LHW week 9 events 19 - 24 & WBO title

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Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Battling Levinsky Antonio Tarver 3-2 0 D(m) 10 10
Preliminary 1 John Henry Lewis Harry Matthews 1-1 1 UD 10 10
Preliminary 2 Tiger Jack Fox Mauro Mina 1-1 0 D(m) 10 10
Support Bout Johnny Frankham Fabrice Tiozzo 3-1 2 UD 10 10
Co-Feature Philadelphia Jack O'Brien Georges Carpentier 1-1 2 KO 10 10
Main Event Floyd Patterson Kid Norfolk 1-1 1 KO 15 15


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments

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Opening Bout
Battling Levinsky vs Antonio Tarver

Fight info: Kissimmee Civic Center, Kissimmee, FL, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Billy Jordan, referee is Joe Cortez, the bout will be scored by three judges: Ramon Cerdan (Argentina), Jose Juan Guerra (Mexico) and Terry Smith (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBO-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell is in effect, 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 3/Scorecard after 3, 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: Battling Levinsky - Record: 0-4-4 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Paddy Flood - Cut Man: Bill Brady
In the blue corner: Antonio Tarver - Record: 0-4-4 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Darkie Smith - Cut Man: Angelo Dundee

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's the bell and this contest is underway. 0:0
0:16 Levinsky gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Antonio Tarver. 2:0
0:28 Tarver lands a stinging jab. 2:2
0:44 Antonio Tarver lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Levinsky's defense. 2:5
0:58 Battling Levinsky cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Tarver had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:5
01:00 Tarver sneaks home the left cross. 2:7
01:14 Tarver lands a hard hook! 2:11
01:14 Levinsky looks shaken! 2:11
01:24 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 2:11
01:31 Levinsky scores with a quick one-two to Tarver's midsection 4:11
01:48 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 4:11
01:52 Tarver and Levinsky each take a step back. 4:11
02:06 Tarver is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Levinsky. 4:11
02:16 It's a sweet uppercut by Tarver! He snapped Battling Levinsky's head straight back with that punch! 4:15
02:16 That's the punch Tarver hoped to land! Levinsky looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 4:15
02:37 Battling Levinsky works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 4:15
02:41 Levinsky pins Tarver in the corner! 4:15
02:41 The uppercut just landed by Levinsky is a nice weapon on the inside. 6:15
02:56 Tarver fires a lead right that Levinsky manages to avoid. 6:15
02:58 Battling Levinsky shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 8:15
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 10:15

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:12 Tarver just comes up short with the cross. 0:0
0:14 Levinsky lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 2:0
0:23 Tarver got some great advice from Darkie Smith between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 2:0
0:24 Levinsky is trapped in his own corner... 2:0
0:28 Levinsky is either lucky or has radar. Tarver's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:0
0:30 Not a lot on that hook to Tarver's side, but it scored. 4:0
0:46 Levinsky brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:0
0:50 Levinsky feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 4:0
0:55 The action slows for the moment. 4:0
01:07 Tarver smothers Levinsky's attack with a clinch! 4:0
01:12 Cortez is shouting at Tarver to break! 4:0
01:17 Levinsky pins Tarver in the corner! 4:0
01:21 Levinsky is like an old steam train going uphill. He just keeps chugging away trying to move inside on Tarver. 4:0
01:27 Levinsky gets off a quick combination to the body 6:0
01:44 Levinsky 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. 6:0
01:49 Both men look to measure one another. 6:0
01:57 Battling Levinsky lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Tarver. 6:0
01:59 Tarver lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 6:2
01:59 * And now Levinsky is bleeding from that last punch! 6:3
01:59 A cut has opened up and it looks like it's located on the inside of Levinsky's left eyebrow. 6:3
01:59 It's early in the fight and Levinsky knows his cut could develop in a real problem in subsequent rounds. 6:3
02:12 Tarver throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 6:3
02:15 Levinsky scores with a rapid fire combination. 8:3
02:29 Levinsky's misses as Tarver backpedals away. 8:3
02:31 Tarver flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 8:5
02:45 Levinsky fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 8:5
02:53 Levinsky traps Tarver in the corner! 8:5
02:53 Levinsky gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 10:5
03:00 Levinsky spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 2. 11:5

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tarver looks to be in good shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Levinsky gets off a jab to the solar plexus 2:0
0:16 Levinsky works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 4:0
0:25 Levinsky received a pep talk from Paddy Flood before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 4:0
0:30 Levinsky is holding... 4:0
0:35 Cortez separates the two fighters. 4:0
0:45 Levinsky tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 4:0
0:54 Tarver retreats into his own corner... 4:0
0:54 Battling Levinsky slips in a jab to the body 6:0
01:11 Tarver wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Battling Levinsky's defense. 6:0
01:18 Tarver is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 9:2
01:34 Levinsky hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Tarver. 11:2
01:44 Levinsky glances a hook off Tarver's side. 13:2
02:05 Levinsky has Tarver blocked in! 13:2
02:10 Levinsky pushes Antonio Tarver then steps away from him. 13:2
02:19 Levinsky lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Tarver. 13:2
02:28 Tarver backs away and hitches up his trunks. 13:2
02:42 Levinsky is clinching... 13:2
02:46 Cortez moves them apart. 13:2
02:56 Levinsky is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 13:2
03:00 That ends Round 3... But the fighters are still punching! Now Cortez jumps between them. 15:2

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 4. 0:0
0:11 Tarver misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
0:18 Tarver's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:23 Levinsky throws a punch and lands. Tarver scores with a counter. Looks like Levinsky was a little more effective. 3:2
0:42 Tarver misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 3:2
0:45 Battling Levinsky lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Tarver on the end of that punch. 5:2
0:58 Levinsky misses with that hook. 5:2
01:05 Tarver lands a crushing cross! 5:7
01:05 Levinsky was stunned by that blow! 5:7
01:23 Antonio Tarver is off target with that jab. 5:7
01:30 Levinsky takes a cross to the head from Tarver. 5:9
01:30 Tarver won't want to let Battling Levinsky off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 5:9
01:39 Tarver has Levinsky pinned! 5:9
01:39 Tarver lands a short right hook to the head. 5:11
01:39 Tarver senses he has Levinsky in trouble and he is pouring it on! 5:11
01:48 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 5:11
01:48 Tarver pushes Levinsky away from him, trying to get some punching room and lands a crisp uppercut to the head from inside. 5:14
01:48 Tarver appears to have Levinsky out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Levinsky looks ready to go, as Tarver closes in to try and end this fight. 5:14
02:01 Tarver fires and misses. 5:14
02:07 Antonio Tarver goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 5:16
02:21 Tarver misses wildly with the hook. 5:16
02:29 Levinsky traps Tarver in the corner! 5:16
02:33 Tarver comes in low. Battling Levinsky puts a headlock on him. Cortez knocks Levinsky's arm off Tarver's head. 5:16
02:42 Cortez has to separate the two... 5:16
02:46 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 5:16
02:50 Levinsky 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. 7:16
03:00 Levinsky has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Tarver. 7:16
03:00 Cortez moves in to break the clinch. 7:16
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 4, forcing Cortez to step in. 7:16

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Levinsky and Antonio Tarver square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Paddy Flood was really animated in Levinsky's corner and Levinsky was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:12 Tarver is giving Levinsky a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:0
0:23 OH! Tarver landed the big hook flush! 0:5
0:23 Levinsky is suddenly in trouble! 0:5
0:32 Tarver works the body, landing an uppercut. 0:7
0:32 Levinsky is dazed as Tarver looks to put him away! 0:7
0:41 Levinsky backs into the far corner. 0:7
0:45 Tarver leaves the jab just short. 0:7
0:52 The fighters are exchanging blows! No one scored more on that exchange. 2:9
0:52 Tarver is raining blows down on Levinsky, who is obviously hurt. Tarver wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 2:9
01:05 Levinsky is protecting the body nicely as Tarver fails to score inside. 2:9
01:12 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 2:9
01:20 Tarver lands a solid hook! 2:13
01:20 Levinsky is reeling.. 2:13
01:29 Both fighters are throwing but Antonio Tarver is scoring more than Levinsky. 4:16
01:38 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 4:16
01:42 Tarver rips a hook to the head. 4:18
01:57 Tarver fires a shot, but it glances off Levinsky's shoulder. 4:18
02:00 Levinsky dips and connects with a hook to the side of Antonio Tarver's head. 6:18
02:20 Antonio Tarver slides into his own corner... 6:18
02:24 Levinsky charges in but Tarver avoids the rush. 6:18
02:30 Battling Levinsky forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Tarver. 8:18
02:43 Antonio Tarver looks to work the body, but Levinsky covers up nicely. 8:18
02:46 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Levinsky digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Tarver. 10:18
02:59 Tarver just can't find the range with that uppercut. 10:18
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 11:20

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Paddy Flood knows Levinsky lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:06 Levinsky feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:0
0:06 Levinsky bangs the uppercut home. 2:0
0:22 Tarver is blocked in his own corner... 2:0
0:27 Levinsky telegraphed that shot and Tarver ducks under it easily. 2:0
0:47 No one is going to confuse Levinsky with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 2:0
0:59 Tarver tries to muscle inside but Levinsky clinches him. 2:0
01:04 Cortez pries them apart. 2:0
01:14 Tarver will tie a guy up if he has to. 2:0
01:19 Levinsky works his way free! 2:0
01:34 Tarver picks off the jab thrown by Battling Levinsky. 2:0
01:43 They need to close the distance between them. 2:0
01:52 Tarver has freed himself from Levinsky. They move quickly to ring center. 2:0
02:03 Tarver's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 2:0
02:16 Tarver is holding on to Levinsky. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:0
02:28 Referee Cortez has to separate the two... 2:0
02:34 Tarver retreats into the upper corner. 2:0
02:38 Levinsky misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:0
02:48 Levinsky eats a jab from Tarver 2:2
02:48 And now Levinsky is bleeding again from that last punch as his previous cut has been reopened. 2:2
02:48 The cut on the inside of Levinsky's left eyebrow has been reopened and the blood is, once again, trickling down his face. 2:2
03:00 Levinsky tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:2
03:00 It looks like Antonio Tarver has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 2:2
03:00 Hoots and hollers and cries for more action can be heard all over the arena as a less than scintillating round goes into the books. 2:3

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Levinsky is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:07 Levinsky got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Paddy Flood's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 Tarver goes to the head, then digs a nice combination to the body that had something on it. 0:3
0:22 Levinsky ties up Tarver... 0:3
0:27 Levinsky pushes Tarver away. 0:3
0:35 Levinsky doubles up to the body, though Tarver seems unfazed. 2:3
0:48 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 2:3
0:48 Levinsky bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 4:3
01:02 Levinsky fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:3
01:04 Tarver buries a straight left, followed by a solid right hook to the ribs. 4:6
01:17 Levinsky shoots the jab into the chest of Tarver. 6:6
01:31 Levinsky wings a big left hand at Tarver but the latter sidesteps the punch. 6:6
01:33 Tarver flicks a jab to Levinsky's stomach 6:8
01:44 Levinsky lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 8:8
01:54 Tarver backs into a neutral corner. 8:8
01:58 Levinsky is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Tarver. 8:8
02:03 Cortez breaks them up... 8:8
02:13 Levinsky just misses with a huge shot as Antonio Tarver chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 8:8
02:28 Levinsky misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 8:8
02:34 Cortez is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 8:8
02:43 Battling Levinsky looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 8:8
02:45 Battling Levinsky tastes Tarver's jab 8:10
02:54 Tarver doesn't have to look for Levinsky this round. He is right there in front of him. 8:10
03:00 Levinsky is just missing by a hair with his punches. 8:10
03:00 Tarver breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 7 ends. 8:10

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Levinsky and Tarver leave their corners. 0:0
0:14 Battling Levinsky lands a wicked cross! 4:0
0:14 Levinsky sent Tarver reeling with that punch! 4:0
0:23 Levinsky rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 6:0
0:38 Levinsky clinches... Tarver gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 6:0
0:47 Cortez separates them. 6:0
0:52 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 8th. 6:0
0:59 Levinsky has Tarver trapped! 6:0
0:59 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Levinsky who scores with a short hook to the chest. 8:0
01:09 Levinsky has Antonio Tarver cornered! 8:0
01:13 Levinsky drives that short hook into Tarver's midsection! 13:0
01:13 Tarver is hurt! 13:0
01:18 Tarver is losing his legs... 13:0
01:31 Tarver slides into a neutral corner... 13:0
01:35 Tarver picks off the jab by Levinsky. 13:0
01:42 Levinsky just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 13:4
01:42 Battling Levinsky is clutching his side! 13:4
01:51 Levinsky throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 15:4
02:05 Levinsky misses with that punch. 15:4
02:12 He sneaks home the right cross. 17:4
02:21 Tarver retreats into a neutral corner. 17:4
02:26 Levinsky tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Tarver blocks it. 17:4
02:28 Tarver lands the lead cross. 17:6
02:32 Levinsky and Tarver are both on the verge of exhaustion.. 17:6
02:37 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 17:6
02:42 Levinsky is jockeying for position as he tries to force Tarver back into the corner. 17:6
02:46 Antonio Tarver is pinned in his own corner... 17:6
02:51 Levinsky slides along the far ropes. 17:6
03:00 Antonio Tarver tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Levinsky. 17:6
03:00 Battling Levinsky appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 17:6
03:00 And that ends Round number 8. 19:6

