Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Billy Conn Joey Maxim 1-1 2 SD 10 10
Preliminary 1 Stanley Ketchel Tommy Burns 1-1 1 UD 10 10
Preliminary 2 Jack Root Harold Johnson 1-1 1 TKO 5 10
Support Bout Jimmy Bivins Matthew Saad Muhammad 1-1 1 TKO 4 10
Co-Feature Roy Jones Jr Michael Moorer 3-2 2 UD 10 10
Main Event Jose Torres Dwight Qawi 1-1 1 SD 15 15
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
LHW week 19 fights 19-24
Re: LHW week 19 fights 19-24
Opening Bout
Billy Conn vs Joey Maxim
Fight info: Houston Astrodome, Houston, TX, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Bob Alexander, referee is Benji Esteves, the bout will be scored by three judges: Jean Lapointe (Canada), Gustavo Padilla (Panama) and Miguel Acuna (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, IBA-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor 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 adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Billy Conn - Record: 5-3-5 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Joe Byrd - Cut Man: Johnny Tocco
In the blue corner: Joey Maxim - Record: 11-7-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eduardo Garcia - Cut Man: Aaron Snowell
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's no more time for speculation as the fight gets underway here in Round 1. 0:0
0:12 Maxim lands a short hook to the body. 0:2
0:25 Conn scores with the jab. 2:2
0:34 Maxim's jab is hitting Conn's solar plexus like a jackhammer and Conn does not look comfortable! 2:5
0:48 Maxim is protecting the body nicely as Conn fails to score inside. 2:5
01:05 Conn gets off a jab to the solar plexus 4:5
01:19 Conn is literally dancing circles around Maxim this round. 4:5
01:28 Conn will tie a guy up if he has to. 4:5
01:37 Esteves separates them. 4:5
01:42 Maxim backs away and hitches up his trunks. 4:5
01:54 Maxim picks off the cross by Billy Conn. 4:5
02:00 Maxim lands a crushing uppercut! 4:10
02:00 And Conn's in big trouble now! 4:10
02:16 Maxim is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:10
02:19 Upstairs and downstairs! Conn lands two quick blows and then moves away from Maxim's counters. 6:10
02:28 A nice exchange of blows there, though neither fighter seemed to gain the upper hand. 8:12
02:42 Conn fires a left hand that Maxim takes high on the shoulder. 8:12
02:44 Maxim scores with a glancing cross. 8:14
02:56 Conn gets his head on the chest of Maxim as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 10:14
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Conn and Maxim really went at it. 11:14
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Joey Maxim is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:15 Maxim does a great job of moving as Conn tries to work inside. 0:0
0:22 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:35 Conn lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Maxim. 0:0
0:37 Maxim connects with an uppercut to the head of Conn. 0:2
0:50 Conn is motioning with his gloves for Maxim to bring it on, but Conn is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:2
0:57 Conn grabs Maxim. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:2
01:06 Esteves breaks them up... 0:2
01:15 Conn misses wildly with the hook. 0:2
01:17 Maxim lands several punches in a row to the head of Conn, though none of them had much steam behind them. 0:4
01:26 Maxim scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Conn. 0:6
01:44 Conn tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:6
01:46 Maxim bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 0:8
02:04 Conn misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:8
02:19 Maxim misses wildly with the Hook. 0:8
02:21 Conn goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 2:8
02:30 The fighters are throwing punches now! Maxim is being much more effective in this exchange. 4:11
02:48 Conn grabs Joey Maxim's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Esteves has to force Conn to let go. 4:11
02:57 Esteves moves them apart. 4:11
03:00 Maxim is clinching. Esteves better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 4:11
03:00 Esteves moves in to break the clinch. 4:11
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Conn's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 2. 3:11
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Esteves motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:14 Maxim gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Conn with an uppercut. 0:2
0:27 Conn misses with that uppercut. 0:2
0:29 Joey Maxim throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 0:4
0:44 Conn can't score with short uppercut inside. Joey Maxim got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:4
0:51 Conn drills Maxim with a left and right and another left. 2:4
01:04 Joey Maxim seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:4
01:11 Maxim is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 2:4
01:24 Conn cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Maxim had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:4
01:34 Conn seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 2:4
01:57 Maxim clinches... Conn gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 2:4
02:02 Maxim shoves Conn away. 2:4
02:11 Conn works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 2:4
02:16 Conn sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 4:4
02:33 He is just missing by a hair with his punches. 4:4
02:35 Maxim scores with a nice right cross. 4:6
02:47 Maxim catches Conn with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 4:8
02:52 * The round is stopped by Esteves. He apparently thought he heard the bell for the end of the round but he is obviously mistaken. 4:8
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Maxim and Conn leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Eduardo Garcia seemed to pump up Maxim between rounds. 0:0
0:09 Maxim ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 0:2
0:14 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:2
0:19 Maxim has Conn trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:2
0:23 Maxim fires a lead right that Conn manages to avoid. 0:2
0:26 Conn moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 2:2
0:35 Conn's finds a home on Maxim's jaw. 4:2
0:53 Watch Maxim move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Conn off balance. 4:2
01:02 Maxim is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Conn. 4:2
01:11 Maxim whiffs with the uppercut. 4:2
01:23 Conn tries to drop the right hand over the top but Maxim ducks under it. 4:2
01:30 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 4:2
01:33 Conn slides into the corner... 4:2
01:38 Maxim misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:2
01:40 Conn feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Maxim's chin. 6:2
01:59 Conn moves into the near corner. 6:2
02:04 Conn usues his legs to avoid Maxim's punches. 6:2
02:11 Conn pins Joey Maxim in the corner! 6:2
02:15 The fighters are tied up. Conn tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 6:2
02:20 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:2
02:33 Conn pins Maxim's arms. Now they move apart. 6:2
02:38 Maxim works his way free! 6:2
02:43 The fighters are at ring center... 6:2
02:47 Maxim misses with that punch. 6:2
02:50 Conn flicks a jab to Maxim's stomach 8:2
03:00 Conn fires a shot, but it glances off Maxim's shoulder. 8:2
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 7:4
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Maxim is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 5 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:11 Maxim backs into the left corner. 0:0
0:16 Conn tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Maxim blocks it. 0:0
0:18 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:29 Conn feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:0
0:34 Conn misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:36 A cross lands for Maxim. Conn didn't see that one coming. 0:2
0:58 Conn just comes up short with the hook. 0:2
01:13 Conn and Maxim are in a clinch, Esteves hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:2
01:18 Esteves separates the two... 0:2
01:27 Maxim fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:2
01:34 Both fighters let their hands go with Conn coming out on top in that melee. 3:4
01:47 Maxim seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 3:4
01:50 Maxim has Conn trapped! 3:4
01:55 Maxim lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Conn. 3:4
02:03 Maxim lands a short left hook to the head. 3:6
02:19 Maxim just misses with a huge shot as Conn chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 3:6
02:26 Billy Conn's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 3:6
02:30 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 3:6
02:30 Billy Conn eats a left-right from Maxim 3:8
02:41 Conn takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 3:10
02:58 Conn slides along the far ropes. 3:10
03:00 Conn misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 3:10
03:00 And that ends Round number 5. 3:11
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Maxim's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Conn backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 Maxim lets his hands go inside, but Conn protects his body well. 0:0
0:14 A flurry of blows from Conn lands to the body 2:0
0:19 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 2:0
0:28 Maxim looks to work the body, but Conn covers up nicely. 2:0
0:49 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:0
0:57 Conn pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 2:0
01:05 Those were mostly arm punches from Conn but several got through. 4:0
01:16 Maxim eats a jab from Conn 6:0
01:36 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Conn digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Maxim. 8:0
01:45 Conn lets a quick hook go, catching Maxim moving in. 10:0
01:54 Maxim moves into a neutral corner. 10:0
01:54 Billy Conn scores downstairs with a hard cross. 13:0
02:10 Maxim is trying to free his gloves from under Conn's gloves. 13:0
02:15 Esteves has to separate the two... 13:0
02:20 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 13:0
02:25 Conn tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 13:0
02:27 Maxim lands a stinging jab. 13:2
02:41 Conn 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. 13:2
02:43 Conn walks in to a glancing hook from Joey Maxim. 13:4
03:00 Conn is circling his opponent. 13:4
03:00 Joey Maxim appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 13:4
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 6 comes to an end. 15:4
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 7 begins. 0:0
0:07 Conn doubles up to the body, though Maxim seems unfazed. 2:0
0:11 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 7th round of this fight. 2:0
0:16 Maxim's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 2:0
0:21 Conn is challenging Joey Maxim to fight him and quit clinching. 2:0
0:26 * It's good to see Esteves paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Conn about leaning on his opponent's neck. 2:0
0:39 Conn has Maxim cornered! 2:0
0:44 Conn telegraphed that shot and Maxim ducks under it easily. 2:0
0:46 Maxim lands a flurry to the ribs of Conn. 2:2
01:09 Maxim frees himself from Conn's clutches! They move to ring center now. 2:2
01:19 Joey Maxim pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 2:4
01:36 Conn brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:4
01:45 Maxim is blocked in his own corner... 2:4
01:49 Conn doesn't connect with the uppercut. 2:4
02:06 Conn fires a light jab to the stomach 4:4
02:19 The fighters are exchanging blows! No one scored more on that exchange. 6:6
02:41 Conn clamps Maxim's arms to his side and holds on until Esteves breaks the hold. 6:6
02:50 Maxim tries to get free... Here comes Esteves to break them up... 6:6
02:54 Maxim and Conn 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. 6:6
02:57 Maxim has Conn blocked in! 6:6
02:57 Maxim doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 6:8
03:00 The Referee has to get between Conn and Maxim as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 7:8
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Maxim looks to be in good shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Maxim slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:11 Joey Maxim eats a short cross from Billy Conn amd backs away. 2:0
0:15 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:23 Joey Maxim retreats into the lower corner. 2:0
0:28 Billy Conn's misses as Maxim backpedals away. 2:0
0:36 Conn traps Maxim in the corner! 2:0
0:41 Conn tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Maxim. 2:0
0:48 The action is at ring center. 2:0
0:53 Joey Maxim just can't find the range with that jab. 2:0
0:55 Conn finds a home for his jab, keeping Maxim at bay. 4:0
01:07 Maxim is trapped in the corner... 4:0
01:07 Conn scores with a quick hook to the head of Maxim after Maxim missed with a wild shot of his own. 6:0
01:33 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 6:0
01:41 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 6:0
01:50 Maxim pushes Conn away. 6:0
01:54 The crowd wants more action but I don't know if they are ever satisfied with what is going on in the ring. 6:0
02:00 Joey Maxim misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 6:2
02:11 This is turning onto a real pier sixer as both fighters mix it up 8:4
02:28 Maxim can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 8:4
02:34 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 8:4
02:45 Conn pins Maxim in the corner! 8:4
02:45 Billy Conn lands a jab to the midsection 10:4
03:00 Conn throws a flurry of punches but Maxim either blocks or slips them. 10:4
03:00 This fight is very close at this point. 10:4
03:00 That ends Round 8... But the fighters are still punching! Now Esteves jumps between them. 11:3
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:13 Conn wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Maxim's defense. 0:0
0:15 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:19 Joe Byrd was extremely upbeat during the break with Conn providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:19 Conn's jab is fast and accurate. 2:0
0:29 These guys are really going at it but Maxim looks to be getting the worse of it. 5:2
0:41 Conn traps Maxim in the corner! 5:2
0:46 Conn wraps up Maxim... Neither fighter will break... 5:2
0:50 Esteves steps in and breaks it up. 5:2
0:55 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 5:2
0:55 Conn flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 7:2
01:15 Conn holds his arms up in disgust as Maxim holds him around his waist. 7:2
01:19 Esteves is shouting at Maxim to break! 7:2
01:27 Maxim has Conn pinned! 7:2
01:32 Maxim wings a big left hand at Conn but the latter sidesteps the punch. 7:2
01:43 Conn has freed himself from Maxim. They move quickly to ring center. 7:2
01:48 Conn slides into a neutral corner... 7:2
01:48 Maxim lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 7:4
01:59 Conn retreats into a neutral corner. 7:4
01:59 Maxim goes to the head, then digs a nice combination to the body that had something on it. 7:7
02:03 Conn is starting to fatigue... 7:7
02:13 Billy Conn retreats into his own corner... 7:7
02:17 Maxim fires and misses. 7:7
02:19 Conn goes downstairs with the hook. 9:7
02:31 Conn has Maxim trapped! 9:7
02:31 Not much steam behind Conn's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 11:7
02:46 Conn usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Maxim tries vainly to score. 11:7
02:55 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 11:7
03:00 Maxim backs into his own corner... 11:7
03:00 Apparently Conn feels it's a good strategy to hug Maxim and force Esteves to come separate them. 11:7
03:00 Esteves separates the two fighters. 11:7
03:00 Conn appears to have this fight under control. 11:7
03:00 There's another round in the books. 11:6
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Conn is holding on to Maxim. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:23 It looks like the fighters heads came together as they were tangled up inside. 0:0
0:23 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:35 You would think Conn had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Maxim looked trying to score there! 0:0
0:45 Maxim flicks a lead right to the head of Conn. 0:2
0:58 Maxim tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 0:4
01:10 Conn is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:4
01:18 Maxim lands a strong uppercut! 0:9
01:18 Conn looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 0:9
01:23 Billy Conn looks to be out of gas at this point. 0:9
01:33 Maxim lands a wicked combination! 0:14
01:33 Billy Conn was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 0:14
01:42 * Maxim is told to keep his punches up by Esteves. 0:16
02:01 The action slows for the moment. 0:16
02:08 Maxim is moving around the ring nicely. 0:16
02:15 Esteves is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 0:16
02:19 Maxim gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Conn. 0:18
02:32 Conn wraps up Maxim. 0:18
02:41 Referee Esteves steps in to break it up. 0:18
02:50 Conn and Maxim clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 0:18
02:54 Conn hitches up his trunks. He'd better be careful. He may get nailed while his hands are down. 0:18
03:00 Maxim connects with a violent uppercut! 0:22
03:00 That punch may have stunned Conn momentarily. 0:22
03:00 Maxim seems to have done enough to win this fight. 0:22
03:00 This fight is history! The last round is over and we await the decision of the judges. 1:23
Fight Result
Here's Bob Alexander with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Jean Lapointe, Canada scores the bout 96 to 95 for Joey Maxim
Gustavo Padilla, Panama scores the bout 96 to 94 for Billy Conn
Miguel Acuna, United States scores the bout 96 to 94 for...
...Joey Maxim
The winner by split decision is Joey Maxim!
Score Cards
Jean Lapointe Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Billy Conn 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 95
Joey Maxim 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 96
Gustavo Padilla Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Billy Conn 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 96
Joey Maxim 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 94
Miguel Acuna Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Billy Conn 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 94
Joey Maxim 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 96
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Billy Conn 28 28 27 30 27 30 28 30 30 27 285
Joey Maxim 29 29 30 27 30 27 30 27 27 30 286
Statistics
Categories Billy Conn Joey Maxim
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.80 4.90
Hooks / Round 3.20 4.60
Crosses / Round 4.40 4.10
Combinations / Round 3.30 4.60
Uppercuts / Round 3.80 4.40
Punches Landed / Round 20.50 22.60
Punches Missed / Round 73.90 47.70
Punching Accuracy 21.7% 32.1%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Low Blow 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 5 / 5 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 6 / 4
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Billy Conn vs Joey Maxim
Fight info: Houston Astrodome, Houston, TX, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Bob Alexander, referee is Benji Esteves, the bout will be scored by three judges: Jean Lapointe (Canada), Gustavo Padilla (Panama) and Miguel Acuna (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, IBA-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor 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 adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Billy Conn - Record: 5-3-5 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Joe Byrd - Cut Man: Johnny Tocco
In the blue corner: Joey Maxim - Record: 11-7-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eduardo Garcia - Cut Man: Aaron Snowell
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's no more time for speculation as the fight gets underway here in Round 1. 0:0
0:12 Maxim lands a short hook to the body. 0:2
0:25 Conn scores with the jab. 2:2
0:34 Maxim's jab is hitting Conn's solar plexus like a jackhammer and Conn does not look comfortable! 2:5
0:48 Maxim is protecting the body nicely as Conn fails to score inside. 2:5
01:05 Conn gets off a jab to the solar plexus 4:5
01:19 Conn is literally dancing circles around Maxim this round. 4:5
01:28 Conn will tie a guy up if he has to. 4:5
01:37 Esteves separates them. 4:5
01:42 Maxim backs away and hitches up his trunks. 4:5
01:54 Maxim picks off the cross by Billy Conn. 4:5
02:00 Maxim lands a crushing uppercut! 4:10
02:00 And Conn's in big trouble now! 4:10
02:16 Maxim is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:10
02:19 Upstairs and downstairs! Conn lands two quick blows and then moves away from Maxim's counters. 6:10
02:28 A nice exchange of blows there, though neither fighter seemed to gain the upper hand. 8:12
02:42 Conn fires a left hand that Maxim takes high on the shoulder. 8:12
02:44 Maxim scores with a glancing cross. 8:14
02:56 Conn gets his head on the chest of Maxim as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 10:14
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Conn and Maxim really went at it. 11:14
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Joey Maxim is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:15 Maxim does a great job of moving as Conn tries to work inside. 0:0
0:22 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:35 Conn lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Maxim. 0:0
0:37 Maxim connects with an uppercut to the head of Conn. 0:2
0:50 Conn is motioning with his gloves for Maxim to bring it on, but Conn is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:2
0:57 Conn grabs Maxim. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:2
01:06 Esteves breaks them up... 0:2
01:15 Conn misses wildly with the hook. 0:2
01:17 Maxim lands several punches in a row to the head of Conn, though none of them had much steam behind them. 0:4
01:26 Maxim scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Conn. 0:6
01:44 Conn tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:6
01:46 Maxim bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 0:8
02:04 Conn misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:8
02:19 Maxim misses wildly with the Hook. 0:8
02:21 Conn goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 2:8
02:30 The fighters are throwing punches now! Maxim is being much more effective in this exchange. 4:11
02:48 Conn grabs Joey Maxim's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Esteves has to force Conn to let go. 4:11
02:57 Esteves moves them apart. 4:11
03:00 Maxim is clinching. Esteves better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 4:11
03:00 Esteves moves in to break the clinch. 4:11
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Conn's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 2. 3:11
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Esteves motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:14 Maxim gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Conn with an uppercut. 0:2
0:27 Conn misses with that uppercut. 0:2
0:29 Joey Maxim throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 0:4
0:44 Conn can't score with short uppercut inside. Joey Maxim got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:4
0:51 Conn drills Maxim with a left and right and another left. 2:4
01:04 Joey Maxim seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:4
01:11 Maxim is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 2:4
01:24 Conn cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Maxim had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:4
01:34 Conn seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 2:4
01:57 Maxim clinches... Conn gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 2:4
02:02 Maxim shoves Conn away. 2:4
02:11 Conn works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 2:4
02:16 Conn sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 4:4
02:33 He is just missing by a hair with his punches. 4:4
02:35 Maxim scores with a nice right cross. 4:6
02:47 Maxim catches Conn with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 4:8
02:52 * The round is stopped by Esteves. He apparently thought he heard the bell for the end of the round but he is obviously mistaken. 4:8
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Maxim and Conn leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Eduardo Garcia seemed to pump up Maxim between rounds. 0:0
0:09 Maxim ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 0:2
0:14 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:2
0:19 Maxim has Conn trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:2
0:23 Maxim fires a lead right that Conn manages to avoid. 0:2
0:26 Conn moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 2:2
0:35 Conn's finds a home on Maxim's jaw. 4:2
0:53 Watch Maxim move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Conn off balance. 4:2
01:02 Maxim is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Conn. 4:2
01:11 Maxim whiffs with the uppercut. 4:2
01:23 Conn tries to drop the right hand over the top but Maxim ducks under it. 4:2
01:30 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 4:2
01:33 Conn slides into the corner... 4:2
01:38 Maxim misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:2
01:40 Conn feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Maxim's chin. 6:2
01:59 Conn moves into the near corner. 6:2
02:04 Conn usues his legs to avoid Maxim's punches. 6:2
02:11 Conn pins Joey Maxim in the corner! 6:2
02:15 The fighters are tied up. Conn tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 6:2
02:20 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:2
02:33 Conn pins Maxim's arms. Now they move apart. 6:2
02:38 Maxim works his way free! 6:2
02:43 The fighters are at ring center... 6:2
02:47 Maxim misses with that punch. 6:2
02:50 Conn flicks a jab to Maxim's stomach 8:2
03:00 Conn fires a shot, but it glances off Maxim's shoulder. 8:2
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 7:4
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Maxim is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 5 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:11 Maxim backs into the left corner. 0:0
0:16 Conn tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Maxim blocks it. 0:0
0:18 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:29 Conn feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:0
0:34 Conn misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:36 A cross lands for Maxim. Conn didn't see that one coming. 0:2
0:58 Conn just comes up short with the hook. 0:2
01:13 Conn and Maxim are in a clinch, Esteves hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:2
01:18 Esteves separates the two... 0:2
01:27 Maxim fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:2
01:34 Both fighters let their hands go with Conn coming out on top in that melee. 3:4
01:47 Maxim seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 3:4
01:50 Maxim has Conn trapped! 3:4
01:55 Maxim lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Conn. 3:4
02:03 Maxim lands a short left hook to the head. 3:6
02:19 Maxim just misses with a huge shot as Conn chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 3:6
02:26 Billy Conn's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 3:6
02:30 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 3:6
02:30 Billy Conn eats a left-right from Maxim 3:8
02:41 Conn takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 3:10
02:58 Conn slides along the far ropes. 3:10
03:00 Conn misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 3:10
03:00 And that ends Round number 5. 3:11
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Maxim's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Conn backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 Maxim lets his hands go inside, but Conn protects his body well. 0:0
0:14 A flurry of blows from Conn lands to the body 2:0
0:19 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 2:0
0:28 Maxim looks to work the body, but Conn covers up nicely. 2:0
0:49 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:0
0:57 Conn pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 2:0
01:05 Those were mostly arm punches from Conn but several got through. 4:0
01:16 Maxim eats a jab from Conn 6:0
01:36 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Conn digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Maxim. 8:0
01:45 Conn lets a quick hook go, catching Maxim moving in. 10:0
01:54 Maxim moves into a neutral corner. 10:0
01:54 Billy Conn scores downstairs with a hard cross. 13:0
02:10 Maxim is trying to free his gloves from under Conn's gloves. 13:0
02:15 Esteves has to separate the two... 13:0
02:20 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 13:0
02:25 Conn tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 13:0
02:27 Maxim lands a stinging jab. 13:2
02:41 Conn 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. 13:2
02:43 Conn walks in to a glancing hook from Joey Maxim. 13:4
03:00 Conn is circling his opponent. 13:4
03:00 Joey Maxim appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 13:4
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 6 comes to an end. 15:4
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 7 begins. 0:0
0:07 Conn doubles up to the body, though Maxim seems unfazed. 2:0
0:11 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 7th round of this fight. 2:0
0:16 Maxim's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 2:0
0:21 Conn is challenging Joey Maxim to fight him and quit clinching. 2:0
0:26 * It's good to see Esteves paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Conn about leaning on his opponent's neck. 2:0
0:39 Conn has Maxim cornered! 2:0
0:44 Conn telegraphed that shot and Maxim ducks under it easily. 2:0
0:46 Maxim lands a flurry to the ribs of Conn. 2:2
01:09 Maxim frees himself from Conn's clutches! They move to ring center now. 2:2
01:19 Joey Maxim pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 2:4
01:36 Conn brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:4
01:45 Maxim is blocked in his own corner... 2:4
01:49 Conn doesn't connect with the uppercut. 2:4
02:06 Conn fires a light jab to the stomach 4:4
02:19 The fighters are exchanging blows! No one scored more on that exchange. 6:6
02:41 Conn clamps Maxim's arms to his side and holds on until Esteves breaks the hold. 6:6
02:50 Maxim tries to get free... Here comes Esteves to break them up... 6:6
02:54 Maxim and Conn 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. 6:6
02:57 Maxim has Conn blocked in! 6:6
02:57 Maxim doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 6:8
03:00 The Referee has to get between Conn and Maxim as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 7:8
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Maxim looks to be in good shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Maxim slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:11 Joey Maxim eats a short cross from Billy Conn amd backs away. 2:0
0:15 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:23 Joey Maxim retreats into the lower corner. 2:0
0:28 Billy Conn's misses as Maxim backpedals away. 2:0
0:36 Conn traps Maxim in the corner! 2:0
0:41 Conn tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Maxim. 2:0
0:48 The action is at ring center. 2:0
0:53 Joey Maxim just can't find the range with that jab. 2:0
0:55 Conn finds a home for his jab, keeping Maxim at bay. 4:0
01:07 Maxim is trapped in the corner... 4:0
01:07 Conn scores with a quick hook to the head of Maxim after Maxim missed with a wild shot of his own. 6:0
01:33 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 6:0
01:41 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 6:0
01:50 Maxim pushes Conn away. 6:0
01:54 The crowd wants more action but I don't know if they are ever satisfied with what is going on in the ring. 6:0
02:00 Joey Maxim misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 6:2
02:11 This is turning onto a real pier sixer as both fighters mix it up 8:4
02:28 Maxim can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 8:4
02:34 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 8:4
02:45 Conn pins Maxim in the corner! 8:4
02:45 Billy Conn lands a jab to the midsection 10:4
03:00 Conn throws a flurry of punches but Maxim either blocks or slips them. 10:4
03:00 This fight is very close at this point. 10:4
03:00 That ends Round 8... But the fighters are still punching! Now Esteves jumps between them. 11:3
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:13 Conn wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Maxim's defense. 0:0
0:15 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:19 Joe Byrd was extremely upbeat during the break with Conn providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:19 Conn's jab is fast and accurate. 2:0
0:29 These guys are really going at it but Maxim looks to be getting the worse of it. 5:2
0:41 Conn traps Maxim in the corner! 5:2
0:46 Conn wraps up Maxim... Neither fighter will break... 5:2
0:50 Esteves steps in and breaks it up. 5:2
0:55 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 5:2
0:55 Conn flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 7:2
01:15 Conn holds his arms up in disgust as Maxim holds him around his waist. 7:2
01:19 Esteves is shouting at Maxim to break! 7:2
01:27 Maxim has Conn pinned! 7:2
01:32 Maxim wings a big left hand at Conn but the latter sidesteps the punch. 7:2
01:43 Conn has freed himself from Maxim. They move quickly to ring center. 7:2
01:48 Conn slides into a neutral corner... 7:2
01:48 Maxim lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 7:4
01:59 Conn retreats into a neutral corner. 7:4
01:59 Maxim goes to the head, then digs a nice combination to the body that had something on it. 7:7
02:03 Conn is starting to fatigue... 7:7
02:13 Billy Conn retreats into his own corner... 7:7
02:17 Maxim fires and misses. 7:7
02:19 Conn goes downstairs with the hook. 9:7
02:31 Conn has Maxim trapped! 9:7
02:31 Not much steam behind Conn's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 11:7
02:46 Conn usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Maxim tries vainly to score. 11:7
02:55 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 11:7
03:00 Maxim backs into his own corner... 11:7
03:00 Apparently Conn feels it's a good strategy to hug Maxim and force Esteves to come separate them. 11:7
03:00 Esteves separates the two fighters. 11:7
03:00 Conn appears to have this fight under control. 11:7
03:00 There's another round in the books. 11:6
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Conn is holding on to Maxim. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:23 It looks like the fighters heads came together as they were tangled up inside. 0:0
0:23 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:35 You would think Conn had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Maxim looked trying to score there! 0:0
0:45 Maxim flicks a lead right to the head of Conn. 0:2
0:58 Maxim tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 0:4
01:10 Conn is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:4
01:18 Maxim lands a strong uppercut! 0:9
01:18 Conn looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 0:9
01:23 Billy Conn looks to be out of gas at this point. 0:9
01:33 Maxim lands a wicked combination! 0:14
01:33 Billy Conn was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 0:14
01:42 * Maxim is told to keep his punches up by Esteves. 0:16
02:01 The action slows for the moment. 0:16
02:08 Maxim is moving around the ring nicely. 0:16
02:15 Esteves is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 0:16
02:19 Maxim gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Conn. 0:18
02:32 Conn wraps up Maxim. 0:18
02:41 Referee Esteves steps in to break it up. 0:18
02:50 Conn and Maxim clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 0:18
02:54 Conn hitches up his trunks. He'd better be careful. He may get nailed while his hands are down. 0:18
03:00 Maxim connects with a violent uppercut! 0:22
03:00 That punch may have stunned Conn momentarily. 0:22
03:00 Maxim seems to have done enough to win this fight. 0:22
03:00 This fight is history! The last round is over and we await the decision of the judges. 1:23
Fight Result
Here's Bob Alexander with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Jean Lapointe, Canada scores the bout 96 to 95 for Joey Maxim
Gustavo Padilla, Panama scores the bout 96 to 94 for Billy Conn
Miguel Acuna, United States scores the bout 96 to 94 for...
