Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Rocky Marciano Joe Louis 1-1 1 MD 15 15
Preliminary 1 Ray Robinson Gene Tunney 1-1 0 D 15 15
Preliminary 2 Benny Leonard Roberto Duran 3-2 1 MD 15 15
Support Bout Benny Leonard Gene Tunney 3-2 2 TKO 7 15
Co-Feature Rocky Marciano Roberto Duran 1-1 2 TKO 12 15
Main Event Joe Louis Ray Robinson 1-1 2 UD 15 15
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
The Super Six #4# Classic Rounds 3&4
Re: The Super Six #4# Rounds 3&4
Opening Bout
Rocky Marciano vs Joe Louis
Fight info: Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, IL, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Billy Jordan, referee is James Jen-Kin, the bout will be scored by three judges: Alejandro Rochin Mapula (Mexico), David Sutherland (United States) and Carol Polis (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: Rocky Marciano - Record: 4-4-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Don Turner
In the blue corner: Joe Louis - Record: 4-6-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's no more time for speculation as the fight gets underway here in Round 1. 0:0
0:11 Marciano looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Louis. 0:0
0:25 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:36 Rocky Marciano fires and misses. 0:0
0:38 Louis shoots the jab into the chest of Marciano. 0:2
0:56 Oh!!! Louis unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 0:7
0:56 Joe Louis has Marciano in trouble after that punch! 0:7
01:08 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:7
01:20 Marciano lands a strong cross! 4:7
01:20 Louis was shaken by that blow! 4:7
01:33 Marciano telegraphed that shot and Louis ducks under it easily. 4:7
01:35 Louis scores with a hard, snapping jab. 4:10
01:49 Circling left, Rocky Marciano looks for an opening to fire a shot at Louis. 4:10
01:54 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 4:10
01:57 Marciano rips a hook to the body. 6:10
02:14 Rocky Marciano cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Louis had his elbows tucked in nicely. 6:10
02:25 Marciano is like an old steam train going uphill. He just keeps chugging away trying to move inside on Louis. 6:10
02:37 Marciano catches Louis coming in with a sweet uppercut! 10:10
02:37 How is Louis standing after that? 10:10
02:54 Marciano lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Louis. 10:10
02:56 Louis scores with a rapid fire combination. 10:12
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 12:12
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano looks to be in fair shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:22 Rocky Marciano misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:29 Joe Louis caught Marciano square with that uppercut. 0:3
0:40 Joe Louis is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 3:5
0:49 Louis digs a short hook to ribs of Marciano. 3:7
01:06 Marciano frees himself from Louis's clutches! They move to ring center now. 3:7
01:20 Marciano has Louis pinned! 3:7
01:24 Marciano drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 7:7
01:24 Those punches hurt Louis and he looks to hang on. 7:7
01:33 A hard uppercut from Louis lands flush. 7:10
01:47 Joe Louis works free! He backs to ring center, with Marciano following. 7:10
02:08 Marciano just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 7:14
02:08 Marciano is reeling.. 7:14
02:18 Louis bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 7:16
02:27 Louis scores with an uppercut that appeared to catch Marciano in the throat. That has to be painful. 7:19
02:37 Louis is trapped in the corner... 7:19
02:41 That hook from Marciano snapped Louis's head back violently! 11:19
02:41 Louis is reeling after that shot! 11:19
02:58 Joe Louis lets his hands go inside, but Marciano protects his body well. 11:19
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 12:21
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Marciano and Louis leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Louis backs into the left corner. 0:0
0:07 Marciano scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 2:0
0:20 Louis scores with consecutive blows to the body of Marciano. 2:2
0:37 Louis lands a hard cross! 2:6
0:37 That shot landed square and Marciano felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 2:6
0:59 That was a violent straight right by Rocky Marciano! 6:6
0:59 Louis is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 6:6
01:15 Louis scores with a glancing cross. 6:8
01:32 Marciano lands a wicked combination! 10:8
01:32 What a beautiful combination! Louis might not survive this... 10:8
01:47 Louis is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 13:10
01:56 Louis moves into a neutral corner. 13:10
02:00 Marciano fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 13:10
02:02 Some good body work by Louis but not much on those punches. 13:12
02:12 The uppercut just landed by Marciano is a nice weapon on the inside. 15:12
02:17 There appears to be some minor swelling under Louis's right eye. 15:12
02:24 Louis moves into the upper corner. 15:12
02:28 Marciano muscles his way inside. 15:12
02:33 Some nice infighting ends with Marciano getting an uppercut in. 17:12
02:46 Marciano clinches... Louis gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 17:12
02:51 Jen-Kin moves them apart. 17:12
03:00 Marciano connects with a violent combination! 22:12
03:00 Louis seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 22:12
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. 23:12
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Joe Louis'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
0:09 Louis scores with a solid hook to the head. 0:3
0:18 Marciano's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:3
0:24 Louis smothers Marciano's attack as Marciano tries to get off some shots inside. 0:3
0:35 Louis can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:3
0:42 Louis lands a crushing hook under Rocky Marciano's rib cage and that shot nearly doubled him over. I can feel that punch from here! 0:6
0:52 Marciano backs into his own corner... 0:6
0:56 Louis misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:6
0:58 Marciano connects with a violent hook to the chin, but Louis just shakes his head and smiles. 3:6
01:07 Louis scores to the body with a jab 3:8
01:22 Marciano leaves the jab just short. 3:8
01:24 Louis is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 3:10
01:37 Louis back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Marciano. 3:10
01:43 Marciano scores with a pinpoint hook to the chin of Louis. 6:10
01:59 Louis just comes up short with the jab. 6:10
02:12 Louis shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Marciano flush! 6:14
02:12 Marciano is suddenly in trouble! 6:14
02:25 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 6:14
02:30 Jen-Kin separates the two... 6:14
02:39 Marciano takes a hard combination from Louis 6:18
02:39 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Marciano is just trying to hang on! 6:18
02:48 Louis traps Marciano in the corner! 6:18
02:53 Louis fires a lead right that Marciano manages to avoid. 6:18
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 4. 6:19
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 5. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Louis's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Louis's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Marciano retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:13 Louis just misses with a huge shot as Marciano chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:19 Look out! That was a straight right by Marciano! 4:0
0:19 Louis is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 4:0
0:28 Eddie Inabagsky was in Marciano's face between rounds and Marciano just glared at him. We have no idea what the problem might have been. 4:0
0:29 Louis fires the jab. It finds its target. 4:2
0:40 Louis bangs the uppercut home. 4:4
0:49 Marciano slides into the corner... 4:4
0:49 Louis throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 4:6
01:03 Louis pins Marciano's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:6
01:07 Referee Jen-Kin steps in to break it up. 4:6
01:14 Louis is forced into his own corner... 4:6
01:19 Marciano wraps up Louis... Neither fighter will break... 4:6
01:28 Jen-Kin separates them. 4:6
01:40 Louis misses with that combination. 4:6
01:52 Rocky Marciano lands a devastating uppercut! 8:6
01:52 Louis seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 8:6
02:06 Louis lands a crushing cross! 8:10
02:06 Rocky Marciano looks stunned! 8:10
02:15 Marciano takes a hard jab to the face from Louis 8:13
02:32 Marciano fires a left hand that Louis takes high on the shoulder. 8:13
02:40 Marciano's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 8:13
02:43 Louis slides into a neutral corner... 8:13
02:47 Marciano just landed a devastating three punch combo! 12:13
02:47 Louis was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 12:13
02:52 Joe Louis seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 12:13
03:00 Louis has Marciano trapped in the near right neutral corner... 12:13
03:00 Louis throws a flurry of punches but Rocky Marciano either blocks or slips them. 12:13
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 11:13
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Eddie Inabagsky was extremely upbeat during the break with Louis providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Louis is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 Louis lands a flurry to the ribs of Marciano. 0:2
0:18 Louis shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 0:4
0:29 Louis scores with a hard jab but he misses with the right hand, coming behind it. 0:7
0:44 Louis has Marciano trapped! 0:7
0:44 Louis throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 0:9
0:53 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Joe Louis lands the right hand. 0:11
0:53 Marciano staggers backwards after that clash of heads onside. 0:11
01:08 It's a sweet uppercut by Rocky Marciano! He snapped Louis's head straight back with that punch! 5:11
01:08 Marciano has Louis in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 5:11
01:20 Louis has Marciano cornered! 5:11
01:20 Louis lands a short left hook to the head. 5:13
01:34 Louis drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 5:17
01:34 Marciano is hurt! 5:17
01:47 Louis has Rocky Marciano blocked in! 5:17
01:47 Louis rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 5:19
02:00 Louis dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Marciano back on his heels! 5:24
02:00 Louis has Marciano hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 5:24
02:14 Louis lands a vicious uppercut! 5:28
02:14 Marciano is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 5:28
02:28 Louis fires and misses. 5:28
02:34 Louis's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 5:28
02:42 Louis is flicking the jab, trying to keep Marciano at long range. 5:28
02:54 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 5:28
03:00 Jen-Kin breaks them up... 5:28
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 6, forcing Jen-Kin to step in. 5:29
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 Eddie Inabagsky was really animated in Joe Louis's corner and Louis was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Louis is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Louis still has distension. 0:0
0:09 A straight cross from Marciano gets through Louis's guard. 2:0
0:42 Marciano is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Louis. 2:0
0:47 Referee Jen-Kin separates the two... 2:0
0:56 Louis dances gracefully across the canvas 2:0
01:01 * Jen-Kin scolds Marciano for slapping with an open glove 4:0
01:10 * That punch has opened a cut on Louis. Blood is evident but exactly how bad the cut is can't be ascertained just yet. 5:0
01:10 A cut has opened up and it looks like it's located on the inside of Louis's left eyebrow. 5:0
01:23 The two men close the distance between each other. Marciano throws a half-hook, half-uppercut that catches Louis clean and stops him in his tracks. 8:0
01:27 The swelling around Louis's right eye is worsening. 8:0
01:37 Marciano misses with that punch. 8:0
01:39 Louis gets off a quick combination to the body 8:2
01:55 Joe Louis is just missing by a hair with his punches. 8:2
01:57 Marciano doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Louis. 11:2
02:06 Marciano retreats into the near right corner. 11:2
02:11 The fighters are tied up. Louis tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 11:2
02:23 Jen-Kin separates the two... 11:2
02:32 Louis bangs a right cross off the face of Marciano. 11:4
02:42 The fighters are at ring center... 11:4
02:46 Louis doesn't connect with the hook. 11:4
02:53 Marciano seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 11:4
02:55 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 11:4
03:00 Louis backs into a neutral corner. 11:4
03:00 Rocky Marciano doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 11:4
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Marciano's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 7. 11:5
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Louis looks to be in excellent shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 Louis'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 Marciano lands a crushing hook! 4:0
0:10 Louis was stunned by that blow! 4:0
0:27 Marciano smothers Louis's attack with a clinch! 4:0
0:32 Jen-Kin moves in to break the clinch. 4:0
0:36 Marciano pins Joe Louis in the corner! 4:0
0:41 Marciano patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Louis little room to move. 4:0
0:48 Louis retreats into the right corner. 4:0
0:53 Marciano just can't find the range with that combination. 4:0
01:05 Louis picks off the uppercut by Marciano. 4:0
01:12 Louis backs into the near right corner. 4:0
01:17 Marciano lands a solid uppercut! 8:0
01:17 That blow connected solidly to the head of Louis and he is stunned! 8:0
01:26 Marciano straightens Louis up with the impact of that uppercut to the head. 11:0
01:30 The swelling under Louis's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 11:0
01:39 Louis moves into the lower corner. 11:0
01:44 Marciano goes straight at Louis, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 11:0
01:48 Marciano is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 11:0
01:51 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 11:0
01:55 Louis rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Marciano. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 11:3
02:13 Louis picks off the jab thrown by Marciano. 11:3
02:19 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 8th. 11:3
02:23 Marciano slides into his own corner... 11:3
02:23 Louis's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 11:5
02:37 That punch actually went behind Louis's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Rocky Marciano. 11:5
02:52 Marciano is protecting the body nicely as Louis fails to score inside. 11:5
03:00 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 11:5
03:00 Jen-Kin has to pull the fighters away from each other as Marciano locks up Louis's arms. 11:5
03:00 Now they break clean. 11:5
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 8. 12:5
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 9 begins. 0:0
0:08 Louis got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Eddie Inabagsky's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 Louis'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 Marciano scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:0
0:13 Louis in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:0
0:17 Marciano is starting to suck wind... 4:0
0:24 Louis backs into the far left corner. 4:0
0:29 Jen-Kin yells at the fighters to separate but Marciano and Louis are a tangle of arms. 4:0
0:33 Referee Jen-Kin has to separate the two... 4:0
0:45 Marciano just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Louis with a sharp combination! 8:0
0:45 Louis is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 8:0
0:50 Louis's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 8:0
0:54 Louis retreats into a neutral corner. 8:0
0:59 Marciano approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Louis any room to breathe. 8:0
01:03 Marciano seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:0
01:11 Rocky Marciano charges in but Louis avoids the rush. 8:0
01:21 Marciano tries to drop the right hand over the top but Louis ducks under it. 8:0
01:23 Louis lands a nicely timed cross to the jaw of Marciano from the outside. 8:3
01:48 Marciano misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 8:3
01:54 Louis lands a solid cross! 8:7
01:54 Marciano is suddenly in trouble! 8:7
02:04 Marciano backs into a neutral corner. 8:7
02:04 Louis scores with several light punches to the head. 8:9
02:13 Louis moves into a neutral corner. 8:9
02:18 Marciano brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 8:9
02:23 Marciano is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 8:9
02:30 Marciano tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 8:9
02:34 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 8:9
02:42 Marciano fires a shot, but it glances off Louis's shoulder. 8:9
02:49 Marciano backs away and hitches up his trunks. 8:9
02:52 Louis moves into the far left corner. 8:9
02:57 Marciano whiffs with the cross. 8:9
03:00 Louis has Marciano trapped in the far neutral corner... 8:9
03:00 Louis circles around the ring. 8:9
03:00 Joe Louis appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:9
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 10:10
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Louis's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Louis's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:14 "The Brockton Blockbuster" cranks up the hook and connects to Louis's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:0
0:14 That's the punch Marciano hoped to land! Louis looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 4:0
0:18 Marciano's tank is just about on empty. 4:0
0:18 Louis's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 4:0
0:28 Marciano wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Louis's defense. 4:0
0:43 Marciano landed a sharp combination that rocked Louis back on his heels! 8:0
0:43 Louis is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 8:0
0:57 There's a hard shot off the top of Marciano's head! 8:4
0:57 Marciano was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 8:4
01:06 Marciano pins Joe Louis in the corner! 8:4
01:11 Marciano tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 8:4
01:22 Marciano misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 8:4
01:25 Louis's jab connects to Marciano's head 8:6
01:38 There's a straight right by Marciano! 12:6
01:38 Joe Louis is staggered... 12:6
01:38 And now Joe Louis is bleeding again from that last punch as his previous cut has been reopened. 12:6
01:38 Blood is clearly coming from the reopened cut on the inside of Louis's left eyebrow. It may well become a target for Marciano. 12:6
01:43 The increased swelling around the right eye of Louis is fast becoming a hindurance. 12:6
02:09 Marciano lands a devastating hook! 16:6
02:09 Joe Louis is clutching his side! 16:6
02:26 Louis pins Marciano's arms. Now they move apart. 16:6
02:35 Marciano pushes Joe Louis away. 16:6
02:47 Marciano lands a devastating uppercut! 20:6
02:47 That was a beautiful shot, Louis's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 20:6
03:00 Louis and Marciano are in a clinch, Jen-Kin hollers at them to break and start fighting. 20:6
03:00 Both men are trying to work inside and they're banging heads. Now they both step back and it looks like Louis's cut is bleeding much worse than before. 20:6
03:00 As he takes more punishment, Louis also suffers from more noticeable bleeding as the cut inside his left eyebrow widens and worsens. 20:6
03:00 * That accidental head butt that occurred during the clinch has opened a cut! 20:6
03:00 It looks like Louis has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 20:6
03:00 That ends Round 10... But the fighters are still punching! Now Jen-Kin jumps between them. 21:5
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 11. There it is! 0:0
0:05 Don Turner not only gave Marciano encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Louis. Now it's up to Marciano to implement it. 0:0
0:05 The cut inside the left eyebrow suffered by Louis has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:05 If the swelling was lessened by Louis'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 Louis grabs and holds Marciano... 0:0
0:15 Jen-Kin has to separate the two... 0:0
0:24 Marciano has his arms wrapped around Louis... Now they separate. 0:0
0:36 Marciano finally lets go of Joe Louis. 0:0
0:40 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:0
0:49 Louis is clinching... Marciano is trying to free his gloves... They are under Louis's arms... 0:0
0:53 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:58 Marciano takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 3:0
0:58 Louis reels backward from what looked like a head butt! 3:0
01:02 Louis's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 3:0
01:12 Marciano throws a crushing right to Louis's jaw! 7:0
01:12 Louis is going to need to regroup after that blow... 7:0
01:16 Louis is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 7:0
01:21 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 7:0
01:28 Marciano forces his way inside. 7:0
01:37 Louis holds his arms up in disgust as Marciano holds him around his waist. 7:0
01:41 Jen-Kin has to break the clinch. 7:0
01:53 Marciano lands a smashing hook! 11:0
01:53 Louis is gasping for air!! 11:0
02:02 Marciano digs two shots to the body and then rips Louis with a short uppercut on the inside. 14:0
02:16 Rocky Marciano looks for a breather; he grabs Louis and holds on. Louis pushes Marciano off and looks for an opening. 14:0
02:21 Louis tries to get free... Here comes Jen-Kin to break them up... 14:0
02:30 Jen-Kin warns Marciano for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 14:0
02:39 Marciano uses his shoulder to force Louis out of the clinch. 14:0
02:44 A flurry of blows from Marciano lands to the body 16:0
02:48 Joe Louis's right eye continues to swell and soon his vision will be completely obscured from that side. Don't be surprised if a punch he doesn't see ends the night for him. 16:0
02:57 Apparently Marciano feels it's a good strategy to hug Louis and force Jen-Kin to come separate them. 16:0
03:00 Marciano pushes Louis away. 16:0
03:00 Marciano appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 16:0
03:00 There's the bell. Marciano wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 11 is history. 16:0
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano and Louis square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 12. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face Louis looks slightly less severe, thanks to a great job by his corner man. 0:0
0:08 The action is back at ring center. 0:0
0:13 Marciano pummels Louis, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 5:0
0:13 Louis is badly hurt! 5:0
0:17 Louis's right eye is nearing the point of closure as the swelling worsens. 5:0
0:22 Whatever Eddie Inabagsky said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Louis has some spring in his step here in the 12th round. 5:0
0:22 Louis backs into the near corner. 5:0
0:26 Marciano really buried that punch into Joe Louis's ribs. 9:0
0:26 Louis looks shaken! 9:0
0:35 Louis is trapped in his own corner... 9:0
0:39 Marciano fires away but finds nothing but air. 9:0
0:50 Marciano continues to follow Louis about the ring. 9:0
0:59 OH! Marciano landed the big hook flush! 13:0
0:59 Louis was stunned by that blow! 13:0
01:04 Louis's right eye is little more than a slit right now as the swelling has just about closed it. 13:0
01:12 Louis does a great job of moving as Marciano tries to work inside. 13:0
01:24 Louis made Marciano look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Marciano would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 13:0
01:39 Marciano doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Louis's head? 17:0
01:39 Louis looks shaken! 17:0
01:39 Marciano last connect snapped back the head of Louis. And it looks like it has reopened Louis's cut. 17:0
01:39 The cut on the inside of Louis's left eyebrow has been reopened and the blood is, once again, trickling down his face. 17:0
01:39 * Louis'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 Jen-Kin motions toward the ringside physician. They're going to take a close look at the cut. 17:0
01:39 * 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 Louis'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 Louis and Marciano await the signal from the referee to commence firing. The fight resumes here in Round 12. 17:0
01:47 Marciano has Louis trapped in the near neutral corner... 17:0
01:52 Marciano lands a strong hook! 21:0
01:52 Louis is hurt! 21:0
01:56 Louis's right eye is now in terrible shape as his corner has not been abel to curtail the swelling. 21:0
02:01 Rocky Marciano brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 21:0
02:05 Louis usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Marciano tries vainly to score. 21:0
02:16 Marciano slides into a neutral corner... 21:0
02:16 That was smooth combination from Louis as he lands effectively from the outside. 21:3
02:25 Louis is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 21:3
02:39 Rocky Marciano lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Louis. 21:3
02:47 Louis wallops Marciano with a cross to the liver! 21:6
03:00 Marciano looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 21:6
03:00 Marciano appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 21:6
03:00 Marciano spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 12. 23:6
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 13. 0:0
0:06 Louis's corner men does a nice job on Louis's cut inside the left eyebrow. You wouldn't even know that Louis had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Louis is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:11 That hook by Marciano jarred Louis! 4:0
0:11 That blast sent Louis reeling into the ropes! 4:0
0:16 The referee and the ring doctor are going to have to keep a close watch on the right eye of Louis. If the swelling increases much more, we could see a stoppage. 4:0
0:20 Don Turner seemed to pump up Marciano between rounds. 4:0
0:27 Louis drops the right hand flush on Marciano's chin! 4:4
0:27 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Marciano is trying to hang on... 4:4
0:41 Marciano misses wildly with the Hook. 4:4
0:48 And Marciano tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Louis! 4:8
0:48 Marciano appears to have been staggered by that punch... 4:8
0:57 Marciano follows the jab with a with hard overhand right to the jaw. 7:8
01:02 Louis is slowing up... 7:8
01:16 Louis just landed a three punch combo! 7:13
01:16 Marciano is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 7:13
01:26 The fighters are trading punches and neither seems to have won that exchange. 9:15
01:30 Marciano looks a little puffy under his left eye. 9:15
01:38 Marciano flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 11:15
01:52 Marciano ties up Louis. Why would he want to clinch now? 11:15
01:56 Louis works his way free! 11:15
02:02 * Marciano is told to keep his punches up by Jen-Kin. 14:15
02:02 * Jen-Kin takes a point away from Marciano! 14:15
02:06 This can't be good. Referee Jen-Kin has put the fight on hold for the moment and is taking Louis over to see the ringside physician. Jen-Kin must think that the swelling under Joe Louis's right eye is serious enough to possibly stop the fight. We're going to have to wait and see. 14:15
02:06 The ring doctor is scrutinizing the eye damage suffered by Louis. The physician has to be sure that, first of all, no permanent damage is likely to occur if the fight continues and second, that the fighter can defend himself adequately, even with impaired vision. Well, the ringside doctor must have gotten the answers that he wanted because the fight is going to continue. The referee has pointed Louis to the near corner and he's signaling the bout to resume 14:15
02:26 Rocky Marciano comes in low. Louis puts a headlock on him. Jen-Kin knocks Joe Louis's arm off Marciano's head. 14:15
02:31 Louis shoves Marciano away. 14:15
02:40 Marciano lands a wicked combination! 18:15
02:40 Louis was staggered by those punches! 18:15
02:40 That last shot has reopened a cut on Louis because the blood is flowing again. 18:15
02:40 There's renewed bleeding now from the cut on the inside of Louis's left eyebrow and, obviously, his previous cut has been reopened. 18:15
02:40 * 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 Louis's eye. Now, he just steps in and stops the action. Jen-Kin is escorting Louis over to the ringside doctor to get an opinion on the severity of the cut. 18:15
02:40 * Well, after talking a long look at Louis'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 13. 18:15
02:44 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 18:15
02:53 Marciano lands a hard uppercut! 22:15
02:53 Louis was stunned by that blow! 22:15
02:58 The referee calls time yet again. He has to be concerned about the severe swelling under Louis's right eye. Jen-Kin is consulting the ringside physician a second time about whether or not this fight can continue. 22:15
02:58 The ringside physician is taking a close look at the swelling. He appears to be more than a little concerned and well should be. Now the doctor's conferring with the referee and hard as it is to believe they've decided to allow the fight to continue. Louis is ready to go as the fight resumes 22:15
03:00 Louis moves into a neutral corner. 22:15
03:00 Marciano appears to have this fight under control. 22:15
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Jen-Kin to step in and break it up. 22:14
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano looks a bit disgusted as Round 14 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Quick efficient work in the corner of Louis has the cut inside the left eyebrow under control. There's not even a trickle of blood showing. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Louis's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Louis's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Marciano moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 Louis is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 0:0
0:17 Eddie Inabagsky knows Marciano lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:22 Louis is either lucky or has radar. Rocky Marciano's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:29 OH! Louis landed the big hook flush! 0:5
0:29 Marciano's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 0:5
0:46 Louis is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:5
0:57 Louis lands two stinging combinations that stop Marciano in his tracks. 0:8
01:11 Louis lands a solid cross! 0:12
01:11 Marciano looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 0:12
01:20 Joe Louis moves in and scores with a quick jab. 0:14
01:25 Rocky Marciano's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 14. 0:14
01:37 Louis takes a heavy hook downstairs. 4:14
01:37 Louis looks shaken! 4:14
01:41 Referee Jen-Kin is staring at the swelling under Louis's right eye and he is going to stop the bout. He wants the ringside physician to take a look at it. Louis is already protesting, but his fate is now in the doctor's hands. 4:14
01:41 The ringside doctor is really taking a close look at Joe Louis's right eye as it is in bad shape. Well, it looks like after checking his vision the doctor is convinced that Louis can continue and the referee has called for the action to resume. 4:14
01:51 Marciano lands a hard cross! 8:14
01:51 Louis was stunned by that blow! 8:14
02:04 Both fighters move to ring center. 8:14
02:08 Louis voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 8:14
02:19 He just landed a three punch combo! 8:19
02:19 Marciano is trying to regroup after those punches... 8:19
02:36 Marciano appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 8:19
02:40 Louis pushes Marciano away to give himself a little more space to work with. 8:19
02:43 Louis scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 8:21
03:00 He] constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 8:21
03:00 Marciano seems to have done enough to win this fight. 8:21
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 14 comes to an end. 8:23
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Marciano's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Marciano's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Louis's corner has done a great job on his swelling. They've got it under control, at least for now. 0:0
0:09 Marciano has Louis pinned! 0:0
0:14 Marciano fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:20 Louis lands a wicked combination! 0:5
0:20 Marciano appears shaken by those punches! 0:5
0:34 Marciano lands a devastating cross! 4:5
0:34 Louis is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 4:5
0:38 The swelling around Louis's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 4:5
0:47 Louis usues his legs to avoid Rocky Marciano's punches. 4:5
0:58 The action is at ring center. 4:5
01:02 Marciano pins Louis's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 4:5
01:07 Jen-Kin is shouting at Rocky Marciano to break! 4:5
01:14 Louis moves into a neutral corner. 4:5
01:14 Marciano gets inside and fires a hook to Louis's body. 6:5
01:28 Rocky Marciano drives that short hook into Louis's midsection! 11:5
01:28 Louis was stunned by that blow! 11:5
01:32 Louis's right eye is close to closing with all the swelling around it, which could well bring about a stoppage to this fight. 11:5
01:41 Marciano wings a big left hand at Louis but the latter sidesteps the punch. 11:5
02:01 Louis retreats into his own corner... 11:5
02:05 Marciano misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 11:5
02:16 Marciano fires a volley of punches but Louis was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 11:5
02:27 Marciano misses wildly with the hook. 11:5
02:47 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Jen-Kin is going to have to sort this out. 11:5
02:51 The Referee breaks it up... 11:5
03:00 Marciano lands a crushing hook! 15:5
03:00 Louis is clutching his side! 15:5
03:00 The crowd would have liked to seen a knockout, but not tonight as the bell sounds ending Round 15, the final round of the fight. 15:5
Fight Result
And here with the call is Billy Jordan
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
David Sutherland, United States scores the bout 144 to 142 for Rocky Marciano
Alejandro Rochin Mapula, Mexico scores the bout 143 to 143 - even
Carol Polis, United States scores the bout 144 to 142 for...
...Rocky Marciano
The winner by majority decision is Rocky Marciano!
