. 11:11
02:47 That was a violent straight right by Pep! 16:11
02:47 Moore was stunned by that blow! 16:11
02:51 Moore looks a little puffy under his right eye. 16:11
02:56 Moore tries a hook but Pep blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 18:11
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 19:12
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
0:15 A hard combination lands for Pep. 3:0
0:29 Pep wraps his arms around Moore. 3:0
0:41 Moore pushes Pep away. 3:0
0:45 Moore 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. 3:0
0:54 Pep slides along the far ropes. 3:0
01:02 Pep quickly hitches up his trunks. 3:0
01:06 Pep scores with the jab. 5:0
01:19 Pep gets in a hook to the body of Moore. 7:0
01:36 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 7:0
01:41 Referee Thrasher has to separate the two... 7:0
01:54 Pep has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Archie Moore. 7:0
01:58 Thrasher steps in and breaks it up. 7:0
02:15 Pep is holding on to Moore. He seems to be taking a breather. 7:0
02:24 The fighters separate after a clinch. 7:0
02:29 Pep is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 7:0
02:33 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 7:0
02:41 Moore feints downstairs, then launches a scorching hook that lands flush on Pep's jaw. 7:3
02:50 Moore said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 7:3
02:54 The fighters are throwing punches now! Archie Moore is being much more effective in this exchange. 9:6
02:58 The swelling around Moore's right eye is worsening. 9:6
03:00 Pep ends up behind Moore as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 9:6
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 2, forcing Thrasher to step in. 9:6
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:15 Moore is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:0
0:19 Pep got some great advice from Darkie Smith between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 3. 0:0
0:27 Moore lands a smashing cross! 0:4
0:27 Pep is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:4
0:41 Archie Moore is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 0:4
0:46 Pep lands a stinging jab. 2:4
0:46 Pep last connect snapped back the head of Moore. And it looks like it has reopened Moore's cut. 2:4
0:46 Moore is blinking sporadically as blood drips freely down his face once again from the reopened cut on his left eyebrow. 2:4
0:46 It's early in the fight and Moore knows his cut could develop in a real problem in subsequent rounds. 2:4
0:51 Look for Pep to start to target Archie Moore's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 2:4
01:04 Pep just misses with a huge shot as Moore chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:4
01:06 Moore lands consecutive blows to Pep's midsection. 2:6
01:20 Pep just can't find the range with that uppercut. 2:6
01:27 There's a straight right by Moore! 2:10
01:27 Willie Pep was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 2:10
01:45 Moore looks to work the body, but Pep covers up nicely. 2:10
02:00 Pep slips out of a corner, as Moore attempts to trap him. 2:10
02:05 Moore backs away and hitches up his trunks. 2:10
02:09 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Pep who scores with a short hook to the chest. 4:10
02:23 Moore throws a flurry of punches but Pep either blocks or slips them. 4:10
02:44 Pep fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:10
02:47 Moore fires a light jab to the stomach 4:12
03:00 Moore ties up Pep... 4:12
03:00 Thrasher separates the two... 4:12
03:00 Pep spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 3. 5:14
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:14 The fighters are tied up. Moore tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
0:19 Thrasher separates them. 0:0
0:29 Pep misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:44 Willie Pep comes in low. Moore puts a headlock on him. Thrasher knocks Moore's arm off Pep's head. 0:0
0:53 Moore uses his shoulder to force Willie Pep out of the clinch. 0:0
01:03 Willie Pep smothers Moore's attack with a clinch! 0:0
01:12 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
01:18 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 0:0
01:25 Moore is literally dancing circles around Pep this round. 0:0
01:35 Pep just comes up short with the jab. 0:0
01:45 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:0
02:00 Moore pushes Pep away from him, trying to get some punching room and lands a crisp uppercut to the head from inside. 0:3
02:17 Pep fires a left hand that Moore takes high on the shoulder. 0:3
02:32 Pep leaves the jab just short. 0:3
02:38 Moore lands a wicked combination! 0:7
02:38 Pep was staggered by those punches! 0:7
02:51 Pep bangs the uppercut home. 2:7
03:00 Pep misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:7
03:00 Not much to hang your hat on in that one, good luck to the judges as they try to turn in a score. 2:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moore and Pep square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 5. 0:0
0:05 Pep received a pep talk from Darkie Smith before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:11 Moore is challenging Pep to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:15 Thrasher moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:26 Moore is giving Pep a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:0
0:46 Moore is off target with that uppercut. 0:0
0:53 Willie Pep lands a vicious hook! 4:0
0:53 Moore suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 4:0
0:53 And now it appears as if Moore's cut has been reopened by one of those punches that landed. 4:0
0:53 Moore will be battling two opponent's now - Pep and his own blood as a reopened cut on his left eyebrow drips blood into his eye and affects his vision. 4:0
0:53 * Blood is trickling from the cut over Moore'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 Thrasher is notifying the timekeeper to stop the clock. He wants the doctor at ringside to take a look at Moore's facial wound. 4:0
0:53 * The referee won't stop the fight on his own if the reason for the stoppage directly has to do with a cut or swelling; he'll always consult the ringside doctor. And it looks like, in this case, we're going to see some more boxing because the physician has given his okay to let the fight continue. Both fighters are assuming their positions and the timer has restarted here in Round 5 as the fighters approach one another. 4:0
01:13 Willie Pep grabs Moore's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Thrasher has to force Pep to let go. 4:0
01:17 Moore works his way free! 4:0
01:25 Both fighters take a half-step back. 4:0
01:32 Moore connects with a violent combination! 4:5
01:32 Pep was just battered in that exchange, he is reeling and has no clue where he is. 4:5
01:45 Pep plants a cross on Moore's rib cage. 6:5
01:57 "The Old Mongoose" is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 9:7
02:02 The swelling under Moore's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 9:7
02:06 Archie Moore's jab rips into Pep. 9:10
02:27 Pep fires a lead right that Moore manages to avoid. 9:10
02:34 Moore shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Pep flush! 9:15
02:34 Moore has Pep in trouble after that punch! 9:15
02:47 Moore misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:15
02:58 Archie Moore wings a big left hand at Pep but the latter sidesteps the punch. 9:15
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 5 to a close. 8:17
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 6 begins. 0:0
0:07 Pep's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Moore is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Moore still has distension. 0:0
0:10 Pep lets a quick hook go, catching Moore moving in. 2:0
0:10 It looks like Willie Pep has reopened Moore's previous wound because Moore is now bleeding once again. 2:0
0:10 The cut on the left eyebrow of Moore has reopened and the bleeding has ensued. This isn't going to make the fight any easier for him. 2:0
0:10 * The referee appears to be jockeying for position; he's moving more than the fighters. Apparently, he wants to get a better look at the cut above Moore's eye. Now, he just steps in and stops the action. Thrasher is escorting Moore over to the ringside doctor to get an opinion on the severity of the cut. 2:0
0:10 * The doctor is peering at the wound and he's shrugged his shoulders and he's shaking his head - is that a good thing or bad? Well, it's good from Archie Moore's perspective and the cheer that arises from the crowd tells us all we need to know: there's going to be more fisticuffs in just a moment. Obviously, the damage isn't that bad and Moore and Pep await the signal from the referee to commence firing. The fight resumes here in Round 6. 2:0
0:20 Pep scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 4:0
0:25 Moore's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 4:0
0:33 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 4:0
0:41 The cross scores for Pep. He needs to throw that punch more often. 6:0
0:51 Pep scores to the body with a jab 8:0
01:05 * Thrasher is telling Archie Moore to quit holding and hitting. 8:3
01:24 Thrasher is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 8:3
01:32 Willie Pep pins Moore's arms! The fighters are tied up... 8:3
01:36 Thrasher has to separate the two... 8:3
01:45 Moore feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 8:3
01:50 Pep has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 8:3
01:53 Pep throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 10:3
02:11 Pep tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 10:3
02:13 Moore rocks Pep with a quick, powerful uppercut on the inside. 10:6
02:31 Pep moves to the center of the Ring taunting Moore with his hands by his sides. 10:6
02:56 Moore is protecting the body nicely as Pep fails to score inside. 10:6
03:00 Thrasher motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 6. 10:8
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Pep and Moore leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 Archie Moore'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 Pep lands a flurry to the ribs of Moore. 2:0
0:26 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 2:0
0:30 Moore has Pep blocked in! 2:0
0:34 Moore clamps Willie Pep's arms to his side and holds on until Thrasher breaks the hold. 2:0
0:43 Thrasher separates the two fighters. 2:0
0:53 Pep frees himself from Archie Moore's clutches! They move to ring center now. 2:0
01:01 The fighters are throwing punches but Pep is being much more effective in this battle. 5:2
01:17 Pep traps Moore in the corner! 5:2
01:22 Pep cranks up the hook and connects to Archie Moore's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 9:2
01:22 Moore is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 9:2
01:26 The swelling under Moore's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 9:2
01:35 Pep grabs and holds Moore... 9:2
01:40 Thrasher moves them apart. 9:2
01:49 Moore is trying to free his gloves from under Pep's gloves. 9:2
01:58 Pep and Moore each take a step back. 9:2
02:06 Pep scores with consecutive blows to the body of Moore. 11:2
02:15 Pep rips a hook to the body. 13:2
02:28 Pep is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 13:2
02:36 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 13:2
02:40 Willie Pep is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Moore. 13:2
02:53 Pep pummels Moore, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 17:2
02:53 How is Moore standing after those shots? 17:2
02:53 That punch has reopened a cut on Moore as once again you can see blood on the face of Moore. 17:2
02:53 The cut suffered by Moore on his left eyebrow has reopened and once again the blood is seeping into the fighter's eye. 17:2
02:53 * The fighters jockey back and forth and now the referee is going to use this opportunity to step in and call timeout. He's taking Archie Moore by the arm and leading him to the far ropes where the ringside physician can take a look at the cut above Moore's eye. 17:2
02:53 * The ringside physician is making a thorough examination of the cut, after having cleared away some of the blood. He's dabbing at the wound again and from the way all three participants, doctor, ref and fighter, are nodding their heads, it looks like this contest is going to get back underway. Referee Thrasher is indicating exactly that - the bout is going to continue; and both fighters are getting ready to start punching again. 17:2
02:57 The increased swelling around the right eye of Moore is fast becoming a hindurance. 17:2
03:00 Pep has Moore trapped in the left neutral corner... 17:2
03:00 Moore is either lucky or has radar. Pep's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 17:2
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 7. 19:1
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moore didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:06 Moore's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:07 Both fighters are throwing and neither is scoring more than the other. 2:2
0:19 Moore is staying at the center of the ring. 2:2
0:23 Pep picks off the uppercut by Moore. 2:2
0:25 Pep continues to pop the jab 4:2
0:37 The action heats up as both men trade punches. 6:4
0:50 Pep seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:4
0:58 Archie Moore is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Pep attempts to move inside on him. 6:4
01:07 Pep is clinching... Moore is trying to free his gloves... They are under Pep's arms... 6:4
01:16 Thrasher separates the two... 6:4
01:37 Pep wraps up Moore. 6:4
01:49 Thrasher has to break them apart. 6:4
01:54 Both fighters take a breather as they clinch before Thrasher breaks them apart. 6:4
02:02 Pep lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Moore's midsection. 8:4
02:06 Moore's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 8:4
02:21 Pep is flicking the jab, trying to keep Archie Moore at long range. 8:4
02:34 Pep gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Archie Moore. 10:4
02:43 Pep wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 12:4
02:43 That last shot has reopened a cut on Moore because the blood is flowing again. 12:4
02:43 Additional punishment has caused the cut on the left eyebrow of Archie Moore to reopen and a stream of blood is trickling down his face. 12:4
02:43 * Archie Moore seems to be having some difficulty seeing. It's not that he's bleeding all that badly but the location of the cut - over the eye - makes it a bit more serious. And talk about timing, the referee has stepped in and momentarily stopped the fight. He's looking at the cut above Moore's eye and is now leading him toward the ringside physician. 12:4
02:43 * After some dabbing and swabbing and talking to the fighter, the doctor has concluded that the fight needn't be stopped. He's going to allow the action to continue. The referee is pointing to where he wants Moore to stand and motioning for Pep to back up a little. Now Thrasher is calling time-in, and this fight is going to get back underway here in Round 8. 12:4
02:56 Moore backs into the right corner. 12:4
02:56 Pep had the upper hand in an action packed exchange! 15:6
03:00 There's the bell. Pep wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 8 is history. 15:7
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Pep looks to be in good shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Moore'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 Moore drops the right hand flush on Pep's chin! 0:4
0:10 Pep was shaken by that blow! 0:4
0:26 Pep has Moore trapped! 0:4
0:30 Pep throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:4
0:37 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:4
0:40 Moore has Pep cornered! 0:4
