Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Joe Knight Ray Leonard 2-1 2 KO 8 10
Preliminary 1 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad Carlos Norman Bates Off the board 1 KO 1 10
Preliminary 2 James Braddock Tommy Burns 3-2 2 MD 10 10
Support Bout Archie Moore Roy Jones Jr 3-2 1 KO 2 10
Co-Feature Stanley Ketchel Bert Lytell 1-1 0 D(m) 10 10
Main Event Ezzard Charles Matthew Saad Muhammad 1-1 1 UD 10 10
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
LHW Season Week 12 25 - 30 & WBC BELT
Re: LHW Season Week 12 25 - 30 & WBC BELT
Opening Bout
Joe Knight vs Ray Leonard
Fight info: Valley Arena, Holyoke, MA, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Henry Jones, referee is Genaro Rodriguez, the bout will be scored by three judges: Mark Streisand (United States), Benoit Roussel (Canada) and Gary Kruse (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: Joe Knight - Record: 3-2-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Nick Florio - Cut Man: Cassius Green
In the blue corner: Ray Leonard - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Nirmal Lorick - Cut Man: Johnny Tocco
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:23 Leonard landed a sharp combination that rocked Knight back on his heels! 0:4
0:23 Knight was stopped cold by that series of shots! 0:4
0:33 Leonard lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 0:6
0:46 Leonard grabs Knight. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:6
0:55 Leonard shoves Knight away. 0:6
01:00 Some good body work by Leonard but not much on those punches. 0:8
01:14 Knight is trying to free his gloves from under Leonard's gloves. 0:8
01:19 Rodriguez steps in and breaks it up. 0:8
01:28 Leonard dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Joe Knight back on his heels! 0:12
01:28 Knight seems to have been hurt by that punch! 0:12
01:38 Leonard and Knight are both throwing wildly, a nice flurry, with Leonard having the edge. 2:15
01:51 Joe Knight just landed a devastating three punch combo! 6:15
01:51 Ray Leonard appears shaken by those punches! 6:15
02:13 Knight is holding... 6:15
02:22 Rodriguez breaks them up... 6:15
02:26 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 6:15
02:37 Leonard grabs and holds Knight... 6:15
02:42 Referee Rodriguez separates the two... 6:15
02:51 Leonard cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Knight had his elbows tucked in nicely. 6:15
03:00 Knight telegraphed that shot and Leonard ducks under it easily. 6:15
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 5:15
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Knight looks a bit disgusted as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:28 Leonard is challenging Joe Knight to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:32 Rodriguez is shouting at Knight to break! 0:0
0:45 Knight is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:0
0:49 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:0
0:53 Leonard lands a big hook to the jaw of Knight. Joe Knight was stopped cold by that shot. 0:3
01:11 Rodriguez warns Knight for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:3
01:15 Knight uses his shoulder to force Leonard out of the clinch. 0:3
01:28 Leonard works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 0:3
01:40 Knight rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:3
01:49 Knight pins Leonard in the corner! 2:3
01:49 Knight lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 4:3
02:09 Leonard traps Joe Knight in the corner! 4:3
02:14 Knight takes a heavy cross downstairs. 4:7
02:14 Knight looks shaken! 4:7
02:30 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 4:7
02:42 Rodriguez separates the two... 4:7
02:47 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 4:7
02:58 Knight lets his hands go inside, but Leonard protects his body well. 4:7
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 2, forcing Rodriguez to step in. 3:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Knight rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:18 Leonard got some great advice from Nirmal Lorick between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 3. 0:0
0:24 Knight really buried that punch into Ray Leonard's ribs. 4:0
0:24 Leonard was shaken by those blows! 4:0
0:33 Knight lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Leonard 6:0
0:49 Knight voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 6:0
0:59 Leonard picks off the uppercut by Knight. 6:0
01:01 Leonard drills Knight with a left and right and another left. 6:2
01:22 Joe Knight is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 6:2
01:27 Knight seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:2
01:34 Knight back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Leonard. 6:2
01:41 Both men look to measure one another. 6:2
01:49 Leonard doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 6:4
02:01 Knight fires the jab. It finds its target. 8:4
02:16 Knight holds his arms up in disgust as Leonard holds him around his waist. 8:4
02:25 The Referee breaks it up... 8:4
02:30 Knight scores with a glancing cross. 10:4
02:39 Leonard has Knight trapped in the right neutral corner... 10:4
02:44 Leonard has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Joe Knight. 10:4
02:48 Rodriguez separates them. 10:4
02:53 Knight scores to the body with a jab 12:4
02:58 * The crowd, corners, and fighters are stunned as Rodriguez ends the round before the bell rings. Everyone else knows what is going on, but not Rodriguez. 12:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Knight is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:06 Nirmal Lorick not only gave Leonard encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Knight. Now it's up to Leonard to implement it. 0:0
0:07 Knight moves into the near right corner. 0:0
0:07 Leonard lands a jab to the midsection 0:2
0:11 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:2
0:23 Leonard wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Knight's defense. 0:2
0:31 Ray Leonard slides into the corner... 0:2
0:31 Leonard takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 2:2
0:50 Knight whiffs with the cross. 2:2
0:57 Leonard lands a devastating cross! 2:6
0:57 Knight is trying to regroup after that punch... 2:6
01:14 Leonard is either lucky or has radar. Knight's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:6
01:20 Ray Leonard lands a strong uppercut! 2:10
01:20 Knight is reeling after that shot! 2:10
01:37 The fighters are throwing punches but Leonard is being much more effective in this battle. 4:13
01:50 Leonard misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:13
01:53 Not much steam behind Knight's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 6:13
02:08 Leonard is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 6:13
02:18 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:13
02:26 Knight works his way in and leans on Leonard... 6:13
02:35 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:13
02:43 Ray Leonard retreats into his own corner... 6:13
02:47 Knight misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 6:13
03:00 There's a straight right by Knight! 10:13
03:00 That's the punch Knight hoped to land! Ray Leonard looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 10:13
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 9:14
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Nick Florio implored Knight to stay busy, to do more but Knight's mind seems elsewhere. 0:0
0:08 Leonard has Knight cornered! 0:0
0:12 Leonard shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Knight flush! 0:4
0:12 That punch may have stunned Knight momentarily. 0:4
0:17 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:4
0:24 Leonard lands two hard body shots that made Knight grunt. 0:7
0:33 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 0:7
0:42 Knight picks off the jab thrown by Leonard. 0:7
0:44 Knight is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 2:7
01:05 Leonard misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:7
01:07 Knight gets his head on the chest of Leonard as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 4:7
01:23 Leonard lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Knight on the end of that punch. 4:9
01:36 Leonard lands a rapier like jab to the head of Knight 4:11
01:47 As high as Knight is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Leonard takes advantage of it. 4:11
01:55 Knight misses with that punch. 4:11
02:08 Leonard has Knight trapped! 4:11
02:12 Leonard cranks up the hook and connects to Knight's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:16
02:12 Knight seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 4:16
02:21 Knight doesn't have to look for Leonard this round. He is right there in front of him. 4:16
02:30 Leonard pummels Knight, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 4:20
02:30 Knight is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 4:20
03:00 Knight backs into a neutral corner. 4:20
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 5 to a close. 5:20
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rodriguez motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:16 Leonard ties up Knight... 0:0
0:25 Referee Rodriguez steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:25 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:38 Knight pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 2:0
0:55 Leonard is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 2:0
01:07 Ray Leonard drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 2:4
01:07 Knight is trying to regroup after those punches... 2:4
01:16 Knight is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:4
01:20 Ray Leonard scores with a big right hand. That shot got Knight's attention. 2:7
01:30 There's some nice hand speed. Knight fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 4:7
01:48 That was a violent straight right by Leonard! 4:11
01:48 Those punches hurt Knight and he looks to hang on. 4:11
01:52 Knight is losing his legs... 4:11
02:00 Knight rips a hook to the head. 6:11
02:14 Leonard tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 6:11
02:19 The fighters are trading punches and Joe Knight seems to have won that exchange. 9:13
02:35 Knight is circling his opponent. 9:13
02:44 Knight looks to work the body, but Leonard covers up nicely. 9:13
02:56 Knight tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 9:13
02:58 Leonard gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 9:15
03:00 * Knight has suddenly developed some obvious swelling under his left eye. 9:15
03:00 Leonard appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:15
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 11:15
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:07 Knight got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Nick Florio's instructions work. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Knight is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Knight still has distension. 0:0
0:08 Leonard lets his hands go, but Knight answers right back. 2:2
0:12 Knight's tank is just about on empty. 2:2
0:12 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Knight. 2:2
0:17 Nick Florio was livid with Joe Knight after his display in that last round. 2:2
0:17 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 2:2
0:22 Knight wings a big left hand at Leonard but the latter sidesteps the punch. 2:2
0:24 Knight takes a solid cross from Leonard. 2:5
0:33 Joe Knight is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:5
0:44 Leonard scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 2:9
0:44 That series of punches rocked Knight and he looks to be in trouble. 2:9
0:49 Look for Leonard to start to target Knight's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 2:9
0:59 Leonard scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Knight. 2:11
01:11 Knight moves into a neutral corner. 2:11
01:11 Leonard straightens Knight up with the impact of that uppercut to the head. 2:14
01:28 Knight just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Leonard with a sharp combination! 6:14
01:28 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Ray Leonard is just trying to hang on! 6:14
01:37 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 6:14
01:47 Ray Leonard shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Knight. 6:14
01:56 Knight moves to the center of the Ring taunting Leonard with his hands by his sides. 6:14
02:05 Knight lands a crushing uppercut! 10:14
02:05 Leonard suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 10:14
02:15 Knight lands the lead cross. 12:14
02:31 Knight does a great job of moving as Leonard tries to work inside. 12:14
02:38 Knight doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Ray Leonard's head? 16:14
02:38 Leonard was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 16:14
02:52 Leonard fires and misses. 16:14
02:59 Knight just landed a three punch combo! 21:14
02:59 Leonard's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 21:14
03:00 It looks like Leonard has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 21:14
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Rodriguez to step in and break it up. 23:15
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 8. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Joe Knight is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 Leonard gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Knight. 0:2
0:25 Knight drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 5:2
0:25 Leonard in on unsteady legs after those punches. 5:2
0:41 Leonard appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 5:2
0:48 Knight retreats into the far left corner. 5:2
0:52 Leonard tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Knight. 5:2
01:04 Ray Leonard just misses with a huge shot as Knight chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 5:2
01:20 * Leonard just landed a short, clean cross that caught Joe Knight flush. Knight dropped like he'd been shot. 5:2
01:23 Leonard is ushered to a neutral corner by Rodriguez and the count begins.. 5:11
01:23 1... 5:11
01:24 2... 5:11
01:25 3... 5:11
01:26 4... 5:11
01:27 5... 5:11
01:28 6... 5:11
01:29 7... 5:11
01:30 8... 5:11
01:30 * Knight finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical! 5:11
01:30 Rodriguez is looking at Knight closely, and he will allow the fight to continue. 5:11
01:30 Leonard stunned Joe Knight with that last shot and Leonard's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 5:11
01:39 Knight slides into a neutral corner... 5:11
01:48 * Leonard lands a perfect hook and Knight slumps to the canvas! 5:11
01:51 Rodriguez moves into position over Knight and begins the count 5:17
01:51 1... 5:17
01:52 2... 5:17
01:53 3... 5:17
01:53 * Knight is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. 5:17
01:53 The fight will go on as Rodriguez deems Knight is fit to conitnue. 5:17
01:53 Leonard has Knight hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Leonard is. 5:17
02:10 Knight takes a hard combination from Leonard 5:21
02:10 Knight seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 5:21
02:15 The swelling around Joe Knight's left eye is worsening. 5:21
02:28 * Ray Leonard lands a violent shot under Joe Knight's ribcage and Knight instantly drops down on both knees. 5:21
02:31 Rodriguez crouches over Knight and begins to count.. 5:27
02:31 1... 5:27
02:32 2... 5:27
02:33 Knight rolls over and is trying to push himself up but will he have enough strength and time to do it? 5:27
02:33 * Knight gets back up but he looks badly shaken. 5:27
02:33 Rodriguez gives Knight a quick once over and decides to let the fight go on. 5:27
02:33 I don't think there's time for Leonard to finish Knight this round. 5:27
02:42 That was a reckless uppercut from Leonard but it still manages to score cleanly. 5:30
02:42 Joe Knight is in trouble. Leonard needs to stay on him if he wants to end this now. 5:30
02:51 * That punch caught Knight clean. He brings his arms up in a defensive posture. Now he pitches forward! Knight goes down after a delayed reaction to the cross by Leonard! 5:30
02:54 Rodriguez stands over Knight and starts the count... 5:40
02:54 1... 5:40
02:55 Knight is making a gallant try to get off the canvas as the count reaches 2. 5:40
02:56 3... 5:40
02:57 4... 5:40
02:58 5... 5:40
02:59 6... 5:40
03:00 7... 5:40
03:00 8... 5:40
03:00 9... 5:40
03:00 10! 5:40
03:00 * Thats it, the referee counts out Knight here in the 8th. The crowd is going wild after Leonard's spectacular knockout. 5:40
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Henry Jones is ready with the call...
The winner by knockout at the end of Round 8 is...
Ray Leonard!
Score Cards
Mark Streisand Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Joe Knight 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 65
Ray Leonard 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 68
Benoit Roussel Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Joe Knight 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 65
Ray Leonard 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 68
Gary Kruse Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Joe Knight 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 67
Ray Leonard 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 66
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Joe Knight 28 27 30 27 27 28 30 197
Ray Leonard 29 30 27 30 30 29 27 202
Statistics
Categories Joe Knight Ray Leonard
Knockdowns scored 0 4
Jabs / Round 3.50 8.25
Hooks / Round 2.88 4.00
Crosses / Round 4.50 4.25
Combinations / Round 3.63 8.63
Uppercuts / Round 4.88 4.25
Punches Landed / Round 19.38 29.38
Punches Missed / Round 36.00 35.38
Punching Accuracy 35.0% 45.4%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Joe Knight vs Ray Leonard
Fight info: Valley Arena, Holyoke, MA, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Henry Jones, referee is Genaro Rodriguez, the bout will be scored by three judges: Mark Streisand (United States), Benoit Roussel (Canada) and Gary Kruse (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: Joe Knight - Record: 3-2-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Nick Florio - Cut Man: Cassius Green
In the blue corner: Ray Leonard - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Nirmal Lorick - Cut Man: Johnny Tocco
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:23 Leonard landed a sharp combination that rocked Knight back on his heels! 0:4
0:23 Knight was stopped cold by that series of shots! 0:4
0:33 Leonard lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 0:6
0:46 Leonard grabs Knight. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:6
0:55 Leonard shoves Knight away. 0:6
01:00 Some good body work by Leonard but not much on those punches. 0:8
01:14 Knight is trying to free his gloves from under Leonard's gloves. 0:8
01:19 Rodriguez steps in and breaks it up. 0:8
01:28 Leonard dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Joe Knight back on his heels! 0:12
01:28 Knight seems to have been hurt by that punch! 0:12
01:38 Leonard and Knight are both throwing wildly, a nice flurry, with Leonard having the edge. 2:15
01:51 Joe Knight just landed a devastating three punch combo! 6:15
01:51 Ray Leonard appears shaken by those punches! 6:15
02:13 Knight is holding... 6:15
02:22 Rodriguez breaks them up... 6:15
02:26 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 6:15
02:37 Leonard grabs and holds Knight... 6:15
02:42 Referee Rodriguez separates the two... 6:15
02:51 Leonard cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Knight had his elbows tucked in nicely. 6:15
03:00 Knight telegraphed that shot and Leonard ducks under it easily. 6:15
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 5:15
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Knight looks a bit disgusted as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:28 Leonard is challenging Joe Knight to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:32 Rodriguez is shouting at Knight to break! 0:0
0:45 Knight is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:0
0:49 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:0
0:53 Leonard lands a big hook to the jaw of Knight. Joe Knight was stopped cold by that shot. 0:3
01:11 Rodriguez warns Knight for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:3
01:15 Knight uses his shoulder to force Leonard out of the clinch. 0:3
01:28 Leonard works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 0:3
01:40 Knight rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:3
01:49 Knight pins Leonard in the corner! 2:3
01:49 Knight lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 4:3
02:09 Leonard traps Joe Knight in the corner! 4:3
02:14 Knight takes a heavy cross downstairs. 4:7
02:14 Knight looks shaken! 4:7
02:30 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 4:7
02:42 Rodriguez separates the two... 4:7
02:47 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 4:7
02:58 Knight lets his hands go inside, but Leonard protects his body well. 4:7
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 2, forcing Rodriguez to step in. 3:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Knight rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:18 Leonard got some great advice from Nirmal Lorick between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 3. 0:0
0:24 Knight really buried that punch into Ray Leonard's ribs. 4:0
0:24 Leonard was shaken by those blows! 4:0
0:33 Knight lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Leonard 6:0
0:49 Knight voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 6:0
0:59 Leonard picks off the uppercut by Knight. 6:0
01:01 Leonard drills Knight with a left and right and another left. 6:2
01:22 Joe Knight is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 6:2
01:27 Knight seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:2
01:34 Knight back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Leonard. 6:2
01:41 Both men look to measure one another. 6:2
01:49 Leonard doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 6:4
02:01 Knight fires the jab. It finds its target. 8:4
02:16 Knight holds his arms up in disgust as Leonard holds him around his waist. 8:4
02:25 The Referee breaks it up... 8:4
02:30 Knight scores with a glancing cross. 10:4
02:39 Leonard has Knight trapped in the right neutral corner... 10:4
02:44 Leonard has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Joe Knight. 10:4
02:48 Rodriguez separates them. 10:4
02:53 Knight scores to the body with a jab 12:4
02:58 * The crowd, corners, and fighters are stunned as Rodriguez ends the round before the bell rings. Everyone else knows what is going on, but not Rodriguez. 12:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Knight is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:06 Nirmal Lorick not only gave Leonard encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Knight. Now it's up to Leonard to implement it. 0:0
0:07 Knight moves into the near right corner. 0:0
0:07 Leonard lands a jab to the midsection 0:2
0:11 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:2
0:23 Leonard wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Knight's defense. 0:2
0:31 Ray Leonard slides into the corner... 0:2
0:31 Leonard takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 2:2
0:50 Knight whiffs with the cross. 2:2
0:57 Leonard lands a devastating cross! 2:6
0:57 Knight is trying to regroup after that punch... 2:6
01:14 Leonard is either lucky or has radar. Knight's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:6
01:20 Ray Leonard lands a strong uppercut! 2:10
01:20 Knight is reeling after that shot! 2:10
01:37 The fighters are throwing punches but Leonard is being much more effective in this battle. 4:13
01:50 Leonard misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:13
01:53 Not much steam behind Knight's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 6:13
02:08 Leonard is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 6:13
02:18 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:13
02:26 Knight works his way in and leans on Leonard... 6:13
02:35 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:13
02:43 Ray Leonard retreats into his own corner... 6:13
02:47 Knight misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 6:13
03:00 There's a straight right by Knight! 10:13
03:00 That's the punch Knight hoped to land! Ray Leonard looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 10:13
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 9:14
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Nick Florio implored Knight to stay busy, to do more but Knight's mind seems elsewhere. 0:0
0:08 Leonard has Knight cornered! 0:0
0:12 Leonard shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Knight flush! 0:4
0:12 That punch may have stunned Knight momentarily. 0:4
0:17 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:4
0:24 Leonard lands two hard body shots that made Knight grunt. 0:7
0:33 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 0:7
0:42 Knight picks off the jab thrown by Leonard. 0:7
0:44 Knight is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 2:7
01:05 Leonard misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:7
01:07 Knight gets his head on the chest of Leonard as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 4:7
01:23 Leonard lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Knight on the end of that punch. 4:9
01:36 Leonard lands a rapier like jab to the head of Knight 4:11
01:47 As high as Knight is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Leonard takes advantage of it. 4:11
01:55 Knight misses with that punch. 4:11
02:08 Leonard has Knight trapped! 4:11
02:12 Leonard cranks up the hook and connects to Knight's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:16
02:12 Knight seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 4:16
02:21 Knight doesn't have to look for Leonard this round. He is right there in front of him. 4:16
02:30 Leonard pummels Knight, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 4:20
02:30 Knight is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 4:20
03:00 Knight backs into a neutral corner. 4:20
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 5 to a close. 5:20
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rodriguez motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:16 Leonard ties up Knight... 0:0
0:25 Referee Rodriguez steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:25 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:38 Knight pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 2:0
0:55 Leonard is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 2:0
01:07 Ray Leonard drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 2:4
01:07 Knight is trying to regroup after those punches... 2:4
01:16 Knight is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:4
01:20 Ray Leonard scores with a big right hand. That shot got Knight's attention. 2:7
01:30 There's some nice hand speed. Knight fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 4:7
01:48 That was a violent straight right by Leonard! 4:11
01:48 Those punches hurt Knight and he looks to hang on. 4:11
01:52 Knight is losing his legs... 4:11
02:00 Knight rips a hook to the head. 6:11
02:14 Leonard tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 6:11
02:19 The fighters are trading punches and Joe Knight seems to have won that exchange. 9:13
02:35 Knight is circling his opponent. 9:13
02:44 Knight looks to work the body, but Leonard covers up nicely. 9:13
02:56 Knight tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 9:13
02:58 Leonard gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 9:15
03:00 * Knight has suddenly developed some obvious swelling under his left eye. 9:15
03:00 Leonard appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:15
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 11:15
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:07 Knight got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Nick Florio's instructions work. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Knight is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Knight still has distension. 0:0
0:08 Leonard lets his hands go, but Knight answers right back. 2:2
0:12 Knight's tank is just about on empty. 2:2
0:12 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Knight. 2:2
0:17 Nick Florio was livid with Joe Knight after his display in that last round. 2:2
0:17 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 2:2
0:22 Knight wings a big left hand at Leonard but the latter sidesteps the punch. 2:2
0:24 Knight takes a solid cross from Leonard. 2:5
0:33 Joe Knight is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:5
0:44 Leonard scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 2:9
0:44 That series of punches rocked Knight and he looks to be in trouble. 2:9
0:49 Look for Leonard to start to target Knight's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 2:9
0:59 Leonard scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Knight. 2:11
01:11 Knight moves into a neutral corner. 2:11
01:11 Leonard straightens Knight up with the impact of that uppercut to the head. 2:14
01:28 Knight just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Leonard with a sharp combination! 6:14
01:28 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Ray Leonard is just trying to hang on! 6:14
01:37 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 6:14
01:47 Ray Leonard shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Knight. 6:14
01:56 Knight moves to the center of the Ring taunting Leonard with his hands by his sides. 6:14
02:05 Knight lands a crushing uppercut! 10:14
02:05 Leonard suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 10:14
02:15 Knight lands the lead cross. 12:14
02:31 Knight does a great job of moving as Leonard tries to work inside. 12:14
02:38 Knight doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Ray Leonard's head? 16:14
02:38 Leonard was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 16:14
02:52 Leonard fires and misses. 16:14
02:59 Knight just landed a three punch combo! 21:14
02:59 Leonard's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 21:14
03:00 It looks like Leonard has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 21:14
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Rodriguez to step in and break it up. 23:15
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 8. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Joe Knight is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 Leonard gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Knight. 0:2
0:25 Knight drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 5:2
0:25 Leonard in on unsteady legs after those punches. 5:2
0:41 Leonard appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 5:2
0:48 Knight retreats into the far left corner. 5:2
0:52 Leonard tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Knight. 5:2
01:04 Ray Leonard just misses with a huge shot as Knight chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 5:2
01:20 * Leonard just landed a short, clean cross that caught Joe Knight flush. Knight dropped like he'd been shot. 5:2
01:23 Leonard is ushered to a neutral corner by Rodriguez and the count begins.. 5:11
01:23 1... 5:11
01:24 2... 5:11
01:25 3... 5:11
01:26 4... 5:11
01:27 5... 5:11
01:28 6... 5:11
01:29 7... 5:11
01:30 8... 5:11
01:30 * Knight finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical! 5:11
01:30 Rodriguez is looking at Knight closely, and he will allow the fight to continue. 5:11
01:30 Leonard stunned Joe Knight with that last shot and Leonard's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 5:11
01:39 Knight slides into a neutral corner... 5:11
01:48 * Leonard lands a perfect hook and Knight slumps to the canvas! 5:11
01:51 Rodriguez moves into position over Knight and begins the count 5:17
01:51 1... 5:17
01:52 2... 5:17
01:53 3... 5:17
01:53 * Knight is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. 5:17
01:53 The fight will go on as Rodriguez deems Knight is fit to conitnue. 5:17
01:53 Leonard has Knight hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Leonard is. 5:17
02:10 Knight takes a hard combination from Leonard 5:21
02:10 Knight seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 5:21
02:15 The swelling around Joe Knight's left eye is worsening. 5:21
02:28 * Ray Leonard lands a violent shot under Joe Knight's ribcage and Knight instantly drops down on both knees. 5:21
02:31 Rodriguez crouches over Knight and begins to count.. 5:27
02:31 1... 5:27
02:32 2... 5:27
02:33 Knight rolls over and is trying to push himself up but will he have enough strength and time to do it? 5:27
02:33 * Knight gets back up but he looks badly shaken. 5:27
02:33 Rodriguez gives Knight a quick once over and decides to let the fight go on. 5:27
02:33 I don't think there's time for Leonard to finish Knight this round. 5:27
02:42 That was a reckless uppercut from Leonard but it still manages to score cleanly. 5:30
02:42 Joe Knight is in trouble. Leonard needs to stay on him if he wants to end this now. 5:30
02:51 * That punch caught Knight clean. He brings his arms up in a defensive posture. Now he pitches forward! Knight goes down after a delayed reaction to the cross by Leonard! 5:30
02:54 Rodriguez stands over Knight and starts the count... 5:40
02:54 1... 5:40
02:55 Knight is making a gallant try to get off the canvas as the count reaches 2. 5:40
02:56 3... 5:40
02:57 4... 5:40
02:58 5... 5:40
02:59 6... 5:40
03:00 7... 5:40
03:00 8... 5:40
03:00 9... 5:40
03:00 10! 5:40
03:00 * Thats it, the referee counts out Knight here in the 8th. The crowd is going wild after Leonard's spectacular knockout. 5:40
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Henry Jones is ready with the call...
