Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Richard Hall Marvin Johnson 2-1 2 TKO 5 10
Preliminary 1 Stipe Drews Donny LaLonde 2-1 2 UD 10 10
Preliminary 2 Willie Pastrano Sunny Jim Williams 3-1 1 DQ 10 10
Support Bout Len Harvey Lloyd Marshall 1-1 0 D(m) 10 10
Co-Feature Gene Tunney Young Firpo 2-1 1 UD 10 10
Main Event Tommy Loughran Dariusz Michalczewski 1-1 1 SD 15 15
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
LHW week 10 fights 25-30 & WBA Belt
Re: LHW week 10 fights 25-30 & WBA Belt
Co-Feature
Gene Tunney vs Young Firpo
Fight info: Pyramid Arena, Memphis, TN, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Howard Leigh, referee is Danny Schiavone, the bout will be scored by three judges: Kenny Gray (United States), Paul Artisst (United States) and Hector Miguel (Argentina), 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: Gene Tunney - Record: 7-2-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jack Blackburn - Cut Man: Danny Florio
In the blue corner: Young Firpo - Record: 5-2-2 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bill Brady - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is anticipating a good fight tonight as the bell sounds for Round 1. 0:0
0:07 Tunney snakes the jab through Firpo's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:0
0:22 Tunney scores with a solid hook to the head. 5:0
0:39 Tunney pins Firpo's arms! The fighters are tied up... 5:0
0:48 Schiavone moves in to break the clinch. 5:0
0:53 Tunney is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 5:0
0:57 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 5:0
01:07 Tunney doubles up to the body, though Firpo seems unfazed. 7:0
01:21 As high as Firpo is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Gene Tunney takes advantage of it. 7:0
01:34 Gene Tunney scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 12:0
01:34 Firpo appears shaken by those punches! 12:0
01:54 Tunney is protecting the body nicely as Firpo fails to score inside. 12:0
01:56 Tunney rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 14:0
02:06 There's a right cross from Tunney that lands flush. 17:0
02:11 * What looked like some minor puffiness a few seconds ago has grown into noticeable swelling around Firpo's left eye. 17:0
02:15 Firpo doesn't have to look for Tunney this round. He is right there in front of him. 17:0
02:22 Tunney gets the cross through Firpo's guard. 19:0
02:36 Gene Tunney is just missing by a hair with his punches. 19:0
02:38 Firpo wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 19:2
03:00 * Young Firpo goes down!! he walked right into a wicked combination from Tunney!! 19:2
03:00 Schiavone moves into position over Firpo and begins the count 26:2
03:00 1... 26:2
03:00 * Somehow Firpo has made it back up after taking that vicious shot. He looks like he's out of it. 26:2
03:00 Firpo does not looks like he has fully recovered from the knockdown but he tells the ref that he can still fight. Schiavone must agree as he signals for the fight to go on. 26:2
03:00 The round's over but the effects of the knockdown on the crowd linger as many of them remain on their feet, shouting their approval of this fight. 26:2
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Firpo's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:09 Tunney retreats into his own corner... 0:0
0:13 Firpo pins Tunney's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:18 Firpo finally lets go of Tunney. 0:0
0:23 Tunney slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:27 Firpo leans on the ropes and motions for Tunney to come in. 0:0
0:33 Tunney backs into his own corner... 0:0
0:38 Tunney picks off the uppercut by Firpo. 0:0
0:40 Tunney snaps Firpo's head back with a solid jab. 3:0
0:44 Young Firpo seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 3:0
0:49 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 3:0
0:54 Tunney is holding on to Firpo. He seems to be taking a breather. 3:0
0:58 Young Firpo tries to get free... Here comes Schiavone to break them up... 3:0
01:09 Young Firpo traps Tunney's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Schiavone breaks it up. 3:0
01:13 Schiavone has to break them apart. 3:0
01:20 This bout could end up being a bit of a mismatch. There's a difference in the caliber of fighter here. 3:0
01:28 Firpo tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 3:0
01:39 Tunney really buried that punch into Firpo's ribs. 7:0
01:39 Firpo is trying to regroup after those punches... 7:0
01:52 Firpo lands consecutive blows to Tunney's midsection. 7:2
01:56 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 2. 7:2
02:05 Firpo leaves the jab just short. 7:2
02:13 Tunney throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Firpo's jaw. 9:2
02:27 Firpo fires a shot, but it glances off Tunney's shoulder. 9:2
02:29 Not a lot on that hook to Young Firpo's side, but it scored. 11:2
02:34 The swelling around Firpo's left eye is worsening. 11:2
02:49 Tunney slides along the far ropes. 11:2
02:54 Firpo's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 11:2
03:00 Tunney wraps up Firpo. 11:2
03:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 11:2
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Tunney's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 2. 10:3
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 3. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Young Firpo's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Firpo's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Tunney scores with a forceful jab. 3:0
0:16 Bill Brady not only gave Firpo encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Tunney. Now it's up to Firpo to implement it. 3:0
0:21 That punch actually went behind Firpo's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Tunney. 3:0
0:28 Firpo bangs the uppercut home. 3:2
0:44 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 3:2
0:49 Referee Schiavone separates the two... 3:2
0:53 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 3:2
0:57 Tunney takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 3:2
01:05 Firpo throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Tunney but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 3:2
01:07 Tunney scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Firpo. 5:2
01:22 Gene Tunney is holding Firpo tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 5:2
01:31 Now they break clean. 5:2
01:40 Firpo fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 5:2
01:46 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 5:2
01:54 Firpo has Tunney pinned! 5:2
01:59 Firpo suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 5:2
02:05 Gene Tunney lands a crushing uppercut! 9:2
02:05 Firpo's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 9:2
02:10 The swelling under Firpo's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 9:2
02:15 Tunney is pinned in his own corner... 9:2
02:19 Firpo continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 9:2
02:23 Tunney seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:2
02:28 Firpo has Tunney cornered! 9:2
02:32 Tunney picks off the jab thrown by Firpo. 9:2
02:34 Tunney blasts two wicked shots to the ribs of Firpo and you could see him wince in pain. 12:2
02:51 Firpo does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Tunney's punches in close. 12:2
02:58 The action slows for the moment. 12:2
03:00 Tunney feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 12:2
03:00 Round 3 ends with the sound of the bell. 11:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Tunney's corner as the bell sounds for Round 4. 0:0
0:06 Firpo'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 Firpo dips and connects with a hook to the side of Gene Tunney's head. 0:2
0:27 Firpo swings...and misses. 0:2
0:29 Firpo tastes Gene Tunney's jab 2:2
0:39 Tunney lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 4:2
0:43 Firpo's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 4. 4:2
0:55 Firpo gets in a hook to the body of Tunney. 4:4
01:08 Tunney wraps up Firpo... Neither fighter will break... 4:4
01:17 Firpo pushes Tunney away. 4:4
01:27 Tunney circles around the ring. 4:4
01:42 The fighters are tangled up inside. Tunney has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 6:4
01:59 Young Firpo doesn't connect with the cross. 6:4
02:01 Tunney lands a solid combination to the head of Firpo. 9:4
02:15 Firpo catches Tunney coming in with a sweet uppercut! 9:8
02:15 Gene Tunney was staggered by that punch! 9:8
02:27 Firpo moves into the right corner. 9:8
02:32 Tunney lands a wicked hook! 14:8
02:32 Tunney sent Firpo reeling with that punch! 14:8
02:36 Firpo's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 14:8
02:45 Tunney is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Firpo's defense. 14:8
02:54 Tunney misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 14:8
03:00 Tunney misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 14:8
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 15:9
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 5. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Firpo is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Firpo still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Tunney slips out of a corner, as Firpo attempts to trap him. 0:0
0:16 Tunney received a pep talk from Danny Florio before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:17 * Schiavone scolds Tunney for slapping with an open glove 2:0
0:35 Young Firpo winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Tunney. 5:0
0:44 Firpo is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 5:0
0:47 Tunney throws a punch and lands. Firpo scores with a counter. Looks like Tunney was a little more effective. 8:2
01:01 Tunney fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 8:2
01:04 Firpo gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 8:4
01:17 Tunney is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 8:4
01:24 Tunney seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:4
01:28 Tunney backs into a neutral corner. 8:4
01:32 Firpo drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 8:8
01:32 That series of punches rocked Tunney and he looks to be in trouble. 8:8
01:46 Young Firpo lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Gene Tunney. 8:8
01:53 Tunney scores with the jab. 10:8
01:57 Firpo's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 10:8
02:06 Firpo backs into the right corner. 10:8
02:06 Tunney scores with a hard uppercut upstairs from the inside. 13:8
02:20 Young Firpo fires a lead right that Tunney manages to avoid. 13:8
02:27 Tunney lands a solid hook! 17:8
02:27 And Firpo's in big trouble now! 17:8
02:41 Firpo lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 17:10
02:54 Tunney misses wildly with the Hook. 17:10
03:00 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 17:10
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 19:10
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Tunney and Firpo leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Firpo is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:13 Firpo just comes up short with the hook. 0:0
0:15 Young Firpo needs to catch his second wind... 0:0
0:34 Firpo pins Tunney in the corner! 0:0
0:38 Firpo clinches... Tunney gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:47 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:55 Tunney slides into the corner... 0:0
0:59 Firpo dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Tunney back on his heels! 0:4
0:59 Tunney is going to need to regroup after that blow... 0:4
01:09 Tunney gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:4
01:23 Firpo patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Gene Tunney little room to move. 2:4
01:32 Firpo is off target with that uppercut. 2:4
01:39 Firpo has Tunney trapped! 2:4
01:43 Firpo whiffs with the cross. 2:4
01:46 Tunney slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Firpo. 5:4
01:50 Firpo looks to be out of gas at this point. 5:4
01:50 Firpo is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 5:4
01:55 Firpo goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 5:6
02:15 Firpo looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 5:6
02:17 Tunney is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 7:6
02:34 Tunney just landed a devastating three punch combo! 11:6
02:34 Firpo was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 11:6
02:48 Firpo bangs a right cross off the face of Tunney. 11:8
02:58 Firpo is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 11:8
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 11:9
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Firpo's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Firpo's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:08 Firpo scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Tunney's jaw. 0:2