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it looks as if Tarver is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:08 Paddy Flood was extremely upbeat during the break with Levinsky providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:14 Levinsky dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Antonio Tarver back on his heels! 4:0
0:14 Tarver's knee almost touched the canvas... 4:0
0:28 Levinsky misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:0
0:52 Levinsky slides into the corner... 4:0
0:56 Tarver grabs and holds Levinsky... 4:0
01:01 Now they break clean. 4:0
01:08 Tarver moves into a neutral corner. 4:0
01:13 Levinsky can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:0
01:26 Levinsky throws a flurry of punches but Tarver either blocks or slips them. 4:0
01:38 Levinsky lands a hard hook! 8:0
01:38 Tarver was stunned by that blow! 8:0
01:47 He moves into the right corner. 8:0
01:47 Levinsky's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 10:0
01:51 The sting is starting to go from Tarver's punches... 10:0
01:51 Levinsky is starting to suck wind... 10:0
01:56 Tarver is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 10:0
02:03 Levinsky is trapped in Tarver's corner... 10:0
02:03 Tarver continues to pop the jab 10:2
02:19 Levinsky scores with a winging right! Tarver's head snapped back violently with that punch! 14:2
02:19 Tarver looks like he was hurt by that punch! 14:2
02:35 Levinsky fires and misses. 14:2
02:42 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 14:2
02:46 Levinsky can't score with short uppercut inside. Antonio Tarver got his gloves in front of the punch. 14:2
02:58 Tarver has Levinsky trapped in the near neutral corner... 14:2
03:00 Tarver dances gracefully across the canvas 14:2
03:00 Levinsky appears to have this fight under control. 14:2
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 9. 15:2

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 10th. 0:0
0:19 Antonio Tarver is really fluid in his movement. 0:0
0:19 Levinsky looks to be out of gas at this point. 0:0
0:23 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:27 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:37 Levinsky drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:0
0:37 Tarver is gasping for air!! 4:0
0:42 Both fighters are carrying their arms low... 4:0
01:03 Tarver usues his legs to avoid Levinsky's punches. 4:0
01:10 Levinsky is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 6:0
01:19 Levinsky bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 8:0
01:44 Tarver does a great job of moving as Levinsky tries to work inside. 8:0
01:52 Both fighters move back to ring center. 8:0
01:52 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Tarver lands the right hand. 8:2
02:04 Levinsky has Tarver pinned! 8:2
02:08 Levinsky just comes up short with the combination. 8:2
02:20 Tarver's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 8:2
02:28 Levinsky doesn't connect with the uppercut. 8:2
02:40 Levinsky tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 8:2
02:42 Tarver delivers a cross to the nose of Levinsky. 8:5
02:58 Tarver made Battling Levinsky look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Levinsky would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 8:5
03:00 Levinsky seems to have done enough to win this fight. 8:5
03:00 The fighters hug each other in the middle of the ring as the 10th and final round ends. 9:6

Fight Result

Billy Jordan has the call...

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

Ramon Cerdan, Argentina scores the bout 95 to 95 - even

Jose Juan Guerra, Mexico scores the bout 96 to 95 for Antonio Tarver

Terry Smith, United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even

This fight has been declared a majority draw!


Score Cards

Ramon Cerdan Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Battling Levinsky 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 95
Antonio Tarver 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 95

Jose Juan Guerra Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Battling Levinsky 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 95
Antonio Tarver 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 96

Terry Smith Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Battling Levinsky 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 95
Antonio Tarver 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 95

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Battling Levinsky 27 29 30 27 28 27 27 30 30 30 285
Antonio Tarver 30 28 27 30 29 30 30 27 27 28 286


Statistics
Categories Battling Levinsky Antonio Tarver
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 5.40 4.40
Hooks / Round 8.10 4.10
Crosses / Round 5.60 3.30
Combinations / Round 4.00 2.60
Uppercuts / Round 3.70 3.60


Punches Landed / Round 26.80 18.00
Punches Missed / Round 80.00 41.50


Punching Accuracy 25.1% 30.3%


Total Number of Fouls 0 0


Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 2 / 1 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0


Cut locations breakdown:
Cut inside left eyebrow 2 / 1 / 0


Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0


Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 2 / 2 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 1 / 1
Fight Inside 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 7 / 6
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

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Preliminary 1
John Henry Lewis vs Harry Matthews

Fight info: Miami Stadium, Miami, FL, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Michael Pass, referee is Arthur Mercante, the bout will be scored by three judges: Gale Van Hoy (United States), Donnie Jessup (United States) and Masakazu Uchida (Japan), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBA-rules are in effect, three KD rule is 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: John Henry Lewis - Record: 5-2-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Tommy Parks - Cut Man: Bill Delaney
In the blue corner: Harry Matthews - Record: 4-4-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Kenny Adams - Cut Man: Lenny DeJesus

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and this fight is underway! 0:0
0:13 Lewis drives home an uppercut. That punch had something on it. 3:0
0:30 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 3:0
0:34 Mercante has to break the clinch. 3:0
0:46 Lewis has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Harry Matthews. 3:0
0:50 The Referee breaks it up... 3:0
0:56 Matthews throws a short, bristling uppercut to the chin of Lewis 3:3
01:08 John Henry Lewis splits Harry Matthews's gloves with an uppercut. 5:3
01:20 Lewis scores with a pinpoint hook to the chin of Harry "Kid" Matthews. 8:3
01:30 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 8:3
01:41 Matthews just comes up short with the cross. 8:3
01:43 Lewis bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 10:3
01:57 Matthews snakes the jab through Lewis's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 10:5
02:19 Matthews just misses with a huge shot as Lewis chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 10:5
02:31 Matthews holds his arms up in disgust as Lewis holds him around his waist. 10:5
02:40 Now they break clean. 10:5
02:54 Lewis throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 10:5
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 10:5

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Matthews didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Kenny Adams seemed to pump up Matthews between rounds. 0:0
0:06 Lewis gets off a jab to the solar plexus 2:0
0:20 Lewis misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:0
0:35 That was a violent straight right by Lewis! 6:0
0:35 Matthews is trying to regroup after those punches... 6:0
0:44 There's a wicked cross to the stomach by Matthews. He had some steam on that punch. 6:3
01:02 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Matthews rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 6:3
01:10 Lewis slams home the jab. That punch landed with the force of a cross or a hook. 9:3
01:21 Matthews straightens Lewis up with the impact of that uppercut to the head. 9:6
01:34 * Matthews is blatantly hitting John Henry Lewis while they are locked up and Mercante has stopped the action to scold him 9:9
01:57 Lewis is clinching. Mercante better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 9:9
02:06 Mercante separates the two... 9:9
02:14 Lewis lands a short hard right to the chest and follows up immediately with a crushing left to the head of Matthews. 12:9
02:23 Lewis feints to the head, then goes downstairs with a wicked hook! 15:9
02:37 Matthews is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Lewis can't throw punches, I guess. 15:9
02:41 Mercante moves them apart. 15:9
02:46 The action slows for the moment. 15:9
02:54 Matthews just can't find the range with that combination. 15:9
03:00 Lewis picks off the jab by Matthews. 15:9
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 15:9

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 3. There it is! 0:0
0:08 The uppercut just landed by Harry Matthews is a nice weapon on the inside. 0:2
0:17 Whatever Kenny Adams said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Harry Matthews has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:2
0:22 Matthews is moving around the ring nicely. 0:2
0:31 And Lewis tastes the power of a huge cross from Matthews! 0:6
0:31 Lewis was shaken by that blow! 0:6
0:40 Matthews lands a hard cross, one of the better punches so far this round. 0:9
0:53 Matthews just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:14
0:53 Lewis was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 0:14
01:09 Mercante tries to separate the boxers but Matthews has a vice-like grip on Lewis. 0:14
01:18 Matthews and Lewis each take a step back. 0:14
01:26 Lewis lands two solid jabs that snap back the head of Matthews. 3:14
01:36 Harry Matthews doesn't have to look for Lewis this round. He is right there in front of him. 3:14
01:44 Lewis is trying to free his gloves from under Matthews's gloves. 3:14
01:53 Mercante separates the two... 3:14
01:57 Both fighters take a half-step back. 3:14
02:05 Lewis throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Matthews but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 3:14
02:07 Harry Matthews misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 3:16
02:21 Matthews is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 3:16
02:30 Lewis pushes Matthews away. 3:16
02:47 Matthews is bouncing on his toes, avoiding John Henry Lewis attempts to move inside on him. 3:16
02:55 Matthews finds a home for that debilitating hook. 3:19
03:00 He fires and misses. 3:19
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 3 comes to an end. 3:19

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:12 Matthews darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:0
0:12 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:16 Matthews's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:21 Matthews misses with that punch. 0:0
0:38 Matthews tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:40 A solid right hand scores for Lewis. 3:0
0:49 Matthews moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 3:2
01:03 Matthews lands a strong hook! 3:6
01:03 Lewis is reeling.. 3:6
01:17 Harry Matthews misses wildly with the hook. 3:6
01:24 Lewis lands a wicked combination! 8:6
01:24 Matthews is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 8:6
01:38 Matthews connects with a hard left hook to the jaw. 8:9
01:55 Matthews wings a big left hand at Lewis but the latter sidesteps the punch. 8:9
02:02 Matthews lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 8:11
02:19 Lewis misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 8:11
02:22 Matthews rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 8:13
02:34 Lewis throws a hook to the ribs with authority. 11:13
02:48 John Henry Lewis doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 11:13
02:57 Matthews has a hold on Lewis that would make a professional wrestler proud. 11:13
03:00 Matthews uses his shoulder to force Lewis out of the clinch. 11:13
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 12:14

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Matthews looks to be in good shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Lewis fires a shot, but it glances off Matthews's shoulder. 0:0
0:14 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:21 * Mercante motions to Lewis to keep his punches up. 3:0
0:47 Matthews drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 3:4
0:47 Lewis was stunned by that blow! 3:4
0:56 Lewis scores with a solid hook to the head. 6:4
01:06 John Henry Lewis lands consecutive blows to Matthews's midsection. 8:4
01:19 Lewis ties up Harry Matthews... 8:4
01:28 Mercante separates the two fighters. 8:4
01:37 Lewis fires a left hand that Matthews takes high on the shoulder. 8:4
01:45 Matthews throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 8:6
02:02 Matthews tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Lewis blocks it. 8:6
02:05 Lewis is doing great work inside as he jars Matthews with an uppercut. 11:6
02:21 Lewis approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Harry Matthews any room to breathe. 11:6
02:31 Lewis lands a vicious cross! 15:6
02:31 Matthews is trying to regroup after that punch... 15:6
02:35 There's a small knot now under the left eye of Matthews. 15:6
02:40 * That was a blatant backhand by Lewis and Mercante has stopped the action to scold him 17:6
03:00 Lewis just comes up short with the combination. 17:6
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 5. 18:6

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Lewis and Matthews leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 Lewis received a pep talk from Bill Delaney before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:11 Lewis smothers Matthews's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:15 Matthews tries to get free... Here comes Mercante to break them up... 0:0
0:24 John Henry Lewis grabs and holds Matthews... 0:0
0:33 Mercante breaks them up... 0:0
0:46 Matthews fires and misses. 0:0
0:53 John Henry Lewis lands a devastating hook! 4:0
0:53 Matthews is suddenly in trouble! 4:0
01:06 Lewis lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Matthews. 4:0
01:21 Matthews misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 4:0
01:28 John Henry Lewis dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Matthews back on his heels! 8:0
01:28 Matthews was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 8:0
01:41 Harry Matthews is getting frustrated as John Henry Lewis continues to hold on to him. Matthews is punching Lewis's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Mercante pushes the fighters apart. 8:0
01:46 Lewis shoves Matthews away. 8:0
01:55 Matthews has his arms wrapped around John Henry Lewis... Now they separate. 8:0
02:00 Mercante has to separate the two... 8:0
02:09 John Henry Lewis 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. 8:0
02:19 Lewis slides along the far ropes. 8:0
02:28 Lewis is stalking his opponent. 8:0
02:37 Lewis just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Matthews with a sharp combination! 12:0
02:37 Matthews was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 12:0
02:41 Matthews needs to catch his second wind... 12:0
02:41 There appears to be increased swelling under Matthews's left eye. 12:0
02:46 John Henry Lewis's left hook has found a home on the side of Matthews's head as he lands it again. 15:0
03:00 Lewis fires a lead right that Matthews manages to avoid. 15:0
03:00 It looks like Lewis has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 15:0
03:00 There's another round in the books. 16:0

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Matthews's corner as the bell sounds for Round 7. 0:0
0:06 Matthews got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Kenny Adams's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 Matthews's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:06 Lewis catches Matthews with a nice cross. 3:0
0:16 Lewis gets the cross through Matthews's guard. 5:0
0:29 Lewis buries a straight right, followed by a solid left hook to the ribs. 8:0
0:33 Look for Lewis to start to target Matthews's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 8:0
0:38 Matthews is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 8:0
0:46 Matthews lands a smashing hook! 8:4
0:46 Lewis is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 8:4
01:03 Matthews does a great job of moving as Lewis tries to work inside. 8:4
01:18 Matthews is holding... 8:4
01:23 The fighters separate after a clinch. 8:4
01:36 Lewis telegraphed that shot and Matthews ducks under it easily. 8:4
01:38 Matthews throws the cross and scores to the head of Lewis. 8:6
01:52 Lewis works free! The fighters move to ring center. 8:6
02:04 Look out! That was a straight right by Lewis! 12:6
02:04 That shot landed square and Matthews felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 12:6
02:13 John Henry Lewis digs two shots to the body and then rips Matthews with a short uppercut on the inside. 15:6
02:25 Not much steam behind Matthews's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 15:8
02:41 Circling left, Lewis looks for an opening to fire a shot at Matthews. 15:8
02:46 Matthews takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 15:8
02:49 Lewis backs into his own corner... 15:8
02:49 Matthews scores big with that hook to the jaw of Lewis. Lewis took a step back after absorbing that shot. 15:11
02:58 Harry Matthews backs into a neutral corner. 15:11
03:00 Lewis wraps his arms around Matthews. 15:11
03:00 Mercante separates them. 15:11
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 17:10

