Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Bob Foster Mike Rossman 2-1 1 TKO 6 10
Preliminary 1 Billy Fox Omar Sheika 2-1 1 SD 10 10
Preliminary 2 Dariusz Michalczewski Fabrice Tiozzo 1-1 1 UD 10 10
Support Bout Archie Moore Eddie Mustafa Muhammad 2-1 1 TKO 10 10
Co-Feature Michael Spinks Bob Fitzsimmons 1-1 1 TKO 9 10
Main Event Kid Norfolk James Braddock 2-1 1 UD 15 15
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
LHW season Week 8 fights 1-6 & IBO title
Re: LHW season Week 8 fights 1-6
Opening Bout
Bob Foster vs Mike Rossman
Fight info: Club Amazura, Jamaica, NY, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Jake Gutierrez, referee is Dick Flaherty, the bout will be scored by three judges: Robert Hoyle (United States), Chris Wilson (United States) and Isaac Tshabalala (South Africa), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Bob Foster - Record: 3-2-2 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Robert Garcia - Cut Man: Lenny DeJesus
In the blue corner: Mike Rossman - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Frank Bagley - Cut Man: Bill Gibson
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The referee gives Foster and Rossman 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
0:14 Foster lands a strong hook! 4:0
0:14 Foster has Mike Rossman in trouble after that punch! 4:0
0:28 Foster throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:0
0:43 Bob Foster telegraphed that shot and Rossman ducks under it easily. 4:0
0:45 Rossman lands a nice cross but Bob Foster turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 4:2
0:54 As high as Rossman is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Foster takes advantage of it. 4:2
01:02 Foster's hands are free inside as he lands an uppercut on Rossman's beltline. 6:2
01:23 That hook by Foster jarred Rossman! 10:2
01:23 That punch has Rossman staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 10:2
01:38 Oh!!! Foster unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 14:2
01:38 That shot buckled Rossman's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 14:2
01:53 Foster dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Rossman back on his heels! 18:2
01:53 That blast sent Rossman reeling into the ropes! 18:2
02:20 Foster connects with a violent uppercut! 22:2
02:20 And Rossman's in big trouble now! 22:2
02:37 Rossman frees himself from Foster's clutches! They move to ring center now. 22:2
02:42 Foster lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 24:2
02:58 Rossman tries to drop the right hand over the top but Foster ducks under it. 24:2
03:00 The bell sounds to end Round 1 of what could very well turn out to be a mismatch. 25:3
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Foster and Rossman leave their corners. 0:0
0:13 Rossman fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:15 Foster lands a cross to the body. 2:0
0:36 Foster wraps his arms around Rossman. 2:0
0:45 Flaherty moves them apart. 2:0
0:49 Foster is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:0
0:52 Rossman scores with a nice right cross. 2:2
01:06 Foster isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Rossman fits. 2:2
01:11 Bob Foster throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 4:2
01:20 Foster pins Mike Rossman in the corner! 4:2
01:24 Bob Foster whiffs with the cross. 4:2
01:27 Rossman punishes Foster with a hook to the ribs. 4:5
01:43 Rossman holds his arms up in disgust as Foster holds him around his waist. 4:5
01:52 Flaherty pries them apart. 4:5
01:57 Foster splits the gloves with a jab. He'd like to find a home for that punch during this fight. 6:5
02:26 Bob Foster traps Rossman's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Flaherty breaks it up. 6:5
02:38 Foster shoves Rossman away. 6:5
02:45 A straight cross from Foster gets through Rossman's guard. 8:5
03:00 Foster has Rossman trapped in the near right neutral corner... 8:5
03:00 Foster is holding... 8:5
03:00 Rossman tries to get free... Here comes Flaherty to break them up... 8:5
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 2. 8:5
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Flaherty motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:16 Foster moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:21 That punch actually went behind Foster's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Rossman. 0:0
0:23 Foster connects with stiff left hook to the body. 3:0
0:39 Rossman is just missing by a hair with his punches. 3:0
0:42 Foster lets a quick hook go, catching Rossman moving in. 5:0
0:55 Foster takes a hard combination from Rossman 5:4
0:55 Foster is dazed and he is in trouble!! 5:4
01:10 Bob Foster traps Rossman in the corner! 5:4
01:15 That was a violent straight right by Foster! 9:4
01:15 Rossman is suddenly in trouble! 9:4
01:29 Foster is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 9:4
01:42 Foster drops the right hand flush on Rossman's chin! 13:4
01:42 That shot landed square and Rossman felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 13:4
02:07 * A uppercut to the jaw has Rossman hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 13:4
02:10 Flaherty positions himself over Rossman and starts the count.. 20:4
02:10 1... 20:4
02:11 2... 20:4
02:12 3... 20:4
02:13 4... 20:4
02:14 5... 20:4
02:14 * Rossman is very, very shaky as he gets to his feet. his eyes have a vacant stare to them as Flaherty moves in to wipe his gloves. 20:4
02:14 Flaherty wipes off Mike Rossman's gloves and waves the fighters together. 20:4
02:14 Rossman has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Foster needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 20:4
02:23 Rossman retreats into the left corner. 20:4
02:27 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 20:4
02:32 Foster is really fluid in his movement. 20:4
02:41 Foster misses with that hook. 20:4
02:47 Rossman retreats into a neutral corner. 20:4
02:47 The fighters move in close and Foster gets off first, landing a vicious combination that snaps back the head of Rossman. 23:4
02:47 Foster is really coming on strong here at the end of the 3rd. 23:4
02:47 * Oh! That last shot has opened a cut on Rossman because there's blood flowing from somewhere. 24:4
02:47 The blood if trickling down his face and it's evident that it's located above his right eyebrow. 24:4
03:00 Foster throws a flurry of punches but Rossman either blocks or slips them. 24:4
03:00 A knockdown is always exciting and this crowd is full of electricity after that last round! 25:5
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster looks to be in excellent shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Bill Gibson knows Mike Rossman lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:07 Rossman's corner has done a great job on the cut above the right eyebrow. They've got the bleeding stopped, at least for now. 0:0
0:13 Foster voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:21 Foster scores with a solid hook to the head. 3:0
0:38 Rossman 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. 3:2
0:51 Foster slides into a neutral corner... 3:2
0:51 Rossman throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Foster. 3:5
01:04 Rossman seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 3:5
01:08 Mike Rossman catches Foster with a nice cross. 3:8
01:25 Rossman just misses with a huge shot as Foster chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 3:8
01:27 Bob Foster tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 5:8
01:36 Foster slides into the corner... 5:8
01:41 Foster is either lucky or has radar. Rossman's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 5:8
01:43 Foster bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 7:8
01:56 Rossman lands the lead cross. 7:10
02:00 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Rossman change his style. 7:10
02:18 Mike Rossman lets his hands go inside, but Foster protects his body well. 7:10
02:30 Foster fires a left hand that Rossman takes high on the shoulder. 7:10
02:36 Rossman lands a devastating cross! 7:14
02:36 Bob Foster was staggered by that punch! 7:14
02:55 Foster slides into his own corner... 7:14
03:00 Rossman can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 7:14
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 4. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 8:15
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster looks a bit disgusted as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:13 Foster backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:18 Rossman cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Foster had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:20 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Foster lands a short uppercut to the chin of Rossman. 2:0
0:28 Mike Rossman's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 2:0
0:34 Foster lands a hard uppercut! 6:0
0:34 Rossman looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 6:0
0:47 Rossman backs into the upper left corner. 6:0
0:51 Foster and Rossman are in a clinch, Flaherty hollers at them to break and start fighting. 6:0
0:56 Flaherty separates the two fighters. 6:0
01:06 Both fighters move back to ring center. 6:0
01:10 Foster tries to muscle inside but Rossman clinches him. 6:0
01:15 Flaherty separates the two... 6:0
01:19 Rossman pushes Foster away to give himself a little more space to work with. 6:0
01:31 Foster catches Rossman coming in with a sweet uppercut! 10:0
01:31 Rossman takes a step back, obviously hurt! 10:0
01:31 That punch has reopened a cut on Rossman as once again you can see blood on the face of Mike Rossman. 10:0
01:31 Rossman has emerged bloodied once again, as the cut above his eyebrow has, apparently, reopened. 10:0
01:31 * 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 Rossman's eye. Now, he just steps in and stops the action. Flaherty is escorting Rossman over to the ringside doctor to get an opinion on the severity of the cut. 10:0
01:31 * Well, after talking a long look at Rossman'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 5. 10:0
01:41 Rossman has Foster cornered! 10:0
01:46 Rossman misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 10:0
01:57 Foster pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 10:0
02:02 Rossman throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Foster's jaw. 10:2
02:11 Foster has Rossman blocked in! 10:2
02:11 Foster scores with the jab. 12:2
02:25 Foster is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Rossman attempts to move inside on him. 12:2
02:30 Foster moves into the lower right corner. 12:2
02:30 Rossman bangs the uppercut home. 12:4
02:39 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 12:4
02:42 Foster has Rossman trapped! 12:4
02:47 Foster just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Rossman with a sharp combination! 17:4
02:47 Rossman is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 17:4
02:51 * You can clearly see the swelling under Rossman's left eye. 17:4
03:00 Bob Foster lands a devastating cross! 22:4
03:00 Rossman is hurt! 22:4
03:00 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Mike Rossman. 22:4
03:00 Foster spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 5. 24:3
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 6 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 Rossman's corner men does a nice job on Rossman's cut above the right eyebrow. You wouldn't even know that Rossman had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:08 Rossman'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 Foster buries a hook to the body of Rossman. 3:0
0:14 Foster looks fresher than Rossman. 3:0
0:14 The swelling under Mike Rossman's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 3:0
0:22 Foster lands a short hook to the body. 5:0
0:35 Rossman scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 5:2
0:48 Rossman is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 5:2
0:55 Bob Foster has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 5:2
01:00 There's a wicked right by Foster. He had some steam on that punch. 8:2
01:12 Foster is keeping away from the ropes. 8:2
01:16 Foster works his way in and leans on Mike Rossman... 8:2
01:25 Flaherty steps in and breaks it up. 8:2
01:32 Rossman shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 8:4
01:49 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 8:4
01:57 Rossman is protecting the body nicely as Bob Foster fails to score inside. 8:4
02:04 Flaherty is really doing a good job of controlling this fight. He's making sure that these fighters keep it clean. 8:4
02:07 Rossman finds a home for his jab, keeping Foster at bay. 8:6
02:24 Rossman shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Foster flush! 8:10
02:24 Foster is suddenly in trouble! 8:10
02:37 He is trapped in the corner... 8:10
02:37 Rossman gets in a short cross to the body. 8:12
02:56 Look out! That was a straight right by Foster! 12:12
02:56 That's the punch Foster hoped to land! Rossman looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 12:12
02:56 It looks like Foster has reopened Rossman's previous wound because Rossman is now bleeding once again. 12:12
02:56 Now the bleeding from the gash above Rossman's right eye has begun to flow again. 12:12
02:56 * 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 Rossman to the ringside physician. The cut over Rossman's eye seems to be the primary cause for concern. 12:12
03:00 * Referee Flaherty stops this fight. He guides Rossman to the corner, motioning for the ring doctor. The ring doctor is examining the cut... Mike Rossman's corner is pleading its case with Flaherty.* No! Flaherty waves it off. The fight is over! The doctor is not going to let it continue. The winner by TKO is Foster! 12:12
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Jake Gutierrez is ready with the call...
The winner by technical knockout at the end of round 6...
Bob Foster!
Score Cards
Robert Hoyle Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Foster 10 10 10 9 10 49
Mike Rossman 9 9 8 10 9 45
Chris Wilson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Foster 10 10 10 9 10 49
Mike Rossman 9 9 8 10 9 45
Isaac Tshabalala Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Foster 10 10 10 10 10 50
Mike Rossman 9 9 8 9 9 44
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Foster 30 30 30 28 30 148
Mike Rossman 27 27 24 29 27 134
Statistics
Categories Bob Foster Mike Rossman
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 8.50 3.33
Hooks / Round 8.50 2.83
Crosses / Round 3.83 2.67
Combinations / Round 5.17 2.67
Uppercuts / Round 6.67 4.50
Punches Landed / Round 32.67 16.00
Punches Missed / Round 33.17 46.67
Punching Accuracy 49.6% 25.5%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 3 / 2 / 2
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut above right eyebrow 3 / 2 / 2
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 2
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bad 0 / 0 1 / 1
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 5 / 4 0 / 0
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 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Bob Foster vs Mike Rossman
Fight info: Club Amazura, Jamaica, NY, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Jake Gutierrez, referee is Dick Flaherty, the bout will be scored by three judges: Robert Hoyle (United States), Chris Wilson (United States) and Isaac Tshabalala (South Africa), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Bob Foster - Record: 3-2-2 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Robert Garcia - Cut Man: Lenny DeJesus
In the blue corner: Mike Rossman - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Frank Bagley - Cut Man: Bill Gibson
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The referee gives Foster and Rossman 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
0:14 Foster lands a strong hook! 4:0
0:14 Foster has Mike Rossman in trouble after that punch! 4:0
0:28 Foster throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:0
0:43 Bob Foster telegraphed that shot and Rossman ducks under it easily. 4:0
0:45 Rossman lands a nice cross but Bob Foster turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 4:2
0:54 As high as Rossman is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Foster takes advantage of it. 4:2
01:02 Foster's hands are free inside as he lands an uppercut on Rossman's beltline. 6:2
01:23 That hook by Foster jarred Rossman! 10:2
01:23 That punch has Rossman staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 10:2
01:38 Oh!!! Foster unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 14:2
01:38 That shot buckled Rossman's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 14:2
01:53 Foster dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Rossman back on his heels! 18:2
01:53 That blast sent Rossman reeling into the ropes! 18:2
02:20 Foster connects with a violent uppercut! 22:2
02:20 And Rossman's in big trouble now! 22:2
02:37 Rossman frees himself from Foster's clutches! They move to ring center now. 22:2
02:42 Foster lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 24:2
02:58 Rossman tries to drop the right hand over the top but Foster ducks under it. 24:2
03:00 The bell sounds to end Round 1 of what could very well turn out to be a mismatch. 25:3
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Foster and Rossman leave their corners. 0:0
0:13 Rossman fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:15 Foster lands a cross to the body. 2:0
0:36 Foster wraps his arms around Rossman. 2:0
0:45 Flaherty moves them apart. 2:0
0:49 Foster is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:0
0:52 Rossman scores with a nice right cross. 2:2
01:06 Foster isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Rossman fits. 2:2
01:11 Bob Foster throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 4:2
01:20 Foster pins Mike Rossman in the corner! 4:2
01:24 Bob Foster whiffs with the cross. 4:2
01:27 Rossman punishes Foster with a hook to the ribs. 4:5
01:43 Rossman holds his arms up in disgust as Foster holds him around his waist. 4:5
01:52 Flaherty pries them apart. 4:5
01:57 Foster splits the gloves with a jab. He'd like to find a home for that punch during this fight. 6:5
02:26 Bob Foster traps Rossman's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Flaherty breaks it up. 6:5
02:38 Foster shoves Rossman away. 6:5
02:45 A straight cross from Foster gets through Rossman's guard. 8:5
03:00 Foster has Rossman trapped in the near right neutral corner... 8:5
03:00 Foster is holding... 8:5
03:00 Rossman tries to get free... Here comes Flaherty to break them up... 8:5
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 2. 8:5
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Flaherty motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:16 Foster moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:21 That punch actually went behind Foster's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Rossman. 0:0
0:23 Foster connects with stiff left hook to the body. 3:0
0:39 Rossman is just missing by a hair with his punches. 3:0
0:42 Foster lets a quick hook go, catching Rossman moving in. 5:0
0:55 Foster takes a hard combination from Rossman 5:4
0:55 Foster is dazed and he is in trouble!! 5:4
01:10 Bob Foster traps Rossman in the corner! 5:4
01:15 That was a violent straight right by Foster! 9:4
01:15 Rossman is suddenly in trouble! 9:4
01:29 Foster is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 9:4
01:42 Foster drops the right hand flush on Rossman's chin! 13:4
01:42 That shot landed square and Rossman felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 13:4
02:07 * A uppercut to the jaw has Rossman hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 13:4
02:10 Flaherty positions himself over Rossman and starts the count.. 20:4
02:10 1... 20:4
02:11 2... 20:4
02:12 3... 20:4
02:13 4... 20:4
02:14 5... 20:4
02:14 * Rossman is very, very shaky as he gets to his feet. his eyes have a vacant stare to them as Flaherty moves in to wipe his gloves. 20:4
02:14 Flaherty wipes off Mike Rossman's gloves and waves the fighters together. 20:4
02:14 Rossman has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Foster needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 20:4
02:23 Rossman retreats into the left corner. 20:4
02:27 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 20:4
02:32 Foster is really fluid in his movement. 20:4
02:41 Foster misses with that hook. 20:4
02:47 Rossman retreats into a neutral corner. 20:4
02:47 The fighters move in close and Foster gets off first, landing a vicious combination that snaps back the head of Rossman. 23:4
02:47 Foster is really coming on strong here at the end of the 3rd. 23:4
02:47 * Oh! That last shot has opened a cut on Rossman because there's blood flowing from somewhere. 24:4
02:47 The blood if trickling down his face and it's evident that it's located above his right eyebrow. 24:4
03:00 Foster throws a flurry of punches but Rossman either blocks or slips them. 24:4
03:00 A knockdown is always exciting and this crowd is full of electricity after that last round! 25:5
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster looks to be in excellent shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Bill Gibson knows Mike Rossman lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:07 Rossman's corner has done a great job on the cut above the right eyebrow. They've got the bleeding stopped, at least for now. 0:0
0:13 Foster voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:21 Foster scores with a solid hook to the head. 3:0
0:38 Rossman 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. 3:2
0:51 Foster slides into a neutral corner... 3:2
0:51 Rossman throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Foster. 3:5
01:04 Rossman seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 3:5
01:08 Mike Rossman catches Foster with a nice cross. 3:8
01:25 Rossman just misses with a huge shot as Foster chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 3:8
01:27 Bob Foster tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 5:8
01:36 Foster slides into the corner... 5:8
01:41 Foster is either lucky or has radar. Rossman's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 5:8
01:43 Foster bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 7:8
01:56 Rossman lands the lead cross. 7:10
02:00 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Rossman change his style. 7:10
02:18 Mike Rossman lets his hands go inside, but Foster protects his body well. 7:10
02:30 Foster fires a left hand that Rossman takes high on the shoulder. 7:10
02:36 Rossman lands a devastating cross! 7:14
02:36 Bob Foster was staggered by that punch! 7:14
02:55 Foster slides into his own corner... 7:14
03:00 Rossman can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 7:14
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 4. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 8:15
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster looks a bit disgusted as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:13 Foster backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:18 Rossman cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Foster had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:20 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Foster lands a short uppercut to the chin of Rossman. 2:0
0:28 Mike Rossman's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 2:0
0:34 Foster lands a hard uppercut! 6:0
0:34 Rossman looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 6:0
0:47 Rossman backs into the upper left corner. 6:0
0:51 Foster and Rossman are in a clinch, Flaherty hollers at them to break and start fighting. 6:0
0:56 Flaherty separates the two fighters. 6:0
01:06 Both fighters move back to ring center. 6:0
01:10 Foster tries to muscle inside but Rossman clinches him. 6:0
01:15 Flaherty separates the two... 6:0
01:19 Rossman pushes Foster away to give himself a little more space to work with. 6:0
01:31 Foster catches Rossman coming in with a sweet uppercut! 10:0
01:31 Rossman takes a step back, obviously hurt! 10:0
01:31 That punch has reopened a cut on Rossman as once again you can see blood on the face of Mike Rossman. 10:0
01:31 Rossman has emerged bloodied once again, as the cut above his eyebrow has, apparently, reopened. 10:0
01:31 * 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 Rossman's eye. Now, he just steps in and stops the action. Flaherty is escorting Rossman over to the ringside doctor to get an opinion on the severity of the cut. 10:0
01:31 * Well, after talking a long look at Rossman'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 5. 10:0
01:41 Rossman has Foster cornered! 10:0
01:46 Rossman misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 10:0
01:57 Foster pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 10:0
02:02 Rossman throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Foster's jaw. 10:2
02:11 Foster has Rossman blocked in! 10:2
02:11 Foster scores with the jab. 12:2
02:25 Foster is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Rossman attempts to move inside on him. 12:2
02:30 Foster moves into the lower right corner. 12:2
02:30 Rossman bangs the uppercut home. 12:4
02:39 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 12:4
02:42 Foster has Rossman trapped! 12:4
02:47 Foster just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Rossman with a sharp combination! 17:4
02:47 Rossman is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 17:4
02:51 * You can clearly see the swelling under Rossman's left eye. 17:4
03:00 Bob Foster lands a devastating cross! 22:4
03:00 Rossman is hurt! 22:4
03:00 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Mike Rossman. 22:4
03:00 Foster spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 5. 24:3
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 6 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 Rossman's corner men does a nice job on Rossman's cut above the right eyebrow. You wouldn't even know that Rossman had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:08 Rossman'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 Foster buries a hook to the body of Rossman. 3:0
0:14 Foster looks fresher than Rossman. 3:0
0:14 The swelling under Mike Rossman's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 3:0
0:22 Foster lands a short hook to the body. 5:0
0:35 Rossman scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 5:2
0:48 Rossman is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 5:2
0:55 Bob Foster has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 5:2
01:00 There's a wicked right by Foster. He had some steam on that punch. 8:2
01:12 Foster is keeping away from the ropes. 8:2
01:16 Foster works his way in and leans on Mike Rossman... 8:2
01:25 Flaherty steps in and breaks it up. 8:2
01:32 Rossman shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 8:4
01:49 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 8:4
01:57 Rossman is protecting the body nicely as Bob Foster fails to score inside. 8:4
02:04 Flaherty is really doing a good job of controlling this fight. He's making sure that these fighters keep it clean. 8:4
02:07 Rossman finds a home for his jab, keeping Foster at bay. 8:6
02:24 Rossman shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Foster flush! 8:10
02:24 Foster is suddenly in trouble! 8:10
02:37 He is trapped in the corner... 8:10
02:37 Rossman gets in a short cross to the body. 8:12
02:56 Look out! That was a straight right by Foster! 12:12
02:56 That's the punch Foster hoped to land! Rossman looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 12:12
02:56 It looks like Foster has reopened Rossman's previous wound because Rossman is now bleeding once again. 12:12
02:56 Now the bleeding from the gash above Rossman's right eye has begun to flow again. 12:12
02:56 * 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 Rossman to the ringside physician. The cut over Rossman's eye seems to be the primary cause for concern. 12:12
03:00 * Referee Flaherty stops this fight. He guides Rossman to the corner, motioning for the ring doctor. The ring doctor is examining the cut... Mike Rossman's corner is pleading its case with Flaherty.* No! Flaherty waves it off. The fight is over! The doctor is not going to let it continue. The winner by TKO is Foster! 12:12
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Jake Gutierrez is ready with the call...
The winner by technical knockout at the end of round 6...
Bob Foster!
