Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Fabrice Tiozzo Battling Bozo 3-2 1 TKO 8 10
Preliminary 1 Dennis Andries Andrzej Fonfara 3-2 1 TKO 8 10
Preliminary 2 Al Gainer Al McCoy 3-2 1 UD 10 10
Support Bout Jack Root Tony Mundine 2-1 1 UD 10 10
Co-Feature Jack Dillon Jose Torres 3-2 0 D 10 10
Main Event Ezzard Charles John Henry Lewis 1-1 1 UD 15 15
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
LHW week 10 fights 30-36 & WBC Belt
Re: LHW week 10 fights 30-36 & WBC Belt
Support Bout
Jack Root vs Tony Mundine
Fight info: Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, CA, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Jimmy Lennon Jr., referee is John O'Brien, the bout will be scored by three judges: Marcos Torres (Panama), Larry Doggett (United States) and Marshall Walker (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBC-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Jack Root - Record: 4-5-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Oscar Suarez - Cut Man: Jim Strickland
In the blue corner: Tony Mundine - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Fights Too Frequently - Trainer: Peter Manfredo Sr. - Cut Man: Bill Delaney
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 O'Brien gives the fighters their final instructions. They touch gloves and return to their respective corners to await the bell for the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:10 The action heats up as both men trade punches. 2:2
0:27 Jack Root holds his arms up in disgust as Mundine holds him around his waist. 2:2
0:31 An accidental clash of heads occurs as the fighters are tied up. 2:2
0:44 Root wings a big left hand at Mundine but the latter sidesteps the punch. 2:2
0:51 Mundine dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Root back on his heels! 2:6
0:51 Jack Root is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 2:6
01:04 Mundine takes a right to the body. 4:6
01:22 Root fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:6
01:29 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 4:6
01:40 Mundine ties up Jack Root. Why would he want to clinch now? 4:6
01:52 Now they break clean. 4:6
01:57 Root moves in and scores with a quick jab. 6:6
02:11 Root lands a strong cross! 10:6
02:11 That blow connected solidly to the head of Mundine and he is stunned! 10:6
02:24 Root tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 12:6
02:33 He doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 14:6
02:47 He is off target with that combination. 14:6
02:54 He fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 16:6
02:59 There's the beginning of a mouse under the left eye of Mundine. 16:6
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 17:5
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 "The Man" Mundine looks to be in good shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Root got some great advice from Oscar Suarez between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:0
0:13 Root works his way in and leans on Mundine... 0:0
0:18 Referee O'Brien steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:23 Root is motioning with his gloves for Mundine to bring it on, but Root is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
0:28 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:50 Root pins Tony Mundine's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
0:59 O'Brien separates them. 0:0
01:09 Root misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
01:16 Root doubles up on the jab and each one scored cleanly. 3:0
01:46 Root splits Mundine's gloves with a powerful uppercut. 6:0
01:55 A nice combination to the body by Root. 9:0
02:10 The quickness and footwork of Root is definitely keeping Mundine off balance. 9:0
02:14 Root is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 9:0
02:18 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 9:0
02:26 Root tries to drop the right hand over the top but Mundine ducks under it. 9:0
02:34 Jack Root seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:0
02:46 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Root rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 9:0
02:55 Fans call for more action as Mundine ties up Root. O'Brien agrees with the fans and yells for Mundine to quit playing games and fight. 9:0
03:00 Mundine and Root each take a step back. 9:0
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 2. 9:1
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Root looks to be in fair shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Tony Mundine got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Peter Manfredo Sr.'s instructions work. 0:0
0:21 Root feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 0:0
0:30 Root just comes up short with the cross. 0:0
0:33 Mundine throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Root. 0:3
0:45 Mundine seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:3
01:05 Root lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Mundine. 0:3
01:20 Root fires a shot, but it glances off Mundine's shoulder. 0:3
01:33 Root doesn't connect with the jab. 0:3
01:35 * O'Brien is telling Mundine to quit kidney punching. 0:5
01:54 Root quickly hitches up his trunks. 0:5
02:01 Root lands a solid uppercut! 5:5
02:01 Mundine is suddenly in trouble! 5:5
02:06 The swelling under Mundine's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 5:5
02:15 Mundine does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Root's punches in close. 5:5
02:26 Root lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Tony Mundine. 5:5
02:37 Root tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Mundine blocks it. 5:5
02:48 Root pummels Mundine, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 10:5
02:48 That punch may have stunned Tony Mundine momentarily. 10:5
03:00 Root telegraphed that shot and Mundine ducks under it easily. 10:5
03:00 Round 3 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 11:6
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Root and Mundine square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 4. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Mundine is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Mundine still has distension. 0:0
0:14 Mundine looks to work the body, but Root covers up nicely. 0:0
0:21 Peter Manfredo Sr. was really animated in Mundine's corner and Mundine was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:27 Tony Mundine tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:29 A cross lands for Root. Mundine didn't see that one coming. 2:0
0:38 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:0
0:41 Root sneaks home the right cross. 4:0
0:52 As high as Mundine is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Root takes advantage of it. 4:0
0:59 Root lands a short hard right to the chest and follows up immediately with a crushing left to the head of Mundine. 7:0
01:03 Mundine seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 7:0
01:08 Root flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 9:0
01:21 Mundine lands a flurry to the ribs of Root. 9:2
01:35 Mundine just can't find the range with that cross. 9:2
01:37 Root scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 11:2
01:54 Root misses with that combination. 11:2
02:06 Mundine throws a flurry of punches but Root either blocks or slips them. 11:2
02:08 Root scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 13:2
02:28 Root and Mundine are in a clinch, O'Brien hollers at them to break and start fighting. 13:2
02:33 O'Brien separates the two... 13:2
02:39 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 13:2
02:47 Jack Root cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Mundine had his elbows tucked in nicely. 13:2
02:58 Mundine'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. 13:2
03:00 Mundine is protecting the body nicely as Root fails to score inside. 13:2
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 4. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 12:3
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Mundine'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 Mundine takes a solid cross from Root. 3:0
0:17 Mundine is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 3:0
0:25 Mundine's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 3:0
0:32 Root lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 5:0
0:51 Root fires a left hand that Mundine takes high on the shoulder. 5:0
01:03 Root is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Mundine. 5:0
01:07 Both fighters take a half-step back. 5:0
01:11 Root scores with a nice right cross. 7:0
01:16 The swelling under Mundine's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 7:0
01:42 Root is literally dancing circles around Mundine this round. 7:0
01:54 Mundine backs away and hitches up his trunks. 7:0
02:10 Root fires and misses. 7:0
02:25 Mundine really buried that punch into Root's ribs. 7:5
02:25 Root is reeling.. 7:5
02:42 Root connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 9:5
03:00 Root usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Mundine tries vainly to score. 9:5
03:00 That ends Round 5... But the fighters are still punching! Now O'Brien jumps between them. 10:6
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:05 Oscar Suarez was extremely upbeat during the break with Root providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:05 The swelling on the face of Mundine is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:11 Mundine misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:13 Tony Mundine is running out of gas... 0:0
0:21 Mundine moves in and takes a crisp, hard jab from Root. 3:0
0:33 There's a right cross from Root that lands flush. 6:0
0:38 Root looks fresher than Mundine. 6:0
0:38 There has to be something done about the swelling around Mundine's left eye as it continues to worsen. 6:0
0:53 Root fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:0
01:00 Mundine gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 6:2
01:15 There's a hard shot off the top of Root's head! 6:6
01:15 Mundine sent Root reeling with that punch! 6:6
01:28 Root misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 6:6
01:45 Root wraps up Mundine. 6:6
01:54 O'Brien breaks them up... 6:6
01:58 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 6:6
02:04 Root gets his head on the chest of Mundine as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 8:6
02:14 Root closes his eyes and wings wild cross at Mundine rocking his head back and sending sweat flying! 11:6
02:28 Mundine charges in but Root avoids the rush. 11:6
02:38 Mundine is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 11:6
02:52 Jack Root fires and misses. 11:6
02:55 Mundine stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 11:8
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 10:10
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Oscar Suarez seemed to pump up Root between rounds. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Tony Mundine's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Tony Mundine's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Mundine picks off the jab thrown by Root. 0:0
0:26 Mundine plods forward. 0:0
0:31 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 0:0
0:41 Root is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Mundine. 0:0
0:46 Jack Root pushes Mundine away. 0:0
0:54 It's a knowledgeable crowd tonight. They are letting the fighters know they want to see some action and when it slows down they are quick with their show of displeasure. 0:0
01:02 Mundine can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
01:04 That was a reckless uppercut from Root but it still manages to score cleanly. 3:0
01:16 Root seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 3:0
01:19 Root misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 5:0
01:33 Mundine just misses with a huge shot as Root chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 5:0
01:43 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Root lands a short uppercut to the chin of Mundine. 7:0
01:55 Root works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 9:0
01:59 Mundine's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 9:0
02:09 Mundine misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 9:0
02:11 A flurry of blows from Jack Root lands to the body 11:0
02:28 Mundine traps Root's gloves under his arms, forcing O'Brien to break them up. 11:0
02:32 O'Brien separates the two fighters. 11:0
02:51 Mundine throws a crushing right to Root's jaw! 11:4
02:51 Jack Root is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 11:4
03:00 It looks like Root has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 11:4
03:00 The bell ending Round 7 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 10:5
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 8. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Mundine's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:10 A lead right scores big for Jack Root. He stunned Tony Mundine with that one. 3:0
0:19 Root's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 3:0
0:27 Root traps Mundine's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until O'Brien breaks it up. 3:0
0:36 * O'Brien steps in and admonishes Root for leaning on Mundine's neck. 3:0
0:50 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 3:0
0:57 That hook by Jack Root jarred Mundine! 7:0
0:57 Mundine was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 7:0
01:14 Mundine is either lucky or has radar. Root's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 7:0
01:20 Mundine appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 7:0
01:32 Mundine pins Jack Root's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 7:0
01:37 O'Brien moves them apart. 7:0
01:41 Jack Root scores with a quick hook to the head of Mundine after Mundine missed with a wild shot of his own. 9:0
01:46 "The Man" seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 9:0
01:50 Mundine eats a short cross from Root amd backs away. 11:0
02:04 Root is holding... 11:0
02:08 * The referee is cautioning Root about leaning on the neck of his opponent. It's a good tactic if you can get away with it because it tends to tire out the other fighter but O'Brien isn't going to let it happen. 11:0
02:08 * O'Brien takes a point away from Root! 11:0
02:21 Mundine lets his hands go inside, but Root protects his body well. 11:0
02:28 There's a straight right by Root! 15:0
02:28 Mundine's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 15:0
02:45 Root does a great job of moving as Mundine tries to work inside. 15:0
02:52 It's a sweet uppercut by Root! He snapped Mundine's head straight back with that punch! 19:0
02:52 Mundine seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 19:0
02:56 It seems every shot Mundine takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 19:0
03:00 Mundine swings...and misses. 19:0
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 19:0
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Mundine'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
0:14 Root lands a devastating uppercut! 5:0
0:14 And Mundine's in big trouble now! 5:0
0:23 Root received a pep talk from Oscar Suarez before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 5:0
0:28 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and O'Brien is going to have to sort this out. 5:0
0:33 Root tries to get free... Here comes O'Brien to break them up... 5:0
0:45 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 5:0
0:49 Jack Root goes downstairs with a right cross. 7:0
01:06 Mundine looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 7:0
01:08 Mundine tries a hook but Root blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 9:0
01:22 Look out! That was a straight right by Tony Mundine! 9:4
01:22 Mundine has Root in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 9:4
01:31 Mundine lands a stinging jab. 9:6
01:42 Root seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:6
01:50 Root picks off the jab by Mundine. 9:6
01:52 Jack Root scores with the jab. 11:6
01:56 Mundine is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 11:6
02:02 A cross to body by Root gets through. 13:6
02:11 Root doesn't have to look for Mundine this round. He is right there in front of him. 13:6
02:19 Root leaves the jab just short. 13:6
02:30 Mundine misses wildly with the Hook. 13:6
02:41 Mundine connects with a violent hook! 13:10
02:41 Jack Root's knee almost touched the canvas... 13:10
02:57 Mundine's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 13:10
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 13:10
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 10, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:06 Oscar Suarez not only gave Root encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Mundine. Now it's up to Root to implement it. 0:0
0:06 Mundine's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:12 Root comes in low. Mundine puts a headlock on him. O'Brien knocks Mundine's arm off Root's head. 0:0
0:17 * Mundine is told to watch hitting on the break by O'Brien 0:0
0:34 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:44 Jack Root grabs and holds Mundine... 0:0
0:56 O'Brien pries them apart. 0:0
01:01 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Root lands the right hand. 2:0
01:14 Root usues his legs to avoid Mundine's punches. 2:0
01:17 Root sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Mundine. 5:0
01:31 Mundine misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 5:0
01:33 Root connects with a cross to Mundine's body. 7:0
02:01 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 7:0
02:09 Mundine wraps up Root... Neither fighter will break... 7:0
02:14 O'Brien has to break the clinch. 7:0
02:28 Mundine just comes up short with the hook. 7:0
02:41 Root clinches... Mundine gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 7:0
02:46 Jack Root uses his shoulder to force Mundine out of the clinch. 7:0
03:00 Mundine wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Root's defense. 7:0
03:00 That's the bell ending the fight and leaving the outcome in the hands of the judges. 6:1
Fight Result
Let's go to Jimmy Lennon Jr. for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Marcos Torres, Panama scores the bout 99 to 91
Larry Doggett, United States scores the bout 98 to 92
Marshall Walker, United States scores the bout 99 to 91
And your winner by unanimous decision Jack Root!!!
