Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Billy Fox Juergen Braehmer 1-1 2 UD 10 10
Preliminary 1 Floyd Patterson Stipe Drews 4-1 1 UD 10 10
Preliminary 2 Bob Fitzsimmons Richard Hall 3-1 1 TKO 8 10
Support Bout Jimmy Bivins Matthew Saad Muhammad 1-1 2 SD 10 10
Co-Feature Johnny Frankham Reggie Strickland 7-1 1 UD 10 10
Main Event Harold Johnson Bob Foster 3-2 0 D 10 10
LHW season week 14 fights 1-6
Re: LHW week 14 fights 1-6
Opening Bout
Billy Fox vs Juergen Braehmer
Fight info: Minneapolis Auditorium, Minneapolis, MN, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Jimmy Lennon Jr., referee is Pat Russell, the bout will be scored by three judges: Marcus McDonnell (England), Barry Druxman (United States) and Gelasio Perez Huerta (Mexico), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Billy Fox - Record: 7-5-1 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Sam Colonna - Cut Man: Gil Clancy
In the blue corner: Juergen Braehmer - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Freddie Brown - Cut Man: Bill Gore
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:24 Braehmer moves in and scores with a quick jab. 0:2
0:47 Both men look to measure one another. 0:2
0:56 Fox is either lucky or has radar. Braehmer's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:2
01:03 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 0:2
01:11 Braehmer can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:2
01:18 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:2
01:29 Braehmer really buried that punch into Fox's ribs. 0:7
01:29 Fox appears shaken by those punches! 0:7
01:46 Fox tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:7
01:53 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:7
02:04 Braehmer lands a solid cross! 0:12
02:04 Fox is suddenly in trouble! 0:12
02:26 Fox tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Braehmer. 0:12
02:33 Braehmer is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:12
02:40 Fox said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 0:12
02:54 Some good body work by Braehmer but not much on those punches. 0:14
03:00 Braehmer is protecting the body nicely as Fox fails to score inside. 0:14
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 1:14
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Braehmer looks to be in fair shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:13 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:19 Fox's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:31 Fox just can't find the range with that jab. 0:0
0:34 Braehmer triple jabs and at least two of the punches scored. His hand speed is amazing at times. 0:3
0:50 Fox dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Braehmer back on his heels! 4:3
0:50 Juergen Braehmer is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 4:3
01:21 Braehmer ties up Fox... 4:3
01:30 Braehmer and Fox each take a step back. 4:3
01:34 Braehmer backs away and hitches up his trunks. 4:3
01:45 Fox throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Braehmer but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:3
01:57 Braehmer is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Fox's defense. 4:3
02:09 Russell yells at the fighters to separate but Fox and Braehmer are a tangle of arms. 4:3
02:13 Russell has to break the clinch. 4:3
02:19 Braehmer pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 4:5
02:34 Fox ties up Braehmer. 4:5
02:38 Russell is shouting at Fox to break! 4:5
02:42 The action slows for the moment. 4:5
02:50 Braehmer works his way in and leans on Fox... 4:5
02:55 Russell moves them apart. 4:5
03:00 Fox misses wildly with the Hook. 4:5
03:00 The action was nearly non-existant in that round and the crowd is non too happy about it. 3:5
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 3 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:07 Billy Fox's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:12 Fox shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Braehmer flush! 4:0
0:12 Braehmer is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 4:0
0:30 Fox tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Braehmer blocks it. 4:0
0:32 There's a wicked right by Braehmer. He had some steam on that punch. 4:3
0:47 Braehmer drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:7
0:47 Fox was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:7
0:57 Braehmer misses the lead left, but follows up with a right hook that finds the mark. 4:9
01:11 Fox throws a crushing right to Braehmer's jaw! 8:9
01:11 Braehmer's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 8:9
01:27 Braehmer just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 12:9
01:27 Braehmer is reeling.. 12:9
01:36 Braehmer doesn't have to look for Fox this round. He is right there in front of him. 12:9
01:45 Braehmer misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 12:9
01:55 Billy Fox walks in to a glancing hook from Braehmer. 12:11
02:12 As high as Braehmer is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Fox takes advantage of it. 12:11
02:21 Braehmer looks to work the body, but Fox covers up nicely. 12:11
02:28 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 12:11
02:41 Fox's finds a home on Braehmer's jaw. 14:11
02:58 Juergen Braehmer telegraphed that shot and Fox ducks under it easily. 14:11
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 15:11
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 4 begins. 0:0
0:10 Fox is holding Braehmer tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 0:0
0:15 Russell has to break them apart. 0:0
0:15 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:28 Braehmer just comes up short with the hook. 0:0
0:35 Fox connects with a violent hook! 5:0
0:35 Fox has Braehmer in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 5:0
0:44 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 5:0
0:56 Fox just misses with a huge shot as Braehmer chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 5:0
0:58 Braehmer sometimes falls in love with his hook ... but when it scores like that one, it's hard to blame him! 5:3
01:14 Fox is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 5:3
01:25 Braehmer holds his arms up in disgust as Fox holds him around his waist. 5:3
01:34 Braehmer pushes Fox away. 5:3
01:49 Braehmer has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Fox. 5:3
01:54 The fighters separate after a clinch. 5:3
01:59 It's a knowledgeable crowd tonight. They are letting the fighters know they want to see some action and when it slows down they are quick with their show of displeasure. 5:3
02:05 There's a crushing hook to the head, landed by Fox! Braehmer flashes a quick smile at Fox as if to acknowledge the blow. 8:3
02:22 Fox misses with that punch. 8:3
02:29 Braehmer's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 8:3
02:44 Billy Fox catches Braehmer coming in with a sweet uppercut! 12:3
02:44 Braehmer is staggered... 12:3
02:57 The cross scores for Fox. He needs to throw that punch more often. 14:3
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 14:2
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:07 Freddie Brown was really animated in Braehmer's corner and Braehmer was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:12 Fox lands a wicked uppercut! 5:0
0:12 That's the punch Fox hoped to land! Braehmer looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 5:0
0:16 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 5:0
0:30 Fox misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:0
0:44 Braehmer doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Fox's head? 5:5
0:44 Fox is going to need to regroup after that blow... 5:5
01:01 Braehmer works free! He backs to ring center, with Fox following. 5:5
01:09 Braehmer throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 5:7
01:23 He lands a vicious cross! 5:12
01:23 Braehmer just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 5:12
01:40 Billy Fox drops the right hand flush on Juergen Braehmer's chin! 9:12
01:40 That was a beautiful shot, Braehmer's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 9:12
01:54 Fox wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Braehmer's defense. 9:12
02:01 Braehmer lands a solid cross! 9:16
02:01 Fox is dazed and he is in trouble!! 9:16
02:14 Fox fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 9:16
02:27 Fox retreats into a neutral corner. 9:16
02:32 That hook from Braehmer snapped Fox's head back violently! 9:20
02:32 Fox seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 9:20
02:45 Braehmer moves into a neutral corner. 9:20
02:49 Fox is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Braehmer can't throw punches, I guess. 9:20
02:58 The Referee breaks it up... 9:20
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Fox and Braehmer really went at it. 9:21
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 Freddie Brown not only gave Braehmer encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Fox. Now it's up to Braehmer to implement it. 0:0
0:13 Fox is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:20 Fox takes a heavy combination downstairs. 0:4
0:20 Those punches hurt Fox and he looks to hang on. 0:4
0:25 Billy Fox is running out of gas... 0:4
0:25 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:4
0:35 Fox looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 0:4
0:37 Braehmer's jab is fast and accurate. 0:6
0:46 Fox is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:6
0:54 Braehmer is holding... 0:6
01:03 Now they break clean. 0:6
01:15 Billy Fox backs into a neutral corner. 0:6
01:19 Fox takes a hard combination from Braehmer 0:10
01:19 Fox looks shaken! 0:10
01:35 Fox appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 0:10
01:43 Braehmer traps Fox's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Russell breaks it up. 0:10
01:47 Russell breaks them up... 0:10
01:59 Braehmer fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 0:10
02:08 Braehmer slides into a neutral corner... 0:10
02:13 Fox lands a devastating jab! 4:10
02:13 Braehmer's knee almost touched the canvas... 4:10
02:27 Braehmer's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 4:12
02:31 Fox doesn't have much left... 4:12
02:39 * Braehmer is told to watch holding and hitting by Russell 4:15
02:57 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:15
03:00 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 4:15
03:00 Braehmer misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:15
03:00 It looks like Braehmer has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 4:15
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 6. 4:15
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fox was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:12 Braehmer lets his hands go inside, but Fox protects his body well. 0:0
0:19 Sam Colonna seemed to pump up Fox between rounds. 0:0
0:23 Fox lands a strong uppercut! 5:0
0:23 Braehmer looks like he was hurt by that punch! 5:0
0:41 Fox sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Braehmer. 8:0
0:58 Billy Fox has Braehmer cornered! 8:0
01:03 Braehmer does a great job of moving as Fox tries to work inside. 8:0
01:05 Braehmer snakes the jab through Fox's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 8:2
01:22 That hook by Fox jarred Braehmer! 12:2
01:22 Braehmer was stunned by that blow! 12:2
01:34 Braehmer shoots the jab into the chest of Fox. 12:4
01:49 Braehmer pins Fox in the corner! 12:4
01:49 Braehmer fires the jab. It finds its target. 12:6
02:03 Fox fires and misses. 12:6
02:06 Braehmer throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 12:8
02:15 Fox has Braehmer trapped! 12:8
02:19 Braehmer is challenging Billy Fox to fight him and quit clinching. 12:8
02:24 Russell pries them apart. 12:8
02:38 Braehmer usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Fox tries vainly to score. 12:8
02:44 Braehmer cranks up the hook and connects to Fox's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 12:12
02:44 Fox's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 12:12
03:00 Braehmer is trying to free his gloves from under Fox's gloves. 12:12
03:00 Russell steps in and breaks it up. 12:12
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 12:12
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 8. There it is! 0:0
0:15 Fox just landed a devastating three punch combo! 4:0
0:15 Braehmer is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:0
0:29 Braehmer scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 4:5
0:29 That series of punches rocked Fox and he looks to be in trouble. 4:5
0:38 Fox is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 4:5
0:42 Braehmer lands the lead cross. 4:7
0:56 Braehmer bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 4:9
01:09 Fox feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 4:9
01:14 Fox lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Juergen Braehmer. 4:9
01:25 * Braehmer rains a combination of blows to the head and body of Fox and Fox tastes the canvas here in Round 8! 4:9
01:28 Russell stands over Fox and starts the count... 4:19
01:28 1... 4:19
01:29 2... 4:19
01:30 3... 4:19
01:31 Fox tries to clear his head as Russell reaches the count of 4. 4:19
01:32 5... 4:19
01:33 6... 4:19
01:34 7... 4:19
01:35 8... 4:19
01:36 9... 4:19
01:36 * Fox's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 4:19
01:36 Russell waves the two fighters together. 4:19
01:36 There's time for Braehmer to finish Fox if he can do it. 4:19
01:45 Braehmer has Fox blocked in! 4:19
01:58 Braehmer cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Fox had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:19
02:09 He just comes up short with the jab. 4:19
02:16 Braehmer has to start putting his punches together. There it is! He gets off a nice series of blows that rattle Fox. 4:22
02:16 Braehmer picks up the pace sensing he can get Fox out of there! 4:22
02:33 Braehmer misses with that hook. 4:22
02:45 Juergen Braehmer can't score with short uppercut inside. Fox got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:22
02:52 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Braehmer lands the right hand. 4:24
03:00 Braehmer throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:24
03:00 Braehmer appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 4:24
03:00 Oh, there's nothing like a knockdown to bring a crowd to it's feet and those in attendance here are cheering loudly as the round closes. 4:25
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it looks as if Fox is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:06 Fox got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Sam Colonna's instructions work. 0:0
0:07 A hard jab lands from Braehmer 0:3
0:11 Braehmer is starting to fatigue... 0:3
0:34 Braehmer likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Fox's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 0:5
0:52 Braehmer doesn't connect with the hook. 0:5
0:59 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:5
01:04 Fox has his arms wrapped around Braehmer... Now they separate. 0:5
01:13 Referee Russell separates the two... 0:5
01:23 Braehmer bounces off the ropes, challenging Fox to come get him. 0:5
01:40 Fox wraps up Braehmer... Neither fighter will break... 0:5
01:49 Braehmer works his way free! 0:5
01:49 Fox appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 0:5
01:58 Braehmer smothers Billy Fox's attack as Fox tries to get off some shots inside. 0:5
02:01 Braehmer lands a stinging jab. 0:7
02:15 Juergen Braehmer lands a crushing uppercut! 0:12
02:15 Fox staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 0:12
02:28 Braehmer fires a lead right that Fox manages to avoid. 0:12
02:48 That punch actually went behind Fox's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Braehmer. 0:12
02:54 Juergen Braehmer doubles up to the body, though Billy Fox seems unfazed. 0:14
02:54 Braehmer senses he has Fox in trouble and he is pouring it on! 0:14
03:00 Billy Fox slides into the corner... 0:14
03:00 Braehmer misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:14
03:00 Braehmer seems to have done enough to win this fight. 0:14
03:00 One more round to go as the bell ending Round 9 sounds. 1:15
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters touch gloves in the middle of the ring as the 10th and final round begins. 0:0
0:05 Whatever Freddie Brown said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Braehmer has some spring in his step here in the 10th round. 0:0
0:12 Fox misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:15 Braehmer feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Fox's chin. 0:2
0:28 Braehmer is clinching... Fox is trying to free his gloves... They are under Braehmer's arms... 0:2
0:33 Russell moves in to break the clinch. 0:2
0:37 Both men look to measure one another. 0:2
0:48 Fox tries to drop the right hand over the top but Juergen Braehmer ducks under it. 0:2
0:50 Braehmer finds a home for his jab, keeping Billy Fox at bay. 0:4
01:10 Billy Fox leaves the jab just short. 0:4
01:17 The fighters are tangled up inside. Braehmer has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 0:6
01:31 Fox tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:6
01:50 Look out! That was a straight right by Fox! 4:6
01:50 And Braehmer's in big trouble now! 4:6
01:55 Both fighters are carrying their arms low... 4:6
02:07 There's a hard shot off the top of Braehmer's head! 8:6
02:07 Braehmer is suddenly in trouble! 8:6
02:24 Fox cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Juergen Braehmer had his elbows tucked in nicely. 8:6
02:38 Braehmer grabs and holds Fox... 8:6
02:43 Braehmer pushes Fox away. 8:6
02:48 Juergen Braehmer and Fox lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 8:6
02:56 These guys are both being extremely tentative in there tonight. 8:6
03:00 Fox is pinned in his own corner... 8:6
03:00 Braehmer ties up Fox. Why would he want to clinch now? 8:6
03:00 Russell has to separate the two... 8:6
03:00 Braehmer appears to have this fight under control. 8:6
03:00 That's the bell ending the fight and leaving the outcome in the hands of the judges. 8:6
Fight Result
Jimmy Lennon Jr. has the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Marcus McDonnell, England scores the bout 98 to 93
Barry Druxman, United States scores the bout 97 to 93
Gelasio Perez Huerta, Mexico scores the bout 97 to 93
The winner by unanimous decision is Juergen Braehmer!
Score Cards
Marcus McDonnell Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Billy Fox 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 8 9 10 93
Juergen Braehmer 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 98
Barry Druxman Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Billy Fox 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 8 9 9 93
Juergen Braehmer 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 97
Gelasio Perez Huerta Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Billy Fox 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 8 9 10 93
Juergen Braehmer 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 97
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Billy Fox 27 28 30 30 27 27 30 24 27 29 279
Juergen Braehmer 30 29 28 27 30 30 30 30 30 28 292
Statistics
Categories Billy Fox Juergen Braehmer
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 1.90 5.20
Hooks / Round 2.90 4.90
Crosses / Round 2.40 4.40
Combinations / Round 1.70 4.90
Uppercuts / Round 1.80 5.00
Punches Landed / Round 10.70 24.40
Punches Missed / Round 66.20 50.40
Punching Accuracy 13.9% 32.6%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 7 / 7
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 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
Billy Fox vs Juergen Braehmer
Fight info: Minneapolis Auditorium, Minneapolis, MN, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Jimmy Lennon Jr., referee is Pat Russell, the bout will be scored by three judges: Marcus McDonnell (England), Barry Druxman (United States) and Gelasio Perez Huerta (Mexico), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Billy Fox - Record: 7-5-1 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Sam Colonna - Cut Man: Gil Clancy
In the blue corner: Juergen Braehmer - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Freddie Brown - Cut Man: Bill Gore
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:24 Braehmer moves in and scores with a quick jab. 0:2
0:47 Both men look to measure one another. 0:2
0:56 Fox is either lucky or has radar. Braehmer's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:2
01:03 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 0:2
01:11 Braehmer can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:2
01:18 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:2
01:29 Braehmer really buried that punch into Fox's ribs. 0:7
01:29 Fox appears shaken by those punches! 0:7
01:46 Fox tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:7
01:53 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:7
02:04 Braehmer lands a solid cross! 0:12
02:04 Fox is suddenly in trouble! 0:12
02:26 Fox tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Braehmer. 0:12
02:33 Braehmer is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:12
02:40 Fox said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 0:12
02:54 Some good body work by Braehmer but not much on those punches. 0:14
03:00 Braehmer is protecting the body nicely as Fox fails to score inside. 0:14
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 1:14
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Braehmer looks to be in fair shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:13 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:19 Fox's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:31 Fox just can't find the range with that jab. 0:0
0:34 Braehmer triple jabs and at least two of the punches scored. His hand speed is amazing at times. 0:3
0:50 Fox dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Braehmer back on his heels! 4:3
0:50 Juergen Braehmer is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 4:3
01:21 Braehmer ties up Fox... 4:3
01:30 Braehmer and Fox each take a step back. 4:3
01:34 Braehmer backs away and hitches up his trunks. 4:3
01:45 Fox throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Braehmer but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:3
01:57 Braehmer is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Fox's defense. 4:3
02:09 Russell yells at the fighters to separate but Fox and Braehmer are a tangle of arms. 4:3
02:13 Russell has to break the clinch. 4:3
02:19 Braehmer pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 4:5
02:34 Fox ties up Braehmer. 4:5
02:38 Russell is shouting at Fox to break! 4:5
02:42 The action slows for the moment. 4:5
02:50 Braehmer works his way in and leans on Fox... 4:5
02:55 Russell moves them apart. 4:5
03:00 Fox misses wildly with the Hook. 4:5
03:00 The action was nearly non-existant in that round and the crowd is non too happy about it. 3:5
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 3 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:07 Billy Fox's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:12 Fox shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Braehmer flush! 4:0
0:12 Braehmer is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 4:0
0:30 Fox tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Braehmer blocks it. 4:0
0:32 There's a wicked right by Braehmer. He had some steam on that punch. 4:3
0:47 Braehmer drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:7
0:47 Fox was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:7
0:57 Braehmer misses the lead left, but follows up with a right hook that finds the mark. 4:9
01:11 Fox throws a crushing right to Braehmer's jaw! 8:9
01:11 Braehmer's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 8:9
01:27 Braehmer just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 12:9
01:27 Braehmer is reeling.. 12:9
01:36 Braehmer doesn't have to look for Fox this round. He is right there in front of him. 12:9
01:45 Braehmer misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 12:9
01:55 Billy Fox walks in to a glancing hook from Braehmer. 12:11
02:12 As high as Braehmer is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Fox takes advantage of it. 12:11
02:21 Braehmer looks to work the body, but Fox covers up nicely. 12:11
02:28 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 12:11
02:41 Fox's finds a home on Braehmer's jaw. 14:11
02:58 Juergen Braehmer telegraphed that shot and Fox ducks under it easily. 14:11
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 15:11
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 4 begins. 0:0
0:10 Fox is holding Braehmer tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 0:0
0:15 Russell has to break them apart. 0:0
0:15 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:28 Braehmer just comes up short with the hook. 0:0
0:35 Fox connects with a violent hook! 5:0
0:35 Fox has Braehmer in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 5:0
0:44 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 5:0
0:56 Fox just misses with a huge shot as Braehmer chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 5:0
0:58 Braehmer sometimes falls in love with his hook ... but when it scores like that one, it's hard to blame him! 5:3
01:14 Fox is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 5:3
01:25 Braehmer holds his arms up in disgust as Fox holds him around his waist. 5:3
01:34 Braehmer pushes Fox away. 5:3
01:49 Braehmer has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Fox. 5:3
01:54 The fighters separate after a clinch. 5:3
01:59 It's a knowledgeable crowd tonight. They are letting the fighters know they want to see some action and when it slows down they are quick with their show of displeasure. 5:3
02:05 There's a crushing hook to the head, landed by Fox! Braehmer flashes a quick smile at Fox as if to acknowledge the blow. 8:3
02:22 Fox misses with that punch. 8:3
02:29 Braehmer's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 8:3
02:44 Billy Fox catches Braehmer coming in with a sweet uppercut! 12:3
02:44 Braehmer is staggered... 12:3
02:57 The cross scores for Fox. He needs to throw that punch more often. 14:3
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 14:2
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:07 Freddie Brown was really animated in Braehmer's corner and Braehmer was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:12 Fox lands a wicked uppercut! 5:0
0:12 That's the punch Fox hoped to land! Braehmer looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 5:0
0:16 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 5:0
0:30 Fox misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:0
0:44 Braehmer doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Fox's head? 5:5
0:44 Fox is going to need to regroup after that blow... 5:5
01:01 Braehmer works free! He backs to ring center, with Fox following. 5:5
01:09 Braehmer throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 5:7
01:23 He lands a vicious cross! 5:12
01:23 Braehmer just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 5:12
01:40 Billy Fox drops the right hand flush on Juergen Braehmer's chin! 9:12
01:40 That was a beautiful shot, Braehmer's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 9:12
01:54 Fox wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Braehmer's defense. 9:12
02:01 Braehmer lands a solid cross! 9:16
02:01 Fox is dazed and he is in trouble!! 9:16
02:14 Fox fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 9:16
02:27 Fox retreats into a neutral corner. 9:16
02:32 That hook from Braehmer snapped Fox's head back violently! 9:20
02:32 Fox seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 9:20
02:45 Braehmer moves into a neutral corner. 9:20
02:49 Fox is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Braehmer can't throw punches, I guess. 9:20
02:58 The Referee breaks it up... 9:20
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Fox and Braehmer really went at it. 9:21
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 Freddie Brown not only gave Braehmer encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Fox. Now it's up to Braehmer to implement it. 0:0
0:13 Fox is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:20 Fox takes a heavy combination downstairs. 0:4
0:20 Those punches hurt Fox and he looks to hang on. 0:4
0:25 Billy Fox is running out of gas... 0:4
0:25 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:4
0:35 Fox looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 0:4
0:37 Braehmer's jab is fast and accurate. 0:6
0:46 Fox is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:6
0:54 Braehmer is holding... 0:6
01:03 Now they break clean. 0:6
01:15 Billy Fox backs into a neutral corner. 0:6
01:19 Fox takes a hard combination from Braehmer 0:10
01:19 Fox looks shaken! 0:10
01:35 Fox appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 0:10
01:43 Braehmer traps Fox's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Russell breaks it up. 0:10
01:47 Russell breaks them up... 0:10
01:59 Braehmer fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 0:10
02:08 Braehmer slides into a neutral corner... 0:10
02:13 Fox lands a devastating jab! 4:10