Score Cards
Robert Hoyle Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Foster 10 10 10 9 10 49
Mike Rossman 9 9 8 10 9 45
Chris Wilson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Foster 10 10 10 9 10 49
Mike Rossman 9 9 8 10 9 45
Isaac Tshabalala Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Foster 10 10 10 10 10 50
Mike Rossman 9 9 8 9 9 44
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Foster 30 30 30 28 30 148
Mike Rossman 27 27 24 29 27 134
Statistics
Categories Bob Foster Mike Rossman
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 8.50 3.33
Hooks / Round 8.50 2.83
Crosses / Round 3.83 2.67
Combinations / Round 5.17 2.67
Uppercuts / Round 6.67 4.50
Punches Landed / Round 32.67 16.00
Punches Missed / Round 33.17 46.67
Punching Accuracy 49.6% 25.5%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 3 / 2 / 2
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut above right eyebrow 3 / 2 / 2
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 2
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bad 0 / 0 1 / 1
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 5 / 4 0 / 0
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 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW season Week 8 fights 1-6
Preliminary 1
Billy Fox vs Omar Sheika
Fight info: Minneapolis Auditorium, Minneapolis, MN, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Curtis Thrasher, the bout will be scored by three judges: David Sutherland (United States), Bill Holmes (United States) and Michael Glienna (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Billy Fox - Record: 5-1-1 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bill Delaney - Cut Man: Don Turner
In the blue corner: Omar Sheika - Record: 0-1-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Danny Florio - Cut Man: Dave Tenny
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:13 Fox just comes up short with the cross. 0:0
0:20 He lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 2:0
0:29 Fox delivers a cross to the nose of Sheika. 5:0
0:45 Sheika scores with a pinpoint hook to the chin of Fox. 5:3
0:59 Sheika really buried that punch into Fox's ribs. 5:7
0:59 Fox is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 5:7
01:25 Sheika misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 5:7
01:37 Sheika leans on the ropes and motions for Fox to come in. 5:7
01:46 Fox misses with that punch. 5:7
01:48 Not the cleanest of combinations from Sheika but it still scored effectively. 5:10
02:04 Fox moves to the center of the Ring taunting Sheika with his hands by his sides. 5:10
02:10 Fox retreats into the far left corner. 5:10
02:14 Sheika misses wildly with the hook. 5:10
02:30 Fox lands a strong cross! 9:10
02:30 Sheika looks shaken! 9:10
02:46 Sheika slides into the corner... 9:10
02:50 Fox is clinching. Thrasher better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 9:10
03:00 Thrasher breaks them up... 9:10
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 10:11
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Billy Fox and Sheika leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Bill Delaney said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Fox has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:0
0:14 Fox wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Sheika's defense. 0:0
0:28 Sheika traps Fox's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Thrasher breaks it up. 0:0
0:33 Thrasher steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:37 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:49 Fox backs into his own corner... 0:0
0:49 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Omar Sheika lands a short uppercut to the chin of Fox. 0:2
0:59 Sheika scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Fox's jaw. 0:4
01:13 Sheika throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:4
01:24 Sheika misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:4
01:31 Look out! That was a straight right by Fox! 4:4
01:31 Sheika is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 4:4
01:49 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 4:4
01:57 Fox throws a punch and lands. Sheika scores with a counter. Looks like Fox was a little more effective. 7:6
02:10 Sheika feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 7:6
02:30 Fox is holding... 7:6
02:42 Thrasher moves them apart. 7:6
02:50 Fox leaps at Sheika and lands a cross that made Sheika's legs buckle ever so slightly. That was a wild shot! 10:6
02:59 Fox retreats into a neutral corner. 10:6
03:00 Sheika moves into a neutral corner. 10:6
03:00 Fox looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 10:6
03:00 The Referee has to get between Fox and Sheika as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 10:7
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 3. 0:0
0:07 Danny Florio was livid with Sheika after his display in that last round. 0:0
0:12 Sheika is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:28 Sheika misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:35 Fox lands a crushing cross! 4:0
0:35 Sheika takes a step back, obviously hurt! 4:0
0:52 Fox can't score with short uppercut inside. Omar Sheika got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:0
0:54 Sheika scores with a rapid fire combination. 4:2
01:08 Sheika misses with that hook. 4:2
01:22 Sheika scores with a nice two-punch combination. 4:4
01:37 Fox works his way in and leans on Sheika. 4:4
01:46 Fox fires and misses. 4:4
02:04 Fox continues to follow Sheika about the ring. 4:4
02:09 The action slows for the moment. 4:4
02:12 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 4:4
02:20 Omar Sheika lands a hard cross! 4:8
02:20 Fox staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 4:8
02:41 Thrasher yells at the fighters to separate but Sheika and Fox are a tangle of arms. 4:8
02:45 Thrasher separates them. 4:8
02:50 Sheika works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 4:10
03:00 The bell ending Round 3 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 5:10
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 4. There it is! 0:0
0:07 Sheika got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Danny Florio's instructions work. 0:0
0:12 Sheika clamps Fox's arms to his side and holds on until Thrasher breaks the hold. 0:0
0:21 Thrasher has to separate the two... 0:0
0:21 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:26 The fighters are at ring center... 0:0
0:31 Sheika throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Fox but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:38 Sheika scores with consecutive blows to the body of Fox. 0:2
0:56 Fox does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Sheika's punches in close. 0:2
0:58 Fox goes to work inside landing a hard combination to body. 3:2
01:14 Fox clinches... Sheika gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 3:2
01:26 Thrasher has to break them apart. 3:2
01:35 Sheika just can't find the range with that hook. 3:2
01:50 Fox is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Sheika a decent target to shoot for. 3:2
01:55 Sheika tries a hook but Fox blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 5:2
02:09 Sheika lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Fox. 5:2
02:20 Billy Fox looks for a breather; he grabs Sheika and holds on. Sheika pushes Fox off and looks for an opening. 5:2
02:24 Thrasher is shouting at Fox to break! 5:2
02:30 Sheika moves into the right corner. 5:2
02:30 Fox scores with a big right hand. That shot got Sheika's attention. 8:2
02:43 Sheika scores with a nice right cross. 8:4
03:00 Thrasher motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 4. 8:3
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Thrasher motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:21 Fox lands a wicked combination! 4:0
0:21 Sheika was shaken by those blows! 4:0
0:26 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 4:0
0:36 Fox is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 4:0
0:55 Fox fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:0
01:02 Sheika scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:4
01:02 Fox was stunned by that blow! 4:4
01:23 Sheika can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:4
01:25 Fox scores with a hard, snapping jab. 7:4
01:42 Fox fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 7:4
01:59 Fox lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 9:4
02:12 Fox's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 11:4
02:21 Fox scores with a quick hook to the head of Sheika after Sheika missed with a wild shot of his own. 13:4
02:30 Fox doesn't have to look for Sheika this round. He is right there in front of him. 13:4
02:34 Fox seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 13:4
02:50 Fox whiffs with the cross. 13:4
02:52 Sheika is throwing punches in bunches and lands several wicked shots in the process. 13:7
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 14:7
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Billy Fox and Sheika square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 6. 0:0
0:06 Fox's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 Fox traps Sheika in the corner! 0:0
0:11 Fox looks to work the body, but Sheika covers up nicely. 0:0
0:13 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Sheika lands the right hand. 0:2
0:18 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:2
0:27 Fox charges in but Sheika avoids the rush. 0:2
0:32 Fox has Omar Sheika cornered! 0:2
0:36 Fox drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:2
0:36 Sheika is reeling.. 4:2
0:46 Sheika has Fox trapped! 4:2
0:46 Omar Sheika lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 4:4
01:03 Fox lands a strong hook! 8:4
01:03 Sheika is hurt! 8:4
01:19 Sheika is challenging Billy Fox to fight him and quit clinching. 8:4
01:24 The Referee breaks it up... 8:4
01:33 Sheika takes a hard combination from Fox 12:4
01:33 Sheika is reeling after that shot! 12:4
01:46 Fox leaves the jab just short. 12:4
01:49 Sheika goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 12:6
01:58 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 12:6
02:03 Fox cranks up the hook and connects to Sheika's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 16:6
02:03 Sheika seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 16:6
02:19 Sheika lands a vicious uppercut! 16:10
02:19 That punch has Fox staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 16:10
02:33 Fox works his way in and leans on Sheika... 16:10
02:45 Fox shoves Sheika away. 16:10
02:57 Thrasher has to pull the fighters away from each other as Fox locks up Sheika's arms. 16:10
03:00 Thrasher separates the two fighters. 16:10
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 16:10
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:14 Fox pins Sheika's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:19 Fox uses his shoulder to force Sheika out of the clinch. 0:0
0:19 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:23 Sheika received a pep talk from Danny Florio before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:28 Sheika patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Fox little room to move. 0:0
0:33 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Sheika blasts home a hook. 0:2
0:47 Sheika dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Fox back on his heels! 0:6
0:47 Fox was staggered by that punch! 0:6
01:01 Thrasher warns Sheika for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:6
01:10 Referee Thrasher separates the two... 0:6
01:19 Hide the china because Sheika is like a bull in there, charging forward with reckless abandon. 0:6
01:28 Fox lands a solid cross! 5:6
01:28 Omar Sheika is clutching his side! 5:6
01:33 Sheika is breathing heavily... 5:6
01:38 Sheika has Fox pinned! 5:6
01:38 The fighters move in close and Sheika gets off first, landing a vicious combination that snaps back the head of Fox. 5:9
01:52 Sheika sneaks home the right cross. 5:11
02:05 Sheika is trapped in Fox's corner... 5:11
02:10 Fox will tie a guy up if he has to. 5:11
02:14 * Fox is using that shoulder like a third arm and Thrasher is letting him know he better clean it up. 5:11
02:36 Fox connects with a violent cross! 9:11
02:36 Billy Fox has Sheika in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 9:11
02:48 Not much steam behind Sheika's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 9:13
03:00 Fox slides into a neutral corner... 9:13
03:00 Billy Fox appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:13
03:00 There's another round in the books. 8:15
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Billy Fox is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:12 Fox forces his way inside. 0:0
0:12 Sheika doesn't have much left... 0:0
0:23 Sheika is pinned in his own corner... 0:0
0:28 Fox pushes Sheika then steps away from him. 0:0
0:39 Fox misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:42 Sheika lands a flurry to the ribs of Fox. 0:2
01:00 Omar Sheika drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:6
01:00 Fox is suddenly in trouble! 0:6
01:05 Fox is slowing up... 0:6
01:16 Fox catches Sheika coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:6
01:16 Sheika looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 4:6
01:25 Omar Sheika backs into the left corner. 4:6
01:30 Fox doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 4:6
01:38 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 4:6
01:42 Fox pins Sheika in the corner! 4:6
01:42 Fox and Sheika stand toe to toe at center ring exchanging leather. 6:8
01:59 Thrasher tries to separate the boxers but Fox has a vice-like grip on Sheika. 6:8
02:08 Sheika works his way free! 6:8
02:17 Omar Sheika holds his arms up in disgust as Fox holds him around his waist. 6:8
02:22 Fox and Sheika each take a step back. 6:8
02:26 Thrasher is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 6:8
02:34 Fox cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Sheika had his elbows tucked in nicely. 6:8
02:41 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 6:8
02:45 Fox misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:8
02:56 Fox scores with a winging right! Sheika's head snapped back violently with that punch! 11:8
02:56 Sheika is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 11:8
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 13:8
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it appears as if Sheika is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:14 Fox drops the right hand flush on Sheika's chin! 5:0
0:14 Fox just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 5:0
0:23 Omar Sheika backs into a neutral corner. 5:0
0:28 Oh!!! Fox unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 9:0
0:28 That blow connected solidly to the head of Omar Sheika and he is stunned! 9:0
0:40 Fox traps Sheika in the corner! 9:0
0:40 Fox flicks a jab to Sheika's stomach 11:0
0:54 Fox wings a big left hand at Sheika but the latter sidesteps the punch. 11:0
01:01 Fox just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 11:4
01:01 Fox is gasping for air!! 11:4
01:13 Billy Fox punishes Sheika with his piston-like jab and if he keeps doing it, he might bust Sheika up. 14:4
01:29 Billy Fox shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Sheika flush! 18:4
01:29 Sheika appears to be stunned! 18:4
01:43 The action is at ring center. 18:4
01:52 * Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Sheika is down on his back! 18:4
01:54 Thrasher moves into position over Sheika and begins the count 26:4
01:54 1... 26:4
01:55 Sheika lurches to his feet at the count of 2 but he stumbles and is down on his knees again. He's making another effort! 26:4
01:56 3... 26:4
01:57 4... 26:4
01:58 5... 26:4
01:59 6... 26:4
02:00 7... 26:4
02:00 * Sheika is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 26:4
02:00 Thrasher waves the two fighters together. 26:4
02:00 Sheika is dazed as Fox looks to put him away! 26:4
02:13 Fox misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 26:4
02:20 Fox has Omar Sheika trapped in the left neutral corner... 26:4
02:24 Fox is off target with that hook. 26:4
02:36 Fox misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 26:4
02:42 Fox has Sheika blocked in! 26:4
02:47 Fox fires a shot, but it glances off Sheika's shoulder. 26:4
02:58 Fox telegraphed that shot and Sheika ducks under it easily. 26:4
03:00 Fox appears to have this fight under control. 26:4
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 27:4
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:07 Danny Florio seemed to pump up Sheika between rounds. 0:0
0:09 Fox tastes Sheika's jab 0:2
0:13 Neither fighter has much left... 0:2
0:18 * Sheika continues to hammer away as he holds Fox and Thrasher has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:5
0:36 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:5
0:40 Fox has Sheika trapped! 0:5
0:44 Fox keeps looking to get inside on Sheika 0:5
0:49 Fox backs into a neutral corner. 0:5
0:54 Fox is protecting the body nicely as Sheika fails to score inside. 0:5
01:01 Fox lands a devastating cross! 4:5
01:01 Sheika looks stunned! 4:5
01:10 Omar Sheika has Fox pinned! 4:5
01:10 Sheika throws another good combination that temporarily slows Fox. 4:7
01:19 Sheika's jab is fast and accurate. 4:9
01:23 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Omar Sheika change his style. 4:9
01:31 Sheika is trapped in the corner... 4:9
01:36 Fox tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:9
01:42 Omar Sheika throws a crushing right to Fox's jaw! 4:13
01:42 Sheika has Billy Fox in trouble after that punch! 4:13
02:00 Sheika pins Fox's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:13
02:04 Fox tries to get free... Here comes Thrasher to break them up... 4:13
02:17 Fox tries to drop the right hand over the top but Sheika ducks under it. 4:13
02:28 That was a violent straight right by Sheika! 4:17
02:28 Fox looks shaken! 4:17
02:41 Fox usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Sheika tries vainly to score. 4:17
02:49 Fox appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 4:17
02:57 Billy Fox lands a crushing hook! 9:17
02:57 Omar Sheika is reeling.. 9:17
03:00 Fox seems to have done enough to win this fight. 9:17
03:00 That's it! This fight is over and we'll go to the scorecards. 10:17
Fight Result
And here with the call is Michael Buffer
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
David Sutherland, United States scores the bout 97 to 92 for Billy Fox
Bill Holmes, United States scores the bout 95 to 94 for Omar Sheika
Michael Glienna, United States scores the bout 96 to 93 for...
...Billy Fox
The winner by split decision is Billy Fox!
Score Cards
David Sutherland Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Billy Fox 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 97
Omar Sheika 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 8 10 92
Bill Holmes Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Billy Fox 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 94
Omar Sheika 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 8 10 95
Michael Glienna Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Billy Fox 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 96
Omar Sheika 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 8 10 93
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Billy Fox 28 30 27 29 29 30 27 30 30 27 287
Omar Sheika 29 27 30 28 28 27 30 27 24 30 280
Statistics
Categories Billy Fox Omar Sheika
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 3.40 3.60
Hooks / Round 5.40 6.00
Crosses / Round 4.90 3.20
Combinations / Round 3.10 4.40
Uppercuts / Round 3.50 3.10
Punches Landed / Round 20.30 20.30
Punches Missed / Round 66.10 39.90
Punching Accuracy 23.5% 33.7%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 2 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 2 2 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Billy Fox vs Omar Sheika
Fight info: Minneapolis Auditorium, Minneapolis, MN, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Curtis Thrasher, the bout will be scored by three judges: David Sutherland (United States), Bill Holmes (United States) and Michael Glienna (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Billy Fox - Record: 5-1-1 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bill Delaney - Cut Man: Don Turner
In the blue corner: Omar Sheika - Record: 0-1-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Danny Florio - Cut Man: Dave Tenny
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:13 Fox just comes up short with the cross. 0:0
0:20 He lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 2:0
0:29 Fox delivers a cross to the nose of Sheika. 5:0
0:45 Sheika scores with a pinpoint hook to the chin of Fox. 5:3
0:59 Sheika really buried that punch into Fox's ribs. 5:7
0:59 Fox is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 5:7
01:25 Sheika misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 5:7
01:37 Sheika leans on the ropes and motions for Fox to come in. 5:7
01:46 Fox misses with that punch. 5:7
01:48 Not the cleanest of combinations from Sheika but it still scored effectively. 5:10
02:04 Fox moves to the center of the Ring taunting Sheika with his hands by his sides. 5:10
02:10 Fox retreats into the far left corner. 5:10
02:14 Sheika misses wildly with the hook. 5:10
02:30 Fox lands a strong cross! 9:10
02:30 Sheika looks shaken! 9:10
02:46 Sheika slides into the corner... 9:10
02:50 Fox is clinching. Thrasher better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 9:10
03:00 Thrasher breaks them up... 9:10
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 10:11
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Billy Fox and Sheika leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Bill Delaney said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Fox has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:0
0:14 Fox wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Sheika's defense. 0:0
0:28 Sheika traps Fox's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Thrasher breaks it up. 0:0
0:33 Thrasher steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:37 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:49 Fox backs into his own corner... 0:0
0:49 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Omar Sheika lands a short uppercut to the chin of Fox. 0:2
0:59 Sheika scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Fox's jaw. 0:4
01:13 Sheika throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:4
01:24 Sheika misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:4
01:31 Look out! That was a straight right by Fox! 4:4
01:31 Sheika is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 4:4
01:49 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 4:4
01:57 Fox throws a punch and lands. Sheika scores with a counter. Looks like Fox was a little more effective. 7:6
02:10 Sheika feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 7:6
02:30 Fox is holding... 7:6
02:42 Thrasher moves them apart. 7:6
02:50 Fox leaps at Sheika and lands a cross that made Sheika's legs buckle ever so slightly. That was a wild shot! 10:6
02:59 Fox retreats into a neutral corner. 10:6
03:00 Sheika moves into a neutral corner. 10:6
03:00 Fox looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 10:6
03:00 The Referee has to get between Fox and Sheika as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 10:7
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 3. 0:0
0:07 Danny Florio was livid with Sheika after his display in that last round. 0:0
0:12 Sheika is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:28 Sheika misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:35 Fox lands a crushing cross! 4:0
0:35 Sheika takes a step back, obviously hurt! 4:0
0:52 Fox can't score with short uppercut inside. Omar Sheika got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:0
0:54 Sheika scores with a rapid fire combination. 4:2
01:08 Sheika misses with that hook. 4:2
01:22 Sheika scores with a nice two-punch combination. 4:4
01:37 Fox works his way in and leans on Sheika. 4:4
01:46 Fox fires and misses. 4:4
02:04 Fox continues to follow Sheika about the ring. 4:4
02:09 The action slows for the moment. 4:4
02:12 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 4:4
02:20 Omar Sheika lands a hard cross! 4:8
02:20 Fox staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 4:8
02:41 Thrasher yells at the fighters to separate but Sheika and Fox are a tangle of arms. 4:8
02:45 Thrasher separates them. 4:8
02:50 Sheika works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 4:10
03:00 The bell ending Round 3 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 5:10
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 4. There it is! 0:0
0:07 Sheika got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Danny Florio's instructions work. 0:0
0:12 Sheika clamps Fox's arms to his side and holds on until Thrasher breaks the hold. 0:0
0:21 Thrasher has to separate the two... 0:0
0:21 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:26 The fighters are at ring center... 0:0
0:31 Sheika throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Fox but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:38 Sheika scores with consecutive blows to the body of Fox. 0:2
0:56 Fox does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Sheika's punches in close. 0:2
0:58 Fox goes to work inside landing a hard combination to body. 3:2
01:14 Fox clinches... Sheika gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 3:2
01:26 Thrasher has to break them apart. 3:2
01:35 Sheika just can't find the range with that hook. 3:2
01:50 Fox is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Sheika a decent target to shoot for. 3:2
01:55 Sheika tries a hook but Fox blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 5:2
02:09 Sheika lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Fox. 5:2
02:20 Billy Fox looks for a breather; he grabs Sheika and holds on. Sheika pushes Fox off and looks for an opening. 5:2
02:24 Thrasher is shouting at Fox to break! 5:2
02:30 Sheika moves into the right corner. 5:2
02:30 Fox scores with a big right hand. That shot got Sheika's attention. 8:2
02:43 Sheika scores with a nice right cross. 8:4
03:00 Thrasher motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 4. 8:3
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Thrasher motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:21 Fox lands a wicked combination! 4:0
0:21 Sheika was shaken by those blows! 4:0
0:26 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 4:0
0:36 Fox is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 4:0
0:55 Fox fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:0
01:02 Sheika scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:4
01:02 Fox was stunned by that blow! 4:4
01:23 Sheika can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:4
01:25 Fox scores with a hard, snapping jab. 7:4
01:42 Fox fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 7:4
01:59 Fox lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 9:4
02:12 Fox's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 11:4
02:21 Fox scores with a quick hook to the head of Sheika after Sheika missed with a wild shot of his own. 13:4
02:30 Fox doesn't have to look for Sheika this round. He is right there in front of him. 13:4
02:34 Fox seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 13:4
02:50 Fox whiffs with the cross. 13:4
02:52 Sheika is throwing punches in bunches and lands several wicked shots in the process. 13:7
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 14:7
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Billy Fox and Sheika square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 6. 0:0
0:06 Fox's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 Fox traps Sheika in the corner! 0:0
0:11 Fox looks to work the body, but Sheika covers up nicely. 0:0
0:13 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Sheika lands the right hand. 0:2
0:18 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:2
0:27 Fox charges in but Sheika avoids the rush. 0:2
0:32 Fox has Omar Sheika cornered! 0:2
0:36 Fox drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:2
0:36 Sheika is reeling.. 4:2
0:46 Sheika has Fox trapped! 4:2
0:46 Omar Sheika lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 4:4
01:03 Fox lands a strong hook! 8:4
01:03 Sheika is hurt! 8:4
01:19 Sheika is challenging Billy Fox to fight him and quit clinching. 8:4
01:24 The Referee breaks it up... 8:4
01:33 Sheika takes a hard combination from Fox 12:4
01:33 Sheika is reeling after that shot! 12:4
01:46 Fox leaves the jab just short. 12:4
01:49 Sheika goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 12:6
01:58 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 12:6
02:03 Fox cranks up the hook and connects to Sheika's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 16:6
02:03 Sheika seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 16:6
02:19 Sheika lands a vicious uppercut! 16:10
02:19 That punch has Fox staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 16:10
02:33 Fox works his way in and leans on Sheika... 16:10
02:45 Fox shoves Sheika away. 16:10
02:57 Thrasher has to pull the fighters away from each other as Fox locks up Sheika's arms. 16:10
03:00 Thrasher separates the two fighters. 16:10
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 16:10
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:14 Fox pins Sheika's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:19 Fox uses his shoulder to force Sheika out of the clinch. 0:0
0:19 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:23 Sheika received a pep talk from Danny Florio before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:28 Sheika patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Fox little room to move. 0:0
0:33 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Sheika blasts home a hook. 0:2
0:47 Sheika dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Fox back on his heels! 0:6
0:47 Fox was staggered by that punch! 0:6
01:01 Thrasher warns Sheika for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:6
01:10 Referee Thrasher separates the two... 0:6
01:19 Hide the china because Sheika is like a bull in there, charging forward with reckless abandon. 0:6
01:28 Fox lands a solid cross! 5:6
01:28 Omar Sheika is clutching his side! 5:6
01:33 Sheika is breathing heavily... 5:6
01:38 Sheika has Fox pinned! 5:6
01:38 The fighters move in close and Sheika gets off first, landing a vicious combination that snaps back the head of Fox. 5:9
01:52 Sheika sneaks home the right cross. 5:11
02:05 Sheika is trapped in Fox's corner... 5:11
02:10 Fox will tie a guy up if he has to. 5:11
02:14 * Fox is using that shoulder like a third arm and Thrasher is letting him know he better clean it up. 5:11
02:36 Fox connects with a violent cross! 9:11
02:36 Billy Fox has Sheika in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 9:11
02:48 Not much steam behind Sheika's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 9:13
03:00 Fox slides into a neutral corner... 9:13
03:00 Billy Fox appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:13
03:00 There's another round in the books. 8:15
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Billy Fox is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:12 Fox forces his way inside. 0:0
0:12 Sheika doesn't have much left... 0:0
0:23 Sheika is pinned in his own corner... 0:0
0:28 Fox pushes Sheika then steps away from him. 0:0
0:39 Fox misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:42 Sheika lands a flurry to the ribs of Fox. 0:2
01:00 Omar Sheika drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:6
01:00 Fox is suddenly in trouble! 0:6
01:05 Fox is slowing up... 0:6
01:16 Fox catches Sheika coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:6
01:16 Sheika looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 4:6
01:25 Omar Sheika backs into the left corner. 4:6
01:30 Fox doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 4:6
01:38 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 4:6
01:42 Fox pins Sheika in the corner! 4:6
01:42 Fox and Sheika stand toe to toe at center ring exchanging leather. 6:8
01:59 Thrasher tries to separate the boxers but Fox has a vice-like grip on Sheika. 6:8
02:08 Sheika works his way free! 6:8
02:17 Omar Sheika holds his arms up in disgust as Fox holds him around his waist. 6:8
02:22 Fox and Sheika each take a step back. 6:8
02:26 Thrasher is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 6:8
02:34 Fox cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Sheika had his elbows tucked in nicely. 6:8
02:41 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 6:8
02:45 Fox misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:8
02:56 Fox scores with a winging right! Sheika's head snapped back violently with that punch! 11:8
02:56 Sheika is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 11:8
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 13:8
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it appears as if Sheika is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:14 Fox drops the right hand flush on Sheika's chin! 5:0
0:14 Fox just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 5:0
0:23 Omar Sheika backs into a neutral corner. 5:0
0:28 Oh!!! Fox unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 9:0
0:28 That blow connected solidly to the head of Omar Sheika and he is stunned! 9:0
0:40 Fox traps Sheika in the corner! 9:0
0:40 Fox flicks a jab to Sheika's stomach 11:0
0:54 Fox wings a big left hand at Sheika but the latter sidesteps the punch. 11:0
01:01 Fox just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 11:4
01:01 Fox is gasping for air!! 11:4
01:13 Billy Fox punishes Sheika with his piston-like jab and if he keeps doing it, he might bust Sheika up. 14:4
01:29 Billy Fox shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Sheika flush! 18:4
01:29 Sheika appears to be stunned! 18:4
01:43 The action is at ring center. 18:4
01:52 * Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Sheika is down on his back! 18:4
01:54 Thrasher moves into position over Sheika and begins the count 26:4
01:54 1... 26:4
01:55 Sheika lurches to his feet at the count of 2 but he stumbles and is down on his knees again. He's making another effort! 26:4
01:56 3... 26:4
01:57 4... 26:4
01:58 5... 26:4
01:59 6... 26:4
02:00 7... 26:4
02:00 * Sheika is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 26:4
02:00 Thrasher waves the two fighters together. 26:4
02:00 Sheika is dazed as Fox looks to put him away! 26:4
02:13 Fox misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 26:4
02:20 Fox has Omar Sheika trapped in the left neutral corner... 26:4
02:24 Fox is off target with that hook. 26:4
02:36 Fox misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 26:4
02:42 Fox has Sheika blocked in! 26:4
02:47 Fox fires a shot, but it glances off Sheika's shoulder. 26:4
02:58 Fox telegraphed that shot and Sheika ducks under it easily. 26:4
03:00 Fox appears to have this fight under control. 26:4
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 27:4
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:07 Danny Florio seemed to pump up Sheika between rounds. 0:0
0:09 Fox tastes Sheika's jab 0:2
0:13 Neither fighter has much left... 0:2
0:18 * Sheika continues to hammer away as he holds Fox and Thrasher has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:5
0:36 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:5
0:40 Fox has Sheika trapped! 0:5
0:44 Fox keeps looking to get inside on Sheika 0:5
0:49 Fox backs into a neutral corner. 0:5
0:54 Fox is protecting the body nicely as Sheika fails to score inside. 0:5
01:01 Fox lands a devastating cross! 4:5
01:01 Sheika looks stunned! 4:5
01:10 Omar Sheika has Fox pinned! 4:5
01:10 Sheika throws another good combination that temporarily slows Fox. 4:7
01:19 Sheika's jab is fast and accurate. 4:9
01:23 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Omar Sheika change his style. 4:9
01:31 Sheika is trapped in the corner... 4:9
01:36 Fox tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:9
01:42 Omar Sheika throws a crushing right to Fox's jaw! 4:13
01:42 Sheika has Billy Fox in trouble after that punch! 4:13
02:00 Sheika pins Fox's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:13
02:04 Fox tries to get free... Here comes Thrasher to break them up... 4:13
02:17 Fox tries to drop the right hand over the top but Sheika ducks under it. 4:13
02:28 That was a violent straight right by Sheika! 4:17
02:28 Fox looks shaken! 4:17
02:41 Fox usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Sheika tries vainly to score. 4:17
02:49 Fox appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 4:17
02:57 Billy Fox lands a crushing hook! 9:17
02:57 Omar Sheika is reeling.. 9:17
03:00 Fox seems to have done enough to win this fight. 9:17
03:00 That's it! This fight is over and we'll go to the scorecards. 10:17
Fight Result
And here with the call is Michael Buffer
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
David Sutherland, United States scores the bout 97 to 92 for Billy Fox
Bill Holmes, United States scores the bout 95 to 94 for Omar Sheika
Michael Glienna, United States scores the bout 96 to 93 for...