0:22 Firpo lets his hands go inside, but Tunney protects his body well. 0:2
0:34 Firpo lands a hard uppercut! 0:6
0:34 Tunney is reeling.. 0:6
0:47 Tunney fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:6
01:10 Firpo drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 2:10
01:10 Those punches hurt Tunney and he looks to hang on. 2:10
01:22 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 2:10
01:26 Tunney fires and misses. 2:10
01:33 Tunney just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 2:14
01:33 Tunney in on unsteady legs after those punches. 2:14
01:47 Firpo telegraphed that shot and Tunney ducks under it easily. 2:14
01:49 The uppercut just landed by Tunney is a nice weapon on the inside. 4:14
01:58 Young Firpo traps Tunney in the corner! 4:14
02:02 Young Firpo fires and misses. 4:14
02:09 Firpo takes a hard combination from Tunney 8:14
02:09 How is Firpo standing after that? 8:14
02:13 Firpo seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 8:14
02:21 Young Firpo ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 8:16
02:35 Firpo traps Tunney in the corner! 8:16
02:39 Firpo voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 8:16
02:44 Firpo has Tunney trapped in the lower neutral corner... 8:16
02:48 Firpo muscles his way inside. 8:16
02:53 Both fighters take a half-step back. 8:16
02:57 Young Firpo is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 8:18
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 7. 8:20
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Firpo is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Firpo still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Tunney retreats into the near right corner. 0:0
0:11 Firpo is clinching... 0:0
0:20 Tunney works his way free! 0:0
0:30 Firpo pushes Tunney then steps away from him. 0:0
0:35 Tunney retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:35 Firpo pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 0:2
0:49 Firpo grabs Tunney again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:2
0:54 Schiavone steps in and breaks it up. 0:2
01:06 Firpo is either lucky or has radar. Tunney's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:2
01:19 Tunney misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:2
01:30 Tunney's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 0:2
01:38 Firpo is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Gene Tunney. 0:2
01:42 Referee Schiavone has to separate the two... 0:2
01:56 Firpo just comes up short with the uppercut. 0:2
01:59 Not much steam behind Tunney's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:2
02:08 Young Firpo pins Tunney in the corner! 2:2
02:12 Firpo can't score with short uppercut inside. Gene Tunney got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:2
02:15 Firpo walks in to a glancing hook from Tunney. 4:2
02:31 Firpo traps Tunney's gloves under his arms, forcing Schiavone to break them up. 4:2
02:35 Schiavone separates them. 4:2
02:47 Firpo appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 4:2
02:51 Tunney scores with a quick hook to the head of Firpo after Firpo missed with a wild shot of his own. 6:2
03:00 Tunney moves into a neutral corner. 6:2
03:00 Not much to hang your hat on in that one, good luck to the judges as they try to turn in a score. 6:2
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Firpo'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
0:14 Firpo cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Tunney had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:21 Whatever Danny Florio said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Tunney has some spring in his step here in the 9th round. 0:0
0:26 Firpo throws a crushing right to Tunney's jaw! 0:4
0:26 Tunney is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 0:4
0:36 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Tunney. 3:4
0:55 Tunney takes a heavy combination downstairs. 3:8
0:55 Tunney was shaken by those blows! 3:8
01:04 Tunney has Firpo blocked in! 3:8
01:04 Tunney scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 5:8
01:09 The swelling around Firpo's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 5:8
01:13 Tunney's jab connects to Firpo's head 7:8
01:31 Firpo just can't find the range with that jab. 7:8
01:42 * A cross to the jaw has Firpo hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 7:8
01:45 Schiavone crouches over Firpo as he starts the count 13:8
01:45 1... 13:8
01:46 Young Firpo is desperately trying to stand as the count hits 2 but he is badly hurt. 13:8
01:47 3... 13:8
01:47 * Firpo is back on his feet! He looks shaken... 13:8
01:47 Schiavone is allowing the fight to go on as he motions the fighters together. 13:8
01:47 Tunney has Firpo is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 13:8
01:56 Firpo is forced into his own corner... 13:8
01:56 A sizzling cross from Tunney finds it's mark. 16:8
01:56 Tunney senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 16:8
02:09 Tunney is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 16:8
02:18 Tunney tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 16:8
02:29 Tunney lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Firpo. 16:8
02:40 Tunney wings a big left hand at Firpo but the latter sidesteps the punch. 16:8
02:47 Tunney fires a light jab to the stomach 18:8
02:47 Tunney hurt Firpo with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 18:8
03:00 Tunney looks for a breather; he grabs Firpo and holds on. Firpo pushes Tunney off and looks for an opening. 18:8
03:00 Schiavone pries them apart. 18:8
03:00 Tunney seems to have done enough to win this fight. 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. 19:8
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 10th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Firpo is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Firpo still has distension. 0:0
0:13 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:22 Schiavone breaks them up... 0:0
0:26 Tunney got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Danny Florio's instructions work. 0:0
0:26 Tunney and Firpo go toe to toe with Tunney getting the better of it. 3:2
0:31 The swelling under Firpo's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 3:2
0:36 Tunney retreats into the right corner. 3:2
0:41 Young Firpo fires a volley of punches but Tunney was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 3:2
0:48 Firpo seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 3:2
0:52 Both men look to measure one another. 3:2
01:00 Firpo misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 3:2
01:03 Tunney flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 5:2
01:19 Tunney's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 5:2
01:30 Firpo misses with that combination. 5:2
01:32 Tunney slips inside and lands a hook. 7:2
01:37 The knockdown suffered by Firpo should have made that last round Tunney's by a wide margin. 7:2
01:49 Tunney has freed himself from Firpo. They move quickly to ring center. 7:2
02:01 Tunney backs into the left corner. 7:2
02:06 Tunney smothers Firpo's attack as Firpo tries to get off some shots inside. 7:2
02:08 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Tunney lands a short uppercut to the chin of Firpo. 9:2
02:25 Firpo misses with that punch. 9:2
02:32 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 9:2
02:49 Firpo clamps Tunney's arms to his side and holds on until Schiavone breaks the hold. 9:2
02:58 Firpo and Gene Tunney each take a step back. 9:2
03:00 Firpo is keeping away from the ropes. 9:2
03:00 Firpo has his arms wrapped around Tunney... Now they separate. 9:2
03:00 Schiavone separates the two... 9:2
03:00 Tunney appears to have this fight under control. 9:2
03:00 That's it! This fight is over and we'll go to the scorecards. 10:2
Fight Result
Howard Leigh has the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Kenny Gray, United States scores the bout 98 to 90
Paul Artisst, United States scores the bout 99 to 89
Hector Miguel, Argentina scores the bout 99 to 89
The winner by unanimous decision is Gene Tunney!
Score Cards
Kenny Gray Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gene Tunney 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 98
Young Firpo 8 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 8 9 90
Paul Artisst Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gene Tunney 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 99
Young Firpo 8 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 8 9 89
Hector Miguel Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gene Tunney 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 99
Young Firpo 8 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 8 9 89
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gene Tunney 30 30 30 30 29 30 27 30 30 30 296
Young Firpo 24 27 27 27 28 27 30 27 24 27 268
Statistics
Categories Gene Tunney Young Firpo
Knockdowns scored 2 0
Jabs / Round 8.30 2.50
Hooks / Round 5.00 2.90
Crosses / Round 5.30 2.60
Combinations / Round 6.20 2.30
Uppercuts / Round 4.40 3.30
Punches Landed / Round 29.20 13.60
Punches Missed / Round 36.40 78.60
Punching Accuracy 44.5% 14.8%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Using Open Glove 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 8 / 6 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Gene Tunney vs Young Firpo
Fight info: Pyramid Arena, Memphis, TN, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Howard Leigh, referee is Danny Schiavone, the bout will be scored by three judges: Kenny Gray (United States), Paul Artisst (United States) and Hector Miguel (Argentina), 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: Gene Tunney - Record: 7-2-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jack Blackburn - Cut Man: Danny Florio
In the blue corner: Young Firpo - Record: 5-2-2 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bill Brady - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is anticipating a good fight tonight as the bell sounds for Round 1. 0:0
0:07 Tunney snakes the jab through Firpo's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:0
0:22 Tunney scores with a solid hook to the head. 5:0
0:39 Tunney pins Firpo's arms! The fighters are tied up... 5:0
0:48 Schiavone moves in to break the clinch. 5:0
0:53 Tunney is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 5:0
0:57 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 5:0
01:07 Tunney doubles up to the body, though Firpo seems unfazed. 7:0
01:21 As high as Firpo is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Gene Tunney takes advantage of it. 7:0
01:34 Gene Tunney scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 12:0
01:34 Firpo appears shaken by those punches! 12:0
01:54 Tunney is protecting the body nicely as Firpo fails to score inside. 12:0
01:56 Tunney rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 14:0
02:06 There's a right cross from Tunney that lands flush. 17:0
02:11 * What looked like some minor puffiness a few seconds ago has grown into noticeable swelling around Firpo's left eye. 17:0
02:15 Firpo doesn't have to look for Tunney this round. He is right there in front of him. 17:0
02:22 Tunney gets the cross through Firpo's guard. 19:0
02:36 Gene Tunney is just missing by a hair with his punches. 19:0
02:38 Firpo wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 19:2
03:00 * Young Firpo goes down!! he walked right into a wicked combination from Tunney!! 19:2
03:00 Schiavone moves into position over Firpo and begins the count 26:2
03:00 1... 26:2
03:00 * Somehow Firpo has made it back up after taking that vicious shot. He looks like he's out of it. 26:2
03:00 Firpo does not looks like he has fully recovered from the knockdown but he tells the ref that he can still fight. Schiavone must agree as he signals for the fight to go on. 26:2
03:00 The round's over but the effects of the knockdown on the crowd linger as many of them remain on their feet, shouting their approval of this fight. 26:2
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Firpo's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:09 Tunney retreats into his own corner... 0:0
0:13 Firpo pins Tunney's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:18 Firpo finally lets go of Tunney. 0:0
0:23 Tunney slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:27 Firpo leans on the ropes and motions for Tunney to come in. 0:0
0:33 Tunney backs into his own corner... 0:0
0:38 Tunney picks off the uppercut by Firpo. 0:0
0:40 Tunney snaps Firpo's head back with a solid jab. 3:0
0:44 Young Firpo seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 3:0
0:49 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 3:0
0:54 Tunney is holding on to Firpo. He seems to be taking a breather. 3:0
0:58 Young Firpo tries to get free... Here comes Schiavone to break them up... 3:0
01:09 Young Firpo traps Tunney's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Schiavone breaks it up. 3:0