The winner by knockout at the end of Round 8 is...
Ray Leonard!
Score Cards
Mark Streisand Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Joe Knight 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 65
Ray Leonard 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 68
Benoit Roussel Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Joe Knight 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 65
Ray Leonard 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 68
Gary Kruse Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Joe Knight 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 67
Ray Leonard 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 66
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Joe Knight 28 27 30 27 27 28 30 197
Ray Leonard 29 30 27 30 30 29 27 202
Statistics
Categories Joe Knight Ray Leonard
Knockdowns scored 0 4
Jabs / Round 3.50 8.25
Hooks / Round 2.88 4.00
Crosses / Round 4.50 4.25
Combinations / Round 3.63 8.63
Uppercuts / Round 4.88 4.25
Punches Landed / Round 19.38 29.38
Punches Missed / Round 36.00 35.38
Punching Accuracy 35.0% 45.4%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW Season Week 12 25 - 30 & WBC BELT
Preliminary 1
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad vs Carlos Norman Bates
Fight info: Yankee Stadium, New York, NY, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Michael Pass, referee is Raul Caiz Jr., the bout will be scored by three judges: Allen Krebs (United States), Victor Salomon (Mexico) and Manuel Veliz (Argentina), 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: Eddie Mustafa Muhammad - Record: 3-4-4 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yvon Michel - Cut Man: Percy Richardson
In the blue corner: Carlos Norman Bates - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Roger Mayweather - Cut Man: Danny Milano
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd's been waiting for the start of this fight but they don't have to wait any longer as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:08 Muhammad launches a strong uppercut that connects to Bates's jaw. 3:0
0:22 That was a violent straight right by Muhammad! 7:0
0:22 Bates in on unsteady legs after those punches. 7:0
0:36 Muhammad fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 7:0
0:42 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 7:0
0:49 Muhammad fires a lead right that Bates manages to avoid. 7:0
01:04 Muhammad tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Bates. 7:0
01:11 As high as Bates is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Muhammad takes advantage of it. 7:0
01:19 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad pins Bates's arms! The fighters are tied up... 7:0
01:23 Referee Caiz Jr. separates the two... 7:0
01:35 Muhammad tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 7:0
01:52 * Muhammad lands a hard hook to the head and Bates is down!! 7:0
01:54 Caiz Jr. picks up the count from the timekeeper... 16:0
01:54 1... 16:0
01:55 2... 16:0
01:56 3... 16:0
01:57 4... 16:0
01:58 5... 16:0
01:59 6... 16:0
02:00 7... 16:0
02:01 8... 16:0
02:01 * Bates is very, very shaky as he gets to his feet. his eyes have a vacant stare to them as Caiz Jr. moves in to wipe his gloves. 16:0
02:01 Caiz Jr. gives Carlos Norman Bates a quick once over and decides to let the fight go on. 16:0
02:01 Muhammad won't want to let Bates off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 16:0
02:10 Muhammad scores with a glancing cross. 18:0
02:10 Bates is badly stunned and Muhammad will try to finish him off here in the 1st round! 18:0
02:19 Muhammad lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 20:0
02:19 Bates suddenly looks very vulnerable. Muhammad can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 20:0
02:27 Muhammad connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 22:0
02:27 Muhammad wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 22:0
02:36 * A combination to the jaw has Bates hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 22:0
02:39 Caiz Jr. crouches over Bates as he starts the count 32:0
02:39 1... 32:0
02:40 2... 32:0
02:41 3... 32:0
02:42 4... 32:0
02:43 Bates tries to clear his head as Caiz Jr. reaches the count of 5. 32:0
02:44 6... 32:0
02:45 7... 32:0
02:46 8... 32:0
02:47 9... 32:0
02:48 10! 32:0
02:48 * It's all over. Muhammad raises his arms in victory as the referee counts 10. Bates stares blankly into the crowd, still wondering what just happened. 32:0
Fight Result
And here with the call is Michael Pass
Ladies and gentlemen! The victor by knockout at 02:49 of the 1st round...
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad!
Score Cards
Allen Krebs Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad
Carlos Norman Bates
Victor Salomon Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad
Carlos Norman Bates
Manuel Veliz Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad
Carlos Norman Bates
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad
Carlos Norman Bates
Statistics
Categories Eddie Mustafa Muhammad Carlos Norman Bates
Knockdowns scored 2 0
Jabs / Round 11.00 0.00
Hooks / Round 11.00 0.00
Crosses / Round 8.00 0.00
Combinations / Round 9.00 0.00
Uppercuts / Round 7.00 0.00
Punches Landed / Round 46.00 0.00
Punches Missed / Round 87.00 0.00
Punching Accuracy 34.6% 1.$%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad vs Carlos Norman Bates
Fight info: Yankee Stadium, New York, NY, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Michael Pass, referee is Raul Caiz Jr., the bout will be scored by three judges: Allen Krebs (United States), Victor Salomon (Mexico) and Manuel Veliz (Argentina), 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: Eddie Mustafa Muhammad - Record: 3-4-4 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yvon Michel - Cut Man: Percy Richardson
In the blue corner: Carlos Norman Bates - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Roger Mayweather - Cut Man: Danny Milano
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd's been waiting for the start of this fight but they don't have to wait any longer as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:08 Muhammad launches a strong uppercut that connects to Bates's jaw. 3:0
0:22 That was a violent straight right by Muhammad! 7:0
0:22 Bates in on unsteady legs after those punches. 7:0
0:36 Muhammad fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 7:0
0:42 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 7:0
0:49 Muhammad fires a lead right that Bates manages to avoid. 7:0
01:04 Muhammad tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Bates. 7:0
01:11 As high as Bates is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Muhammad takes advantage of it. 7:0
01:19 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad pins Bates's arms! The fighters are tied up... 7:0
01:23 Referee Caiz Jr. separates the two... 7:0
01:35 Muhammad tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 7:0
01:52 * Muhammad lands a hard hook to the head and Bates is down!! 7:0
01:54 Caiz Jr. picks up the count from the timekeeper... 16:0
01:54 1... 16:0
01:55 2... 16:0
01:56 3... 16:0
01:57 4... 16:0
01:58 5... 16:0
01:59 6... 16:0
02:00 7... 16:0
02:01 8... 16:0
02:01 * Bates is very, very shaky as he gets to his feet. his eyes have a vacant stare to them as Caiz Jr. moves in to wipe his gloves. 16:0
02:01 Caiz Jr. gives Carlos Norman Bates a quick once over and decides to let the fight go on. 16:0
02:01 Muhammad won't want to let Bates off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 16:0
02:10 Muhammad scores with a glancing cross. 18:0
02:10 Bates is badly stunned and Muhammad will try to finish him off here in the 1st round! 18:0
02:19 Muhammad lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 20:0
02:19 Bates suddenly looks very vulnerable. Muhammad can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 20:0
02:27 Muhammad connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 22:0
02:27 Muhammad wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 22:0
02:36 * A combination to the jaw has Bates hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 22:0
02:39 Caiz Jr. crouches over Bates as he starts the count 32:0
02:39 1... 32:0
02:40 2... 32:0
02:41 3... 32:0
02:42 4... 32:0
02:43 Bates tries to clear his head as Caiz Jr. reaches the count of 5. 32:0
02:44 6... 32:0
02:45 7... 32:0
02:46 8... 32:0
02:47 9... 32:0
02:48 10! 32:0
02:48 * It's all over. Muhammad raises his arms in victory as the referee counts 10. Bates stares blankly into the crowd, still wondering what just happened. 32:0
Fight Result
And here with the call is Michael Pass
Ladies and gentlemen! The victor by knockout at 02:49 of the 1st round...
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad!
Score Cards
Allen Krebs Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad
Carlos Norman Bates
Victor Salomon Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad
Carlos Norman Bates
Manuel Veliz Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad
Carlos Norman Bates
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad
Carlos Norman Bates
Statistics
Categories Eddie Mustafa Muhammad Carlos Norman Bates
Knockdowns scored 2 0
Jabs / Round 11.00 0.00
Hooks / Round 11.00 0.00
Crosses / Round 8.00 0.00
Combinations / Round 9.00 0.00
Uppercuts / Round 7.00 0.00
Punches Landed / Round 46.00 0.00
Punches Missed / Round 87.00 0.00
Punching Accuracy 34.6% 1.$%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW Season Week 12 25 - 30 & WBC BELT
Preliminary 2
James Braddock vs Tommy Burns
Fight info: Chapparells Community Center, Akron, OH, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is J.D. Lyons, referee is Raul Caiz Jr., the bout will be scored by three judges: Raul Caiz Jr. (United States), John Poturaj (United States) and Ferdinand Estrella (Philippines), 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: James Braddock - Record: 5-4-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Harold Knight - Cut Man: Leo Flynn
In the blue corner: Tommy Burns - Record: 9-4-0 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Kevin Rooney - Cut Man: Frank Bagley
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:21 Braddock looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 0:0
0:24 Burns shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 0:2
0:36 Burns scores with consecutive blows to the body of Braddock. 0:4
0:47 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:4
01:02 Braddock fires and misses. 0:4
01:04 Burns doubles up to the body, though Braddock seems unfazed. 0:6
01:14 Braddock comes in over Tommy Burns's guard with a solid hook. 3:6
01:27 Burns lands consecutive blows to Braddock's midsection. 3:8
01:40 Braddock telegraphed that shot and Burns ducks under it easily. 3:8
01:47 Burns scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 3:12
01:47 Those punches hurt Braddock and he looks to hang on. 3:12
01:56 Braddock scores with a nice two-punch combination. 5:12
02:14 Burns wraps up Braddock. 5:12
02:19 Caiz Jr. separates the two... 5:12
02:29 Look out! That was a straight right by Braddock! 9:12
02:29 How is Burns standing after that? 9:12
02:45 Braddock ties up Burns... 9:12
02:49 Braddock and Burns each take a step back. 9:12
02:54 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 9:12
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 9:11
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Braddock's corner as the bell sounds for Round 2. 0:0
0:13 That punch actually went behind Burns's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Braddock. 0:0
0:20 Tommy Burns lands a hard cross! 0:4
0:20 Braddock is suddenly in trouble! 0:4
0:39 Burns's misses as Braddock backpedals away. 0:4
0:41 Braddock throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Burns's jaw. 2:4
0:55 Burns misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 2:6
01:08 Burns fires a short right cross that lands square. That was a nice punch. 2:9
01:25 Burns dances gracefully across the canvas 2:9
01:29 Burns seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:9
01:37 Burns just comes up short with the cross. 2:9
01:43 Braddock lands a strong uppercut! 6:9
01:43 Braddock has Burns in trouble after that punch! 6:9
01:56 Burns takes a right to the body. 8:9
02:05 Tommy Burns doesn't have to look for Braddock this round. He is right there in front of him. 8:9
02:12 Burns fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 8:9
02:27 Tommy Burns lands a vicious uppercut! 8:13
02:27 And Braddock's in big trouble now! 8:13
02:44 James Braddock clinches... Burns gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 8:13
02:48 Braddock pushes Burns away. 8:13
03:00 Burns misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:13
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 8:14
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Kevin Rooney was extremely upbeat during the break with Burns providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:13 Braddock misses with that uppercut. 0:0
0:20 Burns dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Braddock back on his heels! 0:4
0:20 Braddock suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 0:4
0:32 Braddock bangs the uppercut home. 2:4
0:41 Burns scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 2:6
0:57 Braddock is moving around the ring nicely. 2:6
01:07 Braddock fires a shot, but it glances off Burns's shoulder. 2:6
01:10 Burns scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 2:8
01:26 Braddock seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 2:8
01:33 Burns doesn't connect with the jab. 2:8
01:40 Braddock likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Burns's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 4:8
01:57 Burns misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:8
02:09 Braddock cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Burns had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:8
02:16 Burns steals a quick glance at his corner. 4:8
02:27 James Braddock is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 4:8
02:37 Braddock fires a left hand that Burns takes high on the shoulder. 4:8
02:48 Braddock throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:8
03:00 Burns grabs Braddock. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:8
03:00 Caiz Jr. separates them. 4:8
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 3, forcing Caiz Jr. to step in. 6:7
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:19 Braddock can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:21 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:26 Burns got some great advice from Kevin Rooney between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 0:0
0:32 Braddock pins Burns's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:41 Caiz Jr. has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:51 Burns grabs and holds Braddock... 0:0
01:03 Caiz Jr. moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
01:08 Braddock takes a cross to the head from Burns. 0:2
01:28 Not much steam behind Braddock's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:2
01:44 Burns works free! The fighters move to ring center. 2:2
01:55 Braddock gets in a short cross to the body. 4:2
02:09 Burns just comes up short with the combination. 4:2
02:11 That uppercut to the stomach didn't hurt Burns but it scores points for Braddock none the less. 6:2
02:26 Braddock has Tommy Burns pinned! 6:2
02:26 Braddock continues to pop the jab 8:2
02:36 Burns blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 8:5
02:50 Braddock ties up Burns. 8:5
03:00 Now they break clean. 8:5
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 4. 7:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 5 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:10 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:0
0:14 Burns is off target with that cross. 0:0
0:17 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:32 Braddock is holding... 0:0
0:41 Burns pushes Braddock away. 0:0
0:46 Burns pushes Braddock away to give himself a little more space to work with. 0:0
0:52 Braddock moves into the right corner. 0:0
0:56 Burns throws a flurry of punches but Braddock either blocks or slips them. 0:0
01:03 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
01:08 Braddock lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Burns. 0:0
01:10 Burns lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 0:2
01:19 The uppercut just landed by Braddock is a nice weapon on the inside. 2:2
01:35 Burns works his way in and leans on Braddock... 2:2
01:44 Caiz Jr. has to separate the two... 2:2
01:54 Braddock tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:2
02:02 Braddock is pinned in his own corner... 2:2
02:06 Burns fires and misses. 2:2
02:22 Not much happening at the moment. 2:2
02:26 Burns scores with several light punches to the head. 2:4
02:40 Braddock misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:4
02:52 Burns swings...and misses. 2:4
03:00 Braddock has Burns trapped! 2:4
03:00 Braddock and Burns are in a clinch, Caiz Jr. hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:4
03:00 Caiz Jr. breaks them up... 2:4
03:00 A lackluster round, to say the least, and the crowd voices its displeasure as the fighters return to their corners. 2:3
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Caiz Jr. motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:08 James Braddock gets inside and fires a hook to Burns's body. 2:0
0:13 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:0
0:33 Burns looks to work the body, but Braddock covers up nicely. 2:0
0:36 Braddock lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 4:0
0:49 Braddock scores with a hook to the side of the head. 6:0
01:01 Braddock traps Burns in the corner! 6:0
01:06 Braddock is just missing by a hair with his punches. 6:0
01:21 Burns retreats into a neutral corner. 6:0
01:25 Braddock brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 6:0
01:33 He doubles up on the jab and each one scored cleanly. 9:0
01:49 He lands a hard uppercut! 13:0
01:49 Burns appears to have been staggered by that punch... 13:0
02:05 Burns scores with the jab. 13:2
02:14 These guys are really going at it and both will be in a little worse shape after this exchange is over. 15:4
02:23 Braddock is blocked in his own corner... 15:4
02:28 Burns circles around the ring. 15:4
02:33 Braddock has Burns cornered! 15:4
02:37 Braddock is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 15:4
02:49 Braddock tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Burns blocks it. 15:4
02:55 Braddock traps Burns in the corner! 15:4
02:55 Braddock splits Burns's gloves with an uppercut. 17:4
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 6 to a close. 19:5
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:13 Braddock tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:16 Braddock eats a short cross from Burns amd backs away. 0:2
0:20 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:2
0:24 Leo Flynn was really animated in James Braddock's corner and Braddock was nodding in agreement. 0:2
0:31 Burns is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Braddock to chase him. 0:2
0:39 Burns retreats into the right corner. 0:2
0:44 Braddock is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:2
0:46 Burns fires the jab. It finds its target. 0:4
0:55 Braddock throws the hook and connects. 2:4
01:04 Braddock lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 4:4
01:16 Tommy Burns backs into a neutral corner. 4:4
01:20 Braddock is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 4:4
01:32 Burns misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:4
01:34 Braddock gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 6:4
01:49 Burns moves to the center of the Ring taunting Braddock with his hands by his sides. 6:4
01:56 The fighters are tangled up inside. Braddock has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 8:4
02:09 Burns pins Braddock in the corner! 8:4
02:14 Burns is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Braddock's defense. 8:4
02:26 Burns is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Braddock. 8:4
02:31 Burns shoves Braddock away. 8:4
02:39 Braddock moves into a neutral corner. 8:4
02:43 Burns is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Braddock. 8:4
02:48 Braddock and Tommy Burns clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 8:4
02:56 Tommy Burns misses wildly with the Hook. 8:4
03:00 James Braddock frees himself from Burns's clutches! They move to ring center now. 8:4
03:00 Braddock appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:4
03:00 The Referee has to get between Braddock and Burns as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 10:5
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Burns is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 8 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:05 Whatever Leo Flynn said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Braddock has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:0
0:10 Braddock wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Burns's defense. 0:0
0:12 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:27 Burns connects with a violent cross! 0:4
0:27 Braddock's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 0:4
0:44 Caiz Jr. yells at the fighters to separate but Braddock and Burns are a tangle of arms. 0:4
0:53 Caiz Jr. is shouting at James Braddock to break! 0:4
0:57 Burns's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:4
01:01 Burns backs into his own corner... 0:4
01:05 Braddock landed a sharp combination that rocked Burns back on his heels! 4:4
01:05 Burns was stopped cold by that series of shots! 4:4
01:19 Braddock is circling his opponent. 4:4
01:29 Caiz Jr. warns Braddock for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 4:4
01:38 Referee Caiz Jr. has to separate the two... 4:4
01:47 James Braddock fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:4
01:59 Burns usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Braddock tries vainly to score. 4:4
02:01 Burns lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 4:6
02:05 James Braddock is losing his legs... 4:6
02:13 Burns slides into a neutral corner... 4:6
02:18 Braddock is holding on to Burns. He seems to be taking a breather. 4:6
02:22 Caiz Jr. separates the two... 4:6
02:30 Burns slides into the corner... 4:6
02:35 Burns does a great job of moving as James Braddock tries to work inside. 4:6
02:46 Caiz Jr. has to pull the fighters away from each other as Braddock locks up Burns's arms. 4:6
02:51 Referee Caiz Jr. steps in to break it up. 4:6
03:00 Braddock grabs Burns's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Caiz Jr. has to force James Braddock to let go. 4:6
03:00 Caiz Jr. steps in and breaks it up. 4:6
03:00 The round comes to a close and neither fighter did a thing. Maybe someone should inform them that this is a boxing match. 4:6
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Burns looks to be in fair shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Kevin Rooney not only gave Burns encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Braddock. Now it's up to Burns to implement it. 0:0
0:07 Burns has Braddock trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:0
0:12 Burns tries to drop the right hand over the top but Braddock ducks under it. 0:0
0:14 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:20 Upstairs and downstairs! Braddock lands two quick blows and then moves away from Burns's counters. 2:0
0:36 Braddock picks off the jab thrown by Burns. 2:0
0:43 Braddock shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:0
0:56 There's a wicked right by Burns. He had some steam on that punch. 4:3
01:13 Braddock lets his hands go inside, but Burns protects his body well. 4:3
01:16 Burns throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Braddock. 4:6
01:25 Braddock is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:6
01:28 Burns scores with a piston-like jab. 4:9
01:38 Burns lets a quick hook go, catching Braddock moving in. 4:11
01:52 Burns's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 4:11
02:03 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 4:11
02:08 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:11
02:17 Braddock works free! He backs to ring center, with Burns following. 4:11
02:23 Burns is forced into his own corner... 4:11
02:32 Tommy Burns has Braddock blocked in! 4:11
02:32 The fighters are trading punches and Burns seems to have won that exchange. 6:14
02:43 Burns sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 6:16
02:48 It doesn't look like Braddock has much left at all. 6:16
02:56 Burns retreats into his own corner... 6:16
03:00 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 6:16
03:00 Caiz Jr. moves them apart. 6:16
03:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 6:16
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Braddock's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 9. 6:17
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 10th. 0:0
0:07 Harold Knight seemed agitated with Braddock, who stared at his shoes almost the entire minute. 0:0
0:13 Burns is clinching... Braddock is trying to free his gloves... They are under Tommy Burns's arms... 0:0
0:22 Referee Caiz Jr. separates the two... 0:0
0:39 Braddock wraps up Burns... Neither fighter will break... 0:0
0:43 Burns works his way free! 0:0
0:58 Burns backs into the far corner. 0:0
01:03 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 0:0
01:07 Caiz Jr. separates the two fighters. 0:0
01:17 Braddock fires a volley of punches but Burns was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:0
01:19 Tommy Burns bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 0:2
01:28 Burns throws a punch and lands. Braddock scores with a counter. Looks like Burns was a little more effective. 2:5
01:38 Burns moves into the far left corner. 2:5
01:42 Braddock isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Burns fits. 2:5
01:51 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:5
01:59 Braddock fires a lead right that Burns manages to avoid. 2:5
02:01 Burns catches Braddock with a short, powerful hook to the head as Braddock tried to move inside. That punch stopped Braddock in his tracks! 2:8
02:15 Braddock fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:8
02:21 Braddock brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:8
02:26 Burns usues his legs to avoid James Braddock's punches. 2:8
02:28 Burns lands a hard cross to the body, one of the better punches so far this round. 2:11
02:38 Burns retreats into a neutral corner. 2:11
02:42 Burns is getting frustrated as Braddock continues to hold on to him. Burns is punching James Braddock's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Caiz Jr. pushes the fighters apart. 2:11
02:47 Braddock uses his shoulder to force Burns out of the clinch. 2:11
03:00 That was a violent straight right by Braddock! 6:11
03:00 Burns was hurt by those blows! 6:11
03:00 This bout's over, fight fans! The scorecards will tell the tale in this one. 6:10
Fight Result
Let's go to J.D. Lyons for the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Raul Caiz Jr., United States scores the bout 96 to 94 for Tommy Burns
Ferdinand Estrella, Philippines scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
John Poturaj, United States scores the bout 97 to 93 for...