Score Cards
Alejandro Rochin Mapula Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Rocky Marciano 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 8 9 10 143
Joe Louis 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 143
David Sutherland Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Rocky Marciano 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 144
Joe Louis 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 142
Carol Polis Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Rocky Marciano 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 144
Joe Louis 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 142
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Rocky Marciano 30 27 30 27 27 27 30 30 30 30 30 30 26 27 30 431
Joe Louis 30 30 27 30 30 30 27 27 30 27 27 27 28 30 27 427
Statistics
Categories Rocky Marciano Joe Louis
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 3.93 5.93
Hooks / Round 5.33 4.60
Crosses / Round 5.53 4.07
Combinations / Round 3.60 5.40
Uppercuts / Round 3.40 4.00
Punches Landed / Round 21.80 24.00
Punches Missed / Round 45.13 14.93
Punching Accuracy 32.6% 61.6%
Total Number of Fouls 2 0
Low Blow 1
Using Open Glove 1
Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt causing Cut 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 2
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 4 / 3 / 1
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 1
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut inside left eyebrow 4 / 3 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 2
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bleeding 0 / 0 3 / 3
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Inside 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 7 / 4
Go for KO 3 / 3 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 3 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 2 2 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Rocky Marciano vs Joe Louis
Fight info: Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, IL, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Billy Jordan, referee is James Jen-Kin, the bout will be scored by three judges: Alejandro Rochin Mapula (Mexico), David Sutherland (United States) and Carol Polis (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: Rocky Marciano - Record: 4-4-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Don Turner
In the blue corner: Joe Louis - Record: 4-6-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's no more time for speculation as the fight gets underway here in Round 1. 0:0
0:11 Marciano looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Louis. 0:0
0:25 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:36 Rocky Marciano fires and misses. 0:0
0:38 Louis shoots the jab into the chest of Marciano. 0:2
0:56 Oh!!! Louis unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 0:7
0:56 Joe Louis has Marciano in trouble after that punch! 0:7
01:08 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:7
01:20 Marciano lands a strong cross! 4:7
01:20 Louis was shaken by that blow! 4:7
01:33 Marciano telegraphed that shot and Louis ducks under it easily. 4:7
01:35 Louis scores with a hard, snapping jab. 4:10
01:49 Circling left, Rocky Marciano looks for an opening to fire a shot at Louis. 4:10
01:54 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 4:10
01:57 Marciano rips a hook to the body. 6:10
02:14 Rocky Marciano cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Louis had his elbows tucked in nicely. 6:10
02:25 Marciano is like an old steam train going uphill. He just keeps chugging away trying to move inside on Louis. 6:10
02:37 Marciano catches Louis coming in with a sweet uppercut! 10:10
02:37 How is Louis standing after that? 10:10
02:54 Marciano lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Louis. 10:10
02:56 Louis scores with a rapid fire combination. 10:12
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 12:12
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano looks to be in fair shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:22 Rocky Marciano misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:29 Joe Louis caught Marciano square with that uppercut. 0:3
0:40 Joe Louis is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 3:5
0:49 Louis digs a short hook to ribs of Marciano. 3:7
01:06 Marciano frees himself from Louis's clutches! They move to ring center now. 3:7
01:20 Marciano has Louis pinned! 3:7
01:24 Marciano drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 7:7
01:24 Those punches hurt Louis and he looks to hang on. 7:7
01:33 A hard uppercut from Louis lands flush. 7:10
01:47 Joe Louis works free! He backs to ring center, with Marciano following. 7:10
02:08 Marciano just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 7:14
02:08 Marciano is reeling.. 7:14
02:18 Louis bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 7:16
02:27 Louis scores with an uppercut that appeared to catch Marciano in the throat. That has to be painful. 7:19
02:37 Louis is trapped in the corner... 7:19
02:41 That hook from Marciano snapped Louis's head back violently! 11:19
02:41 Louis is reeling after that shot! 11:19
02:58 Joe Louis lets his hands go inside, but Marciano protects his body well. 11:19
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 12:21
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Marciano and Louis leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Louis backs into the left corner. 0:0
0:07 Marciano scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 2:0
0:20 Louis scores with consecutive blows to the body of Marciano. 2:2
0:37 Louis lands a hard cross! 2:6
0:37 That shot landed square and Marciano felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 2:6
0:59 That was a violent straight right by Rocky Marciano! 6:6
0:59 Louis is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 6:6
01:15 Louis scores with a glancing cross. 6:8
01:32 Marciano lands a wicked combination! 10:8
01:32 What a beautiful combination! Louis might not survive this... 10:8
01:47 Louis is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 13:10
01:56 Louis moves into a neutral corner. 13:10
02:00 Marciano fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 13:10
02:02 Some good body work by Louis but not much on those punches. 13:12
02:12 The uppercut just landed by Marciano is a nice weapon on the inside. 15:12
02:17 There appears to be some minor swelling under Louis's right eye. 15:12
02:24 Louis moves into the upper corner. 15:12
02:28 Marciano muscles his way inside. 15:12
02:33 Some nice infighting ends with Marciano getting an uppercut in. 17:12
02:46 Marciano clinches... Louis gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 17:12
02:51 Jen-Kin moves them apart. 17:12
03:00 Marciano connects with a violent combination! 22:12
03:00 Louis seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 22:12
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. 23:12
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Joe Louis'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
0:09 Louis scores with a solid hook to the head. 0:3
0:18 Marciano's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:3
0:24 Louis smothers Marciano's attack as Marciano tries to get off some shots inside. 0:3
0:35 Louis can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:3
0:42 Louis lands a crushing hook under Rocky Marciano's rib cage and that shot nearly doubled him over. I can feel that punch from here! 0:6
0:52 Marciano backs into his own corner... 0:6
0:56 Louis misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:6
0:58 Marciano connects with a violent hook to the chin, but Louis just shakes his head and smiles. 3:6
01:07 Louis scores to the body with a jab 3:8
01:22 Marciano leaves the jab just short. 3:8
01:24 Louis is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 3:10
01:37 Louis back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Marciano. 3:10
01:43 Marciano scores with a pinpoint hook to the chin of Louis. 6:10
01:59 Louis just comes up short with the jab. 6:10
02:12 Louis shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Marciano flush! 6:14
02:12 Marciano is suddenly in trouble! 6:14
02:25 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 6:14
02:30 Jen-Kin separates the two... 6:14
02:39 Marciano takes a hard combination from Louis 6:18
02:39 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Marciano is just trying to hang on! 6:18
02:48 Louis traps Marciano in the corner! 6:18
02:53 Louis fires a lead right that Marciano manages to avoid. 6:18
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 4. 6:19
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 5. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Louis's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Louis's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Marciano retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:13 Louis just misses with a huge shot as Marciano chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:19 Look out! That was a straight right by Marciano! 4:0
0:19 Louis is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 4:0
0:28 Eddie Inabagsky was in Marciano's face between rounds and Marciano just glared at him. We have no idea what the problem might have been. 4:0
0:29 Louis fires the jab. It finds its target. 4:2
0:40 Louis bangs the uppercut home. 4:4
0:49 Marciano slides into the corner... 4:4
0:49 Louis throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 4:6
01:03 Louis pins Marciano's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:6
01:07 Referee Jen-Kin steps in to break it up. 4:6
01:14 Louis is forced into his own corner... 4:6
01:19 Marciano wraps up Louis... Neither fighter will break... 4:6
01:28 Jen-Kin separates them. 4:6
01:40 Louis misses with that combination. 4:6
01:52 Rocky Marciano lands a devastating uppercut! 8:6
01:52 Louis seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 8:6
02:06 Louis lands a crushing cross! 8:10
02:06 Rocky Marciano looks stunned! 8:10
02:15 Marciano takes a hard jab to the face from Louis 8:13
02:32 Marciano fires a left hand that Louis takes high on the shoulder. 8:13
02:40 Marciano's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 8:13
02:43 Louis slides into a neutral corner... 8:13
02:47 Marciano just landed a devastating three punch combo! 12:13
02:47 Louis was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 12:13
02:52 Joe Louis seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 12:13
03:00 Louis has Marciano trapped in the near right neutral corner... 12:13
03:00 Louis throws a flurry of punches but Rocky Marciano either blocks or slips them. 12:13
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 11:13
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Eddie Inabagsky was extremely upbeat during the break with Louis providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Louis is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 Louis lands a flurry to the ribs of Marciano. 0:2
0:18 Louis shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 0:4
0:29 Louis scores with a hard jab but he misses with the right hand, coming behind it. 0:7
0:44 Louis has Marciano trapped! 0:7
0:44 Louis throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 0:9
0:53 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Joe Louis lands the right hand. 0:11
0:53 Marciano staggers backwards after that clash of heads onside. 0:11
01:08 It's a sweet uppercut by Rocky Marciano! He snapped Louis's head straight back with that punch! 5:11
01:08 Marciano has Louis in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 5:11
01:20 Louis has Marciano cornered! 5:11
01:20 Louis lands a short left hook to the head. 5:13
01:34 Louis drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 5:17
01:34 Marciano is hurt! 5:17
01:47 Louis has Rocky Marciano blocked in! 5:17
01:47 Louis rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 5:19
02:00 Louis dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Marciano back on his heels! 5:24
02:00 Louis has Marciano hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 5:24
02:14 Louis lands a vicious uppercut! 5:28
02:14 Marciano is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 5:28
02:28 Louis fires and misses. 5:28
02:34 Louis's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 5:28
02:42 Louis is flicking the jab, trying to keep Marciano at long range. 5:28
02:54 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 5:28
03:00 Jen-Kin breaks them up... 5:28
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 6, forcing Jen-Kin to step in. 5:29
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 Eddie Inabagsky was really animated in Joe Louis's corner and Louis was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Louis is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Louis still has distension. 0:0
0:09 A straight cross from Marciano gets through Louis's guard. 2:0
0:42 Marciano is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Louis. 2:0
0:47 Referee Jen-Kin separates the two... 2:0
0:56 Louis dances gracefully across the canvas 2:0
01:01 * Jen-Kin scolds Marciano for slapping with an open glove 4:0
01:10 * That punch has opened a cut on Louis. Blood is evident but exactly how bad the cut is can't be ascertained just yet. 5:0
01:10 A cut has opened up and it looks like it's located on the inside of Louis's left eyebrow. 5:0
01:23 The two men close the distance between each other. Marciano throws a half-hook, half-uppercut that catches Louis clean and stops him in his tracks. 8:0
01:27 The swelling around Louis's right eye is worsening. 8:0
01:37 Marciano misses with that punch. 8:0
01:39 Louis gets off a quick combination to the body 8:2
01:55 Joe Louis is just missing by a hair with his punches. 8:2
01:57 Marciano doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Louis. 11:2
02:06 Marciano retreats into the near right corner. 11:2
02:11 The fighters are tied up. Louis tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 11:2
02:23 Jen-Kin separates the two... 11:2
02:32 Louis bangs a right cross off the face of Marciano. 11:4
02:42 The fighters are at ring center... 11:4
02:46 Louis doesn't connect with the hook. 11:4
02:53 Marciano seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 11:4
02:55 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 11:4
03:00 Louis backs into a neutral corner. 11:4
03:00 Rocky Marciano doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 11:4
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Marciano's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 7. 11:5
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Louis looks to be in excellent shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 Louis'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 Marciano lands a crushing hook! 4:0
0:10 Louis was stunned by that blow! 4:0
0:27 Marciano smothers Louis's attack with a clinch! 4:0
0:32 Jen-Kin moves in to break the clinch. 4:0
0:36 Marciano pins Joe Louis in the corner! 4:0
0:41 Marciano patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Louis little room to move. 4:0
0:48 Louis retreats into the right corner. 4:0
0:53 Marciano just can't find the range with that combination. 4:0
01:05 Louis picks off the uppercut by Marciano. 4:0
01:12 Louis backs into the near right corner. 4:0
01:17 Marciano lands a solid uppercut! 8:0
01:17 That blow connected solidly to the head of Louis and he is stunned! 8:0
01:26 Marciano straightens Louis up with the impact of that uppercut to the head. 11:0
01:30 The swelling under Louis's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 11:0
01:39 Louis moves into the lower corner. 11:0
01:44 Marciano goes straight at Louis, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 11:0
01:48 Marciano is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 11:0
01:51 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 11:0
01:55 Louis rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Marciano. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 11:3
02:13 Louis picks off the jab thrown by Marciano. 11:3
02:19 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 8th. 11:3
02:23 Marciano slides into his own corner... 11:3
02:23 Louis's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 11:5
02:37 That punch actually went behind Louis's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Rocky Marciano. 11:5
02:52 Marciano is protecting the body nicely as Louis fails to score inside. 11:5
03:00 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 11:5
03:00 Jen-Kin has to pull the fighters away from each other as Marciano locks up Louis's arms. 11:5
03:00 Now they break clean. 11:5
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 8. 12:5
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 9 begins. 0:0
0:08 Louis got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Eddie Inabagsky's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 Louis'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 Marciano scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:0
0:13 Louis in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:0
0:17 Marciano is starting to suck wind... 4:0
0:24 Louis backs into the far left corner. 4:0
0:29 Jen-Kin yells at the fighters to separate but Marciano and Louis are a tangle of arms. 4:0
0:33 Referee Jen-Kin has to separate the two... 4:0
0:45 Marciano just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Louis with a sharp combination! 8:0
0:45 Louis is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 8:0
0:50 Louis's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 8:0
0:54 Louis retreats into a neutral corner. 8:0
0:59 Marciano approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Louis any room to breathe. 8:0
01:03 Marciano seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:0
01:11 Rocky Marciano charges in but Louis avoids the rush. 8:0
01:21 Marciano tries to drop the right hand over the top but Louis ducks under it. 8:0
01:23 Louis lands a nicely timed cross to the jaw of Marciano from the outside. 8:3
01:48 Marciano misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 8:3
01:54 Louis lands a solid cross! 8:7
01:54 Marciano is suddenly in trouble! 8:7
02:04 Marciano backs into a neutral corner. 8:7
02:04 Louis scores with several light punches to the head. 8:9
02:13 Louis moves into a neutral corner. 8:9
02:18 Marciano brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 8:9
02:23 Marciano is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 8:9
02:30 Marciano tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 8:9
02:34 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 8:9
02:42 Marciano fires a shot, but it glances off Louis's shoulder. 8:9
02:49 Marciano backs away and hitches up his trunks. 8:9
02:52 Louis moves into the far left corner. 8:9
02:57 Marciano whiffs with the cross. 8:9
03:00 Louis has Marciano trapped in the far neutral corner... 8:9
03:00 Louis circles around the ring. 8:9
03:00 Joe Louis appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:9
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 10:10
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Louis's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Louis's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:14 "The Brockton Blockbuster" cranks up the hook and connects to Louis's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:0
0:14 That's the punch Marciano hoped to land! Louis looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 4:0
0:18 Marciano's tank is just about on empty. 4:0
0:18 Louis's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 4:0
0:28 Marciano wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Louis's defense. 4:0
0:43 Marciano landed a sharp combination that rocked Louis back on his heels! 8:0
0:43 Louis is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 8:0
0:57 There's a hard shot off the top of Marciano's head! 8:4
0:57 Marciano was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 8:4
01:06 Marciano pins Joe Louis in the corner! 8:4
01:11 Marciano tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 8:4
01:22 Marciano misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 8:4
01:25 Louis's jab connects to Marciano's head 8:6
01:38 There's a straight right by Marciano! 12:6
01:38 Joe Louis is staggered... 12:6
01:38 And now Joe Louis is bleeding again from that last punch as his previous cut has been reopened. 12:6
01:38 Blood is clearly coming from the reopened cut on the inside of Louis's left eyebrow. It may well become a target for Marciano. 12:6
01:43 The increased swelling around the right eye of Louis is fast becoming a hindurance. 12:6
02:09 Marciano lands a devastating hook! 16:6
02:09 Joe Louis is clutching his side! 16:6
02:26 Louis pins Marciano's arms. Now they move apart. 16:6
02:35 Marciano pushes Joe Louis away. 16:6
02:47 Marciano lands a devastating uppercut! 20:6
02:47 That was a beautiful shot, Louis's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 20:6
03:00 Louis and Marciano are in a clinch, Jen-Kin hollers at them to break and start fighting. 20:6
03:00 Both men are trying to work inside and they're banging heads. Now they both step back and it looks like Louis's cut is bleeding much worse than before. 20:6
03:00 As he takes more punishment, Louis also suffers from more noticeable bleeding as the cut inside his left eyebrow widens and worsens. 20:6
03:00 * That accidental head butt that occurred during the clinch has opened a cut! 20:6
03:00 It looks like Louis has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 20:6
03:00 That ends Round 10... But the fighters are still punching! Now Jen-Kin jumps between them. 21:5
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 11. There it is! 0:0
0:05 Don Turner not only gave Marciano encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Louis. Now it's up to Marciano to implement it. 0:0
0:05 The cut inside the left eyebrow suffered by Louis has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:05 If the swelling was lessened by Louis'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 Louis grabs and holds Marciano... 0:0
0:15 Jen-Kin has to separate the two... 0:0
0:24 Marciano has his arms wrapped around Louis... Now they separate. 0:0
0:36 Marciano finally lets go of Joe Louis. 0:0
0:40 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:0
0:49 Louis is clinching... Marciano is trying to free his gloves... They are under Louis's arms... 0:0
0:53 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:58 Marciano takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 3:0
0:58 Louis reels backward from what looked like a head butt! 3:0
01:02 Louis's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 3:0
01:12 Marciano throws a crushing right to Louis's jaw! 7:0
01:12 Louis is going to need to regroup after that blow... 7:0
01:16 Louis is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 7:0
01:21 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 7:0
01:28 Marciano forces his way inside. 7:0
01:37 Louis holds his arms up in disgust as Marciano holds him around his waist. 7:0
01:41 Jen-Kin has to break the clinch. 7:0
01:53 Marciano lands a smashing hook! 11:0
01:53 Louis is gasping for air!! 11:0
02:02 Marciano digs two shots to the body and then rips Louis with a short uppercut on the inside. 14:0
02:16 Rocky Marciano looks for a breather; he grabs Louis and holds on. Louis pushes Marciano off and looks for an opening. 14:0
02:21 Louis tries to get free... Here comes Jen-Kin to break them up... 14:0
02:30 Jen-Kin warns Marciano for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 14:0
02:39 Marciano uses his shoulder to force Louis out of the clinch. 14:0
02:44 A flurry of blows from Marciano lands to the body 16:0
02:48 Joe Louis's right eye continues to swell and soon his vision will be completely obscured from that side. Don't be surprised if a punch he doesn't see ends the night for him. 16:0
02:57 Apparently Marciano feels it's a good strategy to hug Louis and force Jen-Kin to come separate them. 16:0
03:00 Marciano pushes Louis away. 16:0
03:00 Marciano appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 16:0
03:00 There's the bell. Marciano wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 11 is history. 16:0
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano and Louis square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 12. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face Louis looks slightly less severe, thanks to a great job by his corner man. 0:0
0:08 The action is back at ring center. 0:0
0:13 Marciano pummels Louis, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 5:0
0:13 Louis is badly hurt! 5:0
0:17 Louis's right eye is nearing the point of closure as the swelling worsens. 5:0
0:22 Whatever Eddie Inabagsky said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Louis has some spring in his step here in the 12th round. 5:0
0:22 Louis backs into the near corner. 5:0
0:26 Marciano really buried that punch into Joe Louis's ribs. 9:0
0:26 Louis looks shaken! 9:0
0:35 Louis is trapped in his own corner... 9:0
0:39 Marciano fires away but finds nothing but air. 9:0
0:50 Marciano continues to follow Louis about the ring. 9:0
0:59 OH! Marciano landed the big hook flush! 13:0
0:59 Louis was stunned by that blow! 13:0
01:04 Louis's right eye is little more than a slit right now as the swelling has just about closed it. 13:0
01:12 Louis does a great job of moving as Marciano tries to work inside. 13:0
01:24 Louis made Marciano look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Marciano would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 13:0
01:39 Marciano doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Louis's head? 17:0
01:39 Louis looks shaken! 17:0
01:39 Marciano last connect snapped back the head of Louis. And it looks like it has reopened Louis's cut. 17:0
01:39 The cut on the inside of Louis's left eyebrow has been reopened and the blood is, once again, trickling down his face. 17:0
01:39 * Louis'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 Jen-Kin motions toward the ringside physician. They're going to take a close look at the cut. 17:0
01:39 * 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 Louis'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 Louis and Marciano await the signal from the referee to commence firing. The fight resumes here in Round 12. 17:0
01:47 Marciano has Louis trapped in the near neutral corner... 17:0
01:52 Marciano lands a strong hook! 21:0
01:52 Louis is hurt! 21:0
01:56 Louis's right eye is now in terrible shape as his corner has not been abel to curtail the swelling. 21:0
02:01 Rocky Marciano brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 21:0
02:05 Louis usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Marciano tries vainly to score. 21:0
02:16 Marciano slides into a neutral corner... 21:0
02:16 That was smooth combination from Louis as he lands effectively from the outside. 21:3
02:25 Louis is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 21:3
02:39 Rocky Marciano lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Louis. 21:3
02:47 Louis wallops Marciano with a cross to the liver! 21:6
03:00 Marciano looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 21:6
03:00 Marciano appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 21:6
03:00 Marciano spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 12. 23:6
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 13. 0:0
0:06 Louis's corner men does a nice job on Louis's cut inside the left eyebrow. You wouldn't even know that Louis had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Louis is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:11 That hook by Marciano jarred Louis! 4:0
0:11 That blast sent Louis reeling into the ropes! 4:0
0:16 The referee and the ring doctor are going to have to keep a close watch on the right eye of Louis. If the swelling increases much more, we could see a stoppage. 4:0
0:20 Don Turner seemed to pump up Marciano between rounds. 4:0
0:27 Louis drops the right hand flush on Marciano's chin! 4:4
0:27 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Marciano is trying to hang on... 4:4
0:41 Marciano misses wildly with the Hook. 4:4
0:48 And Marciano tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Louis! 4:8
0:48 Marciano appears to have been staggered by that punch... 4:8
0:57 Marciano follows the jab with a with hard overhand right to the jaw. 7:8
01:02 Louis is slowing up... 7:8
01:16 Louis just landed a three punch combo! 7:13
01:16 Marciano is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 7:13
01:26 The fighters are trading punches and neither seems to have won that exchange. 9:15
01:30 Marciano looks a little puffy under his left eye. 9:15
01:38 Marciano flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 11:15
01:52 Marciano ties up Louis. Why would he want to clinch now? 11:15
01:56 Louis works his way free! 11:15
02:02 * Marciano is told to keep his punches up by Jen-Kin. 14:15
02:02 * Jen-Kin takes a point away from Marciano! 14:15
02:06 This can't be good. Referee Jen-Kin has put the fight on hold for the moment and is taking Louis over to see the ringside physician. Jen-Kin must think that the swelling under Joe Louis's right eye is serious enough to possibly stop the fight. We're going to have to wait and see. 14:15
02:06 The ring doctor is scrutinizing the eye damage suffered by Louis. The physician has to be sure that, first of all, no permanent damage is likely to occur if the fight continues and second, that the fighter can defend himself adequately, even with impaired vision. Well, the ringside doctor must have gotten the answers that he wanted because the fight is going to continue. The referee has pointed Louis to the near corner and he's signaling the bout to resume 14:15
02:26 Rocky Marciano comes in low. Louis puts a headlock on him. Jen-Kin knocks Joe Louis's arm off Marciano's head. 14:15
02:31 Louis shoves Marciano away. 14:15
02:40 Marciano lands a wicked combination! 18:15
02:40 Louis was staggered by those punches! 18:15
02:40 That last shot has reopened a cut on Louis because the blood is flowing again. 18:15
02:40 There's renewed bleeding now from the cut on the inside of Louis's left eyebrow and, obviously, his previous cut has been reopened. 18:15
02:40 * 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 Louis's eye. Now, he just steps in and stops the action. Jen-Kin is escorting Louis over to the ringside doctor to get an opinion on the severity of the cut. 18:15
02:40 * Well, after talking a long look at Louis'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 13. 18:15
02:44 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 18:15
02:53 Marciano lands a hard uppercut! 22:15
02:53 Louis was stunned by that blow! 22:15
02:58 The referee calls time yet again. He has to be concerned about the severe swelling under Louis's right eye. Jen-Kin is consulting the ringside physician a second time about whether or not this fight can continue. 22:15
02:58 The ringside physician is taking a close look at the swelling. He appears to be more than a little concerned and well should be. Now the doctor's conferring with the referee and hard as it is to believe they've decided to allow the fight to continue. Louis is ready to go as the fight resumes 22:15
03:00 Louis moves into a neutral corner. 22:15
03:00 Marciano appears to have this fight under control. 22:15
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Jen-Kin to step in and break it up. 22:14
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano looks a bit disgusted as Round 14 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Quick efficient work in the corner of Louis has the cut inside the left eyebrow under control. There's not even a trickle of blood showing. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Louis's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Louis's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Marciano moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 Louis is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 0:0
0:17 Eddie Inabagsky knows Marciano lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:22 Louis is either lucky or has radar. Rocky Marciano's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:29 OH! Louis landed the big hook flush! 0:5
0:29 Marciano's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 0:5
0:46 Louis is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:5
0:57 Louis lands two stinging combinations that stop Marciano in his tracks. 0:8
01:11 Louis lands a solid cross! 0:12
01:11 Marciano looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 0:12
01:20 Joe Louis moves in and scores with a quick jab. 0:14
01:25 Rocky Marciano's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 14. 0:14
01:37 Louis takes a heavy hook downstairs. 4:14
01:37 Louis looks shaken! 4:14
01:41 Referee Jen-Kin is staring at the swelling under Louis's right eye and he is going to stop the bout. He wants the ringside physician to take a look at it. Louis is already protesting, but his fate is now in the doctor's hands. 4:14
01:41 The ringside doctor is really taking a close look at Joe Louis's right eye as it is in bad shape. Well, it looks like after checking his vision the doctor is convinced that Louis can continue and the referee has called for the action to resume. 4:14
01:51 Marciano lands a hard cross! 8:14
01:51 Louis was stunned by that blow! 8:14
02:04 Both fighters move to ring center. 8:14
02:08 Louis voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 8:14
02:19 He just landed a three punch combo! 8:19
02:19 Marciano is trying to regroup after those punches... 8:19
02:36 Marciano appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 8:19
02:40 Louis pushes Marciano away to give himself a little more space to work with. 8:19
02:43 Louis scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 8:21
03:00 He] constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 8:21
03:00 Marciano seems to have done enough to win this fight. 8:21
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 14 comes to an end. 8:23
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Marciano's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Marciano's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Louis's corner has done a great job on his swelling. They've got it under control, at least for now. 0:0
0:09 Marciano has Louis pinned! 0:0
0:14 Marciano fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:20 Louis lands a wicked combination! 0:5
0:20 Marciano appears shaken by those punches! 0:5
0:34 Marciano lands a devastating cross! 4:5
0:34 Louis is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 4:5
0:38 The swelling around Louis's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 4:5
0:47 Louis usues his legs to avoid Rocky Marciano's punches. 4:5
0:58 The action is at ring center. 4:5
01:02 Marciano pins Louis's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 4:5
01:07 Jen-Kin is shouting at Rocky Marciano to break! 4:5
01:14 Louis moves into a neutral corner. 4:5
01:14 Marciano gets inside and fires a hook to Louis's body. 6:5
01:28 Rocky Marciano drives that short hook into Louis's midsection! 11:5
01:28 Louis was stunned by that blow! 11:5
01:32 Louis's right eye is close to closing with all the swelling around it, which could well bring about a stoppage to this fight. 11:5
01:41 Marciano wings a big left hand at Louis but the latter sidesteps the punch. 11:5
02:01 Louis retreats into his own corner... 11:5
02:05 Marciano misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 11:5
02:16 Marciano fires a volley of punches but Louis was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 11:5
02:27 Marciano misses wildly with the hook. 11:5
02:47 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Jen-Kin is going to have to sort this out. 11:5
02:51 The Referee breaks it up... 11:5
03:00 Marciano lands a crushing hook! 15:5
03:00 Louis is clutching his side! 15:5
03:00 The crowd would have liked to seen a knockout, but not tonight as the bell sounds ending Round 15, the final round of the fight. 15:5
Fight Result
And here with the call is Billy Jordan
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
David Sutherland, United States scores the bout 144 to 142 for Rocky Marciano
Alejandro Rochin Mapula, Mexico scores the bout 143 to 143 - even
Carol Polis, United States scores the bout 144 to 142 for...
...Rocky Marciano
The winner by majority decision is Rocky Marciano!