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 8 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Matthews's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:13 Matthews just landed a three punch combo! 0:4
0:13 Lewis appears shaken by those punches! 0:4
0:18 Matthews looks to be out of gas at this point. 0:4
0:27 Lewis takes a heavy hook downstairs. 0:8
0:27 John Henry Lewis is clutching his side! 0:8
0:36 Matthews has Lewis trapped! 0:8
0:36 Matthews lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Lewis on the end of that punch. 0:10
0:50 Matthews fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:10
0:57 Lewis scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 5:10
0:57 Matthews is hurt! 5:10
01:10 Matthews usues his legs to avoid Lewis's punches. 5:10
01:21 Lewis moves to the center of the Ring taunting Matthews with his hands by his sides. 5:10
01:30 Lewis's misses as Matthews backpedals away. 5:10
01:36 Matthews moves into a neutral corner. 5:10
01:41 OH! Lewis landed the big hook flush! 9:10
01:41 Matthews looks shaken! 9:10
01:54 Lewis can't score with short uppercut inside. Matthews got his gloves in front of the punch. 9:10
02:09 The fighters are at ring center... 9:10
02:09 Lewis and Matthews go toe to toe with Lewis getting the better of it. 12:12
02:14 Matthews is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 12:12
02:21 Both fighters move in close as Matthews goes to the body with an uppercut. 12:14
02:25 Lewis is losing his legs... 12:14
02:31 Lewis scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 14:14
02:45 Matthews and Lewis are in a clinch, Mercante hollers at them to break and start fighting. 14:14
02:49 Harry Matthews finally lets go of Lewis. 14:14
03:00 Matthews is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Lewis. 14:14
03:00 Mercante steps in and breaks it up. 14:14
03:00 My co-announcer is on his feet cheering along with the rest of the crowd after that amazing round. 15:14

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it's obvious that Harry Matthews is going to need a knockout to win this fight. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Matthews is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:13 Matthews lands a devastating cross! 0:5
0:13 Lewis takes a step back, obviously hurt! 0:5
0:18 Neither fighter has much left... 0:5
0:27 Harry Matthews drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:9
0:27 Lewis was hurt by those blows! 0:9
0:39 Lewis retreats into a neutral corner. 0:9
0:44 Matthews works his way in and leans on Lewis... 0:9
0:48 Referee Mercante has to separate the two... 0:9
0:53 A cross lands for Matthews. Lewis didn't see that one coming. 0:11
01:10 Matthews just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 5:11
01:10 That series of punches rocked Harry Matthews and he looks to be in trouble. 5:11
01:15 Harry Matthews's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 5:11
01:24 Matthews is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Lewis to chase him. 5:11
01:36 Matthews lands a hard hook! 5:16
01:36 Lewis is gasping for air!! 5:16
01:41 Lewis is starting to swell just a little under his right eye. It remains to be seen if it will become a problem. 5:16
01:45 Lewis retreats into the near right corner. 5:16
01:49 John Henry Lewis backs into the near corner. 5:16
01:53 Matthews lands a crushing hook! 5:20
01:53 Lewis is reeling.. 5:20
02:02 Matthews has Lewis trapped in the near right neutral corner... 5:20
02:07 Matthews is just missing by a hair with his punches. 5:20
02:13 The fighters are back at ring center... 5:20
02:18 Matthews lands a solid hook! 5:24
02:18 Lewis was stunned by that blow! 5:24
02:27 Matthews pins Lewis in the corner! 5:24
02:31 Matthews throws a flurry of punches but Lewis either blocks or slips them. 5:24
02:43 Matthews tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 5:24
02:53 He slides along the far ropes. 5:24
02:58 Matthews has Lewis cornered! 5:24
03:00 Matthews really buried that punch into Lewis's ribs. 5:28
03:00 Those punches hurt Lewis and he looks to hang on. 5:28
03:00 Lewis's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 5:28
03:00 Lewis seems to have done enough to win this fight. 5:28
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 5:30

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 10, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Matthews's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:09 The action is at ring center. 0:0
0:14 Lewis clamps Matthews's arms to his side and holds on until Mercante breaks the hold. 0:0
0:23 Mercante pries them apart. 0:0
0:36 * Matthews absorbs a wicked hook to the head. He's staggering backwards and now he goes down in a heap. 0:0
0:38 Mercante points Lewis to a neutral corner and begins the count over Matthews... 7:0
0:38 1... 7:0
0:39 2... 7:0
0:40 3... 7:0
0:41 4... 7:0
0:41 * Matthews is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Mercante. 7:0
0:41 Mercante seems convinced that Matthews is ok, and the fight will continue! 7:0
0:41 Lewis has Matthews in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 10th. 7:0
0:50 Lewis scores with consecutive blows to the body of Matthews. 9:0
0:50 Lewis picks up the pace sensing he can get Matthews out of there! 9:0
0:59 A hard jab to the stomach makes Matthews gasp!! 12:0
0:59 Matthews is definitely in trouble. Lewis needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 12:0
01:12 Matthews is protecting the body nicely as Lewis fails to score inside. 12:0
01:19 Matthews slides into the corner... 12:0
01:27 Lewis cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Matthews had his elbows tucked in nicely. 12:0
01:34 Lewis traps Matthews in the corner! 12:0
01:38 John Henry Lewis has Matthews pinned! 12:0
01:43 John Henry Lewis misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 12:0
01:53 Matthews is trapped in Lewis's corner... 12:0
01:58 John Henry Lewis is holding on to Matthews. He seems to be taking a breather. 12:0
02:02 Mercante moves in to break the clinch. 12:0
02:07 Lewis has Matthews blocked in! 12:0
02:12 Lewis is off target with that combination. 12:0
02:19 These guys are really going at it but Lewis looks to be getting the worse of it. 14:3
02:27 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 14:3
02:35 Lewis tries to drop the right hand over the top but Matthews ducks under it. 14:3
02:51 Matthews's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 14:3
02:58 Lewis swings...and misses. 14:3
03:00 Lewis appears to have this fight under control. 14:3
03:00 There's the bell and this contest is in the books. Both fighters act as if they've won. Let's listen to the call as the scorecards are handed to the ring announcer. 14:3

Fight Result

Let's go to Michael Pass for the call...

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

Gale Van Hoy, United States scores the bout 96 to 93

Donnie Jessup, United States scores the bout 97 to 92

Masakazu Uchida, Japan scores the bout 96 to 95

And your winner by unanimous decision John Henry Lewis!!!


Score Cards

Gale Van Hoy Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
John Henry Lewis 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 96
Harry Matthews 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 8 93

Donnie Jessup Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
John Henry Lewis 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 97
Harry Matthews 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 8 92

Masakazu Uchida Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
John Henry Lewis 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 96
Harry Matthews 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 8 95

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
John Henry Lewis 29 29 27 28 30 30 29 30 27 30 289
Harry Matthews 28 28 30 30 27 27 28 28 30 24 280


Statistics
Categories John Henry Lewis Harry Matthews
Knockdowns scored 1 0


Jabs / Round 3.90 4.00
Hooks / Round 4.10 4.70
Crosses / Round 4.50 3.30
Combinations / Round 5.00 3.80
Uppercuts / Round 4.60 4.20


Punches Landed / Round 22.10 20.00
Punches Missed / Round 52.20 42.60


Punching Accuracy 29.7% 31.9%


Total Number of Fouls 2 1
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Backhanding 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 2 1


Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Inside 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 1 / 1
Go for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 0 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 1


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments

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Preliminary 2
Tiger Jack Fox vs Mauro Mina

Fight info: Hartford Auditorium, Hartford, CT, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Michael Pass, referee is Pat Russell, the bout will be scored by three judges: Brett Miller (United States), Ken Morita (Japan) and Rudy Ortega (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBO-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell is in effect, 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 3/Scorecard after 3, 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: Tiger Jack Fox - Record: 3-5-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Darkie Smith - Cut Man: Al Gavin
In the blue corner: Mauro Mina - Record: 3-3-2 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Izzy Kline - Cut Man: Carlos Vargas

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is anticipating a good fight tonight as the bell sounds for Round 1. 0:0
0:12 Fox connects with a violent uppercut! 5:0
0:12 Mina is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 5:0
0:21 Fox fires the jab. It finds its target. 7:0
0:21 There's time for Fox to finish Mina if he can do it. 7:0
0:30 Fox flicks a lead right to the head of Mina. 9:0
0:30 Fox wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Mina away! 9:0
0:43 Fox can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 9:0
0:54 Tiger Jack Fox misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 9:0
01:09 Fox misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 9:0
01:20 Fox whiffs with the uppercut. 9:0
01:31 Mina takes a hard combination from Fox 14:0
01:31 Mina looks shaken! 14:0
01:47 Russell has to pull the fighters away from each other as Fox locks up Mina's arms. 14:0
01:59 The Referee breaks it up... 14:0
02:07 Mina is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 14:2
02:25 Mina grabs Fox's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Russell has to force Mina to let go. 14:2
02:37 Russell moves them apart. 14:2
02:57 Mina doubles up to the body, though Fox seems unfazed. 14:4
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 14:3

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mina 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
0:18 Fox picks off the cross by Mina. 0:0
0:27 There's a right cross from Fox that lands flush. 3:0
0:38 Mina scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 3:2
0:51 Mina is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 3:4
01:07 Mina throws a punch and lands. Fox scores with a counter. Looks like Mina was a little more effective. 5:7
01:16 Mina rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 5:9
01:35 Tiger Jack Fox delivers a solid cross to the body of Mina. 8:9
01:43 Mina doesn't have to look for Fox this round. He is right there in front of him. 8:9
01:51 Fox lands a crushing cross! 12:9
01:51 Mina seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 12:9
02:03 As high as Mina is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Fox takes advantage of it. 12:9
02:26 Fox is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 12:9
02:36 Mina is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 12:9
02:46 That was a violent straight right by Fox! 16:9
02:46 Mina was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 16:9
03:00 Mina looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 16:9
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 18:10

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 3. There it is! 0:0
0:07 Mina rips a hook to the head. 0:2
0:16 Fox scores with a piston-like jab. 3:2
0:25 Both fighters are throwing but Fox is scoring more than Mauro Mina. 6:4
0:35 Mina connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 6:6
0:44 Mina gets the cross through Fox's guard. 6:8
0:57 Mina slides along the far ropes. 6:8
01:07 Russell yells at the fighters to separate but Mina and Fox are a tangle of arms. 6:8
01:16 Referee Russell has to separate the two... 6:8
01:25 Fox will tie a guy up if he has to. 6:8
01:34 Fox uses his shoulder to force Mina out of the clinch. 6:8
01:39 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 6:8
01:46 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Mina rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 6:8
01:50 Mina scores with a hard, snapping jab. 6:11
02:10 Mina wings a big left hand at Fox but the latter sidesteps the punch. 6:11
02:25 Mina is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 6:11
02:37 Mina and Fox each take a step back. 6:11
02:44 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Mina lands a short uppercut to the chin of Fox. 6:13
02:48 * The round is stopped by Russell. He apparently thought he heard the bell for the end of the round but he is obviously mistaken. 6:13

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 4 begins. 0:0
0:07 Darkie Smith knows Fox lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:13 Tiger Jack Fox holds his arms up in disgust as Mina holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:17 Russell has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:17 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:27 Mina is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Fox. 0:0
0:31 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:39 Mina pins Fox's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:48 Russell steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:58 Mauro Mina usues his legs to avoid Fox's punches. 0:0
01:10 Mina just comes up short with the cross. 0:0
01:22 Mina wraps up Fox... Neither fighter will break... 0:0
01:26 Russell separates the two... 0:0
01:30 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 0:0
01:38 Mina is literally dancing circles around Fox this round. 0:0
01:43 Not much happening at the moment. 0:0
01:51 Fox just comes up short with the hook. 0:0
01:58 Fox glances a hook off Mina's side. 2:0
02:12 Fox seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:0
02:16 Fox scores with the jab. 4:0
02:31 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 4:0
02:37 Mina snakes the jab through Fox's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 4:2
02:57 Mina's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 4:2
03:00 Fox fires and misses. 4:2
03:00 Hoots and hollers and cries for more action can be heard all over the arena as a less than scintillating round goes into the books. 4:3

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 5 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:15 That punch actually went behind Fox's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Mina. 0:0
0:22 It's a sweet uppercut by Tiger Jack Fox! He snapped Mauro Mina's head straight back with that punch! 4:0
0:22 Mina looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:0
0:27 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 4:0
0:39 Fox grabs Mina. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:0
0:44 Mina pushes Fox away. 4:0
01:01 Tiger Jack Fox pins Mina's arms. Now they move apart. 4:0
01:05 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:0
01:10 Fox is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:0
01:17 Fox drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 8:0
01:17 Mina appears shaken by those punches! 8:0
01:42 Fox throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 8:0
01:49 Mina doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 8:2
02:07 Tiger Jack Fox ties up Mina. 8:2
02:16 Russell breaks them up... 8:2
02:20 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 8:2
02:24 Hard to choose in that exchange as Mina and Fox go blow for blow. 10:4
02:40 Fox is protecting the body nicely as Mina fails to score inside. 10:4
02:47 Tiger Jack Fox lands a solid uppercut! 14:4
02:47 Mina is suddenly in trouble! 14:4
03:00 Mina does a great job of moving as Fox tries to work inside. 14:4
03:00 Fox spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 5. 13:5