01:13 Schiavone has to break them apart. 3:0
01:20 This bout could end up being a bit of a mismatch. There's a difference in the caliber of fighter here. 3:0
01:28 Firpo tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 3:0
01:39 Tunney really buried that punch into Firpo's ribs. 7:0
01:39 Firpo is trying to regroup after those punches... 7:0
01:52 Firpo lands consecutive blows to Tunney's midsection. 7:2
01:56 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 2. 7:2
02:05 Firpo leaves the jab just short. 7:2
02:13 Tunney throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Firpo's jaw. 9:2
02:27 Firpo fires a shot, but it glances off Tunney's shoulder. 9:2
02:29 Not a lot on that hook to Young Firpo's side, but it scored. 11:2
02:34 The swelling around Firpo's left eye is worsening. 11:2
02:49 Tunney slides along the far ropes. 11:2
02:54 Firpo's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 11:2
03:00 Tunney wraps up Firpo. 11:2
03:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 11:2
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Tunney's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 2. 10:3
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 3. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Young Firpo's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Firpo's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Tunney scores with a forceful jab. 3:0
0:16 Bill Brady not only gave Firpo encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Tunney. Now it's up to Firpo to implement it. 3:0
0:21 That punch actually went behind Firpo's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Tunney. 3:0
0:28 Firpo bangs the uppercut home. 3:2
0:44 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 3:2
0:49 Referee Schiavone separates the two... 3:2
0:53 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 3:2
0:57 Tunney takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 3:2
01:05 Firpo throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Tunney but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 3:2
01:07 Tunney scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Firpo. 5:2
01:22 Gene Tunney is holding Firpo tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 5:2
01:31 Now they break clean. 5:2
01:40 Firpo fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 5:2
01:46 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 5:2
01:54 Firpo has Tunney pinned! 5:2
01:59 Firpo suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 5:2
02:05 Gene Tunney lands a crushing uppercut! 9:2
02:05 Firpo's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 9:2
02:10 The swelling under Firpo's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 9:2
02:15 Tunney is pinned in his own corner... 9:2
02:19 Firpo continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 9:2
02:23 Tunney seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:2
02:28 Firpo has Tunney cornered! 9:2
02:32 Tunney picks off the jab thrown by Firpo. 9:2
02:34 Tunney blasts two wicked shots to the ribs of Firpo and you could see him wince in pain. 12:2
02:51 Firpo does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Tunney's punches in close. 12:2
02:58 The action slows for the moment. 12:2
03:00 Tunney feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 12:2
03:00 Round 3 ends with the sound of the bell. 11:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Tunney's corner as the bell sounds for Round 4. 0:0
0:06 Firpo'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 Firpo dips and connects with a hook to the side of Gene Tunney's head. 0:2
0:27 Firpo swings...and misses. 0:2
0:29 Firpo tastes Gene Tunney's jab 2:2
0:39 Tunney lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 4:2
0:43 Firpo's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 4. 4:2
0:55 Firpo gets in a hook to the body of Tunney. 4:4
01:08 Tunney wraps up Firpo... Neither fighter will break... 4:4
01:17 Firpo pushes Tunney away. 4:4
01:27 Tunney circles around the ring. 4:4
01:42 The fighters are tangled up inside. Tunney has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 6:4
01:59 Young Firpo doesn't connect with the cross. 6:4
02:01 Tunney lands a solid combination to the head of Firpo. 9:4
02:15 Firpo catches Tunney coming in with a sweet uppercut! 9:8
02:15 Gene Tunney was staggered by that punch! 9:8
02:27 Firpo moves into the right corner. 9:8
02:32 Tunney lands a wicked hook! 14:8
02:32 Tunney sent Firpo reeling with that punch! 14:8
02:36 Firpo's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 14:8
02:45 Tunney is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Firpo's defense. 14:8
02:54 Tunney misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 14:8
03:00 Tunney misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 14:8
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 15:9
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 5. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Firpo is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Firpo still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Tunney slips out of a corner, as Firpo attempts to trap him. 0:0
0:16 Tunney received a pep talk from Danny Florio before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:17 * Schiavone scolds Tunney for slapping with an open glove 2:0
0:35 Young Firpo winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Tunney. 5:0
0:44 Firpo is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 5:0
0:47 Tunney throws a punch and lands. Firpo scores with a counter. Looks like Tunney was a little more effective. 8:2
01:01 Tunney fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 8:2
01:04 Firpo gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 8:4
01:17 Tunney is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 8:4
01:24 Tunney seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:4
01:28 Tunney backs into a neutral corner. 8:4
01:32 Firpo drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 8:8
01:32 That series of punches rocked Tunney and he looks to be in trouble. 8:8
01:46 Young Firpo lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Gene Tunney. 8:8
01:53 Tunney scores with the jab. 10:8
01:57 Firpo's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 10:8
02:06 Firpo backs into the right corner. 10:8
02:06 Tunney scores with a hard uppercut upstairs from the inside. 13:8
02:20 Young Firpo fires a lead right that Tunney manages to avoid. 13:8
02:27 Tunney lands a solid hook! 17:8
02:27 And Firpo's in big trouble now! 17:8
02:41 Firpo lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 17:10
02:54 Tunney misses wildly with the Hook. 17:10
03:00 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 17:10
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 19:10
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Tunney and Firpo leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Firpo is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:13 Firpo just comes up short with the hook. 0:0
0:15 Young Firpo needs to catch his second wind... 0:0
0:34 Firpo pins Tunney in the corner! 0:0
0:38 Firpo clinches... Tunney gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:47 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:55 Tunney slides into the corner... 0:0
0:59 Firpo dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Tunney back on his heels! 0:4
0:59 Tunney is going to need to regroup after that blow... 0:4
01:09 Tunney gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:4
01:23 Firpo patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Gene Tunney little room to move. 2:4
01:32 Firpo is off target with that uppercut. 2:4
01:39 Firpo has Tunney trapped! 2:4
01:43 Firpo whiffs with the cross. 2:4
01:46 Tunney slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Firpo. 5:4
01:50 Firpo looks to be out of gas at this point. 5:4
01:50 Firpo is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 5:4
01:55 Firpo goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 5:6
02:15 Firpo looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 5:6
02:17 Tunney is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 7:6
02:34 Tunney just landed a devastating three punch combo! 11:6
02:34 Firpo was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 11:6
02:48 Firpo bangs a right cross off the face of Tunney. 11:8
02:58 Firpo is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 11:8
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 11:9
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Firpo's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Firpo's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:08 Firpo scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Tunney's jaw. 0:2
0:22 Firpo lets his hands go inside, but Tunney protects his body well. 0:2
0:34 Firpo lands a hard uppercut! 0:6
0:34 Tunney is reeling.. 0:6
0:47 Tunney fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:6
01:10 Firpo drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 2:10
01:10 Those punches hurt Tunney and he looks to hang on. 2:10
01:22 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 2:10
01:26 Tunney fires and misses. 2:10
01:33 Tunney just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 2:14
01:33 Tunney in on unsteady legs after those punches. 2:14
01:47 Firpo telegraphed that shot and Tunney ducks under it easily. 2:14
01:49 The uppercut just landed by Tunney is a nice weapon on the inside. 4:14
01:58 Young Firpo traps Tunney in the corner! 4:14
02:02 Young Firpo fires and misses. 4:14
02:09 Firpo takes a hard combination from Tunney 8:14
02:09 How is Firpo standing after that? 8:14
02:13 Firpo seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 8:14
02:21 Young Firpo ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 8:16
02:35 Firpo traps Tunney in the corner! 8:16
02:39 Firpo voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 8:16
02:44 Firpo has Tunney trapped in the lower neutral corner... 8:16
02:48 Firpo muscles his way inside. 8:16
02:53 Both fighters take a half-step back. 8:16
02:57 Young Firpo is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 8:18
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 7. 8:20
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Firpo is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Firpo still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Tunney retreats into the near right corner. 0:0
0:11 Firpo is clinching... 0:0
0:20 Tunney works his way free! 0:0
0:30 Firpo pushes Tunney then steps away from him. 0:0
0:35 Tunney retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:35 Firpo pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 0:2
0:49 Firpo grabs Tunney again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:2
0:54 Schiavone steps in and breaks it up. 0:2
01:06 Firpo is either lucky or has radar. Tunney's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:2
01:19 Tunney misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:2
01:30 Tunney's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 0:2
01:38 Firpo is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Gene Tunney. 0:2
01:42 Referee Schiavone has to separate the two... 0:2
01:56 Firpo just comes up short with the uppercut. 0:2
01:59 Not much steam behind Tunney's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:2
02:08 Young Firpo pins Tunney in the corner! 2:2
02:12 Firpo can't score with short uppercut inside. Gene Tunney got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:2
02:15 Firpo walks in to a glancing hook from Tunney. 4:2
02:31 Firpo traps Tunney's gloves under his arms, forcing Schiavone to break them up. 4:2
02:35 Schiavone separates them. 4:2
02:47 Firpo appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 4:2
02:51 Tunney scores with a quick hook to the head of Firpo after Firpo missed with a wild shot of his own. 6:2
03:00 Tunney moves into a neutral corner. 6:2
03:00 Not much to hang your hat on in that one, good luck to the judges as they try to turn in a score. 6:2
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Firpo'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
0:14 Firpo cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Tunney had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:21 Whatever Danny Florio said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Tunney has some spring in his step here in the 9th round. 0:0
0:26 Firpo throws a crushing right to Tunney's jaw! 0:4
0:26 Tunney is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 0:4
0:36 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Tunney. 3:4
0:55 Tunney takes a heavy combination downstairs. 3:8
0:55 Tunney was shaken by those blows! 3:8
01:04 Tunney has Firpo blocked in! 3:8
01:04 Tunney scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 5:8