...Billy Fox
The winner by split decision is Billy Fox!
Score Cards
David Sutherland Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Billy Fox 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 97
Omar Sheika 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 8 10 92
Bill Holmes Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Billy Fox 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 94
Omar Sheika 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 8 10 95
Michael Glienna Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Billy Fox 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 96
Omar Sheika 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 8 10 93
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Billy Fox 28 30 27 29 29 30 27 30 30 27 287
Omar Sheika 29 27 30 28 28 27 30 27 24 30 280
Statistics
Categories Billy Fox Omar Sheika
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 3.40 3.60
Hooks / Round 5.40 6.00
Crosses / Round 4.90 3.20
Combinations / Round 3.10 4.40
Uppercuts / Round 3.50 3.10
Punches Landed / Round 20.30 20.30
Punches Missed / Round 66.10 39.90
Punching Accuracy 23.5% 33.7%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 2 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 2 2 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW season Week 8 fights 1-6
Preliminary 2
Dariusz Michalczewski vs Fabrice Tiozzo
Fight info: Spodek, Katowice, Poland, 2012-10-07, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is Leszek Jankowiak, the bout will be scored by three judges: John Wright (Australia), Allen Krebs (United States) and Steve Waldman (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Dariusz Michalczewski - Record: 6-1-0 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jack DeForrest - Cut Man: Leon Tabbs
In the blue corner: Fabrice Tiozzo - Record: 2-4-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Al Braverman - Cut Man: Bill Delaney
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is anticipating a good fight tonight as the bell sounds for Round 1. 0:0
0:20 Tiozzo hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Michalczewski. 0:2
0:40 Tiozzo misses with that combination. 0:2
0:56 Tiozzo misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:2
01:06 Michalczewski lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 2:2
01:23 Tiozzo wraps up Michalczewski... Neither fighter will break... 2:2
01:27 Jankowiak pries them apart. 2:2
01:37 Tiozzo fires a lead right that Michalczewski manages to avoid. 2:2
01:47 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 2:2
01:53 Tiozzo glances a hook off Michalczewski's side. 2:4
02:14 Dariusz Michalczewski ties up Fabrice Tiozzo... 2:4
02:18 Michalczewski pushes Tiozzo away. 2:4
02:23 That's a nice solid jab from Michalczewski 5:4
02:33 The uppercut just landed by Tiozzo is a nice weapon on the inside. 5:6
02:47 Tiozzo wings a big left hand at Michalczewski but the latter sidesteps the punch. 5:6
02:49 Michalczewski lands a quick jab and follows up immediately with a heavy cross to the head of Tiozzo. 8:6
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 8:5
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fabrice Tiozzo 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
0:22 Tiozzo tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 0:0
0:28 Tiozzo's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:40 Dariusz Michalczewski suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 0:0
0:42 Tiozzo tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 0:2
0:59 Tiozzo whiffs with the jab. 0:2
01:01 * Jankowiak is halting the fight and warning Michalczewski for a low blow. Michalczewski is pleading his case but to no avail. 3:2
01:25 Michalczewski tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 3:2
01:32 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Tiozzo blasts home a hook. 3:4
01:47 Michalczewski does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Tiozzo's punches in close. 3:4
01:58 Tiozzo fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 3:4
02:01 There's some nice hand speed. Michalczewski fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 5:4
02:15 Tiozzo fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 5:4
02:29 Fabrice Tiozzo catches Michalczewski coming in with a sweet uppercut! 5:8
02:29 Michalczewski is staggered... 5:8
02:43 Tiozzo plods forward. 5:8
02:57 Tiozzo fires and misses. 5:8
03:00 The bell stops the action as Michalczewski and Tiozzo go back to their corners. 5:10
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Michalczewski and Tiozzo leave their corners. 0:0
0:14 Michalczewski scores with a winging right! Tiozzo's head snapped back violently with that punch! 4:0
0:14 Tiozzo seems to have been hurt by that punch! 4:0
0:27 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Michalczewski lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Tiozzo. 6:0
0:43 Tiozzo takes a heavy combination downstairs. 10:0
0:43 Tiozzo was hurt by those blows! 10:0
01:01 Jankowiak has to pull the fighters away from each other as Michalczewski locks up Tiozzo's arms. 10:0
01:10 Jankowiak separates them. 10:0
01:20 Michalczewski continues to follow Tiozzo about the ring. 10:0
01:30 Tiozzo 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. 10:0
01:37 Michalczewski misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 10:0
01:52 Michalczewski has a hold on Fabrice Tiozzo that would make a professional wrestler proud. 10:0
01:56 Jankowiak has to break the clinch. 10:0
02:07 Tiozzo has freed himself from Michalczewski. They move quickly to ring center. 10:0
02:15 Michalczewski pins Tiozzo in the corner! 10:0
02:20 Tiozzo smothers Michalczewski's attack as Michalczewski tries to get off some shots inside. 10:0
02:27 Tiozzo cranks up the hook and connects to Michalczewski's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 10:5
02:27 And Michalczewski's in big trouble now! 10:5
02:40 Tiozzo tries to drop the right hand over the top but Michalczewski ducks under it. 10:5
02:46 Tiozzo feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 10:7
02:46 Tiozzo picks up the pace sensing he can get Michalczewski out of there! 10:7
02:55 Fabrice Tiozzo doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Michalczewski. 10:10
02:55 Tiozzo won't want to let Michalczewski off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 10:10
03:00 Oh the humanity, talk about a savagery in it's purest form, that round was sure to quench the bloodlust of even the most rabid fan! 9:12
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Michalczewski is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:07 Tiozzo and Michalczewski are at close quarters as Tiozzo lands a hook to Michalczewski's head. 0:2
0:11 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:2
0:21 That was a violent straight right by Dariusz Michalczewski! 4:2
0:21 Those punches hurt Tiozzo and he looks to hang on. 4:2
0:39 Michalczewski is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:2
0:42 Michalczewski brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:2
0:47 OH! Michalczewski landed the big hook flush! 8:2
0:47 Fabrice Tiozzo is reeling.. 8:2
01:02 Michalczewski backs into the near corner. 8:2
01:06 Jankowiak tries to separate the boxers but Tiozzo has a vice-like grip on Michalczewski. 8:2
01:15 The fighters separate after a clinch. 8:2
01:20 Fabrice Tiozzo fires a punch over the jab of Michalczewski and gets it in for points. 8:4
01:30 Michalczewski traps Tiozzo in the corner! 8:4
01:30 Michalczewski rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 10:4
01:47 Fabrice Tiozzo fires a shot, but it glances off Michalczewski's shoulder. 10:4
01:55 * Tiozzo is told to quit holding and hitting by Jankowiak. 10:8
02:21 Tiozzo works free! He backs to ring center, with Michalczewski following. 10:8
02:28 Tiozzo has Michalczewski cornered! 10:8
02:33 Tiozzo lands a crushing hook! 10:12
02:33 Michalczewski is hurt! 10:12
02:45 Dariusz Michalczewski slides into a neutral corner... 10:12
02:45 Tiozzo gets his head on the chest of Michalczewski as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 10:14
02:54 Tiozzo traps Michalczewski in the corner! 10:14
02:58 And Michalczewski tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Tiozzo! 10:18
02:58 Michalczewski looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 10:18
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 10:19
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Michalczewski rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:12 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:0
0:12 Tiozzo lands a short left hook to the head. 0:2
0:16 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:2
0:20 Tiozzo's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:2
0:22 Michalczewski has Tiozzo trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:2
0:26 Circling left, Michalczewski looks for an opening to fire a shot at Tiozzo. 0:2
0:35 Michalczewski cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Tiozzo had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:2
0:45 Some good body work by Dariusz Michalczewski but not much on those punches. 2:2
0:57 Michalczewski moves in and scores with a quick jab. 4:2
01:11 Michalczewski drops the right hand flush on Tiozzo's chin! 8:2
01:11 Tiozzo staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 8:2
01:24 Tiozzo throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 8:4
01:33 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 8:4
01:41 Michalczewski lands a wicked uppercut! 12:4
01:41 What a devastating shot, Tiozzo looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 12:4
01:50 Tiozzo backs into his own corner... 12:4
01:55 Michalczewski doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 12:4
02:08 Michalczewski grabs Fabrice Tiozzo. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 12:4
02:12 Tiozzo pushes Michalczewski away. 12:4
02:22 Dariusz Michalczewski ties up Fabrice Tiozzo. 12:4
02:34 Jankowiak is shouting at Michalczewski to break! 12:4
02:38 Dariusz Michalczewski steals a quick glance at his corner. 12:4
02:46 That hook by Michalczewski jarred Tiozzo! 16:4
02:46 That shot buckled Tiozzo's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 16:4
03:00 Tiozzo frees himself from Michalczewski's clutches! They move to ring center now. 16:4
03:00 Round 5 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 17:5
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 Michalczewski got some great advice from Jack DeForrest between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 6. 0:0
0:10 Tiozzo retreats into his own corner... 0:0
0:14 Michalczewski muscles his way inside. 0:0
0:14 Tiozzo is running out of gas... 0:0
0:14 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:19 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:0
0:19 Michalczewski goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 2:0
0:32 Michalczewski scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 7:0
0:32 Tiozzo looks shaken! 7:0
0:37 Tiozzo is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 7:0
0:46 Michalczewski bounces Tiozzo back as he drives his shoulder into him. That's probably not legal but, hey, if you can get away with it! 7:0
0:50 Tiozzo appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 7:0
0:53 Michalczewski lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Tiozzo's midsection. 9:0
01:02 Michalczewski lands a big hook to the jaw of Tiozzo. Tiozzo was stopped cold by that shot. 12:0
01:11 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Michalczewski who scores with a short hook to the chest. 14:0
01:20 Tiozzo is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 14:0
01:23 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Michalczewski has gotten the better of the exchange. 17:2
01:37 Michalczewski grabs Fabrice Tiozzo again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 17:2
01:41 Referee Jankowiak separates the two... 17:2
01:46 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 17:2
01:49 Michalczewski has Tiozzo pinned! 17:2
01:49 Michalczewski ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 19:2
02:03 Tiozzo picks off the jab by Michalczewski. 19:2
02:16 Dariusz Michalczewski moves into a neutral corner. 19:2
02:20 Tiozzo is holding Michalczewski tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 19:2
02:29 Jankowiak steps in and breaks it up. 19:2
02:35 Michalczewski goes to the body landing an uppercut. 21:2
02:51 Michalczewski misses with that punch. 21:2
02:58 That hook from Tiozzo snapped Michalczewski's head back violently! 21:6
02:58 That punch may have stunned Dariusz Michalczewski momentarily. 21:6
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 6. 23:5
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
0:11 Michalczewski slides into the corner... 0:0
0:11 Tiozzo delivers a cross to the nose of Michalczewski. 0:3
0:20 Jack DeForrest was extremely upbeat during the break with Dariusz Michalczewski providing some solid encouragement. 0:3
0:27 There's a hard shot off the top of Michalczewski's head! 0:8
0:27 Michalczewski is dazed and he is in trouble!! 0:8
0:36 Dariusz Michalczewski is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:8
0:40 Tiozzo moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:10
0:54 Tiozzo misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:10
0:56 Michalczewski scores with a damaging cross. 3:10
01:16 Tiozzo just comes up short with the jab. 3:10
01:27 Tiozzo lands a hard, compact hook to the head of Michalczewski. 3:13
01:40 Tiozzo is protecting the body nicely as Michalczewski fails to score inside. 3:13
01:50 Fabrice Tiozzo drills Michalczewski with a left and right and another left. 3:15
01:55 Michalczewski is starting to fatigue... 3:15
02:07 Michalczewski dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Tiozzo back on his heels! 7:15
02:07 Tiozzo looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 7:15
02:21 Tiozzo drives that short hook into Michalczewski's midsection! 7:20
02:21 Michalczewski is suddenly in trouble! 7:20
02:35 Michalczewski looks to work the body, but Tiozzo covers up nicely. 7:20
02:37 Tiozzo doubles up to the body, though Michalczewski seems unfazed. 7:22
02:51 Michalczewski telegraphed that shot and Tiozzo ducks under it easily. 7:22
02:58 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 7:22
03:00 Tiozzo brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 7:22
03:00 The Referee has to get between Michalczewski and Tiozzo as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 8:23
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jankowiak motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:06 Tiozzo got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Al Braverman's instructions work. 0:0
0:11 Tiozzo can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:13 Both fighters look fatigued... 0:0
0:26 Tiozzo just landed a three punch combo! 0:5
0:26 Michalczewski was staggered by those punches! 0:5
0:36 Tiozzo retreats into the lower right corner. 0:5
0:36 That was a savage uppercut from Michalczewski, it's amazing Fabrice Tiozzo is still on his feet with the force that punch had behind it! 3:5
0:45 Tiozzo moves into the near corner. 3:5
0:49 Michalczewski throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Tiozzo but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 3:5
0:52 Both fighters are looking to bang inside, as Fabrice Tiozzo lands an uppercut to the jaw. 3:7
01:09 Michalczewski pins Fabrice Tiozzo's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 3:7
01:18 Jankowiak moves them apart. 3:7
01:23 Michalczewski is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 3:7
01:38 * Michalczewski lands a vicious hook and down goes Tiozzo! 3:7
01:40 Jankowiak starts the count... 9:7
01:40 1... 9:7
01:41 2... 9:7
01:42 Tiozzo is struggling to regain his feet as the count reaches 3. 9:7
01:42 * Tiozzo gets back up but he looks badly shaken. 9:7
01:42 Jankowiak wipes off Tiozzo's gloves and waves the fighters together. 9:7
01:42 Michalczewski senses he has Tiozzo in trouble and he is pouring it on! 9:7
01:51 Michalczewski has Fabrice Tiozzo trapped! 9:7
01:55 Michalczewski fires away but finds nothing but air. 9:7
02:07 Michalczewski just can't find the range with that jab. 9:7
02:14 Michalczewski has Tiozzo blocked in! 9:7
02:18 Michalczewski lands a strong hook! 14:7
02:18 Tiozzo looks like he was hurt by that punch! 14:7
02:31 Tiozzo is trapped in Michalczewski's corner... 14:7
02:35 Michalczewski swings...and misses. 14:7
02:46 Tiozzo usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Michalczewski tries vainly to score. 14:7
02:53 Tiozzo retreats into a neutral corner. 14:7
02:57 Michalczewski drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 19:7
02:57 Tiozzo is trying to regroup after those punches... 19:7
03:00 * There's now a huge mouse under the right eye of Tiozzo. 19:7
03:00 It looks like Michalczewski has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 19:7
03:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 19:7
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Tiozzo is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Tiozzo shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Michalczewski flush! 0:4
0:12 Dariusz Michalczewski appears shaken by that punch! 0:4
0:26 Tiozzo drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:8
0:26 That series of punches rocked Michalczewski and he looks to be in trouble. 0:8
0:39 Tiozzo lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Michalczewski on the end of that punch. 0:10
0:52 Tiozzo lands a devastating hook! 0:15
0:52 Michalczewski is clutching his side! 0:15
01:10 Dariusz Michalczewski really buried that punch into Tiozzo's ribs. 4:15
01:10 Tiozzo in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:15
01:19 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 4:15
01:28 Michalczewski scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 6:15
01:41 The fighters are tied up. Tiozzo tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 6:15
01:46 Jankowiak has to break them apart. 6:15
01:46 Tiozzo doesn't seem bothered by the knockdown last round. He's winning this one. 6:15
01:55 Michalczewski just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 6:19
01:55 Michalczewski appears shaken by those punches! 6:19
02:07 Michalczewski is staying at the center of the ring. 6:19
02:12 Michalczewski misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 6:19
02:18 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 6:19
02:26 Michalczewski is off target with that hook. 6:19
02:29 Tiozzo lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 6:21
02:42 Tiozzo has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Michalczewski. 6:21
02:51 Jankowiak separates the two... 6:21
02:56 Tiozzo pushes Michalczewski away to give himself a little more space to work with. 6:21
03:00 Michalczewski backs into a neutral corner. 6:21
03:00 Tiozzo tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Michalczewski. 6:21
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 6:21
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 6:21
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters touch gloves in the middle of the ring as the 10th and final round begins. 0:0
0:08 Jack DeForrest was really animated in Michalczewski's corner and Michalczewski was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Tiozzo's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Tiozzo's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 Dariusz Michalczewski retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:13 Michalczewski is trying to free his gloves from under Tiozzo's gloves. 0:0
0:22 Tiozzo shoves Michalczewski away. 0:0
0:34 Michalczewski clinches... Tiozzo gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:39 * Jankowiak steps in and admonishes Tiozzo for leaning on Dariusz Michalczewski's neck. 0:0
0:53 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:0
0:57 Tiozzo lets his hands go inside, but Michalczewski protects his body well. 0:0
01:05 Tiozzo has Michalczewski trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:0
01:09 Michalczewski holds his arms up in disgust as Tiozzo holds him around his waist. 0:0
01:14 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
01:18 These guys are both being extremely tentative in there tonight. 0:0
01:24 Tiozzo sneaks home the right cross. 0:2
01:33 Tiozzo retreats into the upper left corner. 0:2
01:33 A cross to body by Michalczewski gets through. 2:2
01:47 Michalczewski pins Tiozzo's arms. Now they move apart. 2:2
01:51 Michalczewski and Tiozzo each take a step back. 2:2
01:56 Tiozzo slides into the corner... 2:2
02:01 Michalczewski fires and misses. 2:2
02:07 Tiozzo connects with a violent combination! 2:6
02:07 Michalczewski is trying to regroup after those punches... 2:6
02:21 Dariusz Michalczewski misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:6
02:28 Tiozzo backs into the upper left corner. 2:6
02:33 Tiozzo picks off the jab thrown by Michalczewski. 2:6
02:48 Michalczewski throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:6
02:54 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 2:6
02:59 Dariusz Michalczewski just landed a devastating three punch combo! 7:6
02:59 Tiozzo was shaken by those blows! 7:6
03:00 There's the final bell! This fight's in the hands of the judges now. 7:5
Fight Result
Johnny Addie has the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
John Wright, Australia scores the bout 95 to 94
Allen Krebs, United States scores the bout 95 to 94
Steve Waldman, United States scores the bout 96 to 94
And your winner by unanimous decision Dariusz Michalczewski!!!