Score Cards
Marcos Torres Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Root 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 99
Tony Mundine 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 91
Larry Doggett Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Root 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 98
Tony Mundine 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 92
Marshall Walker Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Root 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 99
Tony Mundine 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 91
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Root 30 30 29 30 30 30 30 27 30 30 296
Tony Mundine 27 27 28 27 27 30 27 27 27 27 274
Statistics
Categories Jack Root Tony Mundine
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 8.80 1.10
Hooks / Round 4.30 2.20
Crosses / Round 7.50 2.00
Combinations / Round 4.10 1.90
Uppercuts / Round 6.00 1.50
Punches Landed / Round 30.70 8.70
Punches Missed / Round 65.40 55.80
Punching Accuracy 31.9% 13.5%
Total Number of Fouls 2 2
Hitting on the Break 1
Kidney Punching 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 2
Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Caution 1 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 8 / 8 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
Jack Root vs Tony Mundine
Fight info: Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, CA, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Jimmy Lennon Jr., referee is John O'Brien, the bout will be scored by three judges: Marcos Torres (Panama), Larry Doggett (United States) and Marshall Walker (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBC-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Jack Root - Record: 4-5-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Oscar Suarez - Cut Man: Jim Strickland
In the blue corner: Tony Mundine - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Fights Too Frequently - Trainer: Peter Manfredo Sr. - Cut Man: Bill Delaney
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 O'Brien gives the fighters their final instructions. They touch gloves and return to their respective corners to await the bell for the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:10 The action heats up as both men trade punches. 2:2
0:27 Jack Root holds his arms up in disgust as Mundine holds him around his waist. 2:2
0:31 An accidental clash of heads occurs as the fighters are tied up. 2:2
0:44 Root wings a big left hand at Mundine but the latter sidesteps the punch. 2:2
0:51 Mundine dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Root back on his heels! 2:6
0:51 Jack Root is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 2:6
01:04 Mundine takes a right to the body. 4:6
01:22 Root fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:6
01:29 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 4:6
01:40 Mundine ties up Jack Root. Why would he want to clinch now? 4:6
01:52 Now they break clean. 4:6
01:57 Root moves in and scores with a quick jab. 6:6
02:11 Root lands a strong cross! 10:6
02:11 That blow connected solidly to the head of Mundine and he is stunned! 10:6
02:24 Root tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 12:6
02:33 He doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 14:6
02:47 He is off target with that combination. 14:6
02:54 He fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 16:6
02:59 There's the beginning of a mouse under the left eye of Mundine. 16:6
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 17:5
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 "The Man" Mundine looks to be in good shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Root got some great advice from Oscar Suarez between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:0
0:13 Root works his way in and leans on Mundine... 0:0
0:18 Referee O'Brien steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:23 Root is motioning with his gloves for Mundine to bring it on, but Root is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
0:28 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:50 Root pins Tony Mundine's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
0:59 O'Brien separates them. 0:0
01:09 Root misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
01:16 Root doubles up on the jab and each one scored cleanly. 3:0
01:46 Root splits Mundine's gloves with a powerful uppercut. 6:0
01:55 A nice combination to the body by Root. 9:0
02:10 The quickness and footwork of Root is definitely keeping Mundine off balance. 9:0
02:14 Root is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 9:0
02:18 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 9:0
02:26 Root tries to drop the right hand over the top but Mundine ducks under it. 9:0
02:34 Jack Root seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:0
02:46 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Root rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 9:0
02:55 Fans call for more action as Mundine ties up Root. O'Brien agrees with the fans and yells for Mundine to quit playing games and fight. 9:0
03:00 Mundine and Root each take a step back. 9:0
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 2. 9:1
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Root looks to be in fair shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Tony Mundine got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Peter Manfredo Sr.'s instructions work. 0:0
0:21 Root feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 0:0
0:30 Root just comes up short with the cross. 0:0
0:33 Mundine throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Root. 0:3
0:45 Mundine seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:3
01:05 Root lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Mundine. 0:3
01:20 Root fires a shot, but it glances off Mundine's shoulder. 0:3
01:33 Root doesn't connect with the jab. 0:3
01:35 * O'Brien is telling Mundine to quit kidney punching. 0:5
01:54 Root quickly hitches up his trunks. 0:5
02:01 Root lands a solid uppercut! 5:5
02:01 Mundine is suddenly in trouble! 5:5
02:06 The swelling under Mundine's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 5:5
02:15 Mundine does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Root's punches in close. 5:5
02:26 Root lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Tony Mundine. 5:5
02:37 Root tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Mundine blocks it. 5:5
02:48 Root pummels Mundine, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 10:5
02:48 That punch may have stunned Tony Mundine momentarily. 10:5
03:00 Root telegraphed that shot and Mundine ducks under it easily. 10:5
03:00 Round 3 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 11:6
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Root and Mundine square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 4. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Mundine is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Mundine still has distension. 0:0
0:14 Mundine looks to work the body, but Root covers up nicely. 0:0
0:21 Peter Manfredo Sr. was really animated in Mundine's corner and Mundine was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:27 Tony Mundine tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:29 A cross lands for Root. Mundine didn't see that one coming. 2:0
0:38 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:0
0:41 Root sneaks home the right cross. 4:0
0:52 As high as Mundine is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Root takes advantage of it. 4:0
0:59 Root lands a short hard right to the chest and follows up immediately with a crushing left to the head of Mundine. 7:0
01:03 Mundine seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 7:0
01:08 Root flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 9:0
01:21 Mundine lands a flurry to the ribs of Root. 9:2
01:35 Mundine just can't find the range with that cross. 9:2
01:37 Root scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 11:2
01:54 Root misses with that combination. 11:2
02:06 Mundine throws a flurry of punches but Root either blocks or slips them. 11:2
02:08 Root scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 13:2
02:28 Root and Mundine are in a clinch, O'Brien hollers at them to break and start fighting. 13:2
02:33 O'Brien separates the two... 13:2
02:39 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 13:2
02:47 Jack Root cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Mundine had his elbows tucked in nicely. 13:2
02:58 Mundine'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. 13:2
03:00 Mundine is protecting the body nicely as Root fails to score inside. 13:2
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 4. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 12:3
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Mundine'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 Mundine takes a solid cross from Root. 3:0
0:17 Mundine is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 3:0
0:25 Mundine's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 3:0
0:32 Root lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 5:0
0:51 Root fires a left hand that Mundine takes high on the shoulder. 5:0
01:03 Root is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Mundine. 5:0
01:07 Both fighters take a half-step back. 5:0
01:11 Root scores with a nice right cross. 7:0
01:16 The swelling under Mundine's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 7:0
01:42 Root is literally dancing circles around Mundine this round. 7:0
01:54 Mundine backs away and hitches up his trunks. 7:0
02:10 Root fires and misses. 7:0
02:25 Mundine really buried that punch into Root's ribs. 7:5
02:25 Root is reeling.. 7:5
02:42 Root connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 9:5
03:00 Root usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Mundine tries vainly to score. 9:5
03:00 That ends Round 5... But the fighters are still punching! Now O'Brien jumps between them. 10:6
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:05 Oscar Suarez was extremely upbeat during the break with Root providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:05 The swelling on the face of Mundine is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:11 Mundine misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:13 Tony Mundine is running out of gas... 0:0
0:21 Mundine moves in and takes a crisp, hard jab from Root. 3:0
0:33 There's a right cross from Root that lands flush. 6:0
0:38 Root looks fresher than Mundine. 6:0
0:38 There has to be something done about the swelling around Mundine's left eye as it continues to worsen. 6:0
0:53 Root fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:0
01:00 Mundine gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 6:2
01:15 There's a hard shot off the top of Root's head! 6:6
01:15 Mundine sent Root reeling with that punch! 6:6
01:28 Root misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 6:6
01:45 Root wraps up Mundine. 6:6
01:54 O'Brien breaks them up... 6:6
01:58 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 6:6
02:04 Root gets his head on the chest of Mundine as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 8:6
02:14 Root closes his eyes and wings wild cross at Mundine rocking his head back and sending sweat flying! 11:6
02:28 Mundine charges in but Root avoids the rush. 11:6
02:38 Mundine is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 11:6
02:52 Jack Root fires and misses. 11:6
02:55 Mundine stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 11:8
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 10:10
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Oscar Suarez seemed to pump up Root between rounds. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Tony Mundine's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Tony Mundine's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Mundine picks off the jab thrown by Root. 0:0
0:26 Mundine plods forward. 0:0
0:31 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 0:0
0:41 Root is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Mundine. 0:0
0:46 Jack Root pushes Mundine away. 0:0
0:54 It's a knowledgeable crowd tonight. They are letting the fighters know they want to see some action and when it slows down they are quick with their show of displeasure. 0:0
01:02 Mundine can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
01:04 That was a reckless uppercut from Root but it still manages to score cleanly. 3:0
01:16 Root seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 3:0
01:19 Root misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 5:0
01:33 Mundine just misses with a huge shot as Root chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 5:0
01:43 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Root lands a short uppercut to the chin of Mundine. 7:0
01:55 Root works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 9:0
01:59 Mundine's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 9:0
02:09 Mundine misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 9:0
02:11 A flurry of blows from Jack Root lands to the body 11:0
02:28 Mundine traps Root's gloves under his arms, forcing O'Brien to break them up. 11:0
02:32 O'Brien separates the two fighters. 11:0
02:51 Mundine throws a crushing right to Root's jaw! 11:4
02:51 Jack Root is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 11:4
03:00 It looks like Root has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 11:4
03:00 The bell ending Round 7 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 10:5
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 8. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Mundine's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:10 A lead right scores big for Jack Root. He stunned Tony Mundine with that one. 3:0
0:19 Root's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 3:0
0:27 Root traps Mundine's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until O'Brien breaks it up. 3:0
0:36 * O'Brien steps in and admonishes Root for leaning on Mundine's neck. 3:0
0:50 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 3:0
0:57 That hook by Jack Root jarred Mundine! 7:0
0:57 Mundine was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 7:0
01:14 Mundine is either lucky or has radar. Root's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 7:0
01:20 Mundine appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 7:0
01:32 Mundine pins Jack Root's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 7:0
01:37 O'Brien moves them apart. 7:0
01:41 Jack Root scores with a quick hook to the head of Mundine after Mundine missed with a wild shot of his own. 9:0
01:46 "The Man" seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 9:0
01:50 Mundine eats a short cross from Root amd backs away. 11:0
02:04 Root is holding... 11:0
02:08 * The referee is cautioning Root about leaning on the neck of his opponent. It's a good tactic if you can get away with it because it tends to tire out the other fighter but O'Brien isn't going to let it happen. 11:0
02:08 * O'Brien takes a point away from Root! 11:0
02:21 Mundine lets his hands go inside, but Root protects his body well. 11:0
02:28 There's a straight right by Root! 15:0
02:28 Mundine's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 15:0
02:45 Root does a great job of moving as Mundine tries to work inside. 15:0
02:52 It's a sweet uppercut by Root! He snapped Mundine's head straight back with that punch! 19:0
02:52 Mundine seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 19:0
02:56 It seems every shot Mundine takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 19:0
03:00 Mundine swings...and misses. 19:0
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 19:0
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Mundine'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
0:14 Root lands a devastating uppercut! 5:0
0:14 And Mundine's in big trouble now! 5:0
0:23 Root received a pep talk from Oscar Suarez before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 5:0
0:28 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and O'Brien is going to have to sort this out. 5:0
0:33 Root tries to get free... Here comes O'Brien to break them up... 5:0
0:45 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 5:0
0:49 Jack Root goes downstairs with a right cross. 7:0
01:06 Mundine looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 7:0
01:08 Mundine tries a hook but Root blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 9:0
01:22 Look out! That was a straight right by Tony Mundine! 9:4
01:22 Mundine has Root in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 9:4
01:31 Mundine lands a stinging jab. 9:6
01:42 Root seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:6
01:50 Root picks off the jab by Mundine. 9:6
01:52 Jack Root scores with the jab. 11:6
01:56 Mundine is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 11:6
02:02 A cross to body by Root gets through. 13:6
02:11 Root doesn't have to look for Mundine this round. He is right there in front of him. 13:6
02:19 Root leaves the jab just short. 13:6
02:30 Mundine misses wildly with the Hook. 13:6
02:41 Mundine connects with a violent hook! 13:10
02:41 Jack Root's knee almost touched the canvas... 13:10
02:57 Mundine's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 13:10
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 13:10
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 10, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:06 Oscar Suarez not only gave Root encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Mundine. Now it's up to Root to implement it. 0:0
0:06 Mundine's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:12 Root comes in low. Mundine puts a headlock on him. O'Brien knocks Mundine's arm off Root's head. 0:0
0:17 * Mundine is told to watch hitting on the break by O'Brien 0:0
0:34 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:44 Jack Root grabs and holds Mundine... 0:0
0:56 O'Brien pries them apart. 0:0
01:01 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Root lands the right hand. 2:0
01:14 Root usues his legs to avoid Mundine's punches. 2:0
01:17 Root sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Mundine. 5:0
01:31 Mundine misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 5:0
01:33 Root connects with a cross to Mundine's body. 7:0
02:01 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 7:0
02:09 Mundine wraps up Root... Neither fighter will break... 7:0
02:14 O'Brien has to break the clinch. 7:0
02:28 Mundine just comes up short with the hook. 7:0
02:41 Root clinches... Mundine gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 7:0
02:46 Jack Root uses his shoulder to force Mundine out of the clinch. 7:0
03:00 Mundine wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Root's defense. 7:0
03:00 That's the bell ending the fight and leaving the outcome in the hands of the judges. 6:1
Fight Result
Let's go to Jimmy Lennon Jr. for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Marcos Torres, Panama scores the bout 99 to 91
Larry Doggett, United States scores the bout 98 to 92
Marshall Walker, United States scores the bout 99 to 91
And your winner by unanimous decision Jack Root!!!