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Something's wrong. The bell should have sounded to start...there it goes. Both fighters got a few extra seconds rest here at the start of Round 6. 0:0
0:12 A cross lands for Mina. Fox didn't see that one coming. 0:2
0:16 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:2
0:29 Mina bounces off the ropes, challenging Fox to come get him. 0:2
0:35 Mina's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:2
0:43 That uppercut to the stomach didn't hurt Mina but it scores points for Fox none the less. 2:2
01:03 Tiger Jack Fox is either lucky or has radar. Mauro Mina's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:2
01:10 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:2
01:17 Mina scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Fox's jaw. 2:4
01:31 Mina grabs Fox again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 2:4
01:36 Russell separates them. 2:4
01:41 Both men look to measure one another. 2:4
01:52 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 2:4
02:01 Russell separates the two fighters. 2:4
02:07 Mina fires a light jab to the stomach 2:6
02:16 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Mina lands the right hand. 2:8
02:38 Fox takes a heavy combination downstairs. 2:12
02:38 Fox is trying to regroup after those punches... 2:12
02:50 Mina connects with stiff left hook to the body. 2:15
02:55 * Fox's left eye has abruptly developed some major swelling under it. 2:15
03:00 Mina is off target with that jab. 2:15
03:00 Fox appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 2:15
03:00 Russell motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 6. 2:15

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 7. 0:0
0:06 Darkie Smith was extremely upbeat during the break with Fox providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 Fox's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:07 * Russell is telling Fox to watch using an open glove. 2:0
0:33 Fox lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Mina. 2:0
0:46 Mina smothers Fox's attack with a clinch! 2:0
0:55 Referee Russell separates the two... 2:0
01:03 Mina and Fox lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 2:0
01:10 Mina gets off a jab to the solar plexus 2:2
01:31 Mina just misses with a huge shot as Fox chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:2
01:38 Fox lands a wicked combination! 6:2
01:38 Mauro Mina looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 6:2
01:51 Mina and Fox are in a clinch, Russell hollers at them to break and start fighting. 6:2
01:56 The fighters accidentally butt heads as they manuever inside. 6:2
01:56 Fox's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 6:2
02:01 Mina lands the lead cross. 6:4
02:10 Fox rips a hook to the body. 8:4
02:22 Mina lands consecutive blows to Fox's midsection. 8:6
02:35 Mauro Mina gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Fox with an uppercut. 8:8
02:40 The swelling under Fox's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 8:8
02:45 Not much steam behind Tiger Jack Fox's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 10:8
02:54 Mina is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 10:8
03:00 Mina looks to work the body, but Fox covers up nicely. 10:8
03:00 It looks like Fox has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 10:8
03:00 The bell ending Round 7 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 10:8

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mina was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:08 Mina got some great advice from Izzy Kline between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 8. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Fox's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:09 Mauro Mina gets off a nasty series of punches that shook Fox. His corner has been screaming for that. 0:3
0:13 Fox's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 0:3
0:18 Izzy Kline felt Mina lost that last round and he let him know in no uncertain terms during the break. 0:3
0:18 Mina scores with a glancing cross. 0:5
0:27 Mina tastes Fox's jab 2:5
0:48 Fox fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:5
0:55 And Tiger Jack Fox tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Mina! 2:9
0:55 That blow connected solidly to the head of Fox and he is stunned! 2:9
01:00 Fox's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 2:9
01:04 Fox lands a rapier like jab to the head of Mina 4:9
01:20 Mina picks off the jab thrown by Fox. 4:9
01:23 Mauro Mina flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 4:11
01:36 Tiger Jack Fox is holding... 4:11
01:45 * The referee is cautioning Fox about using his shoulders a bit too enthusiastically when he gets inside. 4:11
01:59 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 4:11
02:07 Mina scores with a tremendous left! 4:15
02:07 Fox looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 4:15
02:20 Fox misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:15
02:30 Mina lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 4:17
02:45 Fox winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Mauro Mina. 4:20
02:49 There has to be something done about the swelling around Fox's left eye as it continues to worsen. 4:20
02:54 Fox doubles up to the body. He got Mina's attention with those shots. 7:20
02:58 Mina is losing his legs... 7:20
03:00 Mina appears to have this fight under control. 7:20
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 7:20

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fox looks to be in good shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Fox got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Darkie Smith's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 Fox is ready to go. The swelling he's suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his cutman has done a nice job keeping it under control. 0:0
0:11 Mina is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Fox. 0:0
0:20 Fox works his way free! 0:0
0:29 Mina is moving like a ghost out there, as Fox trys in vain to corner him 0:0
0:34 Mina gets in a hook to the body of Fox. 0:2
0:56 Fox clamps Mina's arms to his side and holds on until Russell breaks the hold. 0:2
01:05 Fox pushes Mina away. 0:2
01:10 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 0:2
01:13 Fox leaps at Mina and lands a cross that made Mauro Mina's legs buckle ever so slightly. That was a wild shot! 3:2
01:27 Mina presses the attack, landing a crisp uppercut inside. 3:5
01:31 Fox is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 3:5
01:46 Mina lands a devastating uppercut! 3:9
01:46 Mina just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 3:9
02:00 Mina voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 3:9
02:04 Fox's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 3:9
02:12 Russell warns Mauro Mina for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 3:9
02:16 Russell is shouting at Mina to break! 3:9
02:25 Mina ducks inside, connecting with an uppercut downstairs. 3:11
02:43 Mina misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 3:11
02:45 Fox wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 5:11
03:00 Mina telegraphed that shot and Fox ducks under it easily. 5:11
03:00 Mina seems to have done enough to win this fight. 5:11
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 9 to a close. 4:12

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 10th. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Fox is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Mina 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! 0:4
0:12 Fox appears to have been staggered by that punch... 0:4
0:16 Mina is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 0:4
0:28 Mina lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 0:6
0:33 It seems every shot Fox takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 0:6
0:46 Mina seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:6
01:01 Fox is moving around the ring nicely. 0:6
01:05 Fox and Mina clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 0:6
01:15 Mina misses wildly with the Hook. 0:6
01:23 Those were mostly arm punches from Fox but several got through. 2:6
01:39 Mina scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 2:10
01:39 Fox was shaken by those blows! 2:10
01:57 Mina wraps up Fox. 2:10
02:01 Referee Russell steps in to break it up. 2:10
02:10 Fox is clinching... Mina is trying to free his gloves... They are under Fox's arms... 2:10
02:19 Fox shoves Mina away. 2:10
02:29 Fox wraps his arms around Mina. 2:10
02:33 Fox finally lets go of Mina. 2:10
02:46 Fox is holding on to Mauro Mina. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:10
02:50 Russell has to separate the two... 2:10
03:00 Mina wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Fox's defense. 2:10
03:00 Mina appears to have this fight under control. 2:10
03:00 The bell sounds ending the final round and now the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 2:9

Fight Result

And here with the call is Michael Pass

Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...

Brett Miller, United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even

Ken Morita, Japan scores the bout 96 to 94 for Tiger Jack Fox

Rudy Ortega, United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even

This fight has been declared a majority draw!


Score Cards

Brett Miller Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tiger Jack Fox 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 95
Mauro Mina 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 95

Ken Morita Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tiger Jack Fox 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 96
Mauro Mina 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 94

Rudy Ortega Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tiger Jack Fox 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 95
Mauro Mina 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 95

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tiger Jack Fox 30 30 27 30 30 27 30 27 27 28 286
Mauro Mina 27 27 30 27 27 30 27 30 30 29 284


Statistics
Categories Tiger Jack Fox Mauro Mina
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 2.80 8.40
Hooks / Round 3.00 4.90
Crosses / Round 4.30 3.50
Combinations / Round 2.70 4.30
Uppercuts / Round 4.00 3.20


Punches Landed / Round 16.80 24.30
Punches Missed / Round 37.00 39.80


Punching Accuracy 31.2% 37.9%


Total Number of Fouls 2 0
Using Open Glove 1
Using Shoulder 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 2


Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 6
Fight Outside (Defensive) 8 / 8 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0


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Johnny Frankham vs Fabrice Tiozzo

Fight info: Southampton Guildhall, Southampton, England, 2012-10-07, announcer is Jimmy Lennon, referee is Dave Parris, the bout will be scored by three judges: Raul Caiz (United States), Gary Camponeschi (United States) and Gary Kruse (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBO-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell is in effect, 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 3/Scorecard after 3, 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: Johnny Frankham - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Angelo Dundee - Cut Man: Al Gavin
In the blue corner: Fabrice Tiozzo - Record: 2-5-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Needs Paycheck - Trainer: Thel Torrance - Cut Man: Aaron Snowell

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's the bell and this contest is underway. 0:0
0:06 Upstairs and downstairs! Frankham lands two quick blows and then moves away from Tiozzo's counters. 2:0
0:23 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Frankham lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Tiozzo. 4:0
0:32 Frankham scores with a quick one-two to Tiozzo's midsection 6:0
0:49 Tiozzo wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Frankham's defense. 6:0
0:55 Tiozzo gets off a quick combination to the body 6:2
01:15 Frankham digs a short hook to ribs of Tiozzo. 8:2
01:32 Tiozzo tries to drop the right hand over the top but Frankham ducks under it. 8:2
01:45 Some nice infighting ends with Frankham getting an uppercut in. 10:2
02:03 There's a straight right by Tiozzo! 10:6
02:03 Frankham suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 10:6
02:20 Tiozzo lands a wicked uppercut! 10:10
02:20 Frankham appears shaken by that punch! 10:10
02:29 Tiozzo lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 10:12
02:51 Tiozzo smothers Frankham's attack with a clinch! 10:12
02:56 Referee Parris separates the two... 10:12
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 10:12

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:14 Tiozzo rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 0:2
0:28 Tiozzo can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:2
0:42 The quickness and footwork of Frankham is definitely keeping Tiozzo off balance. 0:2
0:51 Frankham grabs Tiozzo. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:2
0:56 Parris separates the two fighters. 0:2
01:08 Frankham is literally dancing circles around Tiozzo this round. 0:2
01:18 Tiozzo comes in low. Frankham puts a headlock on him. Parris knocks Frankham's arm off Tiozzo's head. 0:2
01:22 Parris moves them apart. 0:2
01:28 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:2
01:32 Tiozzo delivers a cross to the nose of Frankham. 0:5
01:44 Frankham lands a flurry to the ribs of Tiozzo. 2:5
02:02 Frankham frees himself from Tiozzo's clutches! They move to ring center now. 2:5
02:07 Frankham gets inside and fires a hook to Tiozzo's body. 4:5
02:20 Frankham has Tiozzo cornered! 4:5
02:24 Frankham misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:5
02:31 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:5
02:38 Frankham misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:5
03:00 Fabrice Tiozzo doesn't connect with the combination. 4:5
03:00 The crowd will be looking for some action after sitting through that round. 6:5

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:15 Tiozzo doubles up to the body, though Frankham seems unfazed. 0:2
0:24 Angelo Dundee was extremely upbeat during the break with Frankham providing some solid encouragement. 0:2
0:24 Frankham is trapped in the corner... 0:2
0:29 Tiozzo ambles toward Frankham. 0:2
0:44 Fabrice Tiozzo fires and misses. 0:2
0:46 A cross lands for Frankham. Fabrice Tiozzo didn't see that one coming. 2:2
01:02 Fabrice Tiozzo fires a volley of punches but Frankham was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 2:2
01:04 Frankham sneaks home the right cross. 4:2
01:19 Frankham tries to muscle inside but Tiozzo clinches him. 4:2
01:23 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:2
01:39 That punch actually went behind Tiozzo's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Frankham. 4:2
01:50 Johnny Frankham wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 6:2
02:04 Tiozzo retreats into the left corner. 6:2
02:09 Frankham telegraphed that shot and Tiozzo ducks under it easily. 6:2
02:19 Tiozzo gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Frankham with an uppercut. 6:4
02:28 That was a blistering exchange of punches between Tiozzo and Frankham! 8:6
02:42 Tiozzo lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Frankham. 8:6
02:54 Tiozzo wraps his arms around Frankham. 8:6
03:00 Parris separates them. 8:6
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 3, forcing Parris to step in. 8:6

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Frankham looks to be in excellent shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Angelo Dundee seemed to pump up Frankham between rounds. 0:0
0:14 Tiozzo is holding... 0:0
0:18 Parris steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:18 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:27 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:33 Frankham has Tiozzo trapped in the far left neutral corner... 0:0
0:37 Tiozzo is protecting the body nicely as Frankham fails to score inside. 0:0
0:44 * Tiozzo continues to hammer away as he holds Frankham and Parris has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:3
01:06 Frankham throws the cross and scores to the head of Fabrice Tiozzo. 2:3
01:23 Tiozzo lands a crushing cross! 2:7
01:23 Frankham is suddenly in trouble! 2:7
01:37 Tiozzo misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:7
01:48 Tiozzo catches Frankham coming in with a sweet uppercut! 2:12
01:48 Frankham is clutching his side! 2:12
01:57 Tiozzo scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 2:14
01:57 Tiozzo won't want to let Frankham off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 2:14
02:15 Tiozzo misses with that punch. 2:14
02:26 Tiozzo drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 2:18
02:26 Frankham was hurt by those blows! 2:18
02:39 Tiozzo dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Frankham back on his heels! 2:22
02:39 That blast sent Frankham reeling into the ropes! 2:22
02:52 Tiozzo lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 2:24
03:00 Johnny Frankham retreats into a neutral corner. 2:24
03:00 You would think Frankham had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Tiozzo looked trying to score there! 2:24
03:00 There's another round in the books. 2:24