...Joey Maxim
The winner by split decision is Joey Maxim!
Score Cards
Jean Lapointe Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Billy Conn 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 95
Joey Maxim 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 96
Gustavo Padilla Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Billy Conn 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 96
Joey Maxim 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 94
Miguel Acuna Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Billy Conn 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 94
Joey Maxim 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 96
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Billy Conn 28 28 27 30 27 30 28 30 30 27 285
Joey Maxim 29 29 30 27 30 27 30 27 27 30 286
Statistics
Categories Billy Conn Joey Maxim
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.80 4.90
Hooks / Round 3.20 4.60
Crosses / Round 4.40 4.10
Combinations / Round 3.30 4.60
Uppercuts / Round 3.80 4.40
Punches Landed / Round 20.50 22.60
Punches Missed / Round 73.90 47.70
Punching Accuracy 21.7% 32.1%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Low Blow 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 5 / 5 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 6 / 4
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW week 19 fights 19-24
Preliminary 1
Stanley Ketchel vs Tommy Burns
Fight info: Admiral Coontz Center, Hannibal, MO, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Jake Gutierrez, referee is Kevin Champion, the bout will be scored by three judges: Fred Fluty (United States), Rick Saull (Canada) and Richard DeCarufel (Canada), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, IBA-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor 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 adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Stanley Ketchel - Record: 4-6-2 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Whitey Bimstein - Cut Man: Gil Clancy
In the blue corner: Tommy Burns - Record: 13-6-0 (8) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Manny Seamon - Cut Man: Tommy Gallagher
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is anticipating a good fight tonight as the bell sounds for Round 1. 0:0
0:10 Some good body work by Burns but not much on those punches. 0:2
0:25 Ketchel misses with that combination. 0:2
0:43 The cross scores for Tommy Burns. He needs to throw that punch more often. 0:4
0:52 As high as Ketchel is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Burns takes advantage of it. 0:4
01:08 Burns misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:4
01:32 Ketchel misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:4
01:39 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:4
01:46 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 0:4
01:53 Burns traps Ketchel's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Champion breaks it up. 0:4
02:02 Champion separates the two fighters. 0:4
02:19 Stanley Ketchel swings...and misses. 0:4
02:27 Ketchel scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Burns. 2:4
02:41 Ketchel said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 2:4
02:52 Burns misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:4
02:59 Ketchel shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Burns flush! 6:4
02:59 That punch may have stunned Burns momentarily. 6:4
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 7:3
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:09 Burns connects with a cross to Stanley Ketchel's body. 0:2
0:27 Burns finds a home for his jab, keeping Ketchel at bay. 0:4
0:41 Burns wings a big left hand at Ketchel but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:4
0:49 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:4
0:57 Ketchel fires and misses. 0:4
01:03 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:4
01:12 Burns ties up Ketchel... 0:4
01:16 Referee Champion has to separate the two... 0:4
01:32 Ketchel leaves the jab just short. 0:4
01:38 Champion is talking to Burns and seems to be telling him to quit playing around and start fighting. 0:4
01:46 Burns has freed himself from Ketchel. They move quickly to ring center. 0:4
02:03 Ketchel throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:4
02:17 Burns tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Ketchel blocks it. 0:4
02:29 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up. They've been a little overly cautious so far this round. 0:4
02:36 Ketchel's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 0:4
02:40 Ketchel slides into his own corner... 0:4
02:45 Burns ties up Ketchel. 0:4
02:54 Champion has to break the clinch. 0:4
03:00 Ketchel retreats into a neutral corner. 0:4
03:00 The Referee has to get between Ketchel and Burns as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 1:3
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Burns didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:13 That jab from Tommy Burns stopped Ketchel in his tracks. 0:3
0:26 Burns takes a cross to the head from Stanley Ketchel. 2:3
0:42 Burns fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:3
0:45 Not much steam behind Ketchel's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 4:3
01:04 Those were mostly arm punches from Ketchel but several got through. 6:3
01:13 Burns fires a punishing jab into the face of Ketchel. He wasn't probing with that punch. 6:6
01:37 Ketchel wraps up Burns... Neither fighter will break... 6:6
01:46 Ketchel finally lets go of Burns. 6:6
01:55 Ketchel looks to work the body, but Burns covers up nicely. 6:6
02:02 There's a straight right by Burns! 6:10
02:02 Ketchel looks shaken! 6:10
02:12 Burns lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 6:12
02:23 Both fighters move to ring center. 6:12
02:28 Ketchel feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 6:12
02:32 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:12
02:35 Burns backs into the left corner. 6:12
02:39 Stanley Ketchel lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Burns. 6:12
02:50 The action is at ring center. 6:12
02:50 Burns continues to pop the jab 6:14
03:00 Ketchel is pinned in his own corner... 6:14
03:00 Tommy Burns cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Ketchel had his elbows tucked in nicely. 6:14
03:00 And that ends Round number 3. 7:14
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Burns's corner as the bell sounds for Round 4. 0:0
0:11 Ketchel scores with an uppercut that appeared to catch Burns in the throat. That has to be painful. 3:0
0:15 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 3:0
0:20 They are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 3:0
0:23 Burns fires a light jab to the stomach 3:2
0:43 Burns is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 3:2
0:51 Stanley Ketchel brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 3:2
01:04 Burns fires a shot, but it glances off Ketchel's shoulder. 3:2
01:11 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Ketchel scored more on that exchange. 6:4
01:25 Burns misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 6:4
01:34 Stanley Ketchel is forced into his own corner... 6:4
01:34 Burns digs a short hook to ribs of Ketchel. 6:6
01:51 Burns fires a punch over the jab of Ketchel and gets it in for points. 6:8
02:00 Burns throws the cross and scores to the head of Ketchel. 6:10
02:12 Burns feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 6:10
02:12 Burns scores with a glancing cross. 6:12
02:24 Burns seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:12
02:27 Ketchel scores with a big right hand. That shot got Burns's attention. 9:12
02:36 Burns doesn't have to look for Ketchel this round. He is right there in front of him. 9:12
02:44 Ketchel lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Tommy Burns. 9:12
02:56 Ketchel slides along the far ropes. 9:12
02:56 * The crowd, corners, and fighters are stunned as Champion ends the round before the bell rings. Everyone else knows what is going on, but not Champion. 9:12
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Burns and Ketchel square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 5. 0:0
0:05 Burns's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:10 Ketchel patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Burns little room to move. 0:0
0:10 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:18 Burns scores to the body with a jab 0:2
0:32 Burns telegraphed that shot and Ketchel ducks under it easily. 0:2
0:39 Burns takes a heavy hook downstairs. 4:2
0:39 Burns is gasping for air!! 4:2
0:52 Ketchel traps Burns in the corner! 4:2
0:52 The fighters are tangled up inside. Ketchel has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 6:2
01:17 Ketchel knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 6:2
01:21 Burns has Ketchel cornered! 6:2
01:26 Burns is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 6:2
01:30 Burns gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 6:4
01:44 That was a violent straight right by Tommy Burns! 6:8
01:44 Ketchel was hurt by those blows! 6:8
01:53 Burns has Ketchel trapped! 6:8
01:53 Burns punishes Ketchel with his piston-like jab and if he keeps doing it, he might bust Ketchel up. 6:11
02:06 Ketchel has Burns blocked in! 6:11
02:06 Stanley Ketchel gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Burns. 8:11
02:27 Burns is off target with that jab. 8:11
02:38 * Ketchel connects with a thundering hook and Burns drops to the canvas! 8:11
02:41 Champion begins the count... 15:11
02:41 1... 15:11
02:42 2... 15:11
02:43 3... 15:11
02:44 4... 15:11
02:45 5... 15:11
02:45 * Burns is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Champion. 15:11
02:45 Champion looks into Burns eyes and decides to let the fight to go on... 15:11
02:45 Ketchel is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 15:11
02:58 Burns smothers Ketchel's attack as Ketchel tries to get off some shots inside. 15:11
03:00 The knockdown in that last round really brought the crowd to life, you can feel the electricity in the air. 16:13
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ketchel rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Ketchel received a pep talk from Gil Clancy before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Ketchel takes a hard jab to the face from Burns 0:3
0:11 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:3
0:20 Burns isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Ketchel fits. 0:3
0:34 Ketchel lands a crushing uppercut! 4:3
0:34 Burns is suddenly in trouble! 4:3
0:48 Burns is moving around the ring nicely. 4:3
0:58 Ketchel has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Burns. 4:3
01:02 Champion separates them. 4:3
01:11 Burns throws a flurry of punches but Ketchel either blocks or slips them. 4:3
01:14 Ketchel lands a hard cross to the body, one of the better punches so far this round. 7:3
01:30 Burns and Ketchel are in a clinch, Champion hollers at them to break and start fighting. 7:3
01:42 Burns uses his shoulder to force Ketchel out of the clinch. 7:3
01:51 Champion tries to separate the boxers but Ketchel has a vice-like grip on Burns. 7:3
01:56 Champion has to break them apart. 7:3
01:56 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Burns change his style. 7:3
02:01 Ketchel backs into a neutral corner. 7:3
02:05 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 7:3
02:10 Champion moves them apart. 7:3
02:14 Ketchel is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 7:3
02:21 Ketchel holds his arms up in disgust as Burns holds him around his waist. 7:3
02:30 Champion separates the two... 7:3
02:38 Ketchel backs into his own corner... 7:3
02:43 Burns slips out of a corner, as Ketchel attempts to trap him. 7:3
02:47 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 7:3
02:50 Burns pins Ketchel in the corner! 7:3
02:50 Both fighters let their hands go with Burns coming out on top in that melee. 9:6
03:00 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 9:6
03:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 9:6
03:00 Round 6 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 8:7
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:05 Gil Clancy was really animated in Ketchel's corner and Ketchel was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:10 Burns is flicking the jab, trying to keep Ketchel at long range. 0:0
0:10 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 7th round of this fight. 0:0
0:25 Ketchel wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Burns's defense. 0:0
0:32 Burns just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Ketchel with a sharp combination! 0:4
0:32 Ketchel is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 0:4
0:45 Burns seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:4
0:47 Burns pins Ketchel in the corner! 0:4
0:47 Burns snakes the jab through Ketchel's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 0:6
01:01 Burns is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:6
01:15 Ketchel slides into the corner... 0:6
01:15 Stanley Ketchel takes a hard cross to the chin from Burns. 0:9
01:24 Ketchel moves into a neutral corner. 0:9
01:24 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Burns lands a short uppercut to the chin of Ketchel. 0:11
01:24 Ketchel staggers backwards after that clash of heads onside. 0:11
01:35 Burns glances a hook off Ketchel's side. 0:13
01:54 Burns is staying at the center of the ring. 0:13
01:58 He just comes up short with the cross. 0:13
02:10 Burns picks off the jab thrown by Ketchel. 0:13
02:12 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Burns can land a solid one. 0:15
02:33 Ketchel is trying to free his gloves from under Burns's gloves. 0:15
02:38 Champion has to separate the two... 0:15
02:42 Burns cranks a hard cross to the body of Ketchel. 0:18
02:55 Tommy Burns scores with consecutive blows to the body of Ketchel. 0:20
03:00 Stanley Ketchel misses with that punch. 0:20
03:00 Burns shows Ketchel his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 0:21
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Champion motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:13 Burns is trapped in the corner... 0:0
0:13 Ketchel fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 2:0
0:18 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:34 Ketchel retreats into the upper corner. 2:0
0:39 Tommy Burns misses wildly with the Hook. 2:0
0:46 Burns seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 2:0
0:49 Burns scores with a quick hook to the head of Ketchel after Ketchel missed with a wild shot of his own. 2:2
01:02 Burns doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:4
01:19 Ketchel works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 2:4
01:26 Ketchel lands a rapier like jab to the head of Burns 4:4
01:35 Burns slides into a neutral corner... 4:4
01:40 Ketchel just landed a devastating three punch combo! 9:4
01:40 Burns in on unsteady legs after those punches. 9:4
01:57 Ketchel seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:4
02:05 Ketchel lets his hands go inside, but Burns protects his body well. 9:4
02:07 Burns lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 9:6
02:16 Burns has Ketchel pinned! 9:6
02:16 Burns lands two solid jabs that snap back the head of Ketchel. 9:9
02:30 Ketchel frees himself from Burns's clutches! They move to ring center now. 9:9
02:44 Burns takes a hard combination from Ketchel 13:9
02:44 Stanley Ketchel has Burns in trouble after that punch! 13:9
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 15:9
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it appears as if Ketchel is going to need a knockout to win this fight. 0:0
0:07 Gil Clancy seemed to pump up Ketchel between rounds. 0:0
0:07 Burns moves into the lower right corner. 0:0
0:12 Tommy Burns is either lucky or has radar. Ketchel's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:18 Stanley Ketchel just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:4
0:18 Ketchel is reeling.. 0:4
0:23 Ketchel is losing his legs... 0:4
0:23 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:4
0:35 Burns does a great job of moving as Ketchel tries to work inside. 0:4
0:37 Burns lets a quick hook go, catching Ketchel moving in. 0:6
0:55 Ketchel just landed a three punch combo! 4:6
0:55 That's the shot Ketchel hoped to land! Burns looks bad after that series of blows. 4:6
0:59 It looks like Ketchel and Burns are both breathing heavily... 4:6
01:11 Burns tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:6
01:18 That hook from Ketchel snapped Burns's head back violently! 8:6
01:18 Tommy Burns looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 8:6
01:28 Burns has Ketchel trapped in the right neutral corner... 8:6
01:28 Burns lands a hard cross, one of the better punches so far this round. 8:9
01:45 Burns lands a wicked combination! 8:13
01:45 Ketchel is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 8:13
01:50 It doesn't look like Ketchel has much left at all. 8:13
01:50 Burns needs to catch his second wind... 8:13
01:59 Stanley Ketchel tries to muscle inside but Burns clinches him. 8:13
02:08 The Referee breaks it up... 8:13
02:18 Burns connects with a violent uppercut! 8:17
02:18 Ketchel staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 8:17
02:29 Tommy Burns is trapped in Ketchel's corner... 8:17
02:34 Ketchel misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 8:17
02:41 Tommy Burns retreats into the right corner. 8:17
02:45 Ketchel lands a crushing hook! 12:17
02:45 Burns looks shaken! 12:17
03:00 Ketchel lands a hard hook! 17:17
03:00 Burns is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 17:17
03:00 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 17:17
03:00 Burns seems to have done enough to win this fight. 17:17
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Ketchel and Burns really went at it. 18:16
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:11 Ketchel just comes up short with the hook. 0:0
0:13 Tommy Burns lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Ketchel's midsection. 0:2
0:22 Ketchel is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:2
0:30 Ketchel wraps his arms around Burns. 0:2
0:42 * Ketchel is going to use every weapon at his disposal from the looks of things and now he's being cautioned by the referee about using his shoulders illegally. 0:2
01:00 Oh!!! Ketchel unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 5:2
01:00 Burns takes a step back, obviously hurt! 5:2
01:12 Both fighters move back to ring center. 5:2
01:17 Tommy Burns has a hold on Ketchel that would make a professional wrestler proud. 5:2
01:21 Champion steps in and breaks it up. 5:2
01:31 Burns is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Ketchel can't throw punches, I guess. 5:2
01:35 Champion is shouting at Burns to break! 5:2
01:44 Ketchel pins Burns in the corner and digs a hook to the body. 8:2
01:58 Burns lands a vicious hook! 8:6
01:58 And Ketchel's in big trouble now! 8:6
02:12 Ketchel lands a hard uppercut! 12:6
02:12 That's the punch Ketchel hoped to land! Burns looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 12:6
02:24 Ketchel moves into a neutral corner. 12:6
02:24 Burns's jab connects to Ketchel's head 12:8
02:36 Ketchel lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 14:8
02:52 Ketchel seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 14:8
02:55 Burns has Ketchel pinned! 14:8
02:59 Burns lands a strong cross! 14:12
02:59 Ketchel is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 14:12
03:00 Burns appears to have this fight under control. 14:12
03:00 That's it! This fight is over and we'll go to the scorecards. 14:11
Fight Result
And here with the call is Jake Gutierrez
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Fred Fluty, United States scores the bout 97 to 92
Rick Saull, Canada scores the bout 96 to 93
Richard DeCarufel, Canada scores the bout 96 to 93
The winner by unanimous decision is Stanley Ketchel!