02:13 Braehmer's knee almost touched the canvas... 4:10
02:27 Braehmer's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 4:12
02:31 Fox doesn't have much left... 4:12
02:39 * Braehmer is told to watch holding and hitting by Russell 4:15
02:57 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:15
03:00 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 4:15
03:00 Braehmer misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:15
03:00 It looks like Braehmer has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 4:15
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 6. 4:15
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fox was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:12 Braehmer lets his hands go inside, but Fox protects his body well. 0:0
0:19 Sam Colonna seemed to pump up Fox between rounds. 0:0
0:23 Fox lands a strong uppercut! 5:0
0:23 Braehmer looks like he was hurt by that punch! 5:0
0:41 Fox sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Braehmer. 8:0
0:58 Billy Fox has Braehmer cornered! 8:0
01:03 Braehmer does a great job of moving as Fox tries to work inside. 8:0
01:05 Braehmer snakes the jab through Fox's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 8:2
01:22 That hook by Fox jarred Braehmer! 12:2
01:22 Braehmer was stunned by that blow! 12:2
01:34 Braehmer shoots the jab into the chest of Fox. 12:4
01:49 Braehmer pins Fox in the corner! 12:4
01:49 Braehmer fires the jab. It finds its target. 12:6
02:03 Fox fires and misses. 12:6
02:06 Braehmer throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 12:8
02:15 Fox has Braehmer trapped! 12:8
02:19 Braehmer is challenging Billy Fox to fight him and quit clinching. 12:8
02:24 Russell pries them apart. 12:8
02:38 Braehmer usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Fox tries vainly to score. 12:8
02:44 Braehmer cranks up the hook and connects to Fox's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 12:12
02:44 Fox's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 12:12
03:00 Braehmer is trying to free his gloves from under Fox's gloves. 12:12
03:00 Russell steps in and breaks it up. 12:12
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 12:12
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 8. There it is! 0:0
0:15 Fox just landed a devastating three punch combo! 4:0
0:15 Braehmer is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:0
0:29 Braehmer scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 4:5
0:29 That series of punches rocked Fox and he looks to be in trouble. 4:5
0:38 Fox is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 4:5
0:42 Braehmer lands the lead cross. 4:7
0:56 Braehmer bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 4:9
01:09 Fox feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 4:9
01:14 Fox lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Juergen Braehmer. 4:9
01:25 * Braehmer rains a combination of blows to the head and body of Fox and Fox tastes the canvas here in Round 8! 4:9
01:28 Russell stands over Fox and starts the count... 4:19
01:28 1... 4:19
01:29 2... 4:19
01:30 3... 4:19
01:31 Fox tries to clear his head as Russell reaches the count of 4. 4:19
01:32 5... 4:19
01:33 6... 4:19
01:34 7... 4:19
01:35 8... 4:19
01:36 9... 4:19
01:36 * Fox's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 4:19
01:36 Russell waves the two fighters together. 4:19
01:36 There's time for Braehmer to finish Fox if he can do it. 4:19
01:45 Braehmer has Fox blocked in! 4:19
01:58 Braehmer cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Fox had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:19
02:09 He just comes up short with the jab. 4:19
02:16 Braehmer has to start putting his punches together. There it is! He gets off a nice series of blows that rattle Fox. 4:22
02:16 Braehmer picks up the pace sensing he can get Fox out of there! 4:22
02:33 Braehmer misses with that hook. 4:22
02:45 Juergen Braehmer can't score with short uppercut inside. Fox got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:22
02:52 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Braehmer lands the right hand. 4:24
03:00 Braehmer throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:24
03:00 Braehmer appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 4:24
03:00 Oh, there's nothing like a knockdown to bring a crowd to it's feet and those in attendance here are cheering loudly as the round closes. 4:25
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it looks as if Fox is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:06 Fox got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Sam Colonna's instructions work. 0:0
0:07 A hard jab lands from Braehmer 0:3
0:11 Braehmer is starting to fatigue... 0:3
0:34 Braehmer likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Fox's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 0:5
0:52 Braehmer doesn't connect with the hook. 0:5
0:59 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:5
01:04 Fox has his arms wrapped around Braehmer... Now they separate. 0:5
01:13 Referee Russell separates the two... 0:5
01:23 Braehmer bounces off the ropes, challenging Fox to come get him. 0:5
01:40 Fox wraps up Braehmer... Neither fighter will break... 0:5
01:49 Braehmer works his way free! 0:5
01:49 Fox appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 0:5
01:58 Braehmer smothers Billy Fox's attack as Fox tries to get off some shots inside. 0:5
02:01 Braehmer lands a stinging jab. 0:7
02:15 Juergen Braehmer lands a crushing uppercut! 0:12
02:15 Fox staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 0:12
02:28 Braehmer fires a lead right that Fox manages to avoid. 0:12
02:48 That punch actually went behind Fox's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Braehmer. 0:12
02:54 Juergen Braehmer doubles up to the body, though Billy Fox seems unfazed. 0:14
02:54 Braehmer senses he has Fox in trouble and he is pouring it on! 0:14
03:00 Billy Fox slides into the corner... 0:14
03:00 Braehmer misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:14
03:00 Braehmer seems to have done enough to win this fight. 0:14
03:00 One more round to go as the bell ending Round 9 sounds. 1:15
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters touch gloves in the middle of the ring as the 10th and final round begins. 0:0
0:05 Whatever Freddie Brown said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Braehmer has some spring in his step here in the 10th round. 0:0
0:12 Fox misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:15 Braehmer feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Fox's chin. 0:2
0:28 Braehmer is clinching... Fox is trying to free his gloves... They are under Braehmer's arms... 0:2
0:33 Russell moves in to break the clinch. 0:2
0:37 Both men look to measure one another. 0:2
0:48 Fox tries to drop the right hand over the top but Juergen Braehmer ducks under it. 0:2
0:50 Braehmer finds a home for his jab, keeping Billy Fox at bay. 0:4
01:10 Billy Fox leaves the jab just short. 0:4
01:17 The fighters are tangled up inside. Braehmer has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 0:6
01:31 Fox tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:6
01:50 Look out! That was a straight right by Fox! 4:6
01:50 And Braehmer's in big trouble now! 4:6
01:55 Both fighters are carrying their arms low... 4:6
02:07 There's a hard shot off the top of Braehmer's head! 8:6
02:07 Braehmer is suddenly in trouble! 8:6
02:24 Fox cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Juergen Braehmer had his elbows tucked in nicely. 8:6
02:38 Braehmer grabs and holds Fox... 8:6
02:43 Braehmer pushes Fox away. 8:6
02:48 Juergen Braehmer and Fox lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 8:6
02:56 These guys are both being extremely tentative in there tonight. 8:6
03:00 Fox is pinned in his own corner... 8:6
03:00 Braehmer ties up Fox. Why would he want to clinch now? 8:6
03:00 Russell has to separate the two... 8:6
03:00 Braehmer appears to have this fight under control. 8:6
03:00 That's the bell ending the fight and leaving the outcome in the hands of the judges. 8:6
Fight Result
Jimmy Lennon Jr. has the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Marcus McDonnell, England scores the bout 98 to 93
Barry Druxman, United States scores the bout 97 to 93
Gelasio Perez Huerta, Mexico scores the bout 97 to 93
The winner by unanimous decision is Juergen Braehmer!
Score Cards
Marcus McDonnell Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Billy Fox 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 8 9 10 93
Juergen Braehmer 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 98
Barry Druxman Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Billy Fox 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 8 9 9 93
Juergen Braehmer 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 97
Gelasio Perez Huerta Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Billy Fox 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 8 9 10 93
Juergen Braehmer 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 97
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Billy Fox 27 28 30 30 27 27 30 24 27 29 279
Juergen Braehmer 30 29 28 27 30 30 30 30 30 28 292
Statistics
Categories Billy Fox Juergen Braehmer
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 1.90 5.20
Hooks / Round 2.90 4.90
Crosses / Round 2.40 4.40
Combinations / Round 1.70 4.90
Uppercuts / Round 1.80 5.00
Punches Landed / Round 10.70 24.40
Punches Missed / Round 66.20 50.40
Punching Accuracy 13.9% 32.6%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 7 / 7
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 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 week 14 fights 1-6
Preliminary 1
Floyd Patterson vs Stipe Drews
Fight info: The Palladium, Denver, CO, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Jeff Connor, referee is Steve Smoger, the bout will be scored by three judges: Gwen Adair (United States), James Jen-Kin (United States) and Erkki Meronen (Finland), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Floyd Patterson - Record: 8-3-2 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Paddy Flood - Cut Man: Freddie Brown
In the blue corner: Stipe Drews - Record: 1-3-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Rudy Hernandez - Cut Man: Nick Florio
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
0:17 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:26 Smoger moves them apart. 0:0
0:39 Drews just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 5:0
0:39 Stipe Drews was shaken by those blows! 5:0
0:53 Drews fires a light jab to the stomach 5:2
01:07 Drews misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:2
01:09 Patterson rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 7:2
01:23 Drews dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Patterson back on his heels! 7:6
01:23 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Patterson is just trying to hang on! 7:6
01:38 Patterson ties up Drews. Why would he want to clinch now? 7:6
01:42 Now they break clean. 7:6
01:46 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 7:6
01:55 That hook from Floyd Patterson snapped Drews's head back violently! 11:6
01:55 That blow connected solidly to the head of Drews and he is stunned! 11:6
02:09 Drews fires and misses. 11:6
02:15 Patterson connects with a violent combination! 15:6
02:15 Drews was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 15:6
02:33 There's some nice hand speed. Drews fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 15:8
02:48 Patterson wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Drews's defense. 15:8
03:00 Drews fires a shot, but it glances off Patterson's shoulder. 15:8
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 14:8
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Drews looks to be in excellent shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Rudy Hernandez knows Stipe Drews lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:11 Drews lands a devastating uppercut! 0:4
0:11 Patterson was stunned by that blow! 0:4
0:21 Patterson dips and connects with a hook to the side of Drews's head. 2:4
0:33 Drews is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 2:6
0:43 Drews scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 2:8
0:57 Drews comes in low. Patterson puts a headlock on him. Smoger knocks Patterson's arm off Drews's head. 2:8
01:09 Smoger separates the two... 2:8
01:15 Drews digs a short hook to ribs of Patterson. 2:10
01:25 Stipe Drews shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 2:12
01:38 Drews lands a crushing uppercut! 2:16
01:38 Patterson is reeling after that shot! 2:16
01:56 Patterson works free! He backs to ring center, with Stipe Drews following. 2:16
02:00 As high as Patterson is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Drews takes advantage of it. 2:16
02:22 Patterson has Drews cornered! 2:16
02:26 Patterson wraps up Drews. 2:16
02:35 Smoger has to separate the two... 2:16
02:41 The action slows for the moment. 2:16
02:48 Patterson bores in determined to maul Drews 2:16
03:00 Patterson spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 2. 2:17
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Patterson didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:23 Patterson has his arms wrapped around Drews... Now they separate. 0:0
0:28 Smoger steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:33 Patterson quickly hitches up his trunks. 0:0
0:41 Drews misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:43 Patterson leaps at Drews and lands a cross that made Drews's legs buckle ever so slightly. That was a wild shot! 3:0
01:03 Patterson lands a hard uppercut! 7:0
01:03 Drews appears to have been staggered by that punch... 7:0
01:24 Both men look to measure one another. 7:0
01:32 Drews picks off the jab thrown by Patterson. 7:0
01:34 Drews lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 7:2
01:48 Drews lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Patterson. 7:2
02:00 Drews slides along the far ropes. 7:2
02:14 Patterson misses wildly with the hook. 7:2
02:16 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Stipe Drews digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Patterson. 7:4
02:33 The fighters are tied up. Drews tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 7:4
02:37 Patterson tries to get free... Here comes Smoger to break them up... 7:4
02:47 That was a violent straight right by Patterson! 11:4
02:47 Those punches hurt Drews and he looks to hang on. 11:4
03:00 Drews shows Patterson his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 3. 10:5
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 4. 0:0
0:08 Rudy Hernandez was really animated in Drews's corner and Drews was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 Both fighters let their hands go with Drews coming out on top in that melee. 2:3
0:12 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:3
0:20 Drews retreats into a neutral corner. 2:3
0:24 Smoger yells at the fighters to separate but Patterson and Drews are a tangle of arms. 2:3
0:29 Referee Smoger has to separate the two... 2:3
0:39 Drews picks off the hook by Floyd Patterson. 2:3
0:41 Drews scores with several light punches to the head. 2:5
0:53 Patterson has Drews trapped! 2:5
0:53 Patterson scores with a brutal hook to the head. 5:5
01:04 Great work to the body by Patterson as he scores with both hands. 8:5
01:14 Patterson has Stipe Drews blocked in! 8:5
01:14 Drews winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Patterson. 11:5
01:26 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 11:5
01:31 Patterson usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Drews tries vainly to score. 11:5
01:33 * Patterson lands a solid body shot. Smoger steps in saying the punch was below the belt. Patterson can't believe the call and neither can we. 13:5
01:33 Patterson feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Drews's chin. 13:5
01:42 Drews doesn't have to look for Patterson this round. He is right there in front of him. 13:5
01:46 Floyd Patterson has Drews pinned! 13:5
01:50 Patterson drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 17:5
01:50 Drews is suddenly in trouble! 17:5
02:04 Patterson tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Drews. 17:5
02:11 Drews retreats into the near right corner. 17:5
02:11 Drews eats a jab from Patterson 19:5
02:27 Stipe Drews is clinching. Smoger better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 19:5
02:32 Smoger has to break them apart. 19:5
02:39 Drews slides into the corner... 19:5
02:39 Drews takes a solid cross from Patterson. 22:5
02:48 Both fighters are flailing away but Drews is definitely landing the better punches. 24:8
03:00 Floyd Patterson is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Drews a decent target to shoot for. 24:8
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 4. 25:7
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Patterson's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:09 Patterson is staying at the center of the ring. 0:0
0:13 Patterson drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:0
0:13 Drews in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:0
0:18 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 4:0
0:22 Drews is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:0
0:30 It's a sweet uppercut by Patterson! He snapped Drews's head straight back with that punch! 8:0
0:30 Drews staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 8:0
0:44 Oh!!! Patterson unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 12:0
0:44 Stipe Drews is going to need to regroup after that blow... 12:0
01:04 Patterson continues to follow Drews about the ring. 12:0
01:23 Drews backs into the near right corner. 12:0
01:27 Patterson is holding... 12:0
01:39 The fighters separate after a clinch. 12:0
01:44 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 12:0
01:52 Patterson leaves the jab just short. 12:0
01:54 Drews's jab connects to Patterson's head 12:2
02:03 Drews moves into the right corner. 12:2
02:03 The fighters are throwing punches but Patterson is being much more effective in this battle. 15:4
02:13 Patterson bangs the uppercut home. 17:4
02:29 Stipe Drews's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 17:4
02:32 Floyd Patterson glances a hook off Drews's side. 19:4
02:44 There's the uppercut from Patterson. That opening has been there all fight for him. 21:4
02:58 Patterson lets his hands go inside, but Drews protects his body well. 21:4
03:00 Round 5 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 22:4
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Patterson looks to be in good shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Patterson goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 2:0
0:16 Drews looks to be losing his legs. 2:0
0:21 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Floyd Patterson scored more on that exchange. 5:2
0:30 Patterson pins Stipe Drews in the corner! 5:2
0:34 Floyd Patterson looks to work the body, but Stipe Drews covers up nicely. 5:2
0:41 Drews misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 5:2
0:48 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 5:2
0:55 Patterson scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 9:2
0:55 That series of punches rocked Drews and he looks to be in trouble. 9:2
01:12 Drews swings...and misses. 9:2
01:26 Patterson just landed a three punch combo! 13:2
01:26 How is Drews standing after those shots? 13:2
01:35 Floyd Patterson ends that flurry with a stiff right hand! 16:2
01:39 * Oh, there's some major swelling under the left eye of Drews. 16:2
01:44 Drews digs two shots to the body and then rips Patterson with a short uppercut on the inside. 16:5
01:54 Patterson slides into a neutral corner... 16:5
01:54 Drews lands two solid jabs that snap back the head of Patterson. 16:8
02:03 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 16:8
02:11 Patterson and Drews are in a clinch, Smoger hollers at them to break and start fighting. 16:8
02:20 Smoger breaks them up... 16:8
02:25 Drews moves into a neutral corner. 16:8
02:30 Patterson has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Drews. 16:8
02:34 Smoger separates them. 16:8
02:39 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 16:8
02:42 Patterson gets inside and fires a hook to Drews's body. 18:8
02:55 Patterson really buried that punch into Drews's ribs. 23:8
02:55 Drews is clutching his side! 23:8
03:00 Patterson appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 23:8
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 6. 23:8
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Patterson looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Drews'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 Patterson is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:14 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Drews can land a solid one. 0:2
0:23 Rudy Hernandez felt Stipe Drews lost that last round and he let him know in no uncertain terms during the break. 0:2
0:29 Patterson leans on the ropes and motions for Drews to come in. 0:2
0:39 Drews grabs Floyd Patterson's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Smoger has to force Drews to let go. 0:2
0:44 * Drews is leaning on the back of Patterson's neck and Smoger has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:2
0:57 Drews and Patterson lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 0:2
01:04 Patterson's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. He seems to hear but it remains to be seen if he'll follow the advice. 0:2
01:07 Patterson traps Drews in the corner! 0:2
01:12 Patterson bulls his way inside, pushing Stipe Drews up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 0:2
01:24 Patterson charges Drews trying to get inside 0:2
01:29 Patterson appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 0:2
01:39 Patterson cranks up the hook and connects to Drews's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:2
01:39 That was a beautiful shot, Drews's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 4:2
01:48 Patterson has Drews trapped in the near right neutral corner... 4:2
01:53 Patterson wings a big left hand at Drews but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:2
02:12 Patterson lands a vicious cross! 8:2
02:12 Drews was shaken by that blow! 8:2
02:16 Drews seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 8:2
02:29 Patterson is protecting the body nicely as Stipe Drews fails to score inside. 8:2
02:32 Patterson throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 10:2
02:45 Drews takes a heavy combination downstairs. 14:2
02:45 Drews is trying to regroup after those punches... 14:2
02:59 And Drews tastes the power of a huge combination from Patterson! 18:2
02:59 Drews looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 18:2
03:00 Drews's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Patterson. 18:2
03:00 It looks like Patterson has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 18:2
03:00 Round 7 finishes with the sound of the bell. 20:1
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Drews's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Drews's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Patterson sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 2:0
0:17 Patterson scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 4:0
0:26 Drews backs into a neutral corner. 4:0
0:30 Patterson works his way in and leans on Drews. 4:0
0:35 The action is at ring center. 4:0
0:35 Drews lands consecutive blows to Patterson's midsection. 4:2
0:48 Patterson doubles up to the body, though Drews seems unfazed. 6:2
01:00 Patterson traps Drews in the corner! 6:2
01:05 Patterson grabs Drews. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 6:2
01:14 Smoger pries them apart. 6:2
01:18 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 6:2
01:23 Patterson throws a flurry of punches but Drews either blocks or slips them. 6:2
01:25 Drews throws the cross and scores to the head of Patterson. 6:4
01:34 * Patterson is told to quit using his elbows by Smoger. 10:4
01:34 * Patterson is going to have a point deducted in a round he was well on his way to winning! 10:4
01:39 The increased swelling around the left eye of Drews is fast becoming a hindurance. 10:4
01:48 Floyd Patterson landed a sharp combination that rocked Drews back on his heels! 14:4
01:48 Drews was shaken by those blows! 14:4
02:02 Patterson telegraphed that shot and Drews ducks under it easily. 14:4
02:04 The uppercut just landed by Drews is a nice weapon on the inside. 14:6
02:18 Patterson just landed a devastating three punch combo! 18:6
02:18 Drews appears shaken by those punches! 18:6
02:22 There has to be something done about the swelling around Drews's left eye as it continues to worsen. 18:6
02:27 Drews has Patterson trapped! 18:6
02:32 Drews just misses with a huge shot as Patterson chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 18:6
02:44 Drews has Patterson blocked in! 18:6
02:48 Drews circles around the ring. 18:6
03:00 Patterson can't score with short uppercut inside. Drews got his gloves in front of the punch. 18:6
03:00 The bell stops the action as Patterson and Drews go back to their corners. 19:7
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it appears as if Drews is going to need a knockout to win this fight. 0:0
0:06 Drews'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
0:10 Drews lands a strong cross! 0:4
0:10 Patterson is trying to regroup after that punch... 0:4
0:20 Drews has Patterson trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:4
0:24 Drews lands a wicked combination! 0:8
0:24 Patterson seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 0:8
0:38 Drews fires and misses. 0:8
0:45 Drews is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:8
0:58 Apparently Patterson feels it's a good strategy to hug Drews and force Smoger to come separate them. 0:8
01:10 Floyd Patterson uses his shoulder to force Drews out of the clinch. 0:8
01:17 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:8
01:21 Patterson is trying to free his gloves from under Drews's gloves. 0:8
01:26 * Smoger steps in and admonishes Drews for using his shoulder. 0:8
01:44 Drews ties up Patterson... 0:8
01:53 Patterson pushes Drews away. 0:8
02:06 Patterson tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 0:8
02:18 Patterson misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 2:8
02:33 Stipe Drews doesn't connect with the uppercut. 2:8
02:40 Floyd Patterson doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Drews's head? 6:8
02:40 Drews seems to have been hurt by that punch! 6:8
02:54 There's a straight right by Patterson! 10:8
02:54 That punch may have stunned Drews momentarily. 10:8
02:58 The swelling under Drews's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 10:8
03:00 Patterson seems to have done enough to win this fight. 10:8
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 9. 10:8
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters touch gloves in the middle of the ring as the 10th and final round begins. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Drews is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 Drews scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Floyd Patterson's jaw. 0:2
0:24 Drews misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:2
0:26 Patterson scores with a stunning hook to the head. 3:2
0:31 Drews's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 3:2
0:39 Both fighters are flailing away but Drews is definitely landing the better punches. 5:5
0:51 Patterson backs into a neutral corner. 5:5
0:56 Drews just comes up short with the combination. 5:5
01:02 Floyd Patterson catches Drews coming in with a sweet uppercut! 9:5
01:02 And Stipe Drews's in big trouble now! 9:5
01:17 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 9:5
01:26 Patterson knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 9:5
01:35 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 9:5
01:40 Patterson works his way free! 9:5
01:46 Drews gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Patterson with an uppercut. 9:7
01:55 Drews lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 9:9
02:08 Patterson lands a hook to the ribs. 11:9
02:12 Drews's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 11:9
02:21 Drews misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 11:9
02:23 Patterson ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 13:9
02:23 They're both coming in head first. Someone's going to get cut if this keeps occurring! 13:9
02:39 Patterson drops in a solid cross just above Drews's trunks. 16:9
02:49 Drews lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 16:11
03:00 Patterson pins Drews's arms. Now they move apart. 16:11
03:00 Patterson shoves Drews away. 16:11
03:00 Patterson appears to have this fight under control. 16:11
03:00 This fight is going to the scorecards as the bell sounds ending Round 10. 17:11
Fight Result
And here with the call is Jeff Connor
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Gwen Adair, United States scores the bout 98 to 91
James Jen-Kin, United States scores the bout 98 to 91
Erkki Meronen, Finland scores the bout 96 to 93
And your winner by unanimous decision Floyd Patterson!!!