Score Cards
John Wright Round Total
Australia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Dariusz Michalczewski 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 95
Fabrice Tiozzo 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 8 10 9 94
Allen Krebs Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Dariusz Michalczewski 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 95
Fabrice Tiozzo 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 8 10 9 94
Steve Waldman Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Dariusz Michalczewski 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 96
Fabrice Tiozzo 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 8 10 9 94
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Dariusz Michalczewski 30 27 27 28 30 30 27 30 27 30 286
Fabrice Tiozzo 28 30 30 29 27 27 30 24 30 27 282
Statistics
Categories Dariusz Michalczewski Fabrice Tiozzo
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 3.50 4.90
Hooks / Round 4.30 3.70
Crosses / Round 4.70 4.70
Combinations / Round 4.10 4.10
Uppercuts / Round 3.60 3.20
Punches Landed / Round 20.20 20.60
Punches Missed / Round 56.20 42.20
Punching Accuracy 26.4% 32.8%
Total Number of Fouls 1 2
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 2
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 3 / 3 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 1 / 1 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 2 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Dariusz Michalczewski vs Fabrice Tiozzo
Fight info: Spodek, Katowice, Poland, 2012-10-07, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is Leszek Jankowiak, the bout will be scored by three judges: John Wright (Australia), Allen Krebs (United States) and Steve Waldman (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Dariusz Michalczewski - Record: 6-1-0 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jack DeForrest - Cut Man: Leon Tabbs
In the blue corner: Fabrice Tiozzo - Record: 2-4-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Al Braverman - Cut Man: Bill Delaney
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is anticipating a good fight tonight as the bell sounds for Round 1. 0:0
0:20 Tiozzo hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Michalczewski. 0:2
0:40 Tiozzo misses with that combination. 0:2
0:56 Tiozzo misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:2
01:06 Michalczewski lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 2:2
01:23 Tiozzo wraps up Michalczewski... Neither fighter will break... 2:2
01:27 Jankowiak pries them apart. 2:2
01:37 Tiozzo fires a lead right that Michalczewski manages to avoid. 2:2
01:47 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 2:2
01:53 Tiozzo glances a hook off Michalczewski's side. 2:4
02:14 Dariusz Michalczewski ties up Fabrice Tiozzo... 2:4
02:18 Michalczewski pushes Tiozzo away. 2:4
02:23 That's a nice solid jab from Michalczewski 5:4
02:33 The uppercut just landed by Tiozzo is a nice weapon on the inside. 5:6
02:47 Tiozzo wings a big left hand at Michalczewski but the latter sidesteps the punch. 5:6
02:49 Michalczewski lands a quick jab and follows up immediately with a heavy cross to the head of Tiozzo. 8:6
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 8:5
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fabrice Tiozzo 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
0:22 Tiozzo tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 0:0
0:28 Tiozzo's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:40 Dariusz Michalczewski suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 0:0
0:42 Tiozzo tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 0:2
0:59 Tiozzo whiffs with the jab. 0:2
01:01 * Jankowiak is halting the fight and warning Michalczewski for a low blow. Michalczewski is pleading his case but to no avail. 3:2
01:25 Michalczewski tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 3:2
01:32 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Tiozzo blasts home a hook. 3:4
01:47 Michalczewski does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Tiozzo's punches in close. 3:4
01:58 Tiozzo fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 3:4
02:01 There's some nice hand speed. Michalczewski fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 5:4
02:15 Tiozzo fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 5:4
02:29 Fabrice Tiozzo catches Michalczewski coming in with a sweet uppercut! 5:8
02:29 Michalczewski is staggered... 5:8
02:43 Tiozzo plods forward. 5:8
02:57 Tiozzo fires and misses. 5:8
03:00 The bell stops the action as Michalczewski and Tiozzo go back to their corners. 5:10
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Michalczewski and Tiozzo leave their corners. 0:0
0:14 Michalczewski scores with a winging right! Tiozzo's head snapped back violently with that punch! 4:0
0:14 Tiozzo seems to have been hurt by that punch! 4:0
0:27 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Michalczewski lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Tiozzo. 6:0
0:43 Tiozzo takes a heavy combination downstairs. 10:0
0:43 Tiozzo was hurt by those blows! 10:0
01:01 Jankowiak has to pull the fighters away from each other as Michalczewski locks up Tiozzo's arms. 10:0
01:10 Jankowiak separates them. 10:0
01:20 Michalczewski continues to follow Tiozzo about the ring. 10:0
01:30 Tiozzo 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. 10:0
01:37 Michalczewski misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 10:0
01:52 Michalczewski has a hold on Fabrice Tiozzo that would make a professional wrestler proud. 10:0
01:56 Jankowiak has to break the clinch. 10:0
02:07 Tiozzo has freed himself from Michalczewski. They move quickly to ring center. 10:0
02:15 Michalczewski pins Tiozzo in the corner! 10:0
02:20 Tiozzo smothers Michalczewski's attack as Michalczewski tries to get off some shots inside. 10:0
02:27 Tiozzo cranks up the hook and connects to Michalczewski's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 10:5
02:27 And Michalczewski's in big trouble now! 10:5
02:40 Tiozzo tries to drop the right hand over the top but Michalczewski ducks under it. 10:5
02:46 Tiozzo feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 10:7
02:46 Tiozzo picks up the pace sensing he can get Michalczewski out of there! 10:7
02:55 Fabrice Tiozzo doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Michalczewski. 10:10
02:55 Tiozzo won't want to let Michalczewski off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 10:10
03:00 Oh the humanity, talk about a savagery in it's purest form, that round was sure to quench the bloodlust of even the most rabid fan! 9:12
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Michalczewski is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:07 Tiozzo and Michalczewski are at close quarters as Tiozzo lands a hook to Michalczewski's head. 0:2
0:11 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:2
0:21 That was a violent straight right by Dariusz Michalczewski! 4:2
0:21 Those punches hurt Tiozzo and he looks to hang on. 4:2
0:39 Michalczewski is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:2
0:42 Michalczewski brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:2
0:47 OH! Michalczewski landed the big hook flush! 8:2
0:47 Fabrice Tiozzo is reeling.. 8:2
01:02 Michalczewski backs into the near corner. 8:2
01:06 Jankowiak tries to separate the boxers but Tiozzo has a vice-like grip on Michalczewski. 8:2
01:15 The fighters separate after a clinch. 8:2
01:20 Fabrice Tiozzo fires a punch over the jab of Michalczewski and gets it in for points. 8:4
01:30 Michalczewski traps Tiozzo in the corner! 8:4
01:30 Michalczewski rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 10:4
01:47 Fabrice Tiozzo fires a shot, but it glances off Michalczewski's shoulder. 10:4
01:55 * Tiozzo is told to quit holding and hitting by Jankowiak. 10:8
02:21 Tiozzo works free! He backs to ring center, with Michalczewski following. 10:8
02:28 Tiozzo has Michalczewski cornered! 10:8
02:33 Tiozzo lands a crushing hook! 10:12
02:33 Michalczewski is hurt! 10:12
02:45 Dariusz Michalczewski slides into a neutral corner... 10:12
02:45 Tiozzo gets his head on the chest of Michalczewski as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 10:14
02:54 Tiozzo traps Michalczewski in the corner! 10:14
02:58 And Michalczewski tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Tiozzo! 10:18
02:58 Michalczewski looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 10:18
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 10:19
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Michalczewski rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:12 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:0
0:12 Tiozzo lands a short left hook to the head. 0:2
0:16 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:2
0:20 Tiozzo's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:2
0:22 Michalczewski has Tiozzo trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:2
0:26 Circling left, Michalczewski looks for an opening to fire a shot at Tiozzo. 0:2
0:35 Michalczewski cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Tiozzo had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:2
0:45 Some good body work by Dariusz Michalczewski but not much on those punches. 2:2
0:57 Michalczewski moves in and scores with a quick jab. 4:2
01:11 Michalczewski drops the right hand flush on Tiozzo's chin! 8:2
01:11 Tiozzo staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 8:2
01:24 Tiozzo throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 8:4
01:33 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 8:4
01:41 Michalczewski lands a wicked uppercut! 12:4
01:41 What a devastating shot, Tiozzo looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 12:4
01:50 Tiozzo backs into his own corner... 12:4
01:55 Michalczewski doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 12:4
02:08 Michalczewski grabs Fabrice Tiozzo. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 12:4
02:12 Tiozzo pushes Michalczewski away. 12:4
02:22 Dariusz Michalczewski ties up Fabrice Tiozzo. 12:4
02:34 Jankowiak is shouting at Michalczewski to break! 12:4
02:38 Dariusz Michalczewski steals a quick glance at his corner. 12:4
02:46 That hook by Michalczewski jarred Tiozzo! 16:4
02:46 That shot buckled Tiozzo's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 16:4
03:00 Tiozzo frees himself from Michalczewski's clutches! They move to ring center now. 16:4
03:00 Round 5 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 17:5
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 Michalczewski got some great advice from Jack DeForrest between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 6. 0:0
0:10 Tiozzo retreats into his own corner... 0:0
0:14 Michalczewski muscles his way inside. 0:0
0:14 Tiozzo is running out of gas... 0:0
0:14 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:19 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:0
0:19 Michalczewski goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 2:0
0:32 Michalczewski scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 7:0
0:32 Tiozzo looks shaken! 7:0
0:37 Tiozzo is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 7:0
0:46 Michalczewski bounces Tiozzo back as he drives his shoulder into him. That's probably not legal but, hey, if you can get away with it! 7:0
0:50 Tiozzo appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 7:0
0:53 Michalczewski lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Tiozzo's midsection. 9:0
01:02 Michalczewski lands a big hook to the jaw of Tiozzo. Tiozzo was stopped cold by that shot. 12:0
01:11 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Michalczewski who scores with a short hook to the chest. 14:0
01:20 Tiozzo is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 14:0
01:23 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Michalczewski has gotten the better of the exchange. 17:2
01:37 Michalczewski grabs Fabrice Tiozzo again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 17:2
01:41 Referee Jankowiak separates the two... 17:2
01:46 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 17:2
01:49 Michalczewski has Tiozzo pinned! 17:2
01:49 Michalczewski ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 19:2
02:03 Tiozzo picks off the jab by Michalczewski. 19:2
02:16 Dariusz Michalczewski moves into a neutral corner. 19:2
02:20 Tiozzo is holding Michalczewski tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 19:2
02:29 Jankowiak steps in and breaks it up. 19:2
02:35 Michalczewski goes to the body landing an uppercut. 21:2
02:51 Michalczewski misses with that punch. 21:2
02:58 That hook from Tiozzo snapped Michalczewski's head back violently! 21:6
02:58 That punch may have stunned Dariusz Michalczewski momentarily. 21:6
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 6. 23:5
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
0:11 Michalczewski slides into the corner... 0:0
0:11 Tiozzo delivers a cross to the nose of Michalczewski. 0:3
0:20 Jack DeForrest was extremely upbeat during the break with Dariusz Michalczewski providing some solid encouragement. 0:3
0:27 There's a hard shot off the top of Michalczewski's head! 0:8
0:27 Michalczewski is dazed and he is in trouble!! 0:8
0:36 Dariusz Michalczewski is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:8
0:40 Tiozzo moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:10
0:54 Tiozzo misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:10
0:56 Michalczewski scores with a damaging cross. 3:10
01:16 Tiozzo just comes up short with the jab. 3:10
01:27 Tiozzo lands a hard, compact hook to the head of Michalczewski. 3:13
01:40 Tiozzo is protecting the body nicely as Michalczewski fails to score inside. 3:13
01:50 Fabrice Tiozzo drills Michalczewski with a left and right and another left. 3:15
01:55 Michalczewski is starting to fatigue... 3:15
02:07 Michalczewski dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Tiozzo back on his heels! 7:15
02:07 Tiozzo looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 7:15
02:21 Tiozzo drives that short hook into Michalczewski's midsection! 7:20
02:21 Michalczewski is suddenly in trouble! 7:20
02:35 Michalczewski looks to work the body, but Tiozzo covers up nicely. 7:20
02:37 Tiozzo doubles up to the body, though Michalczewski seems unfazed. 7:22
02:51 Michalczewski telegraphed that shot and Tiozzo ducks under it easily. 7:22
02:58 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 7:22
03:00 Tiozzo brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 7:22
03:00 The Referee has to get between Michalczewski and Tiozzo as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 8:23
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jankowiak motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:06 Tiozzo got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Al Braverman's instructions work. 0:0
0:11 Tiozzo can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:13 Both fighters look fatigued... 0:0
0:26 Tiozzo just landed a three punch combo! 0:5
0:26 Michalczewski was staggered by those punches! 0:5
0:36 Tiozzo retreats into the lower right corner. 0:5
0:36 That was a savage uppercut from Michalczewski, it's amazing Fabrice Tiozzo is still on his feet with the force that punch had behind it! 3:5
0:45 Tiozzo moves into the near corner. 3:5
0:49 Michalczewski throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Tiozzo but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 3:5
0:52 Both fighters are looking to bang inside, as Fabrice Tiozzo lands an uppercut to the jaw. 3:7
01:09 Michalczewski pins Fabrice Tiozzo's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 3:7
01:18 Jankowiak moves them apart. 3:7
01:23 Michalczewski is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 3:7
01:38 * Michalczewski lands a vicious hook and down goes Tiozzo! 3:7
01:40 Jankowiak starts the count... 9:7
01:40 1... 9:7
01:41 2... 9:7
01:42 Tiozzo is struggling to regain his feet as the count reaches 3. 9:7
01:42 * Tiozzo gets back up but he looks badly shaken. 9:7
01:42 Jankowiak wipes off Tiozzo's gloves and waves the fighters together. 9:7
01:42 Michalczewski senses he has Tiozzo in trouble and he is pouring it on! 9:7
01:51 Michalczewski has Fabrice Tiozzo trapped! 9:7
01:55 Michalczewski fires away but finds nothing but air. 9:7
02:07 Michalczewski just can't find the range with that jab. 9:7
02:14 Michalczewski has Tiozzo blocked in! 9:7
02:18 Michalczewski lands a strong hook! 14:7
02:18 Tiozzo looks like he was hurt by that punch! 14:7
02:31 Tiozzo is trapped in Michalczewski's corner... 14:7
02:35 Michalczewski swings...and misses. 14:7
02:46 Tiozzo usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Michalczewski tries vainly to score. 14:7
02:53 Tiozzo retreats into a neutral corner. 14:7
02:57 Michalczewski drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 19:7
02:57 Tiozzo is trying to regroup after those punches... 19:7
03:00 * There's now a huge mouse under the right eye of Tiozzo. 19:7
03:00 It looks like Michalczewski has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 19:7
03:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 19:7
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Tiozzo is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Tiozzo shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Michalczewski flush! 0:4
0:12 Dariusz Michalczewski appears shaken by that punch! 0:4
0:26 Tiozzo drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:8
0:26 That series of punches rocked Michalczewski and he looks to be in trouble. 0:8
0:39 Tiozzo lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Michalczewski on the end of that punch. 0:10
0:52 Tiozzo lands a devastating hook! 0:15
0:52 Michalczewski is clutching his side! 0:15
01:10 Dariusz Michalczewski really buried that punch into Tiozzo's ribs. 4:15
01:10 Tiozzo in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:15
01:19 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 4:15
01:28 Michalczewski scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 6:15
01:41 The fighters are tied up. Tiozzo tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 6:15
01:46 Jankowiak has to break them apart. 6:15
01:46 Tiozzo doesn't seem bothered by the knockdown last round. He's winning this one. 6:15
01:55 Michalczewski just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 6:19
01:55 Michalczewski appears shaken by those punches! 6:19
02:07 Michalczewski is staying at the center of the ring. 6:19
02:12 Michalczewski misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 6:19
02:18 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 6:19
02:26 Michalczewski is off target with that hook. 6:19
02:29 Tiozzo lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 6:21
02:42 Tiozzo has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Michalczewski. 6:21
02:51 Jankowiak separates the two... 6:21
02:56 Tiozzo pushes Michalczewski away to give himself a little more space to work with. 6:21
03:00 Michalczewski backs into a neutral corner. 6:21
03:00 Tiozzo tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Michalczewski. 6:21
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 6:21
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 6:21
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters touch gloves in the middle of the ring as the 10th and final round begins. 0:0
0:08 Jack DeForrest was really animated in Michalczewski's corner and Michalczewski was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Tiozzo's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Tiozzo's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 Dariusz Michalczewski retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:13 Michalczewski is trying to free his gloves from under Tiozzo's gloves. 0:0
0:22 Tiozzo shoves Michalczewski away. 0:0
0:34 Michalczewski clinches... Tiozzo gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:39 * Jankowiak steps in and admonishes Tiozzo for leaning on Dariusz Michalczewski's neck. 0:0
0:53 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:0
0:57 Tiozzo lets his hands go inside, but Michalczewski protects his body well. 0:0
01:05 Tiozzo has Michalczewski trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:0
01:09 Michalczewski holds his arms up in disgust as Tiozzo holds him around his waist. 0:0
01:14 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
01:18 These guys are both being extremely tentative in there tonight. 0:0
01:24 Tiozzo sneaks home the right cross. 0:2
01:33 Tiozzo retreats into the upper left corner. 0:2
01:33 A cross to body by Michalczewski gets through. 2:2
01:47 Michalczewski pins Tiozzo's arms. Now they move apart. 2:2
01:51 Michalczewski and Tiozzo each take a step back. 2:2
01:56 Tiozzo slides into the corner... 2:2
02:01 Michalczewski fires and misses. 2:2
02:07 Tiozzo connects with a violent combination! 2:6
02:07 Michalczewski is trying to regroup after those punches... 2:6
02:21 Dariusz Michalczewski misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:6
02:28 Tiozzo backs into the upper left corner. 2:6
02:33 Tiozzo picks off the jab thrown by Michalczewski. 2:6
02:48 Michalczewski throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:6
02:54 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 2:6
02:59 Dariusz Michalczewski just landed a devastating three punch combo! 7:6
02:59 Tiozzo was shaken by those blows! 7:6
03:00 There's the final bell! This fight's in the hands of the judges now. 7:5
Fight Result
Johnny Addie has the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
John Wright, Australia scores the bout 95 to 94
Allen Krebs, United States scores the bout 95 to 94
Steve Waldman, United States scores the bout 96 to 94
And your winner by unanimous decision Dariusz Michalczewski!!!
Score Cards
John Wright Round Total
Australia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Dariusz Michalczewski 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 95
Fabrice Tiozzo 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 8 10 9 94
Allen Krebs Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Dariusz Michalczewski 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 95
Fabrice Tiozzo 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 8 10 9 94
Steve Waldman Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Dariusz Michalczewski 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 96
Fabrice Tiozzo 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 8 10 9 94
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Dariusz Michalczewski 30 27 27 28 30 30 27 30 27 30 286
Fabrice Tiozzo 28 30 30 29 27 27 30 24 30 27 282
Statistics
Categories Dariusz Michalczewski Fabrice Tiozzo
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 3.50 4.90
Hooks / Round 4.30 3.70
Crosses / Round 4.70 4.70
Combinations / Round 4.10 4.10
Uppercuts / Round 3.60 3.20
Punches Landed / Round 20.20 20.60
Punches Missed / Round 56.20 42.20
Punching Accuracy 26.4% 32.8%
Total Number of Fouls 1 2
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 2
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 3 / 3 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 1 / 1 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 2 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
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Archie Moore vs Eddie Mustafa Muhammad
Fight info: Laredo Entertainment Center, Laredo, TX, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Mark Beiro, referee is Telis Assimenios, the bout will be scored by three judges: Henk Meijers (Netherlands), Fritz Werner (United States) and Stanley Christodoulou (South Africa), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Archie Moore - Record: 6-1-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Roger Mayweather - Cut Man: Gil Clancy
In the blue corner: Eddie Mustafa Muhammad - Record: 3-1-3 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Sam Colonna - Cut Man: Danny Florio
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:15 Muhammad fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:18 Moore lands a stinging jab. 2:0
0:35 Muhammad cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Moore had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:0
0:42 Moore is motioning with his gloves for Muhammad to bring it on, but Moore is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 2:0
0:54 Moore is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Muhammad a decent target to shoot for. 2:0
01:09 Moore shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Muhammad. 2:0
01:14 Muhammad lands a short hook to the body. 2:2
01:23 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 2:2
01:30 A lead right scores big for Muhammad. He stunned Moore with that one. 2:5
01:53 Moore just comes up short with the uppercut. 2:5
01:55 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Muhammad lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Moore. 2:7
02:09 Muhammad misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:7
02:24 Moore pins Muhammad's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:7
02:33 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:7
02:37 Moore is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 2:7
02:40 * Muhammad continues to hammer away as he holds Moore and Assimenios has seen enough as he issues a warning. 2:10
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 3:11
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 2 begins. 0:0
0:06 Roger Mayweather was livid with Moore after his display in that last round. 0:0
0:08 Muhammad takes a cross to the head from Moore. 2:0
0:16 Whatever Roger Mayweather said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Moore has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 2:0
0:22 Moore cranks up the hook and connects to Muhammad's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 6:0
0:22 Moore just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 6:0
0:39 Muhammad tries to muscle inside but Archie Moore clinches him. 6:0
0:51 Assimenios moves in to break the clinch. 6:0
01:03 Moore just can't find the range with that cross. 6:0
01:10 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 6:0
01:14 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 6:0
01:22 Moore picks off the jab by Muhammad. 6:0
01:33 That hook by Moore jarred Muhammad! 10:0
01:33 Muhammad is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 10:0
01:51 The fighters are tied up. Moore tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 10:0
01:56 * Assimenios is telling Moore to quit hitting on the break. 10:0
02:10 Moore ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 12:0
02:27 Muhammad drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 12:4
02:27 Those punches hurt Moore and he looks to hang on. 12:4
02:44 Moore and Muhammad are in a clinch, Assimenios hollers at them to break and start fighting. 12:4
02:48 Moore and Muhammad each take a step back. 12:4
02:58 Muhammad fires a left hand that Moore takes high on the shoulder. 12:4
03:00 Moore spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 2. 12:4
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Archie Moore is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 3 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Muhammad received a pep talk from Danny Florio before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:12 Moore can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:28 Muhammad clinches... Moore gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:40 Assimenios moves them apart. 0:0
0:53 Muhammad fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
01:13 * A combination to the jaw has Moore hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 0:0
01:15 Assimenios positions himself over Moore and starts the count.. 0:6
01:15 1... 0:6
01:16 2... 0:6
01:16 * Archie Moore is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Assimenios. 0:6
01:16 Moore appears to be badly shaken, but Assimenios is going to allow the fight to go on. 0:6
01:16 Moore suddenly looks very vulnerable. Muhammad can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 0:6
01:29 Muhammad voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:6
01:33 Muhammad throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 0:8
01:33 Muhammad won't want to let Moore off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 0:8
01:47 Muhammad wings a big left hand at Moore but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:8
01:58 Muhammad fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:8
02:05 Moore slides into a neutral corner... 0:8
02:09 Muhammad doesn't connect with the cross. 0:8
02:20 Muhammad scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:12
02:20 Moore was hurt by those blows! 0:12
02:37 Moore has freed himself from Muhammad. They move quickly to ring center. 0:12
02:47 Muhammad is challenging Moore to fight him and quit clinching. 0:12
02:51 Now they break clean. 0:12
02:55 Muhammad's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 0:12
03:00 Oh, there's nothing like a knockdown to bring a crowd to it's feet and those in attendance here are cheering loudly as the round closes. 1:12
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Archie Moore looks a bit disgusted as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Danny Florio seemed to pump up Muhammad between rounds. 0:0
0:14 Moore misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:16 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:25 Muhammad picks off the jab thrown by Moore. 0:0
0:37 Muhammad lands a vicious cross! 0:4
0:37 And Moore's in big trouble now! 0:4
0:46 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:4
0:53 The uppercut just landed by Eddie Mustafa Muhammad is a nice weapon on the inside. 0:6
01:06 Archie Moore just comes up short with the uppercut. 0:6
01:13 Moore takes a heavy hook downstairs. 0:11
01:13 Moore is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:11
01:27 Moore tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Muhammad blocks it. 0:11
01:30 Muhammad gets his head on the chest of Moore as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 0:13
01:34 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 4. 0:13
01:53 Muhammad has Moore cornered! 0:13
01:57 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:13
01:59 Some good body work by Moore but not much on those punches. 2:13
02:19 Muhammad wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Archie Moore's defense. 2:13
02:30 Moore misses wildly with the Hook. 2:13
02:37 Archie Moore has Eddie Mustafa Muhammad trapped! 2:13
02:42 Muhammad takes a hard combination from Moore 6:13
02:42 Muhammad is dazed and he is in trouble!! 6:13
02:51 Muhammad has Moore trapped in the left neutral corner... 6:13
02:51 Both fighters landed effectively in that exchange. 8:15
03:00 Moore misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 8:15
03:00 Wow, they really went at in that stanza, that was puglistic nirvana, and the fans are clamoring for more. 9:15
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Assimenios motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:10 Muhammad lands a devastating hook! 0:4
0:10 Moore looks shaken! 0:4
0:15 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:4
0:23 Muhammad and Moore go toe to toe with Muhammad getting the better of it. 2:7
0:33 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 2:7
0:38 The action is back at ring center. 2:7
0:38 Muhammad fires a light jab to the stomach 2:9
0:55 Moore moves into the far corner. 2:9
0:55 Muhammad lands a short left hook to the head. 2:11
01:19 Moore works free! The fighters move to ring center. 2:11
01:31 Muhammad looks to work the body, but Moore covers up nicely. 2:11
01:38 Moore lands a solid cross! 6:11
01:38 Muhammad looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 6:11
01:47 These guys are really going at it but Moore looks to be getting the worse of it. 8:14
01:57 Moore moves into a neutral corner. 8:14
02:01 Moore is either lucky or has radar. Muhammad's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 8:14
02:08 It's a sweet uppercut by Archie Moore! He snapped Muhammad's head straight back with that punch! 12:14
02:08 That blow connected solidly to the head of Muhammad and he is stunned! 12:14
02:18 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 12:14
02:18 There's the uppercut from Eddie Mustafa Muhammad. That opening has been there all fight for him. 12:16
02:30 The fighters are trading punches and Muhammad seems to have won that exchange. 14:19
02:44 Muhammad smothers Moore's attack as Moore tries to get off some shots inside. 14:19
02:51 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 14:19
02:58 Moore lands a solid hook! 18:19
02:58 Muhammad is clutching his side! 18:19
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 19:20
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Moore and Muhammad leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Moore retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:11 Muhammad whiffs with the cross. 0:0
0:14 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:22 Moore slides into the corner... 0:0
0:26 Muhammad throws a flurry of punches but Moore either blocks or slips them. 0:0
0:28 Moore lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 2:0
0:37 Muhammad is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:0
0:50 Muhammad feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 2:0
0:50 Muhammad scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Moore's jaw. 2:2
01:04 Muhammad usues his legs to avoid Moore's punches. 2:2
01:11 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Moore. 5:2
01:28 Archie Moore lands a strong hook! 10:2
01:28 Muhammad is suddenly in trouble! 10:2
01:33 Muhammad is losing his legs... 10:2
01:45 Moore lands a hard cross! 14:2
01:45 Muhammad's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 14:2
02:04 Muhammad ties up Moore... 14:2
02:08 Assimenios separates the two... 14:2
02:17 OH! Moore landed the big hook flush! 18:2
02:17 Moore has Muhammad in trouble after that punch! 18:2
02:22 Muhammad looks to be out of gas at this point. 18:2
02:26 Muhammad doesn't have to look for Moore this round. He is right there in front of him. 18:2
02:34 Moore is off target with that uppercut. 18:2
02:41 Both men look to measure one another. 18:2
02:59 Moore drops the right hand flush on Muhammad's chin! 22:2
02:59 Muhammad was stunned by that blow! 22:2
03:00 Round 6 finishes with the sound of the bell. 23:1
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Moore's corner as the bell sounds for Round 7. 0:0
0:21 Moore goes straight at Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 0:0
0:31 Hide the china because Moore is like a bull in there, charging forward with reckless abandon. 0:0
0:35 Moore drives the hook home. 3:0
0:45 Muhammad is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 3:0
0:53 Moore fires and misses. 3:0
01:06 Moore is just missing by a hair with his punches. 3:0
01:21 Moore is holding on to Muhammad. He seems to be taking a breather. 3:0
01:25 Referee Assimenios steps in to break it up. 3:0
01:30 Moore likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Eddie Mustafa Muhammad's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 5:0
01:39 Muhammad and Moore stand toe to toe at center ring exchanging leather. 7:2
01:53 Moore lands a crushing hook! 11:2
01:53 Muhammad is reeling.. 11:2
02:10 Moore just misses with a huge shot as Muhammad chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 11:2
02:12 Muhammad gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 11:4
02:25 Moore pummels Muhammad, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 15:4
02:25 Muhammad is suddenly in trouble! 15:4
02:38 Muhammad is blocked in his own corner... 15:4
02:38 Moore lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Muhammad on the end of that punch. 17:4
02:52 Moore catches Muhammad coming in with a sweet uppercut! 21:4
02:52 Muhammad was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 21:4
03:00 Moore does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Muhammad's punches in close. 21:4
03:00 It looks like Moore has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 21:4
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 23:4
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 8. There it is! 0:0
0:06 Muhammad's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:11 Muhammad lands a devastating hook! 0:5
0:11 Archie Moore is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 0:5
0:24 Muhammad leaves the jab just short. 0:5
0:39 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Muhammad rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:5
0:44 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Moore 0:7
0:44 Archie Moore is badly stunned and Muhammad will try to finish him off here in the 8th round! 0:7
0:57 That punch actually went behind Moore's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Eddie Mustafa Muhammad. 0:7
01:09 Muhammad is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Moore to chase him. 0:7
01:13 Moore appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 0:7
01:20 Moore plods forward. 0:7
01:25 Muhammad has Moore pinned! 0:7
01:30 Muhammad tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:7
01:41 Muhammad holds his arms up in disgust as Moore holds him around his waist. 0:7
01:50 Assimenios pries them apart. 0:7
02:00 Muhammad telegraphed that shot and Moore ducks under it easily. 0:7
02:11 Muhammad dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Moore back on his heels! 0:12
02:11 Moore was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 0:12
02:16 Moore needs to catch his second wind... 0:12
02:21 The action is at ring center. 0:12
02:25 Moore looks for a breather; he grabs Muhammad and holds on. Muhammad pushes Moore off and looks for an opening. 0:12
02:34 Assimenios separates the two... 0:12
02:39 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:12
02:41 Muhammad misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 0:14
02:54 Moore is trapped in his own corner... 0:14
02:58 Muhammad misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:14
03:00 Moore appears to have this fight under control. 0:14
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 8. 0:16
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Muhammad is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:12 Assimenios yells at the fighters to separate but Muhammad and Moore are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:17 Moore tries to get free... Here comes Assimenios to break them up... 0:0
0:28 And Eddie Mustafa Muhammad tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Moore! 5:0
0:28 How is Muhammad standing after that? 5:0
0:41 Moore scores with the jab. 7:0
0:55 Moore tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 7:0
01:05 Moore drives that short hook into Eddie Mustafa Muhammad's midsection! 11:0
01:05 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad is hurt! 11:0
01:23 Moore patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Muhammad little room to move. 11:0
01:35 Moore tries to drop the right hand over the top but Muhammad ducks under it. 11:0
01:42 Both fighters move back to ring center. 11:0
01:47 Moore misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 11:0
01:49 The fighters are tangled up inside. Muhammad has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 11:2
02:07 Muhammad misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 11:2
02:14 Moore takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 11:2
02:17 Muhammad backs into the lower corner. 11:2
02:22 Moore lands a strong cross! 15:2
02:22 That shot landed square and Muhammad felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 15:2
02:26 A small mouse has formed under Muhammad's left eye. 15:2
02:35 Moore scores with a winging right! Muhammad's head snapped back violently with that punch! 19:2
02:35 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Muhammad is trying to hang on... 19:2
02:49 Archie Moore lets his hands go inside, but Muhammad protects his body well. 19:2
02:56 That was a violent straight right by Eddie Mustafa Muhammad! 19:7
02:56 That series of punches rocked Moore and he looks to be in trouble. 19:7
03:00 Neither fighter has much left... 19:7
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 9 comes to an end. 21:6
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:14 That hook from Moore snapped Muhammad's head back violently! 5:0
0:14 Muhammad staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 5:0
0:22 Danny Florio not only gave Muhammad encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Moore. Now it's up to Muhammad to implement it. 5:0
0:23 Muhammad traps Moore in the corner! 5:0
0:28 Muhammad grabs Moore. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 5:0
0:32 Muhammad finally lets go of Moore. 5:0
0:41 Moore frees himself from Muhammad's clutches! They move to ring center now. 5:0
0:51 Muhammad made Moore look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Moore would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 5:0
0:58 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Moore digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Eddie Mustafa Muhammad. 7:0
01:03 The swelling is increasing around Muhammad's left. 7:0
01:18 Circling left, Moore looks for an opening to fire a shot at Muhammad. 7:0
01:23 Moore throws a hook to the ribs with authority. 10:0
01:36 Moore seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:0
01:39 Moore has Muhammad blocked in! 10:0
01:39 Moore fires a punch over the jab of Muhammad and gets it in for points. 12:0
01:49 Muhammad ducks into an uppercut from Moore. 14:0
02:07 * Moore lands a powerful hook to Muhammad's temple knocking him off balance and he goes down!!!. 14:0
02:10 Assimenios picks up the count from the timekeeper... 22:0
02:10 1... 22:0
02:11 Muhammad is making a gallant try to get off the canvas as the count reaches 2. 22:0
02:12 3... 22:0
02:13 4... 22:0
02:14 5... 22:0
02:15 6... 22:0
02:16 7... 22:0
02:16 * Muhammad lurches to his feet but there's no question that he's hurt. 22:0
02:16 This bout will continue as Assimenios signals to both men to fight. 22:0
02:16 Moore is raining blows down on Muhammad, who is obviously hurt. Moore wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 22:0
02:29 Moore just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Muhammad with a sharp combination! 27:0
02:29 Muhammad was staggered by those punches... 27:0
02:43 Archie Moore pins Muhammad in the corner! 27:0
02:47 Moore really buried that punch into Muhammad's ribs. 32:0
02:47 Muhammad was stunned by that blow! 32:0
02:52 * And it's over!!! Assimeniosjumps in and wraps his arms around Muhammad!! The winner by TKO at the 02:53 in round 10 Moore!! 32:0
Fight Result
Mark Beiro has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:53 mark in Round 10 is...