0:44 OH! Moore landed the big hook flush! 0:9
0:44 That punch may have stunned Pep momentarily. 0:9
0:58 Moore circles around the ring. 0:9
01:07 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:9
01:07 Pep lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 2:9
01:11 It seems every shot Moore takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 2:9
01:22 Both fighters are flailing away and both are definitely landing good punches. 4:11
01:38 Pep throws the hook and connects. 6:11
01:38 And now "The Old Mongoose" Moore is bleeding again from that last punch as his previous cut has been reopened. 6:11
01:38 Additional punishment has caused the cut on the left eyebrow of Moore to reopen and a stream of blood is trickling down his face. 6:11
01:38 * Moore's pawing at his eye and there may be some blood trickling into that eye from the cut above it. The referee must have noticed because we have a stop in the action as Thrasher motions toward the ringside physician. They're going to take a close look at the cut. 6:11
01:38 * Well, after talking a long look at Moore'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. 6:11
01:52 Moore fires and misses. 6:11
01:54 Pep rips a hook to the head. 8:11
02:08 Pep moves into a neutral corner. 8:11
02:12 Moore is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Pep's defense. 8:11
02:17 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 8:11
02:24 Moore lands a hard uppercut! 8:15
02:24 Pep appears to be stunned! 8:15
02:29 There's the beginning of a mouse under the left eye of Pep. 8:15
02:36 Moore is trapped in the corner... 8:15
02:40 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Pep rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 8:15
02:45 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 8:15
02:54 Archie Moore is just missing by a hair with his punches. 8:15
03:00 Willie Pep just comes up short with the cross. 8:15
03:00 Pep appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:15
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! 9:17
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Pep is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Moore is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:13 Moore's misses as Pep backpedals away. 0:0
0:20 Eddie Inabagsky not only gave Moore encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Pep. Now it's up to Moore to implement it. 0:0
0:25 Moore fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:27 Willie Pep connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 2:0
0:45 That punch actually went behind Pep's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Moore. 2:0
0:48 Upstairs and downstairs! Pep lands two quick blows and then moves away from Moore's counters. 4:0
0:52 Moore's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 4:0
01:01 The quickness and footwork of Moore is definitely keeping Pep off balance. 4:0
01:17 Archie Moore just landed a three punch combo! 4:4
01:17 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Pep is just trying to hang on! 4:4
01:29 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 4:4
01:29 * Thrasher is all over Moore for holding and hitting and he better clean up his act immediately. 4:8
01:52 Moore misses wildly with the hook. 4:8
01:54 A flurry of blows from Pep lands to the body 6:8
02:03 Moore lands two hard body shots that made Pep grunt. 6:11
02:30 Moore really buried that punch into Pep's ribs. 6:15
02:30 Pep looks shaken! 6:15
02:35 That swelling under the left eye of Pep is definitely getting worse. 6:15
02:40 * Thrasher is telling Moore to watch holding and hitting. 6:18
02:40 * Moore is going to have a point deducted in a round he was well on his way to winning! 6:18
02:52 Moore slides into a neutral corner... 6:18
02:57 Pep tries to drop the right hand over the top but Moore ducks under it. 6:18
03:00 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 6:18
03:00 It looks like Moore has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:18
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Pep's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 10. 6:20
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Pep's corner as the bell sounds for Round 11. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Pep's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Pep's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Moore is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Moore still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Moore lands a strong hook! 0:4
0:12 Pep is staggered... 0:4
0:26 Moore lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Pep. 0:4
0:32 Pep pushes Moore away to give himself a little more space to work with. 0:4
0:37 Pep slides into his own corner... 0:4
0:42 There's a hard shot off the top of Pep's head! 0:8
0:42 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Willie Pep is trying to hang on... 0:8
0:46 Pep's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 0:8
0:57 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:8
01:02 Moore is holding... 0:8
01:06 Thrasher has to break the clinch. 0:8
01:11 Both men look to measure one another. 0:8
01:22 Pep traps Moore's gloves under his arms, forcing Thrasher to break them up. 0:8
01:34 Now they break clean. 0:8
01:38 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 0:8
01:46 Moore misses with that punch. 0:8
01:48 Pep lands a cross to the body. 2:8
02:00 Pep is trapped in his own corner... 2:8
02:04 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Thrasher is going to have to sort this out. 2:8
02:09 Thrasher pries them apart. 2:8
02:20 Archie Moore voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 2:8
02:32 Pep pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 2:8
02:44 Moore pins Pep in the corner! 2:8
02:49 Moore misses wildly with the Hook. 2:8
02:51 * Pep is told to watch holding and hitting by Thrasher 5:8
03:00 And now it appears as if Moore's cut has been reopened by one of those punches that landed. 5:8
03:00 Moore will be battling two opponent's now - Pep and his own blood as a reopened cut on his left eyebrow drips blood into his eye and affects his vision. 5:8
03:00 Moore seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 5:8
03:00 Moore appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 5:8
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 5:8
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Archie Moore looks to be in excellent shape as Round 12 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Pep's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:06 "The Old Mongoose"'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
0:13 Moore isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Pep fits. 0:0
0:22 Moore misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:25 Pep leans on Moore and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 2:0
0:42 Moore works his way in and leans on Pep... 2:0
0:51 Thrasher breaks them up... 2:0
0:59 Pep retreats into the near corner. 2:0
0:59 Moore lands two quick, hard uppercuts forcing Pep to take a half step backwards. 2:3
01:04 Pep's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 12. 2:3
01:16 Thrasher yells at the fighters to separate but Pep and Moore are a tangle of arms. 2:3
01:20 Thrasher is shouting at Pep to break! 2:3
01:25 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:3
01:35 Pep gets his head on the chest of Moore as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 4:3
01:44 Moore moves into the near right corner. 4:3
01:44 Pep scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 6:3
01:49 There has to be something done about the swelling around Moore's right eye as it continues to worsen. 6:3
01:53 Archie Moore is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 6:3
01:57 Pep scores with a hook to the side of the head. 8:3
02:14 Moore throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Pep but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 8:3
02:21 Oh!!! Pep unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 12:3
02:21 Moore seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 12:3
02:33 Pep rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 14:3
02:38 Moore's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 14:3
02:48 Moore pins Pep's arms. Now they move apart. 14:3
02:53 Pep tries to get free... Here comes Thrasher to break them up... 14:3
03:00 Moore brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 14:3
03:00 Archie Moore traps Pep's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 14:3
03:00 The fighters appear to have clashed heads. 14:3
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 12. 14:2
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 13. There it is! 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Willie Pep'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 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Archie Moore's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Moore's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:14 Pep looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 0:0
0:29 Watch Pep move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Moore off balance. 0:0
0:36 Pep and Moore clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 0:0
0:40 Not much happening at the moment. 0:0
0:48 Archie Moore tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Willie Pep. 0:0
0:50 The fighters are tangled up inside. Pep has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 2:0
01:04 Moore pins Pep's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:0
01:09 * Thrasher steps in and admonishes Moore for hitting on the break. 2:0
01:23 Moore retreats into a neutral corner. 2:0
01:23 Moore ducks into an uppercut from Pep. 4:0
01:39 Willie Pep bounces off the ropes, challenging Moore to come get him. 4:0
01:44 Pep glances a hook off Moore's side. 6:0
01:53 Archie Moore is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 6:0
01:56 Moore is pinned in his own corner... 6:0
01:56 Pep pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 8:0
02:13 Pep is circling his opponent. 8:0
02:17 Pep seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:0
02:24 Pep pounds the body with those short punishing hooks. 11:0
02:29 The swelling around Archie Moore's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 11:0
02:33 Moore takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 13:0
02:48 Thrasher warns Moore for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 13:0
02:53 Moore pushes Pep away. 13:0
03:00 The bell stops the action as Pep and Moore go back to their corners. 15:0
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it appears as if Moore is going to need a knockout to win this fight. 0:0
0:08 Eddie Inabagsky was extremely upbeat during the break with Moore providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Pep's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Pep's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Moore's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:09 Pep moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:0
0:24 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Pep digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Moore. 4:0
0:37 Not a lot on that hook to Moore's side, but it scored. 6:0
0:42 Archie Moore is losing his legs... 6:0
0:42 Moore is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 6:0
0:46 Moore backs into a neutral corner. 6:0
0:46 Moore walks in to a glancing hook from Pep. 8:0
0:57 Pep retreats into his own corner... 8:0
01:02 Moore fires a shot, but it glances off Pep's shoulder. 8:0
01:04 Pep fires a jab to the body 10:0
01:13 Archie Moore slides into the corner... 10:0
01:18 Pep and Moore are in a clinch, Thrasher hollers at them to break and start fighting. 10:0
01:22 Willie Pep shoves Moore away. 10:0
01:28 Pep traps Archie Moore in the corner! 10:0
01:32 Pep misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 10:0
01:39 Pep and Archie Moore 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. 10:0
01:46 Pep is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Moore to chase him. 10:0
01:55 Pep 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. 10:0
01:57 A cross to body by Moore gets through. 10:2
02:09 Pep scores with a glancing cross. 12:2
02:19 Pep is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 14:2
02:19 That last shot has reopened a cut on Moore because the blood is flowing again. 14:2
02:19 The cut suffered by Moore on his left eyebrow has reopened and once again the blood is seeping into the fighter's eye. 14:2
02:19 * Thrasher is taking a close look at the blood trickling down Archie Moore's face; and now he steps in and stops the contest. Apparently, he wants the doctor to take a look at the damage done to Moore's face, especially the cut above the eye. 14:2
02:19 * The ringside doctor is dabbing at the blood, trying to determine the severity of the wound. He's saying something to the referee and from the reaction of Moore, it must be positive. Yep, this fight's going to continue as both fighters receive instructions to resume the mayhem here in round 14. 14:2
02:23 Archie Moore's right eye is on the verge of closing and he's at a huge disadvantage now, especially from a defensive standpoint. 14:2
02:28 Pep has Moore pinned! 14:2
02:33 Pep back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Archie Moore. 14:2
02:47 Pep goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 16:2
03:00 Willie Pep is forced into his own corner... 16:2
03:00 Willie Pep seems to have done enough to win this fight. 16:2
03:00 That ends Round 14... But the fighters are still punching! Now Thrasher jumps between them. 18:2
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters touch gloves in the middle of the ring as the 15th and final round begins. 0:0
0:06 Archie Moore'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 Moore retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 Thrasher tries to separate the boxers but Pep has a vice-like grip on Moore. 0:0
0:16 Referee Thrasher steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:27 Moore lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 0:2
0:43 Moore lands a crushing uppercut! 0:6
0:43 Pep is suddenly in trouble! 0:6
0:55 Moore seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:6
0:59 Pep misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 2:6
01:13 Willie Pep is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Archie Moore. 2:6
01:17 Referee Thrasher separates the two... 2:6
01:23 The action slows for the moment. 2:6
01:32 Moore takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 2:9
01:37 Pep seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 2:9
01:48 Moore pumps a heavy jab to the midsection. 2:12
02:05 Moore lands a devastating cross! 2:17
02:05 Moore has Pep in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 2:17
02:09 Pep's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Moore. 2:17
02:31 Moore works free! The fighters move to ring center. 2:17
02:42 Moore slips in a jab to the body 2:19
02:58 Moore is blocked in his own corner... 2:19
03:00 Pep wraps up Moore... Neither fighter will break... 2:19
03:00 * Moore is hitting with his shoulder in the close and Thrasher has seen enough as he issues a warning. 2:19
03:00 Pep appears to have this fight under control. 2:19
03:00 And the bell sounds ending the round and the fight. This one's gone the distance and we'll await the decision of the judges. 1:21
Fight Result
And here with the call is Michael Buffer
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Carlos Colon, Puerto Rico scores the bout 143 to 141
Jose Martinez, Spain scores the bout 143 to 141
Jim LeBel, United States scores the bout 144 to 140
The winner and still WBC light heavyweight champion by unanimous decision is Willie Pep!