01:09 The swelling around Firpo's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 5:8
01:13 Tunney's jab connects to Firpo's head 7:8
01:31 Firpo just can't find the range with that jab. 7:8
01:42 * A cross to the jaw has Firpo hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 7:8
01:45 Schiavone crouches over Firpo as he starts the count 13:8
01:45 1... 13:8
01:46 Young Firpo is desperately trying to stand as the count hits 2 but he is badly hurt. 13:8
01:47 3... 13:8
01:47 * Firpo is back on his feet! He looks shaken... 13:8
01:47 Schiavone is allowing the fight to go on as he motions the fighters together. 13:8
01:47 Tunney has Firpo is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 13:8
01:56 Firpo is forced into his own corner... 13:8
01:56 A sizzling cross from Tunney finds it's mark. 16:8
01:56 Tunney senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 16:8
02:09 Tunney is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 16:8
02:18 Tunney tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 16:8
02:29 Tunney lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Firpo. 16:8
02:40 Tunney wings a big left hand at Firpo but the latter sidesteps the punch. 16:8
02:47 Tunney fires a light jab to the stomach 18:8
02:47 Tunney hurt Firpo with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 18:8
03:00 Tunney looks for a breather; he grabs Firpo and holds on. Firpo pushes Tunney off and looks for an opening. 18:8
03:00 Schiavone pries them apart. 18:8
03:00 Tunney seems to have done enough to win this fight. 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. 19:8
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 10th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Firpo is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Firpo still has distension. 0:0
0:13 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:22 Schiavone breaks them up... 0:0
0:26 Tunney got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Danny Florio's instructions work. 0:0
0:26 Tunney and Firpo go toe to toe with Tunney getting the better of it. 3:2
0:31 The swelling under Firpo's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 3:2
0:36 Tunney retreats into the right corner. 3:2
0:41 Young Firpo fires a volley of punches but Tunney was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 3:2
0:48 Firpo seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 3:2
0:52 Both men look to measure one another. 3:2
01:00 Firpo misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 3:2
01:03 Tunney flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 5:2
01:19 Tunney's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 5:2
01:30 Firpo misses with that combination. 5:2
01:32 Tunney slips inside and lands a hook. 7:2
01:37 The knockdown suffered by Firpo should have made that last round Tunney's by a wide margin. 7:2
01:49 Tunney has freed himself from Firpo. They move quickly to ring center. 7:2
02:01 Tunney backs into the left corner. 7:2
02:06 Tunney smothers Firpo's attack as Firpo tries to get off some shots inside. 7:2
02:08 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Tunney lands a short uppercut to the chin of Firpo. 9:2
02:25 Firpo misses with that punch. 9:2
02:32 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 9:2
02:49 Firpo clamps Tunney's arms to his side and holds on until Schiavone breaks the hold. 9:2
02:58 Firpo and Gene Tunney each take a step back. 9:2
03:00 Firpo is keeping away from the ropes. 9:2
03:00 Firpo has his arms wrapped around Tunney... Now they separate. 9:2
03:00 Schiavone separates the two... 9:2
03:00 Tunney appears to have this fight under control. 9:2
03:00 That's it! This fight is over and we'll go to the scorecards. 10:2
Fight Result
Howard Leigh has the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Kenny Gray, United States scores the bout 98 to 90
Paul Artisst, United States scores the bout 99 to 89
Hector Miguel, Argentina scores the bout 99 to 89
The winner by unanimous decision is Gene Tunney!
Score Cards
Kenny Gray Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gene Tunney 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 98
Young Firpo 8 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 8 9 90
Paul Artisst Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gene Tunney 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 99
Young Firpo 8 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 8 9 89
Hector Miguel Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gene Tunney 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 99
Young Firpo 8 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 8 9 89
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gene Tunney 30 30 30 30 29 30 27 30 30 30 296
Young Firpo 24 27 27 27 28 27 30 27 24 27 268
Statistics
Categories Gene Tunney Young Firpo
Knockdowns scored 2 0
Jabs / Round 8.30 2.50
Hooks / Round 5.00 2.90
Crosses / Round 5.30 2.60
Combinations / Round 6.20 2.30
Uppercuts / Round 4.40 3.30
Punches Landed / Round 29.20 13.60
Punches Missed / Round 36.40 78.60
Punching Accuracy 44.5% 14.8%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Using Open Glove 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 8 / 6 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 2
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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Main Event
Tommy Loughran vs Dariusz Michalczewski
Fight info: Philadelphia Arena, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Michael Pass, referee is Paul Field, the bout will be scored by three judges: Ferdinand Estrella (Philippines), Oren Shellenberger (United States) and John Wilson (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the WBA 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: Tommy Loughran - Record: 8-0-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tommy Parks - Cut Man: Johnny Tocco
In the blue corner: Dariusz Michalczewski - Record: 8-1-0 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Kevin Cunningham - Cut Man: Angelo Dundee
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:05 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:0
0:16 Michalczewski misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:18 A straight cross from Loughran gets through Michalczewski's guard. 2:0
0:37 Loughran put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 2:0
0:41 Loughran lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 4:0
0:58 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Loughran rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 4:0
01:08 Michalczewski misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:0
01:10 Tommy Loughran digs a short hook to ribs of Michalczewski. 6:0
01:22 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 6:0
01:26 Dariusz Michalczewski is motioning with his gloves for Loughran to bring it on, but Michalczewski is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 6:0
01:36 Michalczewski keeps looking to get inside on Loughran 6:0
01:42 Both men look to measure one another. 6:0
01:54 Loughran and Michalczewski are in a clinch, Field hollers at them to break and start fighting. 6:0
02:03 * Loughran is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 6:0
02:16 Michalczewski takes a right to the body. 8:0
02:37 Loughran shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 10:0
02:56 Dariusz Michalczewski lands a crushing cross! 10:4
02:56 Loughran is gasping for air!! 10:4
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 11:5
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Loughran didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:10 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:12 The fighters are tangled up inside. Loughran has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 2:0
0:36 Loughran is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:0
0:46 Loughran lands a flurry to the ribs of Michalczewski. 4:0
01:10 Loughran tries to drop the right hand over the top but Michalczewski ducks under it. 4:0
01:24 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 4:0
01:35 Loughran tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Michalczewski. 4:0
01:42 Michalczewski lands a vicious jab! 4:4
01:42 That was a beautiful shot, Loughran's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 4:4
01:55 These guys are throwing caution to the wind as they go at it blow for blow. 6:6
02:11 Michalczewski just comes up short with the combination. 6:6
02:19 A cross lands for Loughran. Michalczewski didn't see that one coming. 8:6
02:19 Michalczewski reels backward from what might have been a head butt! 8:6
02:36 Michalczewski fires a volley of punches but Loughran was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 8:6
02:42 Michalczewski bangs a right cross off the face of Loughran. 8:8
02:55 Loughran snakes the jab through Michalczewski's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 10:8
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 10:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Field motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:20 Loughran whiffs with the cross. 0:0
0:42 Michalczewski lands a wicked hook! 0:4
0:42 Loughran is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 0:4
01:00 Michalczewski is doing great work inside as he jars Loughran with an uppercut. 0:7
01:18 Michalczewski continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 0:7
01:26 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if neither has gotten the better of the exchange. 2:9
01:40 Michalczewski looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 2:9
01:43 The uppercut just landed by Loughran is a nice weapon on the inside. 4:9
02:03 Loughran circles around the ring. 4:9
02:12 Michalczewski moves to the center of the Ring taunting Loughran with his hands by his sides. 4:9
02:17 Michalczewski has Loughran cornered! 4:9
02:21 Field has to pull the fighters away from each other as Michalczewski locks up Tommy Loughran's arms. 4:9
02:26 Loughran tries to get free... Here comes Field to break them up... 4:9
02:30 Loughran's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 4:9
02:41 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 4:9
02:49 Loughran feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 6:9
03:00 Michalczewski lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Loughran. 6:9
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 3 comes to an end. 7:11
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 4 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:07 Tommy Parks not only gave Loughran encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Michalczewski. Now it's up to Loughran to implement it. 0:0
0:07 Loughran scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Michalczewski. 2:0
0:12 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:22 That was a violent straight right by Michalczewski! 2:5
0:22 Loughran was hurt by those blows! 2:5
0:43 Field tries to separate the boxers but Loughran has a vice-like grip on Michalczewski. 2:5
0:52 Referee Field steps in to break it up. 2:5
0:58 Michalczewski takes a cross to the head from Loughran. 4:5
01:13 Loughran has Michalczewski blocked in! 4:5
01:13 Loughran lands a stinging jab. 6:5
01:25 Loughran plants a cross on Michalczewski's rib cage. 8:5
01:37 Loughran lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 10:5
01:47 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Loughran has gotten the better of the exchange. 13:7
02:04 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 13:7
02:07 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 13:7
02:12 Michalczewski tries to muscle inside but Loughran clinches him. 13:7
02:21 Field steps in and breaks it up. 13:7
02:36 Loughran misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 13:7
02:54 Michalczewski voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 13:7
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 4. 13:8
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:14 The fighters are at close quarters now as Loughran lands a hook downstairs. 2:0
0:18 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:23 Michalczewski's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 2:0
0:23 Tommy Loughran has Michalczewski trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 2:0
0:28 Loughran misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:0
0:30 Dariusz Michalczewski with a stiff jab. 2:3
0:39 Michalczewski has Loughran trapped! 2:3
0:44 Michalczewski fires a left hand that Loughran takes high on the shoulder. 2:3
0:51 Michalczewski's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:3
0:53 Loughran lands a stinging jab. 4:3
01:08 Loughran has Michalczewski pinned! 4:3
01:13 Tommy Loughran fires a lead right that Michalczewski manages to avoid. 4:3
01:15 Dariusz Michalczewski is trying to put his punches together and he tags Loughran with a nice combination of punches. 4:5