Score Cards
Alejandro Rochin Mapula Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Rocky Marciano 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 8 9 10 143
Joe Louis 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 143
David Sutherland Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Rocky Marciano 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 144
Joe Louis 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 142
Carol Polis Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Rocky Marciano 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 144
Joe Louis 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 142
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Rocky Marciano 30 27 30 27 27 27 30 30 30 30 30 30 26 27 30 431
Joe Louis 30 30 27 30 30 30 27 27 30 27 27 27 28 30 27 427
Statistics
Categories Rocky Marciano Joe Louis
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 3.93 5.93
Hooks / Round 5.33 4.60
Crosses / Round 5.53 4.07
Combinations / Round 3.60 5.40
Uppercuts / Round 3.40 4.00
Punches Landed / Round 21.80 24.00
Punches Missed / Round 45.13 14.93
Punching Accuracy 32.6% 61.6%
Total Number of Fouls 2 0
Low Blow 1
Using Open Glove 1
Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt causing Cut 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 2
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 4 / 3 / 1
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 1
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut inside left eyebrow 4 / 3 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 2
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bleeding 0 / 0 3 / 3
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Inside 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 7 / 4
Go for KO 3 / 3 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 3 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 2 2 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: The Super Six #4# Rounds 3&4
Preliminary 1
Ray Robinson vs Gene Tunney
Fight info: Polo Grounds, New York, NY, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Amy Hayes, referee is Earl Morton, the bout will be scored by three judges: Leo Birnbaum (United States), Michele Hellstern (United States) and Arthur Mercante (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: Ray Robinson - Record: 5-3-2 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Freddie Brown
In the blue corner: Gene Tunney - Record: 7-2-1 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Al Gavin
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is anticipating a good fight tonight as the bell sounds for Round 1. 0:0
0:12 Ray Robinson is motioning with his gloves for Tunney to bring it on, but Robinson is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
0:19 The fighters are tied up. Robinson tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
0:28 Robinson uses his shoulder to force Tunney out of the clinch. 0:0
0:37 Morton has to pull the fighters away from each other as Tunney locks up Robinson's arms. 0:0
0:46 Morton separates the two... 0:0
0:55 Tunney isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Robinson fits. 0:0
01:05 Ray Robinson fires a punch over the jab of Tunney and gets it in for points. 2:0
01:27 Robinson just landed a three punch combo! 6:0
01:27 Tunney is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 6:0
01:46 Robinson throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 8:0
02:03 Tunney ends up behind Robinson as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 8:0
02:15 Gene Tunney telegraphed that shot and Robinson ducks under it easily. 8:0
02:22 Tunney's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 8:0
02:29 Robinson cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Tunney had his elbows tucked in nicely. 8:0
02:36 Robinson takes a hard combination from Tunney 8:4
02:36 That's the shot Gene Tunney hoped to land! Robinson looks bad after that series of blows. 8:4
02:52 Tunney traps Robinson's gloves under his arms, forcing Morton to break them up. 8:4
02:57 Morton has to separate the two... 8:4
03:00 Tunney is off target with that hook. 8:4
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 7:5
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 2 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Robinson is scoring more than Tunney. 3:2
0:21 Robinson pins Tunney's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 3:2
0:25 Robinson and Tunney each take a step back. 3:2
0:30 Robinson gets off a quick combination to the body 5:2
0:48 Some nice infighting ends with Tunney getting an uppercut in. 5:4
0:57 A straight cross from Robinson gets through Tunney's guard. 7:4
01:06 Robinson is doing great work inside as he jars Tunney with an uppercut. 10:4
01:24 Tunney tries to muscle inside but Robinson clinches him. 10:4
01:28 Referee Morton separates the two... 10:4
01:32 The action slows for the moment. 10:4
01:41 Robinson lands a hard uppercut! 14:4
01:41 Tunney is badly hurt! 14:4
01:54 Hide the china because Robinson is like a bull in there, charging forward with reckless abandon. 14:4
02:06 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 14:4
02:10 Tunney lands the lead cross. 14:6
02:28 Tunney is getting frustrated as Robinson continues to hold on to him. Tunney is punching Robinson's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Morton pushes the fighters apart. 14:6
02:37 * Robinson is blatantly hitting after the break and Morton has stopped the action to scold him 14:6
02:55 Robinson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 14:6
03:00 Ray Robinson doesn't connect with the jab. 14:6
03:00 Round 2 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 14:6
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 3 begins. 0:0
0:15 Robinson lands a jab to the midsection 2:0
0:28 Gene Tunney scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 2:2
0:44 Ray Robinson dips and connects with a hook to the side of Tunney's head. 4:2
0:58 Robinson shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 6:2
01:11 Robinson gets the cross in, making Tunney blink. 9:2
01:27 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 9:2
01:36 Robinson finally lets go of Tunney. 9:2
01:40 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 9:2
01:54 Ray Robinson tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Tunney. 9:2
02:01 Tunney scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Robinson's jaw. 9:4
02:22 Robinson throws a crushing right to Tunney's jaw! 13:4
02:22 Robinson just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 13:4
02:38 Robinson is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 13:4
02:41 Robinson lands a flurry to the ribs of Tunney. 15:4
02:53 * "The Fighting Marine" is told to quit holding and hitting by Morton. 15:7
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 3. 14:8
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Morton motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:12 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Tunney rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:0
0:12 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:17 Tunney got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Eddie Inabagsky's instructions work. 0:0
0:18 Robinson is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 2:0
0:32 Ray Robinson has his arms wrapped around Tunney... Now they separate. 2:0
0:37 Morton is shouting at Robinson to break! 2:0
0:41 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 2:0
0:45 They are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:0
0:54 Tunney works his way in and leans on Robinson... 2:0
0:58 Morton has to break them apart. 2:0
01:03 Tunney is telegraphing his punches making it pretty easy for Robinson to avoid them. He is going to have to disguise his attempts a little. 2:0
01:06 Tunney doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:2
01:21 Tunney fires a left hand that Robinson takes high on the shoulder. 2:2
01:28 Gene Tunney lands a nice cross but Ray Robinson turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 2:4
01:42 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Tunney blasts home a hook. 2:6
01:56 Tunney lands a devastating hook! 2:10
01:56 Robinson is clutching his side! 2:10
02:06 Tunney lands a hook to the ribs. 2:12
02:18 Tunney is throwing punches in bunches and lands several wicked shots in the process. 2:15
02:22 It appears as if Robinson has the makings of a tiny mouse under his left eye. 2:15
02:28 Tunney scores with a nice right cross. 2:17
02:45 Tunney is flicking the jab, trying to keep Robinson at long range. 2:17
02:49 Both men look to measure one another. 2:17
02:52 Tunney scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 2:20
03:00 Tunney picks off the jab thrown by Robinson. 2:20
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 4, forcing Morton to step in. 1:22
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:09 Tunney gets in a short cross to the body. 0:2
0:18 Eddie Inabagsky seemed to pump up Gene Tunney between rounds. 0:2
0:18 Tunney's jab is fast and accurate. 0:4
0:36 Gene Tunney really buried that punch into Robinson's ribs. 0:8
0:36 Robinson is gasping for air!! 0:8
0:45 Upstairs and downstairs! Robinson lands two quick blows and then moves away from Tunney's counters. 2:8
0:59 Robinson traps Tunney's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Morton breaks it up. 2:8
01:03 Morton separates the two fighters. 2:8
01:16 Tunney pins Ray Robinson's arms. Now they move apart. 2:8
01:25 Morton moves them apart. 2:8
01:37 Robinson just can't find the range with that jab. 2:8
01:44 Tunney shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Robinson flush! 2:12
01:44 And Robinson's in big trouble now! 2:12
01:48 Robinson's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 2:12
01:57 Tunney picks off the cross by Robinson. 2:12
02:00 Tunney fires a light jab to the stomach 2:14
02:17 Tunney landed a sharp combination that rocked Robinson back on his heels! 2:18
02:17 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Robinson is just trying to hang on! 2:18
02:29 Tunney seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:18
02:36 Gene Tunney leaves the jab just short. 2:18
02:43 Ray Robinson lands a jolting uppercut that snaps back the head of Tunney. 5:18
03:00 Robinson is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 5:18
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 5. 5:17
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney looks to be in fair shape as Round 6 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
0:13 Robinson clinches... Tunney gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:22 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:38 Tunney voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:43 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:0
0:51 That punch actually went behind Ray Robinson's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Tunney. 0:0
0:53 Gene Tunney tastes Ray Robinson's jab 2:0
01:07 That hook by Gene Tunney jarred Robinson! 2:4
01:07 That blast sent Robinson reeling into the ropes! 2:4
01:16 Tunney scores big with that hook to the jaw of Ray Robinson. Robinson took a step back after absorbing that shot. 2:7
01:21 Ray Robinson's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 2:7
01:33 Robinson grabs Tunney again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 2:7
01:38 Now they break clean. 2:7
01:43 Tunney scores with consecutive blows to the body of Robinson. 2:9
01:59 Tunney drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 2:13
01:59 That series of punches rocked Robinson and he looks to be in trouble. 2:13
02:12 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Robinson lands the right hand. 4:13
02:24 Tunney lands a rapier like jab to the head of Robinson 4:15
02:29 Robinson seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 4:15
02:34 The fighters are trading punches and Robinson seems to have won that exchange. 7:17
02:47 Tunney circles around the ring. 7:17
02:57 Tunney is protecting the body nicely as Robinson fails to score inside. 7:17
03:00 Robinson is clinching... 7:17
03:00 Morton pries them apart. 7:17
03:00 And that ends Round number 6. 6:19
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 7. There it is! 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of 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, Ray Robinson still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Tunney scores with a quick one-two to "Sugar" Robinson's midsection 0:2
0:21 Tunney is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Robinson's defense. 0:2
0:34 Tunney misses with that combination. 0:2
0:40 Morton is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 0:2
0:43 Robinson lands a brutal cross to head of Tunney. 3:2
0:57 There's a hard shot off the top of Robinson's head! 3:7
0:57 Robinson is reeling after that shot! 3:7
01:01 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. 3:7
01:11 Tunney dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Ray Robinson back on his heels! 3:12
01:11 How is Robinson standing after those shots? 3:12
01:26 You would think Robinson had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Gene Tunney looked trying to score there! 3:12
01:33 Robinson lands a strong hook! 7:12
01:33 That's the punch Robinson hoped to land! Tunney looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 7:12
01:42 Tunney lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 7:14
01:52 Gene Tunney drives a brutal left hook home just above Robinson's trunks. 7:17
01:56 Robinson's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 7:17
02:06 Tunney is circling his opponent. 7:17
02:15 Look out! That was a straight right by Tunney! 7:21
02:15 Robinson's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 7:21
02:24 Tunney lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 7:23
02:37 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 7:23
02:41 Tunney slips in a jab to the body 7:25
02:45 The increased swelling around the left eye of Ray Robinson is fast becoming a hindurance. 7:25
02:57 Gene Tunney is moving like a ghost out there, as Robinson trys in vain to corner him 7:25
03:00 Round 7 ends with the sound of the bell. 7:27
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Robinson's corner has done a great job on his swelling. They've got it under control, at least for now. 0:0
0:13 Robinson slides along the far ropes. 0:0
0:18 Eddie Inabagsky was extremely upbeat during the break with Gene Tunney providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:24 Robinson just comes up short with the jab. 0:0
0:36 Robinson lands a solid cross! 4:0
0:36 Tunney is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 4:0
0:45 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Tunney digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Robinson. 4:2
0:54 * Tunney is complaining and Morton agrees. A warning for a low blow is being given to Robinson. 6:2
01:17 Robinson lands a strong hook! 10:2
01:17 Tunney is hurt! 10:2
01:31 Ray Robinson grabs Gene Tunney's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Morton has to force Robinson to let go. 10:2
01:43 Morton breaks them up... 10:2
01:50 Tunney lands a short left hook to the head. 10:4
01:55 It seems every shot Robinson takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 10:4
02:00 Ray Robinson goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 12:4
02:17 Tunney is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 12:4
02:29 A flurry of blows from Tunney lands to the body 12:6
02:38 Robinson stays on the inside, and he lands a short, crisp uppercut that scored big. 15:6
02:38 Tunney reels backward from what looked like a head butt! 15:6
02:51 Tunney leans on Ray Robinson and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 15:8
03:00 Robinson wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Tunney's defense. 15:8
03:00 It looks like Tunney has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 15:8
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 16:9
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 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 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 Tunney wraps up Robinson... Neither fighter will break... 0:0
0:16 Morton has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:39 Robinson looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 0:0
0:45 These guys are both being extremely tentative in there tonight. 0:0
0:49 The cross scores for Gene Tunney. He needs to throw that punch more often. 0:2
01:08 Tunney takes a heavy combination downstairs. 4:2
01:08 Tunney in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:2
01:26 Robinson misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:2
01:33 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:2
01:43 Robinson swings...and misses. 4:2
01:50 Robinson eats a short cross from Tunney amd backs away. 4:4
02:04 Tunney back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Robinson. 4:4
02:13 Tunney dances gracefully across the canvas 4:4
02:18 The action slows for the moment. 4:4
02:33 Robinson misses wildly with the Hook. 4:4
02:35 Gene Tunney likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Robinson's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 4:6
02:44 Tunney sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Robinson. 4:9
02:48 "Sugar" Robinson's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 4:9
03:00 Gene Tunney appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 4:9
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 4:11
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:05 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Ray 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
0:10 Morton yells at the fighters to separate but Robinson and Tunney are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:15 Morton separates the two... 0:0
0:24 Tunney has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Ray Robinson. 0:0
0:29 Tunney shoves Robinson away. 0:0
0:33 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:0
0:41 Robinson just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Tunney with a sharp combination! 5:0
0:41 Tunney is trying to regroup after those punches... 5:0
01:01 Tunney tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Robinson blocks it. 5:0
01:13 Tunney tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 5:0
01:20 Robinson lands a smashing cross! 9:0
01:20 Tunney was stunned by that blow! 9:0
01:32 Robinson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:0
01:40 Robinson fires and misses. 9:0
01:47 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 9:0
01:51 Tunney lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 9:2
01:55 The swelling around Robinson's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 9:2
02:06 Robinson lands a vicious cross! 13:2
02:06 Robinson has Gene Tunney hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 13:2
02:21 Robinson drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 17:2
02:21 Those punches hurt Tunney and he looks to hang on. 17:2
02:39 Robinson looks to work the body, but Tunney covers up nicely. 17:2
02:53 Ray Robinson can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 17:2
02:55 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Gene Tunney can land a solid one. 17:4
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 10. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 17:3
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson looks to be in excellent shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 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
0:13 Tunney is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:0
0:32 Tunney lands a short hook to the body. 0:2
0:46 Tunney throws a flurry of punches but Robinson either blocks or slips them. 0:2
0:48 Robinson's left hook has found a home on the side of Tunney's head as he lands it again. 3:2
0:57 Tunney rips a hook to the body. 3:4
01:13 Tunney is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Robinson to chase him. 3:4
01:23 Tunney is giving Robinson a lot of side-to-side movement. 3:4
01:32 Tunney grabs and holds Robinson... 3:4
01:36 Morton moves in to break the clinch. 3:4
01:46 Robinson frees himself from Tunney's clutches! They move to ring center now. 3:4
01:53 Robinson backs into his own corner... 3:4
01:58 Tunney slips out of a corner, as Robinson attempts to trap him. 3:4
02:10 Robinson drives that short hook into Tunney's midsection! 7:4
02:10 Tunney is reeling.. 7:4
02:24 What an exchange!! Tunney got the best of that, but Those two were going at it hell bent for leather!! 9:7
02:28 There has to be something done about the swelling around Robinson's left eye as it continues to worsen. 9:7
02:33 Tunney bangs a right cross off the face of Robinson. 9:9
02:43 Robinson retreats into the right corner. 9:9
02:47 Tunney tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 9:9
02:54 OH! Robinson landed the big hook flush! 13:9
02:54 Tunney looks shaken! 13:9
03:00 Tunney is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 13:9
03:00 Tunney appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 13:9
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 14:11
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 12 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Ray 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
0:11 Morton tries to separate the boxers but Tunney has a vice-like grip on Robinson. 0:0
0:16 Morton separates them. 0:0
0:20 Eddie Inabagsky not only gave Tunney encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Robinson. Now it's up to Gene Tunney to implement it. 0:0
0:25 Gene Tunney lands a hard hook! 0:4
0:25 Robinson is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:4
0:34 Robinson throws the cross and scores to the head of Tunney. 2:4
0:43 Robinson is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:4
0:46 Robinson retreats into a neutral corner. 2:4
0:46 Tunney flicks a jab to Robinson's stomach 2:6
01:04 Apparently Robinson feels it's a good strategy to hug Tunney and force Morton to come separate them. 2:6
01:08 Tunney tries to get free... Here comes Morton to break them up... 2:6
01:17 Tunney backs into a neutral corner. 2:6
01:21 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 2:6
01:26 Tunney works his way free! 2:6
01:35 Robinson traps Tunney's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 2:6
01:44 Morton steps in and breaks it up. 2:6
01:52 Tunney flicks a lead right to the head of Ray Robinson. 2:8
01:56 Robinson is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 2:8
02:05 Tunney misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 2:10
02:18 Robinson throws a big looping cross that lands high on the head of Tunney. 5:10
02:32 Robinson fires and misses. 5:10
02:39 Robinson appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 5:10
02:42 Robinson lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Tunney on the end of that punch. 7:10
02:59 There's a straight right by Robinson! 11:10
02:59 Tunney suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 11:10
03:00 Tunney appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 11:10
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 10:10
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Tunney's corner as the bell sounds for Round 13. 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 Ray Robinson's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Gene Tunney unleashes a flurry and Robinson fires back, a close exchange with Tunney coming out on top. 2:3
0:17 Robinson is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:3
0:25 That was a violent straight right by Robinson! 7:3
0:25 Tunney was hurt by those blows! 7:3
0:30 Tunney is slowing up... 7:3
0:37 The action is at ring center. 7:3
0:42 Tunney connects with a violent combination! 7:8
0:42 Robinson is out on his feet after that violent combination! 7:8
0:55 Tunney is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Robinson 7:8
01:04 Robinson does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Tunney's punches in close. 7:8
01:19 Tunney misses wildly with the hook. 7:8
01:38 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Morton is going to have to sort this out. 7:8
01:47 Referee Morton has to separate the two... 7:8
01:56 Tunney and Robinson are in a clinch, Morton hollers at them to break and start fighting. 7:8
02:01 The Referee breaks it up... 7:8
02:05 Tunney lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 7:10
02:10 Robinson's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 7:10
02:23 Tunney misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 7:10
02:36 Gene Tunney is holding on to Robinson. He seems to be taking a breather. 7:10
02:41 Robinson pushes Tunney away. 7:10
02:50 Tunney is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Robinson attempts to move inside on him. 7:10
02:59 Robinson is either lucky or has radar. Tunney's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 7:10
03:00 Tunney shows Robinson his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 13. 7:10
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's two rounds of boxing left, and it's obvious that Ray Robinson is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by 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
0:08 Tunney traps Robinson in the corner! 0:0
0:08 Tunney lets a quick hook go, catching Robinson moving in. 0:2
0:22 Robinson feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Tunney's chin. 2:2
0:32 The fighters are trading punches and Robinson seems to have won that exchange. 5:4
0:36 Robinson is breathing heavily... 5:4
0:44 Tunney connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 5:6
01:02 Robinson has freed himself from Tunney. They move quickly to ring center. 5:6
01:06 Gene Tunney sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 5:8
01:24 Tunney has Robinson trapped in the right neutral corner... 5:8
01:29 Tunney slides along the far ropes. 5:8
01:33 Gene Tunney seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:8
01:44 Tunney catches Robinson coming in with a sweet uppercut! 5:12
01:44 Robinson looks shaken! 5:12
01:49 The swelling under Ray Robinson's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 5:12
01:58 Ray Robinson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:12
02:01 Tunney scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 5:14
02:13 A lead right scores big for Robinson. He stunned Tunney with that one. 8:14
02:17 It looks like Robinson and Tunney are both breathing heavily... 8:14
02:24 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 8:14
02:28 Tunney fires away but finds nothing but air. 8:14
02:36 Robinson moves into a neutral corner. 8:14
02:40 Robinson is trying to free his gloves from under Tunney's gloves. 8:14
02:45 Tunney pushes Robinson away. 8:14
02:58 Oh!!! Ray Robinson unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 13:14
02:58 Tunney seems to have been hurt by that punch! 13:14
03:00 Tunney seems to have done enough to win this fight. 13:14
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. 14:15
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:08 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
0:13 Robinson lands a wicked combination! 4:0
0:13 Gene Tunney is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 4:0
0:27 Tunney slides into his own corner... 4:0
0:32 Robinson wraps his arms around Gene Tunney. 4:0
0:36 Referee Morton steps in to break it up. 4:0
0:46 Robinson cranks up the hook and connects to Tunney's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 8:0
0:46 Tunney was just battered in that exchange, he is reeling and has no clue where he is. 8:0
01:03 Robinson lets his hands go inside, but Tunney protects his body well. 8:0
01:05 Tunney fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 8:2
01:22 Robinson whiffs with the jab. 8:2
01:36 Ray Robinson misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 8:2
01:38 Tunney delivers a solid cross to the body of Robinson. 8:5
01:43 Robinson doesn't have much left... 8:5
01:43 There has to be something done about the swelling around Robinson's left eye as it continues to worsen. 8:5
01:54 Robinson just comes up short with the jab. 8:5
01:57 Tunney drops in a solid cross just above Robinson's trunks. 8:8
02:11 Robinson scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 12:8
02:11 Tunney was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 12:8
02:15 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 12:8
02:23 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 12:8
02:27 The quickness and footwork of Tunney is definitely keeping Robinson off balance. 12:8
02:31 Tunney pushes Robinson away to give himself a little more space to work with. 12:8
02:37 Ray Robinson's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 12:8
02:47 Robinson is just missing by a hair with his punches. 12:8
02:54 Gene Tunney slides into the corner... 12:8
02:58 Ray Robinson feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 12:8
03:00 Maybe they ought to nickname Gene Tunney "Octopus" if he's going to keep clinching every round. 12:8
03:00 Tunney shoves Robinson away. 12:8
03:00 The bell sounds ending the final round and now the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 12:9
Fight Result
Amy Hayes has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Leo Birnbaum, United States scores the bout 144 to 142 for Ray Robinson
Michele Hellstern, United States scores the bout 145 to 141 for Gene Tunney
Arthur Mercante, United States scores the bout 143 to 143 - even
This fight has been declared a draw!
Score Cards
Leo Birnbaum Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 144
Gene Tunney 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 142
Michele Hellstern Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 141
Gene Tunney 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 145
Arthur Mercante Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 143
Gene Tunney 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 143
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 29 30 30 27 27 27 27 30 27 30 30 30 28 27 29 428
Gene Tunney 28 27 27 30 30 30 30 27 30 27 27 30 29 30 28 430
Statistics
Categories Ray Robinson Gene Tunney
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.40 6.87
Hooks / Round 3.80 5.33
Crosses / Round 3.73 5.53
Combinations / Round 4.20 4.87
Uppercuts / Round 3.80 4.07
Punches Landed / Round 19.93 26.67
Punches Missed / Round 44.67 30.27
Punching Accuracy 30.9% 46.8%
Total Number of Fouls 2 1
Low Blow 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 3 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 6 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 5 / 4 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 4 / 2 4 / 2
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Ray Robinson vs Gene Tunney
Fight info: Polo Grounds, New York, NY, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Amy Hayes, referee is Earl Morton, the bout will be scored by three judges: Leo Birnbaum (United States), Michele Hellstern (United States) and Arthur Mercante (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: Ray Robinson - Record: 5-3-2 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Freddie Brown
In the blue corner: Gene Tunney - Record: 7-2-1 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Al Gavin
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is anticipating a good fight tonight as the bell sounds for Round 1. 0:0
0:12 Ray Robinson is motioning with his gloves for Tunney to bring it on, but Robinson is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
0:19 The fighters are tied up. Robinson tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
0:28 Robinson uses his shoulder to force Tunney out of the clinch. 0:0
0:37 Morton has to pull the fighters away from each other as Tunney locks up Robinson's arms. 0:0
0:46 Morton separates the two... 0:0
0:55 Tunney isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Robinson fits. 0:0
01:05 Ray Robinson fires a punch over the jab of Tunney and gets it in for points. 2:0
01:27 Robinson just landed a three punch combo! 6:0
01:27 Tunney is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 6:0
01:46 Robinson throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 8:0
02:03 Tunney ends up behind Robinson as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 8:0
02:15 Gene Tunney telegraphed that shot and Robinson ducks under it easily. 8:0
02:22 Tunney's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 8:0
02:29 Robinson cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Tunney had his elbows tucked in nicely. 8:0
02:36 Robinson takes a hard combination from Tunney 8:4
02:36 That's the shot Gene Tunney hoped to land! Robinson looks bad after that series of blows. 8:4
02:52 Tunney traps Robinson's gloves under his arms, forcing Morton to break them up. 8:4
02:57 Morton has to separate the two... 8:4
03:00 Tunney is off target with that hook. 8:4
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 7:5
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 2 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Robinson is scoring more than Tunney. 3:2
0:21 Robinson pins Tunney's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 3:2
0:25 Robinson and Tunney each take a step back. 3:2
0:30 Robinson gets off a quick combination to the body 5:2
0:48 Some nice infighting ends with Tunney getting an uppercut in. 5:4
0:57 A straight cross from Robinson gets through Tunney's guard. 7:4
01:06 Robinson is doing great work inside as he jars Tunney with an uppercut. 10:4
01:24 Tunney tries to muscle inside but Robinson clinches him. 10:4
01:28 Referee Morton separates the two... 10:4
01:32 The action slows for the moment. 10:4
01:41 Robinson lands a hard uppercut! 14:4
01:41 Tunney is badly hurt! 14:4
01:54 Hide the china because Robinson is like a bull in there, charging forward with reckless abandon. 14:4
02:06 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 14:4
02:10 Tunney lands the lead cross. 14:6
02:28 Tunney is getting frustrated as Robinson continues to hold on to him. Tunney is punching Robinson's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Morton pushes the fighters apart. 14:6
02:37 * Robinson is blatantly hitting after the break and Morton has stopped the action to scold him 14:6
02:55 Robinson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 14:6
03:00 Ray Robinson doesn't connect with the jab. 14:6
03:00 Round 2 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 14:6
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 3 begins. 0:0
0:15 Robinson lands a jab to the midsection 2:0
0:28 Gene Tunney scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 2:2
0:44 Ray Robinson dips and connects with a hook to the side of Tunney's head. 4:2
0:58 Robinson shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 6:2
01:11 Robinson gets the cross in, making Tunney blink. 9:2
01:27 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 9:2
01:36 Robinson finally lets go of Tunney. 9:2
01:40 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 9:2
01:54 Ray Robinson tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Tunney. 9:2
02:01 Tunney scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Robinson's jaw. 9:4
02:22 Robinson throws a crushing right to Tunney's jaw! 13:4
02:22 Robinson just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 13:4
02:38 Robinson is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 13:4
02:41 Robinson lands a flurry to the ribs of Tunney. 15:4
02:53 * "The Fighting Marine" is told to quit holding and hitting by Morton. 15:7
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 3. 14:8
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Morton motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:12 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Tunney rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:0
0:12 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:17 Tunney got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Eddie Inabagsky's instructions work. 0:0
0:18 Robinson is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 2:0
0:32 Ray Robinson has his arms wrapped around Tunney... Now they separate. 2:0
0:37 Morton is shouting at Robinson to break! 2:0
0:41 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 2:0
0:45 They are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:0
0:54 Tunney works his way in and leans on Robinson... 2:0
0:58 Morton has to break them apart. 2:0
01:03 Tunney is telegraphing his punches making it pretty easy for Robinson to avoid them. He is going to have to disguise his attempts a little. 2:0
01:06 Tunney doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:2
01:21 Tunney fires a left hand that Robinson takes high on the shoulder. 2:2
01:28 Gene Tunney lands a nice cross but Ray Robinson turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 2:4
01:42 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Tunney blasts home a hook. 2:6
01:56 Tunney lands a devastating hook! 2:10
01:56 Robinson is clutching his side! 2:10
02:06 Tunney lands a hook to the ribs. 2:12
02:18 Tunney is throwing punches in bunches and lands several wicked shots in the process. 2:15
02:22 It appears as if Robinson has the makings of a tiny mouse under his left eye. 2:15
02:28 Tunney scores with a nice right cross. 2:17
02:45 Tunney is flicking the jab, trying to keep Robinson at long range. 2:17
02:49 Both men look to measure one another. 2:17
02:52 Tunney scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 2:20
03:00 Tunney picks off the jab thrown by Robinson. 2:20
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 4, forcing Morton to step in. 1:22
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:09 Tunney gets in a short cross to the body. 0:2
0:18 Eddie Inabagsky seemed to pump up Gene Tunney between rounds. 0:2
0:18 Tunney's jab is fast and accurate. 0:4
0:36 Gene Tunney really buried that punch into Robinson's ribs. 0:8
0:36 Robinson is gasping for air!! 0:8
0:45 Upstairs and downstairs! Robinson lands two quick blows and then moves away from Tunney's counters. 2:8
0:59 Robinson traps Tunney's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Morton breaks it up. 2:8
01:03 Morton separates the two fighters. 2:8
01:16 Tunney pins Ray Robinson's arms. Now they move apart. 2:8
01:25 Morton moves them apart. 2:8
01:37 Robinson just can't find the range with that jab. 2:8
01:44 Tunney shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Robinson flush! 2:12
01:44 And Robinson's in big trouble now! 2:12
01:48 Robinson's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 2:12
01:57 Tunney picks off the cross by Robinson. 2:12
02:00 Tunney fires a light jab to the stomach 2:14
02:17 Tunney landed a sharp combination that rocked Robinson back on his heels! 2:18
02:17 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Robinson is just trying to hang on! 2:18
02:29 Tunney seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:18
02:36 Gene Tunney leaves the jab just short. 2:18
02:43 Ray Robinson lands a jolting uppercut that snaps back the head of Tunney. 5:18
03:00 Robinson is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 5:18
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 5. 5:17
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney looks to be in fair shape as Round 6 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
0:13 Robinson clinches... Tunney gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:22 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:38 Tunney voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:43 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:0
0:51 That punch actually went behind Ray Robinson's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Tunney. 0:0
0:53 Gene Tunney tastes Ray Robinson's jab 2:0
01:07 That hook by Gene Tunney jarred Robinson! 2:4
01:07 That blast sent Robinson reeling into the ropes! 2:4
01:16 Tunney scores big with that hook to the jaw of Ray Robinson. Robinson took a step back after absorbing that shot. 2:7
01:21 Ray Robinson's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 2:7
01:33 Robinson grabs Tunney again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 2:7
01:38 Now they break clean. 2:7
01:43 Tunney scores with consecutive blows to the body of Robinson. 2:9
01:59 Tunney drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 2:13
01:59 That series of punches rocked Robinson and he looks to be in trouble. 2:13
02:12 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Robinson lands the right hand. 4:13
02:24 Tunney lands a rapier like jab to the head of Robinson 4:15
02:29 Robinson seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 4:15
02:34 The fighters are trading punches and Robinson seems to have won that exchange. 7:17
02:47 Tunney circles around the ring. 7:17
02:57 Tunney is protecting the body nicely as Robinson fails to score inside. 7:17
03:00 Robinson is clinching... 7:17
03:00 Morton pries them apart. 7:17
03:00 And that ends Round number 6. 6:19
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 7. There it is! 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of 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, Ray Robinson still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Tunney scores with a quick one-two to "Sugar" Robinson's midsection 0:2
0:21 Tunney is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Robinson's defense. 0:2
0:34 Tunney misses with that combination. 0:2
0:40 Morton is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 0:2
0:43 Robinson lands a brutal cross to head of Tunney. 3:2
0:57 There's a hard shot off the top of Robinson's head! 3:7
0:57 Robinson is reeling after that shot! 3:7
01:01 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. 3:7
01:11 Tunney dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Ray Robinson back on his heels! 3:12
01:11 How is Robinson standing after those shots? 3:12
01:26 You would think Robinson had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Gene Tunney looked trying to score there! 3:12
01:33 Robinson lands a strong hook! 7:12
01:33 That's the punch Robinson hoped to land! Tunney looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 7:12
01:42 Tunney lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 7:14
01:52 Gene Tunney drives a brutal left hook home just above Robinson's trunks. 7:17
01:56 Robinson's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 7:17
02:06 Tunney is circling his opponent. 7:17
02:15 Look out! That was a straight right by Tunney! 7:21
02:15 Robinson's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 7:21
02:24 Tunney lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 7:23
02:37 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 7:23
02:41 Tunney slips in a jab to the body 7:25
02:45 The increased swelling around the left eye of Ray Robinson is fast becoming a hindurance. 7:25
02:57 Gene Tunney is moving like a ghost out there, as Robinson trys in vain to corner him 7:25
03:00 Round 7 ends with the sound of the bell. 7:27
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Robinson's corner has done a great job on his swelling. They've got it under control, at least for now. 0:0
0:13 Robinson slides along the far ropes. 0:0
0:18 Eddie Inabagsky was extremely upbeat during the break with Gene Tunney providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:24 Robinson just comes up short with the jab. 0:0
0:36 Robinson lands a solid cross! 4:0
0:36 Tunney is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 4:0
0:45 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Tunney digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Robinson. 4:2
0:54 * Tunney is complaining and Morton agrees. A warning for a low blow is being given to Robinson. 6:2
01:17 Robinson lands a strong hook! 10:2
01:17 Tunney is hurt! 10:2
01:31 Ray Robinson grabs Gene Tunney's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Morton has to force Robinson to let go. 10:2
01:43 Morton breaks them up... 10:2
01:50 Tunney lands a short left hook to the head. 10:4
01:55 It seems every shot Robinson takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 10:4
02:00 Ray Robinson goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 12:4
02:17 Tunney is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 12:4
02:29 A flurry of blows from Tunney lands to the body 12:6
02:38 Robinson stays on the inside, and he lands a short, crisp uppercut that scored big. 15:6
02:38 Tunney reels backward from what looked like a head butt! 15:6
02:51 Tunney leans on Ray Robinson and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 15:8
03:00 Robinson wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Tunney's defense. 15:8
03:00 It looks like Tunney has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 15:8
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 16:9
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 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 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 Tunney wraps up Robinson... Neither fighter will break... 0:0
0:16 Morton has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:39 Robinson looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 0:0
0:45 These guys are both being extremely tentative in there tonight. 0:0
0:49 The cross scores for Gene Tunney. He needs to throw that punch more often. 0:2
01:08 Tunney takes a heavy combination downstairs. 4:2
01:08 Tunney in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:2
01:26 Robinson misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:2
01:33 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:2
01:43 Robinson swings...and misses. 4:2
01:50 Robinson eats a short cross from Tunney amd backs away. 4:4
02:04 Tunney back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Robinson. 4:4
02:13 Tunney dances gracefully across the canvas 4:4
02:18 The action slows for the moment. 4:4
02:33 Robinson misses wildly with the Hook. 4:4
02:35 Gene Tunney likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Robinson's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 4:6
02:44 Tunney sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Robinson. 4:9
02:48 "Sugar" Robinson's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 4:9
03:00 Gene Tunney appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 4:9
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 4:11
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:05 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Ray 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
0:10 Morton yells at the fighters to separate but Robinson and Tunney are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:15 Morton separates the two... 0:0
0:24 Tunney has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Ray Robinson. 0:0
0:29 Tunney shoves Robinson away. 0:0
0:33 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:0
0:41 Robinson just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Tunney with a sharp combination! 5:0
0:41 Tunney is trying to regroup after those punches... 5:0
01:01 Tunney tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Robinson blocks it. 5:0
01:13 Tunney tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 5:0
01:20 Robinson lands a smashing cross! 9:0
01:20 Tunney was stunned by that blow! 9:0
01:32 Robinson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:0
01:40 Robinson fires and misses. 9:0
01:47 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 9:0
01:51 Tunney lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 9:2
01:55 The swelling around Robinson's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 9:2
02:06 Robinson lands a vicious cross! 13:2
02:06 Robinson has Gene Tunney hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 13:2
02:21 Robinson drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 17:2
02:21 Those punches hurt Tunney and he looks to hang on. 17:2
02:39 Robinson looks to work the body, but Tunney covers up nicely. 17:2
02:53 Ray Robinson can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 17:2
02:55 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Gene Tunney can land a solid one. 17:4
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 10. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 17:3
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson looks to be in excellent shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 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
0:13 Tunney is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:0
0:32 Tunney lands a short hook to the body. 0:2
0:46 Tunney throws a flurry of punches but Robinson either blocks or slips them. 0:2
0:48 Robinson's left hook has found a home on the side of Tunney's head as he lands it again. 3:2
0:57 Tunney rips a hook to the body. 3:4
01:13 Tunney is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Robinson to chase him. 3:4
01:23 Tunney is giving Robinson a lot of side-to-side movement. 3:4
01:32 Tunney grabs and holds Robinson... 3:4
01:36 Morton moves in to break the clinch. 3:4
01:46 Robinson frees himself from Tunney's clutches! They move to ring center now. 3:4
01:53 Robinson backs into his own corner... 3:4
01:58 Tunney slips out of a corner, as Robinson attempts to trap him. 3:4
02:10 Robinson drives that short hook into Tunney's midsection! 7:4
02:10 Tunney is reeling.. 7:4
02:24 What an exchange!! Tunney got the best of that, but Those two were going at it hell bent for leather!! 9:7
02:28 There has to be something done about the swelling around Robinson's left eye as it continues to worsen. 9:7
02:33 Tunney bangs a right cross off the face of Robinson. 9:9
02:43 Robinson retreats into the right corner. 9:9
02:47 Tunney tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 9:9
02:54 OH! Robinson landed the big hook flush! 13:9
02:54 Tunney looks shaken! 13:9
03:00 Tunney is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 13:9
03:00 Tunney appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 13:9
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 14:11
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 12 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Ray 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
0:11 Morton tries to separate the boxers but Tunney has a vice-like grip on Robinson. 0:0
0:16 Morton separates them. 0:0
0:20 Eddie Inabagsky not only gave Tunney encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Robinson. Now it's up to Gene Tunney to implement it. 0:0
0:25 Gene Tunney lands a hard hook! 0:4
0:25 Robinson is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:4
0:34 Robinson throws the cross and scores to the head of Tunney. 2:4
0:43 Robinson is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:4
0:46 Robinson retreats into a neutral corner. 2:4
0:46 Tunney flicks a jab to Robinson's stomach 2:6
01:04 Apparently Robinson feels it's a good strategy to hug Tunney and force Morton to come separate them. 2:6
01:08 Tunney tries to get free... Here comes Morton to break them up... 2:6
01:17 Tunney backs into a neutral corner. 2:6
01:21 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 2:6
01:26 Tunney works his way free! 2:6
01:35 Robinson traps Tunney's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 2:6
01:44 Morton steps in and breaks it up. 2:6
01:52 Tunney flicks a lead right to the head of Ray Robinson. 2:8
01:56 Robinson is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 2:8
02:05 Tunney misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 2:10
02:18 Robinson throws a big looping cross that lands high on the head of Tunney. 5:10
02:32 Robinson fires and misses. 5:10
02:39 Robinson appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 5:10
02:42 Robinson lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Tunney on the end of that punch. 7:10
02:59 There's a straight right by Robinson! 11:10
02:59 Tunney suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 11:10
03:00 Tunney appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 11:10
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 10:10
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Tunney's corner as the bell sounds for Round 13. 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 Ray Robinson's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Gene Tunney unleashes a flurry and Robinson fires back, a close exchange with Tunney coming out on top. 2:3
0:17 Robinson is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:3
0:25 That was a violent straight right by Robinson! 7:3
0:25 Tunney was hurt by those blows! 7:3
0:30 Tunney is slowing up... 7:3
0:37 The action is at ring center. 7:3
0:42 Tunney connects with a violent combination! 7:8
0:42 Robinson is out on his feet after that violent combination! 7:8
0:55 Tunney is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Robinson 7:8
01:04 Robinson does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Tunney's punches in close. 7:8
01:19 Tunney misses wildly with the hook. 7:8
01:38 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Morton is going to have to sort this out. 7:8
01:47 Referee Morton has to separate the two... 7:8
01:56 Tunney and Robinson are in a clinch, Morton hollers at them to break and start fighting. 7:8
02:01 The Referee breaks it up... 7:8
02:05 Tunney lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 7:10
02:10 Robinson's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 7:10
02:23 Tunney misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 7:10
02:36 Gene Tunney is holding on to Robinson. He seems to be taking a breather. 7:10
02:41 Robinson pushes Tunney away. 7:10
02:50 Tunney is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Robinson attempts to move inside on him. 7:10
02:59 Robinson is either lucky or has radar. Tunney's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 7:10
03:00 Tunney shows Robinson his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 13. 7:10
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's two rounds of boxing left, and it's obvious that Ray Robinson is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by 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
0:08 Tunney traps Robinson in the corner! 0:0
0:08 Tunney lets a quick hook go, catching Robinson moving in. 0:2
0:22 Robinson feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Tunney's chin. 2:2
0:32 The fighters are trading punches and Robinson seems to have won that exchange. 5:4
0:36 Robinson is breathing heavily... 5:4
0:44 Tunney connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 5:6
01:02 Robinson has freed himself from Tunney. They move quickly to ring center. 5:6
01:06 Gene Tunney sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 5:8
01:24 Tunney has Robinson trapped in the right neutral corner... 5:8
01:29 Tunney slides along the far ropes. 5:8
01:33 Gene Tunney seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:8
01:44 Tunney catches Robinson coming in with a sweet uppercut! 5:12
01:44 Robinson looks shaken! 5:12
01:49 The swelling under Ray Robinson's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 5:12
01:58 Ray Robinson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:12
02:01 Tunney scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 5:14
02:13 A lead right scores big for Robinson. He stunned Tunney with that one. 8:14
02:17 It looks like Robinson and Tunney are both breathing heavily... 8:14
02:24 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 8:14
02:28 Tunney fires away but finds nothing but air. 8:14
02:36 Robinson moves into a neutral corner. 8:14
02:40 Robinson is trying to free his gloves from under Tunney's gloves. 8:14
02:45 Tunney pushes Robinson away. 8:14
02:58 Oh!!! Ray Robinson unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 13:14
02:58 Tunney seems to have been hurt by that punch! 13:14
03:00 Tunney seems to have done enough to win this fight. 13:14
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. 14:15
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:08 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
0:13 Robinson lands a wicked combination! 4:0
0:13 Gene Tunney is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 4:0
0:27 Tunney slides into his own corner... 4:0
0:32 Robinson wraps his arms around Gene Tunney. 4:0
0:36 Referee Morton steps in to break it up. 4:0
0:46 Robinson cranks up the hook and connects to Tunney's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 8:0
0:46 Tunney was just battered in that exchange, he is reeling and has no clue where he is. 8:0
01:03 Robinson lets his hands go inside, but Tunney protects his body well. 8:0
01:05 Tunney fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 8:2
01:22 Robinson whiffs with the jab. 8:2
01:36 Ray Robinson misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 8:2
01:38 Tunney delivers a solid cross to the body of Robinson. 8:5
01:43 Robinson doesn't have much left... 8:5
01:43 There has to be something done about the swelling around Robinson's left eye as it continues to worsen. 8:5
01:54 Robinson just comes up short with the jab. 8:5
01:57 Tunney drops in a solid cross just above Robinson's trunks. 8:8
02:11 Robinson scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 12:8
02:11 Tunney was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 12:8
02:15 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 12:8
02:23 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 12:8
02:27 The quickness and footwork of Tunney is definitely keeping Robinson off balance. 12:8
02:31 Tunney pushes Robinson away to give himself a little more space to work with. 12:8
02:37 Ray Robinson's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 12:8
02:47 Robinson is just missing by a hair with his punches. 12:8
02:54 Gene Tunney slides into the corner... 12:8
02:58 Ray Robinson feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 12:8
03:00 Maybe they ought to nickname Gene Tunney "Octopus" if he's going to keep clinching every round. 12:8
03:00 Tunney shoves Robinson away. 12:8
03:00 The bell sounds ending the final round and now the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 12:9
Fight Result
Amy Hayes has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Leo Birnbaum, United States scores the bout 144 to 142 for Ray Robinson
Michele Hellstern, United States scores the bout 145 to 141 for Gene Tunney
Arthur Mercante, United States scores the bout 143 to 143 - even
This fight has been declared a draw!