Score Cards
Carlos Colon Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Willie Pep 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 143
Archie Moore 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 141
Jose Martinez Round Total
Spain 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Willie Pep 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 143
Archie Moore 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 141
Jim LeBel Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Willie Pep 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 144
Archie Moore 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 140
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Willie Pep 30 30 27 27 27 30 30 30 28 27 27 30 30 30 27 430
Archie Moore 27 27 30 30 30 27 27 27 29 27 30 27 27 27 30 422
Statistics
Categories Willie Pep Archie Moore
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 8.87 3.67
Hooks / Round 8.27 2.67
Crosses / Round 3.73 3.40
Combinations / Round 5.47 3.00
Uppercuts / Round 3.60 3.27
Punches Landed / Round 29.93 16.00
Punches Missed / Round 35.93 40.60
Punching Accuracy 45.4% 28.3%
Total Number of Fouls 1 5
Hitting on the Break 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1 3
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 3
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 4 / 3 / 1
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on left eyebrow 4 / 3 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 6
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 2 / 2
Minor 0 / 0 7 / 7
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 3 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 10 / 9 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 7 / 4
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 2 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Willie Pep vs Archie Moore
Fight info: Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, IL, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Curtis Thrasher, the bout will be scored by three judges: Carlos Colon (Puerto Rico), Jose Martinez (Spain) and Jim LeBel (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the WBC title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Willie Pep - Record: 5-3-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Darkie Smith
In the blue corner: Archie Moore - Record: 4-2-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Aaron Snowell
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 1 of what should be a close fight. 0:0
0:16 Pep tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:23 Archie Moore doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Pep's head? 0:5
0:23 Pep looks like he was hurt by that punch! 0:5
0:37 Pep picks off the jab thrown by Moore. 0:5
0:50 Moore darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:5
0:58 Pep is motioning with his gloves for Moore to bring it on, but Pep is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:5
01:05 Moore doesn't connect with the jab. 0:5
01:07 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Pep blasts home a hook. 2:5
01:16 The uppercut just landed by Pep is a nice weapon on the inside. 4:5
01:25 Pep gets the cross through Moore's guard. 6:5
01:25 * That punch has opened a cut on Moore. Blood is evident but exactly how bad the cut is can't be ascertained just yet. 7:5
01:25 The cut couldn't be in much worse of a spot. It appears to be literally inside the left eyebrow of Moore. That's a tough place for a cut man to work. 7:5
01:25 Getting cut in the first round like this will not bode well for Moore as the fight goes on. 7:5
01:35 Moore gets off a quick combination to the body 7:7
01:47 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 7:7
01:50 Pep lands a hook to the ribs. 9:7
02:07 Moore dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Pep back on his heels! 9:11
02:07 Pep took far too many hard shots from Moore in that flurry and he is hurt! 9:11
02:19 As high as Pep is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Moore takes advantage of it. 9:11
02:26 Moore can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 9:11
02:29 Pep digs a short hook to ribs of Moore. 11:11
02:47 That was a violent straight right by Pep! 16:11
02:47 Moore was stunned by that blow! 16:11
02:51 Moore looks a little puffy under his right eye. 16:11
02:56 Moore tries a hook but Pep blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 18:11
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 19:12
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
0:15 A hard combination lands for Pep. 3:0
0:29 Pep wraps his arms around Moore. 3:0
0:41 Moore pushes Pep away. 3:0
0:45 Moore 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. 3:0
0:54 Pep slides along the far ropes. 3:0
01:02 Pep quickly hitches up his trunks. 3:0
01:06 Pep scores with the jab. 5:0
01:19 Pep gets in a hook to the body of Moore. 7:0
01:36 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 7:0
01:41 Referee Thrasher has to separate the two... 7:0
01:54 Pep has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Archie Moore. 7:0
01:58 Thrasher steps in and breaks it up. 7:0
02:15 Pep is holding on to Moore. He seems to be taking a breather. 7:0
02:24 The fighters separate after a clinch. 7:0
02:29 Pep is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 7:0
02:33 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 7:0
02:41 Moore feints downstairs, then launches a scorching hook that lands flush on Pep's jaw. 7:3
02:50 Moore said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 7:3
02:54 The fighters are throwing punches now! Archie Moore is being much more effective in this exchange. 9:6
02:58 The swelling around Moore's right eye is worsening. 9:6
03:00 Pep ends up behind Moore as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 9:6
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 2, forcing Thrasher to step in. 9:6
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:15 Moore is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:0
0:19 Pep got some great advice from Darkie Smith between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 3. 0:0
0:27 Moore lands a smashing cross! 0:4
0:27 Pep is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:4
0:41 Archie Moore is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 0:4
0:46 Pep lands a stinging jab. 2:4
0:46 Pep last connect snapped back the head of Moore. And it looks like it has reopened Moore's cut. 2:4
0:46 Moore is blinking sporadically as blood drips freely down his face once again from the reopened cut on his left eyebrow. 2:4
0:46 It's early in the fight and Moore knows his cut could develop in a real problem in subsequent rounds. 2:4
0:51 Look for Pep to start to target Archie Moore's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 2:4
01:04 Pep just misses with a huge shot as Moore chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:4
01:06 Moore lands consecutive blows to Pep's midsection. 2:6
01:20 Pep just can't find the range with that uppercut. 2:6
01:27 There's a straight right by Moore! 2:10
01:27 Willie Pep was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 2:10
01:45 Moore looks to work the body, but Pep covers up nicely. 2:10
02:00 Pep slips out of a corner, as Moore attempts to trap him. 2:10
02:05 Moore backs away and hitches up his trunks. 2:10
02:09 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Pep who scores with a short hook to the chest. 4:10
02:23 Moore throws a flurry of punches but Pep either blocks or slips them. 4:10
02:44 Pep fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:10
02:47 Moore fires a light jab to the stomach 4:12
03:00 Moore ties up Pep... 4:12
03:00 Thrasher separates the two... 4:12
03:00 Pep spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 3. 5:14
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:14 The fighters are tied up. Moore tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
0:19 Thrasher separates them. 0:0
0:29 Pep misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:44 Willie Pep comes in low. Moore puts a headlock on him. Thrasher knocks Moore's arm off Pep's head. 0:0
0:53 Moore uses his shoulder to force Willie Pep out of the clinch. 0:0
01:03 Willie Pep smothers Moore's attack with a clinch! 0:0
01:12 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
01:18 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 0:0
01:25 Moore is literally dancing circles around Pep this round. 0:0
01:35 Pep just comes up short with the jab. 0:0
01:45 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:0
02:00 Moore pushes Pep away from him, trying to get some punching room and lands a crisp uppercut to the head from inside. 0:3
02:17 Pep fires a left hand that Moore takes high on the shoulder. 0:3
02:32 Pep leaves the jab just short. 0:3
02:38 Moore lands a wicked combination! 0:7
02:38 Pep was staggered by those punches! 0:7
02:51 Pep bangs the uppercut home. 2:7
03:00 Pep misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:7
03:00 Not much to hang your hat on in that one, good luck to the judges as they try to turn in a score. 2:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moore and Pep square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 5. 0:0
0:05 Pep received a pep talk from Darkie Smith before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:11 Moore is challenging Pep to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:15 Thrasher moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:26 Moore is giving Pep a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:0
0:46 Moore is off target with that uppercut. 0:0
0:53 Willie Pep lands a vicious hook! 4:0
0:53 Moore suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 4:0
0:53 And now it appears as if Moore's cut has been reopened by one of those punches that landed. 4:0
0:53 Moore will be battling two opponent's now - Pep and his own blood as a reopened cut on his left eyebrow drips blood into his eye and affects his vision. 4:0
0:53 * Blood is trickling from the cut over Moore'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 Thrasher is notifying the timekeeper to stop the clock. He wants the doctor at ringside to take a look at Moore's facial wound. 4:0
0:53 * The referee won't stop the fight on his own if the reason for the stoppage directly has to do with a cut or swelling; he'll always consult the ringside doctor. And it looks like, in this case, we're going to see some more boxing because the physician has given his okay to let the fight continue. Both fighters are assuming their positions and the timer has restarted here in Round 5 as the fighters approach one another. 4:0
01:13 Willie Pep grabs Moore's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Thrasher has to force Pep to let go. 4:0
01:17 Moore works his way free! 4:0
01:25 Both fighters take a half-step back. 4:0
01:32 Moore connects with a violent combination! 4:5
01:32 Pep was just battered in that exchange, he is reeling and has no clue where he is. 4:5
01:45 Pep plants a cross on Moore's rib cage. 6:5
01:57 "The Old Mongoose" is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 9:7
02:02 The swelling under Moore's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 9:7
02:06 Archie Moore's jab rips into Pep. 9:10
02:27 Pep fires a lead right that Moore manages to avoid. 9:10
02:34 Moore shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Pep flush! 9:15
02:34 Moore has Pep in trouble after that punch! 9:15
02:47 Moore misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:15
02:58 Archie Moore wings a big left hand at Pep but the latter sidesteps the punch. 9:15
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 5 to a close. 8:17
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 6 begins. 0:0
0:07 Pep's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Moore is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Moore still has distension. 0:0
0:10 Pep lets a quick hook go, catching Moore moving in. 2:0
0:10 It looks like Willie Pep has reopened Moore's previous wound because Moore is now bleeding once again. 2:0
0:10 The cut on the left eyebrow of Moore has reopened and the bleeding has ensued. This isn't going to make the fight any easier for him. 2:0
0:10 * The referee appears to be jockeying for position; he's moving more than the fighters. Apparently, he wants to get a better look at the cut above Moore's eye. Now, he just steps in and stops the action. Thrasher is escorting Moore over to the ringside doctor to get an opinion on the severity of the cut. 2:0
0:10 * The doctor is peering at the wound and he's shrugged his shoulders and he's shaking his head - is that a good thing or bad? Well, it's good from Archie Moore's perspective and the cheer that arises from the crowd tells us all we need to know: there's going to be more fisticuffs in just a moment. Obviously, the damage isn't that bad and Moore and Pep await the signal from the referee to commence firing. The fight resumes here in Round 6. 2:0
0:20 Pep scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 4:0
0:25 Moore's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 4:0
0:33 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 4:0
0:41 The cross scores for Pep. He needs to throw that punch more often. 6:0
0:51 Pep scores to the body with a jab 8:0
01:05 * Thrasher is telling Archie Moore to quit holding and hitting. 8:3
01:24 Thrasher is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 8:3
01:32 Willie Pep pins Moore's arms! The fighters are tied up... 8:3
01:36 Thrasher has to separate the two... 8:3
01:45 Moore feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 8:3
01:50 Pep has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 8:3
01:53 Pep throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 10:3
02:11 Pep tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 10:3
02:13 Moore rocks Pep with a quick, powerful uppercut on the inside. 10:6
02:31 Pep moves to the center of the Ring taunting Moore with his hands by his sides. 10:6
02:56 Moore is protecting the body nicely as Pep fails to score inside. 10:6
03:00 Thrasher motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 6. 10:8
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Pep and Moore leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 Archie Moore'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 Pep lands a flurry to the ribs of Moore. 2:0
0:26 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 2:0
0:30 Moore has Pep blocked in! 2:0
0:34 Moore clamps Willie Pep's arms to his side and holds on until Thrasher breaks the hold. 2:0
0:43 Thrasher separates the two fighters. 2:0
0:53 Pep frees himself from Archie Moore's clutches! They move to ring center now. 2:0
01:01 The fighters are throwing punches but Pep is being much more effective in this battle. 5:2
01:17 Pep traps Moore in the corner! 5:2
01:22 Pep cranks up the hook and connects to Archie Moore's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 9:2
01:22 Moore is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 9:2
01:26 The swelling under Moore's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 9:2
01:35 Pep grabs and holds Moore... 9:2
01:40 Thrasher moves them apart. 9:2
01:49 Moore is trying to free his gloves from under Pep's gloves. 9:2
01:58 Pep and Moore each take a step back. 9:2
02:06 Pep scores with consecutive blows to the body of Moore. 11:2
02:15 Pep rips a hook to the body. 13:2
02:28 Pep is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 13:2
02:36 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 13:2
02:40 Willie Pep is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Moore. 13:2
02:53 Pep pummels Moore, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 17:2
02:53 How is Moore standing after those shots? 17:2
02:53 That punch has reopened a cut on Moore as once again you can see blood on the face of Moore. 17:2
02:53 The cut suffered by Moore on his left eyebrow has reopened and once again the blood is seeping into the fighter's eye. 17:2
02:53 * The fighters jockey back and forth and now the referee is going to use this opportunity to step in and call timeout. He's taking Archie Moore by the arm and leading him to the far ropes where the ringside physician can take a look at the cut above Moore's eye. 17:2
02:53 * The ringside physician is making a thorough examination of the cut, after having cleared away some of the blood. He's dabbing at the wound again and from the way all three participants, doctor, ref and fighter, are nodding their heads, it looks like this contest is going to get back underway. Referee Thrasher is indicating exactly that - the bout is going to continue; and both fighters are getting ready to start punching again. 17:2
02:57 The increased swelling around the right eye of Moore is fast becoming a hindurance. 17:2
03:00 Pep has Moore trapped in the left neutral corner... 17:2
03:00 Moore is either lucky or has radar. Pep's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 17:2
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 7. 19:1
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moore didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:06 Moore's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:07 Both fighters are throwing and neither is scoring more than the other. 2:2
0:19 Moore is staying at the center of the ring. 2:2
0:23 Pep picks off the uppercut by Moore. 2:2
0:25 Pep continues to pop the jab 4:2
0:37 The action heats up as both men trade punches. 6:4
0:50 Pep seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:4
0:58 Archie Moore is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Pep attempts to move inside on him. 6:4
01:07 Pep is clinching... Moore is trying to free his gloves... They are under Pep's arms... 6:4
01:16 Thrasher separates the two... 6:4
01:37 Pep wraps up Moore. 6:4
01:49 Thrasher has to break them apart. 6:4