01:34 Loughran darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 4:5
01:44 Loughran sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 6:5
01:59 Loughran does a great job smothering Michalczewski's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 6:5
02:06 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 6:5
02:09 Michalczewski is staying at the center of the ring. 6:5
02:09 He gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 6:7
02:23 Michalczewski fires a shot, but it glances off Tommy Loughran's shoulder. 6:7
02:26 Loughran fires a light jab to the stomach 8:7
02:38 Loughran is blocked in his own corner... 8:7
02:43 Loughran does a great job of moving as Michalczewski tries to work inside. 8:7
02:52 Loughran retreats into the right corner. 8:7
02:57 Loughran picks off the cross by Michalczewski. 8:7
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Loughran's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 5. 9:8
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:15 Michalczewski picks off the jab thrown by Loughran. 0:0
0:18 Michalczewski goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 0:2
0:22 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:2
0:37 Michalczewski's jab connects to Tommy Loughran's head 0:4
0:49 Loughran lets his hands go, but Michalczewski answers right back. 2:6
01:09 Michalczewski wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Loughran's defense. 2:6
01:24 It's a sweet uppercut by Michalczewski! He snapped Loughran's head straight back with that punch! 2:10
01:24 Michalczewski has Loughran in trouble after that punch! 2:10
01:33 Tommy Loughran catches Michalczewski with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 4:10
01:42 The action is at ring center. 4:10
01:42 Tommy Loughran eats a jab from Michalczewski 4:12
01:56 Loughran brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:12
02:01 The cross scores for Loughran. He needs to throw that punch more often. 6:12
02:13 Loughran moves in and scores with a quick jab. 8:12
02:27 OH! Michalczewski landed the big hook flush! 8:17
02:27 Loughran is hurt! 8:17
02:36 Michalczewski moves into the far corner. 8:17
02:36 Loughran pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 10:17
02:47 Loughran scores with the jab. 12:17
03:00 Michalczewski backs into a neutral corner. 12:17
03:00 Loughran and Michalczewski can both be proud of that effort. They went full bore the entire round as the spectators serenade both men with a thunderous ovation. 14:17
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Loughran got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Tommy Parks's instructions work. 0:0
0:13 Michalczewski's misses as Loughran backpedals away. 0:0
0:15 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:24 Michalczewski tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 0:0
0:35 Michalczewski slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:35 Tommy Loughran flicks a jab to Michalczewski's stomach 2:0
0:49 Loughran misses with that jab. 2:0
0:55 Michalczewski appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 2:0
01:04 Michalczewski fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:0
01:13 Loughran pins Michalczewski in the corner! 2:0
01:13 Loughran bangs the uppercut home. 4:0
01:24 Loughran scores with a quick one-two to Dariusz Michalczewski's midsection 6:0
01:39 Loughran can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 6:0
01:51 Loughran pins Michalczewski's arms. Now they move apart. 6:0
02:03 Field separates the two... 6:0
02:08 Loughran throws the cross and scores to the head of Michalczewski. 8:0
02:21 Loughran smothers Michalczewski's attack with a clinch! 8:0
02:30 Field pries them apart. 8:0
02:35 Loughran lands a rapier like jab to the head of Dariusz Michalczewski 10:0
02:44 Loughran lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Michalczewski's midsection. 12:0
02:53 Michalczewski retreats into a neutral corner. 12:0
02:58 Michalczewski usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Tommy Loughran tries vainly to score. 12:0
03:00 Round 7 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 12:1
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 8 begins. 0:0
0:14 Loughran is really fluid in his movement. 0:0
0:14 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:18 Tommy Parks was extremely upbeat during the break with Loughran providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:24 Michalczewski looks to work the body, but Loughran covers up nicely. 0:0
0:26 Michalczewski eats a short cross from Loughran amd backs away. 2:0
0:43 Oh!!! Michalczewski unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 2:5
0:43 That blast sent Loughran reeling into the ropes! 2:5
0:52 Michalczewski traps Loughran in the corner! 2:5
0:56 Dariusz Michalczewski fires and misses. 2:5
01:07 Michalczewski fires and misses. 2:5
01:18 Michalczewski feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 2:7
01:18 Michalczewski has Loughran in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 8th. 2:7
01:31 You would think Loughran had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Michalczewski looked trying to score there! 2:7
01:38 Loughran slides into the corner... 2:7
01:42 Michalczewski throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:7
01:49 Michalczewski's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 2:9
01:49 Michalczewski has Loughran is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 2:9
01:58 Loughran is trapped in the corner... 2:9
01:58 A lead right scores big for Michalczewski. He stunned Loughran with that one. 2:12
02:13 Michalczewski moves into a neutral corner. 2:12
02:18 Loughran traps Michalczewski's gloves under his arms, forcing Field to break them up. 2:12
02:22 * Field cautions Michalczewski for striking with his his shoulder. 2:12
02:41 Michalczewski pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 2:12
02:47 Loughran drills Michalczewski with a left and right and another left. 4:12
03:00 It looks like Loughran has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 4:12
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 5:13
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 9. 0:0
0:07 Michalczewski rips a hook to the head. 0:2
0:12 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:2
0:16 Tommy Parks seemed to pump up Loughran between rounds. 0:2
0:22 Loughran misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:2
0:36 Michalczewski drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:6
0:36 That series of punches rocked Loughran and he looks to be in trouble. 0:6
0:50 Michalczewski drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:10
0:50 Loughran is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:10
01:06 Michalczewski clamps Loughran's arms to his side and holds on until Field breaks the hold. 0:10
01:11 Now they break clean. 0:10
01:23 Look out! That was a straight right by Michalczewski! 0:14
01:23 Loughran looks like he was hurt by that punch! 0:14
01:37 Dariusz Michalczewski can't score with short uppercut inside. Loughran got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:14
01:39 Loughran is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 2:14
02:01 Loughran bounces off the ropes, challenging Dariusz Michalczewski to come get him. 2:14
02:13 Michalczewski throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Loughran but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:14
02:20 Michalczewski rams the jab into the chest of Loughran. He's making very effective use of that punch. 2:17
02:29 Loughran works the body, landing an uppercut. 4:17
02:45 Michalczewski traps Loughran in the corner! 4:17
02:49 Loughran takes a hard combination from Dariusz Michalczewski 4:21
02:49 Loughran is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 4:21
03:00 Michalczewski misses wildly with the Hook. 4:21
03:00 Michalczewski appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 4:21
03:00 The bell stops the action as Loughran and Michalczewski go back to their corners. 5:21
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Michalczewski looks to be in good shape as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Tommy Parks really gave it to Loughran between rounds, but Loughran's didn't seem to be paying attention. 0:0
0:12 Loughran is challenging Michalczewski to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:21 Michalczewski uses his shoulder to force Loughran out of the clinch. 0:0
0:21 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:26 Dariusz Michalczewski received a pep talk from Kevin Cunningham before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:31 Michalczewski misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:34 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Loughran lands a short uppercut to the chin of Michalczewski. 2:0
0:57 Loughran holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Michalczewski to score with a clean shot. 2:0
01:03 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:0
01:06 Loughran backs into the far left corner. 2:0
01:11 Michalczewski telegraphed that shot and Loughran ducks under it easily. 2:0
01:21 Loughran steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:0
01:24 Michalczewski is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 2:0
01:31 Loughran pins Michalczewski's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:0
01:36 Field is shouting at Loughran to break! 2:0
01:40 Field is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 2:0
01:55 Loughran works free! He backs to ring center, with Michalczewski following. 2:0
02:17 Loughran takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 2:0
02:25 Michalczewski leans on the ropes and motions for Loughran to come in. 2:0
02:30 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up. They've been a little overly cautious so far this round. 2:0
02:32 Michalczewski'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. 2:0
02:36 Loughran pins Michalczewski in the corner! 2:0
02:40 Dariusz Michalczewski does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Loughran's punches in close. 2:0
02:49 Loughran fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 4:0
02:59 Tommy Loughran retreats into a neutral corner. 4:0
03:00 This fight is very close at this point. 4:0
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 10. 6:0
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Michalczewski's corner as the bell sounds for Round 11. 0:0
0:05 Loughran got some great advice from Tommy Parks between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 11. 0:0
0:06 Loughran throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:0
0:10 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:23 Michalczewski grabs Loughran. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:0
0:32 Field separates them. 2:0
0:40 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 2:0
0:44 At this point in the fight, neither fighter appears to have gained a significant advantage. 2:0
0:51 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Loughran blasts home a hook. 4:0
01:07 Loughran tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Michalczewski blocks it. 4:0
01:14 Loughran feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 4:0
01:18 Loughran slides along the far ropes. 4:0
01:28 Michalczewski just can't find the range with that jab. 4:0
01:39 Loughran is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 4:0
01:54 Michalczewski traps Loughran in the corner! 4:0
01:58 Michalczewski wings a big left hand at Loughran but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:0
02:25 Loughran has Michalczewski cornered! 4:0
02:25 Loughran flicks a lead right to the head of Michalczewski. 6:0
02:39 Michalczewski clinches... Loughran gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 6:0
02:43 Michalczewski shoves Tommy Loughran away. 6:0
02:48 Michalczewski slides into his own corner... 6:0
02:48 Loughran moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 8:0
02:58 Loughran slides into a neutral corner... 8:0
03:00 Michalczewski scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 8:4
03:00 Tommy Loughran looks shaken! 8:4
03:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 8:4
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 11, forcing Field to step in. 10:3
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Michalczewski looks a bit disgusted as Round 12 gets underway. 0:0
0:17 Michalczewski misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:19 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 12th round of this fight. 0:0
0:23 Kevin Cunningham was really animated in Michalczewski's corner and Michalczewski was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:28 Loughran lets his hands go inside, but Michalczewski protects his body well. 0:0
0:35 Michalczewski landed a sharp combination that rocked Loughran back on his heels! 0:4