Score Cards
Fred Fluty Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Stanley Ketchel 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 97
Tommy Burns 9 10 10 9 8 9 10 9 9 9 92
Rick Saull Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Stanley Ketchel 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 96
Tommy Burns 9 10 10 10 8 9 10 9 9 9 93
Richard DeCarufel Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Stanley Ketchel 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 96
Tommy Burns 9 10 10 10 8 9 10 9 9 9 93
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Stanley Ketchel 30 27 27 28 30 30 27 30 30 30 289
Tommy Burns 27 30 30 29 24 27 30 27 27 27 278
Statistics
Categories Stanley Ketchel Tommy Burns
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 2.60 4.90
Hooks / Round 4.60 5.30
Crosses / Round 4.10 5.00
Combinations / Round 2.80 5.50
Uppercuts / Round 2.80 4.10
Punches Landed / Round 16.90 24.80
Punches Missed / Round 50.10 41.60
Punching Accuracy 25.2% 37.3%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 2 / 2
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
Stanley Ketchel vs Tommy Burns
Fight info: Admiral Coontz Center, Hannibal, MO, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Jake Gutierrez, referee is Kevin Champion, the bout will be scored by three judges: Fred Fluty (United States), Rick Saull (Canada) and Richard DeCarufel (Canada), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, IBA-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor 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 adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Stanley Ketchel - Record: 4-6-2 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Whitey Bimstein - Cut Man: Gil Clancy
In the blue corner: Tommy Burns - Record: 13-6-0 (8) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Manny Seamon - Cut Man: Tommy Gallagher
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is anticipating a good fight tonight as the bell sounds for Round 1. 0:0
0:10 Some good body work by Burns but not much on those punches. 0:2
0:25 Ketchel misses with that combination. 0:2
0:43 The cross scores for Tommy Burns. He needs to throw that punch more often. 0:4
0:52 As high as Ketchel is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Burns takes advantage of it. 0:4
01:08 Burns misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:4
01:32 Ketchel misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:4
01:39 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:4
01:46 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 0:4
01:53 Burns traps Ketchel's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Champion breaks it up. 0:4
02:02 Champion separates the two fighters. 0:4
02:19 Stanley Ketchel swings...and misses. 0:4
02:27 Ketchel scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Burns. 2:4
02:41 Ketchel said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 2:4
02:52 Burns misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:4
02:59 Ketchel shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Burns flush! 6:4
02:59 That punch may have stunned Burns momentarily. 6:4
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 7:3
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:09 Burns connects with a cross to Stanley Ketchel's body. 0:2
0:27 Burns finds a home for his jab, keeping Ketchel at bay. 0:4
0:41 Burns wings a big left hand at Ketchel but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:4
0:49 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:4
0:57 Ketchel fires and misses. 0:4
01:03 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:4
01:12 Burns ties up Ketchel... 0:4
01:16 Referee Champion has to separate the two... 0:4
01:32 Ketchel leaves the jab just short. 0:4
01:38 Champion is talking to Burns and seems to be telling him to quit playing around and start fighting. 0:4
01:46 Burns has freed himself from Ketchel. They move quickly to ring center. 0:4
02:03 Ketchel throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:4
02:17 Burns tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Ketchel blocks it. 0:4
02:29 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up. They've been a little overly cautious so far this round. 0:4
02:36 Ketchel's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 0:4
02:40 Ketchel slides into his own corner... 0:4
02:45 Burns ties up Ketchel. 0:4
02:54 Champion has to break the clinch. 0:4
03:00 Ketchel retreats into a neutral corner. 0:4
03:00 The Referee has to get between Ketchel and Burns as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 1:3
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Burns didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:13 That jab from Tommy Burns stopped Ketchel in his tracks. 0:3
0:26 Burns takes a cross to the head from Stanley Ketchel. 2:3
0:42 Burns fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:3
0:45 Not much steam behind Ketchel's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 4:3
01:04 Those were mostly arm punches from Ketchel but several got through. 6:3
01:13 Burns fires a punishing jab into the face of Ketchel. He wasn't probing with that punch. 6:6
01:37 Ketchel wraps up Burns... Neither fighter will break... 6:6
01:46 Ketchel finally lets go of Burns. 6:6
01:55 Ketchel looks to work the body, but Burns covers up nicely. 6:6
02:02 There's a straight right by Burns! 6:10
02:02 Ketchel looks shaken! 6:10
02:12 Burns lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 6:12
02:23 Both fighters move to ring center. 6:12
02:28 Ketchel feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 6:12
02:32 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:12
02:35 Burns backs into the left corner. 6:12
02:39 Stanley Ketchel lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Burns. 6:12
02:50 The action is at ring center. 6:12
02:50 Burns continues to pop the jab 6:14
03:00 Ketchel is pinned in his own corner... 6:14
03:00 Tommy Burns cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Ketchel had his elbows tucked in nicely. 6:14
03:00 And that ends Round number 3. 7:14
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Burns's corner as the bell sounds for Round 4. 0:0
0:11 Ketchel scores with an uppercut that appeared to catch Burns in the throat. That has to be painful. 3:0
0:15 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 3:0
0:20 They are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 3:0
0:23 Burns fires a light jab to the stomach 3:2
0:43 Burns is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 3:2
0:51 Stanley Ketchel brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 3:2
01:04 Burns fires a shot, but it glances off Ketchel's shoulder. 3:2
01:11 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Ketchel scored more on that exchange. 6:4
01:25 Burns misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 6:4
01:34 Stanley Ketchel is forced into his own corner... 6:4
01:34 Burns digs a short hook to ribs of Ketchel. 6:6
01:51 Burns fires a punch over the jab of Ketchel and gets it in for points. 6:8
02:00 Burns throws the cross and scores to the head of Ketchel. 6:10
02:12 Burns feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 6:10
02:12 Burns scores with a glancing cross. 6:12
02:24 Burns seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:12
02:27 Ketchel scores with a big right hand. That shot got Burns's attention. 9:12
02:36 Burns doesn't have to look for Ketchel this round. He is right there in front of him. 9:12
02:44 Ketchel lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Tommy Burns. 9:12
02:56 Ketchel slides along the far ropes. 9:12
02:56 * The crowd, corners, and fighters are stunned as Champion ends the round before the bell rings. Everyone else knows what is going on, but not Champion. 9:12
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Burns and Ketchel square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 5. 0:0
0:05 Burns's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:10 Ketchel patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Burns little room to move. 0:0
0:10 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:18 Burns scores to the body with a jab 0:2
0:32 Burns telegraphed that shot and Ketchel ducks under it easily. 0:2
0:39 Burns takes a heavy hook downstairs. 4:2
0:39 Burns is gasping for air!! 4:2
0:52 Ketchel traps Burns in the corner! 4:2
0:52 The fighters are tangled up inside. Ketchel has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 6:2
01:17 Ketchel knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 6:2
01:21 Burns has Ketchel cornered! 6:2
01:26 Burns is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 6:2
01:30 Burns gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 6:4
01:44 That was a violent straight right by Tommy Burns! 6:8
01:44 Ketchel was hurt by those blows! 6:8
01:53 Burns has Ketchel trapped! 6:8
01:53 Burns punishes Ketchel with his piston-like jab and if he keeps doing it, he might bust Ketchel up. 6:11
02:06 Ketchel has Burns blocked in! 6:11
02:06 Stanley Ketchel gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Burns. 8:11
02:27 Burns is off target with that jab. 8:11
02:38 * Ketchel connects with a thundering hook and Burns drops to the canvas! 8:11
02:41 Champion begins the count... 15:11
02:41 1... 15:11
02:42 2... 15:11
02:43 3... 15:11
02:44 4... 15:11
02:45 5... 15:11
02:45 * Burns is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Champion. 15:11
02:45 Champion looks into Burns eyes and decides to let the fight to go on... 15:11
02:45 Ketchel is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 15:11
02:58 Burns smothers Ketchel's attack as Ketchel tries to get off some shots inside. 15:11
03:00 The knockdown in that last round really brought the crowd to life, you can feel the electricity in the air. 16:13
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ketchel rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Ketchel received a pep talk from Gil Clancy before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Ketchel takes a hard jab to the face from Burns 0:3
0:11 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:3
0:20 Burns isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Ketchel fits. 0:3
0:34 Ketchel lands a crushing uppercut! 4:3
0:34 Burns is suddenly in trouble! 4:3
0:48 Burns is moving around the ring nicely. 4:3
0:58 Ketchel has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Burns. 4:3
01:02 Champion separates them. 4:3
01:11 Burns throws a flurry of punches but Ketchel either blocks or slips them. 4:3
01:14 Ketchel lands a hard cross to the body, one of the better punches so far this round. 7:3
01:30 Burns and Ketchel are in a clinch, Champion hollers at them to break and start fighting. 7:3
01:42 Burns uses his shoulder to force Ketchel out of the clinch. 7:3
01:51 Champion tries to separate the boxers but Ketchel has a vice-like grip on Burns. 7:3
01:56 Champion has to break them apart. 7:3
01:56 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Burns change his style. 7:3
02:01 Ketchel backs into a neutral corner. 7:3
02:05 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 7:3
02:10 Champion moves them apart. 7:3
02:14 Ketchel is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 7:3
02:21 Ketchel holds his arms up in disgust as Burns holds him around his waist. 7:3
02:30 Champion separates the two... 7:3
02:38 Ketchel backs into his own corner... 7:3
02:43 Burns slips out of a corner, as Ketchel attempts to trap him. 7:3
02:47 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 7:3
02:50 Burns pins Ketchel in the corner! 7:3
02:50 Both fighters let their hands go with Burns coming out on top in that melee. 9:6
03:00 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 9:6
03:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 9:6
03:00 Round 6 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 8:7
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:05 Gil Clancy was really animated in Ketchel's corner and Ketchel was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:10 Burns is flicking the jab, trying to keep Ketchel at long range. 0:0
0:10 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 7th round of this fight. 0:0
0:25 Ketchel wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Burns's defense. 0:0
0:32 Burns just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Ketchel with a sharp combination! 0:4
0:32 Ketchel is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 0:4
0:45 Burns seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:4
0:47 Burns pins Ketchel in the corner! 0:4
0:47 Burns snakes the jab through Ketchel's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 0:6
01:01 Burns is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:6
01:15 Ketchel slides into the corner... 0:6
01:15 Stanley Ketchel takes a hard cross to the chin from Burns. 0:9
01:24 Ketchel moves into a neutral corner. 0:9
01:24 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Burns lands a short uppercut to the chin of Ketchel. 0:11
01:24 Ketchel staggers backwards after that clash of heads onside. 0:11
01:35 Burns glances a hook off Ketchel's side. 0:13
01:54 Burns is staying at the center of the ring. 0:13
01:58 He just comes up short with the cross. 0:13
02:10 Burns picks off the jab thrown by Ketchel. 0:13
02:12 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Burns can land a solid one. 0:15
02:33 Ketchel is trying to free his gloves from under Burns's gloves. 0:15
02:38 Champion has to separate the two... 0:15
02:42 Burns cranks a hard cross to the body of Ketchel. 0:18
02:55 Tommy Burns scores with consecutive blows to the body of Ketchel. 0:20
03:00 Stanley Ketchel misses with that punch. 0:20
03:00 Burns shows Ketchel his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 0:21
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Champion motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:13 Burns is trapped in the corner... 0:0
0:13 Ketchel fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 2:0
0:18 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:34 Ketchel retreats into the upper corner. 2:0
0:39 Tommy Burns misses wildly with the Hook. 2:0
0:46 Burns seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 2:0
0:49 Burns scores with a quick hook to the head of Ketchel after Ketchel missed with a wild shot of his own. 2:2
01:02 Burns doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:4
01:19 Ketchel works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 2:4
01:26 Ketchel lands a rapier like jab to the head of Burns 4:4
01:35 Burns slides into a neutral corner... 4:4
01:40 Ketchel just landed a devastating three punch combo! 9:4
01:40 Burns in on unsteady legs after those punches. 9:4
01:57 Ketchel seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:4
02:05 Ketchel lets his hands go inside, but Burns protects his body well. 9:4
02:07 Burns lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 9:6
02:16 Burns has Ketchel pinned! 9:6
02:16 Burns lands two solid jabs that snap back the head of Ketchel. 9:9
02:30 Ketchel frees himself from Burns's clutches! They move to ring center now. 9:9
02:44 Burns takes a hard combination from Ketchel 13:9
02:44 Stanley Ketchel has Burns in trouble after that punch! 13:9
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 15:9
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it appears as if Ketchel is going to need a knockout to win this fight. 0:0
0:07 Gil Clancy seemed to pump up Ketchel between rounds. 0:0
0:07 Burns moves into the lower right corner. 0:0
0:12 Tommy Burns is either lucky or has radar. Ketchel's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:18 Stanley Ketchel just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:4
0:18 Ketchel is reeling.. 0:4
0:23 Ketchel is losing his legs... 0:4
0:23 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:4
0:35 Burns does a great job of moving as Ketchel tries to work inside. 0:4
0:37 Burns lets a quick hook go, catching Ketchel moving in. 0:6
0:55 Ketchel just landed a three punch combo! 4:6
0:55 That's the shot Ketchel hoped to land! Burns looks bad after that series of blows. 4:6
0:59 It looks like Ketchel and Burns are both breathing heavily... 4:6
01:11 Burns tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:6
01:18 That hook from Ketchel snapped Burns's head back violently! 8:6
01:18 Tommy Burns looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 8:6
01:28 Burns has Ketchel trapped in the right neutral corner... 8:6
01:28 Burns lands a hard cross, one of the better punches so far this round. 8:9
01:45 Burns lands a wicked combination! 8:13
01:45 Ketchel is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 8:13
01:50 It doesn't look like Ketchel has much left at all. 8:13
01:50 Burns needs to catch his second wind... 8:13
01:59 Stanley Ketchel tries to muscle inside but Burns clinches him. 8:13
02:08 The Referee breaks it up... 8:13
02:18 Burns connects with a violent uppercut! 8:17
02:18 Ketchel staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 8:17
02:29 Tommy Burns is trapped in Ketchel's corner... 8:17
02:34 Ketchel misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 8:17
02:41 Tommy Burns retreats into the right corner. 8:17
02:45 Ketchel lands a crushing hook! 12:17
02:45 Burns looks shaken! 12:17
03:00 Ketchel lands a hard hook! 17:17
03:00 Burns is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 17:17
03:00 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 17:17
03:00 Burns seems to have done enough to win this fight. 17:17
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Ketchel and Burns really went at it. 18:16
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:11 Ketchel just comes up short with the hook. 0:0
0:13 Tommy Burns lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Ketchel's midsection. 0:2
0:22 Ketchel is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:2
0:30 Ketchel wraps his arms around Burns. 0:2
0:42 * Ketchel is going to use every weapon at his disposal from the looks of things and now he's being cautioned by the referee about using his shoulders illegally. 0:2
01:00 Oh!!! Ketchel unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 5:2
01:00 Burns takes a step back, obviously hurt! 5:2
01:12 Both fighters move back to ring center. 5:2
01:17 Tommy Burns has a hold on Ketchel that would make a professional wrestler proud. 5:2
01:21 Champion steps in and breaks it up. 5:2
01:31 Burns is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Ketchel can't throw punches, I guess. 5:2
01:35 Champion is shouting at Burns to break! 5:2
01:44 Ketchel pins Burns in the corner and digs a hook to the body. 8:2
01:58 Burns lands a vicious hook! 8:6
01:58 And Ketchel's in big trouble now! 8:6
02:12 Ketchel lands a hard uppercut! 12:6
02:12 That's the punch Ketchel hoped to land! Burns looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 12:6
02:24 Ketchel moves into a neutral corner. 12:6
02:24 Burns's jab connects to Ketchel's head 12:8
02:36 Ketchel lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 14:8
02:52 Ketchel seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 14:8
02:55 Burns has Ketchel pinned! 14:8
02:59 Burns lands a strong cross! 14:12
02:59 Ketchel is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 14:12
03:00 Burns appears to have this fight under control. 14:12
03:00 That's it! This fight is over and we'll go to the scorecards. 14:11
Fight Result
And here with the call is Jake Gutierrez
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Fred Fluty, United States scores the bout 97 to 92
Rick Saull, Canada scores the bout 96 to 93
Richard DeCarufel, Canada scores the bout 96 to 93
The winner by unanimous decision is Stanley Ketchel!
Score Cards
Fred Fluty Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Stanley Ketchel 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 97
Tommy Burns 9 10 10 9 8 9 10 9 9 9 92
Rick Saull Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Stanley Ketchel 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 96
Tommy Burns 9 10 10 10 8 9 10 9 9 9 93
Richard DeCarufel Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Stanley Ketchel 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 96
Tommy Burns 9 10 10 10 8 9 10 9 9 9 93
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Stanley Ketchel 30 27 27 28 30 30 27 30 30 30 289
Tommy Burns 27 30 30 29 24 27 30 27 27 27 278
Statistics
Categories Stanley Ketchel Tommy Burns
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 2.60 4.90
Hooks / Round 4.60 5.30
Crosses / Round 4.10 5.00
Combinations / Round 2.80 5.50
Uppercuts / Round 2.80 4.10
Punches Landed / Round 16.90 24.80
Punches Missed / Round 50.10 41.60
Punching Accuracy 25.2% 37.3%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 2 / 2
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 19 fights 19-24
Preliminary 2
Jack Root vs Harold Johnson
Fight info: Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Billy Jordan, referee is Telis Assimenios, the bout will be scored by three judges: Harry Davis (Canada), Roger Tilleman (Belgium) and Frank Brunette (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, IBA-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor 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 adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Jack Root - Record: 10-6-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ronnie Shields - Cut Man: Al Gavin
In the blue corner: Harold Johnson - Record: 11-4-3 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eduardo Garcia - Cut Man: Jim Strickland
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's the bell and this contest is underway. 0:0
0:12 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:17 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:27 Johnson holds his arms up in disgust as Root holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:31 Assimenios separates the two... 0:0
0:41 Johnson does a great job of moving as Root tries to work inside. 0:0
0:48 Johnson drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:4
0:48 Root is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:4
01:03 Johnson voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:4
01:07 Johnson is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:4
01:11 Johnson gets off a nasty series of punches that shook Root. His corner has been screaming for that. 0:7
01:20 Root throws a big looping cross that lands high on the head of Johnson. 3:7
01:29 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 3:7
01:33 A flurry of blows from Harold Johnson lands to the body 3:9
01:47 Root just can't find the range with that cross. 3:9
01:49 Harold Johnson rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 3:11
02:03 Root can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 3:11
02:05 The uppercut just landed by Johnson is a nice weapon on the inside. 3:13
02:14 Root doesn't have to look for Johnson this round. He is right there in front of him. 3:13
02:23 Johnson lands a crushing hook! 3:18
02:23 Root looks like he was hurt by that punch! 3:18
02:36 Jack Root connects with a violent uppercut! 8:18
02:36 Harold Johnson is trying to regroup after that punch... 8:18
02:46 Root leaps at Johnson and lands a cross that made Johnson's legs buckle ever so slightly. That was a wild shot! 11:18
02:55 Root fires a light jab to the stomach 13:18
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 13:19
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 Eduardo Garcia not only gave Johnson encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Jack Root. Now it's up to Johnson to implement it. 0:0
0:07 Johnson throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 0:2
0:16 Johnson rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:4
0:25 He doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 0:6
0:38 A nice combination to the body by Johnson. 0:9
0:47 Johnson bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 0:11
01:11 Johnson throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Jack Root's jaw. 0:13
01:21 The fighters are throwing punches but Root is being much more effective in this battle. 3:15
01:25 Root is starting to puff up a little under his left eye. 3:15
01:34 Johnson looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 3:15
01:46 Johnson smothers Root's attack with a clinch! 3:15
01:55 Assimenios has to break them apart. 3:15
01:59 Johnson lands the lead cross. 3:17
02:17 Johnson fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 3:17
02:19 Root works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 5:17
02:28 Johnson splits the gloves with a jab. He'd like to find a home for that punch during this fight. 5:19
02:40 Johnson feints downstairs, then launches a scorching hook that lands flush on Root's jaw. 5:22
02:49 Johnson lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Root on the end of that punch. 5:24
03:00 Round 2 ends with the sound of the bell. 5:24
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Root looks to be in fair shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Root tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:18 Johnson goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 0:2
0:26 Ronnie Shields was really animated in Root's corner and Jack Root was nodding in agreement. 0:2
0:27 That uppercut to the stomach didn't hurt Johnson but it scores points for Root none the less. 2:2
0:41 Root just comes up short with the cross. 2:2
0:51 Johnson's jab is fast and accurate. 2:4
01:04 Harold Johnson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:4
01:07 Root seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 2:4
01:10 Johnson scores with a brutal hook to the head. 2:7
01:15 That swelling under the left eye of Root is definitely getting worse. 2:7
01:26 Root lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Johnson's midsection. 4:7
01:39 Root doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Johnson's head? 8:7
01:39 Johnson is suddenly in trouble! 8:7
01:53 Johnson slides along the far ropes. 8:7
01:57 Root has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 8:7
02:05 Root just misses with a huge shot as Johnson chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 8:7
02:17 Root misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:7
02:19 Johnson throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 8:10
02:31 Root lands a flurry to the ribs of Johnson. 10:10
02:40 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Root blasts home a hook. 12:10
02:49 Johnson gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Root with an uppercut. 12:12
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 13:13
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
0:06 The swelling on the face of Root is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Root still has distension. 0:0
0:11 Johnson circles around the ring. 0:0
0:20 Johnson tastes Root's jab 2:0
0:30 Root lands a rapier like jab to the head of Johnson 4:0
0:58 Johnson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Root. 4:0
01:23 Root fires a volley of punches but Johnson was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 4:0
01:26 Johnson's jab connects to Root's head 4:2
01:43 Johnson doesn't connect with the cross. 4:2
01:49 Root lands a solid cross! 8:2
01:49 Harold Johnson is clutching his side! 8:2
02:07 Johnson is trying to free his gloves from under Root's gloves. 8:2
02:16 Referee Assimenios steps in to break it up. 8:2
02:21 Johnson gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 8:4
02:36 Root gets in a hook to the body of Johnson. 10:4
02:50 Johnson picks off the jab thrown by Root. 10:4
02:52 Johnson finds a home for his jab, keeping Root at bay. 10:6
03:00 Root spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 4. 9:8
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:06 Jack Root got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Ronnie Shields's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 Root's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:11 Assimenios has to pull the fighters away from each other as Johnson locks up Root's arms. 0:0
0:20 Johnson pushes Root away. 0:0
0:27 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Johnson who scores with a short hook to the chest. 0:2
0:32 The swelling under Root's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 0:2
0:36 Root is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:2
0:48 Root misses wildly with the Hook. 0:2
0:50 Johnson shoots a cross to the midsection. 0:4
01:04 Johnson ends up behind Root as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 0:4
01:13 Johnson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Root. 0:4
01:16 Johnson takes a cross to the head from Root. 2:4
01:16 * That last shot stunned Johnson and it looks like Jack Root is going to receive an added benefit from the punch because Johnson is now bleeding. 3:4
01:16 Harold Johnson has suffered a hairline cut on his forehead. It's bleeding but not too badly at this point. 3:4
01:34 Root flicks a lead right to the head of Johnson. 5:4
02:10 Root is off target with that cross. 5:4
02:12 Root eats a left-right from Johnson 5:6
02:26 Johnson looks to work the body, but Root covers up nicely. 5:6
02:28 Jack Root is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 7:6
02:28 * Root's last punch snapped back the head of Harold Johnson. And it looks like it has also drawn blood! 8:6
02:28 * Harold Johnson is cut! The blood from under Johnson's right eye is running down the side of his face. 8:6
02:28 * Blood is trickling from the cut over Johnson's eye; it has to be impairing his vision somewhat and it's definitely bothering him if the amount of blinking he's doing is any indication. And it looks like . . . yes . . . Referee Assimenios is notifying the timekeeper to stop the clock. He wants the doctor at ringside to take a look at Johnson's facial wound. 8:6
02:33 * Assimenios is halting this fight. He steers Johnson to his corner and calls the ring doctor. The ring doctor is taking a close look at it... Johnson's corner is pleading with Assimenios.* The doctor is shaking his head. The fight is over as Assimenios calls for the bell! Root is the winner by TKO as the doctor will not let Johnson continue! 8:6
Fight Result
Here's Billy Jordan with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:34 mark in Round 5 is...