Score Cards
Marcos Torres Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Root 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 99
Tony Mundine 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 91
Larry Doggett Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Root 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 98
Tony Mundine 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 92
Marshall Walker Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Root 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 99
Tony Mundine 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 91
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Root 30 30 29 30 30 30 30 27 30 30 296
Tony Mundine 27 27 28 27 27 30 27 27 27 27 274
Statistics
Categories Jack Root Tony Mundine
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 8.80 1.10
Hooks / Round 4.30 2.20
Crosses / Round 7.50 2.00
Combinations / Round 4.10 1.90
Uppercuts / Round 6.00 1.50
Punches Landed / Round 30.70 8.70
Punches Missed / Round 65.40 55.80
Punching Accuracy 31.9% 13.5%
Total Number of Fouls 2 2
Hitting on the Break 1
Kidney Punching 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 2
Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Caution 1 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 8 / 8 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
Re: LHW week 10 fights 30-36 & WBC Belt
Co-Feature
Jack Dillon vs Jose Torres
Fight info: Belk Center, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Jake Gutierrez, referee is Wayne Kelly, the bout will be scored by three judges: Louis Moret (United States), Henry Elesperu (United States) and Hisatoshi Miyazaki (Japan), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBC-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Jack Dillon - Record: 5-4-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Teddy Atlas - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros
In the blue corner: Jose Torres - Record: 5-4-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Nirmal Lorick - Cut Man: Joe Chavez
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:11 Dillon whiffs with the uppercut. 0:0
0:17 Dillon gets off a quick combination to the body 2:0
0:27 Torres sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 2:2
0:42 Torres tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:2
0:49 Dillon goes downstairs with a right cross. 4:2
01:07 Torres's misses as Dillon backpedals away. 4:2
01:14 Dillon is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:2
01:23 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 4:2
01:31 Dillon misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:2
01:33 Torres lands a stinging jab. 4:4
01:43 Dillon throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 6:4
01:57 Jack Dillon fires a volley of punches but Torres was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 6:4
01:59 Torres pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 6:6
02:24 "Jack the Giant Killer" grabs and holds Torres... 6:6
02:33 Kelly is shouting at Dillon to break! 6:6
02:45 Dillon fires a left hand that Torres takes high on the shoulder. 6:6
02:54 Dillon bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 8:6
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 8:6
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Jack Dillon received a pep talk from Teddy Atlas before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:12 Torres is moving around the ring nicely. 0:0
0:17 Jose Torres fires a solid combination. 0:2
0:30 He brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:2
0:35 Jose Torres finds an opening in Dillon's defense and exploits it with a hard uppercut. 0:5
0:52 Torres telegraphed that shot and Dillon ducks under it easily. 0:5
01:01 Jack Dillon moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 2:5
01:20 The quickness and footwork of Dillon is definitely keeping Torres off balance. 2:5
01:41 Dillon circles around the ring. 2:5
02:00 Dillon traps Torres's gloves under his arms, forcing Kelly to break them up. 2:5
02:09 Dillon finally lets go of Torres. 2:5
02:14 Torres throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Dillon. 2:8
02:28 Dillon is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Jose Torres's defense. 2:8
02:44 Dillon does a great job smothering Torres's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 2:8
03:00 Dillon traps Torres's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 2:8
03:00 Now they break clean. 2:8
03:00 There's the bell. Dillon wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 2 is history. 3:10
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 Dillon got some great advice from Teddy Atlas between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 3. 0:0
0:11 Torres is protecting the body nicely as Dillon fails to score inside. 0:0
0:25 Jose Torres doesn't connect with the uppercut. 0:0
0:50 Dillon wraps up Torres. 0:0
0:59 Dillon pushes Torres away. 0:0
01:08 Torres works free! He backs to ring center, with Dillon following. 0:0
01:20 Torres backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
01:24 Jack Dillon tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
01:31 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:0
01:36 Torres is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Dillon to chase him. 0:0
01:47 Dillon is off target with that jab. 0:0
01:50 Torres works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 0:2
02:03 Kelly tries to separate the boxers but Torres has a vice-like grip on Dillon. 0:2
02:08 Torres shoves Dillon away. 0:2
02:27 That punch actually went behind Dillon's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Torres. 0:2
02:34 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up. They've been a little overly cautious so far this round. 0:2
02:37 Dillon quickly hitches up his trunks. 0:2
02:42 Dillon gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Torres. 2:2
02:51 Torres is blocked in his own corner... 2:2
02:56 Jack Dillon can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:2
03:00 Jack Dillon looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 2:2
03:00 Not much happened in that round. It's going to be a tough round for the judges to score. 1:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 4. 0:0
0:18 Dillon isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Torres fits. 0:0
0:18 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:22 Nirmal Lorick was really animated in Torres's corner and Torres was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:25 Torres fires the jab. It finds its target. 0:2
0:34 Those were mostly arm punches from Dillon but several got through. 2:2
0:34 They're both coming in head first. Someone's going to get cut if this keeps occurring! 2:2
0:44 Jack Dillon feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Torres's chin. 4:2
01:01 Jose Torres connects with an uppercut to the head of Dillon. 4:4
01:10 Torres gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Dillon with an uppercut. 4:6
01:19 As high as Dillon is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if "Chegui" Torres takes advantage of it. 4:6
01:27 Torres fires and misses. 4:6
01:41 Torres leaves the jab just short. 4:6
01:56 Torres has Dillon trapped! 4:6
02:01 Torres throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:6
02:03 Dillon scores with consecutive blows to the body of Torres. 6:6
02:21 Torres throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Dillon but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:6
02:23 Dillon moves in and scores with a quick jab. 8:6
02:32 Dillon hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Torres. 10:6
02:54 Torres is staying at the center of the ring. 10:6
02:54 Torres lands a short hook to the body. 10:8
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 11:9
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Dillon and Torres square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Teddy Atlas said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Dillon has some spring in his step here in the 5th round. 0:0
0:07 Torres fires a jab to the body 0:2
0:12 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:2
0:21 Torres is circling his opponent. 0:2
0:26 Dillon retreats into his own corner... 0:2
0:30 Torres is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Dillon. 0:2
0:41 Torres is giving Jack Dillon a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:2
0:45 Torres is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 0:4
0:54 Torres pins Dillon in the corner! 0:4
0:54 Torres ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 0:6
01:07 Torres seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:6
01:14 Dillon is holding... 0:6
01:18 Kelly separates the two... 0:6
01:27 Torres catches Dillon with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 0:8
01:40 Torres traps Dillon in the corner! 0:8
01:45 Jose Torres is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 0:8
01:52 There's a wicked right by Torres. He had some steam on that punch. 0:11
02:01 Torres has Dillon cornered! 0:11
02:06 Jose Torres lands a crushing uppercut! 0:15
02:06 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Dillon is trying to hang on... 0:15
02:19 Torres misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:15
02:22 A flurry of blows from Dillon lands to the body 2:15
02:35 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:15
02:39 Torres misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:15
02:41 Dillon punishes Torres with a hook to the ribs. 5:15
02:54 Dillon backs into the far corner. 5:15
02:59 The fighters are tied up. Torres tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 5:15
03:00 Kelly separates the two... 5:15
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 5 to a close. 4:17
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Something's wrong. The bell should have sounded to start...there it goes. Both fighters got a few extra seconds rest here at the start of Round 6. 0:0
0:20 Dillon's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:23 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:26 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:0
0:30 Kelly yells at the fighters to separate but Torres and Dillon are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:42 Referee Kelly has to separate the two... 0:0
0:42 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:56 Dillon just can't find the range with that cross. 0:0
0:58 Torres plants a cross on Dillon's rib cage. 0:2
01:14 Dillon grabs Torres again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:2
01:23 Referee Kelly steps in to break it up. 0:2
01:30 Kelly is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 0:2
01:33 Dillon is trying to keep his hands moving on the inside. Oh! He rocks Torres with a hard uppercut that lands flush on the point of the chin. 3:2
01:43 Dillon eats a jab from Torres 3:4
01:52 Dillon lets a quick hook go, catching Torres moving in. 5:4
02:07 Dillon throws a flurry of punches but Torres either blocks or slips them. 5:4
02:18 Dillon is flicking the jab, trying to keep Torres at long range. 5:4
02:27 Jack Dillon's jab is fast and accurate. 7:4
02:52 Dillon bounces off the ropes, challenging Torres to come get him. 7:4
02:57 Dillon goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 9:4
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 6, forcing Kelly to step in. 11:3
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jose Torres looks a bit disgusted as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Torres got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Nirmal Lorick's instructions work. 0:0
0:15 Dillon misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:18 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:22 Torres moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:22 Dillon flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 2:0
0:33 Dillon throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 4:0
0:48 Torres moves into the far corner. 4:0
0:53 Torres picks off the cross by Dillon. 4:0
0:55 Torres scores with a quick hook to the head of Dillon after Dillon missed with a wild shot of his own. 4:2
01:16 Dillon's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 4:2
01:20 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:2
01:23 Dillon pins Torres in the corner! 4:2
01:28 Dillon fires a shot, but it glances off Torres's shoulder. 4:2
01:43 Torres tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Dillon blocks it. 4:2
01:54 Dillon darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 4:2
01:59 Torres lands a rapier like jab to the head of Jack Dillon 4:4
02:12 Dillon scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 6:4
02:26 Dillon is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Torres. 6:4
02:31 Kelly has to break them apart. 6:4
02:35 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 6:4
02:46 Torres pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 6:4
02:55 Dillon scores with the jab. 8:4
03:00 Jose Torres appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:4
03:00 Round 7 finishes with the sound of the bell. 10:5
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 8 begins. 0:0
0:08 Torres's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:13 Torres lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Dillon. 0:0
0:16 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:20 Dillon is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 2:0
0:34 Dillon back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Torres. 2:0
0:39 Dillon ducks into an uppercut from Torres. 2:2
0:49 Dillon gets off a jab to the solar plexus 4:2
01:02 Dillon is clinching... 4:2
01:07 Kelly has to break the clinch. 4:2
01:16 Dillon ties up Torres... 4:2
01:28 Kelly moves them apart. 4:2
01:32 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 4:2
01:40 Dillon just comes up short with the uppercut. 4:2
01:42 Torres snakes the jab through Dillon's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 4:4
01:53 Dillon has Torres pinned! 4:4
01:58 Dillon misses wildly with the hook. 4:4
02:00 Torres pounds the body with those short punishing hooks. 4:7
02:14 Dillon dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Torres back on his heels! 9:7
02:14 Torres is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 9:7
02:24 Dillon is trapped in Torres's corner... 9:7
02:29 Torres misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:7
02:35 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 9:7
02:42 Dillon works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 9:7
02:47 Torres retreats into a neutral corner. 9:7
02:52 Torres does a great job of moving as Dillon tries to work inside. 9:7
02:54 A hard uppercut from Jose Torres lands flush. 9:10
03:00 Dillon slips out of a corner, as Torres attempts to trap him. 9:10
03:00 Torres appears to have this fight under control. 9:10
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 11:10
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Dillon looks to be in good shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:09 Jack Dillon slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:13 Torres throws a crushing right to Jack Dillon's jaw! 0:4
0:13 Dillon's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 0:4
0:18 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:4
0:39 Jack Dillon usues his legs to avoid Torres's punches. 0:4
0:51 Torres is holding on to Dillon. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:4
0:55 Kelly has to separate the two... 0:4
01:04 Torres feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:4
01:08 Torres ends up behind Dillon as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 0:4
01:18 Some good body work by Dillon but not much on those punches. 2:4
01:27 Torres scores with a pinpoint hook to the chin of Dillon. 2:7
01:44 Torres holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Dillon to score with a clean shot. 2:7
01:49 Torres fires a punch over the jab of Dillon and gets it in for points. 2:9
01:58 Torres blasts two wicked shots to the ribs of Dillon and you could see him wince in pain. 2:12
02:10 Dillon scores downstairs with a hard cross. 5:12
02:27 Dillon is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Torres can't throw punches, I guess. 5:12
02:31 The fighters separate after a clinch. 5:12
02:36 Dillon pushes Torres away to give himself a little more space to work with. 5:12
02:39 Jack Dillon is trapped in his own corner... 5:12
02:39 Torres slips in a jab to the body 5:14
02:48 Dillon slides into a neutral corner... 5:14
02:48 Torres's left hook has found a home on the side of Dillon's head as he lands it again. 5:17
02:52 Dillon's right eye looks like it may have a bit of swelling starting. 5:17
03:00 Torres slides into the corner... 5:17
03:00 Dillon just misses with a huge shot as Torres chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 5:17
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 4:19
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 10, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:12 "Chegui" Torres lands the lead cross. 0:2
0:28 Dillon smothers Torres's attack with a clinch! 0:2
0:32 Torres pushes Dillon away. 0:2
0:42 Torres scores with a tremendous left! 0:6
0:42 That blow connected solidly to the head of Dillon and he is stunned! 0:6
0:55 Dillon lands a hard uppercut! 5:6
0:55 Torres looks shaken! 5:6
01:07 Dillon rips a hook to the head. 7:6
01:24 Kelly warns Torres for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 7:6
01:28 Kelly separates the two fighters. 7:6
01:40 Jack Dillon wings a big left hand at Torres but the latter sidesteps the punch. 7:6
01:52 Dillon is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Torres. 7:6
01:57 Dillon shoots the jab into the chest of Torres. 9:6
02:01 Torres is breathing heavily... 9:6
02:06 Dillon lands a jab to the midsection 11:6
02:20 Jack Dillon is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Torres attempts to move inside on him. 11:6
02:24 Torres retreats into the upper corner. 11:6
02:29 Dillon is literally dancing circles around Torres this round. 11:6
02:38 Jack Dillon swings...and misses. 11:6
02:45 The fighters are at ring center... 11:6
02:50 Dillon fires away but finds nothing but air. 11:6
02:52 Torres scores with a quick one-two to Dillon's midsection 11:8
03:00 Jose Torres seems to have done enough to win this fight. 11:8
03:00 That's it. This fight has gone the distance and now we'll await the official decision. 13:7
Fight Result
Jake Gutierrez has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Louis Moret, United States scores the bout 96 to 94 for Jack Dillon
Henry Elesperu, United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
Hisatoshi Miyazaki, Japan scores the bout 96 to 94 for Jose Torres
This fight has been declared a draw!