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:08 Tiozzo got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Thel Torrance's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 Frankham fires a jab to the body 2:0
0:13 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:22 Frankham just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 2:5
0:22 Johnny Frankham is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 2:5
0:40 Frankham ties up Tiozzo... Let's hope this does not turn into a wrestling match. 2:5
0:52 Frankham uses his shoulder to force Tiozzo out of the clinch. 2:5
0:57 The fighters are trading punches and Tiozzo seems to have won that exchange. 4:8
01:08 Frankham shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 6:8
01:22 Tiozzo lands a strong cross! 6:12
01:22 And Frankham's in big trouble now! 6:12
01:31 Both fighters are flailing away and both are definitely landing good punches. 8:14
01:40 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 8:14
01:44 Tiozzo glances a hook off Frankham's side. 8:16
01:58 Tiozzo is stalking his opponent. 8:16
02:02 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 8:16
02:17 Tiozzo fires away but finds nothing but air. 8:16
02:26 Frankham is forced into his own corner... 8:16
02:26 Frankham eats a left-right from Tiozzo 8:18
02:35 Frankham is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 8:18
02:39 Frankham is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 10:21
02:48 Frankham has Tiozzo blocked in! 10:21
02:53 Frankham just comes up short with the cross. 10:21
02:55 Tiozzo lands two solid jabs that snap back the head of Frankham. 10:24
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Parris to step in and break it up. 9:26

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Frankham and Tiozzo leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 Tiozzo's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:12 Tiozzo pins Frankham's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:21 Parris moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:21 Frankham doesn't have much left... 0:0
0:25 Frankham bangs a right cross off the face of Tiozzo. 2:0
0:37 Frankham slips in a jab to the body 4:0
0:51 Tiozzo is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 4:0
0:58 Frankham bangs the uppercut home. 6:0
01:10 Tiozzo scores with a big right hand. That shot got Frankham's attention. 6:3
01:20 Frankham fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 8:3
01:29 Tiozzo likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Frankham's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 8:5
01:42 Frankham lands a short hook to the body. 10:5
01:56 Tiozzo clinches... Johnny Frankham gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 10:5
02:01 Parris pries them apart. 10:5
02:29 Tiozzo tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 10:5
02:31 Frankham finds a home for his jab, keeping Tiozzo at bay. 12:5
02:44 Frankham pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 14:5
02:57 Frankham darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 14:5
03:00 It looks like Tiozzo has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 14:5
03:00 And that ends Round number 6. 16:4

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fabrice Tiozzo looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Parris tries to separate the boxers but Tiozzo has a vice-like grip on Frankham. 0:0
0:16 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:20 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:28 Tiozzo is throwing punches in bunches and lands several wicked shots in the process. 0:3
0:44 Frankham is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Tiozzo. 0:3
0:56 Parris separates the two... 0:3
01:05 Tiozzo leaves the jab just short. 0:3
01:08 Fabrice Tiozzo tries a hook but Frankham blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 2:3
01:20 Fabrice Tiozzo seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:3
01:29 Tiozzo looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 2:3
01:35 Both men look to measure one another. 2:3
01:38 Frankham and Tiozzo lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 2:3
01:41 * Parris is telling Tiozzo to keep his punches up. 2:6
02:00 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up. They've been a little overly cautious so far this round. 2:6
02:03 Frankham's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 2:6
02:10 Tiozzo brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:6
02:14 Tiozzo tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:6
02:17 * Johnny Frankham is told to quit holding and hitting by Parris. 5:6
02:35 Tiozzo goes to work inside landing a hard combination to body. 5:9
02:56 That hook from Tiozzo snapped Frankham's head back violently! 5:14
02:56 Frankham looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 5:14
03:00 Tiozzo appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 5:14
03:00 Round 7 ends with the sound of the bell. 4:14

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 Frankham got some great advice from Angelo Dundee between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 8. 0:0
0:13 Tiozzo wraps up Frankham... Neither fighter will break... 0:0
0:17 Frankham tries to get free... Here comes Parris to break them up... 0:0
0:27 Frankham is challenging Tiozzo to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:36 Referee Parris steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:41 Frankham moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:41 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Tiozzo is scoring more than Frankham. 2:3
0:57 Johnny Frankham usues his legs to avoid Tiozzo's punches. 2:3
0:59 Frankham flicks a lead right to the head of Tiozzo. 4:3
01:04 Tiozzo is starting to fatigue... 4:3
01:16 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. 4:3
01:24 Frankham tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Tiozzo blocks it. 4:3
01:30 Look out! That was a straight right by Tiozzo! 4:8
01:30 Frankham is dazed and he is in trouble!! 4:8
01:44 Tiozzo misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:8
01:47 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Frankham can land a solid one. 6:8
01:58 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if neither has gotten the better of the exchange. 8:10
02:12 Frankham lands a hard uppercut! 13:10
02:12 Tiozzo's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 13:10
02:16 Both fighters are carrying their arms low... 13:10
02:25 Frankham pummels Tiozzo, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 17:10
02:25 Tiozzo looks stunned! 17:10
02:43 Frankham lands a crushing cross! 21:10
02:43 How is Tiozzo standing after that? 21:10
02:52 Tiozzo is pinned in his own corner... 21:10
02:56 Frankham misses with that uppercut. 21:10
02:58 Tiozzo feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Frankham's chin. 21:12
03:00 Tiozzo appears to have this fight under control. 21:12
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 22:11

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tiozzo is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 9 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 Tiozzo feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:0
0:08 Johnny Frankham moves in and takes a crisp, hard jab from Tiozzo. 0:3
0:22 Tiozzo traps Frankham's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Parris breaks it up. 0:3
0:26 Parris has to break the clinch. 0:3
0:35 Tiozzo throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:3
0:42 Fabrice Tiozzo pins Frankham in the corner! 0:3
0:46 Tiozzo ties up Frankham. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:3
0:51 Now they break clean. 0:3
01:00 Frankham works his way in and leans on Tiozzo... 0:3
01:05 Tiozzo pushes Johnny Frankham away. 0:3
01:10 Frankham backs into the far left corner. 0:3
01:14 Frankham takes a heavy combination downstairs. 0:8
01:14 Those punches hurt Frankham and he looks to hang on. 0:8
01:23 Tiozzo has Frankham trapped! 0:8
01:28 Tiozzo can't score with short uppercut inside. Frankham got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:8
01:42 And Frankham tastes the power of a huge cross from Tiozzo! 0:13
01:42 Frankham is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 0:13
01:54 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:13
01:58 Frankham misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:13
02:10 Johnny Frankham lands a devastating uppercut! 5:13
02:10 That punch may have stunned Fabrice Tiozzo momentarily. 5:13
02:21 Frankham has Tiozzo pinned! 5:13
02:21 Johnny Frankham splits Tiozzo's gloves with an uppercut. 7:13
02:35 Frankham just comes up short with the cross. 7:13
02:38 Tiozzo lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Frankham on the end of that punch. 7:15
02:47 Tiozzo takes a cross to the head from Frankham. 9:15
03:00 Tiozzo works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 9:15
03:00 Tiozzo seems to have done enough to win this fight. 9:15
03:00 Fabrice Tiozzo shows Frankham his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 9. 8:15

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:11 Tiozzo traps Frankham in the corner! 0:0
0:15 Tiozzo whiffs with the jab. 0:0
0:17 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Frankham blasts home a hook. 2:0
0:31 Tiozzo lands a solid cross! 2:4
0:31 Frankham looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 2:4
0:49 * Frankham takes a sizzling cross flush to the chin and drops to his hands and knees!!! 2:4
0:52 Parris stands over Frankham and begins counting... 2:14
0:52 1... 2:14
0:53 2... 2:14
0:54 3... 2:14
0:55 4... 2:14
0:56 5... 2:14
0:57 Frankham lurches to his feet at the count of 6 but he stumbles and is down on his knees again. He's making another effort! 2:14
0:58 7... 2:14
0:59 8... 2:14
01:00 9... 2:14
01:00 * Frankham's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 2:14
01:00 The fight will continue as Parris appears satisfied that Johnny Frankham is OK. 2:14
01:00 Tiozzo appears to have Frankham out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Frankham looks ready to go, as Tiozzo closes in to try and end this fight. 2:14
01:09 Frankham slides into a neutral corner... 2:14
01:14 Tiozzo tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Johnny Frankham. 2:14
01:21 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 2:14
01:25 Tiozzo really buried that punch into Frankham's ribs. 2:18
01:25 Frankham was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 2:18
01:30 Johnny Frankham now has some bruising under his right eye. 2:18
01:34 The fighters are at close quarters now as Fabrice Tiozzo lands a hook downstairs. 2:20
01:34 There's time for Tiozzo to finish Frankham if he can do it. 2:20
01:43 Frankham slides into his own corner... 2:20
01:47 Tiozzo misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:20
01:58 Tiozzo cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Frankham had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:20
02:05 Frankham backs into a neutral corner. 2:20
02:09 Tiozzo fires a lead right that Frankham manages to avoid. 2:20
02:16 Frankham is trapped in Tiozzo's corner... 2:20
02:16 Tiozzo scores with a glancing cross. 2:22
02:26 Both fighters move to ring center. 2:22
02:26 Tiozzo lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 2:24
02:36 Tiozzo is trapped in his own corner... 2:24
02:41 Frankham is clinching... 2:24
02:50 Frankham finally lets go of Fabrice Tiozzo. 2:24
02:54 Frankham slides into the corner... 2:24
02:59 Tiozzo lands a strong hook! 2:29
02:59 Frankham was stunned by that blow! 2:29
03:00 The bell sounds ending the final round and now the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 1:30

Fight Result

Jimmy Lennon has the call...

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

Raul Caiz, United States scores the bout 96 to 93

Gary Camponeschi, United States scores the bout 97 to 91

Gary Kruse, United States scores the bout 97 to 92

And your winner by unanimous decision Fabrice Tiozzo!!!


Score Cards

Raul Caiz Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Johnny Frankham 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 8 93
Fabrice Tiozzo 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 96

Gary Camponeschi Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Johnny Frankham 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 7 91
Fabrice Tiozzo 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 97

Gary Kruse Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Johnny Frankham 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 8 92
Fabrice Tiozzo 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 97

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Johnny Frankham 27 29 29 27 27 30 27 30 27 23 276
Fabrice Tiozzo 30 28 28 30 30 27 30 27 30 30 290


Statistics
Categories Johnny Frankham Fabrice Tiozzo
Knockdowns scored 0 1


Jabs / Round 5.40 6.30
Hooks / Round 4.50 6.20
Crosses / Round 4.30 3.50
Combinations / Round 4.60 5.40
Uppercuts / Round 3.20 4.90


Punches Landed / Round 22.00 26.30
Punches Missed / Round 28.00 70.50


Punching Accuracy 44.0% 27.2%


Total Number of Fouls 1 2
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 2


Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 5 / 5 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go All Out for KO 3 / 1 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments

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Co-Feature
Philadelphia Jack O'Brien vs Georges Carpentier

Fight info: Avalon Hotel, Erie, PA, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Dean Stone, referee is Gerald Ritter, the bout will be scored by three judges: Dave Moretti (United States), Benoit Roussel (Canada) and Bruce McTavish (New Zealand), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBO-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell is in effect, 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 3/Scorecard after 3, 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: Philadelphia Jack O'Brien - Record: 3-3-2 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Brendan Ingle - Cut Man: Bill Delaney
In the blue corner: Georges Carpentier - Record: 1-7-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Augie Scimeca - Cut Man: Lenny DeJesus

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is anticipating a good fight tonight as the bell sounds for Round 1. 0:0
0:13 O'Brien takes a hard combination from Carpentier 0:4
0:13 O'Brien is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 0:4
0:29 The fighters are tied up. Carpentier tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:4
0:41 Carpentier shoves O'Brien away. 0:4
0:51 Philadelphia Jack O'Brien traps Carpentier's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 0:4
01:03 Ritter separates the two... 0:4
01:10 O'Brien feints to the head, then goes downstairs with a wicked hook! 3:4
01:26 Carpentier frees himself from O'Brien's clutches! They move to ring center now. 3:4
01:31 Carpentier retreats into the far corner. 3:4
01:31 Carpentier tastes O'Brien's jab 5:4
01:49 O'Brien is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 5:4
01:53 O'Brien fires a light jab to the stomach 7:4
02:02 As high as Carpentier is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if O'Brien takes advantage of it. 7:4
02:13 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how O'Brien rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 7:4
02:18 Carpentier is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 10:6
02:35 Carpentier just landed a three punch combo! 10:10
02:35 O'Brien is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 10:10
02:43 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 10:10
02:51 O'Brien is protecting the body nicely as Carpentier fails to score inside. 10:10
03:00 Carpentier grabs Philadelphia Jack O'Brien. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 10:10
03:00 O'Brien pushes Carpentier away. 10:10
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 11:9