Jack Root!
Score Cards
Harry Davis Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Root 9 9 10 10 38
Harold Johnson 10 10 10 9 39
Roger Tilleman Round Total
Belgium 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Root 9 9 10 10 38
Harold Johnson 10 10 10 9 39
Frank Brunette Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Root 9 9 10 10 38
Harold Johnson 10 10 10 9 39
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Root 27 27 30 30 114
Harold Johnson 30 30 30 27 117
Statistics
Categories Jack Root Harold Johnson
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 8.20 6.40
Hooks / Round 3.00 5.60
Crosses / Round 7.00 9.40
Combinations / Round 2.40 5.20
Uppercuts / Round 5.20 7.00
Punches Landed / Round 25.80 33.60
Punches Missed / Round 62.80 32.40
Punching Accuracy 29.1% 50.9%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 2 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut under right eye 1 / 0 / 0
Cut on forehead 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 1
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 4 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Jack Root vs Harold Johnson
Fight info: Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Billy Jordan, referee is Telis Assimenios, the bout will be scored by three judges: Harry Davis (Canada), Roger Tilleman (Belgium) and Frank Brunette (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, IBA-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor 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 adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Jack Root - Record: 10-6-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ronnie Shields - Cut Man: Al Gavin
In the blue corner: Harold Johnson - Record: 11-4-3 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eduardo Garcia - Cut Man: Jim Strickland
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's the bell and this contest is underway. 0:0
0:12 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:17 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:27 Johnson holds his arms up in disgust as Root holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:31 Assimenios separates the two... 0:0
0:41 Johnson does a great job of moving as Root tries to work inside. 0:0
0:48 Johnson drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:4
0:48 Root is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:4
01:03 Johnson voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:4
01:07 Johnson is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:4
01:11 Johnson gets off a nasty series of punches that shook Root. His corner has been screaming for that. 0:7
01:20 Root throws a big looping cross that lands high on the head of Johnson. 3:7
01:29 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 3:7
01:33 A flurry of blows from Harold Johnson lands to the body 3:9
01:47 Root just can't find the range with that cross. 3:9
01:49 Harold Johnson rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 3:11
02:03 Root can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 3:11
02:05 The uppercut just landed by Johnson is a nice weapon on the inside. 3:13
02:14 Root doesn't have to look for Johnson this round. He is right there in front of him. 3:13
02:23 Johnson lands a crushing hook! 3:18
02:23 Root looks like he was hurt by that punch! 3:18
02:36 Jack Root connects with a violent uppercut! 8:18
02:36 Harold Johnson is trying to regroup after that punch... 8:18
02:46 Root leaps at Johnson and lands a cross that made Johnson's legs buckle ever so slightly. That was a wild shot! 11:18
02:55 Root fires a light jab to the stomach 13:18
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 13:19
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 Eduardo Garcia not only gave Johnson encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Jack Root. Now it's up to Johnson to implement it. 0:0
0:07 Johnson throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 0:2
0:16 Johnson rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:4
0:25 He doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 0:6
0:38 A nice combination to the body by Johnson. 0:9
0:47 Johnson bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 0:11
01:11 Johnson throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Jack Root's jaw. 0:13
01:21 The fighters are throwing punches but Root is being much more effective in this battle. 3:15
01:25 Root is starting to puff up a little under his left eye. 3:15
01:34 Johnson looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 3:15
01:46 Johnson smothers Root's attack with a clinch! 3:15
01:55 Assimenios has to break them apart. 3:15
01:59 Johnson lands the lead cross. 3:17
02:17 Johnson fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 3:17
02:19 Root works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 5:17
02:28 Johnson splits the gloves with a jab. He'd like to find a home for that punch during this fight. 5:19
02:40 Johnson feints downstairs, then launches a scorching hook that lands flush on Root's jaw. 5:22
02:49 Johnson lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Root on the end of that punch. 5:24
03:00 Round 2 ends with the sound of the bell. 5:24
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Root looks to be in fair shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Root tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:18 Johnson goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 0:2
0:26 Ronnie Shields was really animated in Root's corner and Jack Root was nodding in agreement. 0:2
0:27 That uppercut to the stomach didn't hurt Johnson but it scores points for Root none the less. 2:2
0:41 Root just comes up short with the cross. 2:2
0:51 Johnson's jab is fast and accurate. 2:4
01:04 Harold Johnson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:4
01:07 Root seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 2:4
01:10 Johnson scores with a brutal hook to the head. 2:7
01:15 That swelling under the left eye of Root is definitely getting worse. 2:7
01:26 Root lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Johnson's midsection. 4:7
01:39 Root doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Johnson's head? 8:7
01:39 Johnson is suddenly in trouble! 8:7
01:53 Johnson slides along the far ropes. 8:7
01:57 Root has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 8:7
02:05 Root just misses with a huge shot as Johnson chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 8:7
02:17 Root misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:7
02:19 Johnson throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 8:10
02:31 Root lands a flurry to the ribs of Johnson. 10:10
02:40 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Root blasts home a hook. 12:10
02:49 Johnson gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Root with an uppercut. 12:12
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 13:13
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
0:06 The swelling on the face of Root is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Root still has distension. 0:0
0:11 Johnson circles around the ring. 0:0
0:20 Johnson tastes Root's jab 2:0
0:30 Root lands a rapier like jab to the head of Johnson 4:0
0:58 Johnson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Root. 4:0
01:23 Root fires a volley of punches but Johnson was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 4:0
01:26 Johnson's jab connects to Root's head 4:2
01:43 Johnson doesn't connect with the cross. 4:2
01:49 Root lands a solid cross! 8:2
01:49 Harold Johnson is clutching his side! 8:2
02:07 Johnson is trying to free his gloves from under Root's gloves. 8:2
02:16 Referee Assimenios steps in to break it up. 8:2
02:21 Johnson gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 8:4
02:36 Root gets in a hook to the body of Johnson. 10:4
02:50 Johnson picks off the jab thrown by Root. 10:4
02:52 Johnson finds a home for his jab, keeping Root at bay. 10:6
03:00 Root spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 4. 9:8
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:06 Jack Root got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Ronnie Shields's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 Root's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:11 Assimenios has to pull the fighters away from each other as Johnson locks up Root's arms. 0:0
0:20 Johnson pushes Root away. 0:0
0:27 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Johnson who scores with a short hook to the chest. 0:2
0:32 The swelling under Root's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 0:2
0:36 Root is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:2
0:48 Root misses wildly with the Hook. 0:2
0:50 Johnson shoots a cross to the midsection. 0:4
01:04 Johnson ends up behind Root as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 0:4
01:13 Johnson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Root. 0:4
01:16 Johnson takes a cross to the head from Root. 2:4
01:16 * That last shot stunned Johnson and it looks like Jack Root is going to receive an added benefit from the punch because Johnson is now bleeding. 3:4
01:16 Harold Johnson has suffered a hairline cut on his forehead. It's bleeding but not too badly at this point. 3:4
01:34 Root flicks a lead right to the head of Johnson. 5:4
02:10 Root is off target with that cross. 5:4
02:12 Root eats a left-right from Johnson 5:6
02:26 Johnson looks to work the body, but Root covers up nicely. 5:6
02:28 Jack Root is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 7:6
02:28 * Root's last punch snapped back the head of Harold Johnson. And it looks like it has also drawn blood! 8:6
02:28 * Harold Johnson is cut! The blood from under Johnson's right eye is running down the side of his face. 8:6
02:28 * Blood is trickling from the cut over Johnson's eye; it has to be impairing his vision somewhat and it's definitely bothering him if the amount of blinking he's doing is any indication. And it looks like . . . yes . . . Referee Assimenios is notifying the timekeeper to stop the clock. He wants the doctor at ringside to take a look at Johnson's facial wound. 8:6
02:33 * Assimenios is halting this fight. He steers Johnson to his corner and calls the ring doctor. The ring doctor is taking a close look at it... Johnson's corner is pleading with Assimenios.* The doctor is shaking his head. The fight is over as Assimenios calls for the bell! Root is the winner by TKO as the doctor will not let Johnson continue! 8:6
Fight Result
Here's Billy Jordan with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:34 mark in Round 5 is...
Jack Root!
Score Cards
Harry Davis Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Root 9 9 10 10 38
Harold Johnson 10 10 10 9 39
Roger Tilleman Round Total
Belgium 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Root 9 9 10 10 38
Harold Johnson 10 10 10 9 39
Frank Brunette Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Root 9 9 10 10 38
Harold Johnson 10 10 10 9 39
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Root 27 27 30 30 114
Harold Johnson 30 30 30 27 117
Statistics
Categories Jack Root Harold Johnson
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 8.20 6.40
Hooks / Round 3.00 5.60
Crosses / Round 7.00 9.40
Combinations / Round 2.40 5.20
Uppercuts / Round 5.20 7.00
Punches Landed / Round 25.80 33.60
Punches Missed / Round 62.80 32.40
Punching Accuracy 29.1% 50.9%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 2 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut under right eye 1 / 0 / 0
Cut on forehead 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 1
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 4 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW week 19 fights 19-24
Support Bout
Jimmy Bivins vs Matthew Saad Muhammad
Fight info: Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, IL, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Mark Beiro, referee is Raul Caiz Jr., the bout will be scored by three judges: John Poturaj (United States), Basilio Flecha (Argentina) and John Coyle (England), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, IBA-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor 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 adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Jimmy Bivins - Record: 12-4-2 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yoel Judah - Cut Man: Percy Richardson
In the blue corner: Matthew Saad Muhammad - Record: 6-5-4 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yank Durham - Cut Man: Al Gavin
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:11 Muhammad sometimes falls in love with his hook ... but when it scores like that one, it's hard to blame him! 0:3
0:23 Bivins scores with a nice two-punch combination. 2:3
0:39 Muhammad dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Bivins back on his heels! 2:7
0:39 Bivins is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 2:7
0:57 Bivins pins Muhammad's arms. Now they move apart. 2:7
01:06 Caiz Jr. separates the two... 2:7
01:15 Muhammad is stalking his opponent. 2:7
01:27 Bivins flicks a lead right to the head of Muhammad. 4:7
01:37 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 4:7
01:41 Matthew Saad Muhammad doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 4:9
01:51 * Caiz Jr. steps in and admonishes Muhammad for holding and hitting. 4:12
02:14 Muhammad wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Bivins's defense. 4:12
02:16 * Caiz Jr. has stopped the action. He is issuing a warning to Bivins for rabbit punching. 6:12
02:42 Jimmy Bivins scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 10:12
02:42 Those punches hurt Muhammad and he looks to hang on. 10:12
02:51 Muhammad doesn't have to look for Bivins this round. He is right there in front of him. 10:12
03:00 Matthew Saad Muhammad feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 10:12
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 9:14
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:13 Muhammad shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Bivins flush! 0:4
0:13 Jimmy Bivins looks stunned! 0:4
0:29 Bivins's finds a home on Muhammad's jaw. 2:4
0:29 * That last shot stunned Muhammad and it looks like Bivins is going to receive an added benefit from the punch because Muhammad is now bleeding. 3:4
0:29 A small cut has appeared on the forehead of Muhammad. Even small forehead cuts tend to bleed heavily due to the fact that the forehead is more vascular than other parts of the face. 3:4
0:29 Bad news for Muhammad getting cut so early in the fight, this could cause him a lot of trouble later. 3:4
0:50 Bivins is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Muhammad to chase him. 3:4
0:54 The action slows for the moment. 3:4
0:58 Matthew Saad Muhammad dips and connects with a hook to the side of Bivins's head. 3:6
01:12 Jimmy Bivins tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Muhammad. 3:6
01:14 Muhammad lands a stinging jab. 3:8
01:27 Bivins lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 5:8
01:39 * Bivins is complaining and Caiz Jr. agrees. A warning for a low blow is being given to Muhammad. 5:11
01:57 Matthew Saad Muhammad rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 5:13
02:11 He is just missing by a hair with his punches. 5:13
02:13 Bivins lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 7:13
02:13 That last punch has widened the cut and worsened the bleeding on Muhammad's face. 7:13
02:13 There's more blood than before coming from the cut on Muhammad's forehead. This could turn into something serious if his corner doesn't stem the tide. 7:13
02:13 A fighter hates to see their own blood anytime, especially this early in the fight. 7:13
02:33 Muhammad ties up Bivins... 7:13
02:42 Muhammad and Bivins each take a step back. 7:13
02:52 Caiz Jr. yells at the fighters to separate but Bivins and Muhammad are a tangle of arms. 7:13
03:00 Referee Caiz Jr. has to separate the two... 7:13
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 2. 7:13
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 3 begins. 0:0
0:08 Muhammad's corner men does a nice job on Muhammad's cut on the forehead. You wouldn't even know that Matthew Saad Muhammad had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:10 Bivins throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Muhammad's jaw. 2:0
0:10 That punch has reopened a cut on Muhammad as once again you can see blood on the face of Muhammad. 2:0
0:10 There's blood coming once again from the cut on Muhammad's forehead. 2:0
0:10 * Blood is trickling from the cut over Matthew Saad Muhammad's eye; it has to be impairing his vision somewhat and it's definitely bothering him if the amount of blinking he's doing is any indication. And it looks like . . . yes . . . Referee Caiz Jr. is notifying the timekeeper to stop the clock. He wants the doctor at ringside to take a look at Muhammad's facial wound. 2:0
0:10 * The referee won't stop the fight on his own if the reason for the stoppage directly has to do with a cut or swelling; he'll always consult the ringside doctor. And it looks like, in this case, we're going to see some more boxing because the physician has given his okay to let the fight continue. Both fighters are assuming their positions and the timer has restarted here in Round 3 as the fighters approach one another. 2:0
0:19 Yank Durham seemed to pump up Muhammad between rounds. 2:0
0:24 Bivins just can't find the range with that cross. 2:0
0:31 Bivins gets off a quick combination to the body 4:0
0:40 Bivins fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Muhammad. He rocked him with that one. 7:0
0:50 The fighters are tangled up inside. Bivins has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 9:0
01:11 Bivins's jab rips into Matthew Saad Muhammad. 12:0
01:21 Bivins looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 14:0
01:37 Muhammad misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 14:2
01:50 Bivins scores with a quick hook to the head of Muhammad after Muhammad missed with a wild shot of his own. 16:2
02:09 Bivins is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 16:2
02:20 Bivins picks off the cross by Matthew Saad Muhammad. 16:2
02:22 Bivins lands consecutive blows to Muhammad's midsection. 18:2
02:35 Bivins's jab is fast and accurate. 20:2
02:35 Bivins momentarily stuns Muhammad with that last shot and it looks like Bivins is going to receive some added benefit from the punch because the blood is flowing much more freely from Muhammad's cut. 20:2
02:35 The cut on the forehead of Muhammad is bleeding even more profusely than it was before so it's either gotten deeper or wider. Either way, it's going to be more of a problem, without question. 20:2
02:35 * The referee appears to be jockeying for position; he's moving more than the fighters. Apparently, he wants to get a better look at the cut above Matthew Saad Muhammad's eye. Now, he just steps in and stops the action. Caiz Jr. is escorting Muhammad over to the ringside doctor to get an opinion on the severity of the cut. 20:2
02:35 * The ringside physician is making a thorough examination of the cut, after having cleared away some of the blood. He's dabbing at the wound again and from the way all three participants, doctor, ref and fighter, are nodding their heads, it looks like this contest is going to get back underway. Referee Caiz Jr. is indicating exactly that - the bout is going to continue; and both fighters are getting ready to start punching again. 20:2
02:49 A straight cross from Matthew Saad Muhammad gets through Bivins's guard. 20:4
03:00 Round 3 finishes with the sound of the bell. 21:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Muhammad looks to be in good shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Muhammad's corner men worked their magic on his's cut on the forehead. There's no bleeding at all under the Vaseline smear. 0:0
0:10 These guys are really going at it but Muhammad looks to be getting the worse of it. 3:2
0:20 Matthew Saad Muhammad pumps a heavy jab to the midsection. 3:5
0:29 Bivins got some great advice from Yoel Judah between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 3:5
0:29 Bivins throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 5:5
0:43 Muhammad lands a hard cross! 5:9
0:43 Jimmy Bivins is clutching his side! 5:9
0:52 Bivins goes downstairs with a right cross. 7:9
01:01 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 7:9
01:04 Bivins fires the jab. It finds its target. 9:9
01:04 It looks like Bivins has reopened Muhammad's previous wound because Muhammad is now bleeding once again. 9:9
01:04 More blood is coming now from the gash on Muhammad's forehead as the cut has reopened here in Round 4. 9:9
01:04 * Muhammad seems to be having some difficulty seeing. It's not that he's bleeding all that badly but the location of the cut - over the eye - makes it a bit more serious. And talk about timing, the referee has stepped in and momentarily stopped the fight. He's looking at the cut above Muhammad's eye and is now leading him toward the ringside physician. 9:9
01:09 * Referee Caiz Jr. is calling a halt to this fight. * That's all she wrote, folks! The cut over Muhammad's eye has just become too bad for him to continue. This fight is history. Bivins wins via TKO! 9:9
Fight Result
And here with the call is Mark Beiro
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 01:10 mark in Round 4 is...
Jimmy Bivins!