Score Cards
Louis Moret Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Dillon 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 96
Jose Torres 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 94
Henry Elesperu Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Dillon 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 95
Jose Torres 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 95
Hisatoshi Miyazaki Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Dillon 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 94
Jose Torres 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 96
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Dillon 29 27 27 30 27 30 29 30 27 29 285
Jose Torres 28 30 30 27 30 27 28 27 30 28 285
Statistics
Categories Jack Dillon Jose Torres
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.60 5.00
Hooks / Round 3.90 4.40
Crosses / Round 3.50 3.00
Combinations / Round 2.60 3.70
Uppercuts / Round 3.40 4.00
Punches Landed / Round 18.00 20.10
Punches Missed / Round 55.40 43.90
Punching Accuracy 24.5% 31.4%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 5 / 5 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 5 / 4
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 1 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 2 2 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Jack Dillon vs Jose Torres
Fight info: Belk Center, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Jake Gutierrez, referee is Wayne Kelly, the bout will be scored by three judges: Louis Moret (United States), Henry Elesperu (United States) and Hisatoshi Miyazaki (Japan), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBC-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Jack Dillon - Record: 5-4-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Teddy Atlas - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros
In the blue corner: Jose Torres - Record: 5-4-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Nirmal Lorick - Cut Man: Joe Chavez
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:11 Dillon whiffs with the uppercut. 0:0
0:17 Dillon gets off a quick combination to the body 2:0
0:27 Torres sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 2:2
0:42 Torres tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:2
0:49 Dillon goes downstairs with a right cross. 4:2
01:07 Torres's misses as Dillon backpedals away. 4:2
01:14 Dillon is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:2
01:23 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 4:2
01:31 Dillon misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:2
01:33 Torres lands a stinging jab. 4:4
01:43 Dillon throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 6:4
01:57 Jack Dillon fires a volley of punches but Torres was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 6:4
01:59 Torres pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 6:6
02:24 "Jack the Giant Killer" grabs and holds Torres... 6:6
02:33 Kelly is shouting at Dillon to break! 6:6
02:45 Dillon fires a left hand that Torres takes high on the shoulder. 6:6
02:54 Dillon bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 8:6
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 8:6
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Jack Dillon received a pep talk from Teddy Atlas before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:12 Torres is moving around the ring nicely. 0:0
0:17 Jose Torres fires a solid combination. 0:2
0:30 He brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:2
0:35 Jose Torres finds an opening in Dillon's defense and exploits it with a hard uppercut. 0:5
0:52 Torres telegraphed that shot and Dillon ducks under it easily. 0:5
01:01 Jack Dillon moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 2:5
01:20 The quickness and footwork of Dillon is definitely keeping Torres off balance. 2:5
01:41 Dillon circles around the ring. 2:5
02:00 Dillon traps Torres's gloves under his arms, forcing Kelly to break them up. 2:5
02:09 Dillon finally lets go of Torres. 2:5
02:14 Torres throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Dillon. 2:8
02:28 Dillon is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Jose Torres's defense. 2:8
02:44 Dillon does a great job smothering Torres's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 2:8
03:00 Dillon traps Torres's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 2:8
03:00 Now they break clean. 2:8
03:00 There's the bell. Dillon wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 2 is history. 3:10
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 Dillon got some great advice from Teddy Atlas between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 3. 0:0
0:11 Torres is protecting the body nicely as Dillon fails to score inside. 0:0
0:25 Jose Torres doesn't connect with the uppercut. 0:0
0:50 Dillon wraps up Torres. 0:0
0:59 Dillon pushes Torres away. 0:0
01:08 Torres works free! He backs to ring center, with Dillon following. 0:0
01:20 Torres backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
01:24 Jack Dillon tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
01:31 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:0
01:36 Torres is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Dillon to chase him. 0:0
01:47 Dillon is off target with that jab. 0:0
01:50 Torres works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 0:2
02:03 Kelly tries to separate the boxers but Torres has a vice-like grip on Dillon. 0:2
02:08 Torres shoves Dillon away. 0:2
02:27 That punch actually went behind Dillon's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Torres. 0:2
02:34 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up. They've been a little overly cautious so far this round. 0:2
02:37 Dillon quickly hitches up his trunks. 0:2
02:42 Dillon gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Torres. 2:2
02:51 Torres is blocked in his own corner... 2:2
02:56 Jack Dillon can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:2
03:00 Jack Dillon looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 2:2
03:00 Not much happened in that round. It's going to be a tough round for the judges to score. 1:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 4. 0:0
0:18 Dillon isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Torres fits. 0:0
0:18 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:22 Nirmal Lorick was really animated in Torres's corner and Torres was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:25 Torres fires the jab. It finds its target. 0:2
0:34 Those were mostly arm punches from Dillon but several got through. 2:2
0:34 They're both coming in head first. Someone's going to get cut if this keeps occurring! 2:2
0:44 Jack Dillon feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Torres's chin. 4:2
01:01 Jose Torres connects with an uppercut to the head of Dillon. 4:4
01:10 Torres gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Dillon with an uppercut. 4:6
01:19 As high as Dillon is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if "Chegui" Torres takes advantage of it. 4:6
01:27 Torres fires and misses. 4:6
01:41 Torres leaves the jab just short. 4:6
01:56 Torres has Dillon trapped! 4:6
02:01 Torres throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:6
02:03 Dillon scores with consecutive blows to the body of Torres. 6:6
02:21 Torres throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Dillon but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:6
02:23 Dillon moves in and scores with a quick jab. 8:6
02:32 Dillon hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Torres. 10:6
02:54 Torres is staying at the center of the ring. 10:6
02:54 Torres lands a short hook to the body. 10:8
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 11:9
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Dillon and Torres square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Teddy Atlas said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Dillon has some spring in his step here in the 5th round. 0:0
0:07 Torres fires a jab to the body 0:2
0:12 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:2
0:21 Torres is circling his opponent. 0:2
0:26 Dillon retreats into his own corner... 0:2
0:30 Torres is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Dillon. 0:2
0:41 Torres is giving Jack Dillon a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:2
0:45 Torres is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 0:4
0:54 Torres pins Dillon in the corner! 0:4
0:54 Torres ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 0:6
01:07 Torres seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:6
01:14 Dillon is holding... 0:6
01:18 Kelly separates the two... 0:6
01:27 Torres catches Dillon with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 0:8
01:40 Torres traps Dillon in the corner! 0:8
01:45 Jose Torres is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 0:8
01:52 There's a wicked right by Torres. He had some steam on that punch. 0:11
02:01 Torres has Dillon cornered! 0:11
02:06 Jose Torres lands a crushing uppercut! 0:15
02:06 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Dillon is trying to hang on... 0:15
02:19 Torres misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:15
02:22 A flurry of blows from Dillon lands to the body 2:15
02:35 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:15
02:39 Torres misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:15
02:41 Dillon punishes Torres with a hook to the ribs. 5:15
02:54 Dillon backs into the far corner. 5:15
02:59 The fighters are tied up. Torres tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 5:15
03:00 Kelly separates the two... 5:15
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 5 to a close. 4:17
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Something's wrong. The bell should have sounded to start...there it goes. Both fighters got a few extra seconds rest here at the start of Round 6. 0:0
0:20 Dillon's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:23 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:26 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:0
0:30 Kelly yells at the fighters to separate but Torres and Dillon are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:42 Referee Kelly has to separate the two... 0:0
0:42 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:56 Dillon just can't find the range with that cross. 0:0
0:58 Torres plants a cross on Dillon's rib cage. 0:2
01:14 Dillon grabs Torres again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:2
01:23 Referee Kelly steps in to break it up. 0:2
01:30 Kelly is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 0:2
01:33 Dillon is trying to keep his hands moving on the inside. Oh! He rocks Torres with a hard uppercut that lands flush on the point of the chin. 3:2
01:43 Dillon eats a jab from Torres 3:4
01:52 Dillon lets a quick hook go, catching Torres moving in. 5:4
02:07 Dillon throws a flurry of punches but Torres either blocks or slips them. 5:4
02:18 Dillon is flicking the jab, trying to keep Torres at long range. 5:4
02:27 Jack Dillon's jab is fast and accurate. 7:4
02:52 Dillon bounces off the ropes, challenging Torres to come get him. 7:4
02:57 Dillon goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 9:4
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 6, forcing Kelly to step in. 11:3
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jose Torres looks a bit disgusted as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Torres got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Nirmal Lorick's instructions work. 0:0
0:15 Dillon misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:18 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:22 Torres moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:22 Dillon flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 2:0
0:33 Dillon throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 4:0
0:48 Torres moves into the far corner. 4:0
0:53 Torres picks off the cross by Dillon. 4:0
0:55 Torres scores with a quick hook to the head of Dillon after Dillon missed with a wild shot of his own. 4:2
01:16 Dillon's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 4:2
01:20 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:2
01:23 Dillon pins Torres in the corner! 4:2
01:28 Dillon fires a shot, but it glances off Torres's shoulder. 4:2
01:43 Torres tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Dillon blocks it. 4:2
01:54 Dillon darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 4:2
01:59 Torres lands a rapier like jab to the head of Jack Dillon 4:4
02:12 Dillon scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 6:4
02:26 Dillon is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Torres. 6:4
02:31 Kelly has to break them apart. 6:4
02:35 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 6:4
02:46 Torres pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 6:4
02:55 Dillon scores with the jab. 8:4
03:00 Jose Torres appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:4
03:00 Round 7 finishes with the sound of the bell. 10:5
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 8 begins. 0:0
0:08 Torres's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:13 Torres lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Dillon. 0:0
0:16 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:20 Dillon is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 2:0
0:34 Dillon back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Torres. 2:0
0:39 Dillon ducks into an uppercut from Torres. 2:2
0:49 Dillon gets off a jab to the solar plexus 4:2
01:02 Dillon is clinching... 4:2
01:07 Kelly has to break the clinch. 4:2
01:16 Dillon ties up Torres... 4:2
01:28 Kelly moves them apart. 4:2
01:32 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 4:2
01:40 Dillon just comes up short with the uppercut. 4:2
01:42 Torres snakes the jab through Dillon's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 4:4
01:53 Dillon has Torres pinned! 4:4
01:58 Dillon misses wildly with the hook. 4:4
02:00 Torres pounds the body with those short punishing hooks. 4:7
02:14 Dillon dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Torres back on his heels! 9:7
02:14 Torres is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 9:7
02:24 Dillon is trapped in Torres's corner... 9:7
02:29 Torres misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:7
02:35 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 9:7
02:42 Dillon works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 9:7
02:47 Torres retreats into a neutral corner. 9:7
02:52 Torres does a great job of moving as Dillon tries to work inside. 9:7
02:54 A hard uppercut from Jose Torres lands flush. 9:10
03:00 Dillon slips out of a corner, as Torres attempts to trap him. 9:10
03:00 Torres appears to have this fight under control. 9:10
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 11:10
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Dillon looks to be in good shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:09 Jack Dillon slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:13 Torres throws a crushing right to Jack Dillon's jaw! 0:4
0:13 Dillon's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 0:4
0:18 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:4
0:39 Jack Dillon usues his legs to avoid Torres's punches. 0:4
0:51 Torres is holding on to Dillon. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:4
0:55 Kelly has to separate the two... 0:4
01:04 Torres feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:4
01:08 Torres ends up behind Dillon as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 0:4
01:18 Some good body work by Dillon but not much on those punches. 2:4
01:27 Torres scores with a pinpoint hook to the chin of Dillon. 2:7
01:44 Torres holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Dillon to score with a clean shot. 2:7
01:49 Torres fires a punch over the jab of Dillon and gets it in for points. 2:9
01:58 Torres blasts two wicked shots to the ribs of Dillon and you could see him wince in pain. 2:12
02:10 Dillon scores downstairs with a hard cross. 5:12
02:27 Dillon is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Torres can't throw punches, I guess. 5:12
02:31 The fighters separate after a clinch. 5:12
02:36 Dillon pushes Torres away to give himself a little more space to work with. 5:12
02:39 Jack Dillon is trapped in his own corner... 5:12
02:39 Torres slips in a jab to the body 5:14
02:48 Dillon slides into a neutral corner... 5:14
02:48 Torres's left hook has found a home on the side of Dillon's head as he lands it again. 5:17
02:52 Dillon's right eye looks like it may have a bit of swelling starting. 5:17
03:00 Torres slides into the corner... 5:17
03:00 Dillon just misses with a huge shot as Torres chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 5:17
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 4:19
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 10, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:12 "Chegui" Torres lands the lead cross. 0:2
0:28 Dillon smothers Torres's attack with a clinch! 0:2
0:32 Torres pushes Dillon away. 0:2
0:42 Torres scores with a tremendous left! 0:6
0:42 That blow connected solidly to the head of Dillon and he is stunned! 0:6
0:55 Dillon lands a hard uppercut! 5:6
0:55 Torres looks shaken! 5:6
01:07 Dillon rips a hook to the head. 7:6
01:24 Kelly warns Torres for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 7:6
01:28 Kelly separates the two fighters. 7:6
01:40 Jack Dillon wings a big left hand at Torres but the latter sidesteps the punch. 7:6
01:52 Dillon is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Torres. 7:6
01:57 Dillon shoots the jab into the chest of Torres. 9:6
02:01 Torres is breathing heavily... 9:6
02:06 Dillon lands a jab to the midsection 11:6
02:20 Jack Dillon is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Torres attempts to move inside on him. 11:6
02:24 Torres retreats into the upper corner. 11:6
02:29 Dillon is literally dancing circles around Torres this round. 11:6
02:38 Jack Dillon swings...and misses. 11:6
02:45 The fighters are at ring center... 11:6
02:50 Dillon fires away but finds nothing but air. 11:6
02:52 Torres scores with a quick one-two to Dillon's midsection 11:8
03:00 Jose Torres seems to have done enough to win this fight. 11:8
03:00 That's it. This fight has gone the distance and now we'll await the official decision. 13:7
Fight Result
Jake Gutierrez has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Louis Moret, United States scores the bout 96 to 94 for Jack Dillon
Henry Elesperu, United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
Hisatoshi Miyazaki, Japan scores the bout 96 to 94 for Jose Torres
This fight has been declared a draw!