Archie Moore!
Score Cards
Henk Meijers Round Total
Netherlands 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Archie Moore 9 10 8 9 10 10 10 9 10 85
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 85
Fritz Werner Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Archie Moore 9 10 8 9 9 10 10 9 10 84
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 86
Stanley Christodoulou Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Archie Moore 9 10 8 9 9 10 10 9 10 84
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 86
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Archie Moore 27 30 24 27 28 30 30 27 30 253
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad 30 27 30 30 29 27 27 30 27 257
Statistics
Categories Archie Moore Eddie Mustafa Muhammad
Knockdowns scored 1 1
Jabs / Round 3.60 3.30
Hooks / Round 5.80 2.70
Crosses / Round 4.30 3.80
Combinations / Round 5.10 3.70
Uppercuts / Round 4.50 3.00
Punches Landed / Round 23.30 16.50
Punches Missed / Round 50.90 60.20
Punching Accuracy 31.4% 21.5%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 1 / 1
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 7 / 4
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 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
Archie Moore vs Eddie Mustafa Muhammad
Fight info: Laredo Entertainment Center, Laredo, TX, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Mark Beiro, referee is Telis Assimenios, the bout will be scored by three judges: Henk Meijers (Netherlands), Fritz Werner (United States) and Stanley Christodoulou (South Africa), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Archie Moore - Record: 6-1-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Roger Mayweather - Cut Man: Gil Clancy
In the blue corner: Eddie Mustafa Muhammad - Record: 3-1-3 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Sam Colonna - Cut Man: Danny Florio
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:15 Muhammad fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:18 Moore lands a stinging jab. 2:0
0:35 Muhammad cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Moore had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:0
0:42 Moore is motioning with his gloves for Muhammad to bring it on, but Moore is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 2:0
0:54 Moore is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Muhammad a decent target to shoot for. 2:0
01:09 Moore shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Muhammad. 2:0
01:14 Muhammad lands a short hook to the body. 2:2
01:23 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 2:2
01:30 A lead right scores big for Muhammad. He stunned Moore with that one. 2:5
01:53 Moore just comes up short with the uppercut. 2:5
01:55 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Muhammad lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Moore. 2:7
02:09 Muhammad misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:7
02:24 Moore pins Muhammad's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:7
02:33 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:7
02:37 Moore is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 2:7
02:40 * Muhammad continues to hammer away as he holds Moore and Assimenios has seen enough as he issues a warning. 2:10
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 3:11
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 2 begins. 0:0
0:06 Roger Mayweather was livid with Moore after his display in that last round. 0:0
0:08 Muhammad takes a cross to the head from Moore. 2:0
0:16 Whatever Roger Mayweather said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Moore has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 2:0
0:22 Moore cranks up the hook and connects to Muhammad's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 6:0
0:22 Moore just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 6:0
0:39 Muhammad tries to muscle inside but Archie Moore clinches him. 6:0
0:51 Assimenios moves in to break the clinch. 6:0
01:03 Moore just can't find the range with that cross. 6:0
01:10 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 6:0
01:14 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 6:0
01:22 Moore picks off the jab by Muhammad. 6:0
01:33 That hook by Moore jarred Muhammad! 10:0
01:33 Muhammad is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 10:0
01:51 The fighters are tied up. Moore tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 10:0
01:56 * Assimenios is telling Moore to quit hitting on the break. 10:0
02:10 Moore ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 12:0
02:27 Muhammad drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 12:4
02:27 Those punches hurt Moore and he looks to hang on. 12:4
02:44 Moore and Muhammad are in a clinch, Assimenios hollers at them to break and start fighting. 12:4
02:48 Moore and Muhammad each take a step back. 12:4
02:58 Muhammad fires a left hand that Moore takes high on the shoulder. 12:4
03:00 Moore spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 2. 12:4
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Archie Moore is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 3 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Muhammad received a pep talk from Danny Florio before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:12 Moore can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:28 Muhammad clinches... Moore gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:40 Assimenios moves them apart. 0:0
0:53 Muhammad fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
01:13 * A combination to the jaw has Moore hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 0:0
01:15 Assimenios positions himself over Moore and starts the count.. 0:6
01:15 1... 0:6
01:16 2... 0:6
01:16 * Archie Moore is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Assimenios. 0:6
01:16 Moore appears to be badly shaken, but Assimenios is going to allow the fight to go on. 0:6
01:16 Moore suddenly looks very vulnerable. Muhammad can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 0:6
01:29 Muhammad voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:6
01:33 Muhammad throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 0:8
01:33 Muhammad won't want to let Moore off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 0:8
01:47 Muhammad wings a big left hand at Moore but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:8
01:58 Muhammad fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:8
02:05 Moore slides into a neutral corner... 0:8
02:09 Muhammad doesn't connect with the cross. 0:8
02:20 Muhammad scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:12
02:20 Moore was hurt by those blows! 0:12
02:37 Moore has freed himself from Muhammad. They move quickly to ring center. 0:12
02:47 Muhammad is challenging Moore to fight him and quit clinching. 0:12
02:51 Now they break clean. 0:12
02:55 Muhammad's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 0:12
03:00 Oh, there's nothing like a knockdown to bring a crowd to it's feet and those in attendance here are cheering loudly as the round closes. 1:12
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Archie Moore looks a bit disgusted as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Danny Florio seemed to pump up Muhammad between rounds. 0:0
0:14 Moore misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:16 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:25 Muhammad picks off the jab thrown by Moore. 0:0
0:37 Muhammad lands a vicious cross! 0:4
0:37 And Moore's in big trouble now! 0:4
0:46 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:4
0:53 The uppercut just landed by Eddie Mustafa Muhammad is a nice weapon on the inside. 0:6
01:06 Archie Moore just comes up short with the uppercut. 0:6
01:13 Moore takes a heavy hook downstairs. 0:11
01:13 Moore is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:11
01:27 Moore tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Muhammad blocks it. 0:11
01:30 Muhammad gets his head on the chest of Moore as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 0:13
01:34 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 4. 0:13
01:53 Muhammad has Moore cornered! 0:13
01:57 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:13
01:59 Some good body work by Moore but not much on those punches. 2:13
02:19 Muhammad wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Archie Moore's defense. 2:13
02:30 Moore misses wildly with the Hook. 2:13
02:37 Archie Moore has Eddie Mustafa Muhammad trapped! 2:13
02:42 Muhammad takes a hard combination from Moore 6:13
02:42 Muhammad is dazed and he is in trouble!! 6:13
02:51 Muhammad has Moore trapped in the left neutral corner... 6:13
02:51 Both fighters landed effectively in that exchange. 8:15
03:00 Moore misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 8:15
03:00 Wow, they really went at in that stanza, that was puglistic nirvana, and the fans are clamoring for more. 9:15
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Assimenios motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:10 Muhammad lands a devastating hook! 0:4
0:10 Moore looks shaken! 0:4
0:15 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:4
0:23 Muhammad and Moore go toe to toe with Muhammad getting the better of it. 2:7
0:33 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 2:7
0:38 The action is back at ring center. 2:7
0:38 Muhammad fires a light jab to the stomach 2:9
0:55 Moore moves into the far corner. 2:9
0:55 Muhammad lands a short left hook to the head. 2:11
01:19 Moore works free! The fighters move to ring center. 2:11
01:31 Muhammad looks to work the body, but Moore covers up nicely. 2:11
01:38 Moore lands a solid cross! 6:11
01:38 Muhammad looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 6:11
01:47 These guys are really going at it but Moore looks to be getting the worse of it. 8:14
01:57 Moore moves into a neutral corner. 8:14
02:01 Moore is either lucky or has radar. Muhammad's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 8:14
02:08 It's a sweet uppercut by Archie Moore! He snapped Muhammad's head straight back with that punch! 12:14
02:08 That blow connected solidly to the head of Muhammad and he is stunned! 12:14
02:18 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 12:14
02:18 There's the uppercut from Eddie Mustafa Muhammad. That opening has been there all fight for him. 12:16
02:30 The fighters are trading punches and Muhammad seems to have won that exchange. 14:19
02:44 Muhammad smothers Moore's attack as Moore tries to get off some shots inside. 14:19
02:51 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 14:19
02:58 Moore lands a solid hook! 18:19
02:58 Muhammad is clutching his side! 18:19
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 19:20
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Moore and Muhammad leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Moore retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:11 Muhammad whiffs with the cross. 0:0
0:14 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:22 Moore slides into the corner... 0:0
0:26 Muhammad throws a flurry of punches but Moore either blocks or slips them. 0:0
0:28 Moore lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 2:0
0:37 Muhammad is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:0
0:50 Muhammad feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 2:0
0:50 Muhammad scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Moore's jaw. 2:2
01:04 Muhammad usues his legs to avoid Moore's punches. 2:2
01:11 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Moore. 5:2
01:28 Archie Moore lands a strong hook! 10:2
01:28 Muhammad is suddenly in trouble! 10:2
01:33 Muhammad is losing his legs... 10:2
01:45 Moore lands a hard cross! 14:2
01:45 Muhammad's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 14:2
02:04 Muhammad ties up Moore... 14:2
02:08 Assimenios separates the two... 14:2
02:17 OH! Moore landed the big hook flush! 18:2
02:17 Moore has Muhammad in trouble after that punch! 18:2
02:22 Muhammad looks to be out of gas at this point. 18:2
02:26 Muhammad doesn't have to look for Moore this round. He is right there in front of him. 18:2
02:34 Moore is off target with that uppercut. 18:2
02:41 Both men look to measure one another. 18:2
02:59 Moore drops the right hand flush on Muhammad's chin! 22:2
02:59 Muhammad was stunned by that blow! 22:2
03:00 Round 6 finishes with the sound of the bell. 23:1
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Moore's corner as the bell sounds for Round 7. 0:0
0:21 Moore goes straight at Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 0:0
0:31 Hide the china because Moore is like a bull in there, charging forward with reckless abandon. 0:0
0:35 Moore drives the hook home. 3:0
0:45 Muhammad is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 3:0
0:53 Moore fires and misses. 3:0
01:06 Moore is just missing by a hair with his punches. 3:0
01:21 Moore is holding on to Muhammad. He seems to be taking a breather. 3:0
01:25 Referee Assimenios steps in to break it up. 3:0
01:30 Moore likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Eddie Mustafa Muhammad's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 5:0
01:39 Muhammad and Moore stand toe to toe at center ring exchanging leather. 7:2
01:53 Moore lands a crushing hook! 11:2
01:53 Muhammad is reeling.. 11:2
02:10 Moore just misses with a huge shot as Muhammad chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 11:2
02:12 Muhammad gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 11:4
02:25 Moore pummels Muhammad, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 15:4
02:25 Muhammad is suddenly in trouble! 15:4
02:38 Muhammad is blocked in his own corner... 15:4
02:38 Moore lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Muhammad on the end of that punch. 17:4
02:52 Moore catches Muhammad coming in with a sweet uppercut! 21:4
02:52 Muhammad was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 21:4
03:00 Moore does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Muhammad's punches in close. 21:4
03:00 It looks like Moore has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 21:4
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 23:4
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 8. There it is! 0:0
0:06 Muhammad's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:11 Muhammad lands a devastating hook! 0:5
0:11 Archie Moore is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 0:5
0:24 Muhammad leaves the jab just short. 0:5
0:39 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Muhammad rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:5
0:44 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Moore 0:7
0:44 Archie Moore is badly stunned and Muhammad will try to finish him off here in the 8th round! 0:7
0:57 That punch actually went behind Moore's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Eddie Mustafa Muhammad. 0:7
01:09 Muhammad is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Moore to chase him. 0:7
01:13 Moore appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 0:7
01:20 Moore plods forward. 0:7
01:25 Muhammad has Moore pinned! 0:7
01:30 Muhammad tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:7
01:41 Muhammad holds his arms up in disgust as Moore holds him around his waist. 0:7
01:50 Assimenios pries them apart. 0:7
02:00 Muhammad telegraphed that shot and Moore ducks under it easily. 0:7
02:11 Muhammad dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Moore back on his heels! 0:12
02:11 Moore was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 0:12
02:16 Moore needs to catch his second wind... 0:12
02:21 The action is at ring center. 0:12
02:25 Moore looks for a breather; he grabs Muhammad and holds on. Muhammad pushes Moore off and looks for an opening. 0:12
02:34 Assimenios separates the two... 0:12
02:39 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:12
02:41 Muhammad misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 0:14
02:54 Moore is trapped in his own corner... 0:14
02:58 Muhammad misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:14
03:00 Moore appears to have this fight under control. 0:14
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 8. 0:16
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Muhammad is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:12 Assimenios yells at the fighters to separate but Muhammad and Moore are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:17 Moore tries to get free... Here comes Assimenios to break them up... 0:0
0:28 And Eddie Mustafa Muhammad tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Moore! 5:0
0:28 How is Muhammad standing after that? 5:0
0:41 Moore scores with the jab. 7:0
0:55 Moore tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 7:0
01:05 Moore drives that short hook into Eddie Mustafa Muhammad's midsection! 11:0
01:05 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad is hurt! 11:0
01:23 Moore patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Muhammad little room to move. 11:0
01:35 Moore tries to drop the right hand over the top but Muhammad ducks under it. 11:0
01:42 Both fighters move back to ring center. 11:0
01:47 Moore misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 11:0
01:49 The fighters are tangled up inside. Muhammad has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 11:2
02:07 Muhammad misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 11:2
02:14 Moore takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 11:2
02:17 Muhammad backs into the lower corner. 11:2
02:22 Moore lands a strong cross! 15:2
02:22 That shot landed square and Muhammad felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 15:2
02:26 A small mouse has formed under Muhammad's left eye. 15:2
02:35 Moore scores with a winging right! Muhammad's head snapped back violently with that punch! 19:2
02:35 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Muhammad is trying to hang on... 19:2
02:49 Archie Moore lets his hands go inside, but Muhammad protects his body well. 19:2
02:56 That was a violent straight right by Eddie Mustafa Muhammad! 19:7
02:56 That series of punches rocked Moore and he looks to be in trouble. 19:7
03:00 Neither fighter has much left... 19:7
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 9 comes to an end. 21:6
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:14 That hook from Moore snapped Muhammad's head back violently! 5:0
0:14 Muhammad staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 5:0
0:22 Danny Florio not only gave Muhammad encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Moore. Now it's up to Muhammad to implement it. 5:0
0:23 Muhammad traps Moore in the corner! 5:0
0:28 Muhammad grabs Moore. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 5:0
0:32 Muhammad finally lets go of Moore. 5:0
0:41 Moore frees himself from Muhammad's clutches! They move to ring center now. 5:0
0:51 Muhammad made Moore look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Moore would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 5:0
0:58 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Moore digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Eddie Mustafa Muhammad. 7:0
01:03 The swelling is increasing around Muhammad's left. 7:0
01:18 Circling left, Moore looks for an opening to fire a shot at Muhammad. 7:0
01:23 Moore throws a hook to the ribs with authority. 10:0
01:36 Moore seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:0
01:39 Moore has Muhammad blocked in! 10:0
01:39 Moore fires a punch over the jab of Muhammad and gets it in for points. 12:0
01:49 Muhammad ducks into an uppercut from Moore. 14:0
02:07 * Moore lands a powerful hook to Muhammad's temple knocking him off balance and he goes down!!!. 14:0
02:10 Assimenios picks up the count from the timekeeper... 22:0
02:10 1... 22:0
02:11 Muhammad is making a gallant try to get off the canvas as the count reaches 2. 22:0
02:12 3... 22:0
02:13 4... 22:0
02:14 5... 22:0
02:15 6... 22:0
02:16 7... 22:0
02:16 * Muhammad lurches to his feet but there's no question that he's hurt. 22:0
02:16 This bout will continue as Assimenios signals to both men to fight. 22:0
02:16 Moore is raining blows down on Muhammad, who is obviously hurt. Moore wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 22:0
02:29 Moore just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Muhammad with a sharp combination! 27:0
02:29 Muhammad was staggered by those punches... 27:0
02:43 Archie Moore pins Muhammad in the corner! 27:0
02:47 Moore really buried that punch into Muhammad's ribs. 32:0
02:47 Muhammad was stunned by that blow! 32:0
02:52 * And it's over!!! Assimeniosjumps in and wraps his arms around Muhammad!! The winner by TKO at the 02:53 in round 10 Moore!! 32:0
Fight Result
Mark Beiro has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:53 mark in Round 10 is...
Archie Moore!