Score Cards
John Poturaj Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Bivins 9 9 10 28
Matthew Saad Muhammad 10 10 9 29
Basilio Flecha Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Bivins 9 9 10 28
Matthew Saad Muhammad 10 10 9 29
John Coyle Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Bivins 9 9 10 28
Matthew Saad Muhammad 10 10 9 29
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Bivins 27 27 30 84
Matthew Saad Muhammad 30 30 27 87
Statistics
Categories Jimmy Bivins Matthew Saad Muhammad
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 7.00 3.25
Hooks / Round 4.25 2.75
Crosses / Round 6.75 6.00
Combinations / Round 7.00 3.25
Uppercuts / Round 7.25 5.75
Punches Landed / Round 32.25 21.00
Punches Missed / Round 14.00 20.50
Punching Accuracy 69.7% 50.6%
Total Number of Fouls 1 2
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1 1
Caution 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 3 / 2 / 2
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on forehead 3 / 2 / 2
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 3
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 1 / 1
Heavy 0 / 0 1 / 1
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Jimmy Bivins vs Matthew Saad Muhammad
Fight info: Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, IL, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Mark Beiro, referee is Raul Caiz Jr., the bout will be scored by three judges: John Poturaj (United States), Basilio Flecha (Argentina) and John Coyle (England), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, IBA-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor 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 adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Jimmy Bivins - Record: 12-4-2 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yoel Judah - Cut Man: Percy Richardson
In the blue corner: Matthew Saad Muhammad - Record: 6-5-4 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yank Durham - Cut Man: Al Gavin
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:11 Muhammad sometimes falls in love with his hook ... but when it scores like that one, it's hard to blame him! 0:3
0:23 Bivins scores with a nice two-punch combination. 2:3
0:39 Muhammad dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Bivins back on his heels! 2:7
0:39 Bivins is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 2:7
0:57 Bivins pins Muhammad's arms. Now they move apart. 2:7
01:06 Caiz Jr. separates the two... 2:7
01:15 Muhammad is stalking his opponent. 2:7
01:27 Bivins flicks a lead right to the head of Muhammad. 4:7
01:37 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 4:7
01:41 Matthew Saad Muhammad doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 4:9
01:51 * Caiz Jr. steps in and admonishes Muhammad for holding and hitting. 4:12
02:14 Muhammad wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Bivins's defense. 4:12
02:16 * Caiz Jr. has stopped the action. He is issuing a warning to Bivins for rabbit punching. 6:12
02:42 Jimmy Bivins scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 10:12
02:42 Those punches hurt Muhammad and he looks to hang on. 10:12
02:51 Muhammad doesn't have to look for Bivins this round. He is right there in front of him. 10:12
03:00 Matthew Saad Muhammad feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 10:12
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 9:14
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:13 Muhammad shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Bivins flush! 0:4
0:13 Jimmy Bivins looks stunned! 0:4
0:29 Bivins's finds a home on Muhammad's jaw. 2:4
0:29 * That last shot stunned Muhammad and it looks like Bivins is going to receive an added benefit from the punch because Muhammad is now bleeding. 3:4
0:29 A small cut has appeared on the forehead of Muhammad. Even small forehead cuts tend to bleed heavily due to the fact that the forehead is more vascular than other parts of the face. 3:4
0:29 Bad news for Muhammad getting cut so early in the fight, this could cause him a lot of trouble later. 3:4
0:50 Bivins is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Muhammad to chase him. 3:4
0:54 The action slows for the moment. 3:4
0:58 Matthew Saad Muhammad dips and connects with a hook to the side of Bivins's head. 3:6
01:12 Jimmy Bivins tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Muhammad. 3:6
01:14 Muhammad lands a stinging jab. 3:8
01:27 Bivins lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 5:8
01:39 * Bivins is complaining and Caiz Jr. agrees. A warning for a low blow is being given to Muhammad. 5:11
01:57 Matthew Saad Muhammad rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 5:13
02:11 He is just missing by a hair with his punches. 5:13
02:13 Bivins lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 7:13
02:13 That last punch has widened the cut and worsened the bleeding on Muhammad's face. 7:13
02:13 There's more blood than before coming from the cut on Muhammad's forehead. This could turn into something serious if his corner doesn't stem the tide. 7:13
02:13 A fighter hates to see their own blood anytime, especially this early in the fight. 7:13
02:33 Muhammad ties up Bivins... 7:13
02:42 Muhammad and Bivins each take a step back. 7:13
02:52 Caiz Jr. yells at the fighters to separate but Bivins and Muhammad are a tangle of arms. 7:13
03:00 Referee Caiz Jr. has to separate the two... 7:13
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 2. 7:13
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 3 begins. 0:0
0:08 Muhammad's corner men does a nice job on Muhammad's cut on the forehead. You wouldn't even know that Matthew Saad Muhammad had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:10 Bivins throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Muhammad's jaw. 2:0
0:10 That punch has reopened a cut on Muhammad as once again you can see blood on the face of Muhammad. 2:0
0:10 There's blood coming once again from the cut on Muhammad's forehead. 2:0
0:10 * Blood is trickling from the cut over Matthew Saad Muhammad's eye; it has to be impairing his vision somewhat and it's definitely bothering him if the amount of blinking he's doing is any indication. And it looks like . . . yes . . . Referee Caiz Jr. is notifying the timekeeper to stop the clock. He wants the doctor at ringside to take a look at Muhammad's facial wound. 2:0
0:10 * The referee won't stop the fight on his own if the reason for the stoppage directly has to do with a cut or swelling; he'll always consult the ringside doctor. And it looks like, in this case, we're going to see some more boxing because the physician has given his okay to let the fight continue. Both fighters are assuming their positions and the timer has restarted here in Round 3 as the fighters approach one another. 2:0
0:19 Yank Durham seemed to pump up Muhammad between rounds. 2:0
0:24 Bivins just can't find the range with that cross. 2:0
0:31 Bivins gets off a quick combination to the body 4:0
0:40 Bivins fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Muhammad. He rocked him with that one. 7:0
0:50 The fighters are tangled up inside. Bivins has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 9:0
01:11 Bivins's jab rips into Matthew Saad Muhammad. 12:0
01:21 Bivins looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 14:0
01:37 Muhammad misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 14:2
01:50 Bivins scores with a quick hook to the head of Muhammad after Muhammad missed with a wild shot of his own. 16:2
02:09 Bivins is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 16:2
02:20 Bivins picks off the cross by Matthew Saad Muhammad. 16:2
02:22 Bivins lands consecutive blows to Muhammad's midsection. 18:2
02:35 Bivins's jab is fast and accurate. 20:2
02:35 Bivins momentarily stuns Muhammad with that last shot and it looks like Bivins is going to receive some added benefit from the punch because the blood is flowing much more freely from Muhammad's cut. 20:2
02:35 The cut on the forehead of Muhammad is bleeding even more profusely than it was before so it's either gotten deeper or wider. Either way, it's going to be more of a problem, without question. 20:2
02:35 * The referee appears to be jockeying for position; he's moving more than the fighters. Apparently, he wants to get a better look at the cut above Matthew Saad Muhammad's eye. Now, he just steps in and stops the action. Caiz Jr. is escorting Muhammad over to the ringside doctor to get an opinion on the severity of the cut. 20:2
02:35 * The ringside physician is making a thorough examination of the cut, after having cleared away some of the blood. He's dabbing at the wound again and from the way all three participants, doctor, ref and fighter, are nodding their heads, it looks like this contest is going to get back underway. Referee Caiz Jr. is indicating exactly that - the bout is going to continue; and both fighters are getting ready to start punching again. 20:2
02:49 A straight cross from Matthew Saad Muhammad gets through Bivins's guard. 20:4
03:00 Round 3 finishes with the sound of the bell. 21:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Muhammad looks to be in good shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Muhammad's corner men worked their magic on his's cut on the forehead. There's no bleeding at all under the Vaseline smear. 0:0
0:10 These guys are really going at it but Muhammad looks to be getting the worse of it. 3:2
0:20 Matthew Saad Muhammad pumps a heavy jab to the midsection. 3:5
0:29 Bivins got some great advice from Yoel Judah between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 3:5
0:29 Bivins throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 5:5
0:43 Muhammad lands a hard cross! 5:9
0:43 Jimmy Bivins is clutching his side! 5:9
0:52 Bivins goes downstairs with a right cross. 7:9
01:01 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 7:9
01:04 Bivins fires the jab. It finds its target. 9:9
01:04 It looks like Bivins has reopened Muhammad's previous wound because Muhammad is now bleeding once again. 9:9
01:04 More blood is coming now from the gash on Muhammad's forehead as the cut has reopened here in Round 4. 9:9
01:04 * Muhammad seems to be having some difficulty seeing. It's not that he's bleeding all that badly but the location of the cut - over the eye - makes it a bit more serious. And talk about timing, the referee has stepped in and momentarily stopped the fight. He's looking at the cut above Muhammad's eye and is now leading him toward the ringside physician. 9:9
01:09 * Referee Caiz Jr. is calling a halt to this fight. * That's all she wrote, folks! The cut over Muhammad's eye has just become too bad for him to continue. This fight is history. Bivins wins via TKO! 9:9
Fight Result
And here with the call is Mark Beiro
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 01:10 mark in Round 4 is...
Jimmy Bivins!
Score Cards
John Poturaj Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Bivins 9 9 10 28
Matthew Saad Muhammad 10 10 9 29
Basilio Flecha Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Bivins 9 9 10 28
Matthew Saad Muhammad 10 10 9 29
John Coyle Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Bivins 9 9 10 28
Matthew Saad Muhammad 10 10 9 29
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Bivins 27 27 30 84
Matthew Saad Muhammad 30 30 27 87
Statistics
Categories Jimmy Bivins Matthew Saad Muhammad
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 7.00 3.25
Hooks / Round 4.25 2.75
Crosses / Round 6.75 6.00
Combinations / Round 7.00 3.25
Uppercuts / Round 7.25 5.75
Punches Landed / Round 32.25 21.00
Punches Missed / Round 14.00 20.50
Punching Accuracy 69.7% 50.6%
Total Number of Fouls 1 2
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1 1
Caution 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 3 / 2 / 2
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on forehead 3 / 2 / 2
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 3
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 1 / 1
Heavy 0 / 0 1 / 1
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW week 19 fights 19-24
Co-Feature
Roy Jones Jr vs Michael Moorer
Fight info: Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Amy Hayes, referee is Eddie Cotton, the bout will be scored by three judges: Duane Ford (United States), Steve Corbo (United States) and Marty Sammon (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, IBA-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor 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 adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Roy Jones Jr - Record: 11-8-0 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Harold Knight - Cut Man: Joe Chavez
In the blue corner: Michael Moorer - Record: 10-5-3 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Al Braverman - Cut Man: Ace Marotta
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:12 Moorer comes in low. Jones Jr puts a headlock on him. Cotton knocks Jones Jr's arm off Moorer's head. 0:0
0:17 Cotton moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:21 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:39 Jones Jr looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 0:0
0:59 Jones Jr is motioning with his gloves for Moorer to bring it on, but Jones Jr is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
01:07 Moorer clamps Jones Jr's arms to his side and holds on until Cotton breaks the hold. 0:0
01:11 Now they break clean. 0:0
01:23 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:0
01:30 Moorer fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 0:0
01:37 Jones Jr throws another good combination that temporarily slows Moorer. 2:0
01:55 Moorer doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 2:0
02:05 Moorer fires and misses. 2:0
02:07 Jones Jr scores with a quick one-two to Moorer's midsection 4:0
02:16 As high as Moorer is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Jones Jr takes advantage of it. 4:0
02:24 Moorer drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:4
02:24 Roy Jones Jr is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:4
02:42 Moorer is holding... 4:4
02:46 Cotton pries them apart. 4:4
02:56 Roy Jones Jr swings...and misses. 4:4
02:58 Michael Moorer connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 4:6
03:00 Dull doesn't even begin to describe that round. 4:5
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cotton motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Al Braverman not only gave Michael Moorer encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Jones Jr. Now it's up to Moorer to implement it. 0:0
0:07 Michael Moorer throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 0:2
0:16 Jones Jr cranks a hard cross to the body of Michael Moorer. 3:2
0:29 Jones Jr lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 5:2
0:43 Jones Jr suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 5:2
0:50 Roy Jones Jr's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 5:2
0:53 Jones Jr digs a short hook to ribs of Moorer. 7:2
01:10 Jones Jr wings a big left hand at Moorer but the latter sidesteps the punch. 7:2
01:20 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 7:2
01:27 Jones Jr misses wildly with the Hook. 7:2
01:37 Jones Jr feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Moorer's chin. 9:2
01:59 Jones Jr tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 9:2
02:11 Jones Jr slips out of a corner, as Moorer attempts to trap him. 9:2
02:17 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 9:2
02:19 Jones Jr lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 11:2
02:36 Moorer lets his hands go inside, but Jones Jr protects his body well. 11:2
02:48 Moorer misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 11:2
02:59 Michael Moorer picks off the uppercut by Jones Jr. 11:2
03:00 Round 2 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 13:2
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jones Jr is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:13 Moorer lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Jones Jr on the end of that punch. 0:2
0:22 Moorer was hearing it from Al Braverman between rounds, as did not let his hands go enough that last round. 0:2
0:22 Jones Jr throws a punch and lands. Moorer scores with a counter. Looks like both fighters were effective in that exchange. 2:4
0:37 Moorer just comes up short with the hook. 2:4
0:40 A cross from Jones Jr lands with some power. 5:4
0:54 Jones Jr throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Moorer but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 5:4
01:00 Jones Jr takes a heavy combination downstairs. 5:8
01:00 Jones Jr in on unsteady legs after those punches. 5:8
01:14 Jones Jr wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Moorer's defense. 5:8
01:22 Moorer is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 5:8
01:26 Moorer comes out on top in that exchange but Jones Jr was able to land some nice shots as well. 7:11
01:43 Moorer really buried that punch into Roy Jones Jr's ribs. 7:15
01:43 That series of punches rocked Jones Jr and he looks to be in trouble. 7:15
01:56 Moorer scores with a nice two-punch combination. 7:17
02:13 Jones Jr tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Michael Moorer. 7:17
02:26 Jones Jr whiffs with the combination. 7:17
02:32 Moorer hitches up his trunks. He'd better be careful. He may get nailed while his hands are down. 7:17
02:43 Moorer lands a solid uppercut! 7:21
02:43 Jones Jr takes a step back, obviously hurt! 7:21
03:00 Jones Jr misses wildly with the hook. 7:21
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 3 comes to an end. 8:21
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 Whatever Harold Knight said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Jones Jr has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:0
0:10 Jones Jr tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 2:0
0:14 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:0
0:24 Moorer lands a crushing hook! 2:5
0:24 Jones Jr is going to need to regroup after that blow... 2:5
0:33 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:5
0:36 Moorer gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:7
0:58 Michael Moorer catches Jones Jr coming in with a sweet uppercut! 2:11
0:58 Moorer has Jones Jr in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 2:11
01:12 Jones Jr drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 7:11
01:12 Moorer was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 7:11
01:29 Moorer fires a volley of punches but Jones Jr was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 7:11
01:32 Roy Jones Jr gets off a quick combination to the body 9:11
01:48 Moorer tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 9:11
01:57 Moorer fires a left hand that Jones Jr takes high on the shoulder. 9:11
02:09 Jones Jr grabs Moorer's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Cotton has to force Roy Jones Jr to let go. 9:11
02:18 Jones Jr pushes Moorer away. 9:11
02:27 Moorer drops the right hand flush on Jones Jr's chin! 9:15
02:27 Moorer has Roy Jones Jr hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 9:15
02:37 Jones Jr pumps a solid jab into the face of Moorer; now he tries to move inside behind the punch. 12:15
02:51 Moorer lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Jones Jr. 12:15
02:53 Jones Jr shoots a cross to the midsection. 14:15
03:00 Moorer tries to drop the right hand over the top but Jones Jr ducks under it. 14:15
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 13:17
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 Moorer's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:06 Jones Jr throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:0
0:11 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 2:0
0:20 Jones Jr pins Moorer's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:0
0:25 Cotton separates the two fighters. 2:0
0:38 Moorer throws a flurry of punches but Jones Jr either blocks or slips them. 2:0
0:45 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:0
0:48 Jones Jr feints to the head before burying the hook in Michael Moorer's side. 5:0
01:05 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 5:0
01:08 Moorer leans on Jones Jr and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 5:2
01:22 Jones Jr can't score with short uppercut inside. Moorer got his gloves in front of the punch. 5:2
01:29 It's a sweet uppercut by Moorer! He snapped Jones Jr's head straight back with that punch! 5:6
01:29 Jones Jr looks stunned! 5:6
01:42 Jones Jr is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 5:6
01:49 Moorer lands a strong cross! 5:11
01:49 Roy Jones Jr looks shaken! 5:11
01:59 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 5:11
02:06 Jones Jr is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 5:11
02:21 Moorer wraps up Jones Jr... Neither fighter will break... 5:11
02:30 Cotton moves them apart. 5:11
02:40 Moorer is protecting the body nicely as Roy Jones Jr fails to score inside. 5:11
02:42 Moorer catches Jones Jr with a nice cross. 5:14
02:54 * Cotton has stopped the action. He is issuing a warning to Jones Jr for a low blow. 7:14
03:00 The bell ending Round 5 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 8:13
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 6 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:14 Both fighters are flatfooted now. Moorer blasts home a short hook to the body. 0:3
0:18 Jones Jr is fading... 0:3
0:18 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:3
0:27 Jones Jr lands a wicked uppercut! 4:3
0:27 Michael Moorer's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 4:3
0:41 Jones Jr is clinching... Moorer is trying to free his gloves... They are under Jones Jr's arms... 4:3
0:50 Referee Cotton has to separate the two... 4:3
01:05 Jones Jr fires a shot, but it glances off Moorer's shoulder. 4:3
01:08 Jones Jr takes a left to the body. 4:5
01:23 Jones Jr wraps his arms around Moorer. 4:5
01:27 * It's good to see Cotton paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Moorer about leaning on his opponent's neck. 4:5
01:45 Jones Jr is off target with that uppercut. 4:5
01:56 Jones Jr and Moorer 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. 4:5
02:00 Jones Jr doubles up to the body, though Moorer seems unfazed. 6:5
02:13 Jones Jr is flicking the jab, trying to keep Moorer at long range. 6:5
02:17 Moorer appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 6:5
02:21 Roy Jones Jr gets off a wicked four-punch combination, scoring to the head and body, as Moorer backs away. 9:5
02:38 That punch actually went behind Moorer's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Jones Jr. 9:5
02:40 Moorer lands a short hook to the body. 9:7
02:53 Jones Jr seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:7
03:00 Jones Jr throws a crushing right to Moorer's jaw! 14:7
03:00 That shot landed square and Moorer felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 14:7
03:00 Moorer breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 6 ends. 14:7
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Moorer and Jones Jr leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 Jones Jr received a pep talk from Harold Knight before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:11 Moorer ties up Jones Jr... 0:0
0:23 Cotton separates the two... 0:0
0:23 Jones Jr's tank is just about on empty. 0:0
0:38 Moorer voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:47 Moorer is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Jones Jr a decent target to shoot for. 0:0
0:51 Moorer quickly hitches up his trunks. 0:0
0:59 Roy Jones Jr lands a devastating hook! 4:0
0:59 Michael Moorer is staggered... 4:0
01:08 Jones Jr punishes Moorer with a hook to the ribs. 7:0
01:17 Moorer is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 7:0
01:30 Jones Jr does a great job smothering Moorer's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 7:0
01:37 Jones Jr lands a hard hook! 11:0
01:37 Moorer is reeling after that shot! 11:0
01:51 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 11:0
01:55 The fighters accidentally butt heads as they manuever inside. 11:0
02:07 Jones Jr just can't find the range with that uppercut. 11:0
02:09 * Moorer is told to quit holding and hitting by Cotton. 11:3
02:34 Jones Jr dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Moorer back on his heels! 16:3
02:34 That was a beautiful shot, Michael Moorer's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 16:3
02:39 Moorer is slowing up... 16:3
02:44 Both fighters are flailing away but Moorer is definitely landing the better punches. 18:6
02:58 Jones Jr misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 18:6
03:00 It looks like Jones Jr has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 18:6
03:00 Jones Jr spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 18:7
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Michael Moorer looks a bit disgusted as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Jones Jr tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Moorer blocks it. 0:0
0:14 Both fighters look fatigued... 0:0
0:24 There's a hard shot off the top of Moorer's head! 5:0
0:24 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Moorer is trying to hang on... 5:0
0:33 A nice exchange of blows there, though neither fighter seemed to gain the upper hand. 7:2
0:50 Jones Jr is clinching... 7:2
0:59 Jones Jr finally lets go of Moorer. 7:2
01:04 Cotton is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 7:2
01:11 Jones Jr shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Moorer flush! 12:2
01:11 That blow connected solidly to the head of Moorer and he is stunned! 12:2
01:31 Jones Jr cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Moorer had his elbows tucked in nicely. 12:2
01:33 Moorer takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 12:5
01:47 Moorer does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Jones Jr's punches in close. 12:5
01:53 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 12:5
02:04 Jones Jr misses with that punch. 12:5
02:06 Michael Moorer doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 12:7
02:20 Jones Jr brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 12:7
02:30 Moorer just comes up short with the hook. 12:7
02:40 Moorer gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Jones Jr. 12:9
03:00 * A solid hook drops Jones Jr on his back! 12:9
03:00 Cotton stands over Jones Jr and starts the count... 12:17
03:00 1... 12:17
03:00 * Jones Jr is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 12:17
03:00 Cotton waves the two fighters together. 12:17
03:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 12:17
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. 13:17
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jones Jr might have a slight edge going into this round but he can't coast. It's too close, at least unofficially. 0:0
0:07 Al Braverman seemed to pump up Moorer between rounds. 0:0
0:13 Michael Moorer feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 0:0
0:25 Jones Jr lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Moorer. 0:0
0:34 Jones Jr has Moorer blocked in! 0:0
0:39 Jones Jr grabs Moorer again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:0
0:48 * Jones Jr is hitting with his shoulder in the close and Cotton has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:0
01:01 Moorer is pinned in his own corner... 0:0
01:06 Jones Jr looks to work the body, but Moorer covers up nicely. 0:0
01:18 Look out! That was a straight right by Jones Jr! 5:0
01:18 That's the punch Jones Jr hoped to land! Moorer looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 5:0
01:31 Moorer usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Jones Jr tries vainly to score. 5:0
01:33 Jones Jr doesn't seem bothered by the knockdown last round. He's winning this one. 5:0
01:43 Jones Jr lands a smashing uppercut! 9:0
01:43 Moorer is suddenly in trouble! 9:0
02:00 Michael Moorer misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 9:0
02:15 Moorer pummels Jones Jr, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 9:4
02:15 Jones Jr suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 9:4
02:24 Jones Jr has Moorer trapped! 9:4
02:29 Jones Jr is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Michael Moorer. 9:4
02:41 There's a straight right by Moorer! 9:8
02:41 Jones Jr's knee almost touched the canvas... 9:8
02:54 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 9:8
02:58 The fighters are tied up. Moorer tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 9:8
03:00 Cotton separates them. 9:8
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 9:8
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 10:8
03:00 * It's debatable if Moorer could have held back the punch he threw when the bell sounded but, in any case, he received a caution from the referee. 10:8
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:05 Harold Knight was really animated in Jones Jr's corner and Jones Jr was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:06 Moorer slides into the corner... 0:0
0:06 Jones Jr gets the cross through Moorer's guard. 2:0
0:20 Jones Jr and Moorer are in a clinch, Cotton hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:0
0:24 Cotton breaks them up... 2:0
0:28 The action slows for the moment. 2:0
0:32 The action is back at ring center. 2:0
0:36 Moorer's misses as Jones Jr backpedals away. 2:0
0:46 Moorer backs into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:46 Jones Jr lands a cross to the body. 4:0
01:07 Cotton tries to separate the boxers but Jones Jr has a vice-like grip on Moorer. 4:0
01:12 Cotton is shouting at Jones Jr to break! 4:0
01:21 Jones Jr ties up Moorer. 4:0
01:33 Cotton has to separate the two... 4:0
01:38 Moorer is trapped in Jones Jr's corner... 4:0
01:42 Jones Jr scores with a winging right! Moorer's head snapped back violently with that punch! 8:0
01:42 That punch has Moorer staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 8:0
01:52 Michael Moorer retreats into the right corner. 8:0
01:56 Jones Jr scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 12:0
01:56 Moorer was shaken by those blows! 12:0
02:13 Jones Jr connects with a violent hook! 16:0
02:13 Michael Moorer looks like he was hurt by that punch! 16:0
02:23 Moorer rakes Jones Jr with some solid shots to the head and body. 16:3
02:40 Jones Jr grabs Moorer. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 16:3
02:44 Cotton has to break them apart. 16:3
02:53 Jones Jr fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 16:3
02:56 Not much steam behind Moorer's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 16:5
03:00 Jones Jr seems to have done enough to win this fight. 16:5
03:00 The bell sounds ending the final round and now the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 16:5
Fight Result
Amy Hayes has the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Duane Ford, United States scores the bout 95 to 94
Steve Corbo, United States scores the bout 95 to 94
Marty Sammon, United States scores the bout 95 to 94
The winner by unanimous decision is Michael Moorer!