Score Cards
Gwen Adair Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Floyd Patterson 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 98
Stipe Drews 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 91
James Jen-Kin Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Floyd Patterson 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 98
Stipe Drews 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 91
Erkki Meronen Round Total
Finland 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Floyd Patterson 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 96
Stipe Drews 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 93
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Floyd Patterson 30 27 29 30 30 30 30 27 29 30 292
Stipe Drews 27 30 28 27 27 27 27 27 28 27 275
Statistics
Categories Floyd Patterson Stipe Drews
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.30 5.80
Hooks / Round 5.50 2.70
Crosses / Round 6.50 2.60
Combinations / Round 6.00 4.20
Uppercuts / Round 7.20 3.00
Punches Landed / Round 30.50 18.30
Punches Missed / Round 35.70 41.00
Punching Accuracy 46.1% 30.9%
Total Number of Fouls 1 2
Using Elbow 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Caution 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 3 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Floyd Patterson vs Stipe Drews
Fight info: The Palladium, Denver, CO, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Jeff Connor, referee is Steve Smoger, the bout will be scored by three judges: Gwen Adair (United States), James Jen-Kin (United States) and Erkki Meronen (Finland), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Floyd Patterson - Record: 8-3-2 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Paddy Flood - Cut Man: Freddie Brown
In the blue corner: Stipe Drews - Record: 1-3-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Rudy Hernandez - Cut Man: Nick Florio
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
0:17 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:26 Smoger moves them apart. 0:0
0:39 Drews just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 5:0
0:39 Stipe Drews was shaken by those blows! 5:0
0:53 Drews fires a light jab to the stomach 5:2
01:07 Drews misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:2
01:09 Patterson rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 7:2
01:23 Drews dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Patterson back on his heels! 7:6
01:23 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Patterson is just trying to hang on! 7:6
01:38 Patterson ties up Drews. Why would he want to clinch now? 7:6
01:42 Now they break clean. 7:6
01:46 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 7:6
01:55 That hook from Floyd Patterson snapped Drews's head back violently! 11:6
01:55 That blow connected solidly to the head of Drews and he is stunned! 11:6
02:09 Drews fires and misses. 11:6
02:15 Patterson connects with a violent combination! 15:6
02:15 Drews was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 15:6
02:33 There's some nice hand speed. Drews fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 15:8
02:48 Patterson wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Drews's defense. 15:8
03:00 Drews fires a shot, but it glances off Patterson's shoulder. 15:8
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 14:8
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Drews looks to be in excellent shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Rudy Hernandez knows Stipe Drews lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:11 Drews lands a devastating uppercut! 0:4
0:11 Patterson was stunned by that blow! 0:4
0:21 Patterson dips and connects with a hook to the side of Drews's head. 2:4
0:33 Drews is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 2:6
0:43 Drews scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 2:8
0:57 Drews comes in low. Patterson puts a headlock on him. Smoger knocks Patterson's arm off Drews's head. 2:8
01:09 Smoger separates the two... 2:8
01:15 Drews digs a short hook to ribs of Patterson. 2:10
01:25 Stipe Drews shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 2:12
01:38 Drews lands a crushing uppercut! 2:16
01:38 Patterson is reeling after that shot! 2:16
01:56 Patterson works free! He backs to ring center, with Stipe Drews following. 2:16
02:00 As high as Patterson is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Drews takes advantage of it. 2:16
02:22 Patterson has Drews cornered! 2:16
02:26 Patterson wraps up Drews. 2:16
02:35 Smoger has to separate the two... 2:16
02:41 The action slows for the moment. 2:16
02:48 Patterson bores in determined to maul Drews 2:16
03:00 Patterson spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 2. 2:17
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Patterson didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:23 Patterson has his arms wrapped around Drews... Now they separate. 0:0
0:28 Smoger steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:33 Patterson quickly hitches up his trunks. 0:0
0:41 Drews misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:43 Patterson leaps at Drews and lands a cross that made Drews's legs buckle ever so slightly. That was a wild shot! 3:0
01:03 Patterson lands a hard uppercut! 7:0
01:03 Drews appears to have been staggered by that punch... 7:0
01:24 Both men look to measure one another. 7:0
01:32 Drews picks off the jab thrown by Patterson. 7:0
01:34 Drews lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 7:2
01:48 Drews lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Patterson. 7:2
02:00 Drews slides along the far ropes. 7:2
02:14 Patterson misses wildly with the hook. 7:2
02:16 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Stipe Drews digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Patterson. 7:4
02:33 The fighters are tied up. Drews tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 7:4
02:37 Patterson tries to get free... Here comes Smoger to break them up... 7:4
02:47 That was a violent straight right by Patterson! 11:4
02:47 Those punches hurt Drews and he looks to hang on. 11:4
03:00 Drews shows Patterson his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 3. 10:5
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 4. 0:0
0:08 Rudy Hernandez was really animated in Drews's corner and Drews was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 Both fighters let their hands go with Drews coming out on top in that melee. 2:3
0:12 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:3
0:20 Drews retreats into a neutral corner. 2:3
0:24 Smoger yells at the fighters to separate but Patterson and Drews are a tangle of arms. 2:3
0:29 Referee Smoger has to separate the two... 2:3
0:39 Drews picks off the hook by Floyd Patterson. 2:3
0:41 Drews scores with several light punches to the head. 2:5
0:53 Patterson has Drews trapped! 2:5
0:53 Patterson scores with a brutal hook to the head. 5:5
01:04 Great work to the body by Patterson as he scores with both hands. 8:5
01:14 Patterson has Stipe Drews blocked in! 8:5
01:14 Drews winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Patterson. 11:5
01:26 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 11:5
01:31 Patterson usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Drews tries vainly to score. 11:5
01:33 * Patterson lands a solid body shot. Smoger steps in saying the punch was below the belt. Patterson can't believe the call and neither can we. 13:5
01:33 Patterson feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Drews's chin. 13:5
01:42 Drews doesn't have to look for Patterson this round. He is right there in front of him. 13:5
01:46 Floyd Patterson has Drews pinned! 13:5
01:50 Patterson drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 17:5
01:50 Drews is suddenly in trouble! 17:5
02:04 Patterson tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Drews. 17:5
02:11 Drews retreats into the near right corner. 17:5
02:11 Drews eats a jab from Patterson 19:5
02:27 Stipe Drews is clinching. Smoger better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 19:5
02:32 Smoger has to break them apart. 19:5
02:39 Drews slides into the corner... 19:5
02:39 Drews takes a solid cross from Patterson. 22:5
02:48 Both fighters are flailing away but Drews is definitely landing the better punches. 24:8
03:00 Floyd Patterson is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Drews a decent target to shoot for. 24:8
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 4. 25:7
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Patterson's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:09 Patterson is staying at the center of the ring. 0:0
0:13 Patterson drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:0
0:13 Drews in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:0
0:18 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 4:0
0:22 Drews is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:0
0:30 It's a sweet uppercut by Patterson! He snapped Drews's head straight back with that punch! 8:0
0:30 Drews staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 8:0
0:44 Oh!!! Patterson unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 12:0
0:44 Stipe Drews is going to need to regroup after that blow... 12:0
01:04 Patterson continues to follow Drews about the ring. 12:0
01:23 Drews backs into the near right corner. 12:0
01:27 Patterson is holding... 12:0
01:39 The fighters separate after a clinch. 12:0
01:44 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 12:0
01:52 Patterson leaves the jab just short. 12:0
01:54 Drews's jab connects to Patterson's head 12:2
02:03 Drews moves into the right corner. 12:2
02:03 The fighters are throwing punches but Patterson is being much more effective in this battle. 15:4
02:13 Patterson bangs the uppercut home. 17:4
02:29 Stipe Drews's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 17:4
02:32 Floyd Patterson glances a hook off Drews's side. 19:4
02:44 There's the uppercut from Patterson. That opening has been there all fight for him. 21:4
02:58 Patterson lets his hands go inside, but Drews protects his body well. 21:4
03:00 Round 5 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 22:4
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Patterson looks to be in good shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Patterson goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 2:0
0:16 Drews looks to be losing his legs. 2:0
0:21 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Floyd Patterson scored more on that exchange. 5:2
0:30 Patterson pins Stipe Drews in the corner! 5:2
0:34 Floyd Patterson looks to work the body, but Stipe Drews covers up nicely. 5:2
0:41 Drews misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 5:2
0:48 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 5:2
0:55 Patterson scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 9:2
0:55 That series of punches rocked Drews and he looks to be in trouble. 9:2
01:12 Drews swings...and misses. 9:2
01:26 Patterson just landed a three punch combo! 13:2
01:26 How is Drews standing after those shots? 13:2
01:35 Floyd Patterson ends that flurry with a stiff right hand! 16:2
01:39 * Oh, there's some major swelling under the left eye of Drews. 16:2
01:44 Drews digs two shots to the body and then rips Patterson with a short uppercut on the inside. 16:5
01:54 Patterson slides into a neutral corner... 16:5
01:54 Drews lands two solid jabs that snap back the head of Patterson. 16:8
02:03 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 16:8
02:11 Patterson and Drews are in a clinch, Smoger hollers at them to break and start fighting. 16:8
02:20 Smoger breaks them up... 16:8
02:25 Drews moves into a neutral corner. 16:8
02:30 Patterson has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Drews. 16:8
02:34 Smoger separates them. 16:8
02:39 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 16:8
02:42 Patterson gets inside and fires a hook to Drews's body. 18:8
02:55 Patterson really buried that punch into Drews's ribs. 23:8
02:55 Drews is clutching his side! 23:8
03:00 Patterson appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 23:8
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 6. 23:8
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Patterson looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Drews'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 Patterson is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:14 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Drews can land a solid one. 0:2
0:23 Rudy Hernandez felt Stipe Drews lost that last round and he let him know in no uncertain terms during the break. 0:2
0:29 Patterson leans on the ropes and motions for Drews to come in. 0:2
0:39 Drews grabs Floyd Patterson's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Smoger has to force Drews to let go. 0:2
0:44 * Drews is leaning on the back of Patterson's neck and Smoger has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:2
0:57 Drews and Patterson lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 0:2
01:04 Patterson's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. He seems to hear but it remains to be seen if he'll follow the advice. 0:2
01:07 Patterson traps Drews in the corner! 0:2
01:12 Patterson bulls his way inside, pushing Stipe Drews up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 0:2
01:24 Patterson charges Drews trying to get inside 0:2
01:29 Patterson appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 0:2
01:39 Patterson cranks up the hook and connects to Drews's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:2
01:39 That was a beautiful shot, Drews's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 4:2
01:48 Patterson has Drews trapped in the near right neutral corner... 4:2
01:53 Patterson wings a big left hand at Drews but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:2
02:12 Patterson lands a vicious cross! 8:2
02:12 Drews was shaken by that blow! 8:2
02:16 Drews seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 8:2
02:29 Patterson is protecting the body nicely as Stipe Drews fails to score inside. 8:2
02:32 Patterson throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 10:2
02:45 Drews takes a heavy combination downstairs. 14:2
02:45 Drews is trying to regroup after those punches... 14:2
02:59 And Drews tastes the power of a huge combination from Patterson! 18:2
02:59 Drews looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 18:2
03:00 Drews's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Patterson. 18:2
03:00 It looks like Patterson has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 18:2
03:00 Round 7 finishes with the sound of the bell. 20:1
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Drews's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Drews's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Patterson sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 2:0
0:17 Patterson scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 4:0
0:26 Drews backs into a neutral corner. 4:0
0:30 Patterson works his way in and leans on Drews. 4:0
0:35 The action is at ring center. 4:0
0:35 Drews lands consecutive blows to Patterson's midsection. 4:2
0:48 Patterson doubles up to the body, though Drews seems unfazed. 6:2
01:00 Patterson traps Drews in the corner! 6:2
01:05 Patterson grabs Drews. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 6:2
01:14 Smoger pries them apart. 6:2
01:18 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 6:2
01:23 Patterson throws a flurry of punches but Drews either blocks or slips them. 6:2
01:25 Drews throws the cross and scores to the head of Patterson. 6:4
01:34 * Patterson is told to quit using his elbows by Smoger. 10:4
01:34 * Patterson is going to have a point deducted in a round he was well on his way to winning! 10:4
01:39 The increased swelling around the left eye of Drews is fast becoming a hindurance. 10:4
01:48 Floyd Patterson landed a sharp combination that rocked Drews back on his heels! 14:4
01:48 Drews was shaken by those blows! 14:4
02:02 Patterson telegraphed that shot and Drews ducks under it easily. 14:4
02:04 The uppercut just landed by Drews is a nice weapon on the inside. 14:6
02:18 Patterson just landed a devastating three punch combo! 18:6
02:18 Drews appears shaken by those punches! 18:6
02:22 There has to be something done about the swelling around Drews's left eye as it continues to worsen. 18:6
02:27 Drews has Patterson trapped! 18:6
02:32 Drews just misses with a huge shot as Patterson chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 18:6
02:44 Drews has Patterson blocked in! 18:6
02:48 Drews circles around the ring. 18:6
03:00 Patterson can't score with short uppercut inside. Drews got his gloves in front of the punch. 18:6
03:00 The bell stops the action as Patterson and Drews go back to their corners. 19:7
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it appears as if Drews is going to need a knockout to win this fight. 0:0
0:06 Drews'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
0:10 Drews lands a strong cross! 0:4
0:10 Patterson is trying to regroup after that punch... 0:4
0:20 Drews has Patterson trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:4
0:24 Drews lands a wicked combination! 0:8
0:24 Patterson seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 0:8
0:38 Drews fires and misses. 0:8
0:45 Drews is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:8
0:58 Apparently Patterson feels it's a good strategy to hug Drews and force Smoger to come separate them. 0:8
01:10 Floyd Patterson uses his shoulder to force Drews out of the clinch. 0:8
01:17 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:8
01:21 Patterson is trying to free his gloves from under Drews's gloves. 0:8
01:26 * Smoger steps in and admonishes Drews for using his shoulder. 0:8
01:44 Drews ties up Patterson... 0:8
01:53 Patterson pushes Drews away. 0:8
02:06 Patterson tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 0:8
02:18 Patterson misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 2:8
02:33 Stipe Drews doesn't connect with the uppercut. 2:8
02:40 Floyd Patterson doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Drews's head? 6:8
02:40 Drews seems to have been hurt by that punch! 6:8
02:54 There's a straight right by Patterson! 10:8
02:54 That punch may have stunned Drews momentarily. 10:8
02:58 The swelling under Drews's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 10:8
03:00 Patterson seems to have done enough to win this fight. 10:8
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 9. 10:8
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters touch gloves in the middle of the ring as the 10th and final round begins. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Drews is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 Drews scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Floyd Patterson's jaw. 0:2
0:24 Drews misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:2
0:26 Patterson scores with a stunning hook to the head. 3:2
0:31 Drews's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 3:2
0:39 Both fighters are flailing away but Drews is definitely landing the better punches. 5:5
0:51 Patterson backs into a neutral corner. 5:5
0:56 Drews just comes up short with the combination. 5:5
01:02 Floyd Patterson catches Drews coming in with a sweet uppercut! 9:5
01:02 And Stipe Drews's in big trouble now! 9:5
01:17 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 9:5
01:26 Patterson knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 9:5
01:35 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 9:5
01:40 Patterson works his way free! 9:5
01:46 Drews gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Patterson with an uppercut. 9:7
01:55 Drews lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 9:9
02:08 Patterson lands a hook to the ribs. 11:9
02:12 Drews's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 11:9
02:21 Drews misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 11:9
02:23 Patterson ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 13:9
02:23 They're both coming in head first. Someone's going to get cut if this keeps occurring! 13:9
02:39 Patterson drops in a solid cross just above Drews's trunks. 16:9
02:49 Drews lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 16:11
03:00 Patterson pins Drews's arms. Now they move apart. 16:11
03:00 Patterson shoves Drews away. 16:11
03:00 Patterson appears to have this fight under control. 16:11
03:00 This fight is going to the scorecards as the bell sounds ending Round 10. 17:11
Fight Result
And here with the call is Jeff Connor
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Gwen Adair, United States scores the bout 98 to 91
James Jen-Kin, United States scores the bout 98 to 91
Erkki Meronen, Finland scores the bout 96 to 93
And your winner by unanimous decision Floyd Patterson!!!