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 O'Brien didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Carpentier received a pep talk from Augie Scimeca before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:11 Carpentier leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:22 The fighters are at close quarters now as O'Brien lands a hook downstairs. 2:0
0:34 A cross to body by Carpentier gets through. 2:2
0:47 Carpentier tries a hook but O'Brien blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 4:2
01:01 Carpentier lands a strong uppercut! 4:6
01:01 Philadelphia Jack O'Brien is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:6
01:19 O'Brien is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Carpentier can't throw punches, I guess. 4:6
01:28 Ritter has to separate the two... 4:6
01:33 O'Brien goes to the body with an uppercut, though there was not much behind it. 6:6
01:43 O'Brien pins Carpentier in the corner! 6:6
01:47 O'Brien is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Carpentier. 6:6
02:04 Carpentier lands a vicious cross! 6:10
02:04 O'Brien is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 6:10
02:13 Carpentier has O'Brien trapped in the right neutral corner... 6:10
02:17 Carpentier fires a left hand that O'Brien takes high on the shoulder. 6:10
02:20 O'Brien connects with an uppercut to the head of Carpentier. 8:10
02:29 The fighters are at ring center... 8:10
02:34 O'Brien tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 8:10
03:00 The seconds jump into action in O'Brien's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 2. 8:11

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 O'Brien and Georges Carpentier square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 3. 0:0
0:07 Bill Delaney knows Philadelphia Jack O'Brien lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 O'Brien moves into the far corner. 0:0
0:13 Carpentier shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches O'Brien flush! 0:5
0:13 Philadelphia Jack O'Brien appears shaken by those punches! 0:5
0:25 Carpentier is trapped in the corner... 0:5
0:30 Philadelphia Jack O'Brien is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Carpentier to chase him. 0:5
0:39 Carpentier lands a hard hook! 0:9
0:39 Philadelphia Jack O'Brien is hurt! 0:9
0:48 There's some nice hand speed. O'Brien fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 2:9
01:04 Philadelphia Jack O'Brien ends up behind Carpentier as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 2:9
01:08 O'Brien 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. 2:9
01:15 O'Brien bounces off the ropes, challenging Carpentier to come get him. 2:9
01:27 O'Brien back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Georges Carpentier. 2:9
01:37 That straight cross from Carpentier tagged O'Brien. He came right up the middle with that punch. 2:12
01:47 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Georges Carpentier can land a solid one. 2:14
02:03 O'Brien tries to drop the right hand over the top but Carpentier ducks under it. 2:14
02:14 O'Brien traps Carpentier in the corner! 2:14
02:14 Philadelphia Jack O'Brien finds a home for his jab, keeping Carpentier at bay. 4:14
02:26 O'Brien pins Georges Carpentier in the corner! 4:14
02:31 O'Brien is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 4:14
02:35 O'Brien lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 6:14
02:49 O'Brien lands a crushing uppercut! 10:14
02:49 Carpentier suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 10:14
03:00 Carpentier lets his hands go inside, but O'Brien protects his body well. 10:14
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! 12:14

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
0:11 Hide the china because Carpentier is like a bull in there, charging forward with reckless abandon. 0:0
0:11 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:23 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:27 Philadelphia Jack O'Brien lands a short left hook to the head. 2:0
0:39 The action heats up as both men trade punches. 4:2
0:53 Carpentier lands a wicked combination! 4:6
0:53 O'Brien is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:6
01:13 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 4:6
01:20 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:6
01:35 Carpentier lands a devastating uppercut! 4:10
01:35 O'Brien looks stunned! 4:10
01:48 Carpentier works his way in and leans on Philadelphia Jack O'Brien... 4:10
01:53 Georges Carpentier finally lets go of O'Brien. 4:10
02:03 Carpentier's misses as O'Brien backpedals away. 4:10
02:16 Carpentier just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught O'Brien with a sharp combination! 4:14
02:16 How is O'Brien standing after those shots? 4:14
02:32 Carpentier seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:14
02:35 O'Brien lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 6:14
02:51 Carpentier lands a solid uppercut! 6:18
02:51 O'Brien is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 6:18
03:00 Carpentier slides into a neutral corner... 6:18
03:00 Round 4 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 6:19

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 O'Brien is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:15 That punch actually went behind O'Brien's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Carpentier. 0:0
0:18 O'Brien lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 2:0
0:22 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 2:0
0:27 Augie Scimeca seemed to pump up Georges Carpentier between rounds. 2:0
0:28 Carpentier backs into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:32 Philadelphia Jack O'Brien is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Carpentier's defense. 2:0
0:40 Carpentier backs into the near corner. 2:0
0:40 O'Brien throws a punch and lands. Carpentier scores with a counter. Looks like O'Brien was a little more effective. 5:2
0:56 O'Brien lands the lead cross. 7:2
01:06 O'Brien is trapped in Carpentier's corner... 7:2
01:06 Carpentier sinks a stiff uppercut between O'Brien's elbows. 7:5
01:20 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 7:5
01:28 Carpentier leaps at O'Brien and lands a cross that made O'Brien's legs buckle ever so slightly. That was a wild shot! 7:8
01:37 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 7:8
01:40 O'Brien connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 9:8
01:49 O'Brien shoots the jab into the chest of Carpentier. 11:8
02:06 O'Brien holds his arms up in disgust as Carpentier holds him around his waist. 11:8
02:11 Georges Carpentier pushes O'Brien away. 11:8
02:15 Both men look to measure one another. 11:8
02:25 Carpentier fires away but finds nothing but air. 11:8
02:32 O'Brien steals a quick glance at his corner. 11:8
02:39 Philadelphia Jack O'Brien picks off the jab thrown by Carpentier. 11:8
02:41 O'Brien misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 13:8
02:57 Carpentier knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 13:8
03:00 Wow, they really went at in that stanza, that was puglistic nirvana, and the fans are clamoring for more. 14:9

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Carpentier was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:08 Some nice infighting ends with Carpentier getting an uppercut in. 0:2
0:13 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:2
0:24 Carpentier fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:2
0:26 O'Brien scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 2:2
0:40 O'Brien is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Carpentier. 2:2
0:49 Carpentier works his way free! 2:2
0:54 Carpentier pushes O'Brien away to give himself a little more space to work with. 2:2
0:56 Carpentier lands a short hook to the body. 2:4
01:09 O'Brien has Carpentier cornered! 2:4
01:13 O'Brien misses wildly with the Hook. 2:4
01:25 Carpentier has freed himself from O'Brien. They move quickly to ring center. 2:4
01:34 Carpentier ties up O'Brien... 2:4
01:38 Referee Ritter has to separate the two... 2:4
01:43 Carpentier seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:4
01:50 Carpentier lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of O'Brien. 2:4
01:57 O'Brien is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 2:4
02:00 O'Brien is forced into his own corner... 2:4
02:05 Carpentier pins O'Brien's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:4
02:14 Carpentier uses his shoulder to force O'Brien out of the clinch. 2:4
02:18 These guys are both being extremely tentative in there tonight. 2:4
02:28 Philadelphia Jack O'Brien pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 2:4
02:38 O'Brien is moving around the ring nicely. 2:4
02:44 O'Brien has Carpentier trapped! 2:4
02:48 O'Brien fires a lead right that Carpentier manages to avoid. 2:4
02:55 The action is at ring center. 2:4
03:00 Carpentier misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:4
03:00 It looks like Carpentier has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 2:4
03:00 The round is over and the crowd is jeering and unless they want to hear more of it, these two fighters better start throwing some punches. 3:4

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 7 begins. 0:0
0:07 O'Brien's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:12 O'Brien feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 0:0
0:12 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:24 Carpentier misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:33 O'Brien moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 2:0
0:46 Carpentier connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 2:2
0:58 O'Brien has Carpentier pinned! 2:2
0:58 O'Brien gets inside and fires a hook to Carpentier's body. 4:2
01:12 Carpentier connects with a violent hook! 4:7
01:12 That's the punch Carpentier hoped to land! O'Brien looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 4:7
01:29 Carpentier works free! The fighters move to ring center. 4:7
01:41 O'Brien is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Carpentier attempts to move inside on him. 4:7
01:54 O'Brien darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 4:7
01:59 * Ritter is telling Carpentier to keep his punches up. 4:10
02:22 O'Brien slides into the corner... 4:10
02:27 Carpentier patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving O'Brien little room to move. 4:10
02:32 O'Brien scores with the jab. 6:10
02:43 Carpentier retreats into a neutral corner. 6:10
02:48 Philadelphia Jack O'Brien is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 6:10
02:53 O'Brien moves into a neutral corner. 6:10
02:57 Carpentier voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 6:10
03:00 Carpentier misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 6:10
03:00 Carpentier appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:10
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 7. 8:11

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 8. 0:0
0:05 Augie Scimeca was really animated in Carpentier's corner and Carpentier was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:11 O'Brien cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Carpentier had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:18 Carpentier dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts O'Brien back on his heels! 0:4
0:18 O'Brien was stopped cold by that series of shots! 0:4
0:22 O'Brien is slowing up... 0:4
0:22 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:4
0:27 Philadelphia Jack O'Brien is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:4
0:31 O'Brien is pinned in his own corner... 0:4
0:31 * Ritter is halting the fight and warning Carpentier for a low blow. Carpentier is pleading his case but to no avail. 0:7
0:49 O'Brien lands a nice cross but Carpentier turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 2:7
0:59 Philadelphia Jack O'Brien is staying at the center of the ring. 2:7
0:59 O'Brien continues to pop the jab 4:7
01:08 O'Brien has Carpentier blocked in! 4:7
01:08 O'Brien's jab connects to Carpentier's head 6:7
01:17 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, O'Brien lands the right hand. 8:7
01:29 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 8:7
01:34 Ritter tries to separate the boxers but O'Brien has a vice-like grip on Carpentier. 8:7
01:38 * O'Brien is told to watch leading with his head by the referee Ritter. 8:7
01:47 Carpentier falls back into the ropes and reaches toward his head after being on the receiving end of what looked like an intentional head butt from O'Brien. O'Brien follows Georges Carpentier to the ropes and is letting his hands go! Now, the referee pushes himself between the two fighters and stops the action. 8:7
01:56 That cross from O'Brien nearly spun Carpentier's head around, that was a brutal shot! 11:7
02:10 O'Brien lands a strong hook! 15:7
02:10 O'Brien has Carpentier hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 15:7
02:23 O'Brien landed a sharp combination that rocked Carpentier back on his heels! 19:7
02:23 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Carpentier is just trying to hang on! 19:7
02:41 O'Brien is down as both fighters were pushing and shoving in close. 19:7
02:55 Carpentier lands a hard cross! 19:12
02:55 O'Brien's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 19:12
02:59 The sting is starting to go from O'Brien's punches... 19:12
03:00 Carpentier misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 19:12
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 19:12

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it looks as if O'Brien is going to need a knockout to win this fight. 0:0
0:06 O'Brien slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:11 Carpentier catches O'Brien coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:4
0:11 Carpentier has O'Brien in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 0:4
0:25 It's a sweet uppercut by O'Brien! He snapped Carpentier's head straight back with that punch! 4:4
0:25 Carpentier appears to have been staggered by that punch... 4:4
0:39 O'Brien goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 6:4
0:53 Carpentier is keeping away from the ropes. 6:4
0:53 A flurry of blows from Carpentier lands to the body 6:6
01:07 That hook from Carpentier snapped O'Brien's head back violently! 6:10
01:07 Philadelphia Jack O'Brien is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 6:10
01:17 Carpentier shoots the jab. He doubles up on it and the second one carried some power with it. 6:13
01:29 The fighters are throwing punches now! Carpentier is being much more effective in this exchange. 8:16
01:33 Carpentier is breathing heavily... 8:16
01:44 Oh!!! O'Brien unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 13:16
01:44 Carpentier is dazed and he is in trouble!! 13:16
02:00 Philadelphia Jack O'Brien is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 13:16
02:05 Carpentier has Philadelphia Jack O'Brien trapped in the far neutral corner... 13:16
02:05 Carpentier lands a jab to O'Brien's midsection 13:18
02:22 O'Brien is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 15:18
02:27 Carpentier is starting to swell just a little under his left eye. It remains to be seen if it will become a problem. 15:18
02:32 O'Brien retreats into the far left corner. 15:18
02:32 Georges Carpentier lands a stinging jab. 15:20
02:43 Both fighters move to ring center. 15:20
02:47 O'Brien is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Georges Carpentier. 15:20
02:56 O'Brien is trying to free his gloves from under Carpentier's gloves. 15:20
03:00 Ritter is shouting at Carpentier to break! 15:20
03:00 Carpentier appears to have this fight under control. 15:20
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 16:20

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 10th. 0:0
0:17 * Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! O'Brien is down on his back! 0:0
0:19 Ritter crouches over O'Brien as he starts the count 0:8
0:19 1... 0:8
0:20 2... 0:8
0:21 3... 0:8
0:22 4... 0:8
0:23 5... 0:8
0:24 6... 0:8
0:25 7... 0:8
0:26 8... 0:8
0:27 The count is at 9 as O'Brien struggles to his knees. 0:8
0:28 10! 0:8
0:28 * Philadelphia Jack O'Brien can't regain his feet! His legs just won't support him. O'Brien rolls over on his back... Carpentier wins by knockout! 0:8

Fight Result

Dean Stone has the call...

Ladies and gentlemen! The victor by knockout at 0:33 of the 10th round...

Georges Carpentier!