Score Cards
Duane Ford Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Roy Jones Jr 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 8 10 10 94
Michael Moorer 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 95
Steve Corbo Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Roy Jones Jr 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 8 10 10 94
Michael Moorer 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 95
Marty Sammon Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Roy Jones Jr 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 8 10 10 94
Michael Moorer 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 95
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Roy Jones Jr 27 30 27 27 27 30 30 24 30 30 282
Michael Moorer 30 27 30 30 30 27 27 30 27 27 285
Statistics
Categories Roy Jones Jr Michael Moorer
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 3.70 4.60
Hooks / Round 6.20 3.80
Crosses / Round 3.70 4.30
Combinations / Round 3.20 2.90
Uppercuts / Round 4.70 4.40
Punches Landed / Round 21.50 20.00
Punches Missed / Round 77.00 38.40
Punching Accuracy 21.8% 34.2%
Total Number of Fouls 2 3
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Hitting after the Bell 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 3
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 5 / 5 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 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
Roy Jones Jr vs Michael Moorer
Fight info: Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Amy Hayes, referee is Eddie Cotton, the bout will be scored by three judges: Duane Ford (United States), Steve Corbo (United States) and Marty Sammon (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, IBA-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor 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 adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Roy Jones Jr - Record: 11-8-0 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Harold Knight - Cut Man: Joe Chavez
In the blue corner: Michael Moorer - Record: 10-5-3 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Al Braverman - Cut Man: Ace Marotta
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:12 Moorer comes in low. Jones Jr puts a headlock on him. Cotton knocks Jones Jr's arm off Moorer's head. 0:0
0:17 Cotton moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:21 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:39 Jones Jr looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 0:0
0:59 Jones Jr is motioning with his gloves for Moorer to bring it on, but Jones Jr is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
01:07 Moorer clamps Jones Jr's arms to his side and holds on until Cotton breaks the hold. 0:0
01:11 Now they break clean. 0:0
01:23 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:0
01:30 Moorer fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 0:0
01:37 Jones Jr throws another good combination that temporarily slows Moorer. 2:0
01:55 Moorer doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 2:0
02:05 Moorer fires and misses. 2:0
02:07 Jones Jr scores with a quick one-two to Moorer's midsection 4:0
02:16 As high as Moorer is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Jones Jr takes advantage of it. 4:0
02:24 Moorer drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:4
02:24 Roy Jones Jr is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:4
02:42 Moorer is holding... 4:4
02:46 Cotton pries them apart. 4:4
02:56 Roy Jones Jr swings...and misses. 4:4
02:58 Michael Moorer connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 4:6
03:00 Dull doesn't even begin to describe that round. 4:5
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cotton motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Al Braverman not only gave Michael Moorer encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Jones Jr. Now it's up to Moorer to implement it. 0:0
0:07 Michael Moorer throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 0:2
0:16 Jones Jr cranks a hard cross to the body of Michael Moorer. 3:2
0:29 Jones Jr lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 5:2
0:43 Jones Jr suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 5:2
0:50 Roy Jones Jr's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 5:2
0:53 Jones Jr digs a short hook to ribs of Moorer. 7:2
01:10 Jones Jr wings a big left hand at Moorer but the latter sidesteps the punch. 7:2
01:20 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 7:2
01:27 Jones Jr misses wildly with the Hook. 7:2
01:37 Jones Jr feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Moorer's chin. 9:2
01:59 Jones Jr tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 9:2
02:11 Jones Jr slips out of a corner, as Moorer attempts to trap him. 9:2
02:17 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 9:2
02:19 Jones Jr lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 11:2
02:36 Moorer lets his hands go inside, but Jones Jr protects his body well. 11:2
02:48 Moorer misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 11:2
02:59 Michael Moorer picks off the uppercut by Jones Jr. 11:2
03:00 Round 2 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 13:2
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jones Jr is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:13 Moorer lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Jones Jr on the end of that punch. 0:2
0:22 Moorer was hearing it from Al Braverman between rounds, as did not let his hands go enough that last round. 0:2
0:22 Jones Jr throws a punch and lands. Moorer scores with a counter. Looks like both fighters were effective in that exchange. 2:4
0:37 Moorer just comes up short with the hook. 2:4
0:40 A cross from Jones Jr lands with some power. 5:4
0:54 Jones Jr throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Moorer but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 5:4
01:00 Jones Jr takes a heavy combination downstairs. 5:8
01:00 Jones Jr in on unsteady legs after those punches. 5:8
01:14 Jones Jr wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Moorer's defense. 5:8
01:22 Moorer is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 5:8
01:26 Moorer comes out on top in that exchange but Jones Jr was able to land some nice shots as well. 7:11
01:43 Moorer really buried that punch into Roy Jones Jr's ribs. 7:15
01:43 That series of punches rocked Jones Jr and he looks to be in trouble. 7:15
01:56 Moorer scores with a nice two-punch combination. 7:17
02:13 Jones Jr tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Michael Moorer. 7:17
02:26 Jones Jr whiffs with the combination. 7:17
02:32 Moorer hitches up his trunks. He'd better be careful. He may get nailed while his hands are down. 7:17
02:43 Moorer lands a solid uppercut! 7:21
02:43 Jones Jr takes a step back, obviously hurt! 7:21
03:00 Jones Jr misses wildly with the hook. 7:21
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 3 comes to an end. 8:21
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 Whatever Harold Knight said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Jones Jr has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:0
0:10 Jones Jr tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 2:0
0:14 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:0
0:24 Moorer lands a crushing hook! 2:5
0:24 Jones Jr is going to need to regroup after that blow... 2:5
0:33 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:5
0:36 Moorer gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:7
0:58 Michael Moorer catches Jones Jr coming in with a sweet uppercut! 2:11
0:58 Moorer has Jones Jr in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 2:11
01:12 Jones Jr drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 7:11
01:12 Moorer was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 7:11
01:29 Moorer fires a volley of punches but Jones Jr was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 7:11
01:32 Roy Jones Jr gets off a quick combination to the body 9:11
01:48 Moorer tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 9:11
01:57 Moorer fires a left hand that Jones Jr takes high on the shoulder. 9:11
02:09 Jones Jr grabs Moorer's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Cotton has to force Roy Jones Jr to let go. 9:11
02:18 Jones Jr pushes Moorer away. 9:11
02:27 Moorer drops the right hand flush on Jones Jr's chin! 9:15
02:27 Moorer has Roy Jones Jr hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 9:15
02:37 Jones Jr pumps a solid jab into the face of Moorer; now he tries to move inside behind the punch. 12:15
02:51 Moorer lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Jones Jr. 12:15
02:53 Jones Jr shoots a cross to the midsection. 14:15
03:00 Moorer tries to drop the right hand over the top but Jones Jr ducks under it. 14:15
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 13:17
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 Moorer's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:06 Jones Jr throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:0
0:11 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 2:0
0:20 Jones Jr pins Moorer's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:0
0:25 Cotton separates the two fighters. 2:0
0:38 Moorer throws a flurry of punches but Jones Jr either blocks or slips them. 2:0
0:45 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:0
0:48 Jones Jr feints to the head before burying the hook in Michael Moorer's side. 5:0
01:05 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 5:0
01:08 Moorer leans on Jones Jr and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 5:2
01:22 Jones Jr can't score with short uppercut inside. Moorer got his gloves in front of the punch. 5:2
01:29 It's a sweet uppercut by Moorer! He snapped Jones Jr's head straight back with that punch! 5:6
01:29 Jones Jr looks stunned! 5:6
01:42 Jones Jr is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 5:6
01:49 Moorer lands a strong cross! 5:11
01:49 Roy Jones Jr looks shaken! 5:11
01:59 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 5:11
02:06 Jones Jr is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 5:11
02:21 Moorer wraps up Jones Jr... Neither fighter will break... 5:11
02:30 Cotton moves them apart. 5:11
02:40 Moorer is protecting the body nicely as Roy Jones Jr fails to score inside. 5:11
02:42 Moorer catches Jones Jr with a nice cross. 5:14
02:54 * Cotton has stopped the action. He is issuing a warning to Jones Jr for a low blow. 7:14
03:00 The bell ending Round 5 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 8:13
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 6 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:14 Both fighters are flatfooted now. Moorer blasts home a short hook to the body. 0:3
0:18 Jones Jr is fading... 0:3
0:18 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:3
0:27 Jones Jr lands a wicked uppercut! 4:3
0:27 Michael Moorer's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 4:3
0:41 Jones Jr is clinching... Moorer is trying to free his gloves... They are under Jones Jr's arms... 4:3
0:50 Referee Cotton has to separate the two... 4:3
01:05 Jones Jr fires a shot, but it glances off Moorer's shoulder. 4:3
01:08 Jones Jr takes a left to the body. 4:5
01:23 Jones Jr wraps his arms around Moorer. 4:5
01:27 * It's good to see Cotton paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Moorer about leaning on his opponent's neck. 4:5
01:45 Jones Jr is off target with that uppercut. 4:5
01:56 Jones Jr and Moorer 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. 4:5
02:00 Jones Jr doubles up to the body, though Moorer seems unfazed. 6:5
02:13 Jones Jr is flicking the jab, trying to keep Moorer at long range. 6:5
02:17 Moorer appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 6:5
02:21 Roy Jones Jr gets off a wicked four-punch combination, scoring to the head and body, as Moorer backs away. 9:5
02:38 That punch actually went behind Moorer's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Jones Jr. 9:5
02:40 Moorer lands a short hook to the body. 9:7
02:53 Jones Jr seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:7
03:00 Jones Jr throws a crushing right to Moorer's jaw! 14:7
03:00 That shot landed square and Moorer felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 14:7
03:00 Moorer breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 6 ends. 14:7
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Moorer and Jones Jr leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 Jones Jr received a pep talk from Harold Knight before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:11 Moorer ties up Jones Jr... 0:0
0:23 Cotton separates the two... 0:0
0:23 Jones Jr's tank is just about on empty. 0:0
0:38 Moorer voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:47 Moorer is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Jones Jr a decent target to shoot for. 0:0
0:51 Moorer quickly hitches up his trunks. 0:0
0:59 Roy Jones Jr lands a devastating hook! 4:0
0:59 Michael Moorer is staggered... 4:0
01:08 Jones Jr punishes Moorer with a hook to the ribs. 7:0
01:17 Moorer is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 7:0
01:30 Jones Jr does a great job smothering Moorer's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 7:0
01:37 Jones Jr lands a hard hook! 11:0
01:37 Moorer is reeling after that shot! 11:0
01:51 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 11:0
01:55 The fighters accidentally butt heads as they manuever inside. 11:0
02:07 Jones Jr just can't find the range with that uppercut. 11:0
02:09 * Moorer is told to quit holding and hitting by Cotton. 11:3
02:34 Jones Jr dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Moorer back on his heels! 16:3
02:34 That was a beautiful shot, Michael Moorer's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 16:3
02:39 Moorer is slowing up... 16:3
02:44 Both fighters are flailing away but Moorer is definitely landing the better punches. 18:6
02:58 Jones Jr misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 18:6
03:00 It looks like Jones Jr has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 18:6
03:00 Jones Jr spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 18:7
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Michael Moorer looks a bit disgusted as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Jones Jr tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Moorer blocks it. 0:0
0:14 Both fighters look fatigued... 0:0
0:24 There's a hard shot off the top of Moorer's head! 5:0
0:24 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Moorer is trying to hang on... 5:0
0:33 A nice exchange of blows there, though neither fighter seemed to gain the upper hand. 7:2
0:50 Jones Jr is clinching... 7:2
0:59 Jones Jr finally lets go of Moorer. 7:2
01:04 Cotton is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 7:2
01:11 Jones Jr shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Moorer flush! 12:2
01:11 That blow connected solidly to the head of Moorer and he is stunned! 12:2
01:31 Jones Jr cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Moorer had his elbows tucked in nicely. 12:2
01:33 Moorer takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 12:5
01:47 Moorer does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Jones Jr's punches in close. 12:5
01:53 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 12:5
02:04 Jones Jr misses with that punch. 12:5
02:06 Michael Moorer doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 12:7
02:20 Jones Jr brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 12:7
02:30 Moorer just comes up short with the hook. 12:7
02:40 Moorer gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Jones Jr. 12:9
03:00 * A solid hook drops Jones Jr on his back! 12:9
03:00 Cotton stands over Jones Jr and starts the count... 12:17
03:00 1... 12:17
03:00 * Jones Jr is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 12:17
03:00 Cotton waves the two fighters together. 12:17
03:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 12:17
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. 13:17
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jones Jr might have a slight edge going into this round but he can't coast. It's too close, at least unofficially. 0:0
0:07 Al Braverman seemed to pump up Moorer between rounds. 0:0
0:13 Michael Moorer feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 0:0
0:25 Jones Jr lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Moorer. 0:0
0:34 Jones Jr has Moorer blocked in! 0:0
0:39 Jones Jr grabs Moorer again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:0
0:48 * Jones Jr is hitting with his shoulder in the close and Cotton has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:0
01:01 Moorer is pinned in his own corner... 0:0
01:06 Jones Jr looks to work the body, but Moorer covers up nicely. 0:0
01:18 Look out! That was a straight right by Jones Jr! 5:0
01:18 That's the punch Jones Jr hoped to land! Moorer looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 5:0
01:31 Moorer usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Jones Jr tries vainly to score. 5:0
01:33 Jones Jr doesn't seem bothered by the knockdown last round. He's winning this one. 5:0
01:43 Jones Jr lands a smashing uppercut! 9:0
01:43 Moorer is suddenly in trouble! 9:0
02:00 Michael Moorer misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 9:0
02:15 Moorer pummels Jones Jr, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 9:4
02:15 Jones Jr suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 9:4
02:24 Jones Jr has Moorer trapped! 9:4
02:29 Jones Jr is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Michael Moorer. 9:4
02:41 There's a straight right by Moorer! 9:8
02:41 Jones Jr's knee almost touched the canvas... 9:8
02:54 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 9:8
02:58 The fighters are tied up. Moorer tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 9:8
03:00 Cotton separates them. 9:8
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 9:8
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 10:8
03:00 * It's debatable if Moorer could have held back the punch he threw when the bell sounded but, in any case, he received a caution from the referee. 10:8
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:05 Harold Knight was really animated in Jones Jr's corner and Jones Jr was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:06 Moorer slides into the corner... 0:0
0:06 Jones Jr gets the cross through Moorer's guard. 2:0
0:20 Jones Jr and Moorer are in a clinch, Cotton hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:0
0:24 Cotton breaks them up... 2:0
0:28 The action slows for the moment. 2:0
0:32 The action is back at ring center. 2:0
0:36 Moorer's misses as Jones Jr backpedals away. 2:0
0:46 Moorer backs into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:46 Jones Jr lands a cross to the body. 4:0
01:07 Cotton tries to separate the boxers but Jones Jr has a vice-like grip on Moorer. 4:0
01:12 Cotton is shouting at Jones Jr to break! 4:0
01:21 Jones Jr ties up Moorer. 4:0
01:33 Cotton has to separate the two... 4:0
01:38 Moorer is trapped in Jones Jr's corner... 4:0
01:42 Jones Jr scores with a winging right! Moorer's head snapped back violently with that punch! 8:0
01:42 That punch has Moorer staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 8:0
01:52 Michael Moorer retreats into the right corner. 8:0
01:56 Jones Jr scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 12:0
01:56 Moorer was shaken by those blows! 12:0
02:13 Jones Jr connects with a violent hook! 16:0
02:13 Michael Moorer looks like he was hurt by that punch! 16:0
02:23 Moorer rakes Jones Jr with some solid shots to the head and body. 16:3
02:40 Jones Jr grabs Moorer. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 16:3
02:44 Cotton has to break them apart. 16:3
02:53 Jones Jr fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 16:3
02:56 Not much steam behind Moorer's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 16:5
03:00 Jones Jr seems to have done enough to win this fight. 16:5
03:00 The bell sounds ending the final round and now the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 16:5
Fight Result
Amy Hayes has the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Duane Ford, United States scores the bout 95 to 94
Steve Corbo, United States scores the bout 95 to 94
Marty Sammon, United States scores the bout 95 to 94
The winner by unanimous decision is Michael Moorer!
Score Cards
Duane Ford Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Roy Jones Jr 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 8 10 10 94
Michael Moorer 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 95
Steve Corbo Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Roy Jones Jr 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 8 10 10 94
Michael Moorer 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 95
Marty Sammon Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Roy Jones Jr 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 8 10 10 94
Michael Moorer 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 95
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Roy Jones Jr 27 30 27 27 27 30 30 24 30 30 282
Michael Moorer 30 27 30 30 30 27 27 30 27 27 285
Statistics
Categories Roy Jones Jr Michael Moorer
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 3.70 4.60
Hooks / Round 6.20 3.80
Crosses / Round 3.70 4.30
Combinations / Round 3.20 2.90
Uppercuts / Round 4.70 4.40
Punches Landed / Round 21.50 20.00
Punches Missed / Round 77.00 38.40
Punching Accuracy 21.8% 34.2%
Total Number of Fouls 2 3
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Hitting after the Bell 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 3
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 5 / 5 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 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 19 fights 19-24
Main Event
Jose Torres vs Dwight Qawi
Fight info: Hartford Auditorium, Hartford, CT, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Jake Gutierrez, referee is Raul Caiz Sr., the bout will be scored by three judges: Rodolfo Hill (Panama), Frank Lombardi (United States) and Rodolfo Maldonado (Panama), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the IBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, Unified-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 adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Jose Torres - Record: 9-8-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yoel Judah - Cut Man: Aaron Snowell
In the blue corner: Dwight Qawi - Record: 11-8-0 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: George Benton - Cut Man: Tommy Gallagher
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:14 Caiz Sr. yells at the fighters to separate but Torres and Qawi are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:23 Caiz Sr. pries them apart. 0:0
0:33 Qawi misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:40 Not much happening at the moment. 0:0
0:44 Qawi takes a cross to the head from Torres. 2:0
01:00 Torres is off target with that hook. 2:0
01:13 He misses wildly with the hook. 2:0
01:20 Qawi buries a straight right, followed by a solid left hook to the ribs. 2:3
01:35 Dwight Qawi is challenging Torres to fight him and quit clinching. 2:3
01:47 * Caiz Sr. steps in and admonishes Qawi for leaning on Torres's neck. 2:3
02:09 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 2:3
02:12 The fighters are tangled up inside. Torres has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 4:3
02:21 As high as Qawi is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Torres takes advantage of it. 4:3
02:29 Qawi tries to muscle inside but Torres clinches him. 4:3
02:38 Qawi pushes Torres away. 4:3
02:48 Qawi has his arms wrapped around Torres... Now they separate. 4:3
02:52 * Caiz Sr. is halting the fight and warning Qawi for leaning on the opponent's neck. Qawi is pleading his case but to no avail. 4:3
03:00 These fans came to a boxing match and a dance contest broke out. 4:2
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Torres looks to be in fair shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:15 Qawi looks to work the body, but Torres covers up nicely. 0:0
0:18 Some nice infighting ends with Torres getting an uppercut in. 2:0
0:18 Qawi tries to clear his senses after after the fighters heads come together inside. 2:0
0:22 A small mouse has formed under Qawi's left eye. 2:0
0:33 Qawi is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:0
01:08 Qawi goes straight at Jose Torres, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 2:0
01:17 Torres misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:0
01:20 * Qawi is told to watch the low blows by Caiz Sr.. 2:3
01:38 Qawi flicks a jab to Torres's stomach 2:5
01:50 Qawi is motioning with his gloves for Torres to bring it on, but Qawi is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 2:5
02:05 Torres moves to the center of the Ring taunting Qawi with his hands by his sides. 2:5
02:14 Caiz Sr. tries to separate the boxers but Dwight Qawi has a vice-like grip on Torres. 2:5
02:23 Qawi pushes Torres away. 2:5
02:28 Torres slides into his own corner... 2:5
02:28 Dwight Qawi jolts Torres starting with the body and working up to the head. 2:8
02:46 There's a hard shot off the top of Torres's head! 2:12
02:46 Torres is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 2:12
03:00 Qawi looks for a breather; he grabs Torres and holds on. Torres pushes Qawi off and looks for an opening. 2:12
03:00 Qawi uses his shoulder to force Torres out of the clinch. 2:12
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 3:12
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jose Torres looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:10 Qawi lands consecutive blows to Torres's midsection. 0:2
0:19 Yoel Judah knows Torres lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:2
0:21 Torres is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 2:2
0:47 Qawi does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Torres's punches in close. 2:2
01:06 Torres picks off the hook by Qawi. 2:2
01:12 The action is back at ring center. 2:2
01:12 * Torres is told to watch holding and hitting by Caiz Sr. 6:2
01:35 Torres lands a strong cross! 10:2
01:35 That blast sent Qawi reeling into the ropes! 10:2
01:50 Dwight Qawi has Torres trapped in the far neutral corner... 10:2
01:50 Qawi shoots the jab into the chest of Torres. 10:4
02:04 Torres whiffs with the hook. 10:4
02:06 Qawi presses the attack, landing a crisp uppercut inside. 10:7
02:23 Qawi misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 10:7
02:25 Torres bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 12:7
02:29 The swelling under Qawi's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 12:7