Score Cards
Gwen Adair Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Floyd Patterson 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 98
Stipe Drews 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 91
James Jen-Kin Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Floyd Patterson 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 98
Stipe Drews 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 91
Erkki Meronen Round Total
Finland 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Floyd Patterson 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 96
Stipe Drews 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 93
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Floyd Patterson 30 27 29 30 30 30 30 27 29 30 292
Stipe Drews 27 30 28 27 27 27 27 27 28 27 275
Statistics
Categories Floyd Patterson Stipe Drews
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.30 5.80
Hooks / Round 5.50 2.70
Crosses / Round 6.50 2.60
Combinations / Round 6.00 4.20
Uppercuts / Round 7.20 3.00
Punches Landed / Round 30.50 18.30
Punches Missed / Round 35.70 41.00
Punching Accuracy 46.1% 30.9%
Total Number of Fouls 1 2
Using Elbow 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Caution 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 3 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW week 14 fights 1-6
Preliminary 2
Bob Fitzsimmons vs Richard Hall
Fight info: Fusion Leisure Centre, London, England, 2013-07-13, announcer is Mark Beiro, referee is John Keane, the bout will be scored by three judges: Raul Caiz Jr. (United States), Fred Fluty (United States) and Manuel Maritxalar (Spain), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Bob Fitzsimmons - Record: 8-5-2 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Goody Petronelli - Cut Man: Lenny DeJesus
In the blue corner: Richard Hall - Record: 2-3-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bill Gibson - Cut Man: Bill Gore
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The referee gives Fitzsimmons and Hall their instructions, tells them he wants a good, clean fight, and sends them to their corners. Now the bell sounds to start the fight. 0:0
0:19 Fitzsimmons gets in a short cross to the body. 2:0
0:35 Fitzsimmons put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 2:0
0:48 Fitzsimmons fires a shot, but it glances off Hall's shoulder. 2:0
0:50 Hall lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:2
01:09 Hall lands a strong hook! 2:6
01:09 Fitzsimmons is hurt! 2:6
01:22 Hall splits Bob Fitzsimmons's gloves with an uppercut. 2:8
01:36 Fitzsimmons dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Hall back on his heels! 6:8
01:36 Hall's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 6:8
01:55 That straight cross from Hall tagged Fitzsimmons. He came right up the middle with that punch. 6:11
02:12 Hall throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Fitzsimmons but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:11
02:14 Fitzsimmons lands a jab to the midsection 8:11
02:39 Fitzsimmons's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 8:11
02:53 Hall just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 12:11
02:53 Hall appears shaken by those punches! 12:11
03:00 Fitzsimmons pins Hall's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 12:11
03:00 Fitzsimmons and Hall each take a step back. 12:11
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Keane to step in and break it up. 12:11
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fitzsimmons didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:18 Hall lands a hard hook! 0:4
0:18 Fitzsimmons is reeling.. 0:4
0:42 Both men look to measure one another. 0:4
0:55 Fitzsimmons fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:4
01:02 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 0:4
01:10 Not much happening at the moment. 0:4
01:14 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:4
01:22 Fitzsimmons ties up "The Destroyer"... 0:4
01:31 Keane separates the two... 0:4
01:45 Hall is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:4
01:53 The action slows for the moment. 0:4
02:02 Hall just comes up short with the jab. 0:4
02:19 Fitzsimmons looks to work the body, but Hall covers up nicely. 0:4
02:21 Hall slips inside and lands a hook. 0:6
02:30 Bob Fitzsimmons said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 0:6
02:34 Fitzsimmons lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 2:6
02:46 Fitzsimmons drives home an uppercut. That punch had something on it. 5:6
03:00 And that ends Round number 2. 4:8
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fitzsimmons looks to be in excellent shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:18 Fitzsimmons is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Hall's defense. 0:0
0:22 Goody Petronelli was extremely upbeat during the break with Fitzsimmons providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:24 Fitzsimmons connects with a hard left hook to the jaw. 3:0
0:41 Fitzsimmons's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 3:0
0:48 Fitzsimmons is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 3:0
0:55 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 3:0
0:58 Fitzsimmons scores with a forceful jab. 6:0
01:15 Fitzsimmons pummels Hall, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 10:0
01:15 Hall looks stunned! 10:0
01:31 Fitzsimmons lands a vicious uppercut! 14:0
01:31 Fitzsimmons just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 14:0
01:49 Fitzsimmons misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 14:0
01:56 Hall just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Fitzsimmons with a sharp combination! 14:5
01:56 That's the shot Hall hoped to land! Fitzsimmons looks bad after that series of blows. 14:5
02:10 The cross scores for Fitzsimmons. He needs to throw that punch more often. 16:5
02:29 Fitzsimmons doesn't connect with the cross. 16:5
02:44 Hall lets his hands go inside, but Fitzsimmons protects his body well. 16:5
02:51 Fitzsimmons landed a sharp combination that rocked Hall back on his heels! 20:5
02:51 Hall's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 20:5
03:00 Bob Fitzsimmons lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Hall. 20:5
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 3. 21:6
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 4 begins. 0:0
0:15 Keane has to pull the fighters away from each other as Fitzsimmons locks up Hall's arms. 0:0
0:20 Fitzsimmons uses his shoulder to force Hall out of the clinch. 0:0
0:20 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:24 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:35 Fitzsimmons is clinching. Keane better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 0:0
0:39 * Keane steps in and admonishes Fitzsimmons for leaning on Hall's neck. 0:0
0:58 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
01:09 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 0:0
01:19 Fitzsimmons catches Hall with a nice cross. 3:0
01:31 Fitzsimmons bangs a right cross off the face of Hall. 5:0
01:49 Fitzsimmons is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 5:0
01:56 Fitzsimmons is holding Hall tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 5:0
02:05 Fitzsimmons pushes "The Destroyer" away. 5:0
02:10 Hall is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 5:0
02:21 Fitzsimmons misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:0
02:28 Hall lands a jab to Fitzsimmons's midsection 5:2
02:42 Hall works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 5:2
02:50 Hall backs into the left corner. 5:2
02:54 Fitzsimmons lands a crushing uppercut! 10:2
02:54 Richard Hall appears shaken by that punch! 10:2
03:00 Fitzsimmons misses wildly with the Hook. 10:2
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 4. 9:4
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 5 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:05 Bill Gibson seemed to pump up Hall between rounds. 0:0
0:11 Fitzsimmons fires a lead right that Hall manages to avoid. 0:0
0:13 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:28 Fitzsimmons takes a heavy combination downstairs. 0:4
0:28 Fitzsimmons is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:4
0:37 Bob Fitzsimmons lands a short hook to the body. 2:4
0:50 Fitzsimmons's jab rips into Richard Hall. 5:4
01:07 Richard Hall backs into his own corner... 5:4
01:11 Fitzsimmons scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 10:4
01:11 Those punches hurt Hall and he looks to hang on. 10:4
01:21 Hall has Fitzsimmons blocked in! 10:4
01:21 Hall turns on the hook and drives it home under Fitzsimmons's elbows. 10:7
01:30 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 10:7
01:44 Fitzsimmons is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 12:10
02:01 Seems like both fighters are landing a lot of punches, which will start to takes it's toll. 12:10
02:08 Hall tries to drop the right hand over the top but Fitzsimmons ducks under it. 12:10
02:20 * Hall absorbs a wicked cross to the head. He's staggering backwards and now he goes down in a heap. 12:10
02:22 Keane begins the count over Hall as Fitzsimmons moves to a neutral corner.. 19:10
02:22 1... 19:10
02:23 2... 19:10
02:24 3... 19:10
02:25 The count is at 4 as Hall struggles to his knees. 19:10
02:26 5... 19:10
02:26 * Somehow Hall has made it back up after taking that vicious shot. He looks like he's out of it. 19:10
02:26 Keane gives Richard Hall a quick once over and decides to let the fight go on. 19:10
02:26 Fitzsimmons senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 19:10
02:34 That was a reckless uppercut from Fitzsimmons but it still manages to score cleanly. 22:10
02:34 Fitzsimmons is really coming on strong here at the end of the 5th. 22:10
02:48 Fitzsimmons wings a big left hand at Richard Hall but the latter sidesteps the punch. 22:10
02:59 Fitzsimmons fires and misses. 22:10
03:00 What a devastating knockdown, you can bet the fans in attendance will be talking about that round long after the fight is over. 23:10
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 6. 0:0
0:10 Fitzsimmons has Hall trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:0
0:10 Fitzsimmons sometimes falls in love with his hook ... but when it scores like that one, it's hard to blame him! 3:0
0:14 Hall is fading... 3:0
0:14 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 3:0
0:19 Hall got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Bill Gibson's instructions work. 3:0
0:23 Hall misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 3:0
0:26 Fitzsimmons doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 5:0
0:35 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 5:0
0:40 Hall just landed a three punch combo! 5:4
0:40 Fitzsimmons is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 5:4
0:53 Hall is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 5:4
01:01 Hall misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 5:4
01:08 Fitzsimmons lands a solid hook! 9:4
01:08 Hall suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 9:4
01:17 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 9:4
01:24 Hall fires a volley of punches but Fitzsimmons was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 9:4
01:26 Fitzsimmons scores with a big right hand. That shot got Hall's attention. 12:4
01:31 The sting is starting to go from Hall's punches... 12:4
01:31 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Richard Hall change his style. 12:4
01:37 Richard Hall lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Fitzsimmons on the end of that punch. 12:6
01:55 Hall brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 12:6
01:59 Fitzsimmons pushes Hall away to give himself a little more space to work with. 12:6
02:02 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Hall blasts home a hook. 12:8
02:28 Hall retreats into the near right corner. 12:8
02:33 Fitzsimmons cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Hall had his elbows tucked in nicely. 12:8
02:40 Hall drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 12:12
02:40 Fitzsimmons is gasping for air!! 12:12
02:49 Fitzsimmons shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 14:12
03:00 Fitzsimmons comes in low. Richard Hall puts a headlock on him. Keane knocks Hall's arm off Fitzsimmons's head. 14:12
03:00 Fitzsimmons works his way free! 14:12
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 14:13
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hall was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:06 Fitzsimmons got some great advice from Goody Petronelli between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:0
0:11 Richard Hall tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:13 Fitzsimmons throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Hall. 3:0
0:22 Richard Hall is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 3:0
0:26 Fitzsimmons gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 5:0
0:38 Hall slides into the corner... 5:0
0:38 Fitzsimmons throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 7:0
0:53 There's a straight right by Hall! 7:4
0:53 That shot landed square and Fitzsimmons felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 7:4
01:05 The action is back at ring center. 7:4
01:05 Richard Hall leans on Fitzsimmons and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 7:6
01:19 Hall patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Bob Fitzsimmons little room to move. 7:6
01:24 Fitzsimmons backs into a neutral corner. 7:6
01:28 The fighters are tied up. Hall tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 7:6
01:33 Keane has to break the clinch. 7:6
01:42 Fitzsimmons moves to the center of the Ring taunting Hall with his hands by his sides. 7:6
01:55 Fitzsimmons feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 9:6
02:21 Hall is protecting the body nicely as Fitzsimmons fails to score inside. 9:6
02:48 Hall lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Fitzsimmons. 9:6
02:50 Fitzsimmons drills Hall with a left and right and another left. 11:6
03:00 Fitzsimmons moves into the far left corner. 11:6
03:00 Hall shows Fitzsimmons his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 12:7
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Richard Hall rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Hall received a pep talk from Bill Gibson before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 Hall slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:13 Fitzsimmons grabs Hall. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:22 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:29 * Keane is all over Bob Fitzsimmons for a low blow and he better clean up his act immediately. 2:0
01:01 * Fitzsimmons lands a hard uppercut to the head and Hall is down!! 2:0
01:03 Keane begins the count... 9:0
01:03 1... 9:0
01:04 2... 9:0
01:05 Hall lurches to his feet at the count of 3 but he stumbles and is down on his knees again. He's making another effort! 9:0
01:06 4... 9:0
01:07 5... 9:0
01:07 * Hall gets up on his feet! He doesn't look very steady... 9:0
01:07 Hall does not looks like he has fully recovered from the knockdown but he tells the ref that he can still fight. Keane must agree as he signals for the fight to go on. 9:0
01:07 Fitzsimmons hurt Richard Hall with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 9:0
01:16 Hall moves into a neutral corner. 9:0
01:21 Look out! That was a straight right by Fitzsimmons! 14:0
01:21 Hall looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 14:0
01:34 Fitzsimmons back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Hall. 14:0
01:43 Bob Fitzsimmons lands a devastating cross! 19:0
01:43 Hall appears to be stunned! 19:0
01:47 Hall is starting to puff up a little under his right eye. 19:0
01:51 A hard uppercut from Fitzsimmons lands flush. 22:0
01:51 Hall is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Fitzsimmons just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 22:0
02:00 Hall tried a jab but he left it hanging out there, and Fitzsimmons lands a sizzling cross over the lazy jab. 25:0
02:00 Fitzsimmons senses he has Hall in trouble and he is pouring it on! 25:0
02:13 Fitzsimmons really buried that punch into Hall's ribs. 30:0
02:13 That series of punches rocked Hall and he looks to be in trouble. 30:0
02:18 * Richard Hall starts to go down and Keane grabs him and is stopping the fight! Fitzsimmons is going to get the TKO victory!! 30:0
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Mark Beiro is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:19 mark in Round 8 is...
Bob Fitzsimmons!
Score Cards
Raul Caiz Jr. Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 69
Richard Hall 9 10 9 9 8 9 9 63
Fred Fluty Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 69
Richard Hall 9 10 9 9 8 9 9 63
Manuel Maritxalar Round Total
Spain 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 68
Richard Hall 9 10 9 10 8 9 9 64
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons 30 27 30 29 30 30 30 206
Richard Hall 27 30 27 28 24 27 27 190
Statistics
Categories Bob Fitzsimmons Richard Hall
Knockdowns scored 2 0
Jabs / Round 4.00 2.25
Hooks / Round 5.50 2.38
Crosses / Round 7.88 3.13
Combinations / Round 5.38 1.63
Uppercuts / Round 7.00 3.13
Punches Landed / Round 29.75 12.50
Punches Missed / Round 50.75 32.38
Punching Accuracy 37.0% 27.9%
Total Number of Fouls 2 0
Low Blow 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 6 / 6 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 1 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Bob Fitzsimmons vs Richard Hall
Fight info: Fusion Leisure Centre, London, England, 2013-07-13, announcer is Mark Beiro, referee is John Keane, the bout will be scored by three judges: Raul Caiz Jr. (United States), Fred Fluty (United States) and Manuel Maritxalar (Spain), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Bob Fitzsimmons - Record: 8-5-2 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Goody Petronelli - Cut Man: Lenny DeJesus
In the blue corner: Richard Hall - Record: 2-3-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bill Gibson - Cut Man: Bill Gore
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The referee gives Fitzsimmons and Hall their instructions, tells them he wants a good, clean fight, and sends them to their corners. Now the bell sounds to start the fight. 0:0
0:19 Fitzsimmons gets in a short cross to the body. 2:0
0:35 Fitzsimmons put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 2:0
0:48 Fitzsimmons fires a shot, but it glances off Hall's shoulder. 2:0
0:50 Hall lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:2
01:09 Hall lands a strong hook! 2:6
01:09 Fitzsimmons is hurt! 2:6
01:22 Hall splits Bob Fitzsimmons's gloves with an uppercut. 2:8
01:36 Fitzsimmons dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Hall back on his heels! 6:8
01:36 Hall's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 6:8
01:55 That straight cross from Hall tagged Fitzsimmons. He came right up the middle with that punch. 6:11
02:12 Hall throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Fitzsimmons but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:11
02:14 Fitzsimmons lands a jab to the midsection 8:11
02:39 Fitzsimmons's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 8:11
02:53 Hall just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 12:11
02:53 Hall appears shaken by those punches! 12:11
03:00 Fitzsimmons pins Hall's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 12:11
03:00 Fitzsimmons and Hall each take a step back. 12:11
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Keane to step in and break it up. 12:11
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fitzsimmons didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:18 Hall lands a hard hook! 0:4
0:18 Fitzsimmons is reeling.. 0:4
0:42 Both men look to measure one another. 0:4
0:55 Fitzsimmons fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:4
01:02 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 0:4
01:10 Not much happening at the moment. 0:4
01:14 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:4
01:22 Fitzsimmons ties up "The Destroyer"... 0:4
01:31 Keane separates the two... 0:4
01:45 Hall is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:4
01:53 The action slows for the moment. 0:4
02:02 Hall just comes up short with the jab. 0:4
02:19 Fitzsimmons looks to work the body, but Hall covers up nicely. 0:4
02:21 Hall slips inside and lands a hook. 0:6
02:30 Bob Fitzsimmons said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 0:6
02:34 Fitzsimmons lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 2:6
02:46 Fitzsimmons drives home an uppercut. That punch had something on it. 5:6
03:00 And that ends Round number 2. 4:8
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fitzsimmons looks to be in excellent shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:18 Fitzsimmons is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Hall's defense. 0:0
0:22 Goody Petronelli was extremely upbeat during the break with Fitzsimmons providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:24 Fitzsimmons connects with a hard left hook to the jaw. 3:0
0:41 Fitzsimmons's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 3:0
0:48 Fitzsimmons is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 3:0
0:55 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 3:0
0:58 Fitzsimmons scores with a forceful jab. 6:0
01:15 Fitzsimmons pummels Hall, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 10:0
01:15 Hall looks stunned! 10:0
01:31 Fitzsimmons lands a vicious uppercut! 14:0
01:31 Fitzsimmons just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 14:0
01:49 Fitzsimmons misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 14:0
01:56 Hall just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Fitzsimmons with a sharp combination! 14:5
01:56 That's the shot Hall hoped to land! Fitzsimmons looks bad after that series of blows. 14:5
02:10 The cross scores for Fitzsimmons. He needs to throw that punch more often. 16:5
02:29 Fitzsimmons doesn't connect with the cross. 16:5
02:44 Hall lets his hands go inside, but Fitzsimmons protects his body well. 16:5
02:51 Fitzsimmons landed a sharp combination that rocked Hall back on his heels! 20:5
02:51 Hall's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 20:5
03:00 Bob Fitzsimmons lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Hall. 20:5
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 3. 21:6
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 4 begins. 0:0
0:15 Keane has to pull the fighters away from each other as Fitzsimmons locks up Hall's arms. 0:0
0:20 Fitzsimmons uses his shoulder to force Hall out of the clinch. 0:0
0:20 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:24 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:35 Fitzsimmons is clinching. Keane better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 0:0
0:39 * Keane steps in and admonishes Fitzsimmons for leaning on Hall's neck. 0:0
0:58 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
01:09 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 0:0
01:19 Fitzsimmons catches Hall with a nice cross. 3:0
01:31 Fitzsimmons bangs a right cross off the face of Hall. 5:0
01:49 Fitzsimmons is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 5:0
01:56 Fitzsimmons is holding Hall tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 5:0
02:05 Fitzsimmons pushes "The Destroyer" away. 5:0
02:10 Hall is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 5:0
02:21 Fitzsimmons misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:0
02:28 Hall lands a jab to Fitzsimmons's midsection 5:2
02:42 Hall works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 5:2
02:50 Hall backs into the left corner. 5:2
02:54 Fitzsimmons lands a crushing uppercut! 10:2
02:54 Richard Hall appears shaken by that punch! 10:2
03:00 Fitzsimmons misses wildly with the Hook. 10:2
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 4. 9:4
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 5 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:05 Bill Gibson seemed to pump up Hall between rounds. 0:0
0:11 Fitzsimmons fires a lead right that Hall manages to avoid. 0:0
0:13 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:28 Fitzsimmons takes a heavy combination downstairs. 0:4
0:28 Fitzsimmons is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:4
0:37 Bob Fitzsimmons lands a short hook to the body. 2:4
0:50 Fitzsimmons's jab rips into Richard Hall. 5:4
01:07 Richard Hall backs into his own corner... 5:4
01:11 Fitzsimmons scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 10:4
01:11 Those punches hurt Hall and he looks to hang on. 10:4
01:21 Hall has Fitzsimmons blocked in! 10:4
01:21 Hall turns on the hook and drives it home under Fitzsimmons's elbows. 10:7
01:30 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 10:7
01:44 Fitzsimmons is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 12:10
02:01 Seems like both fighters are landing a lot of punches, which will start to takes it's toll. 12:10
02:08 Hall tries to drop the right hand over the top but Fitzsimmons ducks under it. 12:10
02:20 * Hall absorbs a wicked cross to the head. He's staggering backwards and now he goes down in a heap. 12:10
02:22 Keane begins the count over Hall as Fitzsimmons moves to a neutral corner.. 19:10
02:22 1... 19:10
02:23 2... 19:10
02:24 3... 19:10
02:25 The count is at 4 as Hall struggles to his knees. 19:10
02:26 5... 19:10
02:26 * Somehow Hall has made it back up after taking that vicious shot. He looks like he's out of it. 19:10
02:26 Keane gives Richard Hall a quick once over and decides to let the fight go on. 19:10
02:26 Fitzsimmons senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 19:10
02:34 That was a reckless uppercut from Fitzsimmons but it still manages to score cleanly. 22:10
02:34 Fitzsimmons is really coming on strong here at the end of the 5th. 22:10
02:48 Fitzsimmons wings a big left hand at Richard Hall but the latter sidesteps the punch. 22:10
02:59 Fitzsimmons fires and misses. 22:10
03:00 What a devastating knockdown, you can bet the fans in attendance will be talking about that round long after the fight is over. 23:10
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 6. 0:0
0:10 Fitzsimmons has Hall trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:0
0:10 Fitzsimmons sometimes falls in love with his hook ... but when it scores like that one, it's hard to blame him! 3:0
0:14 Hall is fading... 3:0
0:14 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 3:0
0:19 Hall got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Bill Gibson's instructions work. 3:0
0:23 Hall misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 3:0
0:26 Fitzsimmons doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 5:0
0:35 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 5:0
0:40 Hall just landed a three punch combo! 5:4
0:40 Fitzsimmons is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 5:4
0:53 Hall is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 5:4
01:01 Hall misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 5:4
01:08 Fitzsimmons lands a solid hook! 9:4
01:08 Hall suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 9:4
01:17 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 9:4
01:24 Hall fires a volley of punches but Fitzsimmons was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 9:4
01:26 Fitzsimmons scores with a big right hand. That shot got Hall's attention. 12:4
01:31 The sting is starting to go from Hall's punches... 12:4
01:31 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Richard Hall change his style. 12:4
01:37 Richard Hall lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Fitzsimmons on the end of that punch. 12:6
01:55 Hall brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 12:6
01:59 Fitzsimmons pushes Hall away to give himself a little more space to work with. 12:6
02:02 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Hall blasts home a hook. 12:8
02:28 Hall retreats into the near right corner. 12:8
02:33 Fitzsimmons cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Hall had his elbows tucked in nicely. 12:8
02:40 Hall drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 12:12
02:40 Fitzsimmons is gasping for air!! 12:12
02:49 Fitzsimmons shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 14:12
03:00 Fitzsimmons comes in low. Richard Hall puts a headlock on him. Keane knocks Hall's arm off Fitzsimmons's head. 14:12
03:00 Fitzsimmons works his way free! 14:12
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 14:13
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hall was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:06 Fitzsimmons got some great advice from Goody Petronelli between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:0
0:11 Richard Hall tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:13 Fitzsimmons throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Hall. 3:0
0:22 Richard Hall is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 3:0
0:26 Fitzsimmons gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 5:0
0:38 Hall slides into the corner... 5:0
0:38 Fitzsimmons throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 7:0
0:53 There's a straight right by Hall! 7:4
0:53 That shot landed square and Fitzsimmons felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 7:4
01:05 The action is back at ring center. 7:4
01:05 Richard Hall leans on Fitzsimmons and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 7:6
01:19 Hall patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Bob Fitzsimmons little room to move. 7:6
01:24 Fitzsimmons backs into a neutral corner. 7:6
01:28 The fighters are tied up. Hall tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 7:6
01:33 Keane has to break the clinch. 7:6
01:42 Fitzsimmons moves to the center of the Ring taunting Hall with his hands by his sides. 7:6
01:55 Fitzsimmons feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 9:6
02:21 Hall is protecting the body nicely as Fitzsimmons fails to score inside. 9:6
02:48 Hall lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Fitzsimmons. 9:6
02:50 Fitzsimmons drills Hall with a left and right and another left. 11:6
03:00 Fitzsimmons moves into the far left corner. 11:6
03:00 Hall shows Fitzsimmons his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 12:7
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Richard Hall rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Hall received a pep talk from Bill Gibson before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 Hall slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:13 Fitzsimmons grabs Hall. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:22 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:29 * Keane is all over Bob Fitzsimmons for a low blow and he better clean up his act immediately. 2:0
01:01 * Fitzsimmons lands a hard uppercut to the head and Hall is down!! 2:0
01:03 Keane begins the count... 9:0
01:03 1... 9:0
01:04 2... 9:0
01:05 Hall lurches to his feet at the count of 3 but he stumbles and is down on his knees again. He's making another effort! 9:0
01:06 4... 9:0
01:07 5... 9:0
01:07 * Hall gets up on his feet! He doesn't look very steady... 9:0
01:07 Hall does not looks like he has fully recovered from the knockdown but he tells the ref that he can still fight. Keane must agree as he signals for the fight to go on. 9:0
01:07 Fitzsimmons hurt Richard Hall with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 9:0
01:16 Hall moves into a neutral corner. 9:0
01:21 Look out! That was a straight right by Fitzsimmons! 14:0
01:21 Hall looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 14:0
01:34 Fitzsimmons back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Hall. 14:0
01:43 Bob Fitzsimmons lands a devastating cross! 19:0
01:43 Hall appears to be stunned! 19:0
01:47 Hall is starting to puff up a little under his right eye. 19:0
01:51 A hard uppercut from Fitzsimmons lands flush. 22:0
01:51 Hall is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Fitzsimmons just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 22:0
02:00 Hall tried a jab but he left it hanging out there, and Fitzsimmons lands a sizzling cross over the lazy jab. 25:0
02:00 Fitzsimmons senses he has Hall in trouble and he is pouring it on! 25:0
02:13 Fitzsimmons really buried that punch into Hall's ribs. 30:0
02:13 That series of punches rocked Hall and he looks to be in trouble. 30:0
02:18 * Richard Hall starts to go down and Keane grabs him and is stopping the fight! Fitzsimmons is going to get the TKO victory!! 30:0
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Mark Beiro is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:19 mark in Round 8 is...
Bob Fitzsimmons!