Score Cards
Leo Birnbaum Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 144
Gene Tunney 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 142
Michele Hellstern Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 141
Gene Tunney 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 145
Arthur Mercante Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 143
Gene Tunney 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 143
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 29 30 30 27 27 27 27 30 27 30 30 30 28 27 29 428
Gene Tunney 28 27 27 30 30 30 30 27 30 27 27 30 29 30 28 430
Statistics
Categories Ray Robinson Gene Tunney
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.40 6.87
Hooks / Round 3.80 5.33
Crosses / Round 3.73 5.53
Combinations / Round 4.20 4.87
Uppercuts / Round 3.80 4.07
Punches Landed / Round 19.93 26.67
Punches Missed / Round 44.67 30.27
Punching Accuracy 30.9% 46.8%
Total Number of Fouls 2 1
Low Blow 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 3 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 6 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 5 / 4 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 4 / 2 4 / 2
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: The Super Six #4# Rounds 3&4
Preliminary 2
Benny Leonard vs Roberto Duran
Fight info: Uline Arena, Washington, DC, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Mark Beiro, referee is Bill Clancy, the bout will be scored by three judges: Walter Cavalieri (United States), Leszek Jankowiak (Poland) and C.J. Ross (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: Benny Leonard - Record: 5-6-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Freddie Brown
In the blue corner: Roberto Duran - Record: 9-2-1 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Gil Clancy
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's the start of Round 1 of what we hope to be an exciting contest. 0:0
0:17 Duran just can't find the range with that combination. 0:0
0:19 Benny Leonard goes to the head, then digs a nice combination to the body that had something on it. 3:0
0:33 Duran holds his arms up in disgust as Leonard holds him around his waist. 3:0
0:37 Now they break clean. 3:0
0:48 Duran is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Leonard can't throw punches, I guess. 3:0
0:57 Clancy pries them apart. 3:0
01:01 These guys are throwing caution to the wind as they go at it blow for blow. 5:2
01:14 Duran ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 5:4
01:31 Leonard works free! The fighters move to ring center. 5:4
01:45 Duran lands a solid uppercut! 5:8
01:45 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Leonard is trying to hang on... 5:8
01:59 That was a violent straight right by Duran! 5:12
01:59 Leonard is clutching his side! 5:12
02:22 Leonard picks off the uppercut by Duran. 5:12
02:29 Benny Leonard shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Duran flush! 9:12
02:29 Duran appears to be stunned! 9:12
02:43 Leonard fires a left hand that Duran takes high on the shoulder. 9:12
02:53 Duran pins Leonard in the corner! 9:12
03:00 * Duran lands a violent shot under Leonard's ribcage and Leonard instantly drops down on both knees. 9:12
03:00 Clancy begins the count... 9:21
03:00 1... 9:21
03:00 * Leonard makes it to his feet but his legs look wobbly! He is going to have to call on all his skills to remain in the fight. 9:21
03:00 The fight will continue as Clancy appears satisfied that Benny Leonard is OK. 9:21
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 10:20
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard and Duran square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 2. 0:0
0:12 Leonard backs into his own corner... 0:0
0:17 Roberto Duran is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Leonard. 0:0
0:21 Benny Leonard got some great advice from Freddie Brown between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:0
0:23 Benny Leonard traps Duran in the corner! 0:0
0:23 Benny Leonard lands consecutive blows to Duran's midsection. 2:0
0:37 Duran is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:0
0:44 There's a hard shot off the top of Duran's head! 6:0
0:44 That shot landed square and Duran felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 6:0
0:57 Leonard moves in and scores with a quick jab. 8:0
01:11 Duran doesn't connect with the cross. 8:0
01:13 Leonard lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 10:0
01:23 Leonard's jab is fast and accurate. 12:0
01:40 Duran is trapped in the corner... 12:0
01:44 Leonard just comes up short with the hook. 12:0
01:51 Leonard takes a hard combination from Duran 12:4
01:51 Leonard is dazed and he is in trouble!! 12:4
01:55 Leonard appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 12:4
02:01 Duran takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 14:4
02:15 Benny Leonard wraps up Duran. 14:4
02:20 Clancy has to separate the two... 14:4
02:32 Duran takes a heavy combination downstairs. 18:4
02:32 Duran appears shaken by those punches! 18:4
02:41 Duran is staying at the center of the ring. 18:4
02:46 Duran pins Benny Leonard's arms. Now they move apart. 18:4
02:50 Clancy steps in and breaks it up. 18:4
02:55 Both men look to measure one another. 18:4
03:00 Considering the clinch Leonard has on Roberto Duran it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Duran pushes him away. 18:4
03:00 Duran works his way free! 18:4
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 17:5
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:12 Leonard is protecting the body nicely as Duran fails to score inside. 0:0
0:14 Leonard is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 2:0
0:23 Duran got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Gil Clancy's instructions work. 2:0
0:28 Leonard misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:0
0:30 That straight cross from Duran tagged Leonard. He came right up the middle with that punch. 2:3
0:45 Leonard back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Duran. 2:3
0:50 Roberto Duran's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:3
0:57 Leonard throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Duran but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:3
01:04 Duran pushes Benny Leonard away to give himself a little more space to work with. 2:3
01:08 Duran wallops Leonard with a cross to the liver! 2:6
01:17 Duran eats a short cross from Leonard amd backs away. 4:6
01:31 Punch and move, punch and move, Leonard will do it all night if Roberto Duran doesn't do a more consistent job of cutting off the ring. 4:6
01:40 Clancy tries to separate the boxers but Roberto Duran has a vice-like grip on Leonard. 4:6
01:52 Clancy has to break them apart. 4:6
02:04 Leonard is giving Duran a lot of side-to-side movement. 4:6
02:08 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 4:6
02:11 Leonard forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Duran. 6:6
02:23 Leonard has Duran cornered! 6:6
02:23 Leonard flicks a lead right to the head of Duran. 8:6
02:23 Duran reels backward from what appears to be a head butt! 8:6
02:28 Duran now has some bruising under his left eye. 8:6
02:40 Leonard has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Duran. 8:6
02:44 Clancy has to break the clinch. 8:6
02:54 Leonard misses wildly with the hook. 8:6
03:00 Roberto Duran drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 8:10
03:00 Leonard was hurt by those blows! 8:10
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. 10:9
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Freddie Brown not only gave Benny Leonard encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Duran. Now it's up to Leonard to implement it. 0:0
0:08 Leonard backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:08 Duran sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Leonard. 0:3
0:16 As high as Benny Leonard is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Duran takes advantage of it. 0:3
0:25 Leonard fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:3
0:39 Duran just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:3
0:39 Duran is gasping for air!! 4:3
0:51 Leonard retreats into the far corner. 4:3
0:56 Duran's misses as Leonard backpedals away. 4:3
0:58 Leonard moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 6:3
01:15 Leonard fires away but finds nothing but air. 6:3
01:17 Duran drives a stiff jab to the midsection. 6:6
01:27 Roberto Duran brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 6:6
01:31 Duran fires a lead right that Leonard manages to avoid. 6:6
01:39 Duran takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 6:6
01:42 Leonard is blocked in his own corner... 6:6
01:47 Duran really buried that punch into Leonard's ribs. 6:11
01:47 Leonard looks shaken! 6:11
02:03 Duran scores with a hard jab to the body. 6:14
02:18 And Duran tastes the power of a huge cross from Leonard! 10:14
02:18 Benny Leonard has Duran hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 10:14
02:33 Duran gets off a quick combination to the body 10:16
02:47 Duran drives that short hook into Leonard's midsection! 10:20
02:47 Leonard is suddenly in trouble! 10:20
02:56 Leonard scores with the jab. 12:20
03:00 Duran's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 4. 12:20
03:00 The crowd is on its feet as the round comes to a close, shouting its approval for the rousing action that took place during the round. 13:20
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:06 Freddie Brown was extremely upbeat during the break with Benny Leonard providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Leonard can land a solid one. 2:0
0:11 Duran seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 2:0
0:20 Duran fires and misses. 2:0
0:28 Leonard is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:0
0:32 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:0
0:35 Duran moves into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:39 Leonard traps Duran's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Clancy breaks it up. 2:0
0:48 Clancy moves in to break the clinch. 2:0
0:53 Leonard retreats into his own corner... 2:0
0:58 Leonard does a great job of moving as Duran tries to work inside. 2:0
01:00 Leonard lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Duran on the end of that punch. 4:0
01:10 Duran moves into the near corner. 4:0
01:14 Leonard is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 4:0
01:21 The action slows for the moment. 4:0
01:25 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 4:0
01:30 Leonard misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:0
01:32 Duran throws another good combination that temporarily slows Leonard. 4:2
01:48 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 4:2
01:56 Duran slides into the corner... 4:2
01:56 Leonard digs a short hook to ribs of Roberto Duran. 6:2
02:10 Leonard darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 6:2
02:23 Benny Leonard scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 11:2
02:23 Duran is trying to regroup after those punches... 11:2
02:27 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Duran. 11:2
02:35 Duran has Leonard trapped in the lower neutral corner... 11:2
02:39 Duran is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Leonard attempts to move inside on him. 11:2
02:44 Roberto Duran has Leonard blocked in! 11:2
02:49 Leonard picks off the jab thrown by Duran. 11:2
02:55 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 11:2
03:00 Duran tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 11:2
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 5. 11:4
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard looks to be in good shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Duran's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Duran's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Not much steam behind Leonard's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:0
0:24 Leonard is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 2:0
0:28 Eddie Inabagsky was in Duran's face between rounds and Roberto Duran just glared at him. We have no idea what the problem might have been. 2:0
0:29 Duran tastes Leonard's jab 4:0
0:34 Duran's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 4:0
0:50 Duran is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 4:0
0:56 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:0
01:15 Duran misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:0
01:18 Leonard sneaks home the right cross. 6:0
01:31 Duran blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 6:3
01:52 Leonard lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Duran. 6:3
02:00 Duran eats a jab from Leonard 8:3
02:20 Duran wings a big left hand at Leonard but the latter sidesteps the punch. 8:3
02:27 Duran's jab connects to Leonard's head 8:5
02:43 Duran's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 8:5
02:54 The uppercut just landed by Leonard is a nice weapon on the inside. 10:5
03:00 Round 6 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 11:7
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Leonard and Duran leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 Leonard received a pep talk from Freddie Brown before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:06 Duran'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 Duran has Leonard pinned! 0:0
0:12 Duran grabs Benny Leonard's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Clancy has to force Duran to let go. 0:0
0:21 Clancy is shouting at Duran to break! 0:0
0:34 That punch actually went behind Duran's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Leonard. 0:0
0:45 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Duran rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:0
0:57 Duran retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:57 Leonard lands a stinging jab. 2:0
01:13 Leonard ends up behind Duran as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 2:0
01:20 Leonard seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:0
01:28 Leonard wraps up Duran... Neither fighter will break... 2:0
01:32 Leonard finally lets go of Duran. 2:0
01:37 Duran connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 2:2
01:51 Roberto Duran is clinching. Clancy better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 2:2
02:00 * Duran is leaning on the back of Leonard's neck and Clancy has seen enough as he issues a warning. 2:2
02:18 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 2:2
02:26 Leonard throws the hook and connects. 4:2
02:42 Duran is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Leonard's defense. 4:2
02:52 Benny Leonard drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 8:2
02:52 Duran is reeling.. 8:2
02:57 Duran's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Leonard. 8:2
03:00 Round 7 finishes with the sound of the bell. 8:4
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duran looks to be in fair shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Duran is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Duran still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Duran tries a hook but Leonard blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 2:0
0:16 Whatever Freddie Brown said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Leonard has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 2:0
0:17 Leonard pins Duran in the corner! 2:0
0:17 Leonard flicks a jab to Duran's stomach 4:0
0:33 Duran has freed himself from Benny Leonard. They move quickly to ring center. 4:0
0:46 Roberto Duran fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:0
0:49 Leonard doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 6:0
01:06 Leonard seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:0
01:16 Duran connects with a violent cross! 6:4
01:16 Leonard is going to need to regroup after that blow... 6:4
01:35 Leonard lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 8:4
01:39 There has to be something done about the swelling around Duran's left eye as it continues to worsen. 8:4
01:45 Benny Leonard slides into a neutral corner... 8:4
01:49 Duran is circling his opponent. 8:4
02:00 Duran scores from the outside with a nice cross to the body. 8:7
02:13 Leonard has Duran trapped! 8:7
02:18 Leonard fires and misses. 8:7
02:24 There's a straight right by Duran! 8:12
02:24 What a devastating shot, Leonard looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 8:12
02:37 Leonard rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 10:12
02:47 Duran scores with a hard jab but he misses with the right hand, coming behind it. 10:15
03:00 Leonard lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Duran. 10:15
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Clancy to step in and break it up. 11:16
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Duran's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 Duran feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 0:2
0:17 Freddie Brown seemed to pump up Leonard between rounds. 0:2
0:17 Leonard throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:2
0:26 Duran backs into the near right corner. 2:2
0:26 Leonard rips a cross to the stomach of Duran, but there was really no power behind it. 4:2
0:36 Leonard scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Duran's jaw. 6:2
0:40 It seems every shot Duran takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 6:2
0:44 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 6:2
0:52 Leonard is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 6:2
0:56 Benny Leonard has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 6:2
01:04 Leonard is holding... 6:2
01:13 Leonard shoves Duran away. 6:2
01:30 Leonard lands a solid hook! 10:2
01:30 Duran is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 10:2
01:50 Clancy warns Duran for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 10:2
01:55 Duran pushes Leonard away. 10:2
02:02 Leonard traps Duran in the corner! 10:2
02:07 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Clancy is going to have to sort this out. 10:2
02:11 Leonard uses his shoulder to force Duran out of the clinch. 10:2
02:21 Leonard is holding on to Duran. He seems to be taking a breather. 10:2
02:25 Clancy separates the two... 10:2
02:30 The action is at ring center. 10:2
02:34 Leonard clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 10:2
02:43 Roberto Duran pushes Leonard away. 10:2
02:48 Duran has Leonard trapped in the lower neutral corner... 10:2
02:53 Duran voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 10:2
03:00 Leonard pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 10:2
03:00 It looks like Leonard has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 10:2
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 9 to a close. 10:2
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duran was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Freddie Brown was really animated in Leonard's corner and Leonard was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Roberto Duran is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 Leonard snakes the jab through Duran's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:0
0:19 Duran slides into a neutral corner... 2:0
0:23 Leonard clinches... Duran gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 2:0
0:28 The Referee breaks it up... 2:0
0:37 Duran drops the right hand flush on Leonard's chin! 2:4
0:37 Leonard's knee almost touched the canvas... 2:4
0:47 Leonard lands a rapier like jab to the head of Duran 4:4
0:51 Duran's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 4:4
01:00 Benny Leonard has Duran pinned! 4:4
01:00 Leonard glances a hook off Duran's side. 6:4
01:11 Leonard throws the cross and scores to the head of Duran. 8:4
01:26 The fighters are at ring center... 8:4
01:30 Duran can't score with short uppercut inside. Leonard got his gloves in front of the punch. 8:4
01:33 Leonard wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 10:4
01:43 Duran retreats into the lower corner. 10:4
01:43 Not a lot on that hook to Duran's side, but it scored. 12:4
01:47 Duran is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 12:4
01:52 There's a combination of punches from Duran that score big. 12:7
02:09 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 12:7
02:13 Clancy breaks them up... 12:7
02:18 Leonard bangs a right cross off the face of Duran. 14:7
02:27 Leonard scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 16:7
02:48 Duran misses with that punch. 16:7
03:00 Duran tries to muscle inside but Leonard clinches him. 16:7
03:00 Clancy separates the two fighters. 16:7
03:00 Leonard appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 16:7
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 10 comes to an end. 16:7
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duran 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 If the swelling was lessened by Duran's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:11 Duran smothers Leonard's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:20 Leonard tries to get free... Here comes Clancy to break them up... 0:0
0:25 Duran has Leonard trapped in the near right neutral corner... 0:0
0:30 Duran looks to work the body, but Leonard covers up nicely. 0:0
0:39 Leonard retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:39 Duran lands a jolting uppercut that snaps back the head of Leonard. 0:3
0:52 Leonard shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:3
01:08 Roberto Duran just landed a devastating three punch combo! 2:7
01:08 Leonard was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 2:7
01:17 Leonard slides into a neutral corner... 2:7
01:22 Roberto Duran is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 2:7
01:26 Duran seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:7
01:33 Duran isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Leonard fits. 2:7
01:43 Duran is literally dancing circles around Leonard this round. 2:7
01:52 Duran can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:7
01:54 Leonard goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 4:7
02:05 Benny Leonard backs into the right corner. 4:7
02:10 Leonard usues his legs to avoid Duran's punches. 4:7
02:12 Leonard throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 6:7
02:26 Leonard moves to the center of the Ring taunting Duran with his hands by his sides. 6:7
02:36 Leonard and Duran go toe to toe with Leonard getting the better of it. 9:9
02:41 The swelling around Duran's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 9:9
02:53 Duran is clinching... 9:9
03:00 Referee Clancy separates the two... 9:9
03:00 It looks like Leonard has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 9:9
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 10:11
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duran is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 12. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Duran is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:18 Leonard pins Duran's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:23 Referee Clancy has to separate the two... 0:0
0:27 Duran's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:32 Leonard grabs Duran again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:0
0:41 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:49 * Clancy is telling Duran to quit leading with his head. 0:3
0:49 * Clancy takes a point away from Duran! 0:3
0:49 * Bad Luck! Leonard's cut! 0:5
0:49 * Leonard's right eye is bloodied by Duran but the gash is under the eye so it should not bother his vision. 0:5
0:49 * Clancy has just indicated that Duran is guilty of using his head and committing a foul. So Leonard's cut is the result of an intentional butt, not a punch. 0:5
01:03 Duran just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:9
01:03 Leonard was shaken by those blows! 0:9
01:12 Roberto Duran pins Leonard in the corner! 0:9
01:17 That was a violent straight right by Duran! 0:13
01:17 That series of punches rocked Leonard and he looks to be in trouble. 0:13
01:26 Benny Leonard slides into the corner... 0:13
01:31 Duran fires a volley of punches but Leonard was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:13
01:42 The quickness and footwork of Duran is definitely keeping Leonard off balance. 0:13
01:47 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:13
01:58 Duran cranks up the hook and connects to Leonard's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:17
01:58 Leonard is in serious trouble after absorbing those punches. He is staggering around like he was taken under the pier and beaten with blackjacks! 0:17
02:08 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Duran digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Leonard. 0:19
02:22 Duran lands a strong cross! 0:23
02:22 Leonard was stunned by that blow! 0:23
02:32 Duran scores with a quick one-two to Leonard's midsection 0:25
02:49 Duran misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:25
02:51 A cross lands for Leonard. Duran didn't see that one coming. 2:25
02:56 Duran's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 2:25
03:00 Duran fires a shot, but it glances off Leonard's shoulder. 2:25
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 2:25
03:00 Leonard spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 12. 1:27
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duran didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 13. 0:0
0:07 Quick efficient work in the corner of Leonard has the cut under the right eye under control. There's not even a trickle of blood showing. 0:0
0:07 Duran'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
0:12 Duran looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 0:0
0:19 Eddie Inabagsky seemed to pump up Duran between rounds. 0:0
0:19 Duran slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:23 Leonard grabs Duran. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:28 Clancy moves them apart. 0:0
0:33 Leonard lands a flurry to the ribs of Duran. 2:0
0:42 Leonard is keeping away from the ropes. 2:0
0:47 Leonard misses wildly with the Hook. 2:0
0:54 Leonard scores with a glancing cross. 4:0
01:10 Leonard wraps his arms around Duran. 4:0
01:15 Clancy separates the two... 4:0
01:19 Duran is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:0
01:28 Duran traps Leonard's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 4:0
01:32 Referee Clancy steps in to break it up. 4:0
01:41 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 4:0
01:46 Clancy separates them. 4:0
01:50 Both fighters take a half-step back. 4:0
01:59 Leonard just misses with a huge shot as Duran chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 4:0
02:10 Leonard telegraphed that shot and Roberto Duran ducks under it easily. 4:0
02:17 Leonard doubles up to the body, though Duran seems unfazed. 6:0
02:22 The swelling under Duran's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 6:0
02:29 Leonard has Duran trapped! 6:0
02:29 Leonard catches Duran with a nice cross. 9:0
02:34 Duran is fading... 9:0
02:38 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 9:0
02:43 Leonard misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 9:0
02:45 Duran pounds the body with those short punishing hooks. 9:3
02:57 Duran retreats into a neutral corner. 9:3
02:57 Both men go at it at ring center, with Leonard having the upper hand. 12:5
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Leonard's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 13. 12:4
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it appears as if Duran is going to need a knockout or at least a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:07 Roberto Duran's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:12 Duran just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Leonard with a sharp combination! 0:5
0:12 Leonard was staggered by those punches! 0:5
0:25 Duran swings...and misses. 0:5
0:32 Duran has Leonard trapped! 0:5
0:36 Duran wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Leonard's defense. 0:5
0:47 Duran lands a hard hook! 0:9
0:47 That punch has Leonard staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 0:9
0:47 And now it appears as if Leonard's cut has been reopened by one of those punches that landed. 0:9
0:47 The gash under Leonard's right eye has been reopened by Duran. 0:9
0:47 * The two fighters are circling one another. Duran looks like he's trying to target the bleeding that has become much more noticeable on the face of Leonard. The referee has also taken a sudden interest in the claret flowing down the face of Leonard and we're going to get a temporary - at least we hope it will be - halt in the action. The referee has called time and wants the doc at ringside to take a close look at Benny Leonard's injury. Fortunately, none of the bleeding is above the fighter's eyes or matters would be much more serious. 0:9
0:47 * 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 14 as the fighters approach one another. 0:9
01:01 Leonard usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Duran tries vainly to score. 0:9
01:12 Duran lands a devastating cross! 0:13
01:12 And Leonard's in big trouble now! 0:13
01:25 Duran lands a strong jab! 0:18
01:25 How is Leonard standing after that? 0:18
01:29 * Leonard's right eye has abruptly developed some major swelling under it. 0:18
01:38 Duran lets his hands go inside, but Leonard protects his body well. 0:18
01:45 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:18
01:49 Duran throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:18
01:56 Duran's jab is landing with some authority. 0:21
01:56 Leonard is badly stunned and Duran will try to finish him off here in the 14th round! 0:21
02:05 Leonard slides into a neutral corner... 0:21
02:09 Duran tries to drop the right hand over the top but Leonard ducks under it. 0:21
02:24 Duran just comes up short with the combination. 0:21
02:26 Benny Leonard fires a light jab to the stomach 2:21
02:35 Leonard is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:21
02:44 Roberto Duran lands a devastating hook! 2:25
02:44 Leonard is hurt! 2:25
02:48 The swelling under Benny Leonard's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 2:25
03:00 Duran and Leonard are in a clinch, Clancy hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:25
03:00 Duran and Leonard each take a step back. 2:25
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 14. 3:24
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 15th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:08 Roberto Duran got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Eddie Inabagsky's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 Leonard's corner has done a great job on the cut under the right eye. They've got the bleeding stopped, at least for now. 0:0
0:08 Leonard's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:08 Duran's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:13 Leonard is clinching... Roberto Duran is trying to free his gloves... They are under Leonard's arms... 0:0
0:17 The fighters have just banged heads! 0:0
0:29 Benny Leonard tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Duran. 0:0
0:31 Duran slips in a jab to the body 0:2
0:45 Leonard will tie a guy up if he has to. 0:2
0:57 Clancy breaks them up... 0:2
01:06 Leonard circles around the ring. 0:2
01:11 Leonard scores with consecutive blows to the body of Duran. 2:2
01:15 It doesn't look like Duran has much left at all. 2:2
01:15 Duran's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 2:2
01:27 Leonard lands a wicked combination! 7:2
01:27 Duran seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 7:2
01:45 Benny Leonard 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. 7:2
01:48 Duran lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 7:4
01:57 Duran is forced into his own corner... 7:4
01:57 Leonard's finds a home on Duran's jaw. 9:4
02:14 Leonard looks for a breather; he grabs Duran and holds on. Duran pushes Leonard off and looks for an opening. 9:4
02:26 Clancy has to separate the two... 9:4
02:31 Clancy is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 9:4
02:39 Apparently Benny Leonard feels it's a good strategy to hug Duran and force Clancy to come separate them. 9:4
02:43 Clancy separates them. 9:4
02:52 Look out! That was a straight right by Leonard! 14:4
02:52 Leonard sent Duran reeling with that punch! 14:4
03:00 Leonard tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 14:4
03:00 Duran seems to have done enough to win this fight. 14:4
03:00 The crowd would have liked to seen a knockout, but not tonight as the bell sounds ending Round 15, the final round of the fight. 14:4
Fight Result
And here with the call is Mark Beiro
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Leszek Jankowiak, Poland scores the bout 142 to 140 for Benny Leonard
Walter Cavalieri, United States scores the bout 141 to 141 - even
C.J. Ross, United States scores the bout 142 to 140 for...
...Benny Leonard
The winner by majority decision is Benny Leonard!