...Tommy Burns
The winner by majority decision is Tommy Burns!
Score Cards
Raul Caiz Jr. Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
James Braddock 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 94
Tommy Burns 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 96
John Poturaj Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
James Braddock 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 93
Tommy Burns 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 97
Ferdinand Estrella Round Total
Philippines 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
James Braddock 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 95
Tommy Burns 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 95
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
James Braddock 28 27 27 30 28 30 30 27 27 28 282
Tommy Burns 29 30 30 27 29 27 27 30 30 29 288
Statistics
Categories James Braddock Tommy Burns
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 3.70 5.10
Hooks / Round 3.40 2.50
Crosses / Round 3.40 3.60
Combinations / Round 3.70 4.10
Uppercuts / Round 3.60 3.50
Punches Landed / Round 17.80 18.80
Punches Missed / Round 68.40 43.30
Punching Accuracy 20.6% 30.3%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 5 / 5 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 6 / 6
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
James Braddock vs Tommy Burns
Fight info: Chapparells Community Center, Akron, OH, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is J.D. Lyons, referee is Raul Caiz Jr., the bout will be scored by three judges: Raul Caiz Jr. (United States), John Poturaj (United States) and Ferdinand Estrella (Philippines), 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: James Braddock - Record: 5-4-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Harold Knight - Cut Man: Leo Flynn
In the blue corner: Tommy Burns - Record: 9-4-0 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Kevin Rooney - Cut Man: Frank Bagley
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:21 Braddock looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 0:0
0:24 Burns shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 0:2
0:36 Burns scores with consecutive blows to the body of Braddock. 0:4
0:47 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:4
01:02 Braddock fires and misses. 0:4
01:04 Burns doubles up to the body, though Braddock seems unfazed. 0:6
01:14 Braddock comes in over Tommy Burns's guard with a solid hook. 3:6
01:27 Burns lands consecutive blows to Braddock's midsection. 3:8
01:40 Braddock telegraphed that shot and Burns ducks under it easily. 3:8
01:47 Burns scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 3:12
01:47 Those punches hurt Braddock and he looks to hang on. 3:12
01:56 Braddock scores with a nice two-punch combination. 5:12
02:14 Burns wraps up Braddock. 5:12
02:19 Caiz Jr. separates the two... 5:12
02:29 Look out! That was a straight right by Braddock! 9:12
02:29 How is Burns standing after that? 9:12
02:45 Braddock ties up Burns... 9:12
02:49 Braddock and Burns each take a step back. 9:12
02:54 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 9:12
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 9:11
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Braddock's corner as the bell sounds for Round 2. 0:0
0:13 That punch actually went behind Burns's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Braddock. 0:0
0:20 Tommy Burns lands a hard cross! 0:4
0:20 Braddock is suddenly in trouble! 0:4
0:39 Burns's misses as Braddock backpedals away. 0:4
0:41 Braddock throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Burns's jaw. 2:4
0:55 Burns misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 2:6
01:08 Burns fires a short right cross that lands square. That was a nice punch. 2:9
01:25 Burns dances gracefully across the canvas 2:9
01:29 Burns seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:9
01:37 Burns just comes up short with the cross. 2:9
01:43 Braddock lands a strong uppercut! 6:9
01:43 Braddock has Burns in trouble after that punch! 6:9
01:56 Burns takes a right to the body. 8:9
02:05 Tommy Burns doesn't have to look for Braddock this round. He is right there in front of him. 8:9
02:12 Burns fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 8:9
02:27 Tommy Burns lands a vicious uppercut! 8:13
02:27 And Braddock's in big trouble now! 8:13
02:44 James Braddock clinches... Burns gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 8:13
02:48 Braddock pushes Burns away. 8:13
03:00 Burns misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:13
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 8:14
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Kevin Rooney was extremely upbeat during the break with Burns providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:13 Braddock misses with that uppercut. 0:0
0:20 Burns dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Braddock back on his heels! 0:4
0:20 Braddock suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 0:4
0:32 Braddock bangs the uppercut home. 2:4
0:41 Burns scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 2:6
0:57 Braddock is moving around the ring nicely. 2:6
01:07 Braddock fires a shot, but it glances off Burns's shoulder. 2:6
01:10 Burns scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 2:8
01:26 Braddock seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 2:8
01:33 Burns doesn't connect with the jab. 2:8
01:40 Braddock likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Burns's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 4:8
01:57 Burns misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:8
02:09 Braddock cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Burns had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:8
02:16 Burns steals a quick glance at his corner. 4:8
02:27 James Braddock is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 4:8
02:37 Braddock fires a left hand that Burns takes high on the shoulder. 4:8
02:48 Braddock throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:8
03:00 Burns grabs Braddock. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:8
03:00 Caiz Jr. separates them. 4:8
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 3, forcing Caiz Jr. to step in. 6:7
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:19 Braddock can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:21 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:26 Burns got some great advice from Kevin Rooney between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 0:0
0:32 Braddock pins Burns's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:41 Caiz Jr. has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:51 Burns grabs and holds Braddock... 0:0
01:03 Caiz Jr. moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
01:08 Braddock takes a cross to the head from Burns. 0:2
01:28 Not much steam behind Braddock's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:2
01:44 Burns works free! The fighters move to ring center. 2:2
01:55 Braddock gets in a short cross to the body. 4:2
02:09 Burns just comes up short with the combination. 4:2
02:11 That uppercut to the stomach didn't hurt Burns but it scores points for Braddock none the less. 6:2
02:26 Braddock has Tommy Burns pinned! 6:2
02:26 Braddock continues to pop the jab 8:2
02:36 Burns blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 8:5
02:50 Braddock ties up Burns. 8:5
03:00 Now they break clean. 8:5
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 4. 7:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 5 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:10 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:0
0:14 Burns is off target with that cross. 0:0
0:17 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:32 Braddock is holding... 0:0
0:41 Burns pushes Braddock away. 0:0
0:46 Burns pushes Braddock away to give himself a little more space to work with. 0:0
0:52 Braddock moves into the right corner. 0:0
0:56 Burns throws a flurry of punches but Braddock either blocks or slips them. 0:0
01:03 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
01:08 Braddock lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Burns. 0:0
01:10 Burns lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 0:2
01:19 The uppercut just landed by Braddock is a nice weapon on the inside. 2:2
01:35 Burns works his way in and leans on Braddock... 2:2
01:44 Caiz Jr. has to separate the two... 2:2
01:54 Braddock tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:2
02:02 Braddock is pinned in his own corner... 2:2
02:06 Burns fires and misses. 2:2
02:22 Not much happening at the moment. 2:2
02:26 Burns scores with several light punches to the head. 2:4
02:40 Braddock misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:4
02:52 Burns swings...and misses. 2:4
03:00 Braddock has Burns trapped! 2:4
03:00 Braddock and Burns are in a clinch, Caiz Jr. hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:4
03:00 Caiz Jr. breaks them up... 2:4
03:00 A lackluster round, to say the least, and the crowd voices its displeasure as the fighters return to their corners. 2:3
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Caiz Jr. motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:08 James Braddock gets inside and fires a hook to Burns's body. 2:0
0:13 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:0
0:33 Burns looks to work the body, but Braddock covers up nicely. 2:0
0:36 Braddock lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 4:0
0:49 Braddock scores with a hook to the side of the head. 6:0
01:01 Braddock traps Burns in the corner! 6:0
01:06 Braddock is just missing by a hair with his punches. 6:0
01:21 Burns retreats into a neutral corner. 6:0
01:25 Braddock brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 6:0
01:33 He doubles up on the jab and each one scored cleanly. 9:0
01:49 He lands a hard uppercut! 13:0
01:49 Burns appears to have been staggered by that punch... 13:0
02:05 Burns scores with the jab. 13:2
02:14 These guys are really going at it and both will be in a little worse shape after this exchange is over. 15:4
02:23 Braddock is blocked in his own corner... 15:4
02:28 Burns circles around the ring. 15:4
02:33 Braddock has Burns cornered! 15:4
02:37 Braddock is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 15:4
02:49 Braddock tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Burns blocks it. 15:4
02:55 Braddock traps Burns in the corner! 15:4
02:55 Braddock splits Burns's gloves with an uppercut. 17:4
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 6 to a close. 19:5
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:13 Braddock tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:16 Braddock eats a short cross from Burns amd backs away. 0:2
0:20 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:2
0:24 Leo Flynn was really animated in James Braddock's corner and Braddock was nodding in agreement. 0:2
0:31 Burns is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Braddock to chase him. 0:2
0:39 Burns retreats into the right corner. 0:2
0:44 Braddock is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:2
0:46 Burns fires the jab. It finds its target. 0:4
0:55 Braddock throws the hook and connects. 2:4
01:04 Braddock lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 4:4
01:16 Tommy Burns backs into a neutral corner. 4:4
01:20 Braddock is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 4:4
01:32 Burns misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:4
01:34 Braddock gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 6:4
01:49 Burns moves to the center of the Ring taunting Braddock with his hands by his sides. 6:4
01:56 The fighters are tangled up inside. Braddock has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 8:4
02:09 Burns pins Braddock in the corner! 8:4
02:14 Burns is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Braddock's defense. 8:4
02:26 Burns is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Braddock. 8:4
02:31 Burns shoves Braddock away. 8:4
02:39 Braddock moves into a neutral corner. 8:4
02:43 Burns is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Braddock. 8:4
02:48 Braddock and Tommy Burns clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 8:4
02:56 Tommy Burns misses wildly with the Hook. 8:4
03:00 James Braddock frees himself from Burns's clutches! They move to ring center now. 8:4
03:00 Braddock appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:4
03:00 The Referee has to get between Braddock and Burns as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 10:5
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Burns is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 8 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:05 Whatever Leo Flynn said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Braddock has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:0
0:10 Braddock wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Burns's defense. 0:0
0:12 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:27 Burns connects with a violent cross! 0:4
0:27 Braddock's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 0:4
0:44 Caiz Jr. yells at the fighters to separate but Braddock and Burns are a tangle of arms. 0:4
0:53 Caiz Jr. is shouting at James Braddock to break! 0:4
0:57 Burns's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:4
01:01 Burns backs into his own corner... 0:4
01:05 Braddock landed a sharp combination that rocked Burns back on his heels! 4:4
01:05 Burns was stopped cold by that series of shots! 4:4
01:19 Braddock is circling his opponent. 4:4
01:29 Caiz Jr. warns Braddock for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 4:4
01:38 Referee Caiz Jr. has to separate the two... 4:4
01:47 James Braddock fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:4
01:59 Burns usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Braddock tries vainly to score. 4:4
02:01 Burns lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 4:6
02:05 James Braddock is losing his legs... 4:6
02:13 Burns slides into a neutral corner... 4:6
02:18 Braddock is holding on to Burns. He seems to be taking a breather. 4:6
02:22 Caiz Jr. separates the two... 4:6
02:30 Burns slides into the corner... 4:6
02:35 Burns does a great job of moving as James Braddock tries to work inside. 4:6
02:46 Caiz Jr. has to pull the fighters away from each other as Braddock locks up Burns's arms. 4:6
02:51 Referee Caiz Jr. steps in to break it up. 4:6
03:00 Braddock grabs Burns's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Caiz Jr. has to force James Braddock to let go. 4:6
03:00 Caiz Jr. steps in and breaks it up. 4:6
03:00 The round comes to a close and neither fighter did a thing. Maybe someone should inform them that this is a boxing match. 4:6
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Burns looks to be in fair shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Kevin Rooney not only gave Burns encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Braddock. Now it's up to Burns to implement it. 0:0
0:07 Burns has Braddock trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:0
0:12 Burns tries to drop the right hand over the top but Braddock ducks under it. 0:0
0:14 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:20 Upstairs and downstairs! Braddock lands two quick blows and then moves away from Burns's counters. 2:0
0:36 Braddock picks off the jab thrown by Burns. 2:0
0:43 Braddock shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:0
0:56 There's a wicked right by Burns. He had some steam on that punch. 4:3
01:13 Braddock lets his hands go inside, but Burns protects his body well. 4:3
01:16 Burns throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Braddock. 4:6
01:25 Braddock is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:6
01:28 Burns scores with a piston-like jab. 4:9
01:38 Burns lets a quick hook go, catching Braddock moving in. 4:11
01:52 Burns's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 4:11
02:03 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 4:11
02:08 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:11
02:17 Braddock works free! He backs to ring center, with Burns following. 4:11
02:23 Burns is forced into his own corner... 4:11
02:32 Tommy Burns has Braddock blocked in! 4:11
02:32 The fighters are trading punches and Burns seems to have won that exchange. 6:14
02:43 Burns sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 6:16
02:48 It doesn't look like Braddock has much left at all. 6:16
02:56 Burns retreats into his own corner... 6:16
03:00 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 6:16
03:00 Caiz Jr. moves them apart. 6:16
03:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 6:16
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Braddock's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 9. 6:17
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 10th. 0:0
0:07 Harold Knight seemed agitated with Braddock, who stared at his shoes almost the entire minute. 0:0
0:13 Burns is clinching... Braddock is trying to free his gloves... They are under Tommy Burns's arms... 0:0
0:22 Referee Caiz Jr. separates the two... 0:0
0:39 Braddock wraps up Burns... Neither fighter will break... 0:0
0:43 Burns works his way free! 0:0
0:58 Burns backs into the far corner. 0:0
01:03 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 0:0
01:07 Caiz Jr. separates the two fighters. 0:0
01:17 Braddock fires a volley of punches but Burns was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:0
01:19 Tommy Burns bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 0:2
01:28 Burns throws a punch and lands. Braddock scores with a counter. Looks like Burns was a little more effective. 2:5
01:38 Burns moves into the far left corner. 2:5
01:42 Braddock isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Burns fits. 2:5
01:51 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:5
01:59 Braddock fires a lead right that Burns manages to avoid. 2:5
02:01 Burns catches Braddock with a short, powerful hook to the head as Braddock tried to move inside. That punch stopped Braddock in his tracks! 2:8
02:15 Braddock fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:8
02:21 Braddock brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:8
02:26 Burns usues his legs to avoid James Braddock's punches. 2:8
02:28 Burns lands a hard cross to the body, one of the better punches so far this round. 2:11
02:38 Burns retreats into a neutral corner. 2:11
02:42 Burns is getting frustrated as Braddock continues to hold on to him. Burns is punching James Braddock's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Caiz Jr. pushes the fighters apart. 2:11
02:47 Braddock uses his shoulder to force Burns out of the clinch. 2:11
03:00 That was a violent straight right by Braddock! 6:11
03:00 Burns was hurt by those blows! 6:11
03:00 This bout's over, fight fans! The scorecards will tell the tale in this one. 6:10
Fight Result
Let's go to J.D. Lyons for the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Raul Caiz Jr., United States scores the bout 96 to 94 for Tommy Burns
Ferdinand Estrella, Philippines scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
John Poturaj, United States scores the bout 97 to 93 for...
...Tommy Burns
The winner by majority decision is Tommy Burns!