Score Cards
Raul Caiz Jr. Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 69
Richard Hall 9 10 9 9 8 9 9 63
Fred Fluty Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 69
Richard Hall 9 10 9 9 8 9 9 63
Manuel Maritxalar Round Total
Spain 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 68
Richard Hall 9 10 9 10 8 9 9 64
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons 30 27 30 29 30 30 30 206
Richard Hall 27 30 27 28 24 27 27 190
Statistics
Categories Bob Fitzsimmons Richard Hall
Knockdowns scored 2 0
Jabs / Round 4.00 2.25
Hooks / Round 5.50 2.38
Crosses / Round 7.88 3.13
Combinations / Round 5.38 1.63
Uppercuts / Round 7.00 3.13
Punches Landed / Round 29.75 12.50
Punches Missed / Round 50.75 32.38
Punching Accuracy 37.0% 27.9%
Total Number of Fouls 2 0
Low Blow 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 6 / 6 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 1 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW week 14 fights 1-6
Support Bout
Jimmy Bivins vs Matthew Saad Muhammad
Fight info: Grand Ballroom, New York, NY, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Jeff Connor, referee is Barry Yeats, the bout will be scored by three judges: Leo Birnbaum (United States), Dave Greer (United States) and Tony Paolillo (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 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: Jimmy Bivins - Record: 9-3-1 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Badly Overweight - Trainer: Roger Mayweather - Cut Man: Chuck Bodak
In the blue corner: Matthew Saad Muhammad - Record: 3-3-3 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Jack Loew - Cut Man: Dai Dollings
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:15 Bivins fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:18 The fighters move in close and Muhammad gets off first, landing a vicious combination that snaps back the head of Jimmy Bivins. 0:3
0:27 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:3
0:34 "Miracle Matthew" drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:8
0:34 Bivins is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:8
0:48 Muhammad misses with that hook. 0:8
0:59 Muhammad leans on the ropes and motions for Bivins to come in. 0:8
01:03 Not much steam behind Muhammad's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 0:10
01:03 Bivins is dazed as Muhammad looks to put him away! 0:10
01:21 Muhammad lands a smashing hook! 0:14
01:21 Bivins was stunned by that blow! 0:14
01:43 Muhammad is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:14
02:10 Bivins is clinching... Muhammad is trying to free his gloves... They are under Bivins's arms... 0:14
02:19 Yeats moves in to break the clinch. 0:14
02:28 Yeats yells at the fighters to separate but Bivins and Muhammad are a tangle of arms. 0:14
02:37 Bivins and Matthew Saad Muhammad each take a step back. 0:14
02:46 Bivins bounces off the ropes, challenging Muhammad to come get him. 0:14
02:56 Muhammad cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Bivins had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:14
03:00 Muhammad just comes up short with the jab. 0:14
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 1:15
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Bivins and Muhammad leave their corners. 0:0
0:13 Bivins just landed a three punch combo! 4:0
0:13 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Muhammad is just trying to hang on! 4:0
0:21 Roger Mayweather knows Bivins lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 4:0
0:22 Both fighters are scoring in this exchange and neither is coming out on top. 6:2
0:36 Bivins is flicking the jab, trying to keep Muhammad at long range. 6:2
0:48 Muhammad is like an old steam train going uphill. He just keeps chugging away trying to move inside on Bivins. 6:2
0:53 Matthew Saad Muhammad is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 6:2
0:56 Jimmy Bivins gets off a quick combination to the body 8:2
01:13 Bivins misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:2
01:20 There's a straight right by Matthew Saad Muhammad! 8:6
01:20 What a devastating shot, Bivins looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 8:6
01:38 Muhammad knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 8:6
01:45 The fighters are trading punches and Bivins seems to have won that exchange. 11:8
01:54 Bivins doesn't have to look for Muhammad this round. He is right there in front of him. 11:8
02:03 Bivins is literally dancing circles around Muhammad this round. 11:8
02:18 Bivins misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 11:8
02:30 Bivins voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 11:8
02:39 Bivins lands a solid shot to the head and follows up with a better one! He can be very effective when he remembers to throw his punches in combinations. 13:8
02:56 Bivins is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Matthew Saad Muhammad. 13:8
03:00 Jimmy Bivins tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Muhammad. 13:8
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Yeats to step in and break it up. 15:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins looks to be in excellent shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Jack Loew was extremely upbeat during the break with Muhammad providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:18 Jack Loew was in Muhammad's face between rounds and Muhammad just glared at him. We have no idea what the problem might have been. 0:0
0:19 Bivins is trying to put his punches together and he tags Muhammad with a nice combination of punches. 2:0
0:32 Jimmy Bivins is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 2:0
0:41 Bivins grabs and holds Muhammad... 2:0
0:50 Yeats is shouting at Bivins to break! 2:0
0:59 Bivins swings...and misses. 2:0
01:06 Muhammad lands a solid cross! 2:5
01:06 How is Bivins standing after that? 2:5
01:23 Bivins wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Matthew Saad Muhammad's defense. 2:5
01:29 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:5
01:38 There's a hard shot off the top of Bivins's head! 2:9
01:38 Bivins's knee almost touched the canvas... 2:9
01:52 Bivins throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:9
01:54 Muhammad splits Jimmy Bivins's gloves with an uppercut. 2:11
02:06 As high as Bivins is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Muhammad takes advantage of it. 2:11
02:14 Bivins scores with a piston-like jab. 5:11
02:24 Bivins scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 7:11
02:37 Jimmy Bivins brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 7:11
02:42 Muhammad is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 7:11
02:45 Muhammad lands a flurry to the ribs of Bivins. 7:13
02:58 Bivins scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 11:13
02:58 Muhammad in on unsteady legs after those punches. 11:13
03:00 Oh the humanity, talk about a savagery in it's purest form, that round was sure to quench the bloodlust of even the most rabid fan! 13:13
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins looks to be in good shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Muhammad got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jack Loew's instructions work. 0:0
0:13 Muhammad continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 0:0
0:13 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:18 Muhammad throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 0:2
0:33 Muhammad lands a hard cross! 0:6
0:33 Bivins is gasping for air!! 0:6
0:50 Muhammad charges in but Bivins avoids the rush. 0:6
0:59 Matthew Saad Muhammad looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 0:6
01:02 * Bivins bulls his way inside. Yeats steps in saying an intentional head butt occurred. Bivins can't believe the call and neither can we. 2:6
01:02 A cross lands for Jimmy Bivins. Muhammad didn't see that one coming. 2:6
01:19 Muhammad keeps looking to get inside on Jimmy Bivins 2:6
01:38 Jimmy Bivins smothers Muhammad's attack with a clinch! 2:6
01:43 The Referee breaks it up... 2:6
01:47 Muhammad lands a short hook to the body. 2:8
02:01 Muhammad's misses as Jimmy Bivins backpedals away. 2:8
02:04 Muhammad takes a cross to the head from Bivins. 4:8
02:22 Muhammad does a great job smothering Bivins's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 4:8
02:28 The action slows for the moment. 4:8
02:36 Muhammad charges Bivins trying to get inside 4:8
02:48 Muhammad just can't find the range with that jab. 4:8
03:00 Bivins picks off the uppercut by Muhammad. 4:8
03:00 Muhammad shows Jimmy Bivins his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 4. 3:10
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Roger Mayweather seemed to pump up Bivins between rounds. 0:0
0:12 Jimmy Bivins is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:0
0:12 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:21 Muhammad picks off the jab thrown by Bivins. 0:0
0:28 Muhammad cranks up the hook and connects to Bivins's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:4
0:28 Bivins is dazed and he is in trouble!! 0:4
0:37 The fighters exchange power punches at ring center, looks like Muhammad got the best of it. 2:7
0:51 Muhammad fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:7
0:53 Bivins continues to pop the jab 4:7
01:05 Bivins connects with a cross to Muhammad's body. 6:7
01:14 Bivins rips a hook to the head. 8:7
01:14 Muhammad reels backward from what appears to be a head butt! 8:7
01:32 Bivins misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 8:7
01:44 Muhammad is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 8:7
01:46 Bivins scores with a hook to the side of the head. 10:7
02:00 Bivins is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 10:7
02:10 Muhammad goes straight at Bivins, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 10:7
02:15 A flurry of blows from Jimmy Bivins lands to the body 12:7
02:32 Muhammad drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 12:12
02:32 Bivins is trying to regroup after those punches... 12:12
02:46 Muhammad really buried that punch into Bivins's ribs. 12:17
02:46 Bivins was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 12:17
02:55 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 12:17
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Bivins and Muhammad really went at it. 14:18
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Muhammad is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 6 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:14 Muhammad misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:17 Bivins forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Muhammad. 2:0
0:21 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:0
0:31 Muhammad lands a solid cross! 2:4
0:31 Bivins is suddenly in trouble! 2:4
0:45 Muhammad brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 2:4
0:54 He lands a strong uppercut! 2:8
0:54 Bivins takes a step back, obviously hurt! 2:8
01:03 Muhammad's jab connects to Bivins's head 2:10
01:08 Bivins needs to catch his second wind... 2:10
01:18 Muhammad telegraphed that shot and Bivins ducks under it easily. 2:10
01:32 Muhammad lands a strong cross! 2:14
01:32 Bivins looks shaken! 2:14
01:46 Muhammad whiffs with the combination. 2:14
01:54 Bivins scores with a quick one-two to Muhammad's midsection 4:14
02:03 Matthew Saad Muhammad pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 4:16
02:15 Muhammad sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Bivins. 4:19
02:27 Muhammad bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 4:21
02:31 Bivins's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 4:21
02:39 Matthew Saad Muhammad seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:21
02:42 Bivins flicks a jab to Muhammad's stomach 6:21
02:58 Muhammad tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Bivins blocks it. 6:21
03:00 It looks like Muhammad has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:21
03:00 The bell ending Round 6 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 6:23
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 7 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:06 Jack Loew was really animated in Muhammad's corner and Muhammad was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:12 Bivins fires a shot, but it glances off Muhammad's shoulder. 0:0
0:19 OH! Muhammad landed the big hook flush! 0:4
0:19 Bivins is reeling.. 0:4
0:28 Bivins is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:4
0:31 These guys are really going at it and both will be in a little worse shape after this exchange is over. 2:6
0:49 Bivins usues his legs to avoid Muhammad's punches. 2:6
0:51 * Yeats steps in and admonishes Bivins for holding and hitting. 5:6
01:09 Not the cleanest of combinations from Muhammad but it still scored effectively. 5:9
01:22 Muhammad looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 5:11
01:35 Muhammad ties up Bivins. Why would he want to clinch now? 5:11
01:47 Muhammad finally lets go of Bivins. 5:11
01:52 Both men look to measure one another. 5:11
01:59 Muhammad misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:11
02:06 Bivins steals a quick glance at his corner. 5:11
02:14 It's a sweet uppercut by Muhammad! He snapped Bivins's head straight back with that punch! 5:15
02:14 Bivins appears to have been staggered by that punch... 5:15
02:27 Muhammad fires a left hand that Bivins takes high on the shoulder. 5:15
02:35 Jimmy Bivins scores with a nice right cross. 7:15
02:47 Muhammad scores with consecutive blows to the body of Bivins. 7:17
03:00 Bivins usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Muhammad tries vainly to score. 7:17
03:00 Muhammad appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 7:17
03:00 Bivins spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 7:17
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins and Matthew Saad Muhammad square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 8. 0:0
0:06 Muhammad got some great advice from Jack Loew between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 8. 0:0
0:06 Jimmy Bivins slips in a jab to the body 2:0
0:15 Bivins throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 4:0
0:32 Jimmy Bivins lands a wicked combination! 8:0
0:32 Matthew Saad Muhammad was staggered by those punches... 8:0
0:55 Bivins lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 10:0
01:11 Muhammad can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 10:0
01:13 Bivins scores with the jab. 12:0
01:30 Bivins dances gracefully across the canvas 12:0
01:38 Bivins lands a short left hook to the head. 14:0
01:50 Bivins seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 14:0
01:57 Bivins is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Muhammad. 14:0
02:06 Yeats has to separate the two... 14:0
02:16 Bivins misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 14:0
02:22 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 14:0
02:30 Bivins traps Muhammad's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Yeats breaks it up. 14:0
02:35 Yeats has to break the clinch. 14:0
02:44 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Bivins rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 14:0
02:54 Bivins wraps up Muhammad... Neither fighter will break... 14:0
02:59 Yeats moves them apart. 14:0
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 14:0
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jimmy Bivins didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:07 Roger Mayweather not only gave Bivins encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Muhammad. Now it's up to Bivins to implement it. 0:0
0:12 Bivins lands a hard uppercut! 4:0
0:12 Muhammad is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 4:0
0:21 Muhammad is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:0
0:38 Muhammad moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Bivins. 4:0
0:43 Bivins lands a rapier like jab to the head of Muhammad 6:0
0:57 Muhammad traps Bivins's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 6:0
01:01 Yeats separates the two fighters. 6:0
01:11 Bivins just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 6:4
01:11 That series of punches rocked Bivins and he looks to be in trouble. 6:4
01:28 Bivins tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 6:4
01:41 Muhammad fires a volley of punches but Bivins was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 6:4
01:44 There's the uppercut from Jimmy Bivins. That opening has been there all fight for him. 8:4
02:01 Bivins wraps up Muhammad. 8:4
02:06 Bivins shoves Muhammad away. 8:4
02:14 The fighters are exchanging blows! No one scored more on that exchange. 10:6
02:19 Muhammad is starting to suck wind... 10:6
02:28 Look out! That was a straight right by Muhammad! 10:11
02:28 Bivins is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 10:11
02:45 Bivins takes a hard combination from Muhammad 10:15
02:45 Bivins is reeling after that shot! 10:15
03:00 Muhammad is stalking his opponent. 10:15
03:00 Muhammad seems to have done enough to win this fight. 10:15
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 9:17
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:14 Bivins shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Muhammad flush! 4:0
0:14 Muhammad's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 4:0
0:26 Bivins is motioning with his gloves for Muhammad to bring it on, but Bivins is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 4:0
0:29 Jimmy Bivins dips and connects with a hook to the side of Muhammad's head. 6:0
0:42 Bivins is either lucky or has radar. Muhammad's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 6:0
0:45 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Bivins lands the right hand. 8:0
0:49 Both fighters are breathing hard... 8:0
0:59 Bivins lands a devastating cross! 13:0
0:59 Matthew Saad Muhammad staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 13:0
01:11 Muhammad scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Bivins. 13:2
01:31 Muhammad patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Bivins little room to move. 13:2
01:44 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 13:2
01:52 Muhammad lands a vicious cross! 13:7
01:52 Bivins was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 13:7
02:05 Muhammad catches Bivins coming in with a sweet uppercut! 13:11
02:05 That punch may have stunned Bivins momentarily. 13:11
02:18 Muhammad scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 13:13
02:18 Matthew Saad Muhammad is raining blows down on Bivins, who is obviously hurt. Muhammad wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 13:13
02:31 Muhammad throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Bivins but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 13:13
02:42 That was a violent straight right by Muhammad! 13:18
02:42 Jimmy Bivins is hurt! 13:18
02:55 Muhammad shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Bivins. 13:18
03:00 Muhammad fires and misses. 13:18
03:00 Muhammad appears to have this fight under control. 13:18
03:00 The bell sounds ending the final round and now the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 13:20
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Jeff Connor is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Leo Birnbaum, United States scores the bout 97 to 93 for Matthew Saad Muhammad
Dave Greer, United States scores the bout 96 to 95 for Jimmy Bivins
Tony Paolillo, United States scores the bout 97 to 93 for...
...Matthew Saad Muhammad
The winner by split decision is Matthew Saad Muhammad!
Score Cards
Leo Birnbaum Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Bivins 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 93
Matthew Saad Muhammad 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 97
Dave Greer Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Bivins 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 96
Matthew Saad Muhammad 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 95
Tony Paolillo Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Bivins 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 93
Matthew Saad Muhammad 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 97
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Bivins 27 30 29 28 27 27 28 30 28 28 282
Matthew Saad Muhammad 30 27 29 29 30 30 29 27 29 29 289
Statistics
Categories Jimmy Bivins Matthew Saad Muhammad
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.60 3.80
Hooks / Round 4.00 5.40
Crosses / Round 3.20 5.70
Combinations / Round 4.60 3.80
Uppercuts / Round 4.50 5.30
Punches Landed / Round 20.90 24.00
Punches Missed / Round 35.60 63.60
Punching Accuracy 37.0% 27.4%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go All Out for KO 3 / 2 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Jimmy Bivins vs Matthew Saad Muhammad
Fight info: Grand Ballroom, New York, NY, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Jeff Connor, referee is Barry Yeats, the bout will be scored by three judges: Leo Birnbaum (United States), Dave Greer (United States) and Tony Paolillo (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 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: Jimmy Bivins - Record: 9-3-1 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Badly Overweight - Trainer: Roger Mayweather - Cut Man: Chuck Bodak
In the blue corner: Matthew Saad Muhammad - Record: 3-3-3 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Jack Loew - Cut Man: Dai Dollings
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:15 Bivins fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:18 The fighters move in close and Muhammad gets off first, landing a vicious combination that snaps back the head of Jimmy Bivins. 0:3
0:27 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:3
0:34 "Miracle Matthew" drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:8
0:34 Bivins is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:8
0:48 Muhammad misses with that hook. 0:8
0:59 Muhammad leans on the ropes and motions for Bivins to come in. 0:8
01:03 Not much steam behind Muhammad's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 0:10
01:03 Bivins is dazed as Muhammad looks to put him away! 0:10
01:21 Muhammad lands a smashing hook! 0:14
01:21 Bivins was stunned by that blow! 0:14
01:43 Muhammad is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:14
02:10 Bivins is clinching... Muhammad is trying to free his gloves... They are under Bivins's arms... 0:14
02:19 Yeats moves in to break the clinch. 0:14
02:28 Yeats yells at the fighters to separate but Bivins and Muhammad are a tangle of arms. 0:14
02:37 Bivins and Matthew Saad Muhammad each take a step back. 0:14
02:46 Bivins bounces off the ropes, challenging Muhammad to come get him. 0:14
02:56 Muhammad cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Bivins had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:14
03:00 Muhammad just comes up short with the jab. 0:14
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 1:15
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Bivins and Muhammad leave their corners. 0:0
0:13 Bivins just landed a three punch combo! 4:0
0:13 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Muhammad is just trying to hang on! 4:0
0:21 Roger Mayweather knows Bivins lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 4:0
0:22 Both fighters are scoring in this exchange and neither is coming out on top. 6:2
0:36 Bivins is flicking the jab, trying to keep Muhammad at long range. 6:2
0:48 Muhammad is like an old steam train going uphill. He just keeps chugging away trying to move inside on Bivins. 6:2
0:53 Matthew Saad Muhammad is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 6:2
0:56 Jimmy Bivins gets off a quick combination to the body 8:2
01:13 Bivins misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:2
01:20 There's a straight right by Matthew Saad Muhammad! 8:6
01:20 What a devastating shot, Bivins looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 8:6
01:38 Muhammad knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 8:6
01:45 The fighters are trading punches and Bivins seems to have won that exchange. 11:8
01:54 Bivins doesn't have to look for Muhammad this round. He is right there in front of him. 11:8
02:03 Bivins is literally dancing circles around Muhammad this round. 11:8
02:18 Bivins misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 11:8
02:30 Bivins voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 11:8
02:39 Bivins lands a solid shot to the head and follows up with a better one! He can be very effective when he remembers to throw his punches in combinations. 13:8
02:56 Bivins is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Matthew Saad Muhammad. 13:8
03:00 Jimmy Bivins tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Muhammad. 13:8
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Yeats to step in and break it up. 15:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins looks to be in excellent shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Jack Loew was extremely upbeat during the break with Muhammad providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:18 Jack Loew was in Muhammad's face between rounds and Muhammad just glared at him. We have no idea what the problem might have been. 0:0
0:19 Bivins is trying to put his punches together and he tags Muhammad with a nice combination of punches. 2:0
0:32 Jimmy Bivins is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 2:0
0:41 Bivins grabs and holds Muhammad... 2:0
0:50 Yeats is shouting at Bivins to break! 2:0
0:59 Bivins swings...and misses. 2:0
01:06 Muhammad lands a solid cross! 2:5
01:06 How is Bivins standing after that? 2:5
01:23 Bivins wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Matthew Saad Muhammad's defense. 2:5
01:29 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:5
01:38 There's a hard shot off the top of Bivins's head! 2:9
01:38 Bivins's knee almost touched the canvas... 2:9
01:52 Bivins throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:9
01:54 Muhammad splits Jimmy Bivins's gloves with an uppercut. 2:11
02:06 As high as Bivins is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Muhammad takes advantage of it. 2:11
02:14 Bivins scores with a piston-like jab. 5:11
02:24 Bivins scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 7:11
02:37 Jimmy Bivins brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 7:11
02:42 Muhammad is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 7:11
02:45 Muhammad lands a flurry to the ribs of Bivins. 7:13
02:58 Bivins scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 11:13
02:58 Muhammad in on unsteady legs after those punches. 11:13
03:00 Oh the humanity, talk about a savagery in it's purest form, that round was sure to quench the bloodlust of even the most rabid fan! 13:13
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins looks to be in good shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Muhammad got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jack Loew's instructions work. 0:0
0:13 Muhammad continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 0:0
0:13 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:18 Muhammad throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 0:2
0:33 Muhammad lands a hard cross! 0:6
0:33 Bivins is gasping for air!! 0:6
0:50 Muhammad charges in but Bivins avoids the rush. 0:6
0:59 Matthew Saad Muhammad looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 0:6
01:02 * Bivins bulls his way inside. Yeats steps in saying an intentional head butt occurred. Bivins can't believe the call and neither can we. 2:6
01:02 A cross lands for Jimmy Bivins. Muhammad didn't see that one coming. 2:6
01:19 Muhammad keeps looking to get inside on Jimmy Bivins 2:6
01:38 Jimmy Bivins smothers Muhammad's attack with a clinch! 2:6
01:43 The Referee breaks it up... 2:6
01:47 Muhammad lands a short hook to the body. 2:8
02:01 Muhammad's misses as Jimmy Bivins backpedals away. 2:8
02:04 Muhammad takes a cross to the head from Bivins. 4:8
02:22 Muhammad does a great job smothering Bivins's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 4:8
02:28 The action slows for the moment. 4:8
02:36 Muhammad charges Bivins trying to get inside 4:8
02:48 Muhammad just can't find the range with that jab. 4:8
03:00 Bivins picks off the uppercut by Muhammad. 4:8
03:00 Muhammad shows Jimmy Bivins his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 4. 3:10
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Roger Mayweather seemed to pump up Bivins between rounds. 0:0
0:12 Jimmy Bivins is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:0
0:12 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:21 Muhammad picks off the jab thrown by Bivins. 0:0
0:28 Muhammad cranks up the hook and connects to Bivins's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:4
0:28 Bivins is dazed and he is in trouble!! 0:4
0:37 The fighters exchange power punches at ring center, looks like Muhammad got the best of it. 2:7
0:51 Muhammad fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:7
0:53 Bivins continues to pop the jab 4:7
01:05 Bivins connects with a cross to Muhammad's body. 6:7
01:14 Bivins rips a hook to the head. 8:7
01:14 Muhammad reels backward from what appears to be a head butt! 8:7
01:32 Bivins misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 8:7
01:44 Muhammad is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 8:7
01:46 Bivins scores with a hook to the side of the head. 10:7
02:00 Bivins is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 10:7
02:10 Muhammad goes straight at Bivins, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 10:7
02:15 A flurry of blows from Jimmy Bivins lands to the body 12:7
02:32 Muhammad drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 12:12
02:32 Bivins is trying to regroup after those punches... 12:12
02:46 Muhammad really buried that punch into Bivins's ribs. 12:17
02:46 Bivins was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 12:17
02:55 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 12:17