Score Cards

Dave Moretti Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Philadelphia Jack O'Brien 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 84
Georges Carpentier 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 87

Benoit Roussel Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Philadelphia Jack O'Brien 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 83
Georges Carpentier 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 88

Bruce McTavish Round Total
New Zealand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Philadelphia Jack O'Brien 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 86
Georges Carpentier 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 86

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Philadelphia Jack O'Brien 29 28 29 27 30 27 27 29 27 253
Georges Carpentier 28 30 28 30 27 30 30 28 30 261


Statistics
Categories Philadelphia Jack O'Brien Georges Carpentier
Knockdowns scored 0 1


Jabs / Round 6.50 3.30
Hooks / Round 3.80 4.80
Crosses / Round 5.40 4.80
Combinations / Round 3.80 2.90
Uppercuts / Round 3.40 5.00


Punches Landed / Round 22.90 20.80
Punches Missed / Round 13.70 39.50


Punching Accuracy 62.6% 34.5%


Total Number of Fouls 1 2
Low Blow 2
Head Butting 1


Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 1


Suffered Intentional Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 1


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Main Event
Floyd Patterson vs Kid Norfolk

Fight info: Kissimmee Civic Center, Kissimmee, FL, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Jimmy Lennon, referee is Johnny Callas, the bout will be scored by three judges: Malik Waleed (United States), George Garland (United States) and Takeaki Kanaya (Japan), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the WBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, WBA-rules are in effect, three KD rule is 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: Floyd Patterson - Record: 6-0-2 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jack Blackburn - Cut Man: Bill Gibson
In the blue corner: Kid Norfolk - Record: 6-2-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Izzy Kline - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters look anxious as they wait for Round 1 to start. The bell rings and its show time. 0:0
0:07 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:0
0:14 Patterson fires a shot, but it glances off Norfolk's shoulder. 0:0
0:26 Patterson tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:48 Norfolk fires a volley of punches but Patterson was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:0
01:01 Norfolk just landed a three punch combo! 0:4
01:01 Patterson's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 0:4
01:18 Norfolk lands a vicious cross! 0:8
01:18 Patterson looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 0:8
01:31 Patterson darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:8
01:45 Norfolk rips a hook to the body. 0:10
02:10 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:10
02:15 Callas pries them apart. 0:10
02:20 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:10
02:28 The fighters are tied up. Patterson tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:10
02:37 Callas separates them. 0:10
02:43 Norfolk plants a hard cross in Patterson's midsection. 0:13
02:55 Patterson gets off a jab to the solar plexus 2:13
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 3:12

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Patterson looks to be in good shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:18 The quickness and footwork of Patterson is definitely keeping Kid Norfolk off balance. 0:0
0:22 Izzy Kline not only gave Norfolk encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Patterson. Now it's up to Norfolk to implement it. 0:0
0:28 Norfolk grabs Patterson. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:32 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:42 Look out! That was a straight right by Norfolk! 0:4
0:42 Norfolk has Patterson in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 0:4
0:54 Both fighters are flatfooted now. Norfolk blasts home a short hook to the body. 0:7
01:12 Norfolk works his way in and leans on Patterson. 0:7
01:16 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:7
01:24 Norfolk just misses with a huge shot as Floyd Patterson chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:7
01:32 Patterson quickly hitches up his trunks. 0:7
01:39 Patterson lands a devastating cross! 4:7
01:39 Norfolk is hurt! 4:7
01:53 Patterson's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 4:7
02:05 Norfolk misses wildly with the hook. 4:7
02:11 Kid Norfolk seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:7
02:19 Patterson tries to drop the right hand over the top but Norfolk ducks under it. 4:7
02:30 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 4:7
02:33 Both fighters are flailing away but Norfolk is definitely landing the better punches. 6:10
03:00 Patterson is protecting the body nicely as Norfolk fails to score inside. 6:10
03:00 That ends Round 2... But the fighters are still punching! Now Callas jumps between them. 8:10

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Patterson and Norfolk leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Norfolk fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 0:2
0:27 Floyd Patterson bounces off the ropes, challenging Norfolk to come get him. 0:2
0:32 The action slows for the moment. 0:2
0:35 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:2
0:47 Kid Norfolk fires and misses. 0:2
0:53 Floyd Patterson lands a strong uppercut! 4:2
0:53 Norfolk is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:2
01:09 Norfolk misses with that punch. 4:2
01:18 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:2
01:26 Patterson scores with the jab. 6:2
01:43 Kid Norfolk clinches... Patterson gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 6:2
01:47 Callas is shouting at Norfolk to break! 6:2
01:57 Patterson drives that short hook into Norfolk's midsection! 10:2
01:57 Norfolk is gasping for air!! 10:2
02:34 Considering the clinch Norfolk has on Patterson it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Patterson pushes him away. 10:2
02:38 Referee Callas has to separate the two... 10:2
02:43 It's a knowledgeable crowd tonight. They are letting the fighters know they want to see some action and when it slows down they are quick with their show of displeasure. 10:2
02:52 OH! Patterson landed the big hook flush! 14:2
02:52 Norfolk was stunned by that blow! 14:2
03:00 Norfolk's misses as Patterson backpedals away. 14:2
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 15:2

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 Norfolk's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 Patterson doubles up to the body, though Norfolk seems unfazed. 2:0
0:13 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 2:0
0:25 Norfolk lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Patterson. 2:0
0:32 Patterson lands a strong jab! 6:0
0:32 Patterson has Norfolk in trouble after that punch! 6:0
0:53 Patterson slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Norfolk. 9:0
01:08 Patterson connects with a wicked hook to the head. 12:0
01:26 It's a sweet uppercut by Patterson! He snapped Norfolk's head straight back with that punch! 16:0
01:26 Norfolk is trying to regroup after that punch... 16:0
01:34 Patterson doesn't have to look for Norfolk this round. He is right there in front of him. 16:0
01:48 Patterson is giving Norfolk a lot of side-to-side movement. 16:0
02:04 Patterson drops the right hand flush on Kid Norfolk's chin! 20:0
02:04 Kid Norfolk appears to have been staggered by that punch... 20:0
02:21 Patterson misses wildly with the Hook. 20:0
02:23 Norfolk catches Patterson with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 20:2
02:23 * And now it appears as if Floyd Patterson has been cut the last punch that landed. 20:3
02:23 Patterson's mouthpiece is red. He's apparently suffered a cut on the inside of his mouth. 20:3
02:39 Patterson is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 20:3
02:45 Patterson's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 20:3
02:52 Norfolk throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 20:3
02:58 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 20:3
03:00 Patterson is holding... 20:3
03:00 Callas has to break the clinch. 20:3
03:00 There's another round in the books. 22:3

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Izzy Kline was extremely upbeat during the break with Norfolk providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 Norfolk goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 0:2
0:27 He fires a short, ripping uppercut inside. 0:4
0:38 Norfolk gets off a quick combination to the body 0:6
0:50 Norfolk throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 0:8
01:03 Norfolk misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:8
01:13 Norfolk scores with a nice two-punch combination. 0:10
01:27 Norfolk traps Patterson's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Callas breaks it up. 0:10
01:31 Norfolk uses his shoulder to force Patterson out of the clinch. 0:10
01:36 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:10
01:39 Not a lot on that hook to Kid Norfolk's side, but it scored. 2:10
01:53 Norfolk is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 2:10
01:59 Norfolk likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Patterson's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 2:12
02:15 Norfolk looks for a breather; he grabs Patterson and holds on. Patterson pushes Norfolk off and looks for an opening. 2:12
02:27 Callas separates the two fighters. 2:12
02:36 Patterson is getting frustrated as Norfolk continues to hold on to him. Floyd Patterson is punching Norfolk's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Callas pushes the fighters apart. 2:12
02:41 Patterson works his way free! 2:12
02:45 Callas is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 2:12
02:49 Floyd Patterson gets the cross in, making Norfolk blink. 5:12
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 5. 5:12

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Patterson and Norfolk square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 6. 0:0
0:06 Patterson got some great advice from Jack Blackburn between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 6. 0:0
0:11 Norfolk clamps Patterson's arms to his side and holds on until Callas breaks the hold. 0:0
0:16 Callas moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:25 Patterson telegraphed that shot and Norfolk ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:32 Norfolk dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Patterson back on his heels! 0:5
0:32 Patterson looks stunned! 0:5
0:45 Norfolk misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:5
0:56 Norfolk tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Floyd Patterson. 0:5
01:03 Kid Norfolk slips inside and lands a hook. 0:7
01:03 Norfolk stunned Patterson. Norfolk knows how to finish an opponent when he has got one hurt, and he is going to work now! 0:7
01:11 Norfolk lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 0:9
01:11 Norfolk wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 0:9
01:25 Norfolk tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:9
01:31 Norfolk ends that flurry with a stiff right hand! 0:12
01:31 Norfolk is raining blows down on Patterson, who is obviously hurt. Norfolk wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 0:12
01:44 Norfolk works his way in and leans on Patterson... 0:12
01:49 Callas separates the two... 0:12
01:58 Norfolk is stalking his opponent. 0:12
02:11 Norfolk goes straight at Patterson, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 0:12
02:20 Norfolk voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:12
02:24 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 0:12
02:32 Norfolk is clinching... 0:12
02:41 Norfolk and Patterson each take a step back. 0:12
02:45 Patterson's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. He seems to hear but it remains to be seen if he'll follow the advice. 0:12
02:49 Norfolk misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 0:14
03:00 Norfolk misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:14
03:00 Callas motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 6. 0:15

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Callas motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:19 Norfolk is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Patterson. 0:0
0:24 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:33 Circling left, Norfolk looks for an opening to fire a shot at Patterson. 0:0
0:42 Norfolk just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:0
0:42 Norfolk is clutching his side! 4:0
0:57 Patterson picks off the cross by Norfolk. 4:0
01:05 Patterson throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 6:0
01:22 Patterson is clinching. Callas better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 6:0
01:31 * Norfolk is hitting with his shoulder in the close and Callas has seen enough as he issues a warning. 6:0
01:52 Norfolk's jab is fast and accurate. 6:2
02:08 Floyd Patterson tries a hook but Norfolk blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 6:4
02:31 Norfolk cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Patterson had his elbows tucked in nicely. 6:4
02:33 Floyd Patterson lets a quick hook go, catching Norfolk moving in. 8:4
02:51 Patterson works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 8:4
02:56 Norfolk gets in a short cross to the body. 8:6
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 7. 9:6

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Norfolk's corner as the bell sounds for Round 8. 0:0
0:06 Norfolk received a pep talk from Izzy Kline before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:11 Norfolk drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:4
0:11 That series of punches rocked Patterson and he looks to be in trouble. 0:4
0:23 Patterson has Norfolk trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:4
0:28 Patterson just comes up short with the uppercut. 0:4
0:30 Norfolk gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Patterson. 0:6
0:47 Norfolk works free! The fighters move to ring center. 0:6
01:00 Patterson does a great job of moving as Norfolk tries to work inside. 0:6
01:07 Oh!!! Patterson unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:6
01:07 Norfolk is going to need to regroup after that blow... 4:6
01:22 * Floyd Patterson is leading with his head and Callas has seen enough as he issues a warning. 6:6
01:31 * And there is the cut! That was about time, after all that head butting! 7:6
01:31 The blood if trickling down his face and it's evident that it's located above his left eyebrow. 7:6
01:31 * Callas has just indicated that Patterson is guilty of using his head and committing a foul. So Norfolk's cut is the result of an intentional butt, not a punch. 7:6
01:48 Patterson lets his hands go inside, but Norfolk protects his body well. 7:6
01:55 Norfolk takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 7:6
02:03 Patterson landed a sharp combination that rocked Norfolk back on his heels! 12:6
02:03 Norfolk was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 12:6
02:16 Patterson fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 12:6
02:19 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Norfolk lands a short uppercut to the chin of Patterson. 12:8
02:37 * OH my,Patterson lands a huge combination and Norfolk hits the canvas. 12:8
02:39 Callas stands over Norfolk and begins counting... 18:8
02:39 1... 18:8
02:40 2... 18:8
02:41 3... 18:8
02:41 * Somehow Norfolk has made it back up after taking that vicious shot. He looks like he's out of it. 18:8
02:41 Callas is allowing the fight to continue. Norfolk looks real shaken to us, however. 18:8
02:41 Norfolk has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Patterson needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 18:8
02:54 Patterson just can't find the range with that combination. 18:8
03:00 Patterson swings...and misses. 18:8
03:00 What a devastating knockdown, you can bet the fans in attendance will be talking about that round long after the fight is over. 19:9

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:05 Norfolk's corner men worked their magic on his's cut above the left eyebrow. There's no bleeding at all under the Vaseline smear. 0:0
0:07 Patterson moves into the far left corner. 0:0
0:07 Norfolk gets the cross through Patterson's guard. 0:2
0:16 Jack Blackburn seemed to pump up Patterson between rounds. 0:2
0:21 Patterson tries to muscle inside but Norfolk clinches him. 0:2
0:30 The Referee breaks it up... 0:2
0:42 Norfolk keeps looking to get inside on Patterson 0:2
0:49 Norfolk lands a stinging jab. 0:4
01:01 Norfolk dips and connects with a hook to the side of Patterson's head. 0:6
01:25 Norfolk lands a hard uppercut! 0:11
01:25 Patterson is suddenly in trouble! 0:11
01:38 Norfolk wraps his arms around Patterson. 0:11
01:47 Callas moves them apart. 0:11
01:47 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Norfolk change his style. 0:11
02:06 Norfolk fires and misses. 0:11
02:08 Patterson's left hook has found a home on the side of Kid Norfolk's head as he lands it again. 3:11
02:22 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 3:11
02:22 The uppercut just landed by Patterson is a nice weapon on the inside. 5:11
02:22 And now it appears as if Norfolk's cut has been reopened by one of those punches that landed. 5:11
02:22 Norfolk's got blood trickling into his eye again as the cut above it has reopened here in Round 9. 5:11
02:22 * 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 Norfolk's eye. Now, he just steps in and stops the action. Callas is escorting Norfolk over to the ringside doctor to get an opinion on the severity of the cut. 5:11
02:22 * The ringside physician is making a thorough examination of the cut, after having cleared away some of the blood. He's dabbing at the wound again and from the way all three participants, doctor, ref and fighter, are nodding their heads, it looks like this contest is going to get back underway. Referee Callas is indicating exactly that - the bout is going to continue; and both fighters are getting ready to start punching again. 5:11
02:31 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 5:11
02:38 And Patterson tastes the power of a huge cross from Norfolk! 5:15
02:38 That blast sent Patterson reeling into the ropes! 5:15
02:56 Norfolk fires a left hand that Patterson takes high on the shoulder. 5:15
02:58 Patterson lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 7:15
03:00 It looks like Floyd Patterson has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 7:15
03:00 Round 9 finishes with the sound of the bell. 7:15