Score Cards
Raul Caiz Jr. Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
James Braddock 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 94
Tommy Burns 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 96
John Poturaj Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
James Braddock 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 93
Tommy Burns 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 97
Ferdinand Estrella Round Total
Philippines 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
James Braddock 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 95
Tommy Burns 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 95
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
James Braddock 28 27 27 30 28 30 30 27 27 28 282
Tommy Burns 29 30 30 27 29 27 27 30 30 29 288
Statistics
Categories James Braddock Tommy Burns
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 3.70 5.10
Hooks / Round 3.40 2.50
Crosses / Round 3.40 3.60
Combinations / Round 3.70 4.10
Uppercuts / Round 3.60 3.50
Punches Landed / Round 17.80 18.80
Punches Missed / Round 68.40 43.30
Punching Accuracy 20.6% 30.3%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 5 / 5 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 6 / 6
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW Season Week 12 25 - 30 & WBC BELT
Preliminary 2
James Braddock vs Tommy Burns
Fight info: Chapparells Community Center, Akron, OH, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is J.D. Lyons, referee is Raul Caiz Jr., the bout will be scored by three judges: Raul Caiz Jr. (United States), John Poturaj (United States) and Ferdinand Estrella (Philippines), 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: James Braddock - Record: 5-4-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Harold Knight - Cut Man: Leo Flynn
In the blue corner: Tommy Burns - Record: 9-4-0 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Kevin Rooney - Cut Man: Frank Bagley
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:21 Braddock looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 0:0
0:24 Burns shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 0:2
0:36 Burns scores with consecutive blows to the body of Braddock. 0:4
0:47 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:4
01:02 Braddock fires and misses. 0:4
01:04 Burns doubles up to the body, though Braddock seems unfazed. 0:6
01:14 Braddock comes in over Tommy Burns's guard with a solid hook. 3:6
01:27 Burns lands consecutive blows to Braddock's midsection. 3:8
01:40 Braddock telegraphed that shot and Burns ducks under it easily. 3:8
01:47 Burns scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 3:12
01:47 Those punches hurt Braddock and he looks to hang on. 3:12
01:56 Braddock scores with a nice two-punch combination. 5:12
02:14 Burns wraps up Braddock. 5:12
02:19 Caiz Jr. separates the two... 5:12
02:29 Look out! That was a straight right by Braddock! 9:12
02:29 How is Burns standing after that? 9:12
02:45 Braddock ties up Burns... 9:12
02:49 Braddock and Burns each take a step back. 9:12
02:54 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 9:12
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 9:11
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Braddock's corner as the bell sounds for Round 2. 0:0
0:13 That punch actually went behind Burns's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Braddock. 0:0
0:20 Tommy Burns lands a hard cross! 0:4
0:20 Braddock is suddenly in trouble! 0:4
0:39 Burns's misses as Braddock backpedals away. 0:4
0:41 Braddock throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Burns's jaw. 2:4
0:55 Burns misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 2:6
01:08 Burns fires a short right cross that lands square. That was a nice punch. 2:9
01:25 Burns dances gracefully across the canvas 2:9
01:29 Burns seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:9
01:37 Burns just comes up short with the cross. 2:9
01:43 Braddock lands a strong uppercut! 6:9
01:43 Braddock has Burns in trouble after that punch! 6:9
01:56 Burns takes a right to the body. 8:9
02:05 Tommy Burns doesn't have to look for Braddock this round. He is right there in front of him. 8:9
02:12 Burns fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 8:9
02:27 Tommy Burns lands a vicious uppercut! 8:13
02:27 And Braddock's in big trouble now! 8:13
02:44 James Braddock clinches... Burns gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 8:13
02:48 Braddock pushes Burns away. 8:13
03:00 Burns misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:13
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 8:14
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Kevin Rooney was extremely upbeat during the break with Burns providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:13 Braddock misses with that uppercut. 0:0
0:20 Burns dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Braddock back on his heels! 0:4
0:20 Braddock suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 0:4
0:32 Braddock bangs the uppercut home. 2:4
0:41 Burns scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 2:6
0:57 Braddock is moving around the ring nicely. 2:6
01:07 Braddock fires a shot, but it glances off Burns's shoulder. 2:6
01:10 Burns scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 2:8
01:26 Braddock seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 2:8
01:33 Burns doesn't connect with the jab. 2:8
01:40 Braddock likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Burns's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 4:8
01:57 Burns misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:8
02:09 Braddock cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Burns had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:8
02:16 Burns steals a quick glance at his corner. 4:8
02:27 James Braddock is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 4:8
02:37 Braddock fires a left hand that Burns takes high on the shoulder. 4:8
02:48 Braddock throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:8
03:00 Burns grabs Braddock. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:8
03:00 Caiz Jr. separates them. 4:8
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 3, forcing Caiz Jr. to step in. 6:7
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:19 Braddock can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:21 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:26 Burns got some great advice from Kevin Rooney between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 0:0
0:32 Braddock pins Burns's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:41 Caiz Jr. has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:51 Burns grabs and holds Braddock... 0:0
01:03 Caiz Jr. moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
01:08 Braddock takes a cross to the head from Burns. 0:2
01:28 Not much steam behind Braddock's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:2
01:44 Burns works free! The fighters move to ring center. 2:2
01:55 Braddock gets in a short cross to the body. 4:2
02:09 Burns just comes up short with the combination. 4:2
02:11 That uppercut to the stomach didn't hurt Burns but it scores points for Braddock none the less. 6:2
02:26 Braddock has Tommy Burns pinned! 6:2
02:26 Braddock continues to pop the jab 8:2
02:36 Burns blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 8:5
02:50 Braddock ties up Burns. 8:5
03:00 Now they break clean. 8:5
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 4. 7:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 5 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:10 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:0
0:14 Burns is off target with that cross. 0:0
0:17 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:32 Braddock is holding... 0:0
0:41 Burns pushes Braddock away. 0:0
0:46 Burns pushes Braddock away to give himself a little more space to work with. 0:0
0:52 Braddock moves into the right corner. 0:0
0:56 Burns throws a flurry of punches but Braddock either blocks or slips them. 0:0
01:03 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
01:08 Braddock lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Burns. 0:0
01:10 Burns lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 0:2
01:19 The uppercut just landed by Braddock is a nice weapon on the inside. 2:2
01:35 Burns works his way in and leans on Braddock... 2:2
01:44 Caiz Jr. has to separate the two... 2:2
01:54 Braddock tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:2
02:02 Braddock is pinned in his own corner... 2:2
02:06 Burns fires and misses. 2:2
02:22 Not much happening at the moment. 2:2
02:26 Burns scores with several light punches to the head. 2:4
02:40 Braddock misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:4
02:52 Burns swings...and misses. 2:4
03:00 Braddock has Burns trapped! 2:4
03:00 Braddock and Burns are in a clinch, Caiz Jr. hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:4
03:00 Caiz Jr. breaks them up... 2:4
03:00 A lackluster round, to say the least, and the crowd voices its displeasure as the fighters return to their corners. 2:3
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Caiz Jr. motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:08 James Braddock gets inside and fires a hook to Burns's body. 2:0
0:13 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:0
0:33 Burns looks to work the body, but Braddock covers up nicely. 2:0
0:36 Braddock lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 4:0
0:49 Braddock scores with a hook to the side of the head. 6:0
01:01 Braddock traps Burns in the corner! 6:0
01:06 Braddock is just missing by a hair with his punches. 6:0
01:21 Burns retreats into a neutral corner. 6:0
01:25 Braddock brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 6:0
01:33 He doubles up on the jab and each one scored cleanly. 9:0
01:49 He lands a hard uppercut! 13:0
01:49 Burns appears to have been staggered by that punch... 13:0
02:05 Burns scores with the jab. 13:2
02:14 These guys are really going at it and both will be in a little worse shape after this exchange is over. 15:4
02:23 Braddock is blocked in his own corner... 15:4
02:28 Burns circles around the ring. 15:4
02:33 Braddock has Burns cornered! 15:4
02:37 Braddock is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 15:4
02:49 Braddock tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Burns blocks it. 15:4
02:55 Braddock traps Burns in the corner! 15:4
02:55 Braddock splits Burns's gloves with an uppercut. 17:4
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 6 to a close. 19:5
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:13 Braddock tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:16 Braddock eats a short cross from Burns amd backs away. 0:2
0:20 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:2
0:24 Leo Flynn was really animated in James Braddock's corner and Braddock was nodding in agreement. 0:2
0:31 Burns is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Braddock to chase him. 0:2
0:39 Burns retreats into the right corner. 0:2
0:44 Braddock is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:2
0:46 Burns fires the jab. It finds its target. 0:4
0:55 Braddock throws the hook and connects. 2:4
01:04 Braddock lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 4:4
01:16 Tommy Burns backs into a neutral corner. 4:4
01:20 Braddock is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 4:4
01:32 Burns misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:4
01:34 Braddock gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 6:4
01:49 Burns moves to the center of the Ring taunting Braddock with his hands by his sides. 6:4
01:56 The fighters are tangled up inside. Braddock has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 8:4
02:09 Burns pins Braddock in the corner! 8:4
02:14 Burns is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Braddock's defense. 8:4
02:26 Burns is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Braddock. 8:4
02:31 Burns shoves Braddock away. 8:4
02:39 Braddock moves into a neutral corner. 8:4
02:43 Burns is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Braddock. 8:4
02:48 Braddock and Tommy Burns clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 8:4
02:56 Tommy Burns misses wildly with the Hook. 8:4
03:00 James Braddock frees himself from Burns's clutches! They move to ring center now. 8:4
03:00 Braddock appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:4
03:00 The Referee has to get between Braddock and Burns as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 10:5
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Burns is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 8 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:05 Whatever Leo Flynn said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Braddock has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:0
0:10 Braddock wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Burns's defense. 0:0
0:12 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:27 Burns connects with a violent cross! 0:4
0:27 Braddock's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 0:4
0:44 Caiz Jr. yells at the fighters to separate but Braddock and Burns are a tangle of arms. 0:4
0:53 Caiz Jr. is shouting at James Braddock to break! 0:4
0:57 Burns's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:4
01:01 Burns backs into his own corner... 0:4
01:05 Braddock landed a sharp combination that rocked Burns back on his heels! 4:4
01:05 Burns was stopped cold by that series of shots! 4:4
01:19 Braddock is circling his opponent. 4:4
01:29 Caiz Jr. warns Braddock for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 4:4
01:38 Referee Caiz Jr. has to separate the two... 4:4
01:47 James Braddock fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:4
01:59 Burns usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Braddock tries vainly to score. 4:4
02:01 Burns lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 4:6
02:05 James Braddock is losing his legs... 4:6
02:13 Burns slides into a neutral corner... 4:6
02:18 Braddock is holding on to Burns. He seems to be taking a breather. 4:6
02:22 Caiz Jr. separates the two... 4:6
02:30 Burns slides into the corner... 4:6
02:35 Burns does a great job of moving as James Braddock tries to work inside. 4:6
02:46 Caiz Jr. has to pull the fighters away from each other as Braddock locks up Burns's arms. 4:6
02:51 Referee Caiz Jr. steps in to break it up. 4:6
03:00 Braddock grabs Burns's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Caiz Jr. has to force James Braddock to let go. 4:6
03:00 Caiz Jr. steps in and breaks it up. 4:6
03:00 The round comes to a close and neither fighter did a thing. Maybe someone should inform them that this is a boxing match. 4:6
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Burns looks to be in fair shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Kevin Rooney not only gave Burns encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Braddock. Now it's up to Burns to implement it. 0:0
0:07 Burns has Braddock trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:0
0:12 Burns tries to drop the right hand over the top but Braddock ducks under it. 0:0
0:14 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:20 Upstairs and downstairs! Braddock lands two quick blows and then moves away from Burns's counters. 2:0
0:36 Braddock picks off the jab thrown by Burns. 2:0
0:43 Braddock shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:0
0:56 There's a wicked right by Burns. He had some steam on that punch. 4:3
01:13 Braddock lets his hands go inside, but Burns protects his body well. 4:3
01:16 Burns throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Braddock. 4:6
01:25 Braddock is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:6
01:28 Burns scores with a piston-like jab. 4:9
01:38 Burns lets a quick hook go, catching Braddock moving in. 4:11
01:52 Burns's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 4:11
02:03 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 4:11
02:08 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:11
02:17 Braddock works free! He backs to ring center, with Burns following. 4:11
02:23 Burns is forced into his own corner... 4:11
02:32 Tommy Burns has Braddock blocked in! 4:11
02:32 The fighters are trading punches and Burns seems to have won that exchange. 6:14
02:43 Burns sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 6:16
02:48 It doesn't look like Braddock has much left at all. 6:16
02:56 Burns retreats into his own corner... 6:16
03:00 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 6:16
03:00 Caiz Jr. moves them apart. 6:16
03:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 6:16
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Braddock's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 9. 6:17
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 10th. 0:0
0:07 Harold Knight seemed agitated with Braddock, who stared at his shoes almost the entire minute. 0:0
0:13 Burns is clinching... Braddock is trying to free his gloves... They are under Tommy Burns's arms... 0:0
0:22 Referee Caiz Jr. separates the two... 0:0
0:39 Braddock wraps up Burns... Neither fighter will break... 0:0
0:43 Burns works his way free! 0:0
0:58 Burns backs into the far corner. 0:0
01:03 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 0:0
01:07 Caiz Jr. separates the two fighters. 0:0
01:17 Braddock fires a volley of punches but Burns was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:0
01:19 Tommy Burns bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 0:2
01:28 Burns throws a punch and lands. Braddock scores with a counter. Looks like Burns was a little more effective. 2:5
01:38 Burns moves into the far left corner. 2:5
01:42 Braddock isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Burns fits. 2:5
01:51 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:5
01:59 Braddock fires a lead right that Burns manages to avoid. 2:5
02:01 Burns catches Braddock with a short, powerful hook to the head as Braddock tried to move inside. That punch stopped Braddock in his tracks! 2:8
02:15 Braddock fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:8
02:21 Braddock brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:8
02:26 Burns usues his legs to avoid James Braddock's punches. 2:8
02:28 Burns lands a hard cross to the body, one of the better punches so far this round. 2:11
02:38 Burns retreats into a neutral corner. 2:11
02:42 Burns is getting frustrated as Braddock continues to hold on to him. Burns is punching James Braddock's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Caiz Jr. pushes the fighters apart. 2:11
02:47 Braddock uses his shoulder to force Burns out of the clinch. 2:11
03:00 That was a violent straight right by Braddock! 6:11
03:00 Burns was hurt by those blows! 6:11
03:00 This bout's over, fight fans! The scorecards will tell the tale in this one. 6:10
Fight Result
Let's go to J.D. Lyons for the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Raul Caiz Jr., United States scores the bout 96 to 94 for Tommy Burns
Ferdinand Estrella, Philippines scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
John Poturaj, United States scores the bout 97 to 93 for...
...Tommy Burns
The winner by majority decision is Tommy Burns!
Score Cards
Raul Caiz Jr. Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
James Braddock 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 94
Tommy Burns 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 96
John Poturaj Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
James Braddock 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 93
Tommy Burns 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 97
Ferdinand Estrella Round Total
Philippines 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
James Braddock 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 95
Tommy Burns 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 95
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
James Braddock 28 27 27 30 28 30 30 27 27 28 282
Tommy Burns 29 30 30 27 29 27 27 30 30 29 288
Statistics
Categories James Braddock Tommy Burns
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 3.70 5.10
Hooks / Round 3.40 2.50
Crosses / Round 3.40 3.60
Combinations / Round 3.70 4.10
Uppercuts / Round 3.60 3.50
Punches Landed / Round 17.80 18.80
Punches Missed / Round 68.40 43.30
Punching Accuracy 20.6% 30.3%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 5 / 5 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 6 / 6
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
James Braddock vs Tommy Burns
Fight info: Chapparells Community Center, Akron, OH, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is J.D. Lyons, referee is Raul Caiz Jr., the bout will be scored by three judges: Raul Caiz Jr. (United States), John Poturaj (United States) and Ferdinand Estrella (Philippines), 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: James Braddock - Record: 5-4-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Harold Knight - Cut Man: Leo Flynn
In the blue corner: Tommy Burns - Record: 9-4-0 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Kevin Rooney - Cut Man: Frank Bagley
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:21 Braddock looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 0:0
0:24 Burns shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 0:2
0:36 Burns scores with consecutive blows to the body of Braddock. 0:4
0:47 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:4
01:02 Braddock fires and misses. 0:4
01:04 Burns doubles up to the body, though Braddock seems unfazed. 0:6
01:14 Braddock comes in over Tommy Burns's guard with a solid hook. 3:6
01:27 Burns lands consecutive blows to Braddock's midsection. 3:8
01:40 Braddock telegraphed that shot and Burns ducks under it easily. 3:8
01:47 Burns scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 3:12
01:47 Those punches hurt Braddock and he looks to hang on. 3:12
01:56 Braddock scores with a nice two-punch combination. 5:12
02:14 Burns wraps up Braddock. 5:12
02:19 Caiz Jr. separates the two... 5:12
02:29 Look out! That was a straight right by Braddock! 9:12
02:29 How is Burns standing after that? 9:12
02:45 Braddock ties up Burns... 9:12
02:49 Braddock and Burns each take a step back. 9:12
02:54 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 9:12
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 9:11
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Braddock's corner as the bell sounds for Round 2. 0:0
0:13 That punch actually went behind Burns's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Braddock. 0:0
0:20 Tommy Burns lands a hard cross! 0:4
0:20 Braddock is suddenly in trouble! 0:4
0:39 Burns's misses as Braddock backpedals away. 0:4
0:41 Braddock throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Burns's jaw. 2:4
0:55 Burns misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 2:6
01:08 Burns fires a short right cross that lands square. That was a nice punch. 2:9
01:25 Burns dances gracefully across the canvas 2:9
01:29 Burns seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:9
01:37 Burns just comes up short with the cross. 2:9
01:43 Braddock lands a strong uppercut! 6:9
01:43 Braddock has Burns in trouble after that punch! 6:9
01:56 Burns takes a right to the body. 8:9
02:05 Tommy Burns doesn't have to look for Braddock this round. He is right there in front of him. 8:9
02:12 Burns fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 8:9
02:27 Tommy Burns lands a vicious uppercut! 8:13
02:27 And Braddock's in big trouble now! 8:13
02:44 James Braddock clinches... Burns gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 8:13
02:48 Braddock pushes Burns away. 8:13
03:00 Burns misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:13
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 8:14
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Kevin Rooney was extremely upbeat during the break with Burns providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:13 Braddock misses with that uppercut. 0:0
0:20 Burns dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Braddock back on his heels! 0:4
0:20 Braddock suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 0:4
0:32 Braddock bangs the uppercut home. 2:4
0:41 Burns scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 2:6
0:57 Braddock is moving around the ring nicely. 2:6
01:07 Braddock fires a shot, but it glances off Burns's shoulder. 2:6
01:10 Burns scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 2:8
01:26 Braddock seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 2:8
01:33 Burns doesn't connect with the jab. 2:8
01:40 Braddock likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Burns's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 4:8
01:57 Burns misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:8
02:09 Braddock cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Burns had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:8
02:16 Burns steals a quick glance at his corner. 4:8