0:35 Loughran is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 0:4
0:51 Loughran tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:4
0:58 Michalczewski just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:8
0:58 Loughran appears shaken by those punches! 0:8
01:07 Loughran backs into the far left corner. 0:8
01:12 Michalczewski dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Loughran back on his heels! 0:12
01:12 Loughran seems to have been hurt by that punch! 0:12
01:28 Dariusz Michalczewski backs into a neutral corner. 0:12
01:28 Loughran throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:12
01:44 Michalczewski works free! The fighters move to ring center. 2:12
01:56 Loughran usues his legs to avoid Michalczewski's punches. 2:12
01:58 Some good body work by Loughran but not much on those punches. 4:12
02:15 Michalczewski throws a flurry of punches but Loughran either blocks or slips them. 4:12
02:18 Loughran 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. 6:12
02:22 Michalczewski is starting to suck wind... 6:12
02:34 Loughran smothers Michalczewski's attack as Michalczewski tries to get off some shots inside. 6:12
02:36 Loughran lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 8:12
02:49 Loughran rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 10:12
03:00 He appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 10:12
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 10:14
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Loughran and Michalczewski leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Kevin Cunningham said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Michalczewski has some spring in his step here in the 13th round. 0:0
0:09 Loughran punctuates a great series of blows to the midsection by driving a wicked hook into Michalczewski's liver. 3:0
0:13 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 3:0
0:21 Loughran lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 5:0
0:30 Tommy Loughran has Michalczewski pinned! 5:0
0:35 Loughran just misses with a huge shot as Michalczewski chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 5:0
0:45 Dariusz Michalczewski is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 5:0
0:49 Michalczewski connects with an uppercut to the head of Loughran. 5:2
01:09 Loughran leaves the jab just short. 5:2
01:16 Loughran takes a heavy combination downstairs. 5:6
01:16 Tommy Loughran was shaken by those blows! 5:6
01:30 Loughran is protecting the body nicely as Michalczewski fails to score inside. 5:6
01:32 Loughran misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 7:6
01:37 Michalczewski's tank is just about on empty. 7:6
01:44 The fighters are back at ring center... 7:6
01:44 Michalczewski tastes Loughran's jab 9:6
02:00 Michalczewski has Loughran cornered! 9:6
02:04 Dariusz Michalczewski cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Tommy Loughran had his elbows tucked in nicely. 9:6
02:14 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 9:6
02:21 Michalczewski slides into a neutral corner... 9:6
02:21 Loughran lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 11:6
02:30 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 11:6
02:34 Loughran swings...and misses. 11:6
02:49 There's the uppercut from Loughran. That opening has been there all fight for him. 13:6
03:00 Michalczewski charges in but Loughran avoids the rush. 13:6
03:00 Loughran appears to have this fight under control. 13:6
03:00 Michalczewski breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 13 ends. 14:7
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 14. 0:0
0:10 Loughran wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 2:0
0:24 Michalczewski slides into the corner... 2:0
0:29 Loughran tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:0
0:31 Michalczewski delivers a cross to the nose of Loughran. 2:3
0:41 Loughran continues to pop the jab 4:3
0:52 Michalczewski backs into a neutral corner. 4:3
0:57 Loughran fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:3
0:59 Michalczewski lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Loughran on the end of that punch. 4:5
01:18 Michalczewski lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Loughran. 4:5
01:20 Loughran glances a hook off Michalczewski's side. 6:5
01:34 Considering the clinch Loughran has on Michalczewski it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Michalczewski pushes him away. 6:5
01:43 An accidental clash of heads occurs as the fighters are tied up. 6:5
01:59 Michalczewski lands a strong uppercut! 6:9
01:59 Loughran seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 6:9
02:15 Michalczewski just comes up short with the jab. 6:9
02:17 Loughran rakes Michalczewski with some solid shots to the head and body. 9:9
02:33 Loughran brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 9:9
02:38 Loughran fires and misses. 9:9
02:44 Michalczewski pummels Loughran, capping off his assault with a stiff hook! 9:13
02:44 Loughran is staggered... 9:13
02:58 Loughran doesn't connect with the jab. 9:13
03:00 Loughran seems to have done enough to win this fight. 9:13
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 9:13
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 15, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:06 Tommy Parks knows Loughran lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:07 Michalczewski is trapped in Loughran's corner... 0:0
0:11 Loughran grabs and holds Michalczewski... 0:0
0:23 Field has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:27 Tommy Parks felt Loughran lost that last round and he let him know in no uncertain terms during the break. 0:0
0:33 Michalczewski wraps his arms around Loughran. 0:0
0:42 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:49 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Michalczewski who scores with a short hook to the chest. 0:2
01:01 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 0:2
01:05 Michalczewski holds his arms up in disgust as Loughran holds him around his waist. 0:2
01:14 Field separates the two fighters. 0:2
01:19 Loughran has Michalczewski cornered! 0:2
01:19 Loughran scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Michalczewski's jaw. 2:2
01:28 Tommy Loughran scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 4:2
01:39 Dariusz Michalczewski plants a vicious hook under Tommy Loughran's rib cage. 4:5
01:53 Loughran misses with that punch. 4:5
02:05 Loughran is off target with that cross. 4:5
02:12 Loughran just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:9
02:12 Those punches hurt Loughran and he looks to hang on. 4:9
02:26 Michalczewski shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Loughran flush! 4:13
02:26 Loughran was stunned by that blow! 4:13
02:43 Michalczewski is trying to free his gloves from under Loughran's gloves. 4:13
02:47 Referee Field has to separate the two... 4:13
03:00 Tommy Loughran has his arms wrapped around Michalczewski... Now they separate. 4:13
03:00 Loughran pushes Dariusz Michalczewski away. 4:13
03:00 The fighters hug each other in the middle of the ring as the 15th and final round ends. 4:12
Fight Result
Michael Pass has the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Ferdinand Estrella, Philippines scores the bout 143 to 142 for Dariusz Michalczewski
Oren Shellenberger, United States scores the bout 143 to 142 for Tommy Loughran
John Wilson, United States scores the bout 145 to 141 for...
...Tommy Loughran
The winner and still WBA light heavyweight champion by split decision is Tommy Loughran!
Score Cards
Ferdinand Estrella Round Total
Philippines 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Loughran 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 142
Dariusz Michalczewski 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 143
Oren Shellenberger Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Loughran 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 143
Dariusz Michalczewski 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 142
John Wilson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Loughran 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 145
Dariusz Michalczewski 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 141
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Loughran 30 29 27 30 29 27 30 29 27 30 30 28 30 27 27 430
Dariusz Michalczewski 27 28 30 27 28 30 27 28 30 27 27 30 27 30 30 426
Statistics
Categories Tommy Loughran Dariusz Michalczewski
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 8.33 3.20
Hooks / Round 4.20 3.47
Crosses / Round 4.53 3.60
Combinations / Round 6.73 3.20
Uppercuts / Round 3.00 3.33
Punches Landed / Round 26.80 16.80
Punches Missed / Round 46.60 62.47
Punching Accuracy 36.5% 21.2%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 2
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 12 / 11 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 8 / 8
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Tommy Loughran vs Dariusz Michalczewski
Fight info: Philadelphia Arena, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Michael Pass, referee is Paul Field, the bout will be scored by three judges: Ferdinand Estrella (Philippines), Oren Shellenberger (United States) and John Wilson (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the WBA 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: Tommy Loughran - Record: 8-0-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tommy Parks - Cut Man: Johnny Tocco
In the blue corner: Dariusz Michalczewski - Record: 8-1-0 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Kevin Cunningham - Cut Man: Angelo Dundee
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:05 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:0
0:16 Michalczewski misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:18 A straight cross from Loughran gets through Michalczewski's guard. 2:0
0:37 Loughran put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 2:0
0:41 Loughran lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 4:0
0:58 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Loughran rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 4:0
01:08 Michalczewski misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:0
01:10 Tommy Loughran digs a short hook to ribs of Michalczewski. 6:0
01:22 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 6:0
01:26 Dariusz Michalczewski is motioning with his gloves for Loughran to bring it on, but Michalczewski is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 6:0
01:36 Michalczewski keeps looking to get inside on Loughran 6:0
01:42 Both men look to measure one another. 6:0
01:54 Loughran and Michalczewski are in a clinch, Field hollers at them to break and start fighting. 6:0
02:03 * Loughran is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 6:0
02:16 Michalczewski takes a right to the body. 8:0
02:37 Loughran shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 10:0
02:56 Dariusz Michalczewski lands a crushing cross! 10:4
02:56 Loughran is gasping for air!! 10:4
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 11:5
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Loughran didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:10 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:12 The fighters are tangled up inside. Loughran has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 2:0
0:36 Loughran is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:0
0:46 Loughran lands a flurry to the ribs of Michalczewski. 4:0
01:10 Loughran tries to drop the right hand over the top but Michalczewski ducks under it. 4:0
01:24 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 4:0
01:35 Loughran tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Michalczewski. 4:0
01:42 Michalczewski lands a vicious jab! 4:4
01:42 That was a beautiful shot, Loughran's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 4:4
01:55 These guys are throwing caution to the wind as they go at it blow for blow. 6:6
02:11 Michalczewski just comes up short with the combination. 6:6
02:19 A cross lands for Loughran. Michalczewski didn't see that one coming. 8:6
02:19 Michalczewski reels backward from what might have been a head butt! 8:6
02:36 Michalczewski fires a volley of punches but Loughran was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 8:6
02:42 Michalczewski bangs a right cross off the face of Loughran. 8:8
02:55 Loughran snakes the jab through Michalczewski's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 10:8
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 10:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Field motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:20 Loughran whiffs with the cross. 0:0
0:42 Michalczewski lands a wicked hook! 0:4
0:42 Loughran is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 0:4
01:00 Michalczewski is doing great work inside as he jars Loughran with an uppercut. 0:7