01:54 Both fighters take a breather as they clinch before Thrasher breaks them apart. 6:4
02:02 Pep lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Moore's midsection. 8:4
02:06 Moore's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 8:4
02:21 Pep is flicking the jab, trying to keep Archie Moore at long range. 8:4
02:34 Pep gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Archie Moore. 10:4
02:43 Pep wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 12:4
02:43 That last shot has reopened a cut on Moore because the blood is flowing again. 12:4
02:43 Additional punishment has caused the cut on the left eyebrow of Archie Moore to reopen and a stream of blood is trickling down his face. 12:4
02:43 * Archie Moore seems to be having some difficulty seeing. It's not that he's bleeding all that badly but the location of the cut - over the eye - makes it a bit more serious. And talk about timing, the referee has stepped in and momentarily stopped the fight. He's looking at the cut above Moore's eye and is now leading him toward the ringside physician. 12:4
02:43 * After some dabbing and swabbing and talking to the fighter, the doctor has concluded that the fight needn't be stopped. He's going to allow the action to continue. The referee is pointing to where he wants Moore to stand and motioning for Pep to back up a little. Now Thrasher is calling time-in, and this fight is going to get back underway here in Round 8. 12:4
02:56 Moore backs into the right corner. 12:4
02:56 Pep had the upper hand in an action packed exchange! 15:6
03:00 There's the bell. Pep wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 8 is history. 15:7
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Pep looks to be in good shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Moore'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 Moore drops the right hand flush on Pep's chin! 0:4
0:10 Pep was shaken by that blow! 0:4
0:26 Pep has Moore trapped! 0:4
0:30 Pep throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:4
0:37 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:4
0:40 Moore has Pep cornered! 0:4
0:44 OH! Moore landed the big hook flush! 0:9
0:44 That punch may have stunned Pep momentarily. 0:9
0:58 Moore circles around the ring. 0:9
01:07 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:9
01:07 Pep lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 2:9
01:11 It seems every shot Moore takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 2:9
01:22 Both fighters are flailing away and both are definitely landing good punches. 4:11
01:38 Pep throws the hook and connects. 6:11
01:38 And now "The Old Mongoose" Moore is bleeding again from that last punch as his previous cut has been reopened. 6:11
01:38 Additional punishment has caused the cut on the left eyebrow of Moore to reopen and a stream of blood is trickling down his face. 6:11
01:38 * Moore's pawing at his eye and there may be some blood trickling into that eye from the cut above it. The referee must have noticed because we have a stop in the action as Thrasher motions toward the ringside physician. They're going to take a close look at the cut. 6:11
01:38 * Well, after talking a long look at Moore'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. 6:11
01:52 Moore fires and misses. 6:11
01:54 Pep rips a hook to the head. 8:11
02:08 Pep moves into a neutral corner. 8:11
02:12 Moore is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Pep's defense. 8:11
02:17 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 8:11
02:24 Moore lands a hard uppercut! 8:15
02:24 Pep appears to be stunned! 8:15
02:29 There's the beginning of a mouse under the left eye of Pep. 8:15
02:36 Moore is trapped in the corner... 8:15
02:40 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Pep rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 8:15
02:45 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 8:15
02:54 Archie Moore is just missing by a hair with his punches. 8:15
03:00 Willie Pep just comes up short with the cross. 8:15
03:00 Pep appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:15
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! 9:17
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Pep is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Moore is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:13 Moore's misses as Pep backpedals away. 0:0
0:20 Eddie Inabagsky not only gave Moore encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Pep. Now it's up to Moore to implement it. 0:0
0:25 Moore fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:27 Willie Pep connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 2:0
0:45 That punch actually went behind Pep's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Moore. 2:0
0:48 Upstairs and downstairs! Pep lands two quick blows and then moves away from Moore's counters. 4:0
0:52 Moore's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 4:0
01:01 The quickness and footwork of Moore is definitely keeping Pep off balance. 4:0
01:17 Archie Moore just landed a three punch combo! 4:4
01:17 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Pep is just trying to hang on! 4:4
01:29 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 4:4
01:29 * Thrasher is all over Moore for holding and hitting and he better clean up his act immediately. 4:8
01:52 Moore misses wildly with the hook. 4:8
01:54 A flurry of blows from Pep lands to the body 6:8
02:03 Moore lands two hard body shots that made Pep grunt. 6:11
02:30 Moore really buried that punch into Pep's ribs. 6:15
02:30 Pep looks shaken! 6:15
02:35 That swelling under the left eye of Pep is definitely getting worse. 6:15
02:40 * Thrasher is telling Moore to watch holding and hitting. 6:18
02:40 * Moore is going to have a point deducted in a round he was well on his way to winning! 6:18
02:52 Moore slides into a neutral corner... 6:18
02:57 Pep tries to drop the right hand over the top but Moore ducks under it. 6:18
03:00 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 6:18
03:00 It looks like Moore has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:18
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Pep's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 10. 6:20
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Pep's corner as the bell sounds for Round 11. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Pep's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Pep's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Moore is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Moore still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Moore lands a strong hook! 0:4
0:12 Pep is staggered... 0:4
0:26 Moore lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Pep. 0:4
0:32 Pep pushes Moore away to give himself a little more space to work with. 0:4
0:37 Pep slides into his own corner... 0:4
0:42 There's a hard shot off the top of Pep's head! 0:8
0:42 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Willie Pep is trying to hang on... 0:8
0:46 Pep's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 0:8
0:57 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:8
01:02 Moore is holding... 0:8
01:06 Thrasher has to break the clinch. 0:8
01:11 Both men look to measure one another. 0:8
01:22 Pep traps Moore's gloves under his arms, forcing Thrasher to break them up. 0:8
01:34 Now they break clean. 0:8
01:38 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 0:8
01:46 Moore misses with that punch. 0:8
01:48 Pep lands a cross to the body. 2:8
02:00 Pep is trapped in his own corner... 2:8
02:04 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Thrasher is going to have to sort this out. 2:8
02:09 Thrasher pries them apart. 2:8
02:20 Archie Moore voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 2:8
02:32 Pep pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 2:8
02:44 Moore pins Pep in the corner! 2:8
02:49 Moore misses wildly with the Hook. 2:8
02:51 * Pep is told to watch holding and hitting by Thrasher 5:8
03:00 And now it appears as if Moore's cut has been reopened by one of those punches that landed. 5:8
03:00 Moore will be battling two opponent's now - Pep and his own blood as a reopened cut on his left eyebrow drips blood into his eye and affects his vision. 5:8
03:00 Moore seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 5:8
03:00 Moore appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 5:8
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 5:8
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Archie Moore looks to be in excellent shape as Round 12 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Pep's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:06 "The Old Mongoose"'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
0:13 Moore isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Pep fits. 0:0
0:22 Moore misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:25 Pep leans on Moore and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 2:0
0:42 Moore works his way in and leans on Pep... 2:0
0:51 Thrasher breaks them up... 2:0
0:59 Pep retreats into the near corner. 2:0
0:59 Moore lands two quick, hard uppercuts forcing Pep to take a half step backwards. 2:3
01:04 Pep's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 12. 2:3
01:16 Thrasher yells at the fighters to separate but Pep and Moore are a tangle of arms. 2:3
01:20 Thrasher is shouting at Pep to break! 2:3
01:25 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:3
01:35 Pep gets his head on the chest of Moore as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 4:3
01:44 Moore moves into the near right corner. 4:3
01:44 Pep scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 6:3
01:49 There has to be something done about the swelling around Moore's right eye as it continues to worsen. 6:3
01:53 Archie Moore is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 6:3
01:57 Pep scores with a hook to the side of the head. 8:3
02:14 Moore throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Pep but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 8:3
02:21 Oh!!! Pep unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 12:3
02:21 Moore seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 12:3
02:33 Pep rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 14:3
02:38 Moore's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 14:3
02:48 Moore pins Pep's arms. Now they move apart. 14:3
02:53 Pep tries to get free... Here comes Thrasher to break them up... 14:3
03:00 Moore brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 14:3
03:00 Archie Moore traps Pep's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 14:3
03:00 The fighters appear to have clashed heads. 14:3
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 12. 14:2
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 13. There it is! 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Willie Pep'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 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Archie Moore's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Moore's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:14 Pep looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 0:0
0:29 Watch Pep move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Moore off balance. 0:0
0:36 Pep and Moore clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 0:0
0:40 Not much happening at the moment. 0:0
0:48 Archie Moore tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Willie Pep. 0:0
0:50 The fighters are tangled up inside. Pep has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 2:0
01:04 Moore pins Pep's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:0
01:09 * Thrasher steps in and admonishes Moore for hitting on the break. 2:0
01:23 Moore retreats into a neutral corner. 2:0
01:23 Moore ducks into an uppercut from Pep. 4:0
01:39 Willie Pep bounces off the ropes, challenging Moore to come get him. 4:0
01:44 Pep glances a hook off Moore's side. 6:0
01:53 Archie Moore is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 6:0
01:56 Moore is pinned in his own corner... 6:0
01:56 Pep pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 8:0
02:13 Pep is circling his opponent. 8:0
02:17 Pep seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:0
02:24 Pep pounds the body with those short punishing hooks. 11:0
02:29 The swelling around Archie Moore's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 11:0
02:33 Moore takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 13:0
02:48 Thrasher warns Moore for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 13:0
02:53 Moore pushes Pep away. 13:0
03:00 The bell stops the action as Pep and Moore go back to their corners. 15:0
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it appears as if Moore is going to need a knockout to win this fight. 0:0
0:08 Eddie Inabagsky was extremely upbeat during the break with Moore providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Pep's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Pep's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Moore's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:09 Pep moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:0
0:24 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Pep digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Moore. 4:0
0:37 Not a lot on that hook to Moore's side, but it scored. 6:0
0:42 Archie Moore is losing his legs... 6:0
0:42 Moore is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 6:0
0:46 Moore backs into a neutral corner. 6:0
0:46 Moore walks in to a glancing hook from Pep. 8:0
0:57 Pep retreats into his own corner... 8:0
01:02 Moore fires a shot, but it glances off Pep's shoulder. 8:0
01:04 Pep fires a jab to the body 10:0
01:13 Archie Moore slides into the corner... 10:0
01:18 Pep and Moore are in a clinch, Thrasher hollers at them to break and start fighting. 10:0
01:22 Willie Pep shoves Moore away. 10:0
01:28 Pep traps Archie Moore in the corner! 10:0
01:32 Pep misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 10:0
01:39 Pep and Archie Moore 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. 10:0
01:46 Pep is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Moore to chase him. 10:0
01:55 Pep 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. 10:0
01:57 A cross to body by Moore gets through. 10:2
02:09 Pep scores with a glancing cross. 12:2
02:19 Pep is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 14:2
02:19 That last shot has reopened a cut on Moore because the blood is flowing again. 14:2
02:19 The cut suffered by Moore on his left eyebrow has reopened and once again the blood is seeping into the fighter's eye. 14:2
02:19 * Thrasher is taking a close look at the blood trickling down Archie Moore's face; and now he steps in and stops the contest. Apparently, he wants the doctor to take a look at the damage done to Moore's face, especially the cut above the eye. 14:2
02:19 * The ringside doctor is dabbing at the blood, trying to determine the severity of the wound. He's saying something to the referee and from the reaction of Moore, it must be positive. Yep, this fight's going to continue as both fighters receive instructions to resume the mayhem here in round 14. 14:2
02:23 Archie Moore's right eye is on the verge of closing and he's at a huge disadvantage now, especially from a defensive standpoint. 14:2
02:28 Pep has Moore pinned! 14:2
02:33 Pep back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Archie Moore. 14:2
02:47 Pep goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 16:2
03:00 Willie Pep is forced into his own corner... 16:2
03:00 Willie Pep seems to have done enough to win this fight. 16:2
03:00 That ends Round 14... But the fighters are still punching! Now Thrasher jumps between them. 18:2
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters touch gloves in the middle of the ring as the 15th and final round begins. 0:0
0:06 Archie Moore'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 Moore retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 Thrasher tries to separate the boxers but Pep has a vice-like grip on Moore. 0:0
0:16 Referee Thrasher steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:27 Moore lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 0:2
0:43 Moore lands a crushing uppercut! 0:6
0:43 Pep is suddenly in trouble! 0:6
0:55 Moore seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:6
0:59 Pep misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 2:6
01:13 Willie Pep is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Archie Moore. 2:6
01:17 Referee Thrasher separates the two... 2:6
01:23 The action slows for the moment. 2:6
01:32 Moore takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 2:9
01:37 Pep seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 2:9
01:48 Moore pumps a heavy jab to the midsection. 2:12
02:05 Moore lands a devastating cross! 2:17
02:05 Moore has Pep in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 2:17
02:09 Pep's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Moore. 2:17
02:31 Moore works free! The fighters move to ring center. 2:17
02:42 Moore slips in a jab to the body 2:19
02:58 Moore is blocked in his own corner... 2:19
03:00 Pep wraps up Moore... Neither fighter will break... 2:19
03:00 * Moore is hitting with his shoulder in the close and Thrasher has seen enough as he issues a warning. 2:19
03:00 Pep appears to have this fight under control. 2:19
03:00 And the bell sounds ending the round and the fight. This one's gone the distance and we'll await the decision of the judges. 1:21
Fight Result
And here with the call is Michael Buffer
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Carlos Colon, Puerto Rico scores the bout 143 to 141
Jose Martinez, Spain scores the bout 143 to 141
Jim LeBel, United States scores the bout 144 to 140
The winner and still WBC light heavyweight champion by unanimous decision is Willie Pep!