02:27 James Braddock is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 4:8
02:37 Braddock fires a left hand that Burns takes high on the shoulder. 4:8
02:48 Braddock throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:8
03:00 Burns grabs Braddock. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:8
03:00 Caiz Jr. separates them. 4:8
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 3, forcing Caiz Jr. to step in. 6:7
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:19 Braddock can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:21 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:26 Burns got some great advice from Kevin Rooney between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 0:0
0:32 Braddock pins Burns's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:41 Caiz Jr. has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:51 Burns grabs and holds Braddock... 0:0
01:03 Caiz Jr. moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
01:08 Braddock takes a cross to the head from Burns. 0:2
01:28 Not much steam behind Braddock's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:2
01:44 Burns works free! The fighters move to ring center. 2:2
01:55 Braddock gets in a short cross to the body. 4:2
02:09 Burns just comes up short with the combination. 4:2
02:11 That uppercut to the stomach didn't hurt Burns but it scores points for Braddock none the less. 6:2
02:26 Braddock has Tommy Burns pinned! 6:2
02:26 Braddock continues to pop the jab 8:2
02:36 Burns blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 8:5
02:50 Braddock ties up Burns. 8:5
03:00 Now they break clean. 8:5
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 4. 7:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 5 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:10 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:0
0:14 Burns is off target with that cross. 0:0
0:17 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:32 Braddock is holding... 0:0
0:41 Burns pushes Braddock away. 0:0
0:46 Burns pushes Braddock away to give himself a little more space to work with. 0:0
0:52 Braddock moves into the right corner. 0:0
0:56 Burns throws a flurry of punches but Braddock either blocks or slips them. 0:0
01:03 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
01:08 Braddock lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Burns. 0:0
01:10 Burns lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 0:2
01:19 The uppercut just landed by Braddock is a nice weapon on the inside. 2:2
01:35 Burns works his way in and leans on Braddock... 2:2
01:44 Caiz Jr. has to separate the two... 2:2
01:54 Braddock tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:2
02:02 Braddock is pinned in his own corner... 2:2
02:06 Burns fires and misses. 2:2
02:22 Not much happening at the moment. 2:2
02:26 Burns scores with several light punches to the head. 2:4
02:40 Braddock misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:4
02:52 Burns swings...and misses. 2:4
03:00 Braddock has Burns trapped! 2:4
03:00 Braddock and Burns are in a clinch, Caiz Jr. hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:4
03:00 Caiz Jr. breaks them up... 2:4
03:00 A lackluster round, to say the least, and the crowd voices its displeasure as the fighters return to their corners. 2:3
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Caiz Jr. motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:08 James Braddock gets inside and fires a hook to Burns's body. 2:0
0:13 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:0
0:33 Burns looks to work the body, but Braddock covers up nicely. 2:0
0:36 Braddock lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 4:0
0:49 Braddock scores with a hook to the side of the head. 6:0
01:01 Braddock traps Burns in the corner! 6:0
01:06 Braddock is just missing by a hair with his punches. 6:0
01:21 Burns retreats into a neutral corner. 6:0
01:25 Braddock brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 6:0
01:33 He doubles up on the jab and each one scored cleanly. 9:0
01:49 He lands a hard uppercut! 13:0
01:49 Burns appears to have been staggered by that punch... 13:0
02:05 Burns scores with the jab. 13:2
02:14 These guys are really going at it and both will be in a little worse shape after this exchange is over. 15:4
02:23 Braddock is blocked in his own corner... 15:4
02:28 Burns circles around the ring. 15:4
02:33 Braddock has Burns cornered! 15:4
02:37 Braddock is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 15:4
02:49 Braddock tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Burns blocks it. 15:4
02:55 Braddock traps Burns in the corner! 15:4
02:55 Braddock splits Burns's gloves with an uppercut. 17:4
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 6 to a close. 19:5
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:13 Braddock tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:16 Braddock eats a short cross from Burns amd backs away. 0:2
0:20 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:2
0:24 Leo Flynn was really animated in James Braddock's corner and Braddock was nodding in agreement. 0:2
0:31 Burns is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Braddock to chase him. 0:2
0:39 Burns retreats into the right corner. 0:2
0:44 Braddock is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:2
0:46 Burns fires the jab. It finds its target. 0:4
0:55 Braddock throws the hook and connects. 2:4
01:04 Braddock lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 4:4
01:16 Tommy Burns backs into a neutral corner. 4:4
01:20 Braddock is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 4:4
01:32 Burns misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:4
01:34 Braddock gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 6:4
01:49 Burns moves to the center of the Ring taunting Braddock with his hands by his sides. 6:4
01:56 The fighters are tangled up inside. Braddock has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 8:4
02:09 Burns pins Braddock in the corner! 8:4
02:14 Burns is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Braddock's defense. 8:4
02:26 Burns is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Braddock. 8:4
02:31 Burns shoves Braddock away. 8:4
02:39 Braddock moves into a neutral corner. 8:4
02:43 Burns is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Braddock. 8:4
02:48 Braddock and Tommy Burns clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 8:4
02:56 Tommy Burns misses wildly with the Hook. 8:4
03:00 James Braddock frees himself from Burns's clutches! They move to ring center now. 8:4
03:00 Braddock appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:4
03:00 The Referee has to get between Braddock and Burns as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 10:5
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Burns is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 8 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:05 Whatever Leo Flynn said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Braddock has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:0
0:10 Braddock wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Burns's defense. 0:0
0:12 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:27 Burns connects with a violent cross! 0:4
0:27 Braddock's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 0:4
0:44 Caiz Jr. yells at the fighters to separate but Braddock and Burns are a tangle of arms. 0:4
0:53 Caiz Jr. is shouting at James Braddock to break! 0:4
0:57 Burns's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:4
01:01 Burns backs into his own corner... 0:4
01:05 Braddock landed a sharp combination that rocked Burns back on his heels! 4:4
01:05 Burns was stopped cold by that series of shots! 4:4
01:19 Braddock is circling his opponent. 4:4
01:29 Caiz Jr. warns Braddock for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 4:4
01:38 Referee Caiz Jr. has to separate the two... 4:4
01:47 James Braddock fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:4
01:59 Burns usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Braddock tries vainly to score. 4:4
02:01 Burns lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 4:6
02:05 James Braddock is losing his legs... 4:6
02:13 Burns slides into a neutral corner... 4:6
02:18 Braddock is holding on to Burns. He seems to be taking a breather. 4:6
02:22 Caiz Jr. separates the two... 4:6
02:30 Burns slides into the corner... 4:6
02:35 Burns does a great job of moving as James Braddock tries to work inside. 4:6
02:46 Caiz Jr. has to pull the fighters away from each other as Braddock locks up Burns's arms. 4:6
02:51 Referee Caiz Jr. steps in to break it up. 4:6
03:00 Braddock grabs Burns's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Caiz Jr. has to force James Braddock to let go. 4:6
03:00 Caiz Jr. steps in and breaks it up. 4:6
03:00 The round comes to a close and neither fighter did a thing. Maybe someone should inform them that this is a boxing match. 4:6
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Burns looks to be in fair shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Kevin Rooney not only gave Burns encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Braddock. Now it's up to Burns to implement it. 0:0
0:07 Burns has Braddock trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:0
0:12 Burns tries to drop the right hand over the top but Braddock ducks under it. 0:0
0:14 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:20 Upstairs and downstairs! Braddock lands two quick blows and then moves away from Burns's counters. 2:0
0:36 Braddock picks off the jab thrown by Burns. 2:0
0:43 Braddock shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:0
0:56 There's a wicked right by Burns. He had some steam on that punch. 4:3
01:13 Braddock lets his hands go inside, but Burns protects his body well. 4:3
01:16 Burns throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Braddock. 4:6
01:25 Braddock is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:6
01:28 Burns scores with a piston-like jab. 4:9
01:38 Burns lets a quick hook go, catching Braddock moving in. 4:11
01:52 Burns's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 4:11
02:03 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 4:11
02:08 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:11
02:17 Braddock works free! He backs to ring center, with Burns following. 4:11
02:23 Burns is forced into his own corner... 4:11
02:32 Tommy Burns has Braddock blocked in! 4:11
02:32 The fighters are trading punches and Burns seems to have won that exchange. 6:14
02:43 Burns sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 6:16
02:48 It doesn't look like Braddock has much left at all. 6:16
02:56 Burns retreats into his own corner... 6:16
03:00 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 6:16
03:00 Caiz Jr. moves them apart. 6:16
03:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 6:16
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Braddock's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 9. 6:17
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 10th. 0:0
0:07 Harold Knight seemed agitated with Braddock, who stared at his shoes almost the entire minute. 0:0
0:13 Burns is clinching... Braddock is trying to free his gloves... They are under Tommy Burns's arms... 0:0
0:22 Referee Caiz Jr. separates the two... 0:0
0:39 Braddock wraps up Burns... Neither fighter will break... 0:0
0:43 Burns works his way free! 0:0
0:58 Burns backs into the far corner. 0:0
01:03 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 0:0
01:07 Caiz Jr. separates the two fighters. 0:0
01:17 Braddock fires a volley of punches but Burns was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:0
01:19 Tommy Burns bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 0:2
01:28 Burns throws a punch and lands. Braddock scores with a counter. Looks like Burns was a little more effective. 2:5
01:38 Burns moves into the far left corner. 2:5
01:42 Braddock isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Burns fits. 2:5
01:51 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:5
01:59 Braddock fires a lead right that Burns manages to avoid. 2:5
02:01 Burns catches Braddock with a short, powerful hook to the head as Braddock tried to move inside. That punch stopped Braddock in his tracks! 2:8
02:15 Braddock fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:8
02:21 Braddock brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:8
02:26 Burns usues his legs to avoid James Braddock's punches. 2:8
02:28 Burns lands a hard cross to the body, one of the better punches so far this round. 2:11
02:38 Burns retreats into a neutral corner. 2:11
02:42 Burns is getting frustrated as Braddock continues to hold on to him. Burns is punching James Braddock's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Caiz Jr. pushes the fighters apart. 2:11
02:47 Braddock uses his shoulder to force Burns out of the clinch. 2:11
03:00 That was a violent straight right by Braddock! 6:11
03:00 Burns was hurt by those blows! 6:11
03:00 This bout's over, fight fans! The scorecards will tell the tale in this one. 6:10
Fight Result
Let's go to J.D. Lyons for the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Raul Caiz Jr., United States scores the bout 96 to 94 for Tommy Burns
Ferdinand Estrella, Philippines scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
John Poturaj, United States scores the bout 97 to 93 for...
...Tommy Burns
The winner by majority decision is Tommy Burns!
Score Cards
Raul Caiz Jr. Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
James Braddock 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 94
Tommy Burns 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 96
John Poturaj Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
James Braddock 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 93
Tommy Burns 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 97
Ferdinand Estrella Round Total
Philippines 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
James Braddock 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 95
Tommy Burns 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 95
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
James Braddock 28 27 27 30 28 30 30 27 27 28 282
Tommy Burns 29 30 30 27 29 27 27 30 30 29 288
Statistics
Categories James Braddock Tommy Burns
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 3.70 5.10
Hooks / Round 3.40 2.50
Crosses / Round 3.40 3.60
Combinations / Round 3.70 4.10
Uppercuts / Round 3.60 3.50
Punches Landed / Round 17.80 18.80
Punches Missed / Round 68.40 43.30
Punching Accuracy 20.6% 30.3%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 5 / 5 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 6 / 6
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW Season Week 12 25 - 30 & WBC BELT
Support Bout
Archie Moore vs Roy Jones Jr
Fight info: Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth, TX, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Billy Jordan, referee is Tony Weeks, the bout will be scored by three judges: Marcus McDonnell (England), Franco Ciminale (Italy) and Terry O'Connor (England), 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: Archie Moore - Record: 8-2-1 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Norman Stone - Cut Man: Dave Tenny
In the blue corner: Roy Jones Jr - Record: 5-6-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Robert Garcia - Cut Man: Dai Dollings
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 That's the bell, summoning the two fighters to begin trading punches here in the first. 0:0
0:11 Jones Jr catches Moore coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:5
0:11 Archie Moore looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 0:5
0:24 Some good body work by Moore but not much on those punches. 2:5
0:33 Moore scores with a solid hook to the head. 5:5
0:50 Moore misses with that punch. 5:5
0:58 Jones Jr rips Archie Moore to the body with a sharp uppercut. 5:8
01:15 Moore lands a solid uppercut! 9:8
01:15 How is Jones Jr standing after that? 9:8
01:15 * Oh! That last shot has opened a cut on Jones Jr because there's blood flowing from somewhere. 10:8
01:15 The bleeding is coming from the last place you'd want a cut, inside the right eyebrow of Jones Jr. The blood is trickling into his eye and, as a corner man, you know that the location is going to add to the challenge of getting that wound to close. 10:8
01:15 You hate to see your own blood anytime, but especially in the first round. 10:8
01:33 Moore brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 10:8
01:41 Moore shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 12:8
01:41 Looks like that shot has widened Jones Jr's cut because the flow of blood seems to be increasing. 12:8
01:41 The cut on Jones Jr's right eyebrow has worsened and the bleeding is a bit heavier now that it was before. There's a sense of urgency now in Jones Jr's demeanor. 12:8
01:41 A fighter really hates to get cut in the opening round. 12:8
01:54 Moore goes to work inside landing a hard combination to body. 15:8
02:19 Jones Jr misses wildly with the hook. 15:8
02:22 Archie Moore scores with a hook to the side of the head. 17:8
02:42 Jones Jr traps Moore's gloves under his arms, forcing Weeks to break them up. 17:8
02:54 "Junior" Jones Jr shoves Moore away. 17:8
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 19:7
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moore looks to be in fair shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 A perfect right cross from Jones Jr stops Moore dead in his tracks! 0:3
0:24 Moore is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:3
0:32 Moore lets a quick hook go, catching Jones Jr moving in. 2:3
0:46 That hook from Moore snapped Jones Jr's head back violently! 7:3
0:46 Jones Jr is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 7:3
0:59 Moore lands a vicious cross! 12:3
0:59 Jones Jr seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 12:3
01:08 Moore gets inside and fires a hook to Jones Jr's body. 14:3
01:08 Moore knows that Jones Jr is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Jones Jr. 14:3
01:22 Moore just comes up short with the hook. 14:3
01:28 Moore scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Jones Jr's jaw. 16:3
01:28 Jones Jr suddenly looks very vulnerable. Moore can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 16:3
01:37 Moore tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 18:3
01:37 Moore has Jones Jr is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 18:3
01:50 Moore drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 23:3
01:50 Jones Jr is suddenly in trouble! 23:3
02:08 Moore looks to work the body, but Jones Jr covers up nicely. 23:3
02:19 Moore connects with a violent uppercut! 28:3
02:19 Jones Jr's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 28:3
02:28 * A solid cross drops Jones Jr on his back! 28:3
02:31 Weeks positions himself over Jones Jr and starts the count.. 37:3
02:31 1... 37:3
02:32 2... 37:3
02:33 3... 37:3
02:34 4... 37:3
02:35 5... 37:3
02:36 6... 37:3
02:37 Jones Jr is struggling to regain his feet as the count reaches 7. 37:3
02:38 8... 37:3
02:39 9... 37:3
02:40 10! 37:3
02:40 * The referee reaches 10 and the fight's over. Jones Jr has just suffered a knockout here in round 2! 37:3
Fight Result
Billy Jordan has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The time of the stoppage is 02:41 of round number 2. The winner by knockout is...
Archie Moore!
Score Cards
Marcus McDonnell Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Archie Moore 10 10
Roy Jones Jr 9 9
Franco Ciminale Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Archie Moore 10 10
Roy Jones Jr 9 9
Terry O'Connor Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Archie Moore 10 10
Roy Jones Jr 9 9
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Archie Moore 30 30
Roy Jones Jr 27 27
Statistics
Categories Archie Moore Roy Jones Jr
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 7.00 1.50
Hooks / Round 8.50 2.00
Crosses / Round 10.50 2.00
Combinations / Round 9.50 2.50
Uppercuts / Round 9.00 1.00
Punches Landed / Round 44.50 9.00
Punches Missed / Round 54.50 12.50
Punching Accuracy 44.9% 41.9%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 1
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on right eyebrow 1 / 0 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 0 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Archie Moore vs Roy Jones Jr
Fight info: Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth, TX, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Billy Jordan, referee is Tony Weeks, the bout will be scored by three judges: Marcus McDonnell (England), Franco Ciminale (Italy) and Terry O'Connor (England), 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: Archie Moore - Record: 8-2-1 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Norman Stone - Cut Man: Dave Tenny
In the blue corner: Roy Jones Jr - Record: 5-6-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Robert Garcia - Cut Man: Dai Dollings
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 That's the bell, summoning the two fighters to begin trading punches here in the first. 0:0
0:11 Jones Jr catches Moore coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:5
0:11 Archie Moore looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 0:5
0:24 Some good body work by Moore but not much on those punches. 2:5
0:33 Moore scores with a solid hook to the head. 5:5
0:50 Moore misses with that punch. 5:5
0:58 Jones Jr rips Archie Moore to the body with a sharp uppercut. 5:8
01:15 Moore lands a solid uppercut! 9:8
01:15 How is Jones Jr standing after that? 9:8
01:15 * Oh! That last shot has opened a cut on Jones Jr because there's blood flowing from somewhere. 10:8
01:15 The bleeding is coming from the last place you'd want a cut, inside the right eyebrow of Jones Jr. The blood is trickling into his eye and, as a corner man, you know that the location is going to add to the challenge of getting that wound to close. 10:8
01:15 You hate to see your own blood anytime, but especially in the first round. 10:8
01:33 Moore brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 10:8
01:41 Moore shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 12:8
01:41 Looks like that shot has widened Jones Jr's cut because the flow of blood seems to be increasing. 12:8
01:41 The cut on Jones Jr's right eyebrow has worsened and the bleeding is a bit heavier now that it was before. There's a sense of urgency now in Jones Jr's demeanor. 12:8
01:41 A fighter really hates to get cut in the opening round. 12:8
01:54 Moore goes to work inside landing a hard combination to body. 15:8
02:19 Jones Jr misses wildly with the hook. 15:8
02:22 Archie Moore scores with a hook to the side of the head. 17:8
02:42 Jones Jr traps Moore's gloves under his arms, forcing Weeks to break them up. 17:8
02:54 "Junior" Jones Jr shoves Moore away. 17:8
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 19:7
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moore looks to be in fair shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 A perfect right cross from Jones Jr stops Moore dead in his tracks! 0:3
0:24 Moore is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:3
0:32 Moore lets a quick hook go, catching Jones Jr moving in. 2:3
0:46 That hook from Moore snapped Jones Jr's head back violently! 7:3
0:46 Jones Jr is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 7:3
0:59 Moore lands a vicious cross! 12:3
0:59 Jones Jr seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 12:3
01:08 Moore gets inside and fires a hook to Jones Jr's body. 14:3
01:08 Moore knows that Jones Jr is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Jones Jr. 14:3
01:22 Moore just comes up short with the hook. 14:3
01:28 Moore scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Jones Jr's jaw. 16:3
01:28 Jones Jr suddenly looks very vulnerable. Moore can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 16:3
01:37 Moore tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 18:3
01:37 Moore has Jones Jr is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 18:3
01:50 Moore drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 23:3
01:50 Jones Jr is suddenly in trouble! 23:3
02:08 Moore looks to work the body, but Jones Jr covers up nicely. 23:3
02:19 Moore connects with a violent uppercut! 28:3
02:19 Jones Jr's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 28:3
02:28 * A solid cross drops Jones Jr on his back! 28:3
02:31 Weeks positions himself over Jones Jr and starts the count.. 37:3
02:31 1... 37:3
02:32 2... 37:3
02:33 3... 37:3
02:34 4... 37:3
02:35 5... 37:3
02:36 6... 37:3
02:37 Jones Jr is struggling to regain his feet as the count reaches 7. 37:3
02:38 8... 37:3
02:39 9... 37:3
02:40 10! 37:3
02:40 * The referee reaches 10 and the fight's over. Jones Jr has just suffered a knockout here in round 2! 37:3
Fight Result
Billy Jordan has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The time of the stoppage is 02:41 of round number 2. The winner by knockout is...
Archie Moore!