Score Cards
Walter Cavalieri Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Benny Leonard 8 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 8 10 9 10 141
Roberto Duran 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 141
Leszek Jankowiak Round Total
Poland 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Benny Leonard 8 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 8 10 9 10 142
Roberto Duran 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 140
C.J. Ross Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Benny Leonard 8 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 8 10 9 10 142
Roberto Duran 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 140
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Benny Leonard 24 30 30 27 29 30 30 27 30 30 27 24 30 27 30 425
Roberto Duran 30 27 27 30 28 27 27 30 27 27 30 27 27 30 27 421
Statistics
Categories Benny Leonard Roberto Duran
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 7.53 3.33
Hooks / Round 5.40 4.20
Crosses / Round 8.87 3.47
Combinations / Round 4.00 6.07
Uppercuts / Round 3.60 2.93
Punches Landed / Round 29.40 20.00
Punches Missed / Round 42.13 64.07
Punching Accuracy 41.1% 23.8%
Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Head Butting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 2
Suffered Intentional Head Butt causing Cut (not during Clinching) 1
Bouts with eye swelling after accidental headbutt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 2 / 1 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 1 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut under right eye 2 / 1 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 1 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 2 / 2 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 5 / 5 4 / 4
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 5 / 5
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 4 / 4 4 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Benny Leonard vs Roberto Duran
Fight info: Uline Arena, Washington, DC, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Mark Beiro, referee is Bill Clancy, the bout will be scored by three judges: Walter Cavalieri (United States), Leszek Jankowiak (Poland) and C.J. Ross (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: Benny Leonard - Record: 5-6-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Freddie Brown
In the blue corner: Roberto Duran - Record: 9-2-1 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Gil Clancy
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's the start of Round 1 of what we hope to be an exciting contest. 0:0
0:17 Duran just can't find the range with that combination. 0:0
0:19 Benny Leonard goes to the head, then digs a nice combination to the body that had something on it. 3:0
0:33 Duran holds his arms up in disgust as Leonard holds him around his waist. 3:0
0:37 Now they break clean. 3:0
0:48 Duran is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Leonard can't throw punches, I guess. 3:0
0:57 Clancy pries them apart. 3:0
01:01 These guys are throwing caution to the wind as they go at it blow for blow. 5:2
01:14 Duran ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 5:4
01:31 Leonard works free! The fighters move to ring center. 5:4
01:45 Duran lands a solid uppercut! 5:8
01:45 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Leonard is trying to hang on... 5:8
01:59 That was a violent straight right by Duran! 5:12
01:59 Leonard is clutching his side! 5:12
02:22 Leonard picks off the uppercut by Duran. 5:12
02:29 Benny Leonard shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Duran flush! 9:12
02:29 Duran appears to be stunned! 9:12
02:43 Leonard fires a left hand that Duran takes high on the shoulder. 9:12
02:53 Duran pins Leonard in the corner! 9:12
03:00 * Duran lands a violent shot under Leonard's ribcage and Leonard instantly drops down on both knees. 9:12
03:00 Clancy begins the count... 9:21
03:00 1... 9:21
03:00 * Leonard makes it to his feet but his legs look wobbly! He is going to have to call on all his skills to remain in the fight. 9:21
03:00 The fight will continue as Clancy appears satisfied that Benny Leonard is OK. 9:21
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 10:20
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard and Duran square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 2. 0:0
0:12 Leonard backs into his own corner... 0:0
0:17 Roberto Duran is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Leonard. 0:0
0:21 Benny Leonard got some great advice from Freddie Brown between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:0
0:23 Benny Leonard traps Duran in the corner! 0:0
0:23 Benny Leonard lands consecutive blows to Duran's midsection. 2:0
0:37 Duran is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:0
0:44 There's a hard shot off the top of Duran's head! 6:0
0:44 That shot landed square and Duran felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 6:0
0:57 Leonard moves in and scores with a quick jab. 8:0
01:11 Duran doesn't connect with the cross. 8:0
01:13 Leonard lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 10:0
01:23 Leonard's jab is fast and accurate. 12:0
01:40 Duran is trapped in the corner... 12:0
01:44 Leonard just comes up short with the hook. 12:0
01:51 Leonard takes a hard combination from Duran 12:4
01:51 Leonard is dazed and he is in trouble!! 12:4
01:55 Leonard appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 12:4
02:01 Duran takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 14:4
02:15 Benny Leonard wraps up Duran. 14:4
02:20 Clancy has to separate the two... 14:4
02:32 Duran takes a heavy combination downstairs. 18:4
02:32 Duran appears shaken by those punches! 18:4
02:41 Duran is staying at the center of the ring. 18:4
02:46 Duran pins Benny Leonard's arms. Now they move apart. 18:4
02:50 Clancy steps in and breaks it up. 18:4
02:55 Both men look to measure one another. 18:4
03:00 Considering the clinch Leonard has on Roberto Duran it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Duran pushes him away. 18:4
03:00 Duran works his way free! 18:4
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 17:5
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:12 Leonard is protecting the body nicely as Duran fails to score inside. 0:0
0:14 Leonard is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 2:0
0:23 Duran got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Gil Clancy's instructions work. 2:0
0:28 Leonard misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:0
0:30 That straight cross from Duran tagged Leonard. He came right up the middle with that punch. 2:3
0:45 Leonard back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Duran. 2:3
0:50 Roberto Duran's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:3
0:57 Leonard throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Duran but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:3
01:04 Duran pushes Benny Leonard away to give himself a little more space to work with. 2:3
01:08 Duran wallops Leonard with a cross to the liver! 2:6
01:17 Duran eats a short cross from Leonard amd backs away. 4:6
01:31 Punch and move, punch and move, Leonard will do it all night if Roberto Duran doesn't do a more consistent job of cutting off the ring. 4:6
01:40 Clancy tries to separate the boxers but Roberto Duran has a vice-like grip on Leonard. 4:6
01:52 Clancy has to break them apart. 4:6
02:04 Leonard is giving Duran a lot of side-to-side movement. 4:6
02:08 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 4:6
02:11 Leonard forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Duran. 6:6
02:23 Leonard has Duran cornered! 6:6
02:23 Leonard flicks a lead right to the head of Duran. 8:6
02:23 Duran reels backward from what appears to be a head butt! 8:6
02:28 Duran now has some bruising under his left eye. 8:6
02:40 Leonard has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Duran. 8:6
02:44 Clancy has to break the clinch. 8:6
02:54 Leonard misses wildly with the hook. 8:6
03:00 Roberto Duran drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 8:10
03:00 Leonard was hurt by those blows! 8:10
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. 10:9
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Freddie Brown not only gave Benny Leonard encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Duran. Now it's up to Leonard to implement it. 0:0
0:08 Leonard backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:08 Duran sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Leonard. 0:3
0:16 As high as Benny Leonard is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Duran takes advantage of it. 0:3
0:25 Leonard fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:3
0:39 Duran just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:3
0:39 Duran is gasping for air!! 4:3
0:51 Leonard retreats into the far corner. 4:3
0:56 Duran's misses as Leonard backpedals away. 4:3
0:58 Leonard moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 6:3
01:15 Leonard fires away but finds nothing but air. 6:3
01:17 Duran drives a stiff jab to the midsection. 6:6
01:27 Roberto Duran brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 6:6
01:31 Duran fires a lead right that Leonard manages to avoid. 6:6
01:39 Duran takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 6:6
01:42 Leonard is blocked in his own corner... 6:6
01:47 Duran really buried that punch into Leonard's ribs. 6:11
01:47 Leonard looks shaken! 6:11
02:03 Duran scores with a hard jab to the body. 6:14
02:18 And Duran tastes the power of a huge cross from Leonard! 10:14
02:18 Benny Leonard has Duran hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 10:14
02:33 Duran gets off a quick combination to the body 10:16
02:47 Duran drives that short hook into Leonard's midsection! 10:20
02:47 Leonard is suddenly in trouble! 10:20
02:56 Leonard scores with the jab. 12:20
03:00 Duran's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 4. 12:20
03:00 The crowd is on its feet as the round comes to a close, shouting its approval for the rousing action that took place during the round. 13:20
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:06 Freddie Brown was extremely upbeat during the break with Benny Leonard providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Leonard can land a solid one. 2:0
0:11 Duran seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 2:0
0:20 Duran fires and misses. 2:0
0:28 Leonard is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:0
0:32 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:0
0:35 Duran moves into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:39 Leonard traps Duran's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Clancy breaks it up. 2:0
0:48 Clancy moves in to break the clinch. 2:0
0:53 Leonard retreats into his own corner... 2:0
0:58 Leonard does a great job of moving as Duran tries to work inside. 2:0
01:00 Leonard lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Duran on the end of that punch. 4:0
01:10 Duran moves into the near corner. 4:0
01:14 Leonard is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 4:0
01:21 The action slows for the moment. 4:0
01:25 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 4:0
01:30 Leonard misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:0
01:32 Duran throws another good combination that temporarily slows Leonard. 4:2
01:48 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 4:2
01:56 Duran slides into the corner... 4:2
01:56 Leonard digs a short hook to ribs of Roberto Duran. 6:2
02:10 Leonard darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 6:2
02:23 Benny Leonard scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 11:2
02:23 Duran is trying to regroup after those punches... 11:2
02:27 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Duran. 11:2
02:35 Duran has Leonard trapped in the lower neutral corner... 11:2
02:39 Duran is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Leonard attempts to move inside on him. 11:2
02:44 Roberto Duran has Leonard blocked in! 11:2
02:49 Leonard picks off the jab thrown by Duran. 11:2
02:55 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 11:2
03:00 Duran tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 11:2
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 5. 11:4
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard looks to be in good shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Duran's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Duran's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Not much steam behind Leonard's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:0
0:24 Leonard is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 2:0
0:28 Eddie Inabagsky was in Duran's face between rounds and Roberto Duran just glared at him. We have no idea what the problem might have been. 2:0
0:29 Duran tastes Leonard's jab 4:0
0:34 Duran's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 4:0
0:50 Duran is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 4:0
0:56 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:0
01:15 Duran misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:0
01:18 Leonard sneaks home the right cross. 6:0
01:31 Duran blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 6:3
01:52 Leonard lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Duran. 6:3
02:00 Duran eats a jab from Leonard 8:3
02:20 Duran wings a big left hand at Leonard but the latter sidesteps the punch. 8:3
02:27 Duran's jab connects to Leonard's head 8:5
02:43 Duran's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 8:5
02:54 The uppercut just landed by Leonard is a nice weapon on the inside. 10:5
03:00 Round 6 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 11:7
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Leonard and Duran leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 Leonard received a pep talk from Freddie Brown before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:06 Duran'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 Duran has Leonard pinned! 0:0
0:12 Duran grabs Benny Leonard's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Clancy has to force Duran to let go. 0:0
0:21 Clancy is shouting at Duran to break! 0:0
0:34 That punch actually went behind Duran's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Leonard. 0:0
0:45 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Duran rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:0
0:57 Duran retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:57 Leonard lands a stinging jab. 2:0
01:13 Leonard ends up behind Duran as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 2:0
01:20 Leonard seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:0
01:28 Leonard wraps up Duran... Neither fighter will break... 2:0
01:32 Leonard finally lets go of Duran. 2:0
01:37 Duran connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 2:2
01:51 Roberto Duran is clinching. Clancy better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 2:2
02:00 * Duran is leaning on the back of Leonard's neck and Clancy has seen enough as he issues a warning. 2:2
02:18 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 2:2
02:26 Leonard throws the hook and connects. 4:2
02:42 Duran is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Leonard's defense. 4:2
02:52 Benny Leonard drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 8:2
02:52 Duran is reeling.. 8:2
02:57 Duran's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Leonard. 8:2
03:00 Round 7 finishes with the sound of the bell. 8:4
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duran looks to be in fair shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Duran is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Duran still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Duran tries a hook but Leonard blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 2:0
0:16 Whatever Freddie Brown said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Leonard has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 2:0
0:17 Leonard pins Duran in the corner! 2:0
0:17 Leonard flicks a jab to Duran's stomach 4:0
0:33 Duran has freed himself from Benny Leonard. They move quickly to ring center. 4:0
0:46 Roberto Duran fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:0
0:49 Leonard doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 6:0
01:06 Leonard seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:0
01:16 Duran connects with a violent cross! 6:4
01:16 Leonard is going to need to regroup after that blow... 6:4
01:35 Leonard lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 8:4
01:39 There has to be something done about the swelling around Duran's left eye as it continues to worsen. 8:4
01:45 Benny Leonard slides into a neutral corner... 8:4
01:49 Duran is circling his opponent. 8:4
02:00 Duran scores from the outside with a nice cross to the body. 8:7
02:13 Leonard has Duran trapped! 8:7
02:18 Leonard fires and misses. 8:7
02:24 There's a straight right by Duran! 8:12
02:24 What a devastating shot, Leonard looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 8:12
02:37 Leonard rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 10:12
02:47 Duran scores with a hard jab but he misses with the right hand, coming behind it. 10:15
03:00 Leonard lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Duran. 10:15
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Clancy to step in and break it up. 11:16
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Duran's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 Duran feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 0:2
0:17 Freddie Brown seemed to pump up Leonard between rounds. 0:2
0:17 Leonard throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:2
0:26 Duran backs into the near right corner. 2:2
0:26 Leonard rips a cross to the stomach of Duran, but there was really no power behind it. 4:2
0:36 Leonard scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Duran's jaw. 6:2
0:40 It seems every shot Duran takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 6:2
0:44 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 6:2
0:52 Leonard is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 6:2
0:56 Benny Leonard has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 6:2
01:04 Leonard is holding... 6:2
01:13 Leonard shoves Duran away. 6:2
01:30 Leonard lands a solid hook! 10:2
01:30 Duran is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 10:2
01:50 Clancy warns Duran for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 10:2
01:55 Duran pushes Leonard away. 10:2
02:02 Leonard traps Duran in the corner! 10:2
02:07 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Clancy is going to have to sort this out. 10:2
02:11 Leonard uses his shoulder to force Duran out of the clinch. 10:2
02:21 Leonard is holding on to Duran. He seems to be taking a breather. 10:2
02:25 Clancy separates the two... 10:2
02:30 The action is at ring center. 10:2
02:34 Leonard clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 10:2
02:43 Roberto Duran pushes Leonard away. 10:2
02:48 Duran has Leonard trapped in the lower neutral corner... 10:2
02:53 Duran voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 10:2
03:00 Leonard pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 10:2
03:00 It looks like Leonard has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 10:2
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 9 to a close. 10:2
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duran was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Freddie Brown was really animated in Leonard's corner and Leonard was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Roberto Duran is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 Leonard snakes the jab through Duran's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:0
0:19 Duran slides into a neutral corner... 2:0
0:23 Leonard clinches... Duran gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 2:0
0:28 The Referee breaks it up... 2:0
0:37 Duran drops the right hand flush on Leonard's chin! 2:4
0:37 Leonard's knee almost touched the canvas... 2:4
0:47 Leonard lands a rapier like jab to the head of Duran 4:4
0:51 Duran's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 4:4
01:00 Benny Leonard has Duran pinned! 4:4
01:00 Leonard glances a hook off Duran's side. 6:4
01:11 Leonard throws the cross and scores to the head of Duran. 8:4
01:26 The fighters are at ring center... 8:4
01:30 Duran can't score with short uppercut inside. Leonard got his gloves in front of the punch. 8:4
01:33 Leonard wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 10:4
01:43 Duran retreats into the lower corner. 10:4
01:43 Not a lot on that hook to Duran's side, but it scored. 12:4
01:47 Duran is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 12:4
01:52 There's a combination of punches from Duran that score big. 12:7
02:09 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 12:7
02:13 Clancy breaks them up... 12:7
02:18 Leonard bangs a right cross off the face of Duran. 14:7
02:27 Leonard scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 16:7
02:48 Duran misses with that punch. 16:7
03:00 Duran tries to muscle inside but Leonard clinches him. 16:7
03:00 Clancy separates the two fighters. 16:7
03:00 Leonard appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 16:7
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 10 comes to an end. 16:7
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duran 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 If the swelling was lessened by Duran's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:11 Duran smothers Leonard's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:20 Leonard tries to get free... Here comes Clancy to break them up... 0:0
0:25 Duran has Leonard trapped in the near right neutral corner... 0:0
0:30 Duran looks to work the body, but Leonard covers up nicely. 0:0
0:39 Leonard retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:39 Duran lands a jolting uppercut that snaps back the head of Leonard. 0:3
0:52 Leonard shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:3
01:08 Roberto Duran just landed a devastating three punch combo! 2:7
01:08 Leonard was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 2:7
01:17 Leonard slides into a neutral corner... 2:7
01:22 Roberto Duran is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 2:7
01:26 Duran seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:7
01:33 Duran isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Leonard fits. 2:7
01:43 Duran is literally dancing circles around Leonard this round. 2:7
01:52 Duran can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:7
01:54 Leonard goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 4:7
02:05 Benny Leonard backs into the right corner. 4:7
02:10 Leonard usues his legs to avoid Duran's punches. 4:7
02:12 Leonard throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 6:7
02:26 Leonard moves to the center of the Ring taunting Duran with his hands by his sides. 6:7
02:36 Leonard and Duran go toe to toe with Leonard getting the better of it. 9:9
02:41 The swelling around Duran's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 9:9
02:53 Duran is clinching... 9:9
03:00 Referee Clancy separates the two... 9:9
03:00 It looks like Leonard has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 9:9
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 10:11
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duran is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 12. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Duran is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:18 Leonard pins Duran's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:23 Referee Clancy has to separate the two... 0:0
0:27 Duran's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:32 Leonard grabs Duran again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:0
0:41 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:49 * Clancy is telling Duran to quit leading with his head. 0:3
0:49 * Clancy takes a point away from Duran! 0:3
0:49 * Bad Luck! Leonard's cut! 0:5
0:49 * Leonard's right eye is bloodied by Duran but the gash is under the eye so it should not bother his vision. 0:5
0:49 * Clancy has just indicated that Duran is guilty of using his head and committing a foul. So Leonard's cut is the result of an intentional butt, not a punch. 0:5
01:03 Duran just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:9
01:03 Leonard was shaken by those blows! 0:9
01:12 Roberto Duran pins Leonard in the corner! 0:9
01:17 That was a violent straight right by Duran! 0:13
01:17 That series of punches rocked Leonard and he looks to be in trouble. 0:13
01:26 Benny Leonard slides into the corner... 0:13
01:31 Duran fires a volley of punches but Leonard was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:13
01:42 The quickness and footwork of Duran is definitely keeping Leonard off balance. 0:13
01:47 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:13
01:58 Duran cranks up the hook and connects to Leonard's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:17
01:58 Leonard is in serious trouble after absorbing those punches. He is staggering around like he was taken under the pier and beaten with blackjacks! 0:17
02:08 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Duran digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Leonard. 0:19
02:22 Duran lands a strong cross! 0:23
02:22 Leonard was stunned by that blow! 0:23
02:32 Duran scores with a quick one-two to Leonard's midsection 0:25
02:49 Duran misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:25
02:51 A cross lands for Leonard. Duran didn't see that one coming. 2:25
02:56 Duran's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 2:25
03:00 Duran fires a shot, but it glances off Leonard's shoulder. 2:25
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 2:25
03:00 Leonard spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 12. 1:27
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duran didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 13. 0:0
0:07 Quick efficient work in the corner of Leonard has the cut under the right eye under control. There's not even a trickle of blood showing. 0:0
0:07 Duran'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
0:12 Duran looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 0:0
0:19 Eddie Inabagsky seemed to pump up Duran between rounds. 0:0
0:19 Duran slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:23 Leonard grabs Duran. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:28 Clancy moves them apart. 0:0
0:33 Leonard lands a flurry to the ribs of Duran. 2:0
0:42 Leonard is keeping away from the ropes. 2:0
0:47 Leonard misses wildly with the Hook. 2:0
0:54 Leonard scores with a glancing cross. 4:0
01:10 Leonard wraps his arms around Duran. 4:0
01:15 Clancy separates the two... 4:0
01:19 Duran is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:0
01:28 Duran traps Leonard's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 4:0
01:32 Referee Clancy steps in to break it up. 4:0
01:41 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 4:0
01:46 Clancy separates them. 4:0
01:50 Both fighters take a half-step back. 4:0
01:59 Leonard just misses with a huge shot as Duran chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 4:0
02:10 Leonard telegraphed that shot and Roberto Duran ducks under it easily. 4:0
02:17 Leonard doubles up to the body, though Duran seems unfazed. 6:0
02:22 The swelling under Duran's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 6:0
02:29 Leonard has Duran trapped! 6:0
02:29 Leonard catches Duran with a nice cross. 9:0
02:34 Duran is fading... 9:0
02:38 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 9:0
02:43 Leonard misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 9:0
02:45 Duran pounds the body with those short punishing hooks. 9:3
02:57 Duran retreats into a neutral corner. 9:3
02:57 Both men go at it at ring center, with Leonard having the upper hand. 12:5
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Leonard's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 13. 12:4
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it appears as if Duran is going to need a knockout or at least a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:07 Roberto Duran's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:12 Duran just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Leonard with a sharp combination! 0:5
0:12 Leonard was staggered by those punches! 0:5
0:25 Duran swings...and misses. 0:5
0:32 Duran has Leonard trapped! 0:5
0:36 Duran wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Leonard's defense. 0:5
0:47 Duran lands a hard hook! 0:9
0:47 That punch has Leonard staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 0:9
0:47 And now it appears as if Leonard's cut has been reopened by one of those punches that landed. 0:9
0:47 The gash under Leonard's right eye has been reopened by Duran. 0:9
0:47 * The two fighters are circling one another. Duran looks like he's trying to target the bleeding that has become much more noticeable on the face of Leonard. The referee has also taken a sudden interest in the claret flowing down the face of Leonard and we're going to get a temporary - at least we hope it will be - halt in the action. The referee has called time and wants the doc at ringside to take a close look at Benny Leonard's injury. Fortunately, none of the bleeding is above the fighter's eyes or matters would be much more serious. 0:9
0:47 * 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 14 as the fighters approach one another. 0:9
01:01 Leonard usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Duran tries vainly to score. 0:9
01:12 Duran lands a devastating cross! 0:13
01:12 And Leonard's in big trouble now! 0:13
01:25 Duran lands a strong jab! 0:18
01:25 How is Leonard standing after that? 0:18
01:29 * Leonard's right eye has abruptly developed some major swelling under it. 0:18
01:38 Duran lets his hands go inside, but Leonard protects his body well. 0:18
01:45 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:18
01:49 Duran throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:18
01:56 Duran's jab is landing with some authority. 0:21
01:56 Leonard is badly stunned and Duran will try to finish him off here in the 14th round! 0:21
02:05 Leonard slides into a neutral corner... 0:21
02:09 Duran tries to drop the right hand over the top but Leonard ducks under it. 0:21
02:24 Duran just comes up short with the combination. 0:21
02:26 Benny Leonard fires a light jab to the stomach 2:21
02:35 Leonard is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:21
02:44 Roberto Duran lands a devastating hook! 2:25
02:44 Leonard is hurt! 2:25
02:48 The swelling under Benny Leonard's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 2:25
03:00 Duran and Leonard are in a clinch, Clancy hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:25
03:00 Duran and Leonard each take a step back. 2:25
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 14. 3:24
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 15th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:08 Roberto Duran got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Eddie Inabagsky's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 Leonard's corner has done a great job on the cut under the right eye. They've got the bleeding stopped, at least for now. 0:0
0:08 Leonard's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:08 Duran's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:13 Leonard is clinching... Roberto Duran is trying to free his gloves... They are under Leonard's arms... 0:0
0:17 The fighters have just banged heads! 0:0
0:29 Benny Leonard tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Duran. 0:0
0:31 Duran slips in a jab to the body 0:2
0:45 Leonard will tie a guy up if he has to. 0:2
0:57 Clancy breaks them up... 0:2
01:06 Leonard circles around the ring. 0:2
01:11 Leonard scores with consecutive blows to the body of Duran. 2:2
01:15 It doesn't look like Duran has much left at all. 2:2
01:15 Duran's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 2:2
01:27 Leonard lands a wicked combination! 7:2
01:27 Duran seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 7:2
01:45 Benny Leonard 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. 7:2
01:48 Duran lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 7:4
01:57 Duran is forced into his own corner... 7:4
01:57 Leonard's finds a home on Duran's jaw. 9:4
02:14 Leonard looks for a breather; he grabs Duran and holds on. Duran pushes Leonard off and looks for an opening. 9:4
02:26 Clancy has to separate the two... 9:4
02:31 Clancy is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 9:4
02:39 Apparently Benny Leonard feels it's a good strategy to hug Duran and force Clancy to come separate them. 9:4
02:43 Clancy separates them. 9:4
02:52 Look out! That was a straight right by Leonard! 14:4
02:52 Leonard sent Duran reeling with that punch! 14:4
03:00 Leonard tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 14:4
03:00 Duran seems to have done enough to win this fight. 14:4
03:00 The crowd would have liked to seen a knockout, but not tonight as the bell sounds ending Round 15, the final round of the fight. 14:4
Fight Result
And here with the call is Mark Beiro
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Leszek Jankowiak, Poland scores the bout 142 to 140 for Benny Leonard
Walter Cavalieri, United States scores the bout 141 to 141 - even
C.J. Ross, United States scores the bout 142 to 140 for...
...Benny Leonard
The winner by majority decision is Benny Leonard!
Score Cards
Walter Cavalieri Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Benny Leonard 8 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 8 10 9 10 141
Roberto Duran 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 141
Leszek Jankowiak Round Total
Poland 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Benny Leonard 8 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 8 10 9 10 142
Roberto Duran 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 140
C.J. Ross Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Benny Leonard 8 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 8 10 9 10 142
Roberto Duran 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 140
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Benny Leonard 24 30 30 27 29 30 30 27 30 30 27 24 30 27 30 425
Roberto Duran 30 27 27 30 28 27 27 30 27 27 30 27 27 30 27 421
Statistics
Categories Benny Leonard Roberto Duran
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 7.53 3.33
Hooks / Round 5.40 4.20
Crosses / Round 8.87 3.47
Combinations / Round 4.00 6.07
Uppercuts / Round 3.60 2.93
Punches Landed / Round 29.40 20.00
Punches Missed / Round 42.13 64.07
Punching Accuracy 41.1% 23.8%
Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Head Butting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 2
Suffered Intentional Head Butt causing Cut (not during Clinching) 1
Bouts with eye swelling after accidental headbutt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 2 / 1 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 1 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut under right eye 2 / 1 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 1 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 2 / 2 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 5 / 5 4 / 4
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 5 / 5
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 4 / 4 4 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: The Super Six #4# Rounds 3&4
Support Bout
Benny Leonard vs Gene Tunney
Fight info: Aladdin Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, NV, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Joe Humphries, referee is Richard Steele, the bout will be scored by three judges: Chalerm Prayadsab (Thailand), Richard DeCarufel (Canada) and Don Griffin (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: Benny Leonard - Record: 6-6-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Carlos Vargas
In the blue corner: Gene Tunney - Record: 7-2-2 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The referee gives Leonard and Tunney their instructions, tells them he wants a good, clean fight, and sends them to their corners. Now the bell sounds to start the fight. 0:0
0:08 Tunney drives the hook home. 0:3
0:25 Leonard misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:3
0:27 Tunney scores with a glancing cross. 0:5
0:47 Tunney fires a lead right that Leonard manages to avoid. 0:5
0:56 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:5
01:07 Leonard swings...and misses. 0:5
01:09 Tunney punishes Benny Leonard with his piston-like jab and if he keeps doing it, he might bust Leonard up. 0:8
01:25 Tunney throws the cross and scores to the head of Leonard. 0:10
01:45 Tunney ties up Leonard... 0:10
01:50 Steele moves them apart. 0:10
01:54 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:10
01:58 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:10
02:02 Leonard eats a short cross from Gene Tunney amd backs away. 0:12
02:16 Leonard is holding on to Tunney. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:12
02:25 Now they break clean. 0:12
02:35 Leonard is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 0:12
02:40 Leonard said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 0:12
02:51 Tunney ties up Leonard. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:12
02:55 Steele breaks them up... 0:12
03:00 Leonard is giving Tunney a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:12
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 1:12
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Leonard and Tunney leave their corners. 0:0
0:23 Tunney works his way in and leans on Benny Leonard... 0:0
0:28 Gene Tunney finally lets go of Leonard. 0:0
0:35 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:0
0:44 Tunney landed a sharp combination that rocked Leonard back on his heels! 0:4
0:44 Leonard is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:4
0:59 Leonard has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Tunney. 0:4
01:08 Steele separates them. 0:4
01:17 Tunney tastes Leonard's jab 2:4
01:31 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 2:4
01:40 Leonard just misses with a huge shot as Tunney chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:4
01:48 Tunney seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:4
01:54 Tunney slides into a neutral corner... 2:4
01:59 Leonard is circling his opponent. 2:4
02:04 Tunney moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:6
02:21 Leonard's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 2:6
02:26 Tunney traps Leonard in the corner! 2:6
02:31 Tunney dances gracefully across the canvas 2:6
02:38 Tunney has Leonard pinned! 2:6
02:42 Tunney lets his hands go inside, but Leonard protects his body well. 2:6
02:49 Tunney has a real weapon in that jab of his. he should use it more. 2:9
03:00 Tunney is really fluid in his movement. 2:9
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 2. 3:11
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Benny Leonard and Tunney square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 3. 0:0
0:15 Leonard picks off the jab thrown by Tunney. 0:0
0:21 Eddie Inabagsky implored Leonard to stay busy, to do more but Leonard's mind seems elsewhere. 0:0
0:27 Leonard clinches... Tunney gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:31 Gene Tunney pushes Leonard away. 0:0
0:43 Tunney looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 0:0
0:50 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Tunney digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Leonard. 0:2
01:04 Leonard made Gene Tunney look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Tunney would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 0:2
01:19 Gene Tunney doesn't connect with the combination. 0:2
01:29 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:2
01:29 A straight cross from Leonard gets through Gene Tunney's guard. 2:2
01:52 Tunney is trapped in Leonard's corner... 2:2
01:52 Leonard rips a hook to the head. 4:2
02:08 Tunney doubles up to the body, though Leonard seems unfazed. 4:4
02:17 Leonard slides into the corner... 4:4
02:21 Tunney tries to drop the right hand over the top but Leonard ducks under it. 4:4
02:31 Both men look to measure one another. 4:4
02:39 Tunney backs away and hitches up his trunks. 4:4
02:43 Leonard continues to pop the jab 6:4
02:52 Tunney brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 6:4
02:56 Tunney lands a wicked uppercut! 6:8
02:56 Leonard looks like he was hurt by that punch! 6:8
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 5:9
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:15 Gene Tunney is protecting the body nicely as Leonard fails to score inside. 0:0
0:17 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:21 Leonard got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Eddie Inabagsky's instructions work. 0:0
0:22 Tunney has Leonard cornered! 0:0
0:22 Gene Tunney fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 0:2
0:31 Tunney backs into a neutral corner. 0:2
0:31 Leonard wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 2:2
0:39 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:2
0:48 Gene Tunney does a great job of moving as Leonard tries to work inside. 2:2
0:50 Tunney misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 2:4
01:04 Tunney connects with a violent cross! 2:9
01:04 Benny Leonard seems to have been hurt by that punch! 2:9
01:04 * Oh! That last shot has opened a cut on Leonard because there's blood flowing from somewhere. 2:11
01:04 The blood running into the left eye of Leonard is coming from a gash right on the eyebrow of the fighter. his corner had better do some quick work on that cut, or it's going to have a negative impact on their fighter. 2:11
01:04 * 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 Leonard by the arm and leading him to the far ropes where the ringside physician can take a look at the cut above Leonard's eye. 2:11
01:04 * 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 Steele is indicating exactly that - the bout is going to continue; and both fighters are getting ready to start punching again. 2:11
01:13 As high as Leonard is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Tunney takes advantage of it. 2:11
01:21 Tunney fires and misses. 2:11
01:24 Leonard gets in a hook to the body of Tunney. 4:11
01:40 OH! Leonard landed the big hook flush! 9:11
01:40 Tunney is reeling after that shot! 9:11
01:54 Tunney's misses as Leonard backpedals away. 9:11
02:01 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 9:11
02:06 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Leonard rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 9:11
02:15 Leonard bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 11:11
02:29 Tunney grabs Leonard's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Steele has to force Tunney to let go. 11:11
02:38 Tunney shoves Leonard away. 11:11
02:42 The action slows for the moment. 11:11
02:51 Leonard shoots a cross to the midsection. 13:11
03:00 Gene Tunney tries to muscle inside but Leonard clinches him. 13:11
03:00 Leonard and Tunney each take a step back. 13:11
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 14:10
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney looks to be in good shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Eddie Inabagsky not only gave Leonard encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Tunney. Now it's up to Leonard to implement it. 0:0
0:08 Leonard's cutman worked on Leonard's wounds between rounds; however, all of the bleeding wasn't stopped, as evident by the blood still flowing down Leonard's face from on the left eyebrow. 0:0
0:17 Tunney throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 0:2
0:35 Leonard eats a left-right from Tunney 0:4
0:44 Leonard retreats into the lower corner. 0:4
0:48 Leonard takes a hard combination from Tunney 0:8
0:48 Leonard's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 0:8
0:58 Tunney splits Leonard's gloves with a powerful uppercut. 0:11
01:07 Benny Leonard takes a right to the body. 0:13
01:23 Steele tries to separate the boxers but Gene Tunney has a vice-like grip on Leonard. 0:13
01:27 Steele pries them apart. 0:13
01:35 Tunney is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:13
01:38 Leonard has Tunney blocked in! 0:13
01:42 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:13
01:47 Leonard pushes Tunney away. 0:13
01:52 Leonard lands a stinging jab. 2:13
02:02 Leonard slips in a jab to the body 4:13
02:16 Leonard has his arms wrapped around Tunney... Now they separate. 4:13
02:25 Tunney works his way free! 4:13
02:34 Leonard usues his legs to avoid Tunney's punches. 4:13
02:36 Leonard lands several quick blows, not much behind them, but they still count in the judges eyes. 6:13
02:45 An even exchange that sees both men score. 8:15
03:00 Gene Tunney is just missing by a hair with his punches. 8:15
03:00 Tunney shows Leonard his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 5. 7:15
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 6 begins. 0:0
0:08 The cut on the left eyebrow suffered by Leonard has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:09 The fighters are at close quarters now as Leonard lands a hook downstairs. 2:0
0:26 Tunney holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Leonard to score with a clean shot. 2:0
0:33 Leonard has Tunney trapped! 2:0
0:38 Leonard scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 6:0
0:38 Tunney is reeling.. 6:0
0:47 Leonard scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Tunney's jaw. 8:0
01:01 Leonard seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:0
01:08 Tunney lands a jab to the midsection 8:2
01:25 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 8:2
01:29 * The referee is cautioning Tunney 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 Steele isn't going to let it happen. 8:2
01:43 Steele is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 8:2
01:47 Leonard shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 10:2
02:00 Tunney really buried that punch into Benny Leonard's ribs. 10:6
02:00 Leonard is hurt! 10:6
02:17 The fighters are tied up. Tunney tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 10:6
02:29 Referee Steele steps in to break it up. 10:6
02:37 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 10:6
02:42 Tunney misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 10:6
02:44 Leonard is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 12:6
02:53 Tunney comes out on top in that exchange but Leonard was able to land some nice shots as well. 14:9
03:00 Leonard retreats into his own corner... 14:9
03:00 Tunney misses wildly with the hook. 14:9
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 14:9
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:08 Tunney has Leonard trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:0
0:08 Tunney fires a punishing jab into the face of Leonard. He wasn't probing with that punch. 0:3
0:18 Tunney's jab connects to Leonard's head 0:5
0:26 Eddie Inabagsky seemed to pump up Tunney between rounds. 0:5
0:32 Leonard tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:5
0:34 Tunney lands a devastating hook to the body. 0:8
0:48 Tunney voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:8
0:58 Leonard misses with that combination. 0:8
01:04 Leonard and Tunney clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 0:8
01:12 Tunney lands a smashing cross! 0:12
01:12 Leonard looks shaken! 0:12
01:25 Tunney eats a jab from Leonard 2:12
01:42 Tunney lands a hard uppercut! 2:16
01:42 Leonard takes a step back, obviously hurt! 2:16
01:53 Tunney fires away with both hands, banging some clean shots home. 2:19
01:53 And now Leonard is bleeding again from that last punch as his previous cut has been reopened. 2:19
01:53 The gash on the left eyebrow of Leonard has reopened and heavy bleeding has ensued. This isn't going to make the fight any easier for him. 2:19
01:53 * Steele is taking a close look at the blood trickling down Leonard'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 Leonard's face, especially the cut above the eye. 2:19
01:57 * It looks like the ringside physician is asking Steele to stop the fight so he can examine Leonard's cut. The doctor is really taking a close look at it and Leonard can not like the expression on his face.* That's it! Referee Steele is waving it off. This fight is over! Tunney wins by TKO due to the severity of Leonard's injuries! 2:19
Fight Result
Joe Humphries has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 01:58 mark in Round 7 is...
Gene Tunney!