Score Cards
Carlos Colon Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Willie Pep 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 143
Archie Moore 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 141
Jose Martinez Round Total
Spain 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Willie Pep 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 143
Archie Moore 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 141
Jim LeBel Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Willie Pep 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 144
Archie Moore 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 140
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Willie Pep 30 30 27 27 27 30 30 30 28 27 27 30 30 30 27 430
Archie Moore 27 27 30 30 30 27 27 27 29 27 30 27 27 27 30 422
Statistics
Categories Willie Pep Archie Moore
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 8.87 3.67
Hooks / Round 8.27 2.67
Crosses / Round 3.73 3.40
Combinations / Round 5.47 3.00
Uppercuts / Round 3.60 3.27
Punches Landed / Round 29.93 16.00
Punches Missed / Round 35.93 40.60
Punching Accuracy 45.4% 28.3%
Total Number of Fouls 1 5
Hitting on the Break 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1 3
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 3
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 4 / 3 / 1
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on left eyebrow 4 / 3 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 6
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 2 / 2
Minor 0 / 0 7 / 7
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 3 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 10 / 9 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 7 / 4
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 2 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: #4# event 29 Major Belts, and Guest Matches.
Main Event
Ray Robinson vs Pernell Whitaker
Fight info: Duval Athletic Club, Jacksonville, FL, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Ed Darien, referee is Vic Drakulich, the bout will be scored by three judges: Paul Artisst (United States), Gary Kruse (United States) and Robert Grasso (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the IBF, WBA, WBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Ray Robinson - Record: 5-2-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Angelo Dundee
In the blue corner: Pernell Whitaker - Record: 4-2-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Bill Gibson
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:12 Whitaker is off target with that jab. 0:0
0:19 Whitaker works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 0:2
0:28 * Drakulich is telling Whitaker to quit hitting with the back of his glove. 0:4
0:47 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:4
0:59 Whitaker throws a flurry of punches but Robinson either blocks or slips them. 0:4
01:12 And Robinson tastes the power of a huge combination from Whitaker! 0:8
01:12 Robinson is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:8
01:21 Whitaker lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 0:10
01:40 * Robinson lands a powerful combination to Whitaker's temple knocking him off balance and he goes down!!!. 0:10
01:42 Drakulich begins counting... 10:10
01:42 1... 10:10
01:43 2... 10:10
01:44 3... 10:10
01:45 4... 10:10
01:46 5... 10:10
01:47 6... 10:10
01:48 7... 10:10
01:49 8... 10:10
01:50 9... 10:10
01:50 * Whitaker is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Ray Robinson. 10:10
01:50 Pernell Whitaker appears to be badly shaken, but Drakulich is going to allow the fight to go on. 10:10
01:50 Robinson is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 10:10
02:03 Robinson cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Whitaker had his elbows tucked in nicely. 10:10
02:15 Robinson is literally dancing circles around Pernell Whitaker this round. 10:10
02:24 Ray Robinson is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Whitaker to chase him. 10:10
02:32 Robinson is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 10:10
02:41 Robinson telegraphed that shot and Whitaker ducks under it easily. 10:10
02:48 Whitaker backs into the far corner. 10:10
02:53 Robinson tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 10:10
02:59 Whitaker slides into the corner... 10:10
03:00 Robinson fires and misses. 10:10
03:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 11:11
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 2 begins. 0:0
0:13 Whitaker misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:25 Robinson lands a wicked hook! 4:0
0:25 How is Whitaker standing after that? 4:0
0:35 As high as Whitaker is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Robinson takes advantage of it. 4:0
0:54 Whitaker moves into a neutral corner. 4:0
0:54 Robinson is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 6:0
01:03 Both fighters move back to ring center. 6:0
01:08 Robinson is holding on to Whitaker. He seems to be taking a breather. 6:0
01:12 Drakulich moves in to break the clinch. 6:0
01:18 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 6:0
01:22 Whitaker has Robinson pinned! 6:0
01:22 Whitaker rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 6:2
01:32 Whitaker has Robinson trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 6:2
01:36 Whitaker fires a left hand that Robinson takes high on the shoulder. 6:2
01:39 Robinson ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 8:2
01:49 Robinson is staying at the center of the ring. 8:2
01:53 Robinson fires a lead right that Whitaker manages to avoid. 8:2
01:55 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Whitaker lands the right hand. 8:4
02:00 Whitaker eyes look good. He seems to be clear-headed after last round's knockdown. 8:4
02:11 Whitaker and Robinson are in a clinch, Drakulich hollers at them to break and start fighting. 8:4
02:20 Whitaker pushes Robinson away. 8:4
02:31 Robinson throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Whitaker but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 8:4
02:38 Whitaker shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Robinson flush! 8:8
02:38 Robinson's knee almost touched the canvas... 8:8
02:47 Whitaker doesn't have to look for Robinson this round. He is right there in front of him. 8:8
02:50 Whitaker feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Robinson's chin. 8:10
03:00 Whitaker is protecting the body nicely as Robinson fails to score inside. 8:10
03:00 "Sweet Pea" shows Robinson his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 2. 7:10
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker looks to be in good shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Angelo Dundee seemed to pump up Robinson between rounds. 0:0
0:13 Whitaker holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Robinson to score with a clean shot. 0:0
0:27 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:31 Whitaker slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:35 Robinson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:50 Robinson fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:57 Whitaker lands the lead cross. 0:2
01:11 Robinson misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:2
01:20 Robinson jolts Whitaker with a short, crisp uppercut under the ribs, that had to hurt. 3:2
01:34 Whitaker lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 3:4
01:44 Both fighters move to ring center. 3:4
01:49 Robinson traps Whitaker's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 3:4
01:53 Whitaker works his way free! 3:4
02:09 Whitaker just comes up short with the uppercut. 3:4
02:12 Robinson lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 5:4
02:25 Robinson fires and misses. 5:4
02:40 Whitaker traps Robinson in the corner! 5:4
02:45 Whitaker works his way in and leans on Robinson... 5:4
02:57 Referee Drakulich has to separate the two... 5:4
03:00 The action is at ring center. 5:4
03:00 Robinson looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 5:4
03:00 The Referee has to get between Robinson and Whitaker as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 5:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 4. There it is! 0:0
0:06 Whitaker received a pep talk from Bill Gibson before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:11 Whitaker wings a big left hand at Ray Robinson but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:13 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:18 Whitaker scores with a nice two-punch combination. 0:2
0:32 Pernell Whitaker pins Robinson's arms. Now they move apart. 0:2
0:36 Whitaker and Robinson each take a step back. 0:2
0:45 Whitaker just can't find the range with that uppercut. 0:2
0:57 Robinson just comes up short with the uppercut. 0:2
01:04 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. 0:2
01:11 Whitaker is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 0:2
01:16 Whitaker hitches up his trunks. He'd better be careful. He may get nailed while his hands are down. 0:2
01:24 Whitaker can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:2
01:35 * A hard cross from Robinson and Whitaker is down!! 0:2
01:37 Drakulich motions Robinson to a neutral corner and starts the count. 10:2
01:37 1... 10:2
01:38 2... 10:2
01:39 3... 10:2
01:40 4... 10:2
01:41 5... 10:2
01:42 Whitaker tries to clear his head as Drakulich reaches the count of 6. 10:2
01:43 7... 10:2
01:44 8... 10:2
01:45 9... 10:2
01:45 * Whitaker is back on his feet! He looks shaken... 10:2
01:45 Drakulich checks Whitaker closely and will allow the fight to continue. 10:2
01:45 Robinson stunned Whitaker with that last shot and Ray Robinson's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 10:2
01:58 Robinson slips out of a corner, as Whitaker attempts to trap him. 10:2
02:03 Robinson has Whitaker cornered! 10:2
02:07 Robinson misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 10:2
02:14 Whitaker moves into the upper left corner. 10:2
02:18 Robinson fires a shot, but it glances off Whitaker's shoulder. 10:2
02:29 Robinson fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 10:2
02:40 Ray Robinson is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Whitaker's defense. 10:2
02:49 Robinson is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 10:2
02:53 Robinson has Whitaker trapped! 10:2
02:53 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Robinson. 13:2
02:53 I don't think there's time for Ray Robinson to finish Pernell Whitaker this round. 13:2
03:00 What a devastating knockdown, you can bet the fans in attendance will be talking about that round long after the fight is over. 14:3
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Bill Gibson not only gave Whitaker encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Ray Robinson. Now it's up to Whitaker to implement it. 0:0
0:12 Whitaker looks to work the body, but Robinson covers up nicely. 0:0
0:15 Ray Robinson connects with a hard left hook to the jaw. 3:0
0:19 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 3:0
0:31 Robinson fires away but finds nothing but air. 3:0
0:53 Whitaker can't score with short uppercut inside. Robinson got his gloves in front of the punch. 3:0
01:08 Ray Robinson usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Whitaker tries vainly to score. 3:0
01:10 Whitaker eats a jab from Robinson 5:0
01:24 Whitaker lands a solid hook! 5:4
01:24 Robinson looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 5:4
01:36 Robinson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:4
01:44 Robinson is circling his opponent. 5:4
01:44 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Whitaker change his style. 5:4
01:57 Robinson fires a volley of punches but Whitaker was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 5:4
02:04 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. 5:4
02:12 Robinson retreats into the upper left corner. 5:4
02:17 Pernell Whitaker just misses with a huge shot as Robinson chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 5:4
02:23 Whitaker'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. 5:4
02:26 Whitaker retreats into a neutral corner. 5:4
02:26 Robinson moves in and scores with a quick jab. 7:4
02:43 Robinson traps Whitaker's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Drakulich breaks it up. 7:4
02:52 Drakulich separates the two... 7:4
03:00 Robinson tries to drop the right hand over the top but Whitaker ducks under it. 7:4
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Robinson's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 5. 8:4
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson and Whitaker square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 6. 0:0
0:08 The fighters are at ring center... 0:0
0:12 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:17 Robinson got some great advice from Angelo Dundee between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 6. 0:0
0:22 Whitaker smothers Robinson's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:31 Drakulich has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:35 Whitaker goes downstairs with the hook. 0:2
0:52 Those were mostly arm punches from Whitaker but several got through. 0:4
01:16 Robinson leaves the jab just short. 0:4
01:18 Whitaker scores with a glancing cross. 0:6
01:27 Robinson pins Whitaker in the corner! 0:6
01:32 Whitaker does a great job of moving as Robinson tries to work inside. 0:6
01:39 Whitaker traps Robinson in the corner! 0:6
01:44 Whitaker is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Robinson attempts to move inside on him. 0:6
01:48 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Robinson. 3:6
02:02 Robinson backs into a neutral corner. 3:6
02:02 Pernell Whitaker gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Robinson with an uppercut. 3:8
02:12 The cross scores for Whitaker. He needs to throw that punch more often. 3:10
02:28 That punch actually went behind Robinson's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Whitaker. 3:10
02:43 Robinson is either lucky or has radar. Whitaker's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 3:10
02:50 Whitaker pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 3:12
03:00 Whitaker is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 3:12
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 6, forcing Drakulich to step in. 3:13
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Pernell Whitaker's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 Whitaker has Robinson blocked in! 0:0
0:08 Pernell Whitaker scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 0:2
0:13 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:2
0:22 Whitaker connects with a violent combination! 0:6
0:22 Robinson was just battered in that exchange, he is reeling and has no clue where he is. 0:6
0:35 Whitaker tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Ray Robinson blocks it. 0:6
0:38 Robinson's jab is landing with some authority. 3:6
0:56 Robinson tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 3:6
0:59 Whitaker throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 3:8
01:10 Robinson slides into his own corner... 3:8
01:15 Whitaker is clinching... 3:8
01:24 Drakulich breaks them up... 3:8
01:42 Whitaker usues his legs to avoid Robinson's punches. 3:8
01:44 * Drakulich motions to Pernell Whitaker to keep his punches up. 3:10
02:02 Pernell Whitaker moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 3:12
02:19 Robinson lets his hands go inside, but Whitaker protects his body well. 3:12
02:31 Whitaker bounces off the ropes, challenging Ray Robinson to come get him. 3:12
02:36 Whitaker and Robinson 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. 3:12
02:44 Whitaker throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 3:12
02:50 Robinson's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 3:12
02:58 Robinson whiffs with the cross. 3:12
03:00 The bell ending Round 7 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 3:13
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
0:15 Robinson gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:0
0:20 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 8th round of this fight. 2:0