Score Cards
Marcus McDonnell Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Archie Moore 10 10
Roy Jones Jr 9 9
Franco Ciminale Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Archie Moore 10 10
Roy Jones Jr 9 9
Terry O'Connor Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Archie Moore 10 10
Roy Jones Jr 9 9
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Archie Moore 30 30
Roy Jones Jr 27 27
Statistics
Categories Archie Moore Roy Jones Jr
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 7.00 1.50
Hooks / Round 8.50 2.00
Crosses / Round 10.50 2.00
Combinations / Round 9.50 2.50
Uppercuts / Round 9.00 1.00
Punches Landed / Round 44.50 9.00
Punches Missed / Round 54.50 12.50
Punching Accuracy 44.9% 41.9%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 1
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on right eyebrow 1 / 0 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 0 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW Season Week 12 25 - 30 & WBC BELT
Co-Feature
Stanley Ketchel vs Bert Lytell
Fight info: New Daisy Theatre, Memphis, TN, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Bob Alexander, referee is Mark Nelson, the bout will be scored by three judges: Henk Meijers (Netherlands), Steve Waldman (United States) and Eugene Grant (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: Stanley Ketchel - Record: 3-2-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Freddie Roach - Cut Man: Danny Milano
In the blue corner: Bert Lytell - Record: 0-2-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Floyd Mayweather Sr. - Cut Man: Sid Brumbach
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's the start of Round 1 of what we hope to be an exciting contest. 0:0
0:13 Bert Lytell connects with a violent uppercut! 0:4
0:13 Ketchel is badly hurt! 0:4
0:27 Stanley Ketchel fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:4
0:34 Lytell is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:4
0:46 Both men look to measure one another. 0:4
0:50 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:4
01:04 Lytell lands a rapier like jab to the head of Ketchel 0:6
01:23 Ketchel shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Lytell flush! 4:6
01:23 Lytell looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:6
01:32 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 4:6
01:35 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 4:6
01:45 Ketchel looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 4:6
01:47 Lytell's jab is fast and accurate. 4:8
02:01 Ketchel just comes up short with the combination. 4:8
02:03 Lytell connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 4:10
02:13 Ketchel blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 7:10
02:29 Stanley Ketchel is clinching... 7:10
02:33 Ketchel uses his shoulder to force Lytell out of the clinch. 7:10
02:37 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 7:10
02:40 Lytell takes a cross to the head from Ketchel. 9:10
02:54 Ketchel just misses with a huge shot as Lytell chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 9:10
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 9:10
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ketchel looks a bit disgusted as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 Lytell's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:10 Ketchel can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:13 Lytell scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Ketchel's jaw. 0:2
0:29 Ketchel works his way in and leans on Lytell... 0:2
0:34 Stanley Ketchel and Lytell each take a step back. 0:2
0:43 Ketchel traps Lytell's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 0:2
0:48 * The referee cautions Lytell about leaning on Ketchel's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 0:2
01:09 Ketchel lets his hands go inside, but Lytell protects his body well. 0:2
01:11 Lytell lands a flurry to the ribs of Ketchel. 0:4
01:20 The cross scores for Ketchel. He needs to throw that punch more often. 2:4
01:34 Ketchel cranks up the hook and connects to Lytell's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 6:4
01:34 Lytell's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 6:4
01:50 It's a sweet uppercut by Ketchel! He snapped Lytell's head straight back with that punch! 10:4
01:50 That punch may have stunned Lytell momentarily. 10:4
02:07 Stanley Ketchel lands a strong hook! 14:4
02:07 Lytell seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 14:4
02:21 Stanley Ketchel cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Lytell had his elbows tucked in nicely. 14:4
02:23 Lytell fires a short, ripping uppercut inside. 14:6
02:36 Ketchel gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Lytell. 16:6
02:58 Lytell is really fluid in his movement. 16:6
03:00 Bert Lytell misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 16:6
03:00 Round 2 finishes with the sound of the bell. 16:7
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Floyd Mayweather Sr. not only gave Lytell encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Ketchel. Now it's up to Lytell to implement it. 0:0
0:08 Ketchel eats a right-left from Lytell 0:2
0:25 Ketchel lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Lytell. 0:2
0:27 Lytell moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:4
0:39 Lytell sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 0:6
0:51 Lytell lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 0:8
01:01 Lytell rips a hook to the head. 0:10
01:14 Lytell smothers Ketchel's attack with a clinch! 0:10
01:19 Nelson moves them apart. 0:10
01:26 Lytell continues to pop the jab 0:12
01:35 As high as Ketchel is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Lytell takes advantage of it. 0:12
01:43 Lytell does a great job of moving as Ketchel tries to work inside. 0:12
01:49 The action slows for the moment. 0:12
01:53 Lytell gets off a nasty series of punches that shook Ketchel. His corner has been screaming for that. 0:15
01:57 It looks like there's a bit of swelling starting under Ketchel's right eye. 0:15
02:15 Lytell's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 0:17
02:19 There appears to be increased swelling under Ketchel's right eye. 0:17
02:24 Ketchel misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 2:17
02:38 The uppercut just landed by Lytell is a nice weapon on the inside. 2:19
02:55 Stanley Ketchel throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Lytell but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:19
02:57 Lytell connects with a right-left combo. 2:21
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 2:21
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lytell is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:08 Ketchel's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:13 Ketchel dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Lytell back on his heels! 5:0
0:13 That blow connected solidly to the head of Lytell and he is stunned! 5:0
0:24 Lytell bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 5:2
0:45 Ketchel has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Lytell. 5:2
0:54 Nelson moves in to break the clinch. 5:2
0:59 Bert Lytell lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 5:4
01:16 Stanley Ketchel charges Bert Lytell trying to get inside 5:4
01:25 Hide the china because Ketchel is like a bull in there, charging forward with reckless abandon. 5:4
01:29 Lytell seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 5:4
01:32 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 5:4
01:41 Ketchel picks off the cross by Lytell. 5:4
01:48 Lytell takes a hard combination from Ketchel 10:4
01:48 Ketchel has Lytell in trouble after that punch! 10:4
02:05 Ketchel wraps his arms around Lytell. 10:4
02:09 Ketchel shoves Lytell away. 10:4
02:14 Lytell's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 10:4
02:17 Lytell lands a stinging jab. 10:6
02:34 Ketchel is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 10:6
02:50 Ketchel wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Lytell's defense. 10:6
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 4, forcing Nelson to step in. 12:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Stanley Ketchel and Bert Lytell leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Ketchel's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Ketchel's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Ketchel tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Lytell. 0:0
0:15 Lytell shoots a cross to the midsection. 0:2
0:23 Freddie Roach was extremely upbeat during the break with Ketchel providing some solid encouragement. 0:2
0:29 Lytell swings...and misses. 0:2
0:43 Lytell fires the jab. It finds its target. 0:4
0:55 Lytell seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:4
0:59 Ketchel eats a short cross from Lytell amd backs away. 0:6
01:04 The swelling around Stanley Ketchel's right eye is worsening. 0:6
01:12 Ketchel punishes Lytell with a hook to the ribs. 3:6
01:26 Lytell just can't find the range with that combination. 3:6
01:28 Stanley Ketchel sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Lytell. 6:6
01:41 Lytell is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 6:8
02:02 Ketchel is holding... 6:8
02:07 Nelson separates the two fighters. 6:8
02:11 Ketchel turns on the hook and drives it home under Lytell's elbows. 9:8
02:20 Ketchel feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 11:8
02:34 Lytell misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 11:8
02:41 Ketchel lands a hard hook! 16:8
02:41 Lytell is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 16:8
03:00 Look out! That was a straight right by Ketchel! 20:8
03:00 Lytell is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 20:8
03:00 There's another round in the books. 20:8
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:05 Freddie Roach was really animated in Ketchel's corner and Ketchel was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:05 The swelling on the face of Ketchel is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:10 Ketchel is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Bert Lytell a decent target to shoot for. 0:0
0:18 Lytell forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Ketchel. 0:2
0:32 Stanley Ketchel misses with that cross. 0:2
0:34 The two men close the distance between each other. Lytell throws a half-hook, half-uppercut that catches Ketchel clean and stops him in his tracks. 0:5
0:38 Ketchel's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 0:5
0:51 Lytell and Ketchel are in a clinch, Nelson hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:5
01:00 Nelson has to break the clinch. 0:5
01:12 Bert Lytell scores with a quick hook to the head of Ketchel after Ketchel missed with a wild shot of his own. 0:7
01:26 Ketchel wraps up Lytell. 0:7
01:30 Lytell tries to get free... Here comes Nelson to break them up... 0:7
01:35 * Ketchel bulls his way inside. Nelson steps in saying an intentional head butt occurred. Ketchel can't believe the call and neither can we. 2:7
01:35 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Ketchel lands the right hand. 2:7
01:51 Ketchel feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 4:7
02:07 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 4:7
02:12 Ketchel retreats into a neutral corner. 4:7
02:12 Ketchel eats a jab from Lytell 4:9
02:26 Lytell is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Ketchel. 4:9
02:31 Ketchel brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:9
02:31 Ketchel gets the cross in, making Lytell blink. 7:9
02:44 Ketchel fires and misses. 7:9
02:47 The fighters are tangled up inside. Lytell has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 7:11
02:58 Lytell moves into a neutral corner. 7:11
03:00 Ketchel lands a wicked uppercut! 11:11
03:00 Ketchel just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 11:11
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Ketchel and Lytell really went at it. 12:12
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 7 begins. 0:0
0:08 Ketchel got some great advice from Freddie Roach between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Ketchel is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Ketchel still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Lytell throws the hook and connects. 0:2
0:26 Ketchel charges in but Lytell avoids the rush. 0:2
0:35 Ketchel tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:2
0:37 Bert Lytell pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 0:4
0:54 Ketchel doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 0:4
01:05 He misses wildly with the hook. 0:4
01:19 Lytell scores with the jab. 0:6
01:31 Lytell gets the cross through Ketchel's guard. 0:8
01:36 The swelling under Ketchel'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. 0:8
01:49 Ketchel throws a flurry of punches but Lytell either blocks or slips them. 0:8
01:55 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 0:8
01:59 Ketchel scores with a nice two-punch combination. 2:8
02:11 Lytell throws the cross and scores to the head of Ketchel. 2:10
02:28 Ketchel catches Lytell coming in with a sweet uppercut! 7:10
02:28 Lytell's knee almost touched the canvas... 7:10
02:41 Ketchel slides into the corner... 7:10
02:41 Lytell throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 7:12
02:54 Lytell usues his legs to avoid Ketchel's punches. 7:12
03:00 This fight is very close at this point. 7:12
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 9:12
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ketchel was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:06 Ketchel'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 Ketchel's jab connects to Lytell's head 2:0
0:13 Lytell is losing his legs... 2:0
0:17 Whatever Freddie Roach said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Ketchel has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 2:0
0:20 Ketchel has Lytell blocked in! 2:0
0:24 Ketchel misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:0
0:31 OH! Lytell landed the big hook flush! 2:4
0:31 Ketchel is suddenly in trouble! 2:4
0:35 Ketchel's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 2:4
0:47 Ketchel is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:4
0:56 Nelson has to pull the fighters away from each other as Ketchel locks up Lytell's arms. 2:4
01:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:4
01:05 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:4
01:09 Ketchel traps Lytell in the corner! 2:4
01:13 Ketchel is clinching... Lytell is trying to free his gloves... They are under Ketchel's arms... 2:4
01:18 The Referee breaks it up... 2:4
01:23 Lytell slips inside and lands a hook. 2:6
01:39 Lytell rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:8
01:52 Lytell works free! He backs to ring center, with Stanley Ketchel following. 2:8
01:57 Lytell pins Ketchel in the corner! 2:8
02:02 Lytell is flicking the jab, trying to keep Ketchel at long range. 2:8
02:07 Ketchel has Lytell pinned! 2:8
02:11 Ketchel ties up Lytell. 2:8
02:20 * Nelson steps in and admonishes Lytell for hitting on the break. 2:8
02:29 It looks like Lytell and Ketchel are both sucking wind... 2:8
02:38 Lytell misses wildly with the Hook. 2:8
02:45 Ketchel lands a hard uppercut! 7:8
02:45 Lytell is suddenly in trouble! 7:8
03:00 Stanley Ketchel fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 7:8
03:00 That ends Round 8... But the fighters are still punching! Now Nelson jumps between them. 6:10
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Bert Lytell's corner as the bell sounds for Round 9. 0:0
0:07 Freddie Roach seemed agitated with Ketchel, who stared at his shoes almost the entire minute. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Ketchel'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 Ketchel voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:12 The sting is starting to go from Bert Lytell's punches... 0:0
0:12 Ketchel is running out of gas... 0:0
0:16 Bert Lytell received a pep talk from Floyd Mayweather Sr. before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:21 Stanley Ketchel throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:23 A cross lands for Lytell. Ketchel didn't see that one coming. 0:2
0:37 Nelson yells at the fighters to separate but Bert Lytell and Ketchel are a tangle of arms. 0:2
0:46 Ketchel works his way free! 0:2
0:58 The fighters are tied up. Lytell tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:2
01:03 Referee Nelson separates the two... 0:2
01:10 Bert Lytell quickly hitches up his trunks. 0:2
01:29 Lytell pins Ketchel's arms. Now they move apart. 0:2
01:38 Lytell pushes Ketchel away. 0:2
01:47 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:2
01:47 A flurry of blows from Lytell lands to the body 0:4
01:51 The increased swelling around the right eye of Ketchel is fast becoming a hindurance. 0:4
01:56 Lytell traps Ketchel in the corner! 0:4
02:00 Lytell doesn't connect with the cross. 0:4
02:03 Ketchel lets a quick hook go, catching Lytell moving in. 2:4
02:11 Ketchel is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:4
02:15 Lytell fires a solid combination. 2:6
02:25 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 2:6
02:25 Lytell tries a hook but Ketchel blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 4:6
02:34 Lytell slides into a neutral corner... 4:6
02:38 Ketchel lands a vicious uppercut! 8:6
02:38 Lytell seems to have been hurt by that punch! 8:6
02:59 Lytell grabs Ketchel's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Nelson has to force Bert Lytell to let go. 8:6
03:00 Lytell finally lets go of Ketchel. 8:6
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 8:6
03:00 One more round to go as the bell ending Round 9 sounds. 10:5
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:08 Ketchel's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:13 Lytell wraps up Stanley Ketchel... Neither fighter will break... 0:0
0:17 Referee Nelson steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:17 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 0:0
0:21 Freddie Roach seemed to pump up Ketchel between rounds. 0:0
0:28 Lytell is protecting the body nicely as Ketchel fails to score inside. 0:0
0:37 Ketchel moves into the upper left corner. 0:0
0:42 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:46 Nelson is shouting at Lytell to break! 0:0
0:59 Ketchel really buried that punch into Lytell's ribs. 5:0
0:59 Those punches hurt Lytell and he looks to hang on. 5:0
01:13 Stanley Ketchel fires a left hand that Lytell takes high on the shoulder. 5:0
01:19 Both fighters move to ring center. 5:0
01:19 Ketchel snakes the jab through Lytell's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 7:0
01:19 Lytell is dazed as Ketchel looks to put him away! 7:0
01:33 Ketchel looks to work the body, but Lytell covers up nicely. 7:0
01:39 Lytell throws a punch and lands. Ketchel scores with a counter. Looks like both fighters were effective in that exchange. 9:2
01:39 Stanley Ketchel stunned Lytell with that last shot and Ketchel's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 9:2
01:48 Lytell backs into a neutral corner. 9:2
01:52 Lytell usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Ketchel tries vainly to score. 9:2
02:08 * Ketchel lands a powerful hook to Lytell's temple knocking him off balance and he goes down!!!. 9:2
02:11 Nelson begins counting... 16:2
02:11 1... 16:2
02:12 2... 16:2
02:13 3... 16:2
02:14 4... 16:2
02:15 5... 16:2
02:15 * Lytell gets up on his feet! He doesn't look very steady... 16:2
02:15 Nelson motions to both boxers to come together, as he allows the fight to continue. 16:2
02:15 Ketchel picks up the pace sensing he can get Lytell out of there! 16:2
02:28 Lytell retreats into his own corner... 16:2
02:32 Lytell picks off the jab thrown by Ketchel. 16:2
02:39 Stanley Ketchel leans on Lytell and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 18:2
02:51 Ketchel backs into the left corner. 18:2
02:56 Lytell pins Ketchel's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 18:2
03:00 Nelson has to separate the two... 18:2
03:00 Stanley Ketchel seems to have done enough to win this fight. 18:2
03:00 The fighters hug each other in the middle of the ring as the 10th and final round ends. 18:2
Fight Result
Bob Alexander has the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Henk Meijers, Netherlands scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
Steve Waldman, United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
Eugene Grant, United States scores the bout 98 to 92 for Stanley Ketchel
This fight has been declared a majority draw!
Score Cards
Henk Meijers Round Total
Netherlands 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Stanley Ketchel 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 95
Bert Lytell 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 8 95
Steve Waldman Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Stanley Ketchel 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 95
Bert Lytell 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 8 95
Eugene Grant Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Stanley Ketchel 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 98
Bert Lytell 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 8 92
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Stanley Ketchel 28 30 27 29 30 30 28 27 29 30 288
Bert Lytell 29 27 30 28 27 30 29 30 28 24 282
Statistics
Categories Stanley Ketchel Bert Lytell
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 4.20 7.50
Hooks / Round 5.50 4.30
Crosses / Round 4.60 5.30
Combinations / Round 3.20 4.90
Uppercuts / Round 3.20 4.70
Punches Landed / Round 20.70 26.70
Punches Missed / Round 72.80 20.10
Punching Accuracy 22.1% 57.1%
Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Hitting on the Break 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 0 2 / 2
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Stanley Ketchel vs Bert Lytell
Fight info: New Daisy Theatre, Memphis, TN, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Bob Alexander, referee is Mark Nelson, the bout will be scored by three judges: Henk Meijers (Netherlands), Steve Waldman (United States) and Eugene Grant (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: Stanley Ketchel - Record: 3-2-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Freddie Roach - Cut Man: Danny Milano
In the blue corner: Bert Lytell - Record: 0-2-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Floyd Mayweather Sr. - Cut Man: Sid Brumbach
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's the start of Round 1 of what we hope to be an exciting contest. 0:0
0:13 Bert Lytell connects with a violent uppercut! 0:4
0:13 Ketchel is badly hurt! 0:4
0:27 Stanley Ketchel fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:4
0:34 Lytell is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:4
0:46 Both men look to measure one another. 0:4
0:50 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:4
01:04 Lytell lands a rapier like jab to the head of Ketchel 0:6
01:23 Ketchel shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Lytell flush! 4:6
01:23 Lytell looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:6
01:32 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 4:6
01:35 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 4:6
01:45 Ketchel looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 4:6
01:47 Lytell's jab is fast and accurate. 4:8
02:01 Ketchel just comes up short with the combination. 4:8
02:03 Lytell connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 4:10
02:13 Ketchel blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 7:10
02:29 Stanley Ketchel is clinching... 7:10
02:33 Ketchel uses his shoulder to force Lytell out of the clinch. 7:10
02:37 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 7:10
02:40 Lytell takes a cross to the head from Ketchel. 9:10
02:54 Ketchel just misses with a huge shot as Lytell chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 9:10
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 9:10
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ketchel looks a bit disgusted as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 Lytell's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:10 Ketchel can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:13 Lytell scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Ketchel's jaw. 0:2
0:29 Ketchel works his way in and leans on Lytell... 0:2
0:34 Stanley Ketchel and Lytell each take a step back. 0:2
0:43 Ketchel traps Lytell's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 0:2
0:48 * The referee cautions Lytell about leaning on Ketchel's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 0:2
01:09 Ketchel lets his hands go inside, but Lytell protects his body well. 0:2
01:11 Lytell lands a flurry to the ribs of Ketchel. 0:4
01:20 The cross scores for Ketchel. He needs to throw that punch more often. 2:4
01:34 Ketchel cranks up the hook and connects to Lytell's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 6:4
01:34 Lytell's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 6:4
01:50 It's a sweet uppercut by Ketchel! He snapped Lytell's head straight back with that punch! 10:4
01:50 That punch may have stunned Lytell momentarily. 10:4
02:07 Stanley Ketchel lands a strong hook! 14:4
02:07 Lytell seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 14:4
02:21 Stanley Ketchel cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Lytell had his elbows tucked in nicely. 14:4
02:23 Lytell fires a short, ripping uppercut inside. 14:6
02:36 Ketchel gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Lytell. 16:6
02:58 Lytell is really fluid in his movement. 16:6
03:00 Bert Lytell misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 16:6
03:00 Round 2 finishes with the sound of the bell. 16:7
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Floyd Mayweather Sr. not only gave Lytell encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Ketchel. Now it's up to Lytell to implement it. 0:0
0:08 Ketchel eats a right-left from Lytell 0:2
0:25 Ketchel lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Lytell. 0:2
0:27 Lytell moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:4
0:39 Lytell sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 0:6
0:51 Lytell lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 0:8
01:01 Lytell rips a hook to the head. 0:10
01:14 Lytell smothers Ketchel's attack with a clinch! 0:10
01:19 Nelson moves them apart. 0:10
01:26 Lytell continues to pop the jab 0:12
01:35 As high as Ketchel is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Lytell takes advantage of it. 0:12
01:43 Lytell does a great job of moving as Ketchel tries to work inside. 0:12
01:49 The action slows for the moment. 0:12
01:53 Lytell gets off a nasty series of punches that shook Ketchel. His corner has been screaming for that. 0:15
01:57 It looks like there's a bit of swelling starting under Ketchel's right eye. 0:15
02:15 Lytell's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 0:17
02:19 There appears to be increased swelling under Ketchel's right eye. 0:17
02:24 Ketchel misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 2:17
02:38 The uppercut just landed by Lytell is a nice weapon on the inside. 2:19
02:55 Stanley Ketchel throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Lytell but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:19
02:57 Lytell connects with a right-left combo. 2:21
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 2:21
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lytell is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:08 Ketchel's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:13 Ketchel dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Lytell back on his heels! 5:0
0:13 That blow connected solidly to the head of Lytell and he is stunned! 5:0
0:24 Lytell bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 5:2
0:45 Ketchel has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Lytell. 5:2
0:54 Nelson moves in to break the clinch. 5:2
0:59 Bert Lytell lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 5:4
01:16 Stanley Ketchel charges Bert Lytell trying to get inside 5:4
01:25 Hide the china because Ketchel is like a bull in there, charging forward with reckless abandon. 5:4
01:29 Lytell seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 5:4
01:32 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 5:4
01:41 Ketchel picks off the cross by Lytell. 5:4
01:48 Lytell takes a hard combination from Ketchel 10:4
01:48 Ketchel has Lytell in trouble after that punch! 10:4
02:05 Ketchel wraps his arms around Lytell. 10:4
02:09 Ketchel shoves Lytell away. 10:4
02:14 Lytell's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 10:4
02:17 Lytell lands a stinging jab. 10:6
02:34 Ketchel is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 10:6
02:50 Ketchel wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Lytell's defense. 10:6
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 4, forcing Nelson to step in. 12:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Stanley Ketchel and Bert Lytell leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Ketchel's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Ketchel's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Ketchel tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Lytell. 0:0
0:15 Lytell shoots a cross to the midsection. 0:2
0:23 Freddie Roach was extremely upbeat during the break with Ketchel providing some solid encouragement. 0:2
0:29 Lytell swings...and misses. 0:2
0:43 Lytell fires the jab. It finds its target. 0:4
0:55 Lytell seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:4
0:59 Ketchel eats a short cross from Lytell amd backs away. 0:6
01:04 The swelling around Stanley Ketchel's right eye is worsening. 0:6
01:12 Ketchel punishes Lytell with a hook to the ribs. 3:6
01:26 Lytell just can't find the range with that combination. 3:6
01:28 Stanley Ketchel sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Lytell. 6:6
01:41 Lytell is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 6:8
02:02 Ketchel is holding... 6:8
02:07 Nelson separates the two fighters. 6:8
02:11 Ketchel turns on the hook and drives it home under Lytell's elbows. 9:8
02:20 Ketchel feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 11:8
02:34 Lytell misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 11:8
02:41 Ketchel lands a hard hook! 16:8
02:41 Lytell is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 16:8
03:00 Look out! That was a straight right by Ketchel! 20:8
03:00 Lytell is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 20:8
03:00 There's another round in the books. 20:8
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:05 Freddie Roach was really animated in Ketchel's corner and Ketchel was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:05 The swelling on the face of Ketchel is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:10 Ketchel is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Bert Lytell a decent target to shoot for. 0:0
0:18 Lytell forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Ketchel. 0:2
0:32 Stanley Ketchel misses with that cross. 0:2
0:34 The two men close the distance between each other. Lytell throws a half-hook, half-uppercut that catches Ketchel clean and stops him in his tracks. 0:5
0:38 Ketchel's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 0:5
0:51 Lytell and Ketchel are in a clinch, Nelson hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:5
01:00 Nelson has to break the clinch. 0:5
01:12 Bert Lytell scores with a quick hook to the head of Ketchel after Ketchel missed with a wild shot of his own. 0:7
01:26 Ketchel wraps up Lytell. 0:7