Score Cards
Louis Moret Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Dillon 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 96
Jose Torres 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 94
Henry Elesperu Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Dillon 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 95
Jose Torres 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 95
Hisatoshi Miyazaki Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Dillon 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 94
Jose Torres 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 96
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Dillon 29 27 27 30 27 30 29 30 27 29 285
Jose Torres 28 30 30 27 30 27 28 27 30 28 285
Statistics
Categories Jack Dillon Jose Torres
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.60 5.00
Hooks / Round 3.90 4.40
Crosses / Round 3.50 3.00
Combinations / Round 2.60 3.70
Uppercuts / Round 3.40 4.00
Punches Landed / Round 18.00 20.10
Punches Missed / Round 55.40 43.90
Punching Accuracy 24.5% 31.4%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 5 / 5 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 5 / 4
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 1 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 2 2 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW week 10 fights 30-36 & WBC Belt
Main Event
Ezzard Charles vs John Henry Lewis
Fight info: Mechanics Pavilion, San Francisco, CA, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Michael Pass, referee is Sean Curtin, the bout will be scored by three judges: Takeshi Shimekawa (Japan), Dave Greer (United States) and Blake Allen (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the WBC title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, WBC-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Ezzard Charles - Record: 7-1-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Dai Dollings - Cut Man: Leon Tabbs
In the blue corner: John Henry Lewis - Record: 6-2-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tommy Parks - Cut Man: Darkie Smith
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 1 of what should be a close fight. 0:0
0:07 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:0
0:11 Charles is motioning with his gloves for Lewis to bring it on, but Charles is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
0:14 These guys are really going at it but Charles looks to be getting the worse of it. 2:3
0:30 Charles slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Lewis. 5:3
0:53 Charles goes downstairs with a series of hard blows. 8:3
01:10 Curtin tries to separate the boxers but Lewis has a vice-like grip on Charles. 8:3
01:14 Curtin has to separate the two... 8:3
01:24 Charles frees himself from Lewis's clutches! They move to ring center now. 8:3
01:29 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 8:3
01:36 Ezzard Charles is holding on to Lewis. He seems to be taking a breather. 8:3
01:41 Curtin separates them. 8:3
01:50 Lewis takes a hard combination from Charles 12:3
01:50 Lewis is badly hurt! 12:3
02:08 Charles just comes up short with the combination. 12:3
02:18 Lewis lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 12:5
02:32 Charles comes in low. Lewis puts a headlock on him. Curtin knocks Lewis's arm off Charles's head. 12:5
02:41 Curtin moves them apart. 12:5
02:48 Charles has Lewis trapped in the lower neutral corner... 12:5
02:53 Charles shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Lewis flush! 16:5
02:53 How is Lewis standing after that? 16:5
02:57 It appears as if Lewis has the makings of a tiny mouse under his right eye. 16:5
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 16:5
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lewis is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:08 Dai Dollings was extremely upbeat during the break with Charles providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 * Curtin is telling Charles to quit holding and hitting. 3:0
0:27 Lewis's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 3:0
0:34 Ezzard Charles misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 3:0
0:40 Not much happening at the moment. 3:0
0:44 Both fighters move back to ring center. 3:0
0:49 Ezzard Charles brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 3:0
0:59 Lewis just misses with a huge shot as Ezzard Charles chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 3:0
01:11 Lewis is flicking the jab, trying to keep Charles at long range. 3:0
01:20 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 3:0
01:29 Charles is bouncing on his toes, avoiding John Henry Lewis attempts to move inside on him. 3:0
01:37 Charles backs into a neutral corner. 3:0
01:42 Lewis can't score with short uppercut inside. Ezzard Charles got his gloves in front of the punch. 3:0
01:49 Lewis drives a brutal left hook home just above Charles's trunks. 3:3
01:59 The fighters are throwing punches but Charles is being much more effective in this battle. 6:5
02:10 Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:5
02:26 John Henry Lewis lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 6:7
02:40 Charles pins Lewis's arms. Now they move apart. 6:7
02:49 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:7
02:54 Both men look to measure one another. 6:7
02:59 Charles pins Lewis in the corner! 6:7
03:00 Charles fires and misses. 6:7
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 2, forcing Curtin to step in. 7:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 3. 0:0
0:07 Charles received a pep talk from Dai Dollings before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Charles fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:0
0:16 Lewis retreats into the near corner. 2:0
0:21 Charles wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Lewis's defense. 2:0
0:28 Oh!!! Lewis unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 2:4
0:28 Charles seems to have been hurt by that punch! 2:4
0:44 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 2:4
0:54 Charles is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 2:4
01:07 Charles is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 2:4
01:12 Charles lands a flurry to the ribs of Lewis. 4:4
01:28 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Charles rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 4:4
01:35 Lewis takes a cross to the head from Ezzard Charles. 6:4
01:40 The swelling is increasing around Lewis's right. 6:4
01:45 Lewis moves into a neutral corner. 6:4
01:45 Charles buries a hook to the body of Lewis. 9:4
01:54 Both fighters are scoring in this exchange and neither is coming out on top. 11:6
02:05 As high as Lewis is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Charles takes advantage of it. 11:6
02:07 Charles lands a hook to the ribs. 13:6
02:16 Charles doesn't have to look for Lewis this round. He is right there in front of him. 13:6
02:24 Lewis is off target with that jab. 13:6
02:31 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 13:6
02:35 Charles backs into the upper left corner. 13:6
02:35 The fighters are at close quarters now as Lewis lands a hook downstairs. 13:8
02:47 Lewis retreats into a neutral corner. 13:8
02:51 Curtin has to pull the fighters away from each other as Ezzard Charles locks up Lewis's arms. 13:8
02:56 * Curtin is telling Charles to quit leading with his head. 13:8
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Curtin to step in and break it up. 15:9
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lewis looks to be in good shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Lewis is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Lewis still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Charles likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Lewis's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 2:0
0:16 Tommy Parks was really animated in Lewis's corner and John Henry Lewis was nodding in agreement. 2:0
0:21 Lewis wraps up Charles... Neither fighter will break... 2:0
0:25 Charles tries to get free... Here comes Curtin to break them up... 2:0
0:35 Lewis lands a jab to Charles's midsection 2:2
0:58 Lewis doesn't connect with the uppercut. 2:2
01:04 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:2
01:12 Charles lands a crushing cross! 7:2
01:12 That's the punch Charles hoped to land! Lewis looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 7:2
01:16 That swelling under the right eye of Lewis is definitely getting worse. 7:2
01:28 Charles is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Lewis's defense. 7:2
01:33 John Henry Lewis 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. 7:2
01:41 Lewis ends up behind Charles as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 7:2
01:55 Ezzard Charles slides into a neutral corner... 7:2
01:55 John Henry Lewis's jab is fast and accurate. 7:4
02:13 Charles has freed himself from Lewis. They move quickly to ring center. 7:4
02:22 Charles voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 7:4
02:38 Lewis misses with that combination. 7:4
02:48 Lewis steals a quick glance at his corner. 7:4
02:57 Lewis is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Ezzard Charles. 7:4
03:00 There's another round in the books. 9:5
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lewis didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Lewis's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:12 Lewis is clinching. Curtin better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 0:0
0:17 Curtin separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:29 Lewis just can't find the range with that combination. 0:0
0:32 Charles throws a big looping cross that lands high on the head of Lewis. 3:0
0:36 John Henry Lewis's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 3:0
0:41 Lewis is trapped in the corner... 3:0
0:45 Charles misses wildly with the Hook. 3:0
0:52 Ezzard Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 3:0
0:56 Lewis can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 3:2
01:07 Charles is keeping away from the ropes. 3:2
01:07 Charles flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 5:2
01:16 Charles lands the lead cross. 7:2
01:28 Lewis moves into the left corner. 7:2
01:28 Charles gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 9:2
01:41 Lewis splits Charles's gloves with an uppercut. 9:4
02:00 Lewis doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 9:6
02:12 Lewis traps Charles in the corner! 9:6
02:17 Charles picks off the cross by Lewis. 9:6
02:23 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 9:6
02:26 The action slows for the moment. 9:6
02:29 Lewis sometimes falls in love with his hook ... but when it scores like that one, it's hard to blame him! 9:9
02:39 The fighters move in close and Lewis gets off first, landing a vicious combination that snaps back the head of Charles. 9:12
02:59 Lewis misses with that punch. 9:12
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 10:11
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Lewis's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:08 Ezzard Charles goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 2:0
0:17 Whatever Tommy Parks said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Lewis has some spring in his step here in the 6th round. 2:0
0:24 Lewis drives that short hook into Charles's midsection! 2:4
0:24 Ezzard Charles is clutching his side! 2:4
0:33 The action is at ring center. 2:4
0:33 Lewis shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:6
0:52 Charles smothers John Henry Lewis's attack with a clinch! 2:6
01:01 Curtin separates the two... 2:6
01:06 Curtin is really doing a good job of controlling this fight. He's making sure that these fighters keep it clean. 2:6
01:09 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 2:6
01:19 Lewis is trapped in his own corner... 2:6
01:23 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 2:6
01:28 The Referee breaks it up... 2:6
01:37 Lewis works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 2:6
01:51 Charles is literally dancing circles around Lewis this round. 2:6
01:56 Lewis throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 2:9
02:09 Lewis gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 2:11
02:18 Lewis traps Charles in the corner! 2:11
02:22 Lewis cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Charles had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:11
02:29 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:11
02:32 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:11
02:35 Lewis scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 2:13
02:47 Lewis snakes the jab through Charles's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:15
02:56 Lewis has Charles trapped! 2:15
03:00 John Henry Lewis leaves the jab just short. 2:15
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 1:17
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 7 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:06 Charles got some great advice from Dai Dollings between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Lewis is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:06 Charles lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:0
0:11 There appears to be increased swelling under John Henry Lewis's right eye. 2:0
0:22 Charles shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:0
0:39 Lewis misses wildly with the hook. 4:0
0:54 Lewis ties up Charles. 4:0
01:03 Lewis finally lets go of Charles. 4:0
01:08 Charles is trapped in Lewis's corner... 4:0
01:08 Lewis scores with a classic left-right combination. 4:3
01:25 Lewis wings a big left hand at Charles but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:3
01:34 Both men look to measure one another. 4:3
01:38 A flurry of blows from Ezzard Charles lands to the body 6:3
01:52 Lewis is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 6:3
01:57 Lewis feints to the head, then scores with a solid jab to the body 6:6
02:15 Lewis feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Charles's chin. 6:8
02:26 Lewis throws another good combination that temporarily slows Charles. 6:10
02:43 Charles connects with an uppercut to the head of Lewis. 8:10
02:58 Ezzard Charles is holding. Well, he can't get hit if John Henry Lewis can't throw punches, I guess. 8:10
03:00 Lewis pushes Charles away. 8:10
03:00 Lewis shows Charles his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 7:11
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Lewis's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Lewis's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:06 Charles pins Lewis in the corner! 0:0
0:06 Charles scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 2:0
0:15 Lewis slides into his own corner... 2:0
0:15 Charles wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 4:0
0:24 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 4:0
0:24 Ezzard Charles scores with three unanswered blows to the head of Lewis. 7:0
0:29 Lewis's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 7:0
0:38 Charles has John Henry Lewis cornered! 7:0
0:38 Charles bangs the uppercut home. 9:0
0:47 Charles bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 11:0
01:01 Charles lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Lewis. 11:0
01:12 Charles lands a hard uppercut! 15:0
01:12 Lewis is dazed and he is in trouble!! 15:0
01:17 The swelling under Lewis's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 15:0
01:24 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Charles blasts home a hook. 17:0
01:33 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 17:0
01:44 John Henry Lewis has Charles blocked in! 17:0
01:49 Lewis telegraphed that shot and Charles ducks under it easily. 17:0
02:02 Charles is getting the better of it on the inside. There's that crunching uppercut again! 20:0
02:14 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 20:0
02:19 Lewis cranks up the hook and connects to Charles's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 20:4
02:19 Charles's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 20:4
02:35 Charles is pinned in his own corner... 20:4
02:40 Lewis throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Ezzard Charles but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 20:4
02:42 Charles throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 22:4