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 10 begins. 0:0
0:06 Norfolk is ready to go. The cut above the left eyebrow he suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his corner man has the bleeding stopped. 0:0
0:11 Norfolk fires a lead right that Patterson manages to avoid. 0:0
0:14 Patterson scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Norfolk's jaw. 2:0
0:30 Patterson is either lucky or has radar. Norfolk's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:0
0:37 Patterson cranks up the hook and connects to Norfolk's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 6:0
0:37 Kid Norfolk appears to be stunned! 6:0
0:46 Norfolk has Patterson blocked in! 6:0
0:51 Norfolk forces his way inside. 6:0
01:00 Patterson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:0
01:07 Norfolk whiffs with the cross. 6:0
01:09 Patterson bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 8:0
01:19 This is turning onto a real pier sixer as both fighters mix it up 10:2
01:31 Patterson backs into a neutral corner. 10:2
01:36 Norfolk doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Patterson's head? 10:7
01:36 Norfolk just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 10:7
02:00 Kid Norfolk moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Patterson. 10:7
02:08 Norfolk has Patterson pinned! 10:7
02:13 Norfolk looks to work the body, but Patterson covers up nicely. 10:7
02:31 Patterson looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 10:7
02:50 Norfolk wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Patterson's defense. 10:7
02:52 Patterson lands consecutive blows to Kid Norfolk's midsection. 12:7
03:00 Norfolk can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 12:7
03:00 Floyd Patterson appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 12:7
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 12:9

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Patterson is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 11. 0:0
0:16 Norfolk lands a devastating cross! 0:5
0:16 Patterson is suddenly in trouble! 0:5
0:32 Norfolk lands a wicked combination! 0:9
0:32 Patterson is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 0:9
0:32 That punch has reopened a cut on Patterson as once again you can see blood on the face of Patterson. 0:9
0:32 Patterson's mouthpiece is back to a shade of red. He's apparently had the cut on the inside of his mouth reopened. 0:9
0:53 Patterson is holding on to Norfolk. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:9
01:02 Callas breaks them up... 0:9
01:07 Norfolk and Patterson lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 0:9
01:27 * Patterson goes down!! he walked right into a wicked combination from Norfolk!! 0:9
01:30 Callas picks up the count from the timekeeper... 0:18
01:30 1... 0:18
01:31 2... 0:18
01:32 3... 0:18
01:33 4... 0:18
01:34 5... 0:18
01:35 6... 0:18
01:36 7... 0:18
01:37 8... 0:18
01:37 * Patterson makes it to his feet but his legs look wobbly! He is going to have to call on all his skills to remain in the fight. 0:18
01:37 Callas motions to both boxers to come together, as he allows the fight to continue. 0:18
01:37 Patterson was stopped cold by that punch! Norfolk has a reputation as a great finisher. Let's see if he can live up to it! 0:18
01:46 Norfolk shoots the jab into the chest of Patterson. 0:20
01:46 Norfolk knows he has Patterson hurt as he wades in swinging! 0:20
01:59 Kid Norfolk fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:20
02:10 Norfolk lands a short left hook to the head. 0:22
02:10 Norfolk is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 0:22
02:18 Patterson retreats into a neutral corner. 0:22
02:27 Norfolk tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Patterson blocks it. 0:22
02:34 Patterson slides into a neutral corner... 0:22
02:38 Norfolk catches Patterson coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:26
02:38 Patterson is badly hurt! 0:26
02:54 Norfolk misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:26
03:00 Kid Norfolk wraps up Patterson. 0:26
03:00 * Norfolk is hitting on the break and Callas has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:26
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 0:26

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 12. 0:0
0:07 Jack Blackburn knows Patterson lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:13 Norfolk throws a flurry of punches but Patterson either blocks or slips them. 0:0
0:20 There's a hard shot off the top of Norfolk's head! 4:0
0:20 Norfolk's knee almost touched the canvas... 4:0
0:36 Norfolk gets in a hook to the body of Patterson. 4:2
0:49 Patterson moves into a neutral corner. 4:2
0:53 Norfolk patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Patterson little room to move. 4:2
0:58 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:2
01:06 Norfolk connects with a violent cross! 4:6
01:06 Patterson suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 4:6
01:21 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 4:6
01:31 Patterson scores with a winging right! Norfolk's head snapped back violently with that punch! 8:6
01:31 Norfolk was stunned by that blow! 8:6
01:45 Norfolk pins Patterson's arms. Now they move apart. 8:6
01:49 Callas separates the two... 8:6
01:54 Norfolk pushes Patterson away to give himself a little more space to work with. 8:6
02:08 Patterson just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Norfolk with a sharp combination! 12:6
02:08 Norfolk was staggered by those punches! 12:6
02:12 Patterson doesn't seem bothered by the knockdown last round. He's winning this one. 12:6
02:21 Patterson misses with that combination. 12:6
02:24 Kid Norfolk forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Patterson. 12:8
02:37 Norfolk goes downstairs with the hook. 12:10
02:51 A straight cross from Norfolk gets through Patterson's guard. 12:12
02:55 Patterson is fading... 12:12
03:00 Norfolk retreats into the right corner. 12:12
03:00 Patterson just comes up short with the cross. 12:12
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Callas to step in and break it up. 14:12

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:11 Patterson wings a big left hand at Norfolk but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:14 Kid Norfolk lands a flurry to the ribs of Patterson. 0:2
0:28 Patterson lands a hard cross! 4:2
0:28 Kid Norfolk is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 4:2
0:36 Norfolk is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:2
0:43 Callas has to pull the fighters away from each other as Floyd Patterson locks up Norfolk's arms. 4:2
0:48 Patterson pushes Norfolk away. 4:2
0:59 Patterson lands a solid uppercut! 9:2
0:59 Norfolk is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 9:2
01:12 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 9:2
01:16 OH! Norfolk landed the big hook flush! 9:6
01:16 Patterson seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 9:6
01:32 Patterson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:6
01:44 Patterson is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 9:6
01:59 Apparently Norfolk feels it's a good strategy to hug Patterson and force Callas to come separate them. 9:6
02:03 Patterson tries to get free... Here comes Callas to break them up... 9:6
02:10 Kid Norfolk has Patterson trapped! 9:6
02:10 Kid Norfolk lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 9:8
02:20 Patterson has Norfolk cornered! 9:8
02:20 Patterson throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 11:8
02:29 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 11:8
02:29 There's a combination of punches from Norfolk that score big. 11:11
02:43 Patterson slides into the corner... 11:11
02:43 Norfolk lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 11:13
02:55 * Callas is telling Norfolk to keep his punches up. 11:15
03:00 The sting is starting to go from Patterson's punches... 11:15
03:00 There's the beginning of a mouse under the left eye of Floyd Patterson. 11:15
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Patterson and Norfolk really went at it. 12:14

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 14 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:05 Patterson got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jack Blackburn's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 Patterson scores with a quick one-two to Norfolk's midsection 2:0
0:18 Norfolk is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:0
0:26 Norfolk is trapped in his own corner... 2:0
0:26 Patterson throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 4:0
0:30 Norfolk is breathing heavily... 4:0
0:39 Patterson pummels Kid Norfolk, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 8:0
0:39 Norfolk seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 8:0
0:53 Patterson lands a solid hook! 13:0
0:53 Norfolk is reeling.. 13:0
01:06 Patterson brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 13:0
01:11 Patterson lands a crushing jab! 17:0
01:11 Patterson sent Kid Norfolk reeling with that punch! 17:0
01:23 Kid Norfolk fires the jab. It finds its target. 17:2
01:37 Patterson lands a crushing cross! 22:2
01:37 Norfolk looks shaken! 22:2
01:42 Both fighters are carrying their arms low... 22:2
01:58 Patterson isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Norfolk fits. 22:2
02:12 That hook by Norfolk jarred Patterson! 22:7
02:12 Patterson looks shaken! 22:7
02:25 Norfolk shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Patterson flush! 22:12
02:25 Floyd Patterson is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 22:12
02:30 The swelling is increasing around Patterson's left. 22:12
02:39 Norfolk drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 22:16
02:39 Patterson is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 22:16
02:47 Norfolk traps Patterson in the corner! 22:16
02:56 Norfolk scores with a tremendous left! 22:21
02:56 Patterson staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 22:21
03:00 The swelling around Patterson's left eye is worsening. 22:21
03:00 Norfolk seems to have done enough to win this fight. 22:21
03:00 Wow, they really went at in that stanza, that was puglistic nirvana, and the fans are clamoring for more. 24:21

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 15th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:06 Izzy Kline was really animated in Norfolk's corner and Norfolk was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Patterson is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 Norfolk slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:16 * A combination to the jaw has Norfolk hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 0:0
0:18 Callas motions Patterson to a neutral corner and starts the count. 10:0
0:18 1... 10:0
0:19 2... 10:0
0:20 3... 10:0
0:21 4... 10:0
0:22 5... 10:0
0:23 6... 10:0
0:24 7... 10:0
0:25 8... 10:0
0:26 9... 10:0
0:26 * Norfolk still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Callas is taking a long look at him. 10:0
0:26 Norfolk looks to have steadied himself and Callas will allow the fight to continue... 10:0
0:26 Patterson senses he has Norfolk in trouble and he is pouring it on! 10:0
0:39 Patterson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Kid Norfolk. 10:0
0:46 Norfolk backs into the upper corner. 10:0
0:50 Both fighters move back to ring center. 10:0
0:55 There's a straight right by Patterson! 15:0
0:55 How is Norfolk standing after that? 15:0
0:55 That last shot has reopened a cut on Norfolk because the blood is flowing again. 15:0
0:55 Now the bleeding from the cut above Kid Norfolk's eye has begun to seep again. 15:0
0:55 * Blood is trickling from the cut over Kid Norfolk'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 Callas is notifying the timekeeper to stop the clock. He wants the doctor at ringside to take a look at Norfolk's facial wound. 15:0
0:55 * 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 Norfolk, it must be positive. Yep, this fight's going to continue as both fighters receive instructions to resume the mayhem here in round 15. 15:0
0:59 It looks like there's a bit of swelling starting under Norfolk's left eye. 15:0
01:17 Patterson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 15:0
01:28 Patterson is just missing by a hair with his punches. 15:0
01:35 At this point in the fight, neither fighter appears to have gained a significant advantage. 15:0
01:47 * Floyd Patterson just landed a short, clean hook that caught Norfolk flush. Norfolk dropped like he'd been shot. 15:0
01:50 Callas crouches over Norfolk and begins to count.. 23:0
01:50 1... 23:0
01:51 2... 23:0
01:52 3... 23:0
01:53 The count is at 4 as Norfolk struggles to his knees. 23:0
01:54 5... 23:0
01:55 6... 23:0
01:56 7... 23:0
01:57 8... 23:0
01:58 9... 23:0
01:59 10! 23:0
01:59 * It's over!! Norfolk has been iced! Patterson wins by a knockout! 23:0

Fight Result

And here with the call is Jimmy Lennon

Ladies and Gentlemen! The time of the stoppage is 02:04 of round number 15. The winner and still WBO light heavyweight champion by knockout is...

Floyd Patterson!


Score Cards

Malik Waleed Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Floyd Patterson 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 7 10 9 10 131
Kid Norfolk 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 8 10 9 10 10 10 9 133

George Garland Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Floyd Patterson 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 7 9 9 10 129
Kid Norfolk 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 8 9 10 10 10 10 9 134

Takeaki Kanaya Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Floyd Patterson 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 7 10 9 10 132
Kid Norfolk 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 8 10 9 10 9 10 9 131

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Floyd Patterson 28 27 30 30 27 27 29 30 28 29 21 29 27 30 392
Kid Norfolk 29 30 27 27 30 30 28 24 29 28 30 29 30 27 398


Statistics
Categories Floyd Patterson Kid Norfolk
Knockdowns scored 3 1


Jabs / Round 4.00 5.87
Hooks / Round 3.87 5.47
Crosses / Round 4.07 4.20
Combinations / Round 2.53 2.67
Uppercuts / Round 3.33 4.13


Punches Landed / Round 17.80 22.33
Punches Missed / Round 31.60 54.73


Punching Accuracy 36.0% 29.0%


Total Number of Fouls 1 3
Low Blow 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Head Butting 1
Using Shoulder 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 3


Suffered Intentional Head Butt causing Cut (not during Clinching) 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1


Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 2 / 1 / 1 3 / 2 / 1
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0


Cut locations breakdown:
Cut above left eyebrow 3 / 2 / 1
Cut inside mouth 2 / 1 / 1


Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 2


Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 1 / 1 0 / 0
Minor 1 / 1 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 2 / 2 2 / 2
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 4 / 4 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 5 / 5
Go All Out for KO 5 / 4 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 1


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