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Bivins and Muhammad really went at it. 14:18
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Muhammad is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 6 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:14 Muhammad misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:17 Bivins forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Muhammad. 2:0
0:21 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:0
0:31 Muhammad lands a solid cross! 2:4
0:31 Bivins is suddenly in trouble! 2:4
0:45 Muhammad brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 2:4
0:54 He lands a strong uppercut! 2:8
0:54 Bivins takes a step back, obviously hurt! 2:8
01:03 Muhammad's jab connects to Bivins's head 2:10
01:08 Bivins needs to catch his second wind... 2:10
01:18 Muhammad telegraphed that shot and Bivins ducks under it easily. 2:10
01:32 Muhammad lands a strong cross! 2:14
01:32 Bivins looks shaken! 2:14
01:46 Muhammad whiffs with the combination. 2:14
01:54 Bivins scores with a quick one-two to Muhammad's midsection 4:14
02:03 Matthew Saad Muhammad pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 4:16
02:15 Muhammad sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Bivins. 4:19
02:27 Muhammad bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 4:21
02:31 Bivins's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 4:21
02:39 Matthew Saad Muhammad seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:21
02:42 Bivins flicks a jab to Muhammad's stomach 6:21
02:58 Muhammad tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Bivins blocks it. 6:21
03:00 It looks like Muhammad has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:21
03:00 The bell ending Round 6 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 6:23
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 7 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:06 Jack Loew was really animated in Muhammad's corner and Muhammad was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:12 Bivins fires a shot, but it glances off Muhammad's shoulder. 0:0
0:19 OH! Muhammad landed the big hook flush! 0:4
0:19 Bivins is reeling.. 0:4
0:28 Bivins is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:4
0:31 These guys are really going at it and both will be in a little worse shape after this exchange is over. 2:6
0:49 Bivins usues his legs to avoid Muhammad's punches. 2:6
0:51 * Yeats steps in and admonishes Bivins for holding and hitting. 5:6
01:09 Not the cleanest of combinations from Muhammad but it still scored effectively. 5:9
01:22 Muhammad looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 5:11
01:35 Muhammad ties up Bivins. Why would he want to clinch now? 5:11
01:47 Muhammad finally lets go of Bivins. 5:11
01:52 Both men look to measure one another. 5:11
01:59 Muhammad misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:11
02:06 Bivins steals a quick glance at his corner. 5:11
02:14 It's a sweet uppercut by Muhammad! He snapped Bivins's head straight back with that punch! 5:15
02:14 Bivins appears to have been staggered by that punch... 5:15
02:27 Muhammad fires a left hand that Bivins takes high on the shoulder. 5:15
02:35 Jimmy Bivins scores with a nice right cross. 7:15
02:47 Muhammad scores with consecutive blows to the body of Bivins. 7:17
03:00 Bivins usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Muhammad tries vainly to score. 7:17
03:00 Muhammad appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 7:17
03:00 Bivins spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 7:17
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins and Matthew Saad Muhammad square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 8. 0:0
0:06 Muhammad got some great advice from Jack Loew between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 8. 0:0
0:06 Jimmy Bivins slips in a jab to the body 2:0
0:15 Bivins throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 4:0
0:32 Jimmy Bivins lands a wicked combination! 8:0
0:32 Matthew Saad Muhammad was staggered by those punches... 8:0
0:55 Bivins lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 10:0
01:11 Muhammad can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 10:0
01:13 Bivins scores with the jab. 12:0
01:30 Bivins dances gracefully across the canvas 12:0
01:38 Bivins lands a short left hook to the head. 14:0
01:50 Bivins seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 14:0
01:57 Bivins is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Muhammad. 14:0
02:06 Yeats has to separate the two... 14:0
02:16 Bivins misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 14:0
02:22 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 14:0
02:30 Bivins traps Muhammad's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Yeats breaks it up. 14:0
02:35 Yeats has to break the clinch. 14:0
02:44 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Bivins rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 14:0
02:54 Bivins wraps up Muhammad... Neither fighter will break... 14:0
02:59 Yeats moves them apart. 14:0
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 14:0
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jimmy Bivins didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:07 Roger Mayweather not only gave Bivins encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Muhammad. Now it's up to Bivins to implement it. 0:0
0:12 Bivins lands a hard uppercut! 4:0
0:12 Muhammad is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 4:0
0:21 Muhammad is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:0
0:38 Muhammad moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Bivins. 4:0
0:43 Bivins lands a rapier like jab to the head of Muhammad 6:0
0:57 Muhammad traps Bivins's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 6:0
01:01 Yeats separates the two fighters. 6:0
01:11 Bivins just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 6:4
01:11 That series of punches rocked Bivins and he looks to be in trouble. 6:4
01:28 Bivins tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 6:4
01:41 Muhammad fires a volley of punches but Bivins was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 6:4
01:44 There's the uppercut from Jimmy Bivins. That opening has been there all fight for him. 8:4
02:01 Bivins wraps up Muhammad. 8:4
02:06 Bivins shoves Muhammad away. 8:4
02:14 The fighters are exchanging blows! No one scored more on that exchange. 10:6
02:19 Muhammad is starting to suck wind... 10:6
02:28 Look out! That was a straight right by Muhammad! 10:11
02:28 Bivins is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 10:11
02:45 Bivins takes a hard combination from Muhammad 10:15
02:45 Bivins is reeling after that shot! 10:15
03:00 Muhammad is stalking his opponent. 10:15
03:00 Muhammad seems to have done enough to win this fight. 10:15
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 9:17
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:14 Bivins shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Muhammad flush! 4:0
0:14 Muhammad's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 4:0
0:26 Bivins is motioning with his gloves for Muhammad to bring it on, but Bivins is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 4:0
0:29 Jimmy Bivins dips and connects with a hook to the side of Muhammad's head. 6:0
0:42 Bivins is either lucky or has radar. Muhammad's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 6:0
0:45 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Bivins lands the right hand. 8:0
0:49 Both fighters are breathing hard... 8:0
0:59 Bivins lands a devastating cross! 13:0
0:59 Matthew Saad Muhammad staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 13:0
01:11 Muhammad scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Bivins. 13:2
01:31 Muhammad patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Bivins little room to move. 13:2
01:44 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 13:2
01:52 Muhammad lands a vicious cross! 13:7
01:52 Bivins was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 13:7
02:05 Muhammad catches Bivins coming in with a sweet uppercut! 13:11
02:05 That punch may have stunned Bivins momentarily. 13:11
02:18 Muhammad scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 13:13
02:18 Matthew Saad Muhammad is raining blows down on Bivins, who is obviously hurt. Muhammad wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 13:13
02:31 Muhammad throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Bivins but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 13:13
02:42 That was a violent straight right by Muhammad! 13:18
02:42 Jimmy Bivins is hurt! 13:18
02:55 Muhammad shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Bivins. 13:18
03:00 Muhammad fires and misses. 13:18
03:00 Muhammad appears to have this fight under control. 13:18
03:00 The bell sounds ending the final round and now the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 13:20
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Jeff Connor is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Leo Birnbaum, United States scores the bout 97 to 93 for Matthew Saad Muhammad
Dave Greer, United States scores the bout 96 to 95 for Jimmy Bivins
Tony Paolillo, United States scores the bout 97 to 93 for...
...Matthew Saad Muhammad
The winner by split decision is Matthew Saad Muhammad!
Score Cards
Leo Birnbaum Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Bivins 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 93
Matthew Saad Muhammad 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 97
Dave Greer Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Bivins 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 96
Matthew Saad Muhammad 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 95
Tony Paolillo Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Bivins 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 93
Matthew Saad Muhammad 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 97
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Bivins 27 30 29 28 27 27 28 30 28 28 282
Matthew Saad Muhammad 30 27 29 29 30 30 29 27 29 29 289
Statistics
Categories Jimmy Bivins Matthew Saad Muhammad
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.60 3.80
Hooks / Round 4.00 5.40
Crosses / Round 3.20 5.70
Combinations / Round 4.60 3.80
Uppercuts / Round 4.50 5.30
Punches Landed / Round 20.90 24.00
Punches Missed / Round 35.60 63.60
Punching Accuracy 37.0% 27.4%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go All Out for KO 3 / 2 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW week 14 fights 1-6
Co-Feature
Johnny Frankham vs Reggie Strickland
Fight info: Cafe Royal, London, England, 2013-07-13, announcer is Mark Beiro, referee is John O'Brien, the bout will be scored by three judges: Rick Saull (Canada), Roy Francis (England) and Arturo Sanchez (Panama), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 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: Johnny Frankham - Record: 1-4-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Darkie Smith - Cut Man: Leon Tabbs
In the blue corner: Reggie Strickland - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bill Gibson - Cut Man: Don Turner
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:13 Frankham is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Strickland attempts to move inside on him. 0:0
0:18 Frankham is motioning with his gloves for Reggie Strickland to bring it on, but Frankham is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
0:21 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:24 Johnny Frankham slips in a jab to the body 2:0
0:38 Strickland is trying to free his gloves from under Frankham's gloves. 2:0
0:42 O'Brien is shouting at Frankham to break! 2:0
0:51 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Johnny Frankham can land a solid one. 4:0
01:01 Frankham sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 6:0
01:15 Frankham tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Strickland. 6:0
01:17 Those were mostly arm punches from Strickland but several got through. 6:2
01:32 Strickland just comes up short with the cross. 6:2
01:34 Frankham lands a rapier like jab to the head of Strickland 8:2
01:47 Frankham forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Strickland. 10:2
02:00 Strickland lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 10:4
02:14 Frankham fires and misses. 10:4
02:21 Strickland landed a sharp combination that rocked Frankham back on his heels! 10:8
02:21 Frankham appears shaken by those punches! 10:8
02:31 As high as Strickland is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Frankham takes advantage of it. 10:8
02:34 Frankham pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 12:8
02:48 Frankham lets his hands go inside, but Strickland protects his body well. 12:8
03:00 Strickland fires and misses. 12:8
03:00 The bell sounds to end Round 1 of what could very well turn out to be a mismatch. 13:8
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:14 Frankham bounces off the ropes, challenging Strickland to come get him. 0:0
0:18 Strickland's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:20 Frankham finds a home for his jab, keeping Strickland at bay. 2:0
0:34 Strickland tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Frankham blocks it. 2:0
0:46 Frankham misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:0
0:48 * Strickland's punches are straying south of the border prompting a warning from O'Brien to keep 'em up. 2:2
0:48 * O'Brien has seen enough and Strickland is going to lose a point for that foul. 2:2
01:14 Frankham lets a quick hook go, catching Strickland moving in. 4:2
01:23 The fighters are tangled up inside. Frankham has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 6:2
01:39 Frankham wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Strickland's defense. 6:2
01:41 Strickland goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 6:4
01:50 Frankham lands a jab to the midsection 8:4
02:25 Frankham lands a vicious uppercut! 12:4
02:25 Strickland's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 12:4
02:39 Frankham looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 12:4
02:52 Frankham lands a wicked uppercut! 16:4
02:52 Frankham has Strickland in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 16:4
02:57 There appears to be some minor swelling under Strickland's right eye. 16:4
03:00 Frankham is either lucky or has radar. Reggie Strickland's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 16:4
03:00 The Referee has to get between Frankham and Strickland as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 18:4
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Frankham looks to be in fair shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:14 He is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:26 Frankham hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Strickland. 2:0
0:39 Strickland lands a nice looking uppercut inside, but it was mostly an arm punch. 2:2
0:57 Strickland doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:4
01:09 Frankham ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 4:4
01:14 The swelling is increasing around Strickland's right. 4:4
01:21 A straight cross from Strickland gets through Frankham's guard. 4:6
01:41 Strickland seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:6
02:07 These guys are really going at it but Strickland looks to be getting the worse of it. 7:8
02:29 Both men look to measure one another. 7:8
02:35 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 7:8
02:39 Frankham gets in a hook to the body of Strickland. 9:8
02:55 Strickland grabs and holds Frankham... 9:8
03:00 O'Brien moves in to break the clinch. 9:8
03:00 There's the bell. Frankham wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 3 is history. 9:8
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Strickland's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 Frankham catches Strickland with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 2:0
0:21 Frankham throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 4:0
0:32 Strickland shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:2
0:45 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:2
0:48 Strickland's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 4:2
0:51 Johnny Frankham dips and connects with a hook to the side of Reggie Strickland's head. 6:2
01:05 Strickland fires a volley of punches but Frankham was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 6:2
01:08 Frankham bangs the uppercut home. 8:2
01:12 That swelling under the right eye of Strickland is definitely getting worse. 8:2
01:29 Strickland misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 8:2
01:41 Johnny Frankham misses wildly with the Hook. 8:2
01:43 Strickland gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Frankham. 8:4
02:01 Frankham throws a punch and lands. Strickland scores with a counter. Looks like Frankham was a little more effective. 11:6
02:11 Frankham throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 13:6
02:23 Frankham lands a short hook to the body. 15:6
02:28 Strickland is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 15:6
02:38 Strickland picks off the jab thrown by Frankham. 15:6
02:57 Frankham has freed himself from Strickland. They move quickly to ring center. 15:6
03:00 Johnny Frankham back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Strickland. 15:6
03:00 Frankham spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 4. 16:7
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 O'Brien motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Darkie Smith not only gave Frankham encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Strickland. Now it's up to Frankham to implement it. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Strickland is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Frankham is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Strickland. 0:0
0:19 Frankham throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:0
0:34 Strickland fires a lead right that Frankham manages to avoid. 2:0
0:40 Frankham backs into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:45 Strickland is holding on to Frankham. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:0
0:54 Now they break clean. 2:0
0:58 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 2:0
01:01 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 2:0
01:01 Strickland lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 2:2
01:15 Frankham moves into a neutral corner. 2:2
01:20 Frankham does a great job of moving as Strickland tries to work inside. 2:2
01:34 Strickland is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 2:2
01:42 Strickland steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:2
01:47 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:2
01:47 Frankham scores with a hook to the side of the head. 4:2
02:03 Strickland retreats into the upper corner. 4:2
02:08 Frankham darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 4:2
02:17 Strickland tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:2
02:27 Frankham gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 6:2
02:40 Frankham traps Strickland in the corner! 6:2
02:40 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Johnny Frankham blasts home a hook. 8:2
02:44 There has to be something done about the swelling around Strickland's right eye as it continues to worsen. 8:2
02:57 Frankham misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 8:2
03:00 Frankham cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Reggie Strickland had his elbows tucked in nicely. 8:2
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 9:3
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 6. There it is! 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Strickland is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Strickland still has distension. 0:0
0:06 Strickland slides into the corner... 0:0
0:11 Johnny Frankham lands a hard cross! 4:0
0:11 Frankham has Strickland hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 4:0
0:15 Strickland looks to be out of gas at this point. 4:0
0:32 Strickland takes a hard combination from Johnny Frankham 8:0
0:32 Strickland was stopped cold by that series of shots! 8:0
0:37 Strickland's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 8:0
0:42 Strickland walks in to a glancing hook from Frankham. 10:0
0:56 Frankham doubles up to the body, though Strickland seems unfazed. 12:0
01:09 Strickland looks to work the body, but Johnny Frankham covers up nicely. 12:0
01:17 Frankham's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 14:0
01:28 Frankham tastes Strickland's jab 14:2
01:41 Both fighters move to ring center. 14:2
01:46 Frankham brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 14:2
01:53 He scores with a nice right cross. 16:2
02:13 Johnny Frankham seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 16:2
02:16 Frankham slips inside and lands a hook. 18:2
02:21 Strickland seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 18:2
02:30 Frankham misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 20:2
02:44 Strickland is holding... 20:2
02:48 Frankham works his way free! 20:2
02:53 Strickland pushes Frankham away to give himself a little more space to work with. 20:2
03:00 Strickland works his way in and leans on Frankham... 20:2
03:00 Frankham tries to get free... Here comes O'Brien to break them up... 20:2
03:00 Frankham appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 20:2
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 6. 21:2
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Frankham and Strickland square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 7. 0:0
0:07 Bill Gibson seemed to pump up Strickland between rounds. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Strickland's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Strickland's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Frankham is really fluid in his movement. 0:0
0:21 Reggie Strickland picks off the hook by Frankham. 0:0
0:31 Strickland moves into the upper corner. 0:0
0:35 Frankham can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:43 Strickland is forced into his own corner... 0:0
0:43 Frankham throws the hook and connects. 2:0
0:55 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if neither has gotten the better of the exchange. 4:2
01:05 Strickland digs a short hook to ribs of Johnny Frankham. 4:4
01:22 Strickland usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Frankham tries vainly to score. 4:4
01:25 Strickland bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 4:6
01:34 Frankham pins Strickland in the corner! 4:6
01:34 Frankham scores with the jab. 6:6
01:50 Johnny Frankham misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:6
01:57 The action is at ring center. 6:6
01:57 Strickland and Frankham trade punches in an even exchange. 8:8
02:01 The increased swelling around the right eye of Strickland is fast becoming a hindurance. 8:8
02:13 Johnny Frankham connects with a violent uppercut! 12:8
02:13 That blast sent Strickland reeling into the ropes! 12:8
02:29 Reggie Strickland is pinned in his own corner... 12:8
02:40 Frankham lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Strickland's midsection. 14:8
02:54 Frankham lands a crushing jab! 19:8
02:54 That's the punch Frankham hoped to land! Strickland looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 19:8
02:58 The swelling under Strickland's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 19:8
03:00 The fighters are at ring center... 19:8
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 21:8
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Strickland was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Bill Gibson was extremely upbeat during the break with Strickland providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Strickland'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
0:15 Strickland misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:27 Strickland slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:32 Frankham misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:44 The fighters are tied up. Frankham tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
0:48 O'Brien has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:53 O'Brien is getting too involved in the fight and is becoming more of a factor than a referee is supposed to be. 0:0
0:57 Frankham has Strickland trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 0:0
01:01 Johnny Frankham is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Strickland 0:0
01:05 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:0
01:09 Frankham feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Strickland's chin. 2:0
01:14 It seems every shot Strickland takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 2:0
01:28 Strickland whiffs with the cross. 2:0
01:30 Frankham gets off a jab to the solar plexus 4:0
01:42 Frankham has Strickland trapped! 4:0
01:42 Frankham flicks a lead right to the head of Strickland. 6:0
01:52 Frankham fires the jab. It finds its target. 8:0
01:56 The swelling around Strickland's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 8:0
02:01 Frankham is trapped in his own corner... 8:0
02:06 Strickland just comes up short with the jab. 8:0
02:17 Frankham is protecting the body nicely as Strickland fails to score inside. 8:0
02:24 The action is back at ring center. 8:0
02:24 Strickland connects with an uppercut to the head of Johnny Frankham. 8:2
02:39 Watch Frankham move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Strickland off balance. 8:2
02:52 Frankham ties up Strickland. 8:2
03:00 * Frankham is hitting with his shoulder in the close and O'Brien has seen enough as he issues a warning. 8:2
03:00 It looks like Frankham has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:2
03:00 Round 8 ends with the sound of the bell. 9:2
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Strickland is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:08 Strickland's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:14 Strickland misses with that combination. 0:0
0:21 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:24 Strickland has Frankham cornered! 0:0
0:29 Strickland lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Frankham. 0:0
0:36 Frankham pins Strickland in the corner! 0:0
0:36 Frankham throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Strickland's jaw. 2:0
0:49 Frankham scores with consecutive blows to the body of Strickland. 4:0
0:53 Strickland's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 4:0
0:58 These guys are really going at it and both will be in a little worse shape after this exchange is over. 6:2
01:12 Frankham has Strickland blocked in! 6:2
01:16 Frankham swings...and misses. 6:2
01:31 Frankham lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Strickland. 6:2
01:38 Strickland's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 6:2
01:46 Strickland throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Frankham but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:2
01:48 A sizzling cross from Frankham finds it's mark. 9:2
01:57 Frankham looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 11:2
02:02 Reggie Strickland's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 11:2
02:15 Frankham seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 11:2
02:24 Strickland lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Frankham on the end of that punch. 11:4
02:40 Strickland wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Johnny Frankham's defense. 11:4
02:51 Strickland traps Frankham's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until O'Brien breaks it up. 11:4
03:00 Referee O'Brien steps in to break it up. 11:4
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 9. 12:3
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters touch gloves in the middle of the ring as the 10th and final round begins. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Reggie Strickland'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
0:11 O'Brien has to pull the fighters away from each other as Strickland locks up Frankham's arms. 0:0
0:20 O'Brien separates them. 0:0
0:27 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:30 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
0:35 Frankham wraps up Strickland. 0:0
0:44 O'Brien has to separate the two... 0:0
0:48 It's a knowledgeable crowd tonight. They are letting the fighters know they want to see some action and when it slows down they are quick with their show of displeasure. 0:0
0:56 "Gypsy" Frankham hitches up his trunks. He'd better be careful. He may get nailed while his hands are down. 0:0
01:04 That punch actually went behind Frankham's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Reggie Strickland. 0:0
01:11 Johnny Frankham tries to push Strickland back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 0:0
01:18 Reggie Strickland fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
01:40 Strickland lets his hands go inside, but Frankham protects his body well. 0:0
01:42 Johnny Frankham throws the cross and scores to the head of Reggie Strickland. 2:0
02:00 Frankham usues his legs to avoid Strickland's punches. 2:0
02:23 Strickland's misses as Frankham backpedals away. 2:0
02:25 Johnny Frankham scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 4:0
02:39 Strickland fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:0
02:41 Frankham connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 6:0
02:54 Frankham seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:0
03:00 Strickland misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:0
03:00 This fight is going to the scorecards as the bell sounds ending Round 10. 5:1
Fight Result
Mark Beiro has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Rick Saull, Canada scores the bout 100 to 89
Roy Francis, England scores the bout 100 to 89
Arturo Sanchez, Panama scores the bout 98 to 91
The winner by unanimous decision is Johnny Frankham!