Score Cards
Chalerm Prayadsab Round Total
Thailand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Benny Leonard 9 10 10 10 10 10 59
Gene Tunney 10 9 9 9 9 9 55
Richard DeCarufel Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Benny Leonard 9 9 9 10 9 10 56
Gene Tunney 10 10 10 9 10 9 58
Don Griffin Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Benny Leonard 9 9 9 10 10 10 57
Gene Tunney 10 10 10 10 9 9 58
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Benny Leonard 27 28 28 30 29 30 172
Gene Tunney 30 29 29 28 28 27 171
Statistics
Categories Benny Leonard Gene Tunney
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.43 6.29
Hooks / Round 2.43 3.71
Crosses / Round 5.43 6.00
Combinations / Round 3.00 3.86
Uppercuts / Round 2.86 4.57
Punches Landed / Round 19.14 24.43
Punches Missed / Round 27.00 52.43
Punching Accuracy 41.5% 31.8%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 2 / 1 / 1 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on left eyebrow 2 / 1 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 2 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 2 / 1 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 5 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 5 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Benny Leonard vs Gene Tunney
Fight info: Aladdin Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, NV, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Joe Humphries, referee is Richard Steele, the bout will be scored by three judges: Chalerm Prayadsab (Thailand), Richard DeCarufel (Canada) and Don Griffin (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: Benny Leonard - Record: 6-6-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Carlos Vargas
In the blue corner: Gene Tunney - Record: 7-2-2 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The referee gives Leonard and Tunney their instructions, tells them he wants a good, clean fight, and sends them to their corners. Now the bell sounds to start the fight. 0:0
0:08 Tunney drives the hook home. 0:3
0:25 Leonard misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:3
0:27 Tunney scores with a glancing cross. 0:5
0:47 Tunney fires a lead right that Leonard manages to avoid. 0:5
0:56 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:5
01:07 Leonard swings...and misses. 0:5
01:09 Tunney punishes Benny Leonard with his piston-like jab and if he keeps doing it, he might bust Leonard up. 0:8
01:25 Tunney throws the cross and scores to the head of Leonard. 0:10
01:45 Tunney ties up Leonard... 0:10
01:50 Steele moves them apart. 0:10
01:54 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:10
01:58 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:10
02:02 Leonard eats a short cross from Gene Tunney amd backs away. 0:12
02:16 Leonard is holding on to Tunney. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:12
02:25 Now they break clean. 0:12
02:35 Leonard is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 0:12
02:40 Leonard said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 0:12
02:51 Tunney ties up Leonard. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:12
02:55 Steele breaks them up... 0:12
03:00 Leonard is giving Tunney a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:12
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 1:12
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Leonard and Tunney leave their corners. 0:0
0:23 Tunney works his way in and leans on Benny Leonard... 0:0
0:28 Gene Tunney finally lets go of Leonard. 0:0
0:35 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:0
0:44 Tunney landed a sharp combination that rocked Leonard back on his heels! 0:4
0:44 Leonard is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:4
0:59 Leonard has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Tunney. 0:4
01:08 Steele separates them. 0:4
01:17 Tunney tastes Leonard's jab 2:4
01:31 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 2:4
01:40 Leonard just misses with a huge shot as Tunney chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:4
01:48 Tunney seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:4
01:54 Tunney slides into a neutral corner... 2:4
01:59 Leonard is circling his opponent. 2:4
02:04 Tunney moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:6
02:21 Leonard's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 2:6
02:26 Tunney traps Leonard in the corner! 2:6
02:31 Tunney dances gracefully across the canvas 2:6
02:38 Tunney has Leonard pinned! 2:6
02:42 Tunney lets his hands go inside, but Leonard protects his body well. 2:6
02:49 Tunney has a real weapon in that jab of his. he should use it more. 2:9
03:00 Tunney is really fluid in his movement. 2:9
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 2. 3:11
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Benny Leonard and Tunney square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 3. 0:0
0:15 Leonard picks off the jab thrown by Tunney. 0:0
0:21 Eddie Inabagsky implored Leonard to stay busy, to do more but Leonard's mind seems elsewhere. 0:0
0:27 Leonard clinches... Tunney gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:31 Gene Tunney pushes Leonard away. 0:0
0:43 Tunney looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 0:0
0:50 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Tunney digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Leonard. 0:2
01:04 Leonard made Gene Tunney look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Tunney would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 0:2
01:19 Gene Tunney doesn't connect with the combination. 0:2
01:29 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:2
01:29 A straight cross from Leonard gets through Gene Tunney's guard. 2:2
01:52 Tunney is trapped in Leonard's corner... 2:2
01:52 Leonard rips a hook to the head. 4:2
02:08 Tunney doubles up to the body, though Leonard seems unfazed. 4:4
02:17 Leonard slides into the corner... 4:4
02:21 Tunney tries to drop the right hand over the top but Leonard ducks under it. 4:4
02:31 Both men look to measure one another. 4:4
02:39 Tunney backs away and hitches up his trunks. 4:4
02:43 Leonard continues to pop the jab 6:4
02:52 Tunney brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 6:4
02:56 Tunney lands a wicked uppercut! 6:8
02:56 Leonard looks like he was hurt by that punch! 6:8
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 5:9
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:15 Gene Tunney is protecting the body nicely as Leonard fails to score inside. 0:0
0:17 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:21 Leonard got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Eddie Inabagsky's instructions work. 0:0
0:22 Tunney has Leonard cornered! 0:0
0:22 Gene Tunney fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 0:2
0:31 Tunney backs into a neutral corner. 0:2
0:31 Leonard wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 2:2
0:39 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:2
0:48 Gene Tunney does a great job of moving as Leonard tries to work inside. 2:2
0:50 Tunney misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 2:4
01:04 Tunney connects with a violent cross! 2:9
01:04 Benny Leonard seems to have been hurt by that punch! 2:9
01:04 * Oh! That last shot has opened a cut on Leonard because there's blood flowing from somewhere. 2:11
01:04 The blood running into the left eye of Leonard is coming from a gash right on the eyebrow of the fighter. his corner had better do some quick work on that cut, or it's going to have a negative impact on their fighter. 2:11
01:04 * 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 Leonard by the arm and leading him to the far ropes where the ringside physician can take a look at the cut above Leonard's eye. 2:11
01:04 * 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 Steele is indicating exactly that - the bout is going to continue; and both fighters are getting ready to start punching again. 2:11
01:13 As high as Leonard is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Tunney takes advantage of it. 2:11
01:21 Tunney fires and misses. 2:11
01:24 Leonard gets in a hook to the body of Tunney. 4:11
01:40 OH! Leonard landed the big hook flush! 9:11
01:40 Tunney is reeling after that shot! 9:11
01:54 Tunney's misses as Leonard backpedals away. 9:11
02:01 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 9:11
02:06 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Leonard rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 9:11
02:15 Leonard bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 11:11
02:29 Tunney grabs Leonard's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Steele has to force Tunney to let go. 11:11
02:38 Tunney shoves Leonard away. 11:11
02:42 The action slows for the moment. 11:11
02:51 Leonard shoots a cross to the midsection. 13:11
03:00 Gene Tunney tries to muscle inside but Leonard clinches him. 13:11
03:00 Leonard and Tunney each take a step back. 13:11
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 14:10
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney looks to be in good shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Eddie Inabagsky not only gave Leonard encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Tunney. Now it's up to Leonard to implement it. 0:0
0:08 Leonard's cutman worked on Leonard's wounds between rounds; however, all of the bleeding wasn't stopped, as evident by the blood still flowing down Leonard's face from on the left eyebrow. 0:0
0:17 Tunney throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 0:2
0:35 Leonard eats a left-right from Tunney 0:4
0:44 Leonard retreats into the lower corner. 0:4
0:48 Leonard takes a hard combination from Tunney 0:8
0:48 Leonard's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 0:8
0:58 Tunney splits Leonard's gloves with a powerful uppercut. 0:11
01:07 Benny Leonard takes a right to the body. 0:13
01:23 Steele tries to separate the boxers but Gene Tunney has a vice-like grip on Leonard. 0:13
01:27 Steele pries them apart. 0:13
01:35 Tunney is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:13
01:38 Leonard has Tunney blocked in! 0:13
01:42 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:13
01:47 Leonard pushes Tunney away. 0:13
01:52 Leonard lands a stinging jab. 2:13
02:02 Leonard slips in a jab to the body 4:13
02:16 Leonard has his arms wrapped around Tunney... Now they separate. 4:13
02:25 Tunney works his way free! 4:13
02:34 Leonard usues his legs to avoid Tunney's punches. 4:13
02:36 Leonard lands several quick blows, not much behind them, but they still count in the judges eyes. 6:13
02:45 An even exchange that sees both men score. 8:15
03:00 Gene Tunney is just missing by a hair with his punches. 8:15
03:00 Tunney shows Leonard his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 5. 7:15
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 6 begins. 0:0
0:08 The cut on the left eyebrow suffered by Leonard has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:09 The fighters are at close quarters now as Leonard lands a hook downstairs. 2:0
0:26 Tunney holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Leonard to score with a clean shot. 2:0
0:33 Leonard has Tunney trapped! 2:0
0:38 Leonard scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 6:0
0:38 Tunney is reeling.. 6:0
0:47 Leonard scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Tunney's jaw. 8:0
01:01 Leonard seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:0
01:08 Tunney lands a jab to the midsection 8:2
01:25 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 8:2
01:29 * The referee is cautioning Tunney 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 Steele isn't going to let it happen. 8:2
01:43 Steele is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 8:2
01:47 Leonard shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 10:2
02:00 Tunney really buried that punch into Benny Leonard's ribs. 10:6
02:00 Leonard is hurt! 10:6
02:17 The fighters are tied up. Tunney tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 10:6
02:29 Referee Steele steps in to break it up. 10:6
02:37 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 10:6
02:42 Tunney misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 10:6
02:44 Leonard is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 12:6
02:53 Tunney comes out on top in that exchange but Leonard was able to land some nice shots as well. 14:9
03:00 Leonard retreats into his own corner... 14:9
03:00 Tunney misses wildly with the hook. 14:9
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 14:9
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:08 Tunney has Leonard trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:0
0:08 Tunney fires a punishing jab into the face of Leonard. He wasn't probing with that punch. 0:3
0:18 Tunney's jab connects to Leonard's head 0:5
0:26 Eddie Inabagsky seemed to pump up Tunney between rounds. 0:5
0:32 Leonard tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:5
0:34 Tunney lands a devastating hook to the body. 0:8
0:48 Tunney voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:8
0:58 Leonard misses with that combination. 0:8
01:04 Leonard and Tunney clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 0:8
01:12 Tunney lands a smashing cross! 0:12
01:12 Leonard looks shaken! 0:12
01:25 Tunney eats a jab from Leonard 2:12
01:42 Tunney lands a hard uppercut! 2:16
01:42 Leonard takes a step back, obviously hurt! 2:16
01:53 Tunney fires away with both hands, banging some clean shots home. 2:19
01:53 And now Leonard is bleeding again from that last punch as his previous cut has been reopened. 2:19
01:53 The gash on the left eyebrow of Leonard has reopened and heavy bleeding has ensued. This isn't going to make the fight any easier for him. 2:19
01:53 * Steele is taking a close look at the blood trickling down Leonard'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 Leonard's face, especially the cut above the eye. 2:19
01:57 * It looks like the ringside physician is asking Steele to stop the fight so he can examine Leonard's cut. The doctor is really taking a close look at it and Leonard can not like the expression on his face.* That's it! Referee Steele is waving it off. This fight is over! Tunney wins by TKO due to the severity of Leonard's injuries! 2:19
Fight Result
Joe Humphries has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 01:58 mark in Round 7 is...
Gene Tunney!
Score Cards
Chalerm Prayadsab Round Total
Thailand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Benny Leonard 9 10 10 10 10 10 59
Gene Tunney 10 9 9 9 9 9 55
Richard DeCarufel Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Benny Leonard 9 9 9 10 9 10 56
Gene Tunney 10 10 10 9 10 9 58
Don Griffin Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Benny Leonard 9 9 9 10 10 10 57
Gene Tunney 10 10 10 10 9 9 58
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Benny Leonard 27 28 28 30 29 30 172
Gene Tunney 30 29 29 28 28 27 171
Statistics
Categories Benny Leonard Gene Tunney
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.43 6.29
Hooks / Round 2.43 3.71
Crosses / Round 5.43 6.00
Combinations / Round 3.00 3.86
Uppercuts / Round 2.86 4.57
Punches Landed / Round 19.14 24.43
Punches Missed / Round 27.00 52.43
Punching Accuracy 41.5% 31.8%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 2 / 1 / 1 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on left eyebrow 2 / 1 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 2 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 2 / 1 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 5 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 5 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: The Super Six #4# Rounds 3&4
Co-Feature
Rocky Marciano vs Roberto Duran
Fight info: Boston Arena, Boston, MA, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Pat Harker, referee is Toby Gibson, the bout will be scored by three judges: Julie Lederman (United States), Franco Ciminale (Italy) and Walter Cavalieri (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: Rocky Marciano - Record: 5-4-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Chick Ferrara
In the blue corner: Roberto Duran - Record: 9-3-1 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Frank Bagley
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd's been waiting for the start of this fight but they don't have to wait any longer as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:14 Marciano fires and misses. 0:0
0:16 Duran shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 0:2
0:28 Rocky Marciano is motioning with his gloves for Duran to bring it on, but Marciano is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:2
0:36 Marciano can't score with short uppercut inside. Duran got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:2
0:48 Duran usues his legs to avoid Marciano's punches. 0:2
0:50 Duran finds a home for his jab, keeping Marciano at bay. 0:4
01:25 That punch actually went behind Duran's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Marciano. 0:4
01:28 That was smooth combination from Duran as he lands effectively from the outside. 0:7
01:38 Duran is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 0:9
01:53 Marciano slides along the far ropes. 0:9
02:03 Duran just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Marciano with a sharp combination! 0:13
02:03 Marciano is out on his feet after that violent combination! 0:13
02:12 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:13
02:15 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:13
02:26 Marciano lands a solid hook! 4:13
02:26 Duran is clutching his side! 4:13
02:43 Rocky Marciano lands a solid cross! 8:13
02:43 That shot landed square and Duran felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 8:13
02:57 Marciano catches Duran coming in with a sweet uppercut! 12:13
02:57 Duran looks shaken! 12:13
03:00 The crowd is on its feet as the round comes to a close, shouting its approval for the rousing action that took place during the round. 14:13
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duran is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:12 Duran voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:16 Frank Bagley was extremely upbeat during the break with Duran providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:21 Duran looks to work the body, but Marciano covers up nicely. 0:0
0:32 Duran just landed a three punch combo! 0:4
0:32 How is Rocky Marciano standing after those shots? 0:4
0:46 Marciano pummels Duran, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 5:4
0:46 Duran's knee almost touched the canvas... 5:4
0:59 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 5:4
01:08 Marciano doesn't connect with the uppercut. 5:4
01:15 Roberto Duran moves into a neutral corner. 5:4
01:24 There's a hard shot off the top of Duran's head! 9:4
01:24 Duran is suddenly in trouble! 9:4
01:37 Marciano fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 9:4
01:44 Marciano has Duran trapped! 9:4
01:48 Marciano forces his way inside. 9:4
01:52 Duran moves into the left corner. 9:4
01:57 Marciano whiffs with the cross. 9:4
02:03 Marciano pins Duran in the corner! 9:4
02:08 Marciano tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 9:4
02:19 Roberto Duran does a great job of moving as Marciano tries to work inside. 9:4
02:30 Marciano lands a vicious uppercut! 13:4
02:30 Duran was stunned by that blow! 13:4
02:42 Marciano is doing great work inside as he jars Duran with an uppercut. 16:4
03:00 Duran wraps his arms around Marciano. 16:4
03:00 Gibson separates the two fighters. 16:4
03:00 Gibson motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 2. 17:5
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:12 Duran is either lucky or has radar. Marciano's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:19 Marciano backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:19 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Marciano had the edge. 3:2
0:33 Marciano fires a shot, but it glances off Duran's shoulder. 3:2
0:40 * Duran is hitting Marciano in the back of his head and Gibson has seen enough as he issues a warning for rabbit punching. 3:5
01:04 Duran lands a devastating hook! 3:10
01:04 Marciano seems to have been hurt by that punch! 3:10
01:17 Marciano drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 7:10
01:17 Duran is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 7:10
01:34 Oh!!! Marciano unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 11:10
01:34 Marciano just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 11:10
01:47 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 11:10
01:47 Marciano catches Duran with a short, powerful hook to the head as Roberto Duran tried to move inside. That punch stopped Duran in his tracks! 14:10
02:08 Marciano lands a strong cross! 18:10
02:08 Duran is dazed and he is in trouble!! 18:10
02:20 Duran has Marciano blocked in! 18:10
02:25 Duran misses with that hook. 18:10
02:32 Duran just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 22:10
02:32 Duran was stunned by that blow! 22:10
02:48 Duran dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Marciano back on his heels! 22:15
02:48 Marciano is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 22:15
03:00 Marciano works free! He backs to ring center, with Duran following. 22:15
03:00 What a terrific round! The crowd is going crazy. These two fighters just gave us a candidate for Round of the Year! 24:15
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:18 Duran just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:4
0:18 Marciano in on unsteady legs after those punches. 0:4
0:22 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:4
0:26 Marciano's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:4
0:36 Marciano slides into a neutral corner... 0:4
0:36 Duran fires away with both hands, banging some clean shots home. 0:7
0:53 Duran holds his arms up in disgust as Marciano holds him around his waist. 0:7
0:57 Marciano pushes Duran away. 0:7
01:11 Watch Duran move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Marciano off balance. 0:7
01:19 Duran slides into his own corner... 0:7
01:24 Marciano misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:7
01:26 Duran lands a flurry to the ribs of Marciano. 0:9
01:39 Marciano has Duran pinned! 0:9
01:43 Marciano continues to follow Duran about the ring. 0:9
01:53 Duran pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 0:9
02:03 Duran drives that short hook into Marciano's midsection! 0:13
02:03 Rocky Marciano is reeling.. 0:13
02:21 Marciano is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:13
02:28 Duran lands a hard hook! 0:17
02:28 Marciano is suddenly in trouble! 0:17
02:42 Marciano swings...and misses. 0:17
02:44 Duran lands a stinging jab. 0:19
02:56 Duran continues to pop the jab 0:21
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 4. 0:23
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Frank Bagley was really animated in Duran's corner and Duran was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:10 Duran is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 0:0
0:10 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:19 Duran pins Marciano's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:28 Gibson has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:34 Marciano traps Duran in the corner! 0:0
0:38 Marciano pins Duran's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
0:43 Marciano and Duran each take a step back. 0:0
0:47 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:51 Marciano eats a short cross from Duran amd backs away. 0:2
01:08 Duran connects with a violent uppercut! 0:6
01:08 Marciano appears to be stunned! 0:6
01:20 Great work to the body by Duran as he scores with both hands. 0:9
01:34 Marciano is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:9
01:46 Rocky Marciano shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Duran flush! 4:9
01:46 Duran's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 4:9
01:55 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 4:9
02:05 Duran is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:9
02:13 Rocky Marciano just comes up short with the cross. 4:9
02:20 Marciano takes a heavy hook downstairs. 4:13
02:20 Marciano looks shaken! 4:13
02:29 As high as Marciano is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Duran takes advantage of it. 4:13
02:33 The action is at ring center. 4:13
02:33 Marciano really drove that combination to the body home with authority, you could hear those shots land all through the arena. 7:13
02:49 Duran lands a crushing uppercut! 7:17
02:49 Marciano's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 7:17
03:00 Marciano retreats into the left corner. 7:17
03:00 Duran grabs and holds Marciano... 7:17
03:00 Gibson breaks them up... 7:17
03:00 Round 5 ends with the sound of the bell. 6:17
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano looks a bit disgusted as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Duran is staying at the center of the ring. 0:0
0:15 Duran ties up Marciano. 0:0
0:20 Marciano tries to get free... Here comes Gibson to break them up... 0:0
0:20 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:29 Duran scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:4
0:29 Those punches hurt Marciano and he looks to hang on. 0:4
0:49 Duran fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:4
01:01 He throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:4
01:07 Duran seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:4
01:16 Marciano lands a wicked uppercut! 5:4
01:16 Roberto Duran looks like he was hurt by that punch! 5:4
01:25 Duran backs into the left corner. 5:4
01:29 Duran made Marciano look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Marciano would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 5:4
01:40 Marciano misses wildly with the Hook. 5:4
01:47 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 5:4
01:52 Rocky Marciano tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Duran blocks it. 5:4
02:02 Roberto Duran is trapped in his own corner... 5:4
02:07 Duran picks off the jab thrown by Marciano. 5:4
02:14 Duran retreats into a neutral corner. 5:4
02:18 Duran is protecting the body nicely as Marciano fails to score inside. 5:4
02:30 Marciano wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Duran's defense. 5:4
02:40 Marciano just can't find the range with that hook. 5:4
02:52 Roberto Duran picks off the combination by Marciano. 5:4
02:59 Duran is blocked in his own corner... 5:4
03:00 Marciano grabs Duran's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Gibson has to force Marciano to let go. 5:4
03:00 Gibson has to separate the two... 5:4
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Marciano's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 6. 5:3
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Eddie Inabagsky seemed agitated with Duran, who stared at his shoes almost the entire minute. 0:0
0:11 Marciano just comes up short with the hook. 0:0
0:13 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:18 Frank Bagley not only gave Duran encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Rocky Marciano. Now it's up to Duran to implement it. 0:0
0:23 Duran throws a crushing right to Marciano's jaw! 0:4
0:23 Rocky Marciano looks stunned! 0:4
0:33 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:4
0:41 There's a straight right by Marciano! 4:4
0:41 Duran was shaken by that blow! 4:4
0:54 Duran drops the right hand flush on Marciano's chin! 4:8
0:54 Marciano was staggered by that punch! 4:8
01:17 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 4:8
01:30 Marciano fires a volley of punches but Duran was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 4:8
01:32 Duran is throwing that hook from outside, but it still connects with plenty of zip! 4:11
01:48 The fighters are back at ring center... 4:11
01:53 Rocky Marciano muscles his way inside. 4:11
01:58 Marciano has Duran trapped in the left neutral corner... 4:11
01:58 Rocky Marciano wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 6:11
02:19 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 6:11
02:24 Duran finally lets go of Marciano. 6:11
02:28 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:11
02:31 Duran is pinned in his own corner... 6:11
02:35 Gibson has to pull the fighters away from each other as Marciano locks up Duran's arms. 6:11
02:40 Gibson moves in to break the clinch. 6:11
02:48 Marciano and Duran exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Marciano get in the most telling blows. 9:13
02:58 The action is back at ring center. 9:13
03:00 Look out! That was a straight right by Rocky Marciano! 13:13
03:00 That's the punch Marciano hoped to land! Duran looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 13:13
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 13:13
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 8 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:09 Duran traps Marciano in the corner! 0:0
0:13 Marciano takes a hard combination from Duran 0:4
0:13 Marciano appears to have been staggered by that punch... 0:4
0:18 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 8th round of this fight. 0:4
0:22 Frank Bagley seemed to pump up Duran between rounds. 0:4
0:27 Duran is circling his opponent. 0:4
0:32 Duran has Marciano cornered! 0:4
0:36 Duran looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 0:4
0:48 Duran misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:4
0:55 Marciano landed a sharp combination that rocked Duran back on his heels! 5:4
0:55 Duran was shaken by those blows! 5:4
01:09 Duran lands a hard uppercut! 5:8
01:09 Marciano appears shaken by that punch! 5:8
01:29 Roberto Duran fires a lead right that Rocky Marciano manages to avoid. 5:8
01:36 Marciano 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. 5:8
01:45 Duran misses with that punch. 5:8
01:52 Marciano lands a solid cross! 9:8
01:52 Duran is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 9:8
02:04 Marciano slides into the corner... 9:8
02:22 Duran lands a vicious cross! 9:12
02:22 Marciano is reeling after that shot! 9:12
02:39 Duran slides along the far ropes. 9:12
02:52 Duran back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Marciano. 9:12
03:00 OH! Duran landed the big hook flush! 9:16
03:00 Marciano suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 9:16
03:00 Duran appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:16
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 9:18
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Something's wrong. The bell should have sounded to start...there it goes. Both fighters got a few extra seconds rest here at the start of Round 9. 0:0
0:14 Duran lands a crushing hook! 0:5
0:14 Marciano is hurt! 0:5
0:18 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:5
0:23 Duran received a pep talk from Frank Bagley before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:5
0:28 Duran just misses with a huge shot as Rocky Marciano chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:5
0:35 Marciano cranks up the hook and connects to Duran's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:5
0:35 Duran was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 4:5
0:48 Duran drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:9
0:48 Marciano is gasping for air!! 4:9
0:57 Marciano is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:9
01:00 Marciano moves into the left corner. 4:9
01:05 Duran grabs Marciano again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 4:9
01:09 Gibson moves them apart. 4:9
01:19 Roberto Duran has his arms wrapped around Marciano... Now they separate. 4:9
01:23 Referee Gibson separates the two... 4:9
01:40 Duran really buried that punch into Marciano's ribs. 4:13
01:40 Marciano was hurt by those blows! 4:13
01:44 Marciano is starting to fatigue... 4:13
01:49 Both fighters move back to ring center. 4:13
01:53 Duran brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:13
02:05 Marciano fires and misses. 4:13
02:12 And Marciano tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Duran! 4:17
02:12 Marciano staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 4:17
02:23 Marciano retreats into his own corner... 4:17
02:28 That was a violent straight right by Duran! 4:21
02:28 Marciano was shaken by those blows! 4:21
02:37 Roberto Duran feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 4:21
02:42 Duran's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 4:21
02:51 Duran is clinching. Gibson better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 4:21
02:55 * Gibson steps in and admonishes Duran for hitting on the break. 4:21
03:00 It looks like Duran has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 4:21
03:00 Marciano spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 9. 4:21
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Rocky Marciano and Duran leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Duran got some great advice from Frank Bagley between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 10. 0:0
0:12 It's a sweet uppercut by Rocky Marciano! He snapped Duran's head straight back with that punch! 4:0
0:12 That punch may have stunned Duran momentarily. 4:0
0:16 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 4:0
0:22 Duran backs into a neutral corner. 4:0
0:26 The fighters are tied up. Marciano tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 4:0
0:38 Gibson separates the two... 4:0
0:43 Duran lands two solid jabs that snap back the head of Marciano. 4:3
0:52 Duran leans on Marciano and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 4:5
01:17 Marciano misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 4:5
01:24 Duran feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 4:7
01:41 Marciano lands a crushing cross! 8:7
01:41 What a devastating shot, Duran looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 8:7
01:57 Duran lands a smashing hook! 8:11
01:57 Rocky Marciano was stunned by that blow! 8:11
02:17 Duran smothers Rocky Marciano's attack as Marciano tries to get off some shots inside. 8:11
02:20 Duran misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 8:13
02:20 * And now Rocky Marciano is bleeding from that last punch! 8:14
02:20 The cut is outside his right eye. Fortunately, it's in a spot that shouldn't affect his vision, which has to be a major consolation to Marciano. Had it been above the eye, it would have been a whole different story! 8:14
02:29 "Manos de Piedra" Duran lands a big hook to the head. That one had to hurt, even though Marciano took it well. 8:17
02:33 Marciano looks a little puffy under his right eye. 8:17
02:38 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 8:17
02:54 Roberto Duran and Marciano are in a clinch, Gibson hollers at them to break and start fighting. 8:17
03:00 Marciano pushes Duran away. 8:17
03:00 Duran appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:17
03:00 The crowd is up and standing as the fighters finish Round 10. 7:17
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 11. 0:0
0:07 Marciano's corner men does a nice job on Marciano's cut outside the right eyebrow. You wouldn't even know that Marciano had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:12 Marciano misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:14 * Duran continues to hammer away as he holds Marciano and Gibson has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:3
0:32 Duran backs into a neutral corner. 0:3
0:37 Marciano leaves the jab just short. 0:3
0:39 Duran shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 0:5
0:44 Rocky Marciano is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 0:5
0:57 Marciano misses wildly with the hook. 0:5
01:03 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 11th. 0:5
01:10 Marciano just landed a three punch combo! 4:5
01:10 Roberto Duran is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 4:5
01:26 Marciano lands a devastating uppercut! 9:5
01:26 Duran is trying to regroup after that punch... 9:5
01:43 Marciano works his way in and leans on Duran... 9:5
01:55 Referee Gibson has to separate the two... 9:5
02:00 Marciano scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 11:5
02:14 Marciano tries to drop the right hand over the top but Duran ducks under it. 11:5
02:25 Marciano walks into a hard jab from Duran 11:8
02:25 Roberto Duran last connect snapped back the head of Marciano. And it looks like it has reopened Marciano's cut. 11:8
02:25 Marciano's got blood flowing noticeably again as the cut outside his right eye has reopened here in Round 11. 11:8
02:44 Marciano lands a solid uppercut! 15:8
02:44 That punch has Duran staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 15:8
02:58 Rocky Marciano throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Duran but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 15:8
03:00 The bell ending Round 11 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 15:8
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 12 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 The cut outside the right eyebrow suffered by Marciano has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:13 Rocky Marciano scores with a tremendous left! 4:0
0:13 And Duran's in big trouble now! 4:0
0:17 Roberto Duran is slowing up... 4:0
0:39 Marciano wings a big left hand at Duran but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:0
0:50 Duran doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Marciano's head? 4:5
0:50 Rocky Marciano is going to need to regroup after that blow... 4:5
0:55 The swelling under Marciano's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 4:5
01:12 Duran isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Marciano fits. 4:5
01:17 Both men look to measure one another. 4:5
01:20 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:5
01:29 Marciano misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:5
01:36 Gibson is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 4:5
01:43 Marciano backs into the near right corner. 4:5
01:43 Duran unleashes a fusilade of punches to Marciano's head. 4:8
01:43 It looks like Duran has reopened Marciano's previous wound because Marciano is now bleeding once again. 4:8
01:43 Now the bleeding from the cut outside Marciano's right eye has begun to flow again. 4:8
01:43 * The fighters move away from each other, creating a bit of distance between them. Now the referee has called timeout, halting the action. He's leading Marciano to the ringside physician. The cut over Marciano's eye seems to be the primary cause for concern. 4:8
01:43 * 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 12 as the fighters approach one another. 4:8
01:55 Roberto Duran seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:8
02:02 Rocky Marciano lands a strong hook! 8:8
02:02 Duran is reeling.. 8:8
02:19 Marciano lets his hands go inside, but Duran protects his body well. 8:8
02:21 Duran goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 8:10
02:40 Marciano moves into the near corner. 8:10
02:40 Duran scores with an uppercut that appeared to catch Marciano in the throat. That has to be painful. 8:13
02:40 Duran has really been letting his hands go. And now it appears as if Marciano's cut is bleeding even worse than before. 8:13
02:40 Marciano has emerged even more bloodied than a minute ago, as the gash outside his right eyebrow gets worse with evey bit of contact that rips into it. 8:13
02:40 * Gibson is taking a close look at the blood trickling down Marciano'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 Marciano's face, especially the cut above the eye. 8:13
02:44 * Gibson has stopped the fight and has called for the ringside physician. Marciano pleads his case as the doctor takes a very close look at his cut.* That's it! Referee Gibson is waving it off. This fight is over! Duran wins by TKO due to the severity of Marciano's injuries! 8:13
Fight Result
Pat Harker has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:45 mark in Round 12 is...
Roberto Duran!