01:18 Michalczewski continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 0:7
01:26 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if neither has gotten the better of the exchange. 2:9
01:40 Michalczewski looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 2:9
01:43 The uppercut just landed by Loughran is a nice weapon on the inside. 4:9
02:03 Loughran circles around the ring. 4:9
02:12 Michalczewski moves to the center of the Ring taunting Loughran with his hands by his sides. 4:9
02:17 Michalczewski has Loughran cornered! 4:9
02:21 Field has to pull the fighters away from each other as Michalczewski locks up Tommy Loughran's arms. 4:9
02:26 Loughran tries to get free... Here comes Field to break them up... 4:9
02:30 Loughran's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 4:9
02:41 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 4:9
02:49 Loughran feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 6:9
03:00 Michalczewski lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Loughran. 6:9
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 3 comes to an end. 7:11
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 4 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:07 Tommy Parks not only gave Loughran encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Michalczewski. Now it's up to Loughran to implement it. 0:0
0:07 Loughran scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Michalczewski. 2:0
0:12 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:22 That was a violent straight right by Michalczewski! 2:5
0:22 Loughran was hurt by those blows! 2:5
0:43 Field tries to separate the boxers but Loughran has a vice-like grip on Michalczewski. 2:5
0:52 Referee Field steps in to break it up. 2:5
0:58 Michalczewski takes a cross to the head from Loughran. 4:5
01:13 Loughran has Michalczewski blocked in! 4:5
01:13 Loughran lands a stinging jab. 6:5
01:25 Loughran plants a cross on Michalczewski's rib cage. 8:5
01:37 Loughran lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 10:5
01:47 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Loughran has gotten the better of the exchange. 13:7
02:04 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 13:7
02:07 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 13:7
02:12 Michalczewski tries to muscle inside but Loughran clinches him. 13:7
02:21 Field steps in and breaks it up. 13:7
02:36 Loughran misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 13:7
02:54 Michalczewski voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 13:7
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 4. 13:8
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:14 The fighters are at close quarters now as Loughran lands a hook downstairs. 2:0
0:18 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:23 Michalczewski's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 2:0
0:23 Tommy Loughran has Michalczewski trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 2:0
0:28 Loughran misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:0
0:30 Dariusz Michalczewski with a stiff jab. 2:3
0:39 Michalczewski has Loughran trapped! 2:3
0:44 Michalczewski fires a left hand that Loughran takes high on the shoulder. 2:3
0:51 Michalczewski's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:3
0:53 Loughran lands a stinging jab. 4:3
01:08 Loughran has Michalczewski pinned! 4:3
01:13 Tommy Loughran fires a lead right that Michalczewski manages to avoid. 4:3
01:15 Dariusz Michalczewski is trying to put his punches together and he tags Loughran with a nice combination of punches. 4:5
01:34 Loughran darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 4:5
01:44 Loughran sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 6:5
01:59 Loughran does a great job smothering Michalczewski's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 6:5
02:06 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 6:5
02:09 Michalczewski is staying at the center of the ring. 6:5
02:09 He gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 6:7
02:23 Michalczewski fires a shot, but it glances off Tommy Loughran's shoulder. 6:7
02:26 Loughran fires a light jab to the stomach 8:7
02:38 Loughran is blocked in his own corner... 8:7
02:43 Loughran does a great job of moving as Michalczewski tries to work inside. 8:7
02:52 Loughran retreats into the right corner. 8:7
02:57 Loughran picks off the cross by Michalczewski. 8:7
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Loughran's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 5. 9:8
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:15 Michalczewski picks off the jab thrown by Loughran. 0:0
0:18 Michalczewski goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 0:2
0:22 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:2
0:37 Michalczewski's jab connects to Tommy Loughran's head 0:4
0:49 Loughran lets his hands go, but Michalczewski answers right back. 2:6
01:09 Michalczewski wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Loughran's defense. 2:6
01:24 It's a sweet uppercut by Michalczewski! He snapped Loughran's head straight back with that punch! 2:10
01:24 Michalczewski has Loughran in trouble after that punch! 2:10
01:33 Tommy Loughran catches Michalczewski with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 4:10
01:42 The action is at ring center. 4:10
01:42 Tommy Loughran eats a jab from Michalczewski 4:12
01:56 Loughran brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:12
02:01 The cross scores for Loughran. He needs to throw that punch more often. 6:12
02:13 Loughran moves in and scores with a quick jab. 8:12
02:27 OH! Michalczewski landed the big hook flush! 8:17
02:27 Loughran is hurt! 8:17
02:36 Michalczewski moves into the far corner. 8:17
02:36 Loughran pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 10:17
02:47 Loughran scores with the jab. 12:17
03:00 Michalczewski backs into a neutral corner. 12:17
03:00 Loughran and Michalczewski can both be proud of that effort. They went full bore the entire round as the spectators serenade both men with a thunderous ovation. 14:17
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Loughran got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Tommy Parks's instructions work. 0:0
0:13 Michalczewski's misses as Loughran backpedals away. 0:0
0:15 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:24 Michalczewski tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 0:0
0:35 Michalczewski slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:35 Tommy Loughran flicks a jab to Michalczewski's stomach 2:0
0:49 Loughran misses with that jab. 2:0
0:55 Michalczewski appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 2:0
01:04 Michalczewski fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:0
01:13 Loughran pins Michalczewski in the corner! 2:0
01:13 Loughran bangs the uppercut home. 4:0
01:24 Loughran scores with a quick one-two to Dariusz Michalczewski's midsection 6:0
01:39 Loughran can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 6:0
01:51 Loughran pins Michalczewski's arms. Now they move apart. 6:0
02:03 Field separates the two... 6:0
02:08 Loughran throws the cross and scores to the head of Michalczewski. 8:0
02:21 Loughran smothers Michalczewski's attack with a clinch! 8:0
02:30 Field pries them apart. 8:0
02:35 Loughran lands a rapier like jab to the head of Dariusz Michalczewski 10:0
02:44 Loughran lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Michalczewski's midsection. 12:0
02:53 Michalczewski retreats into a neutral corner. 12:0
02:58 Michalczewski usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Tommy Loughran tries vainly to score. 12:0
03:00 Round 7 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 12:1
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 8 begins. 0:0
0:14 Loughran is really fluid in his movement. 0:0
0:14 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:18 Tommy Parks was extremely upbeat during the break with Loughran providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:24 Michalczewski looks to work the body, but Loughran covers up nicely. 0:0
0:26 Michalczewski eats a short cross from Loughran amd backs away. 2:0
0:43 Oh!!! Michalczewski unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 2:5
0:43 That blast sent Loughran reeling into the ropes! 2:5
0:52 Michalczewski traps Loughran in the corner! 2:5
0:56 Dariusz Michalczewski fires and misses. 2:5
01:07 Michalczewski fires and misses. 2:5
01:18 Michalczewski feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 2:7
01:18 Michalczewski has Loughran in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 8th. 2:7
01:31 You would think Loughran had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Michalczewski looked trying to score there! 2:7
01:38 Loughran slides into the corner... 2:7
01:42 Michalczewski throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:7
01:49 Michalczewski's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 2:9
01:49 Michalczewski has Loughran is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 2:9
01:58 Loughran is trapped in the corner... 2:9
01:58 A lead right scores big for Michalczewski. He stunned Loughran with that one. 2:12
02:13 Michalczewski moves into a neutral corner. 2:12
02:18 Loughran traps Michalczewski's gloves under his arms, forcing Field to break them up. 2:12
02:22 * Field cautions Michalczewski for striking with his his shoulder. 2:12
02:41 Michalczewski pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 2:12
02:47 Loughran drills Michalczewski with a left and right and another left. 4:12
03:00 It looks like Loughran has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 4:12
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 5:13
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 9. 0:0
0:07 Michalczewski rips a hook to the head. 0:2
0:12 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:2
0:16 Tommy Parks seemed to pump up Loughran between rounds. 0:2
0:22 Loughran misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:2
0:36 Michalczewski drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:6
0:36 That series of punches rocked Loughran and he looks to be in trouble. 0:6
0:50 Michalczewski drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:10
0:50 Loughran is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:10
01:06 Michalczewski clamps Loughran's arms to his side and holds on until Field breaks the hold. 0:10
01:11 Now they break clean. 0:10
01:23 Look out! That was a straight right by Michalczewski! 0:14
01:23 Loughran looks like he was hurt by that punch! 0:14
01:37 Dariusz Michalczewski can't score with short uppercut inside. Loughran got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:14
01:39 Loughran is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 2:14
02:01 Loughran bounces off the ropes, challenging Dariusz Michalczewski to come get him. 2:14
02:13 Michalczewski throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Loughran but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:14
02:20 Michalczewski rams the jab into the chest of Loughran. He's making very effective use of that punch. 2:17
02:29 Loughran works the body, landing an uppercut. 4:17
02:45 Michalczewski traps Loughran in the corner! 4:17
02:49 Loughran takes a hard combination from Dariusz Michalczewski 4:21
02:49 Loughran is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 4:21
03:00 Michalczewski misses wildly with the Hook. 4:21
03:00 Michalczewski appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 4:21
03:00 The bell stops the action as Loughran and Michalczewski go back to their corners. 5:21
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Michalczewski looks to be in good shape as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Tommy Parks really gave it to Loughran between rounds, but Loughran's didn't seem to be paying attention. 0:0
0:12 Loughran is challenging Michalczewski to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:21 Michalczewski uses his shoulder to force Loughran out of the clinch. 0:0
0:21 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:26 Dariusz Michalczewski received a pep talk from Kevin Cunningham before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:31 Michalczewski misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:34 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Loughran lands a short uppercut to the chin of Michalczewski. 2:0
0:57 Loughran holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Michalczewski to score with a clean shot. 2:0
01:03 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:0
01:06 Loughran backs into the far left corner. 2:0
01:11 Michalczewski telegraphed that shot and Loughran ducks under it easily. 2:0
01:21 Loughran steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:0
01:24 Michalczewski is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 2:0