02:52 Lewis lands a rapier like jab to the head of Charles 22:6
03:00 Charles appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 22:6
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 8. 23:6
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Lewis's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:12 Charles fires a shot, but it glances off Lewis's shoulder. 0:0
0:27 Lewis tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:38 Charles holds his arms up in disgust as Lewis holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:47 Lewis and Charles each take a step back. 0:0
0:54 Lewis has Charles pinned! 0:0
0:58 Lewis just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Charles with a sharp combination! 0:4
0:58 Charles was staggered by those punches... 0:4
01:15 Charles made Lewis look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. John Henry Lewis would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 0:4
01:17 Charles scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 2:4
01:22 Lewis's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 2:4
01:29 Lewis connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 2:6
01:49 Lewis is moving around the ring nicely. 2:6
01:54 Lewis scores with consecutive blows to the body of Charles. 2:8
02:08 Lewis circles around the ring. 2:8
02:12 Lewis seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:8
02:19 Ezzard Charles's misses as Lewis backpedals away. 2:8
02:26 Charles and Lewis lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 2:8
02:29 Ezzard Charles slides into the corner... 2:8
02:34 Lewis dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Charles back on his heels! 2:13
02:34 Charles takes a step back, obviously hurt! 2:13
02:48 There's a hard shot off the top of Charles's head! 2:17
02:48 Charles is going to need to regroup after that blow... 2:17
02:57 That was a reckless uppercut from Charles but it still manages to score cleanly. 5:17
03:00 This fight is very close at this point. 5:17
03:00 Charles spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 9. 5:19
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is up and standing as the fighters come out for the beginning of the 10th Round. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Lewis's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Lewis's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 The action is back at ring center. 0:0
0:09 Charles misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 2:0
0:19 Charles gets off a jab to the solar plexus 4:0
0:23 Lewis is starting to suck wind... 4:0
0:23 There has to be something done about the swelling around Lewis's right eye as it continues to worsen. 4:0
0:27 Lewis got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Tommy Parks's instructions work. 4:0
0:32 Lewis throws a flurry of punches but Charles either blocks or slips them. 4:0
0:35 Not much steam behind Charles's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 6:0
0:44 Lewis retreats into his own corner... 6:0
0:44 Ezzard Charles lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Lewis on the end of that punch. 8:0
0:59 Ezzard Charles pins Lewis's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 8:0
01:03 Referee Curtin steps in to break it up. 8:0
01:13 Lewis lands a wicked hook! 8:4
01:13 Charles appears shaken by that punch! 8:4
01:25 Lewis has Charles blocked in! 8:4
01:30 There's a straight right by Lewis! 8:8
01:30 Ezzard Charles is reeling after that shot! 8:8
01:46 Charles usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Lewis tries vainly to score. 8:8
02:00 Charles is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Lewis. 8:8
02:05 Lewis works his way free! 8:8
02:10 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Lewis who scores with a short hook to the chest. 8:10
02:30 Charles dips and connects with a hook to the side of Lewis's head. 10:10
02:52 John Henry Lewis fires away with both hands, banging some clean shots home. 10:13
03:00 Charles tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Lewis blocks it. 10:13
03:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 10:13
03:00 That round alone was worth the price of admission, they were raining Leather down with the fury of a tropical Monsoon! 10:13
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles and Lewis square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 11. 0:0
0:07 Tommy Parks seemed to pump up Lewis between rounds. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Lewis is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Look out! That was a straight right by Ezzard Charles! 4:0
0:12 Lewis is suddenly in trouble! 4:0
0:16 Lewis is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 4:0
0:24 Lewis is forced into his own corner... 4:0
0:28 Ezzard Charles drops the right hand flush on John Henry Lewis's chin! 8:0
0:28 Lewis's knee almost touched the canvas... 8:0
0:33 Lewis is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 8:0
0:39 Charles fires a punch over the jab of Lewis and gets it in for points. 10:0
0:53 Charles grabs Lewis again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 10:0
01:02 Curtin separates the two... 10:0
01:16 Charles feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 12:0
01:20 The swelling under Lewis's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 12:0
01:27 Charles's finds a home on Lewis's jaw. 14:0
01:40 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 14:0
01:44 Apparently Charles feels it's a good strategy to hug Lewis and force Curtin to come separate them. 14:0
01:49 Referee Curtin has to separate the two... 14:0
01:54 Lewis backs into a neutral corner. 14:0
01:54 Lewis eats a jab from Charles 16:0
02:06 Lewis backs into his own corner... 16:0
02:10 John Henry Lewis tries to muscle inside but Charles clinches him. 16:0
02:19 Curtin pries them apart. 16:0
02:29 The quickness and footwork of Charles is definitely keeping Lewis off balance. 16:0
02:34 Lewis slides into the corner... 16:0
02:34 Charles lands consecutive blows to Lewis's midsection. 18:0
02:43 Ezzard Charles sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 20:0
02:47 Lewis's right eye is now in terrible shape as his corner has not been abel to curtail the swelling. 20:0
02:55 Lewis is blocked in his own corner... 20:0
02:59 Charles clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 20:0
03:00 Curtin has to break the clinch. 20:0
03:00 It looks like Charles has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 20:0
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 20:0
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles looks to be in excellent shape as Round 12 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 John Henry Lewis's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 Charles moves into the far corner. 0:0
0:12 John Henry Lewis misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:19 Charles lands a solid cross! 4:0
0:19 Lewis is suddenly in trouble! 4:0
0:23 Lewis's right eye is on the verge of closing and he's at a huge disadvantage now, especially from a defensive standpoint. 4:0
0:28 Charles's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 4:0
0:29 Charles finds a home for his jab, keeping Lewis at bay. 6:0
0:38 Lewis is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 6:2
0:47 Lewis is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 6:2
0:58 Lewis is just missing by a hair with his punches. 6:2
01:13 Lewis bounces off the ropes, challenging Charles to come get him. 6:2
01:26 Charles ties up Lewis. Why would he want to clinch now? 6:2
01:31 Charles uses his shoulder to force Lewis out of the clinch. 6:2
01:38 Charles traps Lewis in the corner! 6:2
01:43 Charles drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 10:2
01:43 Those punches hurt Lewis and he looks to hang on. 10:2
01:59 Lewis tries to drop the right hand over the top but Charles ducks under it. 10:2
02:01 Charles flicks a lead right to the head of Lewis. 12:2
02:06 Lewis's right eye is nearing the point of closure as the swelling worsens. 12:2
02:17 Charles catches Lewis with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 14:2
02:26 John Henry Lewis has Charles trapped! 14:2
02:30 Lewis slips out of a corner, as Charles attempts to trap him. 14:2
02:35 Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 14:2
02:43 Lewis lands a vicious cross! 14:6
02:43 Charles seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 14:6
02:58 Lewis is staying at the center of the ring. 14:6
03:00 That hook from John Henry Lewis snapped Charles's head back violently! 14:10
03:00 That punch may have stunned Charles momentarily. 14:10
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Charles and Lewis really went at it. 13:12
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 13 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Tommy Parks knows Lewis lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Lewis is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 Charles scores with a quick one-two to Lewis's midsection 2:0
0:20 Lewis pummels Charles, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 2:4
0:20 Charles looks stunned! 2:4
0:34 And Lewis tastes the power of a huge cross from Charles! 6:4
0:34 Lewis looks shaken! 6:4
0:44 There's the uppercut from Charles. That opening has been there all fight for him. 8:4
01:02 Charles slides into the corner... 8:4
01:07 Lewis feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 8:4
01:12 Lewis backs into a neutral corner. 8:4
01:12 Charles connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 10:4
01:16 The swelling under John Henry Lewis's right eye is becoming hideous, it has got to be a major detriment to him at this point. 10:4
01:25 Charles is protecting the body nicely as Lewis fails to score inside. 10:4
01:32 Charles connects with a violent cross! 15:4
01:32 And John Henry Lewis's in big trouble now! 15:4
01:45 Charles wallops Lewis with a cross to the liver! 18:4
01:54 Lewis leans on Charles and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 18:6
02:03 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 18:6
02:07 Lewis moves into a neutral corner. 18:6
02:07 Charles and Lewis exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Charles get in the most telling blows. 21:8
02:11 That swelling around Lewis's right eye is really a mess and the referee has just stepped in and called a temporary halt to the procedings. Curtin has taken Lewis by the arm and is leading him over to see the ringside physician to examine the eye. This one may be in danger of being stopped. 21:8
02:11 The ringside physician is looking closely at the swelling suffered by Lewis. Frankly, the doctor doesn't look overly concerned and he's quickly arrived at the conclusion that Lewis is capable of defending himself. This bout's going to continue. 21:8
02:16 Charles retreats into the upper left corner. 21:8
02:20 Lewis can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 21:8
02:22 Charles's jab is landing with some authority. 24:8
02:38 Lewis is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 24:8
02:42 Charles has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 24:8
02:51 Lewis fires and misses. 24:8
02:53 John Henry Lewis tastes Charles's jab 26:8
03:00 Charles backs into the left corner. 26:8
03:00 Lewis lets his hands go inside, but Charles protects his body well. 26:8
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 26:10
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 14. 0:0
0:06 Dai Dollings not only gave Charles encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Lewis. Now it's up to Charles to implement it. 0:0
0:06 Lewis's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:11 The fighters are tied up. Lewis tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
0:15 Curtin moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:33 Ezzard Charles is either lucky or has radar. Lewis's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:35 Ezzard Charles continues to pop the jab 2:0
0:45 Charles moves into the far left corner. 2:0
0:49 Charles usues his legs to avoid Lewis's punches. 2:0
0:52 Ezzard Charles tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 4:0
01:01 The fighters are at ring center... 4:0
01:05 Lewis looks to work the body, but Charles covers up nicely. 4:0
01:08 Charles's jab connects to Lewis's head 6:0
01:25 Lewis landed a sharp combination that rocked Charles back on his heels! 6:4
01:25 Charles's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 6:4
01:34 Lewis connects with stiff left hook to the body. 6:7
01:55 Charles does a great job of moving as Lewis tries to work inside. 6:7
01:58 Charles fires a short, ripping uppercut inside. 8:7
02:02 Referee Curtin has stepped between the fighters. He's looking at the swelling around Lewis's right eye. The ringside doctor is being summoned and asked to determine if Lewis is able to continue. 8:7
02:02 The ringside physician is taking a close look at the swelling; he's conferring with the referee and they've decided to allow the fight to continue. Lewis taps his gloves together in approval of the call; he's ready to get back into action. 8:7
02:09 Lewis traps Charles in the corner! 8:7
02:14 Lewis looks for a breather; he grabs Charles and holds on. Charles pushes Lewis off and looks for an opening. 8:7
02:18 * Lewis lands a shot right around the belt. Curtin has stopped the action. He is deducting a point from Lewis for a low blow that never happened. 8:7
02:18 Curtin steps in and breaks it up. 8:7
02:31 Lewis tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 8:7
02:43 Lewis lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Charles. 8:7
02:45 Lewis takes a right to the body. 10:7
02:57 Charles retreats into his own corner... 10:7
03:00 Lewis misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 10:7
03:00 Charles seems to have done enough to win this fight. 10:7
03:00 That ends Round 14... But the fighters are still punching! Now Curtin jumps between them. 10:7
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Lewis'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 Lewis has Charles pinned! 0:0
0:13 Lewis lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Charles. 0:0
0:20 Charles's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:21 Charles retreats into his own corner... 0:0
0:25 Lewis lands a strong cross! 0:4
0:25 Ezzard Charles was shaken by that blow! 0:4
0:39 Lewis is challenging Charles to fight him and quit clinching. 0:4
0:43 Charles pushes Lewis away. 0:4
0:48 Charles slides into a neutral corner... 0:4
0:53 Lewis ties up Charles... 0:4
01:05 Lewis shoves Charles away. 0:4
01:10 Charles backs away and hitches up his trunks. 0:4
01:21 Lewis just landed a three punch combo! 0:8
01:21 How is Charles standing after those shots? 0:8
01:35 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:8
01:44 Curtin has to break them apart. 0:8
01:53 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Curtin is going to have to sort this out. 0:8
01:57 Referee Curtin separates the two... 0:8
02:02 Lewis retreats into a neutral corner. 0:8
02:02 Charles lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 2:8
02:06 Lewis's right eye is little more than a slit right now as the swelling has just about closed it. 2:8
02:14 Charles pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 4:8
02:26 The fighters are back at ring center... 4:8
02:31 Lewis clinches... Charles gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 4:8
02:35 Curtin breaks them up... 4:8
02:41 Charles backs into his own corner... 4:8
02:45 Lewis fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:8
02:52 Charles'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. 4:8
03:00 Charles traps Lewis's gloves under his arms, forcing Curtin to break them up. 4:8
03:00 Now they break clean. 4:8
03:00 Charles appears to have this fight under control. 4:8
03:00 There's the bell and this contest is in the books. Both fighters act as if they've won. Let's listen to the call as the scorecards are handed to the ring announcer. 4:7
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Michael Pass is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Takeshi Shimekawa, Japan scores the bout 145 to 141
Dave Greer, United States scores the bout 144 to 141
Blake Allen, United States scores the bout 144 to 141
The winner and still WBC light heavyweight champion by unanimous decision is Ezzard Charles!