01:30 Lytell tries to get free... Here comes Nelson to break them up... 0:7
01:35 * Ketchel bulls his way inside. Nelson steps in saying an intentional head butt occurred. Ketchel can't believe the call and neither can we. 2:7
01:35 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Ketchel lands the right hand. 2:7
01:51 Ketchel feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 4:7
02:07 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 4:7
02:12 Ketchel retreats into a neutral corner. 4:7
02:12 Ketchel eats a jab from Lytell 4:9
02:26 Lytell is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Ketchel. 4:9
02:31 Ketchel brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:9
02:31 Ketchel gets the cross in, making Lytell blink. 7:9
02:44 Ketchel fires and misses. 7:9
02:47 The fighters are tangled up inside. Lytell has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 7:11
02:58 Lytell moves into a neutral corner. 7:11
03:00 Ketchel lands a wicked uppercut! 11:11
03:00 Ketchel just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 11:11
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Ketchel and Lytell really went at it. 12:12
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 7 begins. 0:0
0:08 Ketchel got some great advice from Freddie Roach between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Ketchel is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Ketchel still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Lytell throws the hook and connects. 0:2
0:26 Ketchel charges in but Lytell avoids the rush. 0:2
0:35 Ketchel tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:2
0:37 Bert Lytell pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 0:4
0:54 Ketchel doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 0:4
01:05 He misses wildly with the hook. 0:4
01:19 Lytell scores with the jab. 0:6
01:31 Lytell gets the cross through Ketchel's guard. 0:8
01:36 The swelling under Ketchel'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. 0:8
01:49 Ketchel throws a flurry of punches but Lytell either blocks or slips them. 0:8
01:55 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 0:8
01:59 Ketchel scores with a nice two-punch combination. 2:8
02:11 Lytell throws the cross and scores to the head of Ketchel. 2:10
02:28 Ketchel catches Lytell coming in with a sweet uppercut! 7:10
02:28 Lytell's knee almost touched the canvas... 7:10
02:41 Ketchel slides into the corner... 7:10
02:41 Lytell throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 7:12
02:54 Lytell usues his legs to avoid Ketchel's punches. 7:12
03:00 This fight is very close at this point. 7:12
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 9:12
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ketchel was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:06 Ketchel'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 Ketchel's jab connects to Lytell's head 2:0
0:13 Lytell is losing his legs... 2:0
0:17 Whatever Freddie Roach said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Ketchel has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 2:0
0:20 Ketchel has Lytell blocked in! 2:0
0:24 Ketchel misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:0
0:31 OH! Lytell landed the big hook flush! 2:4
0:31 Ketchel is suddenly in trouble! 2:4
0:35 Ketchel's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 2:4
0:47 Ketchel is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:4
0:56 Nelson has to pull the fighters away from each other as Ketchel locks up Lytell's arms. 2:4
01:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:4
01:05 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:4
01:09 Ketchel traps Lytell in the corner! 2:4
01:13 Ketchel is clinching... Lytell is trying to free his gloves... They are under Ketchel's arms... 2:4
01:18 The Referee breaks it up... 2:4
01:23 Lytell slips inside and lands a hook. 2:6
01:39 Lytell rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:8
01:52 Lytell works free! He backs to ring center, with Stanley Ketchel following. 2:8
01:57 Lytell pins Ketchel in the corner! 2:8
02:02 Lytell is flicking the jab, trying to keep Ketchel at long range. 2:8
02:07 Ketchel has Lytell pinned! 2:8
02:11 Ketchel ties up Lytell. 2:8
02:20 * Nelson steps in and admonishes Lytell for hitting on the break. 2:8
02:29 It looks like Lytell and Ketchel are both sucking wind... 2:8
02:38 Lytell misses wildly with the Hook. 2:8
02:45 Ketchel lands a hard uppercut! 7:8
02:45 Lytell is suddenly in trouble! 7:8
03:00 Stanley Ketchel fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 7:8
03:00 That ends Round 8... But the fighters are still punching! Now Nelson jumps between them. 6:10
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Bert Lytell's corner as the bell sounds for Round 9. 0:0
0:07 Freddie Roach seemed agitated with Ketchel, who stared at his shoes almost the entire minute. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Ketchel'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 Ketchel voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:12 The sting is starting to go from Bert Lytell's punches... 0:0
0:12 Ketchel is running out of gas... 0:0
0:16 Bert Lytell received a pep talk from Floyd Mayweather Sr. before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:21 Stanley Ketchel throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:23 A cross lands for Lytell. Ketchel didn't see that one coming. 0:2
0:37 Nelson yells at the fighters to separate but Bert Lytell and Ketchel are a tangle of arms. 0:2
0:46 Ketchel works his way free! 0:2
0:58 The fighters are tied up. Lytell tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:2
01:03 Referee Nelson separates the two... 0:2
01:10 Bert Lytell quickly hitches up his trunks. 0:2
01:29 Lytell pins Ketchel's arms. Now they move apart. 0:2
01:38 Lytell pushes Ketchel away. 0:2
01:47 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:2
01:47 A flurry of blows from Lytell lands to the body 0:4
01:51 The increased swelling around the right eye of Ketchel is fast becoming a hindurance. 0:4
01:56 Lytell traps Ketchel in the corner! 0:4
02:00 Lytell doesn't connect with the cross. 0:4
02:03 Ketchel lets a quick hook go, catching Lytell moving in. 2:4
02:11 Ketchel is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:4
02:15 Lytell fires a solid combination. 2:6
02:25 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 2:6
02:25 Lytell tries a hook but Ketchel blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 4:6
02:34 Lytell slides into a neutral corner... 4:6
02:38 Ketchel lands a vicious uppercut! 8:6
02:38 Lytell seems to have been hurt by that punch! 8:6
02:59 Lytell grabs Ketchel's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Nelson has to force Bert Lytell to let go. 8:6
03:00 Lytell finally lets go of Ketchel. 8:6
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 8:6
03:00 One more round to go as the bell ending Round 9 sounds. 10:5
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:08 Ketchel's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:13 Lytell wraps up Stanley Ketchel... Neither fighter will break... 0:0
0:17 Referee Nelson steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:17 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 0:0
0:21 Freddie Roach seemed to pump up Ketchel between rounds. 0:0
0:28 Lytell is protecting the body nicely as Ketchel fails to score inside. 0:0
0:37 Ketchel moves into the upper left corner. 0:0
0:42 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:46 Nelson is shouting at Lytell to break! 0:0
0:59 Ketchel really buried that punch into Lytell's ribs. 5:0
0:59 Those punches hurt Lytell and he looks to hang on. 5:0
01:13 Stanley Ketchel fires a left hand that Lytell takes high on the shoulder. 5:0
01:19 Both fighters move to ring center. 5:0
01:19 Ketchel snakes the jab through Lytell's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 7:0
01:19 Lytell is dazed as Ketchel looks to put him away! 7:0
01:33 Ketchel looks to work the body, but Lytell covers up nicely. 7:0
01:39 Lytell throws a punch and lands. Ketchel scores with a counter. Looks like both fighters were effective in that exchange. 9:2
01:39 Stanley Ketchel stunned Lytell with that last shot and Ketchel's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 9:2
01:48 Lytell backs into a neutral corner. 9:2
01:52 Lytell usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Ketchel tries vainly to score. 9:2
02:08 * Ketchel lands a powerful hook to Lytell's temple knocking him off balance and he goes down!!!. 9:2
02:11 Nelson begins counting... 16:2
02:11 1... 16:2
02:12 2... 16:2
02:13 3... 16:2
02:14 4... 16:2
02:15 5... 16:2
02:15 * Lytell gets up on his feet! He doesn't look very steady... 16:2
02:15 Nelson motions to both boxers to come together, as he allows the fight to continue. 16:2
02:15 Ketchel picks up the pace sensing he can get Lytell out of there! 16:2
02:28 Lytell retreats into his own corner... 16:2
02:32 Lytell picks off the jab thrown by Ketchel. 16:2
02:39 Stanley Ketchel leans on Lytell and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 18:2
02:51 Ketchel backs into the left corner. 18:2
02:56 Lytell pins Ketchel's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 18:2
03:00 Nelson has to separate the two... 18:2
03:00 Stanley Ketchel seems to have done enough to win this fight. 18:2
03:00 The fighters hug each other in the middle of the ring as the 10th and final round ends. 18:2
Fight Result
Bob Alexander has the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Henk Meijers, Netherlands scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
Steve Waldman, United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
Eugene Grant, United States scores the bout 98 to 92 for Stanley Ketchel
This fight has been declared a majority draw!
Score Cards
Henk Meijers Round Total
Netherlands 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Stanley Ketchel 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 95
Bert Lytell 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 8 95
Steve Waldman Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Stanley Ketchel 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 95
Bert Lytell 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 8 95
Eugene Grant Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Stanley Ketchel 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 98
Bert Lytell 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 8 92
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Stanley Ketchel 28 30 27 29 30 30 28 27 29 30 288
Bert Lytell 29 27 30 28 27 30 29 30 28 24 282
Statistics
Categories Stanley Ketchel Bert Lytell
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 4.20 7.50
Hooks / Round 5.50 4.30
Crosses / Round 4.60 5.30
Combinations / Round 3.20 4.90
Uppercuts / Round 3.20 4.70
Punches Landed / Round 20.70 26.70
Punches Missed / Round 72.80 20.10
Punching Accuracy 22.1% 57.1%
Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Hitting on the Break 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 0 2 / 2
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW Season Week 12 25 - 30 & WBC BELT
Main Event
Ezzard Charles vs Matthew Saad Muhammad
Fight info: Reliant Center, Houston, TX, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Billy Jordan, referee is Tony Weeks, the bout will be scored by three judges: Joel Elizondo (United States), Larry Rozadilla (United States) and Esa Lehtosaari (Finland), 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: Ezzard Charles - Record: 9-1-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Billy Giles - Cut Man: Ted Walker
In the blue corner: Matthew Saad Muhammad - Record: 2-2-3 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Goody Petronelli - Cut Man: Pete Brodsky
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:14 Muhammad scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:5
0:14 Charles is suddenly in trouble! 0:5
0:24 Charles splits Muhammad's gloves with an uppercut. 2:5
0:40 Muhammad finds a home for his jab, keeping Charles at bay. 2:7
0:53 Ezzard Charles misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 4:7
01:10 Charles fires a lead right that Muhammad manages to avoid. 4:7
01:20 Muhammad ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 4:9
01:39 Charles sinks a stiff uppercut between Muhammad's elbows. 7:9
01:52 Charles fires a solid combination. 9:9
02:10 Charles eats a jab from Muhammad 9:11
02:18 As high as Ezzard Charles is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Muhammad takes advantage of it. 9:11
02:24 Charles continues to pop the jab 11:11
02:52 Muhammad connects with a violent uppercut! 11:15
02:52 Muhammad sent Charles reeling with that punch! 11:15
03:00 Muhammad patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Charles little room to move. 11:15
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 11:17
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 2. 0:0
0:13 Muhammad is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:0
0:16 Charles connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 2:0
0:32 Muhammad continues to follow Charles about the ring. 2:0
0:43 Matthew Saad Muhammad fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:0
0:46 Charles lands a jab to Muhammad's midsection 4:0
01:06 Muhammad clamps Charles's arms to his side and holds on until Weeks breaks the hold. 4:0
01:15 Weeks has to separate the two... 4:0
01:23 Muhammad's finds a home on Charles's jaw. 4:2
01:39 Charles eats a short cross from Muhammad amd backs away. 4:4
01:48 Charles had the upper hand in an action packed exchange! 7:6
02:02 Muhammad lands a vicious cross! 7:11
02:02 Charles looks shaken! 7:11
02:15 Muhammad lets his hands go inside, but Charles protects his body well. 7:11
02:26 Charles does a great job of moving as Muhammad tries to work inside. 7:11
02:37 Muhammad lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Charles. 7:11
02:49 Muhammad is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 7:11
02:58 Muhammad bores in determined to maul Charles 7:11
03:00 The bell stops the action as Charles and Muhammad go back to their corners. 7:13
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:17 Muhammad slips in a jab to the body 0:2
0:26 Muhammad's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:2
0:26 Charles sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 2:2
0:44 Charles's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:2
0:52 Charles throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:2
01:07 He is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 2:2
01:21 Muhammad does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Charles's punches in close. 2:2
01:24 Muhammad sneaks home the right cross. 2:4
01:40 Muhammad wraps up Charles. 2:4
01:49 The Referee breaks it up... 2:4
01:53 Muhammad seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:4
02:19 Muhammad is off target with that uppercut. 2:4
02:21 Charles lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 4:4
02:33 Ezzard Charles lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Muhammad's defense. 7:4
02:44 Charles blasts two wicked shots to the ribs of Muhammad and you could see him wince in pain. 10:4
03:00 Charles is circling his opponent. 10:4
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 3. 11:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Charles's corner as the bell sounds for Round 4. 0:0
0:14 There's a straight right by Charles! 4:0
0:14 Muhammad was shaken by that blow! 4:0
0:18 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 4:0
0:23 They are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:0
0:27 Charles scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 6:0
0:39 Charles rips a cross to the stomach of Muhammad, but there was really no power behind it. 8:0
0:57 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Ezzard Charles blasts home a hook. 10:0
01:17 Oh!!! Muhammad unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 10:4
01:17 Charles looks like he was hurt by that punch! 10:4
01:33 Charles grabs and holds Muhammad... 10:4
01:38 Referee Weeks steps in to break it up. 10:4
01:42 The action slows for the moment. 10:4
01:45 Charles goes downstairs with a right cross. 12:4
02:05 Charles back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Muhammad. 12:4
02:15 Ezzard Charles is giving Muhammad a lot of side-to-side movement. 12:4
02:32 Charles fires and misses. 12:4
02:38 Muhammad is telegraphing his punches making it pretty easy for Charles to avoid them. He is going to have to disguise his attempts a little. 12:4
02:46 Muhammad scores with a winging right! Charles's head snapped back violently with that punch! 12:8
02:46 That blast sent Charles reeling into the ropes! 12:8
02:59 Muhammad just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 16:8
02:59 Muhammad in on unsteady legs after those punches. 16:8
03:00 * Some rather severe swelling is suddenly visible under the Muhammad's right eye. 16:8
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 4. 18:8
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Muhammad didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Muhammad'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
0:09 Matthew Saad Muhammad launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Charles's jaw. Matthew Saad Muhammad is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 0:2
0:18 Billy Giles not only gave Charles encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Muhammad. Now it's up to Charles to implement it. 0:2
0:19 Muhammad throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 0:4
0:33 Muhammad lands a wicked hook! 0:8
0:33 That was a beautiful shot, "The Cincinnati Cobra"'s eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 0:8
0:49 Muhammad approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Charles any room to breathe. 0:8
01:04 Charles tries to drop the right hand over the top but Muhammad ducks under it. 0:8
01:11 Ezzard Charles lands a big hook to the head. That one had to hurt, even though Muhammad took it well. 3:8
01:29 Muhammad charges in but Charles avoids the rush. 3:8
01:34 The fighters are throwing punches but Charles is being much more effective in this battle. 6:10
01:49 Charles lands a strong hook! 10:10
01:49 Muhammad is reeling.. 10:10
01:54 The increased swelling around the right eye of Muhammad is fast becoming a hindurance. 10:10
02:03 Muhammad pins Charles's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 10:10
02:07 Weeks separates the two fighters. 10:10
02:26 Muhammad doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Charles's head? 10:14
02:26 Charles staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 10:14
02:26 * That punch has opened a cut on Charles. Blood is evident but exactly how bad the cut is can't be ascertained just yet. 10:15
02:26 The cut is not too severe from the looks of it; the bleeding is coming from a wound outside his left eyebrow. 10:15
02:38 Charles fires a punishing jab into the face of Muhammad. He wasn't probing with that punch. 13:15
02:47 Muhammad doesn't have to look for Charles this round. He is right there in front of him. 13:15
02:55 Muhammad swings...and misses. 13:15
02:57 Charles lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 15:15
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 15:17
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Muhammad looks to be in excellent shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Goody Petronelli was really animated in Muhammad's corner and Muhammad was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 As round 6 begins, blood is still visible on the face of Charles; obviously, his corner did its best but it wasn't good enough to completely close the cut outside the left eyebrow. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Muhammad's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Muhammad's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:22 Charles darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:0
0:31 Weeks tries to separate the boxers but Charles has a vice-like grip on Muhammad. 0:0
0:35 Weeks steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:43 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Charles can land a solid one. 2:0
0:47 Muhammad's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 2:0
0:59 Weeks warns Charles for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 2:0
01:08 Weeks separates the two... 2:0
01:12 Muhammad appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 2:0
01:15 Muhammad moves in and takes a crisp, hard jab from Charles. 5:0
01:24 A flurry of blows from Charles lands to the body 7:0
01:33 Ezzard Charles fires a jab to the body 9:0
01:42 Muhammad takes a solid cross from Charles. 12:0
01:47 The swelling around Muhammad's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 12:0
01:56 Charles wraps up Muhammad... Neither fighter will break... 12:0
02:05 Weeks breaks them up... 12:0
02:14 The fighters are tied up. Charles tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 12:0
02:18 Ezzard Charles uses his shoulder to force Muhammad out of the clinch. 12:0
02:23 Muhammad's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 12:0
02:31 Charles lands a hard hook! 16:0
02:31 Muhammad is hurt! 16:0
02:45 Muhammad misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 16:0
02:51 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 16:0
03:00 Muhammad is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Charles can't throw punches, I guess. 16:0
03:00 Referee Weeks has to separate the two... 16:0
03:00 Charles appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 16:0
03:00 Charles spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 6. 16:0
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Muhammad looks to be in good shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Goody Petronelli seemed to pump up Muhammad between rounds. 0:0
0:07 A trickle of blood is still visible on the face of Charles; his cutman wasn't able to staunch the flow of blood from the cut outside the left eyebrow, at least not completely. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Muhammad is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Muhammad still has distension. 0:0
0:09 Charles scores with a brutal hook to the head. 3:0
0:13 Muhammad is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 3:0
0:17 Goody Petronelli implored Muhammad to stay busy, to do more but Muhammad's mind seems elsewhere. 3:0
0:18 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Charles digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Muhammad. 5:0
0:35 Muhammad tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 5:0
0:37 Charles fires the jab. It finds its target. 7:0
0:49 Charles bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 9:0
01:05 Charles wings a big left hand at Muhammad but the latter sidesteps the punch. 9:0
01:14 Both fighters are flatfooted now. Muhammad blasts home a short hook to the body. 9:3
01:26 Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:3
01:36 A nice exchange of blows there, though neither fighter seemed to gain the upper hand. 11:5
01:41 Muhammad's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 11:5
01:57 Muhammad doesn't connect with the cross. 11:5
02:04 Charles scores with the jab. 13:5
02:13 Charles plants a cross on Muhammad's rib cage. 15:5
02:27 Charles dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Muhammad back on his heels! 19:5
02:27 Muhammad is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 19:5
02:31 The referee and the ring doctor are going to have to keep a close watch on the right eye of Matthew Saad Muhammad. If the swelling increases much more, we could see a stoppage. 19:5
02:36 Charles scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 21:5
02:46 Ezzard Charles bangs the uppercut home. 23:5
02:58 Charles turns on the hook and drives it home under Muhammad's elbows. 26:5
03:00 It looks like Charles has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 26:5
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 7 comes to an end. 27:5
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Muhammad looks to be in fair shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Charles's corner has done a great job on the cut outside the left eyebrow. They've got the bleeding stopped, at least for now. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Muhammad is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:06 Charles doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:0
0:21 Muhammad works free! The fighters move to ring center. 2:0
0:37 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 8th. 2:0
0:40 Charles lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Muhammad on the end of that punch. 4:0
0:44 Muhammad is slowing up... 4:0
0:44 Muhammad is at a severe disadvantage now that his right eye has swollen to the point of near-closure. 4:0
0:56 Muhammad just misses with a huge shot as Charles chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 4:0
01:12 Muhammad can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:0
01:19 Charles and Muhammad clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 4:0
01:27 Muhammad moves into a neutral corner. 4:0
01:27 Not much steam behind Charles's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 6:0
01:40 Charles works his way in and leans on Muhammad... 6:0
01:45 Muhammad works his way free! 6:0
01:52 Charles rips a hook to the head. 8:0
02:11 Muhammad pummels Charles, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 8:4
02:11 What a devastating shot, Charles looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 8:4
02:31 Charles drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 12:4
02:31 Muhammad is clutching his side! 12:4
02:36 We have a stoppage in the action as Referee Weeks wants the ringside physician to take a look at the swelling around Muhammad's right eye. Muhammad is shaking his head as he does not want this fight stopped. The doctor's up on the apron and is really taking a close look at the eye, no telling what his decision will be. 12:4
02:36 The ringside doctor is really taking a close look at Muhammad's right eye as it is in bad shape. Well, it looks like after checking his vision the doctor is convinced that Muhammad can continue and the referee has called for the action to resume. 12:4
02:49 Muhammad has freed himself from Charles. They move quickly to ring center. 12:4
03:00 Muhammad fires a shot, but it glances off Charles's shoulder. 12:4
03:00 Round 8 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 12:5
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it appears as if Muhammad is going to need a knockout or at least a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Muhammad'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 Charles is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:0
0:12 The sting is starting to go from Muhammad's punches... 0:0
0:24 Muhammad telegraphed that shot and Charles ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:26 Charles rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:0
0:26 * That last shot stunned Muhammad and it looks like Ezzard Charles is going to receive an added benefit from the punch because Matthew Saad Muhammad is now bleeding. 3:0
0:26 There's some blood seeping out of the corner of Muhammad's mouth; he must have a small cut on the inside of it. 3:0
0:42 Muhammad shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Charles flush! 3:4
0:42 Charles is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 3:4
0:53 Muhammad slides into a neutral corner... 3:4
0:53 A hard jab by Charles gets in. 6:4
0:58 Muhammad's right eye is close to closing with all the swelling around it, which could well bring about a stoppage to this fight. 6:4
01:16 Muhammad and Charles are in a clinch, Weeks hollers at them to break and start fighting. 6:4
01:28 * Weeks is telling Muhammad to quit hitting on the break. 6:4
01:46 These guys are both being extremely tentative in there tonight. 6:4
01:53 Charles fires a punch over the jab of Muhammad and gets it in for points. 8:4
02:07 Muhammad just landed a devastating three punch combo! 8:9
02:07 Charles was shaken by those blows! 8:9
02:24 Muhammad takes a heavy combination downstairs. 12:9
02:24 Those punches hurt Muhammad and he looks to hang on. 12:9
02:33 Muhammad backs into his own corner... 12:9
02:33 Charles fires a light jab to the stomach 14:9
02:38 Referee Weeks is momentarily halting the action while he takes Muhammad over to see the ringside physician. The swelling under Muhammad's right eye is ugly and is reaching the point of concern. We'll have to see if this bout is going to be stopped. 14:9
02:38 The ringside physician examines the severe swelling suffered by Muhammad. He appears to be checking Matthew Saad Muhammad's peripheral vision He must be satisfied with what he sees because the doctor's just nodded to the referee, telling him that the fight can continue. 14:9
02:47 Muhammad fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 14:9
02:55 Muhammad traps Ezzard Charles in the corner! 14:9
02:59 Muhammad tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Charles. 14:9
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Charles and Muhammad really went at it. 15:9
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
0:07 Muhammad's corner men does a nice job on Matthew Saad Muhammad's cut inside the mouth. You wouldn't even know that Muhammad had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:07 Muhammad's cutman worked his magic on Muhammad's swelling. Knowledgeable work on reducing it has the puffiness under control at this point. 0:0
0:07 Charles retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 Matthew Saad Muhammad just can't find the range with that cross. 0:0
0:14 Muhammad walks in to a glancing hook from Charles. 2:0
0:32 Muhammad misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:0
0:39 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:0
0:42 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:0
0:45 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 2:0
0:50 Charles smothers Muhammad's attack as Muhammad tries to get off some shots inside. 2:0
0:52 Charles scores to the body with a jab 4:0
0:57 Muhammad's badly swollen right eye continues to be a factor in this fight, but now the concern has to be whether or not the swelling is going to lead to a stoppage. 4:0
01:09 Muhammad wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Charles's defense. 4:0
01:15 Ezzard Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:0
01:23 Matthew Saad Muhammad lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Charles. 4:0
01:30 Weeks is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 4:0
01:35 Charles backs into a neutral corner. 4:0
01:40 Muhammad drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:4
01:40 Charles was hurt by those blows! 4:4
02:02 Muhammad has his arms wrapped around Charles... Now they separate. 4:4
02:11 Weeks pries them apart. 4:4
02:22 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 4:4
02:34 Weeks separates the two... 4:4
02:40 Muhammad moves into the upper left corner. 4:4
02:40 Charles stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 6:4
02:57 Muhammad fires a volley of punches but Ezzard Charles was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 6:4
03:00 Charles backs into the far corner. 6:4
03:00 Charles appears to have this fight under control. 6:4
03:00 This fight is history! The last round is over and we await the decision of the judges. 6:4
Fight Result
Billy Jordan has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Joel Elizondo, United States scores the bout 96 to 94
Larry Rozadilla, United States scores the bout 96 to 94
Esa Lehtosaari, Finland scores the bout 98 to 92
And your winner by unanimous decision Ezzard Charles!!!