02:45 Torres misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 12:7
02:54 Torres scores with a damaging cross. 15:7
03:00 Torres pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 15:7
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 3 comes to an end. 17:7
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Torres is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Qawi's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Qawi's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Jose Torres moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:0
0:21 Qawi is either lucky or has radar. Torres's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:0
0:33 Qawi comes in low. Torres puts a headlock on him. Caiz Sr. knocks Torres's arm off Qawi's head. 2:0
0:42 Now they break clean. 2:0
0:54 Torres throws a flurry of punches but Qawi either blocks or slips them. 2:0
01:05 Torres gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 4:0
01:21 Torres misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:0
01:31 Torres has Qawi pinned! 4:0
01:35 Torres is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 4:0
01:41 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 4:0
01:47 Qawi scores with a glancing cross. 4:2
02:01 Torres picks off the jab thrown by Qawi. 4:2
02:03 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Torres lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Qawi. 6:2
02:16 Torres is clinching... 6:2
02:25 Caiz Sr. has to separate the two... 6:2
02:30 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 6:2
02:41 Torres is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 6:2
02:43 Qawi flicks a lead right to the head of Torres. 6:4
02:57 Torres voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 6:4
03:00 Jose Torres fires away but finds nothing but air. 6:4
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 4, forcing Caiz Sr. to step in. 7:4
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Torres and Qawi leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 Qawi's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:07 The fighters are at ring center... 0:0
0:07 Torres bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 2:0
0:23 Torres just misses with a huge shot as Qawi chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:0
0:29 Torres got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Yoel Judah's instructions work. 2:0
0:32 Torres scores with several light punches to the head. 4:0
0:52 Dwight Qawi wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Torres's defense. 4:0
0:55 Torres's finds a home on Qawi's jaw. 6:0
0:59 The swelling is increasing around Qawi's left. 6:0
01:09 Look out! That was a straight right by Qawi! 6:5
01:09 That's the punch Qawi hoped to land! Torres looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 6:5
01:18 Qawi's jab is fast and accurate. 6:7
01:18 Qawi appears to have Torres out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Torres looks ready to go, as Qawi closes in to try and end this fight. 6:7
01:26 Jose Torres is forced into his own corner... 6:7
01:26 Qawi digs two shots to the body and then rips Torres with a short uppercut on the inside. 6:10
01:26 Qawi knows he has Torres hurt as he wades in swinging! 6:10
01:39 Dwight Qawi is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Torres a decent target to shoot for. 6:10
01:48 Qawi charges Torres trying to get inside 6:10
02:01 Torres is protecting the body nicely as Qawi fails to score inside. 6:10
02:15 Torres smothers Qawi's attack as Qawi tries to get off some shots inside. 6:10
02:18 Torres's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 8:10
02:27 Qawi pins Torres in the corner! 8:10
02:31 Qawi's misses as Torres backpedals away. 8:10
02:43 Qawi forces his way inside. 8:10
02:48 The fighters are back at ring center... 8:10
02:53 Qawi telegraphed that shot and Torres ducks under it easily. 8:10
03:00 Round 5 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 8:12
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 6 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:08 George Benton was extremely upbeat during the break with Qawi providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 Qawi'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
0:13 Torres takes a hard combination from Qawi 0:4
0:13 Torres was staggered by those punches... 0:4
0:22 Yoel Judah implored Torres to stay busy, to do more but Torres's mind seems elsewhere. 0:4
0:27 Torres leaves the jab just short. 0:4
0:34 Torres just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:9
0:34 That series of punches rocked Torres and he looks to be in trouble. 0:9
0:51 Dwight Qawi bulls his way inside, pushing Jose Torres up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 0:9
01:00 Qawi lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Torres. 0:9
01:02 Torres lands a flurry to the ribs of Qawi. 2:9
01:21 Qawi 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. 2:9
01:34 Torres clamps Qawi's arms to his side and holds on until Caiz Sr. breaks the hold. 2:9
01:43 Qawi tries to get free... Here comes Caiz Sr. to break them up... 2:9
01:48 Torres and Qawi lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 2:9
01:51 Qawi moves into the lower corner. 2:9
01:51 Torres has a real weapon in that jab of his. he should use it more. 5:9
01:55 Qawi's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 6. 5:9
02:01 Dwight Qawi is staying at the center of the ring. 5:9
02:05 He lands a devastating cross! 5:14
02:05 Qawi has Torres in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 5:14
02:20 Torres just comes up short with the uppercut. 5:14
02:23 Qawi gets off a jab to the solar plexus 5:16
02:27 Torres's right eye looks like it may have a bit of swelling starting. 5:16
02:32 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 5:16
02:39 That punch actually went behind Dwight Qawi's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Torres. 5:16
02:42 Torres tastes Qawi's jab 5:18
02:54 Dwight Qawi retreats into the lower right corner. 5:18
02:59 Torres works his way in and leans on Qawi... 5:18
03:00 Referee Caiz Sr. separates the two... 5:18
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 6. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 4:20
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Caiz Sr. motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:08 Qawi got some great advice from George Benton between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Qawi's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:09 Qawi slides into the corner... 0:0
0:13 Torres clinches... Qawi gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:22 Torres and Qawi each take a step back. 0:0
0:34 Torres can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:41 Qawi lands a wicked uppercut! 0:4
0:41 That punch may have stunned Jose Torres momentarily. 0:4
0:52 Torres punishes Qawi with his piston-like jab and if he keeps doing it, he might bust Dwight Qawi up. 3:4
01:02 Qawi is blocked in his own corner... 3:4
01:06 Jose Torres tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Qawi. 3:4
01:13 Qawi drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 3:8
01:13 Torres was hurt by those blows! 3:8
01:29 Torres lands a solid hook! 7:8
01:29 Qawi is clutching his side! 7:8
01:33 The swelling under Qawi's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 7:8
01:46 That was a violent straight right by Torres! 12:8
01:46 Qawi is trying to regroup after those punches... 12:8
01:55 Qawi backs into a neutral corner. 12:8
02:00 Torres lands a hard hook! 16:8
02:00 Qawi looks shaken! 16:8
02:04 Qawi's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 16:8
02:13 Torres tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 16:8
02:20 Qawi lands a solid uppercut! 16:12
02:20 That shot landed square and Torres felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 16:12
02:29 Jose Torres scores with a hook to the side of the head. 18:12
02:38 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 18:12
02:46 Qawi ties up Torres... 18:12
02:55 Caiz Sr. has to break them apart. 18:12
03:00 Qawi is trapped in Torres's corner... 18:12
03:00 Considering the clinch Torres has on Dwight Qawi it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Qawi pushes him away. 18:12
03:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 18:12
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 18:11
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Yoel Judah seemed to pump up Torres between rounds. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Qawi is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 Qawi slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:12 Torres lets his hands go inside, but Qawi protects his body well. 0:0
0:27 Qawi fires a lead right that Torres manages to avoid. 0:0
0:34 Not much steam behind Torres's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:0
0:43 Torres traps Qawi in the corner! 2:0
0:47 Torres lands a vicious hook! 6:0
0:47 Torres sent Qawi reeling with that punch! 6:0
0:52 There has to be something done about the swelling around Qawi's left eye as it continues to worsen. 6:0
01:02 Torres drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 11:0
01:02 Qawi is suddenly in trouble! 11:0
01:11 Torres has Dwight Qawi cornered! 11:0
01:16 Torres lands a crushing hook! 15:0
01:16 Qawi's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 15:0
01:20 * Qawi clearly has some swelling under his right eye. 15:0
01:30 Torres looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 15:0
01:36 Qawi lands a devastating uppercut! 15:5
01:36 Torres is reeling.. 15:5
01:41 Jose Torres's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 15:5
01:45 Qawi scores with the jab. 15:7
01:45 Qawi has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 15:7
01:54 Qawi has Torres trapped! 15:7
01:59 Dwight Qawi keeps looking to get inside on Torres 15:7
02:03 Qawi has Jose Torres blocked in! 15:7
02:07 Qawi just landed a three punch combo! 15:11
02:07 Those shots all landed square and Torres felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 15:11
02:21 Torres does a great job of moving as Qawi tries to work inside. 15:11
02:27 Torres backs into his own corner... 15:11
02:27 Qawi connects with a wicked hook to the head. 15:14
02:27 Qawi won't want to let Torres off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 15:14
02:31 Look for Qawi to start to target Torres's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 15:14
02:35 Both fighters are flailing away but Qawi is definitely landing the better punches. 17:17
02:44 Torres rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 19:17
02:53 Qawi takes a hard cross to the chin from Torres. 22:17
02:58 Dwight Qawi's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 22:17
03:00 Torres grabs and holds Qawi... 22:17
03:00 Torres shoves Qawi away. 22:17
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 22:17
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 22:18
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Torres's corner as the bell sounds for Round 9. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Torres is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Torres still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Qawi'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 Torres moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 Qawi just can't find the range with that uppercut. 0:0
0:19 Yoel Judah not only gave Torres encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Qawi. Now it's up to Torres to implement it. 0:0
0:19 Qawi backs into the far left corner. 0:0
0:31 Qawi rips a cross to the stomach of Torres, but there was really no power behind it. 0:2
0:36 Torres seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 0:2
0:50 Qawi traps Torres's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Caiz Sr. breaks it up. 0:2
0:59 * It's good to see Caiz Sr. paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Qawi about leaning on his opponent's neck. 0:2
0:59 * Caiz Sr. takes a point away from Qawi! 0:2
01:08 Torres is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:2
01:16 A cross lands for Dwight Qawi. Torres didn't see that one coming. 0:4
01:25 Torres gets off a wicked four-punch combination, scoring to the head and body, as Qawi backs away. 3:4
01:41 Torres can't score with short uppercut inside. Qawi got his gloves in front of the punch. 3:4
01:48 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 3:4
01:59 Torres shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Dwight Qawi flush! 7:4
01:59 Dwight Qawi is reeling after that shot! 7:4
02:16 Torres connects with a violent cross! 12:4
02:16 Qawi looks shaken! 12:4
02:20 Qawi is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 12:4
02:25 Qawi retreats into a neutral corner. 12:4
02:29 Torres fires a left hand that Qawi takes high on the shoulder. 12:4
02:41 Torres scores with a winging right! Qawi's head snapped back violently with that punch! 17:4
02:41 Qawi appears to be stunned! 17:4
02:54 Torres slips out of a corner, as Qawi attempts to trap him. 17:4
03:00 Torres tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Qawi blocks it. 17:4
03:00 It looks like Torres has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 17:4
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 9. 19:3
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 10. There it is! 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Torres is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Torres still has distension. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Qawi's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Qawi's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Dwight Qawi looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Torres. 0:0
0:23 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:26 Torres moves into the upper left corner. 0:0
0:31 Dwight Qawi misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:0
0:33 Torres sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 2:0
0:45 There's the uppercut from Torres. That opening has been there all fight for him. 4:0
01:05 Qawi lands a smashing hook! 4:5
01:05 Torres is hurt! 4:5
01:09 Torres is running out of gas... 4:5
01:09 There appears to be increased swelling under Torres's right eye. 4:5
01:14 Qawi traps Torres in the corner! 4:5
01:18 Torres usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Qawi tries vainly to score. 4:5
01:21 There's a crushing hook to the head, landed by Torres! Dwight Qawi flashes a quick smile at Torres as if to acknowledge the blow. 7:5
01:25 The swelling around Qawi's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 7:5
01:38 Qawi tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 7:5
01:44 Qawi appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 7:5
01:52 Qawi is jockeying for position as he tries to force Torres back into the corner. 7:5
02:05 Torres works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 7:5
02:10 The fighters are at close quarters now as Torres lands a hook downstairs. 9:5
02:28 Qawi doesn't connect with the jab. 9:5
02:31 Torres is trying to put his punches together and he tags Qawi with a nice combination of punches. 11:5
02:45 Qawi misses with that combination. 11:5
02:59 Qawi lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Torres. 11:5
03:00 Round 10 finishes with the sound of the bell. 12:7
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Torres looks to be in good shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Torres'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
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Qawi's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Qawi's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Dwight Qawi has Torres cornered! 0:0
0:11 Qawi dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Torres back on his heels! 0:4
0:11 Torres staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 0:4
0:16 Torres's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 0:4
0:20 Qawi's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:4
0:21 Torres has Qawi blocked in! 0:4
0:25 Torres is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Qawi's defense. 0:4
0:41 Qawi just comes up short with the hook. 0:4
0:49 Qawi connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 0:6
01:00 These guys are really going at it but Torres looks to be getting the worse of it. 2:9
01:13 Qawi retreats into a neutral corner. 2:9
01:13 Torres scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Qawi's jaw. 4:9
01:30 Torres usues his legs to avoid Qawi's punches. 4:9
01:37 Torres landed a sharp combination that rocked Qawi back on his heels! 9:9
01:37 Qawi took far too many hard shots from Torres in that flurry and he is hurt! 9:9
01:41 It looks like Qawi and Torres are slowing up... 9:9
01:41 Qawi seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 9:9
01:50 Dwight Qawi has freed himself from Torres. They move quickly to ring center. 9:9
02:00 Qawi tries to drop the right hand over the top but Torres ducks under it. 9:9
02:02 Torres continues to pop the jab 11:9
02:11 Qawi has Torres pinned! 11:9
02:16 Torres takes a heavy combination downstairs. 11:14
02:16 Those punches hurt Torres and he looks to hang on. 11:14
02:20 Jose Torres is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 11:14
02:20 Qawi is losing his legs... 11:14
02:20 The swelling under Torres's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 11:14
02:28 Torres feints downstairs, then launches a scorching hook that lands flush on Qawi's jaw. 14:14
02:42 Qawi wings a big left hand at Torres but the latter sidesteps the punch. 14:14
02:49 The action slows for the moment. 14:14
02:57 Qawi fires and misses. 14:14
03:00 The place is rocking as a great round of boxing comes to an end. Most of the crowd is standing, cheering loudly for both men. 15:16
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 12. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Torres's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Qawi's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Qawi's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Dwight Qawi tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 0:0
0:24 Qawi works his way in and leans on Torres. 0:0
0:29 George Benton was really animated in Qawi's corner and Qawi was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:34 Torres drops the right hand flush on Qawi's chin! 4:0
0:34 Qawi looks stunned! 4:0
0:43 Qawi is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:0
0:49 Torres traps Qawi in the corner! 4:0
0:49 Jose Torres scores with a pinpoint hook to the chin of Qawi. 7:0
0:54 Qawi is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 7:0
01:03 Dwight Qawi fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 7:0
01:06 Torres fires the jab. It finds its target. 9:0
01:10 The swelling under Qawi's eyes can't get much worse as both have now ballooned into major problems. 9:0
01:23 Torres is holding... 9:0
01:28 Referee Caiz Sr. steps in to break it up. 9:0
01:39 Qawi works free! The fighters move to ring center. 9:0
01:52 Qawi misses with that punch. 9:0
02:07 Torres fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 9:0
02:15 Torres scores with a big right hand. That shot got Qawi's attention. 12:0
02:29 Torres made Qawi look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Qawi would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 12:0
02:40 Qawi just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Torres with a sharp combination! 12:4
02:40 Torres is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 12:4
02:44 The swelling under Torres's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 12:4
02:54 Qawi 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. 12:4
03:00 Qawi slides into the corner... 12:4
03:00 Torres and Qawi are in a clinch, Caiz Sr. hollers at them to break and start fighting. 12:4
03:00 Caiz Sr. moves in to break the clinch. 12:4
03:00 Torres appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 12:4
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 12. 11:6
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 13 begins. 0:0
0:06 Torres's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:06 Qawi'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
0:11 Qawi swings...and misses. 0:0
0:23 Oh!!! Torres unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 5:0
0:23 Qawi was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 5:0
0:27 Dwight Qawi's eyes are becoming a complete mess as the swelling under them worsens. 5:0
0:39 Qawi feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 5:0
0:48 Qawi cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Torres had his elbows tucked in nicely. 5:0
0:51 A straight cross from Torres gets through Qawi's guard. 7:0
01:04 Qawi fires a shot, but it glances off Torres's shoulder. 7:0
01:07 Torres punishes Qawi with a hook to the ribs. 10:0
01:21 Caiz Sr. has to pull the fighters away from each other as Torres locks up Qawi's arms. 10:0
01:30 Torres finally lets go of Qawi. 10:0
01:42 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Caiz Sr. is going to have to sort this out. 10:0
01:46 Caiz Sr. separates the two... 10:0
01:56 Qawi really buried that punch into Torres's ribs. 10:4
01:56 Jose Torres is gasping for air!! 10:4
02:00 Both fighters are breathing hard... 10:4
02:09 Dwight Qawi throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Torres but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 10:4
02:12 Jose Torres sometimes falls in love with his hook ... but when it scores like that one, it's hard to blame him! 13:4
02:28 Qawi leans on the ropes and motions for Torres to come in. 13:4
02:33 Torres pumps a solid jab into the face of Qawi; now he tries to move inside behind the punch. 16:4
02:37 Qawi's corner has got to do a better job of reducing the swelling around the eyes as they are getting ugly. 16:4
02:47 Jose Torres fires and misses. 16:4
02:53 Torres is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 16:4
03:00 There's a straight right by Qawi! 16:9
03:00 Torres was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 16:9
03:00 Torres's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Qawi. 16:9
03:00 Jose Torres appears to have this fight under control. 16:9
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 15:11
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it's obvious that Qawi is going to need a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:05 Dwight Qawi received a pep talk from George Benton before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:05 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Torres's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Torres's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:05 Qawi'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
0:06 Torres connects with an uppercut to the head of Qawi. 2:0
0:10 Qawi is going to have to either assume a more defensive posture to protect his eyes or go on an all-out offensive to try to end the fight before the one or both eyes are completely closed. 2:0
0:33 Torres scores big with that hook to the jaw of Qawi. Qawi took a step back after absorbing that shot. 5:0
0:42 Torres goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 7:0
0:59 Qawi fires a volley of punches but Torres was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 7:0
01:01 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Jose Torres. 10:0
01:06 Qawi's eyes continue to swell alarmingly and it's got to affect his performance. 10:0
01:15 Torres throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 10:0
01:24 Torres is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 12:3
01:45 Qawi tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 12:3
01:57 Torres pins Qawi's arms! The fighters are tied up... 12:3
02:06 Caiz Sr. separates the two... 12:3
02:11 Torres retreats into his own corner... 12:3
02:15 Qawi misses with that punch. 12:3
02:22 Torres just comes up short with the cross. 12:3
02:29 A cross to body by Torres gets through. 14:3
02:46 Qawi misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 14:3
03:00 Qawi muscles his way inside. 14:3
03:00 Torres seems to have done enough to win this fight. 14:3
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 14. 14:4
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Whatever George Benton said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Qawi has some spring in his step here in the 15th round. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Jose Torres'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
0:06 Qawi's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:12 Jose Torres grabs Qawi. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:16 Caiz Sr. separates them. 0:0
0:28 Qawi is holding on to Jose Torres. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:40 Caiz Sr. has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:44 Caiz Sr. is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 0:0
0:48 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
0:48 Torres scores with a quick hook to the head of Qawi after Qawi missed with a wild shot of his own. 2:0
01:01 Torres seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:0
01:10 Qawi cranks up the hook and connects to Jose Torres's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 2:5
01:10 Torres is badly hurt! 2:5
01:26 Dwight Qawi fires a shot, but it glances off Torres's shoulder. 2:5
01:36 Torres slides into the corner... 2:5
01:41 Torres usues his legs to avoid Qawi's punches. 2:5
01:52 You would think Torres had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Qawi looked trying to score there! 2:5
01:55 Torres scores with a nice right cross. 4:5
02:11 Dwight Qawi misses wildly with the Hook. 4:5
02:25 Qawi misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:5
02:39 Dwight Qawi tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:5
02:46 These guys are both being extremely tentative in there tonight. 4:5
02:53 Qawi cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Torres had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:5
03:00 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 4:5
03:00 Torres appears to have this fight under control. 4:5
03:00 Call it a night, sports fans, because this fight is over! Let's see who gets the nod from the judges. 3:5
Fight Result
Here's Jake Gutierrez with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Rodolfo Hill, Panama scores the bout 145 to 139 for Jose Torres
Rodolfo Maldonado, Panama scores the bout 144 to 142 for Dwight Qawi
Frank Lombardi, United States scores the bout 144 to 140 for...
...Jose Torres
The winner and still IBO light heavyweight champion by split decision is Jose Torres!