0:28 Whitaker gets inside and fires a hook to Robinson's body. 2:2
0:40 Robinson lands a hook to the ribs. 4:2
0:54 Robinson doesn't connect with the jab. 4:2
0:57 Whitaker throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 4:4
01:13 Whitaker has Robinson trapped! 4:4
01:13 Whitaker throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 4:6
01:30 Ray Robinson takes a hard combination from Whitaker 4:10
01:30 What a beautiful combination! Ray Robinson might not survive this... 4:10
01:39 Whitaker retreats into the near right corner. 4:10
01:43 Robinson tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Whitaker. 4:10
01:50 Pernell Whitaker pummels Robinson, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 4:14
01:50 Robinson seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 4:14
02:04 Robinson misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:14
02:15 Robinson is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 4:14
02:19 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:14
02:26 Robinson ties up Whitaker... 4:14
02:35 Drakulich separates them. 4:14
02:46 Whitaker drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:18
02:46 Robinson in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:18
02:50 It looks like there's a bit of swelling starting under Robinson's left eye. 4:18
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 8. 5:18
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Ray Robinson and Whitaker leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Eddie Inabagsky said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Robinson has some spring in his step here in the 9th round. 0:0
0:08 Robinson moves into the right corner. 0:0
0:12 Whitaker misses with that uppercut. 0:0
0:14 Robinson rips a hook to the head. 2:0
0:28 Whitaker is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:0
0:40 Pernell Whitaker back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Robinson. 2:0
0:44 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:0
0:53 Whitaker's misses as Robinson backpedals away. 2:0
0:59 Pernell Whitaker has Robinson cornered! 2:0
01:04 Whitaker just landed a three punch combo! 2:5
01:04 Robinson is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 2:5
01:17 Whitaker scores with a damaging cross. 2:8
01:17 Whitaker senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 2:8
01:30 Whitaker drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 2:12
01:30 Robinson is trying to regroup after those punches... 2:12
01:35 The swelling under Robinson's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 2:12
01:44 It's a sweet uppercut by Pernell Whitaker! He snapped Robinson's head straight back with that punch! 2:16
01:44 Robinson is trying to regroup after that punch... 2:16
01:57 Whitaker dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Robinson back on his heels! 2:20
01:57 Robinson was shaken by those blows! 2:20
02:05 Whitaker has Robinson blocked in! 2:20
02:10 Whitaker misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 2:20
02:21 Whitaker landed a sharp combination that rocked Robinson back on his heels! 2:24
02:21 Robinson was staggered by those punches... 2:24
02:26 The swelling is increasing around Robinson's left. 2:24
02:35 Whitaker's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 2:24
02:44 The fighters are tied up. Whitaker tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:24
02:53 Drakulich separates the two fighters. 2:24
03:00 Whitaker isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Robinson fits. 2:24
03:00 Whitaker appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 2:24
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 9. 2:26
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Robinson's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Robinson's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:14 Robinson is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Whitaker 0:0
0:19 The action is back at ring center. 0:0
0:23 Robinson wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Whitaker's defense. 0:0
0:26 The uppercut just landed by Whitaker is a nice weapon on the inside. 0:2
0:38 Pernell Whitaker scores with the jab. 0:4
0:42 Robinson seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 0:4
0:55 Whitaker slides along the far ropes. 0:4
01:04 Whitaker just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:4
01:04 Whitaker looks shaken! 4:4
01:13 Whitaker has Robinson trapped! 4:4
01:13 The fighters are at close quarters now as Whitaker lands a hook downstairs. 4:6
01:23 Whitaker is pinned in his own corner... 4:6
01:23 Robinson lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 6:6
01:32 Whitaker slides into the corner... 6:6
01:36 Robinson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Whitaker. 6:6
01:39 Robinson winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Whitaker. 6:9
01:52 Pernell Whitaker is forced into his own corner... 6:9
01:56 Robinson has his arms wrapped around Whitaker... Now they separate. 6:9
02:08 Drakulich pries them apart. 6:9
02:18 Robinson misses wildly with the hook. 6:9
02:20 Whitaker gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 6:11
02:25 Robinson's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Whitaker. 6:11
02:34 Robinson misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 6:11
02:42 Robinson has Whitaker pinned! 6:11
02:46 Whitaker does a great job smothering Robinson's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 6:11
02:53 Whitaker lands a crushing cross! 6:15
02:53 Robinson is reeling after that shot! 6:15
03:00 Pernell Whitaker is trapped in his own corner... 6:15
03:00 The quickness and footwork of Robinson is definitely keeping Whitaker off balance. 6:15
03:00 It looks like Whitaker has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:15
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 10. 8:16
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ray Robinson rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Robinson'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 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
0:12 Whitaker is giving Robinson a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:0
0:25 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 0:0
0:29 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:34 Some good body work by Whitaker but not much on those punches. 0:2
0:46 Whitaker seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:2
0:49 Robinson backs into a neutral corner. 0:2
0:49 Whitaker continues to pop the jab 0:4
01:07 Pernell Whitaker lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Robinson. 0:4
01:13 The action slows for the moment. 0:4
01:17 Robinson lands a short uppercut in close. 2:4
01:33 Robinson misses with that punch. 2:4
01:36 Whitaker lands a short hook to the body. 2:6
01:40 The swelling under Robinson'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. 2:6
01:52 Robinson fires and misses. 2:6
01:55 Whitaker's jab is fast and accurate. 2:8
02:11 You would think Robinson had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Whitaker looked trying to score there! 2:8
02:18 Robinson is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:8
02:29 The fighters are tangled up inside. Whitaker has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 2:10
02:42 Whitaker darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 2:10
02:54 Whitaker gets in a hook to the body of Ray Robinson. 2:12
03:00 Robinson retreats into his own corner... 2:12
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 11. 1:14
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 12 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:06 Bill Gibson was extremely upbeat during the break with Whitaker providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Ray Robinson is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Robinson still has distension. 0:0
0:11 There's a straight right by Robinson! 4:0
0:11 Whitaker looks like he was hurt by that punch! 4:0
0:32 Whitaker's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 4:2
0:45 Whitaker picks off the jab by Robinson. 4:2
0:48 Whitaker's finds a home on Robinson's jaw. 4:4
0:52 Robinson's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 4:4
01:01 Robinson circles around the ring. 4:4
01:08 Whitaker moves into the far corner. 4:4
01:08 Robinson and Whitaker are both throwing wildly, a nice flurry, with Robinson having the edge. 7:6
01:22 Ray Robinson cranks up the hook and connects to Whitaker's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 12:6
01:22 Whitaker appears to have been staggered by that punch... 12:6
01:31 Ray Robinson doubles up to the body, though Whitaker seems unfazed. 14:6
01:47 Robinson ends up behind Whitaker as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 14:6
01:55 Robinson has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 14:6
02:04 Robinson is clinching... Whitaker is trying to free his gloves... They are under Robinson's arms... 14:6
02:09 The Referee breaks it up... 14:6
02:18 Robinson really buried that punch into Whitaker's ribs. 18:6
02:18 Whitaker was hurt by those blows! 18:6
02:28 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 18:6
02:33 Pernell Whitaker is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 18:6
02:38 Whitaker finds a home for his jab, keeping Ray Robinson at bay. 18:8
02:42 Robinson is starting to suck wind... 18:8
02:54 Whitaker lets his hands go inside, but Robinson protects his body well. 18:8
02:57 Robinson lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Whitaker on the end of that punch. 20:8
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 22:9
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson looks to be in fair shape as Round 13 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Robinson is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 Robinson has Whitaker trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:0
0:12 Robinson lands a strong hook! 4:0
0:12 Whitaker is hurt! 4:0
0:21 Bill Gibson was really animated in Whitaker's corner and Whitaker was nodding in agreement. 4:0
0:48 Robinson can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:0
0:59 Robinson fires and misses. 4:0
01:02 Whitaker fires the jab. It finds its target. 4:2
01:11 Robinson rips a hook to the body. 6:2
01:22 The fighters are trading punches and Robinson seems to have won that exchange. 9:4
01:35 Robinson swings...and misses. 9:4
01:37 * Drakulich has stopped the action. He is issuing a warning to Whitaker for a low blow. 9:7
01:51 The swelling around Robinson's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 9:7
01:59 Robinson glances a hook off Whitaker's side. 11:7
02:08 Robinson is keeping away from the ropes. 11:7
02:12 Look out! That was a straight right by Robinson! 15:7
02:12 Whitaker was shaken by that blow! 15:7
02:17 Some swelling has appeared around the left eye of Whitaker. 15:7
02:21 Whitaker is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 15:7
02:33 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 15:7
02:42 Drakulich separates the two... 15:7
02:47 Whitaker backs into his own corner... 15:7
02:52 Robinson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 15:7
02:54 Whitaker flicks a lead left to the head of Robinson. 15:9
03:00 Whitaker picks off the jab thrown by Robinson. 15:9
03:00 There's the bell. Robinson wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 13 is history. 16:8
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it's obvious that Ray Robinson is going to need a knockout or at least a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:05 Robinson's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:10 Drakulich yells at the fighters to separate but Robinson and Whitaker are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:19 * It's good to see Drakulich paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Whitaker about leaning on his opponent's neck. 0:0
0:28 Robinson looks to be out of gas at this point. 0:0
0:33 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:0
0:33 Robinson lands a stinging jab. 2:0
0:50 Whitaker is trying to free his gloves from under Robinson's gloves. 2:0
0:54 Drakulich has to break them apart. 2:0
01:04 Robinson misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:0
01:06 Whitaker lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 2:2
01:15 Robinson has Whitaker trapped! 2:2
01:15 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Robinson lands a short uppercut to the chin of Whitaker. 4:2
01:33 Whitaker grabs Robinson again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 4:2
01:38 Drakulich moves them apart. 4:2
01:50 Whitaker pins Robinson's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:2
01:54 * The referee is cautioning Robinson about leaning on the neck of his opponent. It's a good tactic if you can get away with it because it tends to tire out the other fighter but Drakulich isn't going to let it happen. 4:2
02:14 Robinson can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:2
02:21 Pernell Whitaker moves into the far left corner. 4:2
02:26 Robinson suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 4:2
02:28 Robinson tried a jab but he left it hanging out there, and Whitaker lands a sizzling cross over the lazy jab. 4:5
02:37 Robinson feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 4:5
02:42 Robinson is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Pernell Whitaker. 4:5
02:46 Whitaker seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:5
02:49 Whitaker has Robinson blocked in! 4:5
02:54 Apparently Whitaker feels it's a good strategy to hug Robinson and force Drakulich to come separate them. 4:5
02:58 Robinson pushes Whitaker away. 4:5
03:00 Whitaker is trapped in Robinson's corner... 4:5
03:00 Not much to hang your hat on in that one, good luck to the judges as they try to turn in a score. 4:4
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 15, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Ray Robinson's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:11 Robinson whiffs with the cross. 0:0
0:23 Whitaker misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 0:0
0:31 Robinson connects with an uppercut to the head of Whitaker. 2:0
0:43 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 2:0
0:47 Whitaker does a great job of moving as Robinson tries to work inside. 2:0
0:57 Whitaker has Robinson pinned! 2:0
01:01 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 2:0
01:10 * Drakulich is giving Ray Robinson a warning for leaning on the opponent's neck. 2:0
01:24 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 2:0
01:31 Whitaker fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 2:0
01:41 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:0
01:46 Whitaker brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:0
01:58 Whitaker is protecting the body nicely as Ray Robinson fails to score inside. 2:0
02:00 Robinson takes a cross to the head from Pernell Whitaker. 2:2
02:05 Robinson's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 2:2
02:09 Robinson scores with several light punches to the head. 4:2
02:23 Robinson is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 4:2
02:31 Robinson has Whitaker cornered! 4:2
02:31 Robinson throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Whitaker's jaw. 6:2
02:45 Whitaker frees himself from Robinson's clutches! They move to ring center now. 6:2
02:50 Robinson slides into the corner... 6:2
02:55 Whitaker feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 6:2
03:00 Ray Robinson usues his legs to avoid Pernell Whitaker's punches. 6:2
03:00 Whitaker seems to have done enough to win this fight. 6:2
03:00 And the bell sounds ending the round and the fight. This one's gone the distance and we'll await the decision of the judges. 8:3
Fight Result
And here with the call is Ed Darien
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Paul Artisst, United States scores the bout 143 to 141 for Ray Robinson
Gary Kruse, United States scores the bout 143 to 141 for Pernell Whitaker
Robert Grasso, United States scores the bout 143 to 141 for...
...Ray Robinson
The winner and still IBF, WBA, WBO welterweight champion by split decision is Ray Robinson!