Score Cards
Henk Meijers Round Total
Netherlands 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Archie Moore 9 10 8 9 10 10 10 9 10 85
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 85
Fritz Werner Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Archie Moore 9 10 8 9 9 10 10 9 10 84
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 86
Stanley Christodoulou Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Archie Moore 9 10 8 9 9 10 10 9 10 84
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 86
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Archie Moore 27 30 24 27 28 30 30 27 30 253
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad 30 27 30 30 29 27 27 30 27 257
Statistics
Categories Archie Moore Eddie Mustafa Muhammad
Knockdowns scored 1 1
Jabs / Round 3.60 3.30
Hooks / Round 5.80 2.70
Crosses / Round 4.30 3.80
Combinations / Round 5.10 3.70
Uppercuts / Round 4.50 3.00
Punches Landed / Round 23.30 16.50
Punches Missed / Round 50.90 60.20
Punching Accuracy 31.4% 21.5%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 1 / 1
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 7 / 4
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 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
Re: LHW season Week 8 fights 1-6
Co-Feature
Michael Spinks vs Bob Fitzsimmons
Fight info: Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, CA, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Ed Darien, referee is Denny Nelson, the bout will be scored by three judges: Don Trombley (United States), Dave Moretti (United States) and Ramon Cerdan (Argentina), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Michael Spinks - Record: 4-1-2 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Al Certo - Cut Man: Danny Florio
In the blue corner: Bob Fitzsimmons - Record: 3-2-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bill Brady - Cut Man: Jimmy Montoya
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 1 of what should be a close fight. 0:0
0:14 Fitzsimmons doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 0:2
0:32 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:2
0:41 Michael Spinks finally lets go of Fitzsimmons. 0:2
0:50 Spinks is really fluid in his movement. 0:2
0:59 Fitzsimmons telegraphed that shot and Spinks ducks under it easily. 0:2
01:02 A crisp jab from Spinks connects to the jaw of Bob Fitzsimmons 3:2
01:02 * That last shot stunned Fitzsimmons and it looks like Spinks is going to receive an added benefit from the punch because Fitzsimmons is now bleeding. 4:2
01:02 No wonder he's pawing at his eye. Blood has to be flowing into it from the cut that is now clearly seen above his right eye. 4:2
01:02 A cut in the first round inevitably leads to problems later on in the fight. 4:2
01:19 Fitzsimmons cranks up the hook and connects to Spinks's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:6
01:19 What a beautiful combination! Spinks might not survive this... 4:6
01:33 Bob Fitzsimmons lets his hands go inside, but Spinks protects his body well. 4:6
01:45 Spinks tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:6
01:52 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 4:6
02:00 Spinks just comes up short with the cross. 4:6
02:07 Spinks snakes the jab through Fitzsimmons's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 6:6
02:39 Fitzsimmons just misses with a huge shot as Spinks chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 6:6
02:41 * Nelson is telling Spinks to watch holding and hitting. 10:6
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 10:7
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Quick efficient work in the corner of Fitzsimmons has the cut above the right eyebrow under control. There's not even a trickle of blood showing. 0:0
0:08 Fitzsimmons rocks Spinks with a quick, powerful uppercut on the inside. 0:3
0:17 Whatever Al Certo said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Spinks has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:3
0:22 Fitzsimmons is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Spinks a decent target to shoot for. 0:3
0:33 Spinks pins Bob Fitzsimmons's arms. Now they move apart. 0:3
0:42 Referee Nelson steps in to break it up. 0:3
0:46 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:3
0:50 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Spinks lands a short uppercut to the chin of Fitzsimmons. 2:3
01:08 Bob Fitzsimmons lands a crushing hook! 2:7
01:08 "The Spinks Jinx" is suddenly in trouble! 2:7
01:23 Fitzsimmons looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 2:7
01:35 Fitzsimmons misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:7
01:37 Spinks connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 4:7
01:55 Fitzsimmons fires and misses. 4:7
02:01 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:7
02:13 Fitzsimmons connects with a violent cross! 4:11
02:13 Spinks looks like he was hurt by that punch! 4:11
02:22 Spinks tastes Fitzsimmons's jab 4:13
02:36 Fitzsimmons pins Spinks's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:13
02:48 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:13
03:00 Spinks has freed himself from Bob Fitzsimmons. They move quickly to ring center. 4:13
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 2. 4:14
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Spinks got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Al Certo's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 Spinks throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:0
0:26 Fitzsimmons fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:0
0:39 Fitzsimmons has Spinks pinned! 2:0
0:44 Fitzsimmons looks to work the body, but Spinks covers up nicely. 2:0
0:51 Spinks lands a vicious hook! 6:0
0:51 Fitzsimmons seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 6:0
0:51 And now it appears as if Bob Fitzsimmons's cut has been reopened by one of those punches that landed. 6:0
0:51 Fitzsimmons's got blood trickling into his eye again as the cut above it has reopened here in Round 3. 6:0
0:51 * Blood is trickling from the cut over Fitzsimmons's eye; it has to be impairing his vision somewhat and it's definitely bothering him if the amount of blinking he's doing is any indication. And it looks like . . . yes . . . Referee Nelson is notifying the timekeeper to stop the clock. He wants the doctor at ringside to take a look at Fitzsimmons's facial wound. 6:0
0:51 * The ringside doctor is dabbing at the blood, trying to determine the severity of the wound. He's saying something to the referee and from the reaction of Fitzsimmons, it must be positive. Yep, this fight's going to continue as both fighters receive instructions to resume the mayhem here in round 3. 6:0
01:02 Spinks scores with a quick one-two to Fitzsimmons's midsection 8:0
01:11 Fitzsimmons slides into the corner... 8:0
01:16 Spinks lands a solid hook! 12:0
01:16 Bob Fitzsimmons is reeling.. 12:0
01:28 Spinks backs into a neutral corner. 12:0
01:32 Fitzsimmons smothers Spinks's attack with a clinch! 12:0
01:41 Nelson moves in to break the clinch. 12:0
01:50 Spinks dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Fitzsimmons back on his heels! 16:0
01:50 Spinks just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 16:0
01:59 Fitzsimmons retreats into his own corner... 16:0
01:59 Spinks scores to the body with a jab 18:0
02:13 Spinks ties up Bob Fitzsimmons. 18:0
02:17 Now they break clean. 18:0
02:22 Spinks has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 18:0
02:28 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 18:0
02:36 Spinks tries to muscle inside but Fitzsimmons clinches him. 18:0
02:40 Spinks pushes Fitzsimmons away. 18:0
03:00 Spinks circles around the ring. 18:0
03:00 The bell ending Round 3 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 19:0
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fitzsimmons rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Spinks's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:06 Fitzsimmons's corner gave his cut above the right eyebrow priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of closing the wounds. 0:0
0:07 Fitzsimmons glances a hook off Michael Spinks's side. 0:2
0:24 Spinks usues his legs to avoid Fitzsimmons's punches. 0:2
0:36 Spinks does a great job of moving as Fitzsimmons tries to work inside. 0:2
0:38 Spinks's jab is fast and accurate. 2:2
0:50 Bob Fitzsimmons pins Spinks in the corner! 2:2
0:50 Fitzsimmons lands two solid jabs that snap back the head of Spinks. 2:5
01:08 Bob Fitzsimmons is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:5
01:12 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 2:5
01:20 Spinks is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:5
01:27 Look out! That was a straight right by Fitzsimmons! 2:9
01:27 How is Spinks standing after that? 2:9
01:43 Fitzsimmons tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:9
01:45 Some nice infighting ends with Spinks getting an uppercut in. 4:9
01:59 Bob Fitzsimmons lands a devastating uppercut! 4:13
01:59 That's the punch Fitzsimmons hoped to land! Spinks looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 4:13
02:08 Spinks doesn't have to look for Fitzsimmons this round. He is right there in front of him. 4:13
02:16 Fitzsimmons's misses as Spinks backpedals away. 4:13
02:30 Spinks clinches... Fitzsimmons gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 4:13
02:35 Nelson has to break them apart. 4:13
02:39 Spinks's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 4:13
02:42 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 4:13
02:46 That was a violent straight right by Bob Fitzsimmons! 4:17
02:46 Spinks is clutching his side! 4:17
03:00 Fitzsimmons fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:17
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 4. 3:18
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 5. There it is! 0:0
0:07 Fitzsimmons traps Spinks in the corner! 0:0
0:12 Bob Fitzsimmons lands a wicked combination! 0:4
0:12 Spinks looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 0:4
0:25 Fitzsimmons misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:4
0:39 Fitzsimmons grabs and holds Spinks... 0:4
0:51 Bob Fitzsimmons pushes Spinks away. 0:4
01:05 Fitzsimmons shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Spinks flush! 0:8
01:05 Spinks is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 0:8
01:14 Spinks lands a stinging jab. 2:8
01:48 Fitzsimmons throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Spinks but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:8
01:54 And Bob Fitzsimmons tastes the power of a huge cross from Spinks! 6:8
01:54 Fitzsimmons is staggered... 6:8
01:54 * Oh! That last shot has opened a cut on Bob Fitzsimmons because there's blood flowing from somewhere. 7:8
01:54 * Blood is running down Fitzsimmons's cheek; the cut under his right eye is bleeding pretty badly. 7:8
02:08 Fitzsimmons lands a crushing uppercut! 7:12
02:08 Hide the women and children, that punch nearly took Spinks's head off and he is in a world of trouble!! 7:12
02:24 Fitzsimmons is clinching... Spinks is trying to free his gloves... They are under Fitzsimmons's arms... 7:12
02:33 Nelson has to separate the two... 7:12
02:38 Michael Spinks doubles up to the body, though Bob Fitzsimmons seems unfazed. 9:12
02:55 Spinks works free! The fighters move to ring center. 9:12
03:00 Bob Fitzsimmons goes straight at Spinks, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 9:12
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 10:12
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Spinks looks to be in good shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 Bob Fitzsimmons is ready to go. The cut under the right eye he suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his corner man has the bleeding stopped. 0:0
0:06 A cross lands for Fitzsimmons. Spinks didn't see that one coming. 0:2
0:15 Spinks got some great advice from Al Certo between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 6. 0:2
0:21 Spinks lands a strong cross! 4:2
0:21 Fitzsimmons looks shaken! 4:2
0:30 Spinks lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 6:2
0:48 Spinks is giving Fitzsimmons a lot of side-to-side movement. 6:2
0:53 Fitzsimmons pushes Spinks away to give himself a little more space to work with. 6:2
0:56 Fitzsimmons bangs a right cross off the face of Spinks. 6:4
01:05 Fitzsimmons backs into the upper left corner. 6:4
01:05 There's the uppercut from Spinks. That opening has been there all fight for him. 8:4
01:05 Spinks last connect snapped back the head of Fitzsimmons. And it looks like it has reopened Fitzsimmons's cut. 8:4
01:05 The claret is dripping again from the cut over Bob Fitzsimmons's eyebrow as the wound has been reopened. 8:4
01:05 * Fitzsimmons'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 Nelson motions toward the ringside physician. They're going to take a close look at the cut. 8:4
01:05 * Well, after talking a long look at Fitzsimmons'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 6. 8:4
01:17 Fitzsimmons has Spinks trapped in the far neutral corner... 8:4
01:17 Fitzsimmons throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 8:6
01:35 The fighters are tied up. Spinks tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 8:6
01:39 Nelson separates the two... 8:6
01:48 That punch actually went behind Fitzsimmons's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Spinks. 8:6
01:55 Fitzsimmons backs into his own corner... 8:6
01:55 Some good body work by Spinks but not much on those punches. 10:6
02:08 Both fighters move back to ring center. 10:6
02:12 Spinks drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 14:6
02:12 Bob Fitzsimmons appears shaken by those punches! 14:6
02:29 Spinks smothers Fitzsimmons's attack as Fitzsimmons tries to get off some shots inside. 14:6
02:36 OH! Spinks landed the big hook flush! 18:6
02:36 Bob Fitzsimmons is hurt! 18:6
02:41 A small mouse has formed under Fitzsimmons's left eye. 18:6
02:50 Michael Spinks takes a hard combination from Fitzsimmons 18:11
02:50 Spinks staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 18:11
02:59 Spinks moves into a neutral corner. 18:11
03:00 Spinks is protecting the body nicely as Fitzsimmons fails to score inside. 18:11
03:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 18:11
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Spinks and Fitzsimmons really went at it. 19:11
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 7. 0:0
0:06 Spinks received a pep talk from Al Certo before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:06 Fitzsimmons's cutman worked on Fitzsimmons's wounds between rounds; however, all of the bleeding wasn't stopped, as evident by the blood still flowing down Bob Fitzsimmons's face from above the right eyebrow. 0:0
0:11 Fitzsimmons clamps Spinks's arms to his side and holds on until Nelson breaks the hold. 0:0
0:16 Spinks works his way free! 0:0
0:24 Spinks has Fitzsimmons blocked in! 0:0
0:28 Spinks tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Fitzsimmons blocks it. 0:0
0:35 Fitzsimmons's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:39 Spinks has Fitzsimmons cornered! 0:0
0:43 Spinks traps Fitzsimmons's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Nelson breaks it up. 0:0
0:52 Fitzsimmons tries to get free... Here comes Nelson to break them up... 0:0
01:00 Spinks shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:0
01:19 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 2:0
01:22 The fighters are back at ring center... 2:0
01:27 Fitzsimmons landed a sharp combination that rocked Michael Spinks back on his heels! 2:4
01:27 Spinks is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 2:4
01:40 Fitzsimmons scores with a glancing cross. 2:6
01:49 Spinks pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 4:6
02:11 Fitzsimmons fires a left hand that Spinks takes high on the shoulder. 4:6
02:21 Fitzsimmons slides into a neutral corner... 4:6
02:21 Spinks fires the jab. It finds its target. 6:6
02:35 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 6:6
02:39 Fitzsimmons misses wildly with the Hook. 6:6
02:42 Spinks flicks a lead right to the head of Fitzsimmons. 8:6
02:51 Spinks gets off a quick combination to the body 10:6
03:00 It looks like Michael Spinks has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 10:6
03:00 Round 7 finishes with the sound of the bell. 10:5
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fitzsimmons looks a bit disgusted as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Al Certo not only gave Spinks encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Fitzsimmons. Now it's up to Spinks to implement it. 0:0
0:07 Fitzsimmons's corner men does a nice job on Fitzsimmons's cut above the right eyebrow. You wouldn't even know that Fitzsimmons had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:07 Spinks moves into the lower corner. 0:0
0:12 Fitzsimmons can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:14 Spinks lands a rapier like jab to the head of Fitzsimmons 2:0
0:23 Fitzsimmons is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:0
0:31 Fitzsimmons catches Spinks coming in with a sweet uppercut! 2:4
0:31 Spinks seems to have been hurt by that punch! 2:4
0:45 Fitzsimmons pummels Spinks, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 2:8
0:45 Spinks was staggered by those punches... 2:8
0:58 Spinks picks off the jab thrown by Fitzsimmons. 2:8
01:00 Spinks catches Fitzsimmons with a short, powerful hook to the head as Fitzsimmons tried to move inside. That punch stopped Fitzsimmons in his tracks! 5:8
01:00 Fitzsimmons tries to clear his senses after after the fighters heads come together inside. 5:8
01:05 Fitzsimmons is starting to suck wind... 5:8
01:05 Fitzsimmons's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 8. 5:8
01:17 Spinks traps Fitzsimmons's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 5:8
01:26 Nelson steps in and breaks it up. 5:8
01:30 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 5:8
01:34 Michael Spinks is trapped in Fitzsimmons's corner... 5:8
01:39 Fitzsimmons lands a solid uppercut! 5:13
01:39 Spinks is badly hurt! 5:13
01:59 Both fighters move to ring center. 5:13
02:03 Spinks doesn't connect with the jab. 5:13
02:21 Fitzsimmons lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Spinks. 5:13
02:32 Bob Fitzsimmons ties up Spinks... 5:13
02:36 Nelson is shouting at Fitzsimmons to break! 5:13
02:41 Nelson is really doing a good job of controlling this fight. He's making sure that these fighters keep it clean. 5:13
02:49 There's a straight right by Fitzsimmons! 5:17
02:49 That punch may have stunned Michael Spinks momentarily. 5:17
03:00 That hook by Fitzsimmons jarred Michael Spinks! 5:21
03:00 That shot buckled Spinks's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 5:21
03:00 It looks like Fitzsimmons and Spinks are both breathing heavily... 5:21
03:00 Fitzsimmons appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 5:21
03:00 There's the bell. Spinks wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 8 is history. 4:21
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Fitzsimmons'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
0:18 Al Certo knows Spinks lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:18 Fitzsimmons retreats into the near right corner. 0:0
0:23 Spinks scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 5:0
0:23 Fitzsimmons in on unsteady legs after those punches. 5:0
0:27 The swelling under Fitzsimmons's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 5:0
0:32 Fitzsimmons is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 5:0
0:40 Fitzsimmons will tie a guy up if he has to. 5:0
0:49 Referee Nelson has to separate the two... 5:0
0:57 Spinks has Fitzsimmons trapped! 5:0
01:02 Spinks really buried that punch into Fitzsimmons's ribs. 9:0
01:02 Fitzsimmons was shaken by those blows! 9:0
01:06 The sting is starting to go from Fitzsimmons's punches... 9:0
01:18 The action is back at ring center. 9:0
01:23 Fitzsimmons whiffs with the jab. 9:0
01:25 Fitzsimmons takes a solid cross from Spinks. 12:0
01:25 That punch has reopened a cut on Fitzsimmons as once again you can see blood on the face of Fitzsimmons. 12:0
01:25 Fitzsimmons's got blood streaming into his right eye again as the gash above it has reopened here in round 9. 12:0
01:25 * 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 Fitzsimmons's eye. Now, he just steps in and stops the action. Nelson is escorting Fitzsimmons over to the ringside doctor to get an opinion on the severity of the cut. 12:0
01:29 * Referee Nelson is calling a halt to this fight. He's leading Fitzsimmons to the corner and calling for the ring doctor. The ring doctor is studying the cut... Fitzsimmons's corner is pleading its case.* The doctor is shaking his head. The fight is over as Nelson calls for the bell! Spinks is the winner by TKO as the doctor will not let Fitzsimmons continue! 12:0
Fight Result
Here's Ed Darien with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 01:30 mark in Round 9 is...
Michael Spinks!
Score Cards
Don Trombley Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Spinks 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 77
Bob Fitzsimmons 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 75
Dave Moretti Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Spinks 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 76
Bob Fitzsimmons 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 76
Ramon Cerdan Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Spinks 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 76
Bob Fitzsimmons 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 76
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Spinks 30 27 30 27 28 30 30 27 229
Bob Fitzsimmons 27 30 27 30 29 27 27 30 227
Statistics
Categories Michael Spinks Bob Fitzsimmons
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 6.89 2.89
Hooks / Round 3.44 3.33
Crosses / Round 6.44 4.22
Combinations / Round 3.44 2.44
Uppercuts / Round 3.33 3.89
Punches Landed / Round 23.56 16.78
Punches Missed / Round 18.89 71.33
Punching Accuracy 55.5% 19.0%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 5 / 3 / 2
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut above right eyebrow 4 / 3 / 2
Cut under right eye 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 3
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 2 / 2
Bad 0 / 0 3 / 2
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 5 / 5 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Michael Spinks vs Bob Fitzsimmons
Fight info: Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, CA, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Ed Darien, referee is Denny Nelson, the bout will be scored by three judges: Don Trombley (United States), Dave Moretti (United States) and Ramon Cerdan (Argentina), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Michael Spinks - Record: 4-1-2 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Al Certo - Cut Man: Danny Florio
In the blue corner: Bob Fitzsimmons - Record: 3-2-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bill Brady - Cut Man: Jimmy Montoya
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 1 of what should be a close fight. 0:0
0:14 Fitzsimmons doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 0:2
0:32 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:2
0:41 Michael Spinks finally lets go of Fitzsimmons. 0:2
0:50 Spinks is really fluid in his movement. 0:2
0:59 Fitzsimmons telegraphed that shot and Spinks ducks under it easily. 0:2
01:02 A crisp jab from Spinks connects to the jaw of Bob Fitzsimmons 3:2
01:02 * That last shot stunned Fitzsimmons and it looks like Spinks is going to receive an added benefit from the punch because Fitzsimmons is now bleeding. 4:2
01:02 No wonder he's pawing at his eye. Blood has to be flowing into it from the cut that is now clearly seen above his right eye. 4:2
01:02 A cut in the first round inevitably leads to problems later on in the fight. 4:2
01:19 Fitzsimmons cranks up the hook and connects to Spinks's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:6
01:19 What a beautiful combination! Spinks might not survive this... 4:6
01:33 Bob Fitzsimmons lets his hands go inside, but Spinks protects his body well. 4:6
01:45 Spinks tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:6
01:52 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 4:6
02:00 Spinks just comes up short with the cross. 4:6
02:07 Spinks snakes the jab through Fitzsimmons's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 6:6
02:39 Fitzsimmons just misses with a huge shot as Spinks chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 6:6
02:41 * Nelson is telling Spinks to watch holding and hitting. 10:6
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 10:7
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Quick efficient work in the corner of Fitzsimmons has the cut above the right eyebrow under control. There's not even a trickle of blood showing. 0:0
0:08 Fitzsimmons rocks Spinks with a quick, powerful uppercut on the inside. 0:3
0:17 Whatever Al Certo said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Spinks has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:3
0:22 Fitzsimmons is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Spinks a decent target to shoot for. 0:3
0:33 Spinks pins Bob Fitzsimmons's arms. Now they move apart. 0:3
0:42 Referee Nelson steps in to break it up. 0:3
0:46 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:3
0:50 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Spinks lands a short uppercut to the chin of Fitzsimmons. 2:3
01:08 Bob Fitzsimmons lands a crushing hook! 2:7
01:08 "The Spinks Jinx" is suddenly in trouble! 2:7
01:23 Fitzsimmons looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 2:7
01:35 Fitzsimmons misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:7
01:37 Spinks connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 4:7
01:55 Fitzsimmons fires and misses. 4:7
02:01 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:7
02:13 Fitzsimmons connects with a violent cross! 4:11
02:13 Spinks looks like he was hurt by that punch! 4:11
02:22 Spinks tastes Fitzsimmons's jab 4:13
02:36 Fitzsimmons pins Spinks's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:13
02:48 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:13
03:00 Spinks has freed himself from Bob Fitzsimmons. They move quickly to ring center. 4:13
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 2. 4:14
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Spinks got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Al Certo's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 Spinks throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:0
0:26 Fitzsimmons fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:0
0:39 Fitzsimmons has Spinks pinned! 2:0
0:44 Fitzsimmons looks to work the body, but Spinks covers up nicely. 2:0
0:51 Spinks lands a vicious hook! 6:0
0:51 Fitzsimmons seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 6:0
0:51 And now it appears as if Bob Fitzsimmons's cut has been reopened by one of those punches that landed. 6:0
0:51 Fitzsimmons's got blood trickling into his eye again as the cut above it has reopened here in Round 3. 6:0
0:51 * Blood is trickling from the cut over Fitzsimmons's eye; it has to be impairing his vision somewhat and it's definitely bothering him if the amount of blinking he's doing is any indication. And it looks like . . . yes . . . Referee Nelson is notifying the timekeeper to stop the clock. He wants the doctor at ringside to take a look at Fitzsimmons's facial wound. 6:0
0:51 * The ringside doctor is dabbing at the blood, trying to determine the severity of the wound. He's saying something to the referee and from the reaction of Fitzsimmons, it must be positive. Yep, this fight's going to continue as both fighters receive instructions to resume the mayhem here in round 3. 6:0
01:02 Spinks scores with a quick one-two to Fitzsimmons's midsection 8:0
01:11 Fitzsimmons slides into the corner... 8:0
01:16 Spinks lands a solid hook! 12:0
01:16 Bob Fitzsimmons is reeling.. 12:0
01:28 Spinks backs into a neutral corner. 12:0
01:32 Fitzsimmons smothers Spinks's attack with a clinch! 12:0
01:41 Nelson moves in to break the clinch. 12:0
01:50 Spinks dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Fitzsimmons back on his heels! 16:0
01:50 Spinks just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 16:0
01:59 Fitzsimmons retreats into his own corner... 16:0
01:59 Spinks scores to the body with a jab 18:0
02:13 Spinks ties up Bob Fitzsimmons. 18:0
02:17 Now they break clean. 18:0
02:22 Spinks has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 18:0
02:28 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 18:0
02:36 Spinks tries to muscle inside but Fitzsimmons clinches him. 18:0
02:40 Spinks pushes Fitzsimmons away. 18:0
03:00 Spinks circles around the ring. 18:0
03:00 The bell ending Round 3 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 19:0
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fitzsimmons rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Spinks's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:06 Fitzsimmons's corner gave his cut above the right eyebrow priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of closing the wounds. 0:0
0:07 Fitzsimmons glances a hook off Michael Spinks's side. 0:2
0:24 Spinks usues his legs to avoid Fitzsimmons's punches. 0:2
0:36 Spinks does a great job of moving as Fitzsimmons tries to work inside. 0:2
0:38 Spinks's jab is fast and accurate. 2:2
0:50 Bob Fitzsimmons pins Spinks in the corner! 2:2
0:50 Fitzsimmons lands two solid jabs that snap back the head of Spinks. 2:5
01:08 Bob Fitzsimmons is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:5
01:12 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 2:5
01:20 Spinks is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:5
01:27 Look out! That was a straight right by Fitzsimmons! 2:9
01:27 How is Spinks standing after that? 2:9
01:43 Fitzsimmons tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:9
01:45 Some nice infighting ends with Spinks getting an uppercut in. 4:9
01:59 Bob Fitzsimmons lands a devastating uppercut! 4:13
01:59 That's the punch Fitzsimmons hoped to land! Spinks looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 4:13
02:08 Spinks doesn't have to look for Fitzsimmons this round. He is right there in front of him. 4:13
02:16 Fitzsimmons's misses as Spinks backpedals away. 4:13
02:30 Spinks clinches... Fitzsimmons gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 4:13
02:35 Nelson has to break them apart. 4:13
02:39 Spinks's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 4:13
02:42 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 4:13
02:46 That was a violent straight right by Bob Fitzsimmons! 4:17
02:46 Spinks is clutching his side! 4:17
03:00 Fitzsimmons fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:17
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 4. 3:18
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 5. There it is! 0:0
0:07 Fitzsimmons traps Spinks in the corner! 0:0
0:12 Bob Fitzsimmons lands a wicked combination! 0:4
0:12 Spinks looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 0:4
0:25 Fitzsimmons misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:4
0:39 Fitzsimmons grabs and holds Spinks... 0:4
0:51 Bob Fitzsimmons pushes Spinks away. 0:4
01:05 Fitzsimmons shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Spinks flush! 0:8
01:05 Spinks is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 0:8
01:14 Spinks lands a stinging jab. 2:8
01:48 Fitzsimmons throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Spinks but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:8
01:54 And Bob Fitzsimmons tastes the power of a huge cross from Spinks! 6:8
01:54 Fitzsimmons is staggered... 6:8
01:54 * Oh! That last shot has opened a cut on Bob Fitzsimmons because there's blood flowing from somewhere. 7:8
01:54 * Blood is running down Fitzsimmons's cheek; the cut under his right eye is bleeding pretty badly. 7:8
02:08 Fitzsimmons lands a crushing uppercut! 7:12
02:08 Hide the women and children, that punch nearly took Spinks's head off and he is in a world of trouble!! 7:12
02:24 Fitzsimmons is clinching... Spinks is trying to free his gloves... They are under Fitzsimmons's arms... 7:12
02:33 Nelson has to separate the two... 7:12
02:38 Michael Spinks doubles up to the body, though Bob Fitzsimmons seems unfazed. 9:12
02:55 Spinks works free! The fighters move to ring center. 9:12
03:00 Bob Fitzsimmons goes straight at Spinks, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 9:12
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 10:12
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Spinks looks to be in good shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 Bob Fitzsimmons is ready to go. The cut under the right eye he suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his corner man has the bleeding stopped. 0:0
0:06 A cross lands for Fitzsimmons. Spinks didn't see that one coming. 0:2
0:15 Spinks got some great advice from Al Certo between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 6. 0:2
0:21 Spinks lands a strong cross! 4:2
0:21 Fitzsimmons looks shaken! 4:2
0:30 Spinks lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 6:2
0:48 Spinks is giving Fitzsimmons a lot of side-to-side movement. 6:2
0:53 Fitzsimmons pushes Spinks away to give himself a little more space to work with. 6:2
0:56 Fitzsimmons bangs a right cross off the face of Spinks. 6:4
01:05 Fitzsimmons backs into the upper left corner. 6:4
01:05 There's the uppercut from Spinks. That opening has been there all fight for him. 8:4
01:05 Spinks last connect snapped back the head of Fitzsimmons. And it looks like it has reopened Fitzsimmons's cut. 8:4
01:05 The claret is dripping again from the cut over Bob Fitzsimmons's eyebrow as the wound has been reopened. 8:4
01:05 * Fitzsimmons'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 Nelson motions toward the ringside physician. They're going to take a close look at the cut. 8:4
01:05 * Well, after talking a long look at Fitzsimmons'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 6. 8:4
01:17 Fitzsimmons has Spinks trapped in the far neutral corner... 8:4
01:17 Fitzsimmons throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 8:6
01:35 The fighters are tied up. Spinks tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 8:6
01:39 Nelson separates the two... 8:6
01:48 That punch actually went behind Fitzsimmons's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Spinks. 8:6
01:55 Fitzsimmons backs into his own corner... 8:6
01:55 Some good body work by Spinks but not much on those punches. 10:6
02:08 Both fighters move back to ring center. 10:6
02:12 Spinks drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 14:6
02:12 Bob Fitzsimmons appears shaken by those punches! 14:6
02:29 Spinks smothers Fitzsimmons's attack as Fitzsimmons tries to get off some shots inside. 14:6
02:36 OH! Spinks landed the big hook flush! 18:6
02:36 Bob Fitzsimmons is hurt! 18:6
02:41 A small mouse has formed under Fitzsimmons's left eye. 18:6
02:50 Michael Spinks takes a hard combination from Fitzsimmons 18:11
02:50 Spinks staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 18:11
02:59 Spinks moves into a neutral corner. 18:11
03:00 Spinks is protecting the body nicely as Fitzsimmons fails to score inside. 18:11
03:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 18:11
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Spinks and Fitzsimmons really went at it. 19:11
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 7. 0:0
0:06 Spinks received a pep talk from Al Certo before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:06 Fitzsimmons's cutman worked on Fitzsimmons's wounds between rounds; however, all of the bleeding wasn't stopped, as evident by the blood still flowing down Bob Fitzsimmons's face from above the right eyebrow. 0:0
0:11 Fitzsimmons clamps Spinks's arms to his side and holds on until Nelson breaks the hold. 0:0
0:16 Spinks works his way free! 0:0
0:24 Spinks has Fitzsimmons blocked in! 0:0
0:28 Spinks tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Fitzsimmons blocks it. 0:0
0:35 Fitzsimmons's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:39 Spinks has Fitzsimmons cornered! 0:0
0:43 Spinks traps Fitzsimmons's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Nelson breaks it up. 0:0
0:52 Fitzsimmons tries to get free... Here comes Nelson to break them up... 0:0
01:00 Spinks shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:0
01:19 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 2:0
01:22 The fighters are back at ring center... 2:0
01:27 Fitzsimmons landed a sharp combination that rocked Michael Spinks back on his heels! 2:4
01:27 Spinks is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 2:4
01:40 Fitzsimmons scores with a glancing cross. 2:6
01:49 Spinks pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 4:6
02:11 Fitzsimmons fires a left hand that Spinks takes high on the shoulder. 4:6
02:21 Fitzsimmons slides into a neutral corner... 4:6
02:21 Spinks fires the jab. It finds its target. 6:6
02:35 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 6:6
02:39 Fitzsimmons misses wildly with the Hook. 6:6
02:42 Spinks flicks a lead right to the head of Fitzsimmons. 8:6
02:51 Spinks gets off a quick combination to the body 10:6
03:00 It looks like Michael Spinks has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 10:6
03:00 Round 7 finishes with the sound of the bell. 10:5
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fitzsimmons looks a bit disgusted as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Al Certo not only gave Spinks encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Fitzsimmons. Now it's up to Spinks to implement it. 0:0
0:07 Fitzsimmons's corner men does a nice job on Fitzsimmons's cut above the right eyebrow. You wouldn't even know that Fitzsimmons had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:07 Spinks moves into the lower corner. 0:0
0:12 Fitzsimmons can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:14 Spinks lands a rapier like jab to the head of Fitzsimmons 2:0
0:23 Fitzsimmons is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:0
0:31 Fitzsimmons catches Spinks coming in with a sweet uppercut! 2:4
0:31 Spinks seems to have been hurt by that punch! 2:4
0:45 Fitzsimmons pummels Spinks, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 2:8
0:45 Spinks was staggered by those punches... 2:8
0:58 Spinks picks off the jab thrown by Fitzsimmons. 2:8
01:00 Spinks catches Fitzsimmons with a short, powerful hook to the head as Fitzsimmons tried to move inside. That punch stopped Fitzsimmons in his tracks! 5:8
01:00 Fitzsimmons tries to clear his senses after after the fighters heads come together inside. 5:8
01:05 Fitzsimmons is starting to suck wind... 5:8
01:05 Fitzsimmons's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 8. 5:8
01:17 Spinks traps Fitzsimmons's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 5:8
01:26 Nelson steps in and breaks it up. 5:8
01:30 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 5:8
01:34 Michael Spinks is trapped in Fitzsimmons's corner... 5:8
01:39 Fitzsimmons lands a solid uppercut! 5:13
01:39 Spinks is badly hurt! 5:13
01:59 Both fighters move to ring center. 5:13
02:03 Spinks doesn't connect with the jab. 5:13
02:21 Fitzsimmons lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Spinks. 5:13
02:32 Bob Fitzsimmons ties up Spinks... 5:13
02:36 Nelson is shouting at Fitzsimmons to break! 5:13
02:41 Nelson is really doing a good job of controlling this fight. He's making sure that these fighters keep it clean. 5:13
02:49 There's a straight right by Fitzsimmons! 5:17
02:49 That punch may have stunned Michael Spinks momentarily. 5:17
03:00 That hook by Fitzsimmons jarred Michael Spinks! 5:21
03:00 That shot buckled Spinks's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 5:21
03:00 It looks like Fitzsimmons and Spinks are both breathing heavily... 5:21
03:00 Fitzsimmons appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 5:21
03:00 There's the bell. Spinks wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 8 is history. 4:21
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Fitzsimmons'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
0:18 Al Certo knows Spinks lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:18 Fitzsimmons retreats into the near right corner. 0:0
0:23 Spinks scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 5:0
0:23 Fitzsimmons in on unsteady legs after those punches. 5:0
0:27 The swelling under Fitzsimmons's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 5:0
0:32 Fitzsimmons is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 5:0
0:40 Fitzsimmons will tie a guy up if he has to. 5:0
0:49 Referee Nelson has to separate the two... 5:0
0:57 Spinks has Fitzsimmons trapped! 5:0
01:02 Spinks really buried that punch into Fitzsimmons's ribs. 9:0
01:02 Fitzsimmons was shaken by those blows! 9:0
01:06 The sting is starting to go from Fitzsimmons's punches... 9:0
01:18 The action is back at ring center. 9:0
01:23 Fitzsimmons whiffs with the jab. 9:0
01:25 Fitzsimmons takes a solid cross from Spinks. 12:0
01:25 That punch has reopened a cut on Fitzsimmons as once again you can see blood on the face of Fitzsimmons. 12:0
01:25 Fitzsimmons's got blood streaming into his right eye again as the gash above it has reopened here in round 9. 12:0
01:25 * 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 Fitzsimmons's eye. Now, he just steps in and stops the action. Nelson is escorting Fitzsimmons over to the ringside doctor to get an opinion on the severity of the cut. 12:0
01:29 * Referee Nelson is calling a halt to this fight. He's leading Fitzsimmons to the corner and calling for the ring doctor. The ring doctor is studying the cut... Fitzsimmons's corner is pleading its case.* The doctor is shaking his head. The fight is over as Nelson calls for the bell! Spinks is the winner by TKO as the doctor will not let Fitzsimmons continue! 12:0
Fight Result
Here's Ed Darien with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 01:30 mark in Round 9 is...