Score Cards
Julie Lederman Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Rocky Marciano 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 105
Roberto Duran 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 105
Franco Ciminale Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Rocky Marciano 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 104
Roberto Duran 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 106
Walter Cavalieri Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Rocky Marciano 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 103
Roberto Duran 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 107
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Rocky Marciano 29 30 29 27 27 30 30 27 27 27 29 312
Roberto Duran 28 27 28 30 30 27 30 30 30 30 28 318
Statistics
Categories Rocky Marciano Roberto Duran
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 2.42 4.75
Hooks / Round 3.58 4.58
Crosses / Round 4.17 6.17
Combinations / Round 3.25 5.75
Uppercuts / Round 2.58 3.75
Punches Landed / Round 16.00 25.00
Punches Missed / Round 60.75 21.50
Punching Accuracy 20.8% 53.8%
Total Number of Fouls 0 3
Hitting on the Break 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 3
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 3 / 2 / 2 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut outside right eyebrow 3 / 2 / 2
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 2 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 2 / 2 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Inside 3 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 0 3 / 3
Go for KO 1 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 0 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 2 / 2
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Rocky Marciano vs Roberto Duran
Fight info: Boston Arena, Boston, MA, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Pat Harker, referee is Toby Gibson, the bout will be scored by three judges: Julie Lederman (United States), Franco Ciminale (Italy) and Walter Cavalieri (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: Rocky Marciano - Record: 5-4-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Chick Ferrara
In the blue corner: Roberto Duran - Record: 9-3-1 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Frank Bagley
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd's been waiting for the start of this fight but they don't have to wait any longer as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:14 Marciano fires and misses. 0:0
0:16 Duran shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 0:2
0:28 Rocky Marciano is motioning with his gloves for Duran to bring it on, but Marciano is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:2
0:36 Marciano can't score with short uppercut inside. Duran got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:2
0:48 Duran usues his legs to avoid Marciano's punches. 0:2
0:50 Duran finds a home for his jab, keeping Marciano at bay. 0:4
01:25 That punch actually went behind Duran's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Marciano. 0:4
01:28 That was smooth combination from Duran as he lands effectively from the outside. 0:7
01:38 Duran is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 0:9
01:53 Marciano slides along the far ropes. 0:9
02:03 Duran just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Marciano with a sharp combination! 0:13
02:03 Marciano is out on his feet after that violent combination! 0:13
02:12 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:13
02:15 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:13
02:26 Marciano lands a solid hook! 4:13
02:26 Duran is clutching his side! 4:13
02:43 Rocky Marciano lands a solid cross! 8:13
02:43 That shot landed square and Duran felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 8:13
02:57 Marciano catches Duran coming in with a sweet uppercut! 12:13
02:57 Duran looks shaken! 12:13
03:00 The crowd is on its feet as the round comes to a close, shouting its approval for the rousing action that took place during the round. 14:13
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duran is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:12 Duran voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:16 Frank Bagley was extremely upbeat during the break with Duran providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:21 Duran looks to work the body, but Marciano covers up nicely. 0:0
0:32 Duran just landed a three punch combo! 0:4
0:32 How is Rocky Marciano standing after those shots? 0:4
0:46 Marciano pummels Duran, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 5:4
0:46 Duran's knee almost touched the canvas... 5:4
0:59 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 5:4
01:08 Marciano doesn't connect with the uppercut. 5:4
01:15 Roberto Duran moves into a neutral corner. 5:4
01:24 There's a hard shot off the top of Duran's head! 9:4
01:24 Duran is suddenly in trouble! 9:4
01:37 Marciano fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 9:4
01:44 Marciano has Duran trapped! 9:4
01:48 Marciano forces his way inside. 9:4
01:52 Duran moves into the left corner. 9:4
01:57 Marciano whiffs with the cross. 9:4
02:03 Marciano pins Duran in the corner! 9:4
02:08 Marciano tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 9:4
02:19 Roberto Duran does a great job of moving as Marciano tries to work inside. 9:4
02:30 Marciano lands a vicious uppercut! 13:4
02:30 Duran was stunned by that blow! 13:4
02:42 Marciano is doing great work inside as he jars Duran with an uppercut. 16:4
03:00 Duran wraps his arms around Marciano. 16:4
03:00 Gibson separates the two fighters. 16:4
03:00 Gibson motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 2. 17:5
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:12 Duran is either lucky or has radar. Marciano's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:19 Marciano backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:19 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Marciano had the edge. 3:2
0:33 Marciano fires a shot, but it glances off Duran's shoulder. 3:2
0:40 * Duran is hitting Marciano in the back of his head and Gibson has seen enough as he issues a warning for rabbit punching. 3:5
01:04 Duran lands a devastating hook! 3:10
01:04 Marciano seems to have been hurt by that punch! 3:10
01:17 Marciano drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 7:10
01:17 Duran is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 7:10
01:34 Oh!!! Marciano unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 11:10
01:34 Marciano just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 11:10
01:47 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 11:10
01:47 Marciano catches Duran with a short, powerful hook to the head as Roberto Duran tried to move inside. That punch stopped Duran in his tracks! 14:10
02:08 Marciano lands a strong cross! 18:10
02:08 Duran is dazed and he is in trouble!! 18:10
02:20 Duran has Marciano blocked in! 18:10
02:25 Duran misses with that hook. 18:10
02:32 Duran just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 22:10
02:32 Duran was stunned by that blow! 22:10
02:48 Duran dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Marciano back on his heels! 22:15
02:48 Marciano is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 22:15
03:00 Marciano works free! He backs to ring center, with Duran following. 22:15
03:00 What a terrific round! The crowd is going crazy. These two fighters just gave us a candidate for Round of the Year! 24:15
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:18 Duran just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:4
0:18 Marciano in on unsteady legs after those punches. 0:4
0:22 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:4
0:26 Marciano's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:4
0:36 Marciano slides into a neutral corner... 0:4
0:36 Duran fires away with both hands, banging some clean shots home. 0:7
0:53 Duran holds his arms up in disgust as Marciano holds him around his waist. 0:7
0:57 Marciano pushes Duran away. 0:7
01:11 Watch Duran move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Marciano off balance. 0:7
01:19 Duran slides into his own corner... 0:7
01:24 Marciano misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:7
01:26 Duran lands a flurry to the ribs of Marciano. 0:9
01:39 Marciano has Duran pinned! 0:9
01:43 Marciano continues to follow Duran about the ring. 0:9
01:53 Duran pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 0:9
02:03 Duran drives that short hook into Marciano's midsection! 0:13
02:03 Rocky Marciano is reeling.. 0:13
02:21 Marciano is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:13
02:28 Duran lands a hard hook! 0:17
02:28 Marciano is suddenly in trouble! 0:17
02:42 Marciano swings...and misses. 0:17
02:44 Duran lands a stinging jab. 0:19
02:56 Duran continues to pop the jab 0:21
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 4. 0:23
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Frank Bagley was really animated in Duran's corner and Duran was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:10 Duran is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 0:0
0:10 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:19 Duran pins Marciano's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:28 Gibson has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:34 Marciano traps Duran in the corner! 0:0
0:38 Marciano pins Duran's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
0:43 Marciano and Duran each take a step back. 0:0
0:47 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:51 Marciano eats a short cross from Duran amd backs away. 0:2
01:08 Duran connects with a violent uppercut! 0:6
01:08 Marciano appears to be stunned! 0:6
01:20 Great work to the body by Duran as he scores with both hands. 0:9
01:34 Marciano is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:9
01:46 Rocky Marciano shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Duran flush! 4:9
01:46 Duran's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 4:9
01:55 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 4:9
02:05 Duran is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:9
02:13 Rocky Marciano just comes up short with the cross. 4:9
02:20 Marciano takes a heavy hook downstairs. 4:13
02:20 Marciano looks shaken! 4:13
02:29 As high as Marciano is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Duran takes advantage of it. 4:13
02:33 The action is at ring center. 4:13
02:33 Marciano really drove that combination to the body home with authority, you could hear those shots land all through the arena. 7:13
02:49 Duran lands a crushing uppercut! 7:17
02:49 Marciano's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 7:17
03:00 Marciano retreats into the left corner. 7:17
03:00 Duran grabs and holds Marciano... 7:17
03:00 Gibson breaks them up... 7:17
03:00 Round 5 ends with the sound of the bell. 6:17
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano looks a bit disgusted as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Duran is staying at the center of the ring. 0:0
0:15 Duran ties up Marciano. 0:0
0:20 Marciano tries to get free... Here comes Gibson to break them up... 0:0
0:20 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:29 Duran scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:4
0:29 Those punches hurt Marciano and he looks to hang on. 0:4
0:49 Duran fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:4
01:01 He throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:4
01:07 Duran seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:4
01:16 Marciano lands a wicked uppercut! 5:4
01:16 Roberto Duran looks like he was hurt by that punch! 5:4
01:25 Duran backs into the left corner. 5:4
01:29 Duran made Marciano look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Marciano would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 5:4
01:40 Marciano misses wildly with the Hook. 5:4
01:47 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 5:4
01:52 Rocky Marciano tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Duran blocks it. 5:4
02:02 Roberto Duran is trapped in his own corner... 5:4
02:07 Duran picks off the jab thrown by Marciano. 5:4
02:14 Duran retreats into a neutral corner. 5:4
02:18 Duran is protecting the body nicely as Marciano fails to score inside. 5:4
02:30 Marciano wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Duran's defense. 5:4
02:40 Marciano just can't find the range with that hook. 5:4
02:52 Roberto Duran picks off the combination by Marciano. 5:4
02:59 Duran is blocked in his own corner... 5:4
03:00 Marciano grabs Duran's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Gibson has to force Marciano to let go. 5:4
03:00 Gibson has to separate the two... 5:4
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Marciano's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 6. 5:3
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Eddie Inabagsky seemed agitated with Duran, who stared at his shoes almost the entire minute. 0:0
0:11 Marciano just comes up short with the hook. 0:0
0:13 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:18 Frank Bagley not only gave Duran encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Rocky Marciano. Now it's up to Duran to implement it. 0:0
0:23 Duran throws a crushing right to Marciano's jaw! 0:4
0:23 Rocky Marciano looks stunned! 0:4
0:33 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:4
0:41 There's a straight right by Marciano! 4:4
0:41 Duran was shaken by that blow! 4:4
0:54 Duran drops the right hand flush on Marciano's chin! 4:8
0:54 Marciano was staggered by that punch! 4:8
01:17 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 4:8
01:30 Marciano fires a volley of punches but Duran was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 4:8
01:32 Duran is throwing that hook from outside, but it still connects with plenty of zip! 4:11
01:48 The fighters are back at ring center... 4:11
01:53 Rocky Marciano muscles his way inside. 4:11
01:58 Marciano has Duran trapped in the left neutral corner... 4:11
01:58 Rocky Marciano wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 6:11
02:19 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 6:11
02:24 Duran finally lets go of Marciano. 6:11
02:28 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:11
02:31 Duran is pinned in his own corner... 6:11
02:35 Gibson has to pull the fighters away from each other as Marciano locks up Duran's arms. 6:11
02:40 Gibson moves in to break the clinch. 6:11
02:48 Marciano and Duran exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Marciano get in the most telling blows. 9:13
02:58 The action is back at ring center. 9:13
03:00 Look out! That was a straight right by Rocky Marciano! 13:13
03:00 That's the punch Marciano hoped to land! Duran looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 13:13
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 13:13
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 8 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:09 Duran traps Marciano in the corner! 0:0
0:13 Marciano takes a hard combination from Duran 0:4
0:13 Marciano appears to have been staggered by that punch... 0:4
0:18 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 8th round of this fight. 0:4
0:22 Frank Bagley seemed to pump up Duran between rounds. 0:4
0:27 Duran is circling his opponent. 0:4
0:32 Duran has Marciano cornered! 0:4
0:36 Duran looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 0:4
0:48 Duran misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:4
0:55 Marciano landed a sharp combination that rocked Duran back on his heels! 5:4
0:55 Duran was shaken by those blows! 5:4
01:09 Duran lands a hard uppercut! 5:8
01:09 Marciano appears shaken by that punch! 5:8
01:29 Roberto Duran fires a lead right that Rocky Marciano manages to avoid. 5:8
01:36 Marciano 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. 5:8
01:45 Duran misses with that punch. 5:8
01:52 Marciano lands a solid cross! 9:8
01:52 Duran is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 9:8
02:04 Marciano slides into the corner... 9:8
02:22 Duran lands a vicious cross! 9:12
02:22 Marciano is reeling after that shot! 9:12
02:39 Duran slides along the far ropes. 9:12
02:52 Duran back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Marciano. 9:12
03:00 OH! Duran landed the big hook flush! 9:16
03:00 Marciano suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 9:16
03:00 Duran appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:16
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 9:18
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Something's wrong. The bell should have sounded to start...there it goes. Both fighters got a few extra seconds rest here at the start of Round 9. 0:0
0:14 Duran lands a crushing hook! 0:5
0:14 Marciano is hurt! 0:5
0:18 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:5
0:23 Duran received a pep talk from Frank Bagley before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:5
0:28 Duran just misses with a huge shot as Rocky Marciano chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:5
0:35 Marciano cranks up the hook and connects to Duran's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:5
0:35 Duran was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 4:5
0:48 Duran drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:9
0:48 Marciano is gasping for air!! 4:9
0:57 Marciano is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:9
01:00 Marciano moves into the left corner. 4:9
01:05 Duran grabs Marciano again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 4:9
01:09 Gibson moves them apart. 4:9
01:19 Roberto Duran has his arms wrapped around Marciano... Now they separate. 4:9
01:23 Referee Gibson separates the two... 4:9
01:40 Duran really buried that punch into Marciano's ribs. 4:13
01:40 Marciano was hurt by those blows! 4:13
01:44 Marciano is starting to fatigue... 4:13
01:49 Both fighters move back to ring center. 4:13
01:53 Duran brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:13
02:05 Marciano fires and misses. 4:13
02:12 And Marciano tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Duran! 4:17
02:12 Marciano staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 4:17
02:23 Marciano retreats into his own corner... 4:17
02:28 That was a violent straight right by Duran! 4:21
02:28 Marciano was shaken by those blows! 4:21
02:37 Roberto Duran feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 4:21
02:42 Duran's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 4:21
02:51 Duran is clinching. Gibson better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 4:21
02:55 * Gibson steps in and admonishes Duran for hitting on the break. 4:21
03:00 It looks like Duran has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 4:21
03:00 Marciano spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 9. 4:21
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Rocky Marciano and Duran leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Duran got some great advice from Frank Bagley between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 10. 0:0
0:12 It's a sweet uppercut by Rocky Marciano! He snapped Duran's head straight back with that punch! 4:0
0:12 That punch may have stunned Duran momentarily. 4:0
0:16 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 4:0
0:22 Duran backs into a neutral corner. 4:0
0:26 The fighters are tied up. Marciano tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 4:0
0:38 Gibson separates the two... 4:0
0:43 Duran lands two solid jabs that snap back the head of Marciano. 4:3
0:52 Duran leans on Marciano and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 4:5
01:17 Marciano misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 4:5
01:24 Duran feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 4:7
01:41 Marciano lands a crushing cross! 8:7
01:41 What a devastating shot, Duran looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 8:7
01:57 Duran lands a smashing hook! 8:11
01:57 Rocky Marciano was stunned by that blow! 8:11
02:17 Duran smothers Rocky Marciano's attack as Marciano tries to get off some shots inside. 8:11
02:20 Duran misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 8:13
02:20 * And now Rocky Marciano is bleeding from that last punch! 8:14
02:20 The cut is outside his right eye. Fortunately, it's in a spot that shouldn't affect his vision, which has to be a major consolation to Marciano. Had it been above the eye, it would have been a whole different story! 8:14
02:29 "Manos de Piedra" Duran lands a big hook to the head. That one had to hurt, even though Marciano took it well. 8:17
02:33 Marciano looks a little puffy under his right eye. 8:17
02:38 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 8:17
02:54 Roberto Duran and Marciano are in a clinch, Gibson hollers at them to break and start fighting. 8:17
03:00 Marciano pushes Duran away. 8:17
03:00 Duran appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:17
03:00 The crowd is up and standing as the fighters finish Round 10. 7:17
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 11. 0:0
0:07 Marciano's corner men does a nice job on Marciano's cut outside the right eyebrow. You wouldn't even know that Marciano had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:12 Marciano misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:14 * Duran continues to hammer away as he holds Marciano and Gibson has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:3
0:32 Duran backs into a neutral corner. 0:3
0:37 Marciano leaves the jab just short. 0:3
0:39 Duran shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 0:5
0:44 Rocky Marciano is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 0:5
0:57 Marciano misses wildly with the hook. 0:5
01:03 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 11th. 0:5
01:10 Marciano just landed a three punch combo! 4:5
01:10 Roberto Duran is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 4:5
01:26 Marciano lands a devastating uppercut! 9:5
01:26 Duran is trying to regroup after that punch... 9:5
01:43 Marciano works his way in and leans on Duran... 9:5
01:55 Referee Gibson has to separate the two... 9:5
02:00 Marciano scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 11:5
02:14 Marciano tries to drop the right hand over the top but Duran ducks under it. 11:5
02:25 Marciano walks into a hard jab from Duran 11:8
02:25 Roberto Duran last connect snapped back the head of Marciano. And it looks like it has reopened Marciano's cut. 11:8
02:25 Marciano's got blood flowing noticeably again as the cut outside his right eye has reopened here in Round 11. 11:8
02:44 Marciano lands a solid uppercut! 15:8
02:44 That punch has Duran staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 15:8
02:58 Rocky Marciano throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Duran but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 15:8
03:00 The bell ending Round 11 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 15:8
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 12 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 The cut outside the right eyebrow suffered by Marciano has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:13 Rocky Marciano scores with a tremendous left! 4:0
0:13 And Duran's in big trouble now! 4:0
0:17 Roberto Duran is slowing up... 4:0
0:39 Marciano wings a big left hand at Duran but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:0
0:50 Duran doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Marciano's head? 4:5
0:50 Rocky Marciano is going to need to regroup after that blow... 4:5
0:55 The swelling under Marciano's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 4:5
01:12 Duran isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Marciano fits. 4:5
01:17 Both men look to measure one another. 4:5
01:20 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:5
01:29 Marciano misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:5
01:36 Gibson is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 4:5
01:43 Marciano backs into the near right corner. 4:5
01:43 Duran unleashes a fusilade of punches to Marciano's head. 4:8
01:43 It looks like Duran has reopened Marciano's previous wound because Marciano is now bleeding once again. 4:8
01:43 Now the bleeding from the cut outside Marciano's right eye has begun to flow again. 4:8
01:43 * The fighters move away from each other, creating a bit of distance between them. Now the referee has called timeout, halting the action. He's leading Marciano to the ringside physician. The cut over Marciano's eye seems to be the primary cause for concern. 4:8
01:43 * 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 12 as the fighters approach one another. 4:8
01:55 Roberto Duran seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:8
02:02 Rocky Marciano lands a strong hook! 8:8
02:02 Duran is reeling.. 8:8
02:19 Marciano lets his hands go inside, but Duran protects his body well. 8:8
02:21 Duran goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 8:10
02:40 Marciano moves into the near corner. 8:10
02:40 Duran scores with an uppercut that appeared to catch Marciano in the throat. That has to be painful. 8:13
02:40 Duran has really been letting his hands go. And now it appears as if Marciano's cut is bleeding even worse than before. 8:13
02:40 Marciano has emerged even more bloodied than a minute ago, as the gash outside his right eyebrow gets worse with evey bit of contact that rips into it. 8:13
02:40 * Gibson is taking a close look at the blood trickling down Marciano'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 Marciano's face, especially the cut above the eye. 8:13
02:44 * Gibson has stopped the fight and has called for the ringside physician. Marciano pleads his case as the doctor takes a very close look at his cut.* That's it! Referee Gibson is waving it off. This fight is over! Duran wins by TKO due to the severity of Marciano's injuries! 8:13
Fight Result
Pat Harker has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:45 mark in Round 12 is...
Roberto Duran!
Score Cards
Julie Lederman Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Rocky Marciano 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 105
Roberto Duran 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 105
Franco Ciminale Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Rocky Marciano 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 104
Roberto Duran 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 106
Walter Cavalieri Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Rocky Marciano 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 103
Roberto Duran 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 107
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Rocky Marciano 29 30 29 27 27 30 30 27 27 27 29 312
Roberto Duran 28 27 28 30 30 27 30 30 30 30 28 318
Statistics
Categories Rocky Marciano Roberto Duran
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 2.42 4.75
Hooks / Round 3.58 4.58
Crosses / Round 4.17 6.17
Combinations / Round 3.25 5.75
Uppercuts / Round 2.58 3.75
Punches Landed / Round 16.00 25.00
Punches Missed / Round 60.75 21.50
Punching Accuracy 20.8% 53.8%
Total Number of Fouls 0 3
Hitting on the Break 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 3
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 3 / 2 / 2 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut outside right eyebrow 3 / 2 / 2
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 2 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 2 / 2 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Inside 3 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 0 3 / 3
Go for KO 1 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 0 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 2 / 2
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: The Super Six #4# Rounds 3&4
Main Event
Joe Louis vs Ray Robinson
Fight info: Pacific Athletic Club, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Bob Alexander, referee is Telis Assimenios, the bout will be scored by three judges: Tommy Kaczmarek (United States), Jean Lapointe (Canada) and Alejandro Rochin Mapula (Mexico), 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: Joe Louis - Record: 4-7-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Bill Gibson
In the blue corner: Ray Robinson - Record: 5-3-3 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Ralph Citro
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:17 Robinson just comes up short with the combination. 0:0
0:34 The quickness and footwork of Ray Robinson is definitely keeping Joe Louis off balance. 0:0
0:39 Not much happening at the moment. 0:0
0:46 Ray Robinson lands a solid hook! 0:4
0:46 Louis is hurt! 0:4
0:58 Robinson connects with a left-right combo. 0:6
01:07 Robinson throws a big looping cross that lands high on the head of Louis. 0:9
01:24 Robinson is clinching... Joe Louis is trying to free his gloves... They are under Robinson's arms... 0:9
01:33 Assimenios moves in to break the clinch. 0:9
01:38 Both men look to measure one another. 0:9
01:40 Louis plants a hard cross in Robinson's midsection. 3:9
01:49 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 3:9
01:56 Robinson drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 3:13
01:56 Louis was shaken by those blows! 3:13
02:05 Louis doesn't have to look for Robinson this round. He is right there in front of him. 3:13
02:15 Ray Robinson does a great job of moving as Louis tries to work inside. 3:13
02:28 Ray Robinson fires a left hand that Louis takes high on the shoulder. 3:13
02:35 Louis lands a hard hook! 7:13
02:35 Robinson is suddenly in trouble! 7:13
02:52 Louis is off target with that hook. 7:13
02:54 Robinson doubles up to the body, though Louis seems unfazed. 7:15
03:00 Robinson pins Louis's arms. Now they move apart. 7:15
03:00 Referee Assimenios steps in to break it up. 7:15
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 8:14
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 2 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:12 Robinson tries to muscle inside but Louis clinches him. 0:0
0:17 Assimenios has to break them apart. 0:0
0:26 Louis lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:0
0:40 Robinson pins Louis's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:0
0:44 Robinson shoves Louis away. 2:0
0:51 Robinson gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Louis with an uppercut. 2:2
01:08 Joe Louis pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 2:2
01:17 Joe Louis feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 2:2
01:22 Robinson is trapped in the corner... 2:2
01:27 Louis throws a flurry of punches but Robinson either blocks or slips them. 2:2
01:29 Robinson scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 2:5
01:38 Robinson has Louis trapped in the upper neutral corner... 2:5
01:43 Robinson whiffs with the jab. 2:5
01:49 Robinson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:5
01:53 The action slows for the moment. 2:5
02:02 Louis moves to the center of the Ring taunting Robinson with his hands by his sides. 2:5
02:08 Robinson backs into the right corner. 2:5
02:12 Robinson just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 7:5
02:12 Robinson was hurt by those blows! 7:5
02:22 Robinson backs into his own corner... 7:5
02:26 Louis 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. 7:5
02:28 Robinson rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 7:7
02:46 Louis misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 7:7
02:49 Robinson jolts Louis with a hard jab. 7:10
02:58 Joe Louis continues to pop the jab 9:10
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 10:10
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 3. There it is! 0:0
0:06 Bill Gibson was extremely upbeat during the break with Louis providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 Robinson lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 0:2
0:22 Robinson ties up Louis. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:2
0:26 Louis tries to get free... Here comes Assimenios to break them up... 0:2
0:31 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:2
0:35 Joe Louis moves into a neutral corner. 0:2
0:40 Robinson works his way in and leans on Louis... 0:2
0:44 The Referee breaks it up... 0:2
0:48 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:2
0:56 Joe Louis wraps his arms around Robinson. 0:2
01:01 Assimenios separates the two... 0:2
01:10 Joe Louis fires a shot, but it glances off Robinson's shoulder. 0:2
01:12 Robinson looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 0:4
01:22 Joe Louis's jab is finds it's mark. 3:4
01:34 Robinson is motioning with his gloves for Louis to bring it on, but Robinson is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 3:4
01:38 Louis backs into a neutral corner. 3:4
01:43 Louis takes a heavy cross downstairs. 3:8
01:43 Louis is clutching his side! 3:8
01:52 The action is at ring center. 3:8
01:52 Robinson gets off a quick combination to the body 3:10
02:05 Ray Robinson retreats into the right corner. 3:10
02:15 Robinson is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 3:10
02:22 Ray Robinson telegraphed that shot and Louis ducks under it easily. 3:10
02:34 Louis tries to drop the right hand over the top but Ray Robinson ducks under it. 3:10
02:49 Louis fires a volley of punches but Robinson was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 3:10
02:51 Robinson moves in and scores with a quick jab. 3:12
03:00 Louis picks off the jab thrown by Robinson. 3:12
03:00 Round 3 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 2:12
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Louis and Robinson square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 4. 0:0
0:06 Louis received a pep talk from Bill Gibson before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:11 Louis tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Robinson. 0:0
0:14 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:22 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:33 Robinson leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:36 Louis bangs home a hard cross. 3:0
0:52 Louis's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 3:0
01:00 Louis misses with that punch. 3:0
01:10 Robinson is pinned in his own corner... 3:0
01:14 Louis fires and misses. 3:0
01:21 Robinson pummels Louis, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 3:4
01:21 Louis is dazed and he is in trouble!! 3:4
01:34 Robinson lands a rapier like jab to the head of Louis 3:6
01:51 Louis can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 3:6
01:53 A perfect right cross from Robinson stops Louis dead in his tracks! 3:9
02:05 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 3:9
02:10 Ray Robinson misses wildly with the hook. 3:9
02:12 Louis gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 5:9
02:25 Robinson's jab connects to Louis's head 5:11
02:40 Louis will tie a guy up if he has to. 5:11
02:44 Assimenios moves them apart. 5:11
02:52 Robinson takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 5:11
03:00 Louis slides into a neutral corner... 5:11
03:00 That ends Round 4... But the fighters are still punching! Now Assimenios jumps between them. 4:12
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson looks to be in good shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Robinson got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Eddie Inabagsky's instructions work. 0:0
0:09 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:0
0:09 Louis goes downstairs with a right cross. 2:0
0:13 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 2:0
0:27 Louis misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:0
0:29 Robinson is throwing punches in bunches and lands several wicked shots in the process. 2:3
0:47 Louis bores in determined to maul Robinson 2:3
0:51 Louis lands two quick, hard uppercuts forcing Robinson to take a half step backwards. 5:3
0:51 Robinson tries to clear his senses after after the fighters heads come together inside. 5:3
0:56 Robinson's right eye looks like it may have a bit of swelling starting. 5:3
01:03 Louis has Robinson cornered! 5:3
01:07 Louis lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Robinson. 5:3
01:14 Robinson catches Joe Louis coming in with a sweet uppercut! 5:7
01:14 That punch may have stunned Louis momentarily. 5:7
01:26 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 5:7
01:31 Joe Louis traps Ray Robinson's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Assimenios breaks it up. 5:7
01:35 * Assimenios steps in and admonishes Louis for leaning on Robinson's neck. 5:7
01:48 Both fighters take a half-step back. 5:7
01:52 Robinson steals a quick glance at his corner. 5:7
01:56 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 5:7
02:05 Robinson has his arms wrapped around Louis... Now they separate. 5:7
02:14 Now they break clean. 5:7
02:23 Louis is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Robinson can't throw punches, I guess. 5:7
02:28 Assimenios pries them apart. 5:7
02:32 Robinson slides into the corner... 5:7
02:37 That was a violent straight right by Louis! 9:7
02:37 Robinson is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 9:7
02:46 Robinson catches Louis with a nice cross. 9:10
02:56 Louis throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 11:10
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 11:9
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson looks a bit disgusted as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Eddie Inabagsky knows Robinson lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:07 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
0:11 Robinson back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Louis. 0:0
0:16 Robinson traps Louis in the corner! 0:0
0:16 The fighters are at close quarters now as Robinson lands a hook downstairs. 0:2
0:33 Louis works free! The fighters move to ring center. 0:2
0:45 Robinson goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 0:4
01:02 Joe Louis is either lucky or has radar. Robinson's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:4
01:14 Joe Louis retreats into a neutral corner. 0:4
01:14 Robinson doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 0:6
01:27 Robinson drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:10
01:27 Louis was stunned by that blow! 0:10
01:36 Robinson has Louis trapped! 0:10
01:41 Robinson misses wildly with the Hook. 0:10
01:48 It's a sweet uppercut by Joe Louis! He snapped Robinson's head straight back with that punch! 4:10
01:48 Ray Robinson looks shaken! 4:10
02:00 Robinson has Louis blocked in! 4:10
02:05 Robinson misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:10
02:11 Oh!!! Louis unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 8:10
02:11 Robinson suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 8:10
02:36 Robinson is moving around the ring nicely. 8:10
02:46 He darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 8:10
02:53 He tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 8:12
03:00 Robinson slides into his own corner... 8:12
03:00 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 8:12
03:00 Joe Louis and Robinson each take a step back. 8:12
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 6, forcing Assimenios to step in. 8:14
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:05 Joe Louis got some great advice from Bill Gibson between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 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
0:11 Louis just comes up short with the combination. 0:0
0:22 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
0:26 Robinson tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:28 Louis snaps Robinson's head back with a solid jab. 3:0
0:41 Some good body work by Ray Robinson but not much on those punches. 3:2
0:53 The uppercut just landed by Robinson is a nice weapon on the inside. 3:4
01:02 Louis moves into the lower corner. 3:4
01:02 Robinson lands a stinging jab. 3:6
01:11 He scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 3:8
01:25 Robinson slips out of a corner, as Louis attempts to trap him. 3:8
01:29 Robinson lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 3:10
01:38 He gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 3:12
01:50 The action is back at ring center. 3:12
01:50 A flurry of blows from Robinson lands to the body 3:14
02:06 Robinson is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Louis's defense. 3:14
02:13 Louis appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 3:14
02:17 Louis pins Robinson in the corner! 3:14
02:17 Louis scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 5:14
02:31 Louis has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Ray Robinson. 5:14
02:36 Louis uses his shoulder to force Robinson out of the clinch. 5:14
02:43 Louis ducks into an uppercut from Robinson. 5:16
02:56 Robinson can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 5:18
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 7 comes to an end. 4:20
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Something's wrong. The bell should have sounded to start...there it goes. Both fighters got a few extra seconds rest here at the start of Round 8. 0:0
0:08 Eddie Inabagsky seemed agitated with Louis, who stared at his shoes almost the entire minute. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by 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
0:09 Louis retreats into his own corner... 0:0
0:09 Ray Robinson launches a strong uppercut that connects to Louis's jaw. 0:3
0:18 Bill Gibson was really animated in Louis's corner and Louis was nodding in agreement. 0:3
0:18 Ray Robinson has Louis pinned! 0:3
0:18 Robinson throws the hook and connects. 0:5
0:30 Robinson is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 0:7
0:39 Louis slides into a neutral corner... 0:7
0:43 Robinson fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:7
0:50 Robinson has Louis cornered! 0:7
0:55 Robinson is holding on to Louis. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:7
01:04 Assimenios separates the two... 0:7
01:16 Louis really buried that punch into Robinson's ribs. 5:7
01:16 Robinson was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 5:7
01:25 There's some nice hand speed. Robinson fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 5:9
01:37 A lead right scores big for Robinson. He stunned Louis with that one. 5:12
01:48 Robinson has Louis trapped! 5:12
01:48 Robinson slips in a jab to the body 5:14
02:02 Assimenios has to pull the fighters away from each other as Louis locks up Ray Robinson's arms. 5:14
02:07 Referee Assimenios has to separate the two... 5:14
02:12 Robinson bangs the uppercut home. 5:16
02:37 Louis lands a solid uppercut! 9:16
02:37 Robinson was shaken by that blow! 9:16
02:42 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Robinson. 9:16
02:51 Robinson throws a crushing right to Louis's jaw! 9:20
02:51 Louis appears to have been staggered by that punch... 9:20
03:00 Louis has Robinson blocked in! 9:20
03:00 Louis plods forward. 9:20
03:00 Robinson appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:20
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 9:20
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:05 Bill Gibson is just telling Louis the obvious: throw more punches, move your head, step it up. That's not going to help much! 0:0
0:05 The swelling on the face of 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
0:10 Louis misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:12 Robinson connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 0:2
0:21 Bill Gibson seemed to pump up Louis between rounds. 0:2
0:22 Louis has Robinson pinned! 0:2
0:26 Louis doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 0:2
0:39 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 9th. 0:2
0:47 Louis fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:2
0:49 Robinson turns on the hook and drives it home under Louis's elbows. 0:5
0:58 Robinson retreats into the lower corner. 0:5
01:03 Louis can't score with short uppercut inside. Robinson got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:5
01:10 Robinson lands a crushing cross! 0:9
01:10 Louis was stunned by that blow! 0:9
01:24 Ray Robinson throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Joe Louis but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:9
01:31 Louis buries a straight right, followed by a solid left hook to the ribs. 3:9
01:40 Louis pins Robinson in the corner! 3:9
01:45 Louis cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Robinson had his elbows tucked in nicely. 3:9
01:47 Robinson lands a nicely timed hook to Louis's jaw from the outside. 3:12
02:00 Louis scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 7:12
02:00 That series of punches rocked Robinson and he looks to be in trouble. 7:12
02:05 Robinson's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 7:12
02:09 Louis brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 7:12
02:09 Louis stays on the inside, and he lands a short, crisp uppercut that scored big. 10:12
02:23 And Robinson tastes the power of a huge combination from Louis! 14:12
02:23 Robinson was shaken by those blows! 14:12
02:36 Robinson is trapped in Louis's corner... 14:12
02:40 Louis just landed a devastating three punch combo! 18:12
02:40 Ray Robinson appears shaken by those punches! 18:12
02:45 The swelling under Robinson'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. 18:12
02:54 Louis grabs Robinson again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 18:12
03:00 Assimenios breaks them up... 18:12
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Assimenios to step in and break it up. 19:12
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 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
0:07 Robinson slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:11 Louis lands a strong hook! 4:0
0:11 Robinson is gasping for air!! 4:0
0:20 Robinson connects with an uppercut to the head of Louis. 4:2
0:25 Louis is starting to fatigue... 4:2
0:29 Robinson gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 4:4
0:46 Louis picks off the uppercut by Robinson. 4:4
01:00 Joe Louis fires a lead right that Robinson manages to avoid. 4:4
01:07 Robinson comes out on top in that exchange but Louis was able to land some nice shots as well. 6:7
01:21 Louis is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 6:7
01:29 Louis lets his hands go inside, but Robinson protects his body well. 6:7
01:36 Robinson pins Louis in the corner! 6:7
01:40 Robinson doesn't connect with the combination. 6:7
01:47 Robinson lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Louis on the end of that punch. 6:9
02:00 Robinson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:9
02:10 Robinson throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 6:9
02:17 Louis lands a wicked uppercut! 11:9
02:17 Robinson seems to have been hurt by that punch! 11:9
02:21 Robinson's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 11:9
02:30 Louis wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Ray Robinson's defense. 11:9
02:41 Louis lands a devastating jab! 15:9
02:41 Robinson looks shaken! 15:9
02:50 There's a crushing hook to the head, landed by Louis! Robinson flashes a quick smile at Louis as if to acknowledge the blow. 18:9
02:50 Joe Louis has Ray Robinson on the run. Maybe he can finish Robinson off before the clock ends this round. 18:9
02:54 The increased swelling around the right eye of Robinson is fast becoming a hindurance. 18:9
03:00 Louis looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 18:9
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 18:10
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 11. 0:0
0:06 Bill Gibson not only gave Louis encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Robinson. Now it's up to Louis to implement it. 0:0
0:06 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
0:12 Circling left, Joe Louis looks for an opening to fire a shot at Robinson. 0:0
0:19 Robinson lands a short uppercut in close. 0:2
0:28 Robinson lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 0:4
0:42 Robinson wings a big left hand at Louis but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:4
0:48 Louis lands a strong cross! 4:4
0:48 Robinson is badly hurt! 4:4
0:53 Robinson seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 4:4
01:01 Louis slides into the corner... 4:4
01:01 That uppercut landed from way outside, but Ray Robinson is slick enough to get away with it. 4:7
01:06 Louis looks to be losing his legs. 4:7
01:15 Louis drops the right hand flush on Robinson's chin! 8:7
01:15 Robinson is staggered... 8:7
01:27 Robinson traps Louis in the corner! 8:7
01:32 Robinson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:7
01:38 Louis lands a crushing uppercut! 12:7
01:38 Robinson is reeling.. 12:7
01:43 It seems every shot Ray Robinson takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 12:7
01:47 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 12:7
01:55 The fighters are tied up. Ray Robinson tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 12:7
02:07 * Robinson is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 12:7
02:25 Robinson drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 12:11
02:25 Those punches hurt Louis and he looks to hang on. 12:11
02:34 Louis retreats into a neutral corner. 12:11
02:34 Robinson throws the cross and scores to the head of Joe Louis. 12:13
02:43 Louis is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 12:13
02:51 Ray Robinson tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Louis blocks it. 12:13
02:57 Louis landed a sharp combination that rocked Robinson back on his heels! 17:13
02:57 Ray Robinson looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 17:13
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 18:13
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Louis 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 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
0:12 Louis misses with that cross. 0:0
0:15 There's the uppercut from Robinson. That opening has been there all fight for him. 0:2
0:28 Robinson tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:2
0:31 Louis snakes the jab through Robinson's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:2
0:45 Robinson is circling his opponent. 2:2
0:52 Louis takes a cross to the head from Robinson. 2:4
01:01 Robinson rips a hook to the head. 2:6
01:15 Robinson misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:6
01:18 Louis throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Robinson's jaw. 4:6
01:22 Robinson is breathing heavily... 4:6
01:30 Robinson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:6
01:37 Louis is blocked in his own corner... 4:6
01:37 * Robinson is hitting Louis in the back of his head and Assimenios has seen enough as he issues a warning for rabbit punching. 4:8
02:00 Watch Robinson move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Louis off balance. 4:8
02:08 That was a reckless uppercut from Ray Robinson but it still manages to score cleanly. 4:11
02:20 Robinson has Joe Louis trapped in the left neutral corner... 4:11
02:20 Robinson shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:13
02:29 Louis tastes Robinson's jab 4:15
02:40 Louis backs into the far left corner. 4:15
02:45 Robinson dances gracefully across the canvas 4:15
02:54 Robinson is giving Louis a lot of side-to-side movement. 4:15
03:00 Robinson pins Joe Louis in the corner! 4:15
03:00 There's another round in the books. 4:17
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 13. 0:0
0:07 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
0:07 * Louis has Ray Robinson in a headlock as he rains down punches, Assimenios breaks the fighters and issues a stern warning to him 4:0
0:29 Louis lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 6:0
0:33 The swelling around Robinson's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 6:0
0:43 Louis swings...and misses. 6:0
0:45 Ray Robinson punishes Louis with a hook to the ribs. 6:3
01:01 Louis misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 6:3
01:03 A straight cross from Robinson gets through Louis's guard. 6:5
01:17 Louis lands a smashing cross! 10:5
01:17 Robinson is clutching his side! 10:5
01:33 Louis just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Robinson with a sharp combination! 14:5
01:33 Robinson is trying to regroup after those punches... 14:5
01:38 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 14:5
01:38 The swelling under Robinson's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 14:5
01:43 Louis traps Robinson in the corner! 14:5
01:47 Louis just landed a devastating three punch combo! 18:5
01:47 Robinson is trying to regroup after those punches... 18:5
02:04 Joe Louis fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 18:5
02:06 Ray Robinson lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 18:7
02:22 Louis lands a hard uppercut! 22:7
02:22 Ray Robinson's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 22:7
02:27 There has to be something done about the swelling around Robinson's right eye as it continues to worsen. 22:7
02:40 Louis drives that short hook into Robinson's midsection! 26:7
02:40 Robinson is gasping for air!! 26:7
02:55 Robinson is trying to free his gloves from under Louis's gloves. 26:7
02:59 Louis pushes Ray Robinson away. 26:7
03:00 Louis continues to follow Robinson about the ring. 26:7
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 13. 27:7
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 14. 0:0
0:05 Robinson is ready to go. The swelling he's suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his cutman has done a nice job keeping it under control. 0:0
0:06 Robinson backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:11 Louis wraps up Robinson. 0:0
0:15 Referee Assimenios separates the two... 0:0
0:27 Robinson is protecting the body nicely as Joe Louis fails to score inside. 0:0
0:29 Robinson lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 0:2
0:38 Louis scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Robinson's jaw. 2:2
0:51 Ray Robinson is forced into his own corner... 2:2
0:56 Louis grabs and holds Robinson... 2:2
01:05 Ray Robinson pushes Louis away. 2:2
01:20 * Assimenios is telling Louis to quit hitting with the back of his glove. 4:2
01:33 Ray Robinson's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 4:2
01:44 Louis seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:2
01:53 Louis and Robinson are in a clinch, Assimenios hollers at them to break and start fighting. 4:2
01:58 Assimenios has to separate the two... 4:2
02:03 Robinson's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 4:2
02:06 Ray Robinson's finds a home on Louis's jaw. 4:4
02:19 Louis retreats into the upper corner. 4:4
02:19 Robinson lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Louis 4:6
02:35 Robinson usues his legs to avoid Louis's punches. 4:6
02:49 Robinson clinches... Louis gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 4:6
03:00 Assimenios steps in and breaks it up. 4:6
03:00 Robinson appears to have this fight under control. 4:6
03:00 It looks like a scuffle has broken out among a couple of spectators in the crowd... and people are cheering. I guess after seeing no punches thrown in the ring, they're just happy to see some action somewhere! 4:5
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 15th. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by 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
0:13 Robinson smothers Louis's attack as Louis tries to get off some shots inside. 0:0
0:24 Robinson scores with a quick one-two to Louis's midsection 0:2
0:33 The fighters are at ring center... 0:2
0:38 Robinson usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Louis tries vainly to score. 0:2
0:40 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Robinson blasts home a hook. 0:4
0:52 Robinson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:4
0:55 Robinson moves into a neutral corner. 0:4
01:00 Louis ties up Robinson... 0:4
01:04 Assimenios separates them. 0:4
01:09 Both fighters are throwing but Louis is scoring more than Robinson. 3:6
01:14 Robinson is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 3:6
01:23 Robinson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Louis. 3:6
01:30 Louis lands a devastating hook! 7:6
01:30 How is Robinson standing after that? 7:6
01:44 Louis just misses with a huge shot as Robinson chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 7:6
01:55 Louis lands a vicious cross! 11:6
01:55 And Robinson's in big trouble now! 11:6
02:06 Louis lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 13:6
02:11 Robinson's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 13:6
02:26 Robinson fires and misses. 13:6
02:37 Not much steam behind Louis's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 15:6
02:50 Robinson feints to the head, then goes downstairs with a wicked hook! 15:9
03:00 That punch actually went behind Robinson's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Louis. 15:9
03:00 The final round concludes and we're going to have to await a decision to find out who won this contest. 15:9
Fight Result
And here with the call is Bob Alexander
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Tommy Kaczmarek, United States scores the bout 145 to 141
Jean Lapointe, Canada scores the bout 146 to 141
Alejandro Rochin Mapula, Mexico scores the bout 145 to 141
The winner by unanimous decision is Ray Robinson!