Score Cards
Paul Artisst Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 143
Pernell Whitaker 8 10 9 8 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 141
Gary Kruse Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 141
Pernell Whitaker 8 10 9 8 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 143
Robert Grasso Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 143
Pernell Whitaker 8 10 9 8 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 141
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 30 27 30 30 29 27 27 27 27 27 27 30 29 30 30 427
Pernell Whitaker 24 30 27 24 28 30 30 30 30 30 30 27 28 30 27 425
Statistics
Categories Ray Robinson Pernell Whitaker
Knockdowns scored 2 0
Jabs / Round 3.73 6.20
Hooks / Round 1.93 4.60
Crosses / Round 2.07 4.20
Combinations / Round 3.47 4.33
Uppercuts / Round 2.53 4.80
Punches Landed / Round 13.73 24.13
Punches Missed / Round 87.20 50.07
Punching Accuracy 13.6% 32.5%
Total Number of Fouls 2 4
Low Blow 2
Backhanding 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 2 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1 1
Caution 1 3
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 6
Fight Outside (Defensive) 8 / 8 3 / 3
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 2 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 1 3 / 2
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Ray Robinson vs Pernell Whitaker
Fight info: Duval Athletic Club, Jacksonville, FL, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Ed Darien, referee is Vic Drakulich, the bout will be scored by three judges: Paul Artisst (United States), Gary Kruse (United States) and Robert Grasso (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the IBF, WBA, WBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Ray Robinson - Record: 5-2-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Angelo Dundee
In the blue corner: Pernell Whitaker - Record: 4-2-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Bill Gibson
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:12 Whitaker is off target with that jab. 0:0
0:19 Whitaker works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 0:2
0:28 * Drakulich is telling Whitaker to quit hitting with the back of his glove. 0:4
0:47 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:4
0:59 Whitaker throws a flurry of punches but Robinson either blocks or slips them. 0:4
01:12 And Robinson tastes the power of a huge combination from Whitaker! 0:8
01:12 Robinson is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:8
01:21 Whitaker lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 0:10
01:40 * Robinson lands a powerful combination to Whitaker's temple knocking him off balance and he goes down!!!. 0:10
01:42 Drakulich begins counting... 10:10
01:42 1... 10:10
01:43 2... 10:10
01:44 3... 10:10
01:45 4... 10:10
01:46 5... 10:10
01:47 6... 10:10
01:48 7... 10:10
01:49 8... 10:10
01:50 9... 10:10
01:50 * Whitaker is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Ray Robinson. 10:10
01:50 Pernell Whitaker appears to be badly shaken, but Drakulich is going to allow the fight to go on. 10:10
01:50 Robinson is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 10:10
02:03 Robinson cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Whitaker had his elbows tucked in nicely. 10:10
02:15 Robinson is literally dancing circles around Pernell Whitaker this round. 10:10
02:24 Ray Robinson is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Whitaker to chase him. 10:10
02:32 Robinson is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 10:10
02:41 Robinson telegraphed that shot and Whitaker ducks under it easily. 10:10
02:48 Whitaker backs into the far corner. 10:10
02:53 Robinson tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 10:10
02:59 Whitaker slides into the corner... 10:10
03:00 Robinson fires and misses. 10:10
03:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 11:11
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 2 begins. 0:0
0:13 Whitaker misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:25 Robinson lands a wicked hook! 4:0
0:25 How is Whitaker standing after that? 4:0
0:35 As high as Whitaker is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Robinson takes advantage of it. 4:0
0:54 Whitaker moves into a neutral corner. 4:0
0:54 Robinson is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 6:0
01:03 Both fighters move back to ring center. 6:0
01:08 Robinson is holding on to Whitaker. He seems to be taking a breather. 6:0
01:12 Drakulich moves in to break the clinch. 6:0
01:18 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 6:0
01:22 Whitaker has Robinson pinned! 6:0
01:22 Whitaker rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 6:2
01:32 Whitaker has Robinson trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 6:2
01:36 Whitaker fires a left hand that Robinson takes high on the shoulder. 6:2
01:39 Robinson ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 8:2
01:49 Robinson is staying at the center of the ring. 8:2
01:53 Robinson fires a lead right that Whitaker manages to avoid. 8:2
01:55 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Whitaker lands the right hand. 8:4
02:00 Whitaker eyes look good. He seems to be clear-headed after last round's knockdown. 8:4
02:11 Whitaker and Robinson are in a clinch, Drakulich hollers at them to break and start fighting. 8:4
02:20 Whitaker pushes Robinson away. 8:4
02:31 Robinson throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Whitaker but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 8:4
02:38 Whitaker shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Robinson flush! 8:8
02:38 Robinson's knee almost touched the canvas... 8:8
02:47 Whitaker doesn't have to look for Robinson this round. He is right there in front of him. 8:8
02:50 Whitaker feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Robinson's chin. 8:10
03:00 Whitaker is protecting the body nicely as Robinson fails to score inside. 8:10
03:00 "Sweet Pea" shows Robinson his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 2. 7:10
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker looks to be in good shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Angelo Dundee seemed to pump up Robinson between rounds. 0:0
0:13 Whitaker holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Robinson to score with a clean shot. 0:0
0:27 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:31 Whitaker slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:35 Robinson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:50 Robinson fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:57 Whitaker lands the lead cross. 0:2
01:11 Robinson misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:2
01:20 Robinson jolts Whitaker with a short, crisp uppercut under the ribs, that had to hurt. 3:2
01:34 Whitaker lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 3:4
01:44 Both fighters move to ring center. 3:4
01:49 Robinson traps Whitaker's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 3:4
01:53 Whitaker works his way free! 3:4
02:09 Whitaker just comes up short with the uppercut. 3:4
02:12 Robinson lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 5:4
02:25 Robinson fires and misses. 5:4
02:40 Whitaker traps Robinson in the corner! 5:4
02:45 Whitaker works his way in and leans on Robinson... 5:4
02:57 Referee Drakulich has to separate the two... 5:4
03:00 The action is at ring center. 5:4
03:00 Robinson looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 5:4
03:00 The Referee has to get between Robinson and Whitaker as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 5:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 4. There it is! 0:0
0:06 Whitaker received a pep talk from Bill Gibson before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:11 Whitaker wings a big left hand at Ray Robinson but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:13 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:18 Whitaker scores with a nice two-punch combination. 0:2
0:32 Pernell Whitaker pins Robinson's arms. Now they move apart. 0:2
0:36 Whitaker and Robinson each take a step back. 0:2
0:45 Whitaker just can't find the range with that uppercut. 0:2
0:57 Robinson just comes up short with the uppercut. 0:2
01:04 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. 0:2
01:11 Whitaker is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 0:2
01:16 Whitaker hitches up his trunks. He'd better be careful. He may get nailed while his hands are down. 0:2
01:24 Whitaker can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:2
01:35 * A hard cross from Robinson and Whitaker is down!! 0:2
01:37 Drakulich motions Robinson to a neutral corner and starts the count. 10:2
01:37 1... 10:2
01:38 2... 10:2
01:39 3... 10:2
01:40 4... 10:2
01:41 5... 10:2
01:42 Whitaker tries to clear his head as Drakulich reaches the count of 6. 10:2
01:43 7... 10:2
01:44 8... 10:2
01:45 9... 10:2
01:45 * Whitaker is back on his feet! He looks shaken... 10:2
01:45 Drakulich checks Whitaker closely and will allow the fight to continue. 10:2
01:45 Robinson stunned Whitaker with that last shot and Ray Robinson's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 10:2
01:58 Robinson slips out of a corner, as Whitaker attempts to trap him. 10:2
02:03 Robinson has Whitaker cornered! 10:2
02:07 Robinson misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 10:2
02:14 Whitaker moves into the upper left corner. 10:2
02:18 Robinson fires a shot, but it glances off Whitaker's shoulder. 10:2
02:29 Robinson fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 10:2
02:40 Ray Robinson is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Whitaker's defense. 10:2
02:49 Robinson is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 10:2
02:53 Robinson has Whitaker trapped! 10:2
02:53 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Robinson. 13:2
02:53 I don't think there's time for Ray Robinson to finish Pernell Whitaker this round. 13:2
03:00 What a devastating knockdown, you can bet the fans in attendance will be talking about that round long after the fight is over. 14:3
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Bill Gibson not only gave Whitaker encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Ray Robinson. Now it's up to Whitaker to implement it. 0:0
0:12 Whitaker looks to work the body, but Robinson covers up nicely. 0:0
0:15 Ray Robinson connects with a hard left hook to the jaw. 3:0
0:19 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 3:0
0:31 Robinson fires away but finds nothing but air. 3:0
0:53 Whitaker can't score with short uppercut inside. Robinson got his gloves in front of the punch. 3:0
01:08 Ray Robinson usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Whitaker tries vainly to score. 3:0
01:10 Whitaker eats a jab from Robinson 5:0
01:24 Whitaker lands a solid hook! 5:4
01:24 Robinson looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 5:4
01:36 Robinson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:4
01:44 Robinson is circling his opponent. 5:4
01:44 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Whitaker change his style. 5:4
01:57 Robinson fires a volley of punches but Whitaker was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 5:4
02:04 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. 5:4
02:12 Robinson retreats into the upper left corner. 5:4
02:17 Pernell Whitaker just misses with a huge shot as Robinson chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 5:4
02:23 Whitaker'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. 5:4
02:26 Whitaker retreats into a neutral corner. 5:4
02:26 Robinson moves in and scores with a quick jab. 7:4
02:43 Robinson traps Whitaker's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Drakulich breaks it up. 7:4
02:52 Drakulich separates the two... 7:4
03:00 Robinson tries to drop the right hand over the top but Whitaker ducks under it. 7:4
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Robinson's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 5. 8:4
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson and Whitaker square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 6. 0:0
0:08 The fighters are at ring center... 0:0
0:12 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:17 Robinson got some great advice from Angelo Dundee between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 6. 0:0
0:22 Whitaker smothers Robinson's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:31 Drakulich has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:35 Whitaker goes downstairs with the hook. 0:2
0:52 Those were mostly arm punches from Whitaker but several got through. 0:4
01:16 Robinson leaves the jab just short. 0:4
01:18 Whitaker scores with a glancing cross. 0:6
01:27 Robinson pins Whitaker in the corner! 0:6
01:32 Whitaker does a great job of moving as Robinson tries to work inside. 0:6
01:39 Whitaker traps Robinson in the corner! 0:6
01:44 Whitaker is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Robinson attempts to move inside on him. 0:6
01:48 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Robinson. 3:6
02:02 Robinson backs into a neutral corner. 3:6
02:02 Pernell Whitaker gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Robinson with an uppercut. 3:8
02:12 The cross scores for Whitaker. He needs to throw that punch more often. 3:10
02:28 That punch actually went behind Robinson's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Whitaker. 3:10
02:43 Robinson is either lucky or has radar. Whitaker's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 3:10
02:50 Whitaker pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 3:12
03:00 Whitaker is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 3:12
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 6, forcing Drakulich to step in. 3:13
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Pernell Whitaker's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 Whitaker has Robinson blocked in! 0:0
0:08 Pernell Whitaker scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 0:2
0:13 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:2
0:22 Whitaker connects with a violent combination! 0:6
0:22 Robinson was just battered in that exchange, he is reeling and has no clue where he is. 0:6
0:35 Whitaker tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Ray Robinson blocks it. 0:6
0:38 Robinson's jab is landing with some authority. 3:6
0:56 Robinson tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 3:6
0:59 Whitaker throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 3:8
01:10 Robinson slides into his own corner... 3:8
01:15 Whitaker is clinching... 3:8
01:24 Drakulich breaks them up... 3:8
01:42 Whitaker usues his legs to avoid Robinson's punches. 3:8
01:44 * Drakulich motions to Pernell Whitaker to keep his punches up. 3:10
02:02 Pernell Whitaker moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 3:12
02:19 Robinson lets his hands go inside, but Whitaker protects his body well. 3:12
02:31 Whitaker bounces off the ropes, challenging Ray Robinson to come get him. 3:12
02:36 Whitaker and Robinson 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. 3:12
02:44 Whitaker throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 3:12
02:50 Robinson's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 3:12
02:58 Robinson whiffs with the cross. 3:12
03:00 The bell ending Round 7 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 3:13
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
0:15 Robinson gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:0
0:20 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 8th round of this fight. 2:0
0:28 Whitaker gets inside and fires a hook to Robinson's body. 2:2
0:40 Robinson lands a hook to the ribs. 4:2
0:54 Robinson doesn't connect with the jab. 4:2
0:57 Whitaker throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 4:4
01:13 Whitaker has Robinson trapped! 4:4
01:13 Whitaker throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 4:6
01:30 Ray Robinson takes a hard combination from Whitaker 4:10
01:30 What a beautiful combination! Ray Robinson might not survive this... 4:10
01:39 Whitaker retreats into the near right corner. 4:10
01:43 Robinson tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Whitaker. 4:10
01:50 Pernell Whitaker pummels Robinson, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 4:14
01:50 Robinson seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 4:14
02:04 Robinson misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:14
02:15 Robinson is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 4:14
02:19 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:14
02:26 Robinson ties up Whitaker... 4:14
02:35 Drakulich separates them. 4:14
02:46 Whitaker drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:18