Michael Spinks!
Score Cards
Don Trombley Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Spinks 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 77
Bob Fitzsimmons 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 75
Dave Moretti Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Spinks 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 76
Bob Fitzsimmons 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 76
Ramon Cerdan Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Spinks 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 76
Bob Fitzsimmons 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 76
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Spinks 30 27 30 27 28 30 30 27 229
Bob Fitzsimmons 27 30 27 30 29 27 27 30 227
Statistics
Categories Michael Spinks Bob Fitzsimmons
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 6.89 2.89
Hooks / Round 3.44 3.33
Crosses / Round 6.44 4.22
Combinations / Round 3.44 2.44
Uppercuts / Round 3.33 3.89
Punches Landed / Round 23.56 16.78
Punches Missed / Round 18.89 71.33
Punching Accuracy 55.5% 19.0%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 5 / 3 / 2
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut above right eyebrow 4 / 3 / 2
Cut under right eye 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 3
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 2 / 2
Bad 0 / 0 3 / 2
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 5 / 5 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW season Week 8 fights 1-6
Main Event
Kid Norfolk vs James Braddock
Fight info: Canton Memorial Civic Center, Canton, OH, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Ed Darien, referee is Robert Byrd, the bout will be scored by three judges: Freddy Ledesma (United States), Moo-Hong Moon (South Korea) and Glen Hamada (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the IBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Kid Norfolk - Record: 5-2-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Roger Mayweather - Cut Man: Pete Brodsky
In the blue corner: James Braddock - Record: 5-1-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tommy Brooks - Cut Man: Jacob Duran
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center as the bell sounds to begin the first round. 0:0
0:14 Norfolk works his way in and leans on Braddock... 0:0
0:23 Norfolk and Braddock each take a step back. 0:0
0:27 Norfolk gets off a jab to the solar plexus 2:0
0:36 Hard to choose in that exchange as Norfolk and Braddock go blow for blow. 4:2
0:50 Braddock is challenging Norfolk to fight him and quit clinching. 4:2
0:55 Byrd breaks them up... 4:2
01:00 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:2
01:05 Norfolk scores with a rapid fire combination. 6:2
01:29 Norfolk has his arms wrapped around Braddock... Now they separate. 6:2
01:38 The Referee breaks it up... 6:2
01:44 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 6:2
01:48 Braddock unleashes a flurry of punches, but Norfolk answers right back. 8:4
02:02 Norfolk misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 8:4
02:05 Braddock forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Norfolk. 8:6
02:21 Norfolk tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 8:6
02:24 Braddock's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 8:8
02:37 Norfolk wraps his arms around Braddock. 8:8
02:46 Byrd separates the two... 8:8
02:55 Kid Norfolk misses wildly with the Hook. 8:8
02:58 Braddock fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 8:10
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 8:10
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Norfolk rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Roger Mayweather not only gave Norfolk encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Braddock. Now it's up to Norfolk to implement it. 0:0
0:13 Norfolk picks off the uppercut by Braddock. 0:0
0:25 Braddock is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Norfolk attempts to move inside on him. 0:0
0:34 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:39 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:43 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:46 Braddock likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Norfolk's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 0:2
0:55 Braddock lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 0:4
01:08 As high as Norfolk is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Braddock takes advantage of it. 0:4
01:15 Braddock telegraphed that shot and Norfolk ducks under it easily. 0:4
01:27 Braddock tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Norfolk blocks it. 0:4
01:41 Norfolk bounces off the ropes, challenging Braddock to come get him. 0:4
01:54 Braddock pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 0:4
02:04 Braddock is blocked in his own corner... 0:4
02:04 Norfolk goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 2:4
02:20 Braddock is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:4
02:24 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Braddock can land a solid one. 2:6
02:37 Norfolk backs into a neutral corner. 2:6
02:41 Norfolk holds his arms up in disgust as Braddock holds him around his waist. 2:6
02:46 Byrd separates the two fighters. 2:6
02:50 Norfolk retreats into a neutral corner. 2:6
02:50 Braddock throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 2:8
03:00 Norfolk tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:8
03:00 Kid Norfolk spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 2. 3:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 3. 0:0
0:21 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:0
0:26 Norfolk misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:28 Braddock connects with a cross to Kid Norfolk's body. 0:2
0:38 Kid Norfolk lands a flurry to the ribs of Braddock. 2:2
01:00 Norfolk throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Braddock's jaw. 4:2
01:09 Braddock rips a hook to the body. 4:4
01:23 Kid Norfolk misses with that punch. 4:4
01:31 Braddock scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Kid Norfolk's jaw. 4:6
01:42 Kid Norfolk gets the cross through James Braddock's guard. 6:6
01:52 Norfolk moves into a neutral corner. 6:6
01:56 James Braddock fires a shot, but it glances off Norfolk's shoulder. 6:6
01:59 Norfolk scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 8:6
02:17 Braddock doesn't connect with the uppercut. 8:6
02:29 Norfolk misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 8:6
02:31 James Braddock lands a jab to the midsection 8:8
02:50 Braddock just misses with a huge shot as Norfolk chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 8:8
02:53 Norfolk throws the cross and scores to the head of James Braddock. 10:8
03:00 Braddock back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Norfolk. 10:8
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Byrd to step in and break it up. 11:9
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Braddock didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:13 Braddock has Norfolk blocked in! 0:0
0:17 Braddock misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:20 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:24 Kid Norfolk got some great advice from Roger Mayweather between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 0:0
0:25 Norfolk shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:0
0:34 Braddock slides into his own corner... 2:0
0:38 Norfolk cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Braddock had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:0
0:41 Braddock scores with a nice right cross. 2:2
0:56 Norfolk moves into the right corner. 2:2
0:56 James Braddock sneaks home the right cross. 2:4
01:10 Norfolk fires and misses. 2:4
01:13 * Byrd steps in and admonishes Braddock for holding and hitting. 2:7
01:36 Braddock can't score with short uppercut inside. Norfolk got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:7
01:38 Norfolk scores with a glancing cross. 4:7
01:51 Braddock takes a heavy combination downstairs. 8:7
01:51 Braddock was hurt by those blows! 8:7
02:05 Norfolk lands a devastating hook! 12:7
02:05 Braddock is reeling.. 12:7
02:14 Norfolk doesn't have to look for Braddock this round. He is right there in front of him. 12:7
02:21 Braddock usues his legs to avoid Norfolk's punches. 12:7
02:38 Braddock misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 12:7
02:40 Kid Norfolk digs a short hook to ribs of Braddock. 14:7
02:54 Braddock throws a flurry of punches but Norfolk either blocks or slips them. 14:7
03:00 Norfolk frees himself from Braddock's clutches! They move to ring center now. 14:7
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 4 comes to an end. 16:7
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:06 Tommy Brooks was extremely upbeat during the break with Braddock providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Norfolk seemed to get the better of it. 3:2
0:11 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 3:2
0:16 Braddock slides into the corner... 3:2
0:16 Norfolk lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 5:2
0:30 Norfolk is circling his opponent. 5:2
0:39 Braddock picks off the jab thrown by Norfolk. 5:2
0:41 Braddock plants a cross on Kid Norfolk's rib cage. 5:4
0:54 Norfolk is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 7:4
01:10 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 7:4
01:14 Norfolk wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 9:4
01:29 Norfolk is forced into his own corner... 9:4
01:29 The fighters are trading punches and Braddock seems to have won that exchange. 11:7
01:39 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 11:7
01:47 Braddock is either lucky or has radar. Norfolk's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 11:7
01:50 Kid Norfolk eats a short cross from Braddock amd backs away. 11:9
01:59 Norfolk has Braddock trapped in the lower neutral corner... 11:9
02:03 Norfolk fires a lead right that James Braddock manages to avoid. 11:9
02:06 Braddock rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 11:11
02:15 Both fighters move back to ring center. 11:11
02:15 Kid Norfolk scores with a hook to the side of the head. 13:11
02:36 The quickness and footwork of Norfolk is definitely keeping Braddock off balance. 13:11
02:49 Braddock lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Norfolk. 13:11
02:51 Norfolk lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Braddock on the end of that punch. 15:11
03:00 Braddock backs into his own corner... 15:11
03:00 Norfolk is moving around the ring nicely. 15:11
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! 17:11
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 6. 0:0
0:07 Norfolk scores with a quick one-two to Braddock's midsection 2:0
0:11 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 2:0
0:17 Norfolk lands a rapier like jab to the head of Braddock 4:0
0:30 Norfolk is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Braddock. 4:0
0:35 The fighters are back at ring center... 4:0
0:40 Braddock comes in low. Norfolk puts a headlock on him. Byrd knocks Norfolk's arm off Braddock's head. 4:0
0:44 Norfolk shoves Braddock away. 4:0
0:53 Norfolk grabs Braddock. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:0
01:05 Braddock pushes Norfolk away. 4:0
01:14 Norfolk is clinching. Byrd better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 4:0
01:19 Referee Byrd steps in to break it up. 4:0
01:28 Norfolk clamps Braddock's arms to his side and holds on until Byrd breaks the hold. 4:0
01:33 Referee Byrd separates the two... 4:0
01:45 Braddock pins Kid Norfolk's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:0
01:57 Referee Byrd has to separate the two... 4:0
02:04 Braddock retreats into the right corner. 4:0
02:08 Norfolk is holding on to Braddock. He seems to be taking a breather. 4:0
02:13 Byrd steps in and breaks it up. 4:0
02:22 Norfolk looks for a breather; he grabs Braddock and holds on. Braddock pushes Norfolk off and looks for an opening. 4:0
02:31 Now they break clean. 4:0
02:40 Norfolk misses with that hook. 4:0
02:42 The uppercut just landed by Braddock is a nice weapon on the inside. 4:2
02:54 Norfolk seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:2
03:00 Braddock lands a smashing hook! 4:6
03:00 Norfolk was stunned by that blow! 4:6
03:00 Round 6 ends with the sound of the bell. 4:5
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Norfolk and Braddock square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 7. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Roger Mayweather said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Norfolk has some spring in his step here in the 7th round. 0:0
0:13 Norfolk throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Braddock but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:20 That hook by Braddock jarred Norfolk! 0:4
0:20 Norfolk is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 0:4
0:24 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:4
0:32 Braddock is pinned in his own corner... 0:4
0:37 Norfolk misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:4
0:39 Braddock scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 0:6
0:53 Apparently Norfolk feels it's a good strategy to hug Braddock and force Byrd to come separate them. 0:6
0:57 Byrd moves in to break the clinch. 0:6
01:06 Norfolk circles around the ring. 0:6
01:10 The action slows for the moment. 0:6
01:18 Norfolk ties up Braddock. 0:6
01:27 Byrd pries them apart. 0:6
01:31 Norfolk has Braddock pinned! 0:6
01:36 Norfolk misses wildly with the hook. 0:6
01:42 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:6
01:45 Braddock backs into the lower right corner. 0:6
01:45 An even exchange that sees both men score. 2:8
01:59 Kid Norfolk is clinching... James Braddock is trying to free his gloves... They are under Norfolk's arms... 2:8
02:03 Norfolk finally lets go of Braddock. 2:8
02:08 What an exchange, as both men unleash a torrent of blows at center ring! 4:10
02:18 Norfolk lands a brutal cross to head of Braddock. 7:10
02:27 Norfolk pins Braddock in the corner! 7:10
02:31 Norfolk is flicking the jab, trying to keep Braddock at long range. 7:10
02:43 Byrd has to pull the fighters away from each other as Norfolk locks up Braddock's arms. 7:10
02:48 Norfolk uses his shoulder to force James Braddock out of the clinch. 7:10
02:59 Norfolk has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Braddock. 7:10
03:00 Braddock tries to get free... Here comes Byrd to break them up... 7:10
03:00 The bell stops the action as Norfolk and Braddock go back to their corners. 7:10
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Braddock is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 8 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:05 Tommy Brooks seemed to pump up Braddock between rounds. 0:0
0:06 Norfolk traps Braddock in the corner! 0:0
0:10 Braddock is trying to free his gloves from under Norfolk's gloves. 0:0
0:15 * It's good to see Byrd paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Norfolk about leaning on his opponent's neck. 0:0
0:24 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:28 Roger Mayweather implored Norfolk to stay busy, to do more but Norfolk's mind seems elsewhere. 0:0
0:30 Norfolk and Braddock are both throwing wildly, a nice flurry, with Norfolk having the edge. 3:2
0:43 Norfolk throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 3:2
0:59 Braddock lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Norfolk. 3:2
01:13 Braddock is just missing by a hair with his punches. 3:2
01:20 Norfolk lands a wicked cross! 7:2
01:20 Braddock looks stunned! 7:2
01:29 He slides into a neutral corner... 7:2
01:34 Norfolk wraps up Braddock. 7:2
01:38 Byrd separates the two... 7:2
01:42 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 7:2
01:58 Norfolk pins Braddock in the corner! 7:2
02:03 Norfolk lands a solid cross! 11:2
02:03 Braddock is reeling after that shot! 11:2
02:20 Braddock wings a big left hand at Norfolk but the latter sidesteps the punch. 11:2
02:22 Norfolk scores with the jab. 13:2
02:31 Norfolk has Braddock trapped! 13:2
02:31 Norfolk splits Braddock's gloves with a powerful uppercut. 16:2
02:31 They're both coming in head first. Someone's going to get cut if this keeps occurring! 16:2
02:36 Braddock suddenly looks puffy under both of his eyes. 16:2
02:41 Braddock has Norfolk cornered! 16:2
02:45 Braddock tries to drop the right hand over the top but Kid Norfolk ducks under it. 16:2
02:56 Norfolk seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 16:2
03:00 Norfolk appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 16:2
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 16:2
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Braddock looks a bit disgusted as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:15 Braddock swings...and misses. 0:0
0:22 Braddock looks a little confused and his corner isn't offering any useful advice. 0:0
0:27 Norfolk is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:0
0:50 Norfolk isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving James Braddock fits. 0:0
01:05 Byrd warns Norfolk for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:0
01:14 Byrd moves them apart. 0:0
01:18 Byrd is getting too involved in the fight and is becoming more of a factor than a referee is supposed to be. 0:0
01:35 Braddock pins Norfolk in the corner! 0:0
01:39 Braddock fires a left hand that Norfolk takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
01:46 That was a violent straight right by Kid Norfolk! 5:0
01:46 Braddock is gasping for air!! 5:0
01:51 There appears to be an increase in the amount of swelling under Braddock's eyes. 5:0
02:05 Braddock traps Norfolk in the corner! 5:0
02:05 Braddock flicks a lead right to the head of Norfolk. 5:2
02:21 Braddock leaves the jab just short. 5:2
02:24 Kid Norfolk continues to pop the jab 7:2
02:40 Norfolk catches Braddock coming in with a sweet uppercut! 11:2
02:40 Braddock is suddenly in trouble! 11:2
02:55 Braddock looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 11:2
02:57 Norfolk scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of James Braddock. 13:2
03:00 It looks like Norfolk has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 13:2
03:00 Braddock shows Kid Norfolk his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 9. 15:2
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Norfolk's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Braddock's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Braddock's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Braddock lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 0:2
0:22 Braddock just comes up short with the hook. 0:2
0:24 Not much steam behind Norfolk's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:2
0:34 Braddock has Norfolk pinned! 2:2
0:38 Braddock wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Norfolk's defense. 2:2
0:45 Both men look to measure one another. 2:2
0:52 Braddock pins Norfolk's arms. Now they move apart. 2:2
0:57 Byrd has to break the clinch. 2:2
01:06 Norfolk is protecting the body nicely as Braddock fails to score inside. 2:2
01:09 Braddock walks in to a glancing hook from Norfolk. 4:2
01:21 Norfolk seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:2
01:25 Norfolk traps James Braddock in the corner! 4:2
01:30 Norfolk pins Braddock's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 4:2
01:34 Braddock works his way free! 4:2
01:38 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:2
01:48 Braddock just can't find the range with that jab. 4:2
01:59 Norfolk whiffs with the hook. 4:2
02:06 James Braddock catches Norfolk coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:6
02:06 Norfolk is clutching his side! 4:6
02:15 The action is at ring center. 4:6
02:20 Braddock is off target with that uppercut. 4:6
02:22 Norfolk lands a stinging jab. 6:6
02:36 James Braddock lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 6:8
02:50 Norfolk ends up behind Braddock as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 6:8
02:55 Braddock tries a hook but Norfolk blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 8:8
03:00 Norfolk usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Braddock tries vainly to score. 8:8
03:00 Norfolk appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:8
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 10, forcing Byrd to step in. 9:7
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Braddock's corner as the bell sounds for Round 11. 0:0
0:08 Roger Mayweather was really animated in Norfolk's corner and Norfolk was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Braddock is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Braddock still has distension. 0:0
0:13 That punch actually went behind Braddock's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Norfolk. 0:0
0:19 Roger Mayweather was screaming at Norfolk between rounds trying to get him fired up. 0:0
0:25 Braddock fires and misses. 0:0
0:28 Norfolk lands a solid shot to the head and follows up with a better one! He can be very effective when he remembers to throw his punches in combinations. 2:0
0:44 Norfolk looks to work the body, but Braddock covers up nicely. 2:0
0:54 Norfolk retreats into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:59 Kid Norfolk takes a hard combination from Braddock 2:4
0:59 Braddock has Norfolk in trouble after that punch! 2:4
01:17 Braddock does a great job of moving as Norfolk tries to work inside. 2:4
01:24 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:4
01:32 Byrd yells at the fighters to separate but Braddock and Kid Norfolk are a tangle of arms. 2:4
01:36 Byrd separates them. 2:4
01:46 Norfolk tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Braddock. 2:4
01:48 Braddock snaps Norfolk's head back with a solid jab. 2:7
02:05 Braddock grabs Norfolk's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Byrd has to force Braddock to let go. 2:7
02:14 Braddock pushes Norfolk away. 2:7
02:19 Norfolk retreats into the lower right corner. 2:7
02:24 Braddock dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Norfolk back on his heels! 2:11
02:24 Norfolk is out on his feet after that violent combination! 2:11
02:44 Braddock fires a volley of punches but Norfolk was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 2:11
02:58 James Braddock lets his hands go inside, but Norfolk protects his body well. 2:11
03:00 Norfolk appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 2:11
03:00 There's another round in the books. 3:10
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Norfolk and Braddock leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Norfolk received a pep talk from Roger Mayweather before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 Norfolk retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:13 Braddock fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:15 Kid Norfolk gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:0
0:19 Braddock is running out of gas... 2:0
0:19 The swelling under Braddock's eyes is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 2:0
0:26 James Braddock tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 2:2
0:40 Braddock is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Norfolk. 2:2
0:52 Byrd is shouting at Braddock to break! 2:2
01:04 Braddock is giving Norfolk a lot of side-to-side movement. 2:2
01:14 Norfolk fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:2
01:25 Braddock just comes up short with the jab. 2:2
01:28 Norfolk finds a home for his jab, keeping Braddock at bay. 4:2
01:37 A cross lands for Braddock. Norfolk didn't see that one coming. 4:4
01:49 The cross scores for Braddock. He needs to throw that punch more often. 4:6
02:06 Braddock's misses as Norfolk backpedals away. 4:6
02:18 Braddock misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:6
02:20 Norfolk's jab connects to Braddock's head 6:6
02:36 Braddock is holding... 6:6
02:40 Byrd has to separate the two... 6:6
02:50 Norfolk can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 6:6
02:52 Braddock lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 6:8
03:00 Kid Norfolk is trapped in his own corner... 6:8
03:00 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 6:8
03:00 Byrd has to break them apart. 6:8
03:00 Round 12 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 6:8
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Norfolk looks like he is coming out for the first round. He's not showing any signs of fatigue. 0:0
0:16 Norfolk fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:18 Braddock scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 0:2
0:27 Braddock takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 2:2
0:32 The sting is starting to go from Braddock's punches... 2:2
0:44 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Braddock rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 2:2
0:57 Norfolk just can't find the range with that cross. 2:2
01:08 Norfolk can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:2
01:19 Both fighters take a breather as they clinch before Byrd breaks them apart. 2:2
01:22 Braddock quickly hitches up his trunks. 2:2
01:24 Both fighters take a half-step back. 2:2
01:34 Maybe they ought to nickname Braddock "Octopus" if he's going to keep clinching every round. 2:2
01:43 Byrd separates the two fighters. 2:2
01:55 Norfolk dances gracefully across the canvas 2:2
02:07 Braddock moves into a neutral corner. 2:2
02:12 Norfolk is really fluid in his movement. 2:2
02:20 James Braddock slides into the corner... 2:2
02:20 Norfolk bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 4:2
02:33 Norfolk grabs Braddock again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 4:2
02:42 Byrd moves them apart. 4:2
02:47 Braddock is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:2
02:59 Norfolk picks off the uppercut by Braddock. 4:2
03:00 The round ends and the crowd isn't hesitating to let the fighters know that it's not pleased with the lack of action. 6:2
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it's obvious that Braddock is going to need a knockout to win this fight. 0:0
0:06 Norfolk looks like he could go ten more rounds. 0:0
0:17 Norfolk made Braddock look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Braddock would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 0:0
0:20 Norfolk doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:0
0:28 Norfolk got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Roger Mayweather's instructions work. 2:0
0:33 James Braddock shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Norfolk flush! 2:4
0:33 Norfolk looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 2:4
0:47 Braddock seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:4
0:57 Norfolk doubles up to the body, though Braddock seems unfazed. 4:4
01:14 Norfolk slips out of a corner, as Braddock attempts to trap him. 4:4
01:29 Norfolk misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:4
01:37 Norfolk lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 6:4
01:42 Braddock's vision has to be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his eyes. 6:4
01:51 Braddock is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 6:4
02:02 Kid Norfolk backs into a neutral corner. 6:4
02:06 Braddock leaves the jab just short. 6:4
02:09 Norfolk lands a nice cross but Braddock turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 8:4
02:22 Braddock lands a strong cross! 8:8
02:22 Norfolk is suddenly in trouble! 8:8
02:31 The fighters are at ring center... 8:8
02:36 Braddock just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Norfolk with a sharp combination! 8:12
02:36 Those shots all landed square and Norfolk felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 8:12
02:49 Braddock is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Norfolk's defense. 8:12
03:00 Norfolk retreats into a neutral corner. 8:12
03:00 Braddock fires a shot, but it glances off Norfolk's shoulder. 8:12
03:00 Norfolk appears to have this fight under control. 8:12
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 9:14
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 15th. 0:0
0:07 Braddock received a pep talk from Tommy Brooks before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 Norfolk is trapped in Braddock's corner... 0:0
0:08 These guys are really going at it but Norfolk looks to be getting the worse of it. 2:3
0:13 James Braddock's eyes are becoming more swollen and it's going to need controlled in order for Braddock to see properly out of them. 2:3
0:22 Norfolk 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. 2:3
0:24 Braddock lands the lead cross. 2:5
0:45 Norfolk has freed himself from Braddock. They move quickly to ring center. 2:5
0:51 Norfolk is trapped in the corner... 2:5
0:55 You would think Kid Norfolk had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Braddock looked trying to score there! 2:5
0:57 Norfolk goes downstairs with a right cross. 4:5
01:14 The fighters are tied up. Braddock tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 4:5
01:18 Referee Byrd separates the two... 4:5
01:23 Braddock backs into the lower corner. 4:5
01:28 Norfolk is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 4:5
01:41 Braddock works free! He backs to ring center, with Norfolk following. 4:5
01:48 Braddock eats a jab from Norfolk 6:5
02:00 Braddock moves into the upper corner. 6:5
02:00 Both fighters are throwing but Norfolk is scoring more than Braddock. 9:7
02:12 Norfolk bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 11:7
02:25 Norfolk whiffs with the jab. 11:7
02:35 Norfolk pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 13:7
02:53 Kid Norfolk fires a lead right that Braddock manages to avoid. 13:7
02:55 Norfolk takes a cross to the head from Braddock. 13:9
03:00 Norfolk seems to have done enough to win this fight. 13:9
03:00 Call it a night, sports fans, because this fight is over! Let's see who gets the nod from the judges. 15:9
Fight Result
Ed Darien has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Freddy Ledesma, United States scores the bout 143 to 142
Moo-Hong Moon, South Korea scores the bout 145 to 144
Glen Hamada, United States scores the bout 145 to 140
And your winner and new IBO light heavyweight champion by unanimous decision Kid Norfolk!!!