Score Cards
Rodolfo Hill Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jose Torres 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 145
Dwight Qawi 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 8 9 10 9 9 9 10 139
Frank Lombardi Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jose Torres 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 144
Dwight Qawi 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 8 9 9 9 10 9 9 140
Rodolfo Maldonado Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jose Torres 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 142
Dwight Qawi 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 8 10 10 10 9 9 10 144
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jose Torres 29 28 29 30 28 27 28 29 30 29 28 29 29 30 28 431
Dwight Qawi 28 29 28 28 30 30 29 28 24 28 29 28 28 27 29 423
Statistics
Categories Jose Torres Dwight Qawi
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.73 3.13
Hooks / Round 5.07 2.60
Crosses / Round 5.40 3.27
Combinations / Round 3.40 4.13
Uppercuts / Round 4.87 2.33
Punches Landed / Round 23.47 15.47
Punches Missed / Round 49.33 81.87
Punching Accuracy 32.2% 15.9%
Total Number of Fouls 1 4
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 3
Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling after accidental headbutt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 3 / 3 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 6 / 4 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 6 / 6
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Jose Torres vs Dwight Qawi
Fight info: Hartford Auditorium, Hartford, CT, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Jake Gutierrez, referee is Raul Caiz Sr., the bout will be scored by three judges: Rodolfo Hill (Panama), Frank Lombardi (United States) and Rodolfo Maldonado (Panama), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the IBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, Unified-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 adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Jose Torres - Record: 9-8-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yoel Judah - Cut Man: Aaron Snowell
In the blue corner: Dwight Qawi - Record: 11-8-0 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: George Benton - Cut Man: Tommy Gallagher
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:14 Caiz Sr. yells at the fighters to separate but Torres and Qawi are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:23 Caiz Sr. pries them apart. 0:0
0:33 Qawi misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:40 Not much happening at the moment. 0:0
0:44 Qawi takes a cross to the head from Torres. 2:0
01:00 Torres is off target with that hook. 2:0
01:13 He misses wildly with the hook. 2:0
01:20 Qawi buries a straight right, followed by a solid left hook to the ribs. 2:3
01:35 Dwight Qawi is challenging Torres to fight him and quit clinching. 2:3
01:47 * Caiz Sr. steps in and admonishes Qawi for leaning on Torres's neck. 2:3
02:09 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 2:3
02:12 The fighters are tangled up inside. Torres has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 4:3
02:21 As high as Qawi is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Torres takes advantage of it. 4:3
02:29 Qawi tries to muscle inside but Torres clinches him. 4:3
02:38 Qawi pushes Torres away. 4:3
02:48 Qawi has his arms wrapped around Torres... Now they separate. 4:3
02:52 * Caiz Sr. is halting the fight and warning Qawi for leaning on the opponent's neck. Qawi is pleading his case but to no avail. 4:3
03:00 These fans came to a boxing match and a dance contest broke out. 4:2
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Torres looks to be in fair shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:15 Qawi looks to work the body, but Torres covers up nicely. 0:0
0:18 Some nice infighting ends with Torres getting an uppercut in. 2:0
0:18 Qawi tries to clear his senses after after the fighters heads come together inside. 2:0
0:22 A small mouse has formed under Qawi's left eye. 2:0
0:33 Qawi is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:0
01:08 Qawi goes straight at Jose Torres, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 2:0
01:17 Torres misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:0
01:20 * Qawi is told to watch the low blows by Caiz Sr.. 2:3
01:38 Qawi flicks a jab to Torres's stomach 2:5
01:50 Qawi is motioning with his gloves for Torres to bring it on, but Qawi is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 2:5
02:05 Torres moves to the center of the Ring taunting Qawi with his hands by his sides. 2:5
02:14 Caiz Sr. tries to separate the boxers but Dwight Qawi has a vice-like grip on Torres. 2:5
02:23 Qawi pushes Torres away. 2:5
02:28 Torres slides into his own corner... 2:5
02:28 Dwight Qawi jolts Torres starting with the body and working up to the head. 2:8
02:46 There's a hard shot off the top of Torres's head! 2:12
02:46 Torres is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 2:12
03:00 Qawi looks for a breather; he grabs Torres and holds on. Torres pushes Qawi off and looks for an opening. 2:12
03:00 Qawi uses his shoulder to force Torres out of the clinch. 2:12
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 3:12
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jose Torres looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:10 Qawi lands consecutive blows to Torres's midsection. 0:2
0:19 Yoel Judah knows Torres lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:2
0:21 Torres is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 2:2
0:47 Qawi does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Torres's punches in close. 2:2
01:06 Torres picks off the hook by Qawi. 2:2
01:12 The action is back at ring center. 2:2
01:12 * Torres is told to watch holding and hitting by Caiz Sr. 6:2
01:35 Torres lands a strong cross! 10:2
01:35 That blast sent Qawi reeling into the ropes! 10:2
01:50 Dwight Qawi has Torres trapped in the far neutral corner... 10:2
01:50 Qawi shoots the jab into the chest of Torres. 10:4
02:04 Torres whiffs with the hook. 10:4
02:06 Qawi presses the attack, landing a crisp uppercut inside. 10:7
02:23 Qawi misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 10:7
02:25 Torres bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 12:7
02:29 The swelling under Qawi's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 12:7
02:45 Torres misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 12:7
02:54 Torres scores with a damaging cross. 15:7
03:00 Torres pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 15:7
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 3 comes to an end. 17:7
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Torres is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Qawi's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Qawi's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Jose Torres moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:0
0:21 Qawi is either lucky or has radar. Torres's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:0
0:33 Qawi comes in low. Torres puts a headlock on him. Caiz Sr. knocks Torres's arm off Qawi's head. 2:0
0:42 Now they break clean. 2:0
0:54 Torres throws a flurry of punches but Qawi either blocks or slips them. 2:0
01:05 Torres gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 4:0
01:21 Torres misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:0
01:31 Torres has Qawi pinned! 4:0
01:35 Torres is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 4:0
01:41 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 4:0
01:47 Qawi scores with a glancing cross. 4:2
02:01 Torres picks off the jab thrown by Qawi. 4:2
02:03 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Torres lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Qawi. 6:2
02:16 Torres is clinching... 6:2
02:25 Caiz Sr. has to separate the two... 6:2
02:30 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 6:2
02:41 Torres is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 6:2
02:43 Qawi flicks a lead right to the head of Torres. 6:4
02:57 Torres voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 6:4
03:00 Jose Torres fires away but finds nothing but air. 6:4
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 4, forcing Caiz Sr. to step in. 7:4
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Torres and Qawi leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 Qawi's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:07 The fighters are at ring center... 0:0
0:07 Torres bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 2:0
0:23 Torres just misses with a huge shot as Qawi chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:0
0:29 Torres got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Yoel Judah's instructions work. 2:0
0:32 Torres scores with several light punches to the head. 4:0
0:52 Dwight Qawi wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Torres's defense. 4:0
0:55 Torres's finds a home on Qawi's jaw. 6:0
0:59 The swelling is increasing around Qawi's left. 6:0
01:09 Look out! That was a straight right by Qawi! 6:5
01:09 That's the punch Qawi hoped to land! Torres looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 6:5
01:18 Qawi's jab is fast and accurate. 6:7
01:18 Qawi appears to have Torres out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Torres looks ready to go, as Qawi closes in to try and end this fight. 6:7
01:26 Jose Torres is forced into his own corner... 6:7
01:26 Qawi digs two shots to the body and then rips Torres with a short uppercut on the inside. 6:10
01:26 Qawi knows he has Torres hurt as he wades in swinging! 6:10
01:39 Dwight Qawi is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Torres a decent target to shoot for. 6:10
01:48 Qawi charges Torres trying to get inside 6:10
02:01 Torres is protecting the body nicely as Qawi fails to score inside. 6:10
02:15 Torres smothers Qawi's attack as Qawi tries to get off some shots inside. 6:10
02:18 Torres's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 8:10
02:27 Qawi pins Torres in the corner! 8:10
02:31 Qawi's misses as Torres backpedals away. 8:10
02:43 Qawi forces his way inside. 8:10
02:48 The fighters are back at ring center... 8:10
02:53 Qawi telegraphed that shot and Torres ducks under it easily. 8:10
03:00 Round 5 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 8:12
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 6 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:08 George Benton was extremely upbeat during the break with Qawi providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 Qawi'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
0:13 Torres takes a hard combination from Qawi 0:4
0:13 Torres was staggered by those punches... 0:4
0:22 Yoel Judah implored Torres to stay busy, to do more but Torres's mind seems elsewhere. 0:4
0:27 Torres leaves the jab just short. 0:4
0:34 Torres just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:9
0:34 That series of punches rocked Torres and he looks to be in trouble. 0:9
0:51 Dwight Qawi bulls his way inside, pushing Jose Torres up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 0:9
01:00 Qawi lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Torres. 0:9
01:02 Torres lands a flurry to the ribs of Qawi. 2:9
01:21 Qawi 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. 2:9
01:34 Torres clamps Qawi's arms to his side and holds on until Caiz Sr. breaks the hold. 2:9
01:43 Qawi tries to get free... Here comes Caiz Sr. to break them up... 2:9
01:48 Torres and Qawi lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 2:9
01:51 Qawi moves into the lower corner. 2:9
01:51 Torres has a real weapon in that jab of his. he should use it more. 5:9
01:55 Qawi's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 6. 5:9
02:01 Dwight Qawi is staying at the center of the ring. 5:9
02:05 He lands a devastating cross! 5:14
02:05 Qawi has Torres in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 5:14
02:20 Torres just comes up short with the uppercut. 5:14
02:23 Qawi gets off a jab to the solar plexus 5:16
02:27 Torres's right eye looks like it may have a bit of swelling starting. 5:16
02:32 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 5:16
02:39 That punch actually went behind Dwight Qawi's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Torres. 5:16
02:42 Torres tastes Qawi's jab 5:18
02:54 Dwight Qawi retreats into the lower right corner. 5:18
02:59 Torres works his way in and leans on Qawi... 5:18
03:00 Referee Caiz Sr. separates the two... 5:18
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 6. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 4:20
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Caiz Sr. motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:08 Qawi got some great advice from George Benton between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Qawi's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:09 Qawi slides into the corner... 0:0
0:13 Torres clinches... Qawi gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:22 Torres and Qawi each take a step back. 0:0
0:34 Torres can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:41 Qawi lands a wicked uppercut! 0:4
0:41 That punch may have stunned Jose Torres momentarily. 0:4
0:52 Torres punishes Qawi with his piston-like jab and if he keeps doing it, he might bust Dwight Qawi up. 3:4
01:02 Qawi is blocked in his own corner... 3:4
01:06 Jose Torres tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Qawi. 3:4
01:13 Qawi drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 3:8
01:13 Torres was hurt by those blows! 3:8
01:29 Torres lands a solid hook! 7:8
01:29 Qawi is clutching his side! 7:8
01:33 The swelling under Qawi's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 7:8
01:46 That was a violent straight right by Torres! 12:8
01:46 Qawi is trying to regroup after those punches... 12:8
01:55 Qawi backs into a neutral corner. 12:8
02:00 Torres lands a hard hook! 16:8
02:00 Qawi looks shaken! 16:8
02:04 Qawi's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 16:8
02:13 Torres tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 16:8
02:20 Qawi lands a solid uppercut! 16:12
02:20 That shot landed square and Torres felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 16:12
02:29 Jose Torres scores with a hook to the side of the head. 18:12
02:38 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 18:12
02:46 Qawi ties up Torres... 18:12
02:55 Caiz Sr. has to break them apart. 18:12
03:00 Qawi is trapped in Torres's corner... 18:12
03:00 Considering the clinch Torres has on Dwight Qawi it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Qawi pushes him away. 18:12
03:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 18:12
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 18:11
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Yoel Judah seemed to pump up Torres between rounds. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Qawi is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 Qawi slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:12 Torres lets his hands go inside, but Qawi protects his body well. 0:0
0:27 Qawi fires a lead right that Torres manages to avoid. 0:0
0:34 Not much steam behind Torres's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:0
0:43 Torres traps Qawi in the corner! 2:0
0:47 Torres lands a vicious hook! 6:0
0:47 Torres sent Qawi reeling with that punch! 6:0
0:52 There has to be something done about the swelling around Qawi's left eye as it continues to worsen. 6:0
01:02 Torres drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 11:0
01:02 Qawi is suddenly in trouble! 11:0
01:11 Torres has Dwight Qawi cornered! 11:0
01:16 Torres lands a crushing hook! 15:0
01:16 Qawi's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 15:0
01:20 * Qawi clearly has some swelling under his right eye. 15:0
01:30 Torres looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 15:0
01:36 Qawi lands a devastating uppercut! 15:5
01:36 Torres is reeling.. 15:5
01:41 Jose Torres's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 15:5
01:45 Qawi scores with the jab. 15:7
01:45 Qawi has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 15:7
01:54 Qawi has Torres trapped! 15:7
01:59 Dwight Qawi keeps looking to get inside on Torres 15:7
02:03 Qawi has Jose Torres blocked in! 15:7
02:07 Qawi just landed a three punch combo! 15:11
02:07 Those shots all landed square and Torres felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 15:11
02:21 Torres does a great job of moving as Qawi tries to work inside. 15:11
02:27 Torres backs into his own corner... 15:11
02:27 Qawi connects with a wicked hook to the head. 15:14
02:27 Qawi won't want to let Torres off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 15:14
02:31 Look for Qawi to start to target Torres's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 15:14
02:35 Both fighters are flailing away but Qawi is definitely landing the better punches. 17:17
02:44 Torres rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 19:17
02:53 Qawi takes a hard cross to the chin from Torres. 22:17
02:58 Dwight Qawi's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 22:17
03:00 Torres grabs and holds Qawi... 22:17
03:00 Torres shoves Qawi away. 22:17
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 22:17
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 22:18
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Torres's corner as the bell sounds for Round 9. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Torres is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Torres still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Qawi'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 Torres moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 Qawi just can't find the range with that uppercut. 0:0
0:19 Yoel Judah not only gave Torres encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Qawi. Now it's up to Torres to implement it. 0:0
0:19 Qawi backs into the far left corner. 0:0
0:31 Qawi rips a cross to the stomach of Torres, but there was really no power behind it. 0:2
0:36 Torres seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 0:2
0:50 Qawi traps Torres's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Caiz Sr. breaks it up. 0:2
0:59 * It's good to see Caiz Sr. paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Qawi about leaning on his opponent's neck. 0:2
0:59 * Caiz Sr. takes a point away from Qawi! 0:2
01:08 Torres is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:2
01:16 A cross lands for Dwight Qawi. Torres didn't see that one coming. 0:4
01:25 Torres gets off a wicked four-punch combination, scoring to the head and body, as Qawi backs away. 3:4
01:41 Torres can't score with short uppercut inside. Qawi got his gloves in front of the punch. 3:4
01:48 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 3:4
01:59 Torres shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Dwight Qawi flush! 7:4
01:59 Dwight Qawi is reeling after that shot! 7:4
02:16 Torres connects with a violent cross! 12:4
02:16 Qawi looks shaken! 12:4
02:20 Qawi is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 12:4
02:25 Qawi retreats into a neutral corner. 12:4
02:29 Torres fires a left hand that Qawi takes high on the shoulder. 12:4
02:41 Torres scores with a winging right! Qawi's head snapped back violently with that punch! 17:4
02:41 Qawi appears to be stunned! 17:4
02:54 Torres slips out of a corner, as Qawi attempts to trap him. 17:4
03:00 Torres tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Qawi blocks it. 17:4
03:00 It looks like Torres has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 17:4
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 9. 19:3
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 10. There it is! 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Torres is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Torres still has distension. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Qawi's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Qawi's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Dwight Qawi looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Torres. 0:0
0:23 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:26 Torres moves into the upper left corner. 0:0
0:31 Dwight Qawi misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:0
0:33 Torres sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 2:0
0:45 There's the uppercut from Torres. That opening has been there all fight for him. 4:0
01:05 Qawi lands a smashing hook! 4:5
01:05 Torres is hurt! 4:5
01:09 Torres is running out of gas... 4:5
01:09 There appears to be increased swelling under Torres's right eye. 4:5
01:14 Qawi traps Torres in the corner! 4:5
01:18 Torres usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Qawi tries vainly to score. 4:5
01:21 There's a crushing hook to the head, landed by Torres! Dwight Qawi flashes a quick smile at Torres as if to acknowledge the blow. 7:5
01:25 The swelling around Qawi's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 7:5
01:38 Qawi tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 7:5
01:44 Qawi appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 7:5
01:52 Qawi is jockeying for position as he tries to force Torres back into the corner. 7:5
02:05 Torres works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 7:5
02:10 The fighters are at close quarters now as Torres lands a hook downstairs. 9:5
02:28 Qawi doesn't connect with the jab. 9:5
02:31 Torres is trying to put his punches together and he tags Qawi with a nice combination of punches. 11:5
02:45 Qawi misses with that combination. 11:5
02:59 Qawi lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Torres. 11:5
03:00 Round 10 finishes with the sound of the bell. 12:7
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Torres looks to be in good shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Torres'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
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Qawi's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Qawi's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Dwight Qawi has Torres cornered! 0:0
0:11 Qawi dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Torres back on his heels! 0:4
0:11 Torres staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 0:4
0:16 Torres's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 0:4
0:20 Qawi's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:4
0:21 Torres has Qawi blocked in! 0:4
0:25 Torres is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Qawi's defense. 0:4
0:41 Qawi just comes up short with the hook. 0:4
0:49 Qawi connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 0:6
01:00 These guys are really going at it but Torres looks to be getting the worse of it. 2:9
01:13 Qawi retreats into a neutral corner. 2:9
01:13 Torres scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Qawi's jaw. 4:9
01:30 Torres usues his legs to avoid Qawi's punches. 4:9
01:37 Torres landed a sharp combination that rocked Qawi back on his heels! 9:9
01:37 Qawi took far too many hard shots from Torres in that flurry and he is hurt! 9:9
01:41 It looks like Qawi and Torres are slowing up... 9:9
01:41 Qawi seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 9:9
01:50 Dwight Qawi has freed himself from Torres. They move quickly to ring center. 9:9
02:00 Qawi tries to drop the right hand over the top but Torres ducks under it. 9:9
02:02 Torres continues to pop the jab 11:9
02:11 Qawi has Torres pinned! 11:9
02:16 Torres takes a heavy combination downstairs. 11:14
02:16 Those punches hurt Torres and he looks to hang on. 11:14
02:20 Jose Torres is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 11:14
02:20 Qawi is losing his legs... 11:14
02:20 The swelling under Torres's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 11:14
02:28 Torres feints downstairs, then launches a scorching hook that lands flush on Qawi's jaw. 14:14
02:42 Qawi wings a big left hand at Torres but the latter sidesteps the punch. 14:14
02:49 The action slows for the moment. 14:14
02:57 Qawi fires and misses. 14:14
03:00 The place is rocking as a great round of boxing comes to an end. Most of the crowd is standing, cheering loudly for both men. 15:16
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 12. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Torres's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Qawi's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Qawi's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Dwight Qawi tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 0:0
0:24 Qawi works his way in and leans on Torres. 0:0
0:29 George Benton was really animated in Qawi's corner and Qawi was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:34 Torres drops the right hand flush on Qawi's chin! 4:0
0:34 Qawi looks stunned! 4:0
0:43 Qawi is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:0
0:49 Torres traps Qawi in the corner! 4:0
0:49 Jose Torres scores with a pinpoint hook to the chin of Qawi. 7:0
0:54 Qawi is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 7:0
01:03 Dwight Qawi fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 7:0
01:06 Torres fires the jab. It finds its target. 9:0
01:10 The swelling under Qawi's eyes can't get much worse as both have now ballooned into major problems. 9:0
01:23 Torres is holding... 9:0
01:28 Referee Caiz Sr. steps in to break it up. 9:0
01:39 Qawi works free! The fighters move to ring center. 9:0
01:52 Qawi misses with that punch. 9:0
02:07 Torres fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 9:0
02:15 Torres scores with a big right hand. That shot got Qawi's attention. 12:0
02:29 Torres made Qawi look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Qawi would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 12:0
02:40 Qawi just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Torres with a sharp combination! 12:4
02:40 Torres is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 12:4
02:44 The swelling under Torres's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 12:4
02:54 Qawi 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. 12:4
03:00 Qawi slides into the corner... 12:4
03:00 Torres and Qawi are in a clinch, Caiz Sr. hollers at them to break and start fighting. 12:4
03:00 Caiz Sr. moves in to break the clinch. 12:4
03:00 Torres appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 12:4
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 12. 11:6
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 13 begins. 0:0
0:06 Torres's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:06 Qawi'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
0:11 Qawi swings...and misses. 0:0
0:23 Oh!!! Torres unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 5:0
0:23 Qawi was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 5:0
0:27 Dwight Qawi's eyes are becoming a complete mess as the swelling under them worsens. 5:0
0:39 Qawi feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 5:0
0:48 Qawi cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Torres had his elbows tucked in nicely. 5:0
0:51 A straight cross from Torres gets through Qawi's guard. 7:0
01:04 Qawi fires a shot, but it glances off Torres's shoulder. 7:0
01:07 Torres punishes Qawi with a hook to the ribs. 10:0
01:21 Caiz Sr. has to pull the fighters away from each other as Torres locks up Qawi's arms. 10:0
01:30 Torres finally lets go of Qawi. 10:0
01:42 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Caiz Sr. is going to have to sort this out. 10:0
01:46 Caiz Sr. separates the two... 10:0
01:56 Qawi really buried that punch into Torres's ribs. 10:4
01:56 Jose Torres is gasping for air!! 10:4
02:00 Both fighters are breathing hard... 10:4
02:09 Dwight Qawi throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Torres but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 10:4
02:12 Jose Torres sometimes falls in love with his hook ... but when it scores like that one, it's hard to blame him! 13:4
02:28 Qawi leans on the ropes and motions for Torres to come in. 13:4
02:33 Torres pumps a solid jab into the face of Qawi; now he tries to move inside behind the punch. 16:4
02:37 Qawi's corner has got to do a better job of reducing the swelling around the eyes as they are getting ugly. 16:4
02:47 Jose Torres fires and misses. 16:4
02:53 Torres is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 16:4
03:00 There's a straight right by Qawi! 16:9
03:00 Torres was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 16:9
03:00 Torres's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Qawi. 16:9
03:00 Jose Torres appears to have this fight under control. 16:9
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 15:11
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it's obvious that Qawi is going to need a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:05 Dwight Qawi received a pep talk from George Benton before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:05 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Torres's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Torres's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:05 Qawi'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
0:06 Torres connects with an uppercut to the head of Qawi. 2:0
0:10 Qawi is going to have to either assume a more defensive posture to protect his eyes or go on an all-out offensive to try to end the fight before the one or both eyes are completely closed. 2:0
0:33 Torres scores big with that hook to the jaw of Qawi. Qawi took a step back after absorbing that shot. 5:0
0:42 Torres goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 7:0
0:59 Qawi fires a volley of punches but Torres was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 7:0
01:01 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Jose Torres. 10:0
01:06 Qawi's eyes continue to swell alarmingly and it's got to affect his performance. 10:0
01:15 Torres throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 10:0
01:24 Torres is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 12:3
01:45 Qawi tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 12:3
01:57 Torres pins Qawi's arms! The fighters are tied up... 12:3
02:06 Caiz Sr. separates the two... 12:3
02:11 Torres retreats into his own corner... 12:3
02:15 Qawi misses with that punch. 12:3
02:22 Torres just comes up short with the cross. 12:3
02:29 A cross to body by Torres gets through. 14:3
02:46 Qawi misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 14:3
03:00 Qawi muscles his way inside. 14:3
03:00 Torres seems to have done enough to win this fight. 14:3
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 14. 14:4
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Whatever George Benton said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Qawi has some spring in his step here in the 15th round. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Jose Torres'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
0:06 Qawi's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:12 Jose Torres grabs Qawi. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:16 Caiz Sr. separates them. 0:0
0:28 Qawi is holding on to Jose Torres. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:40 Caiz Sr. has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:44 Caiz Sr. is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 0:0
0:48 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
0:48 Torres scores with a quick hook to the head of Qawi after Qawi missed with a wild shot of his own. 2:0
01:01 Torres seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:0
01:10 Qawi cranks up the hook and connects to Jose Torres's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 2:5
01:10 Torres is badly hurt! 2:5
01:26 Dwight Qawi fires a shot, but it glances off Torres's shoulder. 2:5
01:36 Torres slides into the corner... 2:5
01:41 Torres usues his legs to avoid Qawi's punches. 2:5
01:52 You would think Torres had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Qawi looked trying to score there! 2:5
01:55 Torres scores with a nice right cross. 4:5
02:11 Dwight Qawi misses wildly with the Hook. 4:5
02:25 Qawi misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:5
02:39 Dwight Qawi tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:5
02:46 These guys are both being extremely tentative in there tonight. 4:5
02:53 Qawi cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Torres had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:5
03:00 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 4:5
03:00 Torres appears to have this fight under control. 4:5
03:00 Call it a night, sports fans, because this fight is over! Let's see who gets the nod from the judges. 3:5
Fight Result
Here's Jake Gutierrez with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Rodolfo Hill, Panama scores the bout 145 to 139 for Jose Torres
Rodolfo Maldonado, Panama scores the bout 144 to 142 for Dwight Qawi
Frank Lombardi, United States scores the bout 144 to 140 for...
...Jose Torres
The winner and still IBO light heavyweight champion by split decision is Jose Torres!
Score Cards
Rodolfo Hill Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jose Torres 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 145
Dwight Qawi 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 8 9 10 9 9 9 10 139
Frank Lombardi Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jose Torres 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 144
Dwight Qawi 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 8 9 9 9 10 9 9 140
Rodolfo Maldonado Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jose Torres 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 142
Dwight Qawi 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 8 10 10 10 9 9 10 144
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jose Torres 29 28 29 30 28 27 28 29 30 29 28 29 29 30 28 431
Dwight Qawi 28 29 28 28 30 30 29 28 24 28 29 28 28 27 29 423
Statistics
Categories Jose Torres Dwight Qawi
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.73 3.13
Hooks / Round 5.07 2.60
Crosses / Round 5.40 3.27
Combinations / Round 3.40 4.13
Uppercuts / Round 4.87 2.33
Punches Landed / Round 23.47 15.47
Punches Missed / Round 49.33 81.87
Punching Accuracy 32.2% 15.9%
Total Number of Fouls 1 4
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 3
Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling after accidental headbutt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 3 / 3 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 6 / 4 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 6 / 6
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW week 19 fights 19-24
Joey Maxim gets arguably his greatest victory of the season over Billy Conn in a tough split decision, Qawi goes 15 hard rounds and loses a great fight to Jose Torres. Torres is a real tough customer, congratulations to Frilla and his man for the win.
We'll be looking to have good performances in the Million Dollar Tournament and get some big money fights before the season's over.
We'll be looking to have good performances in the Million Dollar Tournament and get some big money fights before the season's over.