Score Cards
Rick Saull Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Johnny Frankham 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 100
Reggie Strickland 9 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 89
Roy Francis Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Johnny Frankham 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 100
Reggie Strickland 9 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 89
Arturo Sanchez Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Johnny Frankham 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 98
Reggie Strickland 10 8 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 91
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Johnny Frankham 29 30 30 30 30 30 30 29 30 30 298
Reggie Strickland 28 24 27 27 27 27 27 28 27 27 269
Statistics
Categories Johnny Frankham Reggie Strickland
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 8.70 2.40
Hooks / Round 6.50 2.90
Crosses / Round 5.90 2.60
Combinations / Round 5.70 2.60
Uppercuts / Round 6.10 2.10
Punches Landed / Round 32.90 12.60
Punches Missed / Round 49.60 70.60
Punching Accuracy 39.9% 15.1%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Low Blow 1
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 5 / 5
Fight Outside (Defensive) 7 / 3 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Johnny Frankham vs Reggie Strickland
Fight info: Cafe Royal, London, England, 2013-07-13, announcer is Mark Beiro, referee is John O'Brien, the bout will be scored by three judges: Rick Saull (Canada), Roy Francis (England) and Arturo Sanchez (Panama), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 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: Johnny Frankham - Record: 1-4-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Darkie Smith - Cut Man: Leon Tabbs
In the blue corner: Reggie Strickland - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bill Gibson - Cut Man: Don Turner
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:13 Frankham is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Strickland attempts to move inside on him. 0:0
0:18 Frankham is motioning with his gloves for Reggie Strickland to bring it on, but Frankham is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
0:21 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:24 Johnny Frankham slips in a jab to the body 2:0
0:38 Strickland is trying to free his gloves from under Frankham's gloves. 2:0
0:42 O'Brien is shouting at Frankham to break! 2:0
0:51 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Johnny Frankham can land a solid one. 4:0
01:01 Frankham sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 6:0
01:15 Frankham tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Strickland. 6:0
01:17 Those were mostly arm punches from Strickland but several got through. 6:2
01:32 Strickland just comes up short with the cross. 6:2
01:34 Frankham lands a rapier like jab to the head of Strickland 8:2
01:47 Frankham forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Strickland. 10:2
02:00 Strickland lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 10:4
02:14 Frankham fires and misses. 10:4
02:21 Strickland landed a sharp combination that rocked Frankham back on his heels! 10:8
02:21 Frankham appears shaken by those punches! 10:8
02:31 As high as Strickland is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Frankham takes advantage of it. 10:8
02:34 Frankham pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 12:8
02:48 Frankham lets his hands go inside, but Strickland protects his body well. 12:8
03:00 Strickland fires and misses. 12:8
03:00 The bell sounds to end Round 1 of what could very well turn out to be a mismatch. 13:8
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:14 Frankham bounces off the ropes, challenging Strickland to come get him. 0:0
0:18 Strickland's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:20 Frankham finds a home for his jab, keeping Strickland at bay. 2:0
0:34 Strickland tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Frankham blocks it. 2:0
0:46 Frankham misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:0
0:48 * Strickland's punches are straying south of the border prompting a warning from O'Brien to keep 'em up. 2:2
0:48 * O'Brien has seen enough and Strickland is going to lose a point for that foul. 2:2
01:14 Frankham lets a quick hook go, catching Strickland moving in. 4:2
01:23 The fighters are tangled up inside. Frankham has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 6:2
01:39 Frankham wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Strickland's defense. 6:2
01:41 Strickland goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 6:4
01:50 Frankham lands a jab to the midsection 8:4
02:25 Frankham lands a vicious uppercut! 12:4
02:25 Strickland's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 12:4
02:39 Frankham looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 12:4
02:52 Frankham lands a wicked uppercut! 16:4
02:52 Frankham has Strickland in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 16:4
02:57 There appears to be some minor swelling under Strickland's right eye. 16:4
03:00 Frankham is either lucky or has radar. Reggie Strickland's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 16:4
03:00 The Referee has to get between Frankham and Strickland as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 18:4
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Frankham looks to be in fair shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:14 He is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:26 Frankham hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Strickland. 2:0
0:39 Strickland lands a nice looking uppercut inside, but it was mostly an arm punch. 2:2
0:57 Strickland doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:4
01:09 Frankham ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 4:4
01:14 The swelling is increasing around Strickland's right. 4:4
01:21 A straight cross from Strickland gets through Frankham's guard. 4:6
01:41 Strickland seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:6
02:07 These guys are really going at it but Strickland looks to be getting the worse of it. 7:8
02:29 Both men look to measure one another. 7:8
02:35 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 7:8
02:39 Frankham gets in a hook to the body of Strickland. 9:8
02:55 Strickland grabs and holds Frankham... 9:8
03:00 O'Brien moves in to break the clinch. 9:8
03:00 There's the bell. Frankham wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 3 is history. 9:8
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Strickland's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 Frankham catches Strickland with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 2:0
0:21 Frankham throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 4:0
0:32 Strickland shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:2
0:45 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:2
0:48 Strickland's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 4:2
0:51 Johnny Frankham dips and connects with a hook to the side of Reggie Strickland's head. 6:2
01:05 Strickland fires a volley of punches but Frankham was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 6:2
01:08 Frankham bangs the uppercut home. 8:2
01:12 That swelling under the right eye of Strickland is definitely getting worse. 8:2
01:29 Strickland misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 8:2
01:41 Johnny Frankham misses wildly with the Hook. 8:2
01:43 Strickland gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Frankham. 8:4
02:01 Frankham throws a punch and lands. Strickland scores with a counter. Looks like Frankham was a little more effective. 11:6
02:11 Frankham throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 13:6
02:23 Frankham lands a short hook to the body. 15:6
02:28 Strickland is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 15:6
02:38 Strickland picks off the jab thrown by Frankham. 15:6
02:57 Frankham has freed himself from Strickland. They move quickly to ring center. 15:6
03:00 Johnny Frankham back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Strickland. 15:6
03:00 Frankham spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 4. 16:7
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 O'Brien motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Darkie Smith not only gave Frankham encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Strickland. Now it's up to Frankham to implement it. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Strickland is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Frankham is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Strickland. 0:0
0:19 Frankham throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:0
0:34 Strickland fires a lead right that Frankham manages to avoid. 2:0
0:40 Frankham backs into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:45 Strickland is holding on to Frankham. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:0
0:54 Now they break clean. 2:0
0:58 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 2:0
01:01 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 2:0
01:01 Strickland lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 2:2
01:15 Frankham moves into a neutral corner. 2:2
01:20 Frankham does a great job of moving as Strickland tries to work inside. 2:2
01:34 Strickland is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 2:2
01:42 Strickland steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:2
01:47 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:2
01:47 Frankham scores with a hook to the side of the head. 4:2
02:03 Strickland retreats into the upper corner. 4:2
02:08 Frankham darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 4:2
02:17 Strickland tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:2
02:27 Frankham gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 6:2
02:40 Frankham traps Strickland in the corner! 6:2
02:40 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Johnny Frankham blasts home a hook. 8:2
02:44 There has to be something done about the swelling around Strickland's right eye as it continues to worsen. 8:2
02:57 Frankham misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 8:2
03:00 Frankham cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Reggie Strickland had his elbows tucked in nicely. 8:2
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 9:3
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 6. There it is! 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Strickland is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Strickland still has distension. 0:0
0:06 Strickland slides into the corner... 0:0
0:11 Johnny Frankham lands a hard cross! 4:0
0:11 Frankham has Strickland hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 4:0
0:15 Strickland looks to be out of gas at this point. 4:0
0:32 Strickland takes a hard combination from Johnny Frankham 8:0
0:32 Strickland was stopped cold by that series of shots! 8:0
0:37 Strickland's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 8:0
0:42 Strickland walks in to a glancing hook from Frankham. 10:0
0:56 Frankham doubles up to the body, though Strickland seems unfazed. 12:0
01:09 Strickland looks to work the body, but Johnny Frankham covers up nicely. 12:0
01:17 Frankham's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 14:0
01:28 Frankham tastes Strickland's jab 14:2
01:41 Both fighters move to ring center. 14:2
01:46 Frankham brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 14:2
01:53 He scores with a nice right cross. 16:2
02:13 Johnny Frankham seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 16:2
02:16 Frankham slips inside and lands a hook. 18:2
02:21 Strickland seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 18:2
02:30 Frankham misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 20:2
02:44 Strickland is holding... 20:2
02:48 Frankham works his way free! 20:2
02:53 Strickland pushes Frankham away to give himself a little more space to work with. 20:2
03:00 Strickland works his way in and leans on Frankham... 20:2
03:00 Frankham tries to get free... Here comes O'Brien to break them up... 20:2
03:00 Frankham appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 20:2
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 6. 21:2
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Frankham and Strickland square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 7. 0:0
0:07 Bill Gibson seemed to pump up Strickland between rounds. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Strickland's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Strickland's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Frankham is really fluid in his movement. 0:0
0:21 Reggie Strickland picks off the hook by Frankham. 0:0
0:31 Strickland moves into the upper corner. 0:0
0:35 Frankham can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:43 Strickland is forced into his own corner... 0:0
0:43 Frankham throws the hook and connects. 2:0
0:55 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if neither has gotten the better of the exchange. 4:2
01:05 Strickland digs a short hook to ribs of Johnny Frankham. 4:4
01:22 Strickland usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Frankham tries vainly to score. 4:4
01:25 Strickland bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 4:6
01:34 Frankham pins Strickland in the corner! 4:6
01:34 Frankham scores with the jab. 6:6
01:50 Johnny Frankham misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:6
01:57 The action is at ring center. 6:6
01:57 Strickland and Frankham trade punches in an even exchange. 8:8
02:01 The increased swelling around the right eye of Strickland is fast becoming a hindurance. 8:8
02:13 Johnny Frankham connects with a violent uppercut! 12:8
02:13 That blast sent Strickland reeling into the ropes! 12:8
02:29 Reggie Strickland is pinned in his own corner... 12:8
02:40 Frankham lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Strickland's midsection. 14:8
02:54 Frankham lands a crushing jab! 19:8
02:54 That's the punch Frankham hoped to land! Strickland looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 19:8
02:58 The swelling under Strickland's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 19:8
03:00 The fighters are at ring center... 19:8
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 21:8
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Strickland was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Bill Gibson was extremely upbeat during the break with Strickland providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Strickland'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
0:15 Strickland misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:27 Strickland slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:32 Frankham misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:44 The fighters are tied up. Frankham tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
0:48 O'Brien has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:53 O'Brien is getting too involved in the fight and is becoming more of a factor than a referee is supposed to be. 0:0
0:57 Frankham has Strickland trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 0:0
01:01 Johnny Frankham is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Strickland 0:0
01:05 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:0
01:09 Frankham feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Strickland's chin. 2:0
01:14 It seems every shot Strickland takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 2:0
01:28 Strickland whiffs with the cross. 2:0
01:30 Frankham gets off a jab to the solar plexus 4:0
01:42 Frankham has Strickland trapped! 4:0
01:42 Frankham flicks a lead right to the head of Strickland. 6:0
01:52 Frankham fires the jab. It finds its target. 8:0
01:56 The swelling around Strickland's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 8:0
02:01 Frankham is trapped in his own corner... 8:0
02:06 Strickland just comes up short with the jab. 8:0
02:17 Frankham is protecting the body nicely as Strickland fails to score inside. 8:0
02:24 The action is back at ring center. 8:0
02:24 Strickland connects with an uppercut to the head of Johnny Frankham. 8:2
02:39 Watch Frankham move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Strickland off balance. 8:2
02:52 Frankham ties up Strickland. 8:2
03:00 * Frankham is hitting with his shoulder in the close and O'Brien has seen enough as he issues a warning. 8:2
03:00 It looks like Frankham has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:2
03:00 Round 8 ends with the sound of the bell. 9:2
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Strickland is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:08 Strickland's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:14 Strickland misses with that combination. 0:0
0:21 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:24 Strickland has Frankham cornered! 0:0
0:29 Strickland lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Frankham. 0:0
0:36 Frankham pins Strickland in the corner! 0:0
0:36 Frankham throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Strickland's jaw. 2:0
0:49 Frankham scores with consecutive blows to the body of Strickland. 4:0
0:53 Strickland's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 4:0
0:58 These guys are really going at it and both will be in a little worse shape after this exchange is over. 6:2
01:12 Frankham has Strickland blocked in! 6:2
01:16 Frankham swings...and misses. 6:2
01:31 Frankham lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Strickland. 6:2
01:38 Strickland's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 6:2
01:46 Strickland throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Frankham but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:2
01:48 A sizzling cross from Frankham finds it's mark. 9:2
01:57 Frankham looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 11:2
02:02 Reggie Strickland's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 11:2
02:15 Frankham seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 11:2
02:24 Strickland lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Frankham on the end of that punch. 11:4
02:40 Strickland wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Johnny Frankham's defense. 11:4
02:51 Strickland traps Frankham's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until O'Brien breaks it up. 11:4
03:00 Referee O'Brien steps in to break it up. 11:4
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 9. 12:3
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters touch gloves in the middle of the ring as the 10th and final round begins. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Reggie Strickland'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
0:11 O'Brien has to pull the fighters away from each other as Strickland locks up Frankham's arms. 0:0
0:20 O'Brien separates them. 0:0
0:27 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:30 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
0:35 Frankham wraps up Strickland. 0:0
0:44 O'Brien has to separate the two... 0:0
0:48 It's a knowledgeable crowd tonight. They are letting the fighters know they want to see some action and when it slows down they are quick with their show of displeasure. 0:0
0:56 "Gypsy" Frankham hitches up his trunks. He'd better be careful. He may get nailed while his hands are down. 0:0
01:04 That punch actually went behind Frankham's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Reggie Strickland. 0:0
01:11 Johnny Frankham tries to push Strickland back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 0:0
01:18 Reggie Strickland fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
01:40 Strickland lets his hands go inside, but Frankham protects his body well. 0:0
01:42 Johnny Frankham throws the cross and scores to the head of Reggie Strickland. 2:0
02:00 Frankham usues his legs to avoid Strickland's punches. 2:0
02:23 Strickland's misses as Frankham backpedals away. 2:0
02:25 Johnny Frankham scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 4:0
02:39 Strickland fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:0
02:41 Frankham connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 6:0
02:54 Frankham seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:0
03:00 Strickland misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:0
03:00 This fight is going to the scorecards as the bell sounds ending Round 10. 5:1
Fight Result
Mark Beiro has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Rick Saull, Canada scores the bout 100 to 89
Roy Francis, England scores the bout 100 to 89
Arturo Sanchez, Panama scores the bout 98 to 91
The winner by unanimous decision is Johnny Frankham!
Score Cards
Rick Saull Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Johnny Frankham 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 100
Reggie Strickland 9 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 89
Roy Francis Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Johnny Frankham 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 100
Reggie Strickland 9 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 89
Arturo Sanchez Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Johnny Frankham 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 98
Reggie Strickland 10 8 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 91
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Johnny Frankham 29 30 30 30 30 30 30 29 30 30 298
Reggie Strickland 28 24 27 27 27 27 27 28 27 27 269
Statistics
Categories Johnny Frankham Reggie Strickland
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 8.70 2.40
Hooks / Round 6.50 2.90
Crosses / Round 5.90 2.60
Combinations / Round 5.70 2.60
Uppercuts / Round 6.10 2.10
Punches Landed / Round 32.90 12.60
Punches Missed / Round 49.60 70.60
Punching Accuracy 39.9% 15.1%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Low Blow 1
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 5 / 5
Fight Outside (Defensive) 7 / 3 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW week 14 fights 1-6
Main Event
Harold Johnson vs Bob Foster
Fight info: Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, CA, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is Randy Neumann, the bout will be scored by three judges: Emil Conforti (United States), Harold Buck (United States) and Gary Merritt (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 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: Harold Johnson - Record: 10-2-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: George Francis - Cut Man: Tommy Gallagher
In the blue corner: Bob Foster - Record: 8-2-3 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Al Braverman - Cut Man: Ralph Citro
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:09 Johnson lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Foster on the end of that punch. 2:0
0:23 Foster lands a vicious cross! 2:5
0:23 Johnson suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 2:5
0:36 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 2:5
0:40 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Bob Foster. 2:8
0:40 Johnson is definitely in trouble. Foster needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 2:8
0:54 Foster misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:8
01:05 Foster isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Johnson fits. 2:8
01:14 That punch actually went behind Harold Johnson's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Bob Foster. 2:8
01:34 Johnson usues his legs to avoid Bob Foster's punches. 2:8
01:50 That hook by Foster jarred Johnson! 2:12
01:50 Johnson is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 2:12
02:03 Foster lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Johnson. 2:12
02:13 Johnson scores to the body with a jab 4:12
02:28 Foster lands a big hook to the jaw of Johnson. Johnson was stopped cold by that shot. 4:15
02:45 Johnson is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 4:15
03:00 Foster wraps up Johnson... Neither fighter will break... 4:15
03:00 Referee Neumann separates the two... 4:15
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 5:17
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 2. There it is! 0:0
0:12 Foster lands a hard, compact hook to the head of Johnson. 0:3
0:20 Foster's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:3
0:25 Watch Johnson move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Foster off balance. 0:3
0:34 Foster eats a short cross from Johnson amd backs away. 2:3
0:48 Neumann tries to separate the boxers but Foster has a vice-like grip on Johnson. 2:3
0:53 Foster pushes Harold Johnson away. 2:3
01:06 Punch and move, punch and move, Foster will do it all night if Johnson doesn't do a more consistent job of cutting off the ring. 2:3
01:11 Foster retreats into his own corner... 2:3
01:15 Johnson is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 2:3
01:39 Neumann yells at the fighters to separate but Foster and Johnson are a tangle of arms. 2:3
01:48 Neumann is shouting at Foster to break! 2:3
01:53 Bob Foster retreats into a neutral corner. 2:3
01:57 Johnson suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 2:3
02:08 Foster is pinned in his own corner... 2:3
02:12 Johnson ends up behind Foster as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 2:3
02:17 Johnson shoots the jab into the chest of Foster. 4:3
02:33 Foster slides into a neutral corner... 4:3
02:33 A cross to body by Johnson gets through. 6:3
02:46 Foster holds his arms up in disgust as Johnson holds him around his waist. 6:3
02:55 Johnson uses his shoulder to force Foster out of the clinch. 6:3
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 8:2
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster looks to be in fair shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
0:07 Johnson gets in two or three punishing shots to the head of Foster. 3:0
0:16 Johnson lands the lead cross. 5:0
0:33 Johnson just comes up short with the hook. 5:0
0:40 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 5:0
0:44 Johnson lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 7:0
0:53 Foster is blocked in his own corner... 7:0
0:53 Johnson moves in and scores with a quick jab. 9:0
01:21 Johnson lands a solid uppercut! 13:0
01:21 Bob Foster appears shaken by that punch! 13:0
01:33 Johnson has Foster trapped in the lower neutral corner... 13:0
01:33 Johnson scores with consecutive blows to the body of Foster. 15:0
01:42 Johnson flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 17:0
01:56 Johnson does a great job of moving as Foster tries to work inside. 17:0
02:03 OH! Johnson landed the big hook flush! 22:0
02:03 Foster was stunned by that blow! 22:0
02:13 The action is back at ring center. 22:0
02:13 * Johnson is blatantly hitting Foster while they are locked up and Neumann has stopped the action to scold him 25:0
02:36 Johnson takes a heavy combination downstairs. 25:4
02:36 Those punches hurt Johnson and he looks to hang on. 25:4
02:45 Johnson lands a hook to the ribs. 27:4
03:00 Johnson is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 27:4
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 3. 29:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Johnson got some great advice from Tommy Gallagher between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 0:0
0:07 * Foster is told to watch holding and hitting by Neumann 0:4
0:20 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:4
0:26 Foster backs into the far left corner. 0:4
0:30 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Johnson rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:4
0:36 Foster lands a cross to the body. 0:6
0:45 Foster retreats into the upper corner. 0:6
0:50 Johnson is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Foster. 0:6
01:02 Foster tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:6
01:09 * Johnson is complaining and Neumann agrees. A warning for holding and hitting is being given to Foster. 0:9
01:29 Foster throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 0:11
01:42 Foster ducks into an uppercut from Johnson. 2:11
01:51 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:11
01:54 Johnson moves into the far left corner. 2:11
01:59 Foster is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Harold Johnson attempts to move inside on him. 2:11
02:03 Johnson moves into a neutral corner. 2:11
02:08 Foster cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Johnson had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:11
02:31 Johnson lands a short hook to the body. 4:11
02:43 Foster traps Johnson in the corner! 4:11
02:48 Foster doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Johnson's head? 4:15
02:48 Harold Johnson is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 4:15
02:58 Johnson pins Foster in the corner! 4:15
02:58 Harold Johnson goes downstairs with the hook. 6:15
03:00 And that ends Round number 4. 7:17
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Harold Johnson's corner as the bell sounds for Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Al Braverman said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Foster has some spring in his step here in the 5th round. 0:0
0:11 Foster swings...and misses. 0:0
0:18 Johnson lands a hard cross! 4:0
0:18 That blast sent Foster reeling into the ropes! 4:0
0:22 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 4:0
0:27 As high as Foster is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Johnson takes advantage of it. 4:0
0:46 Foster lands a hard cross! 4:4
0:46 Johnson is suddenly in trouble! 4:4
01:02 Johnson fires and misses. 4:4
01:09 Johnson splits Bob Foster's gloves with an uppercut. 6:4
01:26 Johnson is circling his opponent. 6:4
01:32 Harold Johnson moves in and takes a crisp, hard jab from Foster. 6:7
01:45 Foster takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 8:7
02:01 Foster doesn't connect with the cross. 8:7
02:03 Johnson throws the cross and scores to the head of Foster. 10:7
02:13 Johnson winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Foster. 10:10
02:22 Johnson connects to the head with a powerful right cross. 13:10