01:31 Loughran pins Michalczewski's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:0
01:36 Field is shouting at Loughran to break! 2:0
01:40 Field is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 2:0
01:55 Loughran works free! He backs to ring center, with Michalczewski following. 2:0
02:17 Loughran takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 2:0
02:25 Michalczewski leans on the ropes and motions for Loughran to come in. 2:0
02:30 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up. They've been a little overly cautious so far this round. 2:0
02:32 Michalczewski'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. 2:0
02:36 Loughran pins Michalczewski in the corner! 2:0
02:40 Dariusz Michalczewski does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Loughran's punches in close. 2:0
02:49 Loughran fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 4:0
02:59 Tommy Loughran retreats into a neutral corner. 4:0
03:00 This fight is very close at this point. 4:0
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 10. 6:0
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Michalczewski's corner as the bell sounds for Round 11. 0:0
0:05 Loughran got some great advice from Tommy Parks between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 11. 0:0
0:06 Loughran throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:0
0:10 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:23 Michalczewski grabs Loughran. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:0
0:32 Field separates them. 2:0
0:40 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 2:0
0:44 At this point in the fight, neither fighter appears to have gained a significant advantage. 2:0
0:51 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Loughran blasts home a hook. 4:0
01:07 Loughran tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Michalczewski blocks it. 4:0
01:14 Loughran feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 4:0
01:18 Loughran slides along the far ropes. 4:0
01:28 Michalczewski just can't find the range with that jab. 4:0
01:39 Loughran is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 4:0
01:54 Michalczewski traps Loughran in the corner! 4:0
01:58 Michalczewski wings a big left hand at Loughran but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:0
02:25 Loughran has Michalczewski cornered! 4:0
02:25 Loughran flicks a lead right to the head of Michalczewski. 6:0
02:39 Michalczewski clinches... Loughran gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 6:0
02:43 Michalczewski shoves Tommy Loughran away. 6:0
02:48 Michalczewski slides into his own corner... 6:0
02:48 Loughran moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 8:0
02:58 Loughran slides into a neutral corner... 8:0
03:00 Michalczewski scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 8:4
03:00 Tommy Loughran looks shaken! 8:4
03:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 8:4
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 11, forcing Field to step in. 10:3
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Michalczewski looks a bit disgusted as Round 12 gets underway. 0:0
0:17 Michalczewski misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:19 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 12th round of this fight. 0:0
0:23 Kevin Cunningham was really animated in Michalczewski's corner and Michalczewski was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:28 Loughran lets his hands go inside, but Michalczewski protects his body well. 0:0
0:35 Michalczewski landed a sharp combination that rocked Loughran back on his heels! 0:4
0:35 Loughran is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 0:4
0:51 Loughran tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:4
0:58 Michalczewski just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:8
0:58 Loughran appears shaken by those punches! 0:8
01:07 Loughran backs into the far left corner. 0:8
01:12 Michalczewski dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Loughran back on his heels! 0:12
01:12 Loughran seems to have been hurt by that punch! 0:12
01:28 Dariusz Michalczewski backs into a neutral corner. 0:12
01:28 Loughran throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:12
01:44 Michalczewski works free! The fighters move to ring center. 2:12
01:56 Loughran usues his legs to avoid Michalczewski's punches. 2:12
01:58 Some good body work by Loughran but not much on those punches. 4:12
02:15 Michalczewski throws a flurry of punches but Loughran either blocks or slips them. 4:12
02:18 Loughran 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. 6:12
02:22 Michalczewski is starting to suck wind... 6:12
02:34 Loughran smothers Michalczewski's attack as Michalczewski tries to get off some shots inside. 6:12
02:36 Loughran lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 8:12
02:49 Loughran rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 10:12
03:00 He appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 10:12
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 10:14
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Loughran and Michalczewski leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Kevin Cunningham said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Michalczewski has some spring in his step here in the 13th round. 0:0
0:09 Loughran punctuates a great series of blows to the midsection by driving a wicked hook into Michalczewski's liver. 3:0
0:13 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 3:0
0:21 Loughran lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 5:0
0:30 Tommy Loughran has Michalczewski pinned! 5:0
0:35 Loughran just misses with a huge shot as Michalczewski chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 5:0
0:45 Dariusz Michalczewski is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 5:0
0:49 Michalczewski connects with an uppercut to the head of Loughran. 5:2
01:09 Loughran leaves the jab just short. 5:2
01:16 Loughran takes a heavy combination downstairs. 5:6
01:16 Tommy Loughran was shaken by those blows! 5:6
01:30 Loughran is protecting the body nicely as Michalczewski fails to score inside. 5:6
01:32 Loughran misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 7:6
01:37 Michalczewski's tank is just about on empty. 7:6
01:44 The fighters are back at ring center... 7:6
01:44 Michalczewski tastes Loughran's jab 9:6
02:00 Michalczewski has Loughran cornered! 9:6
02:04 Dariusz Michalczewski cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Tommy Loughran had his elbows tucked in nicely. 9:6
02:14 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 9:6
02:21 Michalczewski slides into a neutral corner... 9:6
02:21 Loughran lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 11:6
02:30 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 11:6
02:34 Loughran swings...and misses. 11:6
02:49 There's the uppercut from Loughran. That opening has been there all fight for him. 13:6
03:00 Michalczewski charges in but Loughran avoids the rush. 13:6
03:00 Loughran appears to have this fight under control. 13:6
03:00 Michalczewski breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 13 ends. 14:7
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 14. 0:0
0:10 Loughran wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 2:0
0:24 Michalczewski slides into the corner... 2:0
0:29 Loughran tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:0
0:31 Michalczewski delivers a cross to the nose of Loughran. 2:3
0:41 Loughran continues to pop the jab 4:3
0:52 Michalczewski backs into a neutral corner. 4:3
0:57 Loughran fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:3
0:59 Michalczewski lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Loughran on the end of that punch. 4:5
01:18 Michalczewski lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Loughran. 4:5
01:20 Loughran glances a hook off Michalczewski's side. 6:5
01:34 Considering the clinch Loughran has on Michalczewski it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Michalczewski pushes him away. 6:5
01:43 An accidental clash of heads occurs as the fighters are tied up. 6:5
01:59 Michalczewski lands a strong uppercut! 6:9
01:59 Loughran seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 6:9
02:15 Michalczewski just comes up short with the jab. 6:9
02:17 Loughran rakes Michalczewski with some solid shots to the head and body. 9:9
02:33 Loughran brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 9:9
02:38 Loughran fires and misses. 9:9
02:44 Michalczewski pummels Loughran, capping off his assault with a stiff hook! 9:13
02:44 Loughran is staggered... 9:13
02:58 Loughran doesn't connect with the jab. 9:13
03:00 Loughran seems to have done enough to win this fight. 9:13
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 9:13
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 15, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:06 Tommy Parks knows Loughran lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:07 Michalczewski is trapped in Loughran's corner... 0:0
0:11 Loughran grabs and holds Michalczewski... 0:0
0:23 Field has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:27 Tommy Parks felt Loughran lost that last round and he let him know in no uncertain terms during the break. 0:0
0:33 Michalczewski wraps his arms around Loughran. 0:0
0:42 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:49 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Michalczewski who scores with a short hook to the chest. 0:2
01:01 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 0:2
01:05 Michalczewski holds his arms up in disgust as Loughran holds him around his waist. 0:2
01:14 Field separates the two fighters. 0:2
01:19 Loughran has Michalczewski cornered! 0:2
01:19 Loughran scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Michalczewski's jaw. 2:2
01:28 Tommy Loughran scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 4:2
01:39 Dariusz Michalczewski plants a vicious hook under Tommy Loughran's rib cage. 4:5
01:53 Loughran misses with that punch. 4:5
02:05 Loughran is off target with that cross. 4:5
02:12 Loughran just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:9
02:12 Those punches hurt Loughran and he looks to hang on. 4:9
02:26 Michalczewski shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Loughran flush! 4:13
02:26 Loughran was stunned by that blow! 4:13
02:43 Michalczewski is trying to free his gloves from under Loughran's gloves. 4:13
02:47 Referee Field has to separate the two... 4:13
03:00 Tommy Loughran has his arms wrapped around Michalczewski... Now they separate. 4:13
03:00 Loughran pushes Dariusz Michalczewski away. 4:13
03:00 The fighters hug each other in the middle of the ring as the 15th and final round ends. 4:12
Fight Result
Michael Pass has the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Ferdinand Estrella, Philippines scores the bout 143 to 142 for Dariusz Michalczewski
Oren Shellenberger, United States scores the bout 143 to 142 for Tommy Loughran
John Wilson, United States scores the bout 145 to 141 for...
...Tommy Loughran
The winner and still WBA light heavyweight champion by split decision is Tommy Loughran!
Score Cards
Ferdinand Estrella Round Total
Philippines 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Loughran 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 142
Dariusz Michalczewski 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 143
Oren Shellenberger Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Loughran 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 143
Dariusz Michalczewski 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 142
John Wilson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Loughran 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 145
Dariusz Michalczewski 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 141
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Loughran 30 29 27 30 29 27 30 29 27 30 30 28 30 27 27 430
Dariusz Michalczewski 27 28 30 27 28 30 27 28 30 27 27 30 27 30 30 426
Statistics
Categories Tommy Loughran Dariusz Michalczewski
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 8.33 3.20
Hooks / Round 4.20 3.47
Crosses / Round 4.53 3.60
Combinations / Round 6.73 3.20
Uppercuts / Round 3.00 3.33
Punches Landed / Round 26.80 16.80
Punches Missed / Round 46.60 62.47
Punching Accuracy 36.5% 21.2%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 2
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 12 / 11 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 8 / 8
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW week 10 fights 25-30 & WBA Belt
Close fight, thought I edged it. Good fight to D.M.
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Re: LHW week 10 fights 25-30 & WBA Belt
Yeah, it was Loughran's fight. Dariusz did better than I thought he would. I don't really expect him to be beating the very top level guys.