Score Cards
Takeshi Shimekawa Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 145
John Henry Lewis 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 141
Dave Greer Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 144
John Henry Lewis 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 141
Blake Allen Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 144
John Henry Lewis 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 141
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 30 27 30 30 30 27 27 30 27 28 30 30 30 30 27 433
John Henry Lewis 27 30 27 27 27 30 30 27 30 30 27 27 27 27 30 423
Statistics
Categories Ezzard Charles John Henry Lewis
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.87 3.13
Hooks / Round 4.87 3.33
Crosses / Round 5.73 4.53
Combinations / Round 5.73 4.00
Uppercuts / Round 5.40 3.20
Punches Landed / Round 27.60 18.20
Punches Missed / Round 16.07 62.07
Punching Accuracy 63.2% 22.7%
Total Number of Fouls 2 0
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Head Butting 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 5 / 5
Fight Outside (Defensive) 11 / 11 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 7 / 6
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Ezzard Charles vs John Henry Lewis
Fight info: Mechanics Pavilion, San Francisco, CA, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Michael Pass, referee is Sean Curtin, the bout will be scored by three judges: Takeshi Shimekawa (Japan), Dave Greer (United States) and Blake Allen (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the WBC title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, WBC-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Ezzard Charles - Record: 7-1-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Dai Dollings - Cut Man: Leon Tabbs
In the blue corner: John Henry Lewis - Record: 6-2-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tommy Parks - Cut Man: Darkie Smith
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 1 of what should be a close fight. 0:0
0:07 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:0
0:11 Charles is motioning with his gloves for Lewis to bring it on, but Charles is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
0:14 These guys are really going at it but Charles looks to be getting the worse of it. 2:3
0:30 Charles slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Lewis. 5:3
0:53 Charles goes downstairs with a series of hard blows. 8:3
01:10 Curtin tries to separate the boxers but Lewis has a vice-like grip on Charles. 8:3
01:14 Curtin has to separate the two... 8:3
01:24 Charles frees himself from Lewis's clutches! They move to ring center now. 8:3
01:29 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 8:3
01:36 Ezzard Charles is holding on to Lewis. He seems to be taking a breather. 8:3
01:41 Curtin separates them. 8:3
01:50 Lewis takes a hard combination from Charles 12:3
01:50 Lewis is badly hurt! 12:3
02:08 Charles just comes up short with the combination. 12:3
02:18 Lewis lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 12:5
02:32 Charles comes in low. Lewis puts a headlock on him. Curtin knocks Lewis's arm off Charles's head. 12:5
02:41 Curtin moves them apart. 12:5
02:48 Charles has Lewis trapped in the lower neutral corner... 12:5
02:53 Charles shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Lewis flush! 16:5
02:53 How is Lewis standing after that? 16:5
02:57 It appears as if Lewis has the makings of a tiny mouse under his right eye. 16:5
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 16:5
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lewis is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:08 Dai Dollings was extremely upbeat during the break with Charles providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 * Curtin is telling Charles to quit holding and hitting. 3:0
0:27 Lewis's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 3:0
0:34 Ezzard Charles misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 3:0
0:40 Not much happening at the moment. 3:0
0:44 Both fighters move back to ring center. 3:0
0:49 Ezzard Charles brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 3:0
0:59 Lewis just misses with a huge shot as Ezzard Charles chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 3:0
01:11 Lewis is flicking the jab, trying to keep Charles at long range. 3:0
01:20 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 3:0
01:29 Charles is bouncing on his toes, avoiding John Henry Lewis attempts to move inside on him. 3:0
01:37 Charles backs into a neutral corner. 3:0
01:42 Lewis can't score with short uppercut inside. Ezzard Charles got his gloves in front of the punch. 3:0
01:49 Lewis drives a brutal left hook home just above Charles's trunks. 3:3
01:59 The fighters are throwing punches but Charles is being much more effective in this battle. 6:5
02:10 Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:5
02:26 John Henry Lewis lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 6:7
02:40 Charles pins Lewis's arms. Now they move apart. 6:7
02:49 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:7
02:54 Both men look to measure one another. 6:7
02:59 Charles pins Lewis in the corner! 6:7
03:00 Charles fires and misses. 6:7
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 2, forcing Curtin to step in. 7:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 3. 0:0
0:07 Charles received a pep talk from Dai Dollings before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Charles fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:0
0:16 Lewis retreats into the near corner. 2:0
0:21 Charles wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Lewis's defense. 2:0
0:28 Oh!!! Lewis unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 2:4
0:28 Charles seems to have been hurt by that punch! 2:4
0:44 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 2:4
0:54 Charles is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 2:4
01:07 Charles is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 2:4
01:12 Charles lands a flurry to the ribs of Lewis. 4:4
01:28 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Charles rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 4:4
01:35 Lewis takes a cross to the head from Ezzard Charles. 6:4
01:40 The swelling is increasing around Lewis's right. 6:4
01:45 Lewis moves into a neutral corner. 6:4
01:45 Charles buries a hook to the body of Lewis. 9:4
01:54 Both fighters are scoring in this exchange and neither is coming out on top. 11:6
02:05 As high as Lewis is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Charles takes advantage of it. 11:6
02:07 Charles lands a hook to the ribs. 13:6
02:16 Charles doesn't have to look for Lewis this round. He is right there in front of him. 13:6
02:24 Lewis is off target with that jab. 13:6
02:31 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 13:6
02:35 Charles backs into the upper left corner. 13:6
02:35 The fighters are at close quarters now as Lewis lands a hook downstairs. 13:8
02:47 Lewis retreats into a neutral corner. 13:8
02:51 Curtin has to pull the fighters away from each other as Ezzard Charles locks up Lewis's arms. 13:8
02:56 * Curtin is telling Charles to quit leading with his head. 13:8
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Curtin to step in and break it up. 15:9
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lewis looks to be in good shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Lewis is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Lewis still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Charles likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Lewis's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 2:0
0:16 Tommy Parks was really animated in Lewis's corner and John Henry Lewis was nodding in agreement. 2:0
0:21 Lewis wraps up Charles... Neither fighter will break... 2:0
0:25 Charles tries to get free... Here comes Curtin to break them up... 2:0
0:35 Lewis lands a jab to Charles's midsection 2:2
0:58 Lewis doesn't connect with the uppercut. 2:2
01:04 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:2
01:12 Charles lands a crushing cross! 7:2
01:12 That's the punch Charles hoped to land! Lewis looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 7:2
01:16 That swelling under the right eye of Lewis is definitely getting worse. 7:2
01:28 Charles is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Lewis's defense. 7:2
01:33 John Henry Lewis 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. 7:2
01:41 Lewis ends up behind Charles as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 7:2
01:55 Ezzard Charles slides into a neutral corner... 7:2
01:55 John Henry Lewis's jab is fast and accurate. 7:4
02:13 Charles has freed himself from Lewis. They move quickly to ring center. 7:4
02:22 Charles voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 7:4
02:38 Lewis misses with that combination. 7:4
02:48 Lewis steals a quick glance at his corner. 7:4
02:57 Lewis is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Ezzard Charles. 7:4
03:00 There's another round in the books. 9:5
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lewis didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Lewis's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:12 Lewis is clinching. Curtin better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 0:0
0:17 Curtin separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:29 Lewis just can't find the range with that combination. 0:0
0:32 Charles throws a big looping cross that lands high on the head of Lewis. 3:0
0:36 John Henry Lewis's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 3:0
0:41 Lewis is trapped in the corner... 3:0
0:45 Charles misses wildly with the Hook. 3:0
0:52 Ezzard Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 3:0
0:56 Lewis can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 3:2
01:07 Charles is keeping away from the ropes. 3:2
01:07 Charles flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 5:2
01:16 Charles lands the lead cross. 7:2
01:28 Lewis moves into the left corner. 7:2
01:28 Charles gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 9:2
01:41 Lewis splits Charles's gloves with an uppercut. 9:4
02:00 Lewis doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 9:6
02:12 Lewis traps Charles in the corner! 9:6
02:17 Charles picks off the cross by Lewis. 9:6
02:23 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 9:6
02:26 The action slows for the moment. 9:6
02:29 Lewis sometimes falls in love with his hook ... but when it scores like that one, it's hard to blame him! 9:9
02:39 The fighters move in close and Lewis gets off first, landing a vicious combination that snaps back the head of Charles. 9:12
02:59 Lewis misses with that punch. 9:12
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 10:11
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Lewis's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:08 Ezzard Charles goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 2:0
0:17 Whatever Tommy Parks said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Lewis has some spring in his step here in the 6th round. 2:0
0:24 Lewis drives that short hook into Charles's midsection! 2:4
0:24 Ezzard Charles is clutching his side! 2:4
0:33 The action is at ring center. 2:4
0:33 Lewis shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:6
0:52 Charles smothers John Henry Lewis's attack with a clinch! 2:6
01:01 Curtin separates the two... 2:6
01:06 Curtin is really doing a good job of controlling this fight. He's making sure that these fighters keep it clean. 2:6
01:09 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 2:6
01:19 Lewis is trapped in his own corner... 2:6
01:23 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 2:6
01:28 The Referee breaks it up... 2:6
01:37 Lewis works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 2:6
01:51 Charles is literally dancing circles around Lewis this round. 2:6
01:56 Lewis throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 2:9
02:09 Lewis gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 2:11
02:18 Lewis traps Charles in the corner! 2:11
02:22 Lewis cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Charles had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:11
02:29 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:11
02:32 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:11
02:35 Lewis scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 2:13
02:47 Lewis snakes the jab through Charles's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:15
02:56 Lewis has Charles trapped! 2:15
03:00 John Henry Lewis leaves the jab just short. 2:15
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 1:17
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 7 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:06 Charles got some great advice from Dai Dollings between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Lewis is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:06 Charles lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:0
0:11 There appears to be increased swelling under John Henry Lewis's right eye. 2:0
0:22 Charles shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:0
0:39 Lewis misses wildly with the hook. 4:0
0:54 Lewis ties up Charles. 4:0
01:03 Lewis finally lets go of Charles. 4:0
01:08 Charles is trapped in Lewis's corner... 4:0
01:08 Lewis scores with a classic left-right combination. 4:3
01:25 Lewis wings a big left hand at Charles but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:3
01:34 Both men look to measure one another. 4:3
01:38 A flurry of blows from Ezzard Charles lands to the body 6:3
01:52 Lewis is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 6:3
01:57 Lewis feints to the head, then scores with a solid jab to the body 6:6
02:15 Lewis feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Charles's chin. 6:8
02:26 Lewis throws another good combination that temporarily slows Charles. 6:10
02:43 Charles connects with an uppercut to the head of Lewis. 8:10
02:58 Ezzard Charles is holding. Well, he can't get hit if John Henry Lewis can't throw punches, I guess. 8:10
03:00 Lewis pushes Charles away. 8:10
03:00 Lewis shows Charles his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 7:11
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Lewis's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Lewis's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:06 Charles pins Lewis in the corner! 0:0
0:06 Charles scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 2:0
0:15 Lewis slides into his own corner... 2:0
0:15 Charles wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 4:0
0:24 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 4:0
0:24 Ezzard Charles scores with three unanswered blows to the head of Lewis. 7:0
0:29 Lewis's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 7:0
0:38 Charles has John Henry Lewis cornered! 7:0
0:38 Charles bangs the uppercut home. 9:0
0:47 Charles bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 11:0
01:01 Charles lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Lewis. 11:0
01:12 Charles lands a hard uppercut! 15:0
01:12 Lewis is dazed and he is in trouble!! 15:0
01:17 The swelling under Lewis's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 15:0
01:24 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Charles blasts home a hook. 17:0
01:33 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 17:0
01:44 John Henry Lewis has Charles blocked in! 17:0
01:49 Lewis telegraphed that shot and Charles ducks under it easily. 17:0
02:02 Charles is getting the better of it on the inside. There's that crunching uppercut again! 20:0
02:14 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 20:0
02:19 Lewis cranks up the hook and connects to Charles's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 20:4
02:19 Charles's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 20:4
02:35 Charles is pinned in his own corner... 20:4
02:40 Lewis throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Ezzard Charles but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 20:4
02:42 Charles throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 22:4
02:52 Lewis lands a rapier like jab to the head of Charles 22:6
03:00 Charles appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 22:6
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 8. 23:6
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Lewis's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:12 Charles fires a shot, but it glances off Lewis's shoulder. 0:0
0:27 Lewis tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:38 Charles holds his arms up in disgust as Lewis holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:47 Lewis and Charles each take a step back. 0:0
0:54 Lewis has Charles pinned! 0:0
0:58 Lewis just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Charles with a sharp combination! 0:4
0:58 Charles was staggered by those punches... 0:4