Score Cards
Freddy Ledesma Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Kid Norfolk 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 143
James Braddock 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 142
Moo-Hong Moon Round Total
South Korea 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Kid Norfolk 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 145
James Braddock 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 144
Glen Hamada Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Kid Norfolk 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 145
James Braddock 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 140
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Kid Norfolk 28 27 30 29 30 28 28 30 30 29 29 28 29 28 30 433
James Braddock 30 30 28 28 27 30 29 27 27 29 28 29 28 29 27 426
Statistics
Categories Kid Norfolk James Braddock
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.47 4.40
Hooks / Round 5.27 3.27
Crosses / Round 4.80 4.53
Combinations / Round 4.13 3.33
Uppercuts / Round 3.93 3.80
Punches Landed / Round 22.60 19.33
Punches Missed / Round 59.60 68.93
Punching Accuracy 27.5% 21.9%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 4 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 6 / 6 5 / 3
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 6 / 6
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 2 3 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Kid Norfolk vs James Braddock
Fight info: Canton Memorial Civic Center, Canton, OH, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Ed Darien, referee is Robert Byrd, the bout will be scored by three judges: Freddy Ledesma (United States), Moo-Hong Moon (South Korea) and Glen Hamada (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the IBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Kid Norfolk - Record: 5-2-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Roger Mayweather - Cut Man: Pete Brodsky
In the blue corner: James Braddock - Record: 5-1-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tommy Brooks - Cut Man: Jacob Duran
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center as the bell sounds to begin the first round. 0:0
0:14 Norfolk works his way in and leans on Braddock... 0:0
0:23 Norfolk and Braddock each take a step back. 0:0
0:27 Norfolk gets off a jab to the solar plexus 2:0
0:36 Hard to choose in that exchange as Norfolk and Braddock go blow for blow. 4:2
0:50 Braddock is challenging Norfolk to fight him and quit clinching. 4:2
0:55 Byrd breaks them up... 4:2
01:00 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:2
01:05 Norfolk scores with a rapid fire combination. 6:2
01:29 Norfolk has his arms wrapped around Braddock... Now they separate. 6:2
01:38 The Referee breaks it up... 6:2
01:44 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 6:2
01:48 Braddock unleashes a flurry of punches, but Norfolk answers right back. 8:4
02:02 Norfolk misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 8:4
02:05 Braddock forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Norfolk. 8:6
02:21 Norfolk tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 8:6
02:24 Braddock's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 8:8
02:37 Norfolk wraps his arms around Braddock. 8:8
02:46 Byrd separates the two... 8:8
02:55 Kid Norfolk misses wildly with the Hook. 8:8
02:58 Braddock fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 8:10
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 8:10
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Norfolk rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Roger Mayweather not only gave Norfolk encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Braddock. Now it's up to Norfolk to implement it. 0:0
0:13 Norfolk picks off the uppercut by Braddock. 0:0
0:25 Braddock is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Norfolk attempts to move inside on him. 0:0
0:34 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:39 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:43 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:46 Braddock likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Norfolk's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 0:2
0:55 Braddock lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 0:4
01:08 As high as Norfolk is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Braddock takes advantage of it. 0:4
01:15 Braddock telegraphed that shot and Norfolk ducks under it easily. 0:4
01:27 Braddock tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Norfolk blocks it. 0:4
01:41 Norfolk bounces off the ropes, challenging Braddock to come get him. 0:4
01:54 Braddock pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 0:4
02:04 Braddock is blocked in his own corner... 0:4
02:04 Norfolk goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 2:4
02:20 Braddock is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:4
02:24 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Braddock can land a solid one. 2:6
02:37 Norfolk backs into a neutral corner. 2:6
02:41 Norfolk holds his arms up in disgust as Braddock holds him around his waist. 2:6
02:46 Byrd separates the two fighters. 2:6
02:50 Norfolk retreats into a neutral corner. 2:6
02:50 Braddock throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 2:8
03:00 Norfolk tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:8
03:00 Kid Norfolk spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 2. 3:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 3. 0:0
0:21 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:0
0:26 Norfolk misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:28 Braddock connects with a cross to Kid Norfolk's body. 0:2
0:38 Kid Norfolk lands a flurry to the ribs of Braddock. 2:2
01:00 Norfolk throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Braddock's jaw. 4:2
01:09 Braddock rips a hook to the body. 4:4
01:23 Kid Norfolk misses with that punch. 4:4
01:31 Braddock scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Kid Norfolk's jaw. 4:6
01:42 Kid Norfolk gets the cross through James Braddock's guard. 6:6
01:52 Norfolk moves into a neutral corner. 6:6
01:56 James Braddock fires a shot, but it glances off Norfolk's shoulder. 6:6
01:59 Norfolk scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 8:6
02:17 Braddock doesn't connect with the uppercut. 8:6
02:29 Norfolk misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 8:6
02:31 James Braddock lands a jab to the midsection 8:8
02:50 Braddock just misses with a huge shot as Norfolk chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 8:8
02:53 Norfolk throws the cross and scores to the head of James Braddock. 10:8
03:00 Braddock back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Norfolk. 10:8
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Byrd to step in and break it up. 11:9
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Braddock didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:13 Braddock has Norfolk blocked in! 0:0
0:17 Braddock misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:20 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:24 Kid Norfolk got some great advice from Roger Mayweather between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 0:0
0:25 Norfolk shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:0
0:34 Braddock slides into his own corner... 2:0
0:38 Norfolk cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Braddock had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:0
0:41 Braddock scores with a nice right cross. 2:2
0:56 Norfolk moves into the right corner. 2:2
0:56 James Braddock sneaks home the right cross. 2:4
01:10 Norfolk fires and misses. 2:4
01:13 * Byrd steps in and admonishes Braddock for holding and hitting. 2:7
01:36 Braddock can't score with short uppercut inside. Norfolk got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:7
01:38 Norfolk scores with a glancing cross. 4:7
01:51 Braddock takes a heavy combination downstairs. 8:7
01:51 Braddock was hurt by those blows! 8:7
02:05 Norfolk lands a devastating hook! 12:7
02:05 Braddock is reeling.. 12:7
02:14 Norfolk doesn't have to look for Braddock this round. He is right there in front of him. 12:7
02:21 Braddock usues his legs to avoid Norfolk's punches. 12:7
02:38 Braddock misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 12:7
02:40 Kid Norfolk digs a short hook to ribs of Braddock. 14:7
02:54 Braddock throws a flurry of punches but Norfolk either blocks or slips them. 14:7
03:00 Norfolk frees himself from Braddock's clutches! They move to ring center now. 14:7
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 4 comes to an end. 16:7
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:06 Tommy Brooks was extremely upbeat during the break with Braddock providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Norfolk seemed to get the better of it. 3:2
0:11 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 3:2
0:16 Braddock slides into the corner... 3:2
0:16 Norfolk lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 5:2
0:30 Norfolk is circling his opponent. 5:2
0:39 Braddock picks off the jab thrown by Norfolk. 5:2
0:41 Braddock plants a cross on Kid Norfolk's rib cage. 5:4
0:54 Norfolk is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 7:4
01:10 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 7:4
01:14 Norfolk wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 9:4
01:29 Norfolk is forced into his own corner... 9:4
01:29 The fighters are trading punches and Braddock seems to have won that exchange. 11:7
01:39 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 11:7
01:47 Braddock is either lucky or has radar. Norfolk's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 11:7
01:50 Kid Norfolk eats a short cross from Braddock amd backs away. 11:9
01:59 Norfolk has Braddock trapped in the lower neutral corner... 11:9
02:03 Norfolk fires a lead right that James Braddock manages to avoid. 11:9
02:06 Braddock rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 11:11
02:15 Both fighters move back to ring center. 11:11
02:15 Kid Norfolk scores with a hook to the side of the head. 13:11
02:36 The quickness and footwork of Norfolk is definitely keeping Braddock off balance. 13:11
02:49 Braddock lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Norfolk. 13:11
02:51 Norfolk lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Braddock on the end of that punch. 15:11
03:00 Braddock backs into his own corner... 15:11
03:00 Norfolk is moving around the ring nicely. 15:11
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! 17:11
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 6. 0:0
0:07 Norfolk scores with a quick one-two to Braddock's midsection 2:0
0:11 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 2:0
0:17 Norfolk lands a rapier like jab to the head of Braddock 4:0
0:30 Norfolk is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Braddock. 4:0
0:35 The fighters are back at ring center... 4:0
0:40 Braddock comes in low. Norfolk puts a headlock on him. Byrd knocks Norfolk's arm off Braddock's head. 4:0
0:44 Norfolk shoves Braddock away. 4:0
0:53 Norfolk grabs Braddock. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:0
01:05 Braddock pushes Norfolk away. 4:0
01:14 Norfolk is clinching. Byrd better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 4:0
01:19 Referee Byrd steps in to break it up. 4:0
01:28 Norfolk clamps Braddock's arms to his side and holds on until Byrd breaks the hold. 4:0
01:33 Referee Byrd separates the two... 4:0
01:45 Braddock pins Kid Norfolk's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:0
01:57 Referee Byrd has to separate the two... 4:0
02:04 Braddock retreats into the right corner. 4:0
02:08 Norfolk is holding on to Braddock. He seems to be taking a breather. 4:0
02:13 Byrd steps in and breaks it up. 4:0
02:22 Norfolk looks for a breather; he grabs Braddock and holds on. Braddock pushes Norfolk off and looks for an opening. 4:0
02:31 Now they break clean. 4:0
02:40 Norfolk misses with that hook. 4:0
02:42 The uppercut just landed by Braddock is a nice weapon on the inside. 4:2
02:54 Norfolk seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:2
03:00 Braddock lands a smashing hook! 4:6
03:00 Norfolk was stunned by that blow! 4:6
03:00 Round 6 ends with the sound of the bell. 4:5
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Norfolk and Braddock square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 7. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Roger Mayweather said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Norfolk has some spring in his step here in the 7th round. 0:0
0:13 Norfolk throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Braddock but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:20 That hook by Braddock jarred Norfolk! 0:4
0:20 Norfolk is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 0:4
0:24 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:4
0:32 Braddock is pinned in his own corner... 0:4
0:37 Norfolk misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:4
0:39 Braddock scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 0:6
0:53 Apparently Norfolk feels it's a good strategy to hug Braddock and force Byrd to come separate them. 0:6
0:57 Byrd moves in to break the clinch. 0:6
01:06 Norfolk circles around the ring. 0:6
01:10 The action slows for the moment. 0:6
01:18 Norfolk ties up Braddock. 0:6
01:27 Byrd pries them apart. 0:6
01:31 Norfolk has Braddock pinned! 0:6
01:36 Norfolk misses wildly with the hook. 0:6
01:42 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:6
01:45 Braddock backs into the lower right corner. 0:6
01:45 An even exchange that sees both men score. 2:8
01:59 Kid Norfolk is clinching... James Braddock is trying to free his gloves... They are under Norfolk's arms... 2:8
02:03 Norfolk finally lets go of Braddock. 2:8
02:08 What an exchange, as both men unleash a torrent of blows at center ring! 4:10
02:18 Norfolk lands a brutal cross to head of Braddock. 7:10
02:27 Norfolk pins Braddock in the corner! 7:10
02:31 Norfolk is flicking the jab, trying to keep Braddock at long range. 7:10
02:43 Byrd has to pull the fighters away from each other as Norfolk locks up Braddock's arms. 7:10
02:48 Norfolk uses his shoulder to force James Braddock out of the clinch. 7:10
02:59 Norfolk has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Braddock. 7:10
03:00 Braddock tries to get free... Here comes Byrd to break them up... 7:10
03:00 The bell stops the action as Norfolk and Braddock go back to their corners. 7:10
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Braddock is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 8 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:05 Tommy Brooks seemed to pump up Braddock between rounds. 0:0
0:06 Norfolk traps Braddock in the corner! 0:0
0:10 Braddock is trying to free his gloves from under Norfolk's gloves. 0:0
0:15 * It's good to see Byrd paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Norfolk about leaning on his opponent's neck. 0:0
0:24 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:28 Roger Mayweather implored Norfolk to stay busy, to do more but Norfolk's mind seems elsewhere. 0:0
0:30 Norfolk and Braddock are both throwing wildly, a nice flurry, with Norfolk having the edge. 3:2
0:43 Norfolk throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 3:2
0:59 Braddock lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Norfolk. 3:2
01:13 Braddock is just missing by a hair with his punches. 3:2
01:20 Norfolk lands a wicked cross! 7:2
01:20 Braddock looks stunned! 7:2
01:29 He slides into a neutral corner... 7:2
01:34 Norfolk wraps up Braddock. 7:2
01:38 Byrd separates the two... 7:2
01:42 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 7:2
01:58 Norfolk pins Braddock in the corner! 7:2
02:03 Norfolk lands a solid cross! 11:2
02:03 Braddock is reeling after that shot! 11:2
02:20 Braddock wings a big left hand at Norfolk but the latter sidesteps the punch. 11:2
02:22 Norfolk scores with the jab. 13:2
02:31 Norfolk has Braddock trapped! 13:2
02:31 Norfolk splits Braddock's gloves with a powerful uppercut. 16:2
02:31 They're both coming in head first. Someone's going to get cut if this keeps occurring! 16:2
02:36 Braddock suddenly looks puffy under both of his eyes. 16:2
02:41 Braddock has Norfolk cornered! 16:2
02:45 Braddock tries to drop the right hand over the top but Kid Norfolk ducks under it. 16:2
02:56 Norfolk seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 16:2
03:00 Norfolk appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 16:2
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 16:2
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Braddock looks a bit disgusted as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:15 Braddock swings...and misses. 0:0
0:22 Braddock looks a little confused and his corner isn't offering any useful advice. 0:0
0:27 Norfolk is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:0
0:50 Norfolk isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving James Braddock fits. 0:0
01:05 Byrd warns Norfolk for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:0
01:14 Byrd moves them apart. 0:0
01:18 Byrd is getting too involved in the fight and is becoming more of a factor than a referee is supposed to be. 0:0
01:35 Braddock pins Norfolk in the corner! 0:0
01:39 Braddock fires a left hand that Norfolk takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
01:46 That was a violent straight right by Kid Norfolk! 5:0
01:46 Braddock is gasping for air!! 5:0
01:51 There appears to be an increase in the amount of swelling under Braddock's eyes. 5:0
02:05 Braddock traps Norfolk in the corner! 5:0
02:05 Braddock flicks a lead right to the head of Norfolk. 5:2
02:21 Braddock leaves the jab just short. 5:2
02:24 Kid Norfolk continues to pop the jab 7:2
02:40 Norfolk catches Braddock coming in with a sweet uppercut! 11:2
02:40 Braddock is suddenly in trouble! 11:2
02:55 Braddock looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 11:2
02:57 Norfolk scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of James Braddock. 13:2
03:00 It looks like Norfolk has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 13:2
03:00 Braddock shows Kid Norfolk his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 9. 15:2
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Norfolk's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Braddock's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Braddock's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Braddock lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 0:2
0:22 Braddock just comes up short with the hook. 0:2
0:24 Not much steam behind Norfolk's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:2
0:34 Braddock has Norfolk pinned! 2:2
0:38 Braddock wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Norfolk's defense. 2:2
0:45 Both men look to measure one another. 2:2
0:52 Braddock pins Norfolk's arms. Now they move apart. 2:2
0:57 Byrd has to break the clinch. 2:2
01:06 Norfolk is protecting the body nicely as Braddock fails to score inside. 2:2
01:09 Braddock walks in to a glancing hook from Norfolk. 4:2
01:21 Norfolk seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:2
01:25 Norfolk traps James Braddock in the corner! 4:2
01:30 Norfolk pins Braddock's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 4:2
01:34 Braddock works his way free! 4:2
01:38 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:2
01:48 Braddock just can't find the range with that jab. 4:2
01:59 Norfolk whiffs with the hook. 4:2
02:06 James Braddock catches Norfolk coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:6
02:06 Norfolk is clutching his side! 4:6
02:15 The action is at ring center. 4:6
02:20 Braddock is off target with that uppercut. 4:6
02:22 Norfolk lands a stinging jab. 6:6
02:36 James Braddock lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 6:8
02:50 Norfolk ends up behind Braddock as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 6:8
02:55 Braddock tries a hook but Norfolk blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 8:8
03:00 Norfolk usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Braddock tries vainly to score. 8:8
03:00 Norfolk appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:8
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 10, forcing Byrd to step in. 9:7
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Braddock's corner as the bell sounds for Round 11. 0:0
0:08 Roger Mayweather was really animated in Norfolk's corner and Norfolk was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Braddock is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Braddock still has distension. 0:0
0:13 That punch actually went behind Braddock's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Norfolk. 0:0
0:19 Roger Mayweather was screaming at Norfolk between rounds trying to get him fired up. 0:0
0:25 Braddock fires and misses. 0:0
0:28 Norfolk lands a solid shot to the head and follows up with a better one! He can be very effective when he remembers to throw his punches in combinations. 2:0
0:44 Norfolk looks to work the body, but Braddock covers up nicely. 2:0
0:54 Norfolk retreats into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:59 Kid Norfolk takes a hard combination from Braddock 2:4
0:59 Braddock has Norfolk in trouble after that punch! 2:4
01:17 Braddock does a great job of moving as Norfolk tries to work inside. 2:4
01:24 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:4
01:32 Byrd yells at the fighters to separate but Braddock and Kid Norfolk are a tangle of arms. 2:4
01:36 Byrd separates them. 2:4
01:46 Norfolk tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Braddock. 2:4
01:48 Braddock snaps Norfolk's head back with a solid jab. 2:7
02:05 Braddock grabs Norfolk's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Byrd has to force Braddock to let go. 2:7
02:14 Braddock pushes Norfolk away. 2:7
02:19 Norfolk retreats into the lower right corner. 2:7
02:24 Braddock dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Norfolk back on his heels! 2:11
02:24 Norfolk is out on his feet after that violent combination! 2:11
02:44 Braddock fires a volley of punches but Norfolk was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 2:11
02:58 James Braddock lets his hands go inside, but Norfolk protects his body well. 2:11
03:00 Norfolk appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 2:11
03:00 There's another round in the books. 3:10
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Norfolk and Braddock leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Norfolk received a pep talk from Roger Mayweather before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 Norfolk retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:13 Braddock fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:15 Kid Norfolk gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:0
0:19 Braddock is running out of gas... 2:0
0:19 The swelling under Braddock's eyes is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 2:0
0:26 James Braddock tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 2:2
0:40 Braddock is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Norfolk. 2:2
0:52 Byrd is shouting at Braddock to break! 2:2
01:04 Braddock is giving Norfolk a lot of side-to-side movement. 2:2
01:14 Norfolk fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:2
01:25 Braddock just comes up short with the jab. 2:2
01:28 Norfolk finds a home for his jab, keeping Braddock at bay. 4:2
01:37 A cross lands for Braddock. Norfolk didn't see that one coming. 4:4
01:49 The cross scores for Braddock. He needs to throw that punch more often. 4:6
02:06 Braddock's misses as Norfolk backpedals away. 4:6
02:18 Braddock misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:6
02:20 Norfolk's jab connects to Braddock's head 6:6
02:36 Braddock is holding... 6:6
02:40 Byrd has to separate the two... 6:6
02:50 Norfolk can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 6:6
02:52 Braddock lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 6:8
03:00 Kid Norfolk is trapped in his own corner... 6:8
03:00 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 6:8
03:00 Byrd has to break them apart. 6:8
03:00 Round 12 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 6:8
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Norfolk looks like he is coming out for the first round. He's not showing any signs of fatigue. 0:0
0:16 Norfolk fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:18 Braddock scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 0:2
0:27 Braddock takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 2:2
0:32 The sting is starting to go from Braddock's punches... 2:2
0:44 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Braddock rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 2:2
0:57 Norfolk just can't find the range with that cross. 2:2
01:08 Norfolk can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:2
01:19 Both fighters take a breather as they clinch before Byrd breaks them apart. 2:2
01:22 Braddock quickly hitches up his trunks. 2:2
01:24 Both fighters take a half-step back. 2:2
01:34 Maybe they ought to nickname Braddock "Octopus" if he's going to keep clinching every round. 2:2
01:43 Byrd separates the two fighters. 2:2
01:55 Norfolk dances gracefully across the canvas 2:2
02:07 Braddock moves into a neutral corner. 2:2
02:12 Norfolk is really fluid in his movement. 2:2
02:20 James Braddock slides into the corner... 2:2
02:20 Norfolk bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 4:2
02:33 Norfolk grabs Braddock again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 4:2
02:42 Byrd moves them apart. 4:2
02:47 Braddock is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:2
02:59 Norfolk picks off the uppercut by Braddock. 4:2
03:00 The round ends and the crowd isn't hesitating to let the fighters know that it's not pleased with the lack of action. 6:2
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it's obvious that Braddock is going to need a knockout to win this fight. 0:0
0:06 Norfolk looks like he could go ten more rounds. 0:0
0:17 Norfolk made Braddock look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Braddock would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 0:0
0:20 Norfolk doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:0
0:28 Norfolk got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Roger Mayweather's instructions work. 2:0
0:33 James Braddock shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Norfolk flush! 2:4
0:33 Norfolk looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 2:4
0:47 Braddock seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:4
0:57 Norfolk doubles up to the body, though Braddock seems unfazed. 4:4
01:14 Norfolk slips out of a corner, as Braddock attempts to trap him. 4:4
01:29 Norfolk misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:4
01:37 Norfolk lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 6:4
01:42 Braddock's vision has to be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his eyes. 6:4
01:51 Braddock is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 6:4
02:02 Kid Norfolk backs into a neutral corner. 6:4
02:06 Braddock leaves the jab just short. 6:4
02:09 Norfolk lands a nice cross but Braddock turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 8:4
02:22 Braddock lands a strong cross! 8:8
02:22 Norfolk is suddenly in trouble! 8:8
02:31 The fighters are at ring center... 8:8
02:36 Braddock just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Norfolk with a sharp combination! 8:12
02:36 Those shots all landed square and Norfolk felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 8:12
02:49 Braddock is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Norfolk's defense. 8:12
03:00 Norfolk retreats into a neutral corner. 8:12
03:00 Braddock fires a shot, but it glances off Norfolk's shoulder. 8:12
03:00 Norfolk appears to have this fight under control. 8:12
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 9:14
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 15th. 0:0
0:07 Braddock received a pep talk from Tommy Brooks before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 Norfolk is trapped in Braddock's corner... 0:0
0:08 These guys are really going at it but Norfolk looks to be getting the worse of it. 2:3
0:13 James Braddock's eyes are becoming more swollen and it's going to need controlled in order for Braddock to see properly out of them. 2:3
0:22 Norfolk 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. 2:3
0:24 Braddock lands the lead cross. 2:5
0:45 Norfolk has freed himself from Braddock. They move quickly to ring center. 2:5
0:51 Norfolk is trapped in the corner... 2:5
0:55 You would think Kid Norfolk had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Braddock looked trying to score there! 2:5
0:57 Norfolk goes downstairs with a right cross. 4:5
01:14 The fighters are tied up. Braddock tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 4:5
01:18 Referee Byrd separates the two... 4:5
01:23 Braddock backs into the lower corner. 4:5
01:28 Norfolk is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 4:5
01:41 Braddock works free! He backs to ring center, with Norfolk following. 4:5
01:48 Braddock eats a jab from Norfolk 6:5
02:00 Braddock moves into the upper corner. 6:5
02:00 Both fighters are throwing but Norfolk is scoring more than Braddock. 9:7
02:12 Norfolk bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 11:7
02:25 Norfolk whiffs with the jab. 11:7
02:35 Norfolk pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 13:7
02:53 Kid Norfolk fires a lead right that Braddock manages to avoid. 13:7
02:55 Norfolk takes a cross to the head from Braddock. 13:9
03:00 Norfolk seems to have done enough to win this fight. 13:9
03:00 Call it a night, sports fans, because this fight is over! Let's see who gets the nod from the judges. 15:9
Fight Result
Ed Darien has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Freddy Ledesma, United States scores the bout 143 to 142
Moo-Hong Moon, South Korea scores the bout 145 to 144
Glen Hamada, United States scores the bout 145 to 140
And your winner and new IBO light heavyweight champion by unanimous decision Kid Norfolk!!!
Score Cards
Freddy Ledesma Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Kid Norfolk 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 143
James Braddock 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 142
Moo-Hong Moon Round Total
South Korea 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Kid Norfolk 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 145
James Braddock 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 144
Glen Hamada Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Kid Norfolk 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 145
James Braddock 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 140
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Kid Norfolk 28 27 30 29 30 28 28 30 30 29 29 28 29 28 30 433
James Braddock 30 30 28 28 27 30 29 27 27 29 28 29 28 29 27 426
Statistics
Categories Kid Norfolk James Braddock
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.47 4.40
Hooks / Round 5.27 3.27
Crosses / Round 4.80 4.53
Combinations / Round 4.13 3.33
Uppercuts / Round 3.93 3.80
Punches Landed / Round 22.60 19.33
Punches Missed / Round 59.60 68.93
Punching Accuracy 27.5% 21.9%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 4 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 6 / 6 5 / 3
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 6 / 6
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 2 3 / 0
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