02:36 Harold Johnson leaves the jab just short. 13:10
02:46 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 13:10
02:54 Both men look to measure one another. 13:10
02:57 Foster punishes Johnson with a hook to the ribs. 13:13
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Johnson and Foster really went at it. 15:13
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bob Foster looks to be in excellent shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Foster lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Johnson 0:2
0:16 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:21 Al Braverman really gave it to Foster between rounds, but Foster's didn't seem to be paying attention. 0:2
0:25 Johnson throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:2
0:28 Foster connects with a wicked hook to the head. 0:5
0:46 Foster slides into the corner... 0:5
0:46 The cross scores for Johnson. He needs to throw that punch more often. 2:5
01:03 Johnson whiffs with the combination. 2:5
01:10 Foster is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:5
01:17 Both fighters move to ring center. 2:5
01:21 Johnson voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 2:5
01:26 That uppercut landed from way outside, but Foster is slick enough to get away with it. 2:8
01:47 Foster's misses as Johnson backpedals away. 2:8
01:49 Johnson gets in a hook to the body of Bob Foster. 4:8
02:03 Johnson telegraphed that shot and Foster ducks under it easily. 4:8
02:05 Foster fires the jab. It finds its target. 4:10
02:37 Johnson tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:10
02:43 Both fighters take a half-step back. 4:10
02:47 This is turning onto a real pier sixer as both fighters mix it up 6:12
03:00 Johnson appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:12
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 8:12
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 7. 0:0
0:10 Foster lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Johnson's defense. 0:3
0:14 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:3
0:18 Tommy Gallagher was extremely upbeat during the break with Johnson providing some solid encouragement. 0:3
0:23 Johnson is flicking the jab, trying to keep Foster at long range. 0:3
0:36 Johnson grabs Foster. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:3
0:45 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:3
0:50 Johnson's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:3
0:58 Johnson misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:3
01:00 Foster hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Johnson. 0:5
01:17 Harold Johnson dances gracefully across the canvas 0:5
01:22 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:5
01:29 Johnson is clinching. Neumann better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 0:5
01:33 Neumann separates them. 0:5
01:40 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if neither has gotten the better of the exchange. 2:7
01:53 Johnson connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 4:7
02:09 Johnson is really fluid in his movement. 4:7
02:13 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 4:7
02:25 Johnson traps Foster's gloves under his arms, forcing Neumann to break them up. 4:7
02:30 Johnson shoves Foster away. 4:7
02:38 Johnson has Foster cornered! 4:7
02:42 Johnson grabs and holds Foster... 4:7
02:47 Foster tries to get free... Here comes Neumann to break them up... 4:7
02:52 Johnson has Bob Foster pinned! 4:7
02:52 Johnson snakes the jab through Foster's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 6:7
03:00 Johnson backs into a neutral corner. 6:7
03:00 Foster is moving like a ghost out there, as Johnson trys in vain to corner him 6:7
03:00 Round 7 ends with the sound of the bell. 5:9
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Johnson and Foster leave their corners. 0:0
0:09 Harold Johnson lands a stinging jab. 2:0
0:14 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 2:0
0:23 Foster takes a hard combination from Johnson 6:0
0:23 Foster appears to be stunned! 6:0
0:31 Foster is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 6:0
0:39 Johnson back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Foster. 6:0
0:45 Johnson backs into his own corner... 6:0
0:49 Foster ties up Johnson... 6:0
0:54 Neumann has to separate the two... 6:0
01:00 Johnson and Foster lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 6:0
01:08 Johnson frees himself from Bob Foster's clutches! They move to ring center now. 6:0
01:13 Harold Johnson has Foster trapped! 6:0
01:17 Johnson misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 6:0
01:27 Johnson feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 6:0
01:32 Johnson holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Foster to score with a clean shot. 6:0
01:37 Johnson has Foster blocked in! 6:0
01:42 Johnson cranks up the hook and connects to Foster's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 10:0
01:42 Foster looks shaken! 10:0
01:46 Foster is fading... 10:0
01:54 Johnson scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 12:0
02:03 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 12:0
02:03 Johnson sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 14:0
02:18 Johnson moves into the near corner. 14:0
02:18 Foster is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 14:2
02:27 Foster lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 14:4
02:41 Foster just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 18:4
02:41 Foster is clutching his side! 18:4
02:50 Harold Johnson wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 20:4
02:55 Foster is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 20:4
03:00 It looks like Harold Johnson has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 20:4
03:00 Neumann motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 8. 22:3
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:08 Johnson received a pep talk from Tommy Gallagher before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 Johnson is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 2:3
0:13 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 2:3
0:17 Johnson lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 4:3
0:52 Foster is giving Harold Johnson a lot of side-to-side movement. 4:3
0:56 Foster steals a quick glance at his corner. 4:3
01:04 Foster throws a flurry of punches but Johnson either blocks or slips them. 4:3
01:15 Johnson wraps up Foster. 4:3
01:24 Neumann has to break them apart. 4:3
01:32 Bob Foster brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:3
01:37 That was a violent straight right by Foster! 4:7
01:37 Johnson is gasping for air!! 4:7
01:46 Foster is forced into his own corner... 4:7
01:50 Harold Johnson is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Foster 4:7
02:02 Johnson has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Foster. 4:7
02:06 Foster pushes Johnson away. 4:7
02:18 Johnson misses wildly with the Hook. 4:7
02:30 Johnson is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Foster. 4:7
02:39 Neumann has to break the clinch. 4:7
02:50 Foster is challenging Johnson to fight him and quit clinching. 4:7
02:55 Neumann separates the two fighters. 4:7
03:00 Foster tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Johnson blocks it. 4:7
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 9. 4:8
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 03:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 10th and final round. 0:0
0:06 Tommy Gallagher not only gave Harold Johnson encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Foster. Now it's up to Johnson to implement it. 0:0
0:06 Harold Johnson gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Foster. 2:0
0:11 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:20 Johnson circles around the ring. 2:0
0:29 Johnson can't score with short uppercut inside. Foster got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:0
0:41 Johnson pins Foster's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:0
0:50 Johnson and Foster each take a step back. 2:0
01:03 Foster is either lucky or has radar. Johnson's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:0
01:10 Johnson goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 4:0
01:23 Johnson works his way in and leans on Bob Foster... 4:0
01:32 Referee Neumann steps in to break it up. 4:0
01:36 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:0
01:44 Johnson misses with that punch. 4:0
01:51 Foster backs into the far corner. 4:0
01:56 Johnson fires a volley of punches but Foster was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 4:0
02:07 Johnson shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Foster flush! 8:0
02:07 Foster is going to need to regroup after that blow... 8:0
02:21 Johnson misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 8:0
02:32 Johnson throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Foster but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 8:0
02:47 Johnson fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 8:0
02:49 Foster throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 8:2
02:54 * Neumann is talking to Johnson's corner men as he stops the round. Neumann has stopped the round early and it appears to be an error on his part because no bell ever sounded. 8:2
02:54 Johnson seems to have done enough to win this fight. 8:2
Fight Result
Let's go to Johnny Addie for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Emil Conforti, United States scores the bout 97 to 93 for Bob Foster
Harold Buck, United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
Gary Merritt, United States scores the bout 96 to 94 for Harold Johnson
This fight has been declared a draw!
Score Cards
Emil Conforti Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harold Johnson 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 93
Bob Foster 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 97
Harold Buck Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harold Johnson 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 95
Bob Foster 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 95
Gary Merritt Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harold Johnson 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 96
Bob Foster 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 94
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harold Johnson 27 30 30 28 29 27 27 30 27 29 284
Bob Foster 30 27 27 29 28 30 30 27 30 28 286
Statistics
Categories Harold Johnson Bob Foster
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 6.00 4.70
Hooks / Round 3.80 5.50
Crosses / Round 4.60 2.40
Combinations / Round 4.80 2.60
Uppercuts / Round 5.40 3.00
Punches Landed / Round 24.60 18.20
Punches Missed / Round 53.80 32.60
Punching Accuracy 31.4% 35.8%
Total Number of Fouls 1 2
Holding Head and Hitting 1 2
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Defensive) 3 / 2 2 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 1 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 2 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Harold Johnson vs Bob Foster
Fight info: Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, CA, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is Randy Neumann, the bout will be scored by three judges: Emil Conforti (United States), Harold Buck (United States) and Gary Merritt (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 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: Harold Johnson - Record: 10-2-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: George Francis - Cut Man: Tommy Gallagher
In the blue corner: Bob Foster - Record: 8-2-3 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Al Braverman - Cut Man: Ralph Citro
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:09 Johnson lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Foster on the end of that punch. 2:0
0:23 Foster lands a vicious cross! 2:5
0:23 Johnson suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 2:5
0:36 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 2:5
0:40 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Bob Foster. 2:8
0:40 Johnson is definitely in trouble. Foster needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 2:8
0:54 Foster misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:8
01:05 Foster isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Johnson fits. 2:8
01:14 That punch actually went behind Harold Johnson's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Bob Foster. 2:8
01:34 Johnson usues his legs to avoid Bob Foster's punches. 2:8
01:50 That hook by Foster jarred Johnson! 2:12
01:50 Johnson is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 2:12
02:03 Foster lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Johnson. 2:12
02:13 Johnson scores to the body with a jab 4:12
02:28 Foster lands a big hook to the jaw of Johnson. Johnson was stopped cold by that shot. 4:15
02:45 Johnson is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 4:15
03:00 Foster wraps up Johnson... Neither fighter will break... 4:15
03:00 Referee Neumann separates the two... 4:15
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 5:17
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 2. There it is! 0:0
0:12 Foster lands a hard, compact hook to the head of Johnson. 0:3
0:20 Foster's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:3
0:25 Watch Johnson move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Foster off balance. 0:3
0:34 Foster eats a short cross from Johnson amd backs away. 2:3
0:48 Neumann tries to separate the boxers but Foster has a vice-like grip on Johnson. 2:3
0:53 Foster pushes Harold Johnson away. 2:3
01:06 Punch and move, punch and move, Foster will do it all night if Johnson doesn't do a more consistent job of cutting off the ring. 2:3
01:11 Foster retreats into his own corner... 2:3
01:15 Johnson is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 2:3
01:39 Neumann yells at the fighters to separate but Foster and Johnson are a tangle of arms. 2:3
01:48 Neumann is shouting at Foster to break! 2:3
01:53 Bob Foster retreats into a neutral corner. 2:3
01:57 Johnson suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 2:3
02:08 Foster is pinned in his own corner... 2:3
02:12 Johnson ends up behind Foster as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 2:3
02:17 Johnson shoots the jab into the chest of Foster. 4:3
02:33 Foster slides into a neutral corner... 4:3
02:33 A cross to body by Johnson gets through. 6:3
02:46 Foster holds his arms up in disgust as Johnson holds him around his waist. 6:3
02:55 Johnson uses his shoulder to force Foster out of the clinch. 6:3
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 8:2
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster looks to be in fair shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
0:07 Johnson gets in two or three punishing shots to the head of Foster. 3:0
0:16 Johnson lands the lead cross. 5:0
0:33 Johnson just comes up short with the hook. 5:0
0:40 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 5:0
0:44 Johnson lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 7:0
0:53 Foster is blocked in his own corner... 7:0
0:53 Johnson moves in and scores with a quick jab. 9:0
01:21 Johnson lands a solid uppercut! 13:0
01:21 Bob Foster appears shaken by that punch! 13:0
01:33 Johnson has Foster trapped in the lower neutral corner... 13:0
01:33 Johnson scores with consecutive blows to the body of Foster. 15:0
01:42 Johnson flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 17:0
01:56 Johnson does a great job of moving as Foster tries to work inside. 17:0
02:03 OH! Johnson landed the big hook flush! 22:0
02:03 Foster was stunned by that blow! 22:0
02:13 The action is back at ring center. 22:0
02:13 * Johnson is blatantly hitting Foster while they are locked up and Neumann has stopped the action to scold him 25:0
02:36 Johnson takes a heavy combination downstairs. 25:4
02:36 Those punches hurt Johnson and he looks to hang on. 25:4
02:45 Johnson lands a hook to the ribs. 27:4
03:00 Johnson is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 27:4
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 3. 29:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Johnson got some great advice from Tommy Gallagher between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 0:0
0:07 * Foster is told to watch holding and hitting by Neumann 0:4
0:20 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:4
0:26 Foster backs into the far left corner. 0:4
0:30 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Johnson rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:4
0:36 Foster lands a cross to the body. 0:6
0:45 Foster retreats into the upper corner. 0:6
0:50 Johnson is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Foster. 0:6
01:02 Foster tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:6
01:09 * Johnson is complaining and Neumann agrees. A warning for holding and hitting is being given to Foster. 0:9
01:29 Foster throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 0:11
01:42 Foster ducks into an uppercut from Johnson. 2:11
01:51 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:11
01:54 Johnson moves into the far left corner. 2:11
01:59 Foster is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Harold Johnson attempts to move inside on him. 2:11
02:03 Johnson moves into a neutral corner. 2:11
02:08 Foster cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Johnson had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:11
02:31 Johnson lands a short hook to the body. 4:11
02:43 Foster traps Johnson in the corner! 4:11
02:48 Foster doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Johnson's head? 4:15
02:48 Harold Johnson is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 4:15
02:58 Johnson pins Foster in the corner! 4:15
02:58 Harold Johnson goes downstairs with the hook. 6:15
03:00 And that ends Round number 4. 7:17
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Harold Johnson's corner as the bell sounds for Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Al Braverman said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Foster has some spring in his step here in the 5th round. 0:0
0:11 Foster swings...and misses. 0:0
0:18 Johnson lands a hard cross! 4:0
0:18 That blast sent Foster reeling into the ropes! 4:0
0:22 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 4:0
0:27 As high as Foster is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Johnson takes advantage of it. 4:0
0:46 Foster lands a hard cross! 4:4
0:46 Johnson is suddenly in trouble! 4:4
01:02 Johnson fires and misses. 4:4
01:09 Johnson splits Bob Foster's gloves with an uppercut. 6:4
01:26 Johnson is circling his opponent. 6:4
01:32 Harold Johnson moves in and takes a crisp, hard jab from Foster. 6:7
01:45 Foster takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 8:7
02:01 Foster doesn't connect with the cross. 8:7
02:03 Johnson throws the cross and scores to the head of Foster. 10:7
02:13 Johnson winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Foster. 10:10
02:22 Johnson connects to the head with a powerful right cross. 13:10
02:36 Harold Johnson leaves the jab just short. 13:10
02:46 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 13:10
02:54 Both men look to measure one another. 13:10
02:57 Foster punishes Johnson with a hook to the ribs. 13:13
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Johnson and Foster really went at it. 15:13
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bob Foster looks to be in excellent shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Foster lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Johnson 0:2
0:16 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:21 Al Braverman really gave it to Foster between rounds, but Foster's didn't seem to be paying attention. 0:2
0:25 Johnson throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:2
0:28 Foster connects with a wicked hook to the head. 0:5
0:46 Foster slides into the corner... 0:5
0:46 The cross scores for Johnson. He needs to throw that punch more often. 2:5
01:03 Johnson whiffs with the combination. 2:5
01:10 Foster is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:5
01:17 Both fighters move to ring center. 2:5
01:21 Johnson voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 2:5
01:26 That uppercut landed from way outside, but Foster is slick enough to get away with it. 2:8
01:47 Foster's misses as Johnson backpedals away. 2:8
01:49 Johnson gets in a hook to the body of Bob Foster. 4:8
02:03 Johnson telegraphed that shot and Foster ducks under it easily. 4:8
02:05 Foster fires the jab. It finds its target. 4:10
02:37 Johnson tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:10
02:43 Both fighters take a half-step back. 4:10
02:47 This is turning onto a real pier sixer as both fighters mix it up 6:12
03:00 Johnson appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:12
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 8:12
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 7. 0:0
0:10 Foster lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Johnson's defense. 0:3
0:14 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:3
0:18 Tommy Gallagher was extremely upbeat during the break with Johnson providing some solid encouragement. 0:3
0:23 Johnson is flicking the jab, trying to keep Foster at long range. 0:3
0:36 Johnson grabs Foster. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:3
0:45 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:3
0:50 Johnson's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:3
0:58 Johnson misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:3
01:00 Foster hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Johnson. 0:5
01:17 Harold Johnson dances gracefully across the canvas 0:5
01:22 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:5
01:29 Johnson is clinching. Neumann better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 0:5
01:33 Neumann separates them. 0:5
01:40 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if neither has gotten the better of the exchange. 2:7
01:53 Johnson connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 4:7
02:09 Johnson is really fluid in his movement. 4:7
02:13 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 4:7
02:25 Johnson traps Foster's gloves under his arms, forcing Neumann to break them up. 4:7
02:30 Johnson shoves Foster away. 4:7
02:38 Johnson has Foster cornered! 4:7
02:42 Johnson grabs and holds Foster... 4:7
02:47 Foster tries to get free... Here comes Neumann to break them up... 4:7
02:52 Johnson has Bob Foster pinned! 4:7
02:52 Johnson snakes the jab through Foster's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 6:7
03:00 Johnson backs into a neutral corner. 6:7
03:00 Foster is moving like a ghost out there, as Johnson trys in vain to corner him 6:7
03:00 Round 7 ends with the sound of the bell. 5:9
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Johnson and Foster leave their corners. 0:0
0:09 Harold Johnson lands a stinging jab. 2:0
0:14 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 2:0
0:23 Foster takes a hard combination from Johnson 6:0
0:23 Foster appears to be stunned! 6:0
0:31 Foster is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 6:0
0:39 Johnson back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Foster. 6:0
0:45 Johnson backs into his own corner... 6:0
0:49 Foster ties up Johnson... 6:0
0:54 Neumann has to separate the two... 6:0
01:00 Johnson and Foster lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 6:0
01:08 Johnson frees himself from Bob Foster's clutches! They move to ring center now. 6:0
01:13 Harold Johnson has Foster trapped! 6:0
01:17 Johnson misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 6:0
01:27 Johnson feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 6:0
01:32 Johnson holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Foster to score with a clean shot. 6:0
01:37 Johnson has Foster blocked in! 6:0
01:42 Johnson cranks up the hook and connects to Foster's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 10:0
01:42 Foster looks shaken! 10:0
01:46 Foster is fading... 10:0
01:54 Johnson scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 12:0
02:03 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 12:0
02:03 Johnson sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 14:0
02:18 Johnson moves into the near corner. 14:0
02:18 Foster is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 14:2
02:27 Foster lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 14:4
02:41 Foster just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 18:4
02:41 Foster is clutching his side! 18:4
02:50 Harold Johnson wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 20:4
02:55 Foster is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 20:4
03:00 It looks like Harold Johnson has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 20:4
03:00 Neumann motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 8. 22:3
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:08 Johnson received a pep talk from Tommy Gallagher before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 Johnson is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 2:3
0:13 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 2:3
0:17 Johnson lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 4:3
0:52 Foster is giving Harold Johnson a lot of side-to-side movement. 4:3
0:56 Foster steals a quick glance at his corner. 4:3
01:04 Foster throws a flurry of punches but Johnson either blocks or slips them. 4:3
01:15 Johnson wraps up Foster. 4:3
01:24 Neumann has to break them apart. 4:3
01:32 Bob Foster brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:3
01:37 That was a violent straight right by Foster! 4:7
01:37 Johnson is gasping for air!! 4:7
01:46 Foster is forced into his own corner... 4:7
01:50 Harold Johnson is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Foster 4:7
02:02 Johnson has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Foster. 4:7
02:06 Foster pushes Johnson away. 4:7
02:18 Johnson misses wildly with the Hook. 4:7
02:30 Johnson is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Foster. 4:7
02:39 Neumann has to break the clinch. 4:7
02:50 Foster is challenging Johnson to fight him and quit clinching. 4:7
02:55 Neumann separates the two fighters. 4:7
03:00 Foster tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Johnson blocks it. 4:7
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 9. 4:8
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 03:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 10th and final round. 0:0
0:06 Tommy Gallagher not only gave Harold Johnson encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Foster. Now it's up to Johnson to implement it. 0:0
0:06 Harold Johnson gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Foster. 2:0
0:11 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:20 Johnson circles around the ring. 2:0
0:29 Johnson can't score with short uppercut inside. Foster got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:0
0:41 Johnson pins Foster's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:0
0:50 Johnson and Foster each take a step back. 2:0
01:03 Foster is either lucky or has radar. Johnson's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:0
01:10 Johnson goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 4:0
01:23 Johnson works his way in and leans on Bob Foster... 4:0
01:32 Referee Neumann steps in to break it up. 4:0
01:36 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:0
01:44 Johnson misses with that punch. 4:0
01:51 Foster backs into the far corner. 4:0
01:56 Johnson fires a volley of punches but Foster was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 4:0
02:07 Johnson shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Foster flush! 8:0
02:07 Foster is going to need to regroup after that blow... 8:0
02:21 Johnson misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 8:0
02:32 Johnson throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Foster but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 8:0
02:47 Johnson fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 8:0
02:49 Foster throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 8:2
02:54 * Neumann is talking to Johnson's corner men as he stops the round. Neumann has stopped the round early and it appears to be an error on his part because no bell ever sounded. 8:2
02:54 Johnson seems to have done enough to win this fight. 8:2
Fight Result
Let's go to Johnny Addie for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Emil Conforti, United States scores the bout 97 to 93 for Bob Foster
Harold Buck, United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
Gary Merritt, United States scores the bout 96 to 94 for Harold Johnson
This fight has been declared a draw!
Score Cards
Emil Conforti Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harold Johnson 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 93
Bob Foster 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 97
Harold Buck Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harold Johnson 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 95
Bob Foster 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 95
Gary Merritt Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harold Johnson 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 96
Bob Foster 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 94
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harold Johnson 27 30 30 28 29 27 27 30 27 29 284
Bob Foster 30 27 27 29 28 30 30 27 30 28 286
Statistics
Categories Harold Johnson Bob Foster
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 6.00 4.70
Hooks / Round 3.80 5.50
Crosses / Round 4.60 2.40
Combinations / Round 4.80 2.60
Uppercuts / Round 5.40 3.00
Punches Landed / Round 24.60 18.20
Punches Missed / Round 53.80 32.60
Punching Accuracy 31.4% 35.8%
Total Number of Fouls 1 2
Holding Head and Hitting 1 2
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Defensive) 3 / 2 2 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 1 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 2 / 1
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