Score Cards
Tommy Kaczmarek Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Louis 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 141
Ray Robinson 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 145
Jean Lapointe Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Louis 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 141
Ray Robinson 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 146
Alejandro Rochin Mapula Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Louis 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 141
Ray Robinson 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 145
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Louis 27 30 27 27 29 27 27 27 30 30 29 27 30 27 29 423
Ray Robinson 30 30 30 30 28 30 30 30 27 27 29 30 27 30 28 436
Statistics
Categories Joe Louis Ray Robinson
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.20 6.67
Hooks / Round 3.60 6.20
Crosses / Round 3.87 4.87
Combinations / Round 4.33 6.47
Uppercuts / Round 2.80 5.80
Punches Landed / Round 19.80 30.00
Punches Missed / Round 42.73 42.27
Punching Accuracy 31.7% 41.5%
Total Number of Fouls 3 2
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Backhanding 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 3 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling after accidental headbutt 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 14 / 8
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 8 / 8 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Joe Louis vs Ray Robinson
Fight info: Pacific Athletic Club, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Bob Alexander, referee is Telis Assimenios, the bout will be scored by three judges: Tommy Kaczmarek (United States), Jean Lapointe (Canada) and Alejandro Rochin Mapula (Mexico), 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: Joe Louis - Record: 4-7-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Bill Gibson
In the blue corner: Ray Robinson - Record: 5-3-3 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Ralph Citro
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:17 Robinson just comes up short with the combination. 0:0
0:34 The quickness and footwork of Ray Robinson is definitely keeping Joe Louis off balance. 0:0
0:39 Not much happening at the moment. 0:0
0:46 Ray Robinson lands a solid hook! 0:4
0:46 Louis is hurt! 0:4
0:58 Robinson connects with a left-right combo. 0:6
01:07 Robinson throws a big looping cross that lands high on the head of Louis. 0:9
01:24 Robinson is clinching... Joe Louis is trying to free his gloves... They are under Robinson's arms... 0:9
01:33 Assimenios moves in to break the clinch. 0:9
01:38 Both men look to measure one another. 0:9
01:40 Louis plants a hard cross in Robinson's midsection. 3:9
01:49 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 3:9
01:56 Robinson drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 3:13
01:56 Louis was shaken by those blows! 3:13
02:05 Louis doesn't have to look for Robinson this round. He is right there in front of him. 3:13
02:15 Ray Robinson does a great job of moving as Louis tries to work inside. 3:13
02:28 Ray Robinson fires a left hand that Louis takes high on the shoulder. 3:13
02:35 Louis lands a hard hook! 7:13
02:35 Robinson is suddenly in trouble! 7:13
02:52 Louis is off target with that hook. 7:13
02:54 Robinson doubles up to the body, though Louis seems unfazed. 7:15
03:00 Robinson pins Louis's arms. Now they move apart. 7:15
03:00 Referee Assimenios steps in to break it up. 7:15
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 8:14
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 2 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:12 Robinson tries to muscle inside but Louis clinches him. 0:0
0:17 Assimenios has to break them apart. 0:0
0:26 Louis lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:0
0:40 Robinson pins Louis's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:0
0:44 Robinson shoves Louis away. 2:0
0:51 Robinson gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Louis with an uppercut. 2:2
01:08 Joe Louis pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 2:2
01:17 Joe Louis feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 2:2
01:22 Robinson is trapped in the corner... 2:2
01:27 Louis throws a flurry of punches but Robinson either blocks or slips them. 2:2
01:29 Robinson scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 2:5
01:38 Robinson has Louis trapped in the upper neutral corner... 2:5
01:43 Robinson whiffs with the jab. 2:5
01:49 Robinson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:5
01:53 The action slows for the moment. 2:5
02:02 Louis moves to the center of the Ring taunting Robinson with his hands by his sides. 2:5
02:08 Robinson backs into the right corner. 2:5
02:12 Robinson just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 7:5
02:12 Robinson was hurt by those blows! 7:5
02:22 Robinson backs into his own corner... 7:5
02:26 Louis 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. 7:5
02:28 Robinson rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 7:7
02:46 Louis misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 7:7
02:49 Robinson jolts Louis with a hard jab. 7:10
02:58 Joe Louis continues to pop the jab 9:10
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 10:10
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 3. There it is! 0:0
0:06 Bill Gibson was extremely upbeat during the break with Louis providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 Robinson lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 0:2
0:22 Robinson ties up Louis. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:2
0:26 Louis tries to get free... Here comes Assimenios to break them up... 0:2
0:31 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:2
0:35 Joe Louis moves into a neutral corner. 0:2
0:40 Robinson works his way in and leans on Louis... 0:2
0:44 The Referee breaks it up... 0:2
0:48 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:2
0:56 Joe Louis wraps his arms around Robinson. 0:2
01:01 Assimenios separates the two... 0:2
01:10 Joe Louis fires a shot, but it glances off Robinson's shoulder. 0:2
01:12 Robinson looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 0:4
01:22 Joe Louis's jab is finds it's mark. 3:4
01:34 Robinson is motioning with his gloves for Louis to bring it on, but Robinson is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 3:4
01:38 Louis backs into a neutral corner. 3:4
01:43 Louis takes a heavy cross downstairs. 3:8
01:43 Louis is clutching his side! 3:8
01:52 The action is at ring center. 3:8
01:52 Robinson gets off a quick combination to the body 3:10
02:05 Ray Robinson retreats into the right corner. 3:10
02:15 Robinson is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 3:10
02:22 Ray Robinson telegraphed that shot and Louis ducks under it easily. 3:10
02:34 Louis tries to drop the right hand over the top but Ray Robinson ducks under it. 3:10
02:49 Louis fires a volley of punches but Robinson was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 3:10
02:51 Robinson moves in and scores with a quick jab. 3:12
03:00 Louis picks off the jab thrown by Robinson. 3:12
03:00 Round 3 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 2:12
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Louis and Robinson square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 4. 0:0
0:06 Louis received a pep talk from Bill Gibson before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:11 Louis tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Robinson. 0:0
0:14 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:22 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:33 Robinson leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:36 Louis bangs home a hard cross. 3:0
0:52 Louis's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 3:0
01:00 Louis misses with that punch. 3:0
01:10 Robinson is pinned in his own corner... 3:0
01:14 Louis fires and misses. 3:0
01:21 Robinson pummels Louis, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 3:4
01:21 Louis is dazed and he is in trouble!! 3:4
01:34 Robinson lands a rapier like jab to the head of Louis 3:6
01:51 Louis can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 3:6
01:53 A perfect right cross from Robinson stops Louis dead in his tracks! 3:9
02:05 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 3:9
02:10 Ray Robinson misses wildly with the hook. 3:9
02:12 Louis gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 5:9
02:25 Robinson's jab connects to Louis's head 5:11
02:40 Louis will tie a guy up if he has to. 5:11
02:44 Assimenios moves them apart. 5:11
02:52 Robinson takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 5:11
03:00 Louis slides into a neutral corner... 5:11
03:00 That ends Round 4... But the fighters are still punching! Now Assimenios jumps between them. 4:12
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson looks to be in good shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Robinson got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Eddie Inabagsky's instructions work. 0:0
0:09 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:0
0:09 Louis goes downstairs with a right cross. 2:0
0:13 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 2:0
0:27 Louis misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:0
0:29 Robinson is throwing punches in bunches and lands several wicked shots in the process. 2:3
0:47 Louis bores in determined to maul Robinson 2:3
0:51 Louis lands two quick, hard uppercuts forcing Robinson to take a half step backwards. 5:3
0:51 Robinson tries to clear his senses after after the fighters heads come together inside. 5:3
0:56 Robinson's right eye looks like it may have a bit of swelling starting. 5:3
01:03 Louis has Robinson cornered! 5:3
01:07 Louis lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Robinson. 5:3
01:14 Robinson catches Joe Louis coming in with a sweet uppercut! 5:7
01:14 That punch may have stunned Louis momentarily. 5:7
01:26 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 5:7
01:31 Joe Louis traps Ray Robinson's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Assimenios breaks it up. 5:7
01:35 * Assimenios steps in and admonishes Louis for leaning on Robinson's neck. 5:7
01:48 Both fighters take a half-step back. 5:7
01:52 Robinson steals a quick glance at his corner. 5:7
01:56 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 5:7
02:05 Robinson has his arms wrapped around Louis... Now they separate. 5:7
02:14 Now they break clean. 5:7
02:23 Louis is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Robinson can't throw punches, I guess. 5:7
02:28 Assimenios pries them apart. 5:7
02:32 Robinson slides into the corner... 5:7
02:37 That was a violent straight right by Louis! 9:7
02:37 Robinson is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 9:7
02:46 Robinson catches Louis with a nice cross. 9:10
02:56 Louis throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 11:10
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 11:9
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson looks a bit disgusted as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Eddie Inabagsky knows Robinson lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:07 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
0:11 Robinson back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Louis. 0:0
0:16 Robinson traps Louis in the corner! 0:0
0:16 The fighters are at close quarters now as Robinson lands a hook downstairs. 0:2
0:33 Louis works free! The fighters move to ring center. 0:2
0:45 Robinson goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 0:4
01:02 Joe Louis is either lucky or has radar. Robinson's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:4
01:14 Joe Louis retreats into a neutral corner. 0:4
01:14 Robinson doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 0:6
01:27 Robinson drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:10
01:27 Louis was stunned by that blow! 0:10
01:36 Robinson has Louis trapped! 0:10
01:41 Robinson misses wildly with the Hook. 0:10
01:48 It's a sweet uppercut by Joe Louis! He snapped Robinson's head straight back with that punch! 4:10
01:48 Ray Robinson looks shaken! 4:10
02:00 Robinson has Louis blocked in! 4:10
02:05 Robinson misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:10
02:11 Oh!!! Louis unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 8:10
02:11 Robinson suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 8:10
02:36 Robinson is moving around the ring nicely. 8:10
02:46 He darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 8:10
02:53 He tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 8:12
03:00 Robinson slides into his own corner... 8:12
03:00 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 8:12
03:00 Joe Louis and Robinson each take a step back. 8:12
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 6, forcing Assimenios to step in. 8:14
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:05 Joe Louis got some great advice from Bill Gibson between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 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
0:11 Louis just comes up short with the combination. 0:0
0:22 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
0:26 Robinson tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:28 Louis snaps Robinson's head back with a solid jab. 3:0
0:41 Some good body work by Ray Robinson but not much on those punches. 3:2
0:53 The uppercut just landed by Robinson is a nice weapon on the inside. 3:4
01:02 Louis moves into the lower corner. 3:4
01:02 Robinson lands a stinging jab. 3:6
01:11 He scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 3:8
01:25 Robinson slips out of a corner, as Louis attempts to trap him. 3:8
01:29 Robinson lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 3:10
01:38 He gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 3:12
01:50 The action is back at ring center. 3:12
01:50 A flurry of blows from Robinson lands to the body 3:14
02:06 Robinson is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Louis's defense. 3:14
02:13 Louis appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 3:14
02:17 Louis pins Robinson in the corner! 3:14
02:17 Louis scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 5:14
02:31 Louis has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Ray Robinson. 5:14
02:36 Louis uses his shoulder to force Robinson out of the clinch. 5:14
02:43 Louis ducks into an uppercut from Robinson. 5:16
02:56 Robinson can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 5:18
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 7 comes to an end. 4:20
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Something's wrong. The bell should have sounded to start...there it goes. Both fighters got a few extra seconds rest here at the start of Round 8. 0:0
0:08 Eddie Inabagsky seemed agitated with Louis, who stared at his shoes almost the entire minute. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by 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
0:09 Louis retreats into his own corner... 0:0
0:09 Ray Robinson launches a strong uppercut that connects to Louis's jaw. 0:3
0:18 Bill Gibson was really animated in Louis's corner and Louis was nodding in agreement. 0:3
0:18 Ray Robinson has Louis pinned! 0:3
0:18 Robinson throws the hook and connects. 0:5
0:30 Robinson is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 0:7
0:39 Louis slides into a neutral corner... 0:7
0:43 Robinson fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:7
0:50 Robinson has Louis cornered! 0:7
0:55 Robinson is holding on to Louis. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:7
01:04 Assimenios separates the two... 0:7
01:16 Louis really buried that punch into Robinson's ribs. 5:7
01:16 Robinson was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 5:7
01:25 There's some nice hand speed. Robinson fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 5:9
01:37 A lead right scores big for Robinson. He stunned Louis with that one. 5:12
01:48 Robinson has Louis trapped! 5:12
01:48 Robinson slips in a jab to the body 5:14
02:02 Assimenios has to pull the fighters away from each other as Louis locks up Ray Robinson's arms. 5:14
02:07 Referee Assimenios has to separate the two... 5:14
02:12 Robinson bangs the uppercut home. 5:16
02:37 Louis lands a solid uppercut! 9:16
02:37 Robinson was shaken by that blow! 9:16
02:42 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Robinson. 9:16
02:51 Robinson throws a crushing right to Louis's jaw! 9:20
02:51 Louis appears to have been staggered by that punch... 9:20
03:00 Louis has Robinson blocked in! 9:20
03:00 Louis plods forward. 9:20
03:00 Robinson appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:20
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 9:20
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:05 Bill Gibson is just telling Louis the obvious: throw more punches, move your head, step it up. That's not going to help much! 0:0
0:05 The swelling on the face of 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
0:10 Louis misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:12 Robinson connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 0:2
0:21 Bill Gibson seemed to pump up Louis between rounds. 0:2
0:22 Louis has Robinson pinned! 0:2
0:26 Louis doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 0:2
0:39 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 9th. 0:2
0:47 Louis fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:2
0:49 Robinson turns on the hook and drives it home under Louis's elbows. 0:5
0:58 Robinson retreats into the lower corner. 0:5
01:03 Louis can't score with short uppercut inside. Robinson got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:5
01:10 Robinson lands a crushing cross! 0:9
01:10 Louis was stunned by that blow! 0:9
01:24 Ray Robinson throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Joe Louis but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:9
01:31 Louis buries a straight right, followed by a solid left hook to the ribs. 3:9
01:40 Louis pins Robinson in the corner! 3:9
01:45 Louis cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Robinson had his elbows tucked in nicely. 3:9
01:47 Robinson lands a nicely timed hook to Louis's jaw from the outside. 3:12
02:00 Louis scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 7:12
02:00 That series of punches rocked Robinson and he looks to be in trouble. 7:12
02:05 Robinson's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 7:12
02:09 Louis brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 7:12
02:09 Louis stays on the inside, and he lands a short, crisp uppercut that scored big. 10:12
02:23 And Robinson tastes the power of a huge combination from Louis! 14:12
02:23 Robinson was shaken by those blows! 14:12
02:36 Robinson is trapped in Louis's corner... 14:12
02:40 Louis just landed a devastating three punch combo! 18:12
02:40 Ray Robinson appears shaken by those punches! 18:12
02:45 The swelling under Robinson'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. 18:12
02:54 Louis grabs Robinson again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 18:12
03:00 Assimenios breaks them up... 18:12
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Assimenios to step in and break it up. 19:12
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 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
0:07 Robinson slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:11 Louis lands a strong hook! 4:0
0:11 Robinson is gasping for air!! 4:0
0:20 Robinson connects with an uppercut to the head of Louis. 4:2
0:25 Louis is starting to fatigue... 4:2
0:29 Robinson gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 4:4
0:46 Louis picks off the uppercut by Robinson. 4:4
01:00 Joe Louis fires a lead right that Robinson manages to avoid. 4:4
01:07 Robinson comes out on top in that exchange but Louis was able to land some nice shots as well. 6:7
01:21 Louis is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 6:7
01:29 Louis lets his hands go inside, but Robinson protects his body well. 6:7
01:36 Robinson pins Louis in the corner! 6:7
01:40 Robinson doesn't connect with the combination. 6:7
01:47 Robinson lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Louis on the end of that punch. 6:9
02:00 Robinson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:9
02:10 Robinson throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 6:9
02:17 Louis lands a wicked uppercut! 11:9
02:17 Robinson seems to have been hurt by that punch! 11:9
02:21 Robinson's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 11:9
02:30 Louis wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Ray Robinson's defense. 11:9
02:41 Louis lands a devastating jab! 15:9
02:41 Robinson looks shaken! 15:9
02:50 There's a crushing hook to the head, landed by Louis! Robinson flashes a quick smile at Louis as if to acknowledge the blow. 18:9
02:50 Joe Louis has Ray Robinson on the run. Maybe he can finish Robinson off before the clock ends this round. 18:9
02:54 The increased swelling around the right eye of Robinson is fast becoming a hindurance. 18:9
03:00 Louis looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 18:9
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 18:10
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 11. 0:0
0:06 Bill Gibson not only gave Louis encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Robinson. Now it's up to Louis to implement it. 0:0
0:06 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
0:12 Circling left, Joe Louis looks for an opening to fire a shot at Robinson. 0:0
0:19 Robinson lands a short uppercut in close. 0:2
0:28 Robinson lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 0:4
0:42 Robinson wings a big left hand at Louis but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:4
0:48 Louis lands a strong cross! 4:4
0:48 Robinson is badly hurt! 4:4
0:53 Robinson seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 4:4
01:01 Louis slides into the corner... 4:4
01:01 That uppercut landed from way outside, but Ray Robinson is slick enough to get away with it. 4:7
01:06 Louis looks to be losing his legs. 4:7
01:15 Louis drops the right hand flush on Robinson's chin! 8:7
01:15 Robinson is staggered... 8:7
01:27 Robinson traps Louis in the corner! 8:7
01:32 Robinson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:7
01:38 Louis lands a crushing uppercut! 12:7
01:38 Robinson is reeling.. 12:7
01:43 It seems every shot Ray Robinson takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 12:7
01:47 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 12:7
01:55 The fighters are tied up. Ray Robinson tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 12:7
02:07 * Robinson is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 12:7
02:25 Robinson drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 12:11
02:25 Those punches hurt Louis and he looks to hang on. 12:11
02:34 Louis retreats into a neutral corner. 12:11
02:34 Robinson throws the cross and scores to the head of Joe Louis. 12:13
02:43 Louis is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 12:13
02:51 Ray Robinson tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Louis blocks it. 12:13
02:57 Louis landed a sharp combination that rocked Robinson back on his heels! 17:13
02:57 Ray Robinson looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 17:13
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 18:13
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Louis 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 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
0:12 Louis misses with that cross. 0:0
0:15 There's the uppercut from Robinson. That opening has been there all fight for him. 0:2
0:28 Robinson tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:2
0:31 Louis snakes the jab through Robinson's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:2
0:45 Robinson is circling his opponent. 2:2
0:52 Louis takes a cross to the head from Robinson. 2:4
01:01 Robinson rips a hook to the head. 2:6
01:15 Robinson misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:6
01:18 Louis throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Robinson's jaw. 4:6
01:22 Robinson is breathing heavily... 4:6
01:30 Robinson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:6
01:37 Louis is blocked in his own corner... 4:6
01:37 * Robinson is hitting Louis in the back of his head and Assimenios has seen enough as he issues a warning for rabbit punching. 4:8
02:00 Watch Robinson move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Louis off balance. 4:8
02:08 That was a reckless uppercut from Ray Robinson but it still manages to score cleanly. 4:11
02:20 Robinson has Joe Louis trapped in the left neutral corner... 4:11
02:20 Robinson shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:13
02:29 Louis tastes Robinson's jab 4:15
02:40 Louis backs into the far left corner. 4:15
02:45 Robinson dances gracefully across the canvas 4:15
02:54 Robinson is giving Louis a lot of side-to-side movement. 4:15
03:00 Robinson pins Joe Louis in the corner! 4:15
03:00 There's another round in the books. 4:17
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 13. 0:0
0:07 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
0:07 * Louis has Ray Robinson in a headlock as he rains down punches, Assimenios breaks the fighters and issues a stern warning to him 4:0
0:29 Louis lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 6:0
0:33 The swelling around Robinson's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 6:0
0:43 Louis swings...and misses. 6:0
0:45 Ray Robinson punishes Louis with a hook to the ribs. 6:3
01:01 Louis misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 6:3
01:03 A straight cross from Robinson gets through Louis's guard. 6:5
01:17 Louis lands a smashing cross! 10:5
01:17 Robinson is clutching his side! 10:5
01:33 Louis just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Robinson with a sharp combination! 14:5
01:33 Robinson is trying to regroup after those punches... 14:5
01:38 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 14:5
01:38 The swelling under Robinson's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 14:5
01:43 Louis traps Robinson in the corner! 14:5
01:47 Louis just landed a devastating three punch combo! 18:5
01:47 Robinson is trying to regroup after those punches... 18:5
02:04 Joe Louis fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 18:5
02:06 Ray Robinson lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 18:7
02:22 Louis lands a hard uppercut! 22:7
02:22 Ray Robinson's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 22:7
02:27 There has to be something done about the swelling around Robinson's right eye as it continues to worsen. 22:7
02:40 Louis drives that short hook into Robinson's midsection! 26:7
02:40 Robinson is gasping for air!! 26:7
02:55 Robinson is trying to free his gloves from under Louis's gloves. 26:7
02:59 Louis pushes Ray Robinson away. 26:7
03:00 Louis continues to follow Robinson about the ring. 26:7
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 13. 27:7
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 14. 0:0
0:05 Robinson is ready to go. The swelling he's suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his cutman has done a nice job keeping it under control. 0:0
0:06 Robinson backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:11 Louis wraps up Robinson. 0:0
0:15 Referee Assimenios separates the two... 0:0
0:27 Robinson is protecting the body nicely as Joe Louis fails to score inside. 0:0
0:29 Robinson lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 0:2
0:38 Louis scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Robinson's jaw. 2:2
0:51 Ray Robinson is forced into his own corner... 2:2
0:56 Louis grabs and holds Robinson... 2:2
01:05 Ray Robinson pushes Louis away. 2:2
01:20 * Assimenios is telling Louis to quit hitting with the back of his glove. 4:2
01:33 Ray Robinson's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 4:2
01:44 Louis seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:2
01:53 Louis and Robinson are in a clinch, Assimenios hollers at them to break and start fighting. 4:2
01:58 Assimenios has to separate the two... 4:2
02:03 Robinson's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 4:2
02:06 Ray Robinson's finds a home on Louis's jaw. 4:4
02:19 Louis retreats into the upper corner. 4:4
02:19 Robinson lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Louis 4:6
02:35 Robinson usues his legs to avoid Louis's punches. 4:6
02:49 Robinson clinches... Louis gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 4:6
03:00 Assimenios steps in and breaks it up. 4:6
03:00 Robinson appears to have this fight under control. 4:6
03:00 It looks like a scuffle has broken out among a couple of spectators in the crowd... and people are cheering. I guess after seeing no punches thrown in the ring, they're just happy to see some action somewhere! 4:5
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 15th. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by 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
0:13 Robinson smothers Louis's attack as Louis tries to get off some shots inside. 0:0
0:24 Robinson scores with a quick one-two to Louis's midsection 0:2
0:33 The fighters are at ring center... 0:2
0:38 Robinson usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Louis tries vainly to score. 0:2
0:40 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Robinson blasts home a hook. 0:4
0:52 Robinson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:4
0:55 Robinson moves into a neutral corner. 0:4
01:00 Louis ties up Robinson... 0:4
01:04 Assimenios separates them. 0:4
01:09 Both fighters are throwing but Louis is scoring more than Robinson. 3:6
01:14 Robinson is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 3:6
01:23 Robinson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Louis. 3:6
01:30 Louis lands a devastating hook! 7:6
01:30 How is Robinson standing after that? 7:6
01:44 Louis just misses with a huge shot as Robinson chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 7:6
01:55 Louis lands a vicious cross! 11:6
01:55 And Robinson's in big trouble now! 11:6
02:06 Louis lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 13:6
02:11 Robinson's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 13:6
02:26 Robinson fires and misses. 13:6
02:37 Not much steam behind Louis's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 15:6
02:50 Robinson feints to the head, then goes downstairs with a wicked hook! 15:9
03:00 That punch actually went behind Robinson's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Louis. 15:9
03:00 The final round concludes and we're going to have to await a decision to find out who won this contest. 15:9
Fight Result
And here with the call is Bob Alexander
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Tommy Kaczmarek, United States scores the bout 145 to 141
Jean Lapointe, Canada scores the bout 146 to 141
Alejandro Rochin Mapula, Mexico scores the bout 145 to 141
The winner by unanimous decision is Ray Robinson!
Score Cards
Tommy Kaczmarek Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Louis 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 141
Ray Robinson 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 145
Jean Lapointe Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Louis 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 141
Ray Robinson 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 146
Alejandro Rochin Mapula Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Louis 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 141
Ray Robinson 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 145
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Louis 27 30 27 27 29 27 27 27 30 30 29 27 30 27 29 423
Ray Robinson 30 30 30 30 28 30 30 30 27 27 29 30 27 30 28 436
Statistics
Categories Joe Louis Ray Robinson
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.20 6.67
Hooks / Round 3.60 6.20
Crosses / Round 3.87 4.87
Combinations / Round 4.33 6.47
Uppercuts / Round 2.80 5.80
Punches Landed / Round 19.80 30.00
Punches Missed / Round 42.73 42.27
Punching Accuracy 31.7% 41.5%
Total Number of Fouls 3 2
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Backhanding 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 3 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling after accidental headbutt 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 14 / 8
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 8 / 8 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
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