Score Cards
Joel Elizondo Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ezzard Charles 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 96
Matthew Saad Muhammad 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 94
Larry Rozadilla Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ezzard Charles 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 96
Matthew Saad Muhammad 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 94
Esa Lehtosaari Round Total
Finland 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ezzard Charles 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 98
Matthew Saad Muhammad 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 92
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ezzard Charles 28 28 29 30 27 30 30 30 29 29 290
Matthew Saad Muhammad 29 29 28 27 30 27 27 27 28 28 280
Statistics
Categories Ezzard Charles Matthew Saad Muhammad
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 6.70 2.40
Hooks / Round 5.60 3.00
Crosses / Round 6.70 2.90
Combinations / Round 5.90 2.50
Uppercuts / Round 6.30 3.50
Punches Landed / Round 31.20 14.30
Punches Missed / Round 16.20 60.00
Punching Accuracy 65.8% 19.2%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 1 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut outside left eyebrow 1 / 0 / 0
Cut inside mouth 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 3 / 1 1 / 1
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 4 / 4 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Ezzard Charles vs Matthew Saad Muhammad
Fight info: Reliant Center, Houston, TX, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Billy Jordan, referee is Tony Weeks, the bout will be scored by three judges: Joel Elizondo (United States), Larry Rozadilla (United States) and Esa Lehtosaari (Finland), 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: Ezzard Charles - Record: 9-1-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Billy Giles - Cut Man: Ted Walker
In the blue corner: Matthew Saad Muhammad - Record: 2-2-3 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Goody Petronelli - Cut Man: Pete Brodsky
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:14 Muhammad scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:5
0:14 Charles is suddenly in trouble! 0:5
0:24 Charles splits Muhammad's gloves with an uppercut. 2:5
0:40 Muhammad finds a home for his jab, keeping Charles at bay. 2:7
0:53 Ezzard Charles misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 4:7
01:10 Charles fires a lead right that Muhammad manages to avoid. 4:7
01:20 Muhammad ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 4:9
01:39 Charles sinks a stiff uppercut between Muhammad's elbows. 7:9
01:52 Charles fires a solid combination. 9:9
02:10 Charles eats a jab from Muhammad 9:11
02:18 As high as Ezzard Charles is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Muhammad takes advantage of it. 9:11
02:24 Charles continues to pop the jab 11:11
02:52 Muhammad connects with a violent uppercut! 11:15
02:52 Muhammad sent Charles reeling with that punch! 11:15
03:00 Muhammad patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Charles little room to move. 11:15
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 11:17
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 2. 0:0
0:13 Muhammad is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:0
0:16 Charles connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 2:0
0:32 Muhammad continues to follow Charles about the ring. 2:0
0:43 Matthew Saad Muhammad fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:0
0:46 Charles lands a jab to Muhammad's midsection 4:0
01:06 Muhammad clamps Charles's arms to his side and holds on until Weeks breaks the hold. 4:0
01:15 Weeks has to separate the two... 4:0
01:23 Muhammad's finds a home on Charles's jaw. 4:2
01:39 Charles eats a short cross from Muhammad amd backs away. 4:4
01:48 Charles had the upper hand in an action packed exchange! 7:6
02:02 Muhammad lands a vicious cross! 7:11
02:02 Charles looks shaken! 7:11
02:15 Muhammad lets his hands go inside, but Charles protects his body well. 7:11
02:26 Charles does a great job of moving as Muhammad tries to work inside. 7:11
02:37 Muhammad lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Charles. 7:11
02:49 Muhammad is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 7:11
02:58 Muhammad bores in determined to maul Charles 7:11
03:00 The bell stops the action as Charles and Muhammad go back to their corners. 7:13
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:17 Muhammad slips in a jab to the body 0:2
0:26 Muhammad's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:2
0:26 Charles sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 2:2
0:44 Charles's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:2
0:52 Charles throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:2
01:07 He is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 2:2
01:21 Muhammad does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Charles's punches in close. 2:2
01:24 Muhammad sneaks home the right cross. 2:4
01:40 Muhammad wraps up Charles. 2:4
01:49 The Referee breaks it up... 2:4
01:53 Muhammad seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:4
02:19 Muhammad is off target with that uppercut. 2:4
02:21 Charles lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 4:4
02:33 Ezzard Charles lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Muhammad's defense. 7:4
02:44 Charles blasts two wicked shots to the ribs of Muhammad and you could see him wince in pain. 10:4
03:00 Charles is circling his opponent. 10:4
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 3. 11:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Charles's corner as the bell sounds for Round 4. 0:0
0:14 There's a straight right by Charles! 4:0
0:14 Muhammad was shaken by that blow! 4:0
0:18 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 4:0
0:23 They are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:0
0:27 Charles scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 6:0
0:39 Charles rips a cross to the stomach of Muhammad, but there was really no power behind it. 8:0
0:57 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Ezzard Charles blasts home a hook. 10:0
01:17 Oh!!! Muhammad unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 10:4
01:17 Charles looks like he was hurt by that punch! 10:4
01:33 Charles grabs and holds Muhammad... 10:4
01:38 Referee Weeks steps in to break it up. 10:4
01:42 The action slows for the moment. 10:4
01:45 Charles goes downstairs with a right cross. 12:4
02:05 Charles back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Muhammad. 12:4
02:15 Ezzard Charles is giving Muhammad a lot of side-to-side movement. 12:4
02:32 Charles fires and misses. 12:4
02:38 Muhammad is telegraphing his punches making it pretty easy for Charles to avoid them. He is going to have to disguise his attempts a little. 12:4
02:46 Muhammad scores with a winging right! Charles's head snapped back violently with that punch! 12:8
02:46 That blast sent Charles reeling into the ropes! 12:8
02:59 Muhammad just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 16:8
02:59 Muhammad in on unsteady legs after those punches. 16:8
03:00 * Some rather severe swelling is suddenly visible under the Muhammad's right eye. 16:8
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 4. 18:8
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Muhammad didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Muhammad'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
0:09 Matthew Saad Muhammad launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Charles's jaw. Matthew Saad Muhammad is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 0:2
0:18 Billy Giles not only gave Charles encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Muhammad. Now it's up to Charles to implement it. 0:2
0:19 Muhammad throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 0:4
0:33 Muhammad lands a wicked hook! 0:8
0:33 That was a beautiful shot, "The Cincinnati Cobra"'s eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 0:8
0:49 Muhammad approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Charles any room to breathe. 0:8
01:04 Charles tries to drop the right hand over the top but Muhammad ducks under it. 0:8
01:11 Ezzard Charles lands a big hook to the head. That one had to hurt, even though Muhammad took it well. 3:8
01:29 Muhammad charges in but Charles avoids the rush. 3:8
01:34 The fighters are throwing punches but Charles is being much more effective in this battle. 6:10
01:49 Charles lands a strong hook! 10:10
01:49 Muhammad is reeling.. 10:10
01:54 The increased swelling around the right eye of Muhammad is fast becoming a hindurance. 10:10
02:03 Muhammad pins Charles's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 10:10
02:07 Weeks separates the two fighters. 10:10
02:26 Muhammad doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Charles's head? 10:14
02:26 Charles staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 10:14
02:26 * That punch has opened a cut on Charles. Blood is evident but exactly how bad the cut is can't be ascertained just yet. 10:15
02:26 The cut is not too severe from the looks of it; the bleeding is coming from a wound outside his left eyebrow. 10:15
02:38 Charles fires a punishing jab into the face of Muhammad. He wasn't probing with that punch. 13:15
02:47 Muhammad doesn't have to look for Charles this round. He is right there in front of him. 13:15
02:55 Muhammad swings...and misses. 13:15
02:57 Charles lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 15:15
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 15:17
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Muhammad looks to be in excellent shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Goody Petronelli was really animated in Muhammad's corner and Muhammad was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 As round 6 begins, blood is still visible on the face of Charles; obviously, his corner did its best but it wasn't good enough to completely close the cut outside the left eyebrow. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Muhammad's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Muhammad's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:22 Charles darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:0
0:31 Weeks tries to separate the boxers but Charles has a vice-like grip on Muhammad. 0:0
0:35 Weeks steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:43 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Charles can land a solid one. 2:0
0:47 Muhammad's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 2:0
0:59 Weeks warns Charles for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 2:0
01:08 Weeks separates the two... 2:0
01:12 Muhammad appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 2:0
01:15 Muhammad moves in and takes a crisp, hard jab from Charles. 5:0
01:24 A flurry of blows from Charles lands to the body 7:0
01:33 Ezzard Charles fires a jab to the body 9:0
01:42 Muhammad takes a solid cross from Charles. 12:0
01:47 The swelling around Muhammad's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 12:0
01:56 Charles wraps up Muhammad... Neither fighter will break... 12:0
02:05 Weeks breaks them up... 12:0
02:14 The fighters are tied up. Charles tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 12:0
02:18 Ezzard Charles uses his shoulder to force Muhammad out of the clinch. 12:0
02:23 Muhammad's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 12:0
02:31 Charles lands a hard hook! 16:0
02:31 Muhammad is hurt! 16:0
02:45 Muhammad misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 16:0
02:51 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 16:0
03:00 Muhammad is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Charles can't throw punches, I guess. 16:0
03:00 Referee Weeks has to separate the two... 16:0
03:00 Charles appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 16:0
03:00 Charles spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 6. 16:0
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Muhammad looks to be in good shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Goody Petronelli seemed to pump up Muhammad between rounds. 0:0
0:07 A trickle of blood is still visible on the face of Charles; his cutman wasn't able to staunch the flow of blood from the cut outside the left eyebrow, at least not completely. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Muhammad is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Muhammad still has distension. 0:0
0:09 Charles scores with a brutal hook to the head. 3:0
0:13 Muhammad is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 3:0
0:17 Goody Petronelli implored Muhammad to stay busy, to do more but Muhammad's mind seems elsewhere. 3:0
0:18 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Charles digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Muhammad. 5:0
0:35 Muhammad tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 5:0
0:37 Charles fires the jab. It finds its target. 7:0
0:49 Charles bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 9:0
01:05 Charles wings a big left hand at Muhammad but the latter sidesteps the punch. 9:0
01:14 Both fighters are flatfooted now. Muhammad blasts home a short hook to the body. 9:3
01:26 Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:3
01:36 A nice exchange of blows there, though neither fighter seemed to gain the upper hand. 11:5
01:41 Muhammad's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 11:5
01:57 Muhammad doesn't connect with the cross. 11:5
02:04 Charles scores with the jab. 13:5
02:13 Charles plants a cross on Muhammad's rib cage. 15:5
02:27 Charles dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Muhammad back on his heels! 19:5
02:27 Muhammad is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 19:5
02:31 The referee and the ring doctor are going to have to keep a close watch on the right eye of Matthew Saad Muhammad. If the swelling increases much more, we could see a stoppage. 19:5
02:36 Charles scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 21:5
02:46 Ezzard Charles bangs the uppercut home. 23:5
02:58 Charles turns on the hook and drives it home under Muhammad's elbows. 26:5
03:00 It looks like Charles has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 26:5
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 7 comes to an end. 27:5
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Muhammad looks to be in fair shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Charles's corner has done a great job on the cut outside the left eyebrow. They've got the bleeding stopped, at least for now. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Muhammad is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:06 Charles doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:0
0:21 Muhammad works free! The fighters move to ring center. 2:0
0:37 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 8th. 2:0
0:40 Charles lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Muhammad on the end of that punch. 4:0
0:44 Muhammad is slowing up... 4:0
0:44 Muhammad is at a severe disadvantage now that his right eye has swollen to the point of near-closure. 4:0
0:56 Muhammad just misses with a huge shot as Charles chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 4:0
01:12 Muhammad can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:0
01:19 Charles and Muhammad clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 4:0
01:27 Muhammad moves into a neutral corner. 4:0
01:27 Not much steam behind Charles's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 6:0
01:40 Charles works his way in and leans on Muhammad... 6:0
01:45 Muhammad works his way free! 6:0
01:52 Charles rips a hook to the head. 8:0
02:11 Muhammad pummels Charles, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 8:4
02:11 What a devastating shot, Charles looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 8:4
02:31 Charles drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 12:4
02:31 Muhammad is clutching his side! 12:4
02:36 We have a stoppage in the action as Referee Weeks wants the ringside physician to take a look at the swelling around Muhammad's right eye. Muhammad is shaking his head as he does not want this fight stopped. The doctor's up on the apron and is really taking a close look at the eye, no telling what his decision will be. 12:4
02:36 The ringside doctor is really taking a close look at Muhammad's right eye as it is in bad shape. Well, it looks like after checking his vision the doctor is convinced that Muhammad can continue and the referee has called for the action to resume. 12:4
02:49 Muhammad has freed himself from Charles. They move quickly to ring center. 12:4
03:00 Muhammad fires a shot, but it glances off Charles's shoulder. 12:4
03:00 Round 8 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 12:5
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it appears as if Muhammad is going to need a knockout or at least a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Muhammad'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 Charles is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:0
0:12 The sting is starting to go from Muhammad's punches... 0:0
0:24 Muhammad telegraphed that shot and Charles ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:26 Charles rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:0
0:26 * That last shot stunned Muhammad and it looks like Ezzard Charles is going to receive an added benefit from the punch because Matthew Saad Muhammad is now bleeding. 3:0
0:26 There's some blood seeping out of the corner of Muhammad's mouth; he must have a small cut on the inside of it. 3:0
0:42 Muhammad shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Charles flush! 3:4
0:42 Charles is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 3:4
0:53 Muhammad slides into a neutral corner... 3:4
0:53 A hard jab by Charles gets in. 6:4
0:58 Muhammad's right eye is close to closing with all the swelling around it, which could well bring about a stoppage to this fight. 6:4
01:16 Muhammad and Charles are in a clinch, Weeks hollers at them to break and start fighting. 6:4
01:28 * Weeks is telling Muhammad to quit hitting on the break. 6:4
01:46 These guys are both being extremely tentative in there tonight. 6:4
01:53 Charles fires a punch over the jab of Muhammad and gets it in for points. 8:4
02:07 Muhammad just landed a devastating three punch combo! 8:9
02:07 Charles was shaken by those blows! 8:9
02:24 Muhammad takes a heavy combination downstairs. 12:9
02:24 Those punches hurt Muhammad and he looks to hang on. 12:9
02:33 Muhammad backs into his own corner... 12:9
02:33 Charles fires a light jab to the stomach 14:9
02:38 Referee Weeks is momentarily halting the action while he takes Muhammad over to see the ringside physician. The swelling under Muhammad's right eye is ugly and is reaching the point of concern. We'll have to see if this bout is going to be stopped. 14:9
02:38 The ringside physician examines the severe swelling suffered by Muhammad. He appears to be checking Matthew Saad Muhammad's peripheral vision He must be satisfied with what he sees because the doctor's just nodded to the referee, telling him that the fight can continue. 14:9
02:47 Muhammad fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 14:9
02:55 Muhammad traps Ezzard Charles in the corner! 14:9
02:59 Muhammad tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Charles. 14:9
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Charles and Muhammad really went at it. 15:9
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
0:07 Muhammad's corner men does a nice job on Matthew Saad Muhammad's cut inside the mouth. You wouldn't even know that Muhammad had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:07 Muhammad's cutman worked his magic on Muhammad's swelling. Knowledgeable work on reducing it has the puffiness under control at this point. 0:0
0:07 Charles retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 Matthew Saad Muhammad just can't find the range with that cross. 0:0
0:14 Muhammad walks in to a glancing hook from Charles. 2:0
0:32 Muhammad misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:0
0:39 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:0
0:42 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:0
0:45 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 2:0
0:50 Charles smothers Muhammad's attack as Muhammad tries to get off some shots inside. 2:0
0:52 Charles scores to the body with a jab 4:0
0:57 Muhammad's badly swollen right eye continues to be a factor in this fight, but now the concern has to be whether or not the swelling is going to lead to a stoppage. 4:0
01:09 Muhammad wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Charles's defense. 4:0
01:15 Ezzard Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:0
01:23 Matthew Saad Muhammad lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Charles. 4:0
01:30 Weeks is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 4:0
01:35 Charles backs into a neutral corner. 4:0
01:40 Muhammad drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:4
01:40 Charles was hurt by those blows! 4:4
02:02 Muhammad has his arms wrapped around Charles... Now they separate. 4:4
02:11 Weeks pries them apart. 4:4
02:22 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 4:4
02:34 Weeks separates the two... 4:4
02:40 Muhammad moves into the upper left corner. 4:4
02:40 Charles stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 6:4
02:57 Muhammad fires a volley of punches but Ezzard Charles was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 6:4
03:00 Charles backs into the far corner. 6:4
03:00 Charles appears to have this fight under control. 6:4
03:00 This fight is history! The last round is over and we await the decision of the judges. 6:4
Fight Result
Billy Jordan has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Joel Elizondo, United States scores the bout 96 to 94
Larry Rozadilla, United States scores the bout 96 to 94
Esa Lehtosaari, Finland scores the bout 98 to 92
And your winner by unanimous decision Ezzard Charles!!!
Score Cards
Joel Elizondo Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ezzard Charles 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 96
Matthew Saad Muhammad 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 94
Larry Rozadilla Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ezzard Charles 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 96
Matthew Saad Muhammad 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 94
Esa Lehtosaari Round Total
Finland 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ezzard Charles 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 98
Matthew Saad Muhammad 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 92
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ezzard Charles 28 28 29 30 27 30 30 30 29 29 290
Matthew Saad Muhammad 29 29 28 27 30 27 27 27 28 28 280
Statistics
Categories Ezzard Charles Matthew Saad Muhammad
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 6.70 2.40
Hooks / Round 5.60 3.00
Crosses / Round 6.70 2.90
Combinations / Round 5.90 2.50
Uppercuts / Round 6.30 3.50
Punches Landed / Round 31.20 14.30
Punches Missed / Round 16.20 60.00
Punching Accuracy 65.8% 19.2%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 1 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut outside left eyebrow 1 / 0 / 0
Cut inside mouth 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 3 / 1 1 / 1
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 4 / 4 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 1
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