01:15 Charles made Lewis look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. John Henry Lewis would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 0:4
01:17 Charles scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 2:4
01:22 Lewis's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 2:4
01:29 Lewis connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 2:6
01:49 Lewis is moving around the ring nicely. 2:6
01:54 Lewis scores with consecutive blows to the body of Charles. 2:8
02:08 Lewis circles around the ring. 2:8
02:12 Lewis seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:8
02:19 Ezzard Charles's misses as Lewis backpedals away. 2:8
02:26 Charles and Lewis lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 2:8
02:29 Ezzard Charles slides into the corner... 2:8
02:34 Lewis dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Charles back on his heels! 2:13
02:34 Charles takes a step back, obviously hurt! 2:13
02:48 There's a hard shot off the top of Charles's head! 2:17
02:48 Charles is going to need to regroup after that blow... 2:17
02:57 That was a reckless uppercut from Charles but it still manages to score cleanly. 5:17
03:00 This fight is very close at this point. 5:17
03:00 Charles spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 9. 5:19
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is up and standing as the fighters come out for the beginning of the 10th Round. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Lewis's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Lewis's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 The action is back at ring center. 0:0
0:09 Charles misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 2:0
0:19 Charles gets off a jab to the solar plexus 4:0
0:23 Lewis is starting to suck wind... 4:0
0:23 There has to be something done about the swelling around Lewis's right eye as it continues to worsen. 4:0
0:27 Lewis got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Tommy Parks's instructions work. 4:0
0:32 Lewis throws a flurry of punches but Charles either blocks or slips them. 4:0
0:35 Not much steam behind Charles's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 6:0
0:44 Lewis retreats into his own corner... 6:0
0:44 Ezzard Charles lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Lewis on the end of that punch. 8:0
0:59 Ezzard Charles pins Lewis's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 8:0
01:03 Referee Curtin steps in to break it up. 8:0
01:13 Lewis lands a wicked hook! 8:4
01:13 Charles appears shaken by that punch! 8:4
01:25 Lewis has Charles blocked in! 8:4
01:30 There's a straight right by Lewis! 8:8
01:30 Ezzard Charles is reeling after that shot! 8:8
01:46 Charles usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Lewis tries vainly to score. 8:8
02:00 Charles is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Lewis. 8:8
02:05 Lewis works his way free! 8:8
02:10 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Lewis who scores with a short hook to the chest. 8:10
02:30 Charles dips and connects with a hook to the side of Lewis's head. 10:10
02:52 John Henry Lewis fires away with both hands, banging some clean shots home. 10:13
03:00 Charles tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Lewis blocks it. 10:13
03:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 10:13
03:00 That round alone was worth the price of admission, they were raining Leather down with the fury of a tropical Monsoon! 10:13
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles and Lewis square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 11. 0:0
0:07 Tommy Parks seemed to pump up Lewis between rounds. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Lewis is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Look out! That was a straight right by Ezzard Charles! 4:0
0:12 Lewis is suddenly in trouble! 4:0
0:16 Lewis is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 4:0
0:24 Lewis is forced into his own corner... 4:0
0:28 Ezzard Charles drops the right hand flush on John Henry Lewis's chin! 8:0
0:28 Lewis's knee almost touched the canvas... 8:0
0:33 Lewis is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 8:0
0:39 Charles fires a punch over the jab of Lewis and gets it in for points. 10:0
0:53 Charles grabs Lewis again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 10:0
01:02 Curtin separates the two... 10:0
01:16 Charles feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 12:0
01:20 The swelling under Lewis's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 12:0
01:27 Charles's finds a home on Lewis's jaw. 14:0
01:40 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 14:0
01:44 Apparently Charles feels it's a good strategy to hug Lewis and force Curtin to come separate them. 14:0
01:49 Referee Curtin has to separate the two... 14:0
01:54 Lewis backs into a neutral corner. 14:0
01:54 Lewis eats a jab from Charles 16:0
02:06 Lewis backs into his own corner... 16:0
02:10 John Henry Lewis tries to muscle inside but Charles clinches him. 16:0
02:19 Curtin pries them apart. 16:0
02:29 The quickness and footwork of Charles is definitely keeping Lewis off balance. 16:0
02:34 Lewis slides into the corner... 16:0
02:34 Charles lands consecutive blows to Lewis's midsection. 18:0
02:43 Ezzard Charles sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 20:0
02:47 Lewis's right eye is now in terrible shape as his corner has not been abel to curtail the swelling. 20:0
02:55 Lewis is blocked in his own corner... 20:0
02:59 Charles clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 20:0
03:00 Curtin has to break the clinch. 20:0
03:00 It looks like Charles has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 20:0
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 20:0
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles looks to be in excellent shape as Round 12 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 John Henry Lewis's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 Charles moves into the far corner. 0:0
0:12 John Henry Lewis misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:19 Charles lands a solid cross! 4:0
0:19 Lewis is suddenly in trouble! 4:0
0:23 Lewis's right eye is on the verge of closing and he's at a huge disadvantage now, especially from a defensive standpoint. 4:0
0:28 Charles's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 4:0
0:29 Charles finds a home for his jab, keeping Lewis at bay. 6:0
0:38 Lewis is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 6:2
0:47 Lewis is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 6:2
0:58 Lewis is just missing by a hair with his punches. 6:2
01:13 Lewis bounces off the ropes, challenging Charles to come get him. 6:2
01:26 Charles ties up Lewis. Why would he want to clinch now? 6:2
01:31 Charles uses his shoulder to force Lewis out of the clinch. 6:2
01:38 Charles traps Lewis in the corner! 6:2
01:43 Charles drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 10:2
01:43 Those punches hurt Lewis and he looks to hang on. 10:2
01:59 Lewis tries to drop the right hand over the top but Charles ducks under it. 10:2
02:01 Charles flicks a lead right to the head of Lewis. 12:2
02:06 Lewis's right eye is nearing the point of closure as the swelling worsens. 12:2
02:17 Charles catches Lewis with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 14:2
02:26 John Henry Lewis has Charles trapped! 14:2
02:30 Lewis slips out of a corner, as Charles attempts to trap him. 14:2
02:35 Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 14:2
02:43 Lewis lands a vicious cross! 14:6
02:43 Charles seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 14:6
02:58 Lewis is staying at the center of the ring. 14:6
03:00 That hook from John Henry Lewis snapped Charles's head back violently! 14:10
03:00 That punch may have stunned Charles momentarily. 14:10
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Charles and Lewis really went at it. 13:12
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 13 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Tommy Parks knows Lewis lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Lewis is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 Charles scores with a quick one-two to Lewis's midsection 2:0
0:20 Lewis pummels Charles, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 2:4
0:20 Charles looks stunned! 2:4
0:34 And Lewis tastes the power of a huge cross from Charles! 6:4
0:34 Lewis looks shaken! 6:4
0:44 There's the uppercut from Charles. That opening has been there all fight for him. 8:4
01:02 Charles slides into the corner... 8:4
01:07 Lewis feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 8:4
01:12 Lewis backs into a neutral corner. 8:4
01:12 Charles connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 10:4
01:16 The swelling under John Henry Lewis's right eye is becoming hideous, it has got to be a major detriment to him at this point. 10:4
01:25 Charles is protecting the body nicely as Lewis fails to score inside. 10:4
01:32 Charles connects with a violent cross! 15:4
01:32 And John Henry Lewis's in big trouble now! 15:4
01:45 Charles wallops Lewis with a cross to the liver! 18:4
01:54 Lewis leans on Charles and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 18:6
02:03 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 18:6
02:07 Lewis moves into a neutral corner. 18:6
02:07 Charles and Lewis exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Charles get in the most telling blows. 21:8
02:11 That swelling around Lewis's right eye is really a mess and the referee has just stepped in and called a temporary halt to the procedings. Curtin has taken Lewis by the arm and is leading him over to see the ringside physician to examine the eye. This one may be in danger of being stopped. 21:8
02:11 The ringside physician is looking closely at the swelling suffered by Lewis. Frankly, the doctor doesn't look overly concerned and he's quickly arrived at the conclusion that Lewis is capable of defending himself. This bout's going to continue. 21:8
02:16 Charles retreats into the upper left corner. 21:8
02:20 Lewis can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 21:8
02:22 Charles's jab is landing with some authority. 24:8
02:38 Lewis is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 24:8
02:42 Charles has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 24:8
02:51 Lewis fires and misses. 24:8
02:53 John Henry Lewis tastes Charles's jab 26:8
03:00 Charles backs into the left corner. 26:8
03:00 Lewis lets his hands go inside, but Charles protects his body well. 26:8
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 26:10
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 14. 0:0
0:06 Dai Dollings not only gave Charles encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Lewis. Now it's up to Charles to implement it. 0:0
0:06 Lewis's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:11 The fighters are tied up. Lewis tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
0:15 Curtin moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:33 Ezzard Charles is either lucky or has radar. Lewis's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:35 Ezzard Charles continues to pop the jab 2:0
0:45 Charles moves into the far left corner. 2:0
0:49 Charles usues his legs to avoid Lewis's punches. 2:0
0:52 Ezzard Charles tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 4:0
01:01 The fighters are at ring center... 4:0
01:05 Lewis looks to work the body, but Charles covers up nicely. 4:0
01:08 Charles's jab connects to Lewis's head 6:0
01:25 Lewis landed a sharp combination that rocked Charles back on his heels! 6:4
01:25 Charles's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 6:4
01:34 Lewis connects with stiff left hook to the body. 6:7
01:55 Charles does a great job of moving as Lewis tries to work inside. 6:7
01:58 Charles fires a short, ripping uppercut inside. 8:7
02:02 Referee Curtin has stepped between the fighters. He's looking at the swelling around Lewis's right eye. The ringside doctor is being summoned and asked to determine if Lewis is able to continue. 8:7
02:02 The ringside physician is taking a close look at the swelling; he's conferring with the referee and they've decided to allow the fight to continue. Lewis taps his gloves together in approval of the call; he's ready to get back into action. 8:7
02:09 Lewis traps Charles in the corner! 8:7
02:14 Lewis looks for a breather; he grabs Charles and holds on. Charles pushes Lewis off and looks for an opening. 8:7
02:18 * Lewis lands a shot right around the belt. Curtin has stopped the action. He is deducting a point from Lewis for a low blow that never happened. 8:7
02:18 Curtin steps in and breaks it up. 8:7
02:31 Lewis tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 8:7
02:43 Lewis lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Charles. 8:7
02:45 Lewis takes a right to the body. 10:7
02:57 Charles retreats into his own corner... 10:7
03:00 Lewis misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 10:7
03:00 Charles seems to have done enough to win this fight. 10:7
03:00 That ends Round 14... But the fighters are still punching! Now Curtin jumps between them. 10:7
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Lewis'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 Lewis has Charles pinned! 0:0
0:13 Lewis lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Charles. 0:0
0:20 Charles's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:21 Charles retreats into his own corner... 0:0
0:25 Lewis lands a strong cross! 0:4
0:25 Ezzard Charles was shaken by that blow! 0:4
0:39 Lewis is challenging Charles to fight him and quit clinching. 0:4
0:43 Charles pushes Lewis away. 0:4
0:48 Charles slides into a neutral corner... 0:4
0:53 Lewis ties up Charles... 0:4
01:05 Lewis shoves Charles away. 0:4
01:10 Charles backs away and hitches up his trunks. 0:4
01:21 Lewis just landed a three punch combo! 0:8
01:21 How is Charles standing after those shots? 0:8
01:35 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:8
01:44 Curtin has to break them apart. 0:8
01:53 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Curtin is going to have to sort this out. 0:8
01:57 Referee Curtin separates the two... 0:8
02:02 Lewis retreats into a neutral corner. 0:8
02:02 Charles lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 2:8
02:06 Lewis's right eye is little more than a slit right now as the swelling has just about closed it. 2:8
02:14 Charles pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 4:8
02:26 The fighters are back at ring center... 4:8
02:31 Lewis clinches... Charles gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 4:8
02:35 Curtin breaks them up... 4:8
02:41 Charles backs into his own corner... 4:8
02:45 Lewis fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:8
02:52 Charles'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. 4:8
03:00 Charles traps Lewis's gloves under his arms, forcing Curtin to break them up. 4:8
03:00 Now they break clean. 4:8
03:00 Charles appears to have this fight under control. 4:8
03:00 There's the bell and this contest is in the books. Both fighters act as if they've won. Let's listen to the call as the scorecards are handed to the ring announcer. 4:7
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Michael Pass is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Takeshi Shimekawa, Japan scores the bout 145 to 141
Dave Greer, United States scores the bout 144 to 141
Blake Allen, United States scores the bout 144 to 141
The winner and still WBC light heavyweight champion by unanimous decision is Ezzard Charles!
Score Cards
Takeshi Shimekawa Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 145
John Henry Lewis 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 141
Dave Greer Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 144
John Henry Lewis 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 141
Blake Allen Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 144
John Henry Lewis 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 141
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 30 27 30 30 30 27 27 30 27 28 30 30 30 30 27 433
John Henry Lewis 27 30 27 27 27 30 30 27 30 30 27 27 27 27 30 423
Statistics
Categories Ezzard Charles John Henry Lewis
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.87 3.13
Hooks / Round 4.87 3.33
Crosses / Round 5.73 4.53
Combinations / Round 5.73 4.00
Uppercuts / Round 5.40 3.20
Punches Landed / Round 27.60 18.20
Punches Missed / Round 16.07 62.07
Punching Accuracy 63.2% 22.7%
Total Number of Fouls 2 0
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Head Butting 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 5 / 5
Fight Outside (Defensive) 11 / 11 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 7 / 6
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 1
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Re: LHW week 10 fights 30-36 & WBC Belt
Apparently Jack Dillon will never win a close bout. This is like 0-4-1 now.....