02:46 Robinson in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:18
02:50 It looks like there's a bit of swelling starting under Robinson's left eye. 4:18
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 8. 5:18
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Ray Robinson and Whitaker leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Eddie Inabagsky said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Robinson has some spring in his step here in the 9th round. 0:0
0:08 Robinson moves into the right corner. 0:0
0:12 Whitaker misses with that uppercut. 0:0
0:14 Robinson rips a hook to the head. 2:0
0:28 Whitaker is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:0
0:40 Pernell Whitaker back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Robinson. 2:0
0:44 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:0
0:53 Whitaker's misses as Robinson backpedals away. 2:0
0:59 Pernell Whitaker has Robinson cornered! 2:0
01:04 Whitaker just landed a three punch combo! 2:5
01:04 Robinson is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 2:5
01:17 Whitaker scores with a damaging cross. 2:8
01:17 Whitaker senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 2:8
01:30 Whitaker drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 2:12
01:30 Robinson is trying to regroup after those punches... 2:12
01:35 The swelling under Robinson's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 2:12
01:44 It's a sweet uppercut by Pernell Whitaker! He snapped Robinson's head straight back with that punch! 2:16
01:44 Robinson is trying to regroup after that punch... 2:16
01:57 Whitaker dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Robinson back on his heels! 2:20
01:57 Robinson was shaken by those blows! 2:20
02:05 Whitaker has Robinson blocked in! 2:20
02:10 Whitaker misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 2:20
02:21 Whitaker landed a sharp combination that rocked Robinson back on his heels! 2:24
02:21 Robinson was staggered by those punches... 2:24
02:26 The swelling is increasing around Robinson's left. 2:24
02:35 Whitaker's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 2:24
02:44 The fighters are tied up. Whitaker tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:24
02:53 Drakulich separates the two fighters. 2:24
03:00 Whitaker isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Robinson fits. 2:24
03:00 Whitaker appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 2:24
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 9. 2:26
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Robinson's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Robinson's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:14 Robinson is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Whitaker 0:0
0:19 The action is back at ring center. 0:0
0:23 Robinson wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Whitaker's defense. 0:0
0:26 The uppercut just landed by Whitaker is a nice weapon on the inside. 0:2
0:38 Pernell Whitaker scores with the jab. 0:4
0:42 Robinson seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 0:4
0:55 Whitaker slides along the far ropes. 0:4
01:04 Whitaker just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:4
01:04 Whitaker looks shaken! 4:4
01:13 Whitaker has Robinson trapped! 4:4
01:13 The fighters are at close quarters now as Whitaker lands a hook downstairs. 4:6
01:23 Whitaker is pinned in his own corner... 4:6
01:23 Robinson lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 6:6
01:32 Whitaker slides into the corner... 6:6
01:36 Robinson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Whitaker. 6:6
01:39 Robinson winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Whitaker. 6:9
01:52 Pernell Whitaker is forced into his own corner... 6:9
01:56 Robinson has his arms wrapped around Whitaker... Now they separate. 6:9
02:08 Drakulich pries them apart. 6:9
02:18 Robinson misses wildly with the hook. 6:9
02:20 Whitaker gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 6:11
02:25 Robinson's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Whitaker. 6:11
02:34 Robinson misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 6:11
02:42 Robinson has Whitaker pinned! 6:11
02:46 Whitaker does a great job smothering Robinson's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 6:11
02:53 Whitaker lands a crushing cross! 6:15
02:53 Robinson is reeling after that shot! 6:15
03:00 Pernell Whitaker is trapped in his own corner... 6:15
03:00 The quickness and footwork of Robinson is definitely keeping Whitaker off balance. 6:15
03:00 It looks like Whitaker has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:15
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 10. 8:16
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ray Robinson rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Robinson'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 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
0:12 Whitaker is giving Robinson a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:0
0:25 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 0:0
0:29 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:34 Some good body work by Whitaker but not much on those punches. 0:2
0:46 Whitaker seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:2
0:49 Robinson backs into a neutral corner. 0:2
0:49 Whitaker continues to pop the jab 0:4
01:07 Pernell Whitaker lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Robinson. 0:4
01:13 The action slows for the moment. 0:4
01:17 Robinson lands a short uppercut in close. 2:4
01:33 Robinson misses with that punch. 2:4
01:36 Whitaker lands a short hook to the body. 2:6
01:40 The swelling under Robinson'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. 2:6
01:52 Robinson fires and misses. 2:6
01:55 Whitaker's jab is fast and accurate. 2:8
02:11 You would think Robinson had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Whitaker looked trying to score there! 2:8
02:18 Robinson is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:8
02:29 The fighters are tangled up inside. Whitaker has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 2:10
02:42 Whitaker darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 2:10
02:54 Whitaker gets in a hook to the body of Ray Robinson. 2:12
03:00 Robinson retreats into his own corner... 2:12
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 11. 1:14
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 12 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:06 Bill Gibson was extremely upbeat during the break with Whitaker providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Ray Robinson is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Robinson still has distension. 0:0
0:11 There's a straight right by Robinson! 4:0
0:11 Whitaker looks like he was hurt by that punch! 4:0
0:32 Whitaker's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 4:2
0:45 Whitaker picks off the jab by Robinson. 4:2
0:48 Whitaker's finds a home on Robinson's jaw. 4:4
0:52 Robinson's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 4:4
01:01 Robinson circles around the ring. 4:4
01:08 Whitaker moves into the far corner. 4:4
01:08 Robinson and Whitaker are both throwing wildly, a nice flurry, with Robinson having the edge. 7:6
01:22 Ray Robinson cranks up the hook and connects to Whitaker's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 12:6
01:22 Whitaker appears to have been staggered by that punch... 12:6
01:31 Ray Robinson doubles up to the body, though Whitaker seems unfazed. 14:6
01:47 Robinson ends up behind Whitaker as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 14:6
01:55 Robinson has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 14:6
02:04 Robinson is clinching... Whitaker is trying to free his gloves... They are under Robinson's arms... 14:6
02:09 The Referee breaks it up... 14:6
02:18 Robinson really buried that punch into Whitaker's ribs. 18:6
02:18 Whitaker was hurt by those blows! 18:6
02:28 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 18:6
02:33 Pernell Whitaker is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 18:6
02:38 Whitaker finds a home for his jab, keeping Ray Robinson at bay. 18:8
02:42 Robinson is starting to suck wind... 18:8
02:54 Whitaker lets his hands go inside, but Robinson protects his body well. 18:8
02:57 Robinson lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Whitaker on the end of that punch. 20:8
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 22:9
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson looks to be in fair shape as Round 13 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Robinson is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 Robinson has Whitaker trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:0
0:12 Robinson lands a strong hook! 4:0
0:12 Whitaker is hurt! 4:0
0:21 Bill Gibson was really animated in Whitaker's corner and Whitaker was nodding in agreement. 4:0
0:48 Robinson can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:0
0:59 Robinson fires and misses. 4:0
01:02 Whitaker fires the jab. It finds its target. 4:2
01:11 Robinson rips a hook to the body. 6:2
01:22 The fighters are trading punches and Robinson seems to have won that exchange. 9:4
01:35 Robinson swings...and misses. 9:4
01:37 * Drakulich has stopped the action. He is issuing a warning to Whitaker for a low blow. 9:7
01:51 The swelling around Robinson's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 9:7
01:59 Robinson glances a hook off Whitaker's side. 11:7
02:08 Robinson is keeping away from the ropes. 11:7
02:12 Look out! That was a straight right by Robinson! 15:7
02:12 Whitaker was shaken by that blow! 15:7
02:17 Some swelling has appeared around the left eye of Whitaker. 15:7
02:21 Whitaker is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 15:7
02:33 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 15:7
02:42 Drakulich separates the two... 15:7
02:47 Whitaker backs into his own corner... 15:7
02:52 Robinson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 15:7
02:54 Whitaker flicks a lead left to the head of Robinson. 15:9
03:00 Whitaker picks off the jab thrown by Robinson. 15:9
03:00 There's the bell. Robinson wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 13 is history. 16:8
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it's obvious that Ray Robinson is going to need a knockout or at least a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:05 Robinson's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:10 Drakulich yells at the fighters to separate but Robinson and Whitaker are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:19 * It's good to see Drakulich paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Whitaker about leaning on his opponent's neck. 0:0
0:28 Robinson looks to be out of gas at this point. 0:0
0:33 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:0
0:33 Robinson lands a stinging jab. 2:0
0:50 Whitaker is trying to free his gloves from under Robinson's gloves. 2:0
0:54 Drakulich has to break them apart. 2:0
01:04 Robinson misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:0
01:06 Whitaker lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 2:2
01:15 Robinson has Whitaker trapped! 2:2
01:15 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Robinson lands a short uppercut to the chin of Whitaker. 4:2
01:33 Whitaker grabs Robinson again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 4:2
01:38 Drakulich moves them apart. 4:2
01:50 Whitaker pins Robinson's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:2
01:54 * The referee is cautioning Robinson about leaning on the neck of his opponent. It's a good tactic if you can get away with it because it tends to tire out the other fighter but Drakulich isn't going to let it happen. 4:2
02:14 Robinson can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:2
02:21 Pernell Whitaker moves into the far left corner. 4:2
02:26 Robinson suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 4:2
02:28 Robinson tried a jab but he left it hanging out there, and Whitaker lands a sizzling cross over the lazy jab. 4:5
02:37 Robinson feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 4:5
02:42 Robinson is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Pernell Whitaker. 4:5
02:46 Whitaker seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:5
02:49 Whitaker has Robinson blocked in! 4:5
02:54 Apparently Whitaker feels it's a good strategy to hug Robinson and force Drakulich to come separate them. 4:5
02:58 Robinson pushes Whitaker away. 4:5
03:00 Whitaker is trapped in Robinson's corner... 4:5
03:00 Not much to hang your hat on in that one, good luck to the judges as they try to turn in a score. 4:4
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 15, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Ray Robinson's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:11 Robinson whiffs with the cross. 0:0
0:23 Whitaker misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 0:0
0:31 Robinson connects with an uppercut to the head of Whitaker. 2:0
0:43 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 2:0
0:47 Whitaker does a great job of moving as Robinson tries to work inside. 2:0
0:57 Whitaker has Robinson pinned! 2:0
01:01 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 2:0
01:10 * Drakulich is giving Ray Robinson a warning for leaning on the opponent's neck. 2:0
01:24 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 2:0
01:31 Whitaker fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 2:0
01:41 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:0
01:46 Whitaker brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:0
01:58 Whitaker is protecting the body nicely as Ray Robinson fails to score inside. 2:0
02:00 Robinson takes a cross to the head from Pernell Whitaker. 2:2
02:05 Robinson's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 2:2
02:09 Robinson scores with several light punches to the head. 4:2
02:23 Robinson is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 4:2
02:31 Robinson has Whitaker cornered! 4:2
02:31 Robinson throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Whitaker's jaw. 6:2
02:45 Whitaker frees himself from Robinson's clutches! They move to ring center now. 6:2
02:50 Robinson slides into the corner... 6:2
02:55 Whitaker feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 6:2
03:00 Ray Robinson usues his legs to avoid Pernell Whitaker's punches. 6:2
03:00 Whitaker seems to have done enough to win this fight. 6:2
03:00 And the bell sounds ending the round and the fight. This one's gone the distance and we'll await the decision of the judges. 8:3
Fight Result
And here with the call is Ed Darien
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Paul Artisst, United States scores the bout 143 to 141 for Ray Robinson
Gary Kruse, United States scores the bout 143 to 141 for Pernell Whitaker
Robert Grasso, United States scores the bout 143 to 141 for...
...Ray Robinson
The winner and still IBF, WBA, WBO welterweight champion by split decision is Ray Robinson!
Score Cards
Paul Artisst Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 143
Pernell Whitaker 8 10 9 8 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 141
Gary Kruse Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 141
Pernell Whitaker 8 10 9 8 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 143
Robert Grasso Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 143
Pernell Whitaker 8 10 9 8 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 141
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 30 27 30 30 29 27 27 27 27 27 27 30 29 30 30 427
Pernell Whitaker 24 30 27 24 28 30 30 30 30 30 30 27 28 30 27 425
Statistics
Categories Ray Robinson Pernell Whitaker
Knockdowns scored 2 0
Jabs / Round 3.73 6.20
Hooks / Round 1.93 4.60
Crosses / Round 2.07 4.20
Combinations / Round 3.47 4.33
Uppercuts / Round 2.53 4.80
Punches Landed / Round 13.73 24.13
Punches Missed / Round 87.20 50.07
Punching Accuracy 13.6% 32.5%
Total Number of Fouls 2 4
Low Blow 2
Backhanding 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 2 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1 1
Caution 1 3
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 6
Fight Outside (Defensive) 8 / 8 3 / 3
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 2 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 1 3 / 2
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: #4# event 29 Lonsdale/WBC....IBF,WBO,WBA. & WTF....
Respect to Ray Robinson. A nice fight. Those 2 KD's cost Whitaker but no complaints. That was his shot, he had it and lost to the better fighter.
And thanks to Buzz, for making time to host it.
And thanks to Buzz, for making time to host it.
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Re: #4# event 29 Lonsdale/WBC....IBF,WBO,WBA. & WTF....
Time for Pep